Ibobor, Sunday

Ibobor, Sunday
Ibobor, Sunday
Ibobor, Sunday
Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Country:
Nigeria
Home town: 
Umuebu
Started program at UBC in: 
2009

Research

Research topic: 

Social work and poverty reduction

Research supervisor: 
Prof. Miu Chung Yan
Research location: 
Umuebu - Nigeria
Research description: 

The views and voices of social workers are rarely found in planning and executing poverty alleviation programs in Nigeria. This study aims to fill this gap by demonstrating how the views and voices of social workers can contribute to successful poverty reduction programs in Nigeria.

What impact do you hope your research will have?: 

Poverty reduction happens to be one of the challenges of the World Bank and one of the goals of the MDGs. My research will be a source of knowledge to policy makers in Nigeria, the World Bank and international community on the benefits of incorporating the views and voices of social workers in planning and executing poverty alleviation programs.

Why did you decide to pursue a graduate degree?: 

I decided to pursue a graduate degree so that I can become one of the leaders of the social work profession.

Why did you choose to come to British Columbia and study at UBC?: 

University of British Columbia is one of the centres of excellence in social work education.

Do you have any tips for students from your home country coming to Canada / to UBC Grad School?: 

They should start their application process early.

What has been your most memorable Vancouver experience so far?: 

The graduate orientation

Personal interests / Hobbies: 

Singing

What are your future career goals?: 

To provide leadership for the development of social work as a profession in Nigeria.


 

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