Sam Guobadia

Background

About Sam Guobadia

Dr. Sam Guobadia, Professor of Economics is a top research scholar, teacher, author, editor and facilitator of skills training Programs. Professor Guobadia boasts of innovative ideas in economic development, corporate governance and organizational management. He received his undergraduate and postgraduate training in Nigeria and the United States of America. As Head of the Benson Idahosa University Consultancy Services, Professor Guobadia collaborated with several organizations and institutions to deliver cutting edge and innovative programs. These organizations include the World Bank, British Council, Bank of Industry, the Pan African University, and EnviroFly (UK). He directed the implementation of many other programs, including packages in project management, risk management, quality management, agricultural development, enterprise skills development, creative arts skills, etc. He served as the South-South Zonal Coordinator of the widely acclaimed Grooming Enterprise Leaders program which was sponsored by the World Bank and the Federal Government of Nigeria. He has played instrumental role in the new Federal Government’s Youth-with- Innovation program; coordinating Edo and Delta States – receiving commendations from the National Coordinators of these programs. He has organized the training of over young Nigeria entrepreneurs since 2011, imparting requisite skills. While in the United States, he served as the Chairman of the Board of Descendants Inc, a group of professionals investing in appropriate securities in selected companies and sectors of the US economy. For his leadership role in many socio-economic issues while resident in New York, he received the prestigious United States Congressional Record Special Recognition Award (U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional Record, US Congress; Proceedings and Debates of the 106th Congress). Professor Sam Guobadia is also the proprietor of Camplink Resorts Center, located in Benin City, Nigeria.currently developing and expanding Camplink into a large-scale recreational park.