Nancy Illoh Explained

Nancy Illoh
Alma Mater:Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Occupation:TV presenter
Journalist
Media Consultant
Employer:Africa Independent Television

Nancy Illoh is a Nigerian journalist. She is the presenter of the MoneyShow[1] on African Independent Television and also the media consultant and Channel Manager of Africa Business Channel in Daarsat.[2] She is the Chief Executive Officer of African Economic Congress.[3]

Personal life and education

Illoh is a native of Delta State and the first of six children. She was born in Lagos State, Nigeria where she had her early educational years before proceeding to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka where she had a BSc. in Parasitology and Entomology.[4]

Career

Nancy Illoh is a broadcaster, presenter and producer who produces and anchors a financial and economic programme which is shown in Nigeria and the African Continent.

In 2007, she became a part of the MoneyShow team which is a programme on AIT where business and financial interviews are conducted with African individuals. She and her team has interviewed the Former President of the African Development Bank Donald Kaberuka, Professor John Kuffor, Ex- President of Ghana, Adams Oshiomhole and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi amongst others.[5] [6]

Although Illoh was a science student but she found interest in arts when she wrote and directed a play on HIV while in secondary school. She later joined Delta state Television, producing and anchoring different programs as a university student. She joined the NTA during her NYSC days to gather experience and exposure.

She was honoured with a chieftaincy title of Adã Né kwùlí Ùwáa from his royal highness Obi Jideuwa, King of Issele Azagba, Aniocha North in Delta state.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'NEPC, PDF II boost Non-oil export'. 22 March 2020. Vanguard News. en-US. 21 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Presenters :: Africa Independent Television . AIT . 5 May 2020 . 5 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Economic Adviser, Shehu Sani disagree on border closure. Punch Newspapers. en-US. 21 May 2020.
  4. Web site: Being The Change We Want To See – NANCY NNAJI NEE ILLOH – Loretta Reveals . Loretta Reveals . 26 February 2017 . 5 May 2020.
  5. Web site: Money Line With Nancy . Money Line With Nancy . 30 April 2020 . 5 May 2020.
  6. Web site: Edo PDP candidate was detained for three months for financial misconduct – Oshiomhole.
  7. Web site: AIT Presenter Nancy Illoh Bags Chieftaincy Title Few Weeks After Baby's Birth . CKN News . 5 May 2020.