Israel Fagbemigun
Israel Fagbemigun | |
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| Born | Igbodigo, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Education | Obafemi Awolowo University (BSc Microbiology) Nasarawa State University (PGD, MSc Mass Communication) |
| Occupations | Communication strategist, journalist |
| Awards | Ondo State Outstanding Journalist of the Year (2018) |
Israel Fagbemigun is a Nigerian communication strategist known for his work in public relations and multimedia journalism.
Early life and education
Israel Fagbemigun is from Igbodigo in Okitipupa local government area of Ondo State, Nigeria.[1] He attended Japhet Nursery and Primary School and Manuwa Memorial Grammar School.[2]
He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. During his time at the university, he was involved in student unionism and campus journalism, which influenced his career path. He later earned a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Mass Communication in 2023 and a Master’s degree in Mass Communication in 2025 from Nasarawa State University, Keffi.[2][3]
Career
Fagbemigun began his media career as a campus journalist with The Microscope, a departmental publication at Obafemi Awolowo University.[2] He is the founder and editor of Nigerian Cable News and founded ISFAG Communications, a media consultancy firm.[2]
In 2016, he served as a media aide to Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko. He has also worked at Ondo TV later being the executive editor.[2] He was the media adviser to the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence and later as a media consultant to the House Committee on Delegated Legislation between 2019 and 2023 and also, he was appointed as the media consultant to the Nigeria Immigration Service in 2024, an appointment he still holds till date. .[2]
Fagbemigun was listed among journalists influencing media and public discourse in Nigeria in 2023.[4] He received the Ondo State Outstanding Journalist of the Year Award in 2018.[2][5]
References
- ^ "Israel Fagbemigun: The voyage of a communications strategist". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Israel Fagbemigun: The voyage of a communications strategist". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ^ "From activism to impact: Rethinking student unionism in Nigeria through Fagbemigun's OAU legacy". TheNews. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ^ "Top 10 Nigerian journalists shaping media and public discourse through growth and influence". PM News Nigeria. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- ^ "Israel Fagbemigun: Creating influence through media, policy, strategic communication". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 1 May 2026.