Ovigwe's work focuses on geopolitics and international security policy with a special focus on regional/international security, institutions, alliances, and projects and how they impact development in the Africa region.

He is frequently invited to policy dialogues, seminars and workshops hosted by leading think tanks including the Atlantic Council, Institute for Security Studies, Council on Foreign Relations and the South African Institute of International Affairs. Ovigwe’s expert insights frequently appear on Al Jazeera, TRT World, CGTN, DW News, and BBC and has written pieces for publications such as The Diplomat, China Global South and The Africa Report.