CERTIFICATION

I certify that this work was carried out by ADEYEMI ADEDAYO JEREMIAH in the

Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan Oyo State,

under my Supervision.

______________________ ____________________

Date Supervisor

Dr. Opadeji A.O.

B.A, M.Sc., (Ibadan),

Ph.D., (Frankfurt)

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 DEDICATION

This research work is dedicated to God Almighty, the Author and Finisher of my faith.

Also, to my loving Family, Mr. and Mrs. ADEYEMI, Siblings. And lastly, to the

department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I give all thanks to God Almighty for granting me His infinite mercies, blessings and

protection throughout my undergraduate study in the University of Ibadan.

My profound and unquantifiable appreciation goes to my supervisor, Dr. O.A. Opadeji,

not only for his understanding to allow me express my mind in this project research, but

also for his understanding in tolerating such a person like me. I appreciate his open doors

policy, constructive criticism and his readiness to attend to me despite his very busy

schedules anytime I come calling. May the good Lord bless you and your family

abundantly and continually. Amen

To my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adeyemi, I say big thank you for being there for me all

through my stay in school for your moral, spiritual, financial support and unceasing

prayers, which have been the pillar of my success. I really appreciate all your efforts

towards me and I pray you will reap the fruit of your labor. To my loving Siblings,

Adeyemi Adenike, Adeyemi Tolulope, Adeyemi Olutoye and Adeyemi Adeolu; I thank

you and I say I love you all.

Special thanks to Prof. & Mrs. Sam Olofin, Revd. Justus Olu ‘Latunji, Mrs Tosin

Akande, Uncle Tomide Kujembola, Mr. & Mrs. Orodele, Uncle Courage Yakubu, Uncle

Adeyemi Adelaja, Mr. Umoru Seyi, Mr. Olasupo Idowu, Mr. Adams Adebola, Mr.

Omowaye Dimeji and Mr. Adeyemi Adekunle. Thanks for the respective roles you

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played in my life. To all my room-mates from 100level till date, Library and Media Unit

family and all JESUS KUTITES of the Ibadan Varsity Christian Union-NIFES, All

NIFES Students Staffs, and Associates, All my Church members, Most Glorious

Apostolic Church, Lagos.

I also wish to acknowledge the efforts of all the members of academic and non-academic

staff of the Department, my very wonderful lecturers, Prof. J.O. Aleru (The present Head

of the department), Prof. C.A. Folorunso, Prof. O.B. Lawuyi, Prof. P.A. Oyelaran, Prof.

D.A. Aremu, Prof. S.O. Ogundele, Dr. R.A. Alabi, Dr. O.A. Opadeji, Dr. Ajala, Dr.

Ololajulo, Dr. Opokolo, Dr. Orijemie, Mr Akinsete, Mr Ajekigbe, Mr Adekola, Mr.

Gbenga Matesun, Mrs. Olasehinde and all others in the department for their role

throughout my stay in the University, God bless you all.

My special thanks go to Seyi Oladipo who taught me how to locate co-ordinates on Map.

My lecturers in Statistics, Dr. Olubusoye, Dr. Femi Ayoola, Dr. Yaya O.S and Mr

Obisesan and as well as my Statistics friends, Olaomi Dotun, Nonso and Peter (Rep) and

all my colleagues who have contributed in no small measure towards the successful

completion of my undergraduate studies in this great institution (The First and the Best),

To my close friends (in no particular order), Ainomhie Ezekiel, Mbamara Francis,

Omotoye Opeyemi, Anyanwu Chiamaka, Kolawole Damilola, Adomayi Ifedayo,

Gbaruko Pelumi, Lasisi Olanrewaju and all graduating students of the department of

Archaeology and Anthropology 2013/2014 session, I love you all.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pages

TITLE PAGE

CERTIFICATION i

DEDICATION ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF FIGURES vii

LIST OF TABLE AND CHARTS viii

ABSTRACT x

CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL BACKGROUND 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 University of Ibadan: Geography 3

1.3 THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN: A brief history 5

1.4 History of the department of Archaeology and Anthropology 6

1.5 Philosophy of the department of Archaeology and Anthropology. 8

1.6 International collaborations and notable contributions. 8

1.7 Aims and Objectives 9

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CHAPTER TWO: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND METHODS OF STUDY 12

2.1 Theoretical framework 12

2.2 Methodology 17

2.3 Relevance of Statistics as a Tool in Archaeological Investigation 18

2.4 Major limitations of use of statistical methods for archaeological investigation 19

CHAPTER THREE: DATA COLLECTION AND MAP ANALYSIS 21

3.1 Data Collection 21

3.2 Analysis and Interpretation on the geographical spread of the research project 131

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 135

4.1 Data Analysis and Interpretation 135

CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION 151

5.1 Discussion and Summary 151

5.2 Conclusion 152

5.3 Recommendation 153

References 156

Appendix 168

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 LIST OF FIGURES

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Fig. 1.1: Map of Nigeria highlighting Oyo State 3a

Fig. 1.2: Ibadan North Local Government in Oyo State 3b

Fig. 1.3: University of Ibadan in Ibadan in Ibadan North LGA Area 3c

Fig. 1.4: Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3d

in the University of Ibadan.

Fig 3.1: The Summary of Case Study of Project research 131

of the final year Students (2000-2007) of the department of

Archaeology, University of Ibadan.

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 LIST OF TABLE AND CHARTS

Pages

TABLE 4.1: A table showing the frequency distribution 136

as it relates to different states

CHART 4.1: A Bar Chart showing the frequency distribution 137

as it relates to different states

TABLE 4.2: A table showing the frequency distribution 138

as it relates over the years

CHART 4.2: A Bar Chart showing the frequency distribution 139

as it relates over the years

TABLE 4.3: A table showing the frequency distribution 140

as it relates to Supervisors

CHART 4.3: A Bar Chart showing the frequency distribution 141

as it relates to Supervisors

TABLE 4.4: A table showing the frequency distribution 142

as it relates to project types

CHART 4.4: A Bar Chart showing the frequency distribution 143

as it relates to project types

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TABLE 4.5: A table showing the frequency distribution 144

as it relates to indication of co-ordinates

CHART 4.5: A Bar Chart showing the frequency distribution 145

as it relates to indication of co-ordinates

TABLE 4.6: A table showing the frequency distribution 146

as it relates to regional location

CHART 4.6: A Bar Chart showing the frequency distribution 147

as it relates to regional location

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 ABSTRACT

Archaeology as a discipline, in its understanding of human historic and pre-historic past

through material remains that has survived over time, requires careful observation,

collection, classification, description, and analysis of materials that result from human

activities and his environmental interaction. It is a consciousness raising discipline

interested in studying change. And in these Change lies development processed through

time.

This project aims at encouraging undergraduates to think differently as to how to bridge

the gap between the past and the present rather than repetition of same projects done

10years ago in the same way. Suffice to say that if students after 4years has not fully

grasp the understanding of the discipline to be able to impact the society with something

distinct, then, it is a GREAT SHAME! My approach to this research entails the

application of my knowledge of statistics as a tool to solving archaeological problem (i.e.

bridging the gap between the past and the present). As a result, one of the objectives to

how well spread undergraduate projects has been over the years with respect to its

geographical location (Co-ordinates) and their categories (Type of Project). In doing this,

I carefully selected, organized, summarized, presented, analysed and interpreted data of

all undergraduate projects ranging from the year 2000-2007 as it is required for scientific

discipline, and bearing in mind that this year is very significant to an extent that it serves

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as an intermediary between the relatively Older projects (before the year 2000) and the

relatively new projects (2008 till date).

The University of Ibadan is the first university where the department was first established

in Nigeria. It is believed to have been as a result of some cultural entities discovered in

places such as Nok Valley, Ife, Igbo-Ukwu, as well as other places. Hence, in line with

the aim of this research, it is to examine how projects through its impact can better

contribute to the development of the nation and as well promote the awareness of

archaeology as a discipline. In other words, Every Scholar (Ph.D. and Post graduates

inclusive) are all going to benefit from these project as it helps them to understand the

geographical framework of research areas where archaeological studies has been carried

out so far.

However, it is important to note that there are factors that could hamper students from

going the extra mile to give their best as they prepare to conclude their studies as an

undergraduate and even restrict them from going outside the confine of the South West

region of Nigeria as will be later seen from the result of the data analysis in Chapter Four.

Some of such factors: Time Factor, Financial limitations, Insecurity, and attitude of some

supervisors concern at all towards the students (Although we understand how very busy

they can be many times and saddled with lots of responsibilities within a short) and other

factors just to mention but a few. One very key factor that cannot be ruled out is laziness

on the part of the students.

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Although the research project seems like a small-scale project of limited scope, it

however, offers the undergraduate student viewpoint as a counterpart to the dominance of

the academic’s perspective and the focus on postgraduate level research.

CHAPTER ONE gives a general overview about topic and detailed information about the

location where the study research is carried out. It contains a brief introduction of the

topic, a brief introduction on the subject, the geographical description the institution,

brief history of the department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Ibadan,

and the aim and objectives of the study research.

CHAPTER TWO provides a theoretical framework of the study research through review

of some literatures. This chapter also includes methods employed to achieve the aim and

objectives of the research work and the analysis of the map showing the geographical all

the projects within the range of the period of the study research.

CHAPTER THREE consists majorly the catalogue of 242 projects and maps to indicate

their geographical position. The projects are arranged by years.

CHAPTER FOUR contains the Analysis and interpretation of the data collected. Analysis

of the data is represented in a tabular and graphical form, while interpretation of each

representation for each year and summary for all the years all together.

CHAPTER FIVE contains the Discussion & Summary of the result, Conclusion and

Recommendation.

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