Team Members

Professor Bell IHUA, mni

Executive Director

Professor Bell IHUA, mni is currently Executive Director at Africa Polling Institute (API). He is considered one of Nigeria’s leading public opinion pollsters, and was appointed visiting Professor of Practice in Opinion Research at Coal City University, Enugu. He is also an Adjunct Professor at MIVA Open University, Read more

Dr. Olugbenga A. OGUNMEFUN

Director of Research and Institutional Strengthening

A highly experienced Social and Market Researcher with over 20 years of professional ...read more

Prof. Lawrence O. OBOKOH

Visiting Research Fellow

A University Professor, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ... read more

Dr. Temidayo AKENROYE

Research Fellow (Non-Resident)

A well-groomed social researcher with over 15 years of experience in survey methods, techniques & sampling, as well as questionnaire design, ... read more

Israel Segun Olajonrin

Director of Research & Development

Segun is a seasoned survey professional with over a decade and half cumulative experience in socio-economic studies, social research, agriculture, and public opinion polling. He combines deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies with advanced skills in field operations, data management,...read more

Amarachi Nelly CHARLES

Corporate Communications Manager

Amarachi Nelly CHARLES is Corporate Communications Manager at Africa Polling Institute (API). She is a Communications and Research professional with over 7 years experience cutting across ...read more

Godwin Ukachukwu

Head, Finance and Administration

He is currently the Head, Finance and Administration at Africa Polling Institute (API). He is an experienced Accountant with over five years work experience and two years professional experience, with expertise in Accounting, Auditing, Taxation ...read more

Deborah Dairo

Manager, Programs and Grants Management

Deborah Dairo is a Programmes and Research Management professional with experience spanning public health, programme coordination, research, policy development, health financing, and development consulting. She has worked across the development and technology sectors, supporting the design, coordination, implementation...read more

Olukayode Emmanuel Dahunsi

Associate Director, Programs and Partnerships

Olukayode Emmanuel Dahunsi is a Demographer, research professional, and certified project manager with over 15 years of experience in the research industry, spanning programme management, social and opinion research, stakeholder engagement, policy support, and strategic partnerships. He currently serves as ...read more

Yannick Ngongang Mbunang

Non-Resident Scholar

Yannick Ngongang Mbunang is a Research Associate at African School of Economics (ASE) / IREEP and also an independent contract researcher with Africa Polling Institute . He holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics, Economics and Statistics with specialization in Econometric from the African School of Economics in Benin, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from University of Yaounde I in Cameroon. His research interests cut across development economics, Impact Evaluation, finance, Health, Conflict and policy analysis. He has conducted many projects such Afrobaromete, USAID, JPAL, 3ie all Benin

Anointing Momoh

Non-Resident Scholar

Anointing is a Non-Resident Scholar at Africa Polling Institute (API). He is an Economist, Public Policy Analyst and Social Researcher with 3years of working experience in supporting, developing and implementing policy research projects both in developing and developed country contexts.

Derick Msafiri

Non-Resident Scholar

Derick is an economist with diverse experience in research, data and policy analysis, he is an innovative, dynamic and multi-talented researcher with expertise in governance, development economics, social and political matters with strong analytical capacity in both qualitative and quantitative data. He has been previously engaged in the analysis of data for Policy Making and Public Engagement and achieved rapid progression in major projects from the planning stage through to implementation and completion and have successfully published several policy briefs in reputable platforms.