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ILO, FAUSTINUS CHINEDU Communications Manager

Early Life and Education: Born September 6, 1979, to the Family of Engr. and Mrs. Andrew Aniekwuilo Ilonweze of Amagu Village, Ebe, in Udi Local Government of Enugu State. Received his Secondary Education at the College of Immaculate Conception, CIC, Enugu in 1997, before proceeding to the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, for a HND in Electrical Electronics Engineering in 2008; then to Enugu State University of Science and Technology for PGD and MEng. Degrees in Power Systems Engineering, 2010—2017, and the University of Nigeria for PGD and MSc in Public Relations 2010—2017.

Current Job/Position: A COREN Certified Engineer, a Public Relations Expert, a Communications Manager, with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC. Daily assignment include, providing leadership in the areas of Strategic Communications, Public Relations and Stakeholder Engagement, to bridge the gap between concerned publics, and build better reputation for the organization in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Developing corporate communications contents and policy statements to set achievable targets, measure results and improve service delivery. This has been very useful in executing publicity projects— publications, weekly interactive Radio Programmes on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, (FRCN), South East Zonal Station, Enugu, and other online and offline media engagements… See facebook.com/enugudisco, and twitter.com/enugudisco for details.

Previous Accomplishments: A Research Officer, analyzing trends in the Nigeria’s Power industry, with published articles, including “the matrix of power challenges” with empirical data for improved industry performance, January, 2015, and ‘Loss Analysis and Implications to the Electricity Business in Nigeria’ a Presentation to the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), August, 2016. Resource Person, on the ‘Fundamentals of Electricity, Metering and Billing Systems’, a 3-Week Training Programme of the Federal Ministry of Power, organized by the National Power Sector Apprenticeship Scheme (NAPSAS), with support from the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), in Enugu, 2015. Resource Person, on ‘Advanced TV Postproductions and Webcasting’, a 2-Week Training Programme, organized by the National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS/PARP) for the media officers of the National Assembly, with support from the Africa Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), in Abuja, 2010. Led the Digital Wares Int’l, a private-driven initiative, incorporated in Nigeria to address various issues of business concern, with analytical research, strategic communications and consultancy, for notable organizations, e.g. the DfID, USAID, PRRINN-MNCH, SuNMaP, Nigeria’s Nollywood industry, A-CODE, etc. He joined the Nigerian Television Authority, Enugu Zonal Station in 1997, and working with notable Producers like, Peter Igho, Walter Nnaji, etc., he became the lead Editor, creating remarkable records, with many accolades for Network News, Documentary Series and Magazine Programmes, including “The New Masquerade”, during a re-launch of the very popular TV Series in 2001, featuring the legendary Chika Okpalla (Chief Zebrudaya) and Co.

Specialized Trainings (Selected): •	PR Aspect of Corporate Governance- an Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) development course, 2014. •	Proficiency Certificate in Management- an Institute of Management Chartered (NIM) professional certification course, 2010. •	Non-linear Editing - an NTA/M-Net TV South Africa joint development course, 2003.

Computer Skills: Proficient in the use of worlds’ certified media suites and research tools for content development and data analysis, they include:

•	Adobe® Audition® for audio creation, editing, mixing, mastering, effects, etc. •	Adobe® Premiere® for high-definition video editing, color corrections, effects, etc. •	Adobe® Photoshop® for graphics designs and editing for the print and motion films. •	CorelDRAW® Suite for graphics designs and content development for the print, web and movies. •	IBM® SPSS® for data analysis, statistical reporting, business forecasting and decision modelling. •	Complete desktop publishing, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Professional Qualifications / Memberships: •	Member, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) •	Member, Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (MNIM) •	Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (MNIPR)

Leadership Positions: Two-time elected Speaker, Honorable House of Representatives, Postgraduate Students’ Union of the University of Nigeria (2011- 2013, 2014 – 2017)

References: DR. JOSEPH I. UDUJI Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. Mobile: +234-803-7937-393, Email: joseph.uduji@unn.edu.ng PROF. INNOCENT I. ENEH Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu - Nigeria. Mobile: +234-803-7131-319