David Obongekong David (born December 26, 1984) is a Nigerian researcher, educator, and professor of Comparative Literature at El ROI London University and Weldios University of Management and Technology. He is the founder of the
Nigerian Books of Record and the NBR Institute for Professional Development.
Early life and education
David Obongekong David (Born on December 26, 1984), hails from Akai Ubium, Nsit-Ubium Lga,
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom is a States of Nigeria, state in the South South, South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It borders Cross River State to the east, Rivers State and Abia State to the west and north-west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The state ...
. He had his early education at Salvation Army Schools and later earned a Ph.D. from Shield of Faith Bible College in California, USA.
Career
Prof. David is the founder of the READS Campaign,
convener of Nigerian Image Revolution (NIR), a coalition of pro-democracy groups, and founder of the first Nigerian encyclopedia of Indigenous records.
David contributed to academia in creative writing and comparative literature. He established an Indigenous record-keeping culture in universities, academic facilities, and institutions and also introduced relevant cultural goals, subjects, and local languages into the system to deepen the pool of Nigerian academia and professionals.
He is an advocate for democratic values and the enhancement of Nigeria’s global image and World Organisation for
Human Rights
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and Peace representative for the rights of
marginalized communities in Nigeria.
His activism resulted in amendment of
Universal basic education Act to guarantee every child’s right to 12 years of education.
In 2020, He was recognised by
Young Global Leaders
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, an initiative of the
World Economic Forum
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.
and by the Governor
Umo Eno
Umo Bassey Eno (born 24 April 1964) is a Nigerian clergyman and politician who is the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He was the former Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources in Akwa Ibom State, and the founder of All Nations Christia ...
of Akwa Ibom State with a State Recognition Award for his contributions to the community, particularly for assisting over 4,000 less privileged individuals in the state.
Professional membership
He is a Board Member at Global Youth Mental Health Inc. (GYMHA) in Australia, YYCI Global Leaders in the UK,
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD),
Fellow of the Institute of Consulting and an Ambassador of the sovereign Kingdom of Hawaii to Nigeria.
References
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Living people
Nigerian educators
1986 births
Nigerian academics
Nigerian educational theorists