Prof. Monica Gajere

Professor Monica Clarkson Gajere is a distinguished Nigerian academic, accomplished strategic management scholar, and organizational behaviour expert whose career exemplifies an enduring commitment to excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, institutional leadership, and community service. Over the course of more than two decades in academia, she has established herself as a respected educator and researcher, making significant contributions to the advancement of management scholarship and the development of future generations of business professionals and scholars. She currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Jos, where she has progressed through the academic ranks as a result of her dedication, intellectual rigor, and sustained contributions to the university’s core mandates of teaching, research, and service. Professor Gajere’s academic trajectory reflects a strong blend of local and international educational experiences that have enriched her scholarly outlook and professional competence. She earned her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Management from the University of Jos in 1995, laying the foundation for her career in management studies. Seeking to deepen her expertise and gain global perspectives on business and organizational practice, she proceeded to the University of East London in the United Kingdom, where she obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 1999. She subsequently pursue her doctoral studies and was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management by the University of Jos in 2017, consolidating her specialization in strategic management and organizational behaviour. Beyond her formal university education, Professor Gajere has demonstrated a strong commitment to lifelong learning and professional development through specialized training in Information Technology and vocational studies in the United Kingdom. These additional qualifications have enhanced her interdisciplinary capabilities and enabled her to integrate technology, innovation, and modern management practices into her teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities. Her diverse educational background reflects an appreciation for the dynamic nature of contemporary organizations and the importance of equipping managers with both technical and strategic competencies. Her professional standing is further reinforced through active membership and fellowship in recognized management bodies. She is affiliated with the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM), one of the country's foremost professional organizations dedicated to promoting excellence in management practice and leadership development. In recognition of her expertise and contributions to the field, she is also a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC-Nigeria), a distinction that reflects her high level of professional achievement, ethical standards, and commitment to advancing management consulting and organizational excellence.