17/12/2025
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT FOR THE WEEK‼️
Here comes Vivian Okemute Adikankwu - class of 2000 set, our most distinguished Alumni Spotlight for the Week.
Vivian Adikankwu is a seasoned Human Resources leader, HR Consultant and Leadership Development Strategist with over 17 years of experience driving organizational transformation across West Africa.
Renowned for her people-first leadership and strategic foresight, Vivian has built a reputation for delivering high-impact HR solutions that strengthen systems and position organizations for sustainable growth.
Currently serving as the Group Head of Human Resources at Ouranos Technologies Ltd and its West African conglomerate, Vivian leads people's strategies for a major player in the tech space.
Her corporate career is defined by her ability to build HR functions from the ground up, implement complex competency frameworks, and lead process optimization initiatives that align workforce performance with business goals.
A passionate advocate for youth employability, Vivian is a Certified Career Coach, Certified JCI Trainer, and Tony Elumelu Foundation Mentor. She has mentored hundreds of young professionals and is the author of Job Hunting Hacks: Mastering the Art of Getting Your Dream Job, a definitive resource for navigating the modern job market.
Beyond the boardroom, Vivian is a dynamic serial entrepreneur and the visionary behind the Devien Group, a portfolio of companies dedicated to excellence across multiple industries:
✅ Devien Consult Ltd:
A premier HR consulting and advisory firm supporting SMEs and MSMEs with strategic audits, talent management, and organizational restructuring.
✅ Devien HR Academy:
An educational hub focused on equipping aspiring HR professionals and business owners with the essential skills to thrive.
✅ Devien SparkleCare:
A professional cleaning and facility maintenance company.
✅ Devien Nexus Solutions:
Ventures dedicated to providing innovative business solutions and excellence in the real estate space.
Vivian also serves as a Non-Executive Director of a prominent Multimedia Company. Renowned for her strategic thinking and unwavering commitment to excellence, she is a sought-after speaker and consultant, helping both organizations and individuals unlock their full potential.
She believes in people-first leadership and maintains an unwavering commitment to excellence which is indeed her philosophy to life.
Her strategic thinking approach focuses on unlocking the full potential of both organizations and individuals, helping them thrive in our rapidly evolving world of work. And as a serial entrepreneur, she understands the unique challenges of building and scaling businesses while maintaining operational excellence across multiple ventures.
Devien HR Academy runs a 12 Weeks Close Mentoring experience suitable for:
👉 Newbies in HR
👉 Fresh graduate seeking an exciting career path
👉 Professional looking to transition into HR
👉 Mid-level HR Professionals and
👉 Business Owners
All seeking to get Practical HR Skills and excel in their HR Career.
The next cohort starts by January 2026 and a one-time registration of ₦70,000 is required but the first two members of this honourable alumni to reach out will be given a slot into the Devien HR Academy for FREE OF CHARGE.
Call or WhatsApp Vivian via +2348028418288
Lets celebrate and support our own and do well to connect with her on LinkedIn via the link below.
www.linkedin.com/in/vivianadikankwu
Meanwhile, if you're a graduate or seriously seeking for employment, Vivian is your sure plug.
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