Jonathan Osman Ndagi
Jonathan Osman Ndagi OON, OFR (born 12 November 1929) is a Nigerian scholar, elder statesman, and educator. He holds the chieftaincy title Wazirin Makaranta Nupe, a testament to his contributions to education and society.
Background
Jonathan Ndagi was born in Katcha, Nigeria. He began his education at Christ Church School, Gusau (1940–1944), and later attended the Nigeria College of Art, Science and Technology, Zaria, graduating in 1957. He proceeded to University College Ibadan (now the University of Ibadan) from 1959 to 1963 and obtained a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Wisconsin in 1969.
His teaching career began at Teachers College Minna and Niger Middle School, Bida. In 1969, he joined Government College, Bida.
Academic Leadership
Ndagi became the first Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna in 1983, a position he held until 1990. During his tenure, the university grew in size and reputation. At the time of his departure, 42 students were reportedly expelled from the institution.
Publications
The Essentials of Research Methodology for Nigerian Educators
University Press Limited, 1984.
ISBN: 9781547014 / 9789781547010Church and Civil Society: Anglican Church and Education in Nigeria
2002.
OCLC: 741197The Application of Mathematical Models to Educational Planning in Northwestern Nigeria
Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1975.
OCLC: 45284272Conference Papers and Proceedings (Edited by J.A. Abalaka, J.M. Baba, J.O. Ndagi)
Twelfth Annual Seminar, Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, 2–3 March 1989, FUT Minna.
OCLC: 32655579
Personal Life
Jonathan Ndagi is married to Comfort Yiye Ndagi. They have one son and four daughters.
Honors and Titles
- Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)
- Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR)
- Wazirin Makaranta Nupe (Traditional chieftain title)