Professional experience

Media Assistant to the Honorable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Nigeria(2023 to present)

  • Assist in managing and coordinating media relations for the Ministry of Solid Minerals, including drafting press releases, speeches, and other communication materials.
  • Coordinate media coverage for official events and announcements, ensuring positive media presence and coverage.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Ministry and media organizations, handling inquiries and arranging interviews.
  • Monitor and analyze media trends related to the solid minerals sector, providing insights and recommendations for strategic communication.

Technical Assistant, Broadcast Media, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) 2024 – Present

  • Support the technical operations of the broadcast media unit, ensuring seamless execution of media-related activities and broadcasts.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of technical strategies for broadcasting FIRS’s media content.
  • Monitor and maintain broadcast equipment, troubleshooting issues to ensure optimal performance during live and recorded transmissions.
  • Collaborate with media production teams to coordinate technical aspects of media projects, including video shoots, live broadcasts, and digital content.
  • Manage digital media archives and databases, ensuring that all broadcast materials are accurately stored and easily accessible.
  • Provide technical support for media presentations and public engagements, ensuring high-quality visual and audio outputs.

Special Adviser, SDGs Policy and Media, Honorable Minister, Federal Capital Territory. 2019 - 2023

  • Liaised with FCT Sustainable Development Goals state and non-state actors.
  • Maintained media liaison and relationships.
  • Edited work materials and strategized for the Honorable Minister on policy education for locals.
  • Wrote, distributed, and published press statements.
  • Liaised with foreign and local organizations.
  • Syndicated news and lobbied for the Honorable Minister in the media.

Editor, Online, The Sun Newspaper  2017 - 2019

  • Edited and supervised all articles before publication on the website.
  • Liaised with correspondents across the 36 states of the federation.
  • Worked closely with line editors.
  • Supervised the media house's social media accounts.
  • Oversaw and sourced video content.
  • Liaised with IT personnel, webmasters, and advertisers.
  • Analyzed and monitored the website.
  • Served as part of the editorial team when needed.

Special Adviser, Multilateral Affairs and Special Projects, Honorable Minister of Women Affairs 2016 – 2017 

  • Conducted grant analyses, coordinated with relevant CSOs, and disbursed funds.
  • Conducted research, monitored project implementation, and provided recommendations.
  • Coordinated registered CSOs within the ministry.
  • Implemented multilateral and bilateral relationships with partners.

Managing Editor/Deputy Editor-in-Chief, NAIJ MEDIA LIMITED, NIGERIA  www.naij.com (also known as legit.ng)

  • Collaborated with the chief editor and stakeholders in Kiev to set the department's strategy, establish goals, and devise pathways for achievement.
  • Oversaw projects from inception to publication, including managing staff writers and freelancers.
  • Coordinated the workflow of stories, generating ideas, and identifying potential writers.
  • Acted as a liaison between the company, consultants, and distributors.

Sports Editor, NAIJ MEDIA LIMITED, NIGERIA www.naij.com  www.naij.com 2015 - 2016

  • Monitored and provided daily content.
  • Delegated and organized desk tasks.
  • Ensured timely news updates.
  • Coordinated freelancers and edited/approved sports news for the website.

Senior Reporter, PREMIUM TIMES NEWSPAPERS, NIGERIA.   www.premiumtimesng.com. 2012 - 2015

  • Coverage of all sport events 
  • Investigative reporting 
  • Interviews and special reports 
  • Exclusive story writing 

Head, Northern Operations, MTNFOOTBALL.COM  2011 - 2012

  • Managed all football-related events within the region.
  • Conducted one-on-one interviews with professional footballers and sports administrators.
  • Provided daily reports on current and exclusive stories.
  • Communicated with editors, freelancers, and reporters, while also writing, sourcing, and reporting football stories daily for the website.

Head of Unit – Allied Products - Wuse 2 Company Limited  2010 – 2011

  • New products survey and forecast.
  • Importation of all beauty and allied products from Europe, Asia and America respectively. 
  • Perform activities related to schedule, resource, and cross-functional execution.
  • Analysis of Competition.
  • Evangelizing new products within the company.
  • Scoping and defining new products at high level.

Country Manager, KINGSTON UNIVERSITY, LONDON  2009 – 2010 

  • Established and expanded a robust clientele base.
  • Coordinated and supported various marketing units in client acquisition.
  • Initiated and directed marketing strategies aligned with the university's product policies and contractual agreements.
  • Effectively managed overall relationships with the university, students, and prospective students.

Assistant Director, Protocol Department, NIGERIA PREMIER LEAGUE. 2007 – 2009

  • Oversaw the hospitality and accommodation arrangements for all guests.
  • Organized and coordinated all NPL events within and outside Abuja.
  • Managed visa, passport, and ticket acquisition for NPL affairs.
  • Organized staff retreats and seminars.
  • Maintained relationships with embassies, airlines, and event management companies.
  • Stayed updated on corporate events in the industry.
  • Handled appointments, meetings, and courtesy visits.

Marketing Officer, NIGERIA PREMIER LEAGUE. 2006 – 2007

  • Responsible for the Provision of Sponsorship for the NPL.
  • Write and follow up proposals to corporate organization on behalf of the NPL. 
  • Organizing and meeting with corporate offices on all events.
  • Sponsorship Supervision and Monitoring of the Corporate world.
  • Contribute to the effective operation and development of the office. 
  • Fund raising for all NPL events.
  • Worked with the Marketing Consultant to the NPL.

Accounts and Marketing officer, NIGERIA PREMIER LEAGUE. 2005 - 2006

  • Keeping day to day records on all transactions. 
  • Withdrawal of money from the bank. 
  • Responsible for the payment of Internal funds through approved Internal Memos. 
  • Responsible for salaries, indemnities for officials.