Babcock University | Nigeria
Dr. Andy Titus Okwu is a highly accomplished Nigerian economist and academic leader whose scholarly work has significantly advanced research and policy dialogue across development economics, financial systems, climate-related economic forecasting, and institutional governance within Sub-Saharan Africa. He currently serves as a respected faculty member and researcher at Babcock University, where he has contributed extensively to academic excellence, postgraduate mentorship, and collaborative global research engagements. Demonstrating strong international research visibility and influence, Dr. Okwu has authored 11 peer-reviewed scholarly documents with a growing global impact benchmarked through 50 citations across 50 academic documents, supported by a competitive h-index of 3 within Scopus-indexed research performance. His research portfolio spans foreign direct investment dynamics, taxation and revenue efficiency, macroeconomic stability, food security, and the role of institutional quality in economic acceleration, providing evidence-based frameworks that inform policymakers, economists, and development practitioners. Dr. Okwu’s scientific contributions consistently integrate quantitative modeling, data-driven simulations, and cross-country analyses, positioning him among the emerging voices influencing economic transformation strategies across developing economies. Beyond research, he actively participates in national and international academic networks, serves as a reviewer and collaborator on funded research programs, and contributes editorial expertise to academic publishing platforms. His leadership in supervising student research and building academic capacity reflects a deep commitment to knowledge transfer and educational advancement. Dr. Okwu’s research is widely recognized for addressing real-world socio-economic concerns, promoting sustainable development, and supporting evidence-based policy innovations. His dedication to academic productivity, scholarly integrity, and impact-oriented research underscores his status as a leading researcher capable of influencing economic and developmental discourse at regional and international levels.
Featured Publications
Okwu, A. T., Adelowokan, O. A., & Osisanwo, B. G. (2025). Foreign direct investments, institutional structure and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Discover Sustainability.
Okwu, A. T., Peter, O. I., & Afokoghene, A. Z. (2025). Tax revenue and employment level in Nigeria. The Economics and Finance Letters.
Akande, F. I., Okwu, T. A., Egwakhe, A. J., & Umukoro, J. E. (2024). Accounting information disclosure: How far is so far. International Journal of Professional Business Review.
Okechukwu, D., & Okwu, A. (2022). Effects of international trade on economic growth of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Caleb Journal of Social and Management Science.
Okwu, A. T., Okoro, A. E., & Tochukwu, O. R. (2021). Can trade and remittances flows survive COVID-19 in Africa? Evidence from symmetric volatility model. Regional Economic Development Research.