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Ebenezar Wikina
Founder of Policy Shapers, Campaign Strategist at Change.org
Ebenezar Wikina is a prominent figure in civic engagement and youth empowerment in Nigeria. He serves as the Founder of Policy Shapers, a civic startup designed to equip young individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to engage in public policy effectively. Additionally, he is a Campaign Strategist at Change.org, where he aids citizens in building social movements, impacting over three million users in Nigeria.
Wikina has a diverse background in public policy, campaigns, youth development, media, education, and biomimicry, accumulating over 13 years of multi-sectoral experience. He is recognized as a World Economic Forum Expert and has held various prestigious roles, including being a Senior Category Judge for the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition and an International Judge for the Association for International Broadcasting Awards.
He is actively involved in several initiatives, such as leading the #ReformIELTS campaign, which aims to abolish the mandatory English proficiency tests for Africans seeking educational or work opportunities abroad, a practice that incurs significant costs to the continent. His advocacy efforts have garnered over 80,000 supporters and influenced policy changes in numerous universities globally.
Wikina's academic credentials include studies at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Stanford Center for Professional Development. He is also a Mandela Washington Fellow and has received multiple awards for his contributions to community development and leadership in youth initiatives.1
