Profile of Dr. Ambrose Oluchukwu Abaneme

PERSONAL DATA

LGA of Origin: Ehime - Mbano

State of Origin: Imo State

Marital Status: Married with Four Children

Religion: Christianity

Nationality: Nigerian

Occupation: Lecturing

Present Status: Senior Lecturer

Contact Address: Department of Political Science,

Faculty of Social and Management Sciences

Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri

Email: ambrose.abaneme@alvanikoku.edu.ng and abavanah@gmail.com.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

INSTITUTION ATTENDED DATE CERT. OBTAINED

Boys Sec Sch Umualumaku/Umuihim 1979-83 WASC/GCE

University of Port Harcourt, PH 1989-94 B.Sc.(Hons)Political

Science./Admn.Stds

National Youth Services Corps 194-95 NYSC

Imo State University Owerri 1995-2000 M.Sc. Political Science

(International Affairs/ Diplomacy)

National Teachers’ Institute Kaduna 2009-2010 PGDE

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 2013-2021 PhD Political Science

(International Relation /Diplomatic Studies)

PUBLICATIONS

1. Academic Journals/Conference Papers Authored and coauthored

(a) Journals

1. Challenges of Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) on Promotion of Democracy and Good Governance in West African Sub-Region. Alvan Journal of Social Sciences(AJSS), vol.1.issue1 https://www.ajsspub.org. May, 2024.

2. Marginalization, Voter Apathy and Political Development Challenges in the Southeast Nigeria. Alvan International Journal of Political and Administration(AIJPA), vol,1, issue,1, 2023

3. Globalization and Terrorism in Nigeria: A Retrospective Reflection. Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JPDS), vol,14. issuue2(2023). https/www.ajol.infor/indp/jpdsex.ph.

4. African Union and Crisis of Regional Security: A Critical Analysis. Irish Journal of Law, Political Science and Administration, vol 7. No 4, July-August. Advance Studies Publications. https://aspjounals.org. 2023

5. The Role of Youths in Democracy and National Development in Nigeria. Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Political Science (NAJOPS), vol.8(1). https://najops.org, 2023

6. The Political Economy of China’s Strategic Partnership with Africa. Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Political Science (NAJOPS). Vol 8. No.2.https://najops.org.ng. 2023

7. Covid-19 Pandemic and African Autochthonous Development Challenges, in Socialscientia. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. At https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/SS, 2022

8. “The African Union and Challenges of Economic Integration in Africa” in International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR) vol. 5 issue 7, July 2021 pp. 181-197. Available at http:www.ijea;s.org/ijamr, 2021

9. “An Assessment of African Union’s Effectiveness in Monitoring and Implementation of Responsibility to Protect (R2P)” in International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR) vol. 5. Issue 6, June 2021, pp. 261-269. At http://www.ijeals.org>IJAMR210624. 2021

10. “The Underlying Political and Diplomatic Forces in the Formation of the African Union (AU)” in International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR). Vol. 5. Issue, 6, June 2021, pp 331-341. Available at http://www.ijeals.org>IJAMR210629. .2021

11. Value Allocation, Identity Formation and Political Stability in Nigeria’s Democratic Experience (1999-2017), in Journal of Social Sciences Research,5(1).https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/SSR/article/view/1236.

12. Environmental Security Threat and Human Insecurity in Nigeria’s Niger Delta” in Madonna Journal of Public Administrative. Vol. 2, No. 1, April 2019, pp 129-140.

13. “United States-Libya Relations under Maummar Gaddaft (1969-2011)” in Alvan Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 7, No. 1, August 2019. Pp. 160-166, 2019

14. “Politicization of Religion and the Rise of Security Threat of Boko Haram Terrorism in Nigeria” in Alvan Journal of Social Science, vol. 7, No. 1, August 2019 – pp 226-242., 2019

15. “Human Smuggling of Africans Across the Mediterranean: Its Implications for the Sending Countries and Human Rights of the Victims. In Arabian group of Journal: N-G Journal of Social Development, vol. 7(1) 2018. At http://www.arabiaybmr.com, 2019

16. Abaneme Ambrose O1., Awu, C.O. and Nwaneri, S.I. (2017). “African Union (AU) and the Problems of Regional Integration in African” in International Journal of Religion and Culture (INJSREC), vol.2, No. 1, October, 2017, AIFCE, Owerri.

17. “World Trade Organization: An Instrument of Global Trade Liberalization: in Alvan Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 10(1), February, 2016. AIFCE, Owerri.

18. Globalization in the Contemporary World Order and its Implications on African Security and Economy” in International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research Report, vol. 1, November – December, 2015, Available at http://platform.almanhal.com/rex.com, 2015

19. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at “40”: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects” in African Studies Review, vol. 5, No. 1 (tall) October,2015. Journal of the Center for African and African Studies, Southern University at New Orleans, USA.

20. “Determinant of Gender Roles and implications on Food Security Status of Farmers’ in Imo State”, in International Journal for Gender Development, FUTO, Owerri at www.futo.edu.ng.2014

21. “The New West African Conflict Resolution: A Critical Analysis”, in Alvan Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 1, No. 1, February, 2013, AIFCE, Owerri

22. “Repositioning Traditional Institutions for Sustenance of Security in Nigeria”, in Alvan Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 7, No. 2, December, 2012, AIFCE, Owerri.

(b) Conference Papers

1. Institutionalization of Structural Marginalization in Nigeria: The Precursor to Contemporary South East Security Challenges. Presented at the 2023 Annual National Conference of Department of Political Science, Alvan Ikoku Federal college of Education Owerri

2. Challenges and Prospects of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Promotion of Democracy and Good Governance in West African Sub-Region. Presented at 2023 Annual National Conference of Department of Political Science, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri

3. Voter Apathy and Socio-Political Development in South East Nigeria. Presented at the 10th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Political Science Association, South East Zone, Unizik.,2023

4. Electoral Malpractice in Nigeria: An Impediment to True Democracy and Political Growth. Presented at the 2023 International Conference of the Faculty of Arts University of Nigeria Nsukka.

5. Unemployment and the Socio-Economic Development of Nigeria. Presented the 6th Conference of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic Zone D, Ken Saro Wiwa Poly Rivers State, 2023

6. The Role of Youths in Democracy and National Development in Nigeria. Presented at 2022 International Conference of the Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

7. “Covid-19 Pandemic and African Autochthonous Development Challenges”, presented at School of Business and Management Technology, 1st International Conference, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, 2022

8. The Political Economy of China’s Strategies Partnership with African Union, presented at School of Arts and Social Sciences, National Conference, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, 2021.

9. Bob Marly’s “Africa Unite” and the Challenges Confronting African Union. Presented at Research and Development Initiative in Collaboration with the Institute of African Studies and Dept. of Music UNN – 11 – 12 May, 2021.

10. Politicization of Religion and the Rise of Security Threat of Boko Haram Terrorism in Nigeria, presented at Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, (FMSS) International Conference on Acceleration Sustainable Development in Nigeria, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu – Alike – 25th – 27th June, 2019.

11. African Union (AU) and the Problems of Regional Integration. Presented at National Conference of Religion, Security and Economy in African. Department of Religion and Cultural Studies AIFCE, Owerri, 22-24th May.

12. Abaneme, A. O3., Utazi, C.O. et al (2014). Determinant of Gender Roles and Implications of Food Security Status of Farmers in Imo State, 3r International Conference on Gender, Development and the Environment, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 28th-31st July,2017

13. Repositioning Traditional Institutions for Sustainable Security in Nigeria: The Anatomy of Imo State Community Government. 10th International Conference of the School of Social Sciences, AIFCE, Owerri.2012

2. Textbooks (Authored and Coauthored)

1. Foundations of Political Science Research Methodology. Owerri, Ambix Publishers.

2. Basic Text on Man and his Government, Owerri: Ambix Publishers Nigeria.2018

3. Introduction to Law and Politics in Nigeria, vol. 2, Owerri: Ambix Publishers Nigeria.2017

4. Introduction to Law and Politics in Nigeria, vol. 1, Owerri: Ambix Publishers Nigeria .2017

5. Ground Work of Politics and International Law, Owerri: Ambix Publishers Nigeria.2016

6. Politics of Development and Underdevelopment: Third World Dependency, Owerri: Ambix Publishers Nigeria.2015

7. Fundamentals on the Studies of Local Government Systems, Owerri: Office Print Publishers.2011

8. Introduction to Political Science Research Methodology, Owerri: Office Print Publishers.2009

3. Book – Chapters(Authored/Coauthored)

1. “Fundamentals of Political Science Research Methodology”, in Ifeanyichukwu, E.O., Abaneme, A.O. and Opurum I.O. (ed). Foundation of Political Science Research Methodology, Owerri: Ambix Publishers.2019

2. “The Mechanics of Research”, in Ifeanyichukwu E.O. et al. Ibid., 2019

3. Pedagogic Values of Political Science in the Globalized World System”, in Egbomeche, N.C. (ed), Philosophy of Arts and Social Sciences”, A Handbook on Career Opportunities for Graduates of Arts and Social Sciences.2019

4. Globalization and the New Order: An Explication Chapter Five pp 132 – 146 in Ndu L.N. and Eric, C.N (ed). Nigeria and the Rest of Africa in Globalized World Order: Owerri: Alvan Global Publication.2002

4. Unpublished Works.

1. The Legal and Diplomatic Dimensions of Political Frontiers and Boundaries in Conflict Situation: The Case of Bakassi Peninsula. An M. Sc. Thesis Presented to the Department of Political Science, Imo state University, Owerri Imo State Nigeria.2000

2. The African Union and the Challenges of Regional Integration in Africa, 2002-2019. A Ph.D. Dissertation Presented to the Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerty , Awka Nigeria.2021

5. Awards of Excellence/Honours.

1. College of Post Graduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University: Award of Excellence, 2022

2. St Mulumba Catholic Parish Owerri- Catholic Arch-Dioceses: Award of Honor, 2022

3. University of Nigeria Nsukka, Alvan Chapter 20016-2020 Graduating Students of Political Science Department: Professional Service Award 2021

4. Federation of Mbano Students Association(FOMSA), Alvan Chapter: Award of Honors 2021

5. School of Arts and Social Sciences Students Association (SASS), Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri: Award of Honor

6. University of Nigeria Nsukka, Alvan Chapter 2018 Political Science Class; Merit Award, 2018

7. National Association of Political Science Students(NAPSS) Alvan Chapter: Award of Excellence, 2018

6. Major positions held in the College/University

1. Coordinating Editor, Alvan Journal of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri 2023- Present

2. Chairman – Research and Development Committee, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences (AIFUE) Owerri 2023- presnt

3. Secretary- Journal and Publication Committee, Department of Political Science, AIFUE, 2022-present

4. Managing Editor, Alvan International Journal of Politics and Administration AIFUE, Owerri 2022- present

5. Coordinator – Teaching practice—School of Arts and Social Sciences ---2018-2021.

6. Project Coordinator. Department of Political Science- 2014-2020.

7. Students Adviser- Department of Political Science- 2019-2021

8. Committee Chairman. - NCCE Departmental Accreditation Committee- 2016.

9. Vice Chairman – Conference and Journal committee: political Science Department; 2020- present.

10. Member School of Arts and Social Science Research and Development (Conference and Journal Committee) -2019-2021

11. Member Conference and Journal Committee Department of Political Science. 2016-2020

7.None Academic Administrative / Community Services (Positions)

1. Chief Legislative Aid: House of Representative, National Assembly Abuja; 1999-2003

2. Special Assistant to The Executive Chairman on Youth Mobilizations- Ehime- Mbano L.G.A: 2003-2007.

3. Secretary- Constitution Drafting Committee; Umualumaku Umueze Autonomous community, Ehime Mbano. 2003

4. Chairman - Umuokoro Umudibia Umualumaku Umueze Development Union :2019-Present.

5. President- Old Boys Association: Model Secondary School Umualumaku/Umuihim , Ehime- Mbano; 2020- present.

6. Secretary –Bazaar Committee: St Joseph Catholic Church, Umualumaku Umueze.. 2020.

Membership of Academic/Professional Bodies

Member: Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) National Body

Nigerian Political Science Association, (NPSA) South East Zone

National Teachers Council of Nigeria.

Reviewer: Centre for Gender and Women Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu- Alike