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Francis5:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yemi_Osinbajo#Education

1990 was just yesterday (so to speak) could you have been a prof then without a PhD, even in Nigeria?

25 yrs ago was jus yesterday!? Where were u 25 yrs ago?

So osinbajo jumped from masters degree to professorship.
This one na African magic oooooooo

I do tell my colleagues that if I join politics today and intend to contest for the post og governor,some animals will still come out and say I'm from India and not Nigeria.ha Nigeria politics!

Ramnon2:
There is really nothing both GEJ and GMB can do to the economy. They are both incompetent and the Nigerian masses are far too sold to corruption, incompetence and anything-goes for them to ask the critical questions and demand answers. So, in the absence of a credible candidate, let's make the most comic situation we can out of GEJ and GMB: two clowns leading or wanting to lead a country of 170 million in-country clowns.

GMB: two clowns leading or wanting to lead a country of 170 million in-country clowns.

are u implying that u are a clown leaving outside the country?

YALE Professor no PhD

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Casson

Francis5:
Osinbajo, please tell us how you became a professor

I'm no fan of GMB and his team but I have to admit that this course you have chosen to remain on is played out and counter productive.

omonnakoda:
YALE Professor no PhD

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Casson

His Ph.D. advisor at the University of Liverpool was C. T. C. Wall, but he never completed his doctorate; instead what would have been his Ph.D. thesis became his fellowship dissertation as a research fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge.

You wanna compare a US mathematician with a Nigerian ''professor'' of Law?

Did you see his scientific (mathematical) accomplishments? Compare them to Yemi's legal accomplishment for global intellectual relevance, pound-for-pound. What I mean is, what does Yemi's accomplishment add to the legal discipline compared to what Carson's added to the mathematical discipline?

Besides Carson did start a PhD (but did not complete the studies), unlike Osinbajo who does not know what it takes to be a PhD student, let alone a real professor.

I've never seen a more senseless post on Nairaland. You're supposed to be asking what the candidates are supposed to be doing, u're here asking if someone is a fake professor. U're part of the people pulling the country back. I pity Nigeria. That's why the old people would keep ruling

excellence44:
GMB: two clowns leading or wanting to lead a country of 170 million in-country clowns.

are u implying that u are a clown leaving outside the country?

170 million in-county (emphasis) clowns, Of course as someone in the peak of my career in the most developed country in the world, I cannot be considered a clown

Personal Data: Other Names: Oluyemi Oluleke, Date of Birth: 8th March, 1957, Place of Birth: Creek Hospital, Lagos, Home Address: 4, Osinbajo Close, Obanikoro, Ikorodu Road, Lagos, Nigeria. Nationality: Nigerian, Marital Status: Married.

Education: London School of Economics & Political Science, Master of Laws – 1980, Nigerian Law School - 1979, Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Winner of Graham-Douglas Prize for Commercial Law University of Lagos, 1975-78, LLB, Second Class Upper, Winner State Merit Award -, Igbobi College Yaba - 1969-75, School Prize for English Oratory, 1971, 1972; Adeoba Prize for English Oratory 1972-1975; Elias Prize for Best Performance in History (WASC) – 1973, School Prize for Literature (HSC), 1975; African Statesman Intercollegiate Best Speaker’s Prize, 1974.

Work Experience: Simmons Cooper Partners (Barristers and Solicitors), Senior Partner, 2007 till date; University of Lagos, Professor of Law, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, 2007 to 2013; Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; Member of Cabinet, Lagos State, 1999 to May 2007 ; United Nations Secretary General’s Committee of Experts on Conduct and Discipline of UN Peacekeeping Personnel around the globe, Member (2006); United Nations Operations in Somalia, Staff Member, Justice Division, UNOSOM II; Law Firm of Osinbajo, Kukoyi & Adokpaye, Partner; University of Lagos, Professor of Law and Head of Department of Public Law (1997-1999), Federal Government of Nigeria, Special Adviser to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, (legal advice and litigation), 1988-1992; University of Lagos, Senior Lecturer I (1983-86), Lecturer II (1981-1983), Bendel Development and Planning Authority, Legal Officer (Youth Service),1979-1980

Professional Activities: International Criminal Court, Counsel, 2012 Citibank (Nigeria), Independent Director, appointed in 2008; Senior Advocate of Nigeria, 2002 ; African Development Bank, Ethics Adviser, Advisory Board; Asset and Resource Management Company Limited (ARM), Board Member, 2011 Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria, Consultant, analysis of Legislation on Universal Basic Education, 2010; United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Assessing the Efficiency and Impact of African Anti-Corruption Commissions, Consultant, 2009; International Bar Association, delegation to South Africa to consider the issue of the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law, Member, 2008; Board of Studies of the Council for Legal Education, Member, 2003-2007; Body of Benchers, Member, 1999-2007; Council of Legal Education, Member,1997-2007; International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Arusha on training of Prosecutors, Consultant (2004); Revision and Publication of Laws of Lagos State, Coordinator, 2003; Human Rights Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Member (1999); Ministerial Committee for Review of Minerals Laws and Regulations, Member, (1996); ECOWAS, Eminent person group for the Harmonisation of the Commercial Laws of ECOWAS States, Member (1996); National Committee on the Review of Solid Mineral Laws, Member, 1996; Expert advisory team to Ethiopia to advice parliament on Legal aspects of Democratisation, Member (1992); National Committee on the Reform and Unification of the Nigerian Criminal Laws and Procedure Codes, Member, 1988-1991; National Committee on Prison Reform, Member, 1991; Compilation and Editorial Committee of Nigeria’s Treaties in Force (1970-1990) (Published in 10 volumes) Coordinator, 1991; United Nations African Institute for Crime Prevention (UNAFRI), Consultant, (1991); Delegation to the Meeting of Senior Officials of Commonwealth Law Ministries, Singapore, Leader, (1990); Task Force on the Revision of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, Member, 1990; Commonwealth Ad-Hoc Working Committee on the Protection of Cultural Property, Member, (1990); Senate of Lagos State University, Member ; Senat..........If you care ...Continue reading here!
https://www./professor-yemi-osibanjo-brings-abayomi

I am in full support of @OP's scrutiny here, as I believe no stone should be left unturned in the interest of transparency.
But coming at a time when up to 3 in 5 university dons fall into the same category, I am not sure about the mileage that can be derived from this particular thread?

Jonathan, who spent the Sallah holiday in his hometown, Otuoke, said his administration had designed another scholarship programme for a category of people he referred to as “intelligent Nigerians”.

He said prospective beneficiaries must possess first class degrees from the university.

He said the special scheme was designed for specific areas of discipline such as molecular biology, genetics, economics, engineering and applied sciences.

He said only about 400 Nigerians were qualified across the country to go for the selection.

He said, “About 60 per cent of lecturers don’t have PhDs and we reject it. We decided to come up with a programme for you; to be in the academics, you must have PhD. This means that we must work out a programme for everybody to have scholarship.

1st Source: 60% varsity lecturers without doctorate degrees –Jonathan
http://www.punchng.com/news/60-varsity-lecturers-without-doctorate-degrees-jonathan/
2nd Source: NIGERIA: Three in five lecturers have no PhD
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20111021212429640

By the way, has anyone seen a copy of Jonathan's MSc/PhD thesis yet?

Ramnon2:
You wanna compare a US mathematician with a Nigerian ''professor'' of Law?

Did you see his scientific (mathematical) accomplishments? Compare them to Yemi's legal accomplishment for global intellectual relevance, pound-for-pound. What I mean is, what does Yemi's accomplishment add to the legal discipline compared to what Carson's added to the mathematical discipline?

Besides Carson did start a PhD (but did not complete the studies), unlike Osinbajo who does not know what it takes to be a PhD student, let alone a real professor.

Actually I do not want to compare anything. I am not Osinbajo;s mouth piece and do not support his political ambition all I am saying is people can become professors without Phds. That is a fact. I do not ven believe Osinbajo iss currently a professor but that is an entirely different issue. I do not know anything about him

That issue of US professor versus Nigerian professor etc those are unfortunate words really I won't comment on them except to say you need to expand your consciousness

Francis5:
Who made Osinbajo a Professor at UniLag? He does not seem to possess a terminal degree. So how did he become a professor at UniLag with just an MSc degree?

Is that how they award professorships at UniLag or is it quota system professorship to fulfill Awolowo's quota, given his relationship with the later?

Could his lack of a PhD degree (yet claiming professor) be the reason he is willing to work under Buhari who is school certificate-less?

If Indeed Osinbajo has no PhD, who then are his students; has he as a ''professor'' supervised PhD students in the past (only in Nigeria would a non-PhD ''professor'' supervise PhD students for the purpose of awarding the degree)?

I dey laff ohh!!!!

smBIGh,,do u even knw wot it signifies to be a prof? u r an educated illitrate

Smartestelvis:
smBIGh,,do u even knw wot it signifies to be a prof? u r an educated illitrate

Pray, tell me what it ''signifies'' to be a prof. Bunkum, half-educated nitwit. What is illitrate?

TheOtherview:
I am in full support of @OP's scrutiny here, as I believe no stone should be left unturned in the interest of transparency.
But coming at a time when up to 3 in 5 university dons fall into the same category, I am not sure about the mileage that can be derived from this particular thread?



1st Source: 60% varsity lecturers without doctorate degrees –Jonathan
http://www.punchng.com/news/60-varsity-lecturers-without-doctorate-degrees-jonathan/
2nd Source: NIGERIA: Three in five lecturers have no PhD
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20111021212429640

By the way, has anyone seen a copy of Jonathan's MSc/PhD thesis yet?

To be a lecturer in Nigeria is not = to being a Professor in Nigeria. That 60% of Nigerian lecturers do not have a PhD degree is different than 60% of professors not having a PhD. All professors teaching in Nigeria today possess PhD degrees, except Yemi Osinbajo. How did he pull that stunt?

A professor is 'awarded' based on the number and quality of publications. You do not need to have a PhD to become a professor. What you should ask is the quantity and quality of his published works.
A person with masters can become a professor if he or she publishes well researched papers.

the only general without a certificate
and
the only professor without a phd!

birds of the same father tinibu who get toronto university certificate!

maybe osibade has been using the american style of calling every lecturer a professor?

olapluto:
A professor is 'awarded' based on the number and quality of publications. You do not need to have a PhD to become a professor. What you should ask is the quantity and quality of his published works.
A person with masters can become a professor if he or she publishes well researched papers.

Please, other than Yemi, mention one Nigerian professor without a PhD, apart from Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka, who we know why they were made professors back in the 60s, I think.

Are you saying that Yemi is the greatest legal mind in Nigeria to warrant awarding him a professorship without a PhD?

I was a lecturer in engineering.
PhD is not a requirement for professorship. To be a professor all u need is a good number of quality publications. Many Professors who became professor b4 2005 has no PhD. They don't have it because they didn't need it.

But around 2005, NUC made PhD compulsory b4 you can be a senior lecturer . So right now u need a PhD.

OP u need to do proper research b4 posting.

Ramnon2:
It is true that both Achebe and Soyinka do not have MSc degrees, yet are referred to as professors. But they both have deep global recognition that warranted several foreign universities to make them ''honorary professors''. So while theirs is excusable, what excuse does Osinbajo have to become a prof in 1990 without a PhD? Unless of course he is an ''honorary professor'' at unilag. Lol

I was a lecturer in engineering in Nigeria.
.
PhD was not a requirement for professorship before 2005. To be a professor all u need is a good number of quality publications. Many Professors who became professor b4 2005 has no PhD. They don't have it because they didn't need it.

But around 2005, NUC made PhD compulsory b4 you can be a senior lecturer . So right now u need a PhD.

OP u need to do proper research b4 posting.

simpleseyi:
Another fool just escaped from the gate of hell when our pastor opened the gate with the key he holds.

Wole Soyinka has no MSc, he is a African most celebrated Professor. Go and use google, I am not here to lecture you.

Wole is not a professor. If he wants the distinction advise him to do the needed.

atbu1983:
I was a lecturer in engineering.
PhD is not a requirement for professorship. To be a professor all u need is a good number of quality publications. Many Professors who became professor b4 2005 has no PhD. They don't have it because they didn't need it.

But around 2005, NUC made PhD compulsory b4 you can be a senior lecturer . So right now u need a PhD.

OP u need to do proper research b4 posting.

Please provide names that I can check out. And with this kind of English you are writing, are you a lecturer or a ''lecturer''?

Francis5:
Please, other than Yemi, mention one Nigerian professor without a PhD, apart from Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka, who we know why they were made professors.

Are you saying that Yemi is the greatest legal mind in Nigeria to warrant awarding him a professorship without a PhD?

You are not ready to learn my friend. Politics has blinded you from proper reasoning. I just told you the basis for being called a professor. You also gave the names of people who became professors based on their published works.
You need to pipe down in your dirt digging because its starting to make you come across as an ill-informed person.

olapluto:
A professor is 'awarded' based on the number and quality of publications. You do not need to have a PhD to become a professor. What you should ask is the quantity and quality of his published works.
A person with masters can become a professor if he or she publishes well researched papers.

PHd is a prerequisite for professorship if you didn't make an extraordinary effort to get it, like a sound publication which will erupt the interest of various intellects globally, the work need to be to very excellent.

Now tell us the extraordinary effort that prompted the PHd of prof osinbajo.

olapluto:
You are not ready to learn my friend. Politics has blinded you from proper reasoning. I just told you the basis for being called a professor. You also gave the names of people who became professors based on their published works.
You need to pipe down in your dirt digging because its starting to make you come across as an ill-informed person.

Just give me one name of a current Nigerian professor (ex Chinua and Wole) without a PhD and I will delete this thread.

Francis5:
Please provide names that I can check out. And with this kind of English you are writing, are you a lecturer or a ''lecturer''?

are u dat trivial? This is social media. Most people type with thier fone. People don't pay so much attention to diction and tenses. All that is important is communication.

An example is Profesor Anao. The former VC of Uniben.

Note: they don't have PhD because they didn't find it necessary. Not because they can't obtain it .

customized13:

PHd is a prerequisite for professorship if you didn't make an extraordinary effort to get it, like a sound publication which will erupt the interest of various intellects globally, the work need to be to very excellent.

Now tell us the extraordinary effort that prompted the PHd of prof osinbajo.

Don't mind the mofos! All or most of the notable achievements that Yemi ever made were after he became a prof, not before. So the basis for making him a prof was very shallow and smacks of quota system.

customized13:

PHd is a prerequisite for professorship if you didn't make an extraordinary effort to get it, like a sound publication which will erupt the interest of various intellects globally, the work need to be to very excellent.

Now tell us the extraordinary effort that prompted the PHd of prof osinbajo.

if you open your mind, you will learn.
Let me give you an instance of where I have worked with people with no PhD, but very quality publications. Research institutes like IITA, NISER, NIHORT, etc are places where research works can be carried out, leading to many publications. So if a man is employed in IITA and works there for 5 years, publishes in many reputable journals, then decides to join academia. If armed with over 30 publications, it will only take him few years to become a professor (no need for PhD).

Francis5:
Pray, tell me what it ''signifies'' to be a prof. Bunkum, half-educated nitwit. What is illitrate?

oh pls dnt b a pompous jerk,u wld spnd a fortune checkin n recheckin d typo..u r way outa ur leash

olapluto:
if you open your mind, you will learn.
Let me give you an instance of where I have worked with people with no PhD, but very quality publications. Research institutes like IITA, NISER, NIHORT, etc are places where research works can be carried out, leading to many publications. So if a man is employed in IITA and works there for 5 years, publishes in many reputable journals, then decides to join academia. If armed with over 30 publications, it will only take him few years to become a professor (no need for PhD).

You are a stupid liar. Yet you cannot point to any IITA staff without a PhD who has gone on to become a prof; I know many of them with publications and all who are profs do have PhDs. You do not know IITA more than me. Oponu buruku

Francis5:
Pray, tell me what it ''signifies'' to be a prof. Bunkum, half-educated nitwit. What is illitrate?

oh pls dnt b a pompous jerk,u wld spend a fortune checkin n recheckin d typo,u r way outta ur leash

TheOtherview:
I am in full support of @OP's scrutiny here, as I believe no stone should be left unturned in the interest of transparency.
But coming at a time when up to 3 in 5 university dons fall into the same category, I am not sure about the mileage that can be derived from this particular thread?



1st Source: 60% varsity lecturers without doctorate degrees –Jonathan
http://www.punchng.com/news/60-varsity-lecturers-without-doctorate-degrees-jonathan/
2nd Source: NIGERIA: Three in five lecturers have no PhD
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20111021212429640

By the way, has anyone seen a copy of Jonathan's MSc/PhD thesis yet?

Guy, your are the biggest idioot ever.
Your article said 60% of Nigerian lecturers don't have PHD not 60% of Professors.
Know the difference.
I will say 99% of Nigerian Professors have PHD, why is Osinbajo among the 1% that don't have? What are his achievements in his field?