Prof. Benedict N. Akanegbu

Professor Akanegbu received a Ph.D. in Economics from Howard University in 1991 specializing in Quantitative and Theoretical Economics. He has over three decades of experience in teaching and research. He is currently the Director of General Studies and former Dean of Management Sciences at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. He has taught and researched in the following universities both in the U.S. and Nigeria: Howard University, Washington, DC., University of Lagos, American University of Nigeria, Yola, Baze University, Abuja, and Nasarawa State University, Keffi. He served in research and administrative capacities in several institutions: World Bank, Research and Evaluation Department, Washington DC, and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. He has also served in corporate America and Nigeria as Director in several companies. He has served as a member of the TWG of the medium Development Plan, 2021-2025. He has also served as a board member of Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER).

Akanegbu's research interests are in the areas of Development Economics, International Economics, and Health economics. His regional expertise covers the Sub-Saharan African region.