The Brekete Family is a non-profit radio and television program that helps protect human rights. It is broadcast on radio and cable television, and it is also available online through social media and Human Rights Radio 101.1 in Abuja, Nigeria. The program works to protect the rights of people in need, provide justice for those who cannot speak up, and encourage Nigerians to support those who are treated unfairly.

History and background

Brekete Family was started by Ahmed Isah. The program first played on Kiss FM Abuja in 2009 and later on Crowther Love FM. Because the program was successful, Human Rights Radio Abuja was created as its headquarters. Brekete Family is known in Nigeria for helping people who are treated unfairly. People who benefited from the show said it helped them get financial help. The program has grown to include other areas, such as the Brekete Academy, where trained teachers teach classes about professional development in different fields.

Millions of people listen to the program, including ordinary Nigerians, government workers, politicians, police, and foreigners. It is a place where people can solve problems, help settle disagreements, and raise money for scholarships for poor, sick, or hungry people. The program is broadcast in Pidgin English and talks about real-life issues related to human rights. It has become very popular because it works like a community network, reaching out to people in need and helping victims of daily human rights abuse.

In 2017, Brekete Family started Human Rights Radio 101.1FM Abuja, the only radio station in Nigeria that focuses entirely on human rights. The station has modern equipment and has attracted government officials, international groups, and people from poor communities. On October 29, 2018, Nigeria’s vice president, Professor Yemi Osibanjo, appeared on a live broadcast of Brekete Family, making it the first radio show in Nigeria to feature the vice president.

Vision

Located in Abuja, the Brekete Family Reality Radio and TV Talk Magazine is a non-profit organization that creates a live, daily program. It uses research, talking, helping to solve problems, and fighting for rights to assist Nigerians, especially those with low incomes, to ask for fairness and payment for wrongs. This group helps Brekete's weekly shows about electricity and education, which let people tell about corruption and ask for help. The project is expected to help reduce corruption, especially in small businesses, and encourage more people to join the government's fight against corruption. The Brekete Family vision aims to create a fairer world for everyone, especially those who are struggling or have less.

Mission

The mission of Brekete Family is to support the rights of people who are treated unfairly and everyday people in Nigeria. The motto of the program is "voice for the voiceless."

Engagement

Brekete Family Radio is broadcast from Abuja, Nigeria, and serves five states in Nigeria. In 2014, it had an estimated 20 million listeners and viewers worldwide. Between 2016 and 2019, Brekete Family received a total of $865,000, including two grants from the MacArthur Foundation's On Nigeria program. The organization received $300,000 in 2016 and $565,000 in 2019 [1].

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Mediation

The Brekete Family has helped solve many difficult problems. These include broken marriages, family problems, conflicts between groups that are fighting, and disagreements between individuals and organizations in Nigeria. They have also worked to resolve issues between federal, state, and local governments and their agencies.

Controversies

• In 2021, Ahmed Isah, an anchor on the Brekete Family show, faced criticism after he slapped a woman who was accused of setting a child on fire during the show. He later apologized for his actions.
• Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Assistant Director at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), sued Ahmed Isah for defamation and asked for 6 billion Naira in compensation.

Investigation

The Brekete Family is known for conducting careful and detailed investigations into important cases, such as serious crimes, human rights violations, or corporate misconduct. Their goal is to find the truth and help victims receive justice.

Funding

The Berekete family collects money from kind-hearted donors and nonprofit groups. As of 2023, the organization has gathered more than $565,000 in funding. The Berekete family does not request donations. However, if listeners or family members wish to give money to a person or family shown on the program, this is allowed. Any funds raised are given on the air to the person or family in need.