NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs (CGA) is pleased announce that our Visiting Assistant Professor of Transnational Security Olajumoke (Jumo) Ayandele, PhD, was recognized as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Global Top 100 Under 40 in the Politics & Governance category this past weekend. 

About MIPAD

In support of the International Decade for People of African Descent, proclaimed by United Nation's General Assembly resolution 68/237 and to be observed from 2015 to 2024, the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) identifies high achievers of African descent in public and private sectors from all around the world as a progressive network of relevant actors to join together in the spirit of recognition, justice and development of Africa, it's people on the continent and across it's Diaspora.