Professor John O. Ifediora is a distinguished Nigerian American economist. He was born in Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, Nigeria and spent his formative years in college campuses where his father Anthony E. Ifediora (born in Ozubulu, Anambra State), served as Principal in numerous colleges beginning with St. Columba’s College, Agbor. His mother Regina Ogiuzo Ifediora, born in Delta State, was a major distributor for five Nigerian breweries until she retired from active management of her company. Upon completing his primary school instructions at St. Charles Primary School, Ubulu-Uku, Ifediora went on to St. Anthony’s College, Ubulu-Uku, for his secondary school education. He has four siblings, two daughters and two sons. He is a naturalized US citizen.