Usen Asanga – Nigeria
Occupation/Title
Social Development Specialist
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Summary
Usen Asanga is a seasoned social development specialist with a wealth of experience in peacebuilding, adolescent health, gender equality, and human rights. With over 14 years of experience, he has successfully coordinated and supported numerous donor-funded programs, particularly focusing on peacebuilding and conflict transformation initiatives in the Niger Delta region and North East of Nigeria. Usen is deeply passionate about empowering young people, promoting their human rights, and fostering social inclusion. He co-founded the Ala 40 Club, a group of professionals dedicated to volunteering their skills and resources to enhance health, education, and sustainable livelihoods for young people in disadvantaged communities.
Areas of Expertise
- Social Development
- Peacebuilding
- Adolescent Health
- Gender Equality
- Human Rights
Professional Experience
- Social Development Specialist with extensive experience in coordinating donor-funded programs
- Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation Expert
Key Initiatives
- Strengthening Youth Participation in Combating Fake News and Digital Hate: Leading initiatives to empower youth in Nigeria to combat fake news and digital hate. Usen’s initiative focuses on promoting media literacy, critical thinking skills, and responsible digital citizenship among young people. By enhancing youth participation in countering misinformation and hate speech, the initiative aims to foster a more informed and tolerant society.
Skills
- Program Coordination and Management
- Advocacy and Policy Development
- Community Engagement
- Capacity Building and Training
Usen Asanga is committed to leveraging his expertise and leadership to drive positive social change in Nigeria. Through his initiatives, he strives to empower young people, promote peace and social justice, and build resilient communities capable of addressing contemporary challenges such as misinformation and digital extremism.