HOD’s Welcome Message

Dr.(Mrs). Obaide Emily AKINTOYE Head of Deparment

Dr. (Mrs.) Eguonor Jennifer Oleabhiele
Ag. HOD

It is with great pleasure and delight that I welcome you all students of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the queen of all sciences of this great and unique University and citadel of learning, Benson Idahosa University.

As you may have been told, the university is a Christian – based University founded by the late Arch Bishop Benson Idahosa with the sole aim of promoting Academic Excellence with Godliness which is embedded in the vision of the university, which is designed to raise leaders, academics and entrepreneurs who are complete in spirit, mind and blood.

The Vision of the Department

The vision of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is the emergence of a viable Nigerian nation sustained on the intellectual and research contribution of Sociologists/Anthropologists in collaboration with all other academic disciplines and in partnership with all formal/informal organizations working towards achieving sustainable development.

Mission

Tremendous changes are taking place all over the world and Nigeria’s socio – economic, political, religious and cultural environments are responding to the new global challenges. The Department of Sociology Benson Idahosa University, must be in the fore front of efforts to understand these changes; provide adequate research knowledge to respond pro – actively towards ensuring adequate control of the new social forces and enhance the capacity of its staff to train the manpower required for the envisaged challenges.

Objectives

  1. To inculcate in the students a scientific spirit of inquiry and objectivity.
  2. To stimulate students’ interest in the discipline and all other branches of Social Sciences.
  3. To stimulate the spirit of dedication to service to our society and humanity in general, among students.
  4. To prepare students for leadership positions in social, economic and political institutions both inside and outside our country.
  5. To prepare students for self-employment and to carry out researches for further development of the discipline, the community and humanity in general.