Celebrating a Global Icon: AcadPass™ Joins the World in Honoring Prof. Mondy Gold | Blissful Affairs Online
Today, September 16, the world pauses to honor Professor Mondy Selle Gold — a scholar, teacher, and global citizen whose voice and vision transcend borders. As AcadPass™’s National Academic Adviser, Prof. Gold embodies the values of mentorship, hope, and leadership that are shaping the future of African students and universities.
Prof. Gold’s name and stature resonate far beyond Nigeria’s shores. He is a towering figure in global advocacy, known for his tireless pursuit of justice, human dignity, and environmental equity. His distinguished career spans decades of activism, leadership, and public engagement — shaping policy, guiding discourse, and mentoring generations of emerging voices both at home and across the diaspora.
An Intellectual Force and Mentor
As a distinguished academic, respected thinker, and celebrated teacher, Prof. Gold has earned admiration not only for his scholarship but also for his deep connection with students. He embodies mentorship, hope, and guidance — qualities that make him the perfect bridge between the world of ideas and the lived realities of young people.
Prof. Gold wears many colourful hats:
Poetic Writer and frontline promoter of the Ijaw cause globally.
Chairman of NADECO, USA, contributing to democratic advocacy and justice on the global stage.
Winner of the CSU Global Faculty Award for Transformative Teaching, a recognition of his outstanding student evaluations and life-changing impact in the classroom.
Chairman of the Ijaw Diaspora Council, strengthening cultural identity, representation, and unity for his people.
Prof. Gold and AcadPass™: Shaping the Future of Students
In his role as National Academic Adviser of AcadPass™, Prof. Gold is helping to direct the position of AcadPass™ not only as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Nigeria but also as a transformative force across the African continent.
AcadPass™ is building Africa’s largest student-focused ecosystem, designed to empower young people with tools that matter most to their growth and future. Through a single, secure platform, students can access:
Digital Identity & Access Control – safer campuses with seamless entry and exit management.
Healthcare Access – affordable health coverage linked to student identity.
Financial Inclusion – easier access to financial tools, savings, and opportunities tailored for students.
Academic & Lifestyle Services – from course management and resources to student life support via platforms like AcadLife Magazine.
By guiding AcadPass™, Prof. Gold ensures that students and universities alike benefit from a 21st-century ecosystem that merges technology, education, and empowerment. His voice and vision anchor AcadPass™ in values that extend beyond innovation — values rooted in justice, equity, and mentorship.
A Life of Purpose, A Legacy of Impact
As we celebrate Professor Mondy Selle Gold’s birthday, we honour not just his years but his immense contributions to academia, advocacy, and the global pursuit of dignity. For students across Nigeria and Africa, his leadership at AcadPass™ is a beacon of what education can achieve: not just knowledge, but transformation.
Happy Birthday, Prof. Gold!
Your life continues to inspire, your work continues to empower, and your legacy continues to shape generations.
