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Nigeria’s Professor Benjamin Ola Akande emerges president of American college

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Nigerian-born economist and educator, Benjamin Ola Akande, has emerged the ninth President of Champlain College, an American academic institution.

In a statement on Tuesday announcing his selection, the college said Akande’s unrivalled excellence warranted his promotion to the top job.

“Dr Akande is an agent of change and a visionary leader with a global perspective.

“His enterprising mindset and commitment to student success will be essential as he leads Champlain College in an evolving higher education landscape.

“We look forward to welcoming Dr Akande to Champlain and supporting his work to advance the college’s strategic position and build on the strength of our distinctive academic offerings,” said Champlain College Board of Trustees Chair, Charles Kittredge.

Akande currently served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Affairs-Africa, and Associate Director of the Global Health Center at Washington University in St. Louis where he worked to expand the university’s research and educational programs in more than 35 countries in Africa, including Nigeria.

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In addition to his academic work, Dr Akande has served as a consultant to the World Bank and United Nations Development Program, as well as an advisor to global business entities.

The college said it is promoting diversity by Akande’s appointment to change the statistics that show that only eight per cent of college and university presidents have African or African-American roots.

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Founded in 1878, Champlain College is an innovative, regionally accredited not-for-profit college.

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