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Zetterstrom-Sharp, Johanna T and Wingfield, Chris. 2019. A ’safe space’ to debate colonial legacy? The University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and the cam- paign to return a looted Benin altarpiece to Nigeria. Museum Worlds, 7(1), pp. 1-22. ISSN 2049-6729 [Article] https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/27384/ The version presented here may differ from the published, performed or presented work. Please go to the persistent GRO record above for more information. If you believe that any material held in the repository infringes copyright law, please contact the Repository Team at Goldsmiths, University of London via the following email address: [email protected]. The item will be removed from the repository while any claim is being investigated. For more information, please contact the GRO team: [email protected] A ‘safe space’ to debate colonial legacy? The University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology and the campaign to return a looted Benin altarpiece to Nigeria Johanna Zetterstrom-Sharp and Chris Wingfield Abstract In February 2016, students at the University of Cambridge voted unanimously to support the repatriation to Nigeria of a bronze cockerel looted during the violent British expedition into Benin City in 1897. Rather than initiating a restitution process, however, the college response saw the cockerel, known as Okukor, temporarily relocated to the University’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. This article outlines the discussions that took place during this process, exploring how the Museum was positioned as a safe space in which uncomfortable colonial legacies, including institutionalized racism and rights over cultural patrimony, could be debated. -
Domain Without Subjects Traditional Rulers in Post-Colonial Africa
Taiwan Journal of Democracy, Volume 13, No. 2: 31-54 Domain without Subjects Traditional Rulers in Post-Colonial Africa Oscar Edoror Ubhenin Abstract The domain of traditional rulers in pre-colonial Africa was the state, defined by either centralization or fragmentation. The course of traditional rulers in Africa was altered by colonialism, thereby shifting their prerogative to the nonstate domain. Their return in post-colonial Africa has coincided with their quest for constitutional “space of power.” In effect, traditional rulers are excluded from modern state governance and economic development. They have remained without subjects in post-colonial Africa. Thus, the fundamental question: How and why did traditional rulers in post-colonial Africa lose their grip over their subjects? In explaining the loss of traditional rulers’ grip over subjects in their domains, this essay refers to oral tradition and published literature, including official government documents. Empirical evidence is drawn from Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Keywords: African politics, chiefs and kings, post-colonialism, traditional domain. During the era of pre-colonialism, African chiefs and kings (also called traditional rulers) operated in the domain of the state, characterized by either centralization or fragmentation. This characterization refers to the variations in political cum administrative institutions along the lines of several hundred ethnic groups that populated Africa. “Centralized” or “fragmented” ethnic groups were based on the number of levels of jurisdiction that transcended the local community, “where more jurisdictional levels correspond[ed] to more centralized groups.”1 Traditional rulers in Africa had mechanisms for formulating public policies and engaging public officers who assisted them in development and delivering relevant services to their subjects. -
Legacies of Colonialism and Islam for Hausa Women: an Historical Analysis, 1804-1960
Legacies of Colonialism and Islam for Hausa Women: An Historical Analysis, 1804-1960 by Kari Bergstrom Michigan State University Winner of the Rita S. Gallin Award for the Best Graduate Student Paper in Women and International Development Working Paper #276 October 2002 Abstract This paper looks at the effects of Islamization and colonialism on women in Hausaland. Beginning with the jihad and subsequent Islamic government of ‘dan Fodio, I examine the changes impacting Hausa women in and outside of the Caliphate he established. Women inside of the Caliphate were increasingly pushed out of public life and relegated to the domestic space. Islamic law was widely established, and large-scale slave production became key to the economy of the Caliphate. In contrast, Hausa women outside of the Caliphate were better able to maintain historical positions of authority in political and religious realms. As the French and British colonized Hausaland, the partition they made corresponded roughly with those Hausas inside and outside of the Caliphate. The British colonized the Caliphate through a system of indirect rule, which reinforced many of the Caliphate’s ways of governance. The British did, however, abolish slavery and impose a new legal system, both of which had significant effects on Hausa women in Nigeria. The French colonized the northern Hausa kingdoms, which had resisted the Caliphate’s rule. Through patriarchal French colonial policies, Hausa women in Niger found they could no longer exercise the political and religious authority that they historically had held. The literature on Hausa women in Niger is considerably less well developed than it is for Hausa women in Nigeria. -
Female Genital Cutting
DHS Comparative Reports 7 Female Genital Cutting in the Demographic and Health Surveys: A Critical and Comparative Analysis MEASURE DHS+ assists countries worldwide in the collection and use of data to monitor and evaluate population, health, and nutrition programs. Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), MEASURE DHS+ is implemented by ORC Macro in Calverton, Maryland. The main objectives of the MEASURE DHS+ project are: 1) to provide decisionmakers in survey countries with information useful for informed policy choices, 2) to expand the international population and health database, 3) to advance survey methodology, and 4) to develop in participating countries the skills and resources necessary to conduct high-quality demographic and health surveys. Information about the MEASURE DHS+ project or the status of MEASURE DHS+ surveys is available on the Internet at http://www.measuredhs.com or by contacting: ORC Macro 11785 Beltsville Drive, Suite 300 Calverton, MD 20705 USA Telephone: 301-572-0200 Fax: 301-572-0999 E-mail: [email protected] DHS Comparative Reports No. 7 Female Genital Cutting in the Demographic and Health Surveys: A Critical and Comparative Analysis P. Stanley Yoder Noureddine Abderrahim Arlinda Zhuzhuni ORC Macro Calverton, Maryland, USA September 2004 This publication was made possible through support provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development under the terms of Contract No. HRN-C-00-97-00019- 00. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Editor: Sidney Moore Series design: Katherine Senzee Document production: Justine Faulkenburg Recommended citation: Yoder, P. -
Understanding Nigeria Within the Context of the Atlantic World
Omer Cooper J (1971) September 2010 Newsletter Understanding Nigeria within the Context of the Atlantic World By Samuel Oluwole Ogundele* Abstract The legacies of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and its enduring impacts in Nigeria starting in the mid-15th century, present a paradox. Those oppressive activities, orchestrated by European interests, comprise a subject that evokes intense emotional reactions to condemn such incidents of slavery, economic exploitation, and political subjugation. Continuing, damaging effects of the trans-Atlantic slave trade can be seen in the cultural landscape of Nigeria today. In turn, enduring lessons of human character, aspiration, and resilience can also be learned from these histories. In this regard, a paradigm shift presented by trans-disciplinary approaches involving such subjects as archaeology and anthropology presents a promising development. For too long, attention has been almost totally focused on the debilitating effects of the trans-Atlantic slave trade on facets of Nigerian cultures. Such an approach was derived from a discourse of condemnation that tended to inhibit the full potentials of modern education and appreciation of cultural accomplishments in Nigeria’s history. The lacunae of silences created as a result of this condemnatory focus and related parameters of authenticity or truth can be filled in through the lenses of archaeological and anthropological sciences among other disciplines. Such trans-disciplinary research efforts provide new insights into the resilience and achievements of Nigerian cultures. For example, agricultural, culinary, and architectural knowledge and heritage were greatly modified over time in Nigeria as a result of the historical processes and entanglements generated during the period of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. -
House Votes 2Nd June 2020
FOURTH REPUBLIC 9TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FIRST SESSION NO. 93 2525 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA FIRST VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS Tuesday, 2 June, 2020 1. The House met at 11.22 a.m. Mr Speaker read the Prayers. 2. The House recited the National Pledge 3. Votes and Proceedings Mr Speaker announced that he had examined and approved the Second Votes and Proceedings of Thursday, 28 May, 2020. The Votes and Proceedings was adopted by unanimous consent. 4. Announcement (a) Bereavement: Mr Speaker announced the demise of: (i) Aisha (Indo) Abdulkadir, the mother of Hon. Armaya’u Abdulkadir (Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency), who died on Wednesday, 20 May, 2020. (ii) a former Senator Munir Muse (Lagos Central Senatorial District, 2007 — 2011), who died on Tuesday, 2 June, 2020 at the age of 80. A minute in silence was observed in honour of the deceased. (b) Annual Report: Mr Speaker announced that the First Session of the House will end on Wednesday, 10 June, 2020. He ordered all Committees to forward to his office their Action Plan and Annual Report on or before Tuesday, 9 June, 2020. (c) Ad-hoc Committee on Abandoned Properties across the Federation: Mr Speaker directed that Hon. Sani Ma’aruf Nass be added as a member of the Committee. PRINTED BY NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PRESS, ABUJA 2526 Tuesday, 2 June, 2020 No. 93 5. Matters of Urgent Public Importance (Standing Order Eight, Rule 4) (i) A Call on the Federal Government to Suspend the Additional 2.5% Value Added Tax Made Possible by the Finance Act of 2019 Until January 1, 2021 in the Interest of Nigerians During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Hon. -
Human Trafficking: a Modern Day Slavery in Nigeria
American International Journal of Contemporary Research Vol. 8, No. 2, June 2018 doi:10.30845/aijcr.v8n2p5 Human Trafficking: A Modern Day Slavery in Nigeria Folashade B. Okeshola Deparment of Sociology Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria Adebimpe A. Adenugba Department of Sociology University of Ibadan Nigeria Abstract Human trafficking in Nigeria has assumed unimaginable dimension in the last two decades due to several factors which include globalization, economic recession, poverty, conflicts, weak legal system, and lack of adequate legislation and of political will. Human trafficking is an organised crime. It is a modern form of slavery. The two weapons used by traffickers to get their victims are deception and through force. Human trafficking has continued to strive in Nigeria because of collusion among security, immigration, embassy, airline officials and traffickers. Human trafficking had become a major source of concern to all societies in recent time. Human trafficking has put Nigeria on the map of the notorious. In view of the above, we recommend that the Nigerian government should address the issue of massive unemployment and poverty in Nigeria as well as create enabling environments for entrepreneurship for the citizens. Keywords: Deception, forced labour, exploitation, trafficking, slavery 1.0 Introduction Human trafficking is a crime. This crime has been on for some time, without much government notice or attention being drawn to the issue. The first worthwhile attention was drawn to the idea of human trafficking by Mrs.TitiAtiku, the wife of the then vice president of Nigeria. This subsequently led to the establishment of her pet project WOTCLEF. In furtherance of her dream and to redeem the image of Nigeria in general and dignity of women in particular, a bill was proposed to set up an agency to be given specific mandate to tackle the problem of human trafficking in Nigeria. -
Initiatives in Justice Reform 1992-2012
Initiatives in Justice Reform 1992-2012 Public Disclosure Authorized Initiatives in Justice Reform 1992-2012 THE WORLD BANK 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20043 USA Telephone: 202 477-1234 Facsimile: 202 477-6391 Internet: www.worldbank.org/lji E-mail: [email protected] Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized © 2012 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / International Development Association or The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 Internet: www.worldbank.org Disclaimer The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views ofThe World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to the work is given. For permission to photocopy or reprint any part of this work, please send a request with complete information to the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, USA, telephone 978-750-8400, fax 978-750-4470, Internet: www.copyright.com. All other queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to the Office of the Publisher, The World Bank, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA, fax 202-522-2422, Email: [email protected]. -
Nigerian Girls and Women
RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL AND CRIMINAL GROUPS IN TRAFFICKING OF NIGERIAN GIRLS AND WOMEN The case of shrines, "Ladies’club" and "cultist groups" This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL this publication are the sole responsibility of ECPAT France and its Partners and can in no way be taken AND CRIMINAL GROUPS to reflect the views of the European Union. IN TRAFFICKING OF NIGERIAN GIRLS AND WOMEN The case of shrines, "Ladies’clubs" and "cultist groups" March 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS A - Shrines: historic places ............................................................................... 42 1) Places combining worship and judicial functions .................................. 42 2) The organization of space in places of worship ..................................... 43 3) The anchoring of symbols in the culture of the FOREWORD 8 Kingdom of Benin ........................................................................................... 45 B - Actors ............................................................................................................ 46 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10 1) The Oba ....................................................................................................... 46 INTRODUCTION 13 2) The "priests" ................................................................................................ 48 3) Other religious actors assisting the Ohen ............................................... 49 SECTION 1 – Historical contextualization of contemporary forms -
Gains and Gaps: Perceptions and Experiences of Gender In
Gains and gaps Perceptions and experiences of gender in Africa By Carmen Alpin Lardies, Dominique Dryding, and Carolyn Logan Afrobarometer Policy Paper No. 61 | November 2019 Introduction Gender equality is a focal point as well as a cross-cutting principle of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (United Nations, 2019). Designated as Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 5 in its own right, it is targeted in many of the other SDGs as well, underlining the agenda’s clear statement that development can only succeed if its benefits are enjoyed equally by women and men. The agenda calls for equality in women’s access to education and health care, in ownership and control over resources, and in women’s engagement with new information and communications technologies (ICTs). Advocates can trace both the distance traveled and the long road ahead to achieve gender-equality commitments under the SDGs in Africa. Women’s education and work opportunities, decision-making power in the household, and Internet access have all increased, but gains are often modest and inconsistent across countries, and do not always succeed in closing gender gaps. With regard to labour-force participation, for example, African women’s gains between 1990 and 2018 reduced the gender gap by 6 percentage points – but still left an 18-point disadvantage compared to men (ILOSTAT, 2019). A World Bank (2019) review of “a decade of reform” of legal rights affecting women’s prospects as entrepreneurs and employees cited sub-Saharan Africa as one of the most improved regions, but still found that its countries give women fewer than half the legal rights they afford men. -
The Problems of Nigerian Education and National Unity
Loyola University Chicago Loyola eCommons Dissertations Theses and Dissertations 1980 The Problems of Nigerian Education and National Unity Osilama Thomas Obozuwa Loyola University Chicago Follow this and additional works at: https://ecommons.luc.edu/luc_diss Part of the Education Commons Recommended Citation Obozuwa, Osilama Thomas, "The Problems of Nigerian Education and National Unity" (1980). Dissertations. 2013. https://ecommons.luc.edu/luc_diss/2013 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Theses and Dissertations at Loyola eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Loyola eCommons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License. Copyright © 1980 Osilama Thomas Obozuwa THE PROBLEMS OF NIGERIAN EDUCATION AND NATIONAL UNITY BY OSILAMA THOMAS OBOZUWA A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Loyola University of Chicago in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy November 1980 (c) 1980 OSILAMA THOMAS OBOZUWA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ACKNOWLEDGMENTS It is a usual practice to acknowledge at least the direct help that one has received in the writing of a dissertation. It is impossible to mention everyone who helped to make the writing of this dissertation a success. My sincere thanks to all those whose names are not mentioned here. My deepest thanks go to the members of my dissertation committee: Fr. Walter P. Krolikowski, S. J., the Director, who not only served as my mentor for three years, but suggested to me the topic of this dissertation and zealously assisted me in the research work; Drs. -
THE EXPLOITATION of ADOLESCENT GIRLS and YOUNG WOMEN in MODERN SLAVERY: EVIDENCE for ACTION Introduction
THE EXPLOITATION OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN MODERN SLAVERY: EVIDENCE FOR ACTION Introduction The Call to Action to End Forced Labour, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, SDG 8.7 launched at the 72nd meeting of the Take immediate and effective UN General Assembly, urges countries measures to eradicate forced labour, to publish national strategies to end modern slavery and human end modern slavery and calls for trafficking and secure the prohibition international cooperation “to reduce the and elimination of the worst forms of drivers of forced labour … and to protect child labour, including recruitment and the most vulnerable”. use of child solders, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms. Of the 40-45 million people affected by forced labour and forced marriage globally, 71 per cent are women and girls1. In 2016, This briefing offers a wider overview of these an estimated four million adults and one three countries, followed by an early look million children were sexually exploited at the available IOM data from each, and for commercial gain; of these, 99 per some first findings. It highlights poverty, cent were identified as female2. Age- and discrimination, gender-based violence and gender-sensitive responses are needed family pressures as drivers that push women to address the disproportionate impact of and girls to seek opportunities away from modern slavery on adolescent girls and home. It emphasises challenges for women young women, but the evidence base in and girls, who frequently lack autonomy this area remains limited. to decide on the type of work they will undertake, their destination, contract In September 2017 Plan International UK or mode of travel, and therefore rely on commissioned new research aimed at recruiters and employers, leaving them improving understanding of the exploitation vulnerable to exploitation.