Get Guardian on GoogleThe Executive Director of the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED), Dr. Ibrahim Zikrullahi, has said the organisation ventured into radio and television broadcasting to expand access to civic education and human rights information, particularly among rural and underserved communities.
Famous though in the civil society and social justice advocacy community, Dr. Zikirullahi explained that CHRICED media was born out of curiosity to complement existing media platforms.
Speaking during a visit to members of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel at the NUJ Secretariat in the state, the civil society activist disclosed that the conviction to invest in the media was to strengthen civic education and broaden the plight of less privilege.
Dr. Zikirullahi described the media as a strategic partner in CHRICED’s 20-year journey, noting that journalists have played a vital role in amplifying citizens’ voices, promoting transparency and holding public institutions accountable.
The Executive Director, represented by CHRICED’s Senior Program Officer, Kano office Omoniyi Adewoye stressed that democracy could only thrive when citizens are well informed, public institutions held accountable and people are enabled to participate in governance through a robust media platform.
Zikirullahi advocated stronger collaboration between civil society and the media, particularly in addressing Nigeria’s challenges on insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment and poor governance.
On CHRICED impact on human advocacy, Dr. Zikirullahi asserted that the organization in the last two decades, has worked with communities, government institutions, development partners and civil society organisations to strengthen advocacy and promote better society.
He added that CHRICED has scaleed up reforms on maternal healthcare, transparent UBEC funding, inclusive Almajiri education, the rights of Abuja’s Original Inhabitants, constituency project monitoring and accountability in public spending.
According to him, the organisation’s interventions have directly and indirectly impacted more than 3.59 million people, generated over 30,000 media outputs, built a digital community of more than 1.2 million followers and supported networks of over 15,000 women and young people across Nigeria.
He added that the organization has also implemented nine major projects benefit of citizens and published 62 reports, manuals and research publications.
Zikirullahi disclosed the visit to the correspondents was part of activities earmarked to commemorate CHRICED’s 20th anniversary and unveiling of its Kano corperates office scheduled for 5th November, 2026.
He reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, accountability and social justice as the organization marked the milestone.
Dr. Zikirullahi maintained CHRICED’s 20th anniversary was not a destination but a foundation for greater impact, while expressing appreciation to the media for their contributions to the organisation’s advocacy and the strengthening of Nigeria’s democracy.
The Correspondents Chairman, Murtala Adewale applauded the contributions of CHRICED in social justice system and human rights advocacy in the last 20 years. He pledged continuous working collaboration with the civil society organization to promote enduring society.
