By Mahmoud
Journalist Madina Dahiru Mai Shanu has announced her appointment as Senior Bilingual Reporter with the BBC Newsgathering team.
She disclosed the development in a Facebook post on Monday, October 12, 2026.
According to her, the new role will involve producing impactful journalism and reporting from the field when major news stories break around the world.
Mai Shanu revealed she has already started her new assignment in Thailand, covering the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, IMF.
Reflecting on her career journey, she recalled joining BBC Hausa as a National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member nearly ten years ago.
She rose through the ranks to become a Senior Journalist and led the BBC Hausa social media team, contributing to its growth and audience engagement.
She expressed deep gratitude to BBC Hausa, its management and colleagues for shaping her career and giving her opportunities to grow professionally.
The appointment has attracted congratulatory messages from colleagues and followers who described her as a dedicated and inspiring journalist.
Mai Shanu is one of the prominent faces of BBC Hausa, known for her field reporting and digital journalism expertise.
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