Board of Trustee, Oneness Foundation
Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Delta, Agbor
International Professional Home Economist (IPHE)
Professor Patricia Etuna Mbah is a visionary educator, global advocate, and transformative leader whose lifelong commitment to human development aligns seamlessly with the mission of the Oneness Foundation. As a Board Trustee, she brings decades of experience in education, community empowerment, and international collaboration to the Foundation’s mission of fostering unity, dignity, and sustainable progress across diverse communities.
🌍 Global Advocate for Human-Centered Development
Prof. Mbah’s career spans over 30 years of academic excellence and social impact. She has served as:
- Vice President (Africa Region) of the International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE)
- Chairperson of IFHE’s Programme Committee on Food Security, Nutrition & Health
- President of the Home Economics Professional Association of Nigeria (HEPAN)
- Chairperson of the Home Economics Council of Nigeria (HECON)
Her leadership has shaped policies and programs that address hunger, nutrition, and family well-being, including authoring IFHE’s position statement on SDG Goal 2: Zero Hunger.
🎓 Academic Excellence and Mentorship
Currently serving as Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Delta, Agbor, Prof. Mbah is a Professor of Home Economics and Nutrition Education. She has mentored over 215 students across Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc., and NCE levels, and assessed 14 scholars to the rank of Professor. Her academic journey includes:
- Ph.D. in Home Economics – University of Benin
- M.Sc. in Nutrition & Dietetics – Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- M.Ed. in Educational Administration – University of Lagos
- B.Sc./Ed in Home Economics – Bendel State University, Ekpoma
- NCE – College of Education, Abraka
She has published over 100 scholarly works and led international research projects, including a €50,000 French Embassy grant on plastic waste management.
🤝 Community Engagement and Oneness Impact
Prof. Mbah’s work with the Oneness Foundation is rooted in her passion for inclusive development, mental health advocacy, and vocational empowerment. She actively contributes to:
- Oneness Vocational Development Center – advancing skill acquisition for underserved populations
- Rise Beyond Silence – promoting dignity and emotional resilience
- Care for the Elderly Blueprint – strategic planning for elder care in Asaba
- Literary and Cultural Initiatives – including chairing the Asaba Literary Competition in honor of Chief Emma Okotcha
Her outreach extends to grassroots mobilization, fundraising for community infrastructure, and leadership in women’s development networks.
🏅 Awards and Recognition
Prof. Mbah’s contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including:
- IFHE Leadership Award – Atlanta, USA
- 21st Century Women Award – American Biographical Institute
- Humanitarian Hero Medal – 2025
- Rotary Award for Service – 2024
- HEPAN Distinguished Leadership Awards
- Best Lecturer Award – FCE (T), Akoka
She is a Fellow of multiple professional bodies, including HEPAN, Women in Colleges of Education, and the Chartered Institute of Administrators, Ghana.
💫 A Legacy of Oneness
Prof. Patricia Mbah embodies the spirit of Oneness through her unwavering dedication to education, equity, and empowerment. Her work bridges academia and advocacy, local action and global vision, making her an invaluable pillar in the Foundation’s mission to transform lives through compassion, collaboration, and community-driven change.
