Heads Of Departments

Mr. James I. Imouokhome

Mr. James I. Imouokhome is the Head of the Department of Innovative Agriculture. He is happily married with four children.
A Lecturer II in the department of Animal Science and Animal Technology faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology of the Benson Idahosa University.
Research Interests
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Publications

1. Comparative Performance of BovansNera (Rhoda black) and other Commercial Pullet Strains. By Imouokhome, J.I and Ojogho, O. Not. Sci. Biol. Vol.4(3) – 2012.
2. A comparison of pre and early-laying characteristics of four commercial pullet strains in warm wet climate. By VMO Okoro, JI Imoukhome, BC Adewusi, GU Oyeka. Animal Production Research Advances Vol. 1(2) 2005: 111-115 – 2005.

Mrs Courage Eburajolo

Mrs Courage Eburajolo is the Head of Department, Banking Operations of the School of Basic and Applied Studies. She is a devout Christian, happily married with kids.
cebebhahon@biu.edu.ng

Mrs. Iriagbonse Amanda Inyang

Mrs. Iriagbonse Amanda Inyang is the current head of the Department of Computer Software Engineering. She is a graduate of Benson Idahosa University were she bagged Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (2007) and proceeded to acquire Master’s Degree also from the Department of Computer Science (2012). She has been in the Academics; teaching and research since 2009 till date. She is a Christian, happily married with kids. Unpublished Works

1. 1. Towards Building a Framework for Bridging Knowledge Gap in a Rural Environment: A Case Study of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State. A Research Project (M.Sc.), submitted to the Department of Computer Science, Benson Idahosa University, Nigeria.
2. 2. Information and Communication Technologies in Academic Environment: Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning. M.Sc. Research Serminar, Department of Computer Science, Benson Idahosa University, Nigeria. iinyang@biu.edu.ng

Bello Joseph Bamidele

Bello Joseph Bamidele is the Head of Paralegal Studies Department, Benson Idahosa School of Basic and Applied Studies. He is a legal practitioner of over seventeen years post call. He has publications spanning such areas as Internally Displaced persons, Child Labour, Corruption, land law, etc.
He obtained his LLM in 2008 at the Ambrose Alli University. He is a devout Christian and married with children.
Publications

1. The Role of the Nigerian Bar Association in the Investigation of reports against a Legal Practitioner: NBA vs TAGBO G. IKE Esq. and Ors – A review By BELLO JOSEPH. Benson Idahosa University – 2011.
2. The Fight against Corruption in Nigeria: The Practice and Procedure of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Concept of Plea Bargain in Nigeria. By Bello Joseph.Ekpoma Bar – 2013.

Mr Ojete, Elijah Ndidi

Mr Ojete, Elijah Ndidi is a lecturer and Head of the Department of Film and Television Production in Benson Idahosa School of Basic and Applied Studies, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
He holds B.A and M.A. degrees in Mass Communication from Delta State University, Abraka and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka with research focus on development of journalism.
He started his lecturing career at the Igbinedion University, okada in 2005 and lectures in the Department of Mass Communication, Benson Idahosa University (BIU), Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. In BIU, he had served in different administrative capacities including being the sub-head of the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences (2014-2016).
For these past years, Mr Ojete has taught courses such as: Theories of Mass Communication, Specialized Reporting, Critical and Review Writing, News Writing and Reporting, Science and Technology Reporting, Community Journalism, Book Publishing, Magazine Writing and Production, Mass Media Ethics, Principles of Public Relations, Multinational Advertising, Writing for the Mass Media and Editorial/Opinion Writing, Development Communication. Introduction to Writing and Scenario Development, Cinematography, Sound, Technical Arts, etc.
Publications

1. Ojete, N.E, (2008). “Social Mobilization Role of the Nigerian Mass Media: A Study of the 2006 National Population Census”, in F.I.A. Omu and G.E. Oboh (eds.) Mass Media in Nigerian Democracy. Ibadan: Stirling-Horden Publisher Ltd. Pp.58-78.
2. Ojete, N.E., (2010). “Magazines Writing and Production in Nigeria” Nigerian Encyclopaedia of Mass Media and Communications: Historical and theoretical Perspective. Ibadan: Stirling-Horden Publishers Ltd. Pp. 265-286.

Chukujindu Joyce Okafor

Chukujindu Joyce Okafor is an educationist and the present Head of Department of Early Childhood Care Management. She holds a Doctoral Degree in Educational Planning; a Master’s Degree in Educational Management from University of Benin, Benin City, and a B.A Ed History degree from the then Bendel State University now Ambrose Ali University in Edo State.
She specializes in Economics of Educational Planning. And a member various professional institutions like the National Association of Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP), Teacher’s Registration Council, as well as the Association for Promoting Academic Research and Development in Nigeria (APARDN).
Publications

1. Ifedili C. J. &Okafor C. J.(2010). Perceived application of quality assurance in the management of Nigerian tertiary institutions.Journal of Educational Research and Development, A journal of the Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 1-5.
2. Osagie R. &Okafor C. J. (2011).Financing tertiary education: A veritable tool for vision 202020.In Resources management in education and national development. A publication of Institute of Education, University of Benin. Benin city.