Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi
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Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi is a Nigerian-Finnish author, software engineer, political activist, and diaspora leader.[1] He is widely recognized for his advocacy on African development, communication equity, and the promotion of Igbo cultural identity in the diaspora.[2] He has served in multiple leadership roles within African diaspora communities across Europe and the United Kingdom and is the founder of the advocacy platform Codewit Global Network.[3]
Early life and education
Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi hails from Otolo Nnewi in Anambra State, Nigeria. He pursued his higher education across several countries, earning degrees in technology and business-related disciplines. He holds a:
- B.Sc. in Internet Science and Software Engineering from the University of Wollongong, Australia
- B.Sc. in International Business and Logistics from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
- M.Sc. in Distributed Systems and Data Communication from the University of Helsinki
- MBA in Digital Business and Strategic Management from Lahti University of Applied Sciences (LAMK)
- Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Strategic Management and Social Innovation
Career
Onwutalobi’s career spans software engineering, digital transformation, and international development. He has worked as a software engineer, business analyst, and IT consultant in both public and private sectors across Europe and the UK.
Key roles
- Founder, Portia Web Solutions – a digital and creative agency[4]
- Digital Transformation Consultant, Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Software Consultant, Authenticate, UK
- Contract IT and strategy roles across multiple UK-based organizations
He is also the founder of the Codewit Global Network, an online platform for political thought, African development discourse, and media advocacy.[5] In addition, he founded Igbopeople.org, a digital genealogy platform preserving Igbo culture and biographies globally.[6]
Diaspora leadership
Anambra State Association Finland (ASA Finland)
As President (2016–2020),[7] he led cultural preservation projects, youth empowerment schemes, and educational exchange programs.[8] In 2018, he organized the ASA Europe Diaspora Economic Think Home Summit in Helsinki, Finland, to encourage diaspora investment and talent repatriation to Anambra State.[9]
Igbo Union Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Since 2022, he has served as President, expanding the union’s cultural, educational, and advocacy activities in the UK diaspora community.[10]
He has also held positions as Secretary-General and Vice Chairman of Igbo Union Finland, where he introduced modern digital administrative tools.[8]
Political and social activism
Onwutalobi promotes African self-determination and media justice. He developed a sociopolitical theory called Codewism, advocating narrative equity, indigenous innovation, and Pan-Africanism. He regularly organizes educational seminars, cultural events, and youth-oriented empowerment programs.
In 2022, he joined the British Labour Party and was elected BAME Labour Coordinator for the Newcastle Constituency Labour Party (CLP), representing ethnic minority voices in grassroots politics.
Books and publications
Non-fiction
- The News Flow Controversy: Media Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for Africa’s Voice (2011) – A critique of Western media bias[11]
- African Rising: Reclaiming Voice, Power, and Agency (2023) [11]
- Work is the True Prayer
- The Crime of Silencing Tongues
Novels
- The Last Bride (2023) – A romantic tragedy set in precolonial Nigeria
- The Mirror in the Attic (2024) – A psychological thriller with Igbo mysticism
All titles are available on Amazon and other global platforms.[3]
Recognition
- Listed in Marquis Who’s Who in the World (2010 Edition)
- Honored by ASA Europe and Nigerian-Finnish diaspora organizations for cultural leadership
References
- ↑ "Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi – Igbo Genealogy & Biographies". IgboPeople.org. 29 October 1982. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ "Biography of Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi - Codewit Publications". Codewit Publications. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi - Codewit Publications". Codewit Publications. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ "PORTIA WEB SOLUTIONS LTD filing history - Find and update company information". Companies House. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ "Codewit Global Network Ry – Evolving Excellence". Codewit Global Network. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ "About Us – IgboPeople.org". IgboPeople.org. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ "Past ASA Executives (2017–2019)". Anambra State Association Finland. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi - Igbo Union Finland Ry". Igbo Union Finland Ry. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ "ASA Finland and ASA Europe held the first "ASA Europe Convention" in Helsinki, Finland". Anambra State Association Finland. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ "Executives – Igbo Union Stoke-on-Trent". Igbo Union Stoke-on-Trent. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi – Research Profile". ResearchGate. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
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