Oby Ezekwesili is a Nigerian economic policy expert, chartered accountant, and public analyst known for her advocacy for transparency, accountability, good governance, and human capital development. She has served as vice president for the World Bank's Africa region, overseeing the bank's operations in 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ezekwesili also held significant roles in the Nigerian government, serving twice as a Federal Minister, first in Solid Minerals and later in Education. Her tenure in these roles led to Nigeria's global recognition as a credible mining investment destination and introduced public-private partnerships for education service delivery.

Ezekwesili has founded several influential initiatives, such as the #FixPolitics Initiative, the School of Politics Policy and Governance (SPPG), and Human Capital Africa. She also co-founded the #BringBackOurGirls movement, using it to draw global attention to the plight of girls abducted by Boko Haram. Additionally, she is highly involved in various boards including Women Political Leaders, Fundacao Dom Cabral, and Ehizua Hub, among others. She serves as a senior economic advisor at Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative. In 2020, she was appointed to the board of trustees of the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation, and in 2021, she joined Yale University's Jackson School of Global Affairs as a senior fellow.

Apart from her active roles in policy and governance, Ezekwesili is a director on the board of Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications firm, and is on the boards of the World Wildlife Fund, the School of Public Policy of Central European University, and New African magazine. In 2019, she was appointed to the advisory board of directors of Nexford University, where she launched a scholarship program dedicated to women in Nigeria. Her contributions in various sectors have earned her several recognitions, including the national award of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) and being named among the BBC's 100 Women.

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