Oyarekwa Felix Brings Global Experience, Academic Excellence To Akoko-Edo Constituency II Race
Dr. Austine Oyarekwa Felix, candidate of the National Democratic Party (NDP) for Akoko-Edo Constituency II in the 2027 Edo State House of Assembly election, is presenting a profile built around professional experience, academic achievement and human capital development.
Felix recently added a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration, with a major in Human Resources Management, from Atlantic International University, United States of America, to his academic credentials.
The academic milestone was formally recognised at a graduation ceremony held in Miami, Florida, on August 20, 2026, alongside scholars and graduates from more than 40 countries.
The achievement, according to his profile, reflects his longstanding professional interest in human resources, organisational development, workforce strategy and institutional effectiveness.
Born on August 21, 1977, in Kaduna State and originally from Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, Felix has built a career spanning more than two decades across Africa, North America, Asia and Europe.
He is described as a human capital strategist, senior human resources and global talent acquisition professional, entrepreneur, humanitarian and development practitioner, with experience in organisational systems, workforce strategy and change management.
His academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Human Resources Management from Atlantic International University, a Master of Public and International Affairs from the University of Lagos, a Master Certificate in Human Resources and International Human Resources Practices from Cornell University, a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages from Ambrose Alli University and a Diploma in Information Technology.
He also holds an honorary Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and International Affairs from Prowess University, Delaware.
Professionally, Felix previously served as Global Talent Acquisition Advisor with Mercy Corps International in Portland, Oregon, where he provided strategic support for workforce planning in complex humanitarian programmes.
He is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TALENTA Africa and NexaEdge Consulting Limited, organisations focused on economic inclusion, talent development and strengthening organisational systems across public, private and nonprofit institutions.
His professional experience, according to his profile, includes supporting human resources and recruitment operations in more than 44 countries and working with international organisations including Mercy Corps, the International Rescue Committee, Save the Children UK, Management Sciences for Health, GRM Futures Group and Palladium.
He has also participated in donor-supported programmes backed by organisations including USAID, DFID, FCDO, ECHO, the World Bank, United Nations agencies and the European Union.
Felix is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants and the MSME Institute of Management and Professional Studies. He is also a Certified Management Consultant and a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in the United Kingdom.
Beyond his professional career, he is an author of Revalidating Your Destiny, a book focused on purpose-driven leadership, and is described as being involved in mentoring young professionals and supporting local capacity development.
As he seeks election to represent Akoko-Edo Constituency II in the Edo State House of Assembly, Felix has identified effective representation, youth skills development, women's economic empowerment, education, human capital development, grassroots development, accountability and inclusive representation among the areas he intends to prioritise.
His stated agenda includes advocating opportunities in skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and technology for young people, supporting women's participation in business and agriculture, promoting educational and vocational opportunities, and ensuring that the concerns of communities within the constituency receive sustained legislative attention.
He has also emphasised the importance of maintaining communication with constituents and ensuring that elected representation remains accountable to the people.
For Akoko-Edo Constituency II, the 2027 election is expected to provide another opportunity for voters to consider the qualifications, experience, programmes and priorities presented by candidates seeking to represent the constituency.
For Dr. Austine Oyarekwa Felix, his campaign is centred on the message of bringing his international professional experience and knowledge of human capital development into legislative representation at the constituency level.
He says his objective is to contribute to improved education, healthcare, infrastructure, youth and women empowerment, agricultural development, economic opportunities and community development across Akoko-Edo Constituency II.
