Sonni Gwanle Tyoden Explained

Sonni Gwanle Tyoden
Office:Deputy Governor of Plateau State
Governor:Simon Lalong
Term Start:29 May 2015
Term End:29 May 2023
Predecessor:Ignatius Datong Longjan
Successor:Josephine Piyo
Office1:Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos
Term Start1:12 June 2006
Term End1:11 June 2011
Successor1:Hayward Mafuyai
Birth Date:22 September 1950
Party:All Progressives Congress
Nationality:Nigerian
Alma Mater:Lancaster University

Sonni Gwanle Tyoden (born 22 September 1950) is a Nigerian professor of political science, educational administrator, and politician who served as the deputy governor of Plateau State from 2015 to 2023. He is a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos.[1] [2]

Education

Tyoden was born on 22 September 1950. He attended Boys' Secondary School, Gindiri in Plateau State, Northern Nigeria, where he obtained the West Africa Senior School Certificate. He later proceeded to the University of Ibadan where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Degree in Political Science.[3] He obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc) and a Doctorate (Ph.D) Degree in International Relations and Political Economy from the University of Lancaster in the United Kingdom.[4] [5] [6]

Career

Tyoden began his career in 1978, as an Assistant Secretary to Plateau State Government Ministry of Establishment. He later became a member of academic staff at the University of Jos, where he became a full Professor in 1990.[7] After Tyoden became a Professor in 1990, he was appointed, Head of the Department of Political Science, University of Abuja[8] He returned to his alma mater, the University of Jos in 2000, and became Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences in 2001, a position he held till 2005.[9] He was appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos on 12 July 2006, a position he held until 11 June 2011. He contributed significantly to the development of the University.[10] [11] He was elected as Deputy Governor of Plateau State in 2015 under the platform of the APC.[12] [13] [14]

Awards and fellowships

Selected publications

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Politics of Transition in Africa. 9780852558225. Mohan. Giles. Zack-Williams. Tunde. 2004. James Currey .
  2. Web site: Jang Wants Teachers to Call off Strike, Articles - THISDAY LIVE. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141025133557/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/jang-wants-teachers-to-call-off-strike/129022/. 25 October 2014.
  3. Book: Defence Policy of Nigeria. 9781456731557. Dokubo. Charles Quarker. Bassey. Celestine Oyom. 20 January 2011. AuthorHouse .
  4. Web site: Sonni Gwanle Tyoden. Nnu.ng - Nigeria News Update.. en. 24 May 2020.
  5. Web site: NIPSS :: Political Parties Leadership and Policy Development Centre (PPLPDC). pplpdc.nipsskuru.gov.ng. 2 May 2020.
  6. Web site: Sonni Gwanle Tyoden .
  7. Web site: New Telegraph – Don seeks blueprint on govt policies. Our Correspondent. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141025133618/http://newtelegraphonline.com/don-seeks-blueprint-on-govt-policies/. 25 October 2014.
  8. News: Nigeria: Oputa Rules On Appearance, Group Demands Apology Over June 12. Lagos. Ikenna Emewu in. 3 October 2001. This Day (Lagos). 22 December 2017.
  9. Web site: National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Nigeria.
  10. Web site: UNIJOS VC, others hail Tyoden on varsity ranking as 2nd best. Vanguard News. 27 June 2011.
  11. Web site: The Battle For UNIJOS Vice Chancellorship.
  12. Web site: Plateau Deputy Governor, Prof. Sonni Tyoden Lauds Berom's Educational Agenda, Says it is result-oriented. Bako. Friday. 12 March 2020. View Point Nigeria. en-US. 29 April 2020.
  13. Web site: Plateau deputy gov advises Nigerians on democracy. Adama. Dickson S.. Jos. 12 December 2019. Daily Trust. en-GB. 29 April 2020.
  14. Web site: Plateau not ripe for state police – deputy governor. Agencies. 27 September 2019. TODAY. en-US. 29 April 2020.
  15. Web site: Professor Sonni Gwanle Tyoden. Plateau State Government Website. Laravel. en. 30 May 2020.
  16. Tyoden, S. G.. 2002. Inter and intra-party relations: towards a more stable party system in Nigeria.. The Constitution. 3. 1. 1–23.
  17. Tyoden. S.G.. 2006. Of Citizens and Citizens: The Dilemma of Citizenship in Nigeria . Inaugural Lecture, Delivered at the University of Jos.

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