North East
Regional Network Coordinator
Ezra Okwuchukwu Ihezie (North East)
Ezra is a Commonwealth Scholar from Nigeria with over 2 years of professional experience in economic research and policy analysis. He holds a BSc degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and is currently studying a Master’s degree in Social and Public Policy at the University of Leeds.
He has worked in research roles with organisations like the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa. His work has focused on projects across domains like Covid-19 impacts, fiscal policy, digital governance, and tobacco taxation policy. He has published research articles and policy briefs on topics spanning tobacco taxes, debt sustainability, and industries without smokestacks.
Ezra has engaged actively with communities in Nigeria through initiatives focused on SDG awareness. He has also taken on coordinating roles for events like the Data Governance Event in Accra, Ghana.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Ezra has a passion for discussing Nigerian politics and governance. He also enjoys keeping up with technological advancements in areas like data analytics.
Your network
Join the North East Regional Network Facebook group to find out about upcoming events and get in touch with your Regional Network Coordinator and other network members.
If the name used on your Facebook account differs from that on your award documents, please contact engage@cscuk.org.uk with your CSC reference and your name as it appears on Facebook so that your request to join the group can be authorised.
University Representatives
If you are interested in becoming a University Representative and assisting in building a strong network of Scholars and Fellows, please contact the relevant Coordinator for your region or email engage@cscuk.org.uk to find out more.
