Artina Yaro West
A Visionary in Education, Media, and Tourism.
Born in June 1985, Artina Yaro West is a dynamic and visionary leader whose career is defined by a unique breadth of expertise spanning journalism, education, finance, and the legal field. Raised on stories of ancient empires and scientific wonders, she has dedicated her life to bridging the gap between assumptions and reality through direct experiences.
Her diverse career began early. While interning in the legal sector, she volunteered as a geography teacher in a missionary school, using the strategic immersion of dance and costumes to deepen students' appreciation for global cultures, a commitment rooted in her belief that true knowledge lies in discovery and experience.
Following her graduation from Nottingham Trent and Benue State University, Artina transitioned into the banking sector, gaining valuable experience in finance and strategic management.
Her passion for storytelling ultimately led her to journalism, where she became a tourism correspondent for the Abuja Inquirer newspaper. Her career rapidly expanded into broadcast journalism, documentary filmmaking, and anchoring ITV's prominent travel program, 'Culture & Life.' At ITV (The Independent Television), she conducted high-profile interviews with governors, senators, and diplomats, navigating complex corridors of influence with ease. Yet, it was her unrelenting thirst for knowledge and exploration that led to her defining purpose: creating life-changing experiences that inspire the next generation, with her foundation providing the essential skills.
Now, as Founder and CEO of CheckWorld, Artina is revolutionizing how young minds perceive the world. She is reimagining educational tourism, empowering kids to become informed, engaged, and socially responsible global citizens. She sees CheckWorld as a powerful tool to feed curiosity, challenge assumptions, and facilitate growth through expeditions designed to be intellectually borderless, fostering global awareness and cultural literacy. As a frequent speaker at educational forums and symposia, she advises institutions to embrace an expansive approach, believing that providing answers to the world’s most pressing questions equips young minds to tackle global challenges with depth and understanding.
Artina And The Media
In an exclusive interview with The Abuja Inquirer, West had this to say:
"I've seen firsthand the transformative power of exploration. When young people venture into new environments and meet people from diverse cultures, it deepens their understanding of the world and its complexities. Looking at the world through the right lens develops an immediate appreciation for global diversity. That's why I'm passionate about CheckWorld's mission. Our goal is simple: to equip young people to be well-versed global citizens. Because global understanding isn't just a nice idea; it is the indispensable foundation for a greater future. Every major challenge, whether we're talking about social justice, world peace, or environmental sustainability, requires globally aware minds to solve it.
Programs like ours are a dynamic tool for youth development, designed to cultivate informed, confident pioneers, innovators, and changemakers. Our commitment is to help participants build comprehensive knowledge across civilizations, histories, and cultures. If we plant these seeds of knowledge, they'll grow into empathic, socially responsible individuals who value diversity, not just tolerate it. The truth is, ignorance breeds fear, and fear builds walls. But understanding breeds empathy, and empathy builds bridges. Children who aren't exposed to the world beyond their borders grow up with narrow views. CheckWorld is a direct response to this truth: we exist to ensure that through proper knowledge and experience, young minds understand that the world, while complex and profoundly diverse, is ultimately one. And in that acknowledgment lies the power for true and positive change."