Directors of Research, Publications and Data Analytics

Strategic Leadership

Dr. Chuks Kingsley Okogor

Researcher, DIaDeRC

Dr. Chuks Kingsley Okogor is a development economist and researcher at the DEPECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre (DIaDeRC), Ota, Nigeria. His research focuses on energy transition, environmental sustainability, and inclusive development in emerging economies.

He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Delta State University, Abraka, with over a decade of research experience. His work uses advanced econometric methods and is published in reputable international journals, contributing to SDG-related policy debates. He is committed to evidence-based policymaking and sustainable, inclusive economic transformation.

Dr. Musa Abdu

Seniot Lecturer, Gombe State University

Dr. Musa Abdu is an economist with expertise in development and applied economics. He holds a PhD in Economics from Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Turkey, and is a Senior Lecturer at Gombe State University, Nigeria. His research focuses on the digital economy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and environmental economics.

He has published in reputable Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals, including Nonprofit Management & Leadership, Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, and Journal of Knowledge Economy. His work, which spans topics such as broadband penetration and financial innovation, has attracted over 960 Google Scholar citations. He has presented at conferences across Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Dr Kingsley Imandojemu

Member, NES CIBN, ASMN

Dr Kingsley Imandojemu, a former staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Distinction) in Economics, an MBA, and a B.Sc. in Economics. He is an Associate Member of several professional bodies, including Nigerian Economic Society (NES), Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), and a Premium Member of the African Scholars Mentorship Network (ASMN).

Dr Kingsley serves as a Guest Editor for the Journal of Transformative Technologies and Sustainable Development. With over a decade of experience in central banking operations and research, his expertise covers energy economics, sustainable development, monetary policy, and financial sector development. As a dedicated scholar and strategist, he is passionate about research, knowledge sharing, and advancing practical solutions to economic and societal challenges.