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Joel Patrick Dada (born March 2, 1958) is a Nigerian academic and educator known for his contributions to the field of history and his administrative roles in various educational institutions. He currently holds the position of Professor and serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Management, and Social Sciences at the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria. Early Life and Education Joel Patrick Dada was born on March 2, 1958, in Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria.

Professor Dada's educational journey began at Government Teacher's College Bazza, where he completed his Grade III and Grade II training from 1974 to 1979. He then pursued his higher education at the University of Maiduguri, where he completed his Basic Studies in 1981, followed by a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in History from 1982 to 1985. He continued his academic pursuits at the same institution and earned a Master of Arts (M.A) degree in Political History from 1987 to 1989.

His quest for knowledge led him to the University of Jos, where he pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Military History and Defence Studies, which he completed from 1992 to 1998. Career Dada is an academician and has lectured students at different levels for over thirty years. References 1. https://muhaz.org/curriculum-vitae-personal-data-name-in-full-professor-joel-pat.html