Ije is an accomplished Management Consultant and Professional. She holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Lagos. Her post-graduation experience garnered over a period of more than thirty years traverses academia, 'hands-on' practice and consulting in functional areas such as Learning and Development, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development and Strategic Planning. She worked for local and international organisations such as Industrial Training Fund, Merchant Bank of Africa and Price Waterhouse (now PwC). She has occupied top management and non-executive board roles in corporate and non-for-profit organizations. Ije is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management and Institute of Directors where she currently serves on its Governing Council. She is also an Alumnus of Harvard Business School and Lagos Business School.