Progress Oberiko is a people-centered Writer-Storyteller, Creative Director, and Social Entrepreneur.
She has a knack for advocating social change, inclusion, diversity, gender equity, and justice through literature.
She through her creative skills curates relatable digital content that inspires people from across different generations and hopefully engenders social change.
In her debut book BEYOND THE USUAL, Progress draws on her creative storytelling prowess while leveraging her personal experiences to highlight the need for Nigerian youths to harness their talents and skills and engage in community development projects and activities in ways that can create a positive impact, especially during their service year in the NYSC.
Through her writing, Progress has been able to bring key societal issues to the limelight, with several of her articles being featured and published by leading National and international media outlets globally, such as The New York Times Newspaper, ITV News London, Channels TV, BBC Radio London, amongst others.
She continues to provide her services online independently as a Writer on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, and her blog where she publishes fiction and non-fiction prose and shares her anecdotes.
She has been selected to participate on global stages like:
- The World Bank: as a Youth Delegate for both 2022 & 2023
- The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust Network: as one of the selected global leaders, 2023
- Global Leadership Challenge GLC 2023, as one of 100 selected global leaders from across 50 countries.
Her unceasing dedication and commitment to making an impact have earned her numerous commendations and accolades including:
- Investigative Journalist of the Year,
- Mental Health Ambassador, Nigeria,
- Award for Humanitarian Care by The Associations of Psychiatrists, Nigeria.
- and others.
Progress is very solution-oriented in her work, bringing innovative ideas expressed through different creative outlets.
Contact me for:
– Public speaking
– Mentoring
– Career and personal development coaching
– Event hosting
– Podcasting
– Creative Writing
– Digital content creation
– Social media influencing/marketing
I am the Founder and Host of the International Students Podcast (TISP)— a global platform for international students — whose goal is to promote diversity and inclusion, support immigrant students and young people with relevant information, and align them with opportunities.
My first degree was an HND in Business Administration. I have a Master’s degree in Media Practice for Development & Social Change from The University of Sussex. I did this master’s because I love working in the Development sector where I can be part of the change that I dream of.
I am passionate about young people, social change, social inclusion, gender equity, and justice! I am committed to continuous self-improvement and pro-active participation in, and contribution to, society. Some of my skills would include Storytelling, Content Creation, Blogging, Journalism, Leadership & Mentoring, Fundraising, Digital Marketing, Creative Writing, documentary filmmaking and editing, and podcasting, amongst others.
I hope to continue to be an instrument of change!
I have experience working with young people; I worked at The Winch as Youth Worker and Media Officer for 2 years, providing mentorship for young people, facilitating social action projects, leading research projects on VAWG, as well as creating media content for the organisation.
I was the Coordinating Lead for a social action research project, managing two female researchers to successfully carry out a year-long research, producing a research report on Violence Against Women and Girls of Color in Camden, London.
Asides from writing, I also make short documentary films. I’ve produced and directed documentary films on social issues like Homelessness, Sexuality & Diversity, and the role/impact of Youth organisations on young people in society (London).
I co-directed and co-produced a documentary film titled: ‘A Rainbow Journey’, which was selected as a finalist by Brighton Rocks International Film Festival (BRIFF). The film was about diversity, colors, sexuality, and representation.
I write stories, articles, and essays for magazines, newspapers, newsletters, websites, books, etc, both fiction and nonfiction.
I also enjoy sharing personal anecdotes and essays based on lived experiences, on my social media platforms and my blog.
At The Winch, I created and introduced a monthly newsletter that not only captures monthly updates from across the various teams but also features a ‘Staff of The Month’ section which recognizes and celebrates a member of staff each month and tells their story to motivate other members of staff.
At Sussex University I was part of the Communications department as a Newsletter Contributor writing articles and reviews for events for the widely circulated university newsletter.
My mantra is “Be The Change You Want To See”; hence, I continuously seek ways to contribute my skills and talents to social change both globally and locally.
I have pioneered many independent online fundraising campaigns and projects to support individuals and families from low-income communities.
I have previously participated in global platforms like the World Bank, Global Leadership Challenge, etc engaging in important conversations and exchanging ideas.
I continue to look out for more opportunities to contribute my quota and amplify marginalised voices in my unique way.
I work with brands to offer consultation services on brand identity, social media strategy, content creation, and others.
Additionally, I work with International students as well as Higher education institutions, organisations, and universities to offer career advice, review & writing of SOPs, admission guidance, host workshops, etc
I support young people by offering mentoring services, personal development advice, etc
Kindly use the contact option on this website to get in touch.
World Bank Youth Summit, 2022
Global Leadership Challenge (GLC), 2023
Spirit of Sussex Award (SOSA), University of Sussex
NYSC, 2018
Association of Psychiatrist in Nigeria
Mental Health Care Nigeria
