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What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

Matthew 5:9
blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

UKUMA TERYILA SHADRACH
PERSONAL DATA:
• Nationality - Nigerian
• State of Origin - Benue
• Local Government – Gwer West
• Date of Birth - 5th June, 1985
• Sex - Male
• Marital status - Single
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), 2008; Proficiency Certificate in Management
• Benue State University, Makurdi, 2006; Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts (Second Class Upper Division)
EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES HELD:
• English Language Teacher, Katsina College, Katsina, January 2009 to date
• NYSC (2008)- English Language Teacher, Government Day Senior Secondary School, Kofar Yandaka, Katsina
- Public Relations Officer, Corps Welfare Association, Katsina
- Director, NYSC Dance and Drama Troupe, Katsina
• Editor in Chief, Trumpet Magazine, 2006
• Editor in Chief, The Arts Periscope, 2005
• General Secretary/PRO, Civil Organizations Research, Advocacy and Funding Initiatives Development (CORAFID); a grassroots based NGO, 2006
• Assistant Secretary, Programmes and Partnership Liaison, Civil Organizations Research, Advocacy and Funding Initiatives Development (CORAFID); 2004
• Advert/Marketing Officer, Total Educator Magazine (now Development Today), 2002
CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGEMENT:
• Community sensitization/mobilization for participatory development in Gbajimba, with the Benue State University (BSU) Theatre Arts Department, 2005
• Participated in the CORAFID organized research on the challenges facing education and health institutions in Benue State, which led to the publication of the magazine, Total Educator, 2002 - 2003
• Participated in and designed IEC for Water, Environment and Sanitation Campaigns of the BSU Theatre Dept. & CORAFID using the TFD Approach, 2005
• Participated in tour of primary and secondary schools in Gwer West Local Government by the Nagi Theatre Troupe, 2005/06
• Led advocacy and anchored Issued-based Voter Education in Gwer West Local Government by CORAFID with support from JDPC, PACT Nigeria, IRI, 2007
• Founder/President, Nagi Youth and Students Movement for Awunah, a pro-democracy and community development organization, 2007
• Participated in organizing and anchored the First Tyoshin CBOs Conference, (an annual program that brings CBOs together to discuss key development issues) Gwer West LGA, 4th August, 2007
• Successfully directed the premier production on TV of ¬Give Me Love (a play with an anti-HIV/AIDS stigmatization theme now published) by James Abuku, 2006
• Participated in building the capacity of 24 CBOs – Executives representing ten (10) communities on documentation and accounting practices, 2005-2006
• Participated in the identification and mobilization of 174 OVCs by CORAFID, which is now supporting 22 (12.68%) through empowerment of care-givers and currently providing educational support to five (5) OVCs with funding from Global Fund
• Designed IEC for the CORAFID Safe Water Use Project, (a project enhancing safe water use through the distribution of water guard in Gwer West LGA Communities)
• Designed drama skit for sensitization on risky behaviour and effects of HIV/AIDS in Katsina LGA, Katsina State, an NYSC Dance and Drama Troupe project, 2008
• Led advocacy and developed Memorandum of Understanding amongst the Mbamer Community, Gwer West LGA and CORAFID for the Federal Government Adopt a Clinic Project, 2008
• Led advocacy visits to schools, political parties, support groups, traditional rulers, OLAM, LACA, CBN
• Participated in CORAFID databank research on child trafficking in Gwer West LGA
• Piloted the formation of Integrity and Peace Associates Club in two secondary schools in Gwer West LGA,
• Conducted step down training on Conflict mediation and peace-building in secondary schools of conflict prone areas of Gwer West.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Nigeria, Benue, Gwer West Local Government

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Nigeria

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Civil Organizations Research, Advocacy and Funding InitiativesDevelopment

How many years professional experience do you have ?

6-10

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://not applicable

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://wanepnigeria.org

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Anti-Corruption, Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Democratization, Development, Education, Gender, Health, Human Rights

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Advocacy, Communication, Evaluation, Monitoring, Program Administration, Program Implemenation