EBIRERI HENRY OVIE: A TRUE NIGERIAN SUCCESS STORY
Ebireri Henry Ovie is one of the best-known African journalists in the world.
He has said “Always pursue the work that you love to do”. For him, that work has been writing, reporting and editing.
Ebireri has a proud past, a viable present and a hopeful future.
Born in Eku and raised in Sapele, Aghalokpe and Asaba, the seventh of Veronica Ekpeerha Ebireri’s ten children is known for his conventional arrangement of words.
The son of an Okpe father – Festus Omajemite Ebireri, the celebrated African journalist earned his undergraduate degree in political science and education from the University of Port Harcourt and has a master’s degree from University of Lagos in Political science.
A man of many talents, Ebireri has a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and several certificates in advertising, marketing, computing and public relations.
He developed love for writing at an early age.
As a child, the MediaGate Management director enjoyed reading so much.
Currently a storyteller on the printed page, Ebireri began his electronic media career as a television announcer and producer. He then moved to the print media and worked as a reporter, researcher, correspondent and editor.
He became a co-host of the highly respected politics now. This television program stood out from others by offering more in-depth news and analysis.
Particularly, Ebireri worked at New Age, News Star, National Mirror and Business Hallmark. He was a political aide to some top government officials.
The Okpe most acclaimed journalist and a larger-than-life figure taught at various times in Port Harcourt, Abuja and Lagos.
His ability to write stories that keep members of the dominant group wide awake at night has made him a star in Nigeria.
A news producer and director, Ebireri believes that journalists need to be honest and listen to the voices of people.
Today, he remains a popular journalist.
He publishes and provides consultancy and training nationally.
