JACOB, Sinmidele Mercy is currently a third-year PhD. student in the department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management at the University of Ilorin. She holds a Master's degree from the same institution and a degree in Agricultural Economics and Extension from Kogi State University, Anyigba.
Mercy is strongly interested in development economics, sustainable agricultural development, and climate change research, particularly in exploring inclusive innovative strategies or technologies that can promote evidence-based policy implementation for sustainable productivity in Nigeria, Africa, and the world at large.
She has participated in a United Agency for International Development (USAID) project, “Building Resilience among Nigerian Women Smallholders by Promoting Greater Access to Insurance, Financing and Advanced Agricultural Technologies,” and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) project titled Accelerating Genetic Gains in Maize and Wheat for Improved Livelihoods project (AGG). These and others have given her a practical experience of quantitative and qualitative research methods. In addition to academic work, Mercy is committed to inclusive and participatory development activities that empower young people.