1. 01/1980 to 04/2015
Nigeria
MATTHEWS OTALIKE
Professional Summary
Investigative Television Journalist with a 35 year history of progressive leadership with the Nigerian Television Authority.
A motivational and results-oriented leader with an open-door policy to encourage team collaboration, cohesion, trust, and
accountability. Numerous achievements in development of innovative programming and leading improvements in
transmission. Creative with astute attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commanding presence.
Core Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication
Analytical research skills
Investigation and interviewing
Clear and concise reporting
Open-minded and curious
Studio management
Building relationships
Leadership and mentoring
Operations management
Transparent and honest
Strong ethics and judgment
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience
Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
NTA is a public broadcasting television network. Obtained multiple promotions to progressive leadership positions
based on proven excellence in investigative journalism, reporting, and interviewing. Became the Zonal Director for eight
full-fledged stations across five states before retiring in April of 2015.
Zonal Director Southeast (2013 to 2015)
Led all operational aspects for the Southeast Zone and its eight full-fledged stations.
Instituted and led regular management meetings to improve effectiveness of management, team collaboration and
trust, and creative problem solving.
Led the turnaround of networking structures at the Network Center to lead the Southeast to become one of the best
in the country.
Brought Network Center transmission to 24/7 within three months of leadership to contribute to flawless
programming across all network news and live telecast.
Raised Network Center signals to transmit across all five states in the zone and four neighboring states outside
the zone.
Received five awards from organizations outside NTA for excellent performance.
General Manager—Abia (2011 to 2013)
Oversaw all operational aspects of this fully-fledged station and successfully increased production from one to six
programs with 24/7 transmission across Abia and five neighboring states.
Renovated two studios and increased post-production editing facilities from one to four units.
Developed and delivered training and education for staff in the human capacity building.
Held quarterly staff meetings to promote cohesion, collaboration, and problem solving.
Assist Director News, Southeast Zone—Enugu (2009 to 2011)
Coordinated participation of Southeastern states in Network News and program participations at the Enugu
Center.
Produced and anchored “Periscope” and “Searchlight,” and made regular contributions to network and regularly
contributed to a variety of other programs.
Coordinated and anchored the 2011 General Elections for Nigeria Decides and facilitated a workshop on NTA's
political broadcast manual.
Developed the news program “Politics” in the Southeast in 2010.
Produced episodes for the program “Footprints,” achieving the title of Nwanne dinamba of Ukehe Agu in Igbo
Etiti LGA of Enugu State in 2010.
Zonal Manager, News Northwest—Sokoto (2006 to 2009)
Managed programming for Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, and Niger.
Coordinated all contributions, oversaw production, and anchored major network Current Affairs programs,
including the “Periscope,” a panel discussion on current news and issues, and “Footprints,” a documentary
program.
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2. 2014
Liverpool, UK
2005
Kano, Nigeria
2001
Sokoto, Nigeria
1980
Hermitage, Berkshire, UK
Manager, News and Current Affairs—Kano (2002 to 2006)
Created and anchored the popular investigative news magazine “Searchlight,” which became the most
successful program in this axis.
Strengthened the Hausa language interactive personality program “Idon Basira” and reported on the 2003
general elections for Governorship seat in Kano.
Oversaw all human resources and materials management.
Created and led the Judiciary Desk as a correspondent.
Controller/Assistant Manager, News and Current Affairs—Sokoto (1996 to 2002)
Promoted to oversee all News and Current Affairs programs.
Oversaw all human resources, materials management, and program development duties.
Featured in the Guardian Newspapers in 2002.
Head of Network Operations/Network Correspondent—Northwest Bureau (1982 to 1996)
Promoted to Head of Network Operations in 1982 based on excellence in both leadership and reporting. Obtained
an additional promotion to Principal Reporter in 1994.
Led the Research and Documentation (R&D) unit of NTA Sokoto.
Covered stories as a correspondent and produced and anchored Current Affairs programs for the Crime,
Judiciary, and Political Desks.
Managed and oversaw reporters, including assigning duties, tracking the unit's information bank, and
sub-editing all submitted copies.
Covered the flag-off of the new Kebbi State created out of the Sokoto State in 1991.
Won the National Director of News Award for outstanding international performance.
Cub Reporter (1980 to 1982)
Researched stories, interviewed persons of interest, and reported on current events.
Education
MBA: Leadership
University of Liverpool
Postgraduate Diploma: Development Studies
Bayero University
Higher Diploma: Mass Communications
Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Diploma: Television and Mass Communications
School of Journalism and Television
Professional Development
Journalism and Reporting:
Local News Reporting
Investigative Reporting
News Reporting Workshop
Rural Development Reporting
News Resource Management
Leadership and Management:
Advanced Management Course
Public Policy Analysis and Management
Leadership for General Managers
Microsoft Office Computing and Management
Management by Objectives
Appraisal for Managers
Memberships
American Marketing Association
National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations
University of Liverpool Global Alumni Association