Wisdom Osemwende's Blog

An Iraq war Veteran of the US Army, Col Wisdom Osagiede Ogbeowemwenkon Osemwende (rtd) has called on all Nigerians of Edo origin to join Hands with His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin to harness the benefits of culture to empower youths. He said there was a lot for the society as a whole to learn by taking heed to the Oba's admonition and counsel,  targeted at the youths as this was a sure way for them to take their proper place in society as leaders of tomorrow. Col. Osemwende (rtd) in a statement in Benin City at the unveiling of a billboard at the Kings Square in support of the strides by the Oba of Benin for Youths, said all ongoing efforts of the Oba of Benin are genuine efforts that are bound to create jobs and gainfully employ the youths. "This will not only reduce Crimes and criminality in all its forms,  it will will also alleviate poverty and squalor and go a long way to restore the pride of Edo". The former military officer said, "It behoves...

By Odeon Odalo An Iraq war Veteran of the US Army, Col Wisdom Osagiede Ogbeowemwenkon Osemwende (rtd) has called on all Nigerians of Edo origin to join Hands with His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin to harness the benefits of culture to empower youths. He said there was a lot for the society as a whole to learn by taking heed to the Oba's admonition and counsel,  targeted at the youths as this was a sure way for them to take their proper place in society as leaders of tomorrow. Col. Osemwende (rtd) in a statement in Benin City at the unveiling of a billboard at the Kings Square in support of the strides by the Oba of Benin for the Youths, said all ongoing efforts of the Oba of Benin are genuine efforts that are bound to create jobs and gainfully employ the youths. "This will not only reduce Crimes and criminality in all its forms,  it will will also alleviate poverty and squalor and go a long way to restore the pride of Edo". The former military of...

               Date and Place of Birth :                                             July 23 1964 Benin City, Nigeria. Civilian Education: Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota    Doctorate Studies ( Ph.D. in Public Policy andAdministration – General  Specialization )            Jan 2016 – May 2019 U.W.L.A. School of Law, Los Angeles, CA                   May 1996 – August 1997 Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA.                            M.A. Mass Communication 1991 Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA.                            B.Sc. Marketing 1990 Wharton County Junior College, TX                                Mental Health Mental Retardation Certificate ROTC Cadet Command Group:                                  4 years Source & Date of Commissioned Service:                  Southern University ROTC, 09 May 1991 Years of Active Commissioned Service:                      26years Total Years of Service:                                                ...

A SUMMARY OF MY QUALIFICATIONS Over 27 years of progress Military experience in Worldwide Civil, Humanitarian Affairs, National Defense, National Security, Chemical Operations/Defense, Psychological Operations, Economic Development, Public Policy and Administration, and Security Cooperation/Management. Served as a Joint Civil Affairs (CA) Planner for United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). ·    Highly accomplished in reviewing programs and providing advice on issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of emergency preparedness programs and policies in response to international crises and disasters. ·    Effective and articulate communicator to deliver information briefs and presentations on programs status, strategies, implementation and execution with agencies such as Department of State, United States Agency for International Development (USAID and Non-Government Organizations.   ·    Fluent in English and German (speaking/w...