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A sustainable development catalyst harnessing writing to drive positive social change.
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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
Ambassador
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.
Guest Speaker
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.
Founder/Executive Director
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.
Volunteer
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.
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.
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.
Education
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United Nations Development Programme
Programme Participation
2024 - 2024
Participated in the Young Africa Innovates Programme aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among young Africans.
University of Abuja
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
2019 - 2023
Pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, focusing on various aspects of computing, programming, and software development.
Kolaniks International School
Senior Secondary School Certificate
2015 - 2015
Completed Senior Secondary School Certificate, which provided foundational education and preparation for higher studies.
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