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Lizi Ashimole is an award-winning author of children’s literature and a committed book activist, she is widely published in academic journals and recognized for her advocacy for literacy and intellectual empowerment. She serves as Chairman of the TY Buratai Literary Initiative and is a pioneer Board of Trustees member of the Abuja Literary Society, contributing significantly to the growth of Nigeria’s literary community.
A passionate advocate for homegrown textiles and indigenous creative industries, Dr. Ben-Iheanacho consults for the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) under the Intellectual Property Management Clinic for SMEs (Adire/Batik Cluster). As Executive Director, Content Development, African Weaving Festival, she leads innovative programming that celebrates African textile heritage and creative entrepreneurship.
Widely respected for her expertise in knowledge development, festival content creation, policy analysis, cultural heritage documentation, and editorial precision, Dr. Ben-Iheanacho continues to serve as a panel host, facilitator, and mentor—shaping conversations around culture, creativity, and national development across Africa.