The Women Political Leaders (WPL) has appointed former World Bank Vice President Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili to chair its board in order to uphold its mandate of growing the number, influence, and effect of women in political and leadership roles around the world.
Ezekwesili succeeds Helen Clark, New Zealand’s former Prime Minister (1999–2008), who has served as Chair Emeritus of the WPL Board since December 2022.
Ezekwesili is a co-founder of Transparency International, the creator and president of Human Capital Africa, the founder and head of the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance, and the Senior Economic Advisor to the Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative.
The WPL, which includes Heads of State, Heads of Government, ministers, parliamentarians, local and regional politicians, is the first network established by thousands of women political leaders from over 130 countries. Members of its network work together, share ideas and support one another to change the world.
On the appointment, Ezekwesili said, “It is an honour to serve as Chair of the WPL Board.” The WPL understands that women are powerful agents of change, and that the far-reaching benefits of diversity and gender parity in leadership and decision-making is important. “The organisation is paving the way for women to become leaders in their communities, societies, and nations.”
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Ezekwesili has been recognised as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and by the New York Times as one of the 25 Women of Impact, 2015. Albert Einstein’s Foundation named her one of the 100 visionaries featured in the 3D book, ‘Genius:100 Visions of the Future’.
Ezekwesili has received numerous awards and serves on the boards of various local and international organisations. In 2018, the Peace Research Institute, Oslo, listed her as a potential candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize. She is a Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic, a national merit award by the Nigerian government.
In January 2023, Ezekwesili was appointed as one of the three distinguished African experts to serve as ambassadors for the ‘Grain from Ukraine’ initiative, for their expertise and dedication towards addressing food insecurity
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