Anietie Etim Usen is a distinguished Nigerian journalist, author, technocrat, and public communication strategist whose career reflects excellence in both media and governance.
He began his professional journey as a pioneer reporter with Newswatch Magazine, where his fearless reporting and compelling storytelling earned him national recognition. Over the years, his bylines have appeared in The Punch, This Day, The Nation, Premium Times, TheCable, and several other leading publications. Widely respected for his depth and clarity, Usen has won multiple awards and remains a reference point for impactful journalism in Nigeria.
Usen later transitioned into public service and played significant roles in governance and development. He served with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), where he contributed to strategic communication and policy direction in the region. His tenure at the NDDC further strengthened his reputation as a technocrat with a deep commitment to sustainable development and corporate governance.
Currently, Usen is a senior figure in the Akwa Ibom State Government, where he provides leadership in communication and governance strategy. During the election campaign of Governor Umo Eno, he played a pivotal role in shaping narratives, coordinating media strategy, and articulating the campaign’s people-centered vision. His efforts were instrumental in mobilizing support across the state and securing broad-based acceptance for the governor’s agenda.
In recognition of his remarkable contributions to media and governance, the Akwa Ibom State Government, under Governor Udom Emmanuel, honored him with an award of excellence.
An alumnus of Harvard Business School, Oxford Business School, Wharton, and Manchester Business School, Usen embodies the fusion of intellectual depth and practical leadership.
Colleagues describe him as hardworking, versatile, and result-oriented—a man devoted to ethical leadership, good governance, and nation building. Today, Anietie Usen stands as a towering figure in Nigerian public life: a journalist of distinction, a technocrat of vision, and a strategist whose voice and work continue to shape media, governance, and development.
Sidebar: At a Glance – Anietie Usen
📌 Career
- Pioneer reporter, Newswatch Magazine
- Former senior official, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
- Senior strategist in Akwa Ibom State Government
📌 Role in Politics
- Key strategist during Governor Umo Eno’s election campaign, shaping media and communication strategy
📌 Awards
- Award of Excellence by the Akwa Ibom State Government under Governor Udom Emmanuel
📌 Books by Anietie Usen
- Village Boy – memoir of resilience and triumph
- Audacious Journalism: The Art, Style & Depth – a guide to bold and impactful reporting
- And It Came to Pass – reflections on faith and providence
- Prophet, Priest and President – socio-political commentary
📌 Education
- Alumni of Harvard, Oxford, Wharton, and Manchester Business Schools
