Akachukwu Okafor
Akachukwu Okafor studied an Energy Policy for Sustainability MSc at Sussex and is influencing the implementation of global sustainable energy policy.
Role Models: 12 Sussex Stories in Nigeria
Meet some of our Nigerian alumni who've enjoyed success after Sussex. You can also read about some of our connections with talented writers, academics and artists in Nigeria.
Our alumni
Tunde Alabi Hundeyin II
Tunde Alabi Hundeyin II, who came to Sussex in 2015, works with children displaced by Boko Harem.
Fasanya Precious Wuraola
Fasanya Precious Wuraola came to Sussex to join the International Junior Research Associate (IJRA) scheme.
Dr Lawal Salami Lasisi
Lawal is helping to improve the accuracy of global navigation from Nigeria.
Oby Bridget Azubuike
Oby came to Sussex to study an Economics MSc and founded her own education company.
Tosin Oguntuase
Tosin doubles up as an Afrobeat/Afropop musician, and a PhD student at Sussex.
Dr Mahmoud Maina
Dr Mahmoud Maina, who came to Sussex in 2011, is helping inspire the next generation of African scientists.
Bosede Ngozi Adeleye
Bosede Ngozi Adeleye studied an International Economics MSc at Sussex and is now a member of faculty in the Economics department at Covenant University in Nigeria.
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Our connections
Emmanuella Chisom James
Emmanuella is a writer, blogger and poet – enough to keep anyone busy you might think, but Emmanuella is just 16 years old.
Godwin Benson
Godwin’s passion for education and the use of technology to help people achieve their life goals has led him to some very illustrious awards ceremonies.
Oladele Oluwasogo
Oladele is a writer and documentary photographer who believes in the importance of enabling people to tell their own life stories.
Imole Oluyemi and Abayomi Akanji
College friends Imole and Abayomi, along with the late Samson Abioye, are co-founders of Pass.ng, a Nigerian online education platform.
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