Dr. Rowland Okoli Chukwuma
Dr. Rowland Okoli Chukwuma is a SENIOR LECTURER in POLITICAL SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Rowland OKOLI is a lecturer in the Department of Political Science. Rowland obtained a PhD in Political Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His area of specialization is Political Economy and quantitative analysis in Political Science. His research interest includes but not limited to neoliberalism and capitalist philanthropy, civil society, youth and social movements.
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Address: | Political Science, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | POLITICAL SCIENCE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2019) September, 2013 to May, 2019 PhD Political Science |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, March, 2008) January, 2007 to March, 2008 M.Sc Political Science |
| 3 | University Of Abuja. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2004) January, 2000 to April, 2004 B.Sc Political Science Political Science |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Co-ordinator, Post Graduate Programmes, Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Co-ordinator, GST 312, School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman, Conference Committee Faculty of Social Sciences, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu October, 2019 to July, 2020 |
| 4 | Head of Department, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu October, 2019 to July, 2020 |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu October, 2013 to July, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Chukwuma Rowland Okoli, Uzodinma C. Okafor, Chidubem M. Nwoye. (2025, October) Handbook on Peace and Conflict Resolution (GST 312) FAB Educational Books |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Chijioke Kelechi Iwuamadi , Sanusi Ibraheem, Okoli Rowland and Nassuna Rizzan. (2025, March) Governance deficits and youth participation in violent conflict across Sahel: evidence from selected countries Routledge |
| 2 | Chukwuma Rowland Okoli. (2025, October) Conceptual Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies FAB Educational Books, pp 1-19 |
| 3 | Okoli Rowland C.. (2024, February) "Yan Sakai Vigilantism and Community Response to Banditry in Nigeria's North West". In: Ojo, J., S., Aina, F., & Oyewole, S. (Eds.). Armed Banditry in Nigeria: Evolution, Dynamics and Trajectories. Springer Nature, pp 251-278 |
| 4 | Nwosu B., Okoli R. C.. (2022, December) Reflections on Two Decades of Elective Rule in Nigeria. In: Karim, A. A. & Oshita, O. O. (Eds.) Leadership and the Challenges of Governance, Nationhood and Security in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of Professor Michael O. Maduagwu. National Institute for Security Studies, pp 123-146 |
| 5 | 19. Okoli R. C., Iwuamadi C. K.. (2022, January) Non-governmental Organisations and Political Decision Making in Nigeria. In: Ibeanu, O., Okoye, K., Alumona, I. M., and Aniche, E. T. (eds.) Anonymous Power. Palgrave MacMillan |
| 6 | Kelechi C. Iwuamadi, Rowland Chukwuma Okoli. (2022, July) Enabling Citizens’ Collective Actions towards Improving Transparency and Accountability through the District Health System In Enugu State Accountability Research Center, School of International Service at American University, Washington DC. |
| 7 | Iwuamadi K Chujioke, Okoli Rowland C. (2020, January) International Development Partnership And The Challenges Of Combatting Corruption In Nigeria (pp. 254 – 271). In: C. Jones, P. Pillay & I. Hassan (Eds.). Fighting Corruption In African Contexts: Our Collective Responsibility. London: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, pp 254-271 |
| 8 | Azom S. N., Okoli Rowland C. (2019, July) The Emerging Culture Of (Un)Armed Violence By Legal/illegal Revenue Collectors In Urban Cities In Nigeria: Evidence From Enugu State, (pp. 259-279). In: O. Oshita, I. M. Alomuna & F. Onuoha (Eds.), Internal Security Management In Nigeria: Perspectiv Singapore: Palgrave Macmillan, Violence, Revenue, Tax, Enugu, pp 259-279 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Rowland Chukwuma Okoli , Ambrose Ikoro, C. Jaja Nwanegbo. (2026, March), "THE WAGNER GROUP’S THREATS TO REGIONAL HEGEMONS AND INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTURES IN THE SAHEL REGION", JOURNAL OF PEACE, SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Okeke, N. L., Okoli, C. R.. (2026, March), "Customary Conflict Resolution Mechanisms and Land Disputes Settlement in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Political Science (NAJOPS), Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 89-99 |
| 3 | Bernard Nwosu, Chukwuma Roland Okoli, Ezenwa Olumba, Francis Okpaleke. (2025, April), "Farmer-Herder Crises, Uncivil Discourses and the Politics of Nigeria’s Security Responses", Human Affairs |
| 4 | Okoli R. C., Nwangwu C., Iwuamadi K. C. & Nwanegbo C. J.. (2024, July), "Interrogating the dynamics of social movements in Burkina Faso and Nigeria.", Journal of Asian and African Studies |
| 5 | Francis N. Okpaleke, Bernard Ugochukwu Nwosu, Chukwuma Rowland Okoli, Ezenwa E. Olumba. (2023, June), "The case for drones in counter-insurgency operations in WestAfrican Sahel", African Security Review |
| 6 | Agbaenyi A.N., & Okoli, R. C.. (2023, December), "Development of South-East Nigeria and the Diaspora's Social Remittance Option", South East Journal of Political Science,, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 1-12 |
| 7 | Okoli, R. C., Nwosu, B., Francis N. O. & Olumba, E. E. (2022, October), "Security in the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel Region after Idris Deby.", Small Wars & Insurgencies |
| 8 | Olumba, E. E., Nwosu, B., Francis N. O. & Okoli. R. C.. (2022, July), "Conceptualising eco-violence: moving beyond the multiple labelling of water and agricultural resource conflicts in the Sahel.", Third World Quarterly |
| 9 | Okoli Rowland C, Iwuamadi K Chujioke. (2021, June), "State Failure And Clash Of Civilisations In Somalia: Explaining The Interests And Interventions Of External Actors.", Journal of Somali Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 41-60 |
| 10 | 3. Okoli R. C., Iwuamadi K. C., Ugwuozor S.. (2021, January), "Governance, COVID-19 and Youth Uprising in Nigeria: From Peaceful to Violent Engagement.", University of Nigeria Journal of Political Economy,, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 648-663 |
| 11 | Okoli Rowland C. (2020, December), "United States Counterterrorism Strategies And Al-Shabaab Terrorism In Somalia: Explaining The Gaps And Critical Junctures.", Africa Peace Review, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 1-14 |
| 12 | Iwuamadi K Chujioke, Okoli Rowland C. (2020, July), "Interrogating Public-private Partnership In African Healthcare Within The Lenses Of Capitalist Philanthropy In Nigeria’s Primary Health System.", ASRIC Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities,, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 107-119 |
| 13 | Iwuamadi K Chujioke, Okoli Rowland C, Chukwura Adaora. (2020, May), "Militia Groups And Complicity Of European States In Irregular Migration Crisis Of Post-Gadhafi Libya", Africa Renaissance, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 35-53 |
| 14 | Ugwu J I, Okoli R. C.. (2020, December), "Accountability in governance and challenges of peacebuilding in Nigeria.", International Journal in Management and Social Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 12) |
| 15 | Okoli Rowland C. (2018, December), "Strategies Of Boko Haram And IPOB In Nigeria’s Postcolonial Context: A Critique", AfriHeritage Journal of Conflict Transformation and Nation Building,, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 121-143 |
| 16 | Mbaeze N. C., Okoli, R. C., Okonkwo W.. (2017, July), "Political Power Alternation And Electoral Violence In Postcolonial Africa: Experiences In Nigeria And Kenya, 1999-2016", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 18-32 |
| 17 | Agbo H. N., Okoli Rowland C. (2016, October), "Nigerian Rentier Character And The Problem Of Graduate Unemployment.", International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences (IJRASS),, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 22-33 |
| 18 | 6. Mbaeze N. C., Okoli R. C., Okonkwo W.. (2016, June), "Civil Society Organizations And The Paradox Of Nation Building In Nigeria", South East Journal of Political Science., Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 187-204 |
| 19 | Ugwu J. I, Okoli Rowland C. (2016, September), "Structure Of Nigerian Federalism, Oil Revenue And Economic Growth", Godfrey Okoye Journal of Management & Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 128-143 |
| 20 | Agbo H. N., Okoli Rowland C. (2016, December), "Election Management And Disenfranchisements In 2015 General Elections In Nigeria: The Unexplored Issues.", International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences (IJRASS),, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 78-89 |
| 21 | Azom S. N., Okoli Rowland C. (2016, April), "Trans-border Governance And Boko Haram Insurgency In Northeast, Nigeria, 2009-2015", Trans-border governance and Boko Haram insurgency in Northeast, Nigeria, 2009-2015, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 142-161 |
| 22 | Ereke E. C., Okonkwo W., Okoli R. C. (2016, February), "Globalisation Versus Disarticulation: Implication Of Trade Liberalisation For Intra-regional Trade In West Africa", International Affairs and Global Strategy,, Vol. 46, pp 20-30 |
| 23 | Ereke E. C., Okoli R. C. (2014, October), "Political Power Alternation And The Challenge Of Democratic Stability In West Africa: Focus On The Fourth Republic Of Nigeria, 1999 – 2013,", Global Journal of Human-Social Sciences, Vol. 14, (Issue 7), pp 11-20 |
| 24 | Okolie A. M. N., Okoli R. C.. (2014, March), "Financial Globalisation And The Travails Of Africa’s Monetary Union Agenda: The Experience Of West Africa", University of Nigeria Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 112-129 |
| 25 | Okoli R. C., Ntol M.. (2014, January), "The Myth Of Militancy: Juxtaposing The Objectives Of MEND Against The Contemporary Realities In The Niger Delta", Godfrey Okoye Journal of Management & Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okoli C. R.. (2025, November), "Between Regional Economic Integration and Regional Security Integration: The Travails of ECOWAS in Enhancing Collective Regional Security in West Africa", , International Conference on the Theme: ECOWAS at 50: Reimagining Regional Integration for a Resilient, Democratic and Secure West Africa |
| 2 | Okoli, C. R. & Okonkwo A.. (2025, July), "Ad hoc Security Alliances and Counterterrorism in the Sahel", , International Conference of the Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | Okoli C. R., Nnamani K., Mbah N.C. (2023, June), "'Securitization of Separatist Agitation and the Challenges of Peacebuilding in South East Nigeria, 2015 to 2022', Paper presented at the 10th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Political Science Association, South East Zone, held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", |
| 4 | Okoli Rowland C.. (2022, November), "'Separatist agitation and organized crime in South East Nigeria, 2015 to 2022', Paper presented at the Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 2022 Virtual International Conference the theme: “Governance, Development and Resilience in the Covid-19 Era and Beyond,”", |
| 5 | Okoli R. C., Iwuamadi K. C. (2021, June), "Result Collation And Electoral Malfeasance In Nigeria: Evidence From Selected Post-2019 Off Cycle Elections.", Paper presented at the 33rd Annual Conference (Virtual ) of Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA), 25th – 27th May, 2021 |
| 6 | Okoli R. C, Ugwuozor S.. (2021, June), "Governance And Youth Movements In Nigeria: From Peaceful Engagement To Violent Engagement.", Paper presented at the 2021 International Conference of the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, on the theme: The State, S |
| 7 | Okoli R.C, Ugwuozor S., Chukwura A.. (2020, November), "Counter Insurgency And The Challenge Of Poverty Reduction In North East Nigeria.", Paper presented at the Virtual International Conference of the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Godfrey Okoye University, on the theme: Gove |
| 8 | Ogbuanu A., Okoli R. C.. (2020, November), "Nigeria-China Trade Relations And Challenge Of Human Capacity Development: Implications For Post-COVID-19 Nigerian Economy", Paper presented at the Virtual International Conference of the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Godfrey Okoye University, on the theme: Gove |
| 9 | Iwuamadi K. C. Okoli R. C., Iwuamadi C.. (2020, June), "International Humanitarian Interventions And Humanitarian Crisis: A Study Of The Early Recovery And Community Stabilization Programme In Borno State, Nigeria.", Paper presented at the International Online Conference of the Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka on the theme: Critical Iss |
| 10 | Iwuamadi K. C., Okoli R. C.. (2019, July), "International Development Partnership And The Challenge Of Combatting Corruption In Nigeria", . Paper delivered at the international conference commemorating the second African Union (AU) anti-corruption year on the theme: Corruption: Wealth, P |
| 11 | Iwuamadi K Chujioke, Okoli Rowland C. (2019, July), "Civil Society Organizations And Electoral Integrity In Nigeria: Assessing The Utility Of Civil Society Engagement In Improving Electoral Integrity Of The 2019 General Elections.", Paper delivered at the 32nd Annual Conference of Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA), Calabar, Nigeria, July 21 - 23, 2019, Paper delivered at the 32nd Annual Conference of Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA), Calabar, Nigeria, July 21 - 23, 2019 |
| 12 | Okoli R.C., Nnamani K.. (2019, July), "Election Militarization And Voter Apathy In Nigeria: A Study Of Selected Governorship Elections In Nigeria, 2015 – 2018.", Paper delivered at the 32nd Annual Conference of Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA), Calabar, Nigeria, July 21 – 23, 2019, Paper delivered at the 32nd Annual Conference of Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA), Calabar, Nigeria, July 21 – 23, 2019 |
| 13 | Iwuamadi K. C., Okoli R. C.,. (2019, November), "Interrogating Public-private Partnership In African Healthcare Within The Lenses Of Capitalist Philanthropy In Nigeria’s Primary Health System.", Paper presented at the 2nd African Union-ASRIC Congress on “Freeing Africa from Poverty, Hunger and Diseases” Abuja, Nigeria, 20 – 23 November, 2019 (, Paper presented at the 2nd African Union-ASRIC Congress on “Freeing Africa from Poverty, Hunger and Diseases” Abuja, Nigeria, 20 – 23 November, 2019 (ASRIC Sponsorship). |
| 14 | Okoli R. C, Ezechi K.. (2019, November), "Non-inclusive Governance And Socio-economic Inequality In Africa: Empirical Evidence From Nigeria.", Paper presented at the 2nd African Union-ASRIC Congress on “Freeing Africa from Poverty, Hunger and Diseases” Abuja, Nigeria, 20 – 23 November, 2019 (, Paper presented at the 2nd African Union-ASRIC Congress on “Freeing Africa from Poverty, Hunger and Diseases” Abuja, Nigeria, 20 – 23 November, 2019 (ASRIC Sponsorship). |
| 15 | Okoli R. C., Nnamani K. S., Ugwuozor S. I. (2018, October), "Restructuring The Agricultural System And Actualisation Of Sustainable Food Security In South East Nigeria", Paper delivered at the 6th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Political Science Association South East (NPSA-SE) Zone, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, O, Paper delivered at the 6th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Political Science Association South East (NPSA-SE) Zone, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, October 29 – 30, 2018 |
| 16 | Okoli R. C., Ugwuozor S. I., Nnamani K. S. (2018, April), "Neoliberal Economic Reforms And The Challenge Of Food Security In Nigeria.", Paper delivered at the 31st Annual Conference of Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA), Abakaliki, Nigeria April, 2018, Paper delivered at the 31st Annual Conference of Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA), Abakaliki, Nigeria April, 2018 |
| 17 | Mbaeze N. C., Okoli R.C., Okonkwo W.. (2018, April), "Multilateral Trading System And The Challenge Of Regional Integration In West Africa.", Paper delivered at the 31st Annual Conference of Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA), Abakaliki, Nigeria April, 2018, Paper delivered at the 31st Annual Conference of Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA), Abakaliki, Nigeria April, 2018 |
| 18 | Ugwu J. I, Okoli R. C. (2018, May), "Accounting And Challenges Of Peace Building: The Nigerian Experience.", Paper delivered at the 2018 annual youth peace conference Held at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, 20th – 21st May, 2018., Paper delivered at the 2018 annual youth peace conference Held at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, 20th – 21st May, 2018. |
| 19 | Ugwuozor S. I., Okoli R. C., Nnamani K. S.. (2017, November), "State Response To Internally Displaced Persons And Invigoration Of Boko Haram Insurgency In North East Nigeria", Paper delivered at the 5th Annual Conference of National Political Science Association (NPSA) to be Held at Abia State University, Umuahia, Nigeria 12, Paper delivered at the 5th Annual Conference of National Political Science Association (NPSA) to be Held at Abia State University, Umuahia, Nigeria 12 – 15 November, 2017 |
| 20 | Mbaeze N. C., Okoli R.C., Okonkwo W.. (2017, November), "The National Question And Transformation Of Farmers – Herders Conflict: Evidence From Selected States In Nigeria.", Paper delivered at the 5th Annual Conference of National Political Science Association (NPSA) to be Held at Abia State University, Umuahia, Nigeria 12, Paper delivered at the 5th Annual Conference of National Political Science Association (NPSA) to be Held at Abia State University, Umuahia, Nigeria 12 – 15 November, 2017. |
| 21 | Okoli Rowland C. (2017, September), "Understanding The Strategies Of Boko Haram And IPOB Within The Context Of Nigeria’s Postcolonial Character: A Critique Of The Failed State Theory.", Paper presented at the 2017 African Heritage Institution Conference on the theme: Peace Building and National Integration in Nigeria: The Political Ec, Paper presented at the 2017 African Heritage Institution Conference on the theme: Peace Building and National Integration in Nigeria: The Political Economy of Separatism, Held at AfriHeritage Institute, Enugu, Nigeria, 22nd September, 2017 |
| 22 | Mbaeze N. C., Okoli R.C., Okonkwo W.. (2016, October), "Civil Society Groups And The Paradox Of Nation Building In Nigeria", Paper presented at the 2016 NPSA South East Conference, IMSU Owerri, 16-19th October 2016., Paper presented at the 2016 NPSA South East Conference, IMSU Owerri, 16-19th October 2016. |
| 23 | Ugwu J. I, Okoli Rowland C. (2016, May), "Structure Of Nigerian Federalism, Oil Revenue And Economic Growth.", Paper delivered at the Biennial Conference on Interdisciplinary Studies (BCIS) organized by Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria 20-21 May, 2016., Paper delivered at the Biennial Conference on Interdisciplinary Studies (BCIS) organized by Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria 20-21 May, 2016. |
| 24 | Azom S. N., Okoli R. C. (2016, March), "Poor Border Governance And Incidence Of Boko Haram Insurgency In North-East Nigeria, 2009-2014", Paper presented at the University of Abuja Faculty of the Social Sciences International Conference 2016. Abuja, Nigeria 6-10 March, 2016., Paper presented at the University of Abuja Faculty of the Social Sciences International Conference 2016. Abuja, Nigeria 6-10 March, 2016. |
| 25 | Okoli R. C. (2016, May), "The Travails Of Social Enterprise In Promoting Social Justice In Nigeria’s Healthcare System: Implication For Sustainable Peace", Paper delivered at the 2016 GO UNI Annual Youth Peace Conference Held at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu., Paper delivered at the 2016 GO UNI Annual Youth Peace Conference Held at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. |
| 26 | Okoli R. C. (2016, April), "State-Civil Society Relations In The Era Of Neoliberal Reforms: An Assessment Of The Struggle In The Pension Reforms In Nigeria, 2004 – 2014.", Paper presented at the 3rd International Society for Third Sector Research-African Regional Network (ISTRAN) Conference, held in Accra, Ghana, April 1, Paper presented at the 3rd International Society for Third Sector Research-African Regional Network (ISTRAN) Conference, held in Accra, Ghana, April 19-20, 2016 (ISTR/WACSI Sponsorship). |
| 27 | Mbaeze N. C., Okoli R.C., Okonkwo W.. (2015, November), "The 2015 Alternation In Power And The Challenge Of Electoral Violence In Nigeria.", Paper presented at 3rd Annual Conference of National Political Science Association (NPSA) Held at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria 8-11 November, 2015, Paper presented at 3rd Annual Conference of National Political Science Association (NPSA) Held at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria 8-11 November, 2015. |
| 28 | Okoli R. C. (2015, February), "Rentierism And The Affliction Of Graduate Unemployment In Africa: Evidence From Nigeria, 1999 – 2012.", Paper presented at CODESRIA’s International Conference on “Youth Unemployment in Africa” Harare, Zimbabwe 26 - 27 February, 2015 (CODESRIA sponsorship, Paper presented at CODESRIA’s International Conference on “Youth Unemployment in Africa” Harare, Zimbabwe 26 - 27 February, 2015 (CODESRIA sponsorship). |
| 29 | Okoli R. C. (2015, July), "Globalisation Versus Disintegration: The Travails Of Regional Integration Agenda In West Africa.", Paper Presented at the Sixth Annual Conference on Regional Integration in Africa (ACRIA 6) held at the West African Institute for Monetary and Financi, Paper Presented at the Sixth Annual Conference on Regional Integration in Africa (ACRIA 6) held at the West African Institute for Monetary and Financial Management (WAIFEM), Lagos, Nigeria 1-2 July, 2015 (ACRIA Sponsorship). |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Okoli, C. R. & Nwokolo, N.. "Insecurity and Statistics: Nigeria as a country of Particular Concern by the U.S", (Others, 2026 November) |
| 2 | Okoli, C. R. & Nwokolo, N.. "A Tale of Two Alliances Between the Alliance of Terror Groups and the Alliance of the Sahel States", (Others, 2026 May) |
| 3 | Okoli, C. R. & Nwokolo, N.. "Jihadist Terrorists’ Expansion in the Republic of Benin: What Does This Mean for Nigeria?", (Others, 2026 February) |
| 4 | Okoli, C. R. & Nwokolo, N.. "Unintended Consequences of the Iran War Implications for Nigeria", (Others, 2026 March) |
| 5 | Okoli, C. R. & Nwokolo, N.. "The Dynamics of International Development Assistance: A Review of Nigeria-UK Ports Rehabilitation Deal", (Others, 2026 March) |
| 6 | Okoli, C. R. & Nwokolo, N.. "Black November: Is Nigerian Government Response to Mass Abductions Fit for Purpose?", (Others, 2025 December) |
| 7 | Okoli R. C. "Education Inequality And E-learning In Nigeria", (Presentation, 2020 July) Paper Presented At the Virtual Digital Transformation Learning Presentation Organized By Paradigm Global Innovations, United States of America, 31 July, 2020, |
| 8 | Ereke E. C., Okoli R. C. "Legislative Aides In Political Transition.", (Presentation, 2014 October) Paper presented at A 3 Day Seminar for Senior Legislative Aides & Legislative Aides on the theme: Legislative Aides in Political Transition. Organized by National Assembly Service Commission, Abuja, 27th – 29th October, 2014. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "World Trade Organisation and the Challenges of Regional Integration in West Africa, 2011 - 2020" (2021). Completed Masters project by Aga Sandra Esther |
| 2 | "AFRICAN GOVERNANCE ARCHITECTURE AND THE CHALLENGES OF DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA, 2011 - 2019" (2021). Completed Masters project by UKOH IZUCHUKWU GOU/M.Sc/19/02013 |
| 3 | "Separatist Agitation and Economic Development in South East Nigeria, 2012-2023" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by Onyekwelu Ebuka Ugochukwu |
| 4 | "African Peace and Security Architecture and challenge of Counter Insurgency in West Africa, 2011 -2020" (2021). Completed Masters project by Ezeani Chidimma Claudia (GOU/MSC/19/02009) |
| 5 | "Nigeria Customs Border Patrol and National Security Management, A study of Nigeria-Niger Border, 2015 - 2025" (2026). Ongoing Doctorate project by Angbalaga Benedict Auta |
| 6 | "Social Media and Secessionist Movement in South East Nigeria, 2015 - 2025" (2026). Ongoing Doctorate project by Amechi Ahariwe 2024PCR9003FA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Supporting Civic Engagement in the Electoral Processes in Africa" (July, 2022 to December, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by US DEPARTMENT OF STATES (US DOS) |
| 2 | Awardee: "International Society for Third-Sector Research - Africa Regional Conference" (April, 2016 to April, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) |
| 3 | Awardee: "International Conference on Youth Unemployment in Africa" (January, 2015 to February, 2015). Completed sponsored grant by Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) |
| 4 | Awardee: "Small Grant Programme for Thesis Writing" (November, 2008 to April, 2009). Completed sponsored grant by Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE (NAJOPS)" (September, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Assessment of Prevalence, Response and Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Enugu State, Nigeria" (December, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "CIVIL SOCIETY, DEMOCRACY AND BUDGETING: CITIZENS ENGAGEMENT AND TRANSFORMATIONS IN NIGERIA’S BUDGETING" (December, 2021) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Special Edition of the University of Nigeria Journal of Political Economy (UNJOPE)" (December, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Foreign Capital Inflows and economic growth in Nigeria: Are there asymmetric changes" (March, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Community Policing and Crime Reduction in Awka and Awba-Ofamili Communities in Anambra State" (January, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Okoye Abraham Onyebuchi" (January, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Securitisation of the electoral process and integrity of the Anambra state governorship election" (August, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Staff perspectives on impediments to effective functioning of Nigeria Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Offices" (April, 2025). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Postgraduate Coordinator, "Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Postgraduate Coordinator, "Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2025) |
| 3 | Coordinator for GST 312, "School of General Studies" (June, 2025) |
| 4 | External Examiner, "Institute for Development Studies, University of Nigeria" (June, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 5 | Secretary, "Grant Writing Committee Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2025) |
| 6 | Member, "Visibility Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, "Conference Committee, Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2025) |
| 8 | Facilitator and Visiting Lecturer, "Institute for Peace Security and Development Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2024) |
| 9 | Member, "Departmental Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee" (January, 2022) |
| 10 | Member, "Departmental Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee" (January, 2022) |
| 11 | Head, "Department of Political Science and International Relations, Godfrey Okoye University" (November, 2019 to July, 2020) |
| 12 | Chairman Faculty Conference Committee, "Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu" (October, 2019 to July, 2020) |
| 13 | Team Lead Research Ethics Trainers, "Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu" (October, 2019 to July, 2020) |
| 14 | Member, "Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Godfrey Okoye University" (January, 2015 to July, 2020) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "International Conference on the theme: ECOWAS at 50: Reimagining Regional Integration for a Resilient, Democratic and Secure West Africa", (Conflict Research Network (CORN-West Africa) and Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa)), 17th November, 2025 to 18th November, 2025; zoom |
| 2 | "Maiden International Conference of the Institute for Development Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State", (Institute for Development Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State), 16th July, 2025 to 18th July, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "the 2nd African Union-ASRIC Congress on “Freeing Africa from Poverty, Hunger and Diseases”", (African Union Scientific Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC)), 20th November, 2019 to 23rd November, 2019; Abuja |
| 4 | "the 3rd International Society for Third Sector Research-African Regional Network (ISTRAN) Conference", (International Society for Third Sector Research & West African Civil Society Institute), 19th April, 2016 to 20th April, 2016; Accra, Ghana |
| 5 | "Sixth Annual Conference on Regional Integration in Africa (ACRIA 6)", (West African Institute for Monetary and Financial Management (WAIFEM)), 1st July, 2015 to 2nd July, 2015; Lagos, Nigeria |
| 6 | "CODESRIA’s International Conference on “Youth Unemployment in Africa", (Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA)), 26th February, 2015 to 27th February, 2015; Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Capacity Building Workshop on “Causal inference in impact evaluation”", (Evidence in governance and politics (EGAP), University of Berkeley and CERAP, Abidjan), 24th May, 2024 to 29th May, 2024; Abidjan |
| 2 | "Reproducible Research Fundamentals", (The World Bank (Development Impact (DIME) Department), 13th December, 2023 to 13th December, 2023; virtual self-paced |
| 3 | "Data Visualization Master Class", (DataLeads Africa), 10th April, 2020 to 10th April, 2020; zoom |
| 4 | "Capacity Building on “Knowledge Management”", (UK by DFID Partnerships to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL)), 5th December, 2017 to 8th December, 2017; Enugu |
| 5 | "Capacity Building on “capturing, producing and sharing knowledge for policy advocacy”", (UK DFID Partnerships to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) in conjuction with BudgIT), 27th November, 2017 to 30th November, 2017; Lagos |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "Stakeholders’ Engagement Forum On Growing Nigeria’s Oil Palm Sector", (Solidaridad West Africa), 2nd October, 2019 to 2nd October, 2019; Abuja, Nigeria |