Reuben Abati

About

Nigerian journalist, television anchor, and politician who is best recognized for having served as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity from 2011 until 2015. He is also known for having served as the chairman of the editorial board for The Guardian newspaper. 

Before Fame

He attended the University of Calabar where he was valedictorian. He later earned his PhD from the University of Ibadan. He started his career working with The Guardian and later started serving as a television presenter in the year 2000. 

Trivia

He is known for being an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Abeokuta, Nigeria. 

Associated With

He served as Special Adviser of Media and Publicity as well as the Official Spokesperson for then serving President Goodluck Jonathan.