Kudo Eresia-eke

Biography

Kudo Eresia-Eke, a seasoned and accomplished communicator and administrator with rich experience in the media, academia, government and the oil and gas industry. He holds a Ph.D in Political Science from the University of Port Harcourt, and a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos. Kudo started his communication career straight from secondary school, joining the Nigerian Television Authority as a presenter and newscaster. He later served Daily Times, the Guardian Newspaper, the Rivers State Television, Radio Nigeria, Radio Rivers, Sunray Group of Newspapers, and for years was also a columnist for the Vanguard Newspaper. Kudo has a wealth of experience in Public Service, too. He served variously as Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Culture and State Director of the National Orientation Agency. He has also enjoyed teaching stints in various universities in Nigeria and South Africa and was the founding staff of the Centre for Advanced Social Science, Port Harcourt. Since joining the oil and gas industry 14 years ago as pioneer Community Relations and Development Manager for Nigeria LNG Limited, Kudo has served in other managerial positions including Public Affairs Manager, and Government Relations Manager. He is a prolific writer with numerous publications spanning poetry, short stories, inspirational and academic essays; and a member of several professional organizationsincluding the International Association of Business Communicators.

Research Interest

Focus on oil and gas industry