Nigerian Woman Sandie Okoro Appointed First Female Chancellor at University of Birmingham in UK
Nigerian Woman and Lawyer, Sandie Okoro OBE, has recently made history by becoming the first female Chancellor of the University of Birmingham. Sandie Okoro’s appointment marks a significant milestone for the university, as she becomes the eighth Chancellor and is set to serve for 10 years.
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Nigerian Woman and Lawyer, Sandie Okoro OBE, has recently made history by becoming the first female Chancellor of the University of Birmingham.
The prestigious University of Birmingham officially announced the appointment of Sandie Okoro OBE, a well-respected lawyer and advocate for equality rights, as its new Chancellor.
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Sandie Okoro’s appointment marks a significant milestone for the university, as she becomes the eighth Chancellor since its establishment in 1900. She is set to serve as the chancellor for a span of 10 years.
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In her acceptance statement, Sandie expressed her honor and delight: “I am truly honored and delighted to be appointed Chancellor. It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to give a little something back to the amazing University that has given so very much to me and my family.”
Sandie Okoro's connection to the University runs deep, as she is a proud alumna of the University of Birmingham, having graduated with a degree in Law and Politics. She further honed her legal skills by qualifying as a barrister at City, University of London before transitioning into a solicitor role. Sandie has held various notable positions throughout her career, including Head of Legal for Corporate Services at Schroders, Global General Counsel at Barings, and General Counsel for HSBC Global Asset Management. She has also served as Senior Vice-President and General Counsel, as well as Vice-President for Compliance, for the World Bank Group.
