Emmanuel Godbless Otubure
Nigeria
Mandela Washington Fellowship - Summer 2019
“We are increasing the number of young, elected political leaders across Africa.”
Emmanuel Godbless Otubure is a state coordinator in the #NotTooYoungToRun Movement and looks forward to representing his community in the near future. He is the founder of Clothe the Child (CtC), a non-governmental organization that supports underserved children through educational support materials. CtC also supports school infrastructure projects along with advocating against child abuse through the #iTakeResponsibility Project in Nigeria. Godbless studied political science and public administration. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Godbless plans to continue his work to ensure youth are better represented in the Nigerian government.
