Integration theories and the failure of regional integration in West African States: Understanding the context
Conference paper at Social Sciences Faculty Hall, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nsukka, Nigeria
CV
Education
- Ph.D. in Comparative Politics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2023
- M.Sc. in Comparative Politics and Development Studies, University of Benin, 2013
- B.Sc. in Political Science (Second Class Honours, Upper Division), Benue State University, 2007
- West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC), 2002
Work Experience
- January 2024 - Present: Lecturer I, Department of Political Science, University of Uyo
- October 2017 - December 2023: Lecturer II, Department of Political Science, University of Uyo
- December 2013 - October 2017: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Political Science, University of Uyo
- 2008 - 2009: National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Member, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Benin
Responsibilities Held
- Examinations Officer (Regular), Department of Political Science, 2024 - Present
- Secretary, Departmental Board, 2017 - 2021
- Member, Departmental Committee on Accreditation of Undergraduate Programmes, 2016 - 2019
- Undergraduate Project Coordinator (Regular), 2014 - 2016
Membership of Professional Bodies
- Member, Lagos Studies Association (LSA), 2025 - Present
- Member, Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), 2019 - Present
- Member, Researchers International Network (RIN), 2014 - Present
- Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), 2009 - Present
Publications
Talks
Barriers to electoral inclusion: Interrogating inadequate food, health and shelter among internally displaced persons in Benue and Borno state, Nigeria
Conference paper at University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Poverty and participation in conflict-affected societies: A comparative exploration of voters’ turnout among IDP communities during the 2019 presidential election in Benue and Borno states of Nigeria
Conference paper at International Conference Centre, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
Communitarianism, agricultural agency and sustainable development in Africa: The Ujamaa Philosophy re-visited
Conference paper at IADS Conference Room, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Internally Displaced Persons and the challenges of democratization in Nigeria
Conference paper at International Conference Center, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Conference presentation, Faculty of Social Sciences Conference
Conference paper at Onyema Ugochukwu Hall, Town Campus, Uyo, Nigeria
Land Tenure Forms and Food Security as an Imperative Development Strategy
Conference paper at University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria