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BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by sunky97: 9:46pm On Dec 25, 2017
As part of the BBC World Service’s further expansion in Africa, two Nigerian women have been appointed the heads of language services for East and West Africa respectively.

Based in Nairobi, Rachael Akidi Okwir, the Head of East Africa Languages, will be managing services in Afaan Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Swahili and Tigrinya.



While Toyosi Ogunseye, who is based in Lagos as the Head of West Africa Languages, will be managing Afrique, Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin and Yoruba.

Rachael was the Editor of the flagship radio programme Focus on Africa. She joined the BBC World Service as a producer in 2002 and has worked across various platforms and programmes including Network Africa, The World Today, Focus On Africa TV and the website, bbcafrica.com

In recognition of her leadership qualities and potential, Rachael was selected for the inaugural BBC News Leadership Programme. Born in Uganda, her career in journalism started as a freelance contributor to Ugandan newspapers and radio stations whilst a student at Makerere University.

Toyosi Ogunseye was the Editor of the Sunday Punch, one of Nigeria’s most widely read newspapers. She was the first female editor in the 45 year history of the company. An award winning journalist with a passion for investigative reporting, she has won over 30 awards and was the first Nigerian to win the prestigious Knight International Journalism award.



Toyosi is a fellow of President Barack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative and currently sits on the board of the World Editors Forum. She holds an MSc in Media and Communication and is currently studying for a PhD in Politics and International Relations at the University of Leicester.
http://woman.ng/2017/12/bbc-appoints-rachael-akidi-okwir-and-toyosi-ogunseye-as-heads-of-language-services-for-east-and-west-africa-respectively/

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by dafeyankee: 9:47pm On Dec 25, 2017
I want the one on the right.

Yoruba making Nigeria proud since 1960 October 1st.

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by lennymutai(m): 4:25am On Dec 26, 2017
sunky97:
As part of the BBC World Service’s further expansion in Africa, two Nigerian women have been appointed the heads of language services for East and West Africa respectively.

Based in Nairobi, Rachael Akidi Okwir, the Head of East Africa Languages, will be managing services in Afaan Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Swahili and Tigrinya.



While Toyosi Ogunseye, who is based in Lagos as the Head of West Africa Languages, will be managing Afrique, Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin and Yoruba.

Rachael was the Editor of the flagship radio programme Focus on Africa. She joined the BBC World Service as a producer in 2002 and has worked across various platforms and programmes including Network Africa, The World Today, Focus On Africa TV and the website, bbcafrica.com

In recognition of her leadership qualities and potential, Rachael was selected for the inaugural BBC News Leadership Programme. Born in Uganda, her career in journalism started as a freelance contributor to Ugandan newspapers and radio stations whilst a student at Makerere University.

Toyosi Ogunseye was the Editor of the Sunday Punch, one of Nigeria’s most widely read newspapers. She was the first female editor in the 45 year history of the company. An award winning journalist with a passion for investigative reporting, she has won over 30 awards and was the first Nigerian to win the prestigious Knight International Journalism award.



Toyosi is a fellow of President Barack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative and currently sits on the board of the World Editors Forum. She holds an MSc in Media and Communication and is currently studying for a PhD in Politics and International Relations at the University of Leicester.
http://woman.ng/2017/12/bbc-appoints-rachael-akidi-okwir-and-toyosi-ogunseye-as-heads-of-language-services-for-east-and-west-africa-respectively/
sunky97:
As part of the BBC World Service’s further expansion in Africa, two Nigerian women have been appointed the heads of language services for East and West Africa respectively.

Based in Nairobi, Rachael Akidi Okwir, the Head of East Africa Languages, will be managing services in Afaan Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Swahili and Tigrinya.



While Toyosi Ogunseye, who is based in Lagos as the Head of West Africa Languages, will be managing Afrique, Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin and Yoruba.

Rachael was the Editor of the flagship radio programme Focus on Africa. She joined the BBC World Service as a producer in 2002 and has worked across various platforms and programmes including Network Africa, The World Today, Focus On Africa TV and the website, bbcafrica.com

In recognition of her leadership qualities and potential, Rachael was selected for the inaugural BBC News Leadership Programme. Born in Uganda, her career in journalism started as a freelance contributor to Ugandan newspapers and radio stations whilst a student at Makerere University.

Toyosi Ogunseye was the Editor of the Sunday Punch, one of Nigeria’s most widely read newspapers. She was the first female editor in the 45 year history of the company. An award winning journalist with a passion for investigative reporting, she has won over 30 awards and was the first Nigerian to win the prestigious Knight International Journalism award.



Toyosi is a fellow of President Barack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative and currently sits on the board of the World Editors Forum. She holds an MSc in Media and Communication and is currently studying for a PhD in Politics and International Relations at the University of Leicester.
http://woman.ng/2017/12/bbc-appoints-rachael-akidi-okwir-and-toyosi-ogunseye-as-heads-of-language-services-for-east-and-west-africa-respectively/
sunky97:
As part of the BBC World Service’s further expansion in Africa, two Nigerian women have been appointed the heads of language services for East and West Africa respectively.

Based in Nairobi, Rachael Akidi Okwir, the Head of East Africa Languages, will be managing services in Afaan Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Swahili and Tigrinya.



While Toyosi Ogunseye, who is based in Lagos as the Head of West Africa Languages, will be managing Afrique, Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin and Yoruba.

Rachael was the Editor of the flagship radio programme Focus on Africa. She joined the BBC World Service as a producer in 2002 and has worked across various platforms and programmes including Network Africa, The World Today, Focus On Africa TV and the website, bbcafrica.com

In recognition of her leadership qualities and potential, Rachael was selected for the inaugural BBC News Leadership Programme. Born in Uganda, her career in journalism started as a freelance contributor to Ugandan newspapers and radio stations whilst a student at Makerere University.

Toyosi Ogunseye was the Editor of the Sunday Punch, one of Nigeria’s most widely read newspapers. She was the first female editor in the 45 year history of the company. An award winning journalist with a passion for investigative reporting, she has won over 30 awards and was the first Nigerian to win the prestigious Knight International Journalism award.



Toyosi is a fellow of President Barack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative and currently sits on the board of the World Editors Forum. She holds an MSc in Media and Communication and is currently studying for a PhD in Politics and International Relations at the University of Leicester.
http://woman.ng/2017/12/bbc-appoints-rachael-akidi-okwir-and-toyosi-ogunseye-as-heads-of-language-services-for-east-and-west-africa-respectively/
How is Rachel born in Uganda luo by tribe nigerian

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by BrightDeGea(m): 7:00am On Dec 26, 2017
Not a bad news at all
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by charles2468(m): 7:00am On Dec 26, 2017
nice one
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by Macgreat(m): 7:01am On Dec 26, 2017
Wow!
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by Webman007: 7:02am On Dec 26, 2017
dafeyankee:
I want the one on the right.

Yoruba making Nigeria proud since 1960 October 1st.

I will go with the one on the left......They are Nigerians though bringing tribal sentiments into the mix doesn't make sense

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by Cmoyor: 7:02am On Dec 26, 2017
congrats toyosi
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by Jtmanager(m): 7:03am On Dec 26, 2017
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by Pavore9: 7:04am On Dec 26, 2017
How is Rachael Akidi Okwir, a Nigerian?

A name sounding Nigerian necessarily do not mean the bearer is Nigerian. Okoro, Olubayo, Opara, Amadi, Mbaka, Ngige etc these are tribal names in Kenya.

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by apholaryn: 7:04am On Dec 26, 2017
go naija ..go naija!!
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by doctokwus: 7:05am On Dec 26, 2017
The AKidir Okwir is a not a Nigerian!
Reading is proving more difficult with some Nigerians of recent.Is it Buhari,the economy or fuel?

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by kokomilala(m): 7:07am On Dec 26, 2017
Nigerians are making Nigerians proud. I'm a Yoruba, but all this tribal bigotry, jingoism make me sick.

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by hornyofife: 7:10am On Dec 26, 2017
Pavore9:
How is Rachael Akidi Okwir, a Nigerian?

Akidi is igbo and obvious may have even being born in Kenya....igbos and their waka waka

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by seguno2: 7:10am On Dec 26, 2017
dafeyankee:
I want the one on the right.

Yoruba making Nigeria proud since 1960 October 1st.

Want for what?
Since 1960, Yorubas have been ruled by people who need only 2 as cut-off mark to enter Unity schools. Since 2015, a Yoruba law professor has been Vice President to a boss who does not have secondary school certificate.
If you have any sense, you will be seriously looking at how to correct the above anomaly instead of beating your dry chest on empty swagger.

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by seguno2: 7:11am On Dec 26, 2017
hornyofife:
Akidi is igbo

You should have said what it means to complete your contribution.
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by Pavore9: 7:14am On Dec 26, 2017
hornyofife:


Akidi is igbo

Read up man! There are Kenyans who bear Okoro, Amadi, Ngige etc but it does not make them igbos!

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by DoTheNeedful: 7:16am On Dec 26, 2017
Rubbish report. Akidi is Ugandan. BBC will hardly post a West African to head their East African unit.

https://www.softpower.ug/ugandas-rachael-akidi-to-head-bbcs-east-africa-languages/

Authentic news: http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2017/new-leaders-east-west-african-languages

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by seguno2: 7:17am On Dec 26, 2017
doctokwus:
The AKidir Okwir is a not a Nigerian!
Reading is proving more difficult with some Nigerians of recent.
Is it Buhari,the economy or fuel?

All the three.
Buhari, since he has shown that you don’t have to know how to read to rule 200 million people.
Economy, because an hungry man is an angry man who has little patience for reading.
Fuel, since you need it for generator in the absence of the promised 24/7 electricity by the change propagandists. Blackouts strain the eyes.

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by hornyofife: 7:19am On Dec 26, 2017
seguno2:


You should have said what it means to complete your contribution.


I don't specifically know the meaning, but I know there is a bean called Akidi and my cousin also answer Akidi by name
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by DoTheNeedful: 7:19am On Dec 26, 2017
hornyofife:


Akidi is igbo and obvious may have even being born in Kenya....igbos and their waka waka

Sorry to break your heart. She is Ugandan. Ask yourself the meaning of Akidi in Igbo. Better luck next time. grin grin

https://www.softpower.ug/ugandas-rachael-akidi-to-head-bbcs-east-africa-languages/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2017/new-leaders-east-west-african-languages

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by machuks45(m): 7:22am On Dec 26, 2017
Akidi is an igbo name, meaning blackbeans

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by MrBUN86(m): 7:23am On Dec 26, 2017
Stressing urself on what has no value to you, if she's Kenya or Nigerian
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by Nobody: 7:23am On Dec 26, 2017
apholaryn:
go naija ..go naija!!

Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by rawtouch: 7:25am On Dec 26, 2017
ok..
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by apholaryn: 7:26am On Dec 26, 2017
TheCabal:


lol..thank u sir
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by Nobody: 7:35am On Dec 26, 2017
How come nobody arguing whether toyosi ogunseye, the second lady is Yoruba or Kenyan...

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by Nobody: 7:42am On Dec 26, 2017
dafeyankee:
I want the one on the right.

Yoruba making Nigeria proud since 1960 October 1st.
Her husband na colonel Oga. U fit cope?
Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by Pavore9: 7:43am On Dec 26, 2017
booqee:
How come nobody arguing whether toyosi ogunseye, the second lady is Yoruba or Kenyan...

It is clear as daylight, it is the OP that mischievously came up with two Nigerians when it is a Nigerian and the other, Ugandan.

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Re: BBC Appoints Two Nigerians As Heads Of Language Service For East And West Africa by kings09(m): 7:49am On Dec 26, 2017
Congrats. Tribal war don de brew .check comments above

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