Bio
I am a development economist, writer, and researcher with a deep interest in Sub-Saharan Africa's economic and social transformation. My work is driven by a passion for leveraging credible data to design feasible, impactful policy solutions that address pressing challenges such as poverty alleviation, gender inequality, and climate change.
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I currently serve as the Country Economist (Nigeria) at The Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TaxDev), where I collaborate with the Government of Nigeria to promote applied policy analysis and evidence-based tax policymaking.
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Previously, I was a Senior Economist and Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellow at the Ministry of Finance in Sierra Leone, working in the Research and Delivery Division. During my tenure, I contributed to several high-impact projects focused on public financial management, economic research, human capital development and digital financial services.
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My earlier experience includes roles as a Senior Associate at Stears Data and a Strategy Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where I advised public and private sector clients, as well as development organizations, on a wide range of strategic and economic issues.
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In addition, I have worked as an independent consultant, supporting development partners and private sector firms on diverse development projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. I also provide insights and commentary at conferences and development events.
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I currently serve as the Vice President (NGN Journals) for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation's Now Generation Network. I am an alumna of the Chatham House Queen Elizabeth II Academy Policy Leadership School, a Fellow of the African School of Internet Governance, and a former participant in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Youth Fellowship. Previously, I was an Associate Member of the Princeton-based Pan-African Scientific Research Council (PASRC)and participated in the McKinsey Next Generation Women Leaders Program.
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I have authored several papers on economic growth and development in Africa and beyond. My work has been featured on Stears Business, Centre for Policy Studies, Money Report, London International Development Centre, and my blog.
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I hold a First-Class degree in Economics and Politics and a Master’s in Emerging Economies and International Development from King’s College London. My Master’s thesis explored the political economy factors influencing the performance of oil stabilisation funds in Nigeria.