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This world is far , wide and beautiful but nothing is more beautiful than a man's own world Latest News On Dr Bamidele A. Ojo(2005-2009): The Professor of Political Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Fulbright Senior Specialist (CIES) and 1) Faculty & Academic Excellence, 2008(FDU Black History Month/ Student Government) 2) Faculty &Academic Excellence,2007(FDU Black History Month Committee/Student Government) 3) Fulbright Senior Specialist (5 year Roster)(2005-Present) 4) Global Learning Grant to attend Hawaii International Education Conference (2005).Recently named to the board of the Nigerian Institute For Trypanosomiassi Research(federal Minsitry of Science & Technology) by Nigerian President Yar Adua (05/09) Served as the Chairman of Michael Imodu National Institute For Labor Studies. A federal agency in the Ministry of Employment, Labor & Productivity, in Nigeria(2005-2006). He also contested the 2006 governorship primary of the PDP in Ekiti state, Nigeria. The run off between him and another candidate was annulled by former President Obasanjo and his replacement candidate was elected Ekiti State governor..
Ojo's campaign billboard in Ekiti and as Chairman(Michael Imodu National Institute For Labor Studies)with Dr Lawal- Nigerian Minister of labor at an official function
Dr Ojo's latest publication : “Transformative Online Education & Social Equality: The Prospects for E-Governance and Democracy in Africa” a chapter in Gulsun KURUBACAK and Volkan YUZER(editors)(forthcoming 2009) Handbook of Research on Transformative Online Education and Liberation: Models for Social Equality (IGI Global Publ.) “E-LEARNING AND THE GLOBAL DIVIDE: The Challenges Facing Distance Education in Africa”, The Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education (TOJDE),July 2009. Volume: 10 Number: 3 (pages 68-79) “Marketing E-Learning and The Challenges Facing Distance Education In Africa” A Chapter in, Challenges Facing Marketing In Distance and Online Environment: An Integrated Approach edited by Ugur DEMIRAY & N. Serdar SEVER(2009) (Anadolu University-2009 Eskisehir-Turkey.ISBN 978-975-98590-6-0)(May, 2009) “Globalization and Africa: A View from Below” a chapter in K. R Gupta(edited) Liberalisation and Globalisation of Indian Economy, Vol. VII(New Delhi, Atlantic 2008) "Democratization Process and Good Governance In Nigeria: An Essay in Honor of Professor Olajide Aluko" a chapter in "Nigeria in Global Politics: 20th Century and Beyond. Essays in Honor of Professor Olajide Aluko (edited by Prof. Olayiwola Abegunrin & Soji Akomolafe(2006)(New York:Nova Publ.) "Africa's Triple Dilemma: The State, Democratization and the Challenges of Globalization", Globalization 4.2.(2004) Blogging Activities & News : Check it out !!! Africa In Depth Others:Recently: Interviewed on July 22nd on the impact of President Obama‘s first visit to Africa, on Adaba Radio (Akure, Nigeria)Also a guest on “The Evening Edition”, a Newstalk93fm radio discussion program in Kingston, Jamaica, with hosts Prudence Kidd Deans & Garnett Roper( July 30th, 2009(7.45pm. EST)to discuss the civil unrest in Northern Nigeria and the background to the violence between Nigerian Islamists and Nigerian security forces.Live Stream on www.newstalk93fm.com. Interview on New York My 9-Channel 9 TV on August 26, 2009 on “Terrorism and the anniversary of 9/11” FDU Magazine:On Prof Ojo Follow Prof Ojo On Twitter Blogging On President Obama Obama's Foreign Policy in Africa Other Activities: Currently working on : "Globalization & Terrorism: Understanding the Global Transformation of Terror" SWAPO & CONTEMPORARY NAMIBIA: The State, Politics & Democratic Consolidation in Africa's Last Colony "E- Learning and the Global Divide: The Challenges Facing Distance Education In Africa" ------- Research Project: "Insiders, Outsiders and Strangers: Understanding the Impact of Cultural Globalization In Africa" Africa after 9/11: The Impact of the New War On Terrorism in Africa (In collaboration with Dr Austin Ogunsuyi) Professor Ojo contributing to a discussion on World Bank , Globalization & Africa -US Fulbright Teaching/Research Senior Scholar 2001/ 2002. Professor Ojo was a visiting scholar at the University of Lagos. Nigeria, He taught courses and research on democratic consolidation, globalization and comparative politics.During this period, he continued an on-going research on Consolidating Democracy In Nigeria ----------- 2002-2003/2005-2006: Prof. Ojo was a gubernatorial candidate of the People's Democratic Party(PDP)(Nigeria) in Ekiti State,Nigeria. --------------- For latest news from Africa, please visit the leading internet portal on African politics, published by Dr. Bamidele A Ojo: www.AfricaPoliticsOnline.Com
--------------- Scholarships/Grants for Students(Africans and those Interested in African Studies) --------------- Professor Ojo's courses for Fall 2009: Geography & World Issues,Globalization & World Citizenship and Terrorism and Insurgency (Graduate) Spring 2009: [Geography & World Issues, Political & Economic Challenges In Africa and Colonialism,Imperialism & Dependency(Graduate) Fall 2008: [Geography & World Issues, Problems In International Politics and Terrorism & Political Violence Spring 2008: [Geography & World Issues,Human Rights In Global Environment and Africa in World Affairs] Current Research on Globalization excerpt from my current research on globalization Have you seen this ? The latest internet resourse on Africa. Check it out !!! AfricaPoliticsOnline.Com CALL (201)692-2272 for more about the School of History,Political & International Studies and the courses we offer at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Dr Bamidele A. Ojo Area of Expertise: African Politics, Comparative & International Politics/Globalization/ Democratization,International Law/ Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law and Terrorism You can contact me :- 201 692-2630(ojo@fdu.edu) for African Studies Minor Call (201) 692-2272 for more details about our courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels !!!!.
