Festus Iyorah

Festus Iyorah is a seasoned communications and wildlife conservation professional currently serving as the Nigeria Representative for Wild Africa since January 2023, focusing on public awareness campaigns against illegal wildlife trade. Prior to this role, Festus held a similar position with WildAid, where efforts were directed towards anti-poaching and domestic wildlife tourism. Reporting experience includes freelance journalism with Al Jazeera Media Network and various international media organizations, covering impactful stories across Nigeria and West Africa. Festus has also worked as a Communications & PR Lead at Arden & Newton, Operations Manager at Mitsio Motu, and a Senior Reporter at Youth Journalism International, contributing to diverse fields ranging from journalism to project management. An alumnus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Festus has cultivated expertise in media communication and wildlife conservation throughout a dynamic career.