Olumide OMODUNBI, B.Sc., M.Sc.

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Biosketch

Olumide OMODUNBI holds a First Class degree in Political Science and International Relations from Osun State University Osogbo, Osun State in 2011. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Political Science from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria in 2017 and currently a PhD Student in the department of Political Science, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-ife, Osun State, Nigeria. 

Research Interest, Achievements/ Specialisation:

Conflict, Terrorism, Insurgency and Nigeria Government and Politics. 

Contribution to Knowledge:

He has scholastic publications in local and international journals and has attended various local and international conferences and workshop. 

Awards / Grants:

Best Graduating Student from the College of Management & Social Sciences Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria 2010/2011, Best Graduating Student from the Department of Political Science &International Relations Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria, 2010/2011 and Osun State University Scholarship recipient for 2009/2010 & 2010/2011 academic session.

Academic Appointments:

Departmental Examination Coordinator                                                       2013-2015

Member, Local Organizing Committee (LOC) on ANG                                  2015

Member, Departmental Accreditation Committee                                         2017

Level Adviser, 400 Level, Political Science Students                                 2017-Till Date

Departmental Coordinator (Part Time Programme)                                 2019 -Till Date

Selected Publications:

Adebowale I. Adeyeye & Omodunbi Olumide (2018) Insurgency and Terrorism in Africa: Repercussion of History and Implications for the Future. Nigerian Journal of Political Science.  Official Publication of the Department of Political Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria (18)1, 134-159.

Omodunbi Olumide.O, Ogah Godfrey. O and Owasnoye. Oyepeju.I (2017) Cross-Carpeting, Party Alignment and the Challenges of Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria. Ilorin Journal of Administration and Development. Official Publication of the Department of Public Administration, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. (3) 2, 104-113.

Omodunbi Olumide. O (2016), the Socio-Political Impact of the Boko Haram Insurgency. Annals of Social Sciences. Official Publication of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo.  (3)1, 51-65.

Conferences/ Workshops Attendance:

Toyin Falola International Conference on African Renaissance and Pan- Africanism: Epistemologies of the South, New Leadership Paradigms and African Futures, UNISA, Pretoria, South Africa.  2nd - 4th July, 2015

Nigerian Political Science Association Southwest Zone 2017 Annual Conference, Theme: Democracy, Nation Building and National Development in Nigeria held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. 8th -9th March, 2017.

IFRA-Nigeria Training Workshop at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Theme: Applying for scholarships, postdoc and academic positions in Europe. 13th June, 2019.

Mr. OKESINA Musbau Adebayo
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Biosketch
The Principal Library Assistant, OKESINA Musbau Adebayo was born in Okuku, Odo-Otin Local Government, Osun State. He attended Odo-Otin Grammar School, Okuku between 1993 and 1998. He attended Osun State Polytechnic, Iree for his OND in Accounting between 2001 and 2003. He also attended Federal University of Technology, Akure for his Diploma in Library Management 2018 and 2020.

Professional Career
He worked with Mu’Allahyidi&co (Chartered Accountant), Kaduna as Industrial Training Staff between 2004 and 2005. He worked with Central Security Network Nig. Ltd., Osogbo between 2008 and 2009. Okesina Musbau A. was appointed into the Services of Osun State University as a Library Assistant in February, 2010. He worked diligently and got promotions steadily till Principal Library Assistant in October, 2016. He worked in the Circulation Unit, Serial Unit, References Unit, Readers Unit and Cataloguing & Classification Unit of the Library.

Conferences/Workshops Attendance
He attended Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) in Osun State University, Osogbo on 13th- 17th August, 2018.

Professor Olaide Abass Gbadamosi LL.B, LL.M, Ph.D, B.L., ACIArb, MCIM, MCIPS

Biosketch:

Professor Olaide Abass Gbadamosi is lawyer, academician, Arbitrator, chartered marketer and chartered Purchasing and Supply practitioner. He attended University of Benin, Nigeria, Igbinedion University and Nigerian Law School respectively.
He started his academic career as a Lecturer II in Benson Idahosa University, Benin city in 2005 and joined the services of Osun State University as a Senior Lecturer and pioneer Ag. Head, Department of Public and International Law in 2010, a position he held until he became the Ag. Provost/Dean of the College of Law from 2015 to 2019.
He is a Professor and member of Senate, Osun State University. He has served as Chairman and member of several committees in Osun State University including Chairman, Chairman, Committee of Provosts, Deans and Directors, Osun State University for from 2017 -2019 and Chairman, University Central Admissions Committee for 2017-2020. In recognition of outstanding community services to the Ifetedo Host Community of our College of Law conferred on him the Chieftaincy title of ‘Baamofin of Ifetedo’ on 3rd August 2017.

Research Interests and Achievements
His research interests are Migration Law and Reproductive Rights.

Contributions to knowledge

He has over 46 scholastic publications across all continents of the world. He has attended various local and international conferences and workshops
He has successfully supervised several undergraduate LL.B projects and a total of 28 postgraduate students including Ph.D, M.Phil and LL.M students.

Professional Activities
Professor Olaide Gbadamosi is an External Examiner to many Nigerian and foreign Universities including:

(i) Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Osun State
(ii) Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State
(iii) Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State
(iv) Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State
(v) Delta State University, Oleh campus
(vi) Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State
(vii) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State
(viii) Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Osun State
(ix) Benson Idahosa University, Benin city, Edo State
(x) Osun State Polythecnic, (Law Unit) Iree
(xi) Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Ondo State
(xii) Lagos State University, Ijanikin, Lagos State
(xiii) Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti
(xiv) North West University, Mafikeng, South Africa
(xv) South African National Research Foundation
(xvi) University of Pretoria, South Africa
(xvii) Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies

He is a Reviewer for the following journals :

(a) Law Journal of the University of Western Cape, South Africa
(b) Commonwealth Law Bulletin, Routledge publishers, Taylor and Francis Group, Oxford, United Kingdom.
(c) Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PELJ)/Potchefstroomse Elektroniese Regsblad (PER). North West University, South Africa.
(d) Global Health Law, Columbia University, an International Journal of Research, Policy and Practice published by Taylor and Francis Publishers. Oxford. United Kingdom.
(v) South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRI)
(vi) Kampala International University Law Journal, Uganda
(vii) Business Strategy and Development Journal, John Wiley Publishers, Indianapolis, USA.
(viii) Journal of Asian and African Studies, Sage Publications, California USA
(ix) Reviewer of National Policy on Protection and Assistance to Trafficked Persons, National Agency for the Prohibition in Trafficking in Persons, 2020 (National Assignment)
He is one of the Editors of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) Journal of Law, Development and the Humanities, formerly Ag. Editor in Chief, UNIOSUN Law Journal, Member, Editorial Board, Joseph Ayo Babalola Law Journal and Member, Editorial Board, Kampala International University Law Journal, Uganda

Grants
(i) Edo State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS under its World Bank project, 2005
(ii) United States Political Consulate in Nigeria, 2006
(iii) National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and Other Related Matters, United States Office To Monitor and combat Trafficking in Persons, 2006
(iv) Centre for Reproductive Rights, New York, USA, 2007
(v) Tetfund Grant on “Criminalization of HIV Transmission: Legal And Policy Implications in Nigeria, 2016
(vi) Tetfund Grant on “Engagement of Electoral reforms to deepen Democracy in Nigeria, 2017.

Academic Appointments
(i) Ag. Head, Department of Public and International Law - 1 October 2010 - 2015
(ii) Member, College of Law Board of Studies - since 2010.
(iii) Member, College of Law Selection Panel - since 2010
(iv) Member, College of Law Review Panel - since 2010
(v) Member, College of Law Research Committee - since 2010
(vi) Member, College of Law Journal Committee - since 2012
(vii) Ag. Provost and Dean, College of Law - 2015 to 2019
(viii) Member, College of Law, Postgraduate Studies Committee- since 2020
Membership of Learned and Professional Bodies

(i) Member, Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch
(ii) Member, Nigerian Association of Law Teachers
(iii) Member, International Bar Association
(iv) West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA)
(v) Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom
(vi) Member, Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom
(vii) Member, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, United Kingdom
(viii) Member, Nigerian Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management
(ix) Member, Nigerian Marketing Association.

Selected Publications

(1) Gbadamosi O. A., (2005) HIV, Human Rights and Law, Kolyn Computer Guide Publishing, Benin City. ISBN 978 – 36965-1-3. 198 pp. Funded by a Grant from Edo State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS under its World Bank project.
(2) Gbadamosi O. A., (2006) International Perspectives and Nigerian Laws on Human Trafficking, All Nations Press, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City. ISBN 978 - 36965-2-1. 357 pp. Funded by Grants from National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and Other Related Matters and United States Political Consulate in Nigeria.
(3) Gbadamosi O. A., (2007), Reproductive Health and Rights (African Perspectives and Legal Issues in Nigeria), Ethiope (Edo State Government owned) Publishing Corporation, Benin City. ISBN 978 –123 -033-9. 601 pp. Funded by a Grant from Centre for Reproductive Rights, New York, U.S.A.
(4) Gbadamosi, O. A. (2008), “Electoral Act and the Nigerian Judiciary” in Atsegbua, Lawrence and Dimowo F. (eds.) Essays in Honour of Rt. Hon.(Barr.) Martin Okonta
(5) Gbadamosi, O. A. and Ayodele, O. A. (2011), “Hon. Justice Bolarinwa Oyegoke Babalakin - a Jurist per Excellence” in Oyeweso S. (ed.) Perspectives on Osun on Osun State at 20, College of Humanities and Culture, Osun State University University.
(6) Gbadamosi O. A. (2012), “Legal Angle to Forced Labour in Nigeria” in Carchedi, F. and Akinyinka, A. (eds), Forced Labour in Nigeria in collaboration with the
Department of Equal Opportunities, Italy and International Labour Organization. Ediesse s.r.l. Tiburtina, Roma.
(7) Gbadamosi, O. A. (2007), “An Imperative for the Recognition of the Right to Health as a Fundamental Human Right in National Constitutions” 2(1-2). India Journal of Human Rights and Social Justice, India
(8) Gbadamosi, O. A. and Adewoye O. I. (2010) “The Rule of Law as a Catalyst of
Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria” 36 (2) Commonwealth Law Journal, Routledge Publishers, Taylor and Francis Group, Oxford.
(9) Gbadamosi, O. A. (2011) “Progressive Realization of the Rights to Water and Adequate Sanitation” 12 University of Botswana Law Journal, Botswana.
(10)Gbadamosi, O. A. (2012), “Significant Legal Developments Regarding Women’s Rights under the Family Status Code in Tunisia.” The Year in Review, An Annual Survey of International Legal Developments and publication of the American Bar Association /Section of International Law. (Spring edition). Available at www.americanbar.org/intlaw
(11) Gbadamosi, O. A. (2012), “Intersection of Shari'a law and Reproductive and Sexual Health and Human Rights.” 36(1) University of Western Australia Law Review, Perth, Australia.
(12) Gbadamosi O. A. and Imasogie, M. O., (2012): “Comparative Perspectives of
Protection of Human Rights of Victims of Trafficking in Italy and Nigeria.” 1(1) Caribbean Law Journal Online, Legislative Review 1, available at http://www.caribbeanlawdigestonline.com/caribbean- law-journal-online-volume-1-issue1.html
(13) Gbadamosi, O. A. (2013), “The Arab Spring and Human Rights Implications.”
International Human Rights Year in Review : An Annual Survey of International Legal Developments and Publication of the American Bar Association/Section of International Law, Vol. 47 Issue 1.
(14) Gbadamosi, O. A. and Aderibigbe, T. O. (2014), “Justification of Women's
Right to Safe and Legal abortions in Nigeria.” African Journal of Legal Studies. Vol. 7, No. 2 Brill Nijhoff Publishers, The Netherlands.
(15) Adediran, M. O. and Gbadamosi, Olaide (2015) “The Legal Status of Private
Universities in Nigeria” Commonwealth Law Bulletin, Commonwealth LawBulletin. Published on behalf of the Rule of Law Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat by Routledge Publishers, Taylor and Francis Group, Oxford.
(16) Gbadamosi O. A. and Falade O. D.,(2015) “The Role of the Judiciary in combating Judicial Corruption.”Lesotho Law Journal, National University of Lesotho. Lesotho.
(17) Gbadamosi O. A., (2016) “Ethics in the Practice of Law – The Nigerian Example.” The Law Teacher. Washburn University School of Law, Kansas, U. S. A. (18) Gbadamosi, O. A. (2017) “ An Appraisal of the role of the Judiciary in a democratic dispensation.” International Bar Association – African Regional Forum. London.
(19) Gbadamosi, O. A. and Ayodele O. A., (2019) The Roles and Limits of Law in the Criminalization of HIV. Kampala International University Law Journal. Uganda.

Selected Conferences/Workshops Attendance:

(i) International Colloquium in Reproductive Health and Rights, University of Free State Bloemfontein, South Africa. “Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights in the African Region.” 2011.
(ii) Law and Society Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, U.S.A. “Using the instrumentality of the law to address Gender inequality.” 2014.
(iii) Sweet and Maxwell. Human Rights Law Conference. Church House Conference Centre. Dean's Yard, Westminster, London. 2014
(iv) Workshop on Constitutional and Administrative Law, Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Badagry. Lagos State. 2015.
(v) 48th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers held at Afe Babalola University, 2015.
(vi)10th West African Research and Innovation Management Association International Conference. “Setting Research and Innovation Management : Agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals.” Gambia. 2016.
(vii) International Bar Association Conference, Washington. 2016.
(viii) Petrie-Flom Center Annual Conference: “Consuming Genetics: Ethical and Legal Considerations of New Technologies.” Harvard Law School. Massachusetts, USA. 2019.
(ix) International Workshop on ‘Managing Universities for Better Performance in
Research, Learning And Enterprise.’ University of Cambridge, UK. 2019.
(x) Association for Juridical Studies on Immigration (ASGI), Italy. Workshop on
Externalization of Borders : Detention Practices and Denial of the Right to Asylum. “The Phenomenon of Returnees in Nigeria: Penal and Administrative Consequences after Return.” Lagos, Nigeria. 2020.

Ajibola Sunmade GBOTOSHO, NCE, B.Ed, MLS, Ph.D
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Biosketch:

Ajibola Sunmade GBOTOSHO holds a 2017 Ph.D in Media Librarianship from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. A Principal Librarian in the Library Department of Osun State University Main Library, Osogbo since 2015 till date. He joined the service of the university in the year 2008 as Librarian II. Despite his lower position/cadre as Librarian II, he was empowered by the University Management to serve the university as the pioneer/foundation College Librarian, College of Humanities and Culture, Ikire Campus. He was there for many years from 2008 - 2015 before his transfer to the main campus library, Osogbo (Sola Akinrinade Central Library) as the HOD of Acquisition Unit (2015-2018). In 2019, he was also transferred to the Technical Services Unit as the HOD till date. He set up most of the Departmental Libraries in the university. An experienced researcher, he belongs to several professional associations.

Research Interests, Achievements / Specialization:

Reading Habit, Academic Self-efficacy, Attitude towards and Use of Library, Academic Achievement, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Librarianship and School Libraries, Librarianship and Education

Contributions to knowledge:

He has over 30 scholastic publications in local and International Journals.

Scientific / Professional Activities:

He has participated actively in the purchase of library resources, as well as cataloguing and classification of these information resources for ease of accessibility by the library users/clientele since 2008 till date.

Academic Appointment:

Coordinator of GNS 103, Use of Library, 2015-2018.

Membership of Learned and Professional Association:

- Nigerian Library Association (NLA)
- Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
- Nigerian Library Association (Osun State Chapter)
- Nigerian Library Association (Lagos State Chapter)
- Federal Republic of Nigeria Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria
- Nigerian School Library Association (NSLA)
- European Centre for Research Training and Development UK (ECRTD).

Recent publications:

1. A.S. Gbotosho and A.A. Adejumo (2019) Strategies for the Effective Utilisation of the School Library Resources by Junior Secondary Schools in Ilesa West Local Government Education Authority, Ilesa in Osun State, Nigeria, Journal of Library and Information Sciences (JLIS), American Research Institute for Policy Development, United States of America. (DOI: 10. 15640/jlis.v7n2al or URL: https://doi.org/10.15640/jlis.v7n2al) Vol.7, Number 2: 1-9.

2. A. K. Afolabi and A.S. Gbotosho (2019) A Survey of Librarians’ Information Technology Literacy Level in Nigerians Academic Libraries, International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies, European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK. (www.eajournals.org), Vol. 5, No. 3, 39-44.

3. A.S. Gbotosho (2019) Library: The Nucleus of a Citadel of Learning, Noun Journal of Management and International Development; A Publication of the Faculty of Management Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria. Vol. 5, No. 1, 87-104.

4. A.S. Gbotosho (2019) The Electronic Library Services and its Patronage among Undergraduates in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State Nigeria, International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies, European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK. (www.eajournals.org), Vol. 5, No.1, 41-54.

5. A.S. Gbotosho (2018) Osun State University Library System: The story so far, Livingspring Journal of Library and Information Science (IJOLIS), NLA Osun State Chapter, Vol. 1, No 1, 41-50. Open Access, Available at: www.livingspringjournal.com/index.php.

Conferences/ Workshops Attended:

1. NLA Osun State Chapter Annual General Meeting (AGM), Luncheon and Award Ceremony (2019), held at the Performing Arts Auditorium, Adeleke University Ede, Osun State on Tuesday 10th December, 2019.

2. Workshop on the relevance of open and distance learning (ODL) in  Nigeria for Principal Officers, Provosts, Deans, Directors, Head of
Departments and College Secretaries held on the 19th July, 2017 at Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Osun State University, Osogbo.

3. Annual Conference of the Nigerian Library Association (NSLA) 24-28  October, 2016 at Federal College of Education, Osiele Abeokuta, Ogun State.

4. 5th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Abia  State Chapter, 14-17 November, 2016 at the Pavilion, Abia State
Polytechnic Aba.Paper Presented: “The influence of Access to information  and communication Technology and Utilisation on Academic Performance of Science Students in Selected Private Secondary Schools in Ibadan,”

5. 6th Quantitative and Quantitative Method in Libraries International -3 Conference, May 27-30, 2014, at the Kadir Has University, Istanbul,
Turkey. Paper Presented: “Influence of self-efficacy on E-library usage by
some selected undergraduate students of a Nigeria University.”

6. Global Educational Network (GEN) 2nd International Conference, 280, 2013, at the University of Ghana. Paper Presented: “School librarians’ basis ingredients for ensuring lifelong literacy of students with special needs.”

Taoreed KASALI
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Biosketch
Engineer, Taoreed Adigun KASALI was born in Osogbo, Osogbo Local Government, Osun State. He attended The Polytechnic Ibadan, Ibadan for his HND programme in Civil Engineering between 1999 and 2001.

Professional Career
He completed his mandatory NYSC in December 2002. Dalek Nigeria Limited, a Civil Engineering consulting firm base in Benin City; employ and engaged him with supervision, designing and execution of highway and building project from 2003 to 2007. He was appointed and assumed duty as a Higher Technical Officer in Works and Physical Planning Department, Osun State University, Osogbo on 22nd October, 2007 as one of the pioneer staff and at present one of the Senior Engineers responsible for maintenance, supervision, execution of University projects.

Membership of Professional Associations
He is a member of The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and registered to practice by The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

Conferences/Workshops Attendance
He has attended few Local Workshops / Conferences from 2008 to date.

Muideen O. OGUNNIRAN, B.Tech., M.Sc., Ph.D.
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Biosketch:
Muideen OGUNNIRAN holds a 2019 PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ilorin, Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria. His career objective is simply using mathematical concept in solving practical problems. He is currently serving as a Teacher in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Osun State University Osogbo.

Research Interests, Achievements / Specialization:
Computational Mathematics and Optimization

Contributions to knowledge
He has just about 08 scholastic publications in local and international Journals.

Scientific /Professional Activities:
Ordinary level mathematics Teacher in Ede, Abuja and Ilorin. Undergraduate Mathematics Teacher in Malete and Ipetu. Postgraduate training on Computations with MATLAB and LaTeX in Osogbo.
Membership of Learned and Professional Association

1. Member, Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN)

Selected recent publications

1. Ogunniran, M. O. (2019). A Class of Block Multi-Derivative Numerical Integrator for Singular Advection Equations. Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences. 1, 62-71.

2. Ogunniran, M. O. and Adeniyi, R. B. (2019). New Basic Rational Approximation Method for Solving Singular Initial Value Problems of Ordinary Differential Equations. ABACUS (Mathematics Science Series) 46(1), 119-126.

3. Ayinla, A. Y., Ogunniran, M. O. and Odetunde, O. (2017). Integrated Collocation Approximation Methods for Solving High Order Ordinary Differential Equations. Journal of Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics 43, 51-60.

Conferences/Workshops Attendance:
He has attended just about 5 conferences/workshops, the most recent being:

1. 30th Annual Colloquium and Congress of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics (NAMP) at Igbinedion University, Okada 2019.

Paper Presented: Efficient k-Derivative Methods for Lane-Emden Equations and Related Stiff Problems.

2. 1st International Conference on Engineering and Environmental Sciences (ICEES) at the Osun State University, Osogbo 2019.

Paper Presented: Variational Iteration Method for Solving Higher-Order Integro-differential Equations.

3. 1st Schools of Information and Communication Technology, Natural Sciences and General Studies (SING) Conference at the Federal Polytechnic Bida 2018.

Paper Presented: Fourth Order Rational One-step Method for Singular Initial Value Problems in Ordinary Differential Equations.

4. June 2018 National Mathematical Center Abuja Workshop on Foundation Postgraduate Course on Computational Mathematics.

Kayode Wakili OLAWOYIN, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D Ife
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Biosketch:

Kayode Wakili OLAWOYIN holds a PhD in Local Government Studies, M.Sc., and B.Sc., Political Science from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria. He is currently a Lecturer II in the Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, College of Management and Social Sciences of Osun State University, Osogbo. Okuku Campus. He belongs to some professional associations and networks (see below)

.Research Interests, Achievements / Specialization:

Research Activities in Political Behaviour, Local Governance, Politics and Development Studies, ICT and Media Studies, National government and Politics, Comparative Politics, Peace and Conflict Studies. Teaching in academic community. Leadership and Governance

Contributions to knowledge

He has more than 10 scholastic publications in local and international Journals. He has supervised and currently supervising Undergraduate Theses; and attended local and International Scientific Courses, Conferences and Workshops.

Scientific /Professional Activities:

Currently, He is working among others, the research on Religious Crises and Challenges of Insecurity in Nigeria: Implications for Democratic Governance and Development. A contribution to the Special Panel convened by Osun State University on Religious Identity, Security and Development in Nigeria. Research paper with Dr. Olawoyin, Kayode Wakili & Dr. Olu Awofeso (Un-dergoing Review).

Academic Appointments:

College Liaison Officer (CLO) for Okuku and Ipetu-Ijesa Campus

Membership of Learned and Professional Association

1. Member, Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA)

2. Member, Chattered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria

Selected recent Publications

1. Olawoyin K. W. & Etebom J. M (2019) “A Qualitative Analysis of Local Service Enhancement in Southwestern Nigeria: Information and Communication Technology Perspective” African Journal of Institution and Development (AJID) (14) 25 & 26, June Ed. 2019

2. Agunyai   S.   C   & Olawoyin, K.W.   (2018).   “Legislative-Executive   Corruption   and   Good Governance in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: Insight from Buhari’s Administration in the Fourth Republic”. In Perspectives on the Legislature and the Prospects of Accountability in Nigeria and South Africa. http/www.springer.com.

3. Olawoyin K. W. (2019) “Role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Governance in Southwest Nigeria” Kogi Journal of Politics, (3) 2, July Ed. 2019

4. Aliyu M. K., Chinedu A. & Olawoyin K. W. (2019) “Patriotism, National Consciousness and Nigeria Youths: Issues, Challenges and Implications for Security and Governance.” In University of Benin Journal of Administration and Development (UBJAD) (4) 1, March Ed. 2019

5.  Olawoyin K. W. & K. O Lamidi (2019) “Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Local Services Enhancement in Southwest Nigeria” in Contemporary Journal of Politics and Administration (CJPA) Redeemer University, Ede. Osun State

6. Olawoyin K. W. & K. O Lamidi (2019) “Investigating the ICT Usage on Transparency in the Governance Processes at the Local Level in Southwestern Nigeria” Journal of Governance and Public Policy (JGPP) (6) 2, June Ed. 2019 pp. 148-169, https://doi.org/10.18196/jgpp.62113

7.    Agunyai S.C, Odeyemi T. O & Olawoyin K. W. (2014). “Women and Politics of Marginalization in Niger-Delta area of Nigeria” Journal of Research in Peace, Gender and Development (JRPGD) Vol. 4(4) pp. 55-62, http://www.interesjournals

Conferences/Workshops Attendance:

He has attended over 200 conferences/workshops spanning over 70 countries, the most recent being:

       a) International Conference on Election and Electoral Violence in Africa, Theme: Democritisation, Democratic Consolidation and Electoral Violence in Africa, held at the Institute of Africa and Diasporal Studies, University of Lagos in Collaboration with the Havilah Glo, Johannesburg, South Africa. 4th-6th, December 2019

Paper Presented: “The Challenges of Democratic Consolidation in Africa: The Experience of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic

✓ Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA) Annual Conference, Theme: Democracy, Nation Building and National Development in Nigeria, held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife 8th-9th of March, 2017

Paper Presented: “ICTs, Transparency and Accountability in Electioneering Process: Towards Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria”.

✓ Faculty of Social Sciences Conference, Theme: Minority Rights and Challenges of Development in Nigeria, held at the Benue State University, Makurdi, 26th – 28th March, 2014

Paper Presented: “Federalism and Minority Agitations in Nigeria: The South-South Marginalisation Question”.

Architect Ayodeji Olusola AJAYI (Ph.D)
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Telephone: +234-7033871651

Biosketch
An experienced Architect and a consultant to both public and private sector organisations on architectural design, urban planning, development and management. Registered with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and also a Ph.D. holder in architecture and a university lecturer, offering practical experience in teaching students at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. He has over 11 years of professional experience and his portfolio includes architectural concept development and design, programme design, construction management as well as master plan development. His main research area is the built environment, behaviour and health; which also serves to inform his industrial practice towards designing buildings and environments that are healthy and also promote healthy behaviour.

Contributions to knowledge
He has over 13 publications in reputable and relevant local and international journals. In addition, he has supervised several dissertations.
Scientific /Professional Activities
As a lecturer at Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria (UNIOSUN), he has been nominated into positions in several university committees in relation to his professional experience such as Direct Labour Committee, Tender Analysis Committee, Implementation Committee for UNIOSUN Integrated Farm Project, Building Committee for UNIOSUN Cathedral and Master Plan Committee for the 6 UNIOSUN Campuses.

Academic Appointments:
Work Experience in Osun State University:
i. Graduate Assistant: November16, 2009- July 2011
ii. Assistant Lecturer: July 2011- October 2015.
iii. Lecturer II: October 2015- October 2018
iv. Lecturer I: November 2018
Membership of Learned and Professional Association
i. Associate member, NIA (Nigerian Institute of Architects)
ii. Registered Architect (Architects Registration Council of Nigeria) F/3774

Recent Publications

Contribution to Books:
i. Ajayi, A.O., Amole, O.O., and Ajayi, A.O. (2020). The State-of-The-Art of Research in Open Spaces and Health (In Ibrahim, R.B., and Muili, B.A Edited) Planning and Management of Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Nigeria. Department of Urban and Regional Planning, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.pp 714-738
Published Journal Articles
i. Ajayi, A. O. and Amole, D. O. (2019). Quality of Urban Open Spaces in a Southwestern Nigerian City. Osun Geographical Journal, Department of Geography, Osun State University, Osun State, Nigeria. Vol 2, pp 52-63
ii. Adelabu, J. K. Amole D.and Ajayi, A. O (2019). Physical Characteristics of Student Residential Environment in Relation to Food Activities in University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Agrosearch,. Journal of Agriculture, Food and Development, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. 19(1) pp 87-98
iii. Ajayi, A. O. , Ajayi, A. O. and Oke, O. E. (2019). Correlates of Workplace Satisfaction in University Secretariat Buildings in Osun State” Journal of the Association of Architectural Educators in Nigeria. 19(1) pp 62- 71
iv. Ajayi, A. O. and Amole, D. O. (2018). Residents Evaluation of the Quality of Urban Open Spaces in a Nigerian City. Journal of Geography and Planning Sciences, Department of Geography and Planning, Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State, Nigeria Vol 3. No. 2 2018, pp 88-102
v. Ajayi, A. O., Ajayi, A. O. and Adelabu, J. K. (2018). Determinants of Workplace Satisfaction in Secretariat Buildings of Selected Universities in Osun State. Journal of Environmental Spectrum, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Vol 2 No 1 pp 97-110
vi. Ajayi, A. O. (2015). Students’ Satisfaction with Teaching Spaces: Study of a State Owned University in Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architectural Research. Vol. 2, No. 11, 2015, pp1116-1123
vii. Ajayi, A. O. and Ajayi, A. O (2015). Housing Quality in a Selected Urban Fringe in Kwara State, Nigeria. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architectural Research, Vol. 2, No. 12, 2015, pp. 1192-1198
5. Edited and Refereed Conference Proceedings
i. Ajayi, A.O and Amole O.O (2020). Accessibility and Patronage of Urban Open Spaces in a South-Western Nigeria City In : Abidoye, L.K.; Okedere, O.B.; Alawode, K.O.; Ibrahim, R.B.; Adebanjo, A.U.; Thanni, M.O.; and Adeyemo, K.A. (Eds) Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo. November 5-7,2019. Pp422-440
ii. Adedotun, S.B, Yakubu, D.A, Ajayi,A.O, Adedotun,D.O and Tewogbade,M.(2020). An Assessment of Urban Household Outdoor Recreation Behavior in Osogbo,Osun State, Nigeria In : Abidoye, L.K.; Okedere, O.B.; Alawode, K.O.; Ibrahim, R.B.; Adebanjo, A.U.; Thanni, M.O.; and Adeyemo, K.A. (Eds) Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo. November 5-7,2019. Pp368-380

Conferences/Workshops Attendance:
The 1st International Conference on Engineering and Environmental Sciences, organized by the Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Osun State University. 5th – 7 November,2019. Paper presented: Accessibility and Patronage of Urban Open Spaces in a South-Western Nigeria City
ii. The 2nd workshop on data ethics and skills for reproduction of research findings using Stata, organized by Association of African Universities and Osun State University. 10th – 14 march, 2019 at MicCom Golf Hotel, Ada, Nigeria
iii. The 1st International Interdisciplinary Annual Conference at Kisii University, Kenya held on 30th July to 2nd August 2014. Paper presented: Students’ Satisfaction with Teaching Spaces: Study of a State Owned University in Southwestern Nigeria
iv. The 44th National Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners 5th- 9th November, 2013 Owerri, Imo State. ‘‘Urban Agriculture and Wetlands Utilisation in Osun State: A Polycentric Environmental Planning Perspective’’
v. The West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 12-14 August 2013, Accra, Ghana. Paper presented: The Missing Links Between Construction Sector and Development in Nigeria: A Polycentric Planning Perspective In: Laryea, S. and Agyepong, S. (Eds.) Procs 5th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference

Adekunle IBRAHIM, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D
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Biosketch

Adekunle IBRAHIM received his masters degree in Computer and Network Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom. He holds a PhD degree in Computer Science at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. After several years of working experience in telecommunication industries, he joined Osun State University as a Lecturer in 2011.

ResearchInterests, Achievements / Specialization:

Image processing, pattern recognition, biomedical and medical imaging, Big dataset analysis, Machine learning and Computer vision.

Contributions to knowledge
He has over 15 scholastic publications in local and international Journals to his credit. He has supervised several Theses/Dissertations at the undergraduate level in osun state university.

Awards/ Grants
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) for PhD degree (2012-2016)

AcademicAppointments:

Member Faculty Board of Examiners, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences (Invigilations).
Departmental project and seminar coordinator 2011/2012.
Member of Departmental NUC planning committee (2011/2012 academic session).
Head on laboratory Matters -(2016-2018 academic session)
Current Departmental Staff/Student Seminar Coordinator- since 2016

Membership of Learned and Professional Association

1. International Association of Engineers and Computer Scientists (IAENG, Hong kong):Member
2. Research and Development Network ,Nigeria: Member
3. Institute of IT Professionals, New Zealand: Member
4. Nigeria Computer Society, Nigeria: Member

Selected recent Publications

1. O.A. Ojo, M.A. Ibrahim, P.A. Oluwafisoye and C.O. Chime “Dosage Estimation in Mammography for Quality Assurance and Quality Control Using Adult Mammograms”, Radiation Science and Technology (USA, 2018), SciencePG Vol. 4, No. 2, 2018, pp. 6-11.

2. M.A Ibrahim and O.A. Ojo “New Multi-fractal Techniques for Pattern Analysis in Biomedical Images”, SIA OmniSciptum Publishing, Latvia(2018), European Union;LAMBERT Academic Publishing: ISBN:978613989296-9.

3. M.A. Ibrahim, O.A. Ojo and P.A. Oluwafisoye “ On Feature Selection Methods for Accurate Classification and Analysis of Emphysema CT Images.”, International Journal of Medical Imaging (USA, 2017), SciencePG Vol. 5, No. 6, 2017, pp. 70-78.

4. M. A. Ibrahim and R.Mukundan “Multi-fractal Techniques for Emphysema Classification in Lung Tissue Images”, In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Environment, Chemistry and Biology (2014), IPCBEE, pp. 115-119.

5. M.A. Ibrahim, RamakrishnanMukundan “Cascaded Techniques for Improving Emphysema Classification in CT Images”, Artificial Intelligence Research (CANADA, 2015), AIR vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 112-118, 2015. doi:10.5430/air.v4n2p112,

6. M.A. Ibrahim, R. Mukundan“Analysis of Scale Variations of Local Features for Accurate Classification of Emphysema Images”In proceeding of 8th International Congress on Biomedical Engineering and Informatics ( Shenyang, China, 2015), BMEI, IEEE Conference.

strong>Conferences/Workshops Attendance:</strong></span></p> <p>1. African Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (AFROBIOMEDIC, 2016), Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria.<br />2. New Zealand Computer Science Students Conference (NZCSRSC), University of Auckland, Auckland, 10th April, 2015.<br />3. International Congress on Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, IEEE conference, Shenyang, China, 2015<br />4. NIITDA, Training the trainers, Osun State University, Osogbo campus. June, 2011.<br />5. Osun State University, Osogbo College of Science, Engineering and Technology conference 2011. March, 2011.</p> </p>"

Mrs. ODOFIN Olufunmilayo
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Biosketch
Mrs Odofin Olufunmilayo is currently at the College of Health Sciences, Osogbo as the Principal Confidential Secretary I to the Prov. She was born in Osogbo, Olorunda Local Government, Osun State. Mrs. Odofin obtained a degree in Entrepreneurial and Business Management from National Open University of Nigeria in year 2019. She had her National Youth Service (NYSC) at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Idi-Seke, Osogbo in 2005. She obtained OND and HND in Secretariat Administration from Osun State Polytechnic, Iree in year 2000 and 2004 respectively after her Secondary School certificate. She also has to her credit 120wpm certificate in shorthand (Open Grading Test) from Simeon Adebowale staff development centre, State secretariat, Ibadan, Oyo State in year 1994. She was awarded Faculty prize winner HND 2003/2004.

Professional Career
She was appointed and assumed duty as a Confidential Secretary I in Osun State University, Osogbo on 22nd October, 2007 as one of the pioneer staff. She was the Pioneer Secretary to the Office of the Registrar where she served meritoriously for seven years. She was transferred to Department of Information and Communication Technology in the year 2014. She received another posting to combine Mathematical & Physical Sciences with Information and Communication Technology departments in the year 2016 and she combined both departments working as secretarial staff by shifting 8AM to 12PM at Department of Mathematical & Physical Sciences and 12PM to 4PM at Information and Communication Technology Department. She performed excellently at both ICT and Mathematical and Physical Sciences (later split to Mathematical Sciences). She was posted to the Office of the Provost College of Health Sciences in the year 2018.

Membership of Professional Associations
She is a member of The Nigerian Institute of Professional Secretaries

Conferences/Workshops Attendance
She has attended many International and Local Conferences from 2009 - 2015