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Ammarpad (talk) 02:05, 24 October 2017 (UTC)

Obiajuluism Theory of Africa
Obiajuluism Theory Of Africa

Obiajuluism is a new African theory as propagated and Formulated by Okoli Obiajulu Leonard, A student of History and International Relations Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.

The basic premises of this Theory is to address inadequacies, Erroneous beliefs and unanswered questions arising from Dependency theory and Modernization Theory of 1950''s,  to project  a new way ahead for Africa.

Before advancing further, it is utmost important to take Critical look at these points

What would have been the fate of Africa, Africans if:

1. Africa wasn't colonized by the Europeans

2. Could Africa have Fared better?

3.If Colonization is bad, who takes the glory of "better" welfare cum political and technological advancement of Africans to a certain level..

At this juncture let's understand the true meaning of Theory,  in order to ascertain if truly indeed Obiajuluism qualifies as a Theory.

Etymologically speaking, the word theory derives from a Greek word "Theoria"  which suggests a well -focused mental look taken at something in a state of contemplation with intent to grasp it.

(Johari 2003:4) in this sense, it covers both ontology and causal explanation,  which may be in form of empirical philosophical or logical thought.

To Walt (1993) "theory explains our knowledge more generally and completely, indicating to us  the interconnections between seemingly isolated facts, Theories are logically related generalizations.

A Theory must have explanatory powers, descriptive, predictive and Prescribs aswell

Suffix it to say that no one Theory has been universally satisfactory, but Obiajuluism I make claims to say will receive not less than 70% acceptance in the International system.

What is Dependency Theory and Modernization Theory, basic assumptions of Dependency Theory as aptly captured by the tittle of Walter Rodney's book "How Europeans underdeveloped Africa " which is the average thought of Africans, that they "Europeans" underdeveloped Africa though there has been a response from Agbo with his book "How Africans underdeveloped Africa "

Dependency theory argues that Activities of Europeans such as the Forceful Colonization of Africa Trans Atlantic slave trade and the use of Africans raw materials to develop Europe is the reason why we are underdeveloped, This Theory focuses on exogenous factors without an attempt to contrast with the endogenous factors like Corruption Bad leadership Political Instabilities and one of the holy Trinities of development Infrastructures as  necessary cause of underdevelopment of my cradle Africa.

Dependency Theory has also been criticized other than the ones I have mentioned

The theory employs geo-political and socio-economic factors in making distinctions, between the two unidentified worlds (North and South)

Another problematic issue is how to treat the former communist countries of the Eastern Europe, non of which falls  neatly into the North -South dichotomy.

Modernization Theory means to "Westernize " following the developmental patterns of the North Europe  without bringing into mind the Socio-historical differences.

Obiajuluism an Indigenous theory has Emerged to take its rightful place in the growth and development of Africa, It is a truism that no theory is self sufficient, but in the realm of Theories Obiajuluism has been considered First Among Equals

WHAT IS OBIAJULUISM THEORY OF AFRICA?

The failure of modernization and dependency theory, necessitated emergence of this theory

The theory is founded on African values and norms which are the very building blocks of African life. The strength of this theory is in its ability to be adaptable of change and innovations provided within the social and value systems of the average African.

This theory encourages Africa to act in a world that is dominated by the metropolitan countries by suggesting that micro-level development and poverty reduction should be the primary focus.

Poverty reduction policies and strategies have tended to be influenced by the theories of development. In modernization theory, development of Africa is as a responsibility of the metropolitan states; thus development strategies and finance are sent to Africa by the economically powerful states. From view of dependency theory, it attributes rural poverty to the continuous pillage of human and non-human resources from the satellite to the metropolis. In the process, Africa lost its right to determine its way of development. Hence, the Obiajuluism theory emerged and takes African to be part of the development problems as well as being part of solution.

Transformation for the future depends on achieving the transformation of institutions, technology, values and behavior consistent with ecological and social realities in Africa

The Obiajuluism Theory approach to development underscores the importance of social movements,  the theory shares alot in common with African renaissance theory  and also differs in same magnitude.

It is about reclaiming the african identity and values, upon achieving this goal, the continent will be able to go back to the drawing board and chart a new course for prosperity.

References Walter Rodney "How Europe underdeveloped Africa "

Agbo "How Africans   Underdeveloped Africa "

J. Matunhu "A critique of Modernization and Dependency theories in Africa. Okoli OBIAJULU (talk) 19:33, 24 October 2017 (UTC)

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