Professor
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Chair, General Education, School of Arts and Sciences AUN
Umar is a Professor of History who joined the AUN in October 2020 on contract. He holds a B. A (Honours) Degree in History of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, a Masters (M.A) Degree in History, a Masters Degree of Industrial and Labour Relations (M.I.L.R), and a Ph.D. in History of the University of Maiduguri. He taught for 35 unbroken years in the Department of History Uni-Maid where he served twice as the Head of Department.
On his first Sabbatical, he taught in the Department of Public Administration of the Adamawa State University Mubi, while on his second Sabbatical, he taught at the Federal University of Kashere where he occupied the Chair of the Department and later assumed the position of a visiting Professor. He taught Nigerian, African, and International courses dealing with Globalization, the Commonwealth, and Democratic institutions. Umar also served as External Examiner for History in Universities. He is a resource person for the National Universities Commission N.U.C for accreditation of University courses. He is also a resource person for the Education Trust Fund (E.T.F) as a member of the National Research Committee (N.R.C)
He coordinates the teaching of HIS 202 by Princeton University, New Jersey, USA.
The title of his Ph.D. The thesis is “Emirate Administrative System in Nigeria 1946-1986.”
The growth and development of democratic governance in Nigeria
HIS 311
Umar Hamman-Diram (2010) Emirates, Emirs and the State in Northern Nigeria 1946-1986: Cases, Aspects and Perspectives, Kaduna: Prudent Press
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Umar Hamman-Diram & S. Abubakar (1995) “Anglo-French Rivalry in Muri and the British Overthrow of the Emirate 1854-1901” in S. Abubakar (ed) Papers on Nigerian History,Vol.1, Abuja: Suffa Press
Umar Hamman-Diram (1995) “A Community in Agony: Muri during the First and Second World Wars 1914-1946” in Papers on Nigerian History,Vol.1, Abuja: Suffa Press
Umar Hamman-Diram (2002) “Ambition and the Efficacy of the Psychological Approach in the British Occupation of Muri Emirate” in Current Topics in the Humanities, Seminar Series No 2, Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri
Umar Hamman-Diram (2007) “A Historical Development of Science and Technology in Nigeria: A Review” in Issues in History and International Relations: Essays in Honour of Professor D.S.M. Koroma
Umar Hamman-Diram (2010) “Yola and its Erstwhile Sub-emirates in Cameroun: A Consideration of Trans-Border Relations” in Papers in Nigerian History,Vol. 2, Kaduna: Prudent Press
Umar Hamman-Diram (2010) “The British in Adamawa and the First World War: The Encounter of Mayo Kalaye and its Aftermath” in Papers on Nigerian History, Vol. 2, Kaduna: Prudent Press
PAPERS IN ACADEMIC JOURNALS
Umar Hamman-Diram & G. Ibrahim (2003) “Traditional Political Institutions in Modern Nigeria” in Maiduguri Journal of Historical Studies, Department of History, University of Maiduguri, Vol. 1, No. 1
Umar Hamman-Diram (2004) “Emirs’ Role under British Rule in Northern Nigeria Before 1952” in Maiduguri Journal of Historical Studies, Department of History, University of Maiduguri, Vol. 2, No.1
Umar Hamman-Diram (2004) “The Environment, the British Conquest of Yola Emirate and its Economic Impact” in Maiduguri Journal of Historical Studies, Department of History, University of Maiduguri, Vol.2, No. 2
Umar Hamman-Diram (2005) “The Presence of European Trading Firms in the Middle Benue Area and the Fate of Indigenous Industries and Crafts 1902-1950” in Maiduguri Journal of Historical Studies, Department of History, University of Maiduguri, Vol. 3, No.1
Umar Hamman-Diram (2006) “Gurin Town and its Mosque: A Critical Survey of Certain Beliefs” in Borno Museum Society Newsletter, Quarterly Journal, No.68 and 69, July/December
Umar Hamman-Diram (2006) “Some Social Aspects in the Middle Benue Area under British Colonial Rule” in Al-Mahram Journal of Trans-Saharan Studies, University of Maiduguri, Vol. 2, No.2/3. June/December
Umar Hamman-Diram (2008-10) “Structural Change and Cultural Continuity: Belief Aspects in the Transformation of the Mosque of Gurin” in Borno Museum Society Newsletter, Quarterly Journal No.76/77-83/84, July
Umar Hamman-Diram (2008/9) “Intra-Party Conflicts in Nigeria: Its Genesis and Dimensions”Al-Mahram Journal of Trans-Saharan Studies, University of Maiduguri, Vol. 4, No 1/2
Member, Historical Society of Nigeria (H.S.N) 1986-Date
Member, Borno Museum Society (B.M.S) 1997- Date