There is no platform in the Niger Delta that is a one-stop information hub of development related news and stories. As a result, development news stories are mostly under-reported or not reported at all.
It is important to have a platform that tells our stories, showcases our professionals and organizations, connects individuals, civil society organizations, the government and other stakeholders in the region towards promoting development of the Niger Delta. NDLink is that platform! We are poised to share the narratives that define the Niger Delta region and would love to have you be a part of the new voice arising in the region.

Who is a Champion?

• A community champion is a member or stakeholder of NDLink, deeply interested in the welfare of the community and its members and who actively engages with other participants in the community to drive the community forward.
• An NDLink Champion has positive interactions with other members and is able to create a welcoming atmosphere for all members to share their views freely and openly.
• They have expertise in a particular area, with a strong online following of their own.
• A major attribute of a community champion is the ability to be open and respectful, to appreciate the ideas of others and look for input, not just from people they know, but also from other members of the community.

What we Need From Champions

• Able to spare at least 1-3 hours a month to the NDLink community, driving conversions in forum discussions, welcoming new members to the community, and creating awareness/promoting all community events.
• Participating in monthly conference/meet-ups with other NDLink Champions and with the content coordinator to review activities for the coming month and to source for new content for the community
• Provide at least 5 contributions to the forum discussions monthly, either in the form of initiating a forum discussion, replying to a forum discussion, or soliciting/providing resources to the community that would be useful for the general community.
• Contribute to regular blog posts by sourcing for blog posts from members and the general public.
• Help to drive NDLink’s online conversations on social media by retweeting, tweeting and regularly commenting on all SM platforms.

Champions Benefits

• Access to PIND’s office spaces twice monthly. This provides access to PIND’s internet services and working space for this period of time.
• NDLink will also give call credit to active champions who share NDLink’s content most and contribute to the growth of the platform
• Champions will also be given the opportunity to volunteer at NDLink’s events and projects as a means of gathering experience and contributing to the accessibility of development news and information in the Niger Delta.
• Through a “Champion of the Month” series, NDLink Champions and their work will be featured on the NDLink website and newsletter
• Access to a free digital media webinar and a signed certificate of participation at the end of the webinar.