Nike Akande

Onikepo Olufunmike Akande, OON CON (née Adisa, born 29 October 1944) is a Nigerian economist, accountant and industrialist who served as the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and honorary life Vice-President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture.[4]

Chief
Nike Akande
OON, CON
President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry
In office
5 December 2015 (2015-12-05) – 2017
Preceded byIsmaila Bello
Succeeded byBabatunde Runwase
Personal details
Born
Onikepo Olufunmike Adisa

(1944-10-29) 29 October 1944[1]
Lagos State, Nigeria
SpouseAdebayo Akande
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Industrialist
  • accountant
  • economist
Nike Akande is Nigeria's first female Minister of Industry and second female President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry[2][3]

Early life and education

A native of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nike was born in Lagos as the first of four children into a royal family. She had her secondary school education at Queen's School, Ede (now Queen's School, Ibadan) after completing her basic education in Ibadan.[5][6] She holds a B.Sc in Accountancy from the North-Western Polytechnic (now University of North London) after graduating in 1968. She is also an alumnus of the Harvard Business School and the International Institute for Management Development.[7]

Career

Public service

Nike became Nigeria's first female Minister of Industry after she was appointed twice in December 1997 and August 1998 under the Sani Abacha-led administration.[8][9] She was also a delegate at the 2014 National Conference and member of Nigeria Vision 2010 and Vision 20:2020.[4]

Private sector

Nike is an industrialist and economist who former President Goodluck Jonathan described as "an inspiration".[4] She is a board member of Union Bank of Nigeria and PZ Foundation.[10] She also serves as the director of the National Insurance Corporation of Nigeria and the Nigeria Industrial Development Bank.[4]

On 8 December 2015, Nike was appointed Chairman of the NEPAD Business Group Nigeria succeeding Chris Ezeh.[11] She currently serves as the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a position she holds since 5 December 2015.[3]

Awards and recognition

At an event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1998, Nike was awarded the African Federation of Women Entrepreneur Award.[12] In 2003, she was conferred as an Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).[13] Nike is also a recipient of the national honour of the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) since 2014.[14]

Personal life

Nike holds the title of "Ekerin Iyalode of Ibadanland", a traditional chieftaincy position in her homeland. She is married to Chief Adebayo Akande, a business magnate and owner of Splash FM, Ibadan with whom she has children.[12]

On 1 November 2014, Nike celebrated her 70th birthday.[15] The event was organized at the Eko Hotels and Suites with notable business moguls and politicians in attendance including former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola and Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun.[14]

Bibliography
  • Nike Akande (1996). A Bibliography on Family Support Programme. Edo State University.

References
  1. "ICON AND AMAZON NIKE AKANDE @ 70". Ecomium Magazine. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  2. "Nike Akande set to make history". The Nation Newspaper. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  3. Uzor, Naomi; Alli, Franklin (7 December 2015). "My pledge to LCCI, economy —Nike Akande". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  4. Taire, Ike (29 October 2014). "Achievement is about Time Management — Chief Dr. Mrs. Onikepo Akande at 70". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  5. Anyanwu, Christy (15 January 2008). "Super Grandma". Online Nigeria. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  6. A. G. A. Ladigbolu (prince.) (2007). Nigerian at 47, 1960-2007: prominent achievers in Nigeria. Lichfield Communications. ISBN 978-978-30498-0-2.
  7. "Onikepo Akande". Online Nigeria. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  8. "Nike Akande Glows at 70". ThisDay Newspaper. 16 November 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  9. Margaret Ekpo; Kammonke Abam (2003). Breaking barriers: an autobiography. Profiles & Biographies. ISBN 978-978-34242-6-5.
  10. "Welcome to NEPAD Business Group - Nigeria". mail.nepadbgng.org. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  11. Osagie, Crusoe (8 December 2015). "Nike Akande Takes over as NEPAD Boss". ThisDay Newspaper. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  12. Kehinde, Seye (25 November 2015). "Nike Akanda hits it big in Corporate Nigeria". City People Magazine. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  13. "Hallmarks of Labour". Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  14. "Short takes from Nike Akande's 70th birthday celebration". Ecomium Magazine. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  15. "High gear preparations for Nike Akande's 70th birthday". The Nation Newspaper. 25 October 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
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