Kalama, John. PhD

Kalama, John 

• Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, 2012 – Date
• Bayelsa State College of Art & Science/Education, 2001 – 2012
• Ministry of Lands and Housing, Bayelsa  State. 1999 – 2001
• Governor’s Office, Ministry of Lands and Housing, Rivers State. 1990 – 1999

• Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered). 2010 – Date
• Member, Research and Development Institute, Ghana. 2010 – Date
• Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria (IPAN). 2010 – Date
• Member, Committee for the Defense of Human Rights (CDHR). 
• Member, Civil Liberty Organization (CLO). 
• National Coordinator, League of Niger Delta Professionals (LNP). 
• Publicity Secretary, Truth Advocates of Nigeria (TAN).
• Member, Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) an Affiliate of Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM).  

• International Law and Global Conflict Prevention: The Nigeria Cameroon Experience (ISBN 978-8068-09-X).
• Public Policy Formulation and Implementation in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects (ISBN 978-978-48309-7-9).
• Minority Revolts, the Niger Delta Crisis and the Amnesty Question. 
• Conflict Resolution without Violence: Emerging Trends in Nigeria’s Political Development (2011)
• Insurgency and Counter Insurgency in Nigeria: The Boko Haram Question (in process).
• The Role of the United Nations in International Relations: Theory and Practice of Collective Security in a Dynamic World System (in process). 

• The Impact of International Law on Global Conflict Prevention: The Nigeria-Cameroon Experience. Published in the Bayelsa Journal of Arts and Science volume 1, No. 2 (BYJAS) 2006.
• Pan-Africanism and Post–Independence Crisis in Africa: Issues and Consequences. Published in The Bayelsa Journal of Arts and Science (BYJAS) volume 2, No. 1, 2007.
• Militia Uprising And Political Instability in Nigeria: The Niger Delta Experience published in The African Journal of Social And Policy Administration, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria 2010.
• Amnesty, Disarmament and Demobilization of Niger Delta Militants: The Challenges, Currents and the Under-Currents published in the African University Journal Series, GIMST, Medina, Accra, Ghana (Journal of Social Policy and Society, volume 5, Number 2, 2010).
• Militia Uprising and Political Instability in Nigeria: The Niger Delta Experience published in the African University Journal Series, GIMST, Medina, Accra, Ghana (Journal of Social and Policy Issues, volume 7, Number 2, 2010, ISSN: 1117 – 1668).
• Global Meltdown, Political Instability and the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Africa: Issue and Contradictions published in the African University Journal Series, GIMST, Medina, Accra, Ghana (Journal of Social and Policy Issues, Volume 7, Number 3, 2010 ISSN: 1117 – 1669).
• The Concept of Power, Sovereignty and Violation of Fundamental Human Rights in Africa: An Appraisal of the Gbagbo-Quattara Leadership Crisis and its International Legal Implication published in the African University Journal Series, GIMST, Medina, Accra, Ghana (International Journal of Social Science).  
• Plea-Bargaining as a Panacea for Prison Decongestion and Effective Criminal Justice System in Nigeria published by Duncan Science Journals Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. (Journal of Social Policy and Society 2011).
• Electoral Malpractices in Nigeria: Its Forms and Consequences on the Political System (A Review of the 1999, 2003 and 2007 Elections) published by Duncan Science Journals, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria (Journal of Social Policy and Society 2011).
• Public Policy as a Tool for National and Regional Integration in Africa: An Appraisal of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy From 1999 – 2007 published in the African University Journal Series, GIMST, Medina, Accra, Ghana (International Journal of Sustainable Development 2011).  
• Political Marginalization and Alienation of Women by Women in Nigeria: The Sarah Jubril Experience published in the Pan African Social Science Review Journal (PASSR) 2011 Edition. 
• Women and Political Participation in Africa: A Critical Review of the Performance of Female Contestants during Nigeria’s April 2011 Elections published in the Pan African Social Science Review Journal (PASSR) 2011 Edition. 
• Consensus Building and Alliance Formation as a Panacea for Peace, Electoral Success and Political Stability in Africa; A Review of the Pre-April 2011 ACN-CPC Failed Political Alliance in Nigeria: published in the African Journal of Political Science and International Relations (AJPSIR). 
• Women and Political Participation in Africa: A Critical Review of the Performance of Female Contestants during Nigeria’s April 2011 Elections published in the International Journal of Social Science, JIMST, Medina, Accra, Ghana. December 2011 edition.   

• The Impact of International Law on Global Conflict Prevention: The Nigeria-Cameroon Experience presented at a three day conflict management and peace building conference in Africa organized by the faculty of social sciences, Delta State University, Abraka in 2006.
• The Politics of Alienation and Minority Rebellion in Nigeria: The Bayelsa State Experience delivered in Lagos, Nigeria in 2008.
• Electoral Malpractices and Its Forms and Consequences on Nigeria’s Political System (1999, 2003 and 2007 Elections) presented at the 6th annual conference of the Nigerian sociological society, University of Abuja in November, 2006.
• Pan-Africanism and Post Independence Crisis in Africa: Issues and Consequences presented at a 5 day international conference on fifty years of Pan-Africanism in Africa 1958-2008 at the University of Uyo, Nigeria 2008.
• Global Meltdown, Political Instability and the Achievement of The Millennium Development Goals in Africa: Issues and Contradictions presented at an international conference on sustainable development held on August 3-6, 2010 at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
• Amnesty, Disarmament And Demobilization of Niger Delta Militants: The Challenges, Currents and the under Currents presented at an international conference organized by the international research and development institute held at the conference hall from 5-8 October, 2010 at the University Ibadan.
• Crime and Violence as New Tools for Balancing Power and Income Re-Distribution in Nigeria: An Appraisal of Some Selected Kidnap Cases in Nigeria presented at the University of Ibadan from 5-8 October, 2010.
• The Role of Professional Bodies and Institutes in Curbing Corruption and Financial Crimes in Nigeria: An Appraisal of The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) 2009 Audit Report presented at the conference hall, Miklin Hotels, East Legon Accra, Ghana from the 23-26 November, 2010.
• Militia Uprising And Insecurity in The Third World: An Appraisal Of Nigeria’s Niger Delta Crisis delivered at the conference hall, Miklin Hotels, East Legon, Accra, Ghana from the 23-26 November, 2010.
• Politics of Power, Ambition and Political Instability in Post-Independence Africa: The Tsvangirai Odinga Experience delivered at the conference hall, Miklin Hotels, East Legon, Accra, Ghana from 23-26 November, 2010.
• Politics of Power, Responsibility and Ethnicity in Nigeria: An Appraisal of South-East Governors Response to ASUU Demands in South-East Nigeria presented at an international conference in Hotel Dona Porto Novo, Republic of Benin from 4th -7th April, 2011.
• Leadership Crisis, Political Instability And The Question of Succession in Africa: The Cote d’ Ivoire Experience presented at an international conference in Hotel Dona, Porto Novo, Republic of Benin from 4-7th April, 2011.
• The Role of The United Nations in Maintaining Global Peace And Security: The Libya Experience presented at an African regional conference on sustainable development held at the alumni conference hall, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma,Edo State, Nigeria from the 3rd- 6th May 2011.
• Nigeria’s April 2011 General Elections And The Impact of One Man One Vote Philosophy: A Critical Review of The Election Results From Some Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria presented at the fourth international conference on research and development held at the university auditorium, University of Lome, Republic of Togo from 31st May to 3rd June, 2011.
• Problems and Consequences of Sit-Tight Leadership and Tenure Elongation in Africa: The Hosni Mubarak Experience presented at the fourth international conference on research and development held at the university auditorium, University of Lome, Republic of Togo from 31st May to 3rd June, 2011.
• Legislator’s Jumbo Pay, Cost of Governance and the State of Education in Nigeria: The Issues and Contradictions  presented at the first international, technology, education and environment conference (TEEC2011) at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria from 5-8 of September 2011.
• The Impact of Unregulated Privatization of Education in Nigeria: An Appraisal of the Lead City University-National Universities Commission Dispute presented at the first international, technology, education and environment conference (TEEC2011) at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria from 5-8 of September 2011.
• The History of Elections and Electoral Processes in Nigeria: A comparative Analysis of the 1993, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011 General Elections presented at the second international conference on culture, science and sustainable development from the 24-25 August, 2011, at the University National Du Benin, Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin.
• Socio-economic Impact of Conflicts and Insurgency in Nigeria: The Boko Haram Question presented at the 11th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Sociological Society (NSS) with the theme society and the resurgence of criminality in Nigeria. Held from 15-17th November, 2011 at the social science lecture Theatre, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
• Access to Information as a Panacea for Public Accountability and Financial Discipline in Nigeria: A Review of the Freedom of Information Act 2011 presented at the fifth International Conference on Research and development held from the 23-24th November, 2011 at the University of Buea, Cameron
• Consensus Building and Alliance formation as a Panacea for Peace, Electoral Success and Political Stability in Africa: A Review of the Pre-April 2011 Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) – Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) Failed Political Alliance in Nigeria. Published in the International Journal of Social Science, JIMST, Medina, Accra, Ghana. December, 2011.
• Socio-Political Consequences of Sit-tight Leadership in Africa: The Moammar Gaddafi Experience presented at the Fifth International Conference on Research and Development with the theme; Sustainable Development of the Third World: Generating Cutting Edge Insights through Research from 23-24 November 2011 at the University of Buea, Cameroon. 
• The History of Elections and Electoral Processes in Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis of the 1993, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011 Elections presented at an International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development of the Third World: Sustaining the Momentum, Extending the Reach held at the Universite National DU Benin Abomeny – Calavi, Cotonou, Republic of Benin from the 23-26th August, 2011.
• Salaries and Allowances of Political Office Holders, Cost of Governance and the State of Education in Nigeria: Issues and the Contradictions presented the 2011 National Conference of the National Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) with the theme: knowledge and Learning Management (KALM): Principles, Opportunities, Applications and Challenges. Held in Ekpoma from 10th – 14th October, 2011.
• The Role of Women in the Socio-Economic Development of Africa: The Wangari Maathai Experience to be presented at an International Conference in Songhai Centre, Porto Novo, Benin Republic from the 6th to 8th March, 2012.