CONCEPT
The West Africa Broadcast & Media Academy (WABMA®) is a broadcast and communications training and certification academy with campuses in Abuja, Lagos & Enugu, also planned in Ghana, and The Gambia, as well as Online. WABMA® serves as:
a. A finishing school for current and aspiring media practitioners who need to become professionals in all ramifications. WABMA® meets the needs of a growing population of media practitioners, broadcasters, journalists, and organizations for world-class broadcast, media and communications training and certifications.
b. A communication skills acquisition centre for young people and adults who wish to hone their media, digital, and entrepreneurship skills as well as to grow in their chosen careers. Thus, it serves young people, especially new graduates who need practical training to become professionals and acquire relevant experience and certification for the job market and forentrepreneurship.
c. Continued education centre for mid and top-level career executives to keep up with current digital media trends and to improve their personal brand.
Finally, WABMA® attracts much-needed foreign partnerships for media development in West Africa.
ACADEMIC SYSTEM
WABMA® operates four Quarters yearly, with Basic and Advanced Long Courses and Short Courses every Quarter.
The curriculum is an intense and rigorous course module(s), which approximates real work environment, for faster, well-grounded and practical skill acquisition.
The curriculum also offers robust interactive in-campus and online courses.
Collaboration with partner stationsaffords students essential hands-on practical training, unique on-air experience, access to language laboratories as well as live and production studios.
Internships of up to six months are usually available.
Hostel accommodation is available for in campus student
Courses run both In-Campus AND Online. The faculty is made up of the best veterans and professionals.
CONCLUSION
WABMA® is excellent for individual personal development and;
Donor Agencies and foreign Media schools: interested in capacity building of the media in West Africa.
Media Houses: – inclusive of current and
aspiring broadcasters, journalists, and media
organizations;
Tertiary Schools: – inclusive of new
graduates who need the practical finishing
school training to become professionals;
Corporate firms: – inclusive of mid-to-top level career executives who need a flexible finishing school to polish their communications skills, keeping up with current trends and opportunities in the communications world;
MDAs and NGOs: – for communications skills upgrading of their staffs Online Communities: – inclusive of Millennials who prefer convenient online platforms for training and skills acquisition;
Our Team
Ken Ike OKERE, Ph.D
Rector
Over 20 years of experience in Print, Radio, TV, Digital Media, and Corporate Communications. He has served in several leadership and editorial roles, including Correspondent, Editor, Producer, Managing Editor, Director of Corporate Communications at FRCN, Director of Radio Nigeria Lagos, Zonal Director South-East, and Rector/Director of the National Broadcast Academy Lagos.
Mrs. Chidiebere Njoku CHUKWU
Registrar
10+ years experience in specialised project planning and execution. Project co-lead on WABMA/ELSProjectS:FactCheck Nigeria, Political Reporting Project, and Youth Enlightenment Project. Conference manager of Godfrey Okoye University’s annual Youth Peace Conference; Project Coordinator Enugu Literary Society; Coordinator, DAAD/ GOUNi Students Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion (STEP); Founder, GO University Reading Club; Co-Founder Psychology & Peace Foundation.
Mr. Mike YAWE
ED, Business Development
25+ years experience in marketing, journalism, and corporate management.
Marketing and sales manager for some national and international brands – Benue Brewery Ltd. Makurdi, Wonder Foods Nigeria Ltd, Great Brands Nig. Ltd (BAT), and Honey Well Oil & Gas Ltd.
16 years management experience – Director @FRCN (Radio Nigeria) and training.
David Carter
Project manager
David oversees every project with precision and efficiency, ensuring that timelines are met and that every detail is executed flawlessly from concept to completion.
Sophia Lee
Sales manager
Sophia is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers, offering guidance to help them find the perfect furniture and décor pieces for their homes.
Emma Reynolds
Marketing coordinator
Emma’s creative flair and passion for design shine through in her work, as she curates captivating content and engaging campaigns to showcase our products and services.