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FCASSON

PROFESSOR BULAMA KAGU

Professor of Counselling Psychology
University of Maiduguri
Governing Board
Chairman, Borno State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) | Member, Board of Trustees, CASSON | Former Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Maiduguri
Executive Summary

Professor Bulama Kagu is an internationally recognized scholar, visionary educational administrator, and foundational pillar of Counselling Psychology in Nigeria. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades at the University of Maiduguri, Borno State, he rose to the peak of academia as a full Professor in 2006.

At the macro-policy level, Professor Kagu serves as the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) for Borno State, driving fundamental educational reform in Northeast Nigeria. He holds the distinct honor of being a Conferred Fellow (FCASSON) and an active Member of the Board of Trustees of the Counselling Association of Nigeria.

Globally, his academic footprint extends across Europe, West Africa, and Asia, featuring prominent appointments with German academic institutions and international research networks.

Areas of Core Expertise
Advanced Counselling Psychology Specialized behavioral interventions, therapeutic design, and psychosocial support systems.
Macro-Level Educational Governance Formulating state-level foundational education policies, funding models, and curriculum standardizations.
Postgraduate Institutional Administration Directing high-level university graduate schools, thesis vetting frameworks, and faculty development.
International Research & Cultural Sustainability Bridging the gap between psycho-social adaptation, community initiatives, and international cross-cultural research.
Scholarly Vetting & Quality Assurance Over two decades of experience serving as external examiner, editorial board leader, and professorial assessor across top-tier universities.
Academic Leadership & Experience
Chairman
Borno State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)
Directs state-wide primary and junior secondary education policies, infrastructure renewal, and teacher development frameworks for Northeast Nigeria.
Executive Member & Resource Person
DAAD Graduate School Steering Committee – German Academic Exchange Service
Serves on the joint steering committee for "Performing Sustainability: Culture and Development in West Africa", a collaboration between University of Hildesheim (Germany), University of Maiduguri (Nigeria), and University of Cape Coast (Ghana).
Visiting Research Scholar
Center for World Music, Stiftung Universität Hildesheim, Germany
Conducted advanced cross-border scholarly research, enhancing global academic exchange frameworks between Nigerian and European networks.
Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies
University of Maiduguri (2014 – 2017)
Managed university-wide postgraduate academic operations, curriculum compliance, and graduate admissions.
Head of Department & Deputy Dean (Arts)
University of Maiduguri (2007 – 2012)
Led departmental academic and administrative operations, driving faculty development and research output.
Coordinator, Universal Basic Education (UBE)
University of Maiduguri Chapter (1994 – Present)
Expert Consultant, UBEC Abuja. Co-authored the national Guidance and Counselling Training Manual for UBE Para-Counsellors (2014).
Global Academic Footprint & Scholarly Impact

Author of over 50 peer-reviewed research papers and 8 edited book chapters. Formally assessed 7 candidates for full Professorship. External examiner at Bayero University Kano (BUK) and University of Benin (UNIBEN). Successfully supervised 6 Ph.D. candidates and 18 Master's students. International travel footprint spanning over 20 countries.

Editorial Leadership
Editorial Adviser – Journal of Borno Studies (2010 – Present)
Editor-in-Chief / Editor – Maiduguri Journal of Educational Studies (2003–2005, 2007–2012)
Associate Editor – Education Forum, University of Maiduguri (1997 – 2001)
Quick Profile
Category: Governing Board
Credentials: FCASSON
Institution: University of Maiduguri
Specialisation: Professor of Counselling Psychology
Fellowships & Affiliations
Fellow (FCASSON) – Counselling Association of Nigeria (Conferred 2015)
Member, Board of Trustees – CASSON National Body (Appointed 2017)
Member – Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP)
Member – National Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators (NARE)
Member – Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
Education & Credentials
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Guidance and Counselling
University of Maiduguri (1999)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Guidance and Counselling
University of Maiduguri (1992)
Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A. Ed.) in Islamic Studies — Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
University of Maiduguri (1989)
Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB)
College of Basic Studies, Maiduguri (1986)
Personal Profile

Date of Birth: 22nd May, 1966 (Borno State, Nigeria). Hobbies: Reading, Swimming, Table Tennis, and Global Affairs.

Other Governing Board Members

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Prof. Malami Umar Tambawal
President, Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria
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REV. MATHIAS BODAM YASHIM
Rev. Mathias Bodam Yashim
Inaugural Registrar, CPCN
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Professor Enechojo Grace Egbe-Okpenge
Professor of Guidance & Counselling
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PROF. AWOYEMI ADESOJI EMMANUEL
Prof. Awoyemi Adesoji Emmanuel
Professor of Educational & Vocational Counselling Psychology
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PROFESSOR KABIR BELLO DUNGURAWA
Professor Kabir Bello Dungurawa
Professor of Guidance & Counselling
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PROF. NANRAM BITRUS LONGBAP
Prof. Nanram Bitrus Longbap
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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DAME PROF. CHINELO JOY UGWU
Dame Prof. Chinelo Joy Ugwu
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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PROFESSOR IKE CHUNUWE SARDUANA IFELUNNI
Professor Ike Chunuwe Sarduana Ifelunni
Professor of Counselling Education
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PROFESSOR ELIZABETH OMOTUNDE OMOYEME EGBOCHUKU
Professor Elizabeth Omotunde Omoyeme Egbochuku
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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PROFESSOR PATRICK NYONG ASUQUO
Professor Patrick Nyong Asuquo
Professor of Guidance and Counselling
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PROF. LADY ROIBITO SAMUEL EKANEM
Prof. Lady Roibito Samuel Ekanem
Professor of Counselling Education
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PROF. HALIMA SA'ADIYA ABUBAKAR
Prof. Halima Sa'adiya Abubakar
Professor of Guidance and Counselling | Educational Psychologist | Researcher | Mentor
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Dr. Celine Njoku
Senior Counselling Psychologist & Pioneer Public Relations Officer, CPCN
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DR. ATINUKE OLUBIMTAN AMAO-KEHINDE
Dr. Atinuke Olubimtan Amao-Kehinde
Senior Counselling Psychologist & Higher Education Executive
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DR. ABUBAKAR BOYI SIFAWA
Dr. Abubakar Boyi Sifawa
Scholar, Educator & Academic Administrator in Guidance and Counselling
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DR. VERA NKIRU NWADINOBI
Dr. Vera Nkiru Nwadinobi
Associate Professor of Guidance and Counselling | Professional Education Therapeutic Counsellor
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DR. NDIDI MERCY OFOLE
Dr. Ndidi Mercy Ofole
Associate Professor of Counselling and Health Psychology
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ALHAJI YAHAYA ABDULWAHAB
Alhaji Yahaya Abdulwahab
Head, Guidance & Counselling Division, FCTA
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MRS. MARLIN YELYEL TILING
Mrs. Marlin Yelyel Tiling
Former Director of Learner Support Services, NOUN
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MRS. HELEN EZE
Mrs. Helen Eze
Senior Guidance Counsellor & Academic Behavioural Specialist
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