Ph.D. 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 students research and analytical skill in the relevant areas of Legislative Studies. The knowledge so acquired should substantially enhance their prospects of gaining employment in various capacities such as academics, professional and ot herareas of work where the ability to apply and advice upon Legislative issues is significant.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is for the enhancement of research and professional skills and qualification in Legislative Studies for self-reliance and ability to function effectively and competitively in Legislative Studies 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 Legislation in a contemporary context.

Objectives

1. Producing graduates of distinction committed to lifelong learning, integrity and professionalism, capable of being responsible leaders and communicators in their respective fields.
2. Critically engage with their major theoretical debates on the role of Legislation in any given field.
3. displaying the ability to deal with different types of Legislative matters.
4. applying critical and contextual approaches across a wide variety of subject matter; and
5. developing the ability to analyse, articulate and write on Legislative issues, by linking previous or current experience with an academic inquiry, particularly via the dissertation.

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 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. Candidates from other disciplines other than Law and Political Science would be made to audit four (4) basic courses in Law and Political Science 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

LEG 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

LEG 903 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

LEG 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 Legislative Studies a candidate must have audited the prescribed courses, 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: LEG 901(3), LEG 903 (2), LEG 999 (10) 15 Credits – Total 15 Credits