ADEBAYO A. LAWAL, Ph.D
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY & STRATEGIC STUDIES,
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
LAGOS, NIGERIA
e-mail – panlawi2001@yahoo.com
A. PERSONAL DATA
Marital Status:
Married, 4 Children
Wife: Omolara Lawal (M.Ed.)
Date and Place of Birth:
April 21, 1948: Nigeria
B. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Institution
Degree/Year
Field of Study
University of the
Western Cape,
Bellville, South
Africa.
Rockefeller
Visiting Research
Fellow/1994
Financial Administration
of Namibia and
Southern Cameroons.
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin,
U.S.A.
Senior Fulbright
Research Fellow
1990/91
African-American
and American
historiography
University of Lagos Ph.D./June 1980
Lagos, Nigeria.
African History
Thesis: A History of Financial Administration in Nigeria, 1900-1945
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
B.A. (Honours)/African History
June 1973
C. RESEARCH INTERESTS
1. African Studies. Economic History of Africa.
African-American Studies, American Studies.
Tourism and Economic Development, African Diaspora,
Population and Urban Studies. Traditional Medicine.
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D. WORK EXPERIENCE:
2004 – 2007
H.O.D.
1st October 1999
Professor
1st October 1993
Associate Professor
1991 - Present
Part-Time Lecturer in Economic History,
Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos.
1988
Associate Lecturer in History,
Lagos State University.
Oct. 1987
Senior Lecturer
Oct. 1983 Sept. 1987
Lecturer Grade I
University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Nov. 1979 Oct 1983
Lecturer Grade II
University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Jan. 1975 Feb 1976
Instructor
Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Lagos Nigeria.
June 1974 Dec. 1974
Instructor
Bauchi Teachers College, Bauchi, Nigeria.
1973 - 1974
Instructor (National Service)
Kalabari National College, Buguma, Rivers State, Nigeria.
E. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching Undergraduate Courses:
HSS 101 HSS 112 HSS 212 HSS 214 HSS 315 HSS 316 HSS 405 HSS 411 HSS 114-
Early African History up to 500 AD
Introduction to Economic History
Afro-American History up to 1865.
Research Methodology in History.
History of the U.S since 1865.
Afro-American History since 1865.
Final Year History Project.
Economic History of West Africa, 1900-1950
Culture and Tourism in Africa.
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Post-graduate Courses:
HSS 801HSS 810HSS 814HSS 861HSS 936-
Theories and Concepts of History.
Economic History of the United States, 1776-1950.
Economic History of East Africa, 1750 - 1950.
American Foreign Relations.
Nation Building in Africa.
1986 - Present - Patron: Historical Society of Nigeria (University of Lagos Students'
Branch)
Supervision of M.A. and Doctoral Candidates/Students, Department of History,
University of Lagos.
Internal Examiner for doctoral examinations.
Successful supervision of the following Ph.D. candidates:
1.
Awa, M. S. H., "A History of the Cameroon Chamber of Commerce,
Industry and Mines, 1884 - 1988", June 1994.
2.
Onyekpe, J. G. N. "Agrarian Crisis and Land Question in West Niger
Igbo Area, 1886 - 1987", May 1997.
3.
Ogen O. Joseph “The Ikale of South-Eastern Yorubaland, 1500 – 1900: A Study
in Ethnic Identity and Traditional Economy” December 19, 2006.
4.
Ogunyemi Adetunji Ojo. “Federal Budgets in Nigeria, 1954 – 1999: A History of
the processes, Policies and Problems.” November 2008. The thesis won the award
of the University of Lagos School of Postgraduate Studies and was adjudged the
best in the Arts, Social Science, Law and Business Administration Faculties.
Administration
1990 – 1992
Chairman -History Postgraduate Departmental Committee
1988 - 1990
Editorial Advisor, The Historia: Journal of Historical Society,
Lagos State College of Education.
1987 - 1990
1988
Co-ordinated the Departmental Annual History Week.
History Moderator, Lagos State University, Badagry Road,
Lagos, Nigeria.
Departmental Representative at International Conferences.
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History Departmental Seminars: Present papers, serve as
moderator, discussant and chair person.
1990
Organizational Member of Conference of American Studies
Association of Nigeria at Jos.
F. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
1981 - Present
Departmental Referee for Students.
1979 - 1985
Secretary-Departmental Meetings.
1989 - 1993
Departmental Representative, School of Post-Graduate
Board of Studies.
1982 – 1984
1999-date
Senate Member, University of Lagos.
1983 - 1984, 2000-2 Member, Publications Committee, University of Lagos.
1978 - 1989
Member, Admissions Committee, Faculty of Arts.
1978 - 1989
Departmental Officer for Admissions.
1984 - 1985
Member, Faculty of Arts Seminar Committee.
Member, Faculty of Arts Consultancy Committee.
Member, Editorial Board, Faculty of Arts Journal.
1983
April. 1986 -July 1987 Assistant Hall Master, Makama
Bida Hall, University of Lagos.
1995 - 1997
Member, Faculty of Arts Disciplinary Committee for
Examination malpractices.
July 1987Dec. 1993
Assistant Hall Master, Henry Carr Hall, University of
Lagos.
1992 - 1994 Feb.
Acting Head of Department
1995 - 1997
Sub-Dean, Faculty of Arts
2000 - Date
Member, Faculty of Arts Research Grant Committee.
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Member, General Studies Management Committee.
2003 - 04
Member, University Library Committee
G. RELATED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
1986
Participated in item writing workshop by the Joint Admission and
Matriculations Board for Nigerian Universities.
1988
Further training in item writing workshop on General African Studies
jointly organized by the University of Lagos and the West African
Examination Council.
1994
Underwent an induction course in Word Perfect basic training at the
University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa.
1990
Participated in the workshop for training in Population Education
Research organized and coordinated by the International Development
Research Centre (CRDI), Dakar.
1986-1988
Organized Education Career Guidance and Counselling Seminars annually
at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Lagos.
1997
Nominated as Faculty of Arts participant at the Conflict Management
Workshop for academic staff, at the University of Lagos from 17th to 18th
February. The programme was funded by British Council to help promote
and enhance peaceful co-existence on the campus.
1995
Attended A Unit Course System Workshop Organized for Deans, Heads of
Departments and Unit Course Advisers, Faculty Officers and Record
Officers. Senate Chambers, University of Lagos, October 30 - 31, 1995.
H. HONOURS, PRIZES AND DISTINCTIONS
2008 – 2009
Visiting Professor, Department of History and International Studies,
University of Benin. Benin City.
1994
Rockefeller Visiting Research Fellow, University of the Western Cape,
South Africa. (Research Focus: Financial Administration of Mandated
Territories: Namibia and Southern Cameroons).
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1990-1991
Senior Fulbright Fellow, CIES/University of Wisconsin - Madison
(Research Focus: American Historiography and American Economic
History).
1989
Roll of Honour, Lagos Chamber of Commerce's Handbook Launch.
1989
1989
Roll of Honour, Lagos State College of Education History Week.
Lagos Chamber of Commerce Grant to Britain.
1985-1986
University of Lagos Research Grants to Britain and the Cameroons.
1985
Honourable mention, First Faculty of Arts Seminar, Lagos
1983
Letter of Commendation from Director of General African Studies,
University of Lagos.
1977-1979
University of Lagos Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Nigeria and
Britain.
1993
Member, panel of assessors for the National Essay Competition on the
World Decade for Cultural Development (Nigerian National Commission
for UNESCO).
1993
Member, Interview Panel for appointment of lecturers into Lagos State
Polytechnic.
1991-1993 Member, Interview panel for selecting graduates for Commonwealth
Scholarship, Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja, Nigeria.
1993
Letter of commendation from the Dean of Arts, University of Lagos.
1993/94
Book Reviewer for the Journal of American History.
1994/96
Book Reviewer for the International Journal of African Historical Studies,
Boston University.
1997
Appointed by the Vice-Chancellor to serve on the Interviewing Panel on
26th November 1997 to interview candidates for Lectureship in the
Department of Sociology.
1997
Vice-chancellor's letter of appreciation for my past services as the SubDean of the Faculty of Arts, 5 August, 1997.
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1996
Letter of Appreciation by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) for my
efforts at ensuring commencement of lectures after a prolonged industrial
unrest, 9th July, 1996.
1995/96
Received a certificate of honour as an inspiring lecturer from the Historical
society of Nigeria (University of Lagos chapter), during the 1995/96
academic year.
1998
Participated in the Faculty of Arts Computer Training Programme.
1999
Nominated by the Honourable Minister for Culture and Tourism, Abuja,
to attend and participate in the colloquium of the 4th Pan -African
Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST
'99) at Cape Coast, Ghana,
31st July - 8th August, 1999.
1997 - 1999
Acting Secretary American Studies Association of Nigeria (A.S.A.N.)
2000/01
A. A. Lawal Appointed as External Assessor, Tai Solarin College of
Education, Ijebu Ode.
2000/01
A. A. Lawal Appointed as External Examiner University of Port Harcourt,
Port Harcourt.
2001
A. A. Lawal Nominated as Member, Historical Society of Nigeria’s
Committee on Secondary School History Syllabus.
A.A. Lawal, awarded a certificate of honour as the most regular and
punctual lecturer by the Students Historical Society.
2002/2008
A.A. Lawal Coordinator, Distance Learning Institute (DLI), University of
Lagos.
2003
A.A. Lawal Editorial Consultant. (AAU) African Studies Review.
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.
2003 – 5
A.A. Lawal External Examiner for the Department of History and
International Studies, Adekunle Ajasin University.
2004
A.A. Lawal Contributing Editor, The Journal of American History Indiana
University Bloomington Indiana.
2004
A.A. Lawal International Contributing Editor, The Journal of American
History, Indiana University Bloomington Indiana.
2004
A.A. Lawal External Assessor of Publications of Senior Academics, Lagos
State University.
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2004/2005
External Examiner for Masters Degree Examinations. Department of
History, University of Ilorin, Ilorin Nigeria.
2004 – 2007
Head of Department
2004 – 2007
Editor-in-Chief, Lagos Historical Review: A Journal of the Department of
History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos.
2004 – 2008
Chairman, Faculty of Engineering Students’ Misconduct Committee.
2005
Member, Nigerian Academy of Letters.
2006
External Examiner, Lagos State University, Lagos.
2007 Jan.
Member, Organization of American Historians.
2007, April 19 Long and Distinguished Service Award by the University of Lagos.
2008 –
External Assessor of academic publications for professorial appointments
for University of Calabar and Osun State University.
2008, May
External Examiner for Ph.D. programme, Department of History,
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
I. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Population Education Programme, University of Lagos
American Studies Association of Nigeria
Historical Society of Nigeria
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (for Nigerian Universities)
Examiner, West African Examination Council
British Council
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs
United States Information Service/Public Affairs Section
The Nigeria Peace Network
J. EXTRAMURAL AFFILIATIONS
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University of Lagos Senior Staff Club
University of Lagos Senior Staff Tennis Club
L. PUBLICATIONS AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
Chapters in Books
1.
Lawal, A. A. "Industrialization as Tokenism" in Falola Toyin (ed).,
Britain and Nigeria: Exploitation or Development? Zed Books Ltd.,
London 1987, pp. 114 - 123.
2.
Lawal, A. A. "Sharing Profits with Subjects: The Colonial Fiscal
Policy." in Toyin Falola (ed.)., Britain and Nigeria Zed Books Ltd.,
London, 1987 pp. 186 - 199.
3.
Lawal, A. A. `Trade and Finance of the Lagos Colony, 1861 - 1906' in
Ade Adefuye et al. History of the Peoples of Lagos State. Lantern
Books, Lagos, 1987 pp. 65 - 84.
4.
Lawal, A. A. with Okuntola O, `Lagos Economy Before 1888: A Prelude to
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce' in O. Iyanda (ed.), The Lagos Chamber of
Commerce and Industry and the Development of the Nigerian Economy, 1888 1988. Messrs Bookcraft (Nig.) Ltd., Ibadan, 1989 pp. 1 - 8.
5.
Lawal, A. A. with Okuntola O, `Founding and Growth of the Lagos Chamber of
Commerce' in O. Iyanda (ed.) pp. 9 - 21.
6.
Lawal, A. A. `The Chamber in the Colonial Period, 1888 - 1960' in O. Iyanda
(ed.) pp. 22 - 60.
7.
Lawal, A. A. `Man, Population in History: A Concept of Population
Education` in F. A. Adeyoyin (ed.), University of Lagos Series in Education:
Theory and Practice of Education, Vol. 3, Joja Press Ltd., Ikeja, 1990, pp. 200 208.
8.
Lawal, A. A. 'Debt Servicing in Nigeria, 1900 - 1960' in Toyin Falola (ed.),
Modern Nigeria: A Tribute to G. O. Olusanya, Modelor, Lagos, 1990, pp. 174 191.
9.
Lawal, A. A. `Historical Consciousness, Patriotism and National Development'
in A. E. Eruvbetine and Nina Mba (eds.)., The Humanities and National
Development in Nigeria. Nelson Publishers Ltd. Ikeja - Lagos, 1991, pp. 67 75.
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10.
Lawal, A. A. `The Traditional Methods of Preserving History and Customs` in
Popular Traditions of Nigeria, Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO.
Federal Ministry of Education, Lagos, Nigeria, 1992, pp. 10 - 22.
11.
Lawal, A. A. "Negative and Positive Effects of Imperialism and External Trade
with Europe and America" in Oluwole, S. B. (ed.). The Essentials of African
Studies Vol. I ARK Publications, Ikeja 1997 pp. 111-128.
12.
Lawal, A. A. "Economy and the Electoral Process" in Oyin Ogunba (ed.)
Governance and the Electoral Process: Nigeria and the United States of
America: A Publication of American Studies Association of Nigeria (A.S.A.N.)
Lagos, 1997, pp. 271-287.
13.
Lawal, A.A. "The State of Historical Research in Nigeria' in Damien M. Pwono
ed. The State of The Humanities in Africa, CODESRIA, Dakar 1997, pp. 153167.
14.
Lawal, A. A. `Trade: Internal Distribution' in Ann O'Hear and Toyin Falola
(eds.)., Studies in the Nineteenth Century Economic History of Nigeria.
Madison. African Studies Programme 1998. Pp. 55 - 69.
15.
Lawal, A. A. "The Economy and the State from Pre-Colonial Times to the
Present” in Osuntokun J. & Olukoju, A. (eds) Nigerian Peoples and Cultures.
Davidson Press, Baden 1999 pp. 178-219.
16.
Lawal, A. A. 'Transition from the Traditional to Modern Currency' in G. O.
Ogunremi and E. K. Faluyi eds., An Economic History of West Africa since
1750, Rex Charles and Connel Publications, 2nd ed., 1999, Ibadan pp. 164 174.
17.
Lawal, A. A. “Management of Poverty and Wealth in Nigeria and the United
States” in Oyin Ogunba (ed.), The Empowerment of the Civil Society: Nigeria
and the United States, Obafemi Awolowo University Press, Ile-Ife 2000, pp.
198 - 213.
18.
Lawal, A.A. “Nigeria’s Foreign Aid Policy” in Akinyeye, O. A. (ed) Nigerian
and the Wider World in the Twenty-first Century Essays in Honour of Professor
Akinjide Osuntokun. Davidson Press. Ibadan 2003, pp 72 – 90.
19.
Lawal, A.A., “The Demographic Factor in Economic Development” in Ayodeji
Olukoju, Adebayo Lawal and Kehinde Faluyi eds. Fundamentals of Economic
History, First Academic Publishers, Lagos 2003, pp. 111 – 158.
20.
Lawal, A.A., “A Historical Dimension to the Dilemmas of Higher Education in
Post-Colonial Nigeria” in Afolayan O. Michael ed. The Dilemmas of Higher
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Education in Post-Colonial Africa: Paradigms of Development, Decline and
Dilemmas. Africa World Press Inc. Trenton and Asmara. 2006, pp 57 – 73.
21.
Lawal A.A., “Rethinking African Studies in Nigeria: Lessons from the
American Studies” in J. Opoku Agyemang, J. Highfield and D. Edu-Buandoh
eds. The State of the Arts: African Studies and the American Studies in
Comparative Perspectives. Cape Coast IDS (UN) Limited, 2006. pp. 51 -59.
22.
Lawal A.A. “Markets and Streets Trading in Lagos” in Toyin Falola and Steven
J. Salm eds. Nigerian Cities Africa World Press, Inc. Trenton and Asmara,
2003. pp. 237 – 254.
23.
Lawal A.A. “The Oodua People’s Congress in the Eyes of the Public”. In
Michael M. Ogbeidi, (ed.). Leadership Challenge: Gani Adams and the Oodu
People’s Congress. Publishers’ Express, Lagos. 2005. pp. 125 – 144.
24.
Lawal A.A. “Volcanic Eruptions and World Trade” I Mc Cusker, John J.
History of World Trade Since 1450. Farmington Hills, MI: Macmillan
Reference USA and Thomson Gale, Detroit 2005. pp. 797 – 800.
25.
Lawal A.A. “The Embattled Chieftaincy: The Metamorphosis of Yoruba Obas
as Agents of Development” in Irene K. Odotei, ed; Chieftaincy in Africa culture
Governance and Development, University of Legon Press, Legon, Accra 2009 (
in press).
26.
Lawal A.A. “Double Consciousness and Home Coming of African–Americans:
Building Cultural Bridges in West Africa” in Jalloh Alusine and Toyin Falola
ed., United States and West Africa, University of Rochester Press, Rochester,
NY, 2008, pp. 200 – 213.
27.
Lawal A.A. “Agricultural in Yoruba society and culture” in Toyin Falola and
Ann Genova, eds., The Yoruba in Transistion: History, Values and Modernity,
Carolina, Academic Press, Durham, North Carolina, 2006. pp. 361 – 376.
28.
Lawal A.A. “Nigerian Migrants in the Cameroons and the Reactions of the Host
Communities, 1885 - 1961” in Toyin Falola ed., Movements, Migrations and
Displacements in Nigeria, Africa World Press, Trenton, NJ. 2008. pp. 85 – 105.
29.
Lawal A.A. “The Challenges of Anti-Corruption Crusade in Nigeria Beyond
2007” in Remi Anifowose and Tunde Babawale eds. Nigeria Beyond 2007:
Issues, Challenges and Prospects. Lagos, Concept Publications Limited, 2007.
pp. 189 – 208.
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30.
Lawal A.A. “Nigerian Economic History” in Toyin Falola: The Man, The Mask,
The Muse, edited by Niyi Afolabi. Carolina Academic Press, Durham, North
Carolina, 2010. pp. 675 – 692.
31.
Lawal A.A. “Education and the Challenge of Functionality” in R.A. Olaniyan
(ed). Emerging Critical Issues in Africa in the 21st Century (Forthcoming).
32.
Lawal A.A. “Currency Revolution in West Africa: An Analysis of Some Early
Problems”, in Catherine Eagleton, Harcourt Fuller and John Perkins, Monet in
Africa. British Museum Research Publications, London, 2009. pp. 62 – 67.
ARTICLES IN JOURNALS:
1.
Lawal, A. A. ‘The Politics of Revenue Allocation in Nigeria: The Early Phase,
1900 - 1935' in Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria, Vol. XII Nos. 1 & 2
Dec. 1983 - Jan. 1984, pp. 51 - 64.
2.
Lawal, A. A. ‘Anatomy of Corruption in the British Colonial Service in
Nigeria' in ODU: A Journal of West African Studies 31, January 1987, pp. 92 103.
3.
Lawal, A. A. ‘West African Currency Board Earnings and the Distribution of
its
Income, 1912 - 1945' in ODU, No. 35 January 1989 pp. 140 - 160.
4.
Lawal, A. A. ‘Oral Traditions and Interpretation of Symbols' in The Historian:
The Journal of the Historical Society, Lagos State College of Education, OtoIjanikin, January 1989, Vol. 1, pp. 1 - 12.
5.
Lawal, A. A. ‘Military Forces of Northern Nigeria, Territorial Security and
Defence Budgets, 1899 - 1910' in Nigerian Defence Academy Journal, Kaduna,
Vol. No. 2 Dec.1990, pp. 15 - 26.
6.
Lawal, A. A. ‘Inter-regional Monetary Flows in Pre-Colonial Africa' in Tarikh:
A Journal of Thematic African History, Vol. 10, 1991 pp. 56 - 64.
7.
Lawal, A. A. ‘American Factor in the Reshaping of Christianity in Nigeria' in
Nigerian Journal of American Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, July 1991. pp. 117 - 131.
8.
Lawal, A. A. ‘Financial Implications of Establishing the Southern Cameroons
as a Separate Region', in Lagos Notes and Records, Vol. 7, No. 1, July 1991.
9.
Lawal, A. A. ‘Crisis of Confidence in Nigeria - Cameroons Financial
Relations, 1924 - 1939' in OYE: Ogun Journal of Arts, Vol. 5, June 1992, pp.
102 - 112.
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10.
Lawal, A. A. ‘Post-war Reconstruction and Integration in Nigeria and the
United States of America', in Nigerian Journal of American Studies, Vol III,
1993, pp. 93 - 106.
11.
Lawal, A. A. ‘In Search of A Dream: African-Americans in the United States
Economy, 1930 - 1970s', Lagos Historical Review, Vol. 8: 2008; pp. 20 -32.
12.
Lawal, A. A. 'Southern Cameroons' Financial Contributions to the Second
World War Lagos Notes and Records; University of Lagos Journal of the
Humanities. Vol. 8, 1997. pp. 212 - 240.
13.
Lawal, A. A. ‘British Financial Administration in Nigeria, 1900 - 1960' in The
Nigerian Journal of Economic History (NJEH). Vol. 1, No. 1, 1998, pp 104 128.
14
Lawal, A. A. 'The Colonial State, Public Finance and Namibia’s Economy in
the Mandate Era, 1922 - 1933, pp. 71 - 96 Ife Journal of the History Vol. 2. No.
2. September 1998.
15.
Lawal, A. A., Interdisciplinary Approach to Historical Research and Writing
Theoretical and Practical Problems in Lagos Historical Review Vol. 1. 2001
pp. 97-104.
16.
Lawal, A. A., The Managerial and Financial Problems of the Railway in
Colonial Nigeria. Lagos Notes and Records Vol. IX, May 2003. pp. 1 – 20.
17.
Lawal, A.A., “The Fiscal Imperative in the Amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914”,
Humanities Review Journal (HRJ), Vol. 2 No.2. Dec. 2002. pp. 1 – 12.
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife , Nigeria.
18.
Lawal, A.A. “The Negative Impact of Structural Adjustment Programme on
Agriculture in Nigeria” The Nigerian Journal of Economic History (NJEH) No.
4 June 2001, pp. 61 – 69.
19.
Lawal, A.A. “Missionary Diplomacy and Benevolence in American Foreign
Policy: A Historical Perspective”, Lagos Historical Review. Vol. 5. 2005. pp.
131 – 145.
20.
Lawal, A.A. “In Search of A Dream: African Americans in the United States
Economy, 1930 – 1970s” in Lagos Historical Review Vol. 8, 2008. pp. 20 -32.
BOOK REVIEWS:
1. Lawal, A. A. From Empire to Commonwealth: Reflections on a Career in Britain's
Overseas Service, by John O`Regan. Hard Cover; pp. XI, 196, London, Redcliff
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Press, 1994. Published in the International Journal of African Historical Studies,
28. 3B pp. 21-23 1994 Boston University, U.S.A.
2. Lawal, A. A. Development Planning and Decolonization in Nigeria, by Toyin
Falola. Hard Cover; pp. xxiv, 215; 35 tables. University Press of Florida,
Gainesville, 1996, published in the International Journal of African Historical
Studies Vol. 30 (1997) pp. 11 - 12.
3. Lawal, A. A. The making of modern South Africa-Conquest, Segregation and
Apartheid, by Nigel Worden, Soft Cover, pp. xv, 166, Blackwell publishers with
Juta and Co. Ltd. South Africa 1994. Published in KRONOS - Journal of Cape
History, No. 21, November 1994.pp.134-136 H
4. Lawal, A.A. Politics and Economic Development in Nigeria by Tom Forrest.
Paper: pp. xvii, 2286; Westview Press Inc. Boulder, Colorado and Oxford, U.K.
1995 Published in the International Journal of African Historical Studies, Vol. 31.
No. 2 1998 pp. 433-435
5. Lawal A.A. The Advance of African Capital: The Growth of Nigerian Private
Enterprises .by Tom Forrest. Hardcover: pp. xv, 300: University Press of Virginia,
Charlottesville, 1994. Published in the International Journal of African Historical
Studies. 32, 2B 1998 pp.11-12.
RESEARCH COMPLETED Yet to be published
1. An End-of-Project Report (University of Lagos) titled: `Nigerian-British
Cameroons Financial Relations, 1916 - 1960'.
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
The Ila people and their neighbours: A study of economic relations in the 19th Century.
(research is completed)
‘The Political Economy of the Southern Cameroons in the Second World War, 1939 1945’ (archival research is completed)
Crisis of Confidence in the financial relations between the mandatories and the
mandated territories: a comparative study of the Southern Cameroons and Namibia.
(data collection is completed).
British Colonial Administration and Financial Frauds in the Southern Cameroons.
(research is completed)
“The Kitty Fund Case”: A Study of double standard in judicial administration in
Colonial Nigeria, 1916 - 1925. (writing is in progress).
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Gender and British Immigration Policy in West Africa, 1900 - 1920’ (research is
completed, writing to start soon).
‘Measures for the Control of adulteration of export crops: a case study of cocoa in the
Western Region. (Collection of archival data is in progress).
Smuggling and Coastal Piracy in Nigerian territorial waters during the depression
years.
(Data collection is completed writing is soon to start).
Currency, Banking and Financial Administration in Nigeria. (Research nearing
completion).
Revenue Allocation and the Capacity of the Local Governments to Fund Environmental
Enhancement measures. (Writing is in progress and half-way).
History and Post-Modernism (research is in progress).
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
1.
Annual Congress of the Nigerian Historical Society, 1972 - 1990, Paper
Presentations
2.
Lawal, A. A. The Teaching of Nigerian History from a National Perspective.
National Conference on Education, 1986, University of Lagos.
3.
Lawal, A. A. The Profile of an Enclave Economy: Trade and Finance of the
Lagos Colony, 1861 - 1906. Conference on the History of the Peoples of Lagos
State organized jointly by the Department of History, University of Lagos and
the Lagos State Ministry of Information, 1986.
4.
Lawal, A. A. Oral Tradition and the Interpretation of Yoruba Symbols.
International Conference on Oral History and Oral Tradition held at the Institute
of International Affairs, Lagos, 1987.
5.
Lawal, A. A. The Traditional Methods of Preserving History and Customs.
UNESCO/Federal Ministry of Education Conference on the Traditional
Methods of Preserving Culture and Customs, Lagos, 1987.
6.
Lawal, A. A. Historical Consciousness, Patriotism, and National
Development. Faculty of Arts Conference on the Role of the Humanities in the
Development of Nigeria, University of Lagos, 1985.
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7.
Lawal, A. A. The National Question in Nigeria, National Seminar at the
Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, 1986.
8.
Lawal, A. A. The Humanities in the Technological Development of Nigeria.
Symposium organized by the Faculty of Arts Students' Association, University
of Lagos, 1990.
9.
Lawal, A. A. Military Forces of Northern Nigeria, Territorial Security and
Defence Budgets, 1899 - 1910. Conference of Ife Humanities Society, Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1987.
10.
Lawal, A. A. Nigeria-Benin Border Control Policies. Toppo-Badagry 1987.
International Conference on Nigeria-Benin Border.
11.
Lawal, A. A. The American Factor in Reshaping Christianity in Nigeria.
Conference of the American Studies Association. Contemporary Issues in
American Studies, jointly organized by The United States Information Service
and the University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, 1990.
12.
Lawal, A. A. African Development and Ethics. Thirty-third Annual Meeting of
African Studies Association. Baltimore, Maryland, Nov. 1-4, 1990.
13.
Lawal, A. A. Financial Implications of Establishing the Southern Cameroons as
a Separate Region. Seminar of the African Studies Programme, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, No. 7, 1990.
14.
Lawal, A. A. History and National Development. Orientation Courses,
National Youth Service Corps Directorate, Lagos, Nigeria, 1980-90.
15.
Lawal, A. A. Teaching and Research Problems in American History.
Conference n American History in Nigerian Universities: Teaching and
Research Problems, jointly organized by the University of Lagos and the United
States Information Services, Lagos, Nigeria, Nov. 1989.
16.
Lawal, A. A. Culture, Society and National Identity in America and Nigeria.
First Annual Conference of the American Studies Association of Nigeria,
(ASAN), Feb. 1991, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
17.
Lawal, A. A. Post-War Reconstruction and Integration in Nigeria and the
United States of America. Second Annual Conference of the American Studies
Association of Nigeria (ASAN), on Democracy. Nationalism and National
Integration Feb. 25 - 28, 1992, University of Port Harcourt.
18.
Lawal, A. A. In search of a Dream: Africans-Americans in the U.S. Economy,
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1930s- 1970s. Third Annual Conference of the American Studies Association
of Nigeria (A.S.A.N.), on In Search of a Dream; African-Americans in
American Society, Feb. 1993, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
19.
Lawal, A. A. 1994. Active participant and discussant in the South African and
Contemporary History Seminars jointly organised by the Institute for Historical
Research and the Department of History, University of the Western Cape.
Paper presentation - `A Comparative Study of the Financial Administration of
Namibia and the British Cameroons, 1921 - 1934.
20.
Lawal, A. A. 1994. Active participant in the Cultural Project
Programme/Seminars organised by the Centre for African Studies, University of
Cape Town.
21.
Lawal, A. A. Paper presentation. `The State of Historical Research in Nigeria'
at the Conference on the State of Humanities in Africa, from November 29, to
December 1, 1994, organized by the Arts and Humanities Division of the
Rockefeller Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya.
22.
Lawal, A. A. Discussant `The American Democratic Experience: The African
Response' at the Fourth Annual Conference of the American Studies
Association of Nigeria (A.S.A.N.) Feb. 23, 1995. Conference Centre Lecture
Theatre, University of Lagos.
23.
Lawal, A. A. Paper Presentation. `The Economy and the Electoral process' at
the Fifth Annual Conference of the American Studies Association of Nigeria.
March, 25 - 29, 1996. Kaduna.
24.
Lawal, A. A. International Seminar on Women in the Rural Environment, June
23- 25, 1997, University of Lagos, sponsored by Goethe-Institute & FriedrichEbert-Foundation, Lagos. Presented report on field work.
25.
Lawal, A. A. "Mobilization of financial resources in Nigeria and the Southern
Cameroons in World War II. Paper to the XII Congress of the International
Economic History Association, Session C44 ('The Economic of World War II
and its aftermath'), Madrid. August 24 - 28, 1998.
26.
Lawal, A. A. 'The negative impact of Structural Adjustment Programme on
Agriculture: Projections into the Third Millenium and Youth employment in
Agriculture' Paper presented at the 4th Pan African Historical Theatre Festival
(PANAFEST) Colloquium at Cape Coast, Ghana, 31st July - 8th August, 1999.
27.
Lawal, A. A. 'Management of Poverty and Wealth in a Democracy: A
Comparative Study of Nigeria and the United States'. Paper presented at the 6th
Annual Conference of the American Studies Association of Nigeria (A.S.A.N.)
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Sept. 21 - 24, 1999 at Whispering Palms Iworo Badagry. Lagos State. Theme
“The Empowerment of the Civil Society: Nigeria and the United States”.
28.
Lawal, A. A. “The Federal Electoral Commission and the Sustenance of
Democracy in Nigeria and the United States” Paper presented at the 7th Annual
Conference of American Association of Nigeria (A.S.A.N.) September 26 - 29,
2000 at Benin City Theme: Institutional Models for the Consolidation and
Sustenance of Democracy: Nigeria and the United States.
29.
Lawal, A. a. ‘Politics of Post-war Reconstruction and Reconciliation in Nigeria’
Paper presented at the 45th Annual (Millennium) Congress of The Historical
Society of Nigeria, 13th - 15th November 2000 at the University of Uyo, Uyo.
Theme, History: Reconciliation, Reconstruction and Economic Empowerment’.
30.
Lawal, A. A. ‘Democratic Pluralism and Corruption in Nigeria’. The Humanistic
Solution for Governance and Development,’ paper presented at the Faculty of Arts
Conference on “Re-kindling the Flame of Development through a Humanistic
Management of Pluralism” at the University of Lagos, March 13 - 15, 2001.
31.
Lawal, A. A., A National Workshop on Secondary School History Syllabus at
Kaduna. The workshop was organized by the Historical Society of Nigeria.
Arewa House, Kaduna, October 10th - 11th, 2001.
32.
Lawal, A. A., NA CCIMA/CIPE Workshop on “Capacity Building for
Business/Professional Associations and Chambers of Commerce and Industry in
Nigeria”. 9 - 12 December 2001 at the Chris Ogunbanjo Foundation, Erunwers,
Ijebu Ode. Paper presentation, “The Role of Business/Professional Associations
in a Democratic Setting”.
33.
Lawal, A. A., “The State of the Arts(s): African Studies and American Studies in
Comparative Perspective”. May 8 - 11, 2002 at Sasakiwa Conference Centre,
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. Paper presentation “Rethinking
African Studies in Nigeria: Lessons from the American Experience”.
34.
Lawal, A. A., “Integrative National Conference on Sharia, Resource Centrol and
Anti-Terrorism”, Organised by the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, May 13th
- 18th 2002. Paper presentation, “Developmental Consequences of Local
Governments and the Quest for Equity”.
35.
Lawal, A. A., “One-Day Seminar on “Citizenship, Indigenship and Federalism”
Organized by The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island,
Lagos. June 12, 2002.
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36.
Lawal, A. A., ”The Elite Class and the Underdevelopment of Africa: A Case
Study of Nigeria”. Conference of SORAC (Society of Research on African
Cultures) and
Institute for the Humanities. Theme: “Internalist vs. Externalist Interpretations of
African History” at Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey.
November 7-9, 2002.
37.
Lawal, A.A. “ The Role of Religion in American Foreign Policy’ at the First
Regional Conference of American Studies association of Nigeria- Obafemi
Awolowo University Chapter. Theme:”Understanding America in the 21st
century” Ile-Ife.
December 11-12, 2002.
38.
Lawal, A.A. “The Embattled Chieftaincy: The Metamorphosis of Yoruba Obas as
Agents of Development” at the International Conference on “Chieftaincy in
Africa: Culture, Governance and Development”, 6-12 January 2003 at the
University of Ghana, Legon, Accra.
39.
Lawal, A.A. “ Crises of African City Centres: The Colonial Antecedents of
Traffic Congestion, Markets and Street Trading in Lagos”. Conference on
“African Urban Spaces: History and Culture” at the University of Texas at
Austin, Austin ,Texas . March 28-31,2003.
40.
Lawal, A.A. “Freedom From Want in the American Society: A Historical
Perspective”. At the 10th Anniversary Conference, American Studies Association
(ASAN). Abuja, 25th – 28th June 2003. Theme “The American Society since the
Four Freedoms”.
41.
Lawal, A.A. “Overcoming the Barriers to the Emergence of Women Political
Leaders in Nigeria: A historical perspective”, at the National Workshop on
Gender, Politics and Power, organised by Centre for Society Science Research and
Development (SSR and D). Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja – Lagos, July 28 – 30,
2003.
42.
Lawal, A.A. “Images of Africa in the Corrupt Elite as Agents of
Underdevelopment: A Case Study of Nigeria”. At the African Cultural Studies
Conference of the African Cultural Institute. Theme. “Images of Africa”. October
7 – 10, 2003. Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of Lagos.
Lagos.
43.
Lawal, A.A. “Agriculture in Yoruba Society and Culture” for the African
Conference 2004 at the University of Texas at Austin, March, 26 – 28, 2004.
Theme “Perspectives on Yoruba History and Culture”.
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44.
Lawal, A.A. “Gender, Children’s Diseases and Traditional Healing Methods in
South Western Nigeria”. At Africa Conference 2005 on African Health and
Illness. University of Texas at Austin, March 25 – 27, 2005.
45.
Lawal, A.A. “Double Consciousness and Home-Coming: African – Americans
and the Promotion of African Culture”, at the U.S. – West Africa Conference,
University of Texas at Arlington, April 28 – 30, 2005.
46.
Lawal, A.A. “Alternative Medicine in the West African Sub-Region: A PanAfricanist Perspective” at the Global Health Histories Symposium, organized by
the National Institute of Health, November 3 – 4, 2005, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S..
47.
Lawal, A.A. “Nigerian Migrants in the Cameroons and the Reactions of the Host
Communities. 1885 - 1961” at the International Conference on “Movements,
Migrations and Displacements in Africa”. March 24 – 26, 2006. University of
Texas at Austin, U.S.A.
48.
Lawal, A.A. “The Challenges of Anti-Corruption Crusade in Nigeria Beyond
2007” National Workshop on “Nigeria Beyond 2007: Issues, challenges and
Prospects” organized by the Department of Political Science, University of Lagos
in Conjunction with the Ford foundation, at Excellence Hotel, Ogba – Ikeja, July
19 – 20, 2006.
49.
Lawal, A.A. “Decolonization and the Bias of postcolonial Public Policy Against
Traditional African Medicine in West Africa”. Paper presented at Global Health
Histories Meeting of World Health Organization Feb. 6-8, 2007. Nairobi.
50.
Lawal, A.A. “Demonetization and the Impact of Modern Currency System on
Colonial West Africa” Paper presented as the Conference on “Money in Africa”
organised by the British Museum, London, march 9-11, 2007.
51.
Lawal, A.A. “Conference Scholarship by the Omoohundro Institute of Early
American History and Culture in Williamsburg, Virginia to Accra and Cape
Coast, Ghana The Bloody Writing is for Ever torn”. Domestic and International
Consequences of the First Government Efforts to Abolish the Atlantic Slave
Trade, August 7th- 12th 2007.
52.
Lawal, A.A. Representing the University of Lagos at the Confucius Institute
Conferences, Beijing, China, December, 10-19, 2007 and Second Confucius
Institute Conference and Workshop for Directors in Beijing, China, 11th – 18th
December, 2007. The theme was “Summarise Experiences, Maintain Close
Cooperation, Strengthen Management, and Promote the Rapid and Healthy
Development of Confucius Institute.”
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53.
Lawal, A.A. Benin-Lagos Relations, 1550 – 1851: A Critical Literature Review
Paper presented at an international conference on “Aspects of the Foreign
Relations of Benin Empire in History” at Oba Akenzua II Culture Centre, Benin
City, June 24 – 25, 2009.
54.
Lawal, A.A. “Sexualities, Religion and Spirituality: The Marginalization of
Women in Africa” A paper presented at the 10th Annual Africa Conference at the
University of Texas at Austin on “Women, Gender and Sexualities in Africa”,
March 26 – 28, 2010.
M. PUBLIC SERVICES
Regular contributor to newspapers including topics on scholarly
journalism in the Nigerian Daily Times, Nigerian Concord, Newswatch,
Tribune and Champion-on domestic and international issues. 1982 - 1985
Produced educational Programmes on Radio Nigeria. 1987 - 1990
Participated regularly in the Nigerian Television programmes on economic
problems, political and local government reforms.
N. R E F E R E E S
Professor S. O. Akinboye
Department of Political Science
University of Lagos
Akoka - Yaba Lagos
Nigeria
Professor Ayodeji O. Olukoju
Department of History
University of Lagos
Akoka - Yaba Lagos
Nigeria
Professor Jide Osuntokun
Professor of History
Department of History
University of Lagos
Akoka - Yaba Lagos,
Nigeria.
Professor H. O. Danmole
Department of History and International Studies
Lagos State University
Ojoo, Lagos.
Nigeria.
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