Mr MICHAEL J. IKIBE
mj.ikibe@kingsuniversity.edu.ng
08137309798
FHMSS building
Academic Information
Faculty of Arts, Management & Social Sciences
Political Science (International Relations)
B.A, M.A, PhD in view
Academics
Specialization & Research
International Relations, Diplomacy and Foreign Policy Analysis, International Political Economy, International Affairs and Global Governance, Political Ecology, Environmental History and Eco-historiography, Oil and Gas Studies, Energy Politics and Resource Governance, Peace and Conflict Studies, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Public Policy and Governance, ESG/CSR and Sustainable Development Studies, African Politics and Development Studies, Historical Studies and Historiography, Music Historiography (Musicohistoriography), History and Theatre/Performance Studies, Cultural History, Media and Communication Studies, and Interdisciplinary Social Science Research, amongst others.
Professional Biography
Michael Jaazaniah Ikibe is a multidisciplinary academic and strategic professional currently serving as a Lecturer at Kings University. He holds an M.A. (2023) and B.A. (2018) in History and International Studies from the University of Ilorin, where he is currently pursuing his PhD. With a diverse background spanning academia, business development management, PR and social media strategy, content creation, video editing, and production, amongst others, Mr. Ikibe brings a practical, interdisciplinary approach to his teaching and research.
Previously, he served as a Lecturer at The Polytechnic, Igbo-Owu, and held various impactful roles at organizations including Access Bank PLC, Zahahel Emporium, Delina Culinary Creation Limited, Helprite Group (UK), and Theosvox Cakes n' More, amongst others. His expertise is complemented by a strong track record in creative direction and music education, for which he has received numerous awards and recognitions, including a recommendation to the United Nations on talent management. As a researcher, his work focuses on African Historiography, International Relations and Diplomacy, Peace and Conflict Studies, History and Theater (Performing Arts), and the intersection of Music and History, among other areas. Mr. Ikibe is dedicated to student mentorship and the integration of academic theory with institutional development.
Previously, he served as a Lecturer at The Polytechnic, Igbo-Owu, and held various impactful roles at organizations including Access Bank PLC, Zahahel Emporium, Delina Culinary Creation Limited, Helprite Group (UK), and Theosvox Cakes n' More, amongst others. His expertise is complemented by a strong track record in creative direction and music education, for which he has received numerous awards and recognitions, including a recommendation to the United Nations on talent management. As a researcher, his work focuses on African Historiography, International Relations and Diplomacy, Peace and Conflict Studies, History and Theater (Performing Arts), and the intersection of Music and History, among other areas. Mr. Ikibe is dedicated to student mentorship and the integration of academic theory with institutional development.