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2015 TOYIN FALOLA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE African Renaissance and Pan-Africanism: Epistemologies of the South, New Leadership
Paradigms and African Futures 2 – 4 July, Senate Hall & Kgorong Building
UNISA, Pretoria, South Africa DAY 1: (Senate Hall ) Programme Director
REGISTRATION AND MORNING TEA 08:30H00 – 09H00
Programme Director Prof Vusi Gumede, TMALI Head
1. Opening and welcome UNISA Representative(TBC) Professor Ademola Dasylva ( Chair: TOFAC Board) Conference Organizing Committee member (TBC)
09H00 – 10H00
2. Plenary Keynote Address The Africa We Want
Ms Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, AfDB, Special Envoy on Gender Professor Babatunde Babawale
10H00 – 11H00
Tea Break 11H00 – 11H30
Programme Director Dr Siphamandla Zondi, IGD Director
3. Question on the Precolonial African History and Indigenous Knowledge System
Prof Toyin Falola Prof Catherine Odora-Hoppers
11H30 – 12H00
4. Pan-Africanism, Renaissance and Governance in Africa
Prof Patricia McFadden Prof Molefi Kete Asante Prof Muna Ndulo
12H00 - 13H00
Lunch Break 13H00 – 14H00
5. Parallel Sessions Presentations – Kgorong Building
14H00-17H00
Pillar A: Questions on the Precolonial African History - Chair: Prof Alinah Segobye
Presentations by Authors
14H00-17H00
Abe Adeolu Adeyemi College of Education Ondo, Ondo State
A bridge for reconstructing the modern Africa: music as a paradigm
Dr. T. O. Ebhomienlen Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Edo State, Nigeria
Colonialism, African worldview and development in Edo culture of Nigeria
Ehinmore Omolere Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
The place of indigenous dispute resolution strategies in pre-colonial Yorubaland: the Ilaje society as a paradigm
Maiyaki M. Mejida Nasarawa Stat University, Keffi-Nigeria
The transformation of Bassa of the Niger-Benue confluence in north central Nigeria 1800-1960
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Mercy Agha Onu Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
The thematic and analysis of folktales of Edda
Angwe Msurshima Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Benue State Nigeria.
The Selection Process And Relevance Of Traditional Institutions In Africa: A Comparative Analysis Of Past And Modern Chieftaincy Institution Among The Tiv Ethnic Group Of Nigeria
Adu, A.M History College of Education, Ikere – Ekiti Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Chieftaincy institution in modern government: redefining its relevance A case study of Yorubaland in Western Nigeria
Olaocha Nwabara Michigan University
New Routes to the African Diaspora: “Naija Bites” and Other Televised Cultural Productions by Nigerians in the United States
ADEPEKO Evelyn Omotunde Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria.
Renaissance Of The Use Of The Old Aso Oke Types Among Youths In Ondo West Local Government, Nigeria
Pillar B: Pan Africanism and African Renaissance- Chair: Prof Mammo Muchie
Presentations by Authors
14H00-17H00
Arówóṣẹgbẹ́, Deborah Bámidéle Adékúnlé Ajásin University, Àkùngbá-Àkókó Nigeria
Orò Obìnrin Rites among the Yorùbá: Panacea to Contemporary Social Vices
Chimusoro Kenneth Tafira Archie Mafeje Research Institute
The Tri-Continental Radical Black Political Thought: The United States, the Caribbean and Azania (South Africa)
Ernest Toochi Aniche Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State
Post-neo-functionalism, Pan-Africanism and Regional Integration in Africa: Prospects and Challenges of the Proposed Tripartite Free Trade Area
Chambi Chachage Harvard University
Between the Continental and the
Diasporic: Transcending Du Bois’ Pan-
Africanism
Gloria Sauti Archie Mafeje Research Institute (AMRI), Unisa
Identity Crisis in Post-apartheid South Africa
Michael Olusegun Afolabi University of Pittsburgh USA
Ubuntu-Driven public heath ethics in Africa
Norah Hashim Msuya Faculty of Law, Mzumbe University
Advocating positive tradition culture to eradicate harmful tradition culture for pan African women
Olusola Ogunnubi & Christopher Isike
University of Zululand, South Africa
Regional Hegemonic Contention and the Asymmetry of Soft Power: A Comparative Analysis of South Africa and Nigeria
Olusola Ogunnubi University of Zululand, South Africa
South Africa’s Soft Power: A Comparative Content Analysis
Pillar C: Epistemology of Change and Knowledge Production for Africa Development: Chair: Prof Gloria Emeagwali
Presentations by Authors
14H00-17H00
Lawani Abisola. O & Asanre Akorede Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria
Tool for technological development in Africa: The effectiveness and satisfaction associated with technology assisted
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learning.
Akilla, Olusewa Moyosolu & Ade-johnson, Christiana Shade Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Nigeria
The Portrayal and Misrepresentation of
Women in Television commercials in
Nigeria
Adeyanju, H.I, Lucas B Ojo &
Ogundipe, Juliana, Tai Solarin University of
Education, Ogun State, Nigeria
Teachers’ Preparation and Effective Planning as Predictors of Teachers’ Effectiveness in Secondary Schools, Ogun State, Nigeria
Chinyere Beatrice Egwuogu Tai Solarin Univeristy of Education Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria
Languages in Africa and the search for an African Lingua Franca
Claudine Hingston University of UKZN
Can An African Be A Feminist: Expanding The Discourse On Feminism In Africa
Kayode Olu. Ijaduola, Femi Kayode, and Victor Babatu Tai Solarin University of Education,Ijagun, Nigeria.
Impact of staff development
programmes on secondary school
teachers’ productivity in Imeko-Afon
local government area, Nigeria
Khali Mofuoa Charles Sturt University, Australia
Migrant labour remittances: A neglected
vital resource for development in
Lesotho
Michael Olusegun Fajuyigbe Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife el
Visual Arts and Socio-Political
Commentary in Nigeria
Briget Thompson University of Cape Town
African epistemologies in Burkinabe, Idrissa Ouedraogo’s body of films.
Tshepo Moloi University of Johannesburg
Rethinking Afrikan Studies Through Es’kia Mphahlele’s narratives under the guise of Afrikan literature
Pillar D: Leadership and Governance – Chair: Professor Jide Owoeye
Presentations by Authors
14H00-17H00
Adenaike, F. Abisoye, Tai Solarin
University of Education, Ogun State,
Nigeria.
Organizational Climate as a Correlates of Workers’ Commitment in Ogun State owned tertiary Institutions
Adewale Adepoju Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun
Annexing the potentials of Non-
Governmental oganisation in Peace
building and development in Africa
Albert Boakye University of Manitoba, Winnipeg-Canada
Corruption versus Development: The real issues and Challenges
Ikenna Mike Alumona & Jude Odigbo Anambra State University, Awka, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The State and Social insecurity in
Nigeria: Beyond Constitutional
Provisions?
David Mohale UNISA
Role of local government in the construction of a South Africa’s democratic developmental state
Rapheal, Ojo Joseph Adekunle Ajasin University, P.M.B. 001, Akungba, Akoko
Leadership and Challenges of Development In Nigeria: The Role of Religion
Keinde Taiwo Olubunmi (Mrs)- Tai Solarin Leadership, followership and
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College of Education, Ijagun, Nigeria governance in Africa
Mfaniseni Mongi Majangaza
African youth, South African youth, at a rural, township, and urban level, wake up!
Nyam Aondowase University of Pretoria-South Africa.
Electoral Institutions and the Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: Understanding the drivers for violence and effects on national stability.
Niyi Adebanjo & Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun
Interrogating the Justice System in a Multi-ethnic State: A Study of Selected Yoruba Video Drama
Obiora, Charles Arinze & Okonkwo, Clement Nwafor Anambra State University Nigeria, Madonna University, Okija, Nigeria
Public Policy and Privatisation of Security in Nigerian Nascent Democracy
Olebogeng Tefo Sentsho University of Witwatersrand
Cultivating leadership towards decisive property rights in Africa
Rasheed A. Oyedeji & Olusoji Georg -Tai Solarin University of Education College of Social & Management, University of Lagos Nigeria
The Discourse of the Evolution of Management Theories, Thought and Philosophy of the Yorubas in South-western, Nigeria
Sabatho Frans Tau- HSRC - Pretoria The Constitutionally Democratic Republics of Africa: a Southern African Perspective: whose Democracy is that?
Atabongwoung - TMALI The missing link in multiparty democracy in Africa
Victor O. Fakoya, University of Nevada Las Vegas, United States of America Bolaji Omitola, Osun State University, Osun State Nigeria
Weak State vs Failed State: Towards an Assessment of Leadership Failure in weakening African States
Pillar E: The State and Africa in the Global Economy: Prof Ademola Dasylva
Presentations by Authors
14H00-17H00
Akinola, Adeoye University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg
Crisis of Governance, Political Leadership and the Conspiracy of the Followership in Nigeria
Gorden Moyo- Public Policy and Research Institute of Zimbabwe
The Underside of Political Leadership and the Grammar of Nationality of Power in Zimbabwe: ‘A leadership succession conundrum?’
Busani Mpofu Archie Mafeje Research Institute
Urban Development and Land Reform in South Africa: Unpacking the Root causes of the current ‘Malemavilles’ crisis
GWK Appiah Dept. of Education, Matatiele 4730. Eastern Cape. South Africa.
Rural poverty, inequality and unemployment indicators: the role of local government in the development of small, medium, micro-enterprises (smmes) in Maluti region of the Eastern Cape Province
Nkanyezi Msimango Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute
Essentials of Afrocentric Development Theory for Africa's Renewal
Madalitso Phiri- University of South Africa Hunger and Inequality in South Africa: An Agenda for Agrarian Reform
Okusanya Adedoyin Opeyemi & Soyebi Gabriel Adewale, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode.
Entrepreneurship education and industrial policy in Africa: an avant-garde approach in the reformation of Nigeria
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Olusegun Samuel Olaniyi- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun
Employability Models: Panacea to Graduate Unemployment in Africa
Odumade Akorede S. (P.hD) Tai Solarin University of Education Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State
Effect Of Unemployment and Growth on Nigeria Economic Development
Olusegun Samuel Olaniyi Department Of General Studies Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo-Ohaji Owerri, Nigeria
Applying Modern Approaches and Models of Employability in Solving Graduate Unemployment in Africa
Welcome Cocktail : 18H00 -20H00
DAY 2: Programme Director – Prof Alinah Segobye, TMALI Lecturer
8 Africa and the World Prof Solomon Akinboye Dr Sphamandla Zondi
09H00 – 09H40
9 New Paradigms for Peacebuilding in Africa
Prof Cheryl Hendricks Dr ‘Funmi Olonisakin
09H40 – 10H20
10 Borders, Migration and African Identity Prof Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni Prof Gloria Emeagwali
10H20-11H10
11 Special Panel on Conflicts Morenike Oyelola, Oyelola Bukola Adeyemi, Oyeniyi Boko Haram: Countering Terrorism in Contemporary Nigeria Ogenga Otunnu We See Nothing, We Hear Nothing, We Do Nothing: Conspiracy and Concealment of Genocide in Acholiland, Northern Uganda, 1986-2006 Ankinola ,Adeoye O Proliferation of Violent Conflicts in Africa: Rethinking Ethnicity OSONDU Chukwudi S. OKEKE-UZODIKE, Nwabufo I. NWOSU, Bernard Entrenching the Somali Conflict: The US, Ethiopia, Eritrea and the International Islamist Network in Somali conflict 2006 - 2010
11H20 -11H40
Q &A 11H40- 12H00
LUNCH BREAK 12H00 -13H00
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DAY 2 Afternoon
12. PARRALEL SESSIONS
Pillar A: Questions on the Precolonial African History – Chair: Dr Kwesi Prah
Presentations by Authors
13H00 –17H00
Odujobi ’Kayode Nigeria International School, Cotonou
Colonialism and Ethnic Nationalism as Impediments to Political Stability in Nigeria: Echoes of Historical Evidences
Ogunmoroti Bamidele Seun Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko
Leadership in the old testament: role in nation building
Olofu, G. O & Ajiji D. N. University Lafia, Nasarawa State
Traditional Justice Practices in Bekwarra and the Challenge of Colonialism
Tèmítọ́pẹ́ Olúmúyìwá Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
Indigenous knowledge in Yorùbá video films: a case study of Abẹ̀ní Alágbo-Oru
Babalola O. E Department of History, College of Education, Ikere- Ekiti
Yoruba traditional institution and maintenance of laws and orders in the pre-colonial period
Adenuga, Gbeke Adebowale- Political Science Department, Tai Solarin College of Education, Omu-Ijebu,Ogun State, Nigeria.
The Colonial experience and the imperative of real independence For Africa
Hannah T. Kehinde Ishola Assessing Gender (Women) Role Transformation in selected Indigenous Pentecostal Churches in South-Western Nigeria
Owoyele, Jimoh Wale Department Of Guidance And Counselling Psychology, Tai Solarinn University Of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria
Some Age-Long Yoruba Traditions: Expressing Deep-Seated Psychological Principles: Need For African Solutions to Contemporary Social Problems
Bolanle Eniola School of Law, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Cultural Practices and the Reproductive Health Rights Of Women In Africa: A Comparative Study of South Africa and Nigeria
Adepeko Evelyn Omotunde Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria.
The Impact of Colonialism on the Nigerian Women Clothing Culture
Dr Khondlo Mtshali University of KZN ; and Prof Professor Gugu Hlongwane Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada
Awakening the Ancestors through Music: A critical Interpretation of Simphiwe Dana’s Music
Methuselah Jeremiah Kaduna State University
The Dramatization of Historical Women Heroes in Nigerian Literary Drama
Q&A 16H30- 17H00
Pillar B:Pan Africanism and African Renaissance – Chair: Prof Adewale Banjo
Presentations by Authors
13H00– 17H00
Sharon Adetutu Omotoso, Lead City University, Ibadan
Mediascapes and the ethics of states’ cohesion in Africa
Uji, Wilfred Terlum, Federal University,
Lafia-Nigeria
African-Americans relations with Africa: the pan Africanist era to the post-independence era
Gloria Chuku University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Pan-African Intellectuals, Decolonization, and Nation-building
Upah, Butari Nahum, Kaduna State Interaction of a leader with his subjects
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University- Nigeria through the town crier in an African community: A Critical Discourse Analysis
Audee T. Giwa Kaduna State University Kaduna, Nigeria
Recontextualizing the Text: Interrogating the Didactic Elements in Saadatu E. Yusufu’s The shadow of dawn and the break of dawn
Ogenga Otunnu- DePaul University, Chicago.
Myths about the African Renaissance: An examination of the actions and policies of President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda
Prof Esther Kibuka-Sebitosi and VT
Qhobosheane The current state of the Africa’s Renaissance: Building Institutions to transform the continent
Daniel Ibrahim, Graduate Student University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Desire as taboo: popular arts and society in Nigeria
Ernest Toochi Aniche Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Post-neo-functionalism, Pan-Africanism and Regional Integration in Africa: Prospects and Challenges of the Proposed Tripartite Free Trade Area
Akhona Nkenkana A decolonial perspective of gender transformation beyond statistical representation in South Africa
Mojisayo Abimbola Lancashire Business School, University of Central Lancashir-UK
Contesting Identity: The changing perception of Ideal Body Image Size of Nigerian men and women
Motilola Olufenwa Akinfemisoye University of Central Lancashire, Preston UK
Framing inclusion: New ‘alternative’ journalisms and ‘changing’ journalistic practices in Nigerian newspaper newsrooms
Tyler Fleming Strickler Hall 445, Louisville, KY 40292
The Personal Politics of Pan-Africanism: Miriam Makeba’s Marriage to Stokely Carmichael and the Politics of Performance in America
Q&A 16H30- 17H00
Pillar C: Epistemology of Change and Knowledge Production for Africa’s Development – Chair: Prof Vuyisile Msila
Presentations by Authors
13H00 –17H00
Professor Gloria Emeagwali Central Connecticut State University- US
Interconnections between female entrepreneurship and innovation in the Nigerian context
Ramadimetja Mogale
University of Pretoria
Responding to the ancestors’ call: dissemination and translation of Afrikan-based research within scientific territory
Sacha Knox Africa Institute of South Africa
The scandal contract: Decolonial dissembling of the suffocations of sovereignty
Stanley Ohenhen Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun
The Role for a Revolutionary Theatre in
the De-Neocolonisation of Africa
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William Mpofu- University of South Africa Locating the Political in the Politics of
Thabo Mbeki
Molotja Tsebe Wilfred, Maledu Ablonia Dihloriso, Maungedzo Avhurengwi School of Education, University of Limpopo
Collaborative learning as a strategy for enhancing academic reading skills amongst first year university students
Joseph O. Jiboku- University of Fort Hare,
East London Campus
Skills development for Africa's renaissance
in the 21st century
Olowoye, Adebiyi Olufemi Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun
Strengthening Teaching Skills of Teacher-Trainees through observable weaknesses in student–teachers’ performance in the teaching practice exercise
Oyeteju Lydia Oyeniyi And Professor
Nelson Ejiro Akpotu
Human resource management situation in Nigerian universities
Palesa Sekhejane Africa Institute of South Africa, Human Sciences Research Council, Pretoria, South Africa.
The mismatch in biomedical research funding, innovation and the Africa’s health burden: developmental opportunities for health systems
Daniel Ibrahim University Of Ibadan, Ibadan – Nigeria
Exploring the Historical And Cultural links in Hausaphone to produce Hausa Film of Higher Artistic And Technical Quality
Folasade Rasidat Sulaiman Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State. Nigeria.
A Global Outlook On Women Education: Implication For Youth Development Towards A Sustainable Future
Dele Olanisimi Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State
Relative effects of two creativity techniques on leadership skills development among Nigerian final year undergraduates in Public-owned universities in Ogun State, Nigeria
Rachael Oluwakemi Agbajeola
Computer-Based Management Information System And Effective Administration
Abdulmalik Inusa Abdulrasheed University of South Africa
An investigation into the personal intention to change behaviour towards preventing Hiv among male Nigerian Migrants In Sunnyside, City Of Tshwane
Idoko Abraham Ajene Department of Theatre Arts Benue State University, Makurdi
Transforming Nigerian music culture through Code-Switching: An analysis of selected Nigerian lyrics
Oladipo, S. Ekundayo Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria
Clamour for Women Empowerment In Nigeria: The need for cognitive restructuring
Obadara, Olabanji Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Teaching Performance Expectations and Secondary School Teachers’ Professional Development in Ogun State
Adegbenro Bolaji Janet University of South Africa
Comparative Analysis of Novice and Veteran Vocational Teachers’ Technology Use In ICT-enhanced Classroom Environment
Kwesi Prah Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute
A Perspective on Political Historiography in and on China
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Kgothatso B. Shai- University of Limpopo Rachidi R. Molapo- University of Venda
An Afrocentric examination of the slave-master relationship in the context of the United States of America and Nigeria
Thabang Dladla - Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute
The (un)freedom Charter and the making of South Africans
Q&A 16H30- 17H00
Pillar D: Leadership and Governance- Chair: Prof Babatunde Babawale
Presentations by Authors
14H00 –17H00
Author Title Time
Tunde Agara, Centre For Strategic And Development Studies, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
If stealing is not corruption then what is it? a critical evaluation of strategies to clean-up corruption in Nigeria
Okedele Adebusola Tai Solarin College of Education, Omu-Ijebu, Ogun State,Nigeria O.
Ensuring Development in Africa through Gender Equity in Governance: Lessons from Traditional Yoruba Societies
DIKOBE, M. Gender on the Agenda: Gender/Women's Studies as a Catalyst for Change, The Case of the University of Botswana.
Claudhine Hingston Can An African Be A Feminist: Expanding The Discourse On Feminism In Africa
Doyin Odebowale University of Ibadan Nigeria
Demokratia and the challenges of development in post -colonial Nigeria
Evaristus Emeghara, Federal University, Ndufu- Alike Ikwo (Funai) Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Corruption and challenges of development in Nigeria since 1960
Delphin Fanfon Regent University
Inverting Maslow’s Pyramid – Key To Lasting Renaissance In Africa
Bojor Enamhe & Ngozichukwu Adaure Chukwumah Cross River University Of Technology Calabar, Cross River State
Hairstyles, Myths, Self-Esteem And Power: Redefining Women In Cross River State
Alinah K Segobye, Honorary Professor & Lecturer TMALI, UNISA
The role of the youth in realizing Agenda 2063
Sheyin Adejoke O, Adedayo Temitayo Gbeminiyi; and Sennuga Mabayoje A. Tai Solarin University Of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State
The effects of subsidy removal on the escalation of political corruption Nigeria
Owusu Bright The role of political parties in running of Ghana’s development
Nwamuo Bright Enyinnaya Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Leadership, the people and Governance: Challenges and Prospects of the Nigerian State
Dikeledi Mokoena Thabo Mbeki African Leadership institute
Consumption patterns of African Leadership
Nasir, Taofiq Olaide. University, Nigeria Ago-Iwoye , Ogun State
Revamping the cultural values of a failing State
Peace A. Jiboku University Of Kwazulu-Natal
African Peer Review Mechanism and the search for Good Governance and Socio-Economic Development In Africa
Serges Kamga Thabo Mbeki African Leadership institute
The role of the African Peer Review Mechanism in inducing compliance with women’s rights in Africa: The case of South Africa
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Bolaji Omitola-Osun State University, Osun State, Nigeria & Victor O. Fakoya,- University of Nevada Las Vegas, United States of America
Pathways to Democracy: Rotational Presidency and Nigeria’s return to Democratic Rule
Atabongwoung G, Tiny X, Ilunga H, Goitse, Fabio, Crystal
Electoral Integrity and Democratic Consolidation in Africa: Exploring the challenges of ethnic chauvinism
Egesi Jonathan .C. & Alaneme Justina .C. Department Of General Studies, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo – Ohaji
African Leadership And Politics, The Way Forward.
Shamsuddin Bolatito Sudan University of Science and Technology
The effect of gross corruption in Nigeria; An appraisal on Nigerian Citizens, Economy and international relations.
Q&A 16H30- 17H00
Pillar E: The State and Africa in the Global Economy- Chair: Dr Samuel Oloruntoba
Presentations by Authors
14H00–17H00
Ogechukwu Ajoku Esq And Hon Chigozie Ewunonu
The Future Of Renewable Energy Through Biodiesel Production From Jathropha In Nigeria
Renier Steyn & Coléne Hind- University of South Africa, South Africa
Affirmative action and meeting the needs of affirmed groups
Taku Philippian Yengeh- TMALI Student The state and the economy in Africa Public policy and African development
Folasade Rasidat Sulaiman Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun
A global outlook on women education: implication for youth development towards a sustainable future
Paul, Ilesanmi Akanmidu, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoka Ondo State
The Cancer of Corruption on Africa’s Development: A Case Study of Nigeria Since 1974
Maria Njoku, Egesi Jonathan C. Moemenam Ifeanyi C, Alaneme Justina C Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo-Ohaji Owerri, Nigeria
The impacts of foreign policies on African economies: its effects, policy implications and the possible way forward
Akinola Adeoye O& Prof Henry Wissink University of Kwazulu Natal
Land Reform and the Paradox of Sustainable Development in South Africa
Frank Lekaba Africa Institute of South Africa Human Sciences Research Council
Agenda 2063: A continuation of the liberal, neo-colonial agenda or the rupture from the past.
Shaapera, Simon Aondohemba, Obadahun, Simon O. & Mohammed, M. Haruna
The State, Economy and the Military: explaining the foundational challenges of development in Africa
Dr Tendayi Sithole – University of South Africa
V-Y Mudimbe and the paradigm of difference : A meditation
Anas Elochukwu Xiamen University, China
Pacifying Africa’s Ethnic Minorities with Affirmative Action in Poverty Reduction: Lessons from China
Oseji, Akpors Sunday-Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun Ijebu
Globalisation and Development of Africa: Implications and Consequences.
Omodunbi Olumide Olumuyiwa and Bolaji Olumuyiwa Omitola
Regional Integration in Africa: the case of Southern Africa Development Community
Bessie Soremekun, Professor and Director of Africana Studies University Indianapolis ( USA)
Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and sustainable development in Africa
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Samuel Oloruntoba Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute
EU- ACP Economic Partnership Agreements and Region Building in Africa
By Onoho’omhen Ebhohimhen Society For Development, Benin City Edo State, Nigeria
Conceptual Disarticulation Of Development Policies In Nigeria (1990-2010): Any Prospect Of Socioeconomic Transformation?
Seife Tadelle Kidane- Africa Speaks The Novel Paradigm for Africa’s Political and Economic Integration
Q&A 16H30- 17H00
Pillar F: New Paradigm for Peace Building in Africa- Chair: Dr Richard Iroanya
Presentations by Authors
14H00– 17H00
Fonkem Achankeng University of Wisconsin Oshkosh USA
Resolving African Conflicts: Imagining Today’s Challenges
Dorcas Ettang University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
Are African Conflicts Transformable? Perspectives and Narratives on the Practice of Conflict Transformation from Plateau State, Nigeria
Prof Esther Kibuka-Sebitosi & Martin R. Rupiya, Institute for African Renaissance studies, University of South Africa
What strategies can be used to resolve conflict currently affecting Africa? And interrelated sub-theme; African Dispute Settlement Mechanisms
Apya Nongonan Hyacinth Department of History and Strategic Studies, Federal University, utsinma. Nigeria
International Arbitration and Peace in Post-Colonial Africa, Reflections on the ICJ Judgment over the Nigeria Cameroon Border Conflicts
Ihunna, Obinna Innocent-Federal University of Technology,Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
The Juridical Politics of Conflict Resolution in Africa: Bringing the Indigenous Back-in to the fore of Discourse and Praxis
Martin R. Rupiya Institute for African Renaissance studies, University of South Africa
Africa and Peacekeeping: its Genesis, Evolution and Obsolescence between 1992 and 2015 - What is the Alternative?
Onabamiro, A. Adegbenga Tai Solarin University of Education’ Nigeria
Combating social stagnation, through a viable and Sustainable peace education programme in Nigeria: Implication for counselling
Siphamandla Zondi, IGD-University of South Africa
The Future Africa Wants Afrocentric Leadership and Decolonial Humanism
Bukola Adeyemi, Oyeniyi -The End of Human Rights in Africa? Counter Terrorism and State Terrorism
Hauwa’u Evelyn Yusuf and Bilques Yusuf Kaduna State University, Kaduna Nigeria/ University of Ibadan, Nigeria Hauwa’u Evelyn Yusuf
Police discretion, Security and National Development in Nigeria Crime, Politics and the Challenges of the Judiciary in upholding the rule of law in Nigeria
Victor Iyanya Benue State University, Makurdi – Nigeria.
Challenges of Nation Building in Plural Societies: The case of the Nigerian Nation State
Douglas Mpondi Metropolitan State University of Denver USA
Rethinking the role of the state in Africa: Militarization of the state and the state of the economy in Zimbabwe
Methuselah Jeremiah Kaduna State University
Dramatizing Strategies for Conflict Management In Nigeria using Osofisan’s Farewell to a Carnibal Rage
Wendy Isaacs-Martin Archie Mafeje Research Institute (AMRI)
Identity and Political Leadership Crises in Postcolonial Africa: The case of the
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University of South Africa (UNISA Central African Republic (CAR)
Chidi M. Amaechi University of Nigeria, Nsukka-Enugu State Nigeria.
The Inadequacy of International Peace-building Mechanisms in Africa and the Exigency of the Adaptation of the Traditional Approaches
Dr. Derin K. Ologbenla - University of Lagos Nigeria; And; Dr. Tola ODUBAJO, SARChI: African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy Faculty of Humanities University of Johannesburg
The Ontological Contradiction of ‘Afrophobia’ and Pan-Africanism
Usamotu Bashir Olalere- College of Management and Social Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo
African Peace Promotion: A Pre- Requisite For African Integration And Development
Richard Obinna Iroanya Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute
Conflict in Africa since the 1960s: Frelimo Policies and Political Crises in Mozambique: any relevance to South Africa?
Feruzi Ngwamba University of KwaZulu Natal
African Renaissance and Lubunga: Conflict Resolution in South Kivu
Q&A 16H30- 17H00
Closing Session 17H15 – 18H15
Programme Director Prof Sabelo Ndlovu-Gatsheni, AMRI Head
Feedback from Parallel Sessions Closing Remarks by the Conference Chairperson
17H15--18H15
Dinner & Awards Ceremony 18H30-20H30
Day 3 : Tour: Freedom Park, Union Buildings : 11H00