Oyebamiji John

Obafemi Awolowo University, Political Science, Graduate Student

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Very inquisitive about history, financial economics and the Rise of Civic nationalism in Africa
Supervisors: Dr Sharkdam Wapmuk and Mr Temitayo Odeyemi

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POLITICAL RESTRURCTURING AS NIGERIAN FEDERALISM

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Afro-Arab relations: Prospects and Challenges of Economic Interdependence

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Natural Resource Governance in Africa

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2019

The continent of Africa is one of the most richly endowed continents with natural resources that ... more The continent of Africa is one of the most richly endowed continents with natural resources that would have placed it on a world map as the most developed continent but not many countries have succeeded in turning the revenues from these natural resources to enduring economic benefits. This phenomenon often described as the “resources curse” has not only stalled development but has created such grinding poverty and socio-economic exclusions owing to lack of transparency, accountability and prudent use of these resources. This essay looks at the all-important issue of natural resource governance in Africa, it challenges, efforts at mitigating these challenges and possible recommendations. Findings show that the absence of proactive measures in managing these resources and insincerity on the path of leaders have led to gross mismanagement of natural resources. It has also led to high rate of corruption and over dependence on it in raising revenue for development purposes. The essay recommends that resource rich countries must invest into the future, build institutions and diversify their economy. One effective way to do it is the Sovereign Wealth Fund, keeping in mind the international best practices, also develop knowledge institutions, and cultivate a knowledge-based economy.

NATURAL RESOURCE GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA

A new phase of natural resource development is erupting in the world and in Africa in general, th... more A new phase of natural resource development is erupting in the world and in Africa in general, the natural resource map in Africa has changed significantly in the past decade. For example, new oil deposits have been discovered in Ghana, Uganda and Kenya. In East Africa, Tanzania and Mozambique are also developing offshore gas deposits which are likely to be some of the largest in the world. For other solid minerals, we know that explorations are continuing in countries such as Guinea, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo. Canada, the United states, Britain are important players in the global natural resources sector. The Toronto Stock Exchanges amongst others have become the leading capital markets for firms and investors interested in investing in natural resources It's been debated that the second decade of the 21 st century would be a booming era for Africa as there is an enlightenment wave sweeping through the continent for the need for an effective natural resource governance in the African agency. The Economist (2013) recently published " Emerging Africa: A Hopeful Continent, " a special report whose title is symbolic of the times. Economic growth, however, will not translate into sustainable development unless the governance of natural resources is improved on the continent and worldwide (Bilal 2013). Scholarly works on natural resource governance is laden with several and similar targets for achievements from decoupling of economic growth from the use of natural resources, decoupling public expenditures from commodity revenue, sustainable development as the main goals set by the United Nations for developing countries, the Paris climate deal as a monumental agreement signed by myriad countries of the world, the wide gap between the amount of natural resource extracted and the amount used, the nearing possibility of total exhaustion of natural resources in Africa to the dealings of natural resource governments with multinational mining companies of the western developed world.

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POLITICAL RESTRUCTURING AS NIGERIAN FEDERALISM.docx

This study seeks to proffer a deep review and interrogation of the present clamour for political... more This study seeks to proffer a deep review and interrogation of the present clamour for political restructuring in Nigeria and the role that federalism plays and can play in the desire for the restructuring of the Nigerian system. It provides a wider perspective of the need for federalism for political restructuring in different angles and perspective.

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POLITICAL RESTRURCTURING AS NIGERIAN FEDERALISM

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Afro-Arab relations: Prospects and Challenges of Economic Interdependence

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Natural Resource Governance in Africa

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2019

NATURAL RESOURCE GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA

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POLITICAL RESTRUCTURING AS NIGERIAN FEDERALISM.docx

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