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Okolo, Philips Obololi-owei

philipsobolo@gmail.com

Areas of Research Interest & Specialty

S/N Research Area
1 Development Studies
2 Peace and Conflict Resolution, Environmental Conflicts
3 Federal Studies – Public Administration, Multinationals/International Relations
4 Niger Delta Studies – Local Government, Development Studies
5 Nigerian Government and Politics/Human Right Issues
6 Professor of Development, Peace and Security Studies

School Attended with Qualifications

  • Delta State University, Abraka - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Political Science - 2011
  • Lagos Business School, Pan-African University, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria - Certificate on Public – Private Partnership (PPP) - 2013
  • University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria - Master of Arts (MA) Peace and Conflict Studies - 2003
  • University of Port Harcourt - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Hons Public Administration - 1991

Membership of Professional Bodies- Year

  • Fellow Strategic Institute for Natural Resources and Human Development - 2016
  • Member European Centre for Research Training and Development - 2014
  • Member Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) - 2000
  • Nigerian Institute of International Affaires (NIIA) - 2016
  • Member International Steering Committee, Centre for African Peace and Conflict Resolution, Califonia State University, Sacramento State, USA. - 2016
  • Member Society for Peace and Studies and Practice (MSPSP) - 2004
  • Member Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (MNIPR) - 1998
  • Affiliate Member Institute of Personnel Management - 2000
  • Member International Research and Development. - 2009
  • Member International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS) Japan - 2016
  • Patron Boys Brigade Nigeria, Niger Delta West Diocesan Council, Bayelsa State - 2000

Work Experience (Academic)
  • Associate Professor, Department of Political Science Faculty of the Social Sciences, Niger Delta University - 2019-Date
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Political Science Faculty of the Social Sciences , Niger Delta University - 2016-2019
  • Lecturer I, Niger Delta University - 2011-2016
  • Lecturer II, Niger Delta University - 2008-2011
  • Assistant Lecturer, Niger Delta University - 2006-208
  • Part-time Instructional/Tutorial Facilitator, National Open University of Nigeria, School of Art and Social Sciences - 2007-Date
  • Executive Director, Funebi Centre for Peace & Conflict Resolution (Research) Yenagoa - 2004-Date
  • SSA-PPP, Senior Special Assistant to Governor of Bayelsa State, Public-Private Partnership - 2013-2016
  • Chief Executive Officer, Bobphill Global Services, Yenagoa - 2001-2006
  • Chief Executive Officer, P. O. Boboye Associates Ltd, Yenagoa - 2001-2006
  • Admin/Project Manager, T. O. Zaria and CO (Nig) Ltd. Port Harcourt - 1999-2000
  • Assistant Chief Security Officer, Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, Rivers State - 1998
  • Detective, Nigeria Police Force (NPF),, State Investigations and Intelligence Bureau (SIIB) Now State (CID) PHC Rivers State - 1989-1997

Work Experience (Administrative)
  • Ag. Director Institute of Peace and Security Studeies (IPSS), Niger Delta University - 2021-Date
  • External Examiner , University of Port Harcourt - 2021-Date
  • External Examiner , National Open Unviersity, Undergraduate/Postgraduate - 2020-Date
  • Ag Head of Department of Political Science, Faculty of Humanities, Social and Managemnet Sciences, Edwin Clark University (ECU) Kiagbodo, Delta State (Sabbatical) - 2018
  • Member, Faculty Committee to verify and correct students' claims on results - 2016
  • Chairman, Faculty Committee to Investigate Faculty of Social Sciences Students Association (FASSA) Part – Time Funds - 2016
  • Chairman, Faculty Committee on Investigation of Faculty of Social Sciences Burglary Incident - 2016
  • Secretary, Faculty of Social Sciences, Internally Generated Revenue Committee - 2016
  • Secretary Finance/Welfare Committee , Department of Political Science Niger Delta University - 2007-Date
  • Member, Department of Political Science International Conference Planning Committee - 2008-Date
  • Pioneer National Publicity Secretary, Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) in Nigeria - 2008-2011
  • Auditor, Bayelsa State Chapter Nigeria Institute Public Relations (NIPR). - 2000-2004
  • Pioneer Public Relations Officer , Baylesa Youths Federation of Nigeria (BAYOF) - 1996-2008

Workshops and Conferences Attended

  • Two days Training on Enhancement of Capacities of Doctoratoral Supervisors for Research Supervision, Postgraduate School, Niger Delta University. - 2021
  • Adagbabiri, M. M. & Okolo, P. O. (2019). Federalism and Political Restructuring in Nigeria: The Penacea for Mutual Co-Existence nad Management of Nation’s Resources. Paper Presented at the NPSA 32nd Annual Conference, University of Calabar, Cross River State. - 2019
  • Okolo, P. O. Ijaw National Congress and the Nationality Question in Nigeria. Paper Presented at the Ijaw National Congress (INC) 2019 National Non-elective and Elective Convention, 29th June, 2019, Ijaw House, Sanni Abacha Expressway, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. - 2019
  • Okpako, I.F & Okolo, P.O (2019) Democratic Party Politics and Resurgence of Ethno Nationalism in Nigeria. Paper Accepted for Presentation at the South-South NPSA Conference, 5th-7th May, 2019. Department of Political Science Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State. - 2019
  • Okolo, P.O & Okpako, I.F (2018). Cutting Back Factors of Global Warming: Who Gains and Who Loses? Nigeria and the Dilemma of Climate change Politics 1st International Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State. Nov. 5th – 6th, 2018. Theme: Climate Change, National Security and Development in Nigeria. - 2018
  • Okolo, P. O. and Karimo, T. M.(2018). Impact of Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure on Poverty and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Evidence from the South-South Geopolitical Zone. Tennessee State University Conference USA, 4th- 6th April 2018. - 2018
  • The 4th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) South East Zone on Governance and Nation Building in Nigeria, 16th – 19th October,2016 - 2016
  • The 30th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Political Science (NPSA) Theme: Elections, Security Challenges and African Development. University of Port Harcourt, 26 to 29th June, 2016. - 2016
  • The 2015 Annual International Conference of the Faculty of the Social Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka on Town and Gown the Reciprocal Linkage for Nigeria's Development, Tuesday 22nd to 23rd September. - 2015
  • Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) 30th Annual Conference on Elections, Security Challenges and African Development, Department of Political /Administrative Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Choba Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 26th – 29th June, 2016. - 2016

Articles

  		•  OKOLO, P. O. (2021). The Role of Security Agents in Gender-Related Violence in Nigeria’s Elections"". NOUN International Journal of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (NIJPCR), , 0(0) pp. 61 – 74 www.nijpcr.nou.edu.ng.
  		• Adagbabiri, M. M. and OKOLO, P. O. (2020). ). Federalism and Political Restructuring in Nigeria: The Panacea for Mutual Co-existence and Management of Nation’s Resources. Studies in Politics and Society, 0(0) pp. ccxxiv – ccxliii
  		• OKOLO, P. O. and Okpako, I. F. (2020). Cutting Back Factors of Global Warming: Who Gains and Who Loses? Nigeria and the Dilemma of Climate Change Politics". ZIJournal Published by University of Sussex Falmer, Brighton, UK,, 0(0) Pp.67-78. www.zijournals.com
  		• OKOLO, P. O. (2020). Ijaw National Congress and the Nationality Question in Nigeria. Journal of Economics, Management and Social Science, Federal University Wukari., 0(0) Pp 108-115
  		• Okpako, I. F. and OKOLO, P. O. (2020). ). Democratic Party Politics and Resurgence of Ethno Nationalism in Nigeria. Journal of Research and Development Studies, Western Delta University. , 0(0) Pp.103-115 www.wdujournals.com
  		• Okolo, P. O. and Rufus, A. (2019). ). Development Crisis and Peasant’s Survival Mechanism in the Niger Delta: The Effects of Illegal Oil Bunkering.. African Conflict Profile: Journal of Center for Conflict and Gender Studies (CCGS), University of Port-Harcour, 0(0) Pp. 19 – 30.
  		• Otuya, S. and OKOLO, P. O. (2019). Leadership and Accountability in Nigerian Universities: A Critical Factor for the Nation’s Sustainable Development. British International Journal of Education and Social Sciences., 0(0) Pp. 21 – 27
  		• Adagbabiri, M. M. and OKOLO, P. O. (2019). Cross Carpeting and the Challenges to Democratic Culture and Political Stability in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. EBSU Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 0(0) Pp. 46 – 60
  		• OKOLO, P. O., Rufus, A., and Eyo, D. E. (2019). ). Federalism and Economic Growth in Nigeria. . Journal of Social and Administrative Science (JOSAS). Western Delta University, 0(0) Pp 88 – 98 www.wdujournals.org.
  		• Adagbabiri, M. M. and OKOLO, P. O. (2019). Adagbabiri, M. M. and OKOLO, P. O. (2019). Trade Unionism in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: Analysing the Challenges and Prospects. North Central Journal of Political and Societal Studies (NCJPSS). , 0(0) Pp. 85 – 97
  		• Okolo, P. O. and Karimo, T. M. (2019). Impact of Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure on Poverty and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Evidence from the South-South Geopolitical Zone"". . Journal of Social and Management Sciences, Published by Faculty of Social Sciences, Delta State , 0(1) . Pp. 1 – 12.
  		• Okolo, P. O. and Derik-Ferdinand, O. I. and Deri, D. K. (2018). Application of John Rawls’ Theory of Justice in the Operation of Nigerian Federation". Studies of Politics and Society: A Journal Publication of the Nigerian Political Science Association,, 3(1) Pp. 90 – 103.
  		• Philips O. Okolo (2018). Oil Pollution and Conflicts in the Niger Delta: A Study of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in Bayelsa and Rivers States. Nigerian Journal of Oil and Politics. Published by the Department of Political & Administrative Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. , 0(1) Pp.139-182.