eudalla@madonnauniversity.edu.ng
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Ernest Arinze Udalla

PhD Political Science

Biography

Ernest Arinze Udalla holds a Ph.D. in Political Science with specialization in Public Administration from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is currently a lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State. He is a Junior Research Fellow, Institute for French Research in Africa (IFRA), University of Ibadan, Ibadan. He has attended many local and international conferences, including Inaugural Commonwealth Summer School/Conference, University of Buea, Cameroon in 2011. He has published in both local and international journals and also has many book chapters to his credit. His research interest areas include public administration, public policy, research methodologies, security, development studies, governance, and youth studies.
 
 
 

Current Position

Lecturer II, Okija Campus.

Professional Education

  • B.Sc., Political Science, Anambra State University, Igbariam, Nigeria, 2008
  • M.Sc., Political Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2011
  • Ph.D, Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 2021

Time at the University

  • March 2021 till present: Lecturer II; Madonna University, Political Science Department
  • March 2021 till present: Secretary to the Departmental Board; Madonna Political Science

Courses Taught

  • COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM (PSC 372)
  • POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS (PSC 362)
  • INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (PSC 262)
  • ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNMENT, CITIZENS AND STATE (PSC 112)
  • PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES (GST 112)

Publications

Values: Intellectuals and Policy Process in Nigeria: A Theoretical Cum Ideological Explanation

The study makes a critical analysis of intellectuals (the academia and other learned members of the society) in Nigeria’s policy process. It argues that intellectuals often live up to expectation when they find themselves in the corridors of power. The study tries to offer explanation for this situation arguing that this is a result of the belief system of these intellectuals. Thus, they often drift from what they write preach as intellectuals to a very different system of action when they find themselves in governance positions.

Research

Professional Affiliations

  • Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM)
  • French Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA)