Associate Professor Dr. Salihu Sanusi Avidime is an experienced Nigerian scholar in Political Science, holding a B.Sc. (Hons) from Usmanu Dan Fodio University; an MPPA (Master in Public Policy and Administration) from Bayero University Kano; an MSc in Public Finance from the University of Calabar; and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Kogi State University. At International Suleiman University, he serves in the Faculty of Politics and Economics, known for his expertise in public policy analysis, public administration, public finance, and comparative politics. His extensive body of research covers topics such as intra-party democracy, electoral behavior, governance and accountability, and the citizen‑state relationship. Dr. Avidime has also participated in numerous national and international conferences and holds significant academic leadership roles—such as serving as Head of the Department of Political Science, being part of the University Governing Council, and actively contributing to curriculum development and scholarly publication.