Stephen I. Odo

Dr. Stephen I. Odo is widely recognized for his unwavering dedication to excellence and his tenacious determination. His rigorous academic background in Development Economics and Public Finance, attained from the university of Maiduguri and Ebonyi State University, forms the bedrock of his significant contributions across various public sectors.

Acknowledging his profound expertise, the immediate past Governor of Ebonyi State, His
Excellency, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE entrusted Dr. Odo with numerous
high-ranking positions within the realms of commerce and business development.
Throughout his dynamic career, Dr. Odo has not only taught Development Economics and Public Finance in higher institutions and workshops but has also amassed multidisciplinary experience and expertise in the SME sector.

His notable appointments include the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Human Capital Development and Monitoring, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Business Development, and he was the pioneering Commissioner for the Ebonyi State Ministry of Business Development- a first in Nigeria and currently a fellow of the Institute of Business Development in Nigeria.

The trust and confidence Dr. Odo has garnered over the years is evidenced by his recent
appointment by the Governor of Ebonyi State; His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru as the pioneer Director General of the newly created Ebonyi State Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency.

In these roles, his leadership and SME sector expertise have catalyzed transformative changes. Dr. Stephen I. Odo embodies the ambition and drive of the vibrant generation of Nigerians who, in spite of all odds, excel in their chosen careers.