Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede

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Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede
Born18th January 1970 (age 54)
Lagos
Alma materKings College London, University of Cambridge, London School of Economics and Political Science
Occupation(s)Philanthropist, Lawyer and Banker
Known forExecutive Vice-Chair of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation; Vice-Chair, Ovie Brume Foundation
SpouseAigboje Aig-Imoukhuede
Parents
  • Fred Brume (father)
  • Evelyn Oputu (mother)

Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede (born 18 January 1970) is a Nigerian philanthropist, lawyer, and banker.

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Early life and education

Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede was born in Lagos, Nigeria, the first child of Fred Brume and Evelyn Oputu. [1] [2]

She holds an LLB from Kings College, University of London, a Bachelor of Law from the Nigerian Law School, an MBA from the University of Cambridge, where she was a Chevening Scholar and an MSc in Development Management from the London School of Economics. [3] [4]

Career

Aig-Imoukhuede began her career as a banker in 1992 with Nigeria International Bank (now Citibank Nigeria) and later joined FBN (Merchant Bankers), Nigeria in 1994. She returned to Citibank Nigeria in 2000 as the Head of the Bank's Sales and Marketing e-Business Group.

She co-founded the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation with her husband, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, to improve public service delivery and increase access to quality primary healthcare in Africa. [5] [6] As Executive Vice-Chair of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Aig-Imoukhuede is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational execution of the Foundation’s projects and programmes. [7] [8]

Aig-Imoukhuede's philanthropic endeavours extend beyond the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation. She serves as the Vice-Chair of The Ovie Brume Foundation’s board, an organisation committed to providing educational programmes and services to underserved Nigerian children. [9] [10] She is also an Advisory Board Member of the Oxford University Africa Society and a Trustee of The Funding Network. [11] [12]

Personal life

Ofovwe is married to Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and they have four children. [13] [14]

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  4. ↑ "Ofovwe AIG-IMOUKHUEDE". Africa CEO Forum 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  5. ↑ Abimbola, Oluwakemi (2024-10-27). "Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation reaffirms commitment to public service excellence". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  6. ↑ Ibeh, Royal (2024-09-24). "Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, PSHAN Revitalise 4 PHCs In Edo" . Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  7. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-10-27). "Federal civil service, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation partner on digitalisation". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  8. ↑ Anyagafu, Vera (2021-06-21). "Ofovwe speaks on 'new normal' public sector performance in Nigeria".
  9. ↑ "Board – Ovie Brume Foundation" . Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  10. ↑ "Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede – African Philanthropy Forum" . Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  11. ↑ "TFN Welcomes New Trustee | The Funding Network". www.thefundingnetwork.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  12. ↑ May, Melanie (2020-10-02). "New Fundraising Director for Comic Relief, & more mover news". UK Fundraising. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
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  14. ↑ "User Profile". AGLN - Aspen Global Leadership Network. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
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