Staff Profile

Inyokwe Otinche

Research Interests

  • Nation Building and Governance

Inyokwe Sunday Otinche

Representative of Faculty of Management Sciences to Senate, Federal University Lokoja

Associate Professor

Sunday Inyokwe Otinche is an Associate Professor of Public Administration and Policy Analysis with research emphasis on Nation Building and Governance. Presently, he is a staff in the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Presently, he is a Research Supervisor to a Doctoral Student in Texila American University, Georgetown, Guyana, South America and a Visiting Lecturer to Pan African University Yaoundé, Cameroon.

He was born on 10h January 1972 at Ukwutia, Utugwang in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. He attended St. Colman’s Primary school Utugwang and Primary School Boki Farm 1 respectively and got his First School Leaving Certificate in 1981 from the latter. He schooled at Bekwarra Secondary School Ogoja (now in Bekwarra LGA) between 1981 and 1986 and Federal School of Arts and Science, Ogoja in 1989 and thereafter enrolled in the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination programme in 1992. Afterward, he studied Political Science in the University of Jos and graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Between 2002 and 2010, he had his Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degrees in Public Administration and Policy Analysis from University of Abuja respectively and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from National Open University of Nigeria in 2015.

In terms of administrative experience, he was the Head, Department of Public Administration, Examination Officer, Coordinator of the Diploma programme, Secretary IBBU Thrift and Cooperative Society, member of Committee on the Review of Conditions of Appointment and Promotion of Non-Academic Staff, Committee on Consultancy Programme and the Adhoc Committee on the Review of Pension Deductions, all in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. He was the Pioneer Editor-in-Chief of Lapai International Journal of Administration, a journal of the Department of Public Administration, and laid the policy foundation for the establishment of the Post Graduate Studies programme of the Department of Public Administration, IBB University. During his service years in Department of Public Administration, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University between 2010 and 2020, he won the Most Humble Lecturer of the Year Award (2015), Best Lecturer of the Year awards (2014) and Lecturer of the Year (2012) in his Department. 

In Federal University Lokoja, he is the Representative of the Faculty of Management Sciences to the Senate, Faculty Representative to Research and Development Committee, Member Faculty Quality Assurance Committee, Representative of Department of Public Administration in the Quality Assurance Committee, Member Departmental Research and Development Committee and Chairman Curriculum Committee and Chairman Disciplinary Committee of the Department of Public Administration, Federal University Lokoja.

Between February 2018 and February 2020, he taught in University of The Gambia under the Technical Aids Corps Volunteer programme as Technical Assistance Lecturer and supervised postgraduate students therein. He facilitated the establishment of the Post Graduate Studies programme of the Department of Public Administration, School of Business and Public Administration, University of The Gambia and Coordinated the Post Graduate Studies programme within the period of his internship.   

In 2017, he was appointed the Internal Examiner to the Department of Political Science, Post-Graduate Studies, IBB University.

In the April 2011 Presidential/General Election, he served as the INEC Collation Officer for WCO AMAC, Federal Capital Territory.

He has broad research experience that has produced two books: Roadmap for Nation Building in Nigeria and Pension Administration in Nigeria: Issues in Theory and Practice. He has also published articles in national and international journals and attended many national and international conferences. Furthermore, he is presently working on research projects for publication.



  • Dr, Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2021). A Social Analysis of Identity Discrimination, Identity Conflict and Nation Building in Nigeria. SSRN: Political Science Network

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2021). Fiscal Responsibility and the Statutory Allocation of National Revenue for Nation Building in Nigeria: An Overview. Financial Economic Network. ELSEVIER.

  • Dr, Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2020). A Situational Analysis of the Responsibility to Uphold the Rule of Law and Protect Democracy in The Gambia.. Political Science Network (PSN) SSRN ELSEVIER: January.

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE & Sama Jawneh (2019). Electronic Governance and Nation Building in The Gambia: A Content Based Analysis.. FUWukari Journal of Politics and Development 3(2). July ISSN 2636-5081: https://www.fuwjpd.com.ng/journal-articles

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2019). A Review of Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu’s “Because I am Involved” Hukyu. Politics and Development Studies 3)1). January

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE & Dr Isah Adamu (2019). Public-Private Partnership and Nation Building in Nigeria.. Hukyu Journal of Politics and Development Studies 3(1)

  • Abu Idris, Otinche, Sunday Inyokwe & Aidelokhai Dennis Idonije (2019). Bureaucratic Ethos and Sustainable Development in Africa: The Nigerian Experience.. International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research (IJSSER) Vol.4 No 11. November.: files_2019/ijsser_04_521pdf.

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2018). Economic Recovery and Growth Plan and Nation Building in Nigeria: Matters Arising. F. Sloan Economic Research Foundation. Social Science Research Network ELSEVIER

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2018). The Role of Public Administration in National Development in Nigeria.. Hukyu Journal of Politics and Development Studies (1). August

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE & Drammeh Habibatou (2018). The European Union-Africa Partnership Agreement and Nation Building in The Gambia.. Hukyu Journal of Politics and Development Studies 2(1). August

  • Dr Sunday InyokweOTINCHE (2018). The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and the Crisis of Nation Building in Nigeria.. Nasarawa Journal of Political Science 6(5&6) April

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE & Usman Musa (2017). Education and Nation Building in Nigeria: An Overview, Lapai International. Journal of Administration, 1 (1)

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2017). Statesmanship and the Ideology of Nation Building in Africa: Insights from Nigeria.. Vuna Journal of Politics and Diplomatic Studies 1(3)

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE & Dr Aidelokhai Dennis Idonije (2017). ). E-Governance and the Management of Personnel Data and Payroll System in the Public Sector in Nigeria.. Vuna Journal of Politics and Diplomatic Studies 1(3)

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2016). State Response to the Armed Struggle in the Niger Delta Region: AN Overview.. Research Journal of the University of Mauritius,

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2016). Discuss on Fiscal Discipline and Corporate Governance in Public Sector.. International Scientific Journal on Corporate Ownership and Control 13(3). Spring ISSN127-9232. Vol. 13(3)

  • Dr Sunday InyokweOTINCHE (2015). Rights and Nation Building in Nigeria,. Vuna Journal of Politics and Diplomatic Studies, 1 (1)

  • DR. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2015). The Nigerian Public Service and the Recovery of Human Values,. Journal of Literati Philosophia, 3 (1)

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2015). An Overview of Public Expenditure Reforms in Nigeria,. Sokoto Journal of Social Sciences, 5 (1)

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE & Dr YUSUF Abdullahi Ogwuzebe (2015). The Millennium Development Goals and Poverty Reduction: A Prognostic Analysis of the Capital Market Option in Nigeria,. EBSU Journal of Social Sciences Review, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. 4 (2)

  • Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2015). A Critical Review of Shafii Zakari’s Ethics and Personnel Management in the Nigerian Civil Service.. Lapai International Journal of Politics 3(1&2)

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE & Nnabuenyi Uju Maureen (2015). Culture and the Rights of Women in Nigeria: An Overview.. International Journal of Basic, Applied and Innovative Research 4(2). Anthonio Research Publication. Endorsed by the Innovative Research Foundation.

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2015). ). Enhancing State-Community Relations through Community/Ward Development Projects in Niger State.. International Journal of Basic, Applied and Innovative Research 4(4). Anthonio Research Publication. Endorsed by the Innovative Research Foundation.

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2015). Perspectives on the Santiago Principles and the Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Funds. Africa Review Research:. An International Journal of Arts and Humanities (IJAH) 4(1) January.

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2015). Fiscal Policy and Local Government Administration in Nigeria. Africa Review Research:. An International Journal of Arts and Humanities (IJAH) 8(2) April.

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2014). Youth and Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria: AN Impact Analysis of Entrepreneurship Development in Lapai Local Government.. Journal of Business and Organisational Development 2(1).

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2013). The Arab Revolution and the Crisis of Governance.. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 16(4).

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2013). Corporate Governance and Pension Funds Administration in Nigeria.. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 9(2).

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2011). Strategic Capacity Building and Pension Administration in Nigeria,. Lapai International Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 4 (2) Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2011). The Crisis of Identity and Nation Building in Nigeria. EBSU Journal of Social Sciences Review, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. 2 (1)

  • Dr, Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2011), (2011). Management in the Pension Industry in Nigeria. Journal of Management and Society, Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomosho, 1 (3).

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2011). Globalization and Political Instability in the Third World.. International Journal of Social Sciences 3(2)

  • Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2011). The Rule of Law and Democracy in Nigeria: The Paradox of Theory and Practice in the Fourth Republic 1999- 2007,. Journal of Development and Society, University of Abuja. 2 (1)

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2010). Perspectives on Gender and Pension Administration in Nigeria, Lapai. International Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 3(1&2)

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2009). Reflections on the Rights of Man in Nigeria:An Overview of the Human Rights Violation Investigation Commission, 1999,. National Development Review 3 (4) IBB University, Lapai

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2009). Dialogue and Nation Building in Nigeria: An Evaluation of the National Political Reform Conference (CONFAB), Nigerian. Journal of Administrative Review, 1 (2) University of Benin

  • Dr. Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2009). Public Service Reforms in a Globalizing World: The Nigerian Example, Africa. Journal of Modern Society, Nasarawa State University, 1(2)

  • Dr. ZOAKA Yusufu Ali &Dr Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2009). The National Security Implications of the 7-Point Agenda: A Mid-Term Assessment, Keffi. Journal of Administration and Policy Review, Nassarawa State University, 1 (1)

  • Dr. JAMES Jacob & Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2009). Federalism, Party \Politics and National Integration: Contending Issue and Challenges in Nigeria,. Journal of Political Studies, University of Abuja. 1(4)

  • Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2008). Education as the Missing Link for Mass Participation in Nigeria’s Emerging Democracy, Lapai. Journal of Humanities. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, 2 (2) September

  • Sunday Inyokwe OTINCHE (2007). Valued-Based Leadership and Democracy. A Theoretical Overview, Abuja Management Review, University of Abuja. 5(1)


  • 2015 Most Humble Lecturer of the Year
  • 2014 Best Lecturer of the Year
  • 2012 Lecturer of the Year

SN TITLE YEAR TYPE
1 A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Healthcare Financing and Response Pattern of Public/Civil Servants towards Enrolment in the National Health Insurance Scheme in Niger State 2021 Completed
2 Leadership Style and Employee Turn-Over Intentions: The Case Study of University of The Gambia, 1999-2018 2019 Completed
3 Management Information System and Service Delivery in the University of The Gambia 2019 Completed
4 Impact Assessment of City Diplomacy Between The Gambia and Senegal: A Case Study of Brikama Area Council and Grand Yoff Municipality, 2007-2018 2019 Completed
5 Manpower Training and Utilisation in Nigeria: A Case Study of Niger Immigration Service, Abuja 2018 Completed
6 An Analysis of National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) at the Local Government Level: A Case Study of Gurara Local Government Area, Niger State 2018 Completed
7 A Critical Analysis of the Effect of Privatisation and Commercialisation of Government Owned Properties in Nigeria: A Case Study of Niger State Development Company 2018 Completed
8 The Impact of Organisational Culture, Employee Performance and The Attainment of Organisational Growth: A Case Study of Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station 2018 Completed
9 Market Segmentation as a Tool in Achieving Optimum Revenue Generation: A Case Study of Unilever Nigeria Plc. Minna Branch 2017 Completed
10 A Comparative Study of Consumer Behaviour on Four Brand of Toothpaste Products in Minna Metropolis, Niger State: A Case Study of Minna Market Metropolis 2017 Completed
11 Impact Assessment of City Diplomacy Between The Gambia and Senegal: A Case Study of Brikama Area Council and Grand Yoff Municipality, 2007-2018 2017 Completed
12 The Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and Fiscal Discipline in the Public Sector: A Case Study of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja. 2006-2016 2017 Completed
13 Impact of Privatisation on the Growth of Public Organisations: A Case Study of Power Sector of Nigeria, Minna District 2017 Completed
14 Staff Unionism and Motivation of Workers and Its Impact on Efficiency of Staff: A Case Study of Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), Federal University of Technology, Minna Chapter 2017 Completed
15 Staff Recruitment, Retention Strategies and Performance in Selected Public and Private organisations in Nigeria: A Comparative Study of Dana Pharmaceutical Ltd and Niger State Civil Service Commission 2017 Completed
16 Social Responsibility as a Good Strategy for Business Survival: A Case Study of Zenith Bank Nigeria Plc, Bida Branch 2016 Completed
17 The Role of Local Government in Primary Education Development: A Case Study of Bosso Local Government Area 2016 Completed
18 Effective Decision Making and Organisational Productivity in Nigeria: A Case Study of Federal University of Technology, Minna 2016 Completed
19 The Effect of Staff Training and Development on Employee Performance in an Organisation: A Case Study of Federal University of Technology, Minna 2016 Completed
20 The Role of Organisational Reward System on Workers Performance: A Study of Cocoa- Cola Depot, Bida, Niger State 2016 Completed
21 Strategy for Solving Unemployment Problems in Nigeria: A Case Study of Civil Service Commission 2016 Completed
22 Monetisation as a Means of Enhancing Staff Performance: A Case Study of Nigeria Television Authority, Minna 2016 Completed
23 The Effect of Monetisation on Workers Morale and Productivity in Public Organisations: A Case Study of Gurara Local Government 2016 Completed
24 The Effect of Monetisation on Workers Morale and Productivity in Public Organisations: A Case Study of Gurara Local Government 2016 Completed
25 Locl Government as a Tool for Rural Development: A Case Study of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State 2016 Completed
26 An Examination of the Impact of Local Government Autonomy in Nigeria: A Case Study of Bida Local Government of Niger State 2016 Completed
27 The Problems of the State-Owned Companies in Nigeria: A Case Study of Niger State Supply Company, Minna 2016 Completed
28 Leadership and Service Delivery at Local Government Level: A Case Study of Paikoro Local Government 2016 Completed
29 Comparative Analysis of Fringe Benefits in Private Organisations 2016 Completed
30 Strategies for Enhancing Internally Generated Revenue at the Third Tier of Government: A Case Study of Bida Local Government Council 2016 Completed
31 A Critical Assessment of the Impact of Motivating Employee Through Non-Monetary Incentives in Arewa Hotels: A Case Study of Shiroro Hotels, Minna 2015 Completed
32 An Assessment of the Impact of Subsidy Reinvestment an Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) on Rural Community Development: A Case Study of Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State 2015 Completed
33 The Role of Public-Private Partnership in Community Development: A Case Study of Paikoro Local Government Area, Niger State 2015 Completed
34 Staff Unionism and Motivation of Workers and its Impact on Staff Efficiency: A Case Study of Federal University of Technology Minna 2015 Completed
35 The Role of Leadership in Organisational Change: A Case Study of High Court of Justice, Minna 2015 Completed
36 The Impact of Financial Rewards on Employees’ Productivity: A Case Study of Ecobank Nigeria Plc, Bida Branch 2015 Completed
37 The Factors Contributing to Successful Organisational Transformation at National Open University of Nigeria 2014 Completed
38 Managing Information in General Hospital, Minna: Problems and Prospects 2014 Completed
39 Analysis of Factors Responsible for Low Productivity among Nigerian Workers: A Case Study of Power Holding Company of Nigeria, Minna Zonal Office 2014 Completed
40 The Effects of Employee Perceived Motivation on Organisational Performance: A Case Study of Katcha Local Government Council, Niger State 2014 Completed
41 The Influence of Bureaucracy on the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Healthcare Delivery by Primary Healthcare Centers in Minna. Niger State 2014 Completed
42 Effect of Human Resources Management on Effective Healthcare Delivery: A Case Study of Hospital Management Board Niger State, 2012-2013 2014 Completed
43 Effect of Human Resources Management on Effective Healthcare Delivery: A Case Study of Hospital Management Board Niger State, 2012-2013 2014 Completed
44 Work Ethics and Value Re-Orientation as Panacea for Effective Service Delivery: A Case Study of Niger State Council for Arts and Culture, Minna 2014 Completed
45 The Role of State Government in National Transformation: A Case Study of Niger State 2014 Completed
46 Motivation and Staff Performance in Organisation: A Case Study of Chanchaga Local Government Area, 2003-2007 2014 Completed
47 The Effect of Recruitment Policy on Organisational Productivity: A Case Study of Niger State Hospital Management Board 2014 Completed
48 Low Income Earner and Housing Policy in Nigeria: A Case Study of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja 2014 Completed
49 Motivation and Staff Performance in Organisations: A Case Study of Federal Polytechnic Bida, Nige State 2014 Completed
50 The Role of the Civil Service in Policy Implementation: A Case Study of Niger State Ministry of Education 2014 Completed
51 The Contribution of Public Enterprise to Economic Development in Nigeria: A Case Study of Nigerian Railway Corporation, 1999-2000 2014 Completed
52 The Impact of Employees Training and Development on Organisational Performance: A Case Study of Magama Local Government, 2003-2007 2014 Completed
53 The Impact of Motivation on Staff Performance: A Case Study of Lapai Local Government 2007-2011 2014 Completed
54 The Challenge of Performance Appraisal In Public Organisations: A Case Study of Federal Medical Center Bida 2014 Completed
55 The Effect of Strike on the Productivity of Public Servants: A Case Study of Ibrahim Badamasi Babanguda University, Lapai. Niger State 2014 Completed
56 Motivation and Staff Performance in Organisation: A Case Study of Chanchaga Local Government, 2003-2007 2014 Completed
57 Problems of Recruitment and Selection on the Public Service: An Assessment of the Recruitment done by the Nigerian Immigration Service, 2014 2014 Completed
58 The Effects of Bureaucratic Principles in Organisational Performance: A Case Study of Bosso Local Government Council, Maikunkele, Minna 2014 Completed
59 Performance Appraisal and Work Efficiency in Organisation: A Case Study of Niger State Local Government Service Commission 2013 Completed
60 Appraisal of Poverty Alleviation Programme in Nigeria: A Case Study of Tarauni Local Government of Kano State 2012 Completed
61 Appraisal of Poverty Alleviation Programme in Nigeria: A Case Study of Tarauni Local Government of Kano State 2012 Completed
62 Globalisation and Integration in Africa: A Case Study of ECOWAS, 2000-2010 2012 Completed
63 Recruitment and Selection Processes in Nigeria Civil Service: A Case Study of Ministry of Education, Minna. Niger State 2012 Completed
64 Corporate Governance and Public Enterprise Management in Nigeria: A Case Study of the Nigerian Telecommunication Limited (NITEL) 2012 Completed
65 An Assessment of Gratuity and Pension Benefits Administration: A Case Study of Chanchaga Local Government, Niger State 2012 Completed
66 Local Government and Rural Development: A Case Study of Suleja Local Government, Niger State: 2007-2012 2012 Completed
67 An Appraisal of Poverty Reduction Strategy in Lapai: A Case Study of National Directorate of Employment (NDE) 2011 Completed
68 The Application of the Federal Character Principles in the Recruitment Process in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja 2011 Completed
69 Poverty Reduction Strategies in Niger State: An Assessment of the Role of National Directorate of Employment (NDE), 1999-2007 2011 Completed
70 The Impact of Motivation on Staff Productivity: A Survey of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. Niger State: 2007-2010 2011 Completed
71 Political Representation in Nigeria: A Case Study of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State 2011 Completed
72 Political Representation in Nigeria: A Case Study of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State 2011 Completed
73 The Role of Local Government in Rural Development in Nigeria: A Case Study of Mokwa Local Government of Niger Stater: 2003-2007 2011 Completed
74 The Role of Secretaries in Enhancing Public/Human Relations in an Organisation: A Case Study of Federal Minisstry of Finance, Abuja 2003 Completed
75 The Problems Confronting Secretaries in an Organisation: A Case Study of the National Assembly 2003 Completed
76 The Secretary as a Bridge between the Management and the Public 2003 Completed


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Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University Lokoja, P.M.B 1154, Lokoja, Kogi State. Nigeria.

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