Meet Our Founder

Benjamin K. Dankaka

Born in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria, Benjamin grew up in a home surrounded by books. Despite his family's hopes for him to study law, he followed his own path and discovered his unique talents in literature and leadership.

In 2015, he was honored internationally as one of 500 Global Youth Ambassadors for "A World at School" and as a Mandela Washington Fellow, studying Public Management at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.

Benjamin is a passionate advocate for literacy and leadership development in Africa. His work through GLRC has impacted thousands of lives, providing young people with the tools they need to succeed in a globalized world.