David Ebube Nwachukwu is a sustainable development, public policy and strategic communications professional working at the intersection of strengthened institutions, economic opportunity and longer lives.

He serves as Communications Associate at Nigeria’s Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), Office of the Vice President, supporting the communication of national food systems priorities and coordination across government, states, development partners and other stakeholders. His broader work spans public policy, entrepreneurship and sustainable development, with experience supporting policy research, stakeholder engagement and programmes addressing complex development challenges.

David is a Core Collaborator within the Longevity Economy Shapers Taskforce, as part of the Global Shapers Community’s Longevity Economy Flagship Collaboration. His work explores how societies can prepare for longer lives through more inclusive economic, social and institutional systems, with a particular interest in bringing African and emerging-economy perspectives into the global longevity agenda.

A former Curator of the Abuja Global Shapers Hub, David has contributed to the Community since 2022, including through initiatives focused on youth civic participation, climate action, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.

He holds an MSc in Sustainable Development from the University of Sussex and a BSc in Geography from the University of Lagos.