About

Communications and Media |
Public Relations | Content Production | Sexual and Gender Diversity

Phidelia Imiegha

Phidelia Imiegha is a human rights advocate and a communications strategist passionate about using storytelling and the media as tools to achieve advocacy goals and equality for women and sexual minorities. She is a writer, media producer, campaign strategist and branding expert.

Phidelia’s work is driven by a desire to live in a world where everyone lives with equal dignity, rights, access and opportunities regardless of their statuses, orientations or identities. She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Diplomacy and has five years of experience in Communications.

Areas of Expertise

Research

Content Strategy

Media Production

Writing and Editing

Social Media Management

Project Design, Planning
and Management

Workshop Facilitation

Public and Press Relations

Newsletter and Web Management

Brand and Reputation Management

Campaign Strategy and Execution

Work History

Communication Officer at Initiative Sankofa d’Afrique de l’Ouest (ISDAO)
(2021 – Present)
Contributing to the development and implementation of ISDAO’s communications and public relations functions, strategy, framework and policies, and supporting the development of content that showcases ISDAO’s work and leadership.

Director of Advocacy (Prev: Content and Communications Manager) at The Initiative for Equal Rights
(2018 – 2021)
Managing the organisation’s 360 communication and advocacy strategy, press relations and media productions including social media, newsletter, websites and blogs. Created strategic campaigns and media aimed at influencing perceptions, policies, laws and behaviour change specifically with regards to minority groups in Nigeria. Managed the production of documentaries, a photo-journal, two seasons of a web talk show, a radio series, a podcast, reports, numerous events, press conferences, social campaigns and much more.

Marketing and Corporate Communications Analyst at VFD Group PLC
(2017 – 2018)
Working with the larger MCC team to manage and create diverse content for the digital platforms of VFD Group and its subsidiaries including social media, websites, newsletters and other web portals.