Humphrey Okechukwu Akanazu

Humphrey Okechukwu Akanazu is a Nigerian academic and business education administrator. He is a co-founder and serves as Executive Principal of Docenti Global Business School in Lagos, Nigeria.

Early life and education Humphrey Akanazu was born in Nigeria and began his academic journey in education and business studies. He earned his doctoral degree (PhD) in Business Education with a focus on entrepreneurship pedagogy from the University of Valladolid, Spain, in 2015.

Career

Rome Business School Nigeria (2017–2020) In 2017, Akanazu co-founded the Nigerian campus of Rome Business School an institution headquartered in Italy and served as its inaugural Country Director. In this role, he focused on contextualizing the school's global postgraduate business education programs to better align with the needs and dynamics of African markets. During his tenure, the Nigerian campus established partnerships with local organizations, including Goldtracts, to deliver entrepreneurship development initiatives.

Docenti Global Business School (2022–present) After departing Rome Business School Nigeria, Akanazu co-founded Docenti Global Business School (DGBS) in Lagos in collaboration with international education partners based in Canada, the United States, and Europe. DGBS offers postgraduate programs including MBA, DBA, PhD, and executive education courses. These programs are accredited by organizations such as the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) and the American Accreditation Association (AAA).

Akanazu played a leading role in the development of several academic initiatives at DGBS, including the Power MBA 4.0 a hybrid global MBA program delivered in partnership with the Swiss School of Management and affiliated institutions in Florida. He also contributed to the launch of the Employability Skills Development Program, a six-month workforce readiness curriculum developed in collaboration with the Skill Development Council of Canada, which provides certification to Docenti graduates upon completion.

Philanthropy and Recognition In 2025, Akanazu was acknowledged by the Rotary Club of Owerri Newtown for his involvement in the renovation of a public-school building in Imo State. He has spoken in favor of improving learning environments and fostering collaboration between public and private sectors in education.

Akanazu has also engaged with the Nigeria Investment Forum (NIF) on initiatives linking business education to broader national development goals. According to a 2025 article in Naijapreneur, he has expressed the view that globally oriented business education can enhance investment readiness and support innovation among Nigerian professionals.

Selected Publications Akanazu, H. O. (2015). Educación empresarial como formación transversal en el sistema educativo universitario. University of Valladolid. Akanazu, H., & Romero, M. (2018). “How entrepreneurship education influences student career choices: a comparative study between Italy and Nigeria.” ResearchGate. Akanazu, H. (2016). “Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education: An International Perspective.” ResearchGate.