Hassan Tai Ejibunu's Page

What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

It has ever been my desire to contribute my own quota to world's peace and development. The desire motivated me to enrole for a Master degree programme in Peace and Conflict Studies. The essence is to build my self up inlearning about the knitty gritty and arts in the field of peace and conflict resolution. We need more professionals in the field who would continue to build network of bridges in bringing about peace in troubled parts of the world.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

I was born 42 years ago in the town of Kabba, Kogi State, Nigeria. I work for the government of Nigeria in the Admiistarive Cadre, but currently enrole in a Master degree programme in peace studies.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Africa, Middle East, Sri-Lanka, Burma, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Austria

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

I work for the government of Nigeria in the Administrative Cadre. Currently, I am pursuing a Master degree of Arts Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies.

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.internationalcrisisgroup.com

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.TTF.com

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, Democratization, Education

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Program Administration, Research

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Nigeria's Niger Delta Crisis:Root Causes of Peacelessness; Sudan-Darfur's Region Crisis: Formula for Ultimate Solution; Regional Economic Integration: Case Study of the Economic Community of West African States; Transition from War to Peace: Case Study of the Nigerian Civil War; and Oil Resources and Violence:Case Study of Nigeria.

If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications

Nigeria's Niger Delta Crisis: Root Causes of Peacelessness and African Antidote to World's Crisis.