Governing Council
November 15, 2023 2025-09-26 13:58Governing Council
Governing Council
- Pro-Chancellor, Chair
- Vice-Chancellor
- Deputy Vice-Chancellors
- Senate Representatives (4)
- Congregation Representatives (2)
- Convocation Representatives (2)
- Lekki/Lagos Community Representative (1)
- Four Additional Advisors appointed by the Board of Trustees
- Representative from the Lagos State Ministry of Education
- Representative from the National University Commission
- The University Registrar, Secretary
Prince Professor L. F. O. Obika
Pro-Chancellor
Prince Professor L. F. O. Obika was born into royalty in Nigeria and pursued a distinguished academic career in physiology. After completing his secondary education, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology from the University of Ibadan and subsequently embarked on a research fellowship at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.
Zephia Ovia-Ikem
Director, Strategic Partnerships & International Office
Zephia Ovia-Ikem is a Member of the Governing Council and Director, Strategic Partnerships & International Office at James Hope University. She holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies, from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a Bachelors degree in Politics & International Relations from the University of Manchester in the UK. Zephia’s academic pathway has equipped her with the tools to champion business and development solutions across public and private sectors.