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Prof. Stephen Lazi Akhere is Professor of Organizational Leadership & Political Economy, Nigerian energy executive, author of 13 books, pastor and Ephphatha podcast host.
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- 13
- Books
- 48
- Articles
- 19+
- Years in energy
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Prof. Stephen Lazi Akhere is Professor of Organizational Leadership & Political Economy, Nigerian energy executive, author of 13 books, pastor and Ephphatha podcast host. He serves at executive level in Nigeria's oil and gas regulatory space with 19+ years in downstream operations. Professor at Oral Roberts and Castle Park Universities with PhDs in Political Economy and Oil and Gas Management, his research spans energy governance and African development. An ordained MFM Area Overseer, he teaches faith, leadership and purpose weekly on Ephphatha.
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Prof. Stephen Lazi Akhere is Professor of Organizational Leadership & Political Economy, Nigerian energy executive, author of 13 books, pastor and Ephphatha podcast host. He serves at executive level in Nigeria's oil and gas regulatory space with 19+ years in downstream operations. Professor at Oral Roberts and Castle Park Universities with PhDs in Political Economy and Oil and Gas Management, his research spans energy governance and African development. An ordained MFM Area Overseer, he teaches faith, leadership and purpose weekly on Ephphatha. He holds a Post-Doctorate in Management, Doctor of Divinity, and 20+ fellowships across management, energy and economics. His 13 e-books and 50+ articles pair scholarship with practical wisdom on leadership, political economy, faith and personal growth. Through keynotes, executive sessions and academic lectures, he helps institutions build capacity, govern resources responsibly and develop people. His ministry focuses on character formation, purpose-driven living and mentoring emerging leaders.
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Nigeria removed its fuel subsidy — what does the road to economic stability actually require?
Draws on his political-economy research and “The Route to Economic Buoyancy”.
What should the world understand better about energy regulation in Africa?
Downstream operations, licensing and the governance choices behind growth.
How does nepotism damage public institutions — and what actually fixes it?
Merit, accountability and reform, from his public-sector research.
You lead teams and pastor a congregation — what carries over?
Human resources, conflict resolution and character, from “Managing Team Members” and “Leadership Mastery”.
What is “the battle of the man in front”?
Identity, pressure and resilience for first-borns, founders and frontline leaders.
Is Heaven real — and why should the answer change how we live now?
Eternity, hope and purpose, from “Is Heaven Real?” and “Be Still and Know That I Am God”.
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