Ebenezar Wikina

Ebenezar Wikina
Born	(1992-08-10) 10 August 1992 (age 33) Rivers [1]
Alma mater	Rivers State College of Arts and Science
Occupation	journalist

Ebenezar Wikina (born 10 August 1992) is a Nigerian journalist, biomimeticist, World Economic Forum global Shaper, ^[2] and recipient of the Soundcity MVP Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Community and Socio-political development in 2019. ^{[3] [4]}

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. ^[5]

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. ^[6] He also live-stream his interviews, where he has interviewed guests such as Michael Møller on his interview column. ^[7]

He is the founder of Policy Shapers, a public policy organization, ^[8] 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. ^[9]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref
2016	The Future Awards Africa	Prize in News Media	Nominated	[10] [11]
2018		Prize in Public Service	Nominated
	Soundcity MVP Awards	Innovation and Excellence in Community and Socio-political development	Awarded

Fellowships/Memberships

• Mandela Washington Fellowship (2020) ^[12]
• Skoll Fellowship (2024) ^[13]
• The Next Generation Foresight Practitioner (NGFP) Fellowship ^[14]

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

References

1. Ogunsemore, John (2025-11-16). "Nigerian futurist bags global Foresight fellowship". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
2. "Ebenezar Wikina". HuffPost. 1992-08-10. Retrieved 2025-11-14.
3. "Complete Winners' List + Photos". Soundcity. 2019-01-06. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
4. Nigeria, Guardian (2019-01-05). "Complete List Of Winners At The 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
5. Banjo, Noah (2021-07-04). "Young people don't need anyone's permission to succeed –Wikina". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
6. George, Godfrey (2025-05-02). "Before Stardom With...Ebenezar Wikina". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
7. Berkhead, Sam (2018-10-30). "Journalist of the month: Ebenezar Wikina". International Journalists' Network. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
8. "Election reporting: Group urges media owners to invest in fact-checking". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-15.
9. Nwafor, Arinze (2025-11-18). "Civic leader bags global foresight fellowship". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
10. "The Future Awards Africa Prize in Public Service". The Future Awards Africa. 2018-12-02. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
11. Sanusi, Hassan (2016-12-19). "The Future Awards Africa 2016: See the full list of winners". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
12. "Empowering Young Voices in Policy – Wayne State University: Young African Leaders Initiative". Wayne State Warrior Sites – We're all born to succeed. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
13. "Skoll Fellowship". Skoll. 2022-04-02. Retrieved 2025-11-30.
14. "NGFP". NGFP -. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2025-11-30.