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Folarin, Sheriff Folami Ola
Designation: Lecturer II
Department: Policy and Strategic Studies/International
Relations
University Office Held: International Students and Exchange
Coordinator
Email Address: sheryfffolarin@yahoo.com; sheffie2004@yahoo.co.uk
Phone Number (Mobile): +234 802 3306329
Professional Membership
1. Fulbright Study of the United States Institutes State
Alumni
2 American Studies Association of Nigeria
3 Historical Society of Nigeria
4 Nigerian Political Science Association
Research Areas/Interests
1. International Politics of Africa
2. Nigerian Foreign Policy
3. United States Foreign Policy/US Policy in Africa
4. Diplomatic History
5. International Political Economy
Educational Qualifications
1. PhD International Relations (in view) Covenant
University, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria
2. US Department of State/ECA Certificate in US Studies
(Foreign Policy) Walker Institute of International and Area
Studies, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA.
(2007).
3. M.Sc. Political Science (International Relations)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1999)
4 B.A. (Hons.) (Second Class Upper Division), History,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1997)
5 Certificate in Ministries, Christ International College of
Ministries(CICOM) Livingspring Chapel, Ibadan (2004).
Community Services
Member, Protocol Service Group, Faith Tabernacle,
Livingfaith Church, Ota
Member, Reception Committee, Covenant University, 2007/2008
Member, University Webometrics Committee, 2006-Date
Member, 2007 Convocation Planning Committee and Head,
Hospitality/Welfare/Catering Sub-Committee
Member, 2007 Convocation Planning Committee and Chair,
Hospitality/Welfare/Catering Subcommittee
Member, CBS Examination Committee, 2006-Date
Participant, Covenant University Freshers Orientation Week,
2006/07
Member, Covenant University Endowment Task Force, 2006
Member, Covenant University Convocation Committee 2006
Coordinator, Covenant University Tour Guides, 2006-Date
Founder/Adviser, The Orators, Covenant University, 2006-Date
Academic Adviser, 300 Level International Relations
Students, 2006-07 Session
Academic Adviser, 200 Level International Relations
Students, 2005-06 Session
Academic Adviser, 200 Level Policy and Strategic Studies,
2004-05 Session
Secretary, College of Business and Social Sciences(CBS)
Seminar and PublicationCommittee, 2004-2005
Moderator, CBS Seminars 2004-2005
Staff Adviser, C.U. Revolutionary Squad 2005
Selected Publications
Journals
Folarin, S. (2007) “Niger Delta: Environment, Ogoni Crisis
and the State” The Constitution: Journal of Constitutional
Development, Vol. 7, No. 1, March 2007, pp. 37-61.
Folarin, S.(2006)“Reparation or Recolonization: MNCs,
Foreign Investors and the New Euro-African Partnership for
Development” Loyola Journal of the Social Sciences India,
Vol X No. 2 July-Dec Pp. 1-10.
Folarin, S.(2006) “MNCs, Foreign Contractors, White
Elephants and Nigeria’s Economy: An Enquiry into 45 Years of
Exploitation” African Journal of International Affairs and
Development Vol.11(1) Pp. 1-19.
Folarin, S.(2004) “Impact of September 11 Events on Power
and Stability in Asia” The Journal of History and Diplomatic
Studies Vol. 1, Pp. 14-28 (O.O.U., Ago- Iwoye).
Folarin, S. (1999) “A Saro Community in the Niger Delta,
1912-1984 by Mac-Dixon Fyle” The Nigerian Journal of
Economic History, Number 2, 1999. Pp. 162-167. Ojo, Olusola
and Folarin, Sheriff (Forthcoming)“ Limits of State
Sovereignty: Darfur Crisis and the United Nations” Nigerian
Journal of the International Affairs.
Folarin, S.F.(1999)“The Dual Mandate: U.S. Foreign Policy in
the Cold War” Journal of the Students Historical Society of
Nigeria March 1999 pp.22-26 (University of Ibadan).
Folarin, S.F.(2001) “The “Systems” Approach to the Study of
International Politics” Journal of the Students Historical
Society of Nigeria, September 2001, pp. 77-84.
Books
Folarin, S.F. (2002)“ Towards an Understanding of Issues in
Religion and Politics in
Nigeria” in E.O. Babalola (ed) African Cultural Revolution
of Islam and
Christianity in Yoruba land (Lagos: Eternal Comm.. Ltd,
2002) pp 81-87.
Folarin, S.F.(2002) “Africanist Historians and the Problem
of Challenging the
Colonial Views of African History” in Egbe Ifie (ed) Papers
in Honour of Tekena
N. Tamuno (Ibadan: Oputoru Books, 2002) pp. 187-198
Folarin, S.FO.(2007) Leadership Challenges for Africa in the
21st Century: A Nigerian
Perspective (Ibadan: Pelcas Publishers) (Forthcoming Book).
Folarin, S.F.O.(Forthcoming) “Spatial Economy of Abjection:
Evacuation of Maroko
Slum in Lagos” in Adebanwi,W. and Obadare, E. (eds.)Articles
in Honour of
Adigun Agbaje
Folarin, S.FO.(Forthcoming) “Combating Corruption in
Nigeria: The Role of the
ICPC and EFCC” in Ajayi, M.A.(ed) Nigerian Government and
Politics (Ota:
Department of Policy and Strategic Studies/International
Relations)
Folarin, S.(2001)Breakfast for Supper (Ibadan: Pelcas
Publication,2001).
Folarin, S.(2001)Breakfast for Supper (Ibadan: Pelcas
Publishers).
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops
1. Six-Week Intensive Seminars on American Foreign Policy,
Fulbright Study of the US Institute on Foreign Policy,
organized by the US Department of State and Walker Institute
of International and Area Studies, University of South
Carolina, Columbia, USA, June 9- July 22, 2007-
Grantee/Participant.
2. IFES-UK DfID Conference on 2007 Elections in Nigeria and
the Way Forward, Abuja Sheraton Hotel, August 21- August 24,
2007
3. Workshop on Changes Introduced by the Electoral Act 2006,
organized by United
Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) and
IFES-Nigeria, in
Lagos, Monday October 9, 2006-Discussant.
4. Seminar on Money and Politics in Nigeria, University of
Ibadan, Ibadan, June 1,
2006.- Discussant.
5. National Conference on Cost Governance in Nigeria, A.A.U.,
Ekpoma, July 2005-
Paper Presentation “White Elephants”, Multinationals and
Nigeria’s Stagnation: A
Historical Enquiry.”
6. International Conference on Human Development, Covenant
University, Ota, June
2005- Rapporteur.
7. Electoral Geography Workshop (Southern Zone), Global
Rights, Ibadan July 2005
Discussant.
7. Electoral Geography in Nigeria (Southern Workshop)
Electoral Reform
Network/Global Rights, (Abuja) Ibadan, Nov. 2003-
Discussant.
9. American Studies Association of Nigeria (ASAN)
Conference, Calabar, July, 2002
Discussant.
10. State of the Arts Conference, University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Ghana, May 2002 –
Paper Presentation “American Political History in Nigerian
Universities: Nature of
its Teaching in the Post-Cold War era.”
11. Institute of Peace Conference on September 11 and the
Future of Asia, IPIS,
Tehran, Iran, March, 2002 –Paper Presentation “Impact of
September 11 on Power
and Stability in Asia in the 21st Century.”
12. Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) 45th National
Congress, University of Uyo,
November, 2000- Paper Presentation “Conjugal Dictatorship:
Political Economy
of Women Activism in Nigeria during the Babangida Years.”
13 .University of Ibadan Post-Graduate Students Seminar
Series, Tafawa Balewa
Hall, October 2000-Paper Presentation “History and Social
Consciousness”.
Courses Taught (2007/2008) Academic Session
Alpha Semester
• IRL 111 – Ancestors of Contemporary International System
• HIS 211 – Europe, 1300-1709
• IRL 311 –International Political System
• IRL 333- US and the World in the 21st Century (Proposed)
• IRL412–Technology, Ecology and Environmental Issues in
World Politics
Omega Semester
• POS 121- The Citizen and the State
• IRL 122- Evolution of Contemporary International System
• HIS 221- European Diplomatic Scene, 1789-1945
• IRL 323- International Relations of Africa
• IRL 426- International Relations of West Africa
Courses Taught in Previous Sessions
POS 111(Introduction to Politics), POS 211(Political Thought
1), POS
222(Political Thought 11), POS 324 (Revolution and Society),
IRL
324(Theories of International Relations), STS 111(Evolution
of Military
Strategy).
Academic Awards and Honours
1. Award of (United States Government DoS/ECA) Fulbright
Summer Study of the
United States Institute on Foreign Policy Scholarship
June-July 2007
2. Award for Outstanding Performance (Covenant University)
2004/2005
3. Most Outstanding Lecturer (Covenant University Strategic
Students
Association, CUSSA) 2005/2006
4. Best Graduating Student in History ( University of Ibadan)
1996/1997
5. Oba Lipede Prize for Best Undergraduate Student in
History(University of
Ibadan) 1993/1994
6. Best Student in Government and History(Abadina College,
Ibadan) 1988/89
Public Enlightened Discussions
1. Saturday Special Magazine Programme, BCOS Television,
Ibadan, November 2002- “Impact of the ICJ Ruling over
Bakassi on Nigeria- Cameroon Relations”
2. Saturday Special Magazine Programme- BCOS Television,
Ibadan, November, 2002- “Nigeria’s chances in the World
Court Ruling over Bakassi” (Co-discussant- Professor Adigun
Agbaje)
3. Who’s Watching Programme, NTA Ibadan January 1995
4. Who’s Watching Programme, NTA Ibadan June, 1995
5. 30- minute Interview with Galaxy Television’s Campus
Issues as Union of Campus Journalists’ President, August
1994
6. Over 90 informed opinion articles in Nigerian Tribune,
The Guardian, Sketch and National Concord 1993-2002.
Extra- Curricula Activities
Reading, writing, listening to music and playing football |
