University of Ilorin PhD Candidate Successfully Defends Thesis

Rahman Olanrewaju Saheed, a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Ilorin, has successfully defended his thesis titled "Intimate Partner Violence and Social Wellbeing among Women of Reproductive Age in Kwara State, Nigeria".

The defense was held at the Virtual Room, Postgraduate School, and was supervised by Prof. Ali Abdullahi and Prof. Jimoh Olaiya Amzat from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

Mr. Saheed's research explores the critical issue of intimate partner violence and its impact on the social wellbeing of women of reproductive age in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study aims to contribute to the understanding of this significant social problem and inform policies and interventions to support affected women.

The University of Ilorin community congratulates Mr. Saheed on this achievement and acknowledges the support of his supervisors, Prof. Ali Abdullahi and Prof. Jimoh Olaiya Amzat, as well as the Department of Sociology and Faculty of Social Sciences. This milestone marks a significant step in Mr. Saheed's academic journey and demonstrates the University's commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing pressing social issues.