Igazeuma Okoroba is a Nigerian sustainability expert and development sociologist with decades of experience in civil society media and the oil and gas sector.[1] Appointed in 2021 she serves as the head of sustainability at Dangote Group Plc.[2][3]
Early life and education
Igazeuma was born at Idoke, Ahoada East local government area in Rivers State, Nigeria. She obtained a bachelor of Accounting at Rivers State University, following the completion of a compulsory National Youth Service Corps
she furthered her study in sustainability at the University of Exeter[4] and proceeded to pursue PhD in Sustainability at the University of Port Harcourt.
Career
Igazeuma began her career as a development officer at Total Energies, from where she rose to head of Sustainability at Dangote Group.
Research
Igazeuma's research interest is focused on sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). She has published articles in reputable academic journal as well as a tedtalk and conference abstracts.[5][6]
Honours and awards
- Winner, Science and Sustainability Category, Study UK Alumni Awards 2025 in Nigeria.
- Wise Women Awards[7]
- ECOSEA sustainability champion[8]
References
- ^ Ajumobi, Kemi (2023-03-10). "Celebrating 50 inspiring Nigerian women 2023". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ Ajumobi, Kemi (2022-07-15). "At Dangote Group, Igazeuma Okoroba is transforming the industry through sustainability practice". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "Dr Igazeuma Okoroba". Welcome to Dangote Cement Plc. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ Exeter, University of. "Our graduates | Environment and Sustainability Institute". University of Exeter. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ "Speakers 2023". Scaling Action. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ PhD, Igazeuma Okoroba (2021-11-15). A City's Threat, Life Threat. Retrieved 2025-03-04 – via www.ted.com.
- ^ "IGAZEUMA OKOROBA". Wise Women Awards - Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ^ Okeke, Jill (2024-01-20). "Topflight professionals shine at ECOSEA awards". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-03-04.