Dr. Benedict Iorzer Labe is a technical teacher trainer at the Benue state University, Makurdi. He attended the University of Technology, Yola – Nigeria, where he obtained the Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) in Production Technology/Education (2001), the Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Industrial Technology/Education (2006), and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Industrial Technology/Education (2013).
Dr. Benedict Iorzer Labe has had a long teaching career which includes 23 years of teaching basic technology at the secondary school level. He is currently a professor in the Department of Industrial Technology and the Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at the Benue State University. Dr. Labe also serves as the elearning Facilitator to the Center for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER).
PUBLICATIONS
Adeleye, I. A. & Labe, B. I. (2024) Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of a Multi-Crop Milk Extracting Machine. European Journal of Mechanical Engineering Research, 11 (1). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2055-6551(Print), 2055-656X(Online)
Labe, B.I. & Nor S.I. (2021) Design and Construction of A Pedestal Angular Metal Cutting Machine for Mass Production of Metal Items. Vunoklang Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology Education, 9(2), 75-82
Labe, B.I. & Gimba, J. (2021). Influence Of Selected Variables on Students' Choice Of Technical And Vocational Teacher Education In Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal Of Information, Education, Science, And Technology (JIEST), 7(1), 31-43
Ukoha, U.A, Labe, B.I., & Upwa, F.E. (2021)Technical and vocational education and training: A panacea for economic resuscitation in a dwindling economy of Nigeria. Journal of Information, Education, Science and Technology (JIEST), 87(1), 195-205
Agia, P. A., Alaghde, T., & Labe, B. I. (2017). Technology Teachers' Skills and Achievement in Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice in Science and Technical Colleges in Benue State, Nigeria. African Journal of Theory and Practice of Educational Research, 4, 91 – 99
Labe, B. I & Upwa, F. E. (2017). Mundane Skills Improvement Needs of Structural Steel Workers in Construction Industry in Benue State. CARD International Journal of Engineering and Emerging Scientific Discovery, 7(1), 100 – 112
Labe, B. I. & Alaghde, T. (2017). Preparedness of Welders with Formal and Informal Training to Handle Structural Construction Jobs in Nigeria. CARD International Journal of Engineering and Emerging Scientific Discovery, 7(1), 128 – 150
Afaor N. N., Labe, B. I. & Unor, N. (2017). Enhancing the Production of Vocational and Technical related goods and Services in Makurdi Metropolis through integration of Local Content for Sustainable Industrialization, Journal of Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology, 12(4) 66-73
Labe, B. I. & Upwa, F. E. (2017). Technical Teachers' Perception of the Implementation of Computer Aided Drafting Component of Science and technical College Curriculum in Benue State, Nigeria. Journal of Science, Technology and Education, 1(1), 166- 176
Labe, B. I. (May 2016). Need for Cognitive Closure among Vocational Technical Student Teachers in some Nigerian Universities. International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, 8(3), 20 – 24, DOI: 10.5897/IJVTE2016.0198
Labe, B. I. (2015). Student Teachers' Self-Appraised Problem-Solving Ability and Willingness to Engage in Troubleshooting Activities. Sage Open, 1-10, DOI: 10.1177/2158244015595257
Labe, B. I. & Ikyumen, I. M (2015). Effect of learner digitally generated course content on the academic performance of three hundred level students of Benue State University. Journal of Educational Media and Technology, 18(2), 30-36.
Afaor, N. N., Agishi, S. K. & Labe, B. I. (2015). Local technologies in technical, vocational education and training for sustainable entrepreneurship skills development. Journal of Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology, 10(1) 116-121
Labe, R. M., Levi-Iortyom, D. J. & Labe, B. I. (2015). Research and innovation for sustainable development: Prospects and challenges for today's intellectuals. International Journal of Advancement in Development Studies, 10(1), 79 – 84
Labe, B. I. (2012). Pre-service teachers' perceived value of technological activity, NASHER Journal, 10(3), 1 – 8.
Labe, B. I. (2008). Exploring indigenous techniques as a context for basic technology education in Nigeria. NASHER Journal, 6(2), 224 – 232.
Diraso, D. K & Labe, B. I. (March 2004) Suitability of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam as pattern material for school foundry work, The Nigerian Journal of Education, 1(2), 109-119.
Diraso, D. K. & Labe, B. I (2004). The concept of privatization of vocational technical education in Nigeria: An alternative view. Journal of the League of Researchers in Nigeria, 4(2), 23-29.
Diraso, D.K & Labe, B.I. (2003). Some dominant views regarding the technical and science education of females in Adamawa State. West African Journal of Educational Research, 6(l), 56-62.
Labe, B. I. & Dakup, D. V. (2018). Vocational Technical School Students' Engagement with Academic and other Curricular Activities. Journal of Research in Curriculum and Teaching, 10(1), 139 – 152
Labe, B. I. & Upwa, F. E. (2016). Enhancing enrolment into Benue State University vocational and technical teacher education undergraduate programme. Africa Journal of Sustainable Professional Development, 2(2), 35 – 44.
Labe, B. I. & Eze, D. N. (2013). Preferred learning styles of junior secondary school students and the implication for teaching basic technology: The case of schools in Makurdi metropolis. Journal of Sustainable Professional Development, 1(3), 26 – 31.
Labe, B. I. & Diraso, D. K. (2009). Exposing the Culprits: A Perspective on Fighting Examinations Malpractice, Benue State University Journal of Education, 9, 219 – 225.
Labe, B. I. & Ndomi, B. M. (2008). Introductory technology teachers' attitude towards indigenous technology and its incorporation into the curriculum, Journal of Research in Curriculum and Teaching, 3(1), 191 – 203.
Labe, B. I. & Hime, E. A. (October 2005) Practical barriers to the use of digital information technologies in the Nigerian classroom. Benue State University Journal of Education, 7, 201-207.
Andural, S. I. & Labe, B. I. (2016). Technology and Entrepreneurship. In T. I. Alabar and J. I. Tsuwa (Eds.). Entrepreneurship studies and development in Nigeria: Concepts and principles. Makurdi: Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Benue State University.