About Us

FUWukari Journal of Politics and Development is the Journal of the Department of Political Science, Federal University Wukari, Wukari, Nigeria. The Department is committed to publishing peer-reviewed articles that make significant contributions to Politics, Governance, and Development, Peace and Conflict Resolution and Security matters.

FUWJPD articles can be assessed online and through www.fuwjpd.com.ng
Nse Akpan PhD, Editor.

FUWJPD reflects the philosophy of the Discipline and the intellectual tradition of the department which among others;
i. Provide training in the principles of Political Science and their application to the type of degree programme concerned – Political Economy, Comparative Politics, Public Administration, International Relations, etc.
ii. Stimulate the students of politics intellectually through the programme, in such a way that they appreciate social problems.
iii. Provide a solid foundation of knowledge about the workings of society and its institutions and develop the skills for the constructive use of such knowledge.
iv. Develop in the students, the ability to apply the knowledge to the resolution of conflicts and other societal problems.
v. Develop in the students, such skills and competency that would allow them to be self reliant and entrepreneurial.
vi. Provide the students with necessary skills for studying and analyzing society.
vii. Provide the students with the foundational skill from which they can proceed to higher studies in political science.
viii. Imbue in the students a deep appreciation of the political dynamics of society and its impact on wider socio-economic development and societal well being.