Who is Linda Akhigbe?

Mrs. Linda Nwabuwa Akhigbe is a broadcast Journalist, Communication expert, presenter, and producer at Channels Television. In October 2023, she was appointed as the senior special assistant to the president on strategic communications by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

At Channels Television, she is the Senate correspondent and produces and presents “The Gavel”. It is a program that focuses on the activities of the national assembly.

Linda Akhigbe’s Early Life and Education

Linda was born and brought up in Edo State, Nigeria where she spent her early and university education. She studied mass communication at Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State. After her education, she proceeded with her NYSC at Anambra State as a news reporter.

She has a Master of Arts degree in Media, Communication, and Public Relations from the University of Leicester.

Linda Akhigbe’s Career

Linda started her broadcasting career during her National Youth Service Corp one-year scheme in Anambra State. She served as a news reporter at the National Television Authority, NTA Awka in 2005. She then worked as a News Anchor and correspondent at Hot FM from May 2006 to February 2008.

Her passion for media brought her to Channels Television in 2008. The passionate presenter and reporter covered the Diplomacy, Energy, and Labour beats in Channels Television due to her versatility.

On March 17, 2008, she started as a presenter and reporter for Channels Television. She became the Assistant Senior Reporter/presenter 1 on January 1, 2010. On January 1, 2012, her role changed to Assistant Senior Reporter/presenter 2.

On March 1, 2014, she became a Senior Presenter/Reporter 3 while on February 1, 2018, she became a Senior Reporter/Presenter. Currently, she is the Senior correspondent and news anchor and produces and presents “The Gavel” at Channels Television.

The Gavel is a program that focuses on the activities of the national assembly. In October 2023, she was appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the president on strategic communications. Linda was appointed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Linda Akhigbe’s Personal Life

Mrs. Akhigbe currently lives in Abuja, where she has worked with Channels Television. However, there’s no information on her personal and marital life on the internet.

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FAQs

How long has Linda Akhigbe been at Channels Television?

She has been there for over 15 years and 8 months as of October 2023.

Where is Linda Akhigbe from?

Mrs. Akhigbe hails from Edo State, Nigeria.

How old is Linda Akhigbe?

Regrettably, there is no information on her age online.

What is Linda Akhigbe’s net worth?

There is no verified information on the presenter’s net worth.

Who is the Senior Special Assistant to the president on Strategic Communications?

Linda Akhigbe is the Senior Special Assistant to the president of Strategic Communications after her appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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