Name: ADIWU, Talatu Onkala (PhD)

Affiliation: Faculty of Environmental Studies, Department of Fine Arts, University of Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria

Email: adiwutalatuonkala@gmail.com

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ADIWU, Talatu Onkala (PhD) is Faculty of Environmental Studies, Department of Fine Arts, University of Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria

Educational Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Education (2012-2013 Institute of Education, Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto)
• IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software, CISCO Networking Academy, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Selected Work Experience:

• 2007-2008 Printing and Design Teacher, Technical College of Education, Gbongan, Osun State (NYSC)
• 2008-2009 Visual Art Teacher, Demonstration Secondary School, ABU, Samaru Zaria
• 2009-2015 Visual Art Teacher, Zaria Academy, Shika, Zaria
• 2015-date Lecturer I, Department of Fine Art, University of Maiduguri, Borno State
• 2020 Consultant: International Alert, Borno Nigeria
• 2020 Consultant Field Coordinator: Fact Foundation in collaboration with Ground Truth Solutions, Borno Nigeria
• 2020 Consultant Team Lead: Fact Foundation in collaboration with Plan International, Borno Nigeria
• 2019/2020 Consultant: International Alert, Borno Nigeria

Positions Held:

• 2021-date Research Data Manager DAAD SDG-Graduate School, Department of Fine Arts, University of Maiduguri
• 2019-date Examination and Time-Table Officer, Department of Fine Arts, University of Maiduguri
• 2019-date Faculty of Environmental Studies Representative on Library Board Committee
• 2018-date Editor, Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Design (MAIDJAD)
• 2018-2019 Member, Faculty of Arts Seminar Series Committee
• 2018 Item Writer, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)
• 2016-date Secretary, Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Design (MAIDJAD)
• 2016-date Level Coordinator, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, University of Maiduguri

Work Experience:

• 2007-2008, Printing and Design Teacher, Technical College of Education, Gbongan, Osun State (NYSC)
• 2008-2009, Visual Art Teacher, Demonstration Secondary School, ABU, Samaru Zaria
• 2009-2015, Visual Art Teacher, Zaria Academy, Shika, Zaria
• 2015-date, Lecturer I, Department of Fine Art, University of Maiduguri, Borno State
• 2020, Consultant: International Alert, Borno Nigeria
• 2020, Consultant Field Coordinator: Fact Foundation in collaboration with Ground Truth Solutions, Borno Nigeria
• 2020, Consultant Team Lead: Fact Foundation in collaboration with Plan International, Borno Nigeria
• 2019/2020, Consultant: International Alert, Borno Nigeria

Conferences Attended:

• Conference of Visual Communication Design (VCD2019) (2019). Theme: “DESIGN IN THE NIGERIAN CONTEXT: Evolving Indigenous Design Approaches, Concepts, Praxis and Education”, Industrial Design Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. 15th -16th August 2019
• Ceramics Association of Nigeria (CeRAN) Annual Conference and Exhibition (2019). Theme: “Sustainable Ceramic Practice, Technology and Innovation”, Department of Industrial Design, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi state, Nigeria. 2nd – 5th October 2019
• Maiden International Conference (2018). Theme: “Cultural Sustainability, Performance and the Sustainable Development Goals in Time of Crisis”. Centre for the Study and Promotion of Cultural Sustainability, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. 15th -16th November 2018
• Zaria Art School at 60 International Conference (2017)., Theme: 60 Years of Art Practice, Development and Challenges, March 27th -31st, 2017, Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

Workshops Attended:

• “Art and Design Workshop: Peacing the Debris” (2019). Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
• “Scapes and Forms Workshop: Exploratory Materiality”, (2014). Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. May 2014
• “Scapes and Forms Workshop: Exploratory Materiality”, (2012). Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. May 2014
• “Curriculum Implementation and Evaluation in Secondary Schools” (2012). Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria, Sponsored by Zaria Academy, Shika, 27th -31st, August 2012

Solo Publications:

• Adiwu, T. O. (2020). Curatorial Statement in Collections and Recollections of an Artist: An Exhibition Catalogue. Abuja, Nigeria: A Publication of J. J. Jari, Printed by FAbA (For Artist by Artists). ISBN: 978-978-125-686-9. Pp. 13-14
• Adiwu, T. O. (2019). Colour: An Examination of Indigenous Colour Sources, Mordanting, Binding and Extraction Methods in Oyinloye M. A. and Dipeolu, A. A. (Eds.). “Artistic Development in Nigerian Society”. Ilorin: CARROT Publishers Ltd. ISBN:978-978-57612-8-3. Pp. 85-124
• Adiwu, T. O. (2019). Art and Design Instruction in Nigeria in Akinbegun, T. L., Kashim, I. B., Etsename, E. L., Kayode, O. F., and Adelabu, O. S (Eds.). “Design in the Nigerian Context: Evolving Indigenous Design Approaches, Concepts, Praxis and Education"; a Proceeding from the Conference of Visual Communication Design, Held at the Industrial Design Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. 15th -15th August 2019. Akure, Nigeria: Industrial Design Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure Nigeria. ISSN: 1119-5010. Pp. 519-536
• Adiwu, T. O. (2019). Art Scholarship: The Doggedness of Zaria Art School in Gbaden, B. G., (Ed). “Festschrift for a Living Master: Essays, Reflections and Exhibition” in Honour of Jerry Buhari at 60. Zaria: Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Abuja Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-55729-2-6. Pp. 144- 150
• Adiwu, T. O. (2018). Interrogating Physical and Phycological Attributes in Ashiedu Ogboli’s ‘Sambisa Forest’ Exhibition in Gbaden, B. G. (Ed.). “Resonance: A Journal of Contemporary Arts Scholarship”. Issue 1. Lafia: Department of Visual and Creative Arts, Federal University. ISSN: 2630-7162. Pp. 137 -142
• Adiwu, T. O. (2017). A Linear Exploration of Eroded Land Surfaces in Painting in Mbahi, A. A. (Ed.). “Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Design (MAIDJAD)”. Volume I. Maiduguri: Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri. ISSN: 1596-5414. Pp. 210-223
• Adiwu, T. O. (2017). The Sociability of the Spider and its Web as Inspiration in Painting in A. R. Saliu (Ed.) “Egghead: A Journal of Art”. Volume 2 (2). Zaria: Department of Fine Art, Ahmadu Bello University. ISSN: 1596 5414. Pp. 228- s235
• Adiwu, T. O. (2015). An Exploration of Linear Dynamics of Eroded Land Surfaces in Painting in U. A. Sullayman (Ed). “Journal of Environmental Studies (ENVIRON)”. Vol. 3 Nos. 9 & 10. Zaria: Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University. ISSN: 1110-457X. Pp. 93-102
• Adiwu, T. O. (2016). Art Teaching in Africa (Nigeria) in G.G. Duniya (Ed.), “Art History Newsletter” Vol. 3 No. 1. Zaria: Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University. Pp. 23-25
• Adiwu, T. O. (2016). The Nature of Art in A. Muhammad (Ed.), “Art History Newsletter”. Vol.4 No.1. Zaria: Department of Fine Art, Ahmadu Bello University. Pp. 4-5
• Adiwu, T. O. (2016). The Nature of Art in A. Muhammad (Ed.), “Art History Newsletter”. Vol.4 No.1. Zaria: Department of Fine Art, Ahmadu Bello University. Pp. 4-5
• Adiwu, T. O. (2010). Atmosphere: Painting Expressions in M. Suleiman (Ed.) “Switch Magazine”. Vol. 1. Issue 1. Lagos, Nigeria: Switch Magazine Publications and Freelance Media Nigeria Ltd. Pp. 23-26

International Publications:

• Adiwu, T. O and Mtaku, C. Y. (2020). A Review of the Impact of Art and Artworks on Contemporary Society in Mohammed A. M, Mohammed M, Ahmed, I. A, Abubakar U. G, and Bashir, U. (Eds). “Languages and Linguistics, Literature, Culture and Pedagogy Volume 1: A Festschrift” in Honour of Late Professor Mustapha Abba. Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri: International Book Market Service Ltd., Member of OmniScriptum Publishing Group, Mauritius. ISBN: 978-613-8-94584-0. Pp. 272-290
• Adiwu, T. O and Haruna, A. N. (2019). Recontextualization of Alphabetical Imagery for Early Learners: A Case Study of Learning Activities of Dalori IDP Camp, Borno State-Nigeria in Mutai, M. N. (Ed.). “A New Kind of Development in Africa”. Nairobi: Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED). ISBN: 978-9966-116-66-6. Pp. 42 – 57
• JOINT PUBLICATIONS
• Adiwu, T. O. and Onoja, J. E. (2020). The Academic Sage and Two Stories in Okpe T. (Ed). “Perspectives and Encounters on Jacob Jat Jari’s Artistic Sojourn: A Festschrift” in Honour of Jacob Jat Jari at 60. Zaria: Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Kaduna-Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-983-750-2. Pp. 42-49
• Adiwu, T. O. and Mbahi, A. A. (2020). Reexamining the Intrinsic Value of Art and Art Education in Ochigbo, B. (Ed.). “The Artist Journal (TAJ)” Vol. 4. No 2. Uyo: Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Uyo. ISSN: 2142-2775. Pp. 46-58
• Adiwu, T. O. and Ashiedu, P. O. (2020): ‘Agakumorphics’: Paintings that Make Real Movement and Music in S.E, Ododo (Ed.) “LIWURAM Journal of Humanities”. Maiduguri: Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri. Vol. 21 (2). ISSN: 0819-8388. Pp. 373-388
• Adiwu, T. O, Adamu, L. and Mbahi, A. A. (2020). The Various Trends in the Development of Pedagogy in Educational System in A. Nyah (Ed.) GRASPACT Journal of Arts and Technology: Department of Fine and Industrial Arts, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom-Nigeria. Volume 1 (3), ISSN 2705-1633. Pp. 13-28
• Adiwu, T. O and Mbahi, A. A. (2020). Practice-Led and Practice-Based Researches in Mbahi, A. A. (Ed.). “Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Design” (MAIDJAD). Volume V. Maiduguri: Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Maiduguri. ISSN: 2636-445X. Pp. 173-180
• Adiwu, T. O. and Mtaku, C. Y. (2019). Performance Masks in Africa: An Analytical Overview of Nchil of the Amoh in Kitara District of Jengre in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria in Ododo S. E., and Okoye, C. (Eds.). “Liminal Margins: Performance Masks, Masquerades and Facekuerades”. Awka: Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA), Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. ISBN: 978-978-56454-2-2. Pp. 386-412
• Adiwu, T. O and Prof. Mbahi, A. A. (2019). Symbiotic Relationship Between Art and Culture in Datiri, Y. C. (Ed.) “University of Jos Fine and Applied Arts Journal (UJFAAJ)”. Maiden Edition. Jos: Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Jos. Pp. 162 – 174
• Adiwu, T. O and Saleh, H. M. (2019). The Importance of Art Education as a Base for Teaching Other Subjects in Schools in Datiri, Y. C. (Ed.) “University of Jos Fine and Applied Arts Journal (UJFAAJ)”. Maiden Edition. Jos: Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Jos. Pp. 196 – 215
• Adiwu, T. O. and Samuila, E. R. (2018). Art Movements: Issues of Formation and Identification in Mbahi, A. A (Ed.) “Art Design and Theatre: An Anthology of Painting, Sculpture, History, Education, Textiles, Graphics, Ceramics, Music, Film, Drama and Dance”. Issue II. Maiduguri: Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri. ISBN: 978-978-56617-8-1. Pp. 113 – 116
• Adiwu, T. O. and Agaku, S. A. (2018): ‘Agakumorphics’: Paintings that Make Real Movement and Music in Abanga, A. (Ed.) “LIWURAM Journal of Humanities”. Maiduguri: Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri. Vol. 19. ISSN: 0819-8388. Pp. 9-22
• Adiwu, T. O. (2017). A Theoretical Review of Art, Creativity and Creative Thinking in Okpe, T. (Ed.), “The Studio: A Journal of Contemporary Art Practice and Theory”. Issue 2017. Zaria: Department of Fine Art, Ahmadu Bello University. ISSN: 2141-5986. pp. 162-171
• Adiwu, T. O., Mtaku, C. Y. and Ohambele, J. C. (2017). The Role of Art Education in the Almajiri Educational System in Nigeria in Bosoma S. (Ed.) “LIWURAM Journal of Humanities”. Maiduguri: Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri. Vol. 18, ISSN: 0819-8388. Pp. 155 – 165
• Adiwu, T. O. and Ohambele, J. C. (2017). Art Teaching and its Relevance in (Africa) Nigeria in Udom, G. J. (Ed.) “Journal of Ceramics and Environmental Design (JOCED)”. Vol. 4. No. 2&3. Port Harcourt: Department of Fine Arts and Design, University of Port Harcourt. ISSN: 2505-0095. Pp. 333-356
• Adiwu T. O. and Mtaku, C. Y. (2017). History, Analysis, Appreciation and Aesthetics as Forms of Verbal Expressions and Presentations in Art in Mbahi, A. A. (Ed.). “Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Design (MAIDJAD)”. Maiden Edition. Maiduguri: Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri. Pp. 182-191
• Adiwu, T. O. and Chafe, S. I. (2017). Reflections on the Works of Yusuf Olayinka Umar: His Interest in the Textural/Aesthetic Quality of Leaf Venation in Portrait Painting in Gujbawu, M. (Ed.) “Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (MAJASS)”. Special Edition. (Vol. 14). Department of Mass Communication, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri-Borno State, Nigeria. ISSN: 0189-9716, Pp. 63-73
• Adiwu, T. O. and Mtaku, C. Y. (2017). A Theoretical Review of Art, Creativity and Creative Thinking in Okpe, T. (Ed.), “The Studio: A Journal of Contemporary Art Practice”, Issue 2017. Zaria: Department of Fine Art, Ahmadu Bello University. ISSN: 2141 5986. Pp.162 – 171
• Adiwu, T. O. and Mtaku, C. Y. (2017). Sexuality, Fashion and Gender Roles in Africa: A Moral Issue in Attah, M. O (Ed.), “GANGA Journal of Language and Literary Studies”. Maiduguri: Department of English and Literary Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Maiduguri. Vol. 5 No. 5. ISSN:1119-3824. Pp. 155- 173
• Adiwu, T. O. and Ohambele, J. C. (2016). An Aesthetic Analysis of the Principles of Cartoons: Exploring the Cartoons of Ohambele James in Sullayman, U. A. A. (Ed.), “Journal of Environmental Studies (ENVIRON)”. Zaria: Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University. Vol. 4 Nos. 1. ISSN: 1110-457X. Pp. 55-64
• Adiwu, T. O. and Kefas N. D. (2016). Spider Cobweb Paintings of Talatu Adiwu: An Aesthetic Overview of Cobweb inspired paintings in Ochigbo, B. (Ed.). “The Artist Journal (TAJ)” Vol. 1. No 2. Uyo: Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Uyo. ISSN: 2142-2775. Pp. 99-106
• Adiwu, T. O. and Gushem P. O. (2015). The Spider and its web; inspiration in Talatu
• Adiwu’s selected Drawings in, “Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology (JOSET)”. Vol. 4:1. Calabar: Cross Rivers State University of Science and Technology. ISSN: 2315-6708. Pp. 49-52
• Adiwu, T. O and Duniya, G. G. (2015). Conceptual Ideation of the Spider Form in Adiwu Talatu’s Paintings in Agberia, J. T. (Ed.), “Journal of Ceramics and Environmental Design (JOCED)”. Vol.2. No. 1&2. Port Harcourt: Department of Fine Arts and Design, University of Port Harcourt. ISSN: 2505-0095. Pp. 45-59
• Adiwu, T. O. and Gushem P. O. (2014). An Analysis of Paintings Inspired by Spider and Its Web in Gujbawu, M. (Ed.), “Maiduguri Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (MAJASS)”. Vol. 11. No. 2. ISSN: 0189-9716. Pp. 1-8

Group Exhibitions:

• “Through Her Eyes: A Contemporary African Art Exhibition”, (2019), Moeshen Art Gallery, Abuja, Nigeria, www.moeshen.com
• “Openspace: Exhibition of African Patrons Cups Polo Tournament”, (2015) Ilmihouse, Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Club, Kaduna, Nigeria, openspace@ilimihouse.org
• “Shades of Unity: Women make it Happen”, (2015), An Exhibition of Female Artists Association of Nigeria (FAAN), Abuja, Nigeria
• “Nigeria / Roots Contemporary Artists from Nigeria”, (2014) Imago Mundi Luciano Benetton collection Workshop and Exhibition, Lagos Nigeria
• “Scapes and Forms Workshop: Exploratory Materiality”, (2014). Department of Fine Art, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. May 2014
• “ARESUVA”, (2009) A Group Exhibition, National Gallery of Art, Abuja, Nigeria

Responsibilities included:

• Mobilization of state-based enumerators
• Three-day methodology workshop training for selected enumerators
• Conducted practical simulation and pilot study
• Coordinate/participate in data collection (Focus Group Discussions, KIIs and Kobo Collect)
• Lead daily brief and debrief meetings
• Ensure required tools, consent forms are completed
• Coordinate daily transcriptions of collected data
• Clean up data and enter into excel sheets
• Ensure quality assurance of data, conduct LGA specific analysis
• Write and submit draft report of assessment exercise
• Respond to any follow-up requests

Specific Skills and Hobbies:

• Draughtsman ship, Cooking, Reading, Painting and Travelling