Professor Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) at the University of Kigali, Rwanda, has been profiled and featured on the international SDGs Universities global platform. This recognition highlights her continuous contribution to academic leadership, gender equality, climate action, and sustainable development across sub-Saharan Africa.
The SDGs Universities (SDGsUNi) initiative is an international coalition that unites higher education institutions, research bodies, academic experts and policymakers. Headquartered in London with global networks, SDGsUNi brings academic institutions together to directly support the United Nations Agenda 2030 and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Professor Adeola’s inclusion on the SDGs Universities expert portal showcases her extensive research portfolio and leadership in empowering African women through higher education, digital technology and enterprise development. Her work directly aligns with key United Nations objectives, including SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Key Contributions Highlighted in the Listing:
- Gender and Sustainable Development Research: Author and editor of seminal academic works, including Gendered Perspectives on Covid-19 Recovery in Africa (Palgrave Macmillan) and Gender Equality, Climate Action, and Technological Innovation for Sustainable Development in Africa (Springer).
- Impactful Initiatives: Founder of the Digital Business Tutelage for Women Empowerment in Africa Initiative, designed to help young African women bridge the digital divide and build sustainable enterprises.
- Global Academic Governance: Active participation on global academic committees, editorial boards, and research review panels advocating for sub-Saharan Africa’s representation in international research networks.
This feature on SDGs Universities serves as an international repository of her work, ensuring that her research and advocacy remain accessible to global scholars, policy experts, and institutional partners working toward sustainable development in Africa.
