A former Minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili,
has been given an international appointment.
The former Minister is now a member of the Board of
Directors of Nexford University, Washington D.C., United
States.
This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the
online university.
The university said the former minister’s appointment was
due to her deep experience in creating sustainable value
and driving strategy in the education sector.
Ezekwesili was appointed alongside other education
experts and industry leaders, such as the Ex-McKinsey
Senior Partner, Driek Desmet.
The school pointed to the track records and proven
leadership in the strategy of Oby Ezekwesili and the others
as the reason for the appointments. Cleaning Services In
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“They also follow Nexford’s successful $10.8m pre-Series
A in June 2021 and a major partnership with Sterling Bank,
one of Nigeria’s largest commercial banks, in August
2021,” it added.
The Chief Executive Officer of Nexford University, Fadl Al
Tarzi, said, “We are delighted to welcome Driek and Oby
to the board.”
Tarzi pointed out that the deep experience of Oby
Ezekwesili in creating long-term value, driving strategy and
knowledge of the education sector will be invaluable to
the next stage of Nexford’s growth journey.
On her part, Ezekwesili said, “Having been on Nexford
University’s advisory board, I am delighted to now join its
Board of Directors to help advance the mission of this
innovation-pioneering institution that is setting the pace in
the delivery of world-class affordable education and
producing high-quality talent at scale.”
Oby Ezekwesili is the coordinator of the Bring Back Our
Girl, BBOG, campaign, a group that came into existence
after over 100 schoolgirls were abducted from their
boarding school in Chibok, Borno State, in 2014 by
members of the Boko haram terrorist group.