ABUJA, FCT– The uLesson Group has actually revealed a significant restructuring of its executive leadership, with Iheanyi Akwitti selected as the new Chief Executive Officer-Designate, reliable June 1, 2026. Akwitti, who currently functions as the Group Chief Academic Officer and Registrar, will formally presume the full responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2027.
The shift will see the popular tech entrepreneur and present Group CEO, Sim Shagaya, step down from day-to-day operational duties to presume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board.
An Intentional Succession Method
According to an official declaration from the board, the leadership transition was approved all by the uLesson Group Board of Directors.
The restructuring is the outcome of a long-lasting, purposeful succession planning procedure targeted at guaranteeing institutional continuity while placing the edtech giant for its next phase of continental growth.
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Throughout the interim shift period covering June to December 2026, Shagaya will stay fully engaged as Group CEO.
He will operate in close positioning with Akwitti to turn over operations across crucial locations, including board governance, financier relations, and regulative partnerships.
As Executive Chairman, Shagaya will move his focus toward long-lasting corporate method, high-level institutional partnerships, and driving the broader vision for digital education across Africa.
The Increase of Akwitti within uLesson
Iheanyi Akwitti signed up with the uLesson Group in 2022 as the Senior Vice President of Academics and Curriculum.
Over the past 4 years, he has actually been an essential figure in migrating uLesson from a pure K-12 additional knowing application into an extensive college environment.
Secret Institutional Turning Points Accomplished Under Akwitti:
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Miva Open University: Led the complicated regulatory, curriculum, and accreditation processes needed to protect a functional license from the National Universities Commission (NUC), effectively releasing Nigeria’s very first personal open university.
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Public Sector Alliances: Architected strategic partnerships between the uLesson Group and federal, state, and enterprise stakeholders throughout the continent.
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Academic Standardization: Oversaw the advancement of strenuous digital-first scholastic systems developed to fulfill worldwide standards.
Commenting on the transition, outgoing CEO Sim Shagaya expressed outright confidence in his follower’s capability to lead the company into its next chapter.
“Iheanyi has actually been at the centre of some of the most substantial work we have actually done as a Group,” Shagaya mentioned. “He has actually assisted build the scholastic and institutional structures that will carry us into our next stage. His clarity, discipline, and deep understanding of education make him the best leader for this next chapter.”
Reacting to his consultation, Akwitti reaffirmed the core objective of the organisation, noting that the uLesson Group remains deeply committed to providing African learners with exceptional education customized to their reality.
Before his tenure at uLesson, Akwitti gathered extensive experience in traditional school administration and curriculum style, significantly acting as the Principal of the Supreme Education Structure Schools.
From App to University: The uLesson Portfolio
Founded by Sim Shagaya, the uLesson Group has actually evolved into a diversified educational conglomerate. The transition is expected to additional combine the marketplace positions of its 2 main subsidiaries:
As the January 2027 handover approaches, the uLesson Group is poised to accelerate its release of technology-enabled learning solutions.
With Akwitti at the helm, stakeholders prepare for a deeper focus on regulative compliance, academic rigour, and the growth of Miva Open University’s degree choices throughout West Africa.