Cyber Politics

Omoniyi P. Ibietan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts and a Master’s degree in Communication and Language Arts from the Universities of Uyo and Ibadan in Nigeria, and a PhD in Communication from North-West University in South Africa, with a special interest in political communication through new, particularly digital social media. He also trained as a journalist at the Nigerian campus of the Moscow Based International Institute of Journalism. He obtained a Mini MBA in Telecommunication from NEOTELIS, France, and he is a 1P3-certified regulation specialist.

His research interest in communication scholarship explores the patterns of political communication, particularly the intersection of politics and digital socially-mediated communication. He is also interested in the broader spectrum of media and cultural studies, especially the theoretical and normative issues underpinning the role of the media in enhancing human freedom and democracy, and their continued relevance in contemporary society.

He had earlier co-authored two monographs on media reportage of political as well as environmental rights, respectively, with a focus on Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. He also authored two book chapters on the promises of community radio for development

A social entrepreneur, socio-political rights activist, and media strategist, as well as strategic communication, and multi-stakeholder relationship management specialist. Omoniyi Ibietan works for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) the national regulatory authority for telecommunication where he is the head of media relations management.