Biography of dr oriyomi hamzat
Oriyomi Hamzat is a prominent Nigerian broadcast journalist, human rights activist, and founder of Agidigbo 88.7 FM in Ibadan. Born in Ibadan to an NTA journalist father, he built a career in media before focusing on social justice, notably intervening in the Timothy Adegoke case. He holds a degree in Linguistics and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan.
Early Life and Education
Background: Born in the 1980s in Ibadan, Oyo State, to Asimiyu Adekunle Hamzat, a journalist with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
Education: Attended Iroko Community Grammar School, the Oyo State School of Sciences in Pade, and earned a Diploma in Geology from The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
Higher Education: Studied Mass Communication at the Polytechnic’s Eruwa Campus and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in November 2023.
Journalism and Media Career
Career Beginnings: Started as a print journalist for The Guardian and worked with the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS).
Broadcasting: Worked with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Raypower, and 32 FM 94.9.
Agidigbo FM: Founded Agidigbo 88.7 FM in Ibadan, which serves as a platform for his investigative journalism and advocacy for the, “voiceless”.
Advocacy and Recognition
Human Rights: Known for fighting for justice, including cases involving suspicious deaths and social injustices.
Awards: Recognized with an Honorary Doctorate in Art and Communications and the International Humanitarian Service Award.
Political Involvement
Ambition: Has expressed interest in contesting for the governorship of Oyo State in 2027.
Influence: Known to have significant influence in grassroots politics in Oyo State.
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