Nike Yetunde Sidiqat Ijaiya (Professor of Educational Management, University of
Ilorin) holds a Ph.D in Educational Supervision, Masters Degree in Educational
Psychology from the University College, Cardiff (now University of Cardiff),
South Wales, and a Bachelor of Arts Education, History from Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Professor Nike Yetunde Sidiqat Ijaiya, born at Offa,
Kwara State, Nigeria, attended Offa Grammar School, Offa for her secondary
education. She began her teaching career in 1977 and has taught at various
secondary schools in Kwara State during which she also participated in
inspection of schools. She also lectured at the Kwara State College of
Education, Ilorin where she rose to the rank of Principal Lecturer and held the
position of Acting Head of Department of General Studies and Acting Dean of the
School of Education before her present appointment at the University of Ilorin.
She had successfully headed the Department of Educational Management, for three
years and currently the Coordinator of the Center for Supportive Services for
the Deaf (CSSD), a Federal Government project aimed at equalizing educational
opportunity for hearing-impaired students. She has also been External Examiner
to some Colleges of Education in the country and participated in the
accreditation of some Universities and Colleges of Education. She has also
participated in some educational forums at State level, which were directed at
policy reforms and quality assurance in Kwara State as a lead paper presenter
and committee member.
Professor Nike Yetunde Sidiqat Ijaiya has authored
and co – authored several publications in Educational Management.
Professor Nike Yetunde Sidiqat Ijaiya is married and
blessed with children.
Some of her Publications are:
(a) Journal articles already
published
Department: Educational Management
1. N.Y.S.
Ijaiya, "From Quality Control to Quality Assurance: A Panacea for Quality
Education in Nigerian Schools", A publication of the Nigerian
Association for Educational Administration and Planning, 295-303.
2. N.Y.S.
Ijaiya(1999),"Effects of Over-Crowded Classrooms on Teacher-Students
Interactions",Ilorin Journal Of Education,Vol.19, 1-12.
3. N.Y.S.
Ijaiya(2004),"Re-Engineering Educational Management for Quality Education in
Kwara State, Nigeria",International Journal Of Educational
Management(IJEM), vol.3,1-15.
4. N.Y.S.
Ijaiya(2002), "Conducting Examinations in Nigerian Universities: A Manager's
Perspectives",Journal Of Curriculum And
Instruction,6(1&2),1-17.
5. N.Y.S.
Ijaiya,"Team Management: An Effective Technique for the Administration of
Nigerian Educational Institutions",207-228
6. N.Y.S.
Ijaiya(1998),"Eradicating Examination Malpractices: A Macro-Theoretical
Framework Option",Nigerian Journal Of Development Issues:
Education Socio, Political And Economic Development,2(2),72-86.
7. N.Y.S.
Ijaiya(1999),"Seeing is believing: Direct observation and school management
research",A Publication of the National Association of
Educational Researchers and Evaluators,1(1), 1-6.
8. N.Y.S.
Ijaiya(2004), "Agents of Malpractice in Nigerian Public Examinations: The
Strongest Links",A Publication Of The National Association Of
Educational Researchers And Evaluators,5(1),55-62.
9. N.Y.S.
Ijaiya,"Teacher Stress and UBE: Implications for Educational Planners",A
Publication of The National Institute for Educational Planning and
Administration, 481-494.
10. Ijaiya, Y. (1991). Practicum
–based supervision in teacher education. Education Today: Journal of the
Federal Ministry of Education,4 (3),38 – 41.
11. Ijaiya, Y. (1993). Women
education in a dwindling economy. Nigerian, Journal of Sociology of Education,
Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of
Jos, 1(1), 54-65.
12. Ijaiya, Y. (1998). The Role of Methodology courses in teacher education: A critique.
Journal of the Nigerian Association of Education Media and Technology 4 (1),
551 – 558.
13. Ijaiya, Y. (1995). The
role of the headmaster in effective school Supervision. Institute Journal of
Studies in Education, Institute of Education, University of Ilorin,1 (3), 57 –
65.
14. Ijaiya, Y. (1995). Skill training in teacher education. Ilorin Journal of
Education (IJE), University of Ilorin, Faculty of Education. 15, (18 –
32).
15. Ijaiya, Y. (1995). Supervisors’ and student teachers’ view of sources of
assistance received by student teachers during teaching practice.
Research in Education, Delta State University, Abraka. 1 (1),107 – 113.
16. Ijaiya, Y. (1995).
Improving the teaching of reading in Nigerian primary schools through
Competency –based Teacher Education (C.B.T.E.). African Journal of Information
Technology. Department of Curriculum Study & Educational Technology,
Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, 1 (1), 53 – 60.
17. Ijaiya, Y. (1995).
Influence of Selected Home Variables on Primary School Pupils’ Academic
Achievement in Kwara State. Nigerian Journal of Sociology of Education,
Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of
Jos, 1(2), 110 – 119.
18. Ijaiya, Y.
(1996).The influence of Education Courses on the attitude and teaching
skills of undergraduate/part time students. Journal of Education Focus, Ogun
State University, Ago-Iwoye. 1 (1), 99 – 105.
19. Ijaiya, Y. (1996).
Student teachers’ instructional difficulties during teaching practice. Journal
of Educational Theory and Practice. University of Ibadan, 2 (1 &2), 12 – 21.
20. Ijaiya, Y. (1996) .
Improving the practical component of teacher Education curriculum through
lesson analysis technique. Journal of Distance Education, Abia State
University, Uturu. (Special Edition), 3 (1) 199 – 210.
21. Ijaiya, Y. (1997).
Teachers’ perceptions of prevalent behavioural problems among secondary school
teachers. International Journal of Educational Management (IJEM). Journal
of the Department of Educational Management University of Ilorin. 2
(1), 45-54.
22. Ijaiya, Y.
(1997). Teachers’ attitude towards school inspection in selected
States of Nigeria. Studies in Education, Faculty of Education, Edo
State University, Ekpoma. 3. (1 & 2), 69 – 76.
23. Ijaiya, Y. (1998).
An Investigation into the problems of teacher management in Kwara State
secondary schools. Studies in Educational Planning and Administration
(S.E.P.A), Journal of the National Institute for Educational Planning and
Administration (NIEPA) Ondo, 1 (2), 49 – 58.
24. Ijaiya, Y. (1998).
Constraints to effective teaching practice supervision: The views of the
clientele. Nigerian Journal of Advanced Research in Education. Department
of Educational Management, University of Ibadan, 2 (1), 87 – 99.
25. Ijaiya, Y. (1998). A
Practical application of behaviour modification technique to classroom
management and control. The Nigerian Journal of Guidance and Counselling
Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of
Ilorin 6 (1 &2), 11 – 26.
26. Ijaiya, N.Y.S.
(1998). A Comparative analysis of male and female principals’ leadership
qualities in selected States of Nigeria. International journal of Educational
Management, University of Ilorin, 2 (2), 7 – 13.
27. Ijaiya, Y. (1999). Effects of over-crowded classroom on teacher– students
interactions. Ilorin Journal of Education, Institute of Education,
University of Ilorin, 19, 1-11.
28. Ijaiya, Y. (2000). Failing
Schools and national development: Time for reappraisal of school
effectiveness in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Educational Research and
Evaluation, 2 (2). 37 – 44.
29. Ijaiya, Y. (2002). Conducting examinations in Nigerian Universities: A manager’s
perspective. Journal of Curriculum and Instruction 5
(3). Department of Curriculum Studies and Education Technology,
University of Ilorin.
30. Ijaiya, Y. (2004). Motivation for higher degrees among female secondary school
students in Ilorin township, Kwara State. Gender Discourse. A
Journal of the Women Academics University of Ilorin, (1).
31. Ijaiya, Y. (2004). Re-engineering educational management for quality education
in Kwara State. International Journal of Educational Management
(IJEM), 3, University of Ilorin. 1-14.
32. Ijaiya, N.Y.S. (2005).
Promoting peace culture in Nigeria through education. Journal of Women in
Colleges of Education. (JOWICE), 9. 2005. 1-13.
33. Ijaiya N.Y.S and A. T.
Alabi (2010), "Teacher Education In Africa And Critical Thinking Skills: Need And
Strategies"., Paper Presented At The International Conference
Of The Collaboration Of Educational Faculties Of West African Universities
(CEFWAN).
(b) Books / contributions to
books already published:
1. Ijaiya,
Y. (1991). A guide to Supervision of Instruction. Ilorin: My Grace
Graphic Reproduction Company.
2. Ijaiya,
Y. (1994). Vocational training and secondary school education in Nigeria.
In O. Obefemi, & B. Lawal, (ed) Issues in Contemporary African Social and
Political Thought. (2) Lagos: Academic Publications.
3. N.Y.S.
Ijaiya,(2000), "Belief Systems of Secondary School Principals and Vice Principals
about Productivity of Teachers in llorin Metropolis, Kwara State",In
E.O. Fagbamiye & D.O. Durosaro (Eds.) Education and Productivity in
Nigeria. Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning.
Ilorin: Haytee Press & Publishing Co. Ltd.
4. Ijaiya,
Y. (2000). Delegation of authority in school management. In F.
Durosaro & S. Ogunsaju (Eds.) The Craft of Education Management. Department
of Educational Management Publication, University of Ilorin. Ibadan: Reginason
Publishing Co. Ltd.
5. Ijaiya,
Y. (2000). "Teaching strategies and their implications for teaching practice
supervision. In A.I. Idowu, S.O. Daramola, A.S. Olorundare,
O.O.Obiyemi, N.Y.S. Ijaiya & K. Lafinhan (Eds) A Guide to Teaching
Practice. Faculty of Education Publication, University of Ilorin. Ilorin:
.Hayteen Press & Publishing Co. Ltd.
6. Ijaiya,
Y. (2000) Communication in school management. In F. Durosaro & S.
Ogunsaju (Eds.) The Craft of Education Management. Department of Educational
Management, University of Ilorin.
7. Ijaiya,
Y. (2001) Quality assurance, not quality control: the way forward
in Nigerian education. Publication of the National Association of Educational
Administration and Planning. (NAEAP) Ch. 13
8. Ijaiya,
Y. (2002). ‘Literature Review’ – A commissioned paper for a textbook,
“Research Methods for N.C.E. and Bachelors Degree Levels”, Department of
Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba.
9. Ijaiya,
Y. (2002). Teacher stress and Universal Basic Education:
Implications for Educational Planners. T. Ajayi, J.O. Fadipe, P.K. Ojedele
& E.E. Oluchukwu (Eds) Planning and Administration of Universal Basic
Education (UBE) in Nigeria. The National Institute for Educational Planning and
Administration (NIEPA).
10. Ijaiya,N.Y.S. & Oyedeji,
N.B. (2004). Classroom Management Techniques in Tertiary Institutions. In E.A.
Ogunsalin (Ed.). Teaching in Tertiary Institutions. Faculty of Education
Publication University of Ilorin .
11. Ijaiya, N.Y.S. &
Okorie A.N. (2005). Team management: An effective technique for the
administration of Nigerian educational institutions. In R.A.
Alani (ed.) Managing the Educational System. Ibadan: Triumph – Providential
Publishers.
12. Ijaiya N.Y.S. (2006), "Education and the Muslim Girl Child", In Al
-Maslaha, A journal of the Law & Religion, Vol., 3, Women , Gender and
other issues in the Shariah
13. Ijaiya, N.Y.S. &
Jekayinfa, A.A. (2008). Public-Private Partnership Initiative and the Management
of Unity Schools in Nigeria : To Be or Not To Be. In Education
Reforms in Nigeria: Past, Present and Future. A.R. Lawal, S.A.Jimoh, S.A.
Olorundare, & N.Y.S. Ijaiya (eds).Publication of the Faculty of Education,
University of Ilorin.
14. Ijaiya, N.Y.S. (2008). The
Quality of Teacher Education in Nigeria. In A. Ejiogu, and V.
Onyene (Eds) Emergent Issues in Education, 4, University of Lagos
c) Conference Papers and Reports
1. ‘Teacher Education in Africa and Critical Thinking Skills:Need and
Strategies’ Paper presented by Ijaiya, N.Y.S. and Alabi, A.T. at the
International Conference of the Collaboration of Education Faculties of West
African Universities (CEFWAN) from 8th -10th February, 2010, at the
University of Ilorin
2. ‘Early Childhood Development in Kwara State, Nigeria’
Paper presented at the World Bank organized ‘AFRICA PROGRAM FOR EDUCATION
IMPACT EVALUATION (APEIE), at Dakar, Senegal, 15-19 December, 2008.
3. ‘Report of the Task Team on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) –
Presented to Kwara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on ECCD
situation analysis in Kwara State, July, 2009.
4. ‘Report on Early Childhood Care and Development Education (ECCDE):
The Process so far – Presented at the SESP PROJECT-ECD DESIGN
AND PLANNING WORKSHOP, (Anchored by the World Bank Team at Kwara Hotel, Ilorin,
Nigeria, January, 28-29, 2010)
5. ‘Report of the Task Team on Early Childhood Care and Development
and Strategic Plan for Kwara State, Nigeria – Presented to
Kwara State Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, January,
2010
6. Teacher Education in Africa and Critical Thinking Skills: Need and
Strategies- Paper presented at the International Conference of the
Collaboration of Educational Faculties of West African Universities (CEFWA),
held at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 8-10 February, 2010.
7. Faculty
of Education, University of Ilorin 2007 National Conference on Education
Reforms in Nigeria: Past, Present and Future, held from 25th to 28th November
2007. Paper presented:Public – Private Partnership Initiative and
the Management of Unity Schools in Nigeria: To Be or Not to Be.
8. Nineth
National Conference of the Natioal Association of Educational Reseachers and
Evaluators (NAERE), held at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State,
Nigeria,from 3rd to 6th December, 2007. Paper presented: Managing School-Based Assessment for Decision-making in Universal
Basic Education in Nigeria
9. Second
Regional Conference on Reforms and Revitalisation in Higher Education, by
Higher Education Research Network (HERPNET), held at IITA, Ibadan, August 2007.
Paper presented: “Stengthening the Quality of Teacher Education:
The Role of the Faculty of Education in Nigerian Universities”
10. Eighth National Conference
of National Association of Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) held
at the University of Lagos, from 25 to 28 September, 2007. Lead Paper presented:Production and Utilisation of Skill-oriented Graduates in Nigerian
Schools
11. Kwara State College of
Education National Conference on U.B.E. Lead paper presented: ‘Management Strategies for Promoting Accountability in schools for
sucessful implementation of Universal Basic Education in Nigeria’
December 2005.
12. Faculty of Education,
University of Ilorin – Workshop for Newly Recruited Lecturers, 27th – 30th
April 2004 (1st Batch). ‘Classroom management in
tertiary institutions’. 2nd Batch, 19th – 22nd July, 2005.
13. National conference of
Women in Colleges of Education, 2004. Lead paper presented –Promoting peace culture in Nigeria through education.
14. Kwara State Education
Summit, 2003. (Lead paper presenter). “Re-engineering educational
management for quality education in Kwara State”.
15. Annual Conference of the
National Association of Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) held at
the University of Benin. “From Quality control to
Quality Assurance: A panacea for Quality Education in Nigeria Schools”.
2001
16. National Workshop on
Universal Basic Education organised by the National Institute of Education
Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Nigeria Ondo, May, 2002. “Teacher Stress and` UBE Implication for Educational Planners”.
17. Annual National Conference
of the National Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators
(N.A.E.R.E.) held at the University of Lagos, 21st – 24th June 2004. “Strong Links in Malpractice in Nigerian Public Examination”.
2004
18. Annual Conference of the
National Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) held
at the University of Jos, 27th - 30th September, 2004.
19. Third Annual Conference of
the National Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluator (N.A.E.R.E)
held at the Obafemi Awolowo University (O.A.U) Ile – Ife, 17th – 19th November,
1999. ‘
20. First National Conference
of the Association of Teacher Educators of Nigeria (A.T.E.N), Delta State
University, Abraka, July, 1999. ‘Managing Teacher Education for
a Democratic Society’.
21. Workshop for Teachers organised
by Trinity Nursery & primary school, Ilorin, 26th – 27th July, 1999, ‘Classroom Management’.
22. Annual Conference of the
National Association of Educational Administration and Planning, Imo State
University, Owerri, November – 1998. ‘Classroom Management and
Control in Secondary Schools: Causes, Problems and Strategies’.
23. Seventh Biennial
Conference, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, September, 1997. ‘Improving the Teaching of Reading in Nigerian Primary Schools
Through Competency - Based Teacher Education (C.B.T.E).
24. Ijaiya, N.Y.S. (2009), "Implementing Sound Basic Education for sustainable National
Development", 52nd ANCOPSS Conference, Kwara Hramony 2009.
