Marius Ikpe |Β Health economicsΒ | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Marius Ikpe, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Nigeria

Publication Profile
Suitability For The Award
Dr. Marius Ikpe is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, showcasing a distinguished academic career in Economics. Currently a Senior Lecturer at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Nigeria, he holds a Ph.D. in Economics with distinction from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His extensive research portfolio addresses critical economic issues, particularly in health expenditure, governance, and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Education And Experiance:
- Ph.D. in Economics (Distinction), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2021)
- M.Sc. in Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2012)
- B.Sc. in Economics, University of Port Harcourt (2008)
- Assistant Lecturer, Alex Ekwueme Federal University (2013)
- Lecturer II, Alex Ekwueme Federal University (2016)
- Lecturer I, Alex Ekwueme Federal University (2020)
- Senior Lecturer, Alex Ekwueme Federal University (2023)
Professional Development
Dr. Marius Ikpe’s research primarily centers on health economics, exploring the intersection between health expenditure, governance quality, and economic growth. He investigates how these elements influence development outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. His work encompasses topics like income inequality, sustainable development, and the impact of globalization on health and economic systems. By employing advanced econometric models, he seeks to provide insights that inform policy decisions and contribute to the broader discourse on economic development in Nigeria and beyond.
Research Focus
Dr. Marius Ikpe’s research primarily centers on health economics, exploring the intersection between health expenditure, governance quality, and economic growth. He investigates how these elements influence development outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. His work encompasses topics like income inequality, sustainable development, and the impact of globalization on health and economic systems. By employing advanced econometric models, he seeks to provide insights that inform policy decisions and contribute to the broader discourse on economic development in Nigeria and beyond.
Awards and Honours
- Fellow, Development Strategy Centre, Enugu (2018 β Present)
- Member, Board of Editors, Sumerianz Journal of Economics and Finance (2023)
- Member, Board of Editors, Journal of Business and Economics Development (2023)
- Chairman, Departmental Books and Journal Committee (2017 β 2023)
- Secretary, Departmental Curriculum Review Committee (2016)
PublicationsΒ 

- Non-oil export and economic growth in Nigeria: A time series econometric model – Cited by 110 (2013)
- Value Added Tax and price stability in Nigeria: A partial equilibrium analysis – Cited by 33 (2013)
- Urbanization and carbon emissions: looking at the role of mobile phone adoption in Sub-Saharan African countries – Cited by 15 (2022)
- Determinants of Nigeria’s Non-Oil Import Demand – Cited by 9 (2015)
- Assessing the distributional effects of financial development on consumption-based carbon emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa: a quantile-based analysis – Cited by 5 (2022)