The Board of Directors of Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) announces the appointment of Ugonna Achebe as the new Executive Director of JA Nigeria, effective July 1st, 2024. As JAN celebrates its 25th anniversary, Ugonna’s appointment marks a historic moment as he becomes the first alumnus to lead the organization. His return to JAN signals the start of an exciting new chapter, where his experience across various developmental sectors will be pivotal in enhancing JAN’s impact.
Ugonna started his journey with Junior Achievement Nigeria as a participant in the flagship Company Program during his secondary school years in 2007 and later joined the Venture in Management Program (ViMP) in 2017. Before ViMP, Ugonna volunteered for JAN starting in 2016; his leadership qualities quickly became evident, leading to his full-time engagement as the National Company Program Manager from 2018 to 2020.
