ADELUSI, Olufemi Patrick (PhD)

Designation: Senior Lecturer {Policy & Strategic Studies}
Email Address: oadelusi@covenantuniversity.com;
adelusifemi@yahoo.com; adelusifemi@hotmail.com
Phone Number (Mobile): +2348033080824; +2348057455408

Professional Membership
1. Nigerian Political Science Association
2. Nigerian –American Studies Association
3. Nigerian Society of International Law
4. Nigerian Society of International Affairs

Research Areas/Interests
1. International Relations
2. Public Policy Analysis
3. Strategic Studies
4. Political Theory
5. Democracy & Governance

Educational Qualifications
B.Sc(Hon), Political Science. University of Lagos. Lagos Nigeria (1981)
M.Sc International Relations, University of Ife.(Obafemi Awolowo),Ife (1983)
DEA(Mphil), International Relations, CEAN-IEP, University of Bordeaux. France.(1985).
Ph.D International Relations, CEAN-IEP, University of Bordeaux. France.(1988)

Community Service
1. Member, Parks & Gardens, Faith Tabernacle, Living Faith Church .Ota.2007
2. Chairman, CUSAT Screening Panel 2006 and 2007
3. Consultant to UNICEF & Federal Ministry of Women Affairs
And Youth Development on Child Rights Convention. 2002
4. Member, Federal Character Project Committee, National Institute for Policy and Strategic
Studies. Kuru. Jos 1991-1992
5. Policy Research & Analyst for Electronic and Print Media-AIT (Lagos); LTV, NTA,
Channels TV. The Policy Magazine.;2005
6. Organizing Policy Seminars for JDPC Abeokuta on Election Monitoring; 2002
France Alumni of Nigeria (Kaduna) & (Lagos Chapter), on Direct Foreign Investments.
1994 & 2002
7. Principal Consultant, ECOWAS Committee on Harmonization of Direct Foreign Investments
Policy. 2006
8. Special Adviser (Speech & Research) to Hon. Speaker, House of Representatives.2003
9. Academic Adviser, 100 levels Policy & Strategic Studies Programme.2006-2007

Selected Publications- Journals
1. “Reflections on Nigeria’s relations with extra – African Powers in the march towards 1992: the case of Nigeria and France “African Notes: A Journal of Institute of African Studies.
University of Ibadan. Vol. XIII. No 1 & 2. 1989. Pp. 34-38.
2. “Nigeria’s Relations with France and the Concept of Economic Diplomacy” in Nigerian Forum: NIIA, Lagos, January/February, 1991. Pp. 16-20.
3. “Concert of Medium Powers: Nigeria’s Contribution to Multi-Lateral Diplomacy” in NDA Journal.
Kaduna. 1991. Pp.32-38.
4. “African’s Relations with Developed World in a Post Cold War Era” ECPER: Journal for Political and Economic Studies. Kaduna.
5. “Ethnic Cleansing in Bosnia and the Death of Yugoslavia: Lessons on How not to Federate” with S. K. Leonard & H. A. Saliu. ECPER; Journal for Political and Economic Studies. Kaduna.
Vol. I, No4 Fourth Quarter 1994. Pp.235-245.
6. “The U. N. and the Humanitarian Question in Somalia” (With K. S. Leonard and H. A. Saliu). Nigerian Forum. July/August 1996, Vol. 17, Nos. 7 & 8, pps.160-169.
7. “Reshaping Nigeria’s African Policy in a Post Independence Era” Annals: The Journal of the Social
Science Council of Nigeria. Ibadan. January/December, 1994, No. 6, pps. 32-45.
8. “Sustaining Food Security and Export Potential: Nigeria’s Non Conventional Defence Needs” Nigerian Forum. N.I.I.A Lagos. Vol. 15 N0.3-4 March/April 1995. Pp.74-80.
9. “Perspectives on Nigeria’s Leadership Crisis” (with H. A. Saliu), Savannah: A Journal of Social and Environmental Science. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Vol. 15, No. 2, 1996.
10. “Constructive Engagement and Democratic Pluralism in Southern African” (with B. Lipede).
Nigerian Journal of International Affairs. N.I.I.A. Lagos. Vol. 21. No. 2. 1995. Pp.100-121.
11. “From Fighting Wars to Building Peace: The Changing Roles of Armed Forces as Instruments of
Foreign Policy in a Post Cold War World”. Nigerian Forum. Lagos. Vol. 17. Nos.11-12 Nov/Dec,
1996.
12. “Economic Liberalization and Nigeria’s Foreign Policy: A View On Privatization” with (Mijah.
Etham), Nigerian Forum. NIIA. Lagos Vol. 18, Nos. 9-10 Sept-Oct. 1997. Pp. 163-170.
13. “Nigerian Armed Forces and New Sources of Threat to Nigeria” Nigerian Journal of International
Affairs. NIIA. Lagos. Vol. 21, No.2 1995. Pp.122-144.
14. “Nigeria and International Sanctions: Can Nigeria Stand Alone?” Nigerian Journal of International Affairs. NIIA. Lagos. Vol. 23, Nos. 1 & 2 1997. Pp. 103-125.

Selected Publications –Books & Chapters in Books
15. Adelusi.O.P,(2007) Development Policies & Analysis: A Reader. SMC.Akure and Lagos
16. CHAPTER 6, “An application of the concept of Interdependence to the study of bilateral relations: The case of Nigeria and France” in H. J. Jacob and M. Omar (Eds), France and
Nigeria: Issues in Comparative Studies. C.R.E.D.U. Ibadan, 1992. Pp.91-104.
17. CHAPTER 15, “The Relevance and Irrelevance of the Concert of Medium Powers in the Contemporary World” in Saliu .A. Hassan (ed.) Selected Themes in Nigerian Foreign Policy and International Relations. HAYTEE Books. Ilorin pp.259-266. 1999.
18. CHAPTER 14, “The Parliament as a Strategic Partner to the Executive and the Judiciary in the Quest
For Development” in J.F. Olorunfemi, Hassan Saliu and et.al. (ed), Democracy and Development in
Nigeria: Conceptual Issues and Democratic Practice.Vol.1. Concept Publications Limited. Lagos. 2006.

Dissertations
1. MSc Degree in International Relations, The Strategic Significance of Alliances:
A Study of NATO and WARSAW PACT (1982)

2. M Phil. Degree in International Relations, The Concepts of Power and
Influence in International Relations: A Case study of Nigeria in Africa (1985)

3. PhD Degree in International Relations, Nigeria and France: A Study of their Economic and Political Relations (1970-1985). (1988)

Book Reviews
Served as the reviewer at the launching of the first two Books:

1. Bola AKINTERINWA, Nigeria and France 1960-1995: The Dilemma of Thirty-Five years of Relationship .Vantage Publishers. Ibadan. 1999. It was publicly reviewed at its launching at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs. Lagos. 1999
2. Bola AKINTERINWA, Nigeria in the World: Issues and Problems for the Sleeping Giant. Lagos. Pumark Educational Publishers. 2001. It was also reviewed at its launching at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs. Lagos. 2001.
3. J. Bayo. ADEKANYE, Military Occupation and Social Stratification. Vantage Publishers Ltd. Ibadan. 1993. It was reviewed and published in Defence Studies: Journal of the Nigerian Defence Academy. Kaduna. Vol.5. July, 1995. pps 141-142

Completed Supervised Doctoral Theses

The following PhD theses which were defended by the Candidates at the School of Post graduate Studies, the University of Lagos were supervised or co-supervised by me:
1. Francis Atambi; Economic Diplomacy in Nigeria’s Foreign Policy. PhD Thesis.1999
2. Jolaade Adedoyin Omede, Threat and Military Capabilities: A Nigerian Case Study.1999
3. Olu Sawyer, Religion and Third World Struggle: Alternative Perspective on Nigeria’s Post Colonial Experience.2000

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

1. “An Agenda for a New Nigeria: Strengthening the Legislative Institution for Democratic Consolidation” Paper presented at the University of Lagos-Political Science-Ford Foundation Workshop on An Agenda for A New Nigeria: Imperative of Transformation. Excellence Hotel.Ogba. 20th-30th June 2005

2. “Democracy and Development: The Parliament as a Strategic Partner to the Executive and Judiciary in Nigeria’s quest for Development” Presented at University of Ilorin-Department of Political Science. Conference on Democracy and Development. July 2004

3. “Tenets of Democracy: An Exploration of Attitudinal Comportment needed for a Sustainable Democratic Governance in Nigeria”. Paper sent to University of Ilorin - Faculty of Business and Social Sciences planned Conference.2005

4. “Organizing Political Parties within the Nigerian Federal Constitution.” Paper presented at University of Lagos Faculty of Social Sciences Conference on” Democratization and Political Parties in the Fourth Republic”. 23rd-24th July 2002. University of Lagos. Akoka.

5. “The Concept of Sustainable Development and the UNDP Activities in Nigeria: Issues of Mode of Operation as Parallel Government and Over-expanded Mandate” Paper sent to Journal of Social and Political Studies, Afro-Euro Centre for Development Studies. Warsaw. Poland. February 2006

6. “Terrorism and Political Development: The unresolved Issues of National Question in Nigeria.” Paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of Nigerian Political Science Association. University of Ibadan. Ibadan. 1998

7.“Nigeria under Democratic Rule 1999-2003: The Passage of the House of Representatives’ Vision of Laws” Paper presented at the University of Ilorin –Depart of Political Science Conference on Nigeria Under Democratic Rule 1999-2003. 2004

8. “Pentecostal Churches: Their influence on Nigerian Economy in the 21st Century” . Paper presented at Friedrich Elbert Foundation sponsored Conference on Religion and Nigerian Economy organized by Depart of Philosophy, University of Lagos. February 2002

9. “Of ‘New ways of Thinking and Acting ‘, Elements of Foundation of Peace in Sierra Leone “. Paper contributed as a chapter to Prof Bola Akinterinwa’s Book Project on Sierra Leone.2002

10. “The Military Context of Democratic Transition: The Nigerian Experience of 1979 and 1992”. Paper contributed to a book project by French Institute for Research in Africa.(INFRA), Institute of African Studies- University of Ibadan. Ibadan 1995

11. U.N at 50: A Critical Examination of the Performance of African Micro-States at the U.N General Assembly Sessions (with Biola Lipede). Being a Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of International Affairs. 11-13 December 1995.

12. Nigeria and France in Africa: A Case Study of Spillover effects of Economic into Political Relations. Being a Paper sent to African Notes: Journal of the Institute of African Studies .University of Ibadan. Ibadan. 1992

13. Political Power and Shifting Aspects of Political Culture: A comparative Analysis of US and Nigeria. (1996-2002) Being a paper presented at the American Studies Association of Nigeria Conference. University of Lagos. Akoka. 2001

Scholarships/ Fellowships
French Government Scholarship 1983-1988

Languages Spoken and Written
English, Yoruba, and French

Details of Working Experience

1. Lecturer (Associate), Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan. (1989-1990)
Job Description
• Taught and Examined 400 level students in the following courses:
• International Politics
• Theories of International Relations

2. Lecturer, Department of Political Science & Defence Studies Nigerian Defence Academy. Kaduna (1990-1996)
Job Description
• Taught, Examined and Supervised Students in the following courses:
• Public Policy Analysis
• Theories of International Relations
• Local Government & Administration
• Federalism in Theory & Practice
• Comparative Federalism
• Politics of Human & Community Rights

3. Head of Department, Political Science & Defence Studies, Nigerian Defence Academy. Kaduna (1991-1993)
Job Description

• Providing academic leadership to 14 members of staff.
• Attending Senate Meetings of the Academy.
• Attending Faculty Board Meetings.
• Organizing Departmental Meetings.
• Organizing Departmental Seminars & Workshops.
• Attending Faculty Seminars & Workshops.
• Attending and Presenting Academy Seminars & Workshops.
• Attending and Presenting Seminars & Workshops to -
• Defence Academy sister Institutions of Command & Staff College, Jaji,
• National Institute for Policy & Strategic Studies, Kuru.
• Infantry School & Centre, Jaji.
• Coordinating the Departmental Examination as the Chief Examination Officer.

4. Senior Lecturer, (Political Science).
Department of Political Science, University of Lagos. (1998-2002)
A. Job Description
• Taught, Examined and Supervised Students in the following Masters of Science (Political Science), M.Sc. Degree Courses:- (1998-2002)
• Theories of International Relations
• Research Methods in Political Science
• Introduction to Political Science
• Marxism in Theory & Practice
• History of Political Taught
• Political Ideas
• International Relations & Law
B. Job Description
• Taught, Examined and Supervised Students in the following Masters of Science (Political Science), M.Sc. Degree Courses:- (1998-2002)
• Research Methods in Political Science
• International Organizations
• Comparative Foreign Policies
• Comparative Politics
• Comparative Federalism
• Theories of International Relations
C. Job Description
• Taught, Examined and Supervised Students in the following Masters in Public Administration, MPA Degree Courses:- (1998-2002)
• Politics of Budgetary Process
• Comparative Budgeting Systems
• Principles, Strategies & Methods of Budgeting
• Nigerian Planning Experience
• Local Government & Administration in Nigeria
D. Job Description
• Organized & Supervised Students in the following Phil/Ph.D. Degree Seminar Courses (1998-2002)
• Theories of International Relations
• International Organizations
• Topics & Issues in Nigerian Foreign Policy
• Comparative Foreign Policies
E. Chairman, Postgraduate Committee, Political Science Department. (1998-2001)
Job Description
• Coordinating, Phil/Ph.D. Programme (1998-2001)
• Preparing Graduate Students for School of Post Graduate Studies.
F. Member, University of Lagos Postgraduate Board of Studies. (1998-2001)

Job Description
Member, Academic Programmes Committee, University of Lagos School of PostGraduate Studies Board. (1998-2001)

G. Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Masters Degree Programme in Public & International Affairs. (MPIA), (1999-2000)
Job Description
Taught, examined and supervised the following courses:-
• Comparative Foreign Policies
• Theories of International Relations
• Case Studies in Nigeria’s Foreign Policy

H. Member, Inter Departmental Committee on Masters Degree Programme
in International Law & Diplomacy. (MILD), (1999-2002)
Job Description
• Taught, Examined and Supervised following Courses:-
• Comparative Foreign Policies
• Foreign Policy Analysis
• Diplomatic Theory & Practices

I Member, Inter Departmental Committee on Masters Degree Programme
in Humanitarian & Refugee Studies.(MHRS), (1999-2002)
Job Description
Taught, Examined and Supervised Students on
• Stability & Order in African Societies

J. Staff Adviser to Students of the Faculty of Social Sciences Students Association.
(1999-2002)
5. Senior Lecturer, (Policy & Strategic Studies) (2005- Date)
Covenant University. Canaanland. Ota. Ogun State. Nigeria
Job Description
• Coordinator, BSc(Hons) Degree Programme in Policy & Strategic Studies.
2005/2006 Session
Taught, Examined & Supervised Undergraduate Students in the following courses:-

2005/2006 SESSION,;
• Politics of Development & Underdevelopment
• Theory and Practice of Marxism
• Gender Issues in Politics.
• Contemporary Strategic Studies.
• Politics of the Middle East.
• Introduction to Policy & Strategic Studies.
• Strategic Planning.

2006/2007 SESSION
• Introduction to International Relations
• Introduction to Policy & Strategic Studies.
• Strategic Leadership.
• Strategic Planning
• Constitutional Developments in Nigeria
• Regionalism & International Integration.
• Politics of Development & Underdevelopment.
• Contemporary Strategic Studies.

2007/2008 SESSION
• Politics of Development & Underdevelopment
• Constitutional Developments in Nigeria
• Politics of the Middle East.
• Research Methods
• Regionalism & International Integration
• Strategic Planning
• Theories of War & Peace.
• Citizens and State.
• Introduction to Policy and Strategic Studies.
Post Graduate Teaching And Supervision 2007/2008
Taught, Examined & Supervised M.Sc (Political Science) in
• Comparative Politics.
Taught, Examined & Supervised M.Phil (Political Science) in
• Foreign Policy Analysis.
Taught, Examined & Supervised M.Sc (Policy & Strategic Studies) in
• Conflict and Conflict Resolution.
• Laws of Armed Conflict.
• Strategic Management.
Taught, Examined & Supervised M.Sc (International Relations) in
• International Politics.
Current Phd Supervison And Co-Supervision 2006/2008
1. Moses Duruji- Political Science (Main Supervisor)
2. Yemi Fayomi – International Relations (Second Supervisor)
Academic Adviser,
100 level Policy & Strategic Studies Programme.2006-2007
100 level International Relations Programme 2007 - 2008
400 level International Relations Programme 2007 - 2008

Political Appointment With Federal Government Of Nigeria
6. - Special Adviser to the Honourable Speaker, Federal House of Representatives.
(2003). Abuja. Nigeria
Job Description
• Writing of all speeches of the Honourable Speaker for Public & Private Presentations.
• Coordinating with the other Special Advisers in matters relating to public remarks, statements, or speeches by the Hon. Speaker.
• Leading in Research effort to enrich the Political Activities of the Honourable Speaker
• Writing memos, briefs, seminar papers, submissions for the Honourable Speaker.

Consultancy
7. Consultant to UNICEF & Federal Ministry of Women Affairs
and Youth Development on Child Rights Convention (2002).

Job Description
• Monitor the Implementation of the UN convention on the Rights of Child in South Western States of Nigeria
• Compile Reports on the Zonal Implementation
• Administer Questionnaire to States’ Ministries of Women Affairs, Health & Youth Development, Education & Justice
• Prepare Recommendations for the National Committee on the Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
8. MD/Chief Policy Consultant, JOHN & JAMES ASSOCIATES
(Bi-Lingual Policy Scientists) (1996-1998); (2003-2005)
Job Description
• Chief Executive Officer & Policy Consultant
• Development of Policy Options on National Domestic & Foreign Policies
• Policy Research & Analysis for Electronic and Print Media-AIT (Lagos); LTV, NTA, Channels TV. The Policy Magazine.;
• Organizing Policy Seminars for JDPC Abeokuta on Election Monitoring;
• France Alumni of Nigeria (Kaduna) & (Lagos Chapter), on Direct Foreign Investments.
• Translations of Official Documents from French to English.
9. Principal Consultant, ECOWAS Committee on Harmonization of Direct Foreign Investments
Policy. 2006

Job Description

Journalism Lecturer
10. Lecturer (part-time), Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba Lagos Nigeria.
(2003-2005)
Job Description
• Taught, Examined, FULL TIME ND & Part Time ND, Postgraduate Diploma and HND Students
• Nigerian Government & Policies
• Politics of Human & Community Rights
• Citizenship Education
• International Relations

Extra Curricula Activities
Reading, Writing, Meditating on Scriptural Materials; Watching Movies on Small Screen and Strolling.