Ahunna Eziakonwa
Nigerian economist and humanitarian
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Ahunna Eziakonwa is a United Nations assistant secretary-general and the U.N. Special Advisor for Africa. She previously served as United Nations Development Program assistant administrator and director, Regional Bureau for Africa.[1] Prior to her appointment on August 15, 2018, she was the United Nations Development Program's resident representative and humanitarian coordinator in Ethiopia, Uganda, and Lesotho.[2][3] She now serves as the UN Special Advisor for Africa.[4][5] In this role, she has called for unity and freedom of movement between the governments.[6][7] She has also emphasized free trade.[8] She has called for continued support to Africa by Europe.[9]
University of Benin City, Nigeria
Ahunna Eziakonwa | |
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Ahunna Eziakonwa in 2025 | |
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| Education | Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs University of Benin City, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Economist, Humanitarian |
Early life and education
Ahunna was born in Nigeria.[10] She holds a master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. She also has a bachelor's in education from University of Benin Nigeria. She is an alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Programme where she gained knowledge in cutting-edge development thinking.[2][3]
Personal life
Ahunna is married and has a daughter.[10]