Dr. Rowland Okoli Chukwuma

Dr. Rowland Okoli Chukwuma is a LECTURER I in POLITICAL SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Rowland Okoli Chukwuma

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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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Political Science, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
POLITICAL SCIENCE

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2019)
September, 2013 to May, 2019
PhD Political Science
2University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, March, 2008)
January, 2007 to March, 2008
M.Sc Political Science
3University Of Abuja. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2004)
January, 2000 to April, 2004
B.Sc Political Science Political Science

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer I, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu
October, 2013 to June, 2020

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Okoli 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
2Nwosu 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
319. 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
4Kelechi 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.
5Iwuamadi 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
6Azom 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
1Francis 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
2Okoli, 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
3Olumba, 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
4Okoli 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
53. 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
6Okoli 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
7Iwuamadi 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
8Iwuamadi 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
9Ugwu 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)
10Okoli 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
11Mbaeze 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
12Agbo 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
136. 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
14Ugwu 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
15Agbo 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
16Azom 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
17Ereke 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
18Ereke 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
19Okolie 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
20Okoli 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
1Okoli 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",
2Okoli 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,”",
3Okoli 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
4Okoli 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
5Okoli 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
6Ogbuanu 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
7Iwuamadi 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
8Iwuamadi 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
9Iwuamadi 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
10Okoli 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
11Iwuamadi 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).
12Okoli 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).
13Okoli 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
14Okoli 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
15Mbaeze 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
16Ugwu 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.
17Ugwuozor 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
18Mbaeze 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.
19Okoli 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
20Mbaeze 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.
21Ugwu 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.
22Azom 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.
23Okoli 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.
24Okoli 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).
25Mbaeze 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.
26Okoli 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).
27Okoli 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
1Okoli 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,
2Ereke 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
1"World Trade Organization and the Challenges of Regional Integration in West Africa, 2011 - 2020" (2021). Completed Masters project by Aga Sandra Esther (GOU/M.Sc/19/02016)
2"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)
Grants
1Awardee: "International Society for Third-Sector Research - Africa Regional Conference" (April, 2016 to April, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)
2Awardee: "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)
3Awardee: "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)
4Collaborator: "Supporting Civic Engagement in the Electoral Processes in Africa" (July, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by United States Department of States (USDOS)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "CIVIL SOCIETY, DEMOCRACY AND BUDGETING: CITIZENS ENGAGEMENT AND TRANSFORMATIONS IN NIGERIA’S BUDGETING" (December, 2021)
2Reviewer, "Special Edition of the University of Nigeria Journal of Political Economy (UNJOPE)" (December, 2021)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Departmental Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee" (January, 2022)
2Member, "Departmental Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee" (January, 2022)
3Head, "Department of Political Science and International Relations, Godfrey Okoye University" (November, 2019 to July, 2020)
4Member, "Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Godfrey Okoye University" (January, 2015 to July, 2020)

Relevant Events Attended

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