Nathaniel Umukoro

Prof. Nathaniel Umukoro is a Senior Fellow at the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (BCDSS) at the University of Bonn, holding the Heinz-Heinen-Fellowship from October to November 2024. His current research focuses on 'Slavery-Induced Dependency, Food Insecurity and Human Trafficking in Africa: Lessons from Edo State, Nigeria.'

Research Interests: His work bridges historical dependency theories with contemporary socio-economic challenges in Africa, particularly examining intersections between slavery legacies, food security crises, and human trafficking dynamics. Methodologically, he employs mixed approaches combining archival research, field surveys, and policy analysis.

Awards:

• Heinz-Heinen-Fellowship (2024)

Professional Context: Based at Western Delta University in Nigeria, his Bonn affiliation represents collaborative academic engagement with European institutions. No grants or specific lab affiliations explicitly mentioned in materials.