M.Phil./Ph.D. Parliamentary Administration

List of ILS Academic Staff

/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 LegalTheory, Public Internationallaw,
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 HumanRights Law
4	M. A. Etudaiye	Professor	LL.B (ABU, Zaria); BL (Lagos); LL.M.(OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Legal System, Jurisprudenceand Legal Theory, InternationalLaw
5	F. A. Aremu	Professor	B.Sc. (Jos); M.Sc. (UDU, Sokoto); Ph.D.(Beppu-shi-Japan)	Legislative Studies, PolicyStudies. 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 CorporateGovernance
8	A. J. Omede	Professor	B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos)	Strategic/Security Studies,Political Economy, Peace andWomen 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, HumanRights 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, InternationalLaw, Human Rights Law
13	R. O Yusuf	Senior Lecturer	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	Senior Lecturer	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 andAdministrative Law, HumanRights Law, ReproductiveHealth 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 otherareas of work.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is for the enhancement of research and professional skills in Parliamentary Administration and ability to function effectively and competitively 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 area of Parliamentary Administration in a contemporary context.

Objectives

1. Producing graduates of distinction committed to lifelong learning, integrity and professionalism, capable of being responsible leaders and communicatorsin their respective fields.
2. displaying the ability to deal with Parliamentary Administration; and
3. developing the ability to analyse, articulate and write on Parliamentary Administration matters.

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; and

ii. Candidate with Master degree (Law and Political Science) and in any degree other than Law and Political Science from a recognized university with at least 50% or 3.00 CGPA or its equivalent. In addition, candidates are expected to satisfy the Faculty 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 12 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.

Detailed Course Description

MPD 881 Research Methodology 3 Credits

Principle. Methods. Approaches to research and writing. Selection of researchtopics. Research design. Research methodology and research method. Findingmaterials in the library. Using social research methods, referencing, formatting. Ethical issues. Tips on dissertation/project. Defence/Viva voice.45h (T); C

MPD 883 Seminar 2 Credits

Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor by the Faculty postgraduate board is required to present a seminar.45h (P); C

MPD 899 Dissertation 6 Credits

Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor is required to conduct research in an area approved by the Institute Postgraduate Committee culminating in the submission of a research project.270h (P); C

Graduation Requirements

For the award of M.Phil. in Parliamentary Administration or progression into Ph.D. degree programme, the candidate must have audited the prescribed courses and submitted the research dissertation 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 research project for the award of M.Phil. degree and conversion to Ph.D. degree programme.

Summary

Core Courses: MPD 881 (3), MPD 883 (2) MPD 899 (6) 11 Credits – Total 11 Credits