Education
Tinubu’s Aide, Ningi, Others Bag PhD in Public Governance and Leadership
Senior Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on Digital Media and Emergency Management (Office of the Vice President), Ahmed Ishaq Ningi on Wednesday earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Governance and Leadership. The degree was conferred at the Abuja Leadership Centre (ALC) of Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja.
According to the Director of the Centre, Prof. Philip Dahida, the academic achievements was granted after the candidate successfully completed all requirements, including the defense of thesis on September 3, 2025.
Professor Dahida praised Ningi for his resilience in pursuing knowledge, while tasking him to ensure knowledge gained is appropriately applied to better the lots of the Nigerian society at large.
He lauded the external examiner, Professor Olugbemiga Afolabi Samuel of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, for his display of professionalism, knowledge transfer, and passion in evaluating the doctoral candidates.
Reacting to the academic milestone, Ningi vowed to integrate the knowledge gained in his workspace and immediate environment, While stressing the need for the continuous acquisation of knowledge by leaders at all level.
He hailed the Professor-Dahida-led Center for providing the ground for knowledge upgrade through research, noting that his thesis “contributes to scholarship and policy by providing practical recommendations for strengthening leadership effectiveness, promoting transparency, and rebuilding public trust in governance.”
“My research topic spans across all aspects of governance, I will definitely integrate it where I work presently. I will also apply this knowledge and the whole experience in things coming henceforth. All levels of leadership need to acquire such knowledge because it affects basically any leader, not just government.
“I am deeply grateful to my supervisors, examiners, my distinguished colleagues, and family for their guidance and support throughout this economic journey,” Ningi stated.
Other recipients of the academic award include, Hon. Abdulrahman Abba Terab, the Head of Technology, Transfer, Innovation and Investment at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM); Muhammad Al Amin Musa Amshi also a serving Special Assistants to the President of Nigeria; Abdulmajid Suleiman, a staff of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund);Susan Obi, Coordinating Director, at National Broadcasting Commission (NBC); Francisca Aiyetan, former Secretary at NBC, Oluwasegun Bode-Ajayi and Tijani Taiwo Ayodotun.
Education
From Grassroots Football Administration to Academia: Nigeria Nationwide League One Chief Account Officer Adewale Earns PhD from Nasarawa State University
Cyril Ogar
The Chief Accountant officer of Nigeria Nationwide League NLO, Dr. Adeyinka Adewale has added a major academic milestone to his distinguished career, earning a PhD in Accounting from Nasarawa State University, in a journey that bridges football administration and scholarly excellence.
Born in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Dr. Adewale has built a career defined by academic distinction, professional expertise, and leadership in financial management.
His doctoral research, titled “Effect of Ownership Structure on the Value of Listed Financial Companies in Nigeria,” offers a rigorous empirical analysis of how ownership configurations influence firm valuation, contributing significantly to the discourse on corporate governance in emerging markets.
Dr. Adewale’s academic journey reflects a steady pursuit of excellence.
He holds a Higher National Diploma in Accounting from Lagos State Polytechnic, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Public Accounting, and now a PhD—further cementing his reputation as a scholar-practitioner.
A Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNA), he has amassed extensive experience in financial systems management, budgeting, and institutional administration.
He currently serves as Head of Finance and Administration at the , Nationwide League One (NLO) where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing financial strategy, regulatory compliance, and administrative operations supporting national football development.
Beyond administration, Dr. Adewale has made notable contributions to academic research, with publications in the KASU Journal of Accounting Research and Practice.
His works, including studies on institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and firm value, underscore his deep engagement with issues of corporate governance and financial performance.
His research is grounded in advanced econometric methods, particularly panel regression analysis, enabling detailed examination of firm-level data over time and offering insights into the relationship between ownership structures and organizational performance.
With research interests spanning corporate governance, ownership structure, firm valuation, and public sector financial management, Dr. Adewale remains committed to advancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency across both public and private sector institutions.
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