Ebenezar Wikina (born 10 August 1992) is a Nigerian journalist, biomimeticist, World Economic Forum global Shaper,[1] and reciepient of the 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Community and Socio-political development.[2].
Education
[edit]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.[3]
Career
[edit]Journalism and media
[edit]Wikina is the founder of Policy Shapers, a public policy organization, [4] 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.
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Future Awards Africa | Prize in News Media | Nominated | [5][6] |
| 2018 | Prize in Public Service | Nominated | ||
| Soundcity MVP Awards | Innovation and Excellence in Community and Socio-political development | Won |
Fellowships/Memberships
[edit]Publications
[edit]- 10:3 Voting System: What African Wild Dogs Can Teach the UN Security Council About Voting
- Nigeria’s Public Education in a Post-COVID World: Strategies for Inclusive Learning in Tertiary Institutions
References
[edit]- ^ "Ebenezar Wikina". HuffPost. 1992-08-10. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2019-01-05). "Complete List Of Winners At The 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ^ Banjo, Noah (2021-07-04). "Young people don't need anyone's permission to succeed –Wikina". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ^ "Election reporting: Group urges media owners to invest in fact-checking". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
- ^ "The Future Awards Africa Prize in Public Service". The Future Awards Africa. 2018-12-02. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ Sanusi, Hassan (2016-12-19). "The Future Awards Africa 2016: See the full list of winners". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2025-11-13.