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The Profile Of Dr. Bhausaheb Ubale (Founder ICEP and also “Human Rights, Participatory Growth and Poverty Eradication Program at McLaughlin College, York University.

The Profile is in three sections:

a)      News paper article which summerizes his background

b)      What various leaders of Canadian society said about him.

c)      Summery of his career in point form with some pictures of people he had  interacted at various stages of his work.

Dr. Ubale receiving Order of Ontario from her Honour Lt. Governor of Ontario Hilary Weston

Dr.Ubale, former Human Rights Commissioner named to "The Order of Ontario"

Dr.Bhausaheb Ubale, who served as Human Rights Commissioner both at Provincial and

Federal levels and also the first Race Relations Commissioner of Ontario has been named

to "The Order of Ontario". The selection committee to select the candidates for this

honour includes : the Speaker of the Legislature, the Cabinet Secretary, Chief Justice,

among others.

At the special ceremony organized in the main hall of the Legislature, Her Honour, the

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Hilary Weston, gave him "The Order of Ontario" the

highest honour given in the province of Ontario. In the citation read by the Deputy

Minister of Citizenship, on the behalf of the people of Ontario, states:

"Bhausaheb Ubale is a renowned human rights activist whose work has made Ontario and

Canada a better place to live for people of all background".

Earlier the Lt. Governor wrote: " This well-deserved honour recognizes your longstanding

commitment to excellence and remarkable contribution, which have enriched

life in our province and beyond.”

When South Asian Community was subjected to the racial attacks in the mid 70s, Dr.

Ubale wrote a scathing report submitted to the Government of Ontario entitled "Equal

Opportunity and Public Policy: The Role of South Asian Community in Canadian

Mosaic" popularly known as "Ubale Report". The report was well received by all sectors

of Canadian society. Then, Premier Bill Davis and his entire Cabinet responded in public

meeting by presenting its own response entitled "Working Together: Government’s

response to Ubale Report", accepting all recommendations made in the Ubale report. Dr.

Ubale was appointed as Human Rights Commissioner by the Premier and his Council of

Ministers and subsequently given additional responsibility of the first Race Relations

Commissioner for the Province of Ontario. He was also named by the CBC TV as "News

Maker of the Week".

In doing this the Government of Ontario took revolutionary step in creating legislative

and administrative frame work to create better racial harmony in Ontario and in Canada.

Dr. Ubale was charged by the Cabinet to give practical shape to society’s dream of

creating harmonious relations among various sections of the society. Thus, thought him

the South Asian Community played a pioneering role in changing the direction of race

relations in Canada. Dr. Ubale has had impeccable public service records. He was

subsequently, named by the prime minister of Canada as Human Rights Commissioner to

the Canadian Human Rights Commission. He also served on the Board of Directors of

International Association Official Human Rights Agencies, Washington D.C.

Through out his vast experience at provincial, national and international levels in public

positions, Dr. Ubale developed an integrated approach to human rights, race relations and

multiculturalism. He created innovative policies and sound administrative structure at

very critical ground breaking stage to make Ontario and Canada as a true Multicultural,

Multiracial, Multilingual and Multireligious society.

Dr. Ubale assumed strong advocacy role on behalf of minority communities to integrate

them in the mainstream of Canadian society. He did this through his public speeches,

writings, appearing before House of Commons committees, lobbying CRCT and other

regulatory bodies, press interviews and establishing good working relations with every

sector of Canadian society.

He remained very vocal through out his public career and remained focus of media

attention continuously as high profile public figure. Dr. Ubale is an author of Book"

Politics of Exclusion, Multiculturalism or Ghettoism." His served as the first visible

minority person on the Board of Directors of United Way of Greater Toronto. His

contribution to Canada’s social fabric has been well recognized by leaders of all political

parties, the media and by community at large. He is recipient of numerous awards. As

former Journalist in England, Dr. Ubale now serves as Senior Vice President of "The

Ethnic Press Council of Canada.

Dr. Ubale holds Ph.D. in Economics from England. He is currently utilizes his time in the

area of poverty eradication in terms of lobbying, policy makers nationally and

internationally, the World Banks and other international agencies to ensure that their

work is poverty targeted. He is a founder and president of International Centre for

Eradication of Poverty.

Dr. Ubale comes from Satara , Maharashtra, In India he was active in public life. He was

Director of Indian Institute of Political studies in Bombay (now Mumbai). In 1964 he

went to England to complete his post-graduate studies in Economics. Entire Maharashtra

Cabinet and Legislature had supported him While he was in London, he became actively

involved in British Politics. He served as Vice President of Campaign Against Racial

Discrimination, invited by the House of Commons Committee on Immigration to give

expert testimony, Founded Indian Student Hardship Fund, Worked as Asian Editor of

New Independent, interviewed number of Commonwealth Prime-Ministers, was member

of Fabian Society and undertook study for them on the Role of Immigrants in British

Economy, organized International conference on India’s fifth five year plan focused on

eradication of poverty. He appeared in British media both print and electronic.

After obtaining his Ph.D in Economics, and groomed in British politics, he came to

Canada to start his career as an Economist. But immediately on arrival found him self

drawn in to the area of human rights and race relations. He is married with two grown up

children.

b) What Canadian Leaders have said about Dr. Ubale

§ “ Misunderstandings and misconceptions persist, and it is only through the ongoing patience and commitment of people like Dr.Ubale and his friends and supporters that our country will realize its dream of truly equitable and cooperative relations among diverse people.” Rights Honourable Brian Mulroney,Prime Minister of Canada

§ “You are here to celebrate the outstanding contribution that Dr.Ubale has made as Race Relations Commissioner. Through his dedication, he has helped to make Ontario a province where distinctive cultural traditions provide the growth of our Province’s pluralism.” His Hon. Lincoln M. Alexander, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

§ “Dr. Ubale, may I extend recognition of your service and achievement as the Province of Ontario’s first Race Relations Commissioner. In this important position, you gave your time and means to promote the harmonious race relations that are vital to the strength and stability of our province.” Hon. David Peterson, The Premier of Ontario,1985-1990

§ “Dr.Ubale has made a significant contribution to the Province of Ontario….While there is still much more work to be done to foster good relations between our many ethnic communities, Dr.Ubale’s work as race relations commissioner has been an important first step toward achieving the harmony we all seek.” Hon. Bob Rae, The Premier of Ontario,1990-1995

• “I am very pleased to have been asked to write the foreword to Dr.Bhausaheb Ubale’s most interesting and important book ‘Politics of Exclusion.’ In writing this book he has made an important contribution to our understanding of the challenges that face a pluralistic Nation such as Canada. Dr.Ubale entered my life in my life in 1977 when I was Attorney General for Ontario and very much concerned about growing racial tensions, particularly in Metropolitan Toronto. …. I was most impressed with Dr. Ubale’s efforts in general and in particular his ability to work with often disparate groups and assisting them in arriving at consensus. As a result he produced a very important report which represented the beginning of an essential dialogue between the South Asian community and law enforcement in Ontario. Dr. Ubale’s effort also helped the Government of Ontario to focus on race relations as a priority quite distinct from the government’s overall multicultural policy. I was pleased to recommend Dr. Ubale as the first Race Relations Commissioner in Ontario where he worked with the framework of the provincial Human Rights Commission. I continued to work closely with Dr.Ubale as the Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Race Relations until my retirement from provincial politics in 1985. As the Race Relations Commissioner Dr.Ubale made a significant contribution to racial harmony in Ontario. The Honourable R.Roy McMurtry, Chief Justice of Ontario, Former Cabinet Minister and former, Canadian High Commissioner to U.K.
• “Your wise and consistent advice to government and community leaders as Race Relations Commissioner has indeed led to much more reasonable situation in 1986- compared to the uncertainties of the mid-seventies…. And at United Way, you gave our community the same cause for confidence during your six years on the Board.”Janet G MacInnes, Chairman of the Board, United Way of Greater Toronto
• “Dr.Ubale’s record of achievement as Commissioner was only equalled by his commitment and dedication to the post and his efforts have helped make Ontario a more equitable and just place to live.” Larry Grossman,Leader of the Official Opposition,Ontario Legislature
• “ The outstanding contribution made by Dr.Ubale, whose unfailing efforts to promote Human Rights and Race Relations have made our community a much better place in which to live.” C. Dennis Flynn, Chairman, Metropolitan Toronto Council
• “ The citizens of Ontario are very fortunate indeed to have had a person of such outstanding ability as their first Commissioner for Race Relations. In this position Dr.Ubale played an effective role in the development of our multicultural society.” Arthur C. Eggleton, Mayor, City of Toronto (1981-1991) and Cabinet Minister in Government of Canada, 1993-2001
• “ I am wearing the hat collectively of all police forces in Ontario when I say to Dr.Ubale that the theme he has created in his prior position was that of unity, communication and understanding. As a result the police community in Ontario and in Canada is far better off today.” William McCormick, Police Chief, Metropolitan Toronto Police

SUMMARY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

DR. BHAUSAHEB UBALE

M.A.Eco.Ph.D Eco. (U.K.) O.ONT (Order of Ontario)

Fellow in Public Policy-McLaughlin College York University and

Former Commissioner: Canadian Human Rights Commission;

Ontario Human Rights Commission, and

First Race Relations Commissioner of Province of Ontario

83 Kingslake Road, Toronto, ON Canada. M2J 3E6

Tel. (416) 494-4763, Fax (416) 494 2185

E.Mails: bubale@pathcom.com, bubale@yorku.ca

Web site: www.eradicatepoverty.org

Work in Public Policy field : Human Rights, Race Relations and

Multiculturalism Work

• Has the honour of becoming the first South Asian to hold a Public
• Office in Canada as Human Rights Commissioner.

DR. UBALE WITH PREMIER WILLIAM DAVIS, TORONTO CANADA

FORMER CABINET MINISTER THE HONOURABLE ROY MCMURTRY, CHIEF JUSTICE OF ONTARIO AND A PERSON WHO BROUGHT DR UBALE IN PUBLIC LIFE

• Received the highest honour of being named to the “Order of Ontario” for the contribution to make Ontario province and Canada a better place to live.
• For the same reason received Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee Medal.
• Was the Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission.

DR. UBALE WITH FELLOW COMMISSIONERS OF CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.

• Was the Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission.
• Was the First Race Relations Commissioner, for the Province of Ontario.

PARTNERS PROMOTING COMMUNAL HARMONY

RACE RELATIONS COMMISSIONER DR. BHAUSAHEB UBALE, ATTORNEY GENERAL AND CHAIRMAN OF THE

CABINET COMMITTEE HON. ROY MCMURTY AND HON PREMIER WILLIAM DAVIS.

• Was the Human Rights and Race Relations Advisor to the Ontario Cabinet.
• Served on the Federal -Provincial Continuous Committee on Human Rights.
• Served on the Board of Directors of International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies, Washington DC.

DR. UBALE WHO SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL

HUMAN RIGHTS AGENCY, WASHINGTON DC IS SPEAKING AT ITS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE.

• Was member of the Think Tank organized by the U.S. Canada and the U.K. at Oxford University in 1982 on Human Rights and Race Relations.
• Established working relationship with Human Rights Commissions worldwide.
• Lobbied (from 1978 to 1993) Indian politicians including Prime Ministers, various ministers, and opposition leaders, members of judiciaries, academicians and civil society to establish Human Rights Commission in India.

DR. UBALE WITH MRS. INDIRA GANDHI, THE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA

DR. UBALE WITH SHRI MORARJI DESAI,                                       DR. UBALE WITH SHRI GUJRAL,

THE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA                                          THE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA. AND ALSO WITH SHRI                                                                                                   BEG, FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA

DR UBALE WITH SHARAD PAWAR, FORMER CHIEF MINISTER OF MAHARASHTRA AND NOW AGRICULTURE MINISTER OF INDIA

DR UBALE WITH SHRI L K ADVANI, HOME MINISTER AND DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER IN SHRI VAJPAYEE’S GOVERNMENT

•  Served as Director of Indian Institute of Political studies.
•  Served in the Ministry of Industry, Government of India.
•  Served in the then State Government of Bombay at Sachivalaya
• (Secretariat)

Work in Academic Institutions

• Currently, Head of “Human Rights, Participatory Growth and Poverty Eradication Program” McLaughlin College, York University.
• Is an Economist and holds Ph.D. degrees in Economics from Project Planning Centre for Developing Countries, University of Bradford (U.K.). (Examined impact of Science and Technology on Development, Growth, International Investment and Trade by undertaking vertical and horizontal examination of the Electronic Industry globally. Thesis: Role of the Electronics Industry in Economic Development.
• M.A. in Economics with specialization in Fiscal and Monetary Policies from Leeds School of Economics, University of Leeds (U.K).
• Post -Graduate Diploma in Economic Development from University of St. Andrews (Scotland).

WEEKLY TRADITIONAL PEIR WALK BY POST GRADUATE (IN BLACK GOWNS) AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (IN SCARLETT GOWNS) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST.ANDREWS, (SISTER UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE).DR IS AT EXTREME LEFT

MRS. UBALE AND CHILDREN AT ST. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY, SCOTLAND.

Dr. Ubale (extreme left)With overseas students and local community leaders at the University of St.Andrews, in Scotland 

• During the research for the doctorate degree, travelled extensively in

developed and developing countries interviewing industry executives,

academics, senior government officials, officials from international

agencies such as World Bank, OECD, EC, UNIDO, UNCTAD etc.

• As an Economist, specialized in International Trade and Investment,

Science and Technology Policy, Industrial Policy, Economics of

Technology based Industries and their impact on Growth and Employment, Industry Study, Country Study and Economic Development.

• Is Fellow in public policy at McLaughlin College, York University,Toronto.

 FATHER GRADUATES SON AMOL AT YORK UNIVERSITY.

• Served on the Global Education Committee of Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, University of Toronto.
• Member of the research team on Manpower and Immigration in Canada at the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, University of Toronto, and contributed to the book on that subject.
• Conducted a feasibility study for Seneca College in 1976 to establish an Institute of International Trade.
• Was a Research Coordinator in Seneca College.
• Was Tutor in England and Taught Economics at Centennial College, Toronto.

Poverty Eradication/Community work

• Serves on the Board of Results Canada (constituent of Results International- lobby group involved in Lobbying Canadian Governments, World Bank, IMF, UN Agencies and politicians to end hunger and poverty.)

Dr.Ubale (Extreme Left) with his fellow Board of Directors of Toronto Rehabilitation Foundation

• Serves on the Board of Directors of Toronto Rehabilitation Foundation, which runs five rehabilitation hospitals and research institute.
• vice president of Justice Nete (Not for Profit organization helping poor people needing legal help)
• Founder and President of International Centre for Poverty Eradication.
• Consultant and Associate of Anarde Foundation ( for Integrated Rural Development) working in almost all parts of India in the area of poverty eradication.
• Currently, Fellow at York University’s public policy college (McClaughlin ) and heads its “Human Rights, Participatory Growth and Poverty Eradication Program.”
• Actively involved in Microcredit Summits, from its inception in February 1997 at Washington DC. It was co-chaired by U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton and Her Majesty Queen Sophia of Spain.

 DR. BHAUSAHEB UBALE IN DISCUSSION WITH PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA

DR UBALE WITH RIGHT HONOURABLE JOE CLARK,        DR UBALE WITH SHEILA COPPS, THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA, 1979 AND SENATOR                   DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF                                AND FORMER CABINET MINISTER ART EGGLETON        CANADA                                                             

• Undertakes speaking engagements on poverty eradication.
• Academic work dealt with Development and Poverty Eradication.
• Was the Convener of International Conference on Indian Economic Planning, organized incorporation with the Indian Planning Commission (on the Fifth Five year plan devoted to poverty eradication) in London in 1973. (It was attended by high priests of economics such as first Noble Laureate in economics Prof. Tinbergen, Lord Kaldor of Cambridge, IMD Little of Oxford, Lord Bolye, Member of Lester Pearson Commission, Dr. Schumacher, Prof.Dunning among others.)

DR. UBALE(SITTING EXTREME RIGHT) AT INTERNAT DR UBALE SHARING A PANEL ON “UNEMPLOYMENT

IONAL CONFERENCE ON INDIAN 5TH FIVE YEAR PLAN PROBLEM IN INDIA IN LONDON WITH HIS EXCELLENCY

(WITH FOCUS ON ELIMINATION OF POVERTY)IN APPA B PANT, INDIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER, JUDITH HART,

LONDON. OTHER SPEAKERS INCLUDED PROF. BRITISH MINISTER FOR OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT

LORD KALDORE, PROF. I M D LITTLE, AND PROFESSOR TINBERGEN, FIRST NOBLE LAUREATE

PROF. TINBERGEN,1ST NOBEL LAUREATE IN IN ECONOMICS.

ECONOMICS, PROF. P N MATHUR.

• Was an Organiser of International Conference on “Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Poverty Eradication” in 2000 at Toronto in cooperation with United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), International Development Research Centre, various universities and community groups.
• Has been Organiser of annual celebration of “The United Nations Day on Eradication of Poverty” from 2000

LEADING SOCIAL ACTIVIST SPEAKING TO DR. UBALE,

• Served as Advisor to the Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Government of Trinidad and Tobago, on the “Unemployment Relief Program” which was funded by the World Bank and administered by the above Ministry.

NEWS ITEM FROM TRINIDAD NEWSPAPER “NEWS DAY” PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 25, 1996 DR.UBALE PROVIDED

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING TO SOCIALLY DEPRIEVED AND SCHOOL DROP OUT YOUNG PEOPLE IN TRINIDAD.

DR. UBALE WITH PRIME MINISTER OF TRINIDAD, HONOURABLE BASDEO PANDEY

Dr.Ubale visited development project in Gujarat (India) seen here talking to community leaders

• Were the founder and Coordinator of India Earthquake Relief Trust that helped to rehabilitate 9000 victims of the Earthquake in Maharashtra, India through Microcredit in 1993.
• Was Organization Secretary, India Development Group, U.K. (Division of Intermediate Technology Group founded by Dr.Schumacher-Author “Small is Beautiful)) to eradicate poverty through use of Intermediate technology.
• Was the Founder and Secretary of the Indian Students Hardship Fund,

at University of Leeds, U.K. set up under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor and former Education Minister Lord Boyle(to help students who were in financial crisis )

DR. UBALE APPEARING FOR THE FIRST TIME ON B.B.C TV IN LONDON IN 1971 IN CONNECTIONWITH STUDENT

HARDSHIP FUND.

• Was President of the Indian Students Association, University of Leeds
• Served –as the first visible minority person --on the Board of Directors of United Way, Greater Toronto. United Way is a funding agency that collects the funds on behalf of all social Agencies and makes allocations to each organization.

DR.UBALE WAS IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UNITE WAY OF GREATER TORONTO AND MR. CRESY WAS EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT.

• Assisted United Way during Lata Mangeshkar’s fund raising concert in Toronto in 1985 for United Way.  Lata Mangeshkar is best playback singer of India whose voice is heard 24 hours 7 days a week in every part of the world. She was featured in the Guinness Book of World Record from 1974 to 1991 for having made the most recording in the world. Lata is the second vocalist ever to have received the Bharat Ratna , India’shighest civilian honour. She was awarded a doctorate degree by the University of York

Reception at the Ubale’s home in honor of Lata Mangeshakar  -nitingale of  India--seen in the picture are Dr. Ubale’s daughter,  Dr. Priti Ubale and Police Chief Mccormick, other senior police officers from Metrotoronto  and Peel Region along with community leaders.

Lata Mangeshkar, Mrs.Pramila Ubale and Dr.Ubale  at the Ubales home prior to reception.

• Served on the Board of Directors of Scarborough Business and Education Council.
• Served on the Board of “Canadian Spectrum”.
• Was the Chairman of Gandhi Centenary Committee, Borough of Brent, London with Lord Mountbatten as National Chairman.

Dr Ubale with his mentor Shri Appa V Pant, the Indian High Commissioner in London. also with Lord Brockway Mahatma Gandhi’s contemporary who lobbied for India’s independence

• Served as Vice Chairman of the Campaign Against Racial Discrimination (CARD), Borough of Brent (London).
• Was the founder and Director of Indian Institute of Political Studies in Bombay (now Mumbai).

Media/Communication Arena

• Served as Freelance Journalist in London.
• Served as Asian Editor, of “New Independent” in London in mid 60s.
• Served as Ombudsman and Senior Vice-Chairman of The Ethnic Press Council of Canada.
• Handled the media effectively on daily basis.
• Was interviewed by major T.V. and Radio network on both sides of the Atlantic including BBC; CBS; CBC and many others.
• In 1977 featured by BBC T.V as “News Maker of the Week”.

Publications

• Author of Report on Race Relations and Human Rights entitled “Equal Opportunity and Public Policy, submitted to the Government of Ontario 1977.
• Author of Book: “Politics of Exclusion: Multiculturalism or Ghettoism”.
• Published number of articles on economic and social issues:
• “Human Rights, Poverty and Development” published by  Canadian

International Development Agency (CIDA) in a New Millennium

Edition of  “Development Express”

• “Administrative Aspects of Race Relations Policies and Programs” in Peter S. Li and B. Singh Bolaria  ed. “Racial Minorities in Multicultural Canada” Toronto.
• “Human Rights under Different Ideologies and Regimes - The Gains and Limitations” in Plautt ed. “Through the Sound of many Voices” Toronto.
• “India Canada Trade relations - Realistic Approach” in The  Economic Times
• “Indonesia: World’s Fifth Fastest Growing Economy,” in Scarborough Chambers of Commerce publication.
• “Middle East Emerging market Canadian companies ill afford to ignore” in Scarborough Chambers of Commerce publication.

Honours and Awards

• As stated earlier, received the highest honour of being named to the “Order of Ontario” as  well as being given Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee Medal.

• Honoured by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as “News Maker of the Week”.
• Honoured by the Government of Ontario, and also by the Police.

• Dr. Ubale was honoured by the government for his contribution to human rights, race relations and multiculturalism. Hon. Roy Mcmurty, Chairman of Cabinet Committee on Race Relation, presented his painting of Indian women drawing water from well. this picture was painted on his way from Aurangabad to Ajanta during his official visit to India as a guest of government of India.
• Awarded the Lifetime/Outstanding Achievement Award by the Indo- Canada Chambers of Commerce in 1999.

• Was honoured by the B’nai B’rith and in tribute to the contribution in human rights field, they have planted trees in his name at Martyrs Forest, Israel,
• Received numerous awards from Community Groups for contribution to Human Rights and Race Relations.

Dr. Ubale was honored by civic leaders in New Delhi for his work in the area of human rights. Dr. L.M. Singhvi the former Indian High Commisioner, Human Rights Activist and Dr. Ubale’s supporter is seen honoring Dr. Ubale.

Dr.Ubale’s portrait on the Memory Wall titled “ For our Children” at the North York Civic Centre for his contribution and leadership in the area of Race Relations.

Mentioned in

• Who's Who' in the Commonwealth.
• Men of Achievement.
• Canadian 'Who's Who.
• Who's who in Toronto.
• Featured in many newspapers, magazine articles, and referred to in books.

 
Plantation of three trees in israel in recognition of  Dr.Bhausaheb Ubale for his contribution to human rights

Studied Development Economics at St. Andrews, one of the eleventh century Stone Universities such as Oxford and Cambridge, eighteenth century Red Brick University of Leeds and twentieth century modern technology oriented Glass Plate of Bradford, marking the three different milestones in British education systems.

• Career encompasses: a scholar, academician, author, public speaker, communicator, organizer, administrator, management consultant, political advisor, holder of public office, Community worker and a operator at grass-root level.