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'''Sam Guobadia''' is a [[Nigerian]] professor of economics and educational administrator.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-10-05 |title=Prof. Guobadia to deliver BIU 7th inaugural lecture |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/prof-guobadia-deliver-biu-7th-inaugural-lecture/ |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-US}}</ref> He is the sixth substantive Vice Chancellor of [[Benson Idahosa University]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-02 |title=Chancellor appoints Substantive Vice Chancellor |url=https://www.biu.edu.ng/chancellor-appoints-substantive-vice-chancellor/ |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Benson Idahosa University |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=BIU Inaugurates College Of Medicine Full Accreditation Committee For MBBS Degrees |url=https://independent.ng/biu-inaugurates-college-of-medicine-full-accreditation-committee-for-mbbs-degrees/ |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Independent Newspaper Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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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, [[Macroeconomics|macroeconomic]] policy, and international trade.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} |
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Guobadia 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.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} |
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Guobadia began his academic career as a lecturer at the [[University of Benin (Nigeria)|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, Charles University|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.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} |
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== Achievements == |
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Guobadia has published several articles and [[Economics|books on economics]], including "[[Development economics|Development Economics]]: [[An African Perspective]]" and "Macroeconomic Policy <ref>{{Cite web |author=Editorial Staff |date=2016-01-15 |title=Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015 |url=https://www.africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk/nigeria-democracy-development-forum-awards-2015/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=African Leadership Magazine |language=en}}</ref> and Economic Development in Nigeria".<ref>{{Cite web |author=Editorial Staff |date=2016-01-15 |title=Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015 |url=https://www.africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk/nigeria-democracy-development-forum-awards-2015/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=African Leadership Magazine |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Editorial Staff |date=2016-01-15 |title=Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015 |url=https://www.africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk/nigeria-democracy-development-forum-awards-2015/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=African Leadership Magazine |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Awards and Honors == |
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Guobadia has received several awards for his contributions to education and economic development,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Biography |url=https://www.biu.edu.ng/office-of-the-vice-chancellor/boigraphy/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Benson Idahosa University |language=en}}</ref> including: |
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- Fellow, [https://www.ipmd.org.ng/ipmd.org.ng/index.html Institute of Policy Management Development] (2010) |
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'''Sam Guobadia''' is a [[Nigerian]] professor and educational administrator. He is the sixth substantive Vice Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University. |
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- Fellow, [https://icad.org.ng Institute of Corporate Administration] (2012) |
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He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Economics at State University of New York. In 1989, Sam completed his doctorate degree at the University of Benin, Benin city, Edo State, Nigeria. |
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- [[Distinguished Leadership Award]], African Leadership Magazine<ref>{{Cite web |author=Editorial Staff |date=2016-01-15 |title=Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015 |url=https://www.africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk/nigeria-democracy-development-forum-awards-2015/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=African Leadership Magazine |language=en}}</ref> (2015) |
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He was the Deputy Vice Chancellor at Benson Idahosa University. In 2019, he was appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University. |
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- Outstanding Achievement Award, West African and African-American Chamber of Commerce<ref>{{Cite web |author=Editorial Staff |date=2016-01-15 |title=Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015 |url=https://www.africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk/nigeria-democracy-development-forum-awards-2015/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=African Leadership Magazine |language=en}}</ref> (2018) |
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<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-10-05 |title=Prof. Guobadia to deliver BIU 7th inaugural lecture |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/prof-guobadia-deliver-biu-7th-inaugural-lecture/ |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian universities]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:58, 25 November 2024
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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]
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.[citation needed]
Guobadia 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.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Guobadia 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.[citation needed]
Achievements
[edit]Guobadia 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
[edit]Guobadia 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)
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.
- ^ Editorial Staff (2016-01-15). "Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015". African Leadership Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Editorial Staff (2016-01-15). "Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015". African Leadership Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Editorial Staff (2016-01-15). "Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015". African Leadership Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ "Biography". Benson Idahosa University. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Editorial Staff (2016-01-15). "Nigeria Democracy & Development Forum & Awards 2015". African Leadership Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
- ^ Editorial Staff (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.