IRUONAGBE Charles, Dr.
B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D
Tel:
234+8033011400, 234+8027304115 Ext:
2554
Contents
College
School
Department
Research Interests
i. Sociology of Development ii. Rural Sociology/Community Studies iii. Gender Studies/Cultural Studies
Teaching Areas
Introduction to Sociology; Research Methods; Introduction to Anthropology; Rural Sociology; Sociology of Mass Communication; Inter-group Relations; Urbanization and Labour Migration; Social Change; Sociology of the Third World; Culture and Communication; Sociology of the Aged, Sociology of Development and Contemporary Sociological Theories.
Collaboration/Linkages
Resource person in the Global Education Initiative Collaboration/Linkages between Covenant University,
Nigeria and East Carolina University, USA
Nigeria and East Carolina University, USA
Conferences Attended
1. Abimbola, O.H., Egbarevba, M.E., Iruonagbe, T.C. (2004). “Globalization and Poverty: The Nigerian Experience”. A Paper Presented at the 10th National Conference on Social Problems and Globalization. Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Nigeria, 16-17 June.
2. Iruonagbe, T.C. (2005) “The fear of growing old: Lessons from Nigeria”. A Paper Presented at The International Conference on Human Development, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, 27-30 June.
3. Iruonagbe, T.C. & George, T. (2006) “Sustaining the Values and Virtues of Political Participation in the Electioneering Process in Nigeria”. A Paper Presented at the Conference on Values, Virtues and the Crisis of Development. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, 25-28 April.
4. Abimbola, O.H., Iruonagbe, T.C. & Jegede, A.E. (2006) “Poverty and Ethnic Militia Activities in the Niger Delta, Nigeria: A Critical Appraisal”. A Paper Presented at the International Conference on Conflict Management and Peace Building in Africa. Delta State University, Abraka, 30th October- 2nd November.
5. Iruonagbe, T.C. & George, T. (2007) “Conflicts and Inter-group Relations in Nigeria; What Way Forward”. A Paper Presented at the International Conference on The Dynamics of Inter-group Relations in Nigeria Since 1960. University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 16th-18th January.
6. Iruonagbe, T.C. & Ajayi, F. (2007) “Revisiting Family Values: A Pathway Towards Societal Stability”. A Paper Presented at the National Conference on Social Values in a Reforming Society. Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA). University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 26th-28th September.
7. Iruonagbe, T.C. (2007) “Women and Youth Empowerment: An Antidote to the Niger Delta Crisis”. A Paper Presented at the 7th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Sociological Society on The Niger Delta Crisis and the Most Probable Hypothesis. Sharon Ultimate Hotel, Abuja. Nov., 27-28.
8. Iruonagbe, T.C. (2008) “The Niger Delta Crisis: Challenges and Prospects for Peace and Stability”. International Conference on The Nigerian State, Oil Industry and the Niger Delta. Department of Political Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State. March, 11-13.
9. Iruonagbe, T.C.; Igbokwe, D.; Komolafe, B. & Anlemi, F. (2012). Institute for African Culture and International Understanding. Africa Regional Forum on “Mapping the Diversity and Dynamics of African Cultural Expressions: Implementing a Regional Protection and Promotion Agenda”. Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. March 1.
10. Iruonagbe, T.C. (2012). Global Partners in Education Conference: Leadership in Education. East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. May 7-10.
11. Ekeanyanwu, N.T. & Iruonagbe, T.C. (2012). Role of the Media in Education in Nigeria and the Perception of Nigerian Higher Education by Other Countries. Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. May 11.
12. Iruonagbe, T.C. (2012). “Higher Education in Africa and the Role of Private Universities: A Focus on Nigeria”. A paper presented at the 10th Annual Conference of Association of African Universities (AAU) on The Role of Private Higher Education in Africa. Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia. August 8-10.
2. Iruonagbe, T.C. (2005) “The fear of growing old: Lessons from Nigeria”. A Paper Presented at The International Conference on Human Development, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, 27-30 June.
3. Iruonagbe, T.C. & George, T. (2006) “Sustaining the Values and Virtues of Political Participation in the Electioneering Process in Nigeria”. A Paper Presented at the Conference on Values, Virtues and the Crisis of Development. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, 25-28 April.
4. Abimbola, O.H., Iruonagbe, T.C. & Jegede, A.E. (2006) “Poverty and Ethnic Militia Activities in the Niger Delta, Nigeria: A Critical Appraisal”. A Paper Presented at the International Conference on Conflict Management and Peace Building in Africa. Delta State University, Abraka, 30th October- 2nd November.
5. Iruonagbe, T.C. & George, T. (2007) “Conflicts and Inter-group Relations in Nigeria; What Way Forward”. A Paper Presented at the International Conference on The Dynamics of Inter-group Relations in Nigeria Since 1960. University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 16th-18th January.
6. Iruonagbe, T.C. & Ajayi, F. (2007) “Revisiting Family Values: A Pathway Towards Societal Stability”. A Paper Presented at the National Conference on Social Values in a Reforming Society. Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA). University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 26th-28th September.
7. Iruonagbe, T.C. (2007) “Women and Youth Empowerment: An Antidote to the Niger Delta Crisis”. A Paper Presented at the 7th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Sociological Society on The Niger Delta Crisis and the Most Probable Hypothesis. Sharon Ultimate Hotel, Abuja. Nov., 27-28.
8. Iruonagbe, T.C. (2008) “The Niger Delta Crisis: Challenges and Prospects for Peace and Stability”. International Conference on The Nigerian State, Oil Industry and the Niger Delta. Department of Political Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State. March, 11-13.
9. Iruonagbe, T.C.; Igbokwe, D.; Komolafe, B. & Anlemi, F. (2012). Institute for African Culture and International Understanding. Africa Regional Forum on “Mapping the Diversity and Dynamics of African Cultural Expressions: Implementing a Regional Protection and Promotion Agenda”. Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. March 1.
10. Iruonagbe, T.C. (2012). Global Partners in Education Conference: Leadership in Education. East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. May 7-10.
11. Ekeanyanwu, N.T. & Iruonagbe, T.C. (2012). Role of the Media in Education in Nigeria and the Perception of Nigerian Higher Education by Other Countries. Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. May 11.
12. Iruonagbe, T.C. (2012). “Higher Education in Africa and the Role of Private Universities: A Focus on Nigeria”. A paper presented at the 10th Annual Conference of Association of African Universities (AAU) on The Role of Private Higher Education in Africa. Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia. August 8-10.
Summary of Profile
Dr. Iruonagbe, Tunde Charles hails from Ozalla Clan, Owan West Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria. He attended Government College Ughelli, Delta State and went on to study Sociology at Edo State University, Ekpoma. He also obtained a Masters degree in Sociology of Development from the University of Benin and a Ph.D in Sociology of Development from Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State. He has worked as Assistant Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Edo State University, Ekpoma and as Marketing Manager, SPA Waters Ltd., Lagos. He is currently a Lecturer at the Department of Sociology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. He is a Developmental Sociologist and Researcher. He specializes in Development Studies, Rural/Cultural Studies and Gender Studies. He is a member of the International Sociological Association (ISA), African Sociological Association (AFSA), Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Society (NASA) and Nigerian Sociological Society (NSS). He is married with children
Curriculum Vitae
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