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Simi Nwogugu of JA Africa Makes Top 10 List for Africa Education Medal 2023

Yusuf Abubakar
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Published: May 25, 2023
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Simi Nwogugu, the CEO of JA Africa, has been selected as one of the top 10 finalists for the highly esteemed Africa Education Medal 2023.

This prestigious award, established by T4 Education and HP in collaboration with Microsoft, aims to acknowledge exceptional individuals who have demonstrated remarkable leadership, advocacy, and impact in the education sector across Africa.

Nwogugu’s association with JA Africa, an affiliate of the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated JA Worldwide, began when she was working in New York City during her tenure at Goldman Sachs. Motivated by JA’s mission, she made the bold decision to leave her high-profile job at the young age of 24 to introduce JA to Nigeria.

Through her unwavering passion for transforming education, JA Africa now reaches over 100,000 young individuals annually, making a significant impact on education throughout the continent. Reflecting on her nomination, Nwogugu expressed her humility, stating, “I am deeply humbled to be recognized as a finalist for the Africa Education Medal 2023. Our work at JA Africa aims to ignite the spark of possibility in young people, equip them with essential skills, and empower them to make a difference in their communities. This recognition reaffirms the importance of our mission.”

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Before assuming her current position as CEO at JA Africa in 2020, Nwogugu played a crucial role in positively influencing the lives of over a million Nigerians across 5,000 schools during her leadership at JA Nigeria.

Her notable contributions include the establishment of the Leadership, Empowerment, Achievement & Development (LEAD) Camp for Girls and the Venture in Management Programme (ViMP), both aimed at equipping young individuals with vital life and business skills.

In addition to her responsibilities at JA Africa, Nwogugu serves as the President of the governing board of the Harvard Business School Alumni Association of Nigeria (HBSAN), earning numerous accolades for her impactful social work. Currently engaged with the Aspen Institute’s Africa Leadership Initiative for West Africa (ALIWA), she continues to expand her influence and passion for empowering the youth.

The list of top 10 finalists for the Africa Education Medal includes accomplished individuals from Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, and Kenya.

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The final winner of this esteemed award will be announced in July, following a comprehensive evaluation conducted by a distinguished panel. Recognizing educators like Nwogugu through such a prestigious award underscores the invaluable role of transformative leadership in shaping the future of education in Africa.

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