SAMUEL SHANU OBIDI

Lecturer

B.A, PhD, M.Ed, lecturer, bom October 6 1941; married Esther Bosede Adeche 1979, three sons, three daughters; Education: The Apostlic School, Igarra; 1947-52, The Apostolic Teacher Training College, Ilesa, 1954-55, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, 1963-66, Universityof Ibadan, 1969-70, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manniba, Camada, 1971-73, University of Ottawa, Canada, 1973-79; Career: Ap pointed Teacher, The Apostolic Primary School, Igarra, 1956-57; Teacher, The Ap ostolic Secondary Modern School, Igarra, 1960-63; Tutor, Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ughelli, 1966-69; Head of Depart ment, Anglican Girls Grammar School, Owo, 1970-71; appointed Lecturer, History ofEdu cation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1980-date; member, Canadian Society for the Study of Education; member, Standing Conference on Studies in Education, En gland; member, History of Education Soci ety, England; Publication: TheEducational Theory of Tai Solarin, Adefila Commercial Printers, 1991; Hobbies: music, volley ball, table tennis; Official Address: Department of Educational Foundation and Counselling; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; Residential Address: House 7, Road 7E, Staff Quarters, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.