Dean, Faculty of Mgt. & Soc. Sciences

Designation: Professor and Dean Faculty of Management and Soc. Sciences
Surname:
Sir Obikeze
Other Name: Daniel S.
Sex: Male  
Marital Status: Married
State: Anambra 
L.G.A: Orumba
Hobbies: Gardening and Swimming

BIO-DATA:
Born in Awa Town, Orumba North LGA, Anambra State on September 12, 1939, Sir (Prof) Dan. S. Obikeze wa appointed foundation Dean of the Faculty of Management and Social Science, Paul University, Awka in November, 2009

Education: Primary:       C.M.S Central, Ufumah (1946-1951) and RAM (CMS) School, Onitsha (1952-53).

Secondary:  New Bethel College, Onitsha (1954-1958)

University:    
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (161-64), obtaining B.A. (HONS)  Sociology (1964).
Loyola University of Chicago, U.S.A (1970-75) obtaining M.A. Sociology (1973); Ph.D. Sociology (1975)

Fellowship:      Fellow of Harvard University School of Public Health (19921993)

Working Experience:

  • Administrative Officer, University of Nigeria Nsukka             1965-1970
  • Lecturer in Sociology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka              1976-1979
  • Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka   1979-1985
  • Reader in Sociology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka                          1985-1989
  • Professor of Sociology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka              1990
  • Associate Dean, Faculty of Soc. Sciences, U.N.N
  • Head, Dept of Sociology/Anthropology, U.N.N                        1990-1992
  • Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, U.N.N                                1993-1996
  • Professor/Head, Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social work, National University of Lesotho 2002-2006
  • Adjunct Professor of Sociology, University of Nigeria              2007-2009

Research:Executive Director, Centre for Indigenous knowledge on Population, Resource and Environmental Management (CIKPREM). 

Publication:Three main-line books; International Technical Report; numerous boo chapters, conference papers, published articles I National International Journals.

Professional Bodies:Member, Population Association of Nigeria
Member, International Union for the Scientific Study of Population.
Member, Nigeria Anthropological and Sociological Association.