Our Leadership & Governance
Our leadership have a proven track record delivering tangible outcomes, from revenue growth and regulatory compliance to improved institutional efficiency and project success.
Dr. Àràmídé Àjàyí FCA FCCA
Dr. Ajayi is a recognized leader in strategic consulting, education transformation, and public sector reform, holding a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool, UK.
She has held senior leadership positions across Africa and the Middle East, successfully driving large-scale transformation projects in education, banking, and public sector development.
She is a certified Six Sigma Lean expert with a strong commitment to:
* Operational excellence and institutional efficiency
* Equitable access to quality education and workforce readiness
* Sustainable economic empowerment and long-term development
Dr. Ajayi’s professional contributions include:
* Global Excellence Recognition at Standard Chartered Bank – a Fortune 500 Company – earning the highest operational ratings worldwide.
* Educational Reform Initiatives for underserved youth and rehabilitative education in correctional centers.
* Technology & Financial Inclusion Strategies shaping policies and corporate practices across emerging markets.
* Her personal interests include African Talking Drums, Soprano Saxophone, Taekwondo, and Youth Sports Development.
Eno Akan-Essien
Eno Akan-Essien brings over 25 years of international business experience, successfully interfacing with multinational corporations and sovereign governments to drive large-scale development projects across Canada, The Republic of Congo, Gabon, and The Democratic Republic of Congo. As the Managing Director of Babine Ventures Inc., she has led transformative initiatives spanning education, healthcare, social programs, and critical infrastructure, ensuring sustainable development tailored to Africa’s unique needs.
Born and raised in Nigeria, educated in Europe, and with extensive professional experience in North America, Eno possesses a deep cross-cultural understanding that allows her to seamlessly engage with diverse stakeholders across different socio-economic, educational, and cultural landscapes. This global perspective enables her to design and implement customized solutions that bridge developmental gaps in Africa, aligning with LWB’s mission to drive sustainable, high-impact change in education, public sector development, and economic empowerment.
A polyglot, proficient in over 7 local and international languages, her expertise strengthens LWB’s global partnerships, strategic project execution, and capacity to deliver investment-ready, scalable solutions that foster institutional transformation and long-term impact across Africa and beyond.