Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Anthony Ibezi was among the recipients of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Governance and Leadership, as well as a degree in Policy and Strategic Studies, awarded on Friday at the Abuja Leadership Centre (ALC) at Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja.
According to the external examiner, Professor Akongbowa Bramwell Amadasun from the Federal University Wukari in Taraba State, the academic achievements were conferred after the candidates successfully fulfilled all requirements, including defending their theses on October 31, 2025.
Ibezi, who served as a member of the 9th National Assembly representing the Idemili North/South Federal Constituency, received his PhD in Policy and Strategic Studies.
Uchenna Stephen Nwokenna was also awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in the same field, while Amos Dangana and Kufreabasi Edidem obtained doctoral degrees in Public Governance and Leadership. Joel C. Yakubu earned a Master’s Degree in Policy and Strategic Studies during the same event.
After the thesis defense, the Centre’s Director, Professor Philip Dahida, commended the external examiner for his professionalism, knowledge transfer, and dedication to evaluating the candidates’ work.
Dahida encouraged all graduates to heed the advice of both external and internal examiners, emphasizing the importance of applying their research to improve Nigerian society.
The Abuja Leadership Centre at Yakubu Gowon University is recognized as a TETFUND Centre of Excellence for Public Governance and Leadership, dedicated to enhancing public governance and leadership in Nigeria and beyond.
