Amadi Mgbenihu

Amadi Mgbenihu is an experienced professional in environmental advocacy and electoral monitoring. Currently serving as the Thematic Facilitator for Marine Litter and Microplastics at the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth since January 2021, Amadi previously held editorial responsibilities as Editor-in-Chief for the Earth Friends Magazine at Young Friends Of Earth Nigeria from July 2018 to December 2020. In addition, Amadi worked as an Electoral Monitoring Officer with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, focusing on electoral violence during Nigeria's 2019 General Elections. Early career roles include coordinating various projects such as the Shell Green and Clean Project and the HIV/AIDS Reduction Programme in the Niger Delta, along with leading the Sustainable Development Club at a secondary school. Amadi's educational background includes a diploma in Public Relations/Image Management from the YALI West African Regional Leadership Centre and a Bachelor of Education in Educational Psychology from IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY Of EDUCATION. Additional certifications in human rights and social work complement Amadi's qualifications.