Dr. Iro Aghedo (Asst. Dean Social Sciences)

Dr. Iro Aghedo (Asst. Dean Social Sciences)

Dr. Iro Aghedo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Benin, Nigeria. He was educated at the Universities of Ibadan and Benin in Nigeria, and at the College of North-West London and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London in the UK. He has published widely in flagship and peer-reviewed journals including Third World Quarterly, Black Studies, and the Review of African Political Economy among others. In addition, he has worked as research consultant to Chatham House, Overseas Development Institute, European Union, and International Organization for Migration among others. He is currently the Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences

CURRICULUM VITAE

SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION
a. Name: AGHEDO, Iro Matthew
b. Date and Place of Birth: November 5, 1969; Oza Aibiokunla Orhionmwon LGA, Edo State
c. Marital Status: Married
d. Number of Children: Two children (17 and 13 years old)
e. Nationality: Nigerian
f. Home Address: Plot 1, Ovbiebo Close, off Fanalou Street Country Home Road, GRA, Benin City
g. Postal Address: Department of Political Science, University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus, PMB 1154, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
h. Telephone number: +234 08034611673
i. Email Address: [email protected]
j. Present Appointment: Senior Lecturer; University of Benin
k. Post Sought: Associate Professor of Comparative Politics, Peace and Conflict Studies

SECTION B: QUALIFICATIONS
a. Academic Qualifications
(i) DEGREES:
1. University of Ibadan, BA (Hons) in Philosophy & Political Science (Second Class Upper), 1997
2. University of Benin, MSc in Comparative Politics & Development Studies, Department of Political Science, 2000
3. University of Benin, PhD in Comparative Politics & Development Studies, Department of Political Science, 2018
(ii) DIPLOMA & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. College of North-West London, Certificate in Information Technology, City & Guilds, UK, 2004
2. College of North-West London, Diploma in Information Technology, City & Guilds, UK, 2004
3. Taylor & Francis Group, UK, Certificate of Completion, How Researchers Changed the World, 2020

(b). TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Principal, Merit Secondary School, Benin City, Dec. 1999-Sep. 2000
2. Government Teacher, Merit Secondary School, Benin City, Aug. 1998-Jul. 1999
(iii). Period of Full Time Teaching in the Univ. of Benin: Nov 29, 2010-Date

(iv). COURSES TAUGHT (UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE)
1. POL 113: Youth, Gender and Politics in Africa 2021-Date
2. POL 311: Logic of Political Inquiry 2021-Date
3. POL 316: Methodology of Comparative Politics 2020-Date
4. POL 212: Political Ideas 2019-2021
5. POL 421: Contemporary Political Analysis II 2017-2021
6. POL 411: Contemporary Political Analysis I 2016-2021
7. POL 443: Inter-governmental Relations in Nigeria 2011/2012
8. POL 427: Problems of African Political Thought 2011-2016
9. POL 224: Computer Application in Political Science 2016-2017
10. POL 313: Comparative Political Systems (Developed) 2015-2016
11. POL 326: Comparative Pol Systems (Developing) 2015-2016
12. POL 418: Problems of Black Political Thought in Diaspora 2013-Date
13. POL 317: Introduction to Political Behaviour 2010-2013
14. POL 121: Basic Forms and Organization of Government 2011/2012

POSTGRADUATE COURSES
15. POL 901: Research Methods 2021-Date
16. POL 801: Research Methods 2021-Date
17. PSS 803: Contemporary Strategic Studies 2020-Date
18. POL 804: Theories of Devt. and Underdevelopment 2017-2021
19. PSS 807: Internal Conflict and Conflict Analysis 2017-2021
20. PSS 833: The Law of Armed Conflict 2018-Date
21. POL824: Political Economy of Devt. and Underdevelopment 2017-2021

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS/TASKS
1. Assistant Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences 2022-Date
2. Postgraduate Coordinator 2022-Date
3. Course Adviser, Full Time Political Science (100 level) 2021-Date
4. Staff Adviser to Students 2016-2021
5. Associate Editor, Benin Journal of Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences 2016-Date
6. Associate Editor, Nigerian Journal of Politics and Public Policy, Department of Political Science 2010-Date
7. Transcript Officer, Department of Political Science 2012-2014
8. Course Adviser, Full Time Political Science & Public Administration Students (400 level) 2010-2012
9. Faculty of Social Sciences Representative, University of Benin Certificate Screening Committee 2011-2015

(c). CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND PAPERS PRESENTED
1. Facilitator, Promoting Civic Engagement in the Electoral Processes in Africa, a workshop organized by the University of Massachusetts, Centre for Democracy and Development, and NexTier SPD at PrideInn Azure Hotel, Nairobi, Lantana Road, Westlands, held on January 18-21, 2023.
2. Participant, Stakeholders’ Roundtable – The Justice Project, a workshop organized by the Pathfinders Justice Initiative at Protea Hotel, 4 Central Road, off Sapele Road, Benin City, held on July 20-21, 2022.
3. Guest Lecturer, National Security Architecture and Insecurity in Nigeria, a paper presented at part of training during the Executive Intelligence Management Course Fifteen of the National Institute for Security Studies, Abuja, held on June 6, 2022.
4. Guest Lecturer, Inclusive Participation in the Security Sector: Trends and Challenges, a paper presented during the conference on Gaps in Security Sector Reform and Governance and Possible Contributions of Civil Society Organization and Non-Traditional Security Actors, organized by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, held at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja on July 27-28, 2021.
5. Guest Lecturer, Insecurity in Edo State: Issues, Actors and Solutions, a paper presented at a Town Hall meeting organized by the Niger Delta Dialogue in conjunction with the European Union, held at Constantial Hotel, 24/26 Airport Road, Benin City, Edo State, Friday, July 17, 2020.
6. Participant, Insecurity in the Niger Delta, a workshop organized by the Niger Delta Dialogue in conjunction with the European Union, held at Best Western Wetland Hotel, near Warri on Friday-Saturday March 20-21, 2020.
7. Guest Lecturer, Care-giving in an Insurgent State: Methods and Challenges from Social Research in North-Eastern Nigeria, a paper presented at a postgraduate seminar organized by Prof. Patrick Devlieger, held at the Faculty of Social Sciences, KU University, Parkstraat 45, Leuven AV 91.12, Belgium on December 11, 2019.
8. Guest Lecturer, Displaced by Insurgents, Despised by Incumbents: The Double Tragedy of Internally Displaced Persons in Northern Nigeria, a paper presented at a conference organized by the Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies (NIOD), Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences held at NIOD, Amsterdam, Netherlands on December 8-9, 2019.
9. Rapporteur, Nation Building in Africa and the Burden of the Intelligentsia, an international conference organized by the Department of Political Science, University of Benin, held at the Faculty of Management Sciences Lecture Theatre on August 22-23, 2019.
10. Guest Lecturer, Ethics of Field Research, a paper presented at a workshop on Pre-Election Security Assessment for Anambra State 2017 Governorship Election organized by The Electoral Institute of the INEC, held at John’s Hotel Conference Hall, Nodu-Okpuno in Awka, Anambra State on October 10, 2017.
11. Guest Lecturer, Interactive Session on Reflections on Nigeria’s Foreign Policy with Postgraduate Students at the University of Benin, a paper presented at a workshop organized by the Society for International Relations Affairs (SIRA), held the Senate Chamber, University of Benin on June 7, 2017.
12. Guest Lecturer, Objectivity in Data Collection, a paper presented at a workshop on Pre-Election Security Assessment for the Ondo State 2016 Governorship Election, organized by The Electoral Institute of the INEC, held at Akure, Ondo State on October 28, 2016.
13. Participant, Emergence and Radicalization of Extremist Groups in Africa: Empowering Local Communities to Combat Extremism and Terrorism in Nigeria and West Africa, a workshop organized by the Cairo Centre for Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping in Africa, held at the Centre in Egypt on March 21-22, 2016.
14. Guest Lecturer, Promoting National Unity through Social Transformation: Evidence from the Boko Haram Uprising in Nigeria, a paper presented at a conference on Social Studies and National Unity in Nigeria organized by the Social Studies Association of Nigeria, held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State on November 27-29, 2012.
15. Rapporteur, Technical Meeting on Livelihood Issues: Legislative Reform of Environmental Laws, a conference jointly organized by the Nigerian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies and the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth, Nigeria, held at the University of Lagos, December 13-14, 2010.
16. Guest Lecturer, Advocacy Tools for Sustainable Development in the Niger Delta, a paper presented at an orientation programme for Niger Delta Youths organized by the Nigerian Labour Congress & Lo-Norway, held at the Precious Palm Royal Hotel, Benin City on December 1-2, 2009.
17. Participant, International Consultation on the Environment, a conference jointly organized by the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria and the Ministry of Environment, held in Port Harcourt on November 25-26, 2009.
18. Participant, Researching Violence and Conflict in Africa: Methodological and Ethical Considerations, a conference organized by the Centre of African Studies, held at School of Oriental & African Studies, SOAS, University of London on July 4-5, 2008.

(d). PUBLICATIONS
LOCAL: BOOK CHAPTERS AND ARTICLES IN JOURNALS
1. Aghedo, Iro (2011), “Conflict Management and Peace-building” in Profs. E.O.S. Iyamu and L.I. Salami (eds.) Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Benin City: Otoghagua Nig. Ent., pp. 95-113,
2. Aghedo, Iro (2021), “Alternative Dispute Resolution” in Prof. D.A. Tonwe, H.S. Nnamdi and A.I. Mustapha (eds.) Industrial and Labour Relations, Lagos: Amfitop Books, pp. 290-300
3. Aghedo, Iro and Osumah, Oarhe (2009), “The Panacea as the Problem: The Niger Delta Question and the Federal Solution in Nigeria”, Nigerian Journal of Politics and Public Policy, Vol. 5, Nos. 1 & 2, pp. 147-167
4. Osumah, Oarhe and Aghedo, Iro (2011), “Benchmarks and Deficits: The Leadership Question in Nigeria” Benin Journal of the Social Sciences, Vol. 19, Nos. 1 & 2, pp. 104-115
5. Osumah, Oarhe and Aghedo, Iro (2013), “Development at Bay: The Niger Delta Ministry and the Challenges of Post-Conflict Reconstruction” Benin Journal of the Social Sciences, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp. 127-143
6. Abutudu, Musa and Aghedo, Iro (2015), “Niger Delta Avengers: Youth and the Politics of Disorder in Nigeria’s Oil Front-line”. University of Benin Journal of Administration and Development, Vol. 1, No.1, pp. 11-27
7. Ebohon, Sylvanus and Aghedo, Iro (2017), “Anthropogenic Emission and Anthropocentric Animal Husbandry: Threats to the Nigerian Social Formation”, Benin Journal of the Social Sciences, Vol. 23, No 2. vii-xvi
8. Aghedo, Iro and Nwokolo Ndubuisi (2017), “Consolidating or Corrupting the Peace? Power Elites and Amnesty Policy in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria”, University of Benin Journal of Administration and Development, Vol. 2, No.1, pp. 11-29
9. Ebohon, S.I. and Aghedo, Iro (2018), “The Nigerian Dilemma in the Soft State”, Benin Journal of Social Sciences 24 (1): vii-xviii
10. Aghedo, Iro and Akov Emmanuel Terkimbi (2020), “Land and Livelihood Conflict: The Case of Nomadic Herders and Sedentary Farmers in Nigeria”, Ekpoma Political Review V(I):20-60
11. Aghedo, Iro (2021), “Inclusive Participation in the Security Sector: Trends and Opportunities in Nigeria”, AAU Journal of Management Sciences, 10(1):73-114

NATIONAL: ARTICLES IN JOURNALS
12. Aghedo, Iro, Albert Akume and Yahaya Abdullahi (2011), “Performance Appraisal as a Tool for Organizational Efficiency”, Ilorin Journal of Sociology, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp.173-189
13. Agbonifo John and Aghedo, Iro (2012), “Leadership Assassination and Movement Survival: The Ogoni and Islamic Movements in Nigeria”, Sokoto Journal of the Social Sciences, Vol.2, No. 1, pp.148-171
14. Aghedo Iro and Osumah Oarhe (2012), “Crude Politics: The Rhetoric and Reality of Fuel Pricing and Subsidy in Nigeria” Multi-disciplinary Journal of Research & Development Perspectives, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 52-67
15. Agbonifo John and Aghedo, Iro (2012), “Asymmetrical Conflicts in Africa, The Case of Ogoni in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria”, The Nigerian Journal of Social and Development Issues, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 1-20
16. Tonwe A. Daniel, Ojo U. Godwin and Aghedo, Iro, (2012), “Greed and Grievance: The Changing Contours of Environmentalism in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region”, Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria, Vol. 20, pp. 45-66
17. Egharevba, John and Aghedo, Iro (2013), “Promoting Unity in Diversity: The Imperative of Social Transformation for Managing the Boko Haram Uprising in Nigeria”, Nigerian Journal of Social Studies, Vol. XVI, No. 1, pp. 111-129
18. Osumah Oarhe and Aghedo, Iro (2013), “Challenges and Prospects of Anti-Corruption Crusade in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic”, Ilorin Journal of Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 81-96
19. Thomas Nahbon Abraham and Aghedo, Iro (2014), “Security Architecture and Insecurity Management: Context, Content and Challenges in Nigeria”, Sokoto Journal of the Social Sciences Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 22-36
20. Abutudu, Musa and Aghedo, Iro (2016), “Neo-patrimonialism and Political Violence in Nigeria: Evidence from the Fourth Republic” University of Nigeria Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 158-174
21. Aghedo, Iro and Aigbe Endurance (2016), “The Logic of Motivation and Operational Strategy in the Changing Contours of Terrorism”, Ilorin Journal of Sociology, Vol. 8, No 1, pp. 95-110
22. Aghedo, Iro and Airhihenbuwa Joy Oghomwen (2016), “Youth Unemployment and Criminal Violence in Nigeria: Edo State in Perspective”, Annals of Social Science, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, 3(1):81-97

FOREIGN: BOOK CHAPTER AND ARTICLES IN JOURNALS
23. Aghedo, Iro and Osumah Oarhe (2021), “Insecurity in Edo State: Issues, Actors and Solutions” in Tarila M. Ebiedi, Prof. Celestine O. Bassey, and Judith B. Asuni (Eds.), Insecurity in the Niger Delta: Emerging Threats in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Rivers States, London: Adonis and Abbey Publishers
24. Agheyiei Eduviere Justin and Aghedo, Iro (2021), “Neighbourhood Vulnerability to Security Threats in Benin City: The Role of Informal Housing and the Built Environment”, African Studies Quarterly, 20(4):20-40, 2021
25. Aghedo, Iro (2014), “Old Wine in a New Bottle: Ideological and Operational Linkages between the Maitatsine and Boko Haram Revolts in Nigeria” African Security, 7 (4):229-250
26. Osumah, Oarhe and Aghedo, Iro (2010), “The Open Sore of a Nation: Corruption Complex and Internal Security in Nigeria”, African Security, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 127-147
27. Osumah, Oarhe and Aghedo, Iro (2011) “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Nigerian Youth and the Commodification of Kidnapping” Review of African Political Economy, Vol. 38, No. 128, pp. 277-287
28. Aghedo, Iro and Osumah, Oarhe (2012), “The Boko Haram Uprising: How Should Nigeria Respond?” Third World Quarterly, Vol. 33, No. 5, pp. 853-869
29. Ojo, Uyi Ojo and Aghedo, Iro (2013), “Image Re-branding in a Fragile State: The Case of Nigeria” The Korean Journal of Policy Studies, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 81-107
30. Aghedo, Iro and Eke James Surulola (2013), “From Alms to Arms: The Almajiri Phenomenon and Internal Security in Northern Nigeria” Korean Journal of Policy Studies, Vol. 28, No. 3, pp. 97-123
31. Aghedo, Iro (2013), “Winning the War, Losing the Peace: Amnesty and the Challenges of Post-Conflict Peace-Building in the Niger Delta, Nigeria”, Journal of Asian and African Studies, Vol.48, No.3, pp.265-278
32. Aghedo, Iro and Osumah Oarhe (2014), “Insurgency in Nigeria: A Comparative Study of Niger Delta and Boko Haram Uprisings”, Journal of Asian and African Studies, Vol. 50, No. 2, pp. 208-222.
33. Aghedo, Iro and Osumah Oarhe (2014), “Bread, not Bullets: Boko Haram and Insecurity Management in Northern Nigeria”, African Study Monographs, Vol. 35, Nos. (3&4), pp. 204-229
34. Aghedo, Iro (2015), “Values and Violence: Explaining the Criminalization of Higher Education Students in Nigeria” Journal of Black Studies, Vol. 46, No. 2, pp. 172-198
35. Aghedo, Iro (2015), “Sowing Peace, Reaping Violence: Understanding the Resurgence of Kidnapping in Post-Amnesty Niger Delta, Nigeria” Insight on Africa: A Journal of Contemporary African Affairs Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 137-153
36. Aghedo, Iro (2017), “Ethics and Its Discontents: Evidence from Terrorism Research in North-Eastern Nigeria”, Australasian Review of African Studies, Vol. 38, No. 1, pp. 29-45