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ABICHELE Shaibu Alexander FRHD1
, MCPN2
Department of Computer Science, Benue State Polytechnic, P.M.B.01, Ugbokolo.
Benue State. Nigeria.
1Fellow, Strategic Institute for Natural Resources and Human Development
2Member, Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria)
E-mail: abichalex@gmail.com
TEL: +234-703-916-1265; +234-805-573-3091
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Wishing to be part of competent professionals in a challenging environment where integrity counts
while allowing for quality learning and expressions.
A. PERSONAL DATA:
1. Sex Male
2. Date of Birth 5th March, 1965
3. Place of Birth Auke Ochekwu
4. Local Government Area Apa
5. State of Origin Benue
6. Nationality Nigerian
7. Marital Status Married
8. Next-of-Kin Ojonekeche Abichele (Son)
9. Residential Address #7, Canaan Close,
By Christ Fire Int’l Church,
Otukpo. Benue State. Nigeria.
10. Language Proficiency Excellent command of English
Language, Idoma and Igala.
B. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
1. M.Sc with Distinction in Information Technology Management
University of Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom 2013-2014
2. B.Sc (Ed) (Hons) (Maths/Stats/Computer Science)
University of Agriculture, Makurdi. Benue State 1993-1998
3. ND (National Diploma) in Materials Technology
Federal Polytechnic, Idah. Kogi State 1982-1984
4. W.A.E.C. (G.C.E O’LEVEL) 1987
5. W.A.E.C. (SCHOOL CERTIFICATE)
Mt. St. Gabriel’s Secondary School, Makurdi. Benue State. 1975-1980
C. WORK EXPERIENCE WITH DATES:
1. Senior Lecturer
Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Benue State . 2014-to date

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2. C.E.O (Chief Education Officer).
Transferred from the Benue State Teaching Service Board (TSB), Makurdi
as C.E.O on GL.13/4 to the Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, Benue State 2002
3. Benue State Teaching Service Board (TSB), Makurdi, Benue State. 1986-2002
4. N.Y.S.C (National Youth Service Corps)
Pacific Computer and Management College,
#119, Ndidem Usang Iso Rd., Calabar, Cross River State 1999-2000
D. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE WITH DATES:
1. Acting Head
Department of Computer Science, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo. 2006-2012
2. Member
Committee of Heads of Department, School of Technology
Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo. 2006-2012
3. Member
The Academic Board, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo. 2006-2012
4 National Secretary
Auke Development Association (ADA), Auke Ward, APA LGA 2006-to date
5. Chairman
The Nigeria Forum of Academics from the Diaspora (NIFAD), Benue Chapter 2014-to date
E. PROFESSIONAL WORK WITH DATES:
1. Team Leader
Standardization /Computerization of Nominal Roll of the Cross River State
Civil Service, Calabar, Cross River State. 1999
2. Member
National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Resources Inspection/
Accreditation Team to cover the National Diploma (ND) Computer Science
at the Federal Polytechnic, Bali on the 6th -9th October, 2010 2010
3. Member
National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Resources Inspection/
Accreditation Team to cover the National Diploma (ND) Computer Science
at the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology,
Ibadan on the 19th-22nd June, 2011. 2011
4. Member
National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Resources Inspection/
Accreditation Team to cover the National Diploma (ND) Computer Science
at the Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi on the 13th -16th November, 2011. 2011
F. RESEARCH WORK/CONFERENCE/JOURNAL PAPERS
1. Abichele, S.A. (2014). ‘Using Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology
(COBIT) framework for effective Information Technology (IT) Governance in the
Institutions of Higher Education in Nigeria. (A Case Study of the institutions of higher
education in the developed Countries)’ being a research work /thesis for M.Sc
programme.

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2. Ayem, G.T., Dennett, C., Abichele, S.A. & Igoche, B. I. (2014).‘A proposal for the
Development of Nigeria Essential Services Mobile App (NESMA)’ being a research
proposal under the category of Science, Technology and Innovation in the thematic area
of ICT and Telecommunication submitted to the TETFund National Research for
2015 Grant.
3. Abichele, S.A., Eziechina, A. M. & Iorkaa, T.E. (2014).The Application of Internet
as an Indispensable Tool for effective Teaching, Learning and Research in
Higher Education. A paper presented at the 6th National Conference of the
School of Technology, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo on the 1st -4th July, 2014.
4. Aoo ,T. T., Abichele, S. A.& Igoche, B. I. (2014). Internet System: Prospects and Challenges.
A paper presented at the 6th National Conference of the School of Technology,
Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo on the 1st -4th July, 2014.
5. Abichele, S. A., Iorkaa, T. E., & Barki, E. (2014).The Importance of Information and
Communication Technologies (ICTs) in making a healthy information society: A Case
Study of Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. A paper presented
at the 6th National Conference of the School of Technology, Benue State Polytechnic,
Ugbokolo on the 1st -4th July, 2014.
6. Abichele, S.A. (2011). Information Technology: The Bedrock of Vision 20:2020. A paper
presented at the 5th National Conference of the School of Technology, Benue State
Polytechnic, Ugbokolo on the 7th -9th September, 2011.
7. Abah,E.O, Ogbe, O. and Abichele, S.A.(2011). “The challenges of Management of ethno-
religious conflict in Nigeria: A Study of Plateau State, Nigeria 2000-2010”. National
Journal of Human Resource Development, Vol.01, No. 01. Pp. 20-56.
8. Abichele, S.A.(2005). The Dysfunctional Tendencies of Nigeria Science and
Technology Education. A paper presented at the Second National Conference
of the School of Technology, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo on the
6th -10th September, 2005.
9. Abichele, S.A. (2005).The Relevance of Data Processing and Management Information
Systems in the 21st Century Nigeria. A paper presented at the Second National
Conference of the School of Technology, Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo on the
6th -10th September, 2005.
10. Abichele, S.A.(2004). The Internet and its Applications. A paper presented at the
First National Conference of the School of Technology, Benue State
Polytechnic, Ugbokolo on the 4th -8th October, 2004.
G. WORKSHOPS /SEMINARS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
1. Training Workshop on Environmental Education (EE) Policy in the State Post Primary
School System held at St. Francis College, Otukpo on 24th September-10th October, 2001
2. Capacity Building Workshop organized by the National Board for Technical Education
(NBTE) on Pedagogical skills for Technical Teachers in Nigerian Polytechnics and
Monotechnics (MDG’s/DRG) for Zone II at Kaduna on 1st - 5th December, 2008
3. Proficiency Workshop on Object-Oriented Programming organized by Education for
Development and Democracy Initiative(EDDI) at the Community Resource Center,
Enugu on 11th-13th May, 2009
4. International Seminar on Faith and Computer Technology held at the University of Mkar,
Benue State on the 4th of June, 2009.

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5. Workshop on Review of Information Technology (IT) Curricula organized by the
Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) held at The Lagos Airport Hotel,
Lagos on 22nd March, 2011.
H. HONOUR/AWARD WITH DATES:
1. Higher Education Mathematics Merit Scholarship Award by the
National Mathematics Centre, Abuja for two consecutive sessions. 1996-1998
2. Special Commendation by the Governor of Cross River State,
His Excellency, Donald Duke 1999
3. Merit award by the NYSC Road Safety Club of the Federal Road Safety Commission,
Cross River State Command RS5.3, Calabar. Cross River State 2000
4. Meritorious Award by the National Association of Idoma Students,
University of Agriculture, Makurdi Chapter 2001
5. Pillars of Nation Building Award by the Strategic Institute for Natural Resources
& Human Development 2010
I. REFEREES
1. Prof. Oluma, H.O.A.
The Rector
Benue State Polytechnic
P.M.B 01, Ugbokolo
Benue State, Nigeria
GSM: +2347036816776
2. Dr. Ogwuche, Joseph
The Dean
School of Technology
Benue State Polytechnic
P.M.B 01, Ugbokolo
Benue State, Nigeria
GSM: +2348066965670
3. Sheri Sankey
Senior Lecturer, Informatics
University of Wolverhampton
MI 120, MI Block
Wulfruna Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1LY
Email: sankeys@wlv.ac.uk