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ADJEKPAGBON, Blessed Mudiaga

Larafem (*nd floor), 509, Ikorodu Road,

Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria. 00234.

Tel: +234-809-108-7559, +234-806-***-****

Email: ac9394@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: As a multi-talented prolific writer, reporter, editor, tutor, public relations / social media expert, marketer, and human resource manager, etc, etc; I like working in a career and growth-driven organization where I will experience the thrill of adding value to my team and the public audience as a polished superior service provider for excellent organizational goals and progress.

PERSONAL DATA:

SEX: Male

DATE OF BIRTH: February 16, 1971

MARITAL STATUS: Engaged

NATIONALITY: Nigerian

STATE OF ORIGIN: Delta

LOCAL GOVT. AREA: Ughelli-South

HOME TOWN: Umolo-Olomu

RELIGION: Christianity

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Urhobo and Yoruba.

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:

1. National Open University of Nigeria.

2. University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba.

3. Emmaus Bible School, Dublin, Ireland.

4. Otovwodo Grammar School, Ughelli, Delta State.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES:

1. MSc. Mass Communication 2016

2. BSc. Mass Communication (Second Class Upper) 2009 3. Diploma in Theology 2001

4. General Certificate of Education 1986

AWARDS:

1. Best Literature-in-English Teacher Award; Great Tutorial College, 2012 session.

2. Most friendly Teacher Award; Executive Academy, 2011 Session. 3. Best Literature-in-English Teacher Award; Great Tutorial College, 2011 2

session.

4. Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Certificate for Participation in Children Literature Workshop, 2009.

5. Aso Rock Presidential Recognition (Rhymes from the Nile Book Award) 2007.

6. Certificate for Participation in British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) RadioPlay-writing Competition 1999.

PERSONAL QUALITIES / SKILLS:

Highly reliable, hardworking, jovial, well experienced, a good team player, able to work under pressure with less supervision. I also like travelling to any distance in the world to accomplish any good goal.. PROFESSIONAL CALLINGS:

Journalism, Researching, Teaching, Blogging, Editing, Human Resource 1. Journalist, Teacher, Researcher, Poet, Novelist and Playwright. 2. Former Publicity Secretary (Association of Nigerian Authors), Lagos chapter.

3. Author of over ten published books, and several other manuscripts. 4. Public Relations/Human Resource Manager, & Social Media Expert. 5. Member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos Council. ESTABLISHMENTS AND YEARS OF WORKING EXPERIENCE: 16 years 1. Procurement /LogisticsOfficer at Akpozioge Nig. Ltd: 2000-2004 2. Bulkybon Publications Company: 2005-2011 (Human Resources/Operations Manager).

3. Part Time Teacher at various Tutorial Centers and Secondary schools

(Weekends: 2011 - 2012).

4. Newswatch Times (Daily Newswatch): 2012 – 2014 (Sub-Editor Business Desk).

5. The UNION Newspaper: Senior Correspondent/Online Editor2014 – 2016. MEDIA HOUSES AND SCHOOLS ASSOCIATED WITH:

1. The Nigerian Guardian Newspaper, Lagos, Nigeria. 2. The Nigerian Education Times Magazine, Lagos, Nigeria. 3. The Visitor Magazine (The voice of culture and tourism), Lagos, Nigeria. 4. The Nigerian Compass Newspaper,Isheri, Ogun State, Nigeria. 5. The Punch Newspaper, Lagos, Nigeria.

6. Sun Newspaper, Lagos, Nigeria.

7. Daily Independent Newspaper, Lagos, Nigeria.

8. Silverbird Television, Lagos, Nigeria.

9. Lagos State Television, Nigeria.

10. Star FM 101.5 Radio Station, Lagos, Nigeria.

11. Extra Newspaper, Ogun State, Nigeria.

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12. National Mirror Newspaper, Lagos, Nigeria.

13. Unilag Sun Newspaper and Masscope Magazine, Lagos, Nigeria. 14. The Moment Newspaper, Lagos, Nigeria.

15. Newswatch Newspaper, Lagos, Nigeria.

16. Great Tutors /SS Comprehensive College, Lagos, Nigeria. 17. Executive Academy, Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria.

18. The Krelis Legacy College, Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria, etc, etc. AUTHOR’S PUBLISHED BOOKS:

1. Dynamic Verses; published 2001.

2. Rhymes from the Nile; published 2006.

3. When the King cries and other stories; published 2007. 4. Fundamentals of Literature-in-English (Textbook); published 2011. 5. Angel of light and other stories; published 2012. 6. Domestic Daddy (Novel); published 2012.

7. Literary Communication in Mass Communication; published 2012. 8. Nightmares in Paradise (Collection of poems); published 2013. 9. Passport To Success (A drama) published 2014.

10. Chemical Poetry (Collection of poems) 2016.

11. Dilemma of a Prophet (A drama) 2016.

12. Introduction To Public Relations (A Concise Global Periscope) 2019, etc. ANTHOLOGIES EDITED AND PUBLISHED AS EDITOR/AUTHOR: 1. The President & Other Poems (2015).

2. War On Corruption & Other Poems (2016).

BOOKS REVIEWED, TELEVISION INTERVIEWS AND PUBLISHED ARTICLES: Books Reviewed

1. Introduction to Broadcasting: by Femi Onabajo (PhD), Compass Newspaper / National Mirror, 2008.

2. Health and Behavioural Change Communication for Development: by Ralph Akinfeleye (PhD), Compass Newspaper / Daily Independent, 2009. 3. Remote Sensory and Geoinfomatics Technology: by Peter Adeniyi (PhD), Compass Newspaper, 2009.

4. After the War: by Ofonime Inyang, Compass Newspaper/National Mirror, 2008.

5. Silence Speaks: by Sylvester Omohasun, Guardian Newspaper, 2008. 6. The Servant of the Living God: by Richard Olaniyan (PhD), Compass Newspaper / Daily Independent, 2008.

7. Threnodies: by Victor Bruce, Compass Newspaper, 2008. 8. A Vase of Shrubs: by Victor Bruce, Compass Newspaper, 2008. 9. In Still Moments: by Lekan Ojenike, Compass Newspaper/Daily 4

Independent, 2008.

10. Memories: by Jumoke Verrissimo, Compass Newspaper, 2009. 11. African Communication Systems: by Abigail Ogwezzy (PhD), Compass Newspaper, 2009.

12. Mass Media and Society: Edited by Ralph Akinfeleye (PhD), Compass Newspaper/Daily Independent, 2009.

13. Snakes Are Long: by Ursula Uzoeshi, Compass Newspaper, 2010. 14. Journeyman Wizard: by Mary Zabareno, Compass Newspaper, 2008. 15. Abuja Na Kpangba An Odapuem-dem: by Edwin EriataOribhabor, LeadershipNewspaper and National Mirror Newspaper, 2011. 16. My Thoughts On A New Nigeria: by President GoodluckEbele Jonathan, GuardianNewspaper, The Moment Newspaper, and Independent Newspaper, 2012.

17. Midnight Angel: by Jesse Unoh, Compass Newspaper and Guardian Newspaper, 2012,

18. Soul Fire: by TolaAdeniyi, Daily Newswatch Newspaper, 2013, and many other books.

Radio&Television Interviews

1. Lagos State Television Live Interview (Bookshelf/Society/Education) 2008. 2. Silverbird Television Live Interview (Personality/Books/Career) 2008. 3. Star FM 101.5 Radio Live Interview (Personality/ Literary Exploits) 2008. Author’s Published Articles

1. NEPA’s Blackout: Punch Newspaper, 2003.

2. Returnee artiste storms art scene with revolutionary music: National Mirror, 2008.

3. In Book sector, no Uhuru yet: Compass Newspaper, 2009. 4. Shell Cup Competition: The Nigerian Education Times magazine, 2008. 5. In Retrospect: Nigerian National Teams performances in 2009: The Nigerian Education Times magazine, 2010.

6. At UNILAG forum, Femi Pearse’s prescription for greater Nigeria: Compass Newspaper, 2009.

7. Emeka Egwuda, prepares to return with a bang: Compass Newspaper, 2008. 8. Music runs in his veins: Compass Newspaper, 2008. 9. The role of religious leaders in uplifting culture: The Visitor magazine, 2009. 10. The FOI Bill: Masscope magazine, 2008, etc.

HOBBIES: writing, music, painting (fine-art), sports, meeting people, making friends, travelling, browsing the Internet and sharing ideas. 5

REFEREES:

Dr. Jonathan Aliede

Head of Department,

School of Arts and Social Sciences,

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN),

Jabi, Abuja FCT, Nigeria.

Tel: +234-806-***-****.

Email: ac9394@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. AigbokhealodeAsimiafele

(Former Deputy Director,

National Council of Arts and Culture),

14, Sudan Street, Wuse Zone 6,

Abuja FCT,

Nigeria.

Tel: +234**********.

Email: ac9394@r.postjobfree.com

Marianne Van der Wel

(Former Lecturer at McMaster University),

326, Hunter Street West,

Hamilton, Ontario,

Canada.

Tel: +1-905-***-****

Email: ac9394@r.postjobfree.com

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