Academic & Professional Profile

Education

Veritas University Abuja, Nigeria — MSc Economics (Distinction Honors, 4.50/5.00)
December 2023
MSc Dissertation: Effect of Poverty, Income and Gender Inequality on Economic Growth in Nigeria
Supervisors: Dr. Chris AC-Ogbonna, Dr. Oluwatosin Olushola

Veritas University Abuja, Nigeria — BSc Economics (First-Class Honors, 4.63/5.00)
September 2019
BSc Thesis: Effect of Interest Rate on Economic Growth in Nigeria
Supervisor: Dr. Samuel Adebisi

Research Experience

• OEPFORUM Content Writing Volunteering Program (Online) — Oct 2023 to Feb 2024
  Conducted quantitative analysis using SPSS, E-View, and Excel. Shared findings via X, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook.
• Postgraduate Dissertation Research, Veritas University — Jun 2023 to Nov 2023
  Investigated poverty, income, and gender inequality. Performed 33-year econometric analysis with E-View.
• PEFA Solution, Lagos (Research Fellowship, Online) — Jan 2022 to Nov 2022
  Managed research stakeholders and delivered qualitative research analysis.
• Undergraduate Research, Veritas University — Apr 2019 to Aug 2019
  Researched the effects of interest rate on economic growth in Nigeria.

Work Experience

• Business Representative Officer, Coronation Insurance — Jun 2021 to Oct 2021
  Sales and team lead roles across Abuja and the North. Ranked top 3 among regional BROs.
• Graduate Assistant, NYSC Ogun State University — Nov 2019 to Nov 2020
  Improved student performance. Led winning inter-departmental debate team.

Publications

• Musa J. A (2019). “Effects of Interest Rate on Economic Growth in Nigeria”. DOI: 10.5296
• Musa J. A (2023). “Effects of Poverty, Income and Gender Inequality on Economic Growth in Nigeria”. (Inview)

Honours and Awards

• Bronze Medal, DG’s Football Competition (2020)
• Head of Department Best Graduating Student (2019)
• Best Male Outstanding Student (2018)
• Multiple athletic awards (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Best Goalkeeper, 2014–2020)

Skills and Competencies

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CorelDraw, Publisher)
• Economic Research & Analytical Skills
• Proficient with E-View, Excel, SPSS
• Strong written and oral communication
• Ability to work under pressure

Professional Development & Certificates

• ICAN Professional Training (2022)
• Information & Technology Essentials (2022)
• Financial Analyst Training – ALX Corporate Finance (2022)

Professional Affiliations

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Editor-in-Chief, EconsMedia Body

Languages

• English – Advanced in all forms
• Hausa – Native; Advanced proficiency
• French – Novice level

Extracurricular Activities

Football, Cooking, Listening to News, Reading, Research, Socializing, Sleeping, Hiking, Travelling, Community Services