REV. MATHIAS BODAM YASHIM
Rev. (Prof.) Mathias Bodam Yashim is an internationally acclaimed counseling psychologist, visionary social entrepreneur, and distinguished institutional builder. He serves as the Inaugural Registrar of the Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria (CPCN). With a career spanning over three decades, Yashim operates dynamically at the intersection of behavioral psychology, strategic corporate governance, and global social innovation.
As a Professor of Practice, his academic title reflects a lifetime of exemplary, real-world execution, institutional leadership, and applied mastery. His transformative leadership has fundamentally shaped human development policies and professional standards across Nigeria, Africa, and global networks spanning Europe, Asia, and the United States.
Elected as an Ashoka Fellow, he has dedicated his life to institutionalizing ethical counseling frameworks, spearheading transnational youth employability, and pioneering sustainable social enterprise models that bridge the gap between human potential and economic empowerment.
Ranked among the elite top 3% of Nigerian executives within the Education Management Industry by the Nigeria Professional Executives Registry (2015). Created the Kagoro Learning Journey and the annual Hope Builders Festival, bridging the gap between investors and grassroots innovators across Africa.
Rev. (Prof.) Mathias Bodam Yashim embodies a rare synthesis of deep psychological insight, rigorous business acumen, and an unyielding commitment to human dignity. His appointment as the inaugural Registrar of the CPCN solidifies his standing as an institutional anchor for the counselling profession in Africa.
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