Brief History about the Department of Economics
The Department of Economics was a foundation department of the University since its inception in 1982. The Department was facilitated when Prof. Olusegun Areola became the Dean of the Faculty of the Social Sciences and 16 students were the 1st set of admitted students in February 1983. Dr A. I. Ayodele was the Pioneer staff of Department and was later joined by Mr (now Prof.) E. O. Ogunleye. Initial academic programme of the unit were developed by the duo of Prof. Adamu and Ajai (from University of Ibadan) and Prof. Fajana (Lagos). The Current HOD is Dr K. F. Akeju.
Since inception of the Department, the following academic staffs have served as Head of Department
SN | NAMES | YEAR/SESSION |
1 | Dr. Ayo Fajehinsin | 1997 – 2001 |
2 | Dr. S. A. Olaiya | August 2001 – July 2005 |
3 | Dr. E. O. Ogunleye | August 2005 – July 2007 |
4 | Dr. A. A. Awe | August 2007 – July 7, 2009 |
5 | Dr. E. O. Ogunleye | August 2009 – July 2011 |
6 | Dr. A. A. Awe | August 2011 – July 2012 |
7 | Prof. E. O. Ogunleye | August 2012 – July 2014 |
8 | Dr. R. K. Ayeni | August 2014 – July 2016 |
9 | Dr. T. Owoeye | August 2016 – July 2018 |
10 | Dr. S. Ogunsakin | August 2018 – July 2020 |
11 | Dr. T. Owoeye | August 2020 – July 2022 |
12 | Dr. K. F. Akeju | August 2022 – till date |
Philosophy of the Department
The philosophy of the Department derived from the University is set to achieve effective application of higher education to develop the economy and solve the problems of economic development in the State, the Nation and world at large. The Department provides high standard educational programmes through seminars, field work and projects that cut across the spectrum of the Social Sciences towards turning our students into articulate and skilled professionals.
Objectives
The objectives of B.Sc. degree in Economics are to:
- Equip our graduates with sound and relevant knowledge of economics that would prepare them to appraise and cope with challenges in a developing nation like Nigeria and to contribute effectively to its overall development.
- Instill in our graduates the ability to apply basic knowledge of the economics to solve economic problems.
- Involve students in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning that could lead to the acquiring of the skills and principles in the various spheres of the Social Sciences and their applications in solving State and National problems.
- Provide the opportunity for students to become familiar with the different area of specialization in the Social Sciences.
- Develop in our graduates useful competencies in public, private global or self- employment, and
- Equip our graduates with the skills required for further studies in any desired area of specialization.
The Mission Statement
To equip our graduate with sound and relevant knowledge of economics that would prepare them to cope with challenges in developing nations and also carry out research that will enable our students to match up with international standard.
Our Philosophy
The Department of Economics was a foundation department of the University since its inception in 1982. The Department was facilitated when Prof. Olusegun Areola became the Dean of the Faculty of the Social Sciences and 16 students were the 1st set of admitted students in February 1983. Dr A. I. Ayodele was the Pioneer staff of Department and was later joined by Mr (now Prof.) E. O. Ogunleye. Initial academic programme of the unit were developed by the duo of Prof. Adamu and Ajai (from University of Ibadan) and Prof. Fajana (Lagos). The Current HOD is Dr K. F. Akeju.
Since inception of the Department, the following academic staffs have served as Head of Department
SN | NAMES | YEAR/SESSION |
1 | Dr. Ayo Fajehinsin | 1997 – 2001 |
2 | Dr. S. A. Olaiya | August 2001 – July 2005 |
3 | Dr. E. O. Ogunleye | August 2005 – July 2007 |
4 | Dr. A. A. Awe | August 2007 – July 7, 2009 |
5 | Dr. E. O. Ogunleye | August 2009 – July 2011 |
6 | Dr. A. A. Awe | August 2011 – July 2012 |
7 | Prof. E. O. Ogunleye | August 2012 – July 2014 |
8 | Dr. R. K. Ayeni | August 2014 – July 2016 |
9 | Dr. T. Owoeye | August 2016 – July 2018 |
10 | Dr. S. Ogunsakin | August 2018 – July 2020 |
11 | Dr. T. Owoeye | August 2020 – July 2022 |
12 | Dr. K. F. Akeju | August 2022 – till date |
Philosophy of the Department
The philosophy of the Department derived from the University is set to achieve effective application of higher education to develop the economy and solve the problems of economic development in the State, the Nation and world at large. The Department provides high standard educational programmes through seminars, field work and projects that cut across the spectrum of the Social Sciences towards turning our students into articulate and skilled professionals.
Objectives
The objectives of B.Sc. degree in Economics are to:
- Equip our graduates with sound and relevant knowledge of economics that would prepare them to appraise and cope with challenges in a developing nation like Nigeria and to contribute effectively to its overall development.
- Instill in our graduates the ability to apply basic knowledge of the economics to solve economic problems.
- Involve students in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning that could lead to the acquiring of the skills and principles in the various spheres of the Social Sciences and their applications in solving State and National problems.
- Provide the opportunity for students to become familiar with the different area of specialization in the Social Sciences.
- Develop in our graduates useful competencies in public, private global or self- employment, and
- Equip our graduates with the skills required for further studies in any desired area of specialization.
The Mission Statement
To equip our graduate with sound and relevant knowledge of economics that would prepare them to cope with challenges in developing nations and also carry out research that will enable our students to match up with international standard.