David Nwokorie
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David Nwokorie (born 29 May 1999) is a Nigerian strategic communicator, youth advocate, author, and development leader. He is known for his leadership in youth empowerment, policy advocacy, strategic communication, and organizational development. Nwokorie is the Founder of the GENDA Foundation, the Convener of the Africa Youth Conference (AYC), and the Founder of the Africa Youth Leadership Center. He was born to the family of Hon. Justice Chudi Nwokorie and Barr. Mrs. Nkeiru Nwokorie.
Career
Nwokorie founded and leads the GENDA Foundation, a non‑governmental organization dedicated to advancing youth empowerment, mental health initiatives, gender‑based violence prevention, and advocacy in Nigeria and across Africa. He has coordinated national and regional impact programmes with multistakeholder partnerships aimed at youth inclusion and policy engagement. (vanguardngr.com)
He also established the Africa Youth Leadership Center, an institution focused on leadership training for governance, peacebuilding, and public policy development, designed to support emerging African leaders. (gazettengr.com)
As the Convener of the Africa Youth Conference, Nwokorie has organized one of Africa’s key youth summits focused on innovation, sustainable development, and youth inclusion in governance. The 2025 edition of the conference was held at the United Nations House, Abuja, in partnership with UNESCO, ECOWAS, and the Commonwealth Students’ Association, and emphasised youth‑led solutions for development and policy implementation. (gazettengr.com)
Nwokorie has also spoken at and led roundtables and policy dialogues on youth engagement and democratic participation, including national youth roundtable discussions that bring together youth activists, policymakers, and media professionals. (newsauthority.com.ng)
He previously served in public sector communication positions, including as Special Adviser to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Steel Development, where he oversaw strategic media, public communication, and messaging initiatives. (AIT Live)
Recognition
- United Nations Young Champion for Refugees, part of the UNHCR Global Youth Network.
- Africa Future Leaders Awards – Recipient in the Development/Non-Profit Leadership Category. (Instagram)
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Authorship
Nwokorie has authored seven books, covering leadership, youth empowerment, social impact, and policy advocacy. Notable works include:
- Beyond Potential: Before the Next Move
- Chasing the Nigerian Dream
- Africa’s Uprising: Perspectives from the GENDA Foundation
Books are available on Amazon. (Amazon)
Engagements and Meetings
Nwokorie has participated in engagements with public officials, including meetings focusing on youth policy and development with delegates such as Hon. Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, as well as participation in broadcast and media engagements with national communicators covering youth and policy issues. (newsauthority.com.ng
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