The SYNAPSE Project partner Lagos Business School (LBS), the graduate business school of Pan-Atlantic University, is one of Africa’s leading institutions for management education and executive development. Through its academic and executive programmes, LBS develops responsible leaders, strengthens organisations, and advances business practices that contribute to sustainable growth across Africa and beyond. With a staff strength of approximately 350, the school also offers consulting expertise in areas including strategy, finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, operations, human resources, sustainability, ethics, and corporate social responsibility. LBS is widely recognised for its close engagement with the corporate sector and its longstanding commitment to ethical business practice.
The SYNAPSE project is further enriched by academics, governance experts, researchers, and development practitioners whose expertise in ethics, education, leadership, governance, media, and social impact strengthens the project’s interdisciplinary approach and commitment to responsible, inclusive, and sustainable innovation.
Kemi Ogunyemi is Professor of Business Ethics and the Faculty Director at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria. She holds degrees in Law (University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and University of Strathclyde, UK), and in business and management (Pan-Atlantic University). She teaches, researches and consults business ethics, managerial anthropology, sustainability management, and self-leadership. Her research focuses on personal ethos, ethical leadership and culture, social responsibility, AI governance, and anti-corruption. She has authored numerous publications and edited educator resources in these fields.
Omowumi Ogunyemi is a professor of philosophy (Ethics and Anthropology) at the Institute of Humanities of the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria. She obtained her first degree in medicine and surgery. She has worked as a medical practitioner in various hospitals (including the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Lagos, where she co-managed patients with substance-induced disorders) before pursuing post graduate studies in the humanities. She holds a licentiate degree and a doctorate in philosophy (Anthropology and Ethics – with summa cum laude) from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome. She attended the International School of interdisciplinary research in Rome (Scuola Internazionale Superiore per la Ricerca Interdisciplinare, SISRI) and won the 2014 DISF award (Documentazione Interdisciplinare di Scienza & Fede) for best interdisciplinary research paper. She was a finalist for the Expanded Reason Awards for 2018. She currently heads the ethics and philosophical anthropology unit, which teaches general ethics, philosophical anthropology and personal and professional skills to all students of the Pan-Atlantic University. The unit provides humanistic training for the students at the School of Management and Social Sciences, the School of Science and Technology, School of Media and Communication. She also facilitates anthropology and ethics sessions at the Lagos Business School.
Veronica Udoh is a dynamic and purpose-driven Human Resources professional with a growing footprint in organisational development, social impact and youth empowerment. She has experience in strengthening systems, people, and performance across the education, hospitality, and wellness sectors. Her work focuses on designing practical frameworks that improve efficiency, accountability, and service delivery within growing institutions. She has led and supported initiatives in policy development, competency assessment, training needs analysis, and performance management, helping organizations align their workforce with strategic objectives. Passionate about capacity building and sustainable growth, she is committed to enabling teams and organizations operate with clarity, consistency, and measurable impact.
Ogechi Obiorah is a senior legal and governance executive with experience in stakeholder engagement, institutional governance, and cross-sector collaboration. Her work advances initiatives that promote inclusion, policy dialogue, and sustainable development, with a strong focus on building effective partnerships across diverse constituencies. She contributes strategic expertise to projects that connect governance, innovation, and social impact. Ogechi serves as Head of Corporate Affairs, Stakeholder Management, Membership and Partnerships at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Law.
Ibironke Ojesebholo is a Nigerian family and education advisor, media producer, and educator with extensive experience in youth development and family education. She taught for three years at Lagoon Secondary School in Lekki, Lagos, after which she served as Executive Secretary at the Institute for Work and Family Integration. She continues to work with the institute as a facilitator, providing training and guidance for teachers and parents on holistic child development and family life education. In addition, she has over twenty years of experience as a writer and producer with Ceroms Media Production Limited, producing educational and entertainment media for television and digital platforms. Her work focuses on promoting responsible media use and supporting families in raising well-rounded young people.
Oluwatosin Onayemi is a Research Associate and Teaching Assistant at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University. She holds an MSc and a BSc in Economics from the University of Ibadan and Covenant University, respectively. Passionate about development economics and business ethics, she has co-authored peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on gender studies, fair work practices, financial technology, and corporate environmental responsibility. Her research is committed to informing policy and driving social impact across Africa.
When asked why SYNAPSE Project is important to the institute, their response was:
“The SYNAPSE project is important to Lagos Business School because it aligns closely with the School’s commitment to transformative, ethics-driven, and future-oriented education. LBS integrates systems thinking into its research, teaching, and leadership development by examining the connections between business, society, and the environment, while design-thinking is embedded in problem-solving modules across its programmes. In this context, SYNAPSE is especially relevant because it advances climate action, digital transformation, and social inclusion, which are central to the School’s broader educational and societal objectives. Through its focus on quality education, civic engagement, digital skills enhancement through virtual exchange, and a deeper understanding of individuals’ roles in sustainability and societal development, the project helps build critical thinking, leadership, and employability skills. Its emphasis on inclusivity, particularly for underrepresented and vulnerable groups such as young women in Africa, further reinforces its importance to LBS as a platform for inclusive, transformational, and socially responsive education.”