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Ita, Victor Edet

Lecturer I

Basic Information

  • Ita, Victor Edet
  • 08069009698
  • victorita@aksu.edu.ng
  • Lecturer I
  • Political Sciences
  • Academic Staff

Profile

Dr. Victor Edet Ita hails from Aka Offot in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He holds a Diploma in Public Administration (2001), B.Sc. in Political Science and Public Administration (2006), M.Sc. in Public Administration (2010) and Ph.D in Political Science with specialization in Comparative Politics (2017) from the University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. 
He joined the services of Akwa Ibom State University in January 2018. Prior to his appointment, he served as a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Uyo (2012-2017). Dr. Ita has taught various Political Science and Public Administration courses as well as supervised numerous undergraduate students’ research projects. He has contributed chapters in books as well as published research articles on topical issues in renowned learned journals both locally and overseas. His current research interest is in the area of comparative governance and democratization in African. 
Dr Victor Ita has served the Department of Political Science and Faculty of Social Sciences in different capacities at both statutory and committee levels. He is a member of Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA). 
His goal is to engage effectively in teaching, quality research and community development with the prospect of reaching the apex of his academic career, and to be a positive reference in the field of Political Science.
 
Phone No.: +234 (0)8028511741; +234 (0)8069009698
Email:  victorita@aksu.edu.ng              

Research Area

1. Comparative African Democratization 2. Rural Governance

Publications

Publications before First Appointment/Last Promotion
     (a)  Refereed Journal Articles          
Foreign Journal Publications
(i)   Dickson, M. and Ita, Victor E. (2011). Public Policy and Rural Development in Nigeria: An Overview of Agricultural Programmes, 1976-2006. International Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 111-119, June (Pan-African Journal, Ghana).
                         
(ii)    Ita, Victor E., Edet, Lawrence I. and Bassey, Manasseh E. (2016). The Impacts of the National Rebirth Programme on the Moral Character of Nigerian Civil Service Employees (1999-2011): Akwa Ibom State Perspective. Global Journal of Human Social Science, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 17-28, September (Global Journals Inc., USA). ISSN: 2249-460X. Available online at: globaljournals.org. 
                   
(iii) Ita, Victor E. (2017). Effects of Communication and Participative Decision         Making on Employees Commitment in Nigeria’s Public Sector: A Pragmatic Assessment of Akwa Ibom State Civil Service. International Research Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 67-83, April (Scholar Publications, Assam, India).ISSN: 2394-7969. Available online at: http://www.irjims.com.
 
(iv)  Ita, Victor E. and Bassey, Manasseh E. (2017). Nigeria’s Political Parties and the          Development of National Consciousness: Observations and Appraisal.          International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Studies, Vol., 3, No. 6, pp. 459-475, May (Scholar Publications, Assam, India).ISSN: 2349-6959. Available online at: http://www.ijhsss.com.
 
(v)  Ita, Victor E., Edet, Lawrence I. and Effiong, James E. (2018). Towards Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: Comparative Benefits and the Necessity of Education Option. Asian Journal of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 27-44, June (Multidisciplinary Journals and World Academic Forum, University of Wisconsin, USA). ISSN: 2311-3782. Available online at: www.multidisciplinaryjournal.com
 
(vi)  Ita, Victor E. and Titus, David A. (2018). The Role of Bureaucracy in Democratic Governance in Nigeria: Relevance and Evidence from Akwa Ibom State (1999-2017). Journal of Public Administration and Governance, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. 54-74, July (Macrothink Institute, Las Vegas, USA). ISSN: 2161-7104. Available online at: www.macrothink.org/jpag
 
(vii) Ita, Victor E. (2018). Political Parties and Consensus Building for Sustainable Democracy in Contemporary Nigeria. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 491-501, August (Research Publish Journals, Lucknow, India). ISSN: 2348-3164. Available online at: www.researchpublish.com.
 
(viii)  Ita, Victor E. and Atai, Anietie J. (2018). A Comparative Assessment of Electoral Management Bodies and Administration of Elections in Nigeria and Ghana. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 23, No. 8, pp. 24-35, August (International Organization of Scientific Research, Doha, Qatar). ISSN: 2279-0837. Available online at www.iosrjournal.org.
 
(ix) Ita, Victor E. (2018). Contending Issues in Party and Electoral Politics and Consequences for Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria: A Historical and Comparative Analysis. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 2, No. 8, pp. 110-121, August (Research and Scientific Innovation Society). ISSN: 2454-6186. Available online at www.ijriss.org.
 
(x)  Ita, Victor E. and Edet, Lawrence I. (2018). Patterns of Political Culture and the Paradox of Political Participation in Nigeria: An Analytical Evaluation. Journal of Politics and Democratization, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 1-19, July (Troy University in Partnership with Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, Georgia, USA). E-ISSN 2449-2671. Available online at: https://gipa.ge/JPD.
 
(xi)   Atai, Anietie J. and Ita, Victor E. (2018). Interventionist Policy and Regional Integration: A Comparative Analysis of the Association of South East Asian Nations and the Economic Community of West African States. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, Vol. 8, No. 10, pp. 165-188, October (International Journals of Multidisciplinary Research Academy, USA). ISSN: 2249-2496. Available online at www.ijmra.us.
 
(xii)  Titus, David A. and Ita, Victor E. (2019).Globalization and State Sovereignty in Contemporary International System: Matters Arising from Same-Sex Marriage Laws. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Research, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 1-14, January (Multidisciplinary Journals, Pakistan). ISSN: 2309-3218. Available online at: www.multidisciplinaryjournal.com
 
(xiii)   Ita, Victor E., Ebong, Itoro B. and Uko, Washington B. (2019). Oil Exploration and the Challenges of Implementing Environmental Protection Policies in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region: Akwa Ibom State Perspective. International Journal of Social, Politics and Humanities, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 231-244, July (Zambrut Journals, Austin, Texas, USA). ISSN: 2797 3735. Available online at: https://zambrut.com.
 
(xiv)   Atai, Anietie J. and Ita, Victor E. (2021).Terrorism and Global Security: An Analysis of Regional and Socio-Economic Effects on National Security.  International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences, Vol. 5, No. 2, pp. 623-631, February (Research and Scientific Innovation Society, Gurugram, India). ISSN: 2454-6186. Available online at: www.rsinternatinal.org/journals/ijriss
 
     Local Journal Publications
(xv)   Umoh, Enobong D., Edet, Lawrence I. and Ita, Victor E. (2016). A Critical Assessment of New Partnership for Africa’s Development as a Strategy for the Economic and Political Development of Nigeria. South South Journal of Culture and Development, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 1-26, April (Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Uyo, Uyo). ISSN: 1595   0298. Available online at: www.ssjcd.
 
(xvi)   Edet, Lawrence I., Bassey, Manasseh E. and Ita, Victor E. (2016). Perceptions of Election Quality and Institutionalization of Democracy in Nigeria: An        Overview of the 2011 General Elections. International Journal of Social          Sciences, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 131-149, June (Faculty of Social Sciences,         University of Uyo, Uyo). ISBN: 1119 - 4898. Available online at:          socialscienceuniuyo.com/journal.
 
(xvii)  Ita, Victor E., Umoh, Enobong D. and Tom, Edet J. (2016). Implementation of          Human Resource Development Policies and Programmes in Akwa Ibom          State Civil Service (1999-2011): A Critical Evaluation. International  Journal of African Culture, Politics and Development, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 44-62, April (Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Uyo, Uyo). ISSN: 0795 - 1469.
 
(xviii) Ita, Victor E. (2016). Revisiting Women Political Participation Scorecard in         Nigeria, 1999-2015 and Beyond: A Critique. South South Journal of Culture and Development, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 201-246, September (Department of          Sociology and Anthropology, University of Uyo, Uyo). ISSN: 1595 0298.          Available online at: www.ssjcd.
 
(xix)  Ita, Victor E., Edet, Lawrence I. and Onuoha, Basil C. (2016). A Performance      Assessment of Nigerian Legislature in the Fourth Republic (1999-2015).          International Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 200-221, September (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Uyo). ISBN: 1119 - 4898. Available online at: socialscienceuniuyo.com/journal.
 
(xx)  Dode, Robert O. and Ita, Victor E. (2017). Local Government and Grassroots Democratization in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and the Way Forward. Nigerian Journal of Political Science, Vol. 17, No. 1, pp. 75-100, June (Department of Political Science and International Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria). ISSN: 6331-8524.
 
(xxi)   Ita, Victor E. and Dickson, Monday E. (2018). From Presidential to Parliamentary System: A Comparative Analysis of Local Government Administration in Akwa Ibom State (1999-2007). AKSU Journal of Social and Management Sciences, Vol. 1, Nos. 6 and 7, pp. 1-19, April (Department of Political Science, Akwa Ibom State University). ISSN: 2504-933X.
 
(xxii)   Dode, Robert O. and Ita, Victor E. (2018). Ethno-Religious Conflicts and Political Instability in Nigeria: Strategies for Managing Diversity and Promoting National Integration. South East Journal of Political Science, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 65-79, July-December (Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), South East Zone). ISSN: 2659-0646. Available online at: www.npsa-se.org.ng  
 
(xxiii)  Ita, Victor E. and Ekpe, Akpanim N. (2018). Ethnic Considerations and Elite Influence on Local Government Creation in Nigeria: An Analytical Explication of Akwa Ibom State Experience (1987-1996). AKSU Journal of Social and Management Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 144-164, September (Department of Political Science, Akwa Ibom State University). ISSN: 2504-933X.
 
 (xxiv)  Ita, Victor E., Ebong, Itoro B. and Inimo-Etele, T. (2019).Restructuring Nigerian Federalism: A Prognosis for Nation-Building and Socio-Political Stability. Journal of Political Science and Leadership Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 1-18 (International Institute of Academic Research and Development, Port Harcourt). ISSN: 2504-8821. Available online at: www.iiardpub.org
 
(xxv)  Dode, Robert O. and Ita, Victor E. (2019).Leadership and National Integration Challenge: Federal Character Principle as Redemptive Measure in Nigeria’s Multi-Ethnic Federation. South East Journal of Political Science, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 62-85, January-June (Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), South East Zone). ISSN: 2659-0646. Available online at: www.npsa-se.org.ng
 
(xxvi) Dode, Robert O. and Ita, Victor E. (2020). The Impact of Court Settlement of Electoral Disputes on Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria: The Negativities of Legal Technicalities. Studies in Politics and Society, Vol. 9, Nos. 1 & 2, pp. 92-115, December (Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA). Available online at: http://www.npsang.org
 
(b)  Conference Papers
(xxvii)  Dode, Robert O. and Ita, Victor E. (2017).Ethno-Religious Conflicts and Political Instability in Nigeria: Strategies for Managing Diversity and Promoting National Integration. Paper Presented at the 5th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Political Science Association, South East Zone, on the “State, Security and Economy in Nigeria”, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria, 12-15 November.
 
(xxviii)  Dode, Robert O. and Ita, Victor E. (2018).Leadership and National Integration Challenge: The Failure of Federal Character Principle as Redemptive Measure in Nigeria’s Multi-Ethnic Federation. Paper Presented at the 6thAnnual Conference of the Nigerian Political Science Association, South East Zone, on “Restructuring and National Development in Nigeria: Issues and Prospects”, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, 29-31 October. 
 
(xxix)   Dode, Robert O. and Ita, Victor E. (2019).The Impact of Court Settlement of Electoral Disputes on Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria. Paper Presented at the 32ndAnnual Conference of the Nigerian Political Science Association on “Governance, Security and Elections in Nigeria”, held at the International Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, 22-25 July. 
 
(xxx)  Ita, Victor E. (2021).Politics of Foreign Aid and Economic Dependency in Developing States: Reflections on Nigeria.Paper Presented at the 1st Faculty of Social Sciences International Conference on “The State and Development Challenges in Africa in the 21st Century”, held at the Pinnacle Theatre, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Oruk Anam LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, 17-19 February.
 
(xxxi)  Dode, Robert O. and Ita, Victor E. (2021).Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Election Postponement: An Assessment of Socio-Economic Consequences for Nigeria’s Electoral Process. Paper Presented at the 33rdAnnual Conference of the Nigerian Political Science Association on “Democracy and Development in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: Issues and Challenges”, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, 26-27 May.
 
(c)  Book Chapters
(xxxii) Ita, Victor E. (2019). Political Efficacy and Political Representation. In Tom, Edet J., Adams, David A. and Attai, Amadu J. (Eds.), Political Analysis. Calabar: University of Calabar Press, pp. 194-226.  
 
(xxxiii) Umo-Udo, Ndifreke S. and Ita, Victor E. (2021). Colonial Administration and the Formation of the Nigerian State: The Socio-Economic and Political Transformations. In Umoette, Godwin T., Tom, Edet J. and Ataide, Otuekong H. (Eds.), Contemporary Issues in Public Administration and Governance: The Nigerian Experience. Calabar: University of Calabar Press, pp. 152-170.
 
(xxxiv)  Ita, Victor E. (2021). Political Participation and Political Apathy. In Umoette, Godwin T., Tom, Edet J. and Ataide, Otuekong H. (Eds.), Contemporary Issues in Public Administration and Governance: The Nigerian Experience. Calabar: University of Calabar Press, pp. 408-427.
 
Publications after Last Promotion (October 1, 2021)
     (a)  Journal Articles
     Foreign Journal Publications
(i)    Ita, Victor E. (2022). Electoral Violence in Nigeria’s Fourth Democratic Experience: A Survey of South-South Geo-Political Zone. Global Journal of Political Science and Administration, Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 16-33, June (European Centre for Research, Training and Development, United Kingdom). ISSN: 2054-6343. Available online at: https://www.eajournals.org/

Local Journal Publications
(i)  Ita, Victor E. (2022). Tackling Terrorists Activities: Nigeria’s Boko Haram and Syria’s ISIS in Comparative Perspective. AKSU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 28-38, April (Department of Political Science, Akwa Ibom State University). ISSN: 2504-933X.