Dr. Gerald Ekenedirichukwu Ezirim

Lecturer
University of Nigeria, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Political Science from University of Nigeria, Nigeria

My URL
https://livedna.org/234.23924

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Area of Interest:

Social Sciences
Political Science
Terrorism
Political Economy
Development Studies

Selected Publications

  1. Ezirim, G.E., 2018. Oil crimes, national security and the Nigerian state, 1999-2015. Japanese J. Political Sci., 19: 80-100.
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  2. Onuoha, F.C., G.E. Ezirim and C. Enyiazu, 2017. Unbridled pillage: The political economy of oil theft in Nigeria. South East Polit. Sci. Rev., 1: 19-36.

  3. Nkwede, J.O., G.E. Ezirim and J.T. Ikyase, 2017. Underdeveloped states and the strive towards autonomous development: Africa in perspective. Nig. Public Admin. Rev., 4: 41-59.

  4. Dickson, M.E. and G.E. Ezirim, 2017. The political economy of recession in Nigerias fourth republic. Afr. J. Political Sci. Int. Relations, 11: 193-200.
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  5. Dickson, M. and G.E. Ezirim, 2017. The International Criminal Court: Dilemmas of Judicial Organization in Global Political Environment. In: International Organizations: A Reader, Eminue, O., M.E. Dickson and P.A. Ojie (Eds.). Vol. 1, University of Calabar Press, Calabar, pp: 306-333.

  6. Ezirim, G.E., V.C. Onah, H.N. Agbo, C.C. Ike and K. Nnamani, 2016. International monetary fund and crisis of development in Nigeria, 2000-2014. Transylvanian Rev., 24: 1513-1530.

  7. Ezirim, G.E., P.O. Okonta and L.N. Amaechi, 2016. The political economy of oil revenue accounting and fiscal allocation disputes in Nigeria's fourth republic. J. Econ. Allied Res., 1: 120-142.
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  8. Ezirim, G.E., K.E. Nnamani, V.C. Onah, H.N. Agbo and C.C. Ike, 2016. Political science as prospect for achieving sustainable development goals in Nigeria. Mediterranean J. Soc. Sci., 7: 319-334.
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  9. Ezirim, G., K. Nnamani and O. Nnaegbo, 2016. Democracy at the crossroads: Ethno-regional power contestations and democratization in a diversified Nigeria, 1960-2015. South East J. Political Sci., 2: 96-123.

  10. Ezirim, G., E. Onyemaechi and O. Freedom, 2016. The political economy of Nigeria's power sector reforms: Challenges and prospects, 2005-2015. Mediterranean J. Soc. Sci., 7: 443-453.
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  11. Eke, O.A. and G.E. Ezirim, 2015. Terrorism and national security: Constructing the socio-economic dynamics in Nigeria. Stud. Polit. Soc., 3: 141-171.

  12. Onuoha, F.C., G.E. Ezirim and C.L. Nwogu, 2014. Small arms and light weapons proliferation and human security in Nigeria. J. Int. Relations Diplomacy, 1: 126-143.

  13. Onuoha, F.C. and G.E. Ezirim, 2014. Sea piracy and maritime security: The problem of foreign naval intervention in the suppression of piracy off the Horn of Africa. J. Maritime Res., 7: 43-56.

  14. Dickson, M. and G.E. Ezirim, 2014. Humanitarian intervention and responsibility to protect: The legal implications of the United Nations intervention in Iraq. Afr. J. Law Criminol., 4: 61-70.

  15. Bassey, J., M. Dickson and G.E. Ezirim, 2014. Explaining the milestone in revenue allocation in Nigeria. Nig. J. Soc. Sci., 10: 138-150.

  16. Akwara, A.F., J.E. Udaw and G.E. Ezirim, 2014. The millennium development goals and rail transportation development in Nigeria: A critical review. Mediterranean J. Soc. Sci., 5: 433-439.
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  17. Akwara, A.F., J.E. Udaw and G.E. Ezirim, 2014. Adapting colonial legacy to modernism: A focus on rail transport development in Nigeria. Mediterranean J. Soc. Sci., 5: 465-475.
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  18. Ezirim, G.E., M. Dickson and J.O. Obisung, 2013. Rogue states conundrum: An exploration of the U.S. foreign policy toward North Korea. Afr. J. Culture Philosophy Soc., 3: 12-22.

  19. Ezirim, G.E., F.C. Onuoha and M.E. Dickson, 2013. The political economy of federal allocations in Nigeria since 1999. J. Int. Politics Dev. Stud., 9: 22-48.

  20. Ezirim, G.E. and P.O. Mbah, 2013. Electoral process and political violence in Africa: A preview of the 2015 general elections in Nigeria. Int. J. Res. Arts Soc. Sci., 6: 282-297.

  21. Akwara, A.F., G.E. Ezirim, J.E. Udaw and N.F. Akwara, 2013. The role of regional economic and political groups in the globalisation process: A case study of the economic community of West African States (ECOWAS) (1982-2002). Can. Soc. Sci., 9: 67-75.

  22. Onuoha, F.C. and G.E. Ezirim, 2012. The Resource Curse and National Development in Nigeria. In: Niger Delta: Constraints and Pathways to Development, Ibaba, S.I. (Ed.). Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK., pp: 29-42.

  23. Ezirim, G.E., 2012. Governance, Accountability and Transparency in the Nigeria Oil Sector: A Focus on the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). In: Niger Delta: Politics of Despair, Deprivation and Desperation, Osuntokun, A. and V. Ukaogo (Eds.). ICS Services Ltd., Lagos, pp: 285-325.

  24. Ezirim, G.E. and M.E. Dickson, 2012. Unilateralism and the United States' use of force in the post-cold war world: A critique. Nig. J. Soc. Sci., 8: 138-150.

  25. Ohiaegbu, P.C. and G.E. Ezirim, 2011. Our crisis in their crisis: Implications of the global financial crisis for Africa's development strategy in the 21st century. Int. J. Mod. Political Econ., 2: 57-86.

  26. Ezirim, G.E., P.C. Ohiaegbu and Q.C. Chukwu, 2011. Voter apathy in Nigeria's general elections: The case of Enugu state in 2011. J. Liberal Stud., 14: 9-31.

  27. Ezirim, G.E., 2011. Resource governance and conflict in the Niger Delta: Implications for the gulf of guinea region. Afr. J. Political Sci. Int. Relations, 5: 61-71.

  28. Ezirim, G.E. and P.C. Ohiaegbu, 2011. Governance of global environment, challenges of sustainable development and Africa’s security dilemma in the 21st century. J. Sustainable Dev. Afr., 13: 78-95.

  29. Onuoha, F.C. and G.E. Ezirim, 2010. The planned AFRICOM base in West Africa: A strategic framework of resistance for Nigeria. J. Liberal Stud., 13: 265-292.

  30. Onuoha, F.C. and G.E. Ezirim, 2010. Climatic change and national security: Exploring the conceptual and empirical connections in Nigeria. J. Sustainable Dev. Afr., 12: 255-269.

  31. Ezirim, G.E., 2010. The political economy of the resource curse in the Gulf of Guinea: Nigeria in perspective. Int. J. Mod. Political Econ., 1: 97-114.

  32. Ezirim, G.E., 2010. The effects of the global financial crisis on African economies: Nigeria in perspective. Nig. J. Soc. Sci., 6: 37-49.

  33. Ezirim, G.E., 2010. Re-inventing Nigeria's foreign relations under the barrage of damning global reports. Int. J. Commun., 11: 103-116.

  34. Ezirim, G.E., 2010. Fifty years of Nigeria's foreign policy: A critical review. Afr. Political Sci. Rev., 2: 22-40.

  35. Ezirim, G.E., 2010. Elections, Electioneering and Conflict in Nigeria. In: Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies and Other Social Sciences II, Nnadozie, O.U. (Ed.). Beams Publishers, Nsukka, pp: 47-57.

  36. Ezirim, G.E., 2010. Democracy as a Conflict Management Strategy. In: Dynamics of Peace Processes, Albert, I.O. and I.O. Oloyede (Eds.). University of Ilorin, Ilorin, pp: 38-48.

  37. Ezirim, G.E., 2010. Basic Concepts and Theories in Peace and Conflict Studies. In: Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies and other Social Sciences I, Nnadozie, O.U. and A.O. Uzuegbunam (Eds.). Beams Publishers, Nsukka, pp: 10-43.

  38. Ifesinachi, K. and G.E. Ezirim, 2009. Transparency and governance: A focus on the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Nigerian oil sector. Nig. J. Humanities Soc. Sci., 3: 178-198.

  39. Ifesinachi, K. and G.E. Ezirim, 2009. Multinationals and adherence to the United Nations' global compact: A focus on shell petroleum development company. Univ. Nig. J. Public Admin. Local Gov., 14: 107-116.

  40. Ifesinachi, K. and G.E. Ezirim, 2009. Civil society, conflict management and democracy in Nigeria. Nig. Army Quarterly J., 5: 82-101.

  41. Ezirim, G.E., 2009. Understanding the Niger Delta crisis within the framework of structural conflicts in the international system: An assessment. Afr. J. Contemporary Issues, 9: 41-57.

  42. Ezirim, G.E., 2009. The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Management. In: Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution in Nigeria: A Reader, Ikejiani-Clark, M. (Ed.). Spectrum Books Ltd., Ibadan, pp: 286-300.

  43. Ezirim, G.E., 2009. Democratic Governance and Poverty Eradication in the 21st Century Nigeria: Any Lacuna? In: Governance in Africa in the 21st Century, Otagburuagu, E.J. (Ed.). University of Nigeria Press, Nigeria, pp: 106-121.

  44. Ezirim, G.E., 2009. Contextualizing Nigeria in the global failed states debate. Nat. Dev. Stud., 2: 63-80.

  45. Ezirim, G.E., 2008. Xenophobia and citizens' diplomacy: Call for reassessment of Nigeria's Afrocentric foreign policy. Int. J. Commun., 9: 267-281.

  46. Ezirim, G.E., 2008. United states AFRICOM project, African security and the Nigerian challenge. Nig. Army Quarterly J., 4: 391-412.

  47. Ezirim, G.E., 2008. Transborder crimes and Nigeria's global reputation: An analysis. J. Liberal Stud., 12: 21-43.

  48. Ezirim, G.E., 2008. Petropolitics and environmental criminality in the Niger Delta: Advocacy for enforcement of global conventions. Univ. Nig. J. Political Econ., 2: 215-230.

  49. Ezirim, G.E., 2007. Reflections on the China-in-Africa debate: Mercantilism, partnership or resurgence of hegemony? J. Int. Politics Dev. Stud., 3: 50-82.
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