Daniel Essiet
Agriculture Page Coordinator at The Nation Newspaper
Lead City University
Nigeria
Hi, I'm Daniel Essiet!
Agriculture Page Coordinator at The Nation Newspaper
Award-winning data journalist and certified Project Management Professional with over 20 years of experience translating complex agricultural, business, and technical data into compelling, evidence-based insights. Combines expertise in agribusiness, hydroponics, data analytics, and digital project management to support sustainable development, policy communication, and stakeholder-driven programmes across media and international development sectors.
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The Nation Newspaper
Agriculture Page Coordinator
February 2008 - Present
Lead agricultural coverage for a national daily, translating policy, market, and production data into accessible reporting for policymakers, investors, and development partners.
Analyse agricultural trends, food security issues, and agribusiness developments using data-driven methodologies to strengthen investigative features.
Coordinate editorial workflows and multi-stakeholder engagements across government agencies, NGOs, and private sector organisations.
Produce evidence-based feature content supporting sustainable agriculture and value chain development.
African Union – Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Media Engagement Consultant (Short Contract)
October 2024
Collaborated with regional stakeholders to define media project scope, objectives, and deliverables across multiple African countries.
Applied project management and analytics approaches to support development communication initiatives.
African Union – Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Ground Facilitation Consultant (Short Contract)
May 2024
Managed media representatives and facilitated distribution of programme information materials.
Ensured timely dissemination of verified information across regional project activities.
Pathways Africa Magazine & West Africa International Magazine
Editor
April 2002 - February 2008
Led editorial planning and publication workflows across business and socio-economic coverage.
Conducted high-level interviews with public and private sector leaders.
Developed content strategies aligned with emerging economic and development trends.
DFID / NPHCDA / BI Projects
Consultant & Field Work Team Leader
June 1999 - January 2000
Supervised participatory community assessments for primary healthcare development programmes.
Coordinated village workshops and supported community action planning.
Managed survey data collection for evidence-based programme implementation.
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English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
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