The researchers
A small, focused team of researchers committed to producing work that is rigorous, independent, and genuinely useful.
Lead Researcher
Abiola Oyebanjo is a sociologist and researcher with expertise in experimental and quasi-experimental research design, institutional analysis, and evidence-based policy in Nigeria. He holds a PhD in Sociology (Magna Cum Laude) from Humboldt University Berlin.
His research spans labour markets, gender, small firm behaviour, and security sector governance. He is a co-author of a Nature publication on research reproducibility and has led evaluations and institutional assessments across Nigerian regulatory bodies.
At the 1864 Institute, Abiola leads the research programme design and oversees both thematic areas.
Co-Researcher
Co-Researcher
Dr. Nneka Osadolor is a researcher affiliated with the University of Benin and the World Bank Nigeria Gender Innovation Lab. Her work focuses on gender, institutions, and development in the Nigerian context.
At the 1864 Institute, Dr. Osadolor co-leads the gender research area and contributes to the Institute's broader methodological approach to institutional analysis.
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