Clinton Ikechukwu Ezeigwe

Clinton Ikechukwu Ezeigwe is a trained Nigerian attorney and water activist currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Affairs with a concentration in Governance and Policy at the University of Notre Dame. His professional journey includes notable experience at the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) in Washington, D.C., where he contributed to the international plastic project, focusing on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), with an emphasis on compliance and enforcement. With over nine years of experience in advocacy, community development, and networking, Clinton has established and maintained relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders across both private and public sectors. He has effectively utilized advocacy and campaign strategies to influence political agendas related to international development. Before his time as an ELI Jim Rubin Fellow, he had coordinated the End Water Poverty #ClaimYourWaterRights campaign in Nigeria. Additionally, he served as Campaign Manager for the Christian Fellowship and Care Foundation, leading initiatives focused on access to safe water and climate justice, and supporting communities in filing complaints with National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and local authorities to hold governments accountable within the framework of international human rights. In 2020, Clinton was appointed the Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) Youth Champion, where he advised on youth engagement opportunities and played a pivotal role in enhancing inclusive youth participation in SWA campaigns. In this role, he collaborated with global partners to launch a youth statement on COVID-19, advocating for the prioritization of water and sanitation in response to the pandemic. Clinton is also the founder of the Preventing Marine Plastic Pollution in Nigeria (PREMPPiN) initiative, dedicated to educating and mobilizing youth to combat plastic waste and ocean pollution through workshops, weekend activities, and after-school programs. He holds a law degree from Ebonyi State University and obtained his Barrister at Law qualification from the Nigerian Law School, Abuja campus. Clinton is passionate about human rights, environmental justice, and sustainability.