Name: Hope Ndidiamaka Ogunka
Nationality: Nigerian
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, University of Jos

Professional Summary:
Hope Ndidiamaka Ogunka is a Nigerian health journalist, broadcaster, podcaster, and communications executive with over five years of professional experience in television and radio. She is recognized for her expertise in producing and presenting high-impact media content, moderating town hall meetings, and facilitating public engagement on health, innovation, and societal development.

Ms. Ogunka is the creator and host of Health Connect Africa, a podcast channel that features insightful conversations with notable figures in the health sector across Africa, providing listeners with expert knowledge, practical solutions, and inspiring stories. She also runs an active YouTube channel where she shares health-focused content, motivational talks, and highlights from her broadcasting career.

Career Experience:
Ms. Ogunka has worked with leading media organizations, producing and hosting radio and television programs that blend expert insights with audience-driven dialogue. Her health programmes have contributed to increased public awareness of pressing health issues, while also boosting audience engagement and revenue for her stations.

Currently, she serves as an On-Air Personality at one of the leading radio stations in Owerri, Imo State, where she anchors a flagship health show addressing prevalent ailments, preventive care, and wellness, often in collaboration with health professionals.

Beyond her on-air work, she is a skilled public speaker and event moderator, having facilitated conferences, panel discussions, and community dialogues that inspire action and promote sustainable change.

Training & Capacity Building:

* Graduate, Yiaga Africa Community Organizing Institute
* BBC Media Action – Reporting Health Issues with a focus on COVID-19
* West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy (WABMA) – Fact-checking and Misinformation Detection
*The Footwear Academy – Conflict Awareness, Management, Peacekeeping, Business Leadership, and Team Building

Ms. Ogunka has also trained over 500 students on effective on-air communication, equipping the next generation of media professionals with practical broadcasting skills.

Areas of Expertise:

* Health Journalism & Public Health Communication
* Podcasting & Digital Media Production
* Radio/Television Hosting & Content Creation
* Public Speaking & Event Moderation
* Fact-checking & Misinformation Management
* Media Strategy & Audience Engagement

Availability:
Ms. Ogunka is open to collaborating on projects that require expertise in health communication, media production, public engagement, and capacity building.