Rep Idem Successfully Defends Doctoral Dissertation, Awarded PhD in Leadership 

Rep Idem Successfully Defends Doctoral Dissertation, Awarded PhD in Leadership 

The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, Rep. Unyime Idem, has successfully defended his dissertation, leading to the award of a Doctoral Degree (Ph.D) in Leadership and Strategic Studies from the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State.

Rep. Idem in his dissertation, on the topic “Leadership and Nation Building in Nigeria,” argued that the failure of past presidents of Nigeria to implement merit-based, inclusive governance, severely undermined nation building.

His recommendations included formulation of the Nigerian dream, where national vision transcends ethnic and religious boundaries, implementation of merit-based appointments and strict enforcement of Federal Character Principle.

Others are Deepening electoral reforms to reduce identity-based political mobilization, combating corruption impartially and promotion of civic education to build a stronger sense of national identity.

In their separate comments, the Federal Lawmaker’s Supervisor, Prof. Gbenga Ibileye, who doubles as the Provost, Post Graduate School, Federal University of Lokoja, Kogi state, other members of the panel, as well as his lecturers, said they were impressed by Rep. Idem’s performance, adding that they were not surprised, given the leadership position he currently occupies in the country.

On his part, Rep. Idem appreciated the Federal University, his lecturers, Supervisor and examiners for paying keen attention to every detail and for painstakingly guiding him all through the programme, since he started the academic journey in 2021.

He used the opportunity to charge the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi state, to sustain the standard in academic excellence.