Boston University’ African Studies Center has named former Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki as a Visiting Scholar/Researcher.
Ex-governor Obaseki is expected to use the opportunity of his appointment to critically analyze the successes and challenges of the transformative projects and policies he pursued during his eight years as governor. This is aimed at producing a study that will guide public servants in Africa engaged in transformative leadership and economic reforms.
About Boston University African Studies Center
The Center, which is part of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University brings together students and scholars from across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to develop Africa-focused expertise, drive multidisciplinary research, and lead public awareness initiatives.
In 1953, the African Studies Center was established at Boston University. It was only the second institution in the United States dedicated to the study of Africa. More than seven decades later, the center is one of the largest and highly respected academic centers promoting African studies in the United States.
Speaking on the appointment,Director of the African Studies Center, Nimi Wariboko said “His affiliation with BU will enable him to interact with scholars here to refine his theoretical framework, hone his methodology for producing an empirical account of his tenure, and examine his policy framework against alternative models around the world. His affiliation with Boston University will also reflect positively on the ASC.
“His final output—in the form of book manuscript—will constitute a significant addition to the ASC’s scholarly contributions. His presence will also reactivate the historic practice of the ASC hosting prominent African public leaders who served with distinction and are willing to share their knowledge and experience with the Boston University community.”
Responding to the news of his appointment as Visiting Scholar, Governor Obaseki said:
“I am excited by this appointment and the privilege it affords me to be part of this world-class university. As a Visiting Scholar/Researcher at the African Studies Center, I will have the opportunity to document, explain and review the strategies and frameworks that I adopted to transform the economic and social development landscape of Edo State, which I had the privilege to lead as Governor from 2016 to 2024.
“The rich tradition of rigorous scholarship, global perspective and commitment to tackling the world’s most pressing challenges at Boston University presents the ideal environment for reflection, learning, collaboration, and exchange of ideas.” he concluded.
