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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Ojo Olawale Ariyo
Lecturer II
Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Science
Area of Specialization: Public Administration, International Relations and Security Studies
Biography
Dr. Ojo Olawale Ariyo is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, a Master's degree in Political Science from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Ado-Ekiti (now Ekiti State University).
Before joining the academic staff of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Dr. Ariyo served in various administrative capacities in the Ekiti State Civil Service from 2019 to October 2024, where he gained extensive experience in public administration and governance. His professional career spans both academia and public service, reflecting a strong commitment to teaching, research, and public engagement.
Dr. Ariyo's research interests include electoral governance, democracy and democratization, gender and politics, public policy, environmental governance, security studies, and international relations. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed chapters to scholarly books in these areas. He is an active participant in national and international academic conferences and is committed to advancing scholarship, policy-oriented research, and community engagement through teaching, research, and professional service.
Research Interests
Public Policy, Atrocity Prevention, Gender Studies, Public Governance, Environmental Policy, Military Interests and Security Studies
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D., Political Science | Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria | 2022 |
| MSc., Political Science | Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State | 2017 |
| BSc., Political Science | University of Ado Ekiti, Nigeria | 2010 |
Professional Qualification
Real Grip International; Attitudinal
the Open University and Tessa
Scholarship
Binghamton University and the Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention
Paper Presentation - Local
3rd International Conferences of Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye Ekiti
4th International Conferences of Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye Ekiti
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
THE IMPACT OF PARTY DEFECTION ON DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA'S FOURTH REPUBLIC
Perception of Civil Servants in Ekiti State towards the Contributory Pension Scheme
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Assessing The Impact Of Resilience And The Emergence Of Female Political Voices Against Political Exclusion In Nigeria. (2015 - 2025)
Digital Authoritarianism and Youth Political Expression in Nigeria: A Study of Social Media Surveillance in the 2023 General Election.
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND YOUTH ACTIVISM: AN ANALYSIS OF #ENDBADGOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA (2024)
Political party dominance: Assessing the impact on the working relationship between Executive and Legislative arms of government in Ondo State (2010-2025).
The Political Economy of Baby Factory in Ibadan,Oyo State,Nigeria.
Assessing the impact of internally generated revenue on the socio-economic development of oyo state, Nigeria (2019-2025)
Assessing The Role Of Civil Society Organization In Enhancing Electoral Credibility In The 2022 Ekiti State Gubernatorial Election.
POLITICAL FINANCE AND ELECTORAL CORRUPTION IN THE ONDO STATE 2024 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION
The social-political and economic effects on Yelwata massacre in Benue State Nigeria
ECOWAS AND THE CHALLENGE OF RESTORING DEMOCRACY : A CASE STUDY OF THE 2023 COUP ON NIGER REPUBLIC.
THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF VOTE BUYING ON WOMEN'S POLITICAL INCLUSION IN OSUN STATE (2018-2022 GUBERNATORIAL ELECTIONS
SEX FOR MARK; ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF PATRONAGE SYSTEM ON NIGERIA'S TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OUTPUT.A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE EKITI (2022/2025)
SOCIO ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL IMPACTS OF IGBO TRADERS IN ADO EKITI
POLITICAL PATRONAGE AND VOTERS DISINTEREST IN EKITI STATE.
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Nigeria’s Environmental Policies In Addressing Climate-Related Waste Challenges
Hostage taking and it's impact on National Security: Analysis of soka saga in oluyole local government, Ibadan
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY EXPANSION ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGREDATION IN OYE EKITI.
INTERROGATING ADOLESCENT SEX TRAFFICKING AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FROM NIGERIA STABILITY USING EDO STATE AS A CASE STUDY FROM 2020-2025
THE INFLUENCE OF DISAPORA ELECTORA FUNDING ON ELECTORAL FRAUD IN 2023 GENERAL ELECTION
Course Teaching
CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
REVOLUTION AND SOCIETY
GENDER ISSUES IN POLITICS
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM AND POLITICAL SYSTEM
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM
COMPARATIVE POLITICS
FUNDAMENTAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Custom Fields
Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye Ekiti
Member, Disciplinary Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye Ekiti (2025/2026 Academic Session).
Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye Ekiti
Secretary, Local Organizing Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye Ekiti International Conference and Workshop (2024/2025 session and 2025/2026 Session).
Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye Ekiti
Member, Faculty Course Committee of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye Ekiti (2025/2026 Session).
Department of Political Science, Federal University Oye Ekiti
Secretary Department of Political Science, Postgraduate Studies, Federal University Oye Ekiti (2024/2025 Session and 2025/2026 Session).
Department of Political Science, Federal University Oye Ekiti
Level Adviser to the Current 300 Level Students (2025/2026 Session) of Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye Ekiti.
Department of Political Science, Federal University Oye Ekiti
Member, Research Innovation and Ceremonial Committee, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Oye Ekiti (2025/2026 Session).
Selected Publications
Chaotic Party Primaries and Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria
Authors: Olaniyan, A.O. & Ariyo, O.O.
African Journal of Developmental Integrity and Peace Studies (AJODEPS), 7(1), 166-192 • 2026
Open publicationForeign Observation Missions and 2023 General Elections in Nigeria: An Appraisal
Authors: Ariyo, O. O., Akinleye, A., Akomolafe, O. E., & Akele, O. A.
African Journal of Stability and Development (AJSD), 18(1), 78–96. • 2026
Open publicationInsecurity and Girl-Child Education in Northern Nigeria: A Peacebuilding Approach.
Authors: Ariyo, O. O., Akomolafe, O. E., Deshi, T. S., & Ogunleye, B. T.
LASU Journal of Peace and Security Studies (LAJOPSS), 2(1), 235–258. • 2026
Open publicationSelf-managed abortion among university students: prevalence, practices, and socio-cultural determinants in Ekiti State.
Authors: Abatan, S.M., Ariyo, O.O. and Kenechukwu, S.A.
FUOYE International Journal of Criminology and Security Studies, 4(1), 172-189. • 2025
Open publicationPolitical Participation, Upsurge in Youths’ Turnout for 2022 Continuous Voters’ Registration and Nigeria’s 2023 Electoral Process
Authors: Akele, O. A., Ariyo, O. O., & Ajayi, F. O.
Àgídìgbo: ABUAD Journal of the Humanities, 13(1), 380–398. • 2025
Open publicationInterrogating Sex strike and marital conflict in Ado Ekiti
Authors: Akomolafe, O.E., Aje, T.E. and Ariyo, O.O.
African Journal of Gender, Society and Development, 14(4), 253-271. • 2025
Open publicationAn appraisal of solid waste management in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: vii. Ariyo Ojo Olawale
International Journal of Innovation, Management and Social Sciences, 1(1), 12-22. • 2025
The naira redesigns policy in Nigeria: Issues and challenges.
Authors: Ariyo, O.O.
GVU Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 9(2), 104–113. • 2025
Interrogating the forces of cancelled votes in the 2018 gubernatorial election of Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Ariyo, O.O. Akomolafe, O.E. and Oke, L.
POLAC Journal of Social and Management Sciences, 3(1), 122-134. • 2025
Open publicationPatronage and Power Politics in the 2027 Presidential Election in Nigeria.
Authors: Ariyo, O. O., & Akomolafe, O. E.
African Journal of Stability and Development (AJSD), 17(2), 1052–1069. • 2025
Open publicationResurging military interventions in Francophone West and Central African Countries: Between re-colonial rhetoric and flagrant civilian misrule
Authors: Adefisoye, T.O. & Ariyo, O.O.
Innovations, 76, 220-230. • 2024
Interrogating the forces of voter apathy in Nigeria’s elections
Authors: Ariyo, O.O. & Fasunwon, A.F.
African Journal of Democracy and Election Research, 3(2), 59-85. • 2022
Open publicationWomen and political inclusion in Nigeria: perspectives and prescriptions.
Authors: Ariyo, O.O., Famuwagun, A. C. and Farotimi, O.C.
African Journal of Politics and Administration 1(1), 16-27 • 2018
The political outcomes of ethnicity and religious intolerance in Nigeria
Authors: Ariyo, O.O., Daodu, K.J., Adanri, O. and Babatunde, O.H.
Akungba Journal of Economic Thought, Vol. 9(1), 89-103 • 2017
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