The People Behind the Intelligence

Osita Chidoka is a former Minister of Aviation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and former Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Corps. His career spans public administration, institutional reform, political strategy, regulatory engagement and private-sector advisory work.

He leads APRI’s analytical direction, senior executive and board-level briefings, and the interpretation of how political power, government decisions and institutional behaviour shape Nigeria’s policy and regulatory environment.

Professor Shenkoya holds a PhD in Public Policy from Chungnam National University, South Korea. He is a Professorial Researcher and Regional Director for Africa at the university and has previously held senior roles at UNICEF Nigeria, the Abuja Technology Village Foundation and the Daejeon Metropolitan Government.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs and book chapters. His work brings comparative public-policy, institutional and implementation perspectives to APRI analysis.

Dr Iyaji holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Benin, as well as an MBA in Finance and an MSc in Economics. A health economist and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning specialist, he most recently served as Research and Advocacy Manager at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

He has published more than 26 peer-reviewed articles. His economics, finance and research background supports APRI’s analysis of political economy, fiscal pressures, reform implementation and the social consequences of government policy.

Dr Anyanwu holds a PhD in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Abuja and has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed articles and policy publications.

Before his current appointment, he served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Athena Centre, following an academic career that included service as a Senior Lecturer at Veritas University, Abuja.

His work supports APRI’s analysis of governance, public institutions, policy implementation, state capacity and public-sector performance.

Sarah holds a First Class degree in French and Literary Studies from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and has more than six years of experience in programme management, election audits, governance and public policy analysis.

She previously served as a Senior Adviser and Coordinator on a presidential campaign, working in voter intelligence and strategy, and has led Athena’s election analysis and post-election assessments across several states.

She leads APRI’s work on electoral data, voter intelligence, election administration, political competition and electoral risk.

Ijeoma is a policy researcher at the Athena Centre with experience in health research, public policy and institutional analysis. She holds a First Class degree in Physiology and also anchors Athena’s Electoral Matters broadcast programme.

Within APRI, she supports the monitoring and analysis of regulatory institutions and developments, including regulatory actions, policy changes, official directives and emerging issues across key sectors.

Nonso serves as a Research Assistant at the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, where he supports governance analysis, strategic communications, digital engagement and media production.

His work focuses on translating governance and public policy issues into accessible and engaging content for diverse audiences. He holds a First Class degree in Politics and International Relations from Lancaster University Ghana.

Within APRI, he supports research, intelligence production, digital monitoring and the communication of complex political and policy analysis in clear, decision-useful formats.