Welcome To Our Department
The HOD’s Welcome Address
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behaviour. The Department houses scholars in different aspects of Political Science, specialising in areas as diverse as political behaviour, political theory, comparative politics, international relations, governance, public administration, gender studies, conflict, e.t.c. Members of staff in the Department have made, and continue to make, meaningful impact in their teaching, research and community engagements, both within and outside Nigeria. At the moment, the Department coordinates two undergraduate and three postgraduate degree programmes. These are:
For further information on our programmes, including entry requirements, kindly click this link.
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Our Lecturers
Dr. Temitayo Isaac ODEYEMI
Dr. Samuel Chukwudi AGUNYAI
Dr Amaka Theresa Oriaku EMORDI
Dr. Musilimu Kolawole ALIYU
Dr Hope Amoge IKEDINMA
Dr Damilola Taiye AGBALAJOBI
Prof Olugbemiga Samuel AFOLABI
Prof Olajire Abiola BAMISAYE
Prof A. Sat OBIYAN
Prof N. Oluwafemi ‘Femi’ MIMIKO, mni
Prof Sunday Tunde AKINDELE
Prof Olu AWOFESO
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