Surulola Eke

Dr. Surulola Eke is a Peacock Post-Doctoral Fellow at Queen's University's Department of Political Studies, specializing in autochthony, natural resource conflicts, and security governance in West Africa. His academic roles include teaching courses such as POLS 380 (Political Economy), POLS 867 (Global Governance), and POLS 494 (Climate Governance). His research has been recognized through prestigious awards like the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship and the University of Manitoba's doctoral fellowship.

His research explores themes such as herder-farmer conflicts, ethnic violence dynamics, and the intersection of capitalism with agrarian development in Africa. Key areas of focus include analyzing the Borromean Conflict Model, population-centric counterinsurgency strategies, and the role of grassroots actors in resolving conflicts. His work frequently intersects with environmental policy, labor practices, and post-colonial identity politics.

Eke's scholarly contributions span over a decade, with publications in journals like Third World Quarterly and African Security Review. His articles critically examine topics ranging from Boko Haram's rise to the impact of climate change on rural communities. He emphasizes the need for emancipatory peacebuilding approaches that address root causes of conflict rather than symptom management.

His academic trajectory includes impactful policy-oriented research, with a focus on Nigeria and broader African contexts. Eke’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical solutions, advocating for meaningful stakeholder engagement in resource governance and addressing systemic inequalities driving conflicts.