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Ameh Kenneth Seidu
PhD Candidate- Peace and Conflict Studies
Ameh Kenneth Seidu is a Global Project Management Specialist and the Founder and CEO of Olive Centre for Peace and Relief Aid Initiative (Peace Cord Nigeria), a non-profit organization focused on peacebuilding, development and humanitarian relief aid. His career spans education, financial advising, and over a decade of dedicated work in research and advocacy within the NGO sector. At Peace Cord Nigeria, he drives initiatives focused on Conflict Transformation, Peacebuilding, Religious Freedom (FoRB), Education, Climate Action, Food Security and Livelihoods, Security and Governance, Policy and Advocacy, Gender, Research and Documentation. He is dedicated to humanitarian services and provides technical support in organisational capacity assessments (OCAs) and strategic management for national and international NGOs in Africa and Europe to help them meet funding criteria and scale their social impact.
Course: Doctor of Philosophy
Specialization: Conflict and Peace Studies
Reg. No: GIU202501552
Country: Nigeria
Admission Yr: December, 2025
Academically, he was awarded a First-Class in Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Honors in Conflict Management and Peace Studies and Awarded the Best Student Price at LAWNA Theological Seminary Jos, Plateau State– Nigeria; a manifestation of academic merit and incessant commitment to self-development and educational enrichment. To add, he was also awarded a Master of Arts (M.A) Leadership and Administration with a higher GPA at Jos ECWA Theological Seminary (JETS) Plateau State Nigeria. He earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) at the University of Ilorin Kwara State and graduated with a higher GPA as well.
His major competencies are programme design, strategic planning; facilitation; financial sustainability; project management; network and movement building; organisational development; policy and influencing; leadership and management; research and documentation. His core skills are leadership, adaptability, problem solving, forecasting, critical thinker, communication, team player, interpersonal skills, ability to network, multi-task, work with minimal or no supervision, strong work ethic, culturally-sensitize, impeccable integrity, resilient, result-oriented and interpersonal sensitivity.
Seidu holds a diverse set of professional certifications from national and international bodies such as Centre for Management Development (CMD), Nigeria (2021); Conflict Transformation by the Buttry Centre for Peace and Non-Violence (2019), Transforming Masculinity by Tearfund (2018) and Countering Terrorism and Insurgency (edX, 2018) and Prevention Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE). His certifications are in Development Management; Preventing Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE); Professional Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation; Policy Advocacy; Conflict Analysis, Mediation and Restorative Justice; Conflict Sensitivity and Do-No-Harm; International FoRB Advocacy, Governance Advocacy and Community Development. He applies this expertise to design programs in fragile contexts and advocates for effective, high-level change. He is a contributing author for the FoRB Women's Alliance, where he writes about human rights, religious freedom, and gender inclusion in peace processes in Nigeria. His work often highlights the importance of interfaith dialogue, gender inclusion, and community-led initiatives in achieving sustainable peace.
He has shared his professional insights and lessons learned from his extensive experience through various platforms, including LinkedIn posts and a book titled Fundamentals of Conflict Management and Peacebuilding in Practice. He has also been listed as an endorser of international appeals for peace and climate action, such as the Appeal to COP 29 by the Basel Peace Office. Seidu is known for his commitment to strengthening the capacity of local NGOs in Nigeria to meet international funding standards and expand their impact.
Seidu is a staunch advocate for "Localization," Seidu believes in shifting power from external entities to local communities to ensure sustainable development. His work often emphasizes Christlike Peacebuilding in Nigeria, where he promotes collaboration across religious and social divides to achieve collective transformation. In 2025, he continues to be a vocal proponent for ethical leadership, stewardship, and "meaningful and measurable impact" through strategic advocacy.