Edward Omotoso is a Nigerian born American citizen who worked for the United Nations and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for many years. He is a lawyer, journalist, author and diplomat. His book, "A Life Around the World: Surprise International Career Leads to Global Odyssey", an autobiography, was published in the USA in 2008. He was educated at the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, the Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia University, New York, and the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He is a former President of the Association of Former (UN) International Civil Servants in New York (AFICS/NY),a Life Member of its Governing Board, and a Board Member of the Harvard Kennedy School's New York Alumni Network.