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.

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

Akanghe Torkula Polytechnic

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Lecturer & Acting Head of Department, History

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.

Joseph Sarwauan Tarka University

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Assistant Lecturer, Sandwich Programme

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.

Benue State Teaching Service Board

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Senior Education Officer

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

Benue State University

Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
PhD PhD - History

Courses

Dissertation: Traditional Savings and Loans Among the Tiv: A Study of Jamis Bam, 1978-2021.

Research focused on African Economic History, emphasizing the societal importance of informal financial institutions.

Benue State University

Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Masters of Arts (MA) Masters of Arts (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.

Benue State University

Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Arts (BA) - History

Courses

Dissertation: Rural to Rural migration in Sankera Area of Benue State.

Examined the causes and impacts of rural-to-rural migration patterns.

College of Education Katsina-Ala

Katsina-Ala, Benue State, Nigeria
National Certificate of Education (NCE) National Certificate of Education (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.

Publications

Culture and Tourism Development in Nigeria

Studies on The Land, Peoples and Culture in Nigeria

Contributed a chapter examining the intersection of culture and tourism development within Nigeria, highlighting its socio-economic potential.

Analysis of Contending Issues in International Relations

Journal of Languages, Literatures, Culture and Multi – Disciplinary studies

Provided an in-depth analysis of contemporary challenges and debates in international relations, contributing to interdisciplinary studies.

Elite Conspiracy, Ethno – Religious Violence, Insecurity and Underdevelopment in Nigeria: Implication for National Stability

International Journal for Social Science and Management Research Vol. 11

Investigated the interconnected issues of elite conspiracy, ethno-religious violence, and insecurity, and their implications for Nigeria's national stability.

Harnessing Cultural Diversity: An Approach for Solving Divergence for Unity and Development

International Journal for Social Science and Management Research Vol. 11 no. 4

Explored strategies for leveraging cultural diversity to resolve societal divergences and promote national unity and development.

Poverty, Inequality and the Effects on Nation Building Progress in Nigeria

Journal of Africa Research Lords Network, Abuja Vol. 12

Analyzed the profound impacts of poverty and inequality on national development in Nigeria, contributing to discourse on socio-economic stability.

The Changing Nature of Civilian – Military Relations in Nigeria 1967 – 2017

Journal of Africa Research Lords Network, Abuja, Vol. 12

Examined the evolving dynamics of civilian-military relations in Nigeria over a 50-year period, offering insights into political stability.

Languages

English

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.

Projects

Language Policy and Indigenous Knowledge in Nigeria: A Comparative and Development Perspective

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Summary

Presented a paper at the Third Faculty of Arts International Conference, examining the interplay of language policy and indigenous knowledge for national development.

The Role of River Benue to the Development of Block Industries in Makurdi Area

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Summary

Presented research at the International Conference on Water Bodies and Development in Africa, exploring the impact of River Benue on industrial growth in Makurdi.

Interrogating the Nexus between Political and Secular Activism in Nigerian Politics Since Independence

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Summary

Presented research at the 7th ASUP National Conference, investigating the relationship between political and secular activism in post-independence Nigerian politics.

Rhetorics in the Poetry of Aondomba Ayenge (Ayejesman) and Thaddeus Tsaga (TK)

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Summary

Presented a critical analysis of rhetorical devices in the poetry of selected Nigerian authors at the 7th ASUP National Conference.

Examining Mimicry in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Purple Hibiscus and Americanah

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Summary

Presented a literary analysis at the Eighth School of Languages Annual National Conference, focusing on themes of mimicry in Adichie's works.

An Examination of Violence Against Women in War and in Times of Peace

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Summary

Presented research at the Eighth School of Languages Annual National Conference, analyzing violence against women in conflict and non-conflict settings.

The Tiv Bam, Self-Help Groups And Traditional Financing

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Summary

Presented research at the 6th ASUP National Conference, focusing on indigenous self-help groups and traditional financing methods among the Tiv people.

The Rich getting richer Syndrome: A synthesis of COVID-19 Economic Reality in Nigeria

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Summary

Presented at the 9th Annual National Conference on Vocational and Technical Education, synthesizing the economic impacts of COVID-19 in Nigeria.

Boko Haram Insurgency and Religious Education in Nigeria: The North East and North West Scenarios

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Summary

Presented at the 5th National Conference, National Association of Women in Colleges of Education, examining the impact of Boko Haram on religious education.

Under – utilization of Science in the Management of Crime in Benue Area

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Summary

Presented findings at the School of Sciences College of Education Oju, discussing the underutilization of scientific approaches in crime management.

Fulani Herdsmen Crises and the Restructuring Debate in Nigeria: Myth and Reality

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Summary

Presented at the 8th School of Languages Annual National Conference, College of Education Katsina-Ala, analyzing the Fulani herdsmen crises and Nigeria's restructuring debate.