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Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi, a Finnish-Nigerian activist, educator, and blogger, was born in Nnewi, in the heart of southeastern Nigeria, but grew up in Ihiala and Lagos state. When Anthony-Claret was growing up, there weren’t many well-known African male role models, but that didn’t stop him from achieving his dreams. He was particularly interested in computer science and business management. Fortunately, his parents encouraged his interests.
That encouragement drove him to excel. He graduated from high school at 16! Then he earned degrees in Computer Science and Software Engineering at INTI University College and the University of Wollongong Australia. Later, he graduated from the following universities: the University of Helsinki, Metropolia University of Applied Science and Lahti University of Applied Science. No challenge was too great for Claret to take on.
Anthony-Claret is widely known among his counterparts for his breadth of outlook, liberal views and marked sympathy for African aspirations. People, who knew him intimately, described him as “a hard-headed Africa man who sees straight into the heart of things, and never hesitates to express himself with the bluntness in which an African man never fails if he works hard.”
Claret has been extensively involved in student politics at both school and university. He has held leadership positions in a number of organizations. He was elected the president of the Association; hitherto, he displayed admirable leadership skills, which have contributed to the smooth running of the African Students Association.
Mr Claret has organized a host of cultural and charity events. He fought for the rights of African citizens in Diaspora. His zeal for helping the underprivileged is commendable. As the president of the African student Society, he organized the first African convention Malaysia chapter to discuss issues facing Africans today and is currently the President of an organization that is in the process of renewing the African image and restoring black pride in the world.
He has also dedicated himself to raising the profile of young African men and women in universities, and through his participation in tutoring programmes and seminars in schools and universities, he is actively supporting the future prominence of youths involved in society and youth empowerment programmes in Africa and beyond.
Mr Claret has been the editor-in-chief of Codewit World News for 15 years.