She has 16 years of progressive academic engagement, building up a Faculty of Development Studies. Research and lecturing in Development Planning, Rural Development, Political Economy and Conflict Studies. She holds Ph.D & M.A degree in Development Studies and M.Sc degree in Regional Planning and Management with minors in planning techniques and governance issues. She is a seasoned researcher and her current research interests include; The Political Economy of Oil in the Great Lakes Region, Land governance, Electoral Governance, Health Access and Regionalisms. She is married and has two sons. Some of her Publications include: