As Human Resources Officer for Community Reach Inspire Peace Initiative (CRIPI), Dr. Okwara Henrymontfort U. brings a wealth of experience, global exposure, and a deep commitment to empowering people. Passionate about building capacity and fostering professional excellence, he plays a vital role in ensuring CRIPI’s human capital thrives in alignment with its mission of inspiring peace, advancing development, and strengthening communities.
Dr. Okwara’s academic journey reflects an unrelenting pursuit of knowledge. He holds a PhD and M.Ed. in Education Management and Planning, as well as an MA (Audited) in Women and Gender Studies from Imo State University, Owerri. His international credentials include an MSc in Human Resources and Employment Relations from Brunel University, West London, UK, and a B.Sc. Ed. in Economics from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
His professional career spans multiple sectors and continents. He has served as Assistant Education Director with the National Mass Education Commission (NMEC) and sits on its Education Research and Statistics Board for the South East Zone. While in the United Kingdom, he worked with House of Fraser, Milton Keynes as an HR Team Member and Stock Custodian, gaining valuable insights into global HR practices. He has also managed operations at Jafac Engineering Construction, taught in Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps program, and undertaken missionary service in Abuja and across the country.
A skilled communicator and strategic thinker, Dr. Okwara is proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, TERP 10, and other digital tools essential for modern organizational management. Known for his problem-solving skills, he thrives in collaborative environments and is deeply committed to nurturing talent and fostering inclusive workplaces.
His leadership journey began early, serving as President of the Bishop Okoye Ecumenical University Rotaract Club in Enugu, Financial Secretary of the National Association of Catholic Corps (State Chapter), and Vice President of the NYSC Federal Road Safety Commission Club in Jigawa State.
Dr. Okwara’s research interests include educational management, school plant administration, and environmental aesthetics in Nigerian universities. Beyond work, he enjoys traveling, reading motivational literature, engaging in research, and participating in sports such as lawn and table tennis.
At CRIPI, Dr. Okwara’s vision is clear: to help create a dynamic, supportive, and high-performing human resource framework that empowers the organization to impact communities across Nigeria and beyond.