Amb. Enoch Odunayo Ogunsanya Named Among Nigeria’s 1000 Peace Ambassadors
Abuja, Nigeria — September 27, 2025 — In a ceremony held at the prestigious Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, Ambassador Comrade Enoch Odunayo Ogunsanya was officially inaugurated as one of Nigeria’s 1000 Peace Ambassadors. The event, themed “Nigeria First: Grassroots Solutions for National Growth,” convened changemakers from all 36 states to address urgent national issues, including the farmer-herder conflict and youth restiveness.
Amb. Ogunsanya described the honor as a motivating recognition of his commitment to peacebuilding, youth empowerment, and national development. He emphasized the role of youth engagement in curbing violence and crime, highlighting the critical link between restiveness and societal instability.
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A Track Record of Impact and Leadership
Widely regarded for his transformative work in youth empowerment, technology, and social entrepreneurship, Ogunsanya holds multiple key positions:
Director of Employment and Job Creation, National Youth Council of Nigeria (Osun State)
Director of Technology and Cybersecurity, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)
Founder, eNoch’sHub – Digital skills & mentorship platform
Co-Founder, TechLift Africa – Training 30,000+ youth in digital enterprise
Founder, CipherSentinel – Cybersecurity awareness initiative
Founder, ArtLift Africa – Vocational empowerment for artisans
Driving Innovation in Fintech
Through his fintech startup TrustNex, Ogunsanya is developing a secure escrow and P2P payment solution aimed at freelancers, crypto traders, and digital entrepreneurs across Africa.
Award-Winning Changemaker
In 2025 alone, he has received multiple honors, including:
Social Impact Leader of the Year
African Statesman of the Year
Young Leader of the Year (Ghana Governance & Leadership Awards)
Golden Role Model Award (Nigerian Youth Advocacy for Good Governance)
Special awards from institutions including OAU, FUNAAB, Lead City University, and more.
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Advocacy & Thought Leadership
He is the author of the upcoming book “Investing in Nigeria: The Complete Guide to the NGX”, and leads impactful campaigns such as:
#Awearness – Men’s Mental Health Advocacy
SkillHER / SkillHIM – Gender-inclusive empowerment programs
Youth-focused conferences on peacebuilding, entrepreneurship, and innovation
Championing a Peaceful, Empowered Africa
Ambassador Ogunsanya’s vision transcends borders. As an ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, he continues to promote grassroots-driven development, digital transformation, and ethical leadership across West Africa.
His life’s work stands as a testament to what committed youth leadership can achieve in building a peaceful, inclusive, and innovative Africa.
