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A sustainable development catalyst harnessing writing to drive positive social change.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a role that allows me to contribute to community development and social impact, leveraging my leadership skills and passion for strategic initiatives.

Odu Sunday Bancha is a sustainable development catalyst harnessing writing to drive positive social change. He believes that writing can accelerate the actualisation of sustainable development, transform lives, and positively impact communities and societies.

Odu Sunday Bancha is a writer and the Founder of the Undergraduates Essayists' Group, a prestigious youth-led non-profit organisation committed to equipping young writers with the skills and resources to become changemakers. He founded the organisation in 2021 as an undergraduate at the University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (F.C.T), Nigeria. Through this initiative, he has reached and impacted over 1,500 young writers across over 15 tertiary institutions in Nigeria for the past three years.

He is the Convener of the EMERGING WRITERS CONFERENCE (EWC). On this enriching platform, professional writers provide expert knowledge-sharing to amateur and emerging writers on the relevant skills needed to navigate the writing world, improve the quality of work performance, and promote sustainable writing. It is a safe platform where diverse writers can connect, learn, and share ideas.

Odu Sunday Bancha receives the 2024 Young Africa Innovates Programme Fellow, a partnership between Mastercard Foundation and the United Nations Development Programme that seeks to identify, incubate, and scale youth-led solutions that drive socio-economic development across Nigeria.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Ambassador

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African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO)

Jul 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Represented Nigeria in matters of standardization and quality products, acting as a spokesperson for the government.

Representation Advocacy Communication Quality Assurance

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Guest Speaker

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Federation of African Medical Students Association

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Delivered a lecture on essay writing strategies to medical students, sharing insights on crafting award-winning essays.

Public Speaking Teaching Communication Leadership

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Founder/Executive Director

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Undergraduate Essayist’s Group

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Founded and lead a virtual community focused on essay writing. Responsible for strategic direction, organizing webinars, and coordinating meetings to enhance members' writing skills.

Leadership Strategic Planning Event Coordination Communication Team Management

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Volunteer

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Guardians of the Nation Internationals (GOTNI)

Jul 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Assisted in organizing and evaluating emerging leaders during a conference, contributing to the development of future leaders.

Leadership Development Evaluator Communication

Team Lead

African Union-UNICEF Campaign

Jan 2021 - Jan 2021 (0 months)

Led a team of 15 members across 8 African countries in an online campaign against child marriage. Developed work plans and budgets while overseeing the implementation of activities.

Team Leadership Project Management Budgeting Social Media Marketing Campaign Development

Senior Prefect

LaSeal Foundation School

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year)

Served as a Senior Prefect, leading fellow prefects and representing the student body at various events while facilitating communication between students and administration.

Leadership Representation Communication Team Coordination Event Management