Education

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Welcome to Our Faculty

It is with great pleasure and excitement to extend to students, parents, viewers, readers and well-wishers a very warm welcome on behalf of the Faculty of Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

As a staff, we are here to support all students by any means necessary, to ensure their fullest academic potential. Faculty of Education students encounter a highly intensive and challenging academic programme that can push them to work beyond their limits anywhere.

The Faculty goal is to ensure that all students become critical thinkers, seasoned certified teachers, active problem-solvers, inquisitive readers, diligent researchers, sound dramatist, and prolific writers as the case may be. 

All hands are on deck to prepare students for the demands of the real-world in order to become productive citizens of the nation, good future leaders and to contribute by given back something positive to the community.   

Prof. D. A. Odeleye

Dean, Faculty of Education

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Arts & Education was officially verified and approved by the National University Commission (NUC) in November 2013 with and fifteen (15) programmes.

The Faculty of Arts & Education has outstanding educators, competent, efficient and effective lecturers who are committed to students’ academic success and the advancement of the university’s vision. Also serve as an educational advisor to the students. Lecturers are given the responsibility and the authority to properly educate the students. Lecturers attend both local and international academic conferences. They publish in wide range of reputable local and international journals. The University Administration encourages and expects excellence from students and staff.

Students uphold the expectations of the University and its community that every child in the university community should reap the benefits of an exemplary education. The university lays emphasis on the conduct, character, and achievements of her students.

The Faculty of Arts & Education recognizes the importance of a strong connection between the community and the university.

The Faculty is committed to providing a diverse and balanced curriculum that stimulates intellectual curiosity and growth. The curriculum is in conformity with the National University Commission Benchmark.

The Faculty have held four Faculty lectures and held First Biennial International Conference in collaboration with the Global Education Network (GEN) in 2014 which was well attended and preparing for the second biennial International Conference between Monday 28th November and 1st December, 2016. The faculty has a reputable journal titled ‘Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences’. The graduates of education are inducted as certified teachers by the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) at the end of their academic programme.

The first Professor of Educational Management was produced in December 2014 in person of Prof. Afolakemi O. Oredein followed by Prof. Donald Odeleye, a professor of Guidance and Counselling, October, 2015. Prof. Afolakemi O. Oredein presented her Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday 7th September, 2016.

It is worth noting that the Faculty runs Sandwich programme for Education programmes at the Bachelors degree level. The sandwich students receive eight (8) weeks intensive lectures during third term holiday between July and first week in September and examination comes up in December during the primary and secondary school first term break.

S / N Name Designation Qualifications
  1.  

Prof.  O.P. YARA

 Professor

B. Ed (Zaria), M. Ed(Ibadan), PGD(Ile-Ife), Ph. D (Ibadan)

  1.  

Prof. A. O. OREDEIN

Professor

B. Sc. (Ed.) M. Ed., PGDS, PhD

  1.  

Prof. B. A. ADEYEMI

Professor (Sabbatical)

NCE (Ila Orogun), B.Ed (Ile-Ife), M.A. (Ile-Ife), Ph.D (Ibadan)

  1.  

Prof. D. A. ODELEYE

Professor

B.A (Ed), M.A (Ed), PhD (Ife)

  1.  

Prof. Omolade O. AKINSANYA

Adjunct Professor

B.A (Ile-Ife), M. Ed, Ph. D (Ago-Iwoye)

  1.  

Dr. (Mrs.) A. A.ROBBIN

Associate Professor

B.A. (Ife), M.A. (Benin), Ph.D (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. (Mrs.) AKUCHE, E. 

Senior Lecturer

B.Sc. (Nsukka), M.Ed., PhD (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. (Mrs.) C. O. SAM-KAYODE

Lecturer I

B. Sc.Edu. , M.Ed, PhD (Ilorin)

  1.  

Dr. (Mrs.) M. OYETADE

Senior Lecturer

B.Ed. M.Ed., PhD (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. (Mrs.) M.M. AYANTUNJI

Lecturer I

B. Ed., M. Ed, Ph.D (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. (Mrs.) O. A. OTI****

Senior Lecturer

B.A.(Lagos), PGDE, M.Ed., PhD

  1.  

Dr. (Mrs.) O. B. ADESINA

Lecturer I

B.A, M.A, Ph. D (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. (Mrs.) O. T. KILLIAN

Lecturer I

B. Ed., (Ilorin), M. Ed, PhD (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. (Mrs.) R. O. ALUKO

Lecturer I

B.A., M.A., Ph. D (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. (Mrs.) S. ILEUMA

Associate Professor

B.Ed., M.Ed., PhD.(Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. (Mrs.) U. R. DAVIES

Lecturer I

B.A.(Ekpoma), M.A.(Lagos), Ph. D (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. A. A. EBO

Lecturer I

B. Ed (Lead City), M. Ed, (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. Adedoyin AGUORU

Visiting Senior Lecturer

 

  1.  

Dr. E. O. SENAYON

Lecturer I

B.A (Uniben), M.A, Ph.D (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. Emmanuel E. UZOJI

Lecturer I

B.A, M.A., Ph.D. (Jos)

  1.  

Dr. M. O. GBADEGESIN

Lecturer I

 B.A(Ed) (Ado-Ekiti) M.A, PhD (Ile-Ife)

  1.  

Dr. Morakinyo K. OLOYEDE

Lecturer I

NCE (Ibadan), B.Ed., MPP, Ph.D (Ago-Iwoye)

  1.  

Dr. O. B. JOLAOSO

Lecturer I

B.A (Ed) English, M. A., PhD (English)

  1.  

Dr. O. Susan PITAN

Senior Lecturer

B.Sc. (Ed) (OAU), M.Ed. (Ibadan), Ph.D (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. Omobola O. GAMBO

Lecturer I

B.Ed. (Lead City),  M.A.Ed, Ph.D (Ile-Ife)

  1.  

Dr. Sabina N. OBI

Lecturer I

B.Ed., M.Ed., PhD (Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. Seyi DAVID

Lecturer I

B.Sc. (Sokoto), M.Ed. (Zaria), Ph.D (Kwara State)

  1.  

Dr. Yejide A. IBIKUNLE

Lecturer II

B.Ed (Ago-Iwoye), M.A. (Ed.), Ph.D (Ife)

  1.  

Dr. Yejide A. IBIKUNLE

Lecturer II

B.Ed ()

  1.  

Dr.(Mrs.) T. OYEDEJI

Senior Lecturer

B.Ed., M.Ed., (Lagos), PhD (Ilorin)

  1.  

Miss Adedolapo O. AWONIYI

Assistant Lecturer

B.Ed (Ife), M.Sc. (Ibadan)

  1.  

Miss Omenihu G. ODUALI

Graduate Assistant

NCE (Lagos), B.Sc. (Lead City)

  1.  

Miss Tolulope M. AJAYI

Assistant Lecturer

B.A. (Lagos), P.G.D., M.A. (Ibadan)

  1.  

Mr. A. M. AKINSIKU

Lecturer II

B.A, M. A (Ibadan)

  1.  

Mr. Akanni ADENIJI

Senior Arts Fellow

B.Sc. (Ife), M.A. (Ibadan)

  1.  

Mr. Feranmi E. ADEJUWON

Graduate Assistant

B.Sc. (Ed) (Lead City)

  1.  

Mr. I. O. OLADIPUPO

Technical Officer

(Lightning/Sound)

HND (Ibadan)

  1.  

Mr. J. A. BADEJI

Lecturer II

ND (Kwara), B.A, M.A (Ilorin)

  1.  

Mr. J. S. OMOTAYO

Lecturer II

B.A. Ed (Lasu), M.A (Unilag)

  1.  

Mr. M. FERNANDEZ

Lecturer II

B.A (Ogun), M. A (Ilorin)

  1.  

Mr. M. O. OLAJIDE

Lecturer II

B.A, M. A (Ibadan)

  1.  

Mr. Moyosore O. BECKLEY

Assistant Lecturer

NCE (Abeokuta), B.Ed, M.Ed (Lead City)

  1.  

Mr. O. O. AKANDE

Lecturer II

B.A, M. A. (Ile-Ife)

  1.  

Mr. O.O. JEGEDE

Lecturer II

B.A. (Ed) (Ondo), M.A, M.Phil (Ile-Ife)

  1.  

Mr. Olufemi G. OWOEYE

Lecturer II

B.A. (Ekiti), M.A., M.Phil (Ibadan)

  1.  

Mr. Oluwasijibomi AKINSANMI

Graduate Assistant

NCE (Ogun), B.A. (Lead City)

  1.  

Mr. S. O. EBE

Lecturer II

B. A., M. A. (Ilorin)

  1.  

Mr. Victor B. AFOLARANMI

Graduate Assistant

B.A. (Lead City)

  1.  

Mrs. ‘ Lade ALOBA

Associate Lecturer

B.Ed. (Ife), M.Ed/M.Sc. (Unilag)

  1.  

Mrs. Ifedolapo O. OLADIPO

Lecturer II

B. A. (Babcock) M. A. (Ibadan)

  1.  

Mrs. S. OLUKOTUN

Lecturer I

B.A., M.A.(Ibadan)

  1.  

Dr. Jimmy AKOH

Lecturer I

B.A, M.A, Theatre and Performing Arts (ABU Zaria), Dip. Dramatic Filmaking (NFI Jos), PGDE (NTI), PhD Theatre Arts (Uniabuja).

  1.  

Mrs. T. G. BEWAJI

Lecturer II

B. Ed, M.Ed. (Ibadan)

The following programmes are available under Faculty of Education:
B.Sc (Ed)
  1. B.Sc (Ed). Biology
  2. B.Sc (Ed). Chemistry
  3. B.Sc (Ed). Computer Science
  4. B.Sc (Ed). Mathematics
  5. B.Sc (Ed). Physics
B.Ed
  1. B.Ed Business Education
  2. B.Ed Early Childhood Education
  3. B.Ed Economics
  4. B.Ed Educational Mgt
  5. B.Ed Educational Mgt. with options in Economics, Accounting, and English Lang.
  6. B.Ed Guidance & Counselling
  7. B.Ed Kinesiology/Physical and Health Education
  8. B.Ed Social Studies

Why Study Education​ at LCU

Industry-Focused Curriculum & Practical Learning

At Lead City University, we bridge the gap between theory and practice with a curriculum tailored to meet industry demands.

State-of-the-Art Learning Facilities

We provide access to modern studios, digital labs, and research centers, ensuring students get real-world exposure in communication and information science.

Career Opportunities & Industry Connections

We offer internship placements, industry collaborations, and networking opportunities to help students build a strong career foundation.

Explore our Undergraduate Study

Ready to shape your future? At Lead City University, Ibadan, we offer dynamic undergraduate programs designed to equip you with real-world knowledge, practical skills, and a global perspective.

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