Harrison Emefiena Gwamnishu was born on July 17, 1989. He had his primary education at Enugu Iyi Primary School Ubulu-Uku before proceeding to Santa Maria College Ubulu-Uku. A National Examination Council Certificate holder and current Mass Communication student at ISTM University Togo, Gwamnishu was a former Awaiting Trial Prisoner, incarcerated in prisons in Nigeria where he spent four years.
TOP MEDIA reports that Gwamnishu, a Delta State indigene, was charged with conspiracy, armed robbery, attempted murder and possession of firearms.
During his detention, he started advocating for poor prison inmates by contributing money for their medical treatment and paying legal fees.
In 2015, Harrison was discharged of all four-count charges from a Delta State High Court, Asaba.
After he was released from custody, he led a platform to rescue and rehabilitate innocent youths he left behind in prison. He became the Delta State Coordinator of Stephen and Solomon Foundation, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO). He was also appointed State Coordinator of Joint Legal Action Aids, a Human Rights Advocacy Group.
Harrison was among the young African leaders honoured with the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship award in the United States where he studied Civic Leadership at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
He returned to Nigeria from the United States and founded Behind Bars Initiative (BBI), a Human Rights Organization with more than 1000 volunteers providing support, and free legal services to victims of Human Rights abuse.
His BBI has facilitated the release of more than 1000 unlawfully detained persons from the hands of security agencies and working relentlessly to change the system that allows these abuses to continue.
Harrison Gwamnishu Businesses/Net Worth
> Harrison Gwamnishu is the Chief Executive officer, HarryTech Security which deals on sales and installation of spy cameras, CCTV cameras, car DashCam, car tracking, and others.
> Harrison Gwamnishu is the Chief Executive officer, HarryTech Processing into processing of premium Garri known as ANIOMA GARRI.
> Harrison Gwamnishu is the Chief Executive Officer, HarryTech Rides whose services are for car hire and rental.
Harrison Gwamnishu Government Appointment
> Harrison Gwamnishu was nominated, appointed and inaugurated as member Delta State Justice Sector Reform Team.
> Harrison Gwamnishu was nominated, appointed and inaugurated as member State Judicial Panel of Inquiry.
> Harrison Gwamnishu was nominated, appointed and inaugurated as member Delta State Human Rights Protection Committee chaired by the Delta State Governor.
Harrison Gwamnishu NGO
2018, Harrison Gwamnishu won a collaboration grant to partner with a Kenyan Mandel Washington Fellow where he traveled and secured the freedom of five Nigerians detained for overstay.
2019, Harrison Gwamnishu led his team and rescued 15-year old Chinwe forced into Child marriage in Ihiala, Anambra State who is now in care of Anambra State Government #RetrieveChinwe
2019, Harrison Gwamnishu led his team and rescued 14-year old Ebube forced into child marriage with a 65-year-old man in Nnewi. Ebube was fully rehabilitated and offered scholarship by Hilary Ibegbulem Foundation. #RetrieveEbube
Harrison Gwamnishu has used his platform to raise funds for sick people, school dropouts and for business startups.
2022, Harrison Gwamnishu launched a live intervention program, Talk2Harrison where he advocates for vulnerable people.
Harrison Gwamnishu has a proven track record of not just advocating for the rights and welfare of prison inmates but has advocated the rights of oppressed Nigerians whose rights have been violated by the Nigeria Police and other Security agencies.
Harrison Gwamnishu Wife
Gwamnishu married the woman he met in court during his trial.
Harrison Gwamnishu Political Career
Harrison Gwamnishu is the 2023 Labour Party Candidate for Aniocha South Constituency, Delta State House of Assembly.
