By Adetutu Audu

Rani Okhomina has been honoured with the Crest Africa Award for Emerging Leader in Organisational Psychology and Social Impact, recognising her growing influence in applying behavioural science to leadership, workplace culture, and sustainable organisational performance. The recognition reflects her commitment to bridging psychological insight with practical organisational development and social impact.

As an organisational psychologist and organisational development practitioner, Rani’s work sits at the intersection of leadership behaviour, cultural systems, and accountability. Her approach focuses on how everyday leadership decisions, organisational structures, and behavioural norms shape outcomes at individual, organisational, and societal levels. Rather than remaining at the level of theory or policy, her work emphasizes real-world application, helping organisations translate psychological principles into actions that improve effectiveness and long-term performance.

Rani has contributed meaningfully to national and international conversations on leadership and organisational capability through published thought leadership, academic work, and speaking engagements. Her insights have been featured in national newspapers and professional platforms, where she has addressed themes such as leadership under pressure, post-pandemic organisational dynamics, and the critical role of culture in enabling performance. Through these engagements, she continues to shape how organisations understand leadership beyond titles, focusing instead on behaviour, responsibility, and impact.

Beyond her professional practice, Rani is deeply committed to social impact through mentoring and capacity-building initiatives. She has supported emerging talent and under-represented groups through structured mentoring programmes, applying organisational psychology to confidence building, leadership development, and employability. This work reflects her belief that psychology is not only a tool for organisational effectiveness, but also a powerful driver of inclusion, empowerment, and social mobility.

The Crest Africa Award positions Rani Okhomina as part of a new generation of leaders redefining organisational psychology and development. Her work demonstrates how psychologically informed leadership, grounded in behaviour and culture, can create meaningful change across organisations and communities while contributing to broader societal progress.