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  • Ekiti committed N2b to upgrade schools, says deputy governor

    Ekiti committed N2b to upgrade schools, says deputy governor

    Ekiti State Deputy Governor Mrs. Monisade Afuye, has said N2 billion has so far been committed to upgrading schools across the 16 local government areas and 18 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.

    Mrs Afuye made this known on Tuesday, in Ado-Ekiti, at a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop on the implementation of Human Capital Development (HCD).

    She said Governor Biodun Oyebanji made human capital development the third pillar of his policy-thrust upon assumption of office, thereby substantiating how desirous the government was in developing the productive population.

    Afuye said the government had also been widening the scope of healthcare delivery and universal health coverage, through great investments in primary healthcare.

    This, she said, was to mitigate the scourge of maternal and child mortality, low life expectancy and untimely deaths of people in the state.

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    The deputy governor saluted the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for release of the first tranche of funds to Ekiti, through the National office of Human Capital Development Programme, to begin life-changing projects in some critical sectors .

    She said the heartwarming indexes the government was recording in education, health and human capital development, were clear, and well amplified testimonies to the huge investment being made by the government in those critical areas of the economy.

     “As a serious government, adequate attention must be given to healthcare, nutrition, quality education, skills and jobs provision.

    “If care is not taken, idle youth population portends  an increased risk of social instability.

    “Therefore, all hands must be on deck to invest in relevant skills as we provide good paying jobs and opportunities,” the deputy governor said.

    She said since January, this year, the administration had recruited 1,500 teachers for primary schools and 500 into secondary schools.

    “We want to assure you that we will continue to invest in human capital development,”Mrs Afuye said.

    According to her, the government had also demonstrated significant commitment to boosting universal health coverage, unfettered access to family planning, antenatal care delivery, free treatment for under five children and free malaria treatment for all.

    “The government has also approved payment of new salary structures for health workers in the primary healthcare development cadre, to serve as morale booster,” she said.

    Also, the Special Adviser to the governor on Human Capital Development (HCD), Mr Gbenga Agbeyo, said the national office of the body was established in 2018, under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari , sequel to poor rating of Nigeria by World Bank in terms of HCD.

    Agbeyo said the administration of  Oyebanji had been taking proactive actions, aimed at putting Ekiti on the world map of progressive states, in job provision, access to quality education and wealth creation.

    He said the state’s readiness was exemplified in the level of synergy it had continued to have with the South-West Health Capital Development Regional Consultant, Mr Adedayo Adeyanju, to uplift Ekiti in the sectors captured under HCD.

  • NTI trains 76 teachers on remote teaching, e-learning

    NTI trains 76 teachers on remote teaching, e-learning

    The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) Kaduna has commenced the training of 76 teachers in remote teaching and e-learning.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the five-day training was organised by the institute in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education.

    The participants were drawn from 18 states under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Remote Teaching and e-learning, Strategies for Nigerian teachers.

    Declaring the training open at the institute, the Director and Chief Executive of NTI Kaduna, Prof. Musa Garba-Maitafsir, said NTI has been training teachers yearly, adding, “because the institute is doing in the area it knows best.”

    Represented by the institute’s acting Registrar and Secretary to Council, Hajiya Fatima Abbas-Jega, the director said NTI has been prioritising teacher training, upgrading and certification.

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    Earlier, the Acting Director, Examinations, Dr. Ibrahim Bala, who is also the Chairman, NTI -SDGs Implementation Committee, advised the teachers to start preparing and cope digitally.

    She said: “This is because of the challenges being faced by the teachers as the world is changing and there should be change in the normal classroom situation.”

    The opening ceremony, which  held at SMASE Red Chamber Hall, NTI Kaduna, was also attended by the institute’s Bursar, Malam Yunusa Danbala Labaran.

    Others were the new Overseer of the Department of Fields Operations and Students Services, Mrs. Bilkisu Umar and a representative of the Academic Services Department, Dr Dabou Terema.

    The participants were urged to cascade the training to colleagues at their respective schools.

    The experience of the COVID-19 that had a negative impact on teaching and education in general has compelled the world to strategise and create alternatives.

    NTI was in 2021 designated as a ‘Centre of Excellence for Digital Literacy for Nigerian Teachers’.

    This has proved the institute’s capability to organise and train Nigerian teachers digitally.

  • Stakeholders laud approval of revised policy on inclusive education

    Stakeholders laud approval of revised policy on inclusive education

    Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education Mr. David Adejo has described the approval of the revised national policy on inclusive education as a working document aimed at providing equal access to quality education.

    Adejo said this in an interview in Lagos while reacting to some of the decisions taken at the 67th National Council on Education (NEC) meeting on December 14 and 15 in Lagos.

    The NCE had, among other major policy decisions, approved that candidates with disabilities be exempted from the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

    It also decided that the exemption should include prison inmates and their obtainable scores should be adjusted to 100 per cent, while any one minimally qualified should be granted admission.

    Adejo explained that the revised policy seeks to bring everybody into a basket and ensure that everyone, regardless of their state, is able to have equal access to quality education.

    According to him, education is a human right and every living person should be educated.

    The permanent secretary said while it was important for everyone to be educated, some majority, out of the way they were born, cannot attend school or go through the same processes like others and as such must be catered for.

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    “We must treat these people specially; though the same criteria could be used in-terms of teaching to assess them, we must take note of their peculiarities,” he said.

    According to him, the revised policy having been approved by the NCE, the highest policy making body of education in the country, is expected to be domesticated by various states across the country.

    Also, Consultant, Inclusive Education Expert, SightSaver International, Dr. Grace Billa, expressed satisfaction on the approval of the revised policy and its implementation guide by the NCE.

    Billa said SightSaver, as a non-governmental organisation, has been in the forefront over the years demanding for the approval of a revised policy to help students and people living with disabilities get equal access to education.

    She stated that the aim of SightSaver is to ensure that learners and children have equal access to quality and equitable education, which is the essence of inclusive education.

    Billa lauded the NCE for approving the policy with an implementation guide, as the NGO would set up a roundtable for the stakeholders involved in the implementation of the policy by 2024.

    “We are happy with the approval of this revised policy because it would allow all learners to learn together and provide access to those students who exhibit some limitations in terms of disabilities.

    “It is a wholistic education system that allows everybody in the system to feel recognised; differences are not challenges or limitations, but strength,” she said.

    In his contribution, Mr. Uche Enyioha, Project Coordinator, Inclusive Education Policy Review of The Albino Foundation (TAF), expressed excitement on the approval.

    Enyioha described inclusive education as a critical part of the well-being and welfare of the People with Disabilities.

    He said: “We are very delighted that the policy has been approved and the success recorded.

    “The processes to the approval started sometimes in 2022 and we had series of engagements and workshops where we properly redesigned the approach to inclusive education.

    “TAF Africa coordinated the entire process to the approval, which was funded by SightSaver, just to have something that is robust and very responsive to the current need and status of higher education in Nigeria,” he said.

    According to him, the approval of the policy introduces the private sector led education interventions that enables the private sector to appreciate education needs and allow them drive the idea of inclusive education.

    Enyioha said to achieve this, the TAF would establish a public-private sector arrangement that enables the development of Model Inclusive Schools to be run by private sector persons.

    He expressed disappointment that the previous policy did not quite articulate the involvement of the parent of the special students in ensuring that they get access to education.

    “TAF has created a process of value chain where the parents of the special children are interested and involved in the education of their ward,” he said.

    The NCE is Chaired by the Minster of Education with the Minister of State as the Vice Chairman and commissioners from the 36 states and Head of Education Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory, as members.

  • Despite funding, Concerns mount over rising out-of-school kids

    Despite funding, Concerns mount over rising out-of-school kids

    Minister of State for Education Dr. Yusuf Sununu has lamented high rate of out-of school children in northern states, saying it is “disheartening” just as the House of Representatives ordered an investigation into the disbursement of funds meant to reduce the menace, TONY AKOWE, Abuja and DAVID ADENUGA, Bauchi report.

    Statistics from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) indicated that one in three children in Nigeria is out of school, totalling 10.2 million at the primary level and 8.1 million at the junior secondary school (JSS) level. The UNICEF also claimed that 12.4 million children have never attended school and 5.9 million left school prematurely, contributing to Nigeria’s out-of-school population. The Nigerian figure accounts for 15 per cent of the global total. Despite effort to reduce figure, it is increasing.

    The House of Representatives on Tuesday has ordered an investigation into the disbursement of funds meant to reduce the phenomenon through the Alternate School Programme (ASP), Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) and At-Risk Children Programme (ARC-P) to ascertain the role played by the various ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs) handling the programme.

    ‘Figure disheartening, unacceptable’

    While the probe is yet to kick off, Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, has expressed concern over the growing figure, particularly in the Northern region.

    Describing the situation as disheartening and unacceptable, he emphasised the need for collective efforts from stakeholders to address the challenges in the education sector, highlighting that failure in education signifies the failure of the entire nation. Sununu made the remark during the Bauchi Education Summit held at Dr. Saad Abubakar Hajj Camp in Bauchi on Monday.

    “The rising figure of Out-of-School Children in Nigeria, particularly in the Northern part, is not only unacceptable, but disheartening. There must be concerted efforts to address and reverse the trend of this time-bomb phenomenon,” he said.

    The minister, who underscored the urgency of concerted efforts to reverse the alarming trend, noted that the newly established National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children would enhance collaborations and synergy to address the issues.

    Appeal for collaboration from Ulamas, school proprietors

    Dr. Sununu revealed that the commission’s goal is to integrate Tsangaya/Madarasa schools into basic education, urging collaboration from Ulamas and school proprietors.

    “I, therefore, wish to solicit the cooperation of Ulamas and proprietors of these schools. May I also use this opportunity to call on the sub-national level to come forward with a similar agency backed by state law to serve the same purposes. This will facilitate better collaborations and synergy in addressing issues of out-of-school children and grant the Tsangaya schools the necessary recognition and status they deserve.

    “While this administration keeps doing the best within the limits of available resources to better position of the country in the comity of nations and redeem its image, I request that all hands should be on deck to save our dear country from the myriads of socio-economic and political challenges that beset it. Topmost among such challenges are the problem of insecurity and unemployment,” he said.

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    The minister lauded Governor Bala Mohammed’s pro-activeness in bridging the gaps in the education sector in the state, citing initiatives such as teacher capacity-building, recruitment of additional teachers and infrastructure growth. He encouraged the summit participants to leverage the opportunities provided by the state governor, urging them to devise practical, implementable, locally accepted and cost-effective solutions to address the prevailing educational challenges in the state.

    Speaking on the theme, Governor Mohammed said part of his administration’s commitment is ensuring quality education and increase in the state budgetary allocation to education.

     “I am proud to announce a progressive increase in budgetary allocation to education since the beginning of my first administration. In the fiscal year 2023, we have allocated approximately 16 per cent of the total budget to education — a record high in recent years. This significant investment underscores our firm belief that a well-funded education sector is crucial for the overall development of our state.

    House to probe disbursement of funds

    The House of Representatives on Tuesday ordered an investigation into the disbursement of funds meant to reduce the figure through the Alternate School Programme (ASP), Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) and At-Risk Children Programme (ARC-P) to ascertain the role played by the various MDAs concerned.

    This followed the adoption of a motion on notice by Hon. Tijani Kayode Ismail at plenary presided over by Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen. Kayode said the issue of out-of-school children in Nigeria remains a persistent challenge, despite efforts from the Federal Government, international development partners and non-governmental organisations.

    He said in 2022, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) ranked Nigeria third among countries with the highest number of out-of-school children with 20 million children. He added that in October 2019, the Ministry of Education confirmed that the Federal Government committed N10 billion for the removal of 10.2 million out-of-school children from the streets within five years by enrolling two million children yearly.

    On January 31, 2022, he said the Federal Government adopted the then Presidential Committee on Alternate Education report and renewed its commitment to provide educational opportunities for over 10 million out-of-school children through the Alternate School Programme (ASP) under the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Over N200 billion was allocated for the initiative.

    According to him, the Alternate School Programme was an initiative of the Federal Government aimed at improving access to education for Nigerian children, eliminating or substantially reducing child begging, fostering tolerance, unity and integration of all children with diverse backgrounds, and reviewing and approving all work and implementation plans that enhanced the effective delivery of providing alternative schooling.

    He said a similar intervention by the World Bank worth $750 million was accessed and utilised within the last four years through Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) for the enrollment of out-of-school Children in Nigeria.  According to the lawmaker, in 2021, the Federal Government introduced the At-Risk Children Programme (ARC-P), requiring hundreds of billions of Naira in expenditure.

    He expressed regrets that despite the Federal Government’s efforts and the release of funds for the execution of the programme, the number of out-of-school children continues to increase rapidly. He said the misuse of Alternate School Programme funds to reduce out-of-school children has negatively impacted these schemes, leaving many children uneducated.

    The House, after the debate, ordered an investigation into the disbursement of funds meant to reduce the figure.

  • Mountain Top University holds 5th convocation, graduates 348 students

    Mountain Top University holds 5th convocation, graduates 348 students

    Mountain Top University is set to graduate no fewer than 348 students at its 5th Convocation scheduled for December 21st at 10:00 am in the Multipurpose Hall. 

    Giving a breakdown of the graduating students, at a media briefing, held on Monday to herald the ceremony, MTU Vice Chancellor Prof. Elijah Ayolabi, noted that a total of 36 students bagged first-class degrees, 155 graduated with second-class upper degrees, 120 with second-class lower degrees, and 18 with third class degree.

    According to Prof. Ayolabi, former Governor of Akwa-Ibom state, Emmanuel Udom, would be delivering the Convocation lecture themed: “Optimizing your potential in a challenging future.”

    Appreciating their contribution to the growth of the school, Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and Engr. Michael Bayo Akinola would be conferred with Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) Honoris Causa of Mountain Top University.  

    Also, the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Microbiology and Finance, would be given to two of the pioneer students: Segun Ogunbiyi and Oludotun Orisanwo.

    The ceremony will be marked with other activities such as a music fiesta, exhibition, and football match, on the 19th, a Convocation play and a Vice Chancellor’s Cocktail for the graduating students, on the 20th.

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    Ayolabi stated that the successes being recorded by the University are anchored on the unwavering focus it places on providing high-quality teaching supported by a safe, Serene, and beautiful environment, world-class facilities, and equipment for learning and research.

    He said: “Our graduates are special in a lot of ways. Besides academics, the graduates have acquired other skills such as entrepreneurial skills, playing instruments skills, farming skills, baking and culinary skills, computer fashion and tailoring skills, and others.

    “The university has designed these extra programmes to empower the students to be able to stand out through self-employment in an already saturated global and Nigerian labour market.”

  • School wins national music competition

    School wins national music competition

    The Platform Schools, Ipaja, Lagos, has won the 8th National Interschool Music Competition.

     With the win, the school received N200,000; Homeland School in second position got N100,000, and Lagoon School, which placed  third received N75,000.

     The competition tagged: “Celebrating diversity in unity,” had  over 10 schools participating in the grand finale which took place at the University of Lagos, Akoka.

     About his school’s success, its Director,  Dr Bola Obe, noted that it was a daunting task but he was happy that at the end his students were victorious.

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      He said: “The way the world is, one can’t depend only on academics. Music is part of academics. You can’t talk about music, without talking about academics. It is part of the curriculum. With music you can pass message. Music and academics, go hand in hand. I encourage all schools and government to invest in music.

     “Music is not only to make noise. You look at creativity, innovation. Our school blended Western instruments with African instruments. You can see that we are different and creative.”

     Executive Director, National Inter-school Music Competition,  Olubunmi Adebowale, said, “We understand how music affects them to learn more and concentrate more in class and more importantly, it brings out their raw talent. With this platform, we make students understand that music is good. We believe that with music, with their raw talent we would be able to have good mind towards our country, humanity and governance.”

  • Caleb University celebrates excellence at 2023 staff awards night

    Caleb University celebrates excellence at 2023 staff awards night

    Caleb University’s annual Christmas Carol & Staff Excellence Awards Night culminated in a celebration of academic brilliance and festive cheer on Wednesday evening. Held in the university’s chapel, the event brought together faculty, students, and alumni to honor outstanding contributions across several award categories. The spotlight shone brightest on Dr. Oluwasegun Emmanuel Olaoye, who secured the Department of Industrial Chemistry & Biochemistry’s Research Excellence Award before clinching the ceremony’s top honor: Overall Best Faculty Member of 2023.

    Dr. Olaoye, a 38-year-old chemistry scholar, joined Caleb University in 2022 following the completion of his PhD from the University of Botswana. In his acceptance speech, Olaoye credited his students for their instrumental role in his research: “Undergraduate hands built the rigs, checked gas seals, and calibrated the GC. This award proves scientific excellence can thrive in Nigeria when nurtured.” The accolade included a ₦500,000 research grant to further his work. 

    While the media buzzed with Olaoye’s remarkable double victory, the awards committee also shone a spotlight on outstanding achievements across various colleges. Dr. Princewill Okoroafor of the College of Law was celebrated with the Best Lecturer award in Teaching, while Professor Adesola Ajayi of the College of Post Graduate Studies received the Best Lecturer award in Research. Professor Oluwole Alegbe of the College of Environmental & Management Sciences was honored with the Best Lecturer award in Administration.

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    The recognition extended to other distinguished educators, including Dr. Ayorinde Oduyoye of the College of Arts, who was awarded the Best Lecturer in Character and Mentorship. Additionally, Mrs. Fatimah Akinwale from the Department of Computer Science was presented with the Early Career Faculty Award, highlighting her exceptional contributions in her field.

    In brief remarks, Caleb University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie challenged award recipients to do more as Caleb University strives to be the best university in Nigeria and beyond. He added that 2024 will see a ₦50 million budget line for shared NMR and GC-MS facilities, “fuel for the next generation of award winners,” he promised.

    This year’s awards featured Christmas carols and Christmas songs renditions from students across various departments, and the ceremony was attended by over 2000 attendees.

  • Dr. Igwe appointed visiting Professor at Polish Centre for African Studies

    Dr. Igwe appointed visiting Professor at Polish Centre for African Studies

    Dr. Uche Igwe, a distinguished Nigerian scholar and political scientist, has been appointed a visiting professor at the Polish Centre for African Studies (PCSA).

    The announcement comes as a recognition of Dr. Igwe’s extensive experience, profound grasp of political economy issues, and exceptional writing prowess.

    The appointment was confirmed through a letter signed by Dr. Wojciech Tycholiz, President of the Centre, highlighting Dr. Igwe’s remarkable capabilities.

    Tasked with conducting research and generating valuable policy analyses in the spheres of politics, economics, and international relations, Dr. Igwe’s role signifies a new chapter in fostering insightful perspectives on African affairs.

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    Dr Igwe, who presently holds the position of a visiting fellow at the prestigious London School of Economics (LSE), expressed his enthusiasm for contributing to the objectives of the PCSA.

    He expressed his commitment to further the Centre’s goals of enhancing economic and political ties between Europe and Africa by providing high-quality knowledge.

    The PCSA is dedicated to revitalizing and deepening the relationships between Europe and Africa by disseminating comprehensive knowledge about Africa’s multifaceted dynamics.

    Dr. Igwe’s expertise and dedication are poised to enhance the academic landscape at the PCSA, offering nuanced insights and strategic analyses that could have far-reaching implications beyond academic ​realms.

    His appointment is seen as a testament to his exceptional contributions to political economy and international relations.

  • Lagos private schools proprietors’ executives preach unity at swearing in

    Lagos private schools proprietors’ executives preach unity at swearing in

    The newly-elected President of National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Lagos State Chapter, Chief Owolabi Alaka Yusuf, has urged members of the association to be united to enable them develop it together.

    Alaka Yusuf spoke recently at the swearing-in ceremony of new executive members of the association held at the Megalite Events Centre, Ikorodu, Lagos State.

    He appreciated the efforts of the immediate past president, Chief Olawale Amusa, who, during his tenure, was said to have demonstrated professional and resolute leadership qualities in management of the association.

    Alaka Yusuf said: “Having served as an executive under the leadership of Chief Amusa, no doubt, I have acquired immeasurable skills, which will be instrumental as tools of dispensing my duties, as the new president of NAPPS Lagos State.”

    He explained that he is more concerned and intends focusing on strengthening the structure of private schools in Lagos State.

    “The channel of achieving this objective is the planned training for teachers in private schools under NAPPS Lagos State. “We will focus on ensuring that our teachers are equipped with  adequate and qualitative skills that include training on various aspects of Information and Communication Technology (ICT),  employing modern, updated teaching methods to groom pupils; strengthening the already existing working relationship with schools in Europe, America, Asia and Africa.

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    “Such international links will help the students in Nigeria to acquire new knowledge and develop skills that will enable them think global, yet able to apply the international knowledge that will enable them develop intellectual prowess to enable them compete effectively in their future academic and working career,” he said.

    The new president also stressed the need for vocational training for pupils to enhance and compliment the mainstream academic subjects taught in schools.

     He described the upcoming teachers’ training as avenue of strengthening their teaching methods, which will contribute to boosting their level of professional development and in turn translate into improving the qualities of pupils that their schools produce.

    He said: “In order to achieve this, we will establish our proposed Teachers’ Institute that will empower our educators, by providing them with the necessary resources that will enable them to achieve excellence in their profession. In the long run, such effort will translate into productive investment for the future career of our pupils as well as providing a strong platform for improving the quality of our society.”

    Amusa, while handing-over to Alaka Yusuf, reassured the school proprietors under Lagos State NAPPS that he could comfortably assure them of excellent values of leadership that the new president would demonstrate during his tenure.  

  • Adekunle Ajasin varsity elevates Ojedokun as professor

    Adekunle Ajasin varsity elevates Ojedokun as professor

    The Governing Council of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has ratified the promotion of Dr. Oluyinka Ojedokun to the rank of a professor, effective from October 1, 2019. Professor Ojedokun hails from Ojeleye Village in Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State.

    He had his primary education at Chief Agbaje Memorial Primary School, Ayeye, Ibadan and secondary education at Adekile Goodwill Grammar School, Ibadan.

    Prof. Ojedokun attended the prestigious University of Ibadan for his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy – all in Psychology. He started his academic career as a Teaching Assistant at the General Studies Unit of the University of Ibadan before joining the Department of Psychology at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State as an Assistant Lecturer. He taught briefly at the Lead City University, Ibadan before assuming duties as a Lecturer I at the Department of Pure & Applied Psychology at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State.

    Professor Ojedokun’s academic leadership roles include Acting as the Head of Department, Coordinator of the Departmental Postgraduate Programmes, Development of Curriculum for both Masters in Managerial Psychology and Masters in Security Psychology, Editor of both Departmental and Faculty Journals, Reviewer for many reputable and accredited journals, member of reviewer board for one of American Psychological Association Journals, Expert Evaluator for National Research Fund (NRF) of South Africa for South African Research Chair (SARChI), and member of several committees at Adekunle Ajasin University.

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    At various times, Prof. Ojedokun was a Visiting Senior Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Ota, and Visiting Reader at the Department of Psychology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State.

     In 2022, Professor Ojedokun was appointed as a Research Associate at the Department of Psychology, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

    He was External Examiner for PhD Thesis and Master Dissertation examinations at the University of Ibadan in 2016. He is an External Examiner at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa since 2015. Prof. Ojedokun is a recipient of some fellowship and research awards: include TETFUND research grant (Institutional Based) in 2016, Meaning-Making Research Initiative grant in 2017 from the CODERSIA, and a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the North-West University (Mafikeng Campus), South Africa. In addition to authoring chapters in books, he has authored and co-authored more than 70 articles in reputable international and national journals.

    He is married and blessed with children.