Reno Omokri is a Nigerian author, lawyer, and political activist, born on January 22, 1974
. He served as a Special Assistant to former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. Omokri is known for his commentary on social and political issues, a Christian television program, and his humanitarian work, particularly the #FreeLeahSharibu campaign.
Early life and education
- Born: January 22, 1974
- Parents: Helen Bemigho and Justice Jean Omokri, a justice of the Nigerian Court of Appeals
- Education: He was educated in Sokoto. He also attended the University of Wolverhampton.
Career and professional life
- Legal career: Omokri is a lawyer.
- Political career: He was the Special Assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan. He previously worked at the U.S. political consulting firm, Joe Trippi and Associates, as a Vice President. He was noted for his use of social media to engage the public and promote the government’s work.
- Media: He hosted the Christian teaching TV show Transformations With Reno Omokri. He is also a prolific author.
- Author: He has authored books such as Shunpiking: No Shortcuts to God, Why Jesus Wept, and Leah Sharibu: The Girl Boko Haram Left Behind.
Activism and other work
- #FreeLeahSharibu campaign: Omokri founded the #FreeLeahSharibu campaign to advocate for the release of Leah Sharibu, a Christian girl kidnapped by Boko Haram. He has used this campaign to raise money and awareness.
- #BusesForDemocracy: During the 2015 Nigerian elections, he started a program to provide free transportation for voters to get to their polling stations.
- Social and political commentary: He is an active social media user who shares commentary and opinions on a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, and society.
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