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EUCLID Faculty Profiles

Dr. Henry Ofurune

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Henry Ofurune is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Global Economics and Sustainable Development at Euclid University. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Adult Education and Political Science and a Master's degree in Adult Education and Community Development from the University of Ibadan, as well as a PhD in Sustainable Development and Diplomacy from EUCLID University.

His research focuses on food insecurity and immigrant health in Canada, with publication in leading journals, including the Intergovernmental Research and Policy Journal (IRPJ). Dr. Ofurune teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in sustainable development, diplomacy, economics, international organizations, academic writing, and critical thinking.

With professional experience across Africa and North America, Dr. Ofurune has designed and managed donor-funded development projects supported by international organizations such as USAID, UNDP, World Bank, USADF, USIP, and the MacArthur Foundation, impacting more than 700 communities. His work is centered on advancing sustainable development, institutional capacity building, and the promotion of inclusive economic opportunities. By bridging global development frameworks with locally driven innovation, he has contributed to lasting impact across diverse sectors and regions. He is also an Associate Member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS) and a Consulting Associate with ICA Associates Inc. Canada.

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Research & Interests + Publications:

His teaching and research interests encompass argumentation and critical thinking, sustainable development, diplomatic theory and practice, economic development, culture and global change, ecological economics, international organizations, Africa’s economic development, and MBA-level economics. His current research focuses on evaluating food banks’ role in addressing food insecurity and health challenges among immigrants in New Brunswick, Canada, and on the interlinkages among climate change, poverty, and food security in Africa. He has published two books—Community Development in Nigeria: Rhetoric and Realities, Suicide or Survival—A Political Appraisal and How Nigerians Underdeveloped Nigeria—and is pursuing ongoing studies on participatory action research’s effects on transformation, empowerment, and knowledge in adult education, as well as its application to microenterprise development in rural communities.

Faculty Relationships at EUCLID:

At EUCLID, faculty interactions are intentionally personal, responsive, and relationship-centered. Students connect with professors primarily through direct email and scheduled Zoom sessions, creating regular opportunities for substantive dialogue rather than one-way communication.

Professors respond promptly to emails with detailed, constructive feedback and are readily available for one-on-one Zoom meetings to discuss coursework, research direction, thesis development, or career goals. These interactions are not limited to academic questions; they often evolve into ongoing mentorship relationships where faculty serve as professional and academic role models. Students benefit from professors’ real-world experience in global affairs, sustainable development, diplomacy, and related fields, gaining practical insights that complement the formal curriculum.

The emphasis is on genuine relationship building. Many students develop lasting professional connections with their professors, who actively support their academic progress and post-graduation objectives. This accessible, human-centered faculty model is a defining feature of the EUCLID experience, designed to foster intellectual growth, professional maturity, and meaningful scholarly collaboration.

Office: Canada

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