Career Profile
Oyebode’s work experience spanned over three decades in both public service and academy. He started as a teacher of English Language with Ogun State Post-Primary Schools Board between 1986 and 1991. He worked briefly with Oyo State Post-Primary Schools Board in 1991 also as a teacher of English Language.
He worked at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, Ibadan from January, 1992 to May, 2013 as a producer. He was the presenter of So Daa Bee, a med-arb and conflict resolution programme on BCOS Television for ten years between 2003 and 2013. He assumed the position of Assistant Director of Programmes in 2007. He was Pioneer Head, BCOS Ajilete FM Channel in 2009 and Head, BCOS Television Channel between 2010 and 2013.
He joined the National Open University of Nigeria in June, 2013. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. In addition to his academic duties, he was the Acting Director of NOUN, Iwo Community Study Centre, Osun State between July 2020 and September, 2024.
Musibau Olabamiji Oyebode
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Social Sciences
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Senior Lecturer
ooyebode@noun.edu.ng
Oyebode’s academic and professional qualifications include PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies, M.Sc. in Peace and Conflict Studies and B.A (ed) Language Arts (English). He also has a Master of Communication Arts and Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication. He is a Member of the Advertising Practitioner Council of Nigeria, Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Member, Institute of Chattered Mediators and Conciliators and a Fellow of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice.
Oyebode’s experienced spanned over three decades in teaching, broadcasting, research and community service.
(a) Standard Text at Tertiary Level Peer Reviewed and Published
1. Odubajo, O. T. &Oyebode, M. O. (2014). International Law and Organisations (NOUN Political Science Material, POL452). Lagos: National Open University of Nigeria- 30%
• Monographs – Well Researched Peer Reviewed and Published by Reputable Publishers
(b) Chapters in Books Published
2. Oyebode, M. O. (2021). Indigenous Strategies and Settings for Peace Education and Values among the Yoruba, In Yacob-HalisoOlajumoke, Nwogwugwu, Ngozi and Ntiwunka, Gift (eds.), African Indigenous Knowledges in a Postcolonial World (Essay in honour of Toyin Falola), Oxon: Routledge pp.55-69-100% United States, International.
3. Oyebode, M. O. (2015). “Verbal Arts in Yoruba Disputes Settlement System”. In Albert, I. O., Isola, O. O. &Oyewo, O. O. (eds.). Communicating Peace and Conflict: Genres, Practices and Challenges. ISBN 978 978 921 1029. Ibadan: Peace and Conflict Studies Programme, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan in collaboration with BookBuilders. Edition Africa, pp. 231- 254– 100% Nigeria.
4. Oyebode, M. O. (2O13). “Lineage Heads and Conflict Management in Yorubaland”. In Albert, I., Aluko, B. and Isola, O. (Eds). The Security Sector and Conflict Management in Nigeria. ISBN978-978-933-063-8. Ibadan: Peace and Conflict Studies Programme, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, pp. 257-273– 100%. Nigeria.
5. Oyebode, M. O. (2013). “Centrifugal Forces in Lineages and Identity Foreclosure as Sources of Social Conflicts in the 21st Century Yoruba Cities”. In Isumonah, V., Oyebode, M. and Adams, A. (Eds.). Identities and Terrorism: The Nigerian Experience. ISBN 978-978-52024-8-9. Abuja: Society for Peace Studies and Practice in conjunction with John Archers (Publishers) Ltd, pp. 50-72- 100% Nigeria
6. Oyebode, M. O. & Adams, O. (2013). “Conclusion: Pluralism and Terrorism as Disincentives to Nation-building in Nigeria”. In Isumonah, V., Oyebode, M. and Adams, A. (Eds.). Nationalities, Identities and Terrorism: The Nigerian Experience. ISBN 978-978-52024-8-9 Abuja: Society for Peace Studies and Practice in conjunction with John Archers (Publishers) Ltd, pp. 363-374– 60% Nigeria
7. Oyebode, M. O. (2012). “Evolving Strategies for Managing Land Conflicts in Ibadan”. In Albert I. (Ed). A History of Social Conflict and Conflict Management in Nigeria: A Festschrift for Professor Biodun Adediran. ISBN 978-978-2188-01-8. Ibadan: Peace and Conflict Studies Programme, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan in collaboration with John Archers (Publishers) Ltd., Ibadan, pp. 444 – 479- 100% Nigeria
(c) Journal Articles
• Major Journal Articles
8. Ifenweobi, C. O., Oyebode, M. O., & Ojo, M. O. (2024). Gender Dynamic in Conflict Prevention, Management and Peacebuilding in Anambra State. Unizik Journal of Gender Research, 3(1). https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/UJGR/article/view/2875
9. Imenger, E. T. & Oyebode, M. O. (2024). Restorative Justice and Human Rights Issues in Adopting Alternative Dispute Resolution Platforms to Settle Criminal Matters in Nigeria, African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences (AJSBS), Journal of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria, Vol. 14, no.3, pp. 1053- 1067. Nigeria
10. Ozoani-Ene, F. N., Oyebode, M. O. & Ojo, O. M. (2024). The Roles of Women in Peace Advocacy, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Initiatives in Enugu State, Nigeria, ESCAE Journal of Management and Security Studies (EJMSS), A Journal Publication of the Faculty of Social Sciences, ESCAE University (Avotrou) Cotonou, Republic of Benin, vol.4, no. 2, pp. 31- 46. Republic of Benin, International
11. Oyebode, M. O., Umar, A., Udeoji, E. A., Ibebunjo, B. O. & Obaka, A. O. (2024). Drivers and Impacts of Internal Displacement to Kano City, Nigeria: An Empirical Study and Strategic Recommendations, Sociological Research and Innovation, A publication of the Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp.23- 46. Pakistan, International
12. Oyebode, M. O. & Olanrewaju, A. B. (2024). The New Electoral Law, Political Parties’ Conduct of Party Primaries and Consequential Conflicts in the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria, Benue Journal of Peace and Development Studies (BJPDS)
13. Oyebode, M. O., Umar, A., Udeoji, E. A., Ibebunjo, B. O. & Obaka, A. O. (2024). Forced Internal Migration, Proliferation of Urban Slums and Disquiet in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria. International Journal of Migration and Global Studies, A publication of the Centre of Excellence in Migration and Global Studies, National Open University of Nigeria, vol. 4. issue 2,. Nigeria
14. Okoli, O. T., Oyebode, M. O. and Asala, T. B. (2024). Empowering Traditional Leaders for Sustainable Peace-building in Bekwarra LGA of Cross River State, Kashere Journal of Politics and International Relations, the Journal of the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Federal University of Kashere, vol. 2, issue1, pp.1-9- 40%, Nigeria
15. Oyebode, M. O. (2024). Enhancing Inclusive Tertiary Education Delivery through National Open University of Nigeria’s Community Study Centres, West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL), a publication of the Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 100%, Nigeria.
16. Oyebode, M.O. (2023). Engaging Yoruba Traditional Festivals as Resilience Building Strategy, Peacebuilding Platform and Peace Education Pedagogy. Journal of Social Sciences (JSS), A publication of the Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 1-18. 100%, Nigeria.
17. Oyebode, M. O. (2022). An Interrogation of the Security, Peace and Development in some Selected Rural Communities of Oyo State. Noun International Journal of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, A publication of Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, vol.2, no.2, pp.1-19- 100% Nigeria.
18. OYEBODE, M. O. (2022). Violent Protests in Nigeria: Causes, Dynamics and Viable Solutions. NIU Journal of Humanities, [S.l.], v. 7, n. 2, p. 117-128, ISSN 3007-1712.Available at: https://ijhumas.com/ojs/index.php/niuhums
19. Oyebode, M. O. & Obaka, A. I. (2022). Socio-economic Impact of Academic Staff Union of Universities’ Incessant Strikes on Host Communities: Focus on Anyigba Community of Kogi State, Nigeria. NIU Journal of Social Sciences, [S.l.], v. 8, n. 2, p. 111-126, ISSN 3007-1690. Available at: https://ijhumas.com/ojs/index.php/niujoss/article/view/1446
20. Sheu, H. Bashir, J. M., Iroye, S. O. & Oyebode, M. O. (2022). Perspective of Islamic Peace and Peace Education: An Overview. Noun International Journal of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, A publication of Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, vol.2, no.2, pp.123-139- 30% Nigeria.
21. Adelakun, L. A., Ademuyiwa, S. A. & Oyebode, M. O. (2021). Nigerian press under political siege: social media salvage of press freedom in Fani-Kayode versus Charles of Daily Trust. Journal of Global Social Sciences, 2(6), 15–34. https://doi.org/10.58934/jgss.v2i6.30,International
22. Oyebode, M. O. & Adewumi, B. M. (2021). Managing Protracted Social Conflict and Resilience Building through Creative Arts: A case Analysis of Ife/Modakeke Internal Crisis. NOUN International Journal of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, a Special Edition in Celebration of Prof. Hakeem Ibikunle Tijani’s Thirty-Two (32) Years Anniversary in Academics, A publication of the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, vol.1, no.1, pp.55-75- 60%. Nigeria
23. Oyebode, M.O. (2021). Paradox of Migration in the Context of a Plural Society: Focus on Peace in Nigeria. International Journal of Migration and Global Studies, A publication of the Centre of Excellence in Migration and Global Studies, National Open University of Nigeria, vol. 1. No. 1, pp. 81- 105- 100%. Nigeria
24. Okoli, O. T., Oyebode, M. O. and Asala, T. B. (2020). Dynamics of Armed Banditry and Terrorism in Kaduna State, Nigeria (2011-2021), Peace Studies and Practice, the Journal of Society for Peace Studies and Practice, no. 9, pp. 35-43- 40%, Nigeria
25. Oyebode, M O. & Adelakun, L. A. (2020). Interrogating Nigerian Media Handling of Insurgency in the Northeast of Nigeria between 2009 and 2018. Arts and Social Science Research, A publication of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigeria, Vol. 10, pp.266- 290- 60% Nigeria
26. Oyebode, M. O. & Akande, S. (2020). Pseudo-Federalism and Socio-Political Conflicts: An Assessment of the Impact of Military Governance in Nigeria. Journal of Social Sciences (JSS), A publication of the Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Vol. 4, no 1, pp.110-130- 60%. Nigeria
27. Adelakun, L. A. & Oyebode, M. O. (2020). Digital Information without Digitally-Informed Recipients: The paradox of digital Information Literacy in #EndSARS Protest. Social & Digital Media Discourse, A publication of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Ilorin, Vol.2, no. 1, 1-12- 40%. Nigeria
28. Oyebode, M. O. & Ojo, O. M. (2019). Mainstreaming Yoruba Indigenous Strategies and Settings into Open and Distance Learning Peace Education Curriculum in Nigeria. West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL), A publication of the Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning, vol.8. no. 1, pp.1-24- 60%. Nigeria
29. Oyebode, M. O. (2019). Migrant and Diaspora Cash In-flows and the Opacity of Insurgency Funding in Nigeria. Journal of Social Sciences (JSS), A publication of the Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Vol. 3. No.1 & 2. Special Edition, pp. 53-80- 100%. Nigeria
30. Oyebode, M. O.& Okonye, A. H. (2019). Use and Misuse of the Social Media for Political Communication in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. Ilorin Journal of Sociology, A publication of the Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, Vol 11. No. 1. pp. 107-122- 60%. Nigeria
31. Ojo, O. M. & Oyebode, M. O. (2018). Promoting Peace Education through Open Distance Learning to Transform Herders/Farmers Crisis in Nigeria. ODU, A publication of West African Studies, Department of History, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, New Series, No. 47, pp.105-121- 40%. Nigeria
32. Oyebode, M. O. (2018). Pluralism and Sustenance of Peace in Nigeria: Workable Options. NOUN Journal of Social Sciences (JSS). A publication of the Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria, Vol.2, No.1, pp.1-30- 100%. Nigeria
33. Oluwadare, A. J & Oyebode, M. O. (2018). Oil Resource as a Source of Insecurity in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Arts and Social Science Research, A publication of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigeria, Vol. 8, pp. 175-200- 40%. Nigeria
34. Oyebode, M. O. (2017). Environmental, Peace and Security Issues in the Management of Flood Disaster in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Peace, Security and Development (JPSD). A publication of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, Vol.3, No. 1, pp.17- 32- 100%. Nigeria
35. Oyebode, M. O. (2017). The Personification of Obalufon Festival and Drumming in Peace Advocacy and Conflict Management in Yoruba Cosmology. The Gazalle, A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of the Faculty of General Studies, Federal University, Dutse, Nigeria, ISSN 2439- 5881, Vol. 2, No.2, pp.1-27- 100%. Nigeria
36. Oyebode, M. O. (2017). Role of Nigerian Youths in the 2015 Electioneering and Post-Election Peace Building: A Critical Assessment. Uyo Journal of Sustainable Development, A publication of the Clement Isong Centre for Development Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo, Nigeria, ISBN 2545-5079, Vol. 2, no.1, pp. 158-174- 100%. Nigeria
37. Oyebode, M.O. (2017). Weak-kneed Media and Festering Corruption in Nigeria. Journal of International and Global Studies, A publication of Lindenwood University, USA, Vol. 8 No. 2, pp. 34-49. 100%. United State, International, DOI: https://doi.org/10.62608/2158-0669.1347
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/jigs/vol8/iss2/2
38. Oyebode, M. O. & Oluwadare J. O. (2016). “Patronage Politics in Nigeria: Ideological Orientation and Conflicting Issues in the 2015 Elections in Nigeria”. Journal of Peace, Security and Development (JPSD). A publication of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, Vol.2, No. 1, pp.152-174. 60%. Nigeria
39. Oyebode, M. O. (2016). “The Changing Character of the Ìbàdàn Traditional Lineage Tribunal Engaging Social Conflict Resolution”. Africology, A publication of Pan African Studies, Sun Village, California, USA, Vol.9, No.3, pp. 89-108– 100%. United State of America, International,https://jpanafrican.org/docs/vol9no3/9.3-9-Oyebode%20(2).pdf
40. Oyebode, M. O. (2015). “Extending the Frontiers of Peace Education through the National Open University of Nigeria. NOUN Journal of Education. A publication of the School of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria, ISSN2504-8945, Vol.2, pp.79-88- 100%. Nigeria
41. Oyebode, M. O. (2015). “Promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution on Electronic Media: The Example of So Daa Beeprogramme on BCOS, Ibadan, Nigeria”. Journal of Communication and Media Research, A publication of Delmas Communications Limited for the Department of Mass Communication, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, ISSN 2141 – 5277, Vol.7, No.1, April, pp. 233-246. – 100%. Nigeria
42. Oyebode, M. O. (2015). “Integrating the Traditional and Modern Strategies to Tackle Social Conflicts in Yoruba Cities of South-west Nigeria”. Peace Studies and Practice, A publication of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice, Abuja, Nigeria, ISSN: 2360-942, Vol.1, No.4, pp. 491-505. – 100%. Nigeria
43. Oyebode, M. O. (2014). “Beleaguered Electoral History and the Challenge of Producing Legitimate Accountable Leadership in Nigeria”. Caleb Journal of Social and Management Sciences (CJSMS), A publication of the College of Social and Management Sciences, Caleb University, Nigeria, Vol.1, No.1. pp. 86-114.- 100%. Nigeria
44. Oyebode, M. O. (2014). “Resource Conflict and Effect on Rural Development in Nigeria”. Ilorin Journal of Sociology, A publication of the Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, ISSN 1117-9481, vol.6, no.1, pp. 125-136. – 100%. Nigeria
45. Oyebode, M. O. (2014). “Rethinking Deification, Gerontocracy and Clientelism in Nigerian political space”. African Journal of Governance and Development. A publication of the Centro de Investigacao Clientifica (CIC), University of KwaZulu-Natal, St Thomas University of Mozambique (USTM), Mozambique, ISSN: 2218-5615, vol.2, no.2, December, pp. 18-32. – 100%. Mozambique, International,
doi:10.10520/EJC194866%U, https://journals.co.za/doi/abs/10.10520/EJC194866 https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC194866
46. Oyebode, M. O. (2013). “An Assessment of the Preventive and Response Mechanisms to the 2011 Ibadan Flood Disaster as Conflict Mitigation Paradigms”. Peace Studies and Practice, A publication of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice, Abuja, Nigeria, ISSN: 2360-942, Vol.1. No.2, pp. 136 – 152. – 100%. Nigeria
Conflict management, African traditional approaches to conflict resolution and peace journalism
1. Team Lead, 2017-2022 Merged TETFUND IBR Award of Research Grant dated 14 March, 2024 with Ref: NOUN/DRA/TETFUNDAW/VOL007 for the sum of One Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira Only (N1,800,000.00) for the underlisted Research Project Titled: News Media Propaganda during the 2023 General Elections in Oyo State, Nigeria and Intricate Conflict Outcomes
2. Team Lead, 2022 Senate Research Grant of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), of the sum of Two Million, Two Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Naira (N2,215,000.00) only, for the under listed Research Project entitled: Forced Internal migration, Proliferation of Urban Slums and Disquiet in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria
3. The 2022 Senate Research Grant of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), of the sum of One Million Naira (N1,000,000.00) only, for the under listed Research Project entitled: Impact Assessment of the Implementation of Inclusive Equitable Quality Education and Life Long Learning in Kogi State, Nigeria (2015 – 2021)