The University of Kigali, Rwanda, has announced the appointment of Professor Ogechi Adeola, a distinguished scholar in Marketing, as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic (DVCA).
The appointment, effective from January 11, 2024, was officially disclosed in a statement issued by the institution’s management.
Professor Adeola, a Ph.D. holder in Business Administration and former Associate Dean of Business Administration at the University of the People, California, USA, brings over 28 years of extensive experience in both industry and academia. Prior to her transition to academia, she held various roles in Nigeria’s financial sector, commencing her career at Citibank Nigeria.
The statement highlights Professor Adeola’s academic achievements, including a Doctorate and Master of Business Administration from Alliance Manchester Business School, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Nigeria.
She also obtained a Barrister at Law certificate from the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian bar.
Known for her leadership roles, Professor Adeola served as the Head of the Department of Operations, Marketing, and Information Systems at the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria.
She is also the founder of the Digital Business Tutelage for Women Empowerment in Africa Initiative (DBTWEAi), a non-profit organization dedicated to unlocking the potential of young African women.
Her commitment to women’s empowerment earned her recognition, including the prestigious Female Achievers Recognition Award in March 2022 and The Peak Performing Woman of the Year 2023 Award in the Super Achievers category for Executive Education in June 2023.
As the newly appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic, Professor Adeola is expected to contribute significantly to the University of Kigali’s academic leadership, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the institution.
