Patrick Utomi

Patrick Okedinachi Utomi
Professor Lagos Business School
Personal details
Born (1956-02-06) February 6, 1956
Residence Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Profession Professor

Patrick Okedinachi Utomi (born February 6, 1956) is a Nigerian professor of political economy and management expert,[1] He is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria[2] and a former presidential candidate,[3] with a passion for the dignity of the human person and the spirit of enterprise.[4] He is the founder of Centre for Value in Leadership (CVL)[5] and the African Democratic Congress party. He is a professor at Lagos Business School,[6] He has served in senior positions in government, as an adviser to the president of Nigeria, the private sector, as Chief Operating Officer for Volkswagen of Nigeria and in academia.[3]

Background

Patrick Utomi was born in Kaduna, Kaduna State[4] he is a descent of Igbuzo in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.[4] He had his primary education at St. Thomas, Kano 1960-62;[4] Our Lady of Fatima, Gusau 1962-1966;[4] Christ the King College, Onitsha[4] and Loyola College, Ibadan,[4] finishing his secondary education at the age of 15. The entry age for university education was 17, so he enrolled at the Federal School of Arts and Science in the interim.[4] He later got admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1973 to study Mass Communication.[4] Patrick Utomi graduated from university of Nigeria Nsuka in 1977,[4] He attended Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA, where he got his Ph.D. MPA, MA.[4] Appointed professor of the Social and Political Economy Environment of Business and Pioneer Entrepreneurship[7] Teacher at Lagos Business School[6] in 2003. he has been a scholar-in-residence at the Harvard Business School and the American University in Washington, D.C.

Career

South South Economic Summit 2009 - Gov. Imoke, President Goodluck Jonathan, Pat Utomi Gov. Oshiomole

Within a few months of his return to Nigeria from Bloomington, Indiana, United States, where he did graduate work, Pat got enlisted by the former vice-president Alex Ekwueme to provide consultancy on some public policy papers. Soon after, he was appointed Special Assistant by former president Shehu Shagari[3] a position he lost following the military coup of December 1983, which terminated the Second Republic .

Following the demise of the Second Republic, he became chairman/chief executive officer, Utomapp Holdings Limited, 1984–86,and assistant general manager, corporate affairs, Volkswagen of Nigeria Limited, Lagos, 1983-93.[2]

He was scholar-in-residence, American University, Washington DC, USA, 1996 and research associate, the Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1996. (Lagos Business school started operating in 1991.)

He also belongs to many professional bodies. He is a member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, Institute of Directors, IOD, Nigeria Economic Summit Group and Nigeria Economic Society.

He coordinated the establishment of several civil society groups on good governance and accountability such as Transparency in Nigeria, the Centre for Values in Leadership, the Concerned Professionals, and the Restoration Group. In the business sphere, Utomi was the vice-chairman, Platinum–Habib Bank. He is a columnist, and chairman, BusinessDay Media Limited and creator of Patito’s Gang, a television talk show.

He has served on the key apex private sector associations including the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the National Council of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, he is also the chairman of Poise Nigeria Limited, and the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA). He is active on the international speaking circuit, especially on the subjects of growth economics, comparative development, leadership, oil and China’s economic surge and growing influence in Africa. He has collaborated frequently with the center for strategic and international studies (CSIS) in Washington, and Chatham House, in the UK. He has also written commissioned papers for the UKs DFID including the latest collaboration with Colleagues from Oxford on the Political Economy of growth in Nigeria. (2006).

Utomi just Celebrated his 65th Birthday with so many Dignitary in attendance.

Utomi also ran a failed attempt for presidency of Nigeria in 2011.

Honors and awards

Books and selected publications

Keynotes speeches

Keynote speaker at the Annual Conferences of the following:

Has been guest speaker at the annual Business Club meetings of the Africa Business Club at the Harvard Business School, Wharton, Kellogg School and the TedxEuston at the University of London.

References

  1. ↑ "Nigeria’s economy is in crisis - Utomi". Tribune.com.ng. 2012-08-12. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  2. 1 2 ":: Our Activities". Corpgovnigeria.org. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  3. 1 2 3 "Pat Utomi – Entreprenuer & Social Activist". Financial Freedom Inspiration. 1956-02-06. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 profile. "Mr Patrick Utomi | Who's Who Profile". Africa Confidential. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  5. ↑ "Channels Television - Nigeria's Award Winning Television Station". 10 November 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2012. The challenging health conditions in areas affected by the flood disaster should be the critical emphasis of policy makers as the floods begin to recede. This was the call made by the founder of the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL), Prof. Pat Utomi, at the presentation of relief materials to officials of Delta State Government at St Patrick’s College, at the Asaba camp for displaced persons.
  6. 1 2 "Lagos Business School - Milestones". Lbs.edu.ng. Retrieved 2012-11-24.
  7. ↑ "Fashola, Utomi, others seek action on entrepreneurship education". Guardiannewsngr.com. 2012-09-27. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  8. ↑ Oct 04 (1956-02-06). "Pat Utomi – 50 Greatest Nigerians of All Time? (Video) :: Naija's Most Incredible". Naijasmostincredible.com. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  9. ↑ "Of national awards and falling integrity". Tribune.com.ng. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-11-24.
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