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Oladayo Ogunbowale

Media And Communications Professional
Ibadan,OY
Oladayo Ogunbowale

Summary

Oladayo Ogunbowale is a media and Communications professional. His experience spans across Media/Communication project design, incubation, developing media campaigns for social causes and policy development for organizations and government agencies. He is currently a ‘two-term’ Special Assistant on Communication to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Nigeria. An eloquent Journalist with over ten years of experience as News analyst. Works long, irregular hours to develop compelling, media and Communication strategies. Analyses hard-hitting current events, with willingness to conduct difficult or unorthodox research for stories. Organized and dependable professional Compere at High level State events, successful at managing multiple on-the-spot challenges with a positive attitude, coupled with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Government of Oyo State

Special Assistant
08.2021 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Assisted the executive Governor in matters relating to Media and Communications.
  • Worked closely with Governors office Media team to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of Governance.
  • Received guests with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Official Compere at State events and coordinated high level Government meetings.

Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State

News Specialist (Anchor, analyst)
01.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

Produced and Co-presented flagship newspaper review program on Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) radio network comprising Oluyole 98.5 FM, Ajilete FM and Oke-Ogun FM.

Impact School of Broadcasting

Lecturer
08.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Taught Development Communication to Students at the Broadcasting School.

Impact Business Radio
Ibadan

Producer
04.2016 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Impact Business Radio 92.5fm, Produced 'Rise and Shine' Breakfast belt, inclusive of Newspaper review in English and Yoruba, Sports and 1 hour interview (6:15 - 10:00am)
  • Produced and presented ‘Development Update’ (Once, Weekly) Head: Business Development Unit

Impact Group

News & Public Affairs Analyst
08.2018 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Led the highly efficient Business Development Team for Impact Group (Owners of IBR 92.5FM, IATV on Startimes Channel 181, Metro Pre-Varsity & Impact Business School)

SCM

Director of Communications and Media Relations
11.2016 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Setup and ran the Media and Communications department for the ‘Student Christian Movement, Nigeria’ national office.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive communications strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
  • Managed communications with external and internal stakeholders across entire incident lifecycle.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
  • Represented company at multiple public forums and conferences.
  • Oversaw website copy and social media platforms.
  • Acted as point of contact for inbound media related calls.
  • Managed media relations and campaigns to address public communications in crisis situations.
  • Optimized email campaigns to increase open and click-through rates.
  • Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility.

Oyo State House of Assembly
Ibadan

Legislative assistant
07.2012 - 09.2012

Job overview

  • Aided Honorable members and committee clerks to atleast two major house committees
  • Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
  • Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
  • Offered strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and trends.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Attended meetings with personnel, took elaborate notes and disseminated information to stakeholders.

Obafemi Awolowo University Agric Faculty
Ile-Ife

Chief Editor, Faculty of Agriculture
01.2008 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Managed 15-member Faculty Debate Team (Agric Faculty, O.A.U.) Departmental Student Editorial Board (SLM, O.A.U)
  • Chief Coach
  • Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
  • Managed the Faculty debate team
  • Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.

Education

Ensign College
Idaho

Bachelor's degree from Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
12.2022 - 05.2025

BYU
Idaho

Pathway Worldwide Pathway Certificate
01.2022 - 05.2022

University Overview

A year-long program teaching life skills, English, algebra, and personal finance.

Impact School of Broadcasting And Communications
Ibadan

Diploma from Broadcast Journalism
01.2018 - 04.2019

Fuller Theological Seminary
Ibadan

PhD (hons) from Christian Development Education
07.2018 - 07.2018

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife

B.Agric from Soil Sciences and Land resources management
01.2005 - 04.2010

University Overview

Chief debater and then coach of Faculty debating team. Chief editor of departmental editorial board.

Loyola College
Ibadan, Nigeria

High School Certificate from O' Level Science
09.1996 - 07.2002

University Overview

Senior Prefect during final year

Chief debater

Skills

High Level Corporate Event Compere

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Additional Information

  • Honors & Awards , Distinguished Service Award Center for Leadership and Good Governance Letter of Commendation by Oyo State Government Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), Dec 2020 Diligent Service Award - Governor, Oyo State, Dec 2022 Commendation Award for Diligent Service to Oyo State Government as Special Assistant on Communications to the Governor.

Timeline

Ensign College

Bachelor's degree from Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
12.2022 - 05.2025

BYU

Pathway Worldwide Pathway Certificate
01.2022 - 05.2022

Special Assistant

Government of Oyo State
08.2021 - 05.2023

News Specialist (Anchor, analyst)

Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State
01.2020 - 08.2021

Lecturer

Impact School of Broadcasting
08.2019 - 08.2020

News & Public Affairs Analyst

Impact Group
08.2018 - 01.2020

Fuller Theological Seminary

PhD (hons) from Christian Development Education
07.2018 - 07.2018

Impact School of Broadcasting And Communications

Diploma from Broadcast Journalism
01.2018 - 04.2019

Director of Communications and Media Relations

SCM
11.2016 - 06.2017

Producer

Impact Business Radio
04.2016 - 01.2020

Legislative assistant

Oyo State House of Assembly
07.2012 - 09.2012

Chief Editor, Faculty of Agriculture

Obafemi Awolowo University Agric Faculty
01.2008 - 01.2010

Obafemi Awolowo University

B.Agric from Soil Sciences and Land resources management
01.2005 - 04.2010

Loyola College

High School Certificate from O' Level Science
09.1996 - 07.2002
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