Nigeria, Feb. 22 -- When stories about car battery recycling plants poisoning communities in Ogijo were published, PREMIUM TIMES and our partner organisation, The Examination, considered how to reach as many people in the community as possible. The main spoken language in Ogijo is Yoruba, and English literacy levels vary. Residents also said that Tungba FM, a community radio station, is the most listened-to radio station in the area.

Subsequently, Oladeinde Olawoyin, PREMIUM TIMES' Business and Economy editor, appeared on the Saturday morning call-in show, which reaches a large audience. After his appearance, he spoke to The Examination about that experience.

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A: This wasn't just about readers engaging with a story; it was peo...