EXIGENT ISSUES IN EDUCATION SELECTED ESSAYS IN HONOUR OF PROFESSOR SAMUEL OLAJIDE OWOLABI

Edited by Martins Fabunmi (PhD, LLB) ii Exigent Issues in Education

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Foreword It is a unique opportunity for me to be called upon by the Editor of this book, Professor Martins Babatunde Fabunmi to write the preface to this unique book. According to the Editor the honoree, Professor Samuel Olajide Owolabi “prefers (poor) me for the writing of the Foreword” which to me is a mark of recognition by one of my most respected teachers and mentors; an astute scholar, a complete emblem of humility, hard worker, a great teacher and an icon of hospitality. This book: ‘Exigent Issues in Education’ is a collection of essays written in honour of Professor Samuel Olajide Owolabi. He majored in Mathematics and Geography at the College of Education , Zaria, Nigeria; Mathematics ,Economics and Education at University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria and in Statistical Aspects of Educational Planning at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. Professor Owolabi has taught at all levels of education. It is worth noting that he spent thirty one years teaching at the university level. During this period, he taught Educational Policy, Planning and Management to both undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, University of Lagos, Nigeria, University of Cape Coast, Ghana and Makerere University, Uganda. In all these universities, Professor Owolabi was able to design Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programmes for studies in Educational Policy, Planning and Financial Management. Under the auspices of the Commonwealth Secretariat, Professor Owolabi worked to expand access to higher education in Ghana by modeling ways to improve space and time management procedures that were adopted and implemented in Ghanaian universities and polytechnics. He also developed instruments for school mapping and trained ministry officials to make effective use of the instruments in Ghana. Under the auspices of UNICEF, Professor Owolabi also led the team that conducted several pilot mapping exercises in four districts of Ghana. Professor Owolabi has authored several books and reports and contributed many articles to learned journals. He was the first Editor of the Journal of Educational Management (JEM) and the present Editor of Makerere Journal of Higher Education (MAJOHE). One rare breakthrough in the scholarly arena is Professor Owolabi’s opportunity to occupy the Commonwealth Chair for

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Educational Planning at Makerere University in Uganda, where he excelled in building the capacity of the staff. Navigating from the platform of being a Commonwealth Professor, he was invited to Kampala International University, Uganda where he worked as the Director of Postgraduate Studies and latter as the Deputy Vice- Chancellor at the Kampala International University Dar es Salaam Constituent College, Tanzania, where he was appointed an Emeritus Professor in the year 2011. His contributions to education and economic development in Africa include: Development of techniques for educational planning in Nigeria ; Organisation of workshops, seminars and conferences for educational planners and administrators at the federal and state levels in Nigeria ; Organisation of courses and national conferences on corporate strategy for top-level managers in both the private and public sectors of the Nigerian economy; and major participation in the design of the East African Regional Institute for studies in Higher Education. The title of the book “Exigent Issues in Education” implies tough and demanding concerns in education. This title reflects the personality and professional makeup of Professor Samuel Olajide Owolabi who, in my own opinion, has an exceptional ability to handle tough challenges in life with smiles, always in high demand in the education circle both inside and outside Nigeria; and most importantly has a passionate concern for education and educating in Africa. I have a strong believe that this book will be a special blessing firstly, to those of us who have the opportunity to participate in producing it, secondly, to those who will be reading this book and lastly to Professor Owolabi who will continue to use this book as a reminder that it pays and it is exigent to invest in people, especially in transforming life of majority of people. As an expert, Professor Owolabi has dealt variously with policies and people in the higher education sector. I want to believe that he would most likely agree with me that when an educational policy is not in favour of people for which the policy is made, effectiveness of the implementation demands that such a policy be modified in favour of people whose life and livelihood are likely to be affected. As the President of Higher Education Research and Policy Network [HERPNET], a network to which Professor Owolabi has immensely contributed, I wish to congratulate Professor Owolabi for Exigent Issues in Education v being a pro-people policy analyst in all his endeavors as a teacher, scholar, writer and administrator of higher educational institutions in Africa.

Professor Joel Babatunde Babalola Former Dean, Faculty of Education University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

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Preface I am greatly privileged to have the opportunity of honouring Professor Samuel Olajide Owolabi with this book: Exigent Issues in Education: Selected Essays in Honour of Professor Samuel Olajide Owolabi. I decided to arrange for the book by sending out call for contributions in universities where he had worked during the short period of over forty years that he had taught and impacted positively human lives. Selecting a title for the book was very problematic. I considered several topics. In my first call for papers, I proposed ‘Multicultural Issues in Education’. However, further reflections made me to give the book the title which I had proposed for one my manuscripts. Professor Owolabi’s contribution to education is more than multicultural issues; hence I changed the original topic to the present one. I am happy that I am giving up the title I so much love for my proposed book to honour a marvelous teacher who had impacted the lives of thousands of learners positively. Surely, you will agree with me that this father of education deserves this honour. This book is written by twenty two erudite scholars who are specialists in their chosen fields. It comprises fifteen chapters organized into the following four parts:

Part One: Educational Foundations, where Justina Onojerema Eimuhi and Ehiaguina O. Sebastin discusses education as a base for philosophical orientation; Sesan explores the educational relevance of Yoruba folktales; Felicia Oduntan assesses quality standard of daycare centres and pre-schools in South West, Nigeria; and Adegbile explains the use and misuse of questions in the teaching-learning process.

Part Two: Educational Management and Evaluation, in which Nelson Jagero deals with the application of cost effectiveness analysis in education; Adams O. U. Onuka presents management and evaluation to be at a confluence; Morwo Likinjiye explains how learning can be facilitated in large sized secondary and primary school classes; Ajadi Timothy Olugbenga discusses the challenges of supervision of public primary school teachers in Nigeria; and Abdulkareeem Adedayo Yusuf and Muraina Monsuru Babatunde explores the control of education in Nigeria.

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Part Three: Gender, Social Conflict and Law, where Irene Durosaro and Nuhu, Muslimat Adebanke reports the results of an empirical study on ‘gender as a factor in the career choice readiness of senior secondary school students in Ilorin metropolis of Kwara State, Nigeria’; Stephen A. Oyebade explains how the impact of student union activism could be maximized in Nigeria; Momodu, A. Jude unearths the immediate and remote causes of Tiv-Jukun conflicts in Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria; and Martins Fabunmi, Anthony C. Iwueke and Rejoice Igbans Obele explain the contractual obligations in the school system.

Part Four: Multi-cultural and Developmental Studies, in which Amos Adekunle Adediran deals with teaching and learning social studies with multicultural perspectives; and Adebayo, Olakunle Kasim and Ajayi, Taiwo Bosede explains the roles of SMES as tools in a competitive economy for industrial development in Nigeria.

This arrangement is not accidental. Professor Owolabi mastered educational foundations and is a born teacher; taught educational management and evaluation courses for decades; shows his concern for gender, diversity, social conflict and law; developed multiculturalism and developmental studies in Africa. He is a man of peace: a bridge maker. Throughout his life he tries to reconcile warring parties; free the oppressed from diabolical oppressors; and stands by nothing but the truth. This book will be very useful for educators and general readers. It is a compendium of crucial issues in education as the title suggests. The ideas expressed in this book are those of the authors who are accountable for their individual contributions. However, I am accountable for any error which I did not detect in the course of editing.

Professor Martins Babatunde Fabunmi Dean, Faculty of Education Kampala International University College, Dar es Sallam, Tanzania.

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Tributes in Honour of Professor Owolabi In this section, I have the onerous task of presenting people’s perception of Professor Samuel Olajide Owolabi. It is a difficult task because almost all those who commented on him wrote more than the fifty-word limit which I had imposed and thus making me to sift the little which I needed for this aspect of the book from the massive information that commentators wrote. In a foreword to one of Professor Owolabi’s books, one of his colleagues at the Department of Educational Management, University of Ibadan, Professor Mobolaji Ogunsanya described Professor Owolabi as a prodigy in planning. His former student, Dr. Stephen Oyebade who teaches at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, described him “as a man of destiny whose phenomenal contributions to academia and humanity are enviable; his main business has been to positively touch as many lives as passed through him; greatest joy is to make others fulfilled and wanted. No wonder GOD has tremendously blessed him and his wonderful family”. His former student at the University of Ibadan who later became his colleague at the Kampala International University, Uganda, Dr. Joseph Owoeye described Professor Owolabi as a leader by example; embodiment of virtues, …, lover of all, an accomplished scholar who has mentored many across the globe in his capacity as an educational planner; and good team player/leader who has tried his best to raise the tone of work among colleagues and students. Revd (Dr) Ezekiel Eliko who was his student in Uganda who later worked with him both in Uganda and Tanzania described Professor Owolabi as a seasoned veteran who no building seemed big enough to house all those who wanted to hear him teach; and as a passionate expositor of management theories and principles who spoke the language of the common people and met them at the point of their deepest needs. Dr. Nelson Jagero who worked under Prof. Owolabi, while the latter was the Vice Chancellor and Principal at Kampala International University, Dar es Salaam Constituent College, claimed that “his administrative style was the most enduring and memorable in my life, because of his open door policy; he made everybody felt at ease no matter the position”. He also described this erudite scholar as a great author of scholarly books, which several lecturers use for teaching. I have an irresistible urge to eulogize this scholar who stands unique amongst all my former teachers at all levels. Professor Owolabi Exigent Issues in Education ix is the son of a peasant farmer in Aran-Orin, Kwara State, Nigeria who rose to fame and glory through dint of hard work and determination. He is very humble, kind, and good at maintaining contact with people and even his former students. Professor Owolabi is my mentor and academic father whom I have given several grand children. He has been very proud of me. This explains his desire to encourage me to work at the international level, even though I have been very resistant and only agreed when he requested me to come and start the Faculty of Education at the Kampala International University Dar es Salaam Constituent College, Tanzania. I am glad that I have accomplished all the tasks expected of me without blemish, but with a lot of honour and admiration. An actor leaves the stage when the ovation is loudest. I go and it is done. Most of the virtues that people admire in me I acquired from my mentor and academic father, Professor Owolabi. God in His infinite mercies should continue to bless this veteran scholar.

Professor Martins Babatunde Fabunmi Dean, Faculty of Education Kampala International University College, Dar es Sallam, Tanzania.

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About the authors

ABDULKAREEM, Yusuf Adedayo is the current Head of Department for the Department of Educational Management, University of Ilorin. He was the Provost of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

Adebayo, Olakunle Kasim works as a librarian in the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He has attended a number of academic conferences and published some articles in reputable academic journals.

Adediran, Amos Adekunle is a doctoral research scholar in the Social Studies Unit, Department of Curriculum Studies and Instructional Technology, at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria. He teaches social studies related courses at the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Adegbile, Joseph Abiodun is a Senior Research Fellow in the Institute of Education. He has specialized in educational evaluation. His major teaching subject is English Language. He has most of his publications in Language Education and other areas stated above.

Ajadi, Timothy Olugbenga is a lecturer at the National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos. He has specialized in the educational planning aspect of educational management. He has published extensively in his chosen area of interest and attended academic conferences locally and abroad.

Ajayi, Taiwo Bosede is a graduate student of Babcock University Ilishan, Ogun State. She is currently with Lagos State Polytechnic, Lagos as a Serials/Reference Librarian. Some of her work includes awareness and use of total quality management among academic library personnel in Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria and many more.

Durosaro, Irene is a Senior Lecturer and the former Head of Department of Counsellor Education at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A counselling psychologist whose current research focus is on school counselling and gender and marital counselling. She is an external examiner to some universities across Nigeria and is currently Exigent Issues in Education xi spending her sabattical leave at Al'Hikmah University in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Ehiaguina, O. Sebastin is a doctoral degree student in the Department of Educational Foundations and Management, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria. He is keenly interested in research.

Eimuhi, Justina Onojerema a lecturer in the Dept. of Educational Foundations and Management., Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria. She is a relentless researcher and writer. She has published widely both locally and internationally.

Fabunmi, Martins Babatunde is a Professor and the current Dean of Education, Kampala International University College, Dar es Salaam; and the President of Global Education Society, a charity organization that deals with human capacity building. He has published extensively in academic journals. The US based ‘Education and Urban Society’ rated one of his publications as number two most read paper in 2010.

Iwueke, Anthony CHIKEZIE is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law, Kampala International University, Dar es Salaam’ Tanzania. He is a veteran lawyer of over 20 years post-call experience both at the Bar and the Bench having served as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and a Magistrate. He is also a Notary Public and has attended several national and international conferences.

Jagero, Nelson specializes in Planning and Economics of Education, which are aspects of Educational Management. He is very good in quantitative analysis, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. He is a Senior Lecturer at KIU and had been a lecturer of Maseno University – Kenya. He has attended many conferences, seminars and workshops in the East Africa region. He has also published in over 20 referred journals based in the USA, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.

Oduntan, Felicia Mayokun is the proprietress of Lord's Group of Schools Ilora, in Oyo state Nigeria. She was a doctoral degree student in Educational evaluation. Her research work was in early childhood

xii Exigent Issues in Education education. She has written six children literature. She has most of her publications in early childhood education.

Morwo, Likinjiye is a lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam. This lecturer specializes in educational management. He has attended a number of academic conferences. He has a lot of zeal to develop and achieve.

Muraina, Monsuru Babatunde is a doctoral degree student in History and Policy of Education at the Department of Teacher Education, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Momodu, A. Jude is an erudite scholar who teaches at the Centre for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria. He has published thought provoking articles in reputable in local and foreign academic journals. Jude has attended a number of academic conferences.

Nuhu,Muslimat Adebanke is a lecturer and doctoral degree student in the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Her major focus of research is School Psychology with emphasis on Adolescents Bullying. She has published several articles in national and international peer review journals.

Obele, Rejoice Igbans is a lecturer at the Bayelsa State College of Health Technology, Otougidi-Ogbia. She holds the Postgraduate Diploma in Education and also in Health Services Administration; Master in Public Health. She has published in reputable academic journals.

Oni, Soji is a lecturer in the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He has published extensively in reputable in local and foreign academic journals. Oni has attended a number of academic conferences.

Onuka, Adams is a Senior Research Fellow of repute at the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan. He specialises in Business and Management Education Evaluation. He is a member of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa [AEAA],Higher Education Research Exigent Issues in Education xiii and Policy Network [HERPNET], Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning; President, Nigerian Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators, Full Member, Nigerian Institute of Management [Chartered] and Training Consultant on Research to National Business and Technical Examinations Board [NABTEB] among others.

Oyebade, S. A. graduated from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He teaches Educational Management at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He has published in learned journals worldwide and attended many international conferences in Nigeria and abroad. He was appointed as Associate Professor of Educational Administration in 2009.

Sesan, A. A. is a lecturer at the Department of English, Mufutau Lanihun College of Education, Oremeji, Ibadan, Nigeria. He has attended a number of academic conferences. Sesan is very interested in research.

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Table of Contents

Part One: Educational Foundations

Education as a Base for Philosophical Orientation Justina Onojerema Eimuhi & Ehiaguina O Sebastin ...... 3 - 13

Educational Relevance of Yoruba Folktales Sesan, A. A...... 15 - 27

Assessment of Quality Standard in Daycare Centres and Pre-School in South West, Nigeria Felicia Oduntan ...... 29 - 41

The Use and Misuse of Questions in the Teaching-Learning Process Adegbile, J.A...... 43 - 55

Part Two: Educational Management and Evaluation

Application of Cost Effectiveness Analysis in Education Nelson Jagero ...... 59 - 68

Management and Evaluation as a Confluence Adams O. U. Onuka ...... 69 - 83

Facilitation of Learning in Large Sized Secondary and Primary School Classes - The Challenges and the Way Forward Morwo Likinjiye ...... 85 - 94

Challenges of Supervision of Public Primary School Teachers in Nigeria Ajadi Timothy Olugbenga ...... 95 - 107

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Strategic Plan Implementation and Internal Efficiency in Nigerian Universities Adedayo Yusuf Abdulkareem & Olaolu Paul Akinnubi ...... 109 - 124

Part Three: Gender, Social Conflict and Law

Gender as a Factor in the Career Choice Readiness of Senior Secondary School Students in Ilorin Metropolis of Kwara State, Nigeria Irene Durosaro & Nuhu, Muslimat Adebanke ...... 127 - 137

Student Union Activism: Maximizing the Impact in Nigeria S. A. Oyebade & Soji Oni ...... 139 - 162

Unearthing the Immediate and Remote Causes of Tiv-Jukun Conflicts in Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria Momodu, A. Jude ...... 163 - 186

Contractual Obligations in the School System Martins Fabunmi, Anthony C. Iwueke & Rejoice Igbans Obele ...... 187 - 197

Part Four: Multi-cultural and Developmental Studies

Teaching and Learning Social Studies with Multicultural Perspectives Amos Adekunle Adediran & Y. Abdul Kareem ...... 201 - 210

Role of SMES as Tools in a Competitive Economy for the National Industrialization Development in Nigeria Adebayo, Olakunle Kasim & Ajayi, Taiwo Bosede ...... 211 - 224