Department of Political Science

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Vision

To be a world-class and highly reputed institution for the advancement and understanding of the subject matter of the discipline of Political Science and a reference point and vanguard in the academic intellectual efforts at redefining the core concepts in which the knowledge and advancement of the discipline are based for the upliftment of the science which the discipline is contained of and for the betterment of the global political communities and mankind generally.

Our History

The Department of Political Science came into being in January 1983 at the inception of the University with the mission of providing training leading to the award of a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. The department has, in the tradition of progressive and critical scholarship, responded and still continues to respond to the multiple and complex internal dynamics that are peculiar to the advancement of the knowledge of the discipline, and to the Nigerian and global societies, which continue to provide ample opportunities to test relationships among phenomena of study and further development of generations.

Academic Programme

The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in governance. In terms of research, the Department is highly committed to the promotion of scholarship and knowledge through scholarly publications for the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.

Research Areas

The Department foster an exciting academic community where students, staff and researchers collaborate to advance knowledge toward human survival, peace, prosperity and sustainable development.

Research in the Department spans areas such as:

  1. Governance
  2. Poverty
  3. Insecurity
  4. International relations
  5. Democracy
  6. Civil-military relations
  7. Civil society
  8. Political integration

Facilities for Student Training

The department is well equipped with a modern library to support research and teaching.

  • Lecture halls and classrooms- conducive spaces for interactive and effective teaching

Departmental Organogram

Sunday Owen ABANG

Qualifications and Present Rank: B.Sc. (Jos); M.Sc. (Uyo); PhD (Calabar)/ Reader
Area of Specialization: International Relations, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Governance and Development Administration.
Orcid number: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9642-848X
Staff email: abang.sundayowen@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Contact Number: +2348037240836
Goggle Scholar citation: 271, h index 7 i10-index: 4

ABANG Sunday Owen is a lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria. He obtained a B.Sc. in Political Science from the University of Jos, Jos; an M.Sc. in Political Science (International Relations) from the University of Uyo, Uyo; and a PhD in International Relations from the University of Calabar, Calabar. His research works revolve around peace and conflict studies, terrorism, federalism, international relations, civil-military relations, poverty alleviation and governance, where he has published several articles both local and international.
The tendency of superpowers to violate international laws and norms, particularly in the area of the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other sovereign states, has, over the years, sparked off conflicts as well as terrorism. This I have analysed in my research and made useful recommendations towards. My research in these areas, to a large extent, would be very relevant and useful to the Nigerian Government as well as other countries across the globe, research institutions and international organisations.

 

Recent Publications

  1. Okuneye, B.A, Abang, S.O., Essien, E.A & Arikewuyo, K.A. (2021). Effects of Economic and Political Factors on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Growth in Nigeria. Agogo: African Journal of Humanities, 10: 7-17. A Publication of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria. (TETFUND Supported).
  2. Abang S.O. (2022). The Emerging Realities in Military Coup in Africa: An Explanation.NIU Journal of Humanities, 7(2), 139-146. A Publication of Nexus International University, Kampala, Uganda. https://doi.org/10.58709/niujhu.v7i2.1479
    https://www.niujournals.ac.ug/ojs/index.php/niuhums/article/view/1479/2602
  3. Abang, S.O, Omitogun, O, Osifo, K. & Obun, M.K. (2023). Conflict and Refugees Crisis in the International System. Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law, Issue 29, 5-18. A Publication of Alexandru loan Cuza University of Lasi, Romania.https://doi.org/10.47743/jopafl-2023-29-01 https://www.jopafl.com/uploads/issue29/issue.pdf
  4. Abang, S.O & Essien, E.A (2023). Ethnic Clashes and Sustainable Peaceful Co-existence in Sagamu Area of Ogun State. Green University Review of Social Science, 9(Issue2), 1-16. A Publication of Green University, Bangladesh. https://green.edu.bd/read-articles/155
  5. Adeforiti, R & Abang, S.O. (2024). Analysis of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Removal Policy in Nigeria. Journal of Governance and Public Affairs. 1(2), 86-114. A Publication of Universitats, Jambi, Indonesia. https://jgpa.unja.ac.id/jgpa/article/view/25 https://doi.org/10.22437/c0eqcc86
  6. Abang S.O., Adeforiti, R., & Oni, K.S (2024). Poverty Reduction and International Civil Society intervention in Nigeria: A Synopsis. Journal Politik Indonesia, 10(2), 102-118. A Publication of Department of Political Science, Universitas Airlanga, Indonesia. https://doi.org/10.20473/jpi.v10i2.60052
    https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/POLINDO/article/view/60052/30446
  7. Adeforiti, R. & Abang, S.O. (2024). No Victor. No Vanquish in the Nigerian Civil War: Analysis of the Recurrent Biafra Separatist Agitation in Southeastern Nigeria. Pan-African Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 28-37. A Publication of Adventist University of Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. https://doi.org/10.56893/pajes2024v05i02.03
    https://journals.aua.ke/pajes/article/view/387/138
  8. Abang, S.O. & Ademiluyi, I.A. (2024). Geopolitical Conditions and Election Security in Nigeria, Acta Universitites Danubius Administratio, 16(1), 48-65. A Publication of Danubius International University, Romania.
    https://dj.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/AUDA/article/view/2631
  9. Egugbo C.C & Abang, S.O. (2024) Models of Governance and African Development in the 21st Century, Journal of Governance Society Review (GSR), 3(2), 52-67. A Publication of the School of Governance and Society, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.
    https://journals.umt.edu.pk/index.php/gsr/article/view/6766
  10. Abang, S.O, Maku, O.E., Jiboku, P.A & Adelowokan O.A (2025). Currency Redesign and 2023 General Elections in Nigeria. Journal of Administration and Corporate Governance, 5(3): 54-67. A Publication of Department of Public Administration, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria (TETFUND supported)
    https://aksujacog.org.ng/articles/25/05/currency-redesign-and-the-2023-general-election-in-nigeria/ (APRIL)
  11. Ademiluyi, I.A & Abang, S.O. (2022). Traditional Rulership and Good Governance: The Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona Model. In A.A. Agagu, G. Lasun, & A.A. Tobi (Eds.), Reinventing Governance in Nigeria: The Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona Model. (pp. 177-195) Ago-Iwoye, Olabisi Onabanjo University.
  12. Abang, S.O. (2024). Development Planning in Nigeria: Issues and Problems. In E.O. Maku, A.O. Babasanya, A.T. Onanuga, O.A. Adelowokan, A.A. Siyanbola, & J.S. Ogede, (Eds.), Making Africa an Emerging Global Economic Power. (pp. 481-495). Ago-Iwoye: OOU Publishing House.
  13. Abang. S.O. (2024). Dimensions of Conflict: Ethno-Religious, Economic and Political. In A.T. Salami, S.O. Abang, I. O. Ademiluyi and O.A. Bamisaye (Eds.), Social Science: Subject Matter Interrogation and Some Selected Thematic Issues of Knowledge Amplification. (pp. 352-366). Ago-Iwoye: OOU Publishing House.
  14. Abang. S.O. (2024) Defence and Strategic Studies. In A.T. Salami, S.O. Abang, I. O. Ademiluyi and O.A. Bamisaye (Eds.), Social Science: Subject Matter Interrogation and Some Selected Thematic Issues of Knowledge Amplification. (pp. 379-395). Ago-Iwoye: OOU Publishing House.

Academic Staff

Dr Salami, A.T. – Senior Lecturer, salami.adebayo@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. Orcid. Google scholar citations: 49, h-index 4, i10-index 1.234+703218588
Dr Jiboku, P.A.-Senior Lecturer, jiboku.peace@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng, Orcid.: 0000-0001-6603-8202 Google scholar citations : 111, h-index 6, i-10 index 3 234+8106029188
Dr Omotuyi, V. O- Lecturer 11, modesola.omotuyi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid.: 0000-0002-8131-2756 Google scholar citations. 234+7030230506
Dr Adeforiti R.- Lecturer 11, adeforiti.rotimi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid. Google scholar citations. 234+8067338195
Dr Irabor P.A, – Lecturer 11, paul.irabor@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid. Google scholar citations. 234+8034324102
Mr Osifo, K.O- Lecturer 1, kelly.osifo@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng.Orcid: 0000-0002-8492-7427 Google scholar citations. 234+8055302416
Mr IsikaIYE, K.A –Lecturer 1 kehinde.isinkaiye@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng, Orcid : 0000-0001-6822-1107 Google scholar citations. 234+8055302416

Non-Academic staff

Mrs Mosunmola R. Mojeeb- Executive Officer

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