Obi Ibekwe

Ms. Obi Ibekwe has carved an extraordinary path in the world of legal practice, finance, and policy advocacy. Her journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to shaping the future of Nigeria's Financial and Professional Services (FPS) sector and positioning it as a global force.

Obi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, U.S.A. and a Law degree (LLB.Hons) from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986. She also holds an MBA degree from the prestigious Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, U.S.A.

Obi has over three decades of work experience spanning legal practice, management consulting, banking and advocacy. She specialized in commercial law, was a member of the senior management team of Accenture in Nigeria and worked in some of the largest banks in Nigeria at executive management level.

Obi is currently the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of EnterpriseNGR, a professional policy and advocacy group and private sector initiative, established to promote and advocate for the Financial and Professional Services (“FPS”) sector of Nigeria, with a view to transforming Nigeria into the premier financial services centre in Africa. She is also a member of the Board of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres (WAIFC) and currently serves as the Chairman of WAIFC's Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres (ARFC).