Dr. Myfriend Bulus Kpame, Ph.D.

Dr. Myfriend Bulus Kpame is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical and Health Education at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. With over a decade of dedicated experience in higher education, institutional leadership, and scholastic research, Dr. Kpame specializes in public health, sports organization, and education in emergencies. He has a demonstrated passion for implementing rigorous academic and community-centered programs aimed at fostering institutional development and community resilience. Dr. Myfriend Bulus Kpame has produced over 10 Ph.D Students in Public Health; over 15 Master Students in Public Health and over 80 BSc. Health Education Students.

• Ph.D. in Physical and Health Education – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2008 – 2012)
• M.Sc. in Physical and Health Education – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2005 – 2007)
• Diploma – National Institute for Sports, Lagos (2001 – 2001)
• B.Sc. – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1997 – 1999)

Dr. Kpame has spearheaded multiple impactful community validation and field assessment projects, focusing significantly on international development and education support programs:

• Research on Joint Education Needs Assessment (JENA, 2023): A bi-annual Research of Global Education Clusters GEC and Education in Emergency EiE Nigeria.
• Girls Education Project (GEP 3): Assessed the effectiveness of School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) regarding COVID-19 and conflict disaster risk reduction on Girl Child Education in Bauchi State, Nigeria (2020).
• KFW Schools: Evaluated the functionality of School-Based Management Committees on COVID-19 radio coverage and disaster risk reduction (SBMCs-CDRR/SEPRP) in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States, Nigeria (2020).
• Education in Emergencies: Validated policy standards for the Education in Emergencies initiative run by Terre des Hommes (TDH) in Borno State, Nigeria (2020).

A chronological list of peer-reviewed journal papers and academic proceedings:

1. Myfriend B.K., Prof. K. Venkateswarlus, Prof. A. I. Kadibo, Prof. (Mrs) F.B. Adeyanju (2011). Influence of Political Clientelism on Sports Organizations in Nigeria. Journal of Educational Research and Development, Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – Nigeria, Vol. 6, No.2, Pg 45 – 51.
2. Myfriend B.K., Prof. B.A. Ladani, & (Mrs) F.B. Adeyanju (2011). Influence of Demographic Characteristics on perceived Constraints on Park and Recreational Facilities in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Journal of Educational Research and Development, Faculty of Education Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Vol.6, No.1, pg 240 – 246.
3. Myfriend B.K., Ambo, Christopher & Madaki, Aliyu Mohammed (2012). Impact of National School Sport on Sports Development in Army Secondary Schools in Nigeria. Journal of Research in Health and Sports Sciences, Vol.12, No.1, pg. 23 – 30.
4. Myfriend B.K., Madaki A. M., Mshelia B.S. (2013). An Appraisal of Winning Strategies in Sprint Relay Race Coaching of University Athletes. Journals of Research in Health and Sports Science, page 148 – 153.
5. Akawu B.K. & Myfriend B.K. (2013). Leadership Style of Management of Successful and Unsuccessful State Sport Councils in Nigeria. Journal of Health Education and Sport Sciences (JOHESS), Vol.9, No.1, pg. 108 - 115.
6. Myfriend B.K. (2013). Functional Leadership Behaviour for Athletic Teams: A Critical Review. Journal of Health Education and Sport Sciences (JOHESS), Vol.9, No.1, pg. 116 – 123.
7. Myfriend B.K., Prof. K. Venkateswarlu (2013). Political Clientelism in the Provision of Sports Facilities and Funds for Participation in Competitions. TSU Journal of Educational Research and Production, Vol.12, No.1, pg 143 – 146.
8. Myfriend B.K. (2014). Appointment of Officials in Sports Organisation in Nigeria. International Conferences on Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Vol.1, No.1, pg 314 – 326.
9. Richard S. Jatau, Kankanala Venkateswarlu, Myfriend B.K. (2014). Effects of Ageing on Ultra: Triathlon Performance. World Academic of Science Engineering and Technology, Eissn: 1307 – 6892, pg 122 – 127.
10. Elizabeth A. Haruna, Myfriend B.K. & Kankanala Venkateswarlu (2014). Does Exercise Training Moderate the Effects of Ageing on Health. World Academic Science Engineering and Technology, Eissn: 1307-6892, pg. 134 – 138.
11. Myfriend B. K., Mukhtar Mohammed Alhaji, Garba Jibril (2015). Assessment and Evaluation of Football Performance. World Academic of Science Engineering and Technology, Eissn. 1307 – 6892, pg. 122 – 127.
12. Elizabeth A. Haruna & Myfriend B.K. (2015). Role of Schools in the Promotion of Children Health through Physical Activity. Proceedings of International Conferences on Global Excellence in Fitness and Sport Science, Vol. No.1, pg 513 – 518.
13. Amina Kaidal & Myfriend B.K. (2015). Performance Related Physical Fitness Components of Female Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Borno State, Nigeria. International Conferences on Global Excellence in Fitness and Sport Science, Vol. No.1, pg 317 – 322.
14. Myfriend B. K. & Amina Kaidal (2015). Sport Performance, Health, Fitness and Academic Achievement of School Children in Nigeria. Proceedings of International Conferences on Global Excellence in Fitness and Sport Science, Vol. No.1, pg. 27 – 33.
15. Oba Funsho Usman, Myfriend Bulus Kpame & Mukhtar, M.A. (2017). Competences of Managers and Quality of Services of Health and Fitness Centres in Nigeria. Nigeria Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD), Vol. 6, No.1, pg. 47 – 57.
16. Kaidal A. & Myfriend B. K. (2017). Influence of Aerobic Dance on Body Composition, Cardiorespiratory Functions and Blood Lipids Profile of Sedentary Women in Borno State. Nigeria Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD), Vol. 6, No.1, pg. 25 – 36.
17. Myfriend B.K., Mohammed S.L. & M.A Mukhtar (2018). Influence of Political Clientelism on the Approval of Officials and Athletes’ Participation in Organisation of National and International Sports Programmes in Nigeria. International Journal of Sport Science and Health Promotion, Vol.I, No.1, pg. 61 – 68.
18. M.A. Mukhtar, Z.M. Nayawo & Myfriend B.K. (2018). The Economic Benefits of Ecotourisms Centres to the Host Community in Nigeria. International Journal of Sport Science and Health Promotion, Vol.I, No.1, pg. 56 – 60.
19. Myfriend B.K. & Mshelia B.S. (2018). Public Relation Competencies of Managers of Sports in Nigeria. Contemporary issues in sport science management and health promotion, Department of Physical and Health Education University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, page 142 – 154.
20. Myfriend Bulus Kpame & Jatau Richard (2020). Aerobic Exercise Intervention as Part of Management Options for Depression and Anxiety. Kampala International University, ISSN: 2413-9580, 6(1): 145-150.
21. Myfriend Bulus Kpame, Mukhtar M.A., Caleb Tema & Shantali (2022). Preferred Leadership Style and Athletes Motivation in Team Sports of Basketball, Football, Handball, Volleyball in Adamawa State Sports Council, Nigeria. Educational Forum, A Journal of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Maiduguri, Vol. 11, No.3.
22. M.A Mukhtar & Myfriend B.K. (2022). Availability and Accessibility of Recreational Sport Facilities and Equipment/activities at Ecotourism Centres in Nigeria. Educational Forum, A Journal of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Maiduguri, Vol. 11, No.1, Pg. 319 – 326.
23. Kaidal Amina & Myfriend Bulus Kpame (2022). Women Leadership Aspiration in Sports Organization. Educational Forum, A Journal of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Maiduguri, Vol. 11, No.1, Pg. 284 – 300.
24. Myfriend Bulus Kpame, Fatsuma Alhaji Gana, Richard Jatau, Jemimah Saleh Madaki (2022). Psychosocial and Recreational Activity: Antidote to well-being and Mental Resilience Needs of Inmates at Correctional Centres in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Educational Forum, A Journal of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Maiduguri, Vol. 11, No.2, Pg. 421 – 436.
25. Myfriend Bulus Kpame, Oliver Effiong, Mukhtar M.A. (2022). Funding and Scheduling of Sport Programmes as Administrative Determinants of Participation in Sport among Secondary School Students in Maiduguri, Borno State. Educational Forum, A Journal of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Maiduguri, Vol. 11, No.2, Pg. 32 – 44.

• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Prof B.S. Mshelia; Solomon Oteikwu: Knowledge and Utilization of Electronic Health Care Records for Effective Health Care Delivery among Medical Personnel in General Hospitals Abuja, Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Prof B.S. Mshelia; Bulus Baba Ali: Job Satisfaction and Service Delivery among Nurses in University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital(UMTH) Borno State, Nigeria
• Prof Adamu Balami; Prof Muhammed Wakili Umaru Gaya2; Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.Yakubu Usman: Effect of 9-week Plyometric Training on Lower Limb Explosive strength and Physical Efficiency Index of Amateur Basketball Players of University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Dr Mohammed Gana; Ayuba Turjiman: Knowledge and Utilization of Oral Rehydration Therapy in the Management of Infantile Dairrhea Among women of Child-Bearing Age Yobe Ward Senatorial District, Nigeria
• Prof. Adamu Balami, Prof Stephen Sanaah Hamafyelto; Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Mohammed Musa Ngoshe: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Oral Health Care Among Junior Secondary Students in Borno State, Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Prof. Amina Kaidal, Haruna Habu: Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Academic Stress Among Undergraduate Students of Allied Science of University Maiduguri, Nigeria
• Prof. Hussaini Graba; Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD. Charity Yohanna Bwala: Impact of Social Media on Emotional well-beings Health of Students of Maduguri in Borno State, Nigeria
• Prof. Amina Kaidal, Prof. Jacinta Opara-Nosika Abgrachi; Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD; Maryam Audu Abdulkadir: Relationship among purpose in life, wellness and Life Satisfaction of Academic Staff in Federal Universities in North-East Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Dr. Kamar Abdulkadir; Bukola Ayomide Adelakim: Knowledge Attitude and Utilazation of Nutritional Practices Among Mothers of Children 0-59 Months Living in Internally Displaced Persons Camps, Borno State, Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Dr. M.A. Mukhtar; Racheal Nuru: Influence of Sport Sponsorship on Sport Development in Federal University, North East Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Dr. M.A. Mukhtar; Hajja Aida Umar: Impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Health Status Child Bearing Woman in Gubio Local Government Area, Borno State, Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Prof. Buba S. Mshelia; Oliver Effiong: Administrative and Social Factors as determinants of students Participation in Secondary School Sports in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State, Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Dr. M.A. Mukhtar; Jemimah Madaki Saleh: Psychosocial and Recreational Needs of Inmates in Correctional Centres in North-East, Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Dr. M.A. Mukhtar; Livinus Stephen: Impact of Federal Government Intervention Programmes on the Incidence of Snakebite in Kaltungo Local Government Area Gombe State, Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Dr. Mohammed K. Gana; Usman Mohammed: Impact of Insurgency on School-Age Childrens Nutritional Status in Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Jere Local Government Area Borno State, Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Prof Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi; Fatsuma Adamu: Knowledge and Utilization of Contraceptives Device Among Women of Child Bearing Age in Maiduguri Metropolis Council, Borno State, Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Dr. Mohammed K. Gana; Waviam Samuel: Occupational Stress, Coping Strategies and its Consequence Among Police Officers in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria
• Prof. Amina Kaidal, Prof. Husseini Garba; Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD Abu Adamu Yahaya: Psychosocial Predictors of Quality of Life Among Retired Civil Servants in Adamawa State, Nigeria
• Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Prof Amina Kaidal; Jesse Kiyayo Galka: Effect of Health Education Intervention Programme on Substance Abuse Among Students in University Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
• Prof. Amina Kaidal, Myfriend Bulus Kpame PhD.; Dr. Mohammed K. Gana; Elisha Ibrahim: Practical of Meat Hygiene in Slaughter slabs and Abattoirs Among Butcher in Gombe State, Nigeria

• Business Editor: Journal of Health Education and Sport Sciences (JOHESS)
• Business Editor: Educational Forum: Journal of Educational Studies
• External Examiner: Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
• Member, Nigeria Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER, SD)
• Member, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)
• Registered Educator, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria