Ebenezar Wikina


Ebenezar Wikina is a Nigerian journalist, biomimeticist, World Economic Forum global Shaper, and recipient of the Soundcity MVP Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Community and Socio-political development in 2019.

Education

Wikina graduated from Rivers State College of Arts and Science with a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. After graduating from Alpha Institute of Broadcasting and Communication in 2014, he went further to study journalism at the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja.

Career

Journalism and media

In 2013, Wikina started an interview column, called The Stroll on which he has interviewed several global leaders from different countries. He also live-stream his interviews, where he has interviewed guests such as Michael Møller on his interview column.
He is the founder of Policy Shapers, a public policy organization,
he focuses on documentation of injustices in the Niger Delta region where he provides an opportunity for indigenes to express their agitations and advocate for them.

Advocacy

Wikina was recognized by The Next Generation Foresight Practictioners for the Rivers 2050 Vision, a civic leadership and future focused development initiatives.

Awards and nominations

Fellowships/Memberships

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