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In a significant display of support and solidarity, Maxine Danso, representing Dubawa, a West African independent fact-checking project, attended the inauguration of the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Club at the University of Media Arts and Communication-Institute of Journalism (UniMAC-IJ) on October 20th, 2023.
Addressing an enthusiastic audience at the North Dzorwulu campus auditorium, Maxine Danso conveyed a message of encouragement, stating, “It is an honor to be here at the launch of the Media and Information Literacy club, and on behalf of Dubawa, I extend my congratulations to all of you for making this happen.” She commended the diligent efforts of the club’s founders.
Maxine expressed her optimism about the club’s potential to launch impactful campaigns and projects, transcending student boundaries to reach adults and grassroots communities. She emphasized the crucial role of media and information literacy in countering the dissemination of false information, saying, “Harness all the skills you have acquired during your time at this institution and help people understand the importance of what you know. You will succeed.”
The message of support extended to UniMAC-IJ’s Media and Information Literacy Club was further reinforced by greetings from the entire Dubawa team and their team lead, Caroline Anipah, who, although unable to attend in person, assured the club of Dubawa’s unwavering support whenever required. Maxine concluded her speech by offering well wishes, encouraging club members to seek assistance when needed and proclaiming, “Long live this MIL club!”
