By Ifunanya Ndigwe
The Female Freelancers Network, FFN has celebrated the election of its Patron, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin, as President of the World Association for Christian Communication, WACC Africa Region.
Otufodunrin, Executive Director of Journalists for Christ International Outreach, Nigeria, was elected at the General Assembly of the association held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. He will lead the Africa Region for the next four years.
He emerged alongside Amie Joof-Cole of the Inter Africa Network for Women, Media, Gender and Development, Senegal, who was elected Vice President.
Other elected officials include Blessing Oladunjoye of the BO Foundation for Inclusive Media, Nigeria, as Secretary, and Mwendwa Kivuva of the Kenya ICT Action Network, Kenya, as Treasurer.
Reacting to the election, FFN Convener, Elizabeth Osayande, described it as a proud moment for the entire network.
“For FFN, his election is more than a personal honour. It is a proud moment for the entire network,” Osayande said.
“As Patron, Otufodunrin is a father, mentor and guide to many female freelancers. He has encouraged young women journalists to uphold truth, excellence and faith in their work. His election shows that those same values are recognised beyond Nigeria and beyond FFN.”
She added: “FFN joins family, friends and colleagues across Africa in celebrating Mr Otufodunrin. We pray for wisdom, strength and grace as he leads WACC Africa into a new season.”
WACC is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation that promotes communication rights and social justice. It advocates inclusive communication and provides guidance and support to people regardless of their religion, ethnicity, gender or culture.