Adesola Samson Adesote, N.C.E, B.A ED, M.A and PhD
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Biosketch:

Adesola Adesote holds N.C.E in Economics and History from Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo in 2004; B.A ED History from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in 2007; M.A History and PhD in Economic and Social History from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria in 2011 and 2016 respectively. He was formerly a lecturer in the Department of History and International Studies, McPherson University, Serki Sotayo, Ogun State between 2012 and 2017, where he served in different administrative capacities such as Sub-Dean, College of Humanities, Chairman, University Examination& Time Table Committee, Member, McPherson University Business & Venture Committee, Member, Mock Accreditation of ICAN Programme Committee, Member, McPherson University Senate Business Committee, Member, Committee of Advancement Research & Linkages, Coordinator, College Pre-Degree Programme, Member, Pre-Degree Board of Studies, Member, College Board of Examiners, Member, Departmental Board of Examiners, Departmental Examination Officer, Coordinator, Coordinator, College Examination &Time Table Committee, Level Adviser (300&400 levels), Secretary, Social & Welfare Committee, Member, Strategy for Increasing Population Committee, Member, Pre-Degree Programme Committee and Secretary, Pre-Degree Sub-Curriculum Development Committee . He joined the services of Osun State University, Department of History and International Studies, College of Humanities and Culture, Ikire Campus, since 2017. Since his appointment in the University, his academic career has seen him occupying some academic positions such as Departmental Examination Officer, Departmental Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, Coordinator of the Department, Chairman, Faculty Journal Committee and Chairman, Sports College Committee. Dr. Adesote has contributed immensely to historical scholarship in Economic and Social History with major emphasis on Migration, African Diaspora and Conflict Studies. He is a prolific writer, scholar and budding historian. His publications have appeared in several reputable local and international journals and edited books. He belongs to several professional associations and networks (see below)

Research Interests, Achievements / Specialization:
Economic and Social History, Migration, African Diaspora and Conflict Studies and Political History. He is currently working on the Yoruba migrant farmers and the Growth of Islam in some rural communities of the defunct Ondo Division of Southeastern Yorubaland since the 1930s.

Contributions to knowledge
He has 40 scholastic publications in local and international journals and edited books. He has supervised twenty (15) undergraduate projects and four (4) Master’s Dissertations since he joined the University. He has attended and presented papers in twenty-six (26) national and international and conferences, training workshops and symposia.

Scientific /Professional Activities:
In the last eight years of his sojourn into the academia, he has served as a resource person and guest speaker in some symposia and workshops such as Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding Seminar Series, Abere, Osogbo, Osun State, 20 June, 2019; chaired sessions of some conferences. He also served as one of the resource persons commissioned by the Evans Brothers (Nigeria Publishers) Limited, Ibadan to write Evans Modular History for Primary Schools (Book 1-6) and Evans Effective History for Junior Secondary Schools (Book 1-3).

Awards/ Grants
Overall Best Student Award by National Association of Ogun State Students ( Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo Chapter) during the 2001/2002 Academic Session; Federal Scholarship Award for NCE and Undergraduates during the 2003/2004 Academic Session.

Academic Appointments:
Coordinator, Department of History & International Studies, Oct.1, 2019-
March31, 2020
Chairman, Faculty Journal Committee 2019-2020
Coordinator, Departmental Postgraduate Programmes 2017 till date
Examination Officer, Department of History & International Studies 2017-2018
Member, College/Faculty Board 2017 till date
Member, College Postgraduate Committee 2017 till date
Member, College Postgraduate Board of Examiners 2017 till date
Member, Departmental Board of Examiners 2017 till date
Member, Departmental Postgraduate Board of Examiners 2017 till date
Member, College Student Welfare Committee 2017-2019
Chairman, College Sports Committee 2018 till date
Member, University Sports Committee 2018 till date

Membership of Learned and Professional Association
i. Member, Historical Society of Nigeria
ii. Member, Ceremonial Committee of Historical Society of Nigeria
iii. Member, Organisation for Historical Research of Nigeria
iv. Member, African Economic History Network
v. Member, Planning Committee of Historical Society of Nigeria Congress

Selected Recent Publications
1. Adesote, S.A. (2019). Oyo-Osun Migrant Farmers and Cocoa Plantation in Ondo Division: 1930s-1960. University of Uyo Journal of Humanities, Vol.23, No.2, pp.29-48

2. Ajayi, A.I & Adesote, S.A. (2019). Social Media and the Consolidation of Democracy in Nigeria: Lessons Learnt from the 2011 and 2015 General Elections. FUDMA Journal of Arts, Vol. 3, No. 2. A Publication of the Faculty of Arts, Federal University, Dutsinma, Kastina State, Nigeria

3. Osunkoya, O.A and Adesote, S.A. (2018). Violent Conflicts and Displacements in Nigeria since 1999. Dustinma Historical Review, Vol.1, No.1, pp.1-17. Journal of the Department of History & Strategic Studies, Federal University, Dustinma, Kastina State.

4. Adesote, S.A & Osunkoya, O.A. (2018). The Brain Drain, Skilled Labour Migration and its Impact on Africa’s Development, 1990s-2000s.Africology:The Journal of Pan African Studies, Vol.12, No.1, September, pp.395-420. California, USA.

5. Adesote, S.A & Ofogbor, O.A. (2018). Democratic Governance and Nigeria’s Development: A Critical Reflection on the Fourth Republic, 1999-2014. A Festschrift for Professor Akin Alao. Edo, V.O and Olupayimo, D.Z (eds). Socio-Political and Culture History of Nigeria. Ibadan: John Archers Publishers Limited, pp. 220-240.

6. Adesote, S.A. (2017). A Comparative Study of the African Diasporas’ contribution to the Development of and their Integration in the United States and the United Kingdom. The IUP Journal of International Relations, Vol. XI, No.2, pp.1-13. India.

7. Adesote, S.A & Osiyale, B.O. (2017). African Migrants and the economy of Japan Since the 1980s. Kaduna Journal of Humanities, Vol.1, No.1, pp.125-141. Published by Kaduna State University, Kaduna.

8. Adesote, S.A & Ofogbor, A.O. (2017). Social Integration of Migrants and Nation-Building in Nigeria: A Historical Analysis. VUNA Journal of History and International Relations.pp.89-110.Publication of the Department of History & International Relations. VERITAS University, Abuja.

9. Adesote, S.A. (2017). Internal Conflicts and Forced Migration in Nigeria. A Historical Perspective. Journal of Identity and Migration Studies, Vol.11, No.1, pp.1-26. Published by Research Centre on Identity and Migration Issues, University of Oradea, Romania.

10. Adesote, S.A. (2016). Cocoa migrant farmers and Rural Development in Ondo Division, 1940s and 1980s. Keffi Journal of Historical Studies,pp.24-44.Published by Department of History & International Studies, Nasarawa State University, Lafia

11. Adesote, S.A & Adepoju, A. (2016). Kidnapping Scenario and National Security in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria, 1997-2011.A challenge to Sustainable Development. Keffi Journal of Historical Studies,pp.146-155.Published by Department of History, Nasarawa State University, Lafia

12. Adesote, S.A & Olaniyi, R.O. (2016). Land Acquisition, Cocoa farming and Internal Migration in Ondo Division, 1947-1972. Lagos Historical Review, Vol.16, No.1, pp.107-126. Published by Department of History & Strategic Studies, University of Lagos

13. Ajayi, A.I & Adesote, S.A. (2016). The Social Media and Consolidation of Democracy in Nigeria: Uses, Potentials And Challenges. African Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp.93-112.Published by Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

14. Adesote, S.A & Falowo, A.S. (2016). Understanding the Dynamics and Impact of Terrorism on the Nigerian Economy. Akungba Journal of Historical Studies, Vol.15, pp.110-115. Published by Department of History & International Studies, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State

Conferences/Workshops Attendance:
He has attended and presented papers 26 conferences, symposia and workshops which are both national and international, the most recent being:

1. International Conference on Election and Electoral Violence in Africa organised by Havilah Glo, Johannesburg, South Africa in collaboration with Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, University of Lagos, Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, December 4-6, 2019. Paper presented: Electoral Violence and the Survival of Democracy in West Africa since the 1990s: The Experience of Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire.

2. National Colloquium on the Life and Legacies of Brigadier General Mobolaji Johnson, the First Governor of Lagos State held at Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alusa, Ikeja, Lagos State, on 28 November 2019. Paper presented: Political Leadership and Good Governance for National Development: Brigadier General Mobolaji Johnson’s Example in Lagos State, 1967-1975

3. International Symposium on Sustainable Development with the theme “Agenda 2030 and Global Integration organised by Global Affairs and Sustainable Development Institute, Osun State University, Osogbo, Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Osun State University, Osogbo, June 25-26, 2019

4. Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding Seminar Series, Abere, Osogbo, Osun State, 20 June, 2019. Paper presented: Anti-Corruption War in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: The Place of Value Re-orientation

5. AAU/UNIOSUN Workshop on Data Ethics and Skills for Reproduction of Research Findings using Stata, MicCom Golf Hotel, Ada, Osun State, March 10-14, 2019

6. The 2018 Advanced Digital Training Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) held at ICT Building, Osun State University, Osogbo Campus between Monday 13 and Friday 17 August 2018.

7. 1st International Conference in Digital Cultures and Digital Scholarship organised by Lagos Humboldt Kolleg in Digital Humanities, University of Lagos, held between November 14-18, 2017. Paper presented: Digital Technology and the Transformation of Historical Scholarship in Nigerian Universities in the 21st Century.

8. A National Conference in honour of Prof. Yakubu Aboki Ochefu on African Economic History: From hunters and gatherers to the industrial and information age held at Benue State University, Makurdi between 22 and 25 October, 2017. Paper presented: Colonialism, migration and the emergence of Urban spaces in Colonial Nigeria.

9. A Conference in honour of Professor J.A Atanda on the Yoruba Nation and Politics since the Nineteenth century held at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun state between 9 and 11 October, 2017. Paper presented: Migration and Settlement: A study of Oyo-Osun migrant farmers and cocoa production in Ondo Division, 1930s-1960.

10. The ToyinFalola Annual International Conference on Africa and the African Diaspora held at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo between 3 and 5 July, 2017. Paper presented: Public-Private Partnership and the Funding of Tertiary Education in Nigeria in the 21st century.

11. International Conference on the Humanities and African Development organized by the Department of History, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, held between 4 and 7 July, 2017 at the International Conference Centre. Paper presented: The Brain Drain, Skilled Labour Migration and its Impact on Africa’s Development, 1990s-2000s.

12. The Second Joint Humanities Conference on the theme, Migration, Identity and Development: Africa and the Wider World in the 21st Century organised by the Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University and African Studies Institute, Georgia, USA held at Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos between 18 and 21, July, 2016. Paper presented: Conflicts, migration and Africa’s Development in the 21st century: A Discourse

13. The 6thToyinFalola Annual International Conference on Africa and the African Diaspora held at Redeemer’s University, Ede between 4 and 6 July, 2016. Paper presented: African Immigrants and the economy of Japan since the 1980s.