Aghemelo Austin Thomas

EDUCATIONAL DATA: INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma                                      2005-2012

University of Benin, Benin City                                          1998-2000

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma                                      2000-2005

Edo State University (now AAU) Ekpoma                        1992-1997

Annunciation Catholic College, Irrua.                               1979-1984

Ebhoyi Secondary School, Uromi                                       1987-1988

Courses 
1. Development Administration
2. ⁠Political parties & Pressus groups
3. ⁠Nigerian Legal System
4. ⁠Public Policy Analysis

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES:

Ph.D. (Strategic/Security Studies)                                        2012

M.Sc. (Political Science and Public Administration)         2000

M.I.S.S. (International Relations and Strategic Studies)  2005

B.Sc. Honours (Political Science)                                           1997

West African School Certificate                                              1984

Secondary School Certificate Examinations                        1988

1. Aghemelo, A.T. & S. Ibhasebhor: (2005): Colonialism as a source of boundary dispute and Conflict among African States: The World Court Judgment on the Bakassi Peninsula and its implications for Nigeria. Journal of Social Sciences, Published by Kamla-Rag Enterprises, Baredin – New Delhi, India, 2005. Also in the Internet.
2. Aghemelo, A.T. & Ibhasebhor Solomon:2011) Gender and Economic enpowerment in a globalized system. Journal of Social and Management Sciences, Vol. 1, No.1. ISSN: 2226-0544: International Research and Capacity Building Foundation. Postnet Suite 422 P.M.B X3 Northriding 2162 Johannesburg, South Africa.
3. Aghemelo, A.T. & S.E. Ibhasebhor: (2012): The insurgence of Boko Haram” in Nigeria and its implication for National Security: Journal of Social Science and Management Science, Vol. 2, No.1: ISSN:2266744. African Indigenous Research and Development Intiative, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg, South Africa.
4. Aghemelo, A.T., Ibahsebor S.E. Dorcas Krubu: (2013). Africa and Globalization :A case for Regional Integration and Poverty Reduction: Journal of Social and Management Sciences, International Research and Capacity Building Foundation Conference on African Indigenous Research and Development Initiatives Postnet Suite 422 P.M.B X3 Northriding 2162 Johannesburg, South Africa.
5. Nwachukwu Sunny Unabuhe, Austin Aghemelo, Nwosuezkwesiri Okebugwu: 2014: Ethnicity and electoral behavior in Nigeria: European Scientific Journal, Special edition vol. 2 ISSN: 1857 (print) o-ISSN 1857-7431.
6. Nwachukwu Sunny Unabuhe, Austin Aghemelo, Nwaneri Stanly: (2014) An account of Human Right Violations on Nigeria (pre-British, British and Post Independence). European Scientific Journal Special addition Vol.2 ISSN: 1875-7881 (print) o. ISSN 1857-7431.
7. Osuman Oarhe & Aghemelo, A.T.:(2014): Elections in Nigeria Since the end of military rule; Africana; A Journal of Ideas on Africa and the Africans in Diaspora, Africans study center, Bouston University, Boton, MA 02210, U.S.A. www. Africanajournal.org.
8. Micah, Ezekiel Elton Micheal, Akinwumi Adebayo, Aghemelo Austin Thomas (2017): Political Economy of the West African Underdevelopment Syndrome in the 21^st Century, International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE) Vol. 4, Issue, PP 1 – 14, ISSN: 2349-0373 (Print) & ISSN 2349-0381 (Online:dx-org/10:20431-12349-0381.040901.www.orejournal.org)
9. Akinwumi Adebayo, Ezekiel Elton Micheal, Aghemelo Austin Thomas (2017): Motivation and Job Satisfaction Among Female Employee in Financial Sector in Nigeria. URDO journal of Business Management Vol. 3: Issue: 7. ISSN. 2455-6661
10. Ibhasebhor S.E., Aghemelo A.T. (2006): Repositioning African Economy in a Globalized world: Issues of Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction, The Act; Man and Globalization, Trend issues and Problems. Deecraft Communication, Accra North Ghana, 2006. Eds. Diame Stinton
11. Osimen Godday Uwa, Aghemelo, Austine Thomas, Oyewole, Oyindamola O. (2018): “Political Restructuring, Federalism and Democratic Sustainability in Nigeria. Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development, ISSN 2222-1700 (paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (Online) Vol. 9, No. 21.
12. Nwanchuku, Sunny Unabuhe, Aghemelo Austin and Ogunbadeniyi, Adeola Oluwwakemi (2021) “The Nigerian State and Governance Crisis Theory; LWATI, A Journal of Contemporary Research, Volume 18. Issue I Universal Academic Service. universalacademicservice.org. printed in Beilging China by Linghua Tang Culture Communication Co Ltd

JOURNALS (NATIONAL)

1. Aghemelo, A.T. & Idisi, C.O.: The Nature of Conflict: Psychological and other Approaches to the Analysis of Conflict. The Journal of African Management Practice, Vol. 1, No. 1^st May 2000.
2. Aghemelo, A.T.: Evaluating the Performance of ECOWAS Monitoring Group in Liberia and Sierra Leone. The Journal of African Management Practice, Vol. 1, No. 1, May 2000.
3. Aghemelo, A.T.: The African Economic Community: An Appraisal, Ekpoma Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 1, No. I & II, Dec. 2000.
4. Aghemelo, A.T.: The Military as a Political Force in Nigeria: Ayigba Journal of Arts and Humanities. An Inter-Disciplinary Publication, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Kogi State University, Ayigba, Vol. II, No. II, August, 2003.
5. Aghemelo, A.T. & B.A. Okonofua & Ugiagbe, The Police and Crime Prevention in the Fourth Republic: Issues, Trends and Prospects. EPHA Ekpoma Journal of Religious Studies, Department of Religious Management and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Arts, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, vol. v, No., I & II, June 2003.
6. Aghemelo, A.T. & Osumah Oarhe: Governance and the Challenges of Poverty and Corruption in Nigeria. Re-thinking Governance and Development in the 21^st Century by Institute for Governance and Development, Vol. I, No. I, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. 2003.
7. Aghemelo, A.T. & B.A. Okonofua: Crime in a Capitalist Society: A Challenge to Good Governance: Ekpoma Journal of Governance and Development, Vol. 1, No.2, 2003.
8. Aghemelo, A.T.& B.A. Okonofua: Adolescent Transitions and Alcohol Use Prevention in Contemporary Nigeria: ITAN Journal of the Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Vol. III, No. I & II, July 2003.
9. Aghemelo, A.T. & Okor Pedro: The Impact of Export Promotion on Nigeria’s Foreign Policy: A Case Study of Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida Regime: Ekpoma Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, Nos. 1 & 2, 2003.
10. Agbebaku, P.E., Edeko S.E. & Aghemelo, A.T. The Effect of Deregulation in the Downstream Sector of the Oil Industry on Corruption in Nigeria. In Deregulation and Globalization in Nigeria, Issues and Perspective, Published by Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Publishing House, Ekpoma 2004.
11. A. Agbebaku, Efosa Osaghale, Edeko, S.E. & Aghemelo A.T., The Eradication of Poverty in the Era of Deregulation in the Downstream Sector of the Nigerian Oil Industry. In Deregulation and Globalisation in Nigeria, Issues and Perspective. Published by Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. Publishing House, Ekpoma, 2004.
12. Aghemelo, A.T. & Ibhasebhor, S., United Nations Peace Keeping Mission in Kosovo: An Appraisal, Journal of Law and Diplomacy, vol. I, No. I, 2004. International Research and Development Institute in Association with Kan Educational Books, No. 66, Ikot Epene, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Also in the Internet
13. Aghemelo, A.T., Edeko, S.E. & Ibhasebhor Solomon: The Right of the Bakassi People to Self Determination. Focuses on Contemporary Issues. A publication of National Association of Women in Academics, Ambrose Alli University, Vol. 3, Nos. 1 & 2, September 2005.
14. Aiya, A. Aghemelo, and U. Ubhenin, Federalism and the Politics of Intergovernmental Relations in Nigeria: Iroro Journal, of Faculty of Arts, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Vol. 10, 2005.
15. Aghemelo, A.T. & Edeko S.E.: The Federal Legislature and Good Governance in Nigeria; An Assessment: Cost of Governance in Nigeria, Faculty of Social Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 2006.
16. Edeko, S.E., Aghemelo, A.T, Ajagun, S. & Anegbode J.E.: The Effect of governance on Poverty in Nigeria: An Analysis: Cost of Governance in Nigeria, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, 2006.
17. Okpamen, P.E., Ihiokhan, P.A. & Aghemelo, A.T. Poverty and Cost of Governance in Nigeria. The way forward. Cost of Governance in Nigeria, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, 2006.
18. Okiri, G.W. & Aghemelo, Austin: An Appraisal of the Factors Hindering Rural Development in Nigeria. In Journal of Public Administration, Vol I, No.1. Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria May 2011.
19. Fidelis Aiya & Austin Aghemelo, Increasing Productivity Through Effective Training and Manpower Development in Nigerian Local Government Services. The case of Edo State Local Governments: In Journal of Curriculum Studies of Curriculum and Instruction, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, June 2006
20. Aghemelo, A.T. & Ibhasebhor Solomon: Problem of Political Succession in Nigeria. The Humanities and the Dilemma of Contemporary Realities in Africa: Book of Proceedings in 2010 Faculty of Arts National Conference, November 24^th – 26^th 2010, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
21. Aghemelo, A.T. & Ibahsebhor, Solomon, E. Nuisance Value of Military, in the Niger Delta Crisis and the Nigerian Economy; Sustainable Environmental Peace and Security in the Niger Delta Centre for Environmental and Niger Delta Studies. Delta State University, Abraka. Volume 2, 2010.
22. Okiri, G.W. & Atgemelo Austin: An Appraisal of the Factors Hindering Rural Development in Nigeria. iN Joirnal of Public Administration, Vol. I, No. 1. Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, May, 2011.
23. Aghemelo A.T. Okiri G.W. Religious conflict in Nigeria: A threat to National Security. KOJJOURN. An International Journal of Sociology, Volume I, No.2 August, 2011.
24. Aghemelo, A.T., Ibhasebhor, Solomon, & Okokhere Felix: Nigeria and the Millennium Development Goals: Issues of Poverty and Good Governance   Ekpoma Journal of          Social Sciences, Vol. V, No. 2, September, 2011.
25. Aghemelo, A.T. Omoregie Alfred Nosa, Iboi E. Paul (2011) Forensic Investigation and Fraud Detection in the Nigerian Educational Sector: Governance, Peace and Security in Africa, Ambik Press, Nigeria
26. Aghemelo, A.T. Omoregie Alfred Nosa, Iboi E. Paul (2015) Corporate Governace and Social Responsibility in Nigeria. Ekpoma Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 6, No.1, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
27. Ibhasedhor Solomon & Aghemelo Austin Thomas (2015): Sovereignty of States, International System and Collective Security. A focus on Lake Chad Basin and Insecurity in Nigeria, International Journal of Governance and Development Studies. Vol. 1, No. 1, April, 2016.
28. Aghemelo, A.T.; Omoregie Alfred Nosa, Iboi E. Paul (2011) Forensic Investigation and Fraud Detection in the Nigerian Educational Sector. Goveance, Peace and Security in    Ambik Press, Nigeria.
29. Aghemelo, A.T.; Ibhasebhor Solomon: Terrorism, Nation States and Global Security: A Historical Overview. Journal of Strategic & Development Studies. Vol. 1, No. 1, April, 2016.
30. Aghemelo A.T., Osimen Godday U., Oyewole, Oyondamola O. (2017): Democratic Enthronement and the Effect of Godfatherism in Nigeria Politics, Democracy in Nigeria., AAU Press Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
31. Austin T. Aghemelo, Neville Onebamhoi Obakhedo and Monica Eshi Obakhedo (2019): Political Violence and its Variants: towards a Definition. Ekpoma Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 6 No. 3., ISSN: 1595-904X.
32. Oarhe Osumah, Aghemelo, A.T (2020), Counting the Costs: Nomadic-Sedentary Farmer Conflicts and National Security in Nigeria. Ekpoma Political Review Volume V number 1, ISSN 0795-6517
33. Nwanchukwu Sunny Nnabuihe, Aghemelo Austin & Muraina Kehinde M. (2020): Challenges of Card Reader on the Conduct of the 2015 General Elections in Nigeria. FUKWUKARI Journal of Politics and Development. Vol. 4 No. 2 ISSN: 2636-5081.
34. Augustine Eguavoen Ainabor, Austin Thomas Aghemelo & Patrick Ebojele (2021): Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management in Higher Education Institutions in Nigeria. Lapai International Journal of Politics Vol. 7 No 1. ISSN 2756-5149 (online) and ISSN 1594-3586 (Print)