Olugbemiro Jegede

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Olugbemiro Jegede
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Assumed office
2023

Olugbemiro Jegede is a Nigerian emeritus professor of Science Education. he was the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria. The Immediate past Secretary General, Association of African Universities (AAU) and the Chancellor of Littoral University, Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Education

He bagged his first and second degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, and he obtained his Ph.D at the University College of Wales, Cardiff, UK. [5]

Career

Olugbemiro Jegede began his academic career as a science teacher at the Nigerian Military School, Zaria in 1972. In 1974,  he became a Research Assistant at the Department of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He became a Graduate Assistant at the Department of Education of the institution in 1977, lecturer II in 1979, lecturer I in 1981, senior Lecturer in 1984 and an associate Professor in 1987. [5]

Awards and honours

In 2015, he received the Prize of Excellence by the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) at the 26th ICDE World Conference. [6] In 2023, he was also awarded the Association of African Universities (AAU) Higher Ambassador for Open and Distance Learning in Africa. [7]

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References

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  2. "NOUN confirmed Olugbemiro Jegede as Professor Emeritus, and graduates 10,653". AAU Blog. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  3. "PRIMATE NDUKUBA APPOINTS PROFESSOR OLUGBEMIRO JEGEDE AS HIS EDUCATION MATTERS ADVISER | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)". 25 August 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
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