Key Facts About Reuben Abati
- He has worked as a television anchor, politician, newspaper columnist, and journalist in Nigeria.
- Reuben Adele Abati is his full name.
- He was born on November 7, 1985.
- At the moment, he is 57 years old.
- Mrs Maria Taiwo Abati is his mother.
- He is from the Yoruba tribe.
- He has a wife named Iyabo Abati.
- Elizabeth Eyitope Abati is his daughter.
- His wealth is estimated at $5 million.
Who is Reuben Abati?
Reuben Abati is a prominent Nigerian journalist, politician, TV host, and newspaper columnist. Reuben Adele Abati is his full name; he was born on November 7, 1965. He ran for the position of Deputy Governor for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election for governor of Ogun State. Reuben Abati was President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity from 2011 until 2015. From 2001 to 2011, he chaired the Nigerian weekly The Guardian editorial board. He graduated from the University of Calabar with a BA in Theater Arts. Along with his work at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Reuben Abati is a Senior Research Associate at the Olusegun Obasanjo Centre for Cultural Studies.
Reuben Abati Early Life
Reuben Abati entered this world on November 7, 1985, in Abeokuta. At this point, he is 57 years old. Reuben Abati is the late Mrs Maria Taiwo Abati’s son. Ralph Abati is Reuben Abati’s brother and sibling.
Reuben Abati Education
Reuben Abati went to the University of Calabar in Nigeria and got his bachelor’s degree there in 1985. He subsequently attended Ibadan University on a full scholarship. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan (1990), a Bachelor of Law from Lagos State University (1999), a Professional Training Certificate in Journalism from the University of Maryland (1996), and a Certificate in Management and Leadership from the Said Business School (2015, University of Oxford).
Reuben Abati Career
Since 1985, Reuben Abati has been publishing articles in the Nigerian press as Contributing Editor, Editor, and Columnist for more mainstream outlets and niche magazines in the romance and lifestyle genres. His commentary on books, politics, and culture at the national, regional, and global levels has earned him widespread renown. Many prestigious academic journals and magazines have featured his articles at home and abroad. From 2000 to 2011, Reuben Abati served as Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Guardian Newspapers, a privately owned, independent Nigerian daily. He was the Guardian’s Editorial Page Editor and contributed two columns weekly. Reuben Abati has been honoured with numerous prizes for his outstanding work as a journalist.
At Olabisi Onabajo University in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, South West Nigeria, Reuben Abati first worked as a university professor, where he taught classes in dramaturgy, theory and criticism, special author studies, and literature sociology. He is an active member of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, the Nigerian Guild of Editors, and the Nigerian Institute of Management. The Nigerian Academy of Letters counts him as a member. In addition, he is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, a Nigeria Leadership Initiative Fellow, a 21st Century Trust Fellow, and a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow.
In 2011, Nigeria’s then-President Goodluck Jonathan appointed Reuben Abati as Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, and Official Spokesperson. He oversaw the president’s public communications team and was responsible for the president’s office and relations with the media. After serving in government, Reuben Abati returned to his journalism roots by contributing to The Guardian on two columns (Fridays and Sundays). He is the host of “The Morning Show” on AriseTV. He later moved to ThisDay, where he now writes a column every Tuesday called “TuesdayWithReubenAbati.” In addition to his social media presence (@abati1990 on Twitter and Instagram), he runs a personal website (reubenabati.com.ng). He advises clients on matters pertaining to public and media policy in his capacity as a consultant.
Reuben Abati Parents
Reuben Abati is the son of the late Maria Taiwo Abati. Nothing is said about who his father was.
Reuben Abati Siblings
Ralph Abati is Reuben Abati’s sibling and brother.
Reuben Abati Ethnicity
Reuben Abati belongs to the Yoruba ethnic group.
Reuben Abati Religion
Reuben Abati is a practising Christian.
Reuben Abati Wife
Iyabo Abati is the woman married to Reuben Abati.
Reuben Abati Children
Elizabeth Eyitope Abati is the daughter of Reuben Abati.
Reuben Abati Social Media
For further updates on Reuben Abati, you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram at the handle @abati1990.
Reuben Abati Net Worth
It is estimated that Reuben Abati is worth $5 million.
