CURRICULUM VITAE

Professor Philip Akpen, caf

Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, University of Abuja

Date of Birth: 14th December 1976

Email: akpenphilip@gmail.com, philip.akpen@uniabuja.edu.ng

Mobile: +2348084099813

Education

  • Postdoc (2016): University of London, SOAS
  • Ph.D. (2011): Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Nigeria (History)
  • MA History (2006): Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Nigeria (History)
  • B.A. (2000): Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria (History)

Areas of Specialization

African History, Economic History with Special Reference to Infrastructure and Urban Amenities, History and Historiography, International and Diplomatic Studies.

Academic Positions/Employment Records

  • Professor: Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, University of Abuja (Since 2018)
  • Visiting Professor: Department of History and International Relations, VERITAS University Abuja (2018-2021)
  • Assoc. Professor: Dept. of History and Diplomatic Studies, University of Abuja (2015-2018)
  • Senior Lecturer: Dept. of History, University of Abuja (2012-2015)
  • Head of Department: History and Diplomatic Studies, University of Abuja (2014-2015)
  • Lecturer I: Dept. of History, University of Abuja (2010-2012)
  • Lecturer II: Dept. of History, University of Abuja (2007-2010)
  • Assistant Lecturer: Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria (2006-2007)
  • Departmental Examination Officer: Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria (2006-2007)
  • Departmental Examination Officer: University of Abuja (2007-2010)
  • Teaching Assistant: Department of History, University of Abuja (NYSC) (2001-2002)

Teaching Responsibilities

Undergraduate Courses

  • HIS 215: Theories and Practice of Diplomacy
  • HIS 303: History Writing and Research Methods I and II
  • HIS 305: Comparative History of Industrialization (I)
  • HIS 306: Comparative History of Industrialization (II)
  • HIS 401: Economic History of Nigeria in the 20th Century

Postgraduate Courses

  • PGDS 513: Principles and Theories of Development I
  • PGDS 514: Principles and Theories of Development II
  • MDS 60: Advance Philosophy and Study of History
  • MDS 607: Globalization and New World Order
  • MDS 612: Natural Resources and Green Diplomacy in the 20th Century
  • HIS 701: Theories and Methods of History I
  • HIS 702: Theories and Methods of History II
  • HIS 706: Historiography of Imperialism
Post Graduate Supervision Table 1
Post Graduate Supervision Table 2
Post Graduate Supervision Table 3

External Examination / External Assessment

1. External Examiner, Mphil. Department of History, Obafemi Awolowo University, April 17th 2017

2. External Examiner for BSC, PGD and MSC Programme in the Department of Political Science / Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Project Modulation at National Open University since 2018.

3. External Examiner for Postgraduate, Department of History, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 2019/2020

4. External Examiner for Postgraduate, Department of History, Gombe State University, 10th March 2021

5. External Examiner for Postgraduate, Department of History, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 2020/2021

6. External Examiner for Postgraduate, Department of History, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, 2023/2024

7. External Examiner for Postgraduate, Department of History, Benue State University, Makurdi, September 2021-2023

8. External Examiner, Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, Kaduna, 5th July 2022

9. Assessment to the Rank of Full Professor in the Department of History, Federal University Lafia, August 2020

10. Assessment to the Rank of Associate Professor in the Department of History, Federal University Lokoja, February 2021

11. Assessment to the Rank of Associate Professor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), January 2021

12. Assessment to the Rank of Associate Professor, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, 4th April 2022

13. Assessment to the Rank of Associate Professor, Nigerian Army University Biu, Borno State, 2021

14. External Examiner for Postgraduate, Department of History, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2023

15. Assessment to the Rank of Full Professor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), 2023

16. Assessment to the Rank of Full Professor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), 2024

17. Assessment to the Rank of Full Professor, Rivers State University, 2023

18. Assessment to the Rank of Full Professor, University of Jos, 2023

19. Assessment to the Rank of Full Professor, University of Jos, 2023

University / External Community Service

a) Matriculation Lecture “Brief History of University of Abuja” Being a text of an address delivered on the occasion of Student Orientation Programme for the New Students, Scheduled for 13th-14th January, 2015 at University of Abuja, Convocation Ground.

b) Collation Officer at Bwari Area Council for the 2015 General Elections in FCT

c) Book Reviewer at the Public Book Presentation of the “Fragrance of Diversity” Written by Nosike Ogbuenyi held on the 19th May 2015 at International Conference Centre, Abuja.

d) Member of the ad-hoc Accreditation Panel to Evaluate History and International Studies Programme at the University of Benin and Ekiti State University, AdoEkiti from 23rd-28th November 2017.

e) Collation /Returning Officer at Abuja Municipal Area Council, Posted to Wuse to Collate 2019 Presidential Election.

f) Collation/Returning Officer at City Centre as Ward Collation/Returning Officer for 2019 Area Council Elections in Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

g) Member of the ad-hoc Accreditation Panel to Evaluate History and International Studies Programme at Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe, Anambra State on the 17th -20th November 2019.

h) Member of ad-hoc Accreditation Panel to evaluate History and International Studies Program at Adeleke University Ede, Osun State University, Oshogbo and Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, 6th -14th April 2021.

i) Member of a Resource Verification Visit to Proposed Undergraduate Programmes in the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State on the 19th January 2022.

j) Member of a Resource Verification Visit to Proposed Undergraduate Programmes in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Ogun State on the 6th February 2022.

k) Member of a Resource Verification Visit to Proposed Postgraduate Programmes at Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State on the 4th September 2022.

l) Member, of the ad-hoc Accreditation panel to Evaluate History and International Studies Programme at Kwara State University, Malete Kwara and Crown Hill University, Eiyenkorin, Kwara State from 13th -18th November, 2022.

m) Member of a Resource Verification Visit to Proposed Undergraduate Programmes at Jigawa State College of Education and Legal Studies in Affiliation with Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto on the 11th April 2023.

n) Member of a Resource Verification at Fountain University Oshogbo, Osun State, 2023.

o) Member of a Resource Verification at Muhammed Kamalud-deen University, MKU, Ilorin, Kwara State, 2023.

p) Member of the ad-hoc Accreditation Panel to Evaluate History and International Studies Programme Federal University Gashua, Yobe State, from 25th -27th October 2023.

q) Member of a Resource Verification to Evaluate MA. And PhD in History Education, Postgraduate programme in Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, October 2023.

r) Member of the ad-hoc Accreditation panel to Evaluate History and International Studies Programme at University of Delta, Agbor; Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State and Edo State University, Uzarue from 27th November to 5th December 2023.

AWARDS

i) Travel/Research Grants/ Laureate: CODESRIA Sub-Regional Methodological Workshop on Social Science in Africa: Special Session for Nigeria Titled: “Fields and Theories of Qualitative Research,” Held in Ibadan Nigeria, 29th August-2nd September, 2006.

ii) Travel/ Research Grants/Laureate: CODESRIA Annual Writing Workshop for Scholarly Publishing, held at Kenyatta University Nairobi Kenya, 15th-19th November 2006.

iii) Travel/Research Grants/Laureate: CODESRIA's 2007 Session of Democratic Governance Institute in Dakar Senegal on the theme “Governing the African Security Sector” held from 6th-31st August 2007.

iv) Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship: Commonwealth Academic Fellowship Residence at SOAS, University of London from 2015-2016.

v) Student Historical Society of Nigeria, University of Abuja Chapter Honorary Award as the Honorary of the year, 24th July 2015.

vi) University of Abuja Students Union Government Award in Recognition of Outstanding Contribution in Promoting Quality Education, 16th May 2019.

EDITORIAL BOARDS MEMBERSHIP

Secretary, Abuja Journal of Humanities

Associate Editor, New Frontiers, A journal of Theater Arts, University of Abuja

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Member Historical Society of Nigeria

CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND PAPERS PRESENTED WITH DATES

Attendance

  • International conference on the Transformation of Northern Nigeria held at Arewa House Kaduna, 24th - 29th March, 2003.
  • National Conference of chieftaincy and security in Nigeria, marking the 40th Anniversary of His Highness the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, October 1963 - October 2003, in Kano.
  • International Conference on the Sokoto Caliphate and its legacies; 1804-2004 held in Abuja, 14th – 19th June, 2004.
  • National conference marking the 200 years of Othman Dan Fodio Jihad in Kano, 27th – 29th July, 2004.
  • International conference on African Health and Illness, at the University of Texas, at Austin 25th – 27th March, 2005, USA.
  • First National Conference on Inter group Relations in Nigeria in the 20th Century, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 8th – 11th June, 2005.
  • The Golden Jubilee Anniversary of the Historical Society of Nigeria, held at the University of Ibadan from 16th – 19th October, 2005.
  • 2006 Annual Congress of the Historical Society of Nigeria on “Reflections on Nigeria’s post-colonial conflicts: The search for historical depth and resolution” held in Jos 1st-5th, May, 2006.
  • International Conference of the Trans-Atlantic Research Group titled “Gendering Transformations: Gender, Globalization and Transformation in Africa and African Diaspora” held at Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, Nigeria July 28-30, 2006.
  • International Conference in Honour of Professor Obaro Ikime at 70, on “The Dynamics of Inter-Group Relations in Nigeria Since 1960” Organized by the Dept. of History, University of Ibadan, 16th-18th January, 2007.
  • National Conference on “Culture and Society in Nigeria” Organized by the Dept. of History in Conjunction with the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), Held in University of Ile-Ife, March 22-23 2007.
  • International Colloquium on “Kanem-Borno: Continuity and Change” Organized by Kanem Borno Historical and Cultural Foundation on the 12th-16th, November, 2007.
  • International Conference on “Wars and conflicts in Africa” organized by the Department of History, University of Texas at Austin, United States of America Scheduled for 28-30 March 2008.
  • National Conference on “Nigerian Youth and National Development” Scheduled August 5-6, 2008 at Center For Research and Training, Mambaya House, Kano.
  • The 53rd Annual Congress of the Historical Society of Nigeria on “Historicising National Security, Order and the Rule of Law in Nigeria” Held at Gombe State University, on 13th-15th October, 2008.
  • Multidisciplinary international conference on the theme: "Independence and future prospects in Sub-Saharan Africa" Organized to celebrate 50 Years of Independence held at Yamoussoukro (Côte d’Ivoire), August 1-5, 2010.
  • 1st International Conference on “Grappling with Governance, 1960-2010” Organized by the Department of History, University of Abuja on the 26th-29th September 2010.
  • National Conference on 2011 Elections, Organized by the Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Abuja, 16th-17th March 2011.
  • The 56th Congress of the Historical Society of Nigeria on “Infrastructure Development in Nigeria” Held at Osun State University, Oshogbo 30 October-3 November, 2011.
  • First International Conference on Development and Industrialization Miracles in Asia: Lessons for Nigeria in the 21st Century, Organized by Centre for Asian Studies, University of Abuja, Abuja, Held at Faculty of Arts Auditorium, University of Abuja Main Campus, 29th-30th April 2019.
  • First International Conference on Christianity in African Culture, Organized by Ogbu Kalu Centre for Christianity and African Culture, Abia State University Uturu 20th – 21st June 2019.
  • Humboldt Kolleg, 2020 on Indigenous Epistemology, Strengthening Research, and Decolonization of Education in Nigeria, Organized by Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation, Held at Mini Hall, Otunba Surubomi Balogun Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, February 11th-14th, 2020.
  • Commemoration of 2020 Independence Anniversary on Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee: Standing together at 60, Organized by FCT Archives and History Bureau, 25th March 2021.

Papers Presented

Akpen Philip (2005)

“The Problem of Water Borne Diseases and Urban Water Supply in Makurdi Town (1927-1960).” A Paper presented at the International Conference on African Health and Illness at the University of Texas, at Austin, 25th – 27th March 2005, U.S.A.

Akpen Philip (2005)

“The Railway System as a Catalyst of Integration in Makurdi Town (1912-1960).” A Paper presented at the First National conference on Intergroup Relations in the 20th Century, Nasarawa State University, Keffi 8th – 11th June 2005.

Akpen Philip (2005)

“The Akiga’s Philosophy of History in the Intellectual Development of Tiv Historiography: Lessons for Nigerian Historians”. A Paper presented at the golden Jubilee Anniversary of the Historical Society of Nigeria held at University of Ibadan from 16th – 19th October, 2005.

Akpen Philip (2006)

“Ethnic and Religious Conflict in Nigeria: The Challenges for National Development” A Paper presented to the 2006 Annual Congress of the Historical Society of Nigeria on “Reflections on Nigeria’s Post-Colonial Conflicts: The search for Historical Depth and Resolution” held in Jos from 1st–5th May, 2006.

Akpen Philip (2006)

“Forced Labor in Jos Tin Mines: Psychological and Emotional Implications for Women in Tiv Society of Central Nigeria 1902-1945” A paper presented at the Second International Conference on the Trans-Atlantic Research Group titled “Gendering Transformations: Gender, Globalization, and Transformation in Africa and the African Diaspora” held at Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, Nigeria, July 28-30, 2006.

Akpen Philip and I.W. Abubakar (2006)

“History and the Changing Environment in Nigeria: A Case Study of Federal Capital Territory Abuja” A Paper Presented to the 1st Faculty of Arts National Conference titled “National Development: Challenges to the Humanities in the 21st Century” held in University of Abuja, 22nd–25th August, 2006.

Akpen Philip (2006)

Traditional Water Supply Systems in the Pre-colonial Northern Nigerian Cities: Uses and Sources

A paper presented to the 2nd International Conference titled “Africa’s Indigenous Science and Knowledge System,” held at Nasarawa State University Keffi, 24th-27th October, 2006.

Akpen Philip (2006)

Achibalbal as a Generator in the Pre-colonial Northern Nigerian Cities: Innovations in Lighting System

A paper presented to the 2nd International Conference titled “Africa’s Indigenous Science and Knowledge System,” held at Nasarawa State University Keffi, 24th-27th October, 2006.

Akpen Philip (2007)

The Creation of Benue State and the Expansion of Electricity and Water Supply: Urban Magnet for Attracting and Cementing Relations in Makurdi Since 1976

A paper presented at the International Conference in Honour of Professor Obaro Ikimi at 70, titled “The Dynamics of Inter-Group Relations in Nigeria Since 1960,” held in Ibadan, 16th-18th January 2007.

Akpen Philip (2007)

Electricity and Water Supply Infrastructure in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja: Catalyst of Inter-group Relations Since 1976

A paper presented at the International Conference in Honour of Professor Obaro Ikimi at 70, titled “The Dynamics of Inter-Group Relations in Nigeria Since 1960,” held in Ibadan, 16th-18th January 2007.

Akpen Philip (2007)

Electricity Supply as a Popular Culture Among Urban Dwellers in Nigeria: Case Study of Abuja Metropolis Since 1976

A paper presented at the National Conference on “Culture and Society in Nigeria,” organized by the Department of History in conjunction with the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), held at the University of Ile-Ife, March 22-23, 2007.

Akpen Philip and I.W Abubakar (2007)

Political Leadership and Social Service Provisioning: Lessons from the Administrations of Kanem Borno

A paper presented at the International Colloquium on “Kanem-Borno: Continuity and Change,” organized by Kanem Borno Historical and Cultural Foundation, 12th-16th November 2007.

Akpen Philip (2008)

“Fire and Charcoal”: Makers and Builders of Arms and Weaponry in Pre-Colonial Tiv Land of Central Nigeria

Being a paper submitted to the Conference on “Wars and Conflicts in Africa,” organized by the Department of History, University of Texas at Austin, United States of America, scheduled for 28th-30th March 2008.

Akpen Philip (2008)

“National Policy for Information Technology and its Implications for Youth Development in Northern Nigeria in a Globalizing World”

Being a paper presented at the National Conference on “Nigerian Youth and National Development,” scheduled for August 5th-6th, 2008, at the Center For Research and Training, Mambaya House, Kano.

Akpen Philip (2008)

“Information Technology Infrastructure in a Globalizing and Militarizing World: A Catalyst for National Security in Nigeria”

Being a paper presented at the 53rd Annual Congress of the Historical Society of Nigeria on “Historicizing National Security, Order, and the Rule of Law in Nigeria,” held at Gombe State University, 13th-15th October 2008.

Akpen Philip and Jude Azi Jang (2008)

“The Role of Information Technology Security Infrastructure in Curbing Cyber Crime in Nigeria”

Being a paper presented at the 53rd Annual Congress of the Historical Society of Nigeria on “Historicizing National Security, Order, and the Rule of Law in Nigeria,” held at Gombe State University, 13th-15th October 2008.

Akpen Philip (2010)

“Infrastructural Decay and the Challenges of Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigerian Experience Since 1960”

Being a paper submitted for the Multidisciplinary International Conference on the theme "Independence and Future Prospects in Sub-Saharan Africa," scheduled to hold at Yamoussoukro (Côte d’Ivoire), August 1st-5th, 2010.

Akpen Philip (2010)

“The Challenges of Converting Hydro Resources to the Generation of Electricity Infrastructure in Nigeria”

Being a paper presented at the International Conference on “Grappling with Governance, 1960-2010,” organized by the Department of History, University of Abuja, on the 26th-29th September 2010, at Vines Hotel Abuja.

Akpen Philip and Mohammed M. Wader (2011)

“Election Monitoring in Nigeria: The Collaborative Role of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and Other Security Agencies, 2003-2011”

Being a paper presented at the National Conference on 2011 Elections, organized by the Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Abuja, 16th-17th March 2011.

Akpen Philip (2011)

“Post and Telegraphic Services in the Northern Protectorate of Nigeria, 1899-1914”

Being a paper presented at the 56th Congress of the Historical Society of Nigeria on “Infrastructure Development in Nigeria,” held at Osun State University, Oshogbo, 30th October-3rd November 2011.

Akpen Philip and Musa Olaofe (2019)

“Industrial Development Miracles in Korea: Lessons for Nigeria in the 21st Century”

Being a paper presented at the First International Conference on Development and Industrialization Miracles in Asia: Lessons for Nigeria in the 21st Century, organized by the Centre for Asian Studies, University of Abuja, held at Faculty of Arts Auditorium, University of Abuja Main Campus, 29th-30th April 2019.

Akpen Philip and Mathew Mom (2019)

“Technological and Industrial Miracles in Taiwan: Lessons for Nigeria in the 21st Century”

Being a paper presented at the First International Conference on Development and Industrialization Miracles in Asia: Lessons for Nigeria in the 21st Century, organized by the Centre for Asian Studies, University of Abuja, held at Faculty of Arts Auditorium, University of Abuja Main Campus, 29th-30th April 2019.

Akpen Philip (2019)

“Christianity and Western Education in Colonial Northern Nigeria, 1903-1960”

Being a paper presented at the First International Conference on Christianity in African Culture, organized by Ogbu Kalu Centre for Christianity and African Culture, Abia State University, Uturu, 20th-21st June 2019.

Akpen Philip (2020)

“The Undemocratic Nature of Girl Child Education in Colonial Northern Nigeria, 1933-1960”

Being a paper presented at Humboldt Kolleg 2020 on Indigenous Epistemology, Strengthening Research, and Decolonization of Education in Nigeria, organized by the Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation, held at Mini Hall, Otunba Surubomi Balogun Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, February 11th-14th, 2020.

Akpen Philip (2021)

“Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee: Standing Together at 60”

Being a keynote presented at the Commemoration of the 2020 Independence Anniversary on Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee: Standing Together at 60, organized by the FCT Archives and History Bureau, 25th March 2021.

Workshops / Seminars

CODESRIA Sub-Regional Methodological Workshop on Social Science in Africa Special Session for Nigeria Titled: “Fields and Theories of Qualitative Research,” Held in Ibadan Nigeria, 29th August-2nd September, 2006.

CODESRIA Annual Writing Workshop for Scholarly Publishing, held at Kenyatta University Nairobi Kenya, 15th-19th November 2006.

CODESRIA's 2007 Session of Democratic Governance Institute in Dakar Senegal on the theme “Governing the African Security Sector” held from 6th-31st August 2007.

A Workshop Organized for youth of Benue state on Individual Development Skills Organized by the Tiv Internet Project held in Makurdi, on the 17th December 2007.

National capacity building training workshop on the “Role of NSCDC in a Violence free Election” Organized by NSCDC in Collaboration with Salient Royal System Limited, Held at Reiz Hotel, Abuja 9th-10th April 2007.

National Capacity Building Training Workshop Improved Parliamentary Reporting Skills and Modern Techniques, Organized by Policy Analysis and Research Project (PARP), National Assembly, Held at Rockview Hotel Abuja, 7th-11th May, 2007.

National Planners Submit on “Institutionalizing Planning, Budgeting, monitoring and Evaluation systems for development performance in the Local Government Administration in Nigeria” Held at Merit house, Maitama Abuja on the 22-24, July 2008.

National Workshop for Local Government key functionaries in the south west and North West zones, on the theme “Repositioning the Local Government system for the Challenges of the 21st Century”. Tuesday, 25th-Thursday, 27th November 18, 2008 at Banquet Hall, premier Hotel, Ibadan for the south west Zone and Tuesday, 2nd-Thursday, 4th December 2008, at the main Auditorium of Arewa House Kaduna for the North West Zone.

A two day all Councilors Summit on the theme “Strengthening the parliamentary institution in the third-tier government of Nigeria” organized by Leading Edge Academy, held at the Main Auditorium of National Merit House, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja from Wednesday, 29th-Thursday, 30th July 2009.

International Management Leadership Conference Held at the Nigerian Customs Service Command and Staff College Training Institute, Gwagwalada, Abuja on the 14th-18th, May 2012.

Nigerian Women Leaders Conference the Theme “Towards 1999 Constitutional Review and the Position of Nigerian Women” Held at Musa Yar’Adua Centre, on the 22th-25th October, 2012.

Centre of African Studies (CAS) Seminar Series, Held at Room 4429, SOAS, University of London, on the 29th February 2016.

Executive Intelligence Management Course 12 held at Institute for Security Studies, Lower Usuman Dam, Bwari Abuja, on the 25th March, 2019.

Research Grant/Proposal Writing Workshop Organized by Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Abuja, on 22nd May 2019.

Presentations at the Workshops/Seminars

Akpen Philip (2007) “Election and the Essence of NSCDC Collaborating with other Security Agencies” Being a Paper presented to National capacity building training workshop on the “Role of NSCDC in a Violence free Election” Organized by NSCDC in collaboration with Salient Royal System Limited, held at Reiz Hotel on the 9th-10th April 2007.

Akpen Philip (2007) “Errors in News Reporting and Features Writing” Being a paper presented at the National Capacity Building Workshop on Improved Parliamentary Reporting Skills and Modern Techniques, Organized by Policy Analysis and Research Project (PARP), National Assembly, Held at Rock view Hotel Abuja, 7th-11th May, 2007.

Akpen Philip and Adoyi Onoja (2007) “Parliamentary Publications and Documents” Being a paper presented at the National Capacity Building Workshop on Improved Parliamentary Reporting Skills and Modern Techniques, Organized by Policy Analysis and Research Project (PARP), National Assembly, Held at Rockview Hotel Abuja, 7th-11th May, 2007.

Akpen Philip (2007) “Positive Attitudes and Behaviors: Self-Motivation and Initiatives Towards Duty” Being a paper presented at the National Capacity Building Workshop on Improved Parliamentary Reporting Skills and Modern Techniques, Organized by Policy Analysis and Research Project (PARP), National Assembly, Held at Rock view Hotel Abuja, 7th-11th May, 2007.

Akpen Philip (2008) “Local Government Administration and 7-point Agenda: The Development Responsibilities” Being a paper presented at National Workshop for Local Government key functionaries in the south west and North West zones, on the theme “Repositioning the Local Government system for the Challenges of the 21st Century”. Tuesday, 25th-Thursday, 27th November 18, 2008 at Banquet Hall, premier Hotel, Ibadan for the south west Zone and Tuesday, 2nd-Thursday, 4th December 2008, at the main Auditorium of Arewa House Kaduna for the North West Zone.

Akpen Philip (2009) “Local Governance and Legislative Institution in Nigeria” Being a paper presented at a two day all Councilors Summit on the theme “Strengthening the parliamentary institution in the third-tier government of Nigeria” organized by Leading Edge Academy, held at the Main Auditorium of National Merit House, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja from Wednesday, 29th-Thursday, 30th July 2009.

Akpen, Philip (2012) “Illicit Trafficking in Contraband Drugs and Chemical Substances: Causes and Effects” Being a paper, presented at International Management Leadership Conference Held at the Nigerian Customs Service Command and Staff College Training Institute, Gwagwalada, Abuja on the 14th-18th, May 2012.

Akpen, Philip (2012) “Repositioning the Wives of Political/Public Office Holders: Constitutional Imperatives” Being a paper presented at Nigerian Women Leaders Conference the Theme “Towards 1999 Constitutional Review and the Position of Nigerian Women” Held at Musa Yar’Adua Centre, on the 22th-25th October, 2012.

Akpen, Philip (2016) “Electrifying and Watering Northern Nigerian Cities in the Era of British Colonial Rule, 1923-1945” Being a paper presented at Centre of African Studies (CAS) Seminar Series, Held at Room 4429, SOAS, University of London, on the 29th February 2016.

Akpen, Philip (2019) “West African States and the Management of Transhumance” Being a paper presented at Executive Intelligence Management Course 12 held at Institute for Security Studies, Lower Usuman Dam, Bwari Abuja, on the 25th March, 2019.

PUBLICATIONS

a) Journal Articles

  1. Akpen Philip (2002) “The Development of Electricity Supply in Northern Nigeria: A Case Study of Makurdi Town (1927–1960)” ZAHIR: Zaria Historical Research Journal, Vol.2, No 1 Dept of History, ABU Zaria. Pp123-136
  2. Akpen Philip (2006) “Electricity and Water Supply in Colonial Nigeria: A Case Study of Makurdi Town c1927-1960” in the Journal of Historical Society of Nigeria, Vol.1 No.2. pp48-71
  3. Akpen Philip and U.G. Moti (2008) “Local Governance and Administrative/ Fiscal Decentralization in Africa: A Cross Country Perspective as a Model of Excellence” in Nasarawa State University Journal of Administration Vol. 4 No. 1. Pp61-72
  4. Akpen Philip (2008) “Akiga’s Philosophy of History in the Intellectual Development of Tiv Historiography: Lessons For Nigerian Historians” in Abuja Journal of Humanities, Vol.5 No.2 University of Abuja. Pp15-26
  5. Akpen Philip (2008) “Achibalbal Lamp in Pre-Colonial Northern Nigerian Cities: Innovations in Lighting System” in Lapai Journal of Central Nigeria History, Vol.2 No. I, IBB University Lapai. pp127-135
  6. Akpen Philip (2008) “Electricity Regulatory Institutions in Colonial Nigeria, C1896-1951” in International Journal of Pure and Applied Science, Vol. I Number 4, University of Uyo. Pp16-22
  7. Akpen Philip and Peter Maidoki (2009) “Local Government as Agents of Service Delivery: A Comparative Experience of Developing Countries and Lessons for Nigeria” in International Affairs Quarterly, Vol. No.2. pp241-255
  8. Akpen Philip (2009) “National Policy for Information Technology and its Implications for Youth Development in Northern Nigeria in a Globalizing World” in Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol.5. No. 1. Pp123-134
  9. Akpen Philip and I.W. Abubakar (2009) “Political Leadership and Social Service Provisioning: Lessons from the Administrations of Kanem Borno” in Indian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol.5. No. 1. Pp135-142
  10. Akpen, Philip (2009) “Force Labor to Jos Tin Mines: Psychological and Emotional Implications for Women in Tiv Society of Northern Nigeria 1902-1945” in SAPHA: A Journal of Historical Studies Vol. One Numbers, 2 and 3. Pp37-50
  11. Akpen, Philip and J.O. Aper (2009) “The Changing Role of Political Leaders and Social Movements in Colonial Nigeria: The Inyambuan as Resistance Against Maladministration in Tiv Land, 1939-1960” in Lapai Journal of Central Nigeria History, Vol. 3 Numbers 1 and 2, Ibrahim Babangida University, Niger State, pp90-104
  12. Akpen, Philip (2010) “Kano Chronicle as a Source for Understanding the History of Hausaland, Northern Nigeria” in New Frontiers, Vol.15 Number 3, Abuja, pp48-57
  13. Akpen, Philip (2010) “Electricity and Water Supply in Lokoja, Jos and Kaduna, 1900-1939” in The Journal of Economic History, Numbers 9 and 10, pp71-84
  14. Akpen, Philip and Mohammad Wader (2011) “Fiscal Federalism in a Fledgling Democracy: Issues and Perspectives” in Journal of Development and Society, Vol. 2 Number 1, pp159-168
  15. Akpen, Philip (2011) “Infrastructural Decay and the Challenges of Development in Nigeria Since 1960” in RONPE, Review of Nigerian Political Economy, Vol. 1, Number 1, Department of Political Science and International Relations, pp15-31
  16. Akpen Philip and M. M. Wader (2011) “The World Bank, International Monetary Fund and the Development of Africa: Issues, Challenges and Prospects” in Journal of Intra-African Studies, Number 5, I. B. B, University, Lapai, 2011. Pp 134-155
  17. Akpen, Philip and Y. A. Zoaka (2012) “Local Government Administration and 7 Point Agenda: The Development Responsibilities” in Journal of Legislative Studies, Vol. 2. No. 3. Pp 60-74
  18. Akpen, Philip, William John Adams and Ahmed Dahiru Aminu (2014) “The Making of the Nigerian Constitutions: A Historical Perspective” in SAPHA: A Journal of Historical Studies Volume 3, NO. 1. Pp307-321
  19. Akpen, Philip and Jude Azi Azhang (2014) “Information Technology Infrastructure and Cyber Crime in Nigeria” in SAPHA: A Journal of Historical Studies Volume 3, NO. 1. Pp142-150
  20. Akpen, Philip (2014) “Information Technology Infrastructure, Globalization and National Security in Nigeria” in Journal of Research and Contemporary Issues, Vol. 9 Numbers 1 and 2, Department of History, Benue State University. Pp114-125
  21. Akpen, Philip (2016) “Post and Telegraphic Services in the Northern Protectorate of Nigeria, 1899-1914” in POLAC Historical Review (PHR), Vol. 2 No.1, Nigerian Police Academy, Kano. Pp262-276
  22. Akpen, Philip, (2017) “Electricity Regulatory Institutions in Nigeria: From Colonial to Post Colonial Periods” in Historical Yearbook Vol.XIV, Ovidius University Press Constanta.
  23. Akpen, Philip and Ahmed Dahiru Aminu (2018) ““Old Wine in New Bottles”: Security Sector Reforms and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)” in The Abuja Communicator, Vol. 3. NO. 3, Department of Theatre Arts, University of Abuja. Pp174-186
  24. Akpen, Philip (2019) “Industrial Development Miracles in Korea: Lessons For Nigeria in the 21st Century” in Multidisciplinary Journal of Asian Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Abuja. Pp200-225
  25. Akpen, Philip, Rev. Fr. Innocent Jooji and Mathew Mom (2019) “Technological and Industrial Miracles in Taiwan: Lessons for Nigeria in the 21st Century” in Multidisciplinary Journal of Asian Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, Centre for Asian Studies, University of Abuja. Pp226-240
  26. Akpen, Philip and Agber K. S. (2018) “Tiv Pre-Colonial Economic Relations and Trade in the Middle Benue Valley, North Central Nigeria” in Kaduna Journal of Historical Studies (KJHS) Vol. 10. No. 1, p402-423

Book Chapters

  1. Akpen Philip and I.W. Abubakar (2014)
    "History and the Changing Environment in Nigeria: A Case Study of Federal Capital Territory Abuja" in Akpen, Philip, I.W. Abubakar and Folasade Ifamose (Eds) (2014) Studies in the History of Abuja, Vol. 1 (Lagos: Bahiti and Dalila Publishers), pp. 37-55.

  2. Akpen, Philip (2013)
    "Makers and Builders of Weaponry in Pre-Colonial Tivland of Central Nigeria" in Toyin Falola, Roy Doron, and Okpeh Okpeh (Eds) (2013) Warfare, Ethnicity and National Identity in Nigeria (New Jersey: African World Press), pp. 19-39.

  3. Akpen, Philip (2011)
    "Colonial Infrastructure Development Policy and the Welfare Act 1946-1960: Implications for Electricity Supply in Northern Nigeria" in A. M. Ashafa (Ed) Urbanization and Infrastructure in Nigeria Since the 20th Century (Kaduna: Hammerhead Print House), pp. 108-130.

  4. Akpen, Philip and Mohammad Wader (2011)
    "Election Monitoring in Nigeria: The Collaborative Role of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and Other Security Agencies, 2003-2011" in Y. A. Zoaka and I. I. Uke (Eds) Conducting Peaceful, Free and Fair Election in 2011 and Beyond: The Role of Stakeholders (Abuja: Chartered Graphic Press), pp. 125-137.

  5. Akpen, Philip (2011)
    "The Challenges of Converting Hydro Resources to the Generation of Electricity Infrastructure in Nigeria" in B. M. Barkindo, Folasade Ifamose and Akpen, Philip (Eds) (2011) Nigeria at 50: Issues and Challenges in Governance, 1960-2010 (Ibadan: Aboki), pp. 126-146.

  6. Akpen, Philip (2010)
    "Politics and Question of Electricity Supply in Makurdi Since the Colonial Era" in Terhemba Shija, Shimawua Atimga and Terhemba Wuam (Eds) Paul Unongo: The Intelligentsia and the Politics of Development (Makurdi: Aboki Publishers), pp. 335-355.

  7. Akpen, Philip and Wader, M. M. (2010)
    "Local Government and Legislative Institution: A Historical Survey" in Saad Abubakar (Ed) (2010) Papers on Nigerian History: Vol. II (Kaduna: Student Universal Press), pp. 135-164.

  8. Akpen Philip (2009)
    "Ethnic and Religious Conflicts in Nigeria: Challenges for Sustainable Democracy and National Development" in Julius O. Adekunle (Ed) (2009) Religion in Politics: Secularism and National Integration in Modern Nigeria (New Jersey: Africa World Press), pp. 69-80.

  9. Akpen Philip (2006)
    "Water Borne Diseases and Urban Water supply in Makurdi, 1927-1960" in Toyin Falola and M. Heaton (Eds) HIV/AIDS, Illness and African Well-Being (New York: University of Rochester Press), pp. 45-61.

  10. Akpen Philip (2006)
    "Railway System as a Catalyst of Integration in Makurdi Town (1912-1960)" in Akinwumi Olayemi, et al. (Eds) Intergroup Relations in Nigeria During the 19th and the 20th Centuries (Makurdi: Aboki Publishers), pp. 404-423.

  11. Akpen Philip and Saleh Dauda (2005)
    "The Changing Trends in Infrastructural Development in Nigeria, 1962-1980: An Overview" in Saleh Dauda and Abdullahi Liman (Eds) Issues in Nigeria’s Economics and Political Development (Abuja: Zumunta Publishers), pp. 214-237.

  12. Akpen, Philip (2017)
    "Urban Amenities in Colonial Central Nigeria: Electricity and Water Supply in Jos and Makurdi, 1900-1960" in Sati U. Fwatshak, Ed. The Transformation of Central Nigeria: Essays in Honour of Toyin Falola (Austin Texas: Pan-African University Press), pp. 127-147.

  13. Akpen, Philip, Mailafiya Aruwa Filaba, Ahmed Dahiru (2016)
    "'Arabization': A Popular Culture in North Africa and Beyond" in Akpen, Philip, K. S. Agber, Olympus Ejue, and Adakole Oklobia (Eds) (2016) Globalization, Media and Popular Culture, Vol. 1 (Lagos and London: Bahiti and Dalila), pp. 336-356.

  14. Akpen, Philip (2016)
    "Urban Amenities in Colonial Northern Nigeria: Electricity and Water Supply in Lokoja, Jos and Kaduna, 1900-1923" in E. O. Akubor, P. I. Ukase, and A. I. Onoja (Eds) Urbanization and Security Development Issues in Nigeria, 1914-2014: Festschrift in Honour of Prof. Enock Oyedele (Zaria: ABU Press).

  15. Akpen, Philip and A. M. Maisamari (2019)
    "Christian Missions and Western Education in Colonial Northern Nigeria, 1906-1960" in A. M. Maisamari, Et al. (Eds) A Discourse on Educational Issues: Festschrift in Honour of Five Retiring Professors (Abuja: University of Abuja Press), pp. 219-238.

  16. Akpen, Philip (2019)
    "Religion and Education: X-Raying School System in Colonial Northern Nigeria, 1900-1960" in E. O. Akubor and B. S. Shabayang (Eds) Religion, Religious Education and Nation Building: Nigeria and the World in the 21st Century: Festschrift in Honour of Professor Joseph Haruna Mamman (Ibadan: Darosat Ltd).

Publications and Referees

Edited Books

  • Akpen, Philip, B. M. Barkindo and Folasade Ifamose (Eds) (2011) Nigeria at 50: Issues and Challenges in Governance, 1960-2010 (Ibadan : Aboki)
  • Akpen, Philip, I.W. Abubakar and Folasade Ifamose (Eds) (2014) Studies in the History of Abuja, Vol. 1 (Lagos: Bahiti and Derila)
  • Akpen, Philip, K. S. Agber, Adakole Oklobia and Ejue Olympus (Eds) (2016) Globalization, Media and Popular Culture in Nigeria (Ibadan: Aboki)
  • Akpen, Philip, Hussaini Jubrin, Mohammed Awwal Adamu, (Eds.) Emirates, Kingdoms and Chiefdoms in Northern Nigeria: Festcript in Honour of Saad Abubakar, Vol. I and II (Forthcoming)
  • Akpen, Philip, I. W. Abubakar and Ibrahim Umaru (Eds) Infrastructure Development in Northern Nigeria, 1903-2017 (Forthcoming)

Book Monographs

  • Akpen, Philip (2019) Infrastructures and Urban Amenities in Colonial Northern Nigeria, 1903-1960 (Ibadan: Kraft Books Ltd)
  • Akpen, Philip (2024) Modernizing Northern Nigeria: Infrastructure, Rural Facilities and Urban Amenities, 1960-1999 (Ibadan: Darosat Press Ltd)
  • Akpen, Philip (2024) Infrastructural Facilities and Urban Amenities in a North Central Town of Makurdi, 1927-1999 (Ibadan: Darosat Press Ltd)
  • Akpen, Philip (2024) Understanding History: From Objectivity, Positivism to Postmodernism (Ibadan: Darosat Press Ltd)

Unpublished Works

  • Akpen Philip (2004) A History of Electricity and Water supply in Makurdi Town (1927 – 1983), M.A. History, Bayero University Kano
  • Akpen Philip (2010) A History of Electricity and Water supply in Selected Northern Nigerian Cities: A Comparative Study of Lokoja, Jos and Kaduna, Ca 1900-1960 Ph.D Thesis, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria
  • Akpen Philip (2004) “Electricity and Water Supply in Makurdi Town From 1961 – 1976”, being a Post Graduate Pre-viva Seminar presented to the Department of History, Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
  • Akpen Philip (2005) “Electricity and Water Supply in Makurdi during the Great Depression (1929 – 1939)” Post-Graduate Seminar Paper, Bayero University Kano, (BUK)
  • Akpen Philip (2006) “The Creation of Benue State and the expansion of Urban Electricity and Water Supply: A Catalyst of Intergroup Relations in Makurdi Town Since”
  • Akpen Philip (2006) “A Review of Trade and Industrial Potentials and Capabilities in a Regional Environment: A case study of Six Northern States of Nigeria, 1967-1976”

Referees

  • Professor Olutayo Charles Adesina, Department of History, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
    Mobile: +2348023151255
    Email: olutayo27@gmail.com
  • Professor Shaba Jimada, Department of History, ABU Zaria, Nigeria
    Mobile: +2348034530435
    Email: shaabajim@yahoo.com
  • Prof. M. S. Abdulkadir, Department of History, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria
    Mobile: +2348065274124
    Email: msa22ng@gmail.com

Signature: ______________________

Date: 26th November 2024