Professor and economist Enase Okonedo has dedicated her life to educating Africa’s future leaders, with a special focus on women’s education. Her career has been recognized with the 2025 Harambee Award for the Advancement and Equality of African Women, which recognizes her tireless work in favor of female leadership on the continent.

Academic Career and Leadership

Born in Benin City, southern Nigeria, Enase Okonedo grew up in a home where her father fostered confidence and a desire to excel in his daughters. This inspiration led her to become the first female dean of the Lagos Business School (LBS) and, later, the first female vice-chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, one of the most prestigious in Nigeria.

During her leadership as Dean of LBS (2009-2020), the institution obtained international accreditation and was recognized by the Financial Times as one of the best business schools in Africa. Her work has been marked by promoting literacy and the drive for reading culture through the AIFA Reading Society.

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