Ibadan Conference: The Humanities and Development in Africa

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Final Programme of the International Conference on “The Humanities and Development in Africa”, being

organised by the Department of History, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 5-9 July 2017

Arrival: Wednesday July 5

- Hotel check-in

- Networking and Familiarization at the Senior Staff Club, University of Ibadan

Day 1: Thursday July 6

8:00-9:30 am: Registration: Conference Centre Complex

9:30-11:00 am: Opening Ceremony

Venue: Main Hall, Conference Centre, University of Ibadan

11:00-12:00: Keynote

Speaker	Title
Toyin Falola, Professor of African Studies, and the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin, USA	The Humanities and Development in Africa: Discordances and Dysfunctional Narratives

12:00-1:00 pm: Reminiscences and Toasts

1:00 pm-2:00 pm: Lunch Break

2:00 pm-5:00 pm: Plenary Session

Chair: Professor Fallou Ngom, Boston University, MA, USA

Rapporteur: Dr. D. O. Ajayi

Venue: Main Hall, Conference Centre, UI

Presenters	Title of Papers
John Kwado Osei-Tutu, Professor of History, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway	Statist and Development in Africa since the 1960s
Yakubu A. Ochefu, Professor and Vice-Chancellor, Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria	Genetics, ‘Big Data’ and Augmented Realities: Cogitating on the Use of New Technologies for Research in Digital Humanities
Nicodemus Fru Awasom, Professor of History, University of Swaziland	The Humanities at Crossroads of Africa’s Development
Jim Unah, Distinguished Professor, University of Lagos President, Nigerian Philosophical Association (NPA)	Philosophy and the Restoration of Public Trust in Governance
Isa Aremu, Vice President, Industrial Global Union and General Secretary Textile Workers Union	Reinventing the Labour Movement in Africa

6:00 pm-8:00 pm: Cocktail at the Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge, University of Ibadan

Day 2: Friday July 7

8:45 am-10:45 am: -Concurrent Sessions

Session 1: Theories and Approaches of Development

Chair: Okpeh Okpeh, Federal University, Lafia

Rapporteur: Ayo Aborishade

Venue: Seminar Room 4

Presenters	Titles of Papers
Mjiba Frehiwot, University of Ghana-Institute of African Studies	Ideals in the age of Neo-Liberalism: An Alternative Paradigm in the Development Discourse
Tunde Agara, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria, Onoho’Omhen Ebhohimhen, Edo University, Iyamho, Nigeria, and Bonaventure Chizea, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria	Approaches To Development In Nigeria: Making Theories Work
Raheem Oluwafunminiyi and Ajisola Omojeje, Adeyemi College of Education	The Bolivarian ‘Misiones’ as Alternative Model of Development in Venezuela: Useful Lessons For Nigeria
Ibrahim Sani and Mohammed Sada Bature, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina State, Nigeria	Scientific Thinking As a Medium of Social Interaction: A Cognitive Theory Approach
Uzoma Samuel Osuala, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria	Poisoned Doctrines of Western Imperialism: Nexus in Neocolonialism and Post-African Underdevelopment, 1960 – 2010
Rasheed Olaniyi, University of Ibadan	Rethinking Dependency Theory and Development in Africa

Session 2: Poverty, Inequality and Unemployment

Chair: C.B.N. Ogbogbo, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: Enoch Adeniran

Venue: Seminar Room 2

Ele Samson and Abubakar Abdullahi Arawa, Gombe State University	Inequality And Unemployment In Nigeria Since 1999: Challenges To Sustainable National Development
Mohammed Seri, Federal University, Dutse.Jigawa State, Ibrahim Muhammad Adam and Sabo Bello, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria	A Var Model Analyis Of Poverty And Economic Growth In Nigeria:(1990-2015) Formal Credit And Poverty Reduction Among Small Holder Farmers In Kano State: A Strategy For Achieving Inclusive Growth And Sustainable Development
Bamidele Olusegun Fawenu, Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Nigeria	Characterization Of The “Lazy” In The Book Of Proverbs And The Pursuit of Poverty Eradication In Nigeria
Halimatou Hima, University of Cambridge	Poverty, inequality and unemployment
Rabi’u Muhammad Ishaq	Unemployment, Income Inequality and Poverty: the Hallmarks of the Africa’s Largest and Strongest Economy: Nigeria
Nwamuo Bright Enyinnaya, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria	Poverty, Inequality and Unemployment: The Challenges of the Nigerian State
Anthony Oritsegbemi Ifediora, College of Education, Warri	Refocusing Institutional Policies to Tackle the Effects of Poverty and Inequality on the Urban Environment in Africa

Session 3: The State, Institutional Framework and Development Challenges in Africa (I)

Chair: Francis Offor, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: Enibokun Uzebu

Venue: Seminar Room 3

Kohol Sylvester, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Gains and Pains: Colonial African Prison Labour, the Nigerian Example, 1872-1960
Kweku Darko Ankrah, University of Ghana	Silent Warfare: Persecution of Secret Religious Sects in Ghana under PNDC Military Junta. The Case of Freemasons New Partnership For Africa’s Development (Nepad): The Relevance And Challenges
Olayemi Jacob Ogunniyi, University of Ibadan	Violent Conflicts And Governance Challenges In West Africa: An Assessment
Bamidélé Aly, Panthéon-Sorbonne University (Paris 1)	The Nigerianization of the private and public sectors (1948-1980)
Edouard Epiphane Yogo University of Yaoundé II-SOA/Cameroon	Human Security As A Strategic Response To State’s Fragility In Black Africa
Bernard Steiner Ifekwe, University Of Uyo	Civil War And Crisis Of Development In Mozambique, 1975-1992: A Historical Analysis
Dominic A. Akpan, University of Uyo	Energy Challenges and African Development: The Nigerian Perspective since the 20^th Century

Session 4: Corruption and Africa’s Development Crisis (I)

Chair: Prof. Francis Egbokhare, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: Ignatius Onianwa

Venue: Reg. Room, Conference Centre, UI

Owolabi Joseph Lawal, College of Education, Oro, Kwara State	Corruption an Impediment to Economic and Social Development in Nigeria: A Christian View
Ogharanduku Victor	Africa’s Development Crisis: The Politics
Samson Kolawole Oyeku, U.M.C.A. Theological College, Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria	Corruption And Africa’s Development Crisis: The Nigerian Experience
Bukar Gaji, University Of Maiduguri	Corruption And African’s Development Crisis: Complexities, Alternative Approaches And Precipitating Mechanism In Nigeria. A Historical Discourse
Charles Okeke Okoko and Jaren Ikedichi Uwazierem, Abia State University, Uturu	Diversification And The Anti-Corruption Fight: Development Imperatives

Session 5: Gender and Sexuality (I)

Chair: Egodi Uchendu, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Rapporteur: George Felix

Venue: Seminar Room 1, Conference Centre, UI

Rosemary Asen , Benue State University, Makurdi	Gender And Sexuality
Lydia Amoah, University Of Ghana, Legon	Women, Peace, And Security. A Study Of Akan Queenmothers As Intermediaries In Conflict Resolution
Patricia Serwaa Afrifa, University of Ghana	The Politics of Masculinities in Africa: An Analysis of Contemporary Intellectual Discourses “A man does not cry”: An Akan Proverb
Nasiru Aminu, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto	Women Empowerment As An Alternative For National Development: An Assessment Of Ifad Programs On Rural Women In Kebbi State, Nigeria
Nana Akosua Hanson	A Gendered Society: Rape, (Social) Media, Accra
Mutiat Titilope Oladejo, University of Ibadan	Bearing The Penalties Of Development: Women’s Education In Postcolonial Nigeria Since 1960s

10:45 am-11:15 am: Tea Break

11:15 am-1:00 pm: Concurrent Sessions

Session 6: Humanistic Perspective on Development

Chair: Olatunji Oyeshile, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: S. O. Ismail

Venue: Seminar Room 1

Aliyu Muhammad, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.	Humanistic Perspectives on Development
Francis C. Odeke, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki	Humanistic Perspectives On Development
Chioma Elizabeth Abuba, University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Culture And Economic Development: What Hopes For Nigeria?
Terwase T. Dzeka, Benue State University, Makurdi	A Historical Projection of African Indigenous Values and Ethos as Viable Intervening Variables for African Development
Robin P. Chapdelaine, Duquesne University, USA	The Historical Legacies of Economic Challenges in Nigeria: The Human Cost
Uchenna L. Ogbonnaya, University of Calabar, Calabar-Nigeria	Development in Africa: An Integrative Humanist Perspective

Session 7: Economic Backwardness and Development Challenges in Africa

Chair: S.O Aghalino, University of Ilorin

Rapporteur: Ugo Pascal Onumonu

Venue: Reg. Room

Olorede Sikiru Olusola, University of Ilorin	Economic Backwardness and Development Challenges in Nigeria: Alternative Explanations
Abdulrahman A. Ajibola, Kwara State University, Malete	Resource Control or Nation’s Control: Niger Delta Avengers and the Renewed Militancy in Niger Delta during Buhari Administration
Olu, Tayo Samuel, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and James, Tolulope, Kebbi State, University of Science and Technology, Aliero	Economic Backwardness and Development Challenges in Africa
Oluwasegun Peter Aluko Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria	Ponzi Scheme and Development in Nigeria: the Christian Perspective

Session 8: Foreign Aid, Foreign Debts and Development Challenges in Africa/ Technology Transfer

Chair: B. Sofela, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: Adeniyi Olusegun

Venue: Seminar Room 3

Kingsly Awang Ollong, University of Bamenda, Cameroon	Emerging Market Multinational Corporations: Analyses of their Implication in Africa’s Development
Monsuru Muritala, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	External Influence, Human Capital and Nigeria’s Development Strategy since Independence
Suleiman Abubakar and Tanko Audu Garba	Nigeria’s Foreign Debt Acquisition Under Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (1978-2006): Its Socio-Economic and Political Implications, A critical Historical Analysis
H.Y. Yakasai, Department of Political Science, Bayero University, Kano	Foreign Aid and Debt Crisis : A Rhetoric of the Global Response to HIV/AIDS in Africa
Joseph A. Maliki, Federal College of Education, Zaria	Evaluation of the Condition and Utilization of Electricity Transformer in Sabon Gari Local Government Area Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Abodunrin Olukayode Amosun, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria	New Partnership For Africa’s Development (NEPAD): The Relevance And Challenges

Session 9: The State, Institutional Framework and Development Challenges in Africa (II)

Chair: Temitope Oriola, University of Alberta, Canada

Rapporteur: M.O. Ofuafor

Venue: Seminar Room 4

Charles Okeke Okoko and Jaren Ikedichi Uwazierem, Abia State University, Uturu	Diversification, Transformation and Economic Self-Reliance: a Development Imperative
Jacob Olusola Bamigbose, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo	Political Economy of Partition and Development in Africa: an Assessment of Nigeria-Benin Cross Border Interactions, 1980-1990
Adeniyi Taofeek Salau, Tai Solarin University of Education	Proposed Whistle-blower Policy, Corruption and Underdevelopment in Nigeria: the Humanities Perspectives
Damilola Osunlakin, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	Of Democracy and Democratic Practices: the Rhetoric of Good Governance in Africa
Ayodele Samuel Aborisade, University of Ibadan	Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves and Challenges of Development, 1960-2014
Chinyere Ukpokolo and Olusola Samson Folorunso, University of Ibadan	Hospitality Facilities at Obudu Mountain Resort and Tourism Development in Cross River State, Nigeria

Session 10: Corruption and Africa’s Development Crisis (II)

Chair: Prof. Ayantayo, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: Opeyemi Anthony Iroju

Venue: Seminar Room 2

Falowo Ajagun Segun, University of Ibadan	A Historical Analysis of the bane of Corruption on Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Development, 1960-2015
Louis Njodzeven Wirnkar Ngah, Dr. Elijah Ityavkase Akombo and Abubakar Mohamed, College of Education Zing, Taraba State, Nigeria	Corruption And Development Crisis In Nigeria 1960 – 2015
Olayemi Jacob Ogunniyi, University of Ibadan & Gbenga Adio Oshodi, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria	Governance Crisis And Attendants Of Corruption In Independent African States: A Challenge To Development Sustainability
Adewale David Ajewole, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	A Biblical Interpretation Of Use ‘Shepherd Metaphor’ In Ezekiel 34: 1-10: Implications For Corrupt Nigerian Leaders And Sustainable Development
Adeniyi S. Basiru, University of Lagos	Politicians, Politics and Corruption in Africa: An Institutional Perspective

1:00 pm-2:00 pm: Lunch Break

2:00 pm-4:00 pm: Concurrent Sessions

Session 11: Conceptualising Development Challenges in Africa

Chair: Jim Unah, University of Lagos

Rapporteur: Sunday Abraham Ogunode

Venue: Seminar Room 1

Akombo I. Elijah, Joseph Kingsley B., and Tanko Audu G., College of Education, Zing, Taraba State, Nigeria	Conceptualizing Development Challenges In Africa; The Nigerian Experience 1960-2015
Chinyere S. Ecoma, Moses T. Korinya, Veritas University, Abuja, and Evalsam S. Ecoma, Igbinedion University, Okada	Issues And Challenges Of Development in Contemporary Nigeria
Adekola, Babatunde Ibrahim, University of Ibadan	Patriotism and The Africa Syndrome of Development
Bidemi Oladayo, University of Ibadan	Interrogating the Essence, Degree and Challenges of Development in Africa
Alabi Folusho Adewumi, University of Ibadan	Nigeria’s Underdevelopment: A Machination of Two Insidious Enterprises
Abubakar Salihu, Bayero University, Kano	Conceptual and Theoretical Issues on Development in Africa; A Reflection on Nigeria Development
Olisa Godson Muojama and Mathew O. Ayodele, University of Ibadan	Romanticism and Underdevelopment in Post-Colonial Africa

Session 12: Corruption and Africa’s Development Crisis (III)

Chair: Obododimma Oha, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: Hamzah Kamil

Venue: Seminar Room 2

Tunde Agara, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma	Talking The Talk And Walking The Walk, But Getting It All Wrong: An Evaluation Of Strategies To Cleanup Corruption In Nigeria
Ini Etuk, University of Uyo, Uyo	Corruption and Development Crisis in Africa: A Spatial Exploration
Victor Taiwo Odewale, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife	Corruption: The Portrayal Of Christian Politicians In The Editorial Cartoons Of The Nigerian National Dailies
Lawrence Kolawole Alo, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State	Corruption and Nigeria’s Development Crisis
Francis Eniekedou Bonga, College of Education, Warri, Delta State	The Menacing Impact of Corruption and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Willie A. Eselebor, University of Ibadan	Border Security Management and Relational Corrupt Practices in Nigeria

Session 13: Entrepreneurship and Development in Africa

Chair: Nkem Onyekpe, University of Lagos

Rapporteur: Sylvester Kohol

Venue: Seminar Room 3

Idowu K. Olatunji, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun	Entrepreneurship Skill Costume Design: A Panacea to Dress-culture Development in Africa
Gajere Yakubu Tula, GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY	Entrepreneurship Development: The Issues And Economic Prospects
Eric Vernon Opoku, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.	Entrepreneurship and Development in Africa: The Increasing Vital Role of Entrepreneurship on National Development
Emmanuel Nii Adotei Baddoo, University of Ghana, Legon	Energy Access In Africa; Private Investments And Economic Challenges
Udo Emem Michael, University of Uyo, Uyo	Initiating Productivity and Creativity in Africa As a continuum for economic development
Tunde M. Akinwumi, Southwestern University, Okun-Owa (near ijebu ode)	Fusing Entrepreneurship within Nigerian Educational System: a Past Aborted Trial in Lagos

Session 14: Gender and Sexuality (II)

Chair: A. Ashafa, Kaduna State University

Rapporteur: Dayo Akanbi

Venue: Seminar Room 4

Olalere Titilope Olusegun, McPherson University Seriki-Sotayo, Ogun State, Nigeria	Women, Nudity and Protests in Southern Nigeria, 1929-1995
Abidemi Olufemi Adebayo Redeemer’s University, Ede, Nigeria	A Feminist (Gender) Revisit of Apartheid in ThandiLujabe-Rankoe’s A Dream Fulfilled
Olajide Emmanuel Bello	Do Women Have Any Right In Nigeria? A Hermeneutical Study Of Numbers 27: 1-11
Akinrinlewo Adepeju Mariam, University of Ibadan	Women’s Stance and Subjectivity in a Male-Dominated Nigerian Politics
Daniel Ibrahim, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Gaze, Gender and the Politics of Indecent Dressing in Tertiary Institutions of Nigeria
Ndunka Henry Agholor, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State	“My Wife Belong to the Kitchen . . . and the Other Room”: The Dynamism in Gender Equity in Nigeria

Session 15: Religion, Ethnicity and Challenges of Development (I)

Chair: S.A. Ajayi, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: Titilope O. Olalere

Venue: Reg. Room

Owolabi Joseph Lawal, College of Education, Oro, Kwara State	Impacts and Effects of Religious Conflict on Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria
Michael Olusegun Abodunrin	Pursuance of Justice and Righteousness as Class Struggle: A Re-reading of James 2:1-7 for Social Change in Nigerian Context
Erameh Nicholas Idris & Olajide Bamidele, University of Lagos	The Politics Of Religion And The 2015 General Elections In Nigeria
Ngah, Louis NjodzevenWirnkar, Ahmadu Adi Abubakar, Bonglo Kingsley Joseph and Talatu Emmanuel Maimalo, College of Education Zing, Taraba State, Nigeria	Religious Upheavals, Ethnic Clashes And Sub-Regional Integration And Development In Nigeria’s North-East Zone: 1980-2015
Michael Ayomide Owojuyigbe, and Dauda Aderemi Busari, University of Ibadan	Igbinkugbin: An Orunmilaist Sociological Perspective Of The Challenges Of Development In Africa

4:00-6:00: Concurrent Sessions

Session 16: Promoting Humanities for Development in Africa

Chair: Isaac Ukpokolo, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: D.O. Ajayi

Venue: Seminar Room 1

Oluwakayode Solomon Oni, University of Ibadan	Promoting Humanities for Development in Africa
Miller Hernandez Diaz, University of Ghana, Legon	Cross-Cultural Studies in the North Region of Ghana: A Case Study of the Tamale Institute of Cross-Cultural Studies (TICCS)
Mohammed Abubakar, Maimolo Talatu, and Bala Rose Chris, College of Education Zing, Taraba State, Nigeria	Promoting The Humanities For Development In Africa: The Role Of History
Olaleye Taiwo Olubunmi, University of Ìbàdàn̩, Ìbàdàn̩, Oyo State, Nigeria	Promoting Humanities for Development in Africa
J. R. Bassey, Department of History & Int’l Studies, Akwa Ibom State University	Promoting Humanities for Development in Africa: A Call for Development of Legal History in Nigerian Universities
C.B.N. Ogbogbo, University of Ibadan	Engaging the Humanities for Development in Africa

Session 17: Gender and Sexuality (III)

Chair: Philip Afaha, University of Abuja

Rapporteur: A.U. Etuk

Venue: Seminar Room 2

Odewumi, Joy And Adenle, Adepeju, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto Ijanikin,Lagos State Nigeria	Reality Show: A Platform for Gender Equality in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry
Samson O. Ojo, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	Contemporary African Women and development: Is there a limit?
Nwachukwu Uzoamaka, University of Ibadan	A Comparative Gender Perspective on Margaret Ekpo and Fela Anikulapo Kuti’ Political Activism
Chinyere Ukpokolo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Gender, Higher Education and Sustainable Development in Africa: Are Women out of the Woods in Nigerian Universities?
Uwanuakwa Angela, Federal College of Education, Zaria	Socio-Demographic Implications of Sex Preference on Marital Stability in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Muhammad Jamiu Miftaudeen, and Teslin Adelodun Akinwale, Al Hikmah University, Ilorin,Kwara State	An Examination of Outstanding Issues on Gender and Sexualities in Islamic Perspective: A Way Forward to Sustainable Development in Africa

Session 18: Corruption and Africa’s Development Crisis (IV)

Chair: M. Kyari, University of Maiduguri

Rapporteur: Alesi Alesi

Venue: Seminar Room 3

T.O. Erinosho And Adewale Adepoju, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State.	Corruption and the Bane of Africa’s Development Crisis
Abdullahi Lawal Dangiwa, Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State	Electronic Surveillance: a Strategy for Preventing Corrupt Practices among Public Servants in Nigeria
Ojetayo Gabriel Kehinde	Unholy Attitude in the Holy Place: The Normalcy of Corruption In 21^st Century Church
Sunday Oluyinka Adeyemi Sangotunde, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria	An Appraisal Of The Nigerian Christians’ Response To Corruption
Iheanacho Mendel Alala, Clifford University, Owerrinta, Abia State.	Corruption and Africa’s Development Crisis

Session 19: The Effects of Migration and Brain Drain on Africa’s Development (I)

Chair: Prof. Tahar Abbou, University of Adrar, Algeria

Rapporteur: Ayo Aborishade

Venue: Reg. Room

Dele John Olu, UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto	Migration and Settlement at Yagba Community in Sokoto City during the 20^th century
Richard Awubomu, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana	Beyond The International Borders: Ofosi, Okuoku And Okule Cults
Primus Fonkeng and Dr. Rose Frii-Manyi Anjoh,University of Buea, Cameroon	Conflicts, Migration and Poverty in South Soudan 2011-2016
Louis Njodzeven Wirnkar Ngah	Xenophobia On Africans By Africans: Its Implications On Harmonious Development, Trade And Bilateral Relations Among African Nations
Edouard Epiphane Yogo, University of Yaoundé II-SOA/Cameroon	Alien With Access, Owner Negotiating For Space

Session 20: Youth and Popular Culture (I)

Chair: Tim Livsey, Leeds Beckett University, UK

Rapporteur: Ajiola Felix

Venue: Seminar Room 4

Teboh Bridget A., University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, MA, USA	Youth Vulnerability and Development Challenges in Africa: The Case of the Cameroons
Christiana Enubi Akogwu and Dr.Thaddeus A. Kyegh, Federal University Lafia	Youth And Popular Culture In Nigeria Moral Decay In Fashion: The Influence Of Western Culture
Orji Boniface Ifeanyi, Crown-Hill University, Ilorin	Arousing Entrepreneurial Mindset And Career Opportunities Among The Youths, In Fostering Economic Growth And Development(A Caseof Ebonyi State Youths In Tertiary Education) 1999-2015
Efetobor Stephanie Effevottu, Department Of History, University Of Ibadan	Popular Culture and Youth Capacity for Societal Development
OlalekanTunde Adepoju and Ojo, Ayoola Sanmi, University of Ibadan, Nigeria	Question and Response Strategies on Social Media: an Analysis of Deviations among Netgens

Day 3: Saturday, July 8

9:00 am-11:00 am: Concurrent Sessions

Session 21: The Role of the Humanities in Africa’s Development

Chair: John Pongri, Gombe State University

Rapporteur: Adedeji Adebanjo

Venue: Seminar Room 1

Louis NjodzevenWirnkar Ngah, Ahmadu Adi Abubakar and GarbaTanko Audu	The Role Of History As A Beacon For Peaceful Co-Existence Through Accurate Reporting/Documentation
Ekaette Umanah Ekong, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.	The Role of Humanities in Africa's Development
Adewale Adepoju and Dr T.O. Erinosho, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State	Harnessing the Humanities Towards Africa’s Development
Ajoke Olorunnegan	The Role of the Humanities in Africa’s Development

Session 22: The Effects of Migration and Brain Drain on Africa’s Development (II)

Chair: N. F. Awasom, University of Swaziland

Rapporteur: Taiwo Olatunde

Venue: Board Room, Conference Centre, UI

Tahar Abbou, University of Adrar, Algeria	African Brain Drain: the Case of Algeria
Ugwukah C. Alexander, Babcock University Ilishan Remo Ogun State	The Impact of Migration and Brain-drain on Nigeria’s Development since Independence
Adesote Samson Adesola, McPherson University, Seriki-Sotayo, Ogun State, Nigeria and Osunkoya Olusesan Adewunmi Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria	The Brain Drain, Skilled-Labour Migration and its Impact on Africa’s Development, 1990s-2000s
Emmanuel Osewe Akubor , Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife	Migration and Brain Drain on Africa’s Development: Establishing the nexus and Lessons of History
Olisa Godson Muojama, Sochi Rachel Ogbonna and Vivian C. Ejezie, University of Ibadan	Brain Circulation and Brain Transference: Transnationalism and Development in Post-Colonial Africa

Session 23: Systems of Government and Underdevelopment in Africa

Chair: Victor Osaro Edo, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: Mutiat Oladejo

Venue: Seminar Room 3

C. N. Ajaebili, University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Political Systems And Underdevelopment In Africa: The Road Not Taken
Inwang Benson Utin, AkwaIbom State University, Ikot Akpaden	Political System And Underdevelopment In Africa (1957 – 2015)
Udida A. Undiyaundeye, University Of Uyo, Uyo	Political Leadership And The Paradox Of African Economic Under-Development 1960 – 2010: A Historical Analysis Of Nigeria As A Case Study
Adeniran A. Lateef, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo	Governance and the factor of impunity in Nigeria under the Fourth Republic
Hlengiwe Portia Dlamini, University of the Free State, South Africa	Coming to Critical Terms With an Original African Political System of Good Governance for the 21^st Century Through the Prism of Swazi Monarchical (TINKHUNDLA) Democracy

Session 24: Education and Development in Africa (I)

Chair: S. A. Ajayi, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: Abere Babatunde

Venue: Seminar Room 4

Muhammad A. Bello, Gombe State House of Assembly	Resistance to Western Education: A Study In Northern Nigeria With Particular Reference On Gombe Emirate 1924-1945
Richard Lawrence Chukwuma	Reverting The Reversed Formal Educational Practices In Nigeria
Tim Livsey, Leeds Beckett University	Nigerian Universities and Development in the Era of Decolonisation
Samuel O Oloruntoba, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa	The State and the state of knowledge Production in African Universities: Rethinking Identity and Curricula
Umar Zubairu, Federal College of Education Yola, Adamawa State	Education And Development In Nigeria: Reflecting On The Past, Understanding The Present And Envisioning The Future
Theresa Nfam Odeigah, University of Ilorin	The Impact of Globalisation on Education and Development of the People of the Eastern Niger Delta Area of Nigeria

Session 25: Literature, Creative Arts and Development (I)

Chair: R.O. Olaniyi, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: O. A. Oparah

Venue: Seminar Room 2

Adetayo Alabi, University of Mississippi, USA	When Witches and Wizards Are Narrators: Magical Realism and the Art of Remembrance
Portia Dede Opare, University of Ghana, Legon	Are The Beautiful Ones Yet Born: Corruption And Development In Armah’s Post Independent Ghana
Akewula Adams Olufemi, University of Ibadan	Historicizing the Post- Colonial Afro-Arabic Fiction: The Challenges and Development
Adepeju Adenle, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto-Ijanikin, Lagos State Nigeria	Writing from Afar: Nostalgic Tensions in Yejide Kilanko’s Daughter Who Walk This Path
Clement Olujide Ajidahun, Adekunle Ajasin University, AkungbaAkoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, Oyewumi Agunbiade, University of Ibadan, Ibadan	Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in Femi Osofisan’s Plays: A Postcolonial Perspective Inverted Disillusionment in Femi Osofisan’s Plays: a Case for Alternative Engagement Paradigm in African Critical Discourse of Disillusionment

11:00 am-11:30 am: Tea Break

11:30 am-1:30 pm: Concurrent Sessions

Session 26: Language, Communication, New Media and Development (1)

Chair: S. A. Ajayi, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: A. S. Idowu

Venue: Seminar Room 1

Murtala Mustapha, Northwest University, Kano-Nigeria	The Role of Daily Comet Newspaper to the Development of Journalism in Northern Nigeria, 1933-1966
Chris Funke Ifeta,Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Bukola Odesiri Ochei, University of Ibadan, Temu Kunle Ifeta Conner Resources Ltd, Ibadan.	New Tendencies Using New Media with Design and Art History Inclusive for Re Branding Courses in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria
Asiru Hameed Tunde, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Leonard Motari Omwenga, Kenyatta University, Nairobi	Face Management and Politeness Strategies on Facebook: The Implication for a United Kenya
Abdulkadir Ahmed Federal University Kashere Gombe State and Abdulnasir James and Sati Sheik Kubembu, Gombe State University, Gombe State-Nigeria	Media Narratives, Nation-building and the Quest for Development in Nigeria: Imperatives for a Paradigm Shift
Lanipekun Ladunsi, Covenant University	The Sociolinguistics Study of Code Mixing and Code Switching in Yoruba Movies in Nigeria
Mohammed Sada Bature and Ibrahim Sani, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina State, Nigeria	“Vehicle Inscriptions in Nigeria: A Medium of Constructing Identity and Social Practices

Session 27: Education and Development in Africa (II)

Chair: Lemuel Odeh, University of Ilorin

Rapporteur: Stephanie

Venue: Seminar Room 2

S. A. Aliyu, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria	Emancipatory Reforms of Islamic Education in Ilorin
Sani Yakubu Adam, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria	Islamic Pedagogical Tradition among the Salgawa Scholars of the Tijaniyya Sufi Brotherhood in Kano
Solomon Onyango, The Catholic University Of Eastern Africa, Kenya	The Relationship between Graduate Unemployment and Quality of Higher Education Training in Kenya
Ade Okopi, University Of Ibadan, Nigeria	Archaeology As a Veritable Tool for Developing Africa
A. A. Akinyemi, The Polytechnic, Ibadan	Christian Missions and the Spread of Western Education in Africa: The Case of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1853-1960

Session 28: Religion, Ethnicity and Challenges of Development (II)

Chair: Dan Chukwu, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Rapporteur: William Mary

Venue: Seminar Room 3

Muhammed Sule, College, Ilorin, Kwara State	Reading Genesis 41:28-57 and 42:13-26 in the Light of Economic and Development Challenges in Africa
Yahaya Eliasu, Kwara State University	THE Place of Christian Missions in the History of Nationalism in Nigeria, 1842-1914
Samuel O. Okanlawon , University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria	Theological Developments of the 20^th Century as a Resource for Development in 21^st Africa
Ogunrotifa Adeboboye Micheal, Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko	Religion Ethics: A Mechanism in Building a Socio-Morally Developed Leadership Style in Nigeria: A Lesson From Abu-Bakr Model
Christian Madubuko, University of New England, Armidale, Australia	Crude Oil Politics and Underdevelopment of a Region: The Emergence of Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari in the Niger Delta Oil Politics
Babajimi O. Faseke, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Ogun State	‘Dialogue among Civilizations’ at National Level: how have the MCDF and the NIREC Inter-Religious Bodies Fared?'
Joseph Octavius Akolgo, University of Ghana, Legon	Alien With Access, Owner Negotiating For Space

Session 29: Youth and Popular Culture (II)

Chair: Bridget A. Teboh, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, M.A, USA

Rapporteur: Arogundade Abdullahi

Venue: Board Room

Arogundade Abdullahi Iyanda, University of Ibadan	Historicising Youth Leadership in Nigeria since 1960: Examining the Roles of NYCN and NANS through Changing Scenes
Abdulkadir Ahmed, Federal University Kashere Gombe State-Nigeria, Abdulnasir James, and Sati Sheik Kubembu, Gombe State University, Gombe	Youth Empowerment As a Transcending Mechanism for Sustainable Social Stability: A Study of Talba Youth Rehabilitation and Reorientation Programme in Gombe State
Lateef Olalekan Aremu, University of Ibadan	Class, Class Formation and Youth Culture and Identity in Ibadan Metropolis
Alex Amaechi Ugwuja, Paul University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria and Idara Hanson Aniefiok, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria	Sports - Betting and Gambling Among Nigerian Youths: Security and Development Implications, 2000 – 2015

Session 30: The Effects of Migration and Brain Drain on Africa’s Development (III)

Chair: O. Nwaokocha, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: Ito Odudu

Venue: Seminar Room 4

Onagun Rasheed, University of Ilorin, and Awotayo Olatunji, University of Ilorin	A History Of Nigeria’s Medical Tourism Since The Post – Colonial Period
Ezionyinye Ebere Ukaegbu, Clifford University, Owerrinta	The Effect of Migration and Brain Drain on Nigeria's Development
Aderemi Oluwadolapo Abiola, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife	Brain Drain: The Brain Behind Africa’s Underdevelopment
Adebodun Olalekan Henry, University of Ibadan	Migration and Brain Drain: The Case of Ejigbo Migrants in Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire.
Ewalefoh Ernest Osemobho, University of Ibadan	The Effects of Migration and Brain Drain on Africa’s Development

1:30 pm-2:30 pm: Lunch Break

2:30 pm-4:30 pm: Concurrent Sessions

Session 31: Education and Development in Africa (III)

Chair: Samuel Oloruntoba, University of South Africa, Pretoria

Rapporteur: Idahosa Osagie Ojo

Venue: Seminar Room 1

Chongo Terun Dese, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	Rethinking Historical Studies: History and National Development in Nigeria
Odujobi Kayode, Nigeria International School Cotonou, Republic of Benin	Education, Society and Challenges of Development: Some Polemic Reflections
Obinna U. Muoh, University of Nigeria, Nsukka	African Intellectuals in Diaspora and Informal Approach to Educational Development in Africa
Ajibola Ilesanmi	Confessional-centric Curriculum of Christian Religious Studies in Federal Colleges of Education: An Albatross to National Unity in Nigeria
Daniel Ibrahim, University of Ibadan	Sharp-Sharp Education And the Challenges of Development

Session 32: Language, Communication, New Media/Literature, Creative Arts and Development (II)

Chair: Adetayo Alabi, University of Mississippi, USA

Rapporteur: Fehintola Akinwale

Venue: Seminar Room 2

Gift Chidi-Onwuta, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Nigeria	Investigating the Effects of English As Supposedly a Tool of Development on Linguistic Practices in Nigeria
Adeoti Yakubu Adegboyega, University of Ibadan	Hegemony In Aluko’s His Worshipful Majesty And Bulgakov’s Мастеримаргарита (The Master And Margarita)
Oko, Onyinyechi Lovelyn, Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria	Investigating English Language Teachers’ Skill Development And Students’ Performance In Nigeria
Caleb Samuel, Obadofin Samuel Bamidele, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Tisloh David Dung, Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State Nigeria	Creative Arts and Development Issues in Nigeria

Session 33: Religion, Ethnicity and Challenges of Development III)

Chair: M. Ekpotu, University of Port Harcourt

Rapporteur: Ihuoma Chinonso

Venue: Seminar Room 3

Akanni A. Mutahir, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto	Yoruba Muslims and Ulama in the Development of Islam in Hausaland: A Study of Sokoto Metropolis since Independence
Timothy O. Baiyewu, Federal College of Educati, Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria	Religion and National Development: the Nigeria Experience
Taofiki Aminu & Umar Faruk Muhammad, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State	Hausa-Yoruba Relations in Contemporary Jega: An Extension of the Frontier of Security and State Building.
Jacob Olasupo Osaji	Ethno-Religious Crisis And Socio- Economic Development In Nigeria: Challenges And Possible Solution
Agana, Timothy Danladi, UMCA Theological College Ilorin, Kwara State,Nigeria	A Re-Reading Of Haggai 1:5 In The Context Of Economic Recession In Nigeria
Makinsun Gbenga Isaac University of Ibadan, Ibadan	Ethnicity and challenges of Development in Africa

Session 34: Gender and Sexuality (IV)

Chair: Mjiba Frehiwot, University of Ghana

Rapporteur: Alabi Folusho

Venue: Seminar Room 4

Onyeashie James E, Augustine University, Ilara, Epe – Lagos And Onwumelu Nora National Open University, Lagos	Masculinities and Social Institutions in the African Novel
Folasade Lamikanra, College of Arts, Humanities and Education, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby	The influence of Colonialism on Female access to education in Western Nigeria from an education development perspective
Nura Iro Maaji, Department of Social Sciences and Administration (SSA), School of Continuing Education (SCE), Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria	Periscoping Social Protection Programmes Using a Gender Lens In Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: A Case For An Inclusionary Approach
Adeleke, Adeola, University of Ilorin	Patriarchy and Gender Based Violence in Nigeria: Laws and Need for Legal Reform
Muhammad Jamiu Miftaudeen and Akinwale Teslim Akinwande, Al Hikmah University, Ilorin,Kwara State	An Examination of Outstanding Issues on Gender and Sexualities in Islamic Perspective: A Way Forward to Sustainable Development in Africa
Adeola Adeleke, University of Ilorin	Beijing Platform of Action: Case of Violence against women in Nigeria

Session 35: General

Chair: C.B.N. Ogbogbo, University of Ibadan

Rapporteur: Pascal Onumonu

Venue: Board Room, Conference Centre, UI

Suleiman Abubakar	The Urban Crisis In Nigeria: A Threat to National and Human Security And Sustainable Development
Nana Aba Boadu, University of Ghana, Legon	Father's Health: Among Doctors, Nurses and Quarry Workers in Korle Bu Hospital and Gbawe Quarry
Lasisi Lamidi and Adegboyega, Oyelakin Stephen, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria	The Cultural Dimension of Osun Osogbo Festival Art: It’s Impact in Nation Development
Etumudor Monday, College of Education, Warri	Abandoning Self Good Ideology for Community of Self for National Development
Monday Etumudor and Isitoah Osoemene Emmanuel, College of Education, Warri	Rationalization of the Nigerian System for Virile National Growth
Kabiru Haruna Isa, Bayero University, Kano	Reflections on Agriculture in Post-colonial Kano, 1967-2017
Olorede Sikiru Olusola, University of Ilorin	Economic Development and Public Health Crises in Nigeria: A Retrospective Study