People

Fikayo Akeredolu

BA, MA, MSc

Research Topic:

The Political Economy of Energy Transition
AFFILIATION
Government and Politics Network
College
St Antony's College
Course
DPhil Politics
supervisor
Amir Lebdioui

Oxford Department of International Development

https://www.qeh.ox.ac.uk/person/amir-lebdioui


I am currently pursuing a DPhil in Politics, focusing on "The Political Economy of Energy Transition in Nigeria." My research interests and areas of expertise include climate change in the Global South and trade, finance, and development within the Sino-African relationship.

I have a Master's in Contemporary Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford and a Master's in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University in China, where I studied as a Schwarzman Scholar.

Before Oxford and Tsinghua, I worked as a Financial Products and Technology Growth expert in the Middle East, Europe, China and Africa. I worked at Bloomberg, Stears and Refinitiv (Now The London Stock Exchange Group). I also founded the Growth Network, a community of intelligent and like-minded people who want to understand how to survive and grow in the Nigerian business landscape.

When not working, I enjoy running, playing tennis, reading about business successes/failures and working on advancing the prospects of black women in the workplace.

Research

  • The Political Economy of African Countries
  • Trade, Finance, Politics and The Sino - African Relationship

 

Awards & Scholarships

  • Schwarzman Scholarship 
  • Contemporary Chinese Studies OSGA Departmental Scholarship
  • Vice Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence (Durham University)

 

Languages

English, Yoruba and Chinese Mandarin (HSK III).

 

Teaching Experience

Seminar Leader Politics of Policymaking - Blavatnik School of Government