Deputy Executive Director, Film For Impact Foundation

Maxwell Akujobi is a social development and project management professional, a strong advocate for gender equity, and youth and women participation/inclusion in governance and politics. As the Deputy Executive Director of Film For Impact Foundation, he has led several national and regional youth centric advocacy programs. The latest being the 2023 Film For Impact Fellowship – Northern Nigeria, where 30 Northern youths were trained on the art of impact filmmaking and two films were produced and screened in various Northern communities to advocate religious tolerance. This program aims to encourage peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between people of different religions in Northern Nigeria. Maxwell is a seasoned professional and experienced in the management and implementation of gender related projects.

Rise Up Cohort: Nigeria, 2024