Professor Oga Steve Abah has been teaching Drama and Theatre for Development in the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nigeria since 1979. He played a pioneer role in establishing Theatre for Development as an academic discipline in Nigeria, and has won many fellowships and awards. Throughout his academic career, Prof. Abah has continued to participate in civil society as a member of various NGOs. He is a resourceful consultant/ facilitator with extensive experience in the use of participatory methodologies, especially in the areas of good governance, conflict resolution and health communication. He is fascinated by, and continues to interrogate, the interplay between theory and practice. He made his mark as a scholar, consultant/ trainer, and field worker through these interrogative approaches. Professor Abah is the current Director of the Institute for Development Research (IDR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Position: Coordinator

Email: aba.ogah@gmail.com