Professor Victor Samson Dugga
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Curriculum Vitae of PROFESSOR VICTOR SAMSON DUGGA 1. Full Name: Victor Samson DUGGA 2. Date of Birth: 9th November 1967 3. Place of Birth: Akwanga 4. Nationality: Nigerian 5. Permanent Home Address: 16 Kwang Road, Gold and Base, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. 6. Postal Address: Dean’s Office Faculty of Arts Federal University Lafia PMB 146, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. 7. Mobile Tel.: +2348037009799 8. Email: [email protected], [email protected] 9. Marital Status: Married 10. Number of Children: Four 11. Languages Spoken: Fluent in English, Eggon, Hausa; passable German and Migili. 12. Life Objective: To serve humanity with dignity and integrity, empowering the less privileged to realize their optimum potentials. 13. Skills: Computer literacy: Excellent skills acquired since 1994 - proficient in Internet Applications, Word Processing Applications, Power Point, Excel and SPSS. I am trained in motnitoring and evaluation and have garnered experience in strategic planning, implementation and evaluation for higher education, NGOs and the culurarl industry. I am creative writer, possessing great people, media and communication skills. 14. Educational Institutions Attended (with Dates): a. University of Bayreuth, Germany, May 2000 – September 2001 b. University of Essex, UK, September 1994 – October 1995. c. University of Jos, Nigeria, October 1991 – April 1993. d. University of Jos, Nigeria, October 1986 – August 1990. e. Government College, Keffi, Nigeria, September 1979 – July 1984. 1 15. Academic Qualifications Obtained (with Dates): a. University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (PgDME), January 2007 - March, 2008. b. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Dissertation: ‘Creolisations in Nigeria Theatre’ – (magna cum laude), University of Bayreuth, Germany, 2001. c. Master of Arts (MA) Literature - Major in Theatre and Social Change (Drama), 1996. d. Master of Arts (MA) Theatre Arts - Major in Theatre Directing, 1993. e. Bachelor of Arts (BA) Theatre Arts, (Second Class Upper) 1990. f. General Certificate of Education (GCE), 1984. 16. Professional Qualification (with Dates): a. CASE Institute for Educational Fundraising, Durham, UK - 2004. b. CASE Institute for Educational Fundraising, Durham, UK - 2005. c. Fundraising Cadetship: Inyathelo: The South African Institute for Educational Advancement, Cape Town, South Africa – 2005. 17. Postgraduate Level Supervision I. University of Jos: Ernest Agoba, PhD. (2009) – Co-Supervisor with Professor Ema Ema. ii. University of Jos: Edward Ossai, PhD. (2011) – Co Supervisor with Professor Dauda Musa Enna iii. University of Jos: Sarah Lwahas, PhD, (2012) – Sole Supervisor. iv. University of Jos: Obiyor Ngozi, MA Theatre Arts (2003) v. University of Jos: Dogo, M. Michael, MA Theatre Arts (2004) vi. University of Jos: Jeremiah, S.S. Methuselah, MA Theatre Arts (2005) vii. University of Jos: Idoko, Festus Ogu, MA Theatre Arts (2005) viii. University of Jos: Tengya, Pomak, MA Theatre Arts (2006) ix. University of Jos: Dung, James J., MA Theatre Arts (2007) x. University of Jos: Gyamme, Louis Daniel, MA Theatre Arts (2011) xii. Federal University of Lafia: Three PhD Candidates (2019 - on-going). xiii. Federal University of Lafia: four MA candidates (2019 - on-going). 2 18. Honours, Distinctions and Mebership of Learned Societies and Professional Bodies: a. Honours i. Fellow, Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (fsonta), 2017. ii. Awarded the traditional title Zhudo Migili, Migili Traditional Council, Jenkwe, Obi LGA, Nasarawa State. 2014. iii. Awarded Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Bayreuth University, Germany, 2013. iv. Awarded the traditional title Aren Engla Akun, by Akun Traditional Council, Nassarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State, 2011. v. University Management Commendation for Successful Endowment Fund Launching as Chairman, Endowment Fund/Souvenir Sub-committee for 21st Convocation, 2007. vi. Pillar of NUTAF (Nigerian Universities Theatre Arts Festival), Nigerian Universities Students’ Association, 2006. vii. Complex “A” Faculties Committee Commendation for High Academic Performance in Publications exceeding promotion requirements for Senior Lecturer, University of Jos, 2003. viii. Deutscher Akamischer Austauschdients (DAAD) Fellowship, Germany, 2000. ix. Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship, UK, 1994 b. Honors, Distinctions and Awards: i. Fellow, Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (fsonta), 2017. ii. Awarded the traditional title Zhudo Migili, Migili Traditional Council, Jenkwe, Obi LGA, Nasarawa State. 2014. iii. Awarded Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Bayreuth University, Germany, 2013. iv. Awarded the traditional title Aren Engla Akun, by Akun Traditional Council, Nassarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State, 2011. v. Winner of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) / NDDC J.P. Clark Award for Drama 2009 for the Play Hope Harvesters. vi. Awarded Research Fellowship, Association of African Universities (AAU) 2009. vii. Winner of Swiss Society for African Studies & FIFA Literary Competition 2001 for original short story, ‘Over the Bar’. Zurich, Switzerland, 2001. 3 viii. Deutscher Akamischer Austauschdients (DAAD) Fellowship, Germany, 2000. ix. Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship, UK, 1994. x. Nigerian National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) State Commendation Award, Anambra / Enugu States, 1991. xi. Jack Tilley Gyado (Scholastic) Prize for the Best Graduating Actor, University of Jos, 1990. c. Membership of Learned Societies and professional Bodies: i. Member, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) ii. Fellow, African Higher Education Collaborative (AHEC) iii. Member, Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) iv. Member, International Drama/Theatre in Education Association (IDEA) v. Member, African Literature Association (ALA) vi. Member, Nigerian Popular Theatre Alliance (NPTA) vii. Member, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) viii. Member, Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) 20. Publications and Creative Works i. Books: 1. Dugga, V.S. and Mutia, R. (eds.): Playing with The Lion: Theatre and Social Consciousness in Cameroun. Germany. Lincom, 2021. 2. Dugga, V.S. (ed.): Regulating Nollywood in a Global Economy. Ibadan: Kraft Books, 2020. 3. Dugga, V.S. (ed.): A Window on Africa: Changing Cultures and Peoples. Lagos: DAT & Partners, 2008. 4. Roy, A. G. & Dugga, V.S. (eds.): New Directions in African Writing: The Literary Criterion Vol. XXXIX, Nos. 3 & 4, Bangalore, India, Roopa Printers, 2004 (Co-Guest Editor). 5. Dugga, V.S.: Creolisations in Nigerian Theatre. Germany. Bayreuth African Studies Series 61, 2002. 6. Anzaku, E.D., Enna, D.M., Dugga, V.S., Kigbu, K.A.: ‘Eggon Customs, Rituals and Social Values’, The Eggon People of Central Nigeria, Jos, Andex Press, 1996. Pp. 49-88. 4 ii. Chapters in Books: 7. Dugga, V.S.: ‘The Cultural Cache in Nigeria’s Resource War: The Ombatse Saga in Nasarawa State’, in Uchendu, Egodi (ed.) Nigeria’s Resource Wars. Delaware: Vernon Press, 2020. 8. Dugga, V.S. and Ogah Mark Onwe: ‘Africa’s Alternative Futures in Ebrahim Hussein’s Kinjeketile and Ola Rotimi’s Hopes of the Living Dead’, in Tor J. Iorapuu and Festus O. Idoko (eds.) Nigeria’s Theatre and Drama: Audiences, Communities and Constituencies (A Festschrift in Honour of Professor John Sani Illah). Jos: University Press, 2019. 9. Dugga, V.S.: ‘Tracking the Absence of Theorizing Applied Theater in Africa’. Gomia V.N. and Ndi, G.S.(eds.). Re-Writing Pasts and Reimagining Futures: Critical Explorations of Contemporary African Fiction and Theater. Denver: Spears Media Press, 2017. 10. Dugga, V.S.: ‘Horses and Aesthetic Objects in Durbar’ in Olagunju, Adeniyi. Durbar in Northern Nigeria. London: Art Heritage Limited, 2016. 11. Dugga, V.S.: ‘From the ‘Ivory Towers’ to the Lungus: The Paradigm of Ahmadu Bello University Drama Programme’, in Kafewo, S.A., Iorapuu, T.J., and Dandaura, E.S. (ed.) Theatre Unbound: Reflections on Theatre for Development and Social Change. Zaria: SONTA/ABU Press, 2013. 12. Dugga, V.S.: ‘Three Graces: Creating Theatre from Legend to the Stage’, in Doki, G.A. and Ayakoroma, B.F. (eds.) Difficult Dialogues in Development: A Festschrift: Charity Ashimen Angya. Ibadan: Kraft Books, 2012. 13. Yahya, M.T. Dugga, V.S., Akintunde S.A. and Gambo, A.N. (eds.): Footprints: Documentation of Governance and Administration of the University of Jos 2006-2011. Jos: University Press, 2011. 14. Dugga, V.S.: ‘Theatre in Health Education’ in Prendergast M. and Saxton J. Applied Theatre: International Case Studies and Challenges for Practice. Chicago: Intellect, 2009. 15. Adedeji, S., Baraka, S., Dugga, V.S. and Odebero, S.: ‘Private Financing as Means to Improve Access to Higher Education in Africa’, in O’Hara, S. (ed.) Higher Education in Africa: Equity, Access, Opportunity. New York: Institute of International Education, 2010. 16. Dugga, V.S.: ‘Popular Female Characters in Nigerian Television Drama’, in Agunloye, I.S. (ed.) African Women: Drama and Performance. Boston: Evergreen Books, 2008. 5 17. Dugga, V.S. (ed.): ‘A Window on Africa: Times and Epochs of Eckhard Breitinger’, in Dugga, V.S. (ed.) A Window on Africa: Changing Cultures and Peoples. Lagos: DAT & Partners, 2008. 18. Dugga, V.S. (ed.): ‘Theatre and the Healing Process in Post Apartheid South Africa’, in Dugga, V.S. (ed.) A Window on Africa: Changing Cultures and Peoples. Lagos: DAT & Partners, 2008. 19. Dugga, V.S.: ‘Holding Talks in England: Cross-Cultural Interface in Producing Ola Rotimi’ in Bakare, Ojo Rasaki, (ed.) Ola Rotimi’s Drama & Theatre: Issues & Perspectives,