TITLE: Dr.

NAME: Adetoro Olaniyi Banwo

POSITION: Senior Lecturer

EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with Bachelor’s Degree or other initial professional education, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable.

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION

DEGREE

Completion Date

MM/YYYY

FIELD OF STUDY

Ogun State University Ago-Iwoye

 

 

B.Sc

09/2001

Political Science

University of Liverpool, Liverpool, England

 

 

M.SC

 

07/2012

International Management

Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, China

 

M.A

 

06/2013

Chinese Philosophy

Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian Province, China

 

Ph.D

09/2017

Chinese History

 Personal Data

Contact Address: Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

Email Address: abanwo@unilag.edu.ng

 Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

Member-Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies Quality Assurance and Servicom Committee (Jan 1st, 2024-Dec 31st, 2025).

Member-UNILAG 2024 International Customer Service Week Essay Review Sub-committee (Sept 24, 2024)

Member-Federation of African University/ Sports (FASU) Quality assurance Monitoring Committee (Sept 10, 2024)

Member- Committee on Ethics and Culture (Feb 2, 2023).

Member-Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies Quality Assurance and Servicom Committee (30th Aug, 2022).

Appointment- Assistant Faculty of Arts Examination Officer (19th 2021 till date).

Member- Faculty of Arts I.C.T Committee (Jan 7th, 2020).

Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies Tech Savy/E-Learning Officer (Jan 7, 2020).

Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies Examination Officer (Oct 1st, 2019).

 Selected Most Recent Publications/ Contributions to Knowledge 

Banwo, A. O. (2023). Entrepreneurship Challenges in Covid-19 Era: A Case-study of Nigerian and Chinese Entrepreneurs.  Eureka-Unilag, A Journal of the Department of European Languages and Integration Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. A Special Edition in Honour of Unionmwan Edebiri. Vol. 8, ISSN 2006-9421.

Banwo, A. O. & Obasa, J.I. (2023). Historical Narratives of Encyclopedia on Africa: The Chinese Chronicles, LASU Journal of African Studies (OPANBATA), A Publication of African Languages, Literature & Communication Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Volume 11, No. 2, ISSN:1111-1311.

 

Banwo, A. O. & Osiki, O. M. (2024). The Challenges of Africa’s Coronavirus Pandemic and China’s Soft Power Dynamics: An Overview. LASU Journal of History & International Studies (LAJOHIS), A publication of the Department of History & International Studies, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Vol. 6, No. 1, ISSN: 2811-2113, e-ISSN: 2, 14-2470.

Banwo, A., Fadairo , Y., & Agiode, M. (2024). Leadership and Developmental Models: The Case of China and Nigeria. ASEAN Journal of Research 2(2), A publication of Kirk University No. 3 Soi Ramindra 1, Khwaeng Anusawari, Khet Bang Khen, Bangkok, Thailand, ISSN:2822-1354, Vol 2, No. 2.

Banwo, A., & Zhang, J. (2025). Poverty Reduction in China: The Yanán Experience and Model. Journal of Political Discourse. A publication of Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara, ISSN Print: 2992-2763 – ISSN Online: 2992-4618, Vol. 3, Issue 1, No. 2.

 Collaborations/Networks (International Inclusive)

Research Fellow, China-Africa Institute, Beijing-China.

Member, Chinese in Africa Africans in China Research Network, Michigan-America.

Member, The Association for Asian Studies, Ann Arbor, Michigan- America.

Member, The Historical Society for Twentieth-Century China (HSTCC), The University of Alabama- America.

Member, International Association for Asia Pacific Studies, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu-City, Oita, Japan.