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 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.
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.
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.
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]
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)
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