Oby Ezekwesili
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Obiageli "Oby" Ezekwesili // ⓘ (born 28 April 1963) is an economic policy expert, an advocate for transparency, accountability, good governance and human capital development, a humanitarian and an activist. She is a former vice president for the World Bank's Africa region, co-founder and founding director of Transparency International, co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls movement and has served twice as Federal Minister in Nigeria. She is also the founder of #FixPolitics Initiative, a research-based citizen-led initiative,[1] the School of Politics Policy and Governance (SPPG),[2] and Human Capital Africa.[3]
Obiageli Katryn Ezekwesili | |
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Federal Minister of Solid Minerals, Nigeria | |
In office June 2005 – June 2006 | |
Preceded by | Odion Ugbesia |
Federal Minister of Education, Nigeria | |
In office June 2006 – April 2007 | |
Preceded by | Chinwe Obaji |
Succeeded by | Abba Sayyadi Ruma |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-04-28) 28 April 1963 (age 60) Anambra State, Nigeria |
Spouse | Chinedu Ezekwesili |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Benjamin Ujubuonu Cecilia Nwayiaka Ujubuonu |
Education | Harvard Kennedy School University of Lagos University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
Profession | Chartered accountant, economic policy |
Awards | Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) |
Nickname | 'Madam Due Process' |
She is a member of the board of directors of Women Political Leaders,[4] a member of the board of trustees Fundacao Dom Cabral,[5] and the chairperson of the board Ehizua Hub.[6]
Ezekwesili is also a chartered accountant, public analyst, and senior economic advisor from Anambra state.[7][8][9] [10]