Olufemi Saibu is a Professor of Development Economics in the Department of Economics of University of Lagos. He had his PhD in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Nigeria in 2006 and was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow of University of Johannesburg South Africa in 2012/2013. He started is academic career in 2001 at Obafemi Awolowo University and rose to the position of Senior Lecturer in 2007. He joined the service of University of Lagos in 2011 and became Professor in 2016. With his 19 years of academic work experience, he had over fifty publications and contribution to books. He has mentored about Seven PhD students and several Master degree students. 

 

His research interest focuses on how macroeconomic policies can be used to stimulate economic diversification, promote employment-enhancing growth, redress poverty and inequality as well as mainstreaming informal economy and enhancing small private enterprise incubation and development in Nigeria. In recent times, he has ventured into how bilateral relationship especially south-south economic relationship can be deepened and used to address some of the socioeconomic challenges in developing countries. In the course of this research engagement, he has developed expertise in economic impact assessment and policy modelling, scenario analysis, simulation and optimization to assess the contributions of such bilateral relationship between Nigeria and its partners like China with a view to harness the mutual benefits and improve such bilateral relations for greater mutual benefits for both countries.   

 

He was appointed the pioneer Director, Institute of Nigeria China Development Studies which was established by University of Lagos in partnership with Chinese Investors Association for Development and Promotions. Professor Femi Saibu has been involved in several collaborative research and policy think tank groups. He is a Tract Expert/Senior Research Fellow, ARUA Centre of Excellence for Unemployment and Skill Development (CoE-USD) and Center for Housing and Sustainable Development (CHSD). A member of Nigeria Economic Society(NES), Economic Society South Africa(ESSA), African Development Study Group (ADSG), Development Studies Association(DSA) UK, African Property(APTI) Tax Initiative, International Society for Development and Sustainability(ISDS), International Energy Economics Association(IEEA) and Society for the Study of Economic Inequality (ECINEQ). He is also a Research Fellow of Initiative for Public Policy Analysis (IPPA). He has worked severally on macroeconomic risks, energy domestic investment, capital flows, policy reforms, alternative financing and policy environment for business development in Nigeria.

 

Professor Femi Saibu is youthful, innovative and creative individual, with strong analytical and methodical skills. Enjoys working with people and has a great capability and potential for teaching and research. Seeking collaboration and partnership with world class organization, in capacity building and translating academic and research output to practical and operational reality. His major strengths include providing excellent client service, an accomplished team player and an effective resource mobiliser. He has the skills and confidence necessary to integrate into a diverse environment. More importantly he responds positively to pressure and delivers to strict deadlines.