Institute for Legislative Studies
List of ILS Academic Staff
| S/N | Name | Status | Qualification | Research Interest |
| 1 | I. Imam | Professor | LLB, (UDUSok) BL (Abuja), LLM(OAU Ife) Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Legislative studies, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, |
| 2 | W.O. Egbewole | Professor | LL.B (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL (Lagos); LL.M (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Electoral Matter and Judiciary, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Public International law, |
| 3 | A. A. Oba | Professor | LL.B (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Legal System, Legal Pluralism, Comparative Law and Human Rights Law |
| 4 | M. A. Etudaiye | Professor | LL.B (ABU, Zaria); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Legal System, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, International Law |
| 5 | F. A. Aremu | Professor | B.Sc. (Jos); M.Sc. (UDU, Sokoto); Ph.D. (Beppu-shi-Japan) | Legislative Studies, Policy Studies. International Relations |
| 6 | E.O. Ojo | Professor | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Comparative Studies, Federalism, Electoral Studies |
| 7 | O. Y. Abdul-Hamid | Professor | LL.B (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Company Law and Corporate Governance |
| 8 | A. J. Omede | Professor | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos) | Strategic/Security Studies, Political Economy, Peace and Women Studies |
| 9 | H. O. Ijaiya | Professor | B.Ed. (Ilorin) LLB (Jos); BL (Lagos) LLM, PhD,/MPhil, Ph.D. (OAU Ife) | Environmental Law |
| 10 | A. O. Sambo | Professor | LL.B (Ilorin); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law |
| 11 | Abdulkadir B. A. | Professor | LL.B (Ilorin); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Environmental Rights, Legislative Studies, Administrative Law |
| 12 | A. C. Onuora-Oguno | Professor | LL.B (Ilorin); BL (Lagos); LL.M., LLD (Pretoria) | Legal System, International Law, Human Rights Law |
| 13 | R. O Yusuf | SL | B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc, Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Sociology |
| 14 | Azizat O. Amoloye-Adebayo | Professor | LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Nottingham) | Human Rights |
| 15 | A. R. Bakare | SL | B.Sc. (Ilorin), M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Legislative Studies, Electoral Studies, Comparative Politics |
| 15 | M.K. Adebayo | Professor | LL. B (UNIMAID); BL (Lagos); LL.M., Ph.D. (Jos) | Constitutional and Administrative Law, Human Rights Law, Reproductive Health Rights, Family Law, |
| 16 | Nimah M Abdulraheem | Professor | LL.B (BUK, Kano); BL (Lagos); LL.M (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Gender Rights Law |
| 17 | O. M. Adebiyi | Senior Lecturer | B.Sc.; M.Sc.; Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Election and Electoral studies |
| 18 | A.A. Muhammad | Reader | B.Sc., M.Sc (Ilorin); Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria) | Comparative Politics |
| 19 | M A Abdulraheem-Mustapha | Professor | LLB, (UDUSok), BL (Abuja) LLM (OAU), Ph.D (Ilorin | |
| 20 | G. A. Animasawun | Professor | B.A. (Lagos); M.A., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Conflict Management, Neopatrimonialism, State & Nation-Building |
| 21 | G. T. Ijaiya | Professor | B.Sc. (Jos); M.Sc., Ph.D. (UDU, Sokoto) | Development Economic, Distributive Economics |
| 22 | A. J. Edun | Senior Lecturer | B.Sc., M.Sc., MPA, PGDE, Ph.D. | Local Government Studies, Public Administration |
Introduction
The programme is for the advancement of research and analytical skill in the relevant areas of Parliamentary Administration. The knowledge so acquired should substantially enhance their prospects of gaining employment in various capacities such as academics, professional and other areas of work where the ability to apply and advise upon Parliamentary Administration issues is significant.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is for the enhancement of research and professional skills and qualification in Parliamentary Administration for self-reliance and ability to function effectively and competitively in the Elections and Party Politics fields both locally and globally.
Aim and Objectives
Aim
The aim of the programme is to stimulate excellent research and writing skills based on stronger foundation and better understanding of the role of Parliamentary Administration in a contemporary context.
Objectives
Admission Requirements
The candidate is required to possess the following:
i. O Level Credits or its equivalent in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
ii. Candidate with Master degree (Law and Political Science) and in any discipline other than Law and Political Science from a recognized university with at least 60% or its equivalent in their final Master degree Examination to qualify for admission for Doctor of Philosophy in Legislative Studies Programme.
In addition, candidates with degree from any other discipline other than law and political science shall audit four (4) Remedial Compulsory Courses registered as specified by the Institute and are expected to satisfy the Institute Postgraduate Board at a placement screening exercise to be conducted by the Institute.
Duration of the Programme
The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 48 calendar months. The programme is full time study only.
Detailed Course Description
MPD 901 Research Methodology 3 Credits
Principle. Methods. Approaches to research and writing. Selection of research topics. Research design. Research methodology and research method. Finding materials in the library. Using social research methods, referencing, formatting. Ethical issues. Tips on dissertation/project. Defence/Viva voice.45h (T); C
MPD 903 Seminar 2 Credits
Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor by the Facultypostgraduate board is required to present a seminar.45h (P); C
MPD 999 Thesis 10 Credits
Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor is required to conduct research in any area of interest approved by faculty postgraduate board. 450h (P); C
LRC 901; Constitutional Law and Development (Remedial)
Definition and sources of constitutional law; Separation of powers; Rule of law and constitutional history of Nigeria from advent of British rule till date; The Military and Constitutional Law making in Nigeria; Supremacy of the Constitution; Legislative, Judicial and Executive powers. 15h (T); C
LRC 902: Nigerian Legal System (Remedial)
The idea of legal system; Sources of Nigerian law; Internal conflicts; The role of the judiciary; Court system. 15h (T); C
LRC 903: Legislature and Legislative Practice (Remedial)
Concept of legislature, Functions, types and powers of the legislature, Basic concepts in legislative practice, Sources of legislative procedure, Composition and pattern of funding, Committee system in the legislature, How a bill become law, Challenges facing the legislature, Legislative-Executive relations, Legislative-Constituency relations
LRC 904: Nigerian Government and Politics (Remedial)
Colonial legacy on Nigerian political system, Structure of the Nigerian political system, Military intervention and involvement in politics, Federalism in Nigeria, Intergovernmental relations, Religion and politics, Ethnicity and politics, Nigerian electoral system, Institutions of governance in Nigeria, Election and electoral system.
Graduation Requirements
For the award of Ph.D. in Parliamentary Administration a candidate must have audited the prescribed courses (remedial compulsory course for candidates from other discipline than law and political science) and submitted a thesis based on a preceding research protocol. The provision of Postgraduate School shall apply in the assessment of the research protocol and oral examination of the thesis.
Summary
Core Courses: MPD 901(3), MPD 903 (2), MPD 999 (10) 15 Credits – Total 15 Credits
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