Smart Uzoechi, fondly known as Captain Smart, is a seasoned broadcaster and divisional head of broadcast services at Inspiration 92.3FM, Lagos. As the station’s Senior On-Air Personality, Captain Smart commands the airwaves with his engaging delivery and versatility.
He hosts The Breakfast Jam, Inspiration FM’s flagship morning show, which runs weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Additionally, he anchors several other prominent programs, including the popular Sharing Life Issues (7 p.m. – 8 p.m. weekdays), the all-male talk show Alpha Club (Mondays, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.), and the political commentary program All Out Politics (6:20 p.m. weekdays).
Before joining Inspiration FM, Captain Smart served as Head of Station at Family Love 97.7FM, Port Harcourt. During his tenure, he anchored news and produced an array of programs spanning sports, politics, oil and gas, business, and religion. One of his most notable achievements there was the creation of Morning Flight, a devotional program that resonated widely with listeners in Port Harcourt.
Captain Smart’s broadcasting career followed a robust stint in the banking industry. Starting in 1998 at the now-defunct International Merchant Bank PLC (IMB), he transitioned from under-secretary in the MD/CEO’s office to information technology officer. In 2000, after extensive training, he was appointed the pioneer systems administrator at IMB’s Port Harcourt branch, overseeing its Y2K compliance upgrades.
He later worked in various departments, including IT, Treasury, and Operations, before leaving FinBank PLC (now FCMB) in 2007 as a funds transfer and clearing officer. Subsequently, he ventured into microfinance, managing three microfinance banks in Rivers State. As a certified microfinance banker by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, he became one of the industry’s pioneers.
With his banking chapter closed, Captain Smart pivoted to his passion for media and events, founding AnnieSmart Media in 2011. The company specializes in multimedia content and event management for corporate and private clients.
An alumnus of Yaba College of Technology (OND, Business Administration) and Rivers State University (B.Sc., Business Management), Captain Smart also holds a diploma in Data Processing. His diverse educational and professional background reflects his ability to excel across industries.
Beyond his broadcasting and entrepreneurial ventures, Captain Smart is a sought-after corporate and social events compere, motivational speaker, counselor, and mentor to many. A teacher of the Word, he is deeply committed to inspiring others.
Captain Smart is married to Annie Smart, a serial entrepreneur, and together, they are proud parents of their daughter, Callista.