Dr. Gabriel Eromosele Akhidue

Gabriel Eromosele Akhidue is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics, Anchor University, Lagos. He is an economist, lecturer and researcher with teaching and research experience in economics, statistics, mathematics and econometrics. He holds a B.Sc. in Economics from Ambrose Alli University, a M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Benin, and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Benin. He has been a member of the academic staff of Anchor University since 2021, having served as an Assistant Lecturer from 2021 to 2024 and as a Lecturer II from 2024 to date. Before joining the university, he worked with Pioneer Education Center from 2016 to 2021. At Anchor University, he teaches a range of undergraduate courses, including Principles of Economics, Introduction to Statistics, Mathematics for Economists, Introductory Econometrics, and Computing Applications for Economists. His teaching interests combine economic theory with quantitative and analytical methods, with a focus on developing students ' ability to apply economic concepts and analytical tools to real-world problems.

His research interests include economic growth, foreign direct investment, public sector efficiency, public-private partnerships, corruption, government expenditure, external debt and consumer behaviour. His published research includes studies on bread consumption in Benin City, corruption in the ECOWAS region, and the impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has also published conference proceedings on external debt, government expenditure and economic growth in Nigeria. His current research examines the role of public-private partnerships in addressing inefficiencies in the public sector.

He is a member of the Nigerian Economic Society and served as a reviewer for Heliyon. He has also participated in academic conferences, research methodology training and professional workshops.