Olusegun Ariyo
Profession: Journalist | Urban Planner | Writer | Social Justice Activist
Known for: Publisher & Editor of Urban Express News
Book: Solution to Processing Land & Property Documents in Lagos State
Education and Career
Olusegun Ariyo earned:
- National Diploma in Urban Planning from The Polytechnic, Ibadan
- Higher National Diploma in Urban Planning from Yaba College of Technology
- Professional Diploma from the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Planning from Lagos State University
- Master’s degree in Geography and Planning from Lagos State University
- Post-Diploma in Print Journalism from the Nigeria Institute of Journalism
Journalism Career
- Started at ThisDay Newspapers, covering environment advocacy
- Later joined P.M. News as a reporter
- Writes the Faces and Culture With Olusegun Ariyo column in Commoner Newspaper
- Contributes opinion articles to The Nation Newspaper and P.M. News
- Publisher & Editor of Urban Express, an online news platform
Advocacy & NGO Work
- Former Country Director, Environmental Safety and Awareness Initiative, an NGO focused on environment and climate change advocacy
- Advocates for the rights of Okada (motorcycle taxi) riders in Lagos State
References
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