Linda Obikwelu is a climate governance and environmental risk specialist with a strong background in public decision-making and community resilience. She holds an M.Sc. in Botany and Ecology from the University of Buea, where she graduated as the Best Student in the Department of Plant Science.

Her research focuses on climate change governance, flood risk adaptation, food system resilience, and equitable disaster preparedness in vulnerable communities.

Professionally, she serves as CEO CHILUXE Homes & Properties and Unit manager at Brit holdings Nigeria and previously worked as a Project Manager and Lecturer, combining leadership, policy insight, and community engagement.

Linda is also a Board Member of EduAfrikScholars, contributing to strategic governance and global education access initiatives.