Profile of Jumoke Oduwole, career achievements, appointment

In this post, News360 Nigeria chronicles the biography of Jumoke Oduwale, newly appointed Minister of industry, trade and investment.

Olajumoke Omoniyi Oduwole is a  distinguished Nigerian jurist and academic, has recently been appointed Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment by President Bola Tinubu in October 2024.

Oduwole’s extensive experience in law, academia, and public service positions her to significantly impact Nigeria’s economic landscape.

Profile summary

Name: Olajumoke Omoniyi Oduwole

Born: N/A

Nationality: Nigerian

Education: University of Lagos

Marital status: Married

Career: Legal expert

Background

Born in Lagos State, Nigeria, Oduwole completed her primary and secondary education before pursuing higher education at the University of Lagos, where she earned a second-class upper LL.B. degree in law in 1998.

After being called to the Nigerian Bar in 1999, she obtained an LL.M. in commercial law from the University of Cambridge in 2000 as a DFID-Cambridge Commonwealth Trust scholar.

Oduwole further advanced her education with a master’s degree in international legal studies from Stanford University in 2007, followed by a doctorate in international trade and development (WTO negotiation strategy) from Stanford Law School.

Oduwole has held various academic positions, including a senior lectureship at the University of Lagos, where she has taught international trade law and international economic law, among other subjects.

Career highlights

Before her ministerial appointment, Oduwole served as the Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Doing Business, where she worked on initiatives to enhance Nigeria’s business environment.

She played a crucial role in establishing the Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations and contributed to the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

Oduwole also served as executive secretary to the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council.

Throughout her career, she has engaged in several international forums, including the World Economic Forum and the International Criminal Court, presenting on topics related to trade, investment, and economic development.

 Publications

Oduwole is a prolific writer with numerous publications on international trade law and economic development.

Her notable works include analyses of Africa’s participation in the WTO and the legal and institutional aspects of trade agreements.

Recognitions

She has also been recognized for her contributions to law and policy, receiving several awards, including the National Award of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) in 2023.

In addition to her academic and governmental roles, Oduwole is an enthusiastic street photographer and has held exhibitions in both the Netherlands and Lagos.

Personal life

Jumoke Oduwole is married and has two children. Her diverse expertise in law, trade, and investment, coupled with her commitment to improving Nigeria’s business environment, positions her as a key figure in the nation’s ongoing development efforts.

Net worth

As of now, the estimated net worth of Jumoke Oduwale remains undisclosed.

Stay tuned to News360 Nigeria, where we will provide updates as soon as the information becomes available.