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Oche Otene Bags Media Personality of the Year Award
By Iyojo Ameh
Veteran broadcast journalist Oche Otene has received the Media Personality of the Year Award from the Book Society of Nigeria.
The honour recognises more than 15 years of work in broadcasting, covering news, current affairs, elections, governance and public-interest programming.
Reacting to the award, Otene said, “The reward of hard work is more work,” describing the honour as recognition of his dedication and motivation to continue raising standards in journalism.
Beyond broadcasting, Otene has hosted numerous events, serving as a moderator and master of ceremonies at conferences, public forums and professional gatherings. He has also moderated panel sessions featuring experts and stakeholders in media, governance, democracy and national development.
He previously won the Best Newscaster of the Year Award at the Nigerian Radio Awards.
Otene’s career spans Radio Benue, Radio One Lagos (Radio Nigeria), Channels Television Lagos, Raypower FM, Nile Radio, Fresh News, OOJ Media and Democracy Radio.
His presenting credits include AIT News Hour, The Electoral Process, an INEC-sponsored programme, Watching the Vote by YIAGA Africa, The Ultimate Morning Show on Raypower Abuja and Leadership Lab on Democracy Radio Abuja.
Through these roles, as well as his work hosting events and moderating panel discussions, he has covered and engaged audiences on elections, democracy, governance and national development, further establishing his reputation in Nigeria’s media industry.
