Dankaro, Iorlumun John
Lecturer & Academic Researcher in History
Current Address: Akawe Torkula Polytechnic P.M.B 102211, Makurdi Benue State. Permanent Home Address: No 1, Agan Dankaro Road Old GRA Makurdi, Benue State, Makurdi, NG.About
Highly accomplished Lecturer and academic leader with over a decade of experience in History, specializing in African Economic History, inter-ethnic relations, and socio-political dynamics. Expert in curriculum development, student assessment, and departmental management, with a strong record of publications and conference presentations. Driven to contribute profound research insights and foster academic excellence in dynamic educational environments.
Work
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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Summary
Provided academic leadership and administrative oversight for the History Department, fostering student development and maintaining educational standards through teaching, research, and examination management.
Highlights
Served as Acting Head of Department since 2018, providing strategic leadership for research initiatives, curriculum development, and comprehensive student assessment.
Managed educational development by designing, setting, and marking examinations, ensuring rigorous academic standards for all students.
Contributed to national academic quality assurance by marking IJMB examinations for Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria.
Assisted in the overall management of the School, implementing directives from institutional leadership to enhance operational efficiency and academic programs.
Published multiple journal articles and presented at numerous national and international conferences, significantly contributing to discourse on Nigerian history and societal issues.
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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Summary
Delivered lectures, conducted assessments, and managed examinations within the Sandwich Programme, fostering student learning and academic integrity.
Highlights
Taught and assessed students across various history courses, facilitating comprehensive understanding and academic progression.
Developed and administered examinations, contributing to the rigorous evaluation of student performance and curriculum effectiveness.
Supported the academic mission of the Sandwich Programme through dedicated teaching and mentorship, impacting student success.
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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Summary
Taught courses, designed assessments, and marked examinations to uphold educational standards and evaluate student achievement within the Benue State teaching service.
Highlights
Delivered engaging instruction and evaluated student performance, demonstrating expertise in curriculum delivery and assessment practices.
Contributed to the quality assurance of education by setting and marking examinations across various subjects.
Applied pedagogical skills to foster student learning and academic development within the state's education system.
Education
MA
History
Courses
Dissertation: The History of Hausa Migrant Community in Sankera from 1960-2003. The research demonstrates practical ways in which a harmonious relationship between the Hausa migrant community and their host the Tiv of Sankera has been sustained for developing healthy inter-ethnic relations in Nigeria.
Focused on African Diplomatic History and relations between indigenes and settler groups in Nigerian politics.
NCE
Education (History/Social Studies)
Courses
Dissertation: Rural Development in Benue State, Directorate of Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructure (DFFRI) Experiment in Ukum Local Government Area.
Examined rural development initiatives and their impact in Benue State.
Awards
2nd Position, 2025 IJMBE Result Analysis (National)
Awarded By
National Examination Board (Inferred)
Commended for achieving the 2nd position in the 2025 IJMBE result analysis nationwide.
Member, 2024 Promotion Exercise Committee
Awarded By
School of General Studies
Served as a member of the Committee on the 2024 Promotion exercise within the School of General Studies.
3rd Position, 2018 IJMBE Result Analysis (History)
Awarded By
Akanghe Torkula Polytechnic
Commended for scoring 85% in History, achieving the 3rd position in the 2018 IJMBE result analysis for the Polytechnic.
Publications
Elite Conspiracy, Ethno - Religious Violence, Insecurity and Underdevelopment in Nigeria: Implication for National Stability
Published by
International Journal for Social Science and Management Research Vol. 11
Summary
Investigated the interconnected issues of elite conspiracy, ethno-religious violence, and insecurity, and their implications for Nigeria's national stability.
Published by
International Journal for Social Science and Management Research Vol. 11 no. 4
Summary
Explored strategies for leveraging cultural diversity to resolve societal divergences and promote national unity and development.
Skills
Project Management
Educational Project Coordination, Research Project Oversight, Timeline Management.
Academic Leadership
Department Management, Curriculum Development, Educational Program Leadership, Institutional Administration.
Research & Analysis
African Economic History, Diplomatic History, Migration Studies, Rural Development, Inter-ethnic Relations, Qualitative Research, Dissertation Writing, Academic Publishing, Historical Analysis, Socio-political Dynamics.
Teaching & Mentorship
University Lecturing, Student Assessment, Examination Design, Pedagogical Methods, Knowledge Inculcation, Student Mentorship.
Communication
Academic Writing, Public Speaking, Conference Presentations, Intercultural Communication.
Interests
Hobbies
Reading, Travelling.
References
Prof. Yakubu Aboki Ochefu
Department of History and Strategic Studies, Rev. Fr. Moses Oshio Adasu University, Makurdi, P.M.B 102119, Benue State. Email: yochefu@gmail.com, Phone: +2348061202926
Dr. Philomena Odeh Uweh
Deputy Rector Academic, Akawe Torkula Polytechnic, P.M.B 102211, Makurdi, Benue State. Email: uwehpp@gmail.com, Phone: +2348036566946
Prof. Torjyina Varvar Ayati
Department of History and Strategic Studies, Rev. Fr. Moses Oshio Adasu University, P.M.B. 102119, Makurdi, Benue State. Email: torvarvar@yahoo.com, Phone: +2347050528896