10 quick facts about Obi Asika, Jonathan’s new senior special adviser on social media

Obi Asika

The new Senior Special Assistant on Social Media to President Goodluck Jonathan, Obi Asika, is suitable for the job. We have the numbers to prove it.

He was born Obodoechina Ukpabi Asika on October 3, 1968.

He  hails from  Onitsha in Anambra State.

His father, the late Anthony Ukpabi Asika (28 June 1936—14 September 2004), was Administrator of East Central State during the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon.

He is a 1990 Law Graduate of the University of Warwick

Chairman/CEO, Storm 360 Ltd from 2008 to 2012

Worked as an executive producer on Big Brother Nigeria, Doctor’s Quarters, Dragons Den Nigeria, The Apprentice Africa, Calabar Rocks, Etisalat One Million Dollar Show, 100% Naija and Naija Sings.

Non-Executive Director of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), 2008 – Present

Founder/ Chairman of Dragon Africa, 2012 – Present

Married his long-time girlfriend, Yetunde Bakare, a lawyer, on December 23, 2009.

He is a fan of Liverpool Football Club.