Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, PhD
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| Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, PhD | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arochukwu, Abia State |
| 💼 Occupation | Executive Secretary & National Coordinator of Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Journalist and Broadcaster. |
Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji is the Executive Secretary & National Coordinator of Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), a Nigerian Journalist, broadcaster, and a former director with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), natural resource governance expert, political economist and development communications specialist. He joined the Nigeria EITI in 2010 and was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as NEITI head in February 2021. Orji succeeded Waziri Adio who was appointed in February 2016. Before his appointment Orji was NEITI's Director of Communications and Advocacy.[1].[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
Early Life and Education[edit]
Orji was born in Arochukwu, Abia State holds a master’s degree and PhD in Political Economy and International Development from University of Abuja, Nigeria. He is an alumnus of the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, the International Law Institute, George Town University, Washington D.C., the World Bank Institute, the African Development Bank Institute and the Lagos Business School.[11][12][13][14]
Books Authored[edit]
- Inside Aso Rock: Orji, as a Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria correspondent from 1993-2002 covering the presidential Villa, Abuja, Nigeria, Orji documents his seven-year journey as a journalist assigned to cover Aso Rock, the Presidential Villa of Nigeria. During this time, he not only provided reports from the Villa itself but also accompanied Nigeria's heads of state on trips across West Africa and around the globe. Through these experiences, he acquired a distinctive viewpoint on Nigerian politics and society.[15]
- What They Don't Teach You in Broadcasting: Serves as an initiative focused on sharing experiential knowledge, supplemented with practical examples. Its primary goal is to address the growing disparity between theoretical teachings and real-world applications within the broadcasting field in Nigeria.[16]
References[edit]
- ↑ Nigeria, Ripples (2021-02-18). "Buhari names journalist, Ogbonnaya Orji, as new NEITI boss". Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ Awojulugbe, Oluseyi (February 18, 2021). "Ogbonnaya Orji succeeds Waziri Adio as NEITI executive secretary". TheCable.ng. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ↑ Oluchi, Oluchi (February 18, 2021). "Buhari Appoints Ogbonnaya Orji As NEITI's Executive Secretary". Channels. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ↑ The Nation, The Nation (February 18, 2021). "Buhari appoints Ogbonnaya Orji as NEITI boss". The Nation. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ↑ Olokor, Friday (2021-02-18). "Buhari appoints Ogbonnaya Orji as NEITI boss". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ↑ "NEITI | Home". neiti.gov.ng. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ↑ Ramalan, Ibrahim (2021-02-18). "Buhari appoints Ogbonnaya Orji as NEITI Executive Secretary". Daily Nigerian. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ "Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji - Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station". radionigeriaibadan.gov.ng. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ THEWILL, Abdullahi Maikudi (2021-02-18). "Buhari Appoints Ex-Radio Nigeria Reporter, Ogbonnaya Orji, As NEITI Executive Secretary". Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ Abdulraheem, Bunmi (2021-02-18). "PMB Appoints Former FRCN Staff As NEITI Boss". Radio Nigeria Kaduna English. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ↑ "Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji". EITI. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ↑ Aniche, Emeka (2019-12-30). "Orji Ogbonnaya Orji - Ugwu Aro, renowned journalist and broadcaster". Notable Aros. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-02-18). "Buhari appoints Ogbonnaya Orji as executive secretary of NEITI". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ "Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji". VUKA Group. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ "Inside Aso Rock". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ↑ "What They Don't Teach You in Broadcasting". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
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