BUKOLA DORCAS AFENI

Secured vital funding from sponsors, donors, and the public by crafting exceptional briefs and delivering high-impact pitches, significantly increasing monthly donations and sponsorships for clients.

Directed strategic PR and communication briefs for multiple corporate entities, enhancing brand visibility and public engagement.

Published over 20 news articles and feature stories weekly for corporate brands, amplifying client messaging and thought leadership.

Led the development and production of documentary stories and accompanying visuals focused on health communication, raising awareness for critical public health issues.

Orchestrated and executed numerous awareness outreaches and promotional campaigns in FCT and neighboring states, effectively engaging rural communities on health issues.

Researched and authored major news stories and human interest pieces on health, epidemics, and nutrition, generating an average monthly audience reach of 40,000+ viewers.

Streamlined complex technical data into accessible, compelling content, enhancing reader comprehension and engagement across various platforms.

Collaborated with a 12-member digital media team to innovate social media strategies, significantly improving online presence and audience interaction.

Designed and produced high-quality news articles and content tailored for diverse audiences, distributed across website, social, mobile, and email channels.

Spearheaded communication strategies that built an impactful brand identity and fostered reader loyalty.

Enhanced content with high-resolution audio and video, accelerating viewership by 70% and increasing engagement.

Managed a proactive and credible social media presence, leveraging authentic stories and visuals to foster community interaction and maximize reader engagement.

Developed and produced a wide range of knowledge products, including banners, billboards, and flyers, to effectively disseminate climate change information to diverse audiences.

Co-designed and implemented a comprehensive influencing plan that successfully engaged key stakeholders on the critical role of NCCRP in climate change response.

Organized and facilitated multiple high-profile advocacy meetings, major events, conferences, and seminars focused on climate change awareness and action.

Produced quarterly radio programs, including scriptwriting, and a two-part documentary on climate change in Nigeria, significantly expanding public education and engagement.

Collaborated with global Communications Specialists to develop and implement advanced strategies for managing photo and digital communications materials.

Co-designed the 2020 GAIN Nigeria Fact Sheet and Capability Statement, creating high-quality content that significantly supported the BDS Advocacy & Fact Sheet Project.

Managed all photography and audio-visual content for GAIN Nigeria's website, establishing an accessible online photo library that increased viewership and boosted awareness both online and offline.

Organized and delivered media training ("Lunch & Learn") for over 50 journalists, enhancing their communication, staff capacity, and media skills.

Strategically managed GAIN Nigeria's social media presence, growing the reader base and fostering online discussions by targeting relevant community groups.

Developed comprehensive Terms of Reference for the Eat Safe Project Launch event consultant, integrating critical communications components into key projects.

Produced quarterly newsletters for all five country office projects, ensuring effective dissemination of vital information to stakeholders.

Coordinated extensive media coverage for over 40 high-profile events, engaging both local and international attendees and amplifying WHO's public health messages.

Authored influential policy briefs for critical health interventions, contributing to evidence-based decision-making.

Anchored notable presentations on major health events for the WHO Nigeria website, significantly increasing visibility and knowledge dissemination.

Supervised social media management for events, boosting online engagement and reach.

Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders across government, health, and media sectors, facilitating collaborative public health initiatives.

Conducted in-depth research, reported, and voiced news reports from the FCT office, ensuring accurate and unbiased information delivery.

Achieved a 10x average viewership for a weekly health program, demonstrating strong audience engagement and program impact.

Produced a consistent volume of regular features and breaking news articles across diverse topics including government, health, and education.

Maintained a high standard of succinct and unbiased reportage, building credibility and trust with viewers.

Authored impactful features and in-depth analytical pieces across diverse niches, contributing to comprehensive news coverage.

Managed the full photography lifecycle, including production, editing, selection, and distribution, to enhance visual storytelling for published articles.

Conducted extensive research and interviewed multiple sources to gather credible information for news stories, ensuring accuracy and depth.

Edited arts and literary pages, maintaining high journalistic standards and engaging content for readers.

Provided consistent reporting for the weekend desk, covering significant events and activities, including those of the National Population Commission.

Successfully requested and obtained public records to rigorously validate information for articles, upholding journalistic integrity.

Coordinated monthly meetings focused on Data Journalism and compiled comprehensive monthly activity reports.

Facilitated and engaged with journalists in organizing impactful data training sessions, enhancing their analytical and reporting skills.

Contributed to the Hack/Hackers Network by writing award-winning stories, recognized for excellence in journalism.