Nze Magnus Eze, the South East Bureau Chief of The Sun Newspaper, has been appointed as the Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs (State), Bianca Ojukwu.
The appointment was confirmed in a letter dated January 8, 2025, signed by Amb. Bello Kazaure Husseini, the Director of Administration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A seasoned journalist with decades of experience, Eze is expected to play a significant role in enhancing the strategic communication of Nigeria’s foreign policy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
His work will align with the core themes of Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora, collectively known as the 4-Ds.
Born on June 25, 1969, in Mgbom N’Achara, Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Eze’s education journey began at Ikwuano Primary School in Mgbom Okposi, followed by his time at Eziokposi High School where he graduated in 1987.
He went on to the University of Uyo, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts in 1992.
Eze is currently pursuing a PhD at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from the same institution.
After completing his national service in the Mass Communication Department at Ogun State Polytechnic (now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic), Eze began his career at Newswatch Magazine.
His journalism career spans nearly 30 years, during which he has held notable roles such as Editor of Newsday Newspaper in Abuja (2004-2006), Deputy Editor of Newsworld Magazine, and Regional Correspondent for South Africa-based AU Media.
He is now serving as Assistant Editor and South East Bureau Chief at The Sun Newspaper.
Eze is married to Anenechi, and together they have five children. He is also known for his significant contributions to community development.
In 2014, he founded The Mezie Okposi Organization, which includes the Mezie Okposi Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Mezie Okposi Charities, and the Okposi Geriatric Project.
These initiatives have positively impacted both the youth and elderly, focusing on leadership development, value orientation, cultural preservation, and community service.
Affectionately known as Nze Magnus, he is admired for his generosity and dedication to his community.
