Dr. Benson Peter Irabor
Lecturer II
Research Interests
- African Philosophy and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
- Philosophy of Education
- Education, Self-Reliance and National Development
- Intercultural Philosophy and Human/Societal Development
- Ethics, Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Artificial Intelligence and Pragmatic Education
Area of Specialisation
- Philosophy
- Philosophy of Education
- African Philosophy of Education
- Intercultural Philosophy
Personal Statement
Dr. Benson Peter Irabor is a Lecturer II at the University of Lagos, in Philosophy of Education with specialisation in Philosophy, African Philosophy, Intercultural Philosophy, and Educational Development.
He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Lagos (2023), an M.Ed. in Philosophy of Education (Distinction) from Lagos State University, an M.A. in Philosophy (Ethics), and a PGDE.
His research interests include African philosophy, philosophy of education, ethics, educational development, self-reliance, indigenous knowledge systems, and national development.
He has published extensively in international, national, and institutional journals, with over twenty scholarly publications spanning philosophy, education, ethics, African studies, and pedagogy across reputable journals.
He is a member of several academic and professional bodies, including the Philosophy of Education Association of Nigeria (PEAN), Philosophers Association of Nigeria (PAN), Association of Philosophy Professionals of Nigeria (APPON), Faculties of Arts/Humanities Scholars’ Association of Nigerian Universities (FAHSANU), and the Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS).
Education / Training
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lagos | Ph.D. | Philosophy | 2023 |
| Lagos State University | M.Ed. | Philosophy of Education | 2018 |
| University of Lagos | PGDE | Education | 2016 |
| University of Lagos | M.A. | Philosophy (Ethics) | 2015 |
| University of Benin | B.A. | Philosophy | 2006 |
Selected Most recent Publications/Contributions to knowledge
- Irabor, B.P., Muhammad, D. & Sa’idu, M.F. (2025). Ahmadu Bello’s Philosophy of Education: A Pragmatic Approach to National Development in Nigeria. Zamfara International Journal of Education (ZIJE), Journal of the Faculty of Education, Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria, 5(3), 157–167. ISSN (Print): 2814–1377; eISSN (Online): 2814–1369.
- Irabor, B.P., Oleghibe, M.K. & Onwudinjo, A. (2025). Andrei Aleinikov’s Creative Pedagogy: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Pragmatic Education in Nigeria. APPON Philosophical Quarterly, 4(2), 41–54. ISSN (Online): 2955-1641; ISSN (Print): 2955-165X.
- Irabor, B.P., Uzoka, N.E. & Giwa, A.G. (2025). The Student Loan Paradox: ‘Educational Empowerment’ or ‘Debt Sentence’? – A Philosophical Analysis of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Policy Initiative. Journal of Educational Foundations and Development, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, 13(1), 104-117.
- Irabor, B.P., Dahiru, M. & Diya, Z.O. (2025). Reimagining Technical Education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training for a Skill-Based Nigeria. Abuja International Journal of Education (AIJE), 12(1), 285–301. Available online: https://abje.com.ng/
- Irabor, B.P. & Azenabor, G. (2022). Aristotle’s Moral Philosophy and the Quest for Moral Renaissance in Nigeria’s Education System. Sophia: An African Journal of Philosophy, 21(1), 85-96.
Profile Links
Google Scholar ID
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=zDcHO5YAAAAJ
Email address: birabor@unilag.edu.ng
Phone number: 08034624353
