Prof. (Mrs.) Mary Grace Fajonyomi
Professor
Educational Guidance and Counselling
Mary Grace FAJONYOMI, is a Professor of Guidance and Counselling in the Department of Counsellor Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. She graduated from University of Maiduguri in 1984. She earned her masters and doctorate degrees in Guidance and Counselling from University of Ibadan and Maiduguri, 1987 and 1997 respectively. She rose from the rank of Assistant lecturer in 1992 to a Professor in 2005. Prof. M.G. Fajonyomi loves teaching, research and community service. She has successfully supervised and examined many thesis. Prof. M.G. Fajonyomi has just completed her tenure as Head of Department. She has also served as Chairperson, Faculty of Education Disciplinary Committee, University of Ilorin; Post Graduate Coordinator, Department of Counsellor Education, University of Ilorin; Editor, Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria; Director, Counselling and Human Development Centre, University of Maiduguri; Member of Education and Humanities Research Team in TetFund and Deputy Dean Student Affairs, University of Maiduguri.
Qualifications
- B. A. (Ed.) Economics/English, University of Maiduguri,Maiduguri, Borno State
- M. Ed. (Guidance & Counselling), University of Ibadan,Ibadan, Oyo State
- P.hD. (Guidance & Counselling), University of Maiduguri,Maiduguri, Borno State
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) - (1988).
- Member, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) - (2005).
- Fellow, Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON) - (2018).
Undergraduate Teaching
- EDU 412 Guidance Services
- EDU 202 Educational Psychology
- EDU 204 Special Education
- EDU 499 Research Project
- EDU 412 Guidance Services
- CED 430 Practicum in Counselling
Postgraduate Teaching
- EGC 907 Behaviour Therapy and Behaviour Modifi cation
- EGC 813 Practicum in Counselling
- EDU 751 Psychological Testing (M. Ed.)
- EDU 738 Practicum (M. Ed.)
- EDU 736 Techniques in Counselling (M. Ed.)
- EDU 734 Learning (M. Ed)
- EDU 620 Guidance Services (PGDE)
- EDU 609 Learning (PGDE)
- CEG 907 Advanced Studies in Vocational Psychology
- CEG 901 Career Counselling (Ph.D)
Links to Publications
Get in Touch
For enquiries or collaborations, please use the contact details below.
Office Address
Room G-031, Ground Floor, Faculty of Education Building, University of Ilorin

Department of Educational Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
08033303239
hodcounselloredu@unilorin.edu.ng