Gideon Ihuarulam comes from Nigeria Imo State. He graduated from Anchor University in the year 2020 with a first-class degree in economics. Gideon aspires to study developmental economics and carry out research into reasons why the third world, specifically West Africa, is far off from its European and Asian counterparts, despite receiving considerably more resources for specific projects aimed at bridging this gap. He previously worked with the United Nations, Multinational and Local companies alike, in positions ranging from junior fellow researcher to data analyst.