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A RENOWNED SCHOLAR AND ADMINISTRATOR

Professor Basil Chukwuemeka Nwankwo is an intellectual juggernaut whose impressive credentials have always singled him out as a measure of excellence. This is because of his analytical abilities and perfectionist tendencies, a trait which has become his hallmark in the midst of other intelligentia.

Born on June 24, 1967 at Ette in olakwoboro LGA of kogi state, but his parent hails from ufuma in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, young Basil took advantage of his early environment which provided him access to all levels of education. He had his secondary education at community secondary school, Isienu, Nsukka from 1973 to 1978 b4efore he proceeded to University of Nigeria Nsukka in 1980 and graduated in 1984 with Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Political Science. In 1985 Basil embarked on a Post – Graduate programme in Public Administration at his alma-mater. He completed the programme in 1987 and was awarded Master of Science Degree in Public Administration. Thereafter, he pursued and obtained a postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE) in 1989. Shortly after this, he bagged his Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PH.D) in 1993 in political science with specialization in public Administration, all form the same institution. His consistent rigorous academic prowess raised him to his present position. Prof. Nwankwo began his academic career in 1989 as a lecturer assistant at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He was promoted lecturer II in 1992 and became a Senior Lecturer in 1995. Due to his conscientious research and impressive scholarly publications, he was appointed to the rank of professor of Public Administrator in 2006. He also lectured at the Eha-Amufu college of Education, Enugu between 1985 and 1991.

Between 2000 and 2002, he was the head of the Department of Public Administration, university of Nigeria, Nsukka. He was also HOD, Department of Public Administration, Kogi State University, Ayigba between 2006 and 2008. He is the current Dean, Faculty of Management Science, Kogi State University Anyigba. Until this appointment, Prof Nwankwo has been saddled with several scholarly responsibilities. He has been chief consultant to Technical Committee to technical committee on the review of the structure of Local Government Councils in Nigeria as well as Ph.D External Examiner, Department of local Government studies, Obafemi Awolowo Universty, IIe-Ife since 2003 to date. Others include: Member, Govering Board of the Administrative staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Topo, Badagry, Lagos; Consultant to the federal Government of Nigeria and united nations (FGN/UN) Local Leadership Training for Elected Local Government Officials in Nigeria, amongst others.

With several scholarly publications to his credits, Prof. Nwankwo’s contributions to the educational development of Africa are commendable. His academic treasure crest is replete with over 15 textbooks, 60 journals, 16 chapters in mainline books, 13 published technical reports; 4 published conference proceedings/workshops; and 2 Academic Monographs. He has also recorded 70 Attendance at conferences/Workshops.

With all these academic accomplishment, Prof. Basil Chukwuemeka Nwankwo fits sufficiently to be described as an encyclopedia of knowledge. In recognition for this rare intellectual exploits, Prof Nwankwo has been conferred with several awards, honors and letters of commendation. Notable amongst these awards include: Gold medal Award for incorruptible ICON in Nigeria; Grand Award for Productivity on Higher Education in Africa (GAPA); African Merit Award for Integrity, Accountability and Transparency in Leadership and African Peace Award to Mention but a few.

Prof. Nwankwo’s belief that education is the best legacy to be handed down to generation yet unborn is the reason he has always worked assiduously with an unusual desire to give himself to the betterment of his country. He is happily married to Dr. (Mrs.) Ifenyinwa Gloria Nwankwo fellow incorruptible ICON in Africa (FIIIA).