Staff

Ephraim Okon

Country Director, Nigeria

Ephraim has worked for PMC since 2008, first as Executive Assistant to the country representative before becoming Country Director in 2019. He is passionate about using media to confront the significant health and development challenges facing Nigeria: extreme poverty, gender inequality, public health emergencies, climate change, and many others.

As Country Director, he oversees the implementation, management, and evaluation of PMC’s programs in Nigeria to achieve cost-effective results. This ensures the continuity and growth of programs and funding. He hires and supervises in-country staff and contractual workers and is part of PMC’s global leadership team, collaborating with colleagues in other countries.

HIS FAVORITE PART OF WORKING AT PMC

Ephraim enjoys the creative side of program development and working with writers and actors to bring a radio show to life.

EDUCATION

Baze University, LLB
Nassarawa State University, MA
Ladoke Akintola University, MSc
Nassarawa State University Institute of Strategic and Development Communication, doctoral student
Institut Superieur De Management et Technologie, ISMT University, honorary Doctor of Science
Attended Marianum Spiritual Year Seminary

CERTIFICATIONs

Institute of Management Consultants-IMC, Certified Management Consultant

AWARDS

2021: Award of Excellence as NANS Icon of Nation-building for outstanding contributions to youths and students
2021: Traditional title of Obong Unwana of Ukana West Clan in Essien Udim LGA, Akwa
Ibom State by The Clan Council of Ukana West Clan
2021: Traditional title of Abom Annang by His Eminence, Okuku Cosmas Okon Akpan,
Paramount Ruler of Essien Udim LGA and Okuku Ikpaisong Annang the 1st for contributions to the development of Annang culture and language through AFAC.
2020: Ambassador of Sustainable Development Goals 2020 by United Nations Ambassadors of Sustainable Development Goals Sustainable Network
2019: Induction into top 100 tourism personalities in Nigeria at Akwaaaba
2019: Sword of St. John The Baptist by Knights of St. John International, Ikot Ekpene Commandery
2019: Award for 11 years of dedicated service and commitment from Population Media Center
2018: National Merit Award of Change and Good Governance by Independent Newspaper
Publishers Association of Nigeria. AIIAS Academic Publications and Presentation Award
2017: Presidential Leadership Award by Nto Annang Foundation, US (NAF) for dedication to the formation of Nto Annang Foundation in Nigeria
2017: National Association of Akwa Ibom Student (NAAKIS), University of Abuja chapter
2017: Patron, Annang Student, Micheal Ukpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
2017: Patron, Nigerian Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Chapel;
2016: Merit Leadership Award of Credence as “Icon of Nation-building and Youth
Empowerment by Youth Movement for Good Governance.

OUT OF THE OFFICE

Ephraim enjoys watching football (soccer), writing, and performing community service. He also works as a farmer and entrepreneur and is a Fellow with the Institute of Management Consultants, IMC. He also founded the Annang Festival of Arts and Culture, which promotes the cultural heritage of Annang Nation in Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. He is President of both the Nto Annang Foundation and the Annang Community Abuja. Ephraim is a traditional Nigerian chief with the title of Abom 1 of Okon, Abom Annang, Ubokudom 1 of Ikot Essien, Mmfa 1 of Akwa Ibom Community Gwagwa in Abuja, among other titles.

FAVORITE BOOK, MOVIE, PODCAST, TV SHOW

Ephraim’s favorites include Tinsel and the Johnsons and PMC’s, Jolokoto (“The Mirror of Life”).