Joachim MacEbong

Provided data-driven political, economic, and security risk insights to platform subscribers and advised multinational clients through due diligence and market entry analysis. Synthesized complex geopolitical information into actionable recommendations and conducted quantitative risk assessments to support client decision-making.

Developed a comprehensive research strategy aligned with organizational goals to influence public policy through data-driven insights. Led research program execution, translated quantitative and qualitative findings into public-policy recommendations, and established evidence-based frameworks to evaluate policy effectiveness.

Spearheaded the Stears Approval Rating, a data-driven index tracking public sentiment on government performance. Provided governance analytics to 5,000+ subscribers, led 2023 elections coverage by synthesizing polling data and political trends, conceptualized a Pan-African Risk Index, and produced weekly analytical reports combining quantitative metrics with qualitative assessment.

Contributed analytical insights to daily, weekly, and special reports on political and economic developments and briefed corporate and government clients on operational risks using structured analytical frameworks. Provided expert commentary to BBC, Al Jazeera, and Financial Times and developed risk assessment methodologies for evaluating security and political conditions.

Grew the LSETF social media presence from 0 to 20,000+ followers using a data-informed content strategy. Participated in loan recovery efforts recovering millions of Naira, supported 30+ startups with office space and business development resources, and improved internal communication effectiveness by 50% through strategic messaging and feedback loops.

Served on the digital media team for Muhammadu Buhari’s successful 2015 presidential campaign and consulted on communications strategy for private and public sector clients across West Africa. Co-authored presentations and speeches for C-suite executives on policy and business strategy and supported strategic planning by documenting processes and best practices for multiple business units.

M.Sc. in Data Science at Pan-Atlantic University, with a dissertation on using machine learning to detect electoral fraud in Nigeria’s 2023 elections. Coursework includes machine learning, deep learning, methods, data visualization, and Python programming.

M.Sc. in Media and Communication from Pan-Atlantic University, covering graduate-level study in media and communication.

B.Sc. in Systems Engineering from the University of Lagos, completed over the 2001–2009 period.