Ese Gift Orakpoghenor is a Nigerian poet & essayist. She was born and bred in Northern Nigeria but originally hailed from Eku, Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State. Ese spent almost two decades living in Zaria, Kaduna State, where she was born. Her ardent belief that writing is a powerful tool for reconstructing and questioning motives initiated her passion for writing.

Most of her literary works revolve around love, religion & political dynamics. Apart from being a creative writer, Ese is also passionate about children and teenage development. She strongly supports the empowerment of young people as she believes they are the future. The works of George Herbert and Alfred Tennyson, among others, are frequently cited as her sources of inspiration.

Apart from creative writing, Ese creates and edits unique pieces that help to reveal brand identity. She has partnered with several organizations and is looking forward to more partnerships in that line of skills. Additionally, she has received notable recognitions and several awards for her creative works. She has also worked and served in different religious and social leadership capacities.

Ese has a certificate in Education from the Federal College of Education, Zaria, amidst other online professional certifications in Writing, Business Management, Social Media Management, and Marketing. In addition, she is a final year English and Literary Studies Student at the Federal University of Lokoja, Kogi State.

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