Benyin Akande is a well-presented, motivated, and confident young political science graduate who has relatively extensive knowledge of analyzing the political systems of nations in relation to their environments. She holds a Bachelors of Science Degree from the Department of Political Science & Public Administration, University of Uyo. In addition, she also holds a Master of Science Degree in Public Administration from the same University. She is a fellow of the Social Science Research Council, New York and a Junior Scientist Right Livelihood College, University of Bon, Germany. She writes on broad areas of public policy, public administration and development studies. Benyin is currently a lecturer in the Department of political Science, University of Calabar. She has published in both local and international journals within and outside Africa.