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Isime Esene is a Nigerian media and communications professional currently serving as special assistant on media and communications to the Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy in Nigeria.[1] He has experience in journalism, public relations, and marketing communications, with a focus on education and digital policy.
Early life and education
[edit]Esene was born on 16 January 1983 in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. His father worked as a journalist with Ogun State Television (OGtv), while his mother was an educationist. He completed his secondary education at Baptist Boys' High School in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and attended Lagos State University in Ojo, Lagos State, for his tertiary education.
Career
[edit]RED | For Africa
[edit]Esene began his professional career at Y!/YNaija, a youth-oriented digital media platform, where he served as a writer and later as managing editor. He was involved in coverage of national events,[2] including Mark Zuckerberg's visit to Nigeria in 2016.[3][4] He subsequently joined Red Media Africa, the public relations division of RED | For Africa,[5] where he worked on strategic communications projects for organizations such as Meta, Access Bank, Union Bank, and Nigerian Breweries.
Vive Africa
[edit]In pursuit of a focus on international education, Esene founded Vive Africa, a marketing communications agency that supports international higher education institutions in student recruitment and brand development across Africa. Under his leadership, the agency collaborated with the University of Sussex on the Nigeria Market Sentiment and Study Motivations Report,[6] which received a Certificate of Excellence from the SABRE Awards for Superior Achievement in Research and Planning.[7][8]
The agency has worked with institutions including Loughborough University,[9] University of Dundee, Henley Business School, University of Birmingham, and University of Warwick.[10] Findings from its research have been cited by international education sector publications such as ICEF Monitor,[11] PIE News,[12] and University World News[13]
Public service
[edit]In 2023, Esene was appointed special assistant to Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy[1]. His responsibilities include strategic communications planning and stakeholder engagement in support of Nigeria's digital economy agenda.[14][15][16][17]
Speaking engagements and publications
[edit]Esene has spoken at events including the London School of Economics Africa Summit[18] and a high-level discussion on political and economic leadership hosted by the United States Consulate in Lagos.[19] He has led different initiatives[20] and contributed opinion articles[21][22] to national and international media platforms, including The Guardian (UK).[23]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Nigeria, News Agency of (2024-11-08). "Minister continues consultations, awareness tour for e-governance bill across Nigeria". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Esene, Isime (2016-12-13). "YNaija Analysis: Like Jonathan, Buhari has become a very dangerous president » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Esene, Isime (2016-08-30). "BREAKING: Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg arrives Nigeria (PHOTO) » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Esene, Isime (2016-08-31). "YNaija Analysis: What Zuckerberg's arrival in Nigeria really means » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Communication (2015-05-12). "Toyin Poju-Oyemade, Nosa Oyegun, others join leadership at Red Media Africa... Isime Esene appointed into Management Board". RED | For Africa. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Stacey, Viggo (2022-05-06). "UK: research details Nigerian student sentiment". The PIE News. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Vive Africa Bags SABRE Awards for Research and Planning – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "2023 Winners". PRovoke Media. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ EDITOR (2024-06-06). "Loughborough University VC visits Nigeria to foster strategic partnerships". Vive Africa. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Vive Africa Partners University Of Warwick To Release Face Of Education Africa 2023 List – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-11-22. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Nigeria: Most students want to study abroad but many also need financial aid". ICEF Monitor - Market intelligence for international student recruitment. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Stacey, Viggo (2022-05-06). "UK: research details Nigerian student sentiment". The PIE News. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Nigerians are spending vast amounts on studies abroad". University World News. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Mallum, Manomsi (2025-02-14). "UN Confirms Nigeria as 2025 ICEGOV Host". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Reporter, Our (2024-02-20). "Communications Ministry to provide 774 councils with Internet access". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ fmcwp (2025-03-24). "Project BRIDGE: Invitation for Investor Consultation". The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ fmcwp (2025-01-22). "Ministry Collaborates with WIOCC to Accelerate Nigeria's Digital Economy". The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Communication (2017-04-01). "Managing Editor Y!\YNaija, Isime Esene speaks at LSE Africa Summit". RED | For Africa. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Communication (2016-07-11). "Managing Editor of Y!/YNaija.com, Isime Esene speaks on politics and economic leadership in Nigeria at the United States Consulate". RED | For Africa. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2019-02-16). "Foundation appoints Isime Esene Think-Tank chairman". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Transnational Education as Alternative Solution to Africa's 'Japa' Problem – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Beyond the Brain Drain: Exploring the Positive Impacts of 'Japa' on Nigerian Students Abroad". Retrieved 2025-04-19 – via PressReader.
- ^ Shearlaw, Maeve; Esene, Isime; Galvin, Declan (2016-02-22). "The Lagos power list: 21 people in 21 million". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-04-19.