Topic: Evidence-based Decision-Making for Policy Reform and Governance Innovation
Wednesday | 16th July 2025 | 13:45 - 14:45
Other Panelists: Dr. Isaac Doku and Abiola Oyebanjo
Moderator: Jennifer Nyakinya
Emily Ikhide is a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and the Head of Gender and Inclusivity Unit (GIU) at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), the think tank and capacity building arm of Nigeria’s National Assembly. Emily holds a doctorate degree in Development Finance from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and has conducted research on the energy sector, gender, public finance management, agriculture, youth and governance in recent years. She has acquired trainings and developed competences in computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling, macro-econometric modelling, public sector governance and budgetary reforms, and gender analysis in economic policy research.
In her current role as Head GIU, she conducts research on socio-economic and political issues, and provides recommendations to members and relevant committees of the National Assembly. She also coordinates and interface with relevant domestic and international partners on research, programmes, and advocacy on inclusion issues in Nigeria. Emily’s research works have been presented in academic and policy conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.