Mr. Sampson Edodi, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
Sampson Edodi is a distinguished researcher and academic from Abuja, Nigeria. He holds a First Class MA in Development Studies from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (2024) and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Port Harcourt. Sampson’s research focuses on political commitment, sustainable waste management, and federalism in Africa, with publications in notable journals like Cogent Social Science and African Geographical Review. He has received multiple awards, including the Outstanding Contribution Award (2023) from Mbarara University. With extensive experience in research analysis and project evaluation, he is currently the Lead Manager at ICAEPA. 🌍📚
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Education and Academic Achievements
Sampson Edodi holds an MA in Development Studies from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, where he graduated with First Class Honours (CGPA 4.49/5.0), set to complete in February 2024. Prior to this, he earned a BA (Hons.) in Philosophy from the University of Port Harcourt, with a Class 2:1 (CGPA 4.27/5.0) in July 2014. His academic journey highlights a strong commitment to excellence, blending in-depth philosophical insights with practical development studies, setting a foundation for his impactful research and professional work in Africa’s political and environmental landscapes. 🌍📖
Teaching Experience
Sampson Edodi served as a University Teaching Assistant in the Philosophy Department at the University of Port Harcourt from February 2013 to September 2018. During this period, he supervised practical work, mentored students, and delivered a variety of teaching activities, including tutorials, seminars, and lectures to groups of up to 150 students. He contributed to the development of teaching materials and provided editorial services for academic publications. Additionally, Sampson designed training programs and coached four interns on program assessment tools, following World Bank’s CPIA standards, further demonstrating his commitment to educational excellence and mentorship. 🎓🌟
Awards and Recognition
Sampson Edodi has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to academia and global development. In 2023, he received the Outstanding Contribution Award from Mbarara University of Science and Technology for his exceptional work in the International Relations Office and coordination of international students. He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships Research Grants in 2022 for fieldwork and the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships in 2020 for his commitment to community change. In 2021, Sampson was selected for the Summer Scholarship by the Association of Commonwealth Universities and Tata Institute of Social Sciences, focusing on sustainability and resilience. 🌍💼
Research Focus
Sampson Edodi’s research primarily focuses on environmental management, sustainable development, and political integration. His works address issues such as waste management in Uganda, the environmental challenges in the Niger Delta, and sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria. Additionally, he explores social control, national integration, and philosophical frameworks in societal development. Edodi has also contributed to regional political analysis, with a focus on West African integration and the role of ECOWAS in deepening political commitment. His research reflects a strong interest in public administration, conflict resolution, and institutional economics. 🌱📊🌍
Publication Top Notes
- Managing the environment: issues and priority actions for sustainable waste management in Uganda 🌍♻️ – Cited by 6 – 2023
- Myths as contextual logic for social control: The Igbo example 🧠📚 – Cited by 5 – 2017
- The Jean Jacques Rousseau Concept of the General Will: A Critique 💭📜 – Cited by 3 – 2020
- Mitigating the Niger Delta Environmental Problem through Sustainable Development 🌱💧 – Cited by 1 – 2020
- Challenges of deepening political commitment and long-term legitimacy in West African integration and the future of ECOWAS 🌍 2024
- Providing Philosophical Guidelines for the Development of the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria 🌾📈2021
- Unmasking operational supportive Rhetoric in Nigeria: A recipe for national Integration 🏛️🇳🇬 2018