Stephen Lazi Akhere is a high-profile Corporate Executive, a prolific Academician, an ordained Pastor and Teacher of God’s Word, and an impact-driven Motivational Speaker. With expertise in administrative and human resource management, political economics, oil and gas operations (downstream), process improvement management, among others, Dr. Stephen has spent the last 19 years in active, hands-on contribution to Nigeria’s oil and gas (downstream) industry development, where he currently serves at executive level.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Political Economy and Development Studies, a second Master’s degree in Oil and Gas Management, a PhD in Political Economy, a second PhD in Oil and Gas Management, a Post-doctoral degree in Management, and a Honorary Doctor of Divinity in Theology from Trinity University, California. As well, he has several research publications to his credit, as part of his contribution to the world’s intellectual assets. He is equally a member and fellow of several professional bodies within and outside Nigeria.

As a man called of God, Stephen Lazi Akhere serves as an Area Overseer Pastor with the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide (MFM), Northern Region Mission, Nigeria. He is also an author of several Christian books, all of which are impacting many lives to the glory of God.