News Express Media Group has announced the appointment of John Nwokocha as managing editor, Abuja.
Mr Nwokocha, a former Abia State commissioner for information, culture and tourism, is a multiple merit awards winner in the field of journalism and mass communication.
A distinguished prose writer, Nwokocha started his career in journalism in 1992 at Vanguard Newspapers Ltd, Lagos, where he did his one year mandatory national youth service under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. He was retained by Vanguard Media Ltd for distinguished performance after the exercise, out of the 13 youth corps members that were posted to serve in the organisation for their primary assignment.
While in Vanguard media, between 1992 and 2009, he worked in various beats such as politics, foreign or international, magazine writing, aviation, business and general features writing in the Sunday Vanguard.
He initiated some of the best-selling products of the title such as ‘Breakthrough – The story of a Self-Made Man’ who rose from grass to greatness; and ‘Advice Papa Game Me’ – another magazine product about success story of eminent Nigerians who shared their inspirational stories of visions on Nigeria of their dream.
For several years, Nwokocha anchored the VISTA Magazine of the title. From a staff writer he rose to senior editor before he was appointed into the executive council of Abia State Government.
Among others, Nwokocha was general manager, special publication and member, editorial board of Leadership Newspapers, Abuja. He was also editor, Nigerian Pilot Newspapers, Abuja.
Nwokocha possesses Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Ondo State University, Ado Ekiti, now Ekiti State University; Master of Philosophy degree obtained from the University of Lagos among others.
He is married to Agatha Uju and they have four children.
Nwokocha is expected to bring his vast experience to add to the operations of News Express Media Group.
