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Dr. Michael B. ALEYOMI

Reader / Associate Professor

Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Science

Area of Specialization: Comparative African Politics; International Relations; Peace, Conflict, and Strategic Studies

Biography

Michael B. Aleyomi is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, and former Head of Department of Political Science and current Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University. He had a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees in Political Science from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria before heading to the Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia for PhD degree in Political Science and International Relations. He is a member of the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) among others. He has flair for teaching and conducting research on Comparative African Politics; Political Economy; Environmental Politics; Security and Development Studies; Political Inquiries (Statistical application and research method in Political Science); Foreign Policy and Image Management, and Public Policy Analysis across a variety of modules. His work examines problems that emerge at the nexus of environmental politics, foreign policy and diplomacy, African governance, and international organizations. Leading academic journals outlets including Sage, Elsevier, Taylor and Francis, Springer, and many more have published his research works. His research works have also been published and presented locally and internationally. Michael is an exceptional teacher/lecturer with an excellent track record, with over a decade and half, of teaching and research in the field of political science and international relations. He is desirous to learn new ideas in order to broaden his knowledge and experience. He is confident, passionate and enthusiastic about research. He is a team player fundamentally committed to good practice and innovation, possessing excellent administrative skills.

Research Interests

Environmental Politics; Foreign Policy and Image Management, Psephology, Political Economy, and Public Policy Analysis

Qualifications

DegreeInstitutionYear
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysis2017
Master of Science (MSc.)University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria2010
Bachelor of Science (BSc.)University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria2006

Membership of Professional Bodies

Nigerian Political Science Association · 2026

Registered Member No: NPSA/OM/2024/0134

Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) · 2008

Graduate/Membership No: 106294

Paper Presentation - Local

Social Values and Cultural Institutional Challenges associated with Crime in Nigeria. · 24th – 26th April, 2024.

International Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences, held at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

National Integration and the Conundrum of Sustainable Development in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. · 26th – 27th April, 2023.

International Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences, held at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Whither the Role of Traditional Rulers and Traditional Leaders in Maintaining Peace in Nigeria. · 13th – 16th August, 2013.

A paper Presented at Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, Biennial International Conference held at Lake Side Resort, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

Ethno-Religious Bigotry: A Bane to Sustainability of Nigeria’s Federalism, The Way out. · 7th – 9th June, 2012

A Paper Presented at Nigeria Young Academy (NYA) Conference held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra, Nigeria.

Paper Presentation - International

‘Pandemic and Brain-Drain in Africa’: Assessing the Impact of Covid-19 Outbreak on ‘Capital Flight’ of Nigeria’s Health Workers. · 4th – 8th December, 2023.

A conference Paper Delivered at the 16th CODESRIA General Assembly held at the King Fahd Hotel in Dakar, Senegal.

Political Leadership and Nigeria’s Image Crisis. · 23rd – 25th August, 2017.

A Conference Paper Delivered at the 2nd USM International Conference on Social Sciences, held at The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences, Penang, Malaysia.

The Socioeconomic Empowerment of Sekolah Pondok/Pesantren in Malaysia and Indonesia: Challenges and Prospects. · 19th – 22nd May, 2017.

A Paper Presented at the International Congress on Political, Economic and Social Studies (ICPESS), held at International University of Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina.

Citizen Diplomacy and Nigeria’s External Image Management, 2010-2015. · 1st – 2nd May, 2017.

A Paper Presented at the ASIA International Multidisciplinary Conference 2017, held at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Nigeria’s Citizen Diplomacy and External Image Management, 2010-2015: A Neoclassical Approach. · 7th – 8th April, 2017.

A Paper Presented at the International Conference on International Relations Studies, organized by DAKAM: Eastern Mediterranean Academic Research Center, Istanbul, Turkey.

Transformational Leadership and Organizational Innovation in Malaysia’s MNCs. · 5th – 7th April, 2016.

A Paper Presented at the 15th Annual Global Higher Education Forum 2016, Organized by the Universiti Sains Malaysia, held at St. Giles Wembley Premier Hotel, Penang Malaysia.

Assessing China-Africa Relations: Impact on Nigeria’s Developmental Ambitions. · 12th November, 2015.

A Paper Presented at the Social Sciences Postgraduate International Seminar 2015, Organized by the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Malaysian and Nigerian Foreign Policy in Comparative Perspective. · 4th – 6th June, 2015.

A Paper Presented at the 15th Annual Research Postgraduate Conference, Organized by Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong held at The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Management and Settlement of Electoral Violence in Nigeria: Ensuring Democratic Consolidation. · 26th – 28th July, 2012.

A Paper Presented at African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF) International Conference held at Coral Beach Hotel, Tanzania.

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