Cornel Osigwe (FIMC, CMC, MNIPR, CNS) is a respected communication strategist, management consultant, and community development advocate whose career spans corporate communications, public relations, youth empowerment, and digital innovation.
He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Public Relations from the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Relations. Osigwe is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (MNIPR), and a Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS).
As a strong proponent of continuous learning and capacity building, Osigwe has undertaken extensive professional training across diverse fields including real estate investment, sales and marketing, personnel management, career development, information technology, digital marketing, and youth development.
Between 2017 and 2024, he served as Head of Corporate Communications at Innoson Group, where he was instrumental in shaping the corporate image, public relations strategy, and brand reputation of one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous manufacturing conglomerates. Within the same period, he also worked as Personal Assistant to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Group, Chief Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, CON, gaining first-hand experience in executive leadership, administration, and strategic decision-making.
Osigwe is also a co-founder of the Nnewi Social Media Community, which later evolved into the Nnewi Digital Community. The platform is currently at the forefront of youth building and bonding, and has been impactful in the Nnewi Digital Ecosystem, with a strong focus on youth participation and positioning of the city within the global digital economy.
Through the Anaedoonline brand, Osigwe projected Nnewi onto the global digital space, inspiring a new generation of creatives to embrace social media journalism, content creation, and digital storytelling. This initiative helped establish Nnewi as a growing hub for online media innovation in South-East Nigeria.
Widely regarded as a seasoned public relations professional, Osigwe has managed high-profile reputation and crisis communication engagements involving notable Igbo business leaders. These include crisis management roles during the Innoson versus GTBank dispute involving Chief Dr. Innocent Chukwuma; the Ibeto versus Dozzy Oil matter involving Chief Dr. Cletus Ibeto; as well as other prominent corporate reputation challenges in the manufacturing and consumer goods sectors.
Beyond corporate communications, Osigwe is the Founder of Freshminds Group, a conglomerate focused on innovation, youth empowerment, and enterprise development. Its subsidiaries include Freshminds Agency Consulting Ltd, a business development and consulting firm; Freshminds Communications Ltd, a media and public relations company and parent brand of Anaedoonline.ng, AnaedoTV, and Anaedo Times Magazine; Digihub Consulting Services Ltd, a tech-driven initiative providing digital training and innovation hubs; and Maintrust Properties and Homes Ltd, a real estate development company currently pioneering Graceville Estate, the first modern residential estate of its kind in Nnewi.
Through Digihub Innovation Lab, Osigwe facilitated the donation of the first technology laboratory to the Nnewi Tech Faculty, contributing significantly to the establishment of the town’s first dedicated technology school, which has since trained hundreds of young people in digital skills.
He is also a publisher and author of three books, a prolific writer, inspirational speaker, blogger, and professional trainer. His commitment to youth development is further reflected in his role as Executive Director of the Students Empowerment and Leadership Foundation (SELF Nigeria), a non-governmental organisation focused on mentoring and grooming future leaders.
As a career coach and mentor, Osigwe has reached thousands of young Nigerians through counselling sessions, leadership programmes, and motivational engagements across secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and National Youth Service Corps orientation camps. His thought leadership has featured on several television and radio platforms, where he is often recognised as a voice for hope, innovation, and progress.
Cornel Osigwe remains a strong advocate of good governance, youth empowerment, digital inclusion, and community-driven leadership, with a vision anchored on sustainable development and inclusive growth.