James Ojo, formerly with TheCable and currently a copy editor at Legit.ng, has been awarded the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalists (PAJI) in the online category for his collaborative report with Jabir Ridwan. Ojo's investigation into the sale of unverified medical documents by health officials in Sokoto state's government-owned hospitals was recognized for its courage and commitment to journalistic principles.
James Ojo , a former journalist with TheCable, has won the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalists .
Ojo, who is now a copy editor with Legit.ng, won the online category for his collaborative report with Jabir Ridwan. The award ceremony was held in Nouakchott, Mauritania.uncovered how health officials sell unverified medical documents for a fee across government-owned hospitals in Sokoto state, undermining public trust in health facilities and puttingThe PAJI award, launched in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in 2021, encourages talent and excellence in investigative journalism.
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