Edward Agbai

Edward Perekibina Agbai is a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change and Dean of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Emmanuel University. He is described as a multidisciplinary scholar, educator, and organizational leader whose work spans leadership studies, project management, and entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD in Leadership and Organizational Change, a Master’s degree in Project Management, and a Post-Doctoral certification in Education (Entrepreneurship).

Professor Agbai is the Director of Research at the International Institute for Africa Scholars and has served in academic and leadership capacities across institutions in North America and Africa. His work includes curriculum development, research supervision, institutional development, and strategic educational innovation. His research interests include organizational change, leadership dynamics, innovation in education, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and the application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to management and development challenges.

He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences, and contributed thought leadership connecting scholarship, policy, and professional practice. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, contributed to more than 16 books, and released the book Not-Alone: From Discouragement to Purpose and Refocus: Leadership Renewal in Broken Times.

Before academia, Professor Agbai worked in the oil and gas industry with Eni and later Oando in Nigeria. He is currently the Convener of the African Policy and Research Consortium (APRC), Executive Director at Prairies Africa Partnership in Canada, and Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Crestwood Consulting Corporation in Saskatoon. His consulting work supports institutions, governments, and private organizations with leadership development, performance improvement, and enterprise acceleration.

His community involvement includes mentoring young professionals, supporting educational access, and advocating for underserved communities. He also served on the Board of Revision for the City of Saskatoon and as a Board Member of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU).