Team

Mr MacDonald Ekemezie

Head of Programme and Communications. He has over 15 years of experience in Non-Profit management.

Mr. Macdonald Ogemdi Ekemezie is a Theatre Artist with a drive to giving the profession a new approach in Nigeria through creative writing, and performance. exhibition, opera, symposium, and other vital public enlightenment programmes. He is committed lo Youth development, Education and Advocacy for good governance especially, credible elections, quality service delivery and transparent extractive governance. Mr Ekemezie is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Calabar, Calabar.
He has held several positions in his development work journey; as Programme Officer of Dreamboat Development Theatre Foundation Calabar, worked with Professor Bill Briegger Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Afri-Youths Theatre Owerri- an NGO. Programme Director Koyenum Immalah Foundation, Delta State Coordinator Global Peace Development, Programme Director Center for Peace and Environmental Justice. He is an expert in Theatre for Development, a tool he has used effectively in advocacy.
His Publications could be found in the book “Because I am a woman (2003)” edited by Edisua Merab Oko-offoboche Ita, “Why me’.’ Published in the Pariah and other Stories (2004).
Mr Ekemezie is a member of Professional Bodies which include Actors Guild of Nigeria (former National Assistant Secretary), Member Nigeria Popular Theatre Alliance (NPTA), Member and Director of Public Relations of PREN-CLUB Community Service. He has attended many conferences, workshops and seminars covering the Extractive Industries, peace and security, environment, good governance, herders/farmers interventions, The Delta State Conflict Management Alliance, Peacebuilding and Early Warning Response, Election observation among many others.
Mr Macdee as he is called in social circles is involved in lots of Charity work and community services. He initiated and carried out Behavioural Change Communication Projects on peacebuilding and gender in communities in Delta State using Theatre for Development. A Drama Director, script writer, poet with over 20 years’ experience in development work. A strong advocate for responsible leadership, and collective interest before self.