Dr. Jumoke Oduwole MFR

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole is Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, bringing a distinguished background as an accomplished legal scholar, public policy expert, and economic reform strategist. Prior to her cabinet appointment, she served for years as the Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Doing Business, coordinating the secretariat of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), where she played a pivotal role in driving regulatory reforms to improve the country's business climate and investment landscape. A Professor of International Law at the University of Lagos, she has also held academic fellowships at prominent international institutions, including Stanford University and the World Trade Organization. Her extensive public sector leadership includes serving as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industry, Trade and Investment and contributing significantly to national competitiveness initiatives, bilateral trade strategies, and private sector engagement.