Daniel Onjeh
Daniel Onjeh is a Nigerian politician, activist, the former president of West African Students' Union and National Association of Nigerian Students and currently the Chairman Governing Board of Project Development Institute (PRODA). Background and education. Onjeh was born in December 13, 1973 and he is a native of Orokam, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. He was Elected the President of National Association of Nigerian students in 2002 and subsequently the President of West African Students' Union in 2006. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and economics form the prestigious University of Ghana, Legon . Political career. Daniel Onjeh's passion for his people motivated him to contest election in 2015 to the Senate to represent the people of Benue South Senatorial District under the platform of All Progressives Congress which he lost to the then Senate President Senator David Mark in a keenly contested election. In 2017, he was appointed the Board Chairman of Project Development Institute (PRODA) by the President Muhammadu Buhari. Personal life. He is married and has children. Awards and honours. Daniel Onjeh has several awards including