Ebenezar Wikina (born 10 August 1992) 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 YearAwardCategoryResultRef2016The Future Awards AfricaPrize in News Media2018Prize in Public ServiceSoundcity MVP AwardsInnovation and Excellence in Community and Socio-political developmentAwarded
Fellowships/Memberships Mandela Washington Fellowship (2020) Skoll Fellowship (2024) The Next Generation Foresight Practitioner (NGFP) Fellowship
Publications 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
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