Oriyomi Hamzat
Oriyomi Hamzat | |
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 Oriyomi Hamzat | |
| Born | Oriyomi Abdulrahman Hamzat Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan, The Polytechnic, Ibadan |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Oriyomi Abdulrahman Hamzat is a Nigerian broadcast journalist and human rights activist who serves as the Chairman of Agidigbo 88.7 FM.[1][2]
Background and education
Hamzat was born and raised in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, to father Asimiyu Adekunle Hamzat, a journalist of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). Hamzat completed his high school education in Iroko Community Grammar School before furthering to Oyo State School of Sciences, Pade. He earned a Diploma in Geology from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and continued a course on Mass Communication at the institution's Eruwa Campus (now known as Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa). In November 2023, Hamzat had his Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan.[3]
Career
Hamzat started as a print journalist for the Nigerian newspaper The Guardian. He worked in many worked organizations including the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) in Ile Akede, Ibadan, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Raypower, and 32 FM 94.9. Following his work experience in the media, he launched his own platform Agidigbo 88.7 FM.[4]
One of his known contributions is the giving opinion for marginalized and silenced Nigerians.[5][6] In the case of Timothy Adegoke, a student whose death under questionable circumstances sparked outrage was intervened by Hamzat.[7][8][9][10]
In 2017, he was arrested by the Department of State Security on false charges.[11][12]
Awards and recognition
| Award | Details | Date | Ref. |
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| Honorary Doctorate in Art and Communications. | Conferred by the European-American University as D.Art, Honoris Causa. | April 2023. | [13] |
| International Humanitarian Service Award. | Received for outstanding contributions to humanitarian service. | September 2023. | [14][15] |
Oriyomi Hamzat Charity Foundation
Oriyomi Hamzat also has a charity foundation where he takes care of the motherless children, he carries the responsibilities of feeding and sponsoring their education.
He recently gifted cars to his workers who worked with him in his radio station Agidigbo 88.7 FM
References
- ^ Kabiru, Toheeb (12 June 2024). "Oriyomi Hamzat Biography, Net Worth, Age, Wife, Daughter, Cars, Houses, Radio Stations And Lifestyle Full Version". Talk49ja. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Why investigative journalism is difficult in broadcast industry — Agidigbo FM manager". Premium Times. 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Agidigbo FM Chairman, Oriyomi Hamzat, One Other Bag Bachelor's Degree From UI". Independent Newspaper. 15 November 2023.
- ^ "Makinde pledges to support Agidigbo FM". PM News Nigeria. 26 March 2021.
- ^ "Man in tears after DNA test reveals he's not biological father of his four children". Nigerian Tribune. 5 November 2023.
- ^ "I found myself under Oshodi bridge after 21 years in the US — a Nigerian man". Vanguard News. 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Timothy Adegoke: Stop intimidating Oyo broadcaster, lawyer warns police". Punch Newspaper. 24 May 2023.
- ^ "FIB Arrests Radio Presenter Oriyomi Hamzat 'Over Comments on Timothy Adegoke's Murder'". Foundation for Investigative Journalism. 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Alleged killing of Timothy: Ibadan-based Radio CEO, Hamzat regains freedom". Vanguard Newspaper. 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Timothy Adegoke: Arrest, intimidation of Hamzat is illegal, unconstitutional – Lawyer warns IGP". Daily Post Nigeria. 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Broadcaster accused of murder granted N2m bail". The Nation Newspaper. 22 August 2017.
- ^ "Court strikes out murder case against Agidigbo FM proprietor, 4 others". The Guardian. 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Oriyomi Hamzat Bags Honorary Doctorate in Arts from European-American University". Inside Oyo News. 29 April 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Oriyomi Hamzat Chairman of Agidigbo FM Receives International Humanitarian Award". Primus Media city. 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Agidigbo FM Boss, Oriyomi Hamzat, Receives Award For His Humanitarian Service". Inside Oyo News. 9 September 2023.