BOOK PROJECT History, Economy and Society of Lokoja, c.1775 - 2015
Concept Note SUB THEMES okoja is a Nigerian city located in the Geography and Peopling of Lokoja confluence of rivers Niger and Benue. Mungo Park and the ‘discovery’ of Lokoja European activities in Lokoja European penetration into Lokoja in the The ‘Iron of Liberty’ and abolition of slavery Learly 19th century created significant landmarks in Lord Lugard’s military observatory and the history of the town. Inspired by the journey of shooting site and armoury: Contributions to Mungo Park, a Scottish explorer of West Africa, who Nigeria’s military history in 1775 explored the Niger on behalf of the African Lokoja and the evolution of Nigeria Colonial relics of Nigeria in Lokoja Association, British explorers embarked on various Lokoja prison yard exploration that aimed at primarily exploiting the rich Lokoja: A safe haven for exiled Emirs confluence resources, as well as finding viable outlets Inter group relations in Lokoja for the growing European manufacturers. By 1857, a Historicizing the first military hospital in permanent British settlement was established by the Lokoja and the health care system Lokoja: Promotion and preservation of British explorer William Baikie and the machinery historical sites of the smooth exploitation of the local potentials of Lokoja museum and preservation of colonial the area was set up. Lokoja later became the capital heritage of the British Northern Nigeria Protectorate and Activities and challenges of Lokoja museum remained a convenient administrative town for the Lokoja arts and culture Economic growth and development of Lokoja British colonial government after the amalgamation Historicizing politics and development of of Northern and Southern Nigeria in 1914. In fact, Lokoja the first Governor General, Sir Frederick Lugard, ‘Club 1901’, leisure and recreation in Lokoja governed the new nation of Nigeria from Lokoja. In Missionaries and the development of Lokoja 1991, Lokoja was made the capital of newly created Development of Lokoja and creation of Kogi state Kogi state. Over the years, Lokoja has continued to grow in leaps and bounds, contributing immensely to the growth, development and integration of Submission Format and Guidelines Manuscripts for the book should be prepared in Times Nigeria. Romans, font size 12.
Considering the strategic importance of Lokoja Contributions should be written in English. In this and contribution to the growth, development and regard, all non- English narratives MUST be translated in English while retaining the vernacular version. integration of Nigeria, scholars are invited to send All submissions should not be more than 30 pages, in well researched papers that would explore the including illustrations and notes/references and should general theme through the following sub-themes: conform to the MLA or APA style of referencing. Chapter contributions are at liberty to use any research methodology of their choice, provided this is in tandem CONTACT with global scholarly research best practices. Dr A. Suberu Dr B.J Audu All manuscripts should be sent electronically to: Department of History Department of History and International [email protected] Federal University, Lokoja Studies not later than March 31, 2017. +234 805 964 5318 Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna [email protected] +234 902 005 6940 [email protected]