HENRY OVIE EBIRERIÂ has always loved to read and knew from an early age he wanted to be a writer.
He began his career writing for various magazines before joining a daily newspaper as reporter\researcher.
He quickly moved up the ranks and spent several years as the newspaper’s political editor before making the move to join other newspapers as group news editor and deputy daily editor.
Ebireri graduated from the University of Lagos with a Master’s in Political Science.
He took a step towards the dream of journalism as a profession by going to Nigerian Institute of Journalism and earning a postgraduate diploma in Journalism
He also earned diploma in English
EBIRERI HENRY OVIE: ICONIC JOURNALIST
Born in Eku, Nigeria, Ebireri Henry Ovie had his basic education in Sapele, Aghalokpe and Eku.
The prolific writer also attended St Patrick’s College, Asaba, University of Port Harcourt, Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba and University of Lagos.
A noted teacher, journalist and political communication expert, Ebireri was political editor of NewAge, Group News Editor, National Mirror, News Editor, Business Hallmark and Deputy Editor, News Star.
The widely recognized and well-established media professional and consultant was a political aide to some top government functionaries in Nigeria.
He is currently a director in MediaGate Nigeria.
EBIRERI HENRY 0VIE
EBIRERI HENRY 0VIEÂ is a director in MediaGate Management and Consulting Limited.
Born in Eku, Ebireri attended primary and secondary schools in Delta State.
He obtained his B.Sc. in University of Port-Harcourt, his M.Sc. from University of Lagos and Postgraduate Diploma from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.
His professional background includes experience in political communication (government relations), political behaviour, print and electronic journalism, advertising, public relations and marketing.
A media consultant to senatorial, governorship and presidential aspirants in Nigeria, Ebireri is widely consulted for political strategies and alternative thoughts.
He was Special Assistant to a Deputy Governor in Lagos State and Chief Press Secretary to a speaker in the Delta State House of Assembly.
The frequent speaker to youth, children and women groups has  published hundreds of articles in major newspapers.
EBIRERI HENRY 0VIE
EBIRERI HENRY 0VIE
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Ebireri Henry Ovie is a Nigerian-born journalist_
Born on December 31, 1968 in Eku, Delta State, Ebireri attended primary and secondary schools in Sapele, Aghalokpe and Eku.
The son of Festus Omajemite Ebireri and Veronica Ikpera Umukoro, Ebireri is a convinced Marxist, political essayist and a man of great charm.
He did A/Level in Government, Economics and Religious Knowledge in St Patrick’s College, Asaba.
In 1992, he received a bachelor degree from the University of Port Harcourt.
Ebireri also received a postgraduate diploma in Journalism from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and Master of Science in Political Science from the University of Lagos
Editor and Director of strategy and communication for MediaGate Management and Consulting Limited, Ebireri earned his undergraduate degree from University of Port-Harcourt and a Master’s degree from University of Lagos.
Ebireri has a postgraduate diploma in Journalism from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, a diploma in English from University of Lagos and other certificates from Broadcast Academy, Republican Institute, College of Education Technical, Akoka and the Independent Journalism Centre.
His curiosity for learning and love of teaching led him to become a teacher and later a journalist.
Ebireri Henry Ovie Mobile: 2348036977194.