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University of Benin lecturer Professor Joseph Inegbenebho Osagie is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most distinguished historians...
He is known for his intellectual rigour, strict adherence to historical method, and lifelong commitment to correcting Africa’s historical narratives.
He has a PhD in History, and has spent more than three decades at the University of Benin shaping students, strengthening departments, and producing scholarship that challenges half truths and colonial distortions.
His academic journey began at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, before he joined the University of Benin in 1991. He rose through the ranks through excellence in teaching, research, and service, becoming a Professor in 2016. His expertise made him a sought after Visiting Scholar at Benson Idahosa University, Federal University Lokoja, and Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti.
Professor Osagie has supervised thirty eight Master’s theses and four Doctoral dissertations, and has published thirty seven national and international works in the Socio Economic History of Nigeria.
He also served as Head of the Department of History and International Studies and contributed to several university committees.
From 2015 to 2026, he was Editor of The Nigerian Journal of Economic History.
His forthcoming book ''Developments in the Socio Political and Economic History of Esan of Nigeria up to 1960'' supported by TETFUND, is a major scholarly contribution that corrects long standing distortions about Esan history through rigorous research and interpretation.
Professor Osagie who is a true scholar, has inspired generations of students and mentees and after decades of dedicated service, he will Officially retire from the University of Benin on July 5, 2026, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of seventy.
His academic journey began at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, before he joined the University of Benin in 1991. He rose through the ranks through excellence in teaching, research, and service, becoming a Professor in 2016. His expertise made him a sought after Visiting Scholar at Benson Idahosa University, Federal University Lokoja, and Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti.
Professor Osagie has supervised thirty eight Master’s theses and four Doctoral dissertations, and has published thirty seven national and international works in the Socio Economic History of Nigeria.
He also served as Head of the Department of History and International Studies and contributed to several university committees.
From 2015 to 2026, he was Editor of The Nigerian Journal of Economic History.
His forthcoming book ''Developments in the Socio Political and Economic History of Esan of Nigeria up to 1960'' supported by TETFUND, is a major scholarly contribution that corrects long standing distortions about Esan history through rigorous research and interpretation.
Professor Osagie who is a true scholar, has inspired generations of students and mentees and after decades of dedicated service, he will Officially retire from the University of Benin on July 5, 2026, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of seventy.
I took History classes with Prof Osagie and I am bold to say that he is a good man and was good to me during my sojourn in the University of Benin...While some lecturers were busy trying to off pants of female students, he busied himself with being my guide through tough times and had a special likeness for me cos I share the same name with his wife...He would always say to me.......''I don't know why I like you this troublesome babe, maybe it is because you and my wife share the same name''
His Always jammed packed, untidy office was my to- go place when I needed shelter from stress and tough times.....
I will never forget this man and this post is to celebrate him....
Thank you sir!
Make una help me celebrate am!
His Always jammed packed, untidy office was my to- go place when I needed shelter from stress and tough times.....
I will never forget this man and this post is to celebrate him....
Thank you sir!
Make una help me celebrate am!
Wishing Professor Osagie a joyful retirement after decades of impactful mentorship, outstanding leadership, and brilliant contributions to Nigerian history.
ReplyDeleteHe wasn't a good man please. He probably was to you. I'm typing from my experience cause he was also my lecturer. Congrats to him anyway.
ReplyDelete13.18 you for quickly tell us wetin he do you
DeleteCongratulations to you, Professor Osagie. 🎊
DeleteAwwww this is so sweet Stella.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Mr Osagie and I wish you a joyful retirement 👏🏼
Awwww, this is so sweet of you Sdk 🤗 It's good to look back & appreciate our good Lecturers 🙏
ReplyDeleteHappy retirement 📚 God bless you sir.
God bless you Prof. Wishing you a restful retirement
ReplyDeleteHappy Retirement Sir. God bless your good works
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your retirement sir. You have been a great mentor and role model to many. May you reap the fruits of your labour in peace of mind and good health.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. May your lineage always find favour with God and man.
ReplyDeleteAmen
DeleteHe wasn’t a good lecturer during my time as a post graduate student. Very lazy man, hardly came to class, the few times he came,was to make jest of students. But one thing stood out, he had integrity.
DeleteCongratulations on your retirement prof.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Epa
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Professor Osagie for a successful sojourn in the academic world and thanks for being nice to our Stella.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a peaceful retirement
Happy retirement Sir. May God bless you.
ReplyDeleteBut thruth be told, high percentage of my lecturers then when I was in school in the 90s were sadist. I wonder what make them to behave like that. Coming abroad for studies years later was a very big contrast. My Lecturer here wants me to prosper and flourish.
ReplyDeleteI think Nigeria University needs to put in an independent check and balances to check those excesses.
Wow this nice, some lectures are just too exceptional, I remembered one of my lecturers too Mr Andrew Tafamel of the dept of business administration (UNBEN) back then, he was kind hearted and realistic. He was so different from other lecturers.
ReplyDeleteHappy retirement to him, God bless him
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sir
ReplyDeleteMy Class (Alumni) hosted our lecturers in 2022 and that was several years after graduation.
ReplyDeleteWe were the first set ever to do that and they were so happy that we honoured them.
Some have become professors and two of them are now Vice Chancellors of different universities.
Happy retirement Sir
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