Chukwunonye Emenalo

Faculty’s Field of Research: Accounting, Economics, Finance

School: Lagos Business School (LBS)

Faculty’s email address: cemenalo@lbs.edu.ng

Background:

Dr Chukwunonye Emenalo is a Lecturer in Financial Management at Lagos Business School, where he teaches across the School’s MBA programmes. He holds a first-class Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka; a Master of Research in Management (MRM) from IESE Business School, Barcelona; an MSc in Economics from the University of Barcelona School of Economics; an MSc in Economics and Finance from the Barcelona School of Economics; and a PhD in Business Studies from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.

His areas of expertise include financial management, corporate finance, and the financing challenges of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa. His work focuses on the complex interactions among institutional quality, financial system development, and economic growth across the continent. He also studies the demand- and supply-side factors that shape MSMEs’ access to finance, providing insights that support policymakers and business leaders seeking to close Africa’s persistent financing gaps.

Dr Emenalo teaches core financial management courses on the MBA programmes, emphasising the strategic role of financial decision-making in value creation. His teaching approach equips emerging and experienced managers with the analytical capabilities, financial literacy, and decision-making discipline required to steer organisations towards sustainable growth and long-term impact.

His commitment to societal and policy engagement is reflected in his research on financial inclusion and institutional development in Africa. Through his academic work, case writing, and industry-relevant insights, he contributes to ongoing conversations on strengthening financial systems to better serve enterprises and communities.

Driven by a passion for developing responsible leaders, Dr Emenalo is committed to advancing research and teaching that support Africa’s development. He seeks to generate practical, evidence-based solutions that help policymakers deepen safe, sustainable, and effective financial inclusion, particularly for MSMEs across the continent.