Our team
AIKRN Head
AIKRN Team
AIRKN Faculty Fellow
AIKRN Graduate Research Associate
Prof. Samuel Oloruntoba
International Coordinator
Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba is an Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator of the
Prof Adeshina Afolayan
AIKRN Member
Adeshina Afolayan is a professor of philosophy at University of Ibadan, Nigeria.,
Dr. Zainab Monisola Olaitan
AIKRN Member
Dr. Zainab Monisola Olaitan, from Nigeria, is pursuing her PhD in Political
Professor Edith Phaswana
AIKRN Member
Prof Edith Dinong Phaswana is the Director of Graduate Academic Programmes at
Mary Allay
AIKRN Member
Mary Allay is a Tanzanian academic and researcher who currently works as
Professor Kayode Eesuola
AIKRN Member
Kayode Eesuola is currently a Research Associate Professor at the Institute of African and
Prof. Mamadou Drame Fastef
AIKRN Member
Mamadou Drame Assimilated is a Professor at Cheikh Anta Diop University in
Dr. Kialee Nyiayaana
AIKRN Member
Kialee Nyiayaana has B.Sc and M.Sc in Political Science and International Relations
Dr. Logan Cochrane
AIKRN Member
Logan is an Associate Professor in the College of Public Policy at
Dr. Rehema Kilonzo
AIKRN Member
Rehema is a Senior lecturer in Sociology at the University of Dodoma.
DR MARTINS U. E. TUGBOKOROWEI
AIKRN Member
Martins Uze. E. Tugbokorowei PhD, is a Senior lecturer in the Department
Oluranti Mopelola Lawal
AIKRN Member
Oluranti Mopelola Lawal is a doctoral researcher at the Food Quality and
Dr. Elia Mwanga
AIKRN Member
Dr. Elia Mwanga holds a PhD in Law, Master in Laws and
Dr. Boniphace Shimba Francis
AIKRN Member
Dr. Boniphace Shimba Francis is a Lecturer in the Department of Political
Dr. Munyaradzi Saruchera
AIKRN Member
Dr. Munyaradzi Saruchera is a Director and Senior Lecturer at the Africa
John Mary Kanyamurwa
AIKRN Member
John Mary Kanyamurwa is the founding Head of Political Science and Public
Dr. Vincent Eseoghene Efebeh
AIKRN Member
Vincent Eseoghene Efebeh, PhD., is an Associate Professor in the Department of
Dr. Abubakar Yakubu
AIKRN Member
Dr. Abubakar Yakubu was born in Jos, Plateau State and presently serves
Prof. Chambi Chachage
AIKRN Member
Chambi Chachage is an assistant professor at Howard University, teaching courses on
Dr. AYOBADE Adebowale
AIKRN Member
Dr. Adebowale Ayobade is a Senior lecturer and the immediate past Coordinator
AMOS YESUTANBUL NKPEEBO
AIKRN Member
As the lead researcher at FIDEP Foundation, Amos has a good appreciation
Prof. Ambrose T. Kessy
AIKRN Member
Prof. Ambrose T. Kessy is an associate professor in the Department of
Dr. Judith Irene Nagasha
AIKRN Member
Judith Irene Nagasha holds a PhD in Gender and Climate change from
Asiimwe Florence
AIKRN Member
Asiimwe Florence is a Lecturer in the Department of Development Studies and
OSBORN KABINGU MUTAPA
AIKRN Member
I manage an organization I founded in 2018 known as Confluence Resources
Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
AIKRN Member
Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni is a Professor and Chair of Epistemologies of the
Dulo Nyaoro
AIKRN Member
Dulo Nyaoro is a Senior lecturer and researcher in the Department of
Dr. Kennedy Manduna
AIKRN Member
Having studied Public Administration at undergraduate and masters levels, and Political Economy
Ekisah Hermann Ebizimor
AIKRN Member
My name is Ekisah Hermann Ebizimor, I hail from Ayakoromor and Burutu
Mrs Ogedegbe Ekuetafia Hope
AIKRN Member
I am Mrs Ogedegbe Ekuetafia Hope, lecturer 11 in department of science
Abate Yesigat Taye
AIKRN Member
Academic Qualification
v Ph.D. in Economics, Andhra University, Andhra paradesh, Vishakaptnam, India.
v Masters
Ajanaw Alemie Desta
AIKRN Member
Educational Qualification
Master of Social Work [Community and Social Development], Addis Ababa University,
Araba A Z Osei-Tutu
AIKRN Member
Araba A Z Osei-Tutu, Ph.D., is a Lecturer at the Department of
Phineas Magwati
AIKRN Member
Magwati Phineas graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Creative and Performing
Dr Omotade ADEGBINDIN
AIKRN Member
Omotade Adegbindin teaches philosophy at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. He
Dr Samuel Kayode OLALEYE
AIKRN Member
Olaleye Samuel Kayode holds a PhD degree from the University of Ibadan,
Prof. Mary Boatemaa Setrana
AIKRN Member
Prof. Mary Boatemaa Setrana is an Associate Professor at the Centre for
Oluwatoyin Olokodana-James, Ph.D
AIKRN Member
Oluwatoyin Olokodana-James, Ph.D., is a Lecturer at the Department of Creative Arts,
Stephen Olugbade
AIKRN Member
Stephen Olugbade, a graduate of Teacher Education/English from the University of Ibadan
Bernard Aristide Bitouga Ph.D
AIKRN Member
Bernard Aristide Bitouga holds a PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology from
Oluyemisi Majebi
AIKRN Member
Oluyemisi MAJEBI, a Queen Elizabeth Scholar, Carleton University, Canada is an early
Prof. Joseph Wilson
AIKRN Member
Joseph Wilson is a communication scholar and researcher. He holds BA, M.A
Dr. Sophia Vivian Adeyeye
AIKRN Member
Dr. Sophia V. Adeyeye, a Certified Librarian of Nigeria is a lecturer
DR. MUHIDEEN ADEWALE OLADEJO
AIKRN Member
Muhideen is a lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, Lagos State
Dr. Omolade Adeyemi
AIKRN Member
I recently completed my Ph.D. program at Obafemi Awolowo University. I possessed
Mompati Vincent Chakale
AIKRN Member
With a Master’s degree in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) from North-West University
Dr. Damilola Taiye Agbalajobi
AIKRN Member
Damilola Taiye Agbalajobi, is a political scientist and a gender specialist. Her
Dr. Dickson Ajisafe
AIKRN Member
Dr Dickson Ajisafe holds PhD in International Relations from the University of
Dr. Tolulope Victoria Gbadamosi
AIKRN Member
Dr. Tolulope Victoria. Gbadamosi is a Senior Lecturer and former Sub-Dean (Undergraduate)
OMOWUMI ASUBIARO DADA
AIKRN Member
Wumi Asubiaro Dada (LLB, LLM) is a human rights lawyer with decades
Natacha Ngoie
AIKRN Member
I’m Natacha! I am a passionate student at Carleton University , majoring
Anitah-Kitengo
AIKRN Member
I am Kitengo Anitah a graduate trainee from kyambogo University with a
Ayodele Oloko
AIKRN Member
I am a Yoruba speaking Nigerian woman who has lived and studied
Dr. Oluwabunmi Bakare-Fatungase
AIKRN Member
Promoting the tenets of African indigenous identity has been fundamental to my
Millicent Jepleting
AIKRN Member
Records manager with more than 4 years of work experience. Have experience
Nerisa Kamar
AIKRN Member
Nerisa Kamar is a recognized Librarian and Knowledge Management strategist/specialist who
served as
Dr. Chika Esiobu
AIKRN Member
Dr. Chika Esiobu holds a doctorate in African studies from Howard University
Dr. Isaac Kipsang Tarus
AIKRN Member
I am a historian interested in the production of knowledge using a
Prof. Callistar Obi
AIKRN Member
Prof. Callistar Obi is a Professor of Economics, Delta State University, Abraka.
Dr. Evelyn Kipkosgei
AIKRN Member
Dr. Evelyn Kipkosgei serves an Assistant Professor at the Ontario Institute for
Dr. Olatayo George Olayeye.
AIKRN Member
To have a global interaction with other parts of the world in
Ndirangu Ngunjiri
AIKRN Member
This is an opportunity I perceive as an extraordinary chance to interact
Tshidi Molefe
AIKRN Member
My objective is to add value by educating the youth that is
Dr. Sirah Barisua
AIKRN Member
I want to join this research group because it will advance my
Dr. Abdeslam Badre
AIKRN Member
Badre is an expert in foresight for policy in the context of
Dr. Oluwafunmilayo Olarewaju Aminu
AIKRN Member
Oluwafunmilayo O. Aminu holds M.Sc. and Ph.D in Agricultural Extension and Rural
Chikezirim Nwoke
AIKRN Member
Chikezirim Nwoke (Chike) is a Vanier Scholar and PhD Candidate in the
Kris Nystrom
AIKRN Member
My journey in education spans over three decades, encompassing experiences in clinical,
Dr. TAOFEEK ADEJARE OWOSENI
AIKRN Member
Dr Taofeek Adejare Owoseni holds PhD in Entrepreneurship from Wits Business School
Oluwabusolami Oluwajulugbe
AIKRN Member
Oluwabusolami Oluwajulugbe is a doctoral student in the Department of Mass Communication,
Dr. Olayinka Oyeleye
AIKRN Member
I am an intelligent young lady, a prolific writer and proficient speaker.
Dr. Lawrencce Laury Ocen
AIKRN Member
Laury L. Ocen owns a PhD in Social Studies, Master of Philosophy
ADEMAKINWA, AGNES OGHENEOCHUKO
AIKRN Member
Agnes Ademakinwa’s professional background is in Journalism and Research institutes. She has
Ntombizengcebo Maphanga
AIKRN Member
As a dedicated professional with 7 years of experience in community development,
ABIOLA OPEMIPO TELLA
AIKRN Member
I am Abiola Opemipo Tella, an Mphil/PhD student of the department of
Dr. Joan Wakasa Murumba
AIKRN Member
Seasoned information and knowledge management professional and faculty with 15 years of
HRH Princess Palesa kambule
AIKRN Member
Princess Palesa Kambule is the Chief of the Royal House. The Diamini
Olanike Onimisi
AIKRN Member
Olanike Onimisi is a doctoral student and assistant lecturer at the Department
Lethiwe Zondo
AIKRN Member
Lethiwe Zondo (MSocScie(UNISA),BSocScie(UP), B-Paed(UZ) is a PhD candidate at the University of
Dr. Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude
AIKRN Member
Adetoun Oyelude is a thoroughbred professional with special interest in cataloguing and
Dr. Friday Aworawo
AIKRN Member
Friday Aworawo PhD is lecturer and researcher of international repute at the
Dr. Raymond Mugandani
AIKRN Member
Dr Mugandani has over twenty years of university service in various capacities
Anthony Oboite Solomon
AIKRN Member
Obtained MLIS (Distinction) from Lead City University, Ibadan; PGDE from NTI, affiliated
Prof. Faustin Gasheja
AIKRN Member
Prof Dr Faustin Gasheja, Ph D, PMP®, PGCTLHE, CRMES, MBA, BBA.Dr Faustin
Sika Kudjawu
AIKRN Member
As a PhD student specializing in African women’s rights and indigenous philanthropy,
Deborah Ebute Jonathan
AIKRN Member
Deborah Jonathan is an Academic Staff (Lecturer II) of Textile and Fashion
Godwin Onuoha
AIKRN Member
Godwin Onuoha has held research and teaching positions in Princeton University, Mercer
Oreoluwa Idris Adesanya
AIKRN Member
Adesanya, Oreoluwa Idris is a Doctoral Researcher in African Epistemology, Endogenous Knowledge
Prof. Edwards Alademerin
AIKRN Member
Professor Edwards Adeseye Alademerin (B.Sc, M.Ed, PhD, Cert. in Poverty and Inequality)
Dr. Ademola Lukman Lawal
AIKRN Member
A diligent lecturer and consistent researcher with over 10 years of experience
SCORAH TUMWEBAZE
AIKRN Member
2016-2019 Uganda Christian University. Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration.
2014-2015 Sentah
Prof. Inocent Moyo
AIKRN Member
Prof Inocent Moyo holds a PhD in geography with a specialisation in
Dr Jabulile Mzimela
AIKRN Member
Dr Jabulile Mzimela holds a PhD in Human Geography with a specialization
Dr Samuel Oluwasanmi BABALOLA
Faculty Fellow
Dr. Samuel O. Babalola holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instructional Design
Dr Shadrach Teryila Ukuma
Faculty Fellow
Dr. Shadrach Teryila Ukuma has been teaching Theatre and Cultural Studies at
Madu-Nwaigwe Nmesomachi Chinaza
Graduate Research Associate
A young graduate educational administrator and licenced professional teacher, with growing expertise
Dr. Anwanauyi Henry Ibok
Faculty Fellow
Anwanauyi Henry Ibok is a successful and experienced customer experience professional with
Abidemi Emman Oguntunji
Graduate Research Associate
Abidemi Oguntunji’s research interests cut across interdisciplinary frameworks, ranging from Gender Studies,
Hellen Naigaga
Graduate Research Associate
Hellen a self-motivated female Ugandan academic. In her seemingly short career of
Dr. NNAEMEKA, IFEOMA JOSEPHINE
Post-doctoral Fellow
Ifeoma Josephine Nnaemeka is a clinical organizational psychologist.my passion is to help
Dr. Mubarak Tukur
Faculty Fellow
Mubarak Tukur is a Lecturer in the Department of History and Security
Audu Liberty Oseni
Graduate Research Associate
Audu Liberty Oseni is a development communicator with over 14 years of
mwebesa rwebugisa
Graduate Research Associate
Born in 1965 in Rural Tanzania. Graduate of the University of Dar
Temitayo Eniola Omigbule
Graduate Research Associate
Temitayo Eniola Omigbule is a mass media/public affairs Counsellor, she is vast
Dr. Takele Merid Afessa
Affiliate
Dr. Takele Merid is an Associate Professor of Social Anthropology and since
Dr. TJive Lubbungu
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Since Joining Kwame Nkrumah University, Dr. Jive Lubbungu has been involved in
Idogbe, Ibukunoluwa Moses
Graduate Research Associate
From Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.Diploma in Library Science at Federal Polytechnic Ede,
Dr. Onoyona-Ekeocha Isoken E
Affiliate
Onoyona-Ekeocha Isoken, a recent PhD holder from the university of Ibadan. A
Prof. Samuel Olufemi Adedeji
Faculty Fellow
Femi Adedeji is a Professor of Christian Sacred Musicology & Composition, Obafemi
Adebayo Akinyemi
Faculty Fellow
Adebayo Akinyemi is a doctoral student in the Department of Sociology, University
Prof. Emmanuel Salau
Associate Fellow
Professor of Agricultural Extension & Communication. Research interest in technology adoption, Rural
Dr. Lebogang Disele-Pitso
Faculty Fellow
Lebogang Disele-Pitso is a lecturer at the University of Botswana in the
Luqman Muraina
Graduate Research Associate
Luqman Muraina started a Global Development PhD programme at the IGDC, University
Oluwatosin Grace Abidoye
Graduate Research Associate
Oluwatosin Abidoye is a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo state,
