Emmanuel Chinoso Okpalaku

Biography

Emmanuel Chinoso Okpalaku is a social worker and project manager, and the Global Founder and Executive Director of Operation Preach Social Work Initiative (OPSWI). A Social Work graduate (B.Sc.) of the University of Benin, he leads OPSWI's work to raise awareness of the profession, build the capacity of emerging social workers, promote ethical practice and connect vulnerable individuals and communities with appropriate services. He has led advocacy campaigns, leadership development programmes, seminars, and school and market outreaches across Africa. Emmanuel has spoken at the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region Conference and at led coordination plans for the inauguration of OPSWI in The Gambia. He has received multiple awards from the Nigeria Association of Social Work Students (NASoWS) for his contributions to social work and youth leadership.