Prince Michael Nku Abuo, JP
Efio-Ita Nyok|22 August 2016
Today 22 August is Prince Michael Nku Abuo's birthday. Abuo is the Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Cross River State on Student Affairs and Youth Mobilization.
What follows is everything you need to know about Abuo!
*MICHAEL NKU ABUO, JP;
153 Murtala Mohamed Highway, Calabar, Cross River State;
+2348032966182; +2348185508662
Summary
Articulate business and community service provider with experience
spanning over ten years in the area of community/social leadership,
business development, marketing and entrepreneurial drive.
Highlights
*Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word.
*Efficient in non-profit and profit marketing.
*A freelance journalist with over 50 articles and published interviews.
*A team player who works well even under pressure.
*Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
*Licensed to drive and possess good communication skills.
*Creative, innovative, skilled in multitasking and an initiator.
*Detail oriented and deadline driven.
Accomplishments
Awards
*University of Calabar, Nigeria Union of Campus journalist Merit Award
for outstanding performance as Director of Information Student Union
Government (2008)
*Justice of Peace, JP by United Nation-POLAC, Nigeria for role in
ensuring peace amongst youths of Nigeria (2010)
*Lifetime Achievers Award from the Host Community Youth Forum in
Akamkpa and Akpabuyo of Cross River State (Due to his advocacy for
international and local companies around the said region to live up to
their corporate social responsibility as well as to keep international
environmental standards)
*”Face of National Association of Microbiology Student, University of
Calabar” for academic and social contributions for the development of
Student Unionism in the Department
*The CERCOPAN Award (An animal protection NGO) award in 2004 for an
essay on ”The negative effects of deforestation”
*Director's Award for innovative business/marketing skills that saw
to the growth of the company-One Option Nigeria Ltd product outreach,
2014
*Recipient of State Government (Cross River State) academic scholarship
for University training based on academic performance 2007-2009
*Recipient of the United State Government International Visitor’s
Leadership Program Award for Young Political Leaders, 2012
Recipient of Single Aflame Network -An International Organization, Outstanding Award of Excellence, 2015
Publications
”Thoughts of a Rainforest”, 2013, a collection of poetry that deals
on local, national and international issues on a very pragmatic/solution based way
*”Antibiotic Resistant Pattern of Wound Bacterial Pathogen”, 2010
Volunteerism
Spearheaded a peaceful protest in the FCT and Calabar for the
reclamation of Bakassi/sensitization for consideration of the plight
of over 10, 000 displaced people of Bakassi, this action contributed in
ensuring that the Federal Government/National Assembly set up a
commission/committee to look into the demands of the Bakassi People
*Member, Governorship re-election bid of Sen. Liyel Imoke, People’s
Democratic Party, Cross River State (Sen Liyel won the elections flawlessly)
*Election observer, Nigerian presidential/National Assembly elections
under the auspices of Justice Development Peace/Caritas, 1999
*Election observer, in the recently conducted Local Government
Elections in Cross River under the auspices of Cross River State
Political Network, 2013
Resource person:
*Life Resources Network; Student Union
Government -Cross River State University of Science and Technology,
Calabar and Student Union Government-University of Calabar, Calabar;
National Association of Microbiology Students, University of Calabar
*Organized antiviolence seminar for selected tertiary and secondary
school leaders in Calabar, 2013
*Donations to orphanages and street kids in Calabar, 2007 and 2013 respectively
*Donations of books (Thoughts of a Rainforest) to individuals and
libraries in Calabar
*Organized several public enlightenments campaigns/advocacy on
government policies from the fuel subsidy imbroglio to issues of child
abuse/marriage to microenterprise trainings, etc
*Administrator of Cross River State Political Network online platform
of over 15,000 membership (The largest of such platform in Cross River
State) a platform for discussing, sensitizing and mobilizing Cross
Riverians for social courses.
*Member, NGO And Advocacy Committee, People’s Democratic Party Campaign Organization, Cross River State Chapter,2015
Experience
Professional
*PROJECT COORDINATOR CORAFRICA, CALABAR, CROSS RIVER, DEC 2012-DEC2013
Addressed general concern from the public about the organization's
function in Nigeria
Solicited contributions and participation from local and international
organizations into the program and project of CORAFRICA
Gathered materials and carried out analysis on behalf of CORAFRICA in
order to meet the needs of focused communities
Collaborated with relevant bodies to meet CORAFRICA services, wrote
news releases and operated systems
Created and supervised the NGO business development wing
*PRESIDENT/CEO ISREAL MPCS CO LTD, 2009 TILL DATE
In charge of business development and profit maximization
Develop and utilization of intellectual property for revenue generation of the organisation
Proposal/program developer and implementation officer
Supervisor of organization’s operations
*DIRECTOR, ONE OPTION NIGERIA LTD, CALABAR, NIGERIA, JAN 2014 TILL DATE
Chief business development officer and chief product marketer of the
organization
Ensure the smooth running of the day to day activities of the Calabar
branch of the company
Provide over all company information
*FOUNDER/DIRECTOR GENERAL, CROSS RIVER STATE POLITICAL NETWORK,
NIGERIA, 2011 TILL DATE
Ensure the day to day running of the organization
Develop and implement programs for the group
Address issues related to the organization and sensitize the public on
government policies in Cross River
Coordinate and manage the social media presence of the group
Mobilize and sensitize the public into keying into the programs of the
organization and policies of government
Coordinate training program, staffing, project development, assessment
and evaluation of the organisation
Train new members and in charge of the business development wing of
the organization
Collaborate with stakeholders to educate the public on vices affecting
youth development and ways to ensure youth participation in politics
*INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR, TASLY PHARMACEUTICAL NIG LTD, 2008-2010
Offered information on the product and services of the firm
Directed sales on the product and built team for the utilization/sale
of the product
Organized training programs for team members and the general public
*LABORATORY ASSISTANT, COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATION, 2006-2007
Assist in carrying out laboratory tests and processes
Record and analyze data derived from test/experiment
Conducted community sensitization/mobilization program
Research assistant and sample collector
*STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER, INFORMATION UNIT, UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, 2007-2009
Developed the frame work for the establishment of a community radio
station in the University
Data collection and analysis for the successful operation of the radio station
*MEMBER, TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL, 2013 TILL DATE
Responsible for all issues and technology relating to technology and
connectivity
Responsible for issues relating to communication between locations,
individuals and stakeholders
Setting up of scoreboards and electronic scoring devices at key locations
Responsible for planning and managing all aspects of accreditation of
athletes, officials and volunteers
Leadership experience
*Senior Prefect, St Patrick’s Secondary School, Calabar, 2003-2004
*Director of Information, Student’s Union Government, University of
Calabar, UNICAL, 2007-2008
*Organising Secretary, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Cross River
State Chapter, 2010-2012
*Deputy Chairman, National Association of Microbiology Students, NAMS,
UNICAL, 2009-2010
*Senator Faculty of Science, University of Calabar, 2006-2007
*Public Relation Officer No 9 platoon and head of sanitation unit, National youth Service Corp, Oyo State, 2011
*Member Committee for the Re-election of Sen Liyel Imoke as Governor,
Cross River State (People’s Democratic Party, CRS)
*Delegate, South South People’s Democratic Party Convention, 2014
*Member, Information Communication Technology Sub Committee, National
Sports Festival, 2014
*Alumnus International Visitor’s Leadership Program, IVLP, United
States Government, Washington DC, 2012
*Organizing Secretary, Association of Nigerians For Positive Change,
2013 till date
*Assistant Organizing Secretary, Democratic Progressive Movement, Cross River State Chapter, 2013 till date
*President, Cross River State Youth Network, 2013 till date
*Financial Secretary, Zonal Mass Servers Association, Catholic Calabar
Archdiocese, 2001-2003
*Assistant Secretary, Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Church of
Immaculate Conception Parish, Ikot Ansa, Calabar, 2004-2006
Education/Training
*First School leaving Certificate, Nsisuk International Nursery and
Primary School, 1998
*Senior Secondary School Examination, St Patrick’s College, Ikot Ansa,
Calabar, 2004
*B. Sc (Hons), Department of Microbiology, University of Calabar, 2010
*Post Graduate Diploma, Journalism and Mass Communication, National
Open University, Nigeria (In view)
*Certificate in Microenterprise Development, Justice Development/Peace Commission
*And Opportunities Industrialisation Centre International,2007
*Certificate of participation from United States Department of State
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 2012
*National Youth Service Corp certificate of participation, 2012
Hobbies
Blogging, reading, writing poetry, playing scrabble or monopoly and swimming
