Cecilia Ibru's Schools

• Delta State University Nigeria , Class of 2003 Bachelors in Business Administration and Finance and Management The Delta State University, Abraka – popularly known as DELSU, is a State government university with a main campus located at Abraka, Delta and a campus at Anwai, Asaba. With the 1995 Amended Edict, we now have a campus at Oleh. The University runs a multi-campus system with three campuses within a distance of about 200 km apart. Currently, with a student population of about 36,000 (in the 2007/08 session), the University offers a range of programmes from the full-time certificate, diploma and degree programmes to part-time evening and weekend degree programmes. The University offers post-graduate studies up to a doctoral level. A staff/student counselling centre, an e-learning centre, student accommodation and sporting facilities amidst others are available support services.. It is one of twenty-five federal universities which are overseen and accredited by the National Universities Commission.

• University of East London , Class of 1978 MA in Philosophy The University of East London is a new university (designated in 1992) with a long tradition behind it. The UEL of today rests on the achievements of the West Ham Technical Institute, the South East Essex Technical College and School and the North East London Polytechnic (designated in 1969, later the Polytechnic of East London – 1988).

Cecilia Ibru's Affiliations

• Delta State University Doctorate Honorary Causa Degree

• Nassarawa State University Doctorate Honorary Causa Degree

• Federal University of Technology Doctorate Honorary Causa Degree

• Obafemi Awolowo University Doctorate Honorary Causa Degree

• Benson Idahosa University Doctorate Honorary Causa Degree

Cecilia Ibru's Publications

• Biography of Cecilia IBRU, African Success October, 2010 “Cecilia Ibru (born on March 22 ,1946) was the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Oceanic Bankand and was one of the most powerful women in Nigeria…” intro11_en.gif

• Cecilia Ibru on Preparing and Eating Garri November, 2012 One of the most important crops in Nigeria, the cassava root is an essential source of carbohydrates in the national diet. While many Americans are familiar with the root as the basis for tapioca, Nigerians usually consume cassava in the form of garri, a fermented flour. Garri comes in several grades and types, but all are prepared in a similar fashion. Cassava roots are peeled, grated, and then left to ferment for several days. During the fermentation process, garri makers also press the product between boards in order to remove the water in the drying tubers. Thanks to modern technology, the garri-making process has now become increasingly mechanized, allowing for mass-produced garri. The Standards Organization of Nigeria recognizes three distinct grades of garri: extra fine, fine, and coarse grain. In addition to separating types of garri by fineness, regional differences in preparation create different products. In Nigeria, red palm oil is often added to the garri before it begins fermenting, creating red or Bendel garri; another type is Ijebu-garri, which ferments for seven days and is generally fried before serving. About Cecilia Ibru: The co-founder of the Michael and Cecilia Foundation, Cecilia Ibru has committed herself to helping the people of Nigeria. The Foundation has made food security an important part of its mission and has worked to develop ways to increase the production of cassava.

• Cecilia Ibru: An Overview of the University of East London , Cecilia Ibru | Bigsight Blog January, 2013 Prior to beginning her tenure as the former Managing Director for Ecobank Nigeria, Cecilia Ibru received her education in England, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at the University of London prior to matriculating at the University of East London. Cecilia Ibru obtained her Master of Philosophy from the esteemed institution, joining what has become a 37,000-strong network of international alumni. The University of East London, which was formally established in 1992, has a history that stretches back to the 1800s. The West Ham Technical Institute, which opened its doors in 1892, joined with Walthamstow and Dagenham to become the North East London Polytechnic (NELP) in 1970. NELP, renamed the University of East London, now educates students at its historic Stratford Campus and at the new Docklands Campus. In 2013, the school plans to open a new campus in partnership with Birkbeck College University of London called University Square. With a combined undergraduate and postgraduate student body in excess of 28,000 individuals participating in more than 250 academic programs, the University of East London proffers a world-class education. In addition to furnishing educational opportunities, the University houses several centers for advanced research, including the Centre on Human Rights in Conflict and the Sustainability Research Institute.

• Cecilia Ibru: UNDP Working to Improve the Lives of Women January, 2013 A former member of the Board of Trustees for the United Nations Development Fund for Women, Cecilia Ibru is one of Nigeria’s most prominent philanthropists. She endeavors to improve health care and education for her native country’s citizens through the Michael and Cecilia Foundation. Previously, Cecilia Ibru acted as the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) 2005 Ambassador for Women and Children, and she continues to support UNDP’s worldwide mission to promote global equality. Operating a number of programs, UNDP advocates for sustainability, stability, justice, and equality throughout more than 170 countries around the world. A key part of its mission involves advancing the cause of women’s rights, including promotion of sexual diversity and gender equality, support of women’s voices in government, and reduction of female poverty. UNDP utilizes a number of different initiatives in order to realize its goal. UNiTE to End Violence Against Women, started by the United Nations’ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, plans to seriously curtail violence toward girls and women by 2015. In October 2012, the organization announced its intention to create a worldwide caucus of women holding political office in order to help increase the number of women active in democratic governments. For more information on the work of UNDP, visit www.undp.org .

• The London Stock Exchange: A Global Financial Institution, By Cecilia Ibru February, 2013 Since its beginnings in the late 17th century, the London Stock Exchange has grown into one of the most respected and diverse trading organizations in the world. Originally called “The Course of the Exchange and Other Things,” the stock exchange started at coffee houses in London’s Change Alley. It started as a list of commodity prices before moving into its own designated building in 1773. Within 20 years, the London Stock Exchange became the first regulated, modern exchange. It continued to develop over the next two centuries and now boasts 400 member firms that trade on its markets. Today, approximately 3,000 companies hailing from 70 countries trade on the London Stock Exchange. In addition to its trading services, the exchange also offers information services and plays a role in both derivatives and capital markets. About the Author A financial professional and humanitarian, Cecilia Ibru counts professional ties to the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Since retiring as the Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria, Ms. Ibru has devoted her time to the Michael and Cecilia Foundation, which promotes health and education in Nigeria.

• Mckinsey Interview, Mckinsey Interview 2009 August, 2009

• BBC, HARD TALK SHOW July, 2009 HARD TALK SHOW Interview

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