Bernard Avle
| Bernard Avle | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 20, 1981 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Ghanaian |
| 💼 Occupation | Broadcaster |
| 🏢 Organization | Citi FM (Ghana) |
Bernard Koku Avle also known as Bernardino Koku Avle (born 20 May 1981) is an award-winning Ghanaian media personality, broadcast journalist, public speaker. He is the current host of Citi FM's morning show The Citi Breakfast Show[1][2] and the host of the Point Of View Show on Citi TV. He also doubles as the Director of News Programming for Citi FM. He also moderates and facilitates local and international conferences occasionally.[3]
Education[edit]
He completed his basic education at the University of Ghana Primary School Legon. He went to the Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School for his secondary education. He then got admission into the University of Ghana, Legon where he obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Economics with distinction. He further went to the Warwick Business School in the UK as a Chevening Scholar[4] to obtain his MBA in Marketing.[4]
Career[edit]
He is a broadcast journalist and he is also the Director of News at Citi FM, one of Ghana's most influential radio stations. He is also a member of the governing council of the Global Marketing Network in Ghana.[5][6] As a founding director of iJourno Africa, he trains and creates opportunities for participants to practice citizen journalism and equip them with tools to cover local issues.
Galamsey
In 2016 Bernard would campaign against illegal small scale mining also known as Galamsey which has been destroying the Ghana's water bodies helping it become national election issue. The Ghana Chamber of Mines gave his show an excellence award for the work he did for Galamsey.[7][8]
Awards[edit]
Here are some awards his shows have won:[8][9][9]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Citi Breakfast Show | Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Radio Programme of the Year | Won |
| 2013 | Citi Breakfast Show | Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Radio Programme of the Year | Won |
| 2007 | Citi Breakfast Show | BBC Africa Radio Awards Interactive/Talk Show of the Year | Won |
References[edit]
- ↑ Gyan, Kwame. "Assessment: Who topped the Morning Show Ratings? - News - Pulse". Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ↑ "BBC - Press Office - Winners of first BBC Africa Radio Awards". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ↑ "20 under 40: Bernardino Koku Avle - Business World Ghana". www.businessworldghana.com. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Launch of Chevening Alumni Ghana Association - News articles - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ↑ "2015 RTP Awards: Citi FM's Bernard Avle, Jessica Opare Saforo, Nathan Quao Nominated". www.ghanaman.com. ghanaman.com. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ↑ "Profile of Bernardino Avle". Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Politicians Must Positively Influence Their Followers . . . - Dr. Joyce Aryee". Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Allotey, Godwin Akweiteh (2016-11-26). "Citi Breakfast Show honoured at Ghana Mining Awards". Ghana News. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Citi Breakfast Show named CIMG radio programme of the year [Photos]". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
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