Academic Qualifications
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria: Ph.D. Comparative Literature.
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada: M.A. Modern Anglo-Irish Studies.
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland: B.A. (Hons.) Humanities & Arabic Studies.
Skills & Competencies
Program Design/ Management
Partnerships Building
Corporate Strategic Planning
Policy Analysis/Advocacy
Resource Mobilization
Government Relations
Corporate Relations
Technology
Urban Development
Housing Finance
Problem Solving
Outcomes Evaluation
Board Experience
Ms. Akporji has held leadership roles in several institutions:
Founder/Chief Executive Officer, ALPHACITIES AFRICA, Inc.
Executive Director/Board Member: Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company
Senior Adviser to the coordinating minister for the Economy Ministry of Finance, Abuja, Nigeria.
Communications/Partnerships Officer, Cities Alliance/The World Bank Group Washington, DC.
Development Communications Consultant, World Bank Group/Africa Regional Vice Presidency Washington, DC.