Assistant Professor of Public Policy & International Development
Chair of the Programme Council & Academic Advisor
Leiden University, Netherlands
Winner of the 2021 Leiden University Best Teacher of the Year Award
Ranked Top 4 Best Teachers in the Netherlands in 2022
Qualifications
Academic Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy and Governance, Maastricht University, Netherlands.
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in International Development Studies, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (First Class Honours), University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Professional Qualifications & Lifelong Learning
Brain-Based Coaching Certificate. NeuroLeadership Institute, United Kingdom, 2023
Brain-Based Conversation Skills. NeuroLeadership Institute, United Kingdom, 2022
University Teaching Qualification (Dutch: Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO), Leiden University, Netherlands, 2021
Peacebuilding and Mediation Skills. Oxford Network of Peace Studies (OxPeace), 2013
Teaching Skills · Oxford University, United Kingdom, 2012
Awards, Grants & Fellowships
Leiden University Best Teacher of the Year Award, 2021
Top 4 Best Teachers in the Netherlands, 2022
Grant for short-term scientific research by British Council, 2020
Full doctoral scholarship by United Nations at Maastricht University & UNU MERIT, 2012-2016
World Bank Group Fellowship, Washington, D.C. USA, 2014-2015
Clarendon Scholarship, Oxford University, United Kingdom, 2010-2012
University of Lagos Chancellor’s Prize, Nigeria, 2007
University of Lagos Vice-Chancellor’s Prize, Nigeria, 2007
University of Lagos Faculty Prize, Nigeria, 2007
University of Lagos Dean’s Prize, Nigeria, 2007