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Management

Guiding CECTRRA with scholarship, integrity and vision to advance African knowledge and transform societies.

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OUR STRUCTURE

A Collective of Scholars and Professionals

CECTRRA is guided by a network of distinguished scholars, researchers and professionals who provide intellectual leadership, strategic direction and administrative excellence.

Inner Think-Tank

A group of scholars from diverse areas of the humanities who study, analyse and approve proposed projects to ensure intellectual rigour and relevance.

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Administration

The administrative team provides operational leadership and ensures effective management of CECTRRA's programmes and activities.

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Advisory Board

A distinguished board of scholars and practitioners who provide counsel and strategic guidance to advance the mission of CECTRRA.

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INNER THINK-TANK

The Intellectual Core

The Inner Think-Tank consists of scholars from different areas of the humanities. They study, analyse and approve proposed projects, ensuring that all CECTRRA initiatives meet the highest standards of academic excellence and societal relevance.

Research & Analysis

Examining ideas and proposals with depth and critical rigour.

Quality Assurance

Ensuring all projects align with our mission and standards.

Knowledge Leadership

Driving intellectual innovation and thought leadership.

Diverse Expertise

Scholars from philosophy, development, ethics, law, and humanities.

ADMINISTRATION

Executive Team

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Prof. Lawrence Ogbo Ugwuanyi, Ph.D

Founder / Director

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Dr. (Mrs.) Judith E. Ugwuanyi

Deputy Director

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Dr. Chidi Odinkalu

Programme Director

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Mr. Emmanuel A. Okeke

Admin & Operations Manager

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Ms. Blessing N. James

Communications Lead

ADVISORY BOARD

Board of Advisors

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Prof. D.U. Opata

University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria

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Prof. Nwando Achebe

Michigan State University, USA

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Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala

United Nations University / South Africa

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Prof. P. Gwirayi

Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe

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Prof. O. Maduka-Durunze

University of Abuja, Nigeria

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Leadership. Scholarship. Impact.

Together, we are building a stronger intellectual future for Africa and the world.

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