Nigeria at 66: Viewing the Past & a Reimagined Future
“As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the Ibadan Journal of Sociology (IJS) joins Nigerians at home and across the world to reflect on the essence, possibilities and continuing work of resilient and sustainable nationhood. Independence transcends mere historical norms and milestones. It is a legacy of social projects and an invitation to further examine the structures and contexts of inequality, governance, identity, migration, security, integration, citizenship and development that continue to shape the Nigerian experience. On the occasion of this celebration, we imagine a Nigeria where diversity is strength, where institutions command public trust and where knowledge contributes meaningfully to social transformation. As a journal we remain committed to producing and disseminating knowledge that illuminates Nigeria’s complex realities and trajectories while opening intellectual pathways towards a more just, cohesive, inclusive, equitable and prosperous tomorrow. Today, we celebrate Nigeria’s past, present and future. Happy Independence Day Nigeria” – Ọláyínká Àkànle. Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief, IJS
About the Journal
Ibadan Journal of Sociology (IJS) is a diamond open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles from sociology, anthropology and other related disciplines. The journal has a special focus on all aspects of social relations and the impact of social policies, practices and interventions on human relations. Ibadan Journal of Sociology focuses on the needs of individuals for reporting research findings, case studies and reviews.
Here’s a selection of articles from various IJS issues:
- Doing Sociology in Nigeria: Experiences, Challenges, and Prospects
- Port Infrastructural Investments and Maritime Industry Performance : Evidence from Nigeria
- Masculinity, Gender Role Strain, and Paternal Postnatal Depression in Bayelsa State: A Mixed Methods Inquiry
The initial six 2025 AJI journals and five new 2026 AJI titles are Diamond Open Access and all articles are free to read. You will be able to see the issues as they are published on ScienceOpen and JSTOR
Applications for the 2027 cohort are now closed. We have an exciting selection of journals from across Africa under consideration and we look forward to sharing them with you.
If you have any colleagues that might be interested, please share this newsletter with them. We will continue to highlight the latest articles from the African Journals Initiative, and they can sign up here.
