Samad Uthman is a journalist based in Abuja, Nigeria, he serves as an investigative multimedia reporter for The Cable newspaper. His reporting centers on critical issues such as the environment and climate change, corruption, and human rights. He maintains that bold investigative journalism is essential for fostering social justice and holding power to account. His award-winning story followed up on individuals who participated in a Pfizer meningitis vaccine trial over twenty years ago in Kano, northern Nigeria. Many of the victims continue to endure side effects from the trial and have yet to receive compensation. Despite this, Pfizer declared the matter resolved in 2016.
