Linus Okorie
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{{short description|Nigerian entrepreneur}}
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| nationality = Nigerian
| education = Imo State University
| occupation = Leadership expert, Entrepreneur
| years_active = 2008–present
| known_for = Founder Of Guardian of the Nation International
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Linus Chinedu Okorie {{post-nominals|country=NG|MFR}} (born 1974) is a Nigerian leadership consultant, author, and founder of Guardians of the Nation International (GOTNI),{{Cite web |last=Sesan |date=2016-10-19 |title=Nigeria’s economy has many unproductive people – Okorie |url=https://punchng.com/nigerias-economy-many-unproductive-people-okorie/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}} a nonprofit leadership development organization which has trained and nurtured elected officials and the general public on effective leadership for the last 25years.{{Cite web |last=Anaesoronye |first=Modestus |date=2020-06-21 |title=Nigeria must invest in the leadership capital of citizens to overcome her challenges - GOTNI president |url=https://businessday.ng/interview/article/nigeria-must-invest-in-the-leadership-capital-of-citizens-to-overcome-her-challenges-gotni-president/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}} In 2022, he received the Nigerian national honor of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR){{Cite web |title=Buhari: Citizens Who Contribute to National Devt Deserve to Be Appreciated – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/10/12/buhari-citizens-who-contribute-to-national-devt-deserve-to-be-appreciated/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=www.thisdaylive.com}} and 2019 Imo State Gubernatorial candidate under the Young Progressives Party.{{Cite web |last=punchng |date=2019-02-01 |title=YPP will defeat APC, PDP governorship candidates in Imo – Okorie |url=https://punchng.com/ypp-will-defeat-apc-pdp-governorship-candidates-in-imo-okorie/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2018-09-24 |title=USAfrica: Linus Okorie wins YPP Imo Governorship ticket, promises "world class Imo" |url=https://usafricaonline.com/2018/09/24/usafrica-linus-okorie-wins-ypp-imo-governorship-ticket-promises-world-class-imo/ |access-date=2024-10-20 |language=en-US}}
Early life and education
Okorie was born and raised in Kumba, Cameroon, but hails from Egbuoma in Oguta LGA of Imo State, Nigeria.{{Cite web |last=Gotevbe |first=Victor |title=If you don’t have reason for waking up, sleeping becomes interesting – Linus Okorie |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/if-you-dont-have-reason-for-waking-up-sleeping-becomes-interesting-linus-okorie/ |access-date=18 October 2024 |website=Vanguard}} He studied History and International Relations at Imo State University, Owerri where he became the first elected Students' Union president in 2005 and holds a master's degree on Organizational Leadership from Regent University.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-01 |title=A Glimpse into Linus Okorie’s Life: Africa’s Leadership Luminary – MYSTORY |url=https://mystory.com.ng/a-glimpse-into-linus-okories-life-africas-leadership-luminary/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=sunnews |date=2016-10-25 |title=Why we groom leaders for Nigeria -Okorie |url=https://thesun.ng/why-we-groom-leaders-for-nigeria-okorie/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-US}}
Recognition and awards
Okorie was decorated with Nigeria's National Honour Medal of the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Muhammadu Buhari in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of leadership in Nigeria. He was awarded the honor alongside Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Amina Mohammed, Herbert Wigwe, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, amongst others.{{Cite web |last=Adeyemi |first=Segun |date=2022-10-13 |title=Buhari to confer 2022 national honour on 5 foreigners, gateman, cleaner, others |url=https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1495393-complete-list-nigerias-national-honours-award-2022/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}
He was listed on Africa Icons list of the 2023 100 Most Notable Peace Icons{{Cite web |title=AFRICA PEACE ICONS {{!}} LINUS OKORIE |url=https://www.100mostnotable.org/africa-peace-icons-2023/linus-okorie |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=www.100mostnotable.org |language=en}} and in 2023 received the Excellence in Leadership Development Award by the National Daily Newspaper.{{Cite web |last=Odunewu |first=Olusegun |date=2023-06-06 |title=Linus Okorie bags National Daily’s excellence in leadership development award |url=https://nationaldailyng.com/linus-okorie-bags-national-dailys-excellence-in-leadership-development-award/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=National Daily Newspaper |language=en-US}}
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