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Reuben Abati is a Nigerian journalist, political commentator, and former presidential spokesperson. He was born on August 7, 1965, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

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Abati attended St. Gregory’s College in Lagos before enrolling at the University of Calabar, where he studied English. He later earned a master’s degree in Literature from the University of Lagos, where he also obtained a Ph.D. in English.

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Abati began his career in journalism as a freelance writer for The Guardian, one of Nigeria’s leading newspapers. He later joined the paper as a staff writer and quickly rose through the ranks to become its deputy editor. He also worked as the editor of The Guardian’s Saturday magazine and as a columnist for the paper’s Sunday edition.

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In 2011, Abati was appointed as the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. He served in this role until 2015.

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Abati is also a prolific author, having written several books on politics, culture, and literature. Some of his notable works include “What a Country!”, “Change Awaits Nigeria,” and “Naija No Dey Carry Last.”

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At present, Abati works as a consultant and media strategist. He is a regular contributor to various Nigerian newspapers and online publications, where he writes on politics, culture, and social issues.

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Abati has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to journalism and literature. In 2008, he was awarded the National Productivity Order of Merit by the Nigerian government for his contributions to the development of the country.