OKPOSHI AZUN ZUWAIRA Address: Dept of Sociology, Federal University of Lafia, P.M.B 146 Lafia, Nasarawa state E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (+234)7033679595 PERSONAL DATA NAME: Okposhi Azun Zuwaira PLACE OF BIRTH: Jos, Plateau State DATE OF BIRTH: 14th March, 1987 NATIONALITY: Nigerian STATE OF ORIGIN: Nasarawa LOCAL GOVT: Obi MARITAL STATUS: Married PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS: No. 1 Keana Road Obi, Nasarawa State POSTAL ADDRESS: Department of Sociology, Federal University of Lafia, P.M.B 146 Lafia, Nasarawa State, INSTITUTIONED ATENDED: Nasarawa State University, Keffi 2019- DATE Nasarawa State University, Keffi 2016 – 2018 Nasarawa State University, Keffi 2005 – 2009 Government College Obi 2007 – 2007 Demonstration School Obi 1993 – 1998 QUALIFICATION OBTAINED: Ph.D Sociology(Criminology) IN-VIEW M.Sc Sociology 2016 – 2018 Bachelor OF Science in Sociology (Second Class Upper) 2005 – 2009 Senior School Certificate For Education 2007 – 2007 Primary School Leaving Certificate 1993 – 1998 WORKSHOP ATTENDED: Workshop on aggressive market penetration battle for market share by Tom associates - 2015 Training on concept, process and administration of life annuity by sternom resources - 2014 PUBLICATIONS The relevance of traditional birth attendants in reducing maternal mortality in rural areas of Nigeria. Oil wealth and public corruption in Nigeria - 1999-2015 Factors affecting entry into drug abuse among youths in lafia metropolis: implications on security. January 17th 2019. CONFERENCES National Conference on the Economy, Society and Social Change in Nigeria 1800 – 2016 – Kaduna state University. September 2016. 2nd Annual research conference on overcoming challenges of development through indigenous research excellence “Federal University Lafia, Nigeria. February 2016 WORKING EXRERIECE Department of Sociology: Federal University of Lafia 2016- Date Customer Relationship Management Department: Sigma Pensions Limited, Abuja. 2011- 2015 (NYSC) News and Current Affairs Department: Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Kaduna Network Center 2010- 2011 ADHOC DUTY Adhoc Staff: Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) 2011 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Reading, Making Friends, Sport and Teaching REFEREES HRH. ALH. ALIYU DANGIWA OGIRI THE OSUKO OF OBI C/O OSUKO PALACE OBI. OBI LOCAL GOVT. AREA NASARAWA STATE. 08077410009 ABDULLAHI DOGARA NASARAWA PUBLISHING COMPANY, NIGERIA NEWSDAY, NASARAWA STATE. 07063181422 BARR. YAKUBU HUSSAINI YAKUBU HUSSAINI & ASSOCIATES LL 13 WUSHISHI ROAD, KADUNA STATE 0806088080 .