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Ekene Odigwe
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Senior Presenter, Radio Nigeria
Nigeria
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Biography
Award-Winning Media Strategist & Communications Leader | UK Compliance Expert | Digital Storytelling Innovator Ekene Odigwe is a globally recognized media leader with 13+ years of expertise in driving regulatory-compliant communications (Ofcom, CIPR, GDPR), crisis reporting, and digital transformation across Africa and Europe. A 2021 Merck Foundation Award winner for pandemic-era public health campaigns, he combines editorial rigor with data-driven innovation to combat misinformation and amplify social impact. Notable achievements include spearheading multilingual COVID-19 PSAs that boosted vaccine uptake by 22%, modernizing legacy radio programs into podcasts that grew audiences by 67%, and training 120+ journalists in AP Style and fact-checking protocols to reduce editorial errors by 40%. His crisis reporting (2019) set benchmarks for ethical journalism in emergency contexts. As a certified AfricaCheck trainer and CIPR candidate, Ekene bridges media literacy with technical precision. He led digital strategy at West Africa Broadcast Media Academy (WABMA) while directing broadcast modernization initiatives at Nigeria’s Federal Radio Corporation. His TEDx talk on Fact or Not - "African media literacy and EU-NGO partnerships with The AfrofutureDAO underscore his cross-continental influence in shaping compliant, agile media ecosystems. Holding an EFEST C2 English certification and eligibility for a UK Skilled Worker Visa, Ekene specializes in Ofcom-aligned editorial governance, SEO-driven audience growth, and GDPR-compliant PR campaigns. Connect via LinkedIn or explore his 25+ published works on health, gender equity, and blockchain tech at Muck Rack. Key Skills: Ofcom Standards | CIPR Campaigns | Fact-Checking | Crisis Communications | Podcast Production | SEO/SEMrush | Stakeholder Engagement Portfolio: muckrack.com/ekeneodigwe Social: @Ekeneodigwe (Twitter/Instagram) | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ekeneodigwe
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Company Info
Radio Nigeria
The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), also known as Radio Nigeria, is Africa's largest radio network. Established in 1933, it has evolved through several name changes, becoming FRCN in 1978 after merging with the Broadcasting Corporation of Northern Nigeria. The corporation is state-owned and governed by the FRCN Act, with a Director-General overseeing its operations. FRCN operates six zonal stations and 32 FM stations, offering a variety of programming that includes news, entertainment, and educational content. Its broadcasts reach a wide audience across Nigeria, making it an essential medium for communication and information dissemination. The corporation is primarily funded by the Federal Government, supplemented by advertising revenue.
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Founded: 1956