Dr. Solape Ajibike Okubo (BA.Ed., MBA, M.Ed., Ph.D)

– Board Chair, Lowase Management Consulting

An astute educational leader, Board Chair at Lowase Management Consulting with C-Suite leadership positions at Success Palace Academy, and over thirty years of track record in English language teaching, early childhood development, and executive education management. Her team at Lowase Management Consulting serves as a Judge & Mentor at the 2024 Kellogg Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge, Business Council Member at the International Trade Council, Private Sector Delegate at the International Telecommunications Union, and Steering Committee Member at the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience since 2023. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree in Educational Management (Administration of Higher Education) at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in 2021, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Educational Management (Administration of Higher Education) at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in 2018, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Entrepreneurship and Human Resources Management at the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM Global) India in 2016, Bachelor of Arts (Education) degree in English Language at the University of Lagos Akoka in 1990, WAEC General Certificate of Education from the Queen Elizabeth School Ilorin in 1984, and Certificate of Primary Education from the Baptist School Erin-Ile Kwara State in 1979. Has pursued and completed the Women Entrepreneurship Program at Bank of America Institute Cornell University United States, and Gender Equality Changemakers Program at the Digital Frontiers Institute Pretoria South Africa. She is also a Member of the Organisation Leadership & Development Network, American Management Association, and Association of Leaders & Policy Professionals.

Likewise, she is an Executive Director at the Success Palace Academy from 2001 till date, and Senior English Language Instructor with the Rivers State Senior Secondary Schools Board from 2013 till date. She provided entrepreneurial direction to the team at Lowase which served as a Judge at the 2022 & 2023 Kellogg Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge with Northwestern University USA, Mentor to the University of California Darden School of Business at 2022 Kellogg Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge, 2022 Truecaller Lowase Africa Fellowship Program, VC Adviser at 2021 Acumen IKEA East Africa Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator, and Judge & Mentor at 2021 Google Africa Developer Scholarship with Andela Inc. She has extensively administered English Language curriculum in high schools and colleges, including the Oredo College Benin from 1990 to 1991, Demonstration Secondary School Benin in 1992, Gloryfield Academy Ikeja Lagos from 1995-1996, Little Saints Montessori School Ilupeju Lagos from 1996-1997, Gracious International School Otta in 1997, Royal College Otta from 1998-1999, Fountain Comprehensive Secondary School Otta Ogun in 1999, D-Ivy College Lagos from 1999-2000, Specialist Schools Ogba Lagos in 2000, Success Palace Children Schools from 2001-2008, and Jacobs High School Otta Ogun from 2008 to 2009. She is a well-recognised Christian, Preacher, and Guest Speaker by faith-based Ministries, including the Lagos Varsity Christian Union, Igbala Baptist Church, Erin-Ile Baptist Church, Anglican Communion, City Leaders International Church, City of Life Miracle Centre, amongst others. She also leads faith-based community outreach programs since 2018; equipping boy-child, girl-child, widows, prison convicts, and young talents in Rivers State with food supplies, medical palliatives, and business skills training.