Sam Guobadia is a Nigerian professor of economics and educational administrator.[1] He is the sixth substantive Vice Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University.[2][3]
Professor Sam Guobadia | |
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| Alma mater | University of Benin |
| Occupation(s) | Academic Educational administrator |
| Employer | Benson Idahosa University |
Sam Guobadia is a Nigerian academic and educational administrator who has made significant contributions to the field of economics and education in Nigeria. He is a renowned expert in the field of economics, with a focus on developmental economics, macroeconomic policy, and international trade.
Education and early life
editGuobadia was born on April 25, 1954, in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Benin in 1977, a Master of Science degree in Economics from the University of Lagos in 1981, and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Benin in 1987.
Career
editGuobadia began his academic career as a lecturer at the University of Benin in 1982, where he taught economics for several years. He later became the Head of the Department of Economics and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. In 2014, he was appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University, and in 2018, he became the sixth substantive Vice Chancellor of the university.
Achievements
editGuobadia has published several articles and books on economics, including "Development Economics: An African Perspective" and "Macroeconomic Policy [4]and Economic Development in Nigeria"[5]. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. students and has served as a consultant to several organizations, including the World Bank and the African Development Bank.[6]
Awards and Honors
editGuobadia has received several awards for his contributions to education and economic development[7], including:
- Fellow, Institute of Policy Management Development (2010)
- Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration (2012)
- Distinguished Leadership Award, African Leadership Magazine[8] (2015)
- Outstanding Achievement Award, West African and African-American Chamber of Commerce[9] (2018)
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References
edit- ^ "Prof. Guobadia to deliver BIU 7th inaugural lecture". Vanguard News. 2017-10-05. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
- ^ "Chancellor appoints Substantive Vice Chancellor". Benson Idahosa University. 2019-04-02. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
- ^ "BIU Inaugurates College Of Medicine Full Accreditation Committee For MBBS Degrees". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
- ^ Staff, Editorial (2016-01-15). "Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015". African Leadership Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Staff, Editorial (2016-01-15). "Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015". African Leadership Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Staff, Editorial (2016-01-15). "Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015". African Leadership Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Biography". Benson Idahosa University. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Staff, Editorial (2016-01-15). "Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015". African Leadership Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Staff, Editorial (2016-01-15). "Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015". African Leadership Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Prof. Guobadia to deliver BIU 7th inaugural lecture". Vanguard News. 2017-10-05. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
- ^ "Prof. Guobadia to deliver BIU 7th inaugural lecture". Vanguard News. 2017-10-05. Retrieved 2022-03-22.