CHAMBERMAID concepts Lagos, in partnership with a Canadian media outlet, Village Media, has launched a community news outlet in Lagos, Nigeria, Alimosho Today.
Earlier this week, Alimosho Today's team, led by Mr Dupe Akinola officially on Monday, August 24, became active online.
According to Sootoday.com, AlimoshoToday represents the only daily news source dedicated to the Local Government Area of Alimosho in Lagos State, Nigeria, providing local news and community information to a population of over 1.8 million people.
"The launch of a dedicated local news site for the region will be a significant catalyst for healthy community growth in Alimosho," Village Media team said.
This was made public in the early hours of today by the Chief Executive Officer of Village Media, Jeff Elgie.
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Village Media said: "We are excited to bring our community-first approach to Alimosho to help connect community members, businesses, and organizations through information sharing.
The team of local reporters will hold those in power accountable, provide unbiased updates on happenings in the area, recognize people making a difference in their community, share information about local events and initiatives, and celebrate the achievements of neighbours. The introduction of AlimoshoToday to the region brings with it a new opportunity for community connection and cohesion through a local lens for the area’s residents.
The local AlimoshoToday team is led by Publisher- Dupe Akinola and Editor- Adenike Sotade, and includes Senior News Reporter Oluwafunmilayo Daramola, Reporters-Gideon Adonai and Josephine Kolawole, and Site Administrator- Adedamola Oni.
“We believe that locally-driven news is essential to communities. Now more than ever that statement rings true. It is why we have started or helped launch more than 30 digital news sites in communities across Canada and internationally,” said Jeff Elgie, CEO of Village Media.