Bala Dan ABU

Biographical record

Surname

ABU

First Name

Bala

Other Names

Dan

Gender

Male

Date of Birth

Dan

Place of Birth

Dan

Number of Children (Male)

2

Number of Children ( Female)

2

Profession

Journalist

Schools Attended with Dates

Qua Iboe Mission Primary School, Elika-Olowa, 1960-66; Our Lady of Schools Teachers' College, Ayangba, Benue State, 1969-73; Kwara College ofTechnology, Ilorin, 1974-76; University of Lagos, 1976-79;

Educational Qualification

B.Sc,

Membership of Professional Bodies/Professional Qualifications

mm: Nigeria Union of Journalists;

Previous Appointments

Reporter, New Nigerian Newspapers, 1980-81; The Voice Newspapers, Makurdi, 1981; Editor, The Voice, Makurdi, 1984-85; Editor-in-Chief, The Voice, 1985- 87; Associate Editor, Newswatch, 1987-89; Editor, Quality Magazine, 1989; Editor-in-Chief, Majesty Magazine; Editor, Newswatch 2002-2012

Have you ever been a member of any political party?

N/A

Hobbies

Making friends, Table tennis, Travelling

Phone Number

01-4960950

Official Address

Newswatch Communications Limited, No 3, Billings Way (off Secretariat Road), Oregun Industrial Estate, Oregun P.M.B 21499, Ikeja