University Management Council
The University Management Council assists the Vice-Chancellor in discharging his duties and is responsible to the Governing Council for the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, the annual objectives and the financial budgets of the University. It also has responsibility for the day to day management and administration of the University.
Matters referred to the Governing Council of the University, appointments of members of Management Boards of faculties and schools (except Deans, who are appointed by the Governing Council), and appointments to the Senate of non-ex officio members, have to be approved by the University Management Council.
Members of University Management Council
Professor. Enase Okonedo
Professor Enase Okonedo, FCA, is the Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria. Prior to this, she was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University from 2020 – 2021. She was the Dean of Lagos Business School (LBS) from July 2009 until December 2020. Before her appointment as dean, she held various leadership positions and was a full-time faculty member at the School, teaching courses in Corporate Finance as well as Problem-Solving and Decision-Making.
As Dean, she was instrumental in transforming Lagos Business School to a globally recognized and a foremost business school in Africa gaining global accreditations and rankings.
A seasoned educator who has paved the way for women in leadership in various sectors, she is recognised internationally and serves on boards in the management education sector including the boards of Global Business School Network (GBSN); United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UNPRME); and the Academic Advisory Board of Blatnavik School of Government, University of Oxford. She has also served on the board of Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC, owners of the GMAT exam) and held leadership positions on the boards of AACSB International as Secretary-Treasurer, and the Association of African Business Schools where she was Chairperson.
Highly regarded in Nigeria’s business community, Professor Okonedo serves as an independent non-executive director on several boards. She is also the President of AIFA Reading Society – a society committed to achieving sustainable education in Africa by promoting and supporting a reading culture and a member of the Panel of Advisors, Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG).
She is a professor of management and holds a doctorate degree from International School of Management (ISM), Paris; an MBA from IESE Business School, Barcelona and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Benin.
She is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN); the Institute of Directors (IOD); the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) as well as the International Academy of Management (IAM).
She is an active public speaker and has presented at numerous conferences globally on issues of management education in emerging markets. She is also widely published in academic journals and is the author of two books – The Determinants of Stock buying Behaviour of the individual Investor in the Nigerian Equity Market (2011) and The Art of Decision-Making; A Guide to Executive Decision-Making in Africa (2020).
Professor Olayinka David-West
Professor Olayinka David-West is an esteemed academic and thought leader with expertise in the intersection of business management and technology. With an illustrious career spanning several decades in IT and financial services, she has made significant contributions to academia, research, and the advancement of business practices and policies through her insightful analyses and strategic thinking.
As the Dean of Lagos Business School, Professor David-West brings visionary leadership to one of Africa’s premier business institutions. She is passionate about digital transformation and inclusive finance and has held critical positions at prestigious institutions. At LBS, she has served as a faculty member, faculty director, academic director, associate dean and accreditation lead, propelling the school to attain international accreditations and global rankings.
Her research and practice engagements focus on the transformative impact of technology on business and operating models, strategy, and organisational dynamics alongside policy interventions toward digitally transformed businesses, enterprises, and society.
Professor David-West’s thought leadership is exemplified by her numerous publications in renowned journals and frequent contributions to conferences and seminars. Her work has significantly influenced the discourse surrounding inclusive finance, digital transformation, innovation adoption, and technology-driven disruption in various industries. She is often sought after as a keynote speaker, panellist, and consultant by organisations looking to navigate the complexities of modern business environments.
Since 2015, she has led the Sustainable and Inclusive Digital and Financial Services (SIDFS) initiative, a research and advocacy initiative dedicated to enhancing financial inclusion and deepening digital transformation in Nigeria. Under her leadership, SIDFS has become the leading capacity-building platform for operators and regulators within the financial services and digital ecosystems. She maintains strong connections with industry practitioners and policymakers.
Her collaborations with businesses, startups, and governmental bodies have led to pragmatic solutions that bridge the gap between theory and practice. Her advisory roles have enabled organisations to navigate disruptions and embrace technological innovation with a strategic outlook.
Professor David-West’s contributions have been recognised with numerous awards and accolades, highlighting her impact on academia, policy and the business community. Her ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights has garnered respect and admiration from peers, professionals, and students.
Professor David-West holds advanced business administration and technology management qualifications from renowned institutions. Her academic journey has been marked by a commitment to continuous learning and a passion for exploring the ever-evolving dynamics of business and technology. She has expert certifications in financial inclusion policy and digital money, is a member of the Fintech Association of Nigeria, and is a member of the African Women in Finance and Payments. She is Certified in Cyber Risk Governance, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). She is an academic advocate for the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), and a Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) practitioner.
Professor David-West is dedicated to mentoring young women in STEM. She was featured in the Tech Women of Lagos exhibition, listed among the Leading Women in Nigeria’s Financial Technology Industry, and profiled in Fintech Times as a leading financial inclusion expert in Africa.
Mr. Ikechukwu Don Ogbuike
Mr. Ogbuike is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria with more than 26 years of post-qualification experience. A product of the Institute of Management and Technology, where he graduated in 1992 with a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy. He obtained an MBA from the University of Nigeria Nsukka in 2000.
His work experience has largely been in the Oil & Gas industry starting with the erstwhile Texaco Nigeria Plc which eventually transformed into ChevronTexaco where he wore different hats at different points in time. When ChevronTexaco sold their downstream operation in the West Africa sub-region, he transited to MRS and was there for three years before finally joining Invensys Systems Limited which transformed to Schneider Electric Systems Limited as Finance Manager, where he was until his current assignment.
Mr. Ogbuike also is an author and writes under the pseudonym of Chijioke Ogbuike. His current works in fiction include ‘Expelled’ – published both online and in hardback in 2012; The Betrayal – published online in 2021, with a soon to be hardback in the same year; poetry anthologies with the title ‘Pregnant Thoughts’ – published both online and in hardback in 2014, ‘Life is a homily’ – published online in 2021. He has also had some adventures as an independent musician under the pseudonym of Don Ketchy with three albums – Fortune N The Slave, A Cut Above The Rest and Let Me Be – currently online to his credit.
He is married with children.
Dr Ikechukwu Obiaya the Dean of the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University. He has an impressive background and extensive experience in academia. He is passionate about imparting knowledge and has lectured at the University for over 15 years. He received his PhD in Communication from the University of Navarra. Before this recent appointment, Dr Obiaya was the Director of PhD Programmes at the School of Media and Communication. He has also served the School in different capacities.
Dr. Oni is an Information Systems professional with experience in analysing the impact of the digital world on business operations at every level. She joined the faculty of the School of Management and Social Sciences in 2014 and became Dean in October 2020.
She holds a doctorate in Information Systems from Brunel University. Her thesis focused on effective diffusion of innovation technologies among individuals and Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) and she has subsequently produced outputs outlining best policy and practice for governments, SMEs and technology service providers.
Dr Oni teaches Introduction to Computer Science and Management Information Systems to students in 100, 200, 400 levels and also teaches executive students. She is interested in and is currently investigating smart homes and sustainability, social media use by organisations, digital ecosystems and knowledge sharing. She is a member of The Digital Economy ‘Communities and Culture’ Network+ which explores digital transformations.
Dr Darlington Agbholor joined Pan-Atlantic University in 2016 as a member of the SMSS faculty of the School of Management and Social Sciences where he taught Leadership and Elements of Management. In October 2020, he became the pioneer dean of the School of Science and Technology.
Prior to joining Pan-Atlantic University, he had been a co-creator and later Director of a social enterprise, the Institute for Industrial Technology (IIT), which has become a reference institution in the development of middle-level technical manpower for the industrial sector of the economy. He is a member of the IIT governing council. He has over 15 years management experience in the non-profit sector.
Dr. Agholor graduated in Mechanical Engineering, later obtained an MSc in Industrial Engineering, both at the University of Ibadan and then a Doctorate in Industrial Management at the University of Navarre, Spain.
His current research is in mentoring and competency development.
Dr Nneka Okekearu
Dr Nneka Okekearu is currently the Director of the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University.
She joined the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) in 2004 as the centre manager and has contributed immensely to the growth of the unit. She also occupies the role of Deputy Director and Head of Gender at EDC.
In her role, she has managed several projects such as the Goldman Sachs 10,000 women project in Nigeria and Liberia, The World Bank WomenX programme piloted in Pakistan and Nigeria and more recently ExxonMobil Foundation and Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Road to Growth programme.
Before her foray into Entrepreneurship development, Nneka had worked as a business development executive for a mid-sized telecommunications firm, where she increased sales by 35% after two consecutive loss-making years. Nneka Okekearu is also an IFC Business Edge and SME Toolkit trainer. She brings over two decades of business experience to bear in her challenging and dynamic executive coaching and training work.
Nneka Okekearu has mentored over 500 women entrepreneurs, and serves on several boards, which include the Assembly hub, a catalytic platform aimed at strengthening the capacities of creative entrepreneurs, Recycle Points, an award-winning recycling social enterprise focused on the climate and environment and the Yemisi Shyllon Museum for Art.
Dr. Adaora Ijeoma Onaga
Dr. Adaora Ijeoma Onaga is the Director of the Institute of Humanities, Pan-Atlantic University (PAU). She holds an MBBS degree from the University of Ibadan where she studied medicine and surgery under the Mobil scholarship for deserving students. She specialised in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan from 2005-2011. During her speciality training, she was awarded the O.O Elegbeleye Prize for the best candidate in the National Medical College Examinations in May 2008 and again in May 2011 the A.F.B Mabadeje Prize for the best candidate in the National Medical College Examinations (Renal medicine). She is a fellow of both the National Postgraduate Medical College and the West African College of Physicians.She holds an M.Sc. Degree in Philosophy from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, Italy, with a Summa cum laude (9.9/10). Her licentiate thesis was a study of the Phenomenology of Illness in S K Toombs. She also holds a PhD in Philosophy awarded in October 2020 from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome with a Summa cum Laude (10/10).
Dr. Peter Bamkole
Dr. Peter Bamkole is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Admin) at Pan-Atlantic University. Prior to his appointment to his current role in June 2024, he was the Chief Operating Officer of the University. Dr. Bamky pioneered the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan-Atlantic University in January 2003 – now one of the top enterprise development centers in Africa. Trained as a Mechanical Engineer in the UK, with MBA from IESE Business School in Spain and alumnus of Lagos Business School (Chief Executive Program), his 40 years’ cognate experience spans both public and private sectors (Oil Industry, Water supply and Education). He obtained his PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the International School of Management (ISM) in Paris and consults widely in Sub-Saharan Africa on entrepreneurship development and practice.
Dr. Bamky is a fellow of the Corporate Governance Society of Nigeria and a member of the Chartered Institute of Directors. He currently chairs the board of Education Collaborative – West Africa Hub, Nigeria Climate Innovation Center, International Breweries Foundation and Global Entrepreneurship Network, Nigeria. He is an Independent Non-Executive Director of Zenith Bank, member of IIT Governing Council and Lagos State Research and Innovation Council among others.
His current book “Built by Enterprise” is a culmination of two decades of developing entrepreneurs in Nigeria.