Dr. Gospel Obele – Research and Development Economist with 11+ years of senior-level experience in economic strategy, market intelligence, and policy innovation.
Write over 25 articles, reports and publication, advising 50+ high-profile institutions with combined $850m in earnings, across 30+ sectors and 10+ countries.
Delivered 350+ expert media appearances (BBC, Al Jazeera, CGTN, Arise TV, Africa News) as a recognized voice on markets, economy, and social development.
Work in African Markets
Led research operations across 10 African countries and 30+ sectors, supporting 500+ executives and 1,000+ brands.
Delivered high-impact projects for MasterCard Foundation, Deloitte, GIZ, Ford Foundation, and FCMB.
Designed large-scale research studies like the Fate Foundation State of Entrepreneurship (40,000+ SMEs) and Jobberman Skills Gap Studies (7,000+ youth).
- Directed gender and skills research influencing employment programmes for over 100,000 young people across multiple African cities.
- Mapped agriculture, creative, and digital skills ecosystems across 9 countries.
- Designed research frameworks and policy recommendations to improve entrepreneurship outcomes for women and youth in business.
- Led policy engagements to influence reforms in the African SME landscape.
Consulting for global clients (e.g., ExxonMobil, Unilever, Deloitte, Michelin, Novo Nordisk) on African market entry, product strategy, and consumer analysis.
- Principal Author / Contributor to over 20 major research publications on African markets, entrepreneurship, and development policy. Key works include:
- The Fate Foundation – State of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria (2021–2024)
- Jobberman–MasterCard Foundation Studies:
- Gender Barriers to Employment
- Skills Gap Studies (Digital, Creative, Agriculture Sectors)
- Informal Sector Research Studies
- Sector Reports:
- Access-Diamond Bank Post-Merger Study
- Nigerian Tourism & Hospitality Reports
- Halal Meat Market Report
- COVID-19 Vaccination Effectiveness Study
- Education-to-Employment Competency Study
These studies were endorsed by global institutions such as the World Bank, MasterCard Foundation, and Department for International Trade (UK).
Media & Thought Leadership
- Featured on BBC, Al Jazeera, CGTN, Arise TV, Africa News, among others.
- Delivered executive briefings and keynote presentations on African development, inclusive markets, and economic transformation.
Regularly cited for expertise in employment, entrepreneurship, and African markets strategy.
• Strategy & Transformation: Enterprise-wide strategic design, governance systems, and innovation management.
• Markets & Policy: Data-led market diagnostics, economic modelling, and policy advisory across Africa and the UK.
• Programme Leadership: Design and management of multi-million-pound and multi-country impact programmes.
• Research & Analytics: Mixed-methods and critical policy-engaged research for evidence-based strategy and social inquiry.
• Partnerships & Fundraising: Development and scaling of programmes through cross-sector partnerships (corporate, government, NGOs).