Emeka is iARAi’s Research Director, where he also leads the Life and Earth pillars. His expertise spans agribusiness, agricultural economics, and data modelling, with a focus on research that informs sustainable food systems, biodiversity, and development policy.

He holds a B.Agric.Tech in Agricultural Economics from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, an MSc in Agricultural Economics, and a PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Abuja, where his research explored agribusiness management strategies, risk, marketing channels, and stochastic fees.

A member of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economics (NAAE), he has contributed to advancing the field through journal publications, monitoring, and evaluation projects.