Professional Overview
Dr. Delight Omoji Idika is a distinguished Senior Research Fellow and Research Project Co-coordinator at the Institute of Education, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Nigeria. A specialist in Educational Research and Statistics, she is recognized for her extensive work in measurement, evaluation, and pedagogical foundations. Beyond her academic roles, she is a dedicated community leader, notably serving as the National Preliminary Coordinator for high-stakes national examinations in Economics for over two decades.
Key Leadership and Experience
- Senior Research Fellow, UNICAL: Currently serving on secondment at the Institute of Education, where she leads research design and project coordination.
- National Coordinator, NECO/WAEC: Has served as the Team Leader and National Preliminary Coordinator for the marking of SSCE Economics in Cross River State since the year 2000.
- Academic Governance: Member of various high-level committees, including the Faculty of Education Conference Committee and the University’s Resource Verification Team.
- Project Leadership: Acts as the Team Leader for community and social development projects (NG-CARES) and serves as a Research Assistant for the Forum for African Women Educationists (FAWE).
Core Expertise
- Research & Statistics: Expert in educational statistics, measurement, and the development of research instruments.
- Educational Foundations: Specialized in teaching the philosophical, historical, and economic foundations of education.
- Grant Writing & Supervision: Highly skilled in proposal development, grant writing, and the intensive mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate researchers.
- Social Intervention: Focused on educational interventions for vulnerable groups, including girl-child education and persons with special needs.
Awards and Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Educational Research and Statistics (2015): University of Calabar.
- Study Fellowship Award (2010): Granted by the University of Calabar for her doctoral research.
- TETFUND Research Grants (2021): Recipient of multiple National Research Fund awards for projects on academic dishonesty and research skills training.
- Award of Service (2008 & 2018): Recognized for her contributions to the UNICAL International Demonstration Secondary School.
- Honours for Teaching Excellence (1984): Awarded for her performance in teaching Economics in Delta State.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Educational Research and Statistics, University of Calabar (2005–2015).
- Master of Education (M.Ed.): Research and Statistics, University of Calabar (2001–2005).
- Executive MBA: University of Calabar (1998–2001).
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.): Economics, University of Benin (1981–1985).
- Diplomas: Holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (1998) and a Diploma in Computer Science (1993).