My name is Emeka Onuoha, and I am based in Abuja, Nigeria. I was born and raised in Lagos, the country’s commercial hub. Academically, I hold a degree in Public Administration, a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA), and I’m currently pursuing an EMBA with a specialization in Strategic Leadership at the Valar Institute of the Quantic School of Business and Technology. Professionally, I’m an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) and a member of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
I began my career in the corporate world at Platinum Bank Ltd (now Keystone Bank), gaining experience in Retail Marketing and Marketing Communications before transitioning to the NGO sector in 2011. Over the past 14 years, I’ve built extensive HR expertise, working in both Nigerian and international NGOs, where I’ve held various HR roles.
I was introduced to Effective Altruism (EA) in April 2025 through 80,000 Hours, and since then, I’ve been actively learning about the movement—following thought leaders like Neil Bowerman (CEO of 80,000 Hours) and founders Benjamin Todd and Will MacAskill.
My interest in EA is deeply tied to AI’s dual role as both an enabler and a potential existential risk. As Geoffrey Hinton (Nobel Prize winner in Physics, 2024) has highlighted, AI carries a 10–20% chance of catastrophic consequences for humanity if left unregulated. This concern motivates me to collaborate with professionals in AI Governance and Safety to ensure ethical and controlled AI development. In line with this, I’m planning a career shift from HR to AI Governance.
I’m excited to learn from this community and contribute to the discourse on AI’s future. Looking forward to engaging with you all!
Hello everyone,
My name is Emeka Onuoha, and I am based in Abuja, Nigeria. I was born and raised in Lagos, the country’s commercial hub. Academically, I hold a degree in Public Administration, a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA), and I’m currently pursuing an EMBA with a specialization in Strategic Leadership at the Valar Institute of the Quantic School of Business and Technology. Professionally, I’m an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) and a member of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
I began my career in the corporate world at Platinum Bank Ltd (now Keystone Bank), gaining experience in Retail Marketing and Marketing Communications before transitioning to the NGO sector in 2011. Over the past 14 years, I’ve built extensive HR expertise, working in both Nigerian and international NGOs, where I’ve held various HR roles.
I was introduced to Effective Altruism (EA) in April 2025 through 80,000 Hours, and since then, I’ve been actively learning about the movement—following thought leaders like Neil Bowerman (CEO of 80,000 Hours) and founders Benjamin Todd and Will MacAskill.
My interest in EA is deeply tied to AI’s dual role as both an enabler and a potential existential risk. As Geoffrey Hinton (Nobel Prize winner in Physics, 2024) has highlighted, AI carries a 10–20% chance of catastrophic consequences for humanity if left unregulated. This concern motivates me to collaborate with professionals in AI Governance and Safety to ensure ethical and controlled AI development. In line with this, I’m planning a career shift from HR to AI Governance.
I’m excited to learn from this community and contribute to the discourse on AI’s future. Looking forward to engaging with you all!