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Our Leadership & Team

Meet Our Leadership Team

Experts driving policy research and social development
The Knights Institute for Policy and Social Research is led by a distinguished team of experts with extensive experience in policy research, governance, international partnerships, and capacity building. Our leadership is committed to driving evidence-based policy and social development across Nigeria and Africa.

Our Leaderships

Our dedicated leadership team
Dr Emmanuel Zwanbin
Dr Emmanuel Zwanbin
Executive Director / Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Assoc. Prof. Jan Zahorik
Assoc. Prof. Jan Zahorik
Director of Research and International Partnerships
Dr Fineman Goyei
Dr Fineman Goyei
Director of Government Relations and Communication
Dr Victor Eze
Dr Victor Eze
Director of Training and Engagement

Advisory Councils

Guiding our work with strategic expertise

International Advisory Council

  • • Prof. Aleksi Ylönen - United States International University, Kenya
  • • Ricardo Paris - University of Bochum, Germany
  • • Nasir Ali - Hargeysa, Somaliland
  • • Joseph Koffi N. Tsigbe - Lomé, Togo

National Advisory Council

  • • Distinguished Nigerian scholars and practitioners
  • • Former government officials and policymakers
  • • Industry leaders and civil society representatives
  • • Leading academics from Nigerian universities

Corporate Advisory Council

  • • Business leaders and entrepreneurs
  • • Corporate social responsibility experts
  • • Private sector development specialists
  • • Industry association representatives

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Be part of our mission to drive policy research and social development

Thank you for your interest in the Knights Institute for Policy and Social Research. We are excited to connect with people who share our passion for policy and social research across Nigeria and Africa.

We encourage you to check back regularly as new opportunities arise. In the meantime, feel free to explore our programs, follow us on social media, or reach out to us to stay updated on future openings and initiatives.

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