Board Resolution Announcement: Establishment of FactCheck Elections under Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI)

The Board of Trustees of the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), at its meeting held on January 2022, has formally approved the establishment of FactCheckElections, an independent fact-checking arm of the organization. BBYDI, a legally registered non-governmental and non-profit organization, has long been at the forefront of youth advocacy, civic engagement, and sustainable development in Africa.

 

The Board, recognizing the rising challenge of misinformation and disinformation across the African continent, particularly in relation to electoral processes, governance, climate, and conflict reporting, has resolved to establish FactCheck Elections. The objective of this new arm is to enhance public access to reliable, accurate, and timely fact-checked information on these critical issues.

 

FactCheck Elections will focus on producing fact-check reports on the following thematic areas:

1. Electoral Activities – Verifying claims related to elections and political processes across Nigeria to ensure transparency.

2. Government Accountability – Holding public officials and institutions accountable by fact-checking governance-related claims.

 

This resolution reflects BBYDI’s commitment to fostering transparency, accountability, and informed decision-making among citizens. FactCheck Elections will operate as an independent and non-partisan entity, maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity while promoting the dissemination of factual information.

 

The Board has authorized the immediate commencement of FactCheck Election’s operations under BBYDI, with a focus on developing partnerships with key stakeholders in the media, civil society, and governance sectors to ensure widespread access to verified information.

 

“The Board of Trustees is confident that the establishment of FactCheck Elections will significantly enhance our organization’s ability to combat misinformation and disinformation in Nigeria and subsequently Africa. FactCheck Elections’ role in providing factual information will empower citizens to make better-informed decisions, ultimately contributing to the sustainable development of the
continent.”