Jibrin Ubale Yahaya

I am a holder of PhD Political Science (International Relations) with an interest in contributing to a deeper understanding on contemporary Global Issues as well as having skills to identifying causes of inter-state conflicts and proposing ways to address the lingering misunderstanding between the conflicting parties. I was currently employed by Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi from National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) which I both have task to undertake courses at undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Political Science, Peace and Conflict Resolution and International Relations to deliver lectures and supervised final year students, I have graduated over 120 students both Undergraduates and Postgraduate from various areas of Social Sciences.  The majority of my current research applies field was on the area of International Relations, Peace and Conflict Resolutions and Internal Security Management in Nigeria in particular and Africa in general. I have published over 60 papers, 4 books and 3 edited conference books of proceedings. I also attended 21 Conferences both at National and International intellectuals gathering meeting various categories of academia learning and sharing new ideas with them.

I am a holder of PhD Political Science (International Relations) with an interest in contributing to a deeper understanding on contemporary Global Issues as well as having skills to identifying causes of inter-state conflicts and proposing ways to address the lingering misunderstanding between the conflicting parties. I was currently employed by Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi from National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) which I both have task to undertake courses at undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Political Science, Peace and Conflict Resolution and International Relations to deliver lectures and supervised final year students, I have graduated over 120 students both Undergraduates and Postgraduate from various areas of Social Sciences.  The majority of my current research applies field was on the area of International Relations, Peace and Conflict Resolutions and Internal Security Management in Nigeria in particular and Africa in general. I have published over 60 papers, 4 books and 3 edited conference books of proceedings. I also attended 21 Conferences both at National and International intellectuals gathering meeting various categories of academia learning and sharing new ideas with them.

Extra-Curricular activities: 

1997-1999                  Public Relation Officer, School of Heath Technology, Kano

2007-2008                President Student Union Government, Kano State Polytechnic, Rano Sorted.

2006-2007            Secretary Community Development and Adult Education Student Association (CODAESA) 

Honorary Award:

2006                     Independent Beneficent Builders (IBB) Certificate of Merit Award on Community Development Contribution

2007                          Certificate of Honor from Community Development and Adult Education Students.

2007                             Councilors’ Forum Certificate of Recognition

2006-2007                 Muslim Student Society of Nigeria, Kao Polytechnic Deputy Amir II

Membership of Professional Association

 2016                     National Association for Political Science Association (Member)

2018a         Center for Crisis Prevention and Peace Advocacy (Senior Member)       

2018b              Society for Peace Studies and Practice (Member)

2019a              Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria

2020a                Member Social Science Academy of Nigeria

2020b                  Fellow Member International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS)

2020c         Fellow Member Institute of Sustainable Development and Management Science (ISDMS)

2021a                Fellow Social Science Research Council, USA (FSSRC)

Editorial Board Member of Academic Journal

• Journal of Academy of Social Science Journals
• Journal of Educational Research and Reviews, (JERR) 
• International Journal of Political Science and Development
• African Journal of Political Science and International Relations 
• International Journal of Culture and History Macro think Institute https: 
• Journal of Media and Management 
• International Journal of Social Science Studies 

 University Committee Membership

1. National Open University of Nigeria, Department of Political Science, Journal Committee 2021 to Date _Member
2. National Open University of Nigeria, Faculty of Social Science Post Graduate Guideline Drafting Committee _ 21 December, 2022 to 7th February, 2023.
3. National Open University of Nigeria, Faculty of Social Science Journal Committee_Member. 6th March 2023
4. National Open University of Nigeria, Faculty of Social Science Welfare Committee_Member 23rd March, 2023

Professional Certificates

1. Opportunities Industrialization Centers International OIC/Nigeria USAID Project
2. MIDAS Information Technology- Diploma in Computer 
3. Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (Training of Trainers)
4. Millennium Development Goals Strategies
5. Media and Information Literacy conducted by UNESCO 24 July, 2019
6. United State Institute of Peace Certificate of Peace and Media Course- 26/7/2020
7. United State Institute of Peace Certificate on Governance After Conflict: Guiding Principles 0n 26/5/2020
8. United State Institute of Peace Certificate on Strategic Peace Building on 10/8/2020
9. United State Institute of Peace Certificate on Conflict Analysis 24/7/2020
10. United State Institute of Peace Certificate on Mediation Course :29/6/202
11. Certificate of Competency in the MOOC, Open Educational Resources for Online Learning, third offering.  Offered jointly by the Common Wealth of Learning and the National Open University of Nigeria (October, 31st -Nov, 25th -2022)

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES                           

Ph.D Political Science (International Relations) Nasarawa State University, Keffi 2016-2019

Msc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution , National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN 2011-2013

HND Public Relations , Fidie Polytechnic , Benue, 2008-2010

Bsc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution , NOUN , 2013-2015

Post Graduate Diploma Education - 2017-2018

Msc. International Relations and Diplomacy -2021-2023