Akanimo Odon
Akanimo Odon | |
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 Odon at the first Graduate Code Clinic in the University of Benin, Nigeria | |
| Born | Nigeria |
| Education | Bachelor of Science (Zoology), University of Benin, 2002. Masters in Environmental Rehabilitation, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK 2004. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Management, Lancaster University, 2007. |
| Organization(s) | Envirofly Consulting Limited UK, Xn Foundation UK, Academia for Green Africa Initiative |
| Notable work | Rhymes from the Heart – A Book of Poetry, A Parallel Trail – A Novel and The Graduate Code – a Book |
| Television | Dry (Line Producer) |
| Spouse | Ifeyinwa Odon |
| Children | Kaela and Kanaan Odon |
| Website | akanimo-odon |
Dr. Akanimo Odon is an international business and strategy development expert from Nigeria. He specializes in education and training, energy and environment, oil and gas, media, charities and government. He lives in England, UK and he is the CEO of Envirofly Consulting Limited, Co-founder of Xn Foundation and also the founder of Academia for Green Africa Initiative.[1]
Odon is a poet, novelist and an award-winning author.[2]
Education
Odon studied Zoology at the University of Benin (1998–2002). After his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria, he got a scholarship to pursue his master's degree in the UK. He got a master's degree in Environmental Rehabilitation at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK (2003–2004) and further went for his PhD in Environmental Management at Lancaster University, UK (2004–2007).[3]
In 2007, Odon got an Enterprise Development Certificate from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School/MIT and an Enterprise Fellowship Certificate from Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2007.[4]
Career
Odon was an International Ambassador for Lancaster University where he was an adviser to the British Government on developing international education policies under the National Student Forum. He was also an Education Partnership Consultant for the British Council, Nigeria.
Odon was a Business Development Consultant for the Grow Creative Scheme under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and an Africa Adviser for several African and UK organisations.[5]
He was appointed the African Strategy Adviser for Lancaster Environment Centre.[6] He worked as a Consultant for the National Centre for Energy and Environment, Nigeria and was appointed an Editorial board member for the first International Journal on Energy and Environment in West Africa.
He has authored several books and was the line producer for the movie- Dry.
Awards
Odon has won several awards, some include DFID Scholarship Award, the British Council best UK international student Shine Award 2006, Stanford University REE Fellowship Award and the Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (YES) Award in a programme sponsored by BBSRC, Unilever, BIA, Lonza and a host of other reputable companies.
He has been awarded with the Public Service Award and Nigerian Centenary Award Committee: One of the Most Influential Nigerians in the Diaspora (2015).[7]
Personal life
Odon is married to Ifeyinwa Odon. They have two children- a daughter, Kaela and a son, Kanaan. The family resides in Lancaster, UK.[8]
References
- ^ "Dr. Akanimo Odon". acts-net.org. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Dr. Akanimo Odon". acts-net.org. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Akanimo Odon". The Conversation. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Akanimo Odon | Africa Strategy and Business Expert". Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Dr. Akanimo Odon". acts-net.org. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Dr Akanimo Odon – Gender Summit". gender-summit.com. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Akanimo Odon". The Conversation. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Our Management Team". Envirofly Group Consulting. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
External links
- Official website of Akanimo Odon
- Official website of Envirofly Groups
- Official website of Xn Foundation