Dr OLANREWAJU FAITH OSASUMWEN
B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D International Relations
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Department
Research Interests
Displacement; Migration; Conflict; Gender Issues; Security; Development
Awards & Honours
- Best Graduating PhD Student Academic Award from School of Postgraduate Studies, Covenant University, 2019.
- Covenant University Strategic Student Association (CUSSA) Staff Award of Excellence 2017
- PhD Thesis Report Writing Grant from School of Postgraduate Studies, Covenant University, 2017.
- M.Sc. Thesis Report Writing Grant from School of Postgraduate Studies, Covenant University, 2011.
- Award of Recognition for Outstanding National Youth Corp Service Project (Book Project), Bauchi State, 2010
Teaching Areas
Theories of War and Peace, Foundations of Political Economy; Logic and Methods of Political Inquiry, Developing Countries in International System
Selected Publications (29)
1. The Legislature and Law Making in Nigeria: Interrogating the National Assembly (1999–2018)
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3. Insurgency and the Invisible Displaced Population in Nigeria: A Situational Analysis
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8. From Kyoto to Paris: An analysis of the politics of multilateralism on Climate Change.
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12. The Diplomatic Dimension of the Syrian Conflict.
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[ Download 180.56 kB ] [Visit]19. WOMEN IN GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, 1999-2012
[ Download 104.65 kB ] [Visit]20. State Failure, Terrorism and Global Security: An Appraisal of the Boko Haram
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[ Download 96.59 kB ] [Visit]25. Rethinking Nigeria’s Strategic Relationship with its Immediate Neighbours
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1. International Political Science Association (IPSA)
2. International Sociological Association (ISA)
2. International Sociological Association (ISA)
Conferences Attended
1. XIX ISA World Congress of Sociology ( Power, Violence and Justice: Reflections, Responses and Responsibilities), Toronto-Canada, July 15-21, 2018.
2. ADVED 2018 - 4th International Conference on Advances in Education and Social Sciences, 15-17 October 2018- Istanbul, Turkey ISBN: 978-605-82433-4-7.
3. Felix Chidozie, Oluwatobi Aje, Faith Osasumwen Olanrewaju and Adekunle Olanrewaju (2018). Political Globalization and the ‘New Wave’ of Nationalism Democracy under Threat. Paper Accepted for presentation at the 25th World Congress of Political Science Beyond Borders, July 21-25, 2018, Brisbane, Australia.
4. Felix Chidozie, Oluwatobi Aje, Faith Osasumwen Olanrewaju and Adekunle Olanrewaju New World Order or Disorder Emerging Trends in East_West Geopolitics. Paper Accepted for presentation at the 25th World Congress of Political Science Beyond Borders, July 21-25, 2018, Brisbane, Australia.
5. Duruji, M., Azuh, D. & Oviasogie, F.O. “Teaching Methods and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in External Examination: A Case of Selected Secondary School in Ota, Ogun State”. Paper presented at the EduLearn Conference, 2014.
6. One Day Conference on E-Governance in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges for Civic Engagement and Participation, at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, June 9, 2014.
7. Ajayi, O. & Duruji, MM, Oviasogie, F.O., Azuh, D. (2014) “Urban design and sustainable development. A case of Makoko Area of Lagos State Nigeria”. Paper presented at the First Mediterranean Interdisciplinary Forum on Social Science and Humanities, MIFS held at Beirut, Lebanon, 23th -26thApril, 2014.
8. Duruji, M.M, Azuh, D, Joshua, S, Oviasogie, F.O. and Ajayi, O. “Doha Round of WTO and African Development: An Appraisal”. Paper presented at the First Mediterranean Interdisciplinary Forum on Social Science and Humanities, MIFS held at Beirut, Lebanon, 23th -26thApril, 2014.
9. Duruji, M.M, Joshua, S, I.P. Olarenwaju, Oviasogie, F. O., O. Ajayi and E.R Loremeke (2014) Ethnicisation of University Education and National Development: The Nigerian Experience” paper presented at the 8th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, held at the Villa de Melia, Valencia, Spain from March 10th-12th, 2014.
10. Duruji, M. & Oviasogie, F. O. “100 Years of Inter-Group Relations and the Challenge of Settler-Indigene Dichotomy in Nigeria. Option for Civic Citizenship”. Paper presented at the 8th Annual Conference & General Assembly of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice, March 24th- 26, 2014.
11. Shodipo, O. & Oviasogie, F. O. “Religious Fundamentalism And Stereotypes In Nigeria’s Social Relations: Prospects For National Integration” Paper presented at The Nationalism Research Network, Nigeria in conjunction with Alexander Humboldlt Foundation, Bonn, Germany (AVH) and Centre for legal, social and policy Research, Ontario, Canada (CLSPR) Expert Workshop on Nation, Nationalism and National Integration in Nigeria, University of Ibadan, June 19-21, 2013.
12. Round-table on “Understanding Nigeria's Terrorism and Security Challenges and the Way Forward”, with Professor Kunle Amuwo of the International Crisis Group (ICG). At Covenant University, October 10, 2012.
13. Duruji, M. M. & Oviasogie, F. O. (2013) State Failure, Terrorism and Global Security: An Appraisal of the Boko Haram Insurgency in Northern Nigeria. Paper presented at 22nd Conference of Nigerian Society of International Affairs (NSIA) Conference, Lead City University, Ibadan on Contemporary Challenges in Nigeria, Africa and the World, 3rd -5th April, 2012.
14. Duruji, M. & Oviasogie, F.O. “From Kyoto to Copenhagen to Cancun: A Politics of Multilateralism on Climate Change”. Paper presented at Alexander Von Hombolt Kolleg Conference 2011, University of Ibadan Conference Centre on Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Cultural and Techno-environmental responses in West Africa, October 11-15, 2011.
2. ADVED 2018 - 4th International Conference on Advances in Education and Social Sciences, 15-17 October 2018- Istanbul, Turkey ISBN: 978-605-82433-4-7.
3. Felix Chidozie, Oluwatobi Aje, Faith Osasumwen Olanrewaju and Adekunle Olanrewaju (2018). Political Globalization and the ‘New Wave’ of Nationalism Democracy under Threat. Paper Accepted for presentation at the 25th World Congress of Political Science Beyond Borders, July 21-25, 2018, Brisbane, Australia.
4. Felix Chidozie, Oluwatobi Aje, Faith Osasumwen Olanrewaju and Adekunle Olanrewaju New World Order or Disorder Emerging Trends in East_West Geopolitics. Paper Accepted for presentation at the 25th World Congress of Political Science Beyond Borders, July 21-25, 2018, Brisbane, Australia.
5. Duruji, M., Azuh, D. & Oviasogie, F.O. “Teaching Methods and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in External Examination: A Case of Selected Secondary School in Ota, Ogun State”. Paper presented at the EduLearn Conference, 2014.
6. One Day Conference on E-Governance in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges for Civic Engagement and Participation, at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, June 9, 2014.
7. Ajayi, O. & Duruji, MM, Oviasogie, F.O., Azuh, D. (2014) “Urban design and sustainable development. A case of Makoko Area of Lagos State Nigeria”. Paper presented at the First Mediterranean Interdisciplinary Forum on Social Science and Humanities, MIFS held at Beirut, Lebanon, 23th -26thApril, 2014.
8. Duruji, M.M, Azuh, D, Joshua, S, Oviasogie, F.O. and Ajayi, O. “Doha Round of WTO and African Development: An Appraisal”. Paper presented at the First Mediterranean Interdisciplinary Forum on Social Science and Humanities, MIFS held at Beirut, Lebanon, 23th -26thApril, 2014.
9. Duruji, M.M, Joshua, S, I.P. Olarenwaju, Oviasogie, F. O., O. Ajayi and E.R Loremeke (2014) Ethnicisation of University Education and National Development: The Nigerian Experience” paper presented at the 8th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, held at the Villa de Melia, Valencia, Spain from March 10th-12th, 2014.
10. Duruji, M. & Oviasogie, F. O. “100 Years of Inter-Group Relations and the Challenge of Settler-Indigene Dichotomy in Nigeria. Option for Civic Citizenship”. Paper presented at the 8th Annual Conference & General Assembly of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice, March 24th- 26, 2014.
11. Shodipo, O. & Oviasogie, F. O. “Religious Fundamentalism And Stereotypes In Nigeria’s Social Relations: Prospects For National Integration” Paper presented at The Nationalism Research Network, Nigeria in conjunction with Alexander Humboldlt Foundation, Bonn, Germany (AVH) and Centre for legal, social and policy Research, Ontario, Canada (CLSPR) Expert Workshop on Nation, Nationalism and National Integration in Nigeria, University of Ibadan, June 19-21, 2013.
12. Round-table on “Understanding Nigeria's Terrorism and Security Challenges and the Way Forward”, with Professor Kunle Amuwo of the International Crisis Group (ICG). At Covenant University, October 10, 2012.
13. Duruji, M. M. & Oviasogie, F. O. (2013) State Failure, Terrorism and Global Security: An Appraisal of the Boko Haram Insurgency in Northern Nigeria. Paper presented at 22nd Conference of Nigerian Society of International Affairs (NSIA) Conference, Lead City University, Ibadan on Contemporary Challenges in Nigeria, Africa and the World, 3rd -5th April, 2012.
14. Duruji, M. & Oviasogie, F.O. “From Kyoto to Copenhagen to Cancun: A Politics of Multilateralism on Climate Change”. Paper presented at Alexander Von Hombolt Kolleg Conference 2011, University of Ibadan Conference Centre on Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Cultural and Techno-environmental responses in West Africa, October 11-15, 2011.
Summary of Profile
Dr. Faith Osasumwen Olanrewaju is a researcher and lecturer in the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Covenant University, Nigeria. She obtained her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D degrees from Covenant University in 2009, 2012 and 2019 respectively. She is an astute researcher with publications in both local and world class high impact journals, and also participated in local and international seminars, conferences and workshops. She is versatile at analyzing policy issues of both domestic and global dimensions. She has conducted extensive quantitative and qualitative research in her interest areas of Conflict, Displacement, Migration as well as Population and Development Issues. Through her researches, she has upheld intense advocacy towards vulnerability awareness and need-based humanitarian intervention for vulnerable groups towards the promotion of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the actualization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She is a member of academic (professional) associations such as the International Sociological Association and International Political Science Association as well as research groups such as the Covenant University Cluster on Africa Development Issues, the Covenant University Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR) and the Covenant University Research Cluster on Women Development and Human Security Initiatives. She is a good team player, hardworking, intelligent and self-driven as she demonstrates innovativeness, maturity and responsibility on her assignments. She has a pleasant personality and capable of working effectively in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment. She is a reviewer for journal publishers such as the Journal of Internal Displacement, Third World Quarterly and Cogent Social Science.
Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae- CU Staff Profile.pdf
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