Mr. Olakunle Akingbulu

Lecturer II

Faculty of Social Science · Department of Political Science

Specialization International Relations, Comparative Politics

Phone: 07038968598

Email: olakunle.akingbulu@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Akingbulu Olakunle hails from Ilutitun, Okitipupa, Ondo State. A Political Scientist, researcher and academic with interests in comparative politics, international relations, governance and democracy, African politics etc. His research interests cut through international institutions with a major focus on the UN, electoral processes, Africa in global politics, elite politics, conflicts etc.

Research Interests

Comparative Politics, Global Governance and International Institutions, Democracy and Electoral Studies, Governance and Public Policy etc

Qualifications

• B.Sc Political Science, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education, University of Ilorin
• M.Sc Political Science, University of Ibadan

Selected Publications

1. An Examination of Leadership and Identity Crisis as Albatrosses of Nigeria’s Development
   Authors: O AKINGBULU, O FAYOMI
   FUOYE JOURNAL OF CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES 4 (1) (2025)
2. Autocratic Democracy and the Challenge of National Development in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
   Authors: G. Adenuga, O. Akingbulu
   Political Science and Security Studies Journal 4 (4), 7-22 (2023)

Course Teaching

• POL 101 - Introduction to Political Science (2025/2026)
• POL 102 - Structure and Organization of Government (2025/2026)
• POL 207 - Introduction to Comparative Politics (2025/2026)
• POL 305 - Theories and Practice of Public Administration (2025/2026)
• POL 306 - Public Administration in Nigeria (2025/2026)
• POL 414 - Globalization and Development (2025/2026)
• POL 312 - Theories of International Relations (2023/2024)
• POL 313 - Politics of Development and Underdevelopment (2023/2024)