Prof. Jude Osakwe

NIDO Africa Representative

Professional Role

Prof. Jude Osakwe is the Continental Chairman of NIDO Africa and a senior computing researcher at Namibia University of Science and Technology.

Career Background

He worked for 17 years at Benue State College of Education, rising to senior lecturer, before relocating to Namibia. He also worked with the Nigeria High Commission in Namibia, initiated Nigeria Day celebrations, and taught Nigerian languages to children abroad.

Achievements

He has published over 80 academic works and chaired multiple international conferences.

Personal Life

Beyond academia, he is a Knight of St John International, social activist, and family man.