Edited by Qlasope O. OyelaranToyin FalolaMokwugo OkoyeAdewale Thompson2024-08-162024-08-161978https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/1615The conference from which this book emanated was held from 4th to 8th October, 1987, in the Conference Centre of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The conference could not have been called at a more opportune time, given its theme, “Obafemi Awolowo: The End of an Era?” The Board of Directors of the University of Ife Press Limited did not have to consult the Ifa oracle before deciding tp organize a conference on this theme on behalf of the University itself. But the Board is gratified that events which occurred virtually on the eve of the first day of the conference not only underscored the timeliness of this conference, but also gave it a greater urgency. These events include the ban imposed by the Federal Military Government on various categories of persons, excluding them from participating in politics at least during the transition period leading to 1992. This did not only underscore the timeliness of this kind of conference, but also gave a greater urgency and partinence to this particular one.■ Awolowos metaphysics; ■ Awolowo’s economic thought in historical perspective; ■ From a bourgeois to social democrat: a study in the evolution of Awolowo’s concept of ideology; ■ Towards an autochthonous Industrialization policy for Nigeria: ■ Reflections on Awolowo’s thought on economic Liberation; ■ Awolowo’s planning strategies: Their Implications; ■ Awolowo and revenue allocation in Nigeria; ■ Awolowo’s economic thought and the future of Nigeria; ■ The political thought of Awolowo; ■ Understanding Awolowo’s socio-political thoughts and ideological themes in the light of the sociology of knowledge; ■ Conflict and democracy in the thought of Awolowo; ■Awolowo and the paradox of politicking and institution building; ■ Awolowo and Nigerian federalism; ■ Awolowo: the legacy of party organisation; ■ Awolowo’s contribution to Nigerian politics and administration; ■ Awolowo and the Western Nigeria civil service, 1952-59; ■ From neutrality to active involvement: Awolowo and the Nigerian Civil War; ■ Awolowo and the development of local government; continuity and Change in Awolowo’s views on foreign policy; ■ The perspective of Awolowo on Nigeria’s foreign policy; ■ Awolowo and the rule of law; ■ Awolowo and human rights in Nigeria; ■ Awolowo and seven years of mass education work, 1952-1959; ■ A study on the question of number in education; ■ Awolowo and the politics of education in Nigeria; ■ Awolowo and religion in Nigeria; ■ The religious factor in Nigerian politics: Awolowo and the Muslims, 1957—1983; ■ The influence of religion on Awolowo: An Insider’s view; ■ From agnosticism to spiritual eclecticism; ■ Awolowo and cultural Revival;enBook