Nasarawa State University, Keffi

Centre for Gender Studies

Researching gender.Understanding society.Informing change.

A multidisciplinary Centre for research, teaching and public engagement, advancing gender knowledge across NSUK and the globe.

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Mission

To advance knowledge, research, and advocacy on gender issues by fostering inclusive education, promoting equity, and empowering communities to challenge discrimination and achieve sustainable development.

Vision

To be a leading academic and research hub that shapes policies, transforms mindsets, and builds a society where gender equality and social justice thrive.

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Choose the level that matches your next step.

CGS supports different routes into gender study, from executive certificate learning to postgraduate and doctoral research.

Executive learning

Executive Certificate

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Build focused, practical Gender Studies knowledge through an executive learning pathway designed for professionals and institutional leaders.

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Postgraduate transition

PGD Gender Studies

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Build a postgraduate foundation before progressing further in academic or professional study.

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Advanced study

Academic & professional masters

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Choose between academic research-oriented study and a professional masters pathway.

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Research degrees

M.Phil./Ph.D. & Ph.D.

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Progress into advanced research and original doctoral scholarship in Gender Studies.

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Gender & Development

Opportunity, work and economic life

Gender-Based Violence

Prevention, response and lived experience

Women & Leadership

Participation, power and decision-making

Gender & Health

Health, wellbeing and access to care

Gender & Education

Learning, opportunity and social expectations

Gender & Governance

Policy, institutions and public life

04–07NOV · 2026

Upcoming at CGS

First International Gender Conference ’26

Gender, Crisis, and Resilience: Forging Equitable Futures in a Changing World.

Conference countdown. 0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes and 0 seconds until 4 Nov 2026.

30 September 2026 Abstract deadlineNSUK Multipurpose Hall by Second Gate, Keffi

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Dr. Comfort Ayine Adokwe-Obed, Director of the Centre for Gender Studies

Director, Centre for Gender StudiesDr. Comfort Ayine
Adokwe-ObedSenior Lecturer, Department of Public Administration

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Leadership

Policy scholarship with an institutional purpose.

Dr. Comfort Ayine Adokwe-Obed serves as Director of the Centre, with academic interests connecting public policy, governance, gender analysis and development.

Her leadership connects the Centre’s teaching, research, capacity development and public engagement.

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Meet the academic, programmes and administrative team supporting the Centre's work.

Meet the team

Members of the CGS academic and advisory community gathered after a Centre meeting — An institutional community for gender scholarship

Current at CGS

A Centre that convenes people around serious questions on gender.

Recent Centre records show an active academic and institutional community. Explore the documented activity on this site, with source folders available as supporting evidence.

Academic developmentCGS Research WorkshopStrengthening research capacity, advancing knowledge and driving impact.Institutional leadershipInauguration of the CGS Advisory CommitteeA documented advisory committee inauguration and institutional gathering.

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