Presentations

Papers Presented/ Presentations Made

Adedimeji, M. A. 2015. “Benefactum Desideratum”. Presentation Made at the Opening Ceremony of the Jihad Week Programme Organised by the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, LAUTECH College of Health Sciences, Osogbo Branch, on November 22, 2015 ( Sunday, Safar 10, 1437) at LAUTECH CHS, Osogbo

Adedimeji, M. A. 2015. “Aloha Unionism: Strategising for Effective Conflict Management” Presentation made at the Leadership Training Programme themed “Redefining Student Leadership in the 21st Century” Organised by the Students’ Union of the University of Ilorin on Tuesday November 11, 2015 at the University Auditorium

Adedimeji, M. A. 2015. “Entrepreneurship Opportunities in the Digital Economy: A Communicative Approach”, Presentation Made at the Institute of Corporate Administration Summit at Kwara Hotels on Saturday, October 31, 2015.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2015. “Humanising Humanity: Learning, Yearning, Earning
Presentation Made at the Orientation Programme of the School of Preliminary Studies, University of Ilorin, at FUFU, on Friday, June 5, 2015

Adedimeji, M. A. 2015 “Peace Please: Dream, Dare and Deliver”. Presentation Made at the Annual Freshers’ Orientation Week of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), University of Lagos Branch, at the University of Lagos on Monday, March 2, 2015.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2015. “Peaceful Coexistence in the University” Presentation Made at the Orientation Programme Organised for the fresh Students of the University by the Student Affairs Unit, University of Ilorin, January 6 -8, 2015 at the University Auditorium.

Yusuf, Noah, Adedimeji, M. A. and Oniye, R. O. 2014. “Improving Security for the Memory Healing of the Victims of Social Upheavals in Nigeria”. Paper presented at the National Retreat on Human Security, theme “Mainstreaming Human Security in Nigeria” organized by the National Orientation Agency, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Peace Building Development Foundation on November 18 – 19, 2014, National Conference Centre, Abuja.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding”. Presentation made at Nigerian Medical Students Association (NMSA) Workshop on Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding at the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) on October 18, 2014.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “Promoting Peace and Preventing Conflict: Nonviolent Communication as a Paradigm”. Presentation made at the Nigerian Medical Students Association (NMSA) Workshop on Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding at the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, on October 18, 2014

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “Live in Peace, not in Pieces”. Presentation made at the public lecture and peace workshop organized by Passion for Peace Initiative (PPI) in conjunction with the Student Union Government of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) at YABATECH on Thursday, September 25, 2014.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “No Cause for Conflict, Really?” Chairman’s Keynote Address Delivered at the Kwara Youth Summit Organised by the Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Students Association (PESCORSA) of the National Open University (NOUN), Ilorin Study Centre, in Conjunction with the Centre for Peace and Strategic          Studies, University of Ilorin, at the University of Ilorin on Thursday, September 18, 2014.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “A Pragmatic Approach to Institutionalising Peacebuilding in Nigeria” Presentation Made at the Strategic Training Workshop for Senior Officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) on Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Election Monitoring at the Civil Defence Academy, Abuja, on August 25-27, 2014

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “The Role of Communication in Conflict Prevention
Presentation Made at the Strategic Training Workshop for Senior Officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) on Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Election Monitoring at the Civil Defence Academy, Abuja, on August 25-27, 2014

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “The Position of Islam on Western Education”, Lecture Presented at the Annual Graduation and Award-Giving Ceremony of Iqra College, Ilorin, July 24, 2014.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “Systemic Conflict Prevention Mechanisms as Veritable Tools for Sustainable Development” Presentation made at the 4th General Assembly and National Conference of the Nigerian Young Academy, themed “Harnessing the Potentials of Young Scientists and Diaspora-Home Network for Sustainable National Development” at the University of Ilorin Auditorium. July 10.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “The Role of Journalism in Nation-building and Conflict Resolution”,    Paper presented at the Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), University of Ilorin, Press Day and Award Ceremony at the University of Ilorin Auditorium, June 5.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “Sense and Sound for the Season: A Review of Adebayo Lawal’s Music of the Muezzin Presentation made at a Book Review programme at the University of   Ilorin Auditorium. May 31.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act in Nigeria: Import and Issues” Paper presented at the NAEC Officers’ Executive Management Course  6, Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE), Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, May 27.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “The Media and Terrorism” Paper presented at the NAEC Officers’ Executive Management Course 6, Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE), Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, May 27.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “Combating Corruption and Impunity in Nigeria: The Role of the Free Media”. Lecture Presented at the World Press Freedom Day of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, at the NUJ Press Centre, Ilorin. May 3.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “Communication in Peace and Conflict Resolution” Paper presented at the NAEC Officers’ Executive Management Course 6, Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE), Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, April 16.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “Introduction to Language and Communication Skills”. Paper presented at the NAEC Officers’ Executive Management Course 6, Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE), Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, April 16.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2014. “The New Dawn: Soaring Above Challenges” Lecture Presented at the Annual Sendoff and Launch of At-Tabib Magazine of the MSSN, College of Health Sciences Branch, University of Ilorin at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin. January 12.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2013. “The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act in Nigeria: The Way Forward”    Paper presented at the Human Development Initiatives (HDI) Training Workshop at the Federal Secretariat, Ilorin. November 28.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2013. “Positioning Campus Journalism for Change”. Keynote Address Presented at the National Writing Conference of the Union of Campus Journalists at the University of Ilorin Auditorium. Friday, May 10, 2013

Adedimeji, M. A. 2013. “Campus Journalism: the Art, the Gains and the Pains”. .
Presentation Made at the Workshop Organised by Naija Writers Coach in association with the National Association of Campus Journalists, University of Ilorin Chapter, on at the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin. Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2013. “Fulbright FLTA in View”. Presentation Made at the Workshop Organised by the Centre for Research, Development and In-house Training (CREDIT), University of Ilorin, at the University Auditorium. Friday, April 12, 2013.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2013. “The Art of Writing”. Presentation made at the Writing/Editing             Workshop with the theme, “The Voyage with Pen” organised by the Muslim Students           Society of Nigeria, LAUTECH Branch, on Saturday, Jumadal Ula 25, 1434 at the   250 Lecture Theatre, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso. April 6, 2013.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2013. “Paradigm Shift: A Review of Raliat Ibrahim’s The Twenty-first             Gift    Presentation made at a Book Review programme at the Radio Kwara Hall,             Ilorin. March   29.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2013. “Contemporary Socio-economic Challenges and the Muslim             Ummah”. Presentation Made at the 1434A.H. Public Lecture of The Companion at             the Banquet Hall, Kwara Hotel, Ilorin ,on 19th Rabiu Thani, 1434. 2nd March,2013.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2012. “You Have Been Chosen”. Presentation Made at the Opening             Ceremony of the Orientation Week of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria             (MSSN), University of Ilorin Branch, at the University Auditorium on Muharram 11,       1434 A.H./ November 25, 2012.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2012. “Love, Relationship and Marriage in Islam”, Paper delivered at the       Da’wah Week jointly organised by the Fountain University Muslim Community and             Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Fountain University Branch, at             Fountain University, Osogbo. Sunday, April 22, 2012

Adedimeji, M. A. 2012. “Taming the Monster: Media Roles in Combating Corruption”             Presentation made at the Human Development Initiative (HDI) Capacity Building             Workshop. February 12 – 16, 2012. Ilorin.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2009. “Today’s Pressure; Tomorrow’s Pleasure” Paper presented at the             Public Lecture organized by the Nigerian Universities Education Students             Association (NUESA) on Wednesday, March 25.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2007. “English Words, Yoruba Meanings: The Universal Pragmatics of             Nigerian Proverbs in Ola Rotimi’s Kurunmi”, first Ph.D. Seminar presentation.             Department of English, University of Ilorin. May 17

Adedimeji, M.A. 2007. “A Sociolinguistic Study of the Nigerian Proverbs In Zainab             Alkali’s The Stillborn and The Virtuous Woman”, second Ph.D. seminar             presentation, Department of English, University of Ilorin. November 27.

Adedimeji, M.A. 2007. “Between the US and us: (t)here you Go” Paper presented at the             Pre-departure Workshop Organized by the Public Affairs Section of the US             Embassy Nigeria for the 2007/08 Exchange Grantees at PAS Office (formerly             USIS), Broad Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. June 12.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2006. “A Comparison of the Nigerian and American Ways of Life: A             Phenomenological Approach”. Presented at Conference Room A (Morgan 207B),             Department of African American Studies, Western Illinois University,             Macomb,         Illinois, USA. May 17.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2006. “An Introduction to Nigerian Literature”. Presented as part of             The      Adult Learning Exchange (TALE), Institute for Learning in Retirement,             Governors       State University (GSU), Illinois at GSU. April 21 and 28.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2006. “Women and Politics in Nigeria: Past and Present” (A            Supplement to “Nigeria: Women and Culture” PowerPoint). Presented as part of             the       Celebration of Women’s History Month Program “Perspectives on Global             Traditions”      organized by College of Arts and Sciences, Governors State             University (GSU),       Illinois in collaboration with League of Women Voters of Park     Forest, at GSU.            March 23.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2006. “Nigeria: This is my Story” Presented to Rotary Club of Park             Forest at Freedom Hall, Park Forest, Illinois. March 23.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2005. “Nigeria: Then, Now and Later”. Presented at an international             interactive session organized by Prairie State College, Illinois. December 6.

Adedimeji, M. A. 2005. “Hi, My Name is Nigeria” (A supplement to ‘Nigeria: The Giant             of Africa’ PowerPoint). Presented as part of  the Strategic Language Initiative             Program organized by College of Arts and Sciences, Governors State University             (GSU), Illinois in collaboration with U.S Department of State, Bureau of             Educational and Cultural Affairs at GSU. October 5.