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Inaugural Annual Conference10–12 August 2026

Academy for African Studies

Repositioning Africa: Power, Policy and Practice in a Disrupted World

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Speakers, Panellists, Facilitators and Event Teams

Browse the confirmed AFAS 2026 speakers, panellists, facilitators, SIG Chairs and event teams. Every card opens a dedicated profile page with the person’s role, organisation, conference involvement and available biography.

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Professor Christian Harrison
Conference Leadership

Professor Christian Harrison

Conference Chair; Chair, Academy for African Studies; Dean of Fellows College; Director, Centre for Leadership and Empowerment

University of Greater Manchester, UK

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Dr Kingsley O Omeihe CMBE FRSA FWAT
Conference Leadership

Dr Kingsley O Omeihe CMBE FRSA FWAT

Co-Conference Chair; President, Academy for African Studies; Dean of Fellows College

University of the West of Scotland, UK

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Dr Greg Walker
University Welcome

Dr Greg Walker

Acting Vice Chancellor

University of Greater Manchester, UK

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Dr Olasupo Olusi
Keynote Speakers

Dr Olasupo Olusi

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Bank of Industry, Nigeria

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Folake Soetan
Keynote Speakers

Folake Soetan

Managing Director

Arahas Global Oilfield Services, Sahara Group

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Professor Olalekan Asikhia
Keynote Speakers

Professor Olalekan Asikhia

Vice Chancellor; Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Caleb University, Lagos, Nigeria

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Dr Abdoul Karim Kabèlè-Camara
Keynote Speakers

Dr Abdoul Karim Kabèlè-Camara

Vice President, Government and External Affairs, West Africa

Fortuna Mining Corporation

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Dr Abderrezzak Osmani
Keynote Speakers

Dr Abderrezzak Osmani

President and Chief Executive Officer

UK–Algeria Business Council

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Ayo Benson Olarewaju
Panellists

Ayo Benson Olarewaju

Founder and Business Coach

Mastermind Business Edge

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Dr Abdi Ali
Panellists

Dr Abdi Ali

Head, State Fragility Initiative; National Economic Advisor

International Growth Centre / Government of Somalia

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Michelle Howard
Panellists

Michelle Howard

Founder and Consultant

Michelle Howard Consulting

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Dr Tinkuma Edafioghor
Panellists

Dr Tinkuma Edafioghor

Associate Professor in Human Resource Management

University of the West of England, Bristol, UK

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Michael Omeihe
Panellists

Michael Omeihe

Head of Market Access and Government Affairs, Anglophone West Africa

Roche Diagnostics

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Chike Chukwuelue
Panellists

Chike Chukwuelue

Group Head of Equity Investments

Bank of Industry, Nigeria

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Dr Olawunmi Oyebola
Panellists

Dr Olawunmi Oyebola

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

3LCInnovate Energy

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Dr Andrew Chimenya
CLE Team

Dr Andrew Chimenya

Lecturer in Business and Management

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Dr Imran H Khan Suddahazai
CLE Team

Dr Imran H Khan Suddahazai

External Supervisor

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Dr Widya Nandini
CLE Team

Dr Widya Nandini

Lecturer in Business Management

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Lawrence Ngoe
CLE Team

Lawrence Ngoe

Lecturer in Business Management

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Cheryl Crooks
CLE Team

Cheryl Crooks

Certified Neuroscience Coach

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment

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Anne Cleary
CLE Team

Anne Cleary

Professional Compliance/Fitness to Practice Lead

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Olanike Babalola
CLE Team

Olanike Babalola

Experienced Nurse Manager

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Romana Hashmi
CLE Team

Romana Hashmi

Module Tutor

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Dr Sayed Hamid
CLE Team

Dr Sayed Hamid

Associate Lecturer

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Daniel Edosa
CLE Team

Daniel Edosa

Lecturer – Business

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Dr Joshua Negedu
CLE Team

Dr Joshua Negedu

Lecturer – Business

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Dr Godswill Osemeke
CLE Team

Dr Godswill Osemeke

Lecturer – Business

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Dr Rita Lamsal
CLE Team

Dr Rita Lamsal

Variable Hours Tutor

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Olufemi Kusimo
CLE Team

Olufemi Kusimo

HR Practitioner

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Dr Thakshila Karunaratne
CLE Team

Dr Thakshila Karunaratne

Variable Hours Tutor

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Dr Dahwong Jaba
CLE Team

Dr Dahwong Jaba

Post Doctoral Researcher

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Micheal Adebayo
CLE Team

Micheal Adebayo

PhD Scholar

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Dr Charles Nzeh
CLE Team

Dr Charles Nzeh

Associate Lecturer

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Husain Munther Jawad
CLE Team

Husain Munther Jawad

PhD Scholar

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Anil Paudel
CLE Team

Anil Paudel

PhD Scholar

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Patricia Okorodudu Oke
CLE Team

Patricia Okorodudu Oke

PhD Scholar

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Jochim Kodamuti
CLE Team

Jochim Kodamuti

PhD Scholar

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Lateefat Lawal
CLE Team

Lateefat Lawal

PhD Scholar

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Najmeh Khayat
CLE Team

Najmeh Khayat

PhD Scholar

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Lateef Damilare Olusesi
CLE Team

Lateef Damilare Olusesi

PhD Scholar

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Omaejemite Ejomah
CLE Team

Omaejemite Ejomah

Post Doctoral Researcher

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Manohar Prasad Sharma
CLE Team

Manohar Prasad Sharma

PhD Scholar

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Tonye Obinna Igbokwe
CLE Team

Tonye Obinna Igbokwe

PhD Scholar

Centre for Leadership and Empowerment, University of Greater Manchester

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Dr Emeka Oruh
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Emeka Oruh

Human Resource Management SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Opeyemi Titus
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Opeyemi Titus

Human Resource Management SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Adeniyi Olarewaju
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Adeniyi Olarewaju

International Business and Management SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Ayodeji Bamidele Owoeye
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Ayodeji Bamidele Owoeye

International Business and Management SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Ahmed Beloucif
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Ahmed Beloucif

Research Methodology SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Winifred Ogochukwu Aina
AFAS & SIG Team

Winifred Ogochukwu Aina

Research Methodology SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Ijeoma Okpanum
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Ijeoma Okpanum

Organisational Behaviour SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Ijeoma G. Ukeni
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Ijeoma G. Ukeni

Organisational Behaviour SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Ibiyemi Omeihe
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Ibiyemi Omeihe

Leadership SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Adebowale Samuel Adeshipo
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Adebowale Samuel Adeshipo

Leadership SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Ayodele Adetuyi
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Ayodele Adetuyi

Financial Management Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Akinseye Olowu
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Akinseye Olowu

Financial Management Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Attahiru Abubakar
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Attahiru Abubakar

Development Studies SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Segun Bolarinwa
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Segun Bolarinwa

Development Studies SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Ercan Demirci
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Ercan Demirci

Knowledge and Learning SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Kazeem Oseni
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Kazeem Oseni

Technology and Innovation SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Destina Ovuakporie
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Destina Ovuakporie

Technology and Innovation SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Bridget Irene
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Bridget Irene

Entrepreneurship SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Bernard Boateng
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Bernard Boateng

Entrepreneurship SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Inyene Nkanta
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Inyene Nkanta

Sustainability SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Olamide Olusegun
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Olamide Olusegun

Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Johnson Okeniyi
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Johnson Okeniyi

Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Tabitha Sindani
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Tabitha Sindani

Gender SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Oluwasoye Mafimisebi
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Oluwasoye Mafimisebi

Strategy SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Kwame Sekyere
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Kwame Sekyere

Strategy SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Temitope Bodunrin
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Temitope Bodunrin

Gender SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Francis Achi
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Francis Achi

Marketing SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Imowo Enang
AFAS & SIG Team

Dr Imowo Enang

Marketing SIG Chair

Academy for African Studies

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Dr Adebukola Oyewunmi
Workshop Facilitators

Dr Adebukola Oyewunmi

Associate Editor, Leadership and Organization Development Journal

Teesside University, UK

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Gosia Płotka
Workshop Facilitators

Gosia Płotka

Chief Executive Officer

Communication under Construction

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Dr Olalekan Adisa
Workshop Facilitators

Dr Olalekan Adisa

Programme Director

York St John University, UK

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