Education

Ex-Kaduna LG Boss, 3 Others Bag PhD, MSc From UniAbuja

Published

4 months ago

May 25, 2026

Cyril Ogar

Former Administrator of the Jaba Local Government in Kaduna State, Hon. Nita Byack George, along with three others, has been awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master’s degrees in Policy and Strategic Studies, as well as Public Governance and Leadership, from the Abuja Leadership Centre (ALC) at Yakubu Gowon University, formerly known as the University of Abuja.

According to Professor Abdulhamid Ozohu-Suleiman, the Director of the Centre, these academic achievements were conferred after the recipients successfully completed all requirements, including the external defense of their theses on Thursday, May 21, 2026, pending the approval of the University’s Senate.

In addition to Hon. George, Rashidat Bola Jogbojogbo and Paul Obianuju Ojukwu were awarded PhDs in Policy and Strategic Studies, while Linda Chinyere Nwofor earned a Master’s degree in Public Governance and Leadership.

Professor Ozohu-Suleiman praised the external examiner, Professor Charles Nwekeaku from Nasarawa State University, for his thorough and professional evaluation of the doctoral candidates. He reiterated the university’s commitment to building stronger and better leaders in society through the programs offered at the Centre.

He urged the awardees to strictly adhere to addressing the issues raised during their dissertation and thesis defenses while commending their resilience in pursuing knowledge at such a high level.

In response, Hon. George expressed her gratitude to the university and its lecturers for providing the platform to acquire knowledge at this level. She highlighted the importance of her thesis, which focused on ‘violence against men and women,’ stating that its negative effects are central to numerous societal challenges, including low productivity in the workplace and family crises.

She urged the federal government to take domestic violence seriously, emphasizing that “the violence we see in our society today is actually an offshoot of domestic violence learned through socialization that was never corrected. The more children witness domestic violence at home, the more likely they are to reenact those behaviors in society.”

Hon. George also recommended the effective implementation of existing laws and treaties aimed at curbing domestic violence. “I’m hoping that the recommendations from this study will be taken seriously. The Violence Against Persons (VAP) law has already been enacted, but the challenge lies in its implementation. I want to sincerely thank the Abuja Leadership Centre, led by Professor Ozohu-Suleiman, and all the staff for their support,” she stated.

Another PhD awardee, Rashidat Bola Jogbojogbo, described her academic milestone as significant, praising the leadership of the Centre. She noted that her research thesis primarily focused on poverty and proposed practical solutions for how the government can reduce it to a minimum.

Jogbojogbo identified poor coordination and implementation as major obstacles to the effectiveness of various government social investment programs. She encouraged citizens to take initiative by learning new skills and engaging in productive activities to combat poverty.

“I’m eternally grateful to God and the Director of the Abuja Leadership Centre for this landmark achievement. My research focused on poverty, which is pervasive in our society and affects many people. I recognize that the government implements various social investment programs, but most of them fail to deliver the expected results due to poor implementation, funding, and coordination.

“I urge citizens to learn new skills and embrace productive work, with or without government support. Eradicating poverty will take time, but we can certainly work to reduce it,” she advised.

The Abuja Leadership Centre at the University of Abuja is a TETFUND Centre of Excellence for Public Governance and Leadership, dedicated to enhancing public governance and leadership in Nigeria and beyond.

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Education

Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access

Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global

Published

1 month ago

August 18, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.

Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.

The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.

Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.

He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”

In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.

The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”

“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.

Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.

Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.

“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”

General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.

She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.

Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.

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