Pan-African Communications Leader | Global Reputation Architect
Continental Transformation Advocate | Impact Driver
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LESIJOLU EITE ERIC-NWABUZOR
Pan-African Communications Leader | Global Reputation Architect | Continental Transformation Advocate | Impact Driver
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LESIJOLU EITE ERIC-NWABUZOR
Visionary and results-driven strategic communications leader with over 15 years of progressive, cross-sector experience, uniquely positioned to drive transformation across Africa.
Recognised for shaping perception, building cultures of transparency, and driving scalable, lasting impact. Expert at translating complex policy or strategic objectives into clear, influential communication, leveraging a legal foundation for pragmatic governance.
Powerful blend of strategic thinking, operational discipline, and storytelling mastery. Proven track record of architecting and scaling pan-African communication ecosystems and shaping compelling narratives with deep continental insight. Competent at broadening organisational footprints and solidifying global stature.
In my current role, I lead one of Africa’s most influential capacity-building and networking platforms for communications professionals, with over 2000 registered members spanning 35+ countries across Africa and the diaspora, and a following of over 17,000 across digital platforms. Deliverables include driving multi-stakeholder engagement, facilitating learning and knowledge exchange, creating cross-border collaborations, and elevating the profession continent-wide.
My leadership within the communications industry across Africa demonstrates my capacity to inspire interest, confidence and trust among diverse stakeholders, from individuals to coprorates, governments to institutional representatives, and non-profits to multilateral agencies.
I use communication as a tool for influence, integrity, and impact, with an approach rooted in purpose, driven by strategy, authentic in design and delivery, and tailored to respective audiences.
Positioning mission-driven organisations, brands and leaders to be seen, heard, and remembered.
Core Competencies
Strategic Communications
Proven ability to design and integrate communications strategies, aligning them with new strategic phases and business objectives to ensure a unified voice across channels and stakeholder groups.
Brand & Reputation Management
Experience enhancing organisational brand, reputation and stature through proactive and distinctive strategies. Effective across the globe, extraordinary within African contexts.
Executive Communications
Top-tier strategic counsel to
C-suite and Board members on institutional positioning, thought leadership, high-profile media engagement, and policy-driven advocacy. Versed in quiet diplomacy.
Pan-African & Global Stakeholder Engagement
Cultivating strategic relationships with coprorates, international development & donor institutions, governments, media and academia for policy influence and to amplify Africa's voice.
Digital Transformation & Measurement
Track record of optimising digital footprint across multiple channels with strategic content, innovative tactics, and clear metrics to quantifiably expand reach, engagement and impact.
Team Development & Leadership
Demonstrated success in structuring, managing, mentoring, and inspiring remote teams (including consultants), facilitating professional growth and world-class performance.
Financial & Operational Oversight
Hands-on experience establishing and managing budgets, ensuring operational efficiency, integrating transparency and ethics protocols, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Thought Leadership & Storytelling
Proven ability to produce influential opinion pieces, provide expert perspectives and drive thought leadership across platforms and fora.
Capacity to drive high-impact conversations.
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A corporate, public sector or development leader?
An international NGO or Foundation?
A multinational organisation?
A startup or social enterprise?
A national or regional advocacy campaign?
A government or public sector initiative?
An academic Institution or Comms faculty?
Open To Continental & Global Collaborations
Actively seeking opportunities to leverage strategic communications expertise for significant impact.
Based in Lagos, Nigeria. Available for remote and travel-based engagements.
Consultancy
Engagements
Short-term or long-term contracts to design, audit, or implement advanced communication strategies, including brand repositioning and crisis management.
Nonprofits & Development
Partnering to develop strategic messaging for fundraising, impactful storytelling for advocacy, capacity development programs and social impact initiatives in Africa.
Academic Contributions
Collaborating with universities or training institutes. Guest lecturing, curriculum design, spearheading mentorship programs for students and early-career professionals.
Board Memberships
Contributing governance or advisory expertise where strategic communications, brand management, reputation building, and community engagement are priorities.
Skills
Communication Strategy & Planning100 %
Brand Strategy & Marketing Communications100 %
Issues, Crisis & Reputation Management100 %
Stakeholder Enaggement & Relationship Building100 %
Executive Communications100 %
Public Relations100 %
Media relations100 %
Investor & Donor Relations100 %
Government Affairs100 %
Public Speaking100 %
Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy100 %
Development Communications100 %
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