I am an Agricultural and Development Economist with over a decade of experience in research, impact evaluation, and policy advisory across Africa and other developing regions. I earned my PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, where I currently serve as an Associate Professor and Head of the Department. My research lies at the intersection of agriculture and development economics, with a focus on food security, poverty reduction, women’s empowerment, climate change adaptation, rural digitalization, and human capital development.

My professional experience spans academia, international development, and policy research. I previously worked as an Economist with the World Bank, contributing to the Gender Innovation Lab and the Poverty and Equity Global Practice. I was a Visiting Research Fellow with Cornell University, the Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE), University of Oxford, and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). I have also served as a consultant to leading organizations, including Mathematica, the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI), and the University of Georgia, providing evidence-based insights to support development policy and program design.

My work has contributed to the development of subnational development indicators for Nigeria through the application of small area estimation techniques, including ward-level Early Childhood Development Index (ECDI) estimates and state-level Human Capital Index (HCI+) estimates. I am passionate about translating rigorous research into practical policy solutions and strengthening the evidence base for inclusive and sustainable development.