Francis Dufugha, Journalist, Publisher and Editor

Francis Dufugha is a Nigerian journalist, publisher and media practitioner based in Bayelsa State, with extensive experience covering politics, governance, development and socio-economic issues across the Niger Delta.
He is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Niger Delta Herald Newspaper, an independent news publication providing coverage of Bayelsa State, the Niger Delta and Nigeria.
Dufugha has worked in journalism for many years and has contributed to the development of local media and public discourse in the Niger Delta. His work focuses particularly on accountability, transparency, development and issues affecting the people of the region.
He holds academic qualifications in Mass Communication and Communication Management and is also involved in research and teaching in the field of development communication.
Through journalism and public commentary, he continues to advocate responsible journalism, good governance, transparency and greater attention to the development needs of the Niger Delta.