# \[Delegate Statement\] Ezekiel Ekondu

**URL:** <https://gov.optimism.io/t/delegate-statement-ezekiel-ekondu/10538>\
**Category:** Delegates  🏛\
**Created:** [January 10, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/delegate-statement-ezekiel-ekondu/10538 "2026-01-10T02:12:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ekondu](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/bc41dd/user_avatar/gov.optimism.io/ekondu/32/12880_2.png) [@Ekondu](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Ekondu)\
**Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/delegate-statement-ezekiel-ekondu/10538/1 "2026-01-10T02:12:25Z")

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Hello Optimism Collective 👋

My name is Ezekiel Ekondu, a student, designer, and Web3 content creator. I’m applying to become a delegate in the Optimism Collective with a strong interest in education, onboarding, UX, and public goods accessibility.

🧠 Background

I’m currently building my understanding of Optimism governance by actively reading proposals, participating in discussions, and learning how the Superchain operates. My background in design, storytelling, and community-focused content allows me to break down complex ideas into simple, digestible explanations — especially for new users and contributors.

As a student from the Global South, I’m particularly interested in how Optimism governance decisions impact:

- New contributors
- Students and early-career builders
- Public goods adoption and awareness

🎯 Delegate Commitment

As a delegate, I commit to:

- Actively participating in governance votes
- Reading and engaging with proposals thoughtfully
- Sharing clear and transparent voting rationale
- Continuously improving my governance knowledge over time

While I am still early in my governance journey, I bring consistency, curiosity, and accountability, and I aim to grow into a long-term contributor within the Optimism ecosystem.

📣 Communication Plan

- I will publish brief explanations of my votes on the governance forum
- I will share simplified summaries and perspectives to make governance more accessible
- I will remain reachable through the forum and my public social channels

🔗 Delegate Address

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Thank you for considering me as a delegate.

I’m excited to learn, contribute, and grow alongside the Optimism Collective as we build a more open and accessible future together.

— Ezekiel Ekondu