John Best, UCHE is a Trained and creative Media practitioner who specialises in Broadcast Presentation, Voice-Over; a Public Relations Practitioner and Development Communications enthusiast. He is a professional Corporate Events Compere known for his excellent delivery.

To his credit, John Best has hosted a number of live shows on Local and National TV as well as recorded programme as a TV Presenter; Voiced and produced Voice-Overs for reputable organizations, companies and institutions and notable individuals locally and internationally.

His soothing and charming Voice-Overs for Documentaries, Radio/TV Jingles, Promotional Videos, Announcements, Explainer Videos, Audio Profiles, Commercials have earned him a lot of commendations, recommendations and award nominations.

John Best as a sought-after Corporate Events Compere, has played host to high profile events on different corporate platforms. He commands audience attention through the confidence he exudes while on stage handling the mic. He is loved by his audience due to his ability to connect with his audience through sensible and relatable humour.

John Best UCHE is the host of “Youth Forum”, a TV programme which airs on NTA Port Harcourt Network Center every Thursday with a repeat every Tuesday.

With certified leadership training and practical experience from USAID supported US Mission initiative, Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Center (YALI RLC) West Africa Emerging Leaders Program, John Best is a Leadership Development and Social Change Advocate; an ardent believer of responsible citizenry for a better Society. He plays multiple roles as the Convener of #EndDepression Campaign; Founder & Volunteer Executive Director of Right Minds Leaders Network, a leadership and social advocacy Non-Governmental Organisation; and Founder of The Social Voice Africa.

Furthermore, John is an Alumnus of the YALI Regional Leadership Center, West Africa; Fellow of the Youth in Motion Policy and Governance Fellowship (2021).

John Best currently holds the position of Communications and Publicity Director, YALI Regional Leadership Center (RLC) Alumni Association, Nigeria.

He is the 4th Coordinator of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network, Rivers State Hub (2021/2022). In his year of active service as Coordinator, he made tremendous and remarkable contributions as well as commitments toward the growth of the hub. He, with his team set a record to be the first Coordinator in the history of YALI Network, Rivers State Hub to consistently host the monthly Face-to-Face Meetup throughout the tenure of service.

To his credit, John Best has been hired and successfully played significant roles in some major social impact and development events and projects in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and beyond owing to his unflinching passion and commitment to the development of Nigeria and Africa at large.

Known for the use of his voice and media platforms to promote and project the activities and initiatives of influential young leaders, John Best, UCHE is popularly referred to as “The Social Voice”.

Worthy of note is the detribalistic feature John Best possesses. He relates very well with everyone who is deserving of such a relationship.

John Best has earned for himself several awards and recognitions from different organizations. Most recent ones are:

1. Awardee, Jamie Pajoel International “100 Young Leaders and Innovators Award” (2024)
2. MOGi Global “Leadership Excellence Award” (2023)
3. Keeping It Real Foundation Award for “Commitment and Contribution to KIR Foundation” (2023)
4. YALI Regional Leadership Center Alumni Association, Nigeria Award for “Selfless Service Rendered in Promoting Youth Activities in Nigeria” (2022)
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Also, he has been featured on different media platforms (local and international) – conventional and new media (print, electronic).

John Best, UCHE is social and easygoing, loves and values networking and connecting with real and impact-driven people (like-minds).