Paschal Anosike
(Principal Investigator and Project Lead)
Paschal is Chair in African Research and Partnerships, Director Centre for African Social and Economic Transformation (CASET), and Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of the West of England, Bristol. His research has featured in top-tier scientific journals and substantially influenced Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystems and higher education innovation and policy. As a subject matter expert for intergovernmental bodies, including the African Union Commission, he has delivered keynote addresses and spoken widely on these topics at major global platforms, including the World Economic Forum and Horasis.
Isaac Akinwumi
(Lead Covenant University)
Isaac Akinwumi (Lead Covenant University)
Dr Isaac Akinwumi is the Director of the International Office and Linkages at Covenant University, Nigeria, championing it internationalisation strategy, partnerships, and mobility programmes. An Associate Professor of Civil Engineering with 16+ years of experience, he has authored 80+ peer-reviewed publications and secured grants from Innovate UK, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Education Collaborative, and the British Council. An innovation coach and advocate for equitable transnational education (TNE), he focuses on fostering sustainable global partnerships.
Sherifat Aboaba
(Lead University of Ibadan)
Sherifat Aboaba is a Professor of Organic and Natural Product Chemistry and Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. She is actively involved in the Chemistry of fragrance and synthesis, especially in the development of plant-derived aromas for cosmetic products and therapy. As director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, she is involved in mentoring students through the University’s Startup Community to equip them with the entrepreneurial mindset, attitude, and behaviour required to build business ventures from scratch to maturity.