Linus Okorie

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Linus Okorie
MFR
Linus Okorie, President, GOTNI.jpg
NationalityNigerian
EducationImo State University
Occupation(s)Leadership expert, Entrepreneur
Years active2008–present
Known forFounder Of Guardian of the Nation International

Linus Chinedu Okorie MFR (born 1974) is a Nigerian leadership consultant, author, and founder of Guardians of the Nation International (GOTNI), [1] a nonprofit leadership development organization which has trained and nurtured elected officials and the general public on effective leadership for the last 25years. [2] In 2022, he received the Nigerian national honor of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) [3] and 2019 Imo State Gubernatorial candidate under the Young Progressives Party. [4] [5]

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Early life and education

Okorie was born and raised in Kumba, Cameroon, but hails from Egbuoma in Oguta LGA of Imo State, Nigeria. [6] He studied History and International Relations at Imo State University, Owerri where he became the first elected Students' Union president in 2005 and holds a master's degree on Organizational Leadership from Regent University. [7] [8]

Recognition and awards

Okorie was decorated with Nigeria's National Honour Medal of the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Muhammadu Buhari in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of leadership in Nigeria. He was awarded the honor alongside Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Amina Mohammed, Herbert Wigwe, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, amongst others. [9]

He was listed on Africa Icons list of the 2023 100 Most Notable Peace Icons [10] and in 2023 received the Excellence in Leadership Development Award by the National Daily Newspaper. [11]

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References

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  2. ↑ Anaesoronye, Modestus (2020-06-21). "Nigeria must invest in the leadership capital of citizens to overcome her challenges - GOTNI president". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  3. ↑ "Buhari: Citizens Who Contribute to National Devt Deserve to Be Appreciated – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  4. ↑ punchng (2019-02-01). "YPP will defeat APC, PDP governorship candidates in Imo – Okorie". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  5. ↑ "USAfrica: Linus Okorie wins YPP Imo Governorship ticket, promises "world class Imo"". 2018-09-24. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  6. ↑ Gotevbe, Victor. "If you don't have reason for waking up, sleeping becomes interesting – Linus Okorie". Vanguard. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
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  8. ↑ sunnews (2016-10-25). "Why we groom leaders for Nigeria -Okorie". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  9. ↑ Adeyemi, Segun (2022-10-13). "Buhari to confer 2022 national honour on 5 foreigners, gateman, cleaner, others". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  10. ↑ "AFRICA PEACE ICONS | LINUS OKORIE". www.100mostnotable.org. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  11. ↑ Odunewu, Olusegun (2023-06-06). "Linus Okorie bags National Daily's excellence in leadership development award". National Daily Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
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