ADEKOLA, Paul Oluwatomipe Demography & Social Statistics Program, Department of Economics & Development Studies, College of Business & Social Sciences, PMB 1023, Covenant University, Ota, E-mail: paul.adekola@covenantuniversity.edu.ng; adektom@yahoo.com Mobile Phone: +234-7032217871 A Brief Personal Profile Paul Adekola has over five years of active teaching and administrative experiences at the university level in ; besides over eight years of active teaching experience at Primary and Secondary Schools. He is a trained Geographer and Demographer with expertise in Population and Development Studies, Migration & Displacement Studies, Geographies of Health, Gender & Women studies and Quantitative Analysis among others. He has published in different international peer-reviewed journals and authored a motivational book titled, The Power of Choice. He has won some grants to attend academic conferences both in and abroad; the most recent being the 4 th International Conference on Education and Social Sciences held between 10 th and 13 th of July, 2017 at Atana Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). He is a gifted teacher and researcher with a unique ability to impact knowledge in his students using any available teaching aids. He drives home his points to his students by corroborating his explanations with arrays of multimedia technologies such as you tube, MP 4 and other forms of pictorial instruments as occasion demands. This he combines with real life experiences which help to enhance creative learning in his students and stimulates their curiosity to explore the subject matter even further. His ability to work cohesively in a team environment, friendly manner and forward-thinking research enriches students learning experiences. He is God fearing and happily married with a son. SECTION A : PERSONAL INFORMATION GENDER: Male DATE OF BIRTH: May 2, 1981 PLACE OF BIRTH: Ikare Akoko, Ondo State, NATIONALITY: n MARITAL STATUS: Married RELIGION: Christianity LANGUAGE: S/N LANGUAGE SPOKEN WRITTEN 1 English Excellent Excellent 2 Africans (Yoruba) Excellent Excellent 1
Education S/N Degree Level Type Year Grade Institution 1. 3 rd Degree PhD in Demography & Social Statistics In View - Covenant University, Ota, 2. Certificate Certificate in Leadership 2016 - Covenant University, Ota, Development 3. 2 nd Degree M.Sc.(Demography & Social Statistics) 2016 PhD Grade Covenant University, Ota, 4. 2 nd Degree M.Sc.(Geography) 2011 PhD Grade University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 5. I st Degree B.Sc. Hons.(Geography & Planning Sciences) 6. SSCE National Examinations Council 2006 2 1 Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, 2000 Excellent Agborikin Comp. High School Ikare Akoko, Ondo State: 1994-2000 7. School Cert Pry School Leaving Certificate 1994 Excellent All Saints Anglican Primary School, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State Work Experience Organization From To Begin Status End Status Functions Performed 1. Covenant University, October, Till Date Assistant Lecturer - Lecturing Different Courses in Ota, Ogun State 2013 Demography & 2. Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State September, 2012 September, 2013 Administrative Officer II Administrative Officer II Social Statistics Granting students bank/day exeats, students welfare in the halls of residence, etc. Teaching Geography-SS1-SS3 3. Homat Pivotal College, Ikorodu Lagos October, 2008 January, 2010 Teacher Teacher & Administrator 4. Government Snr Sec March, 2007 February, Teacher(NYSC) Teacher & Schl, Bali, Taraba State 2008 Administrator 5. Ondo State Ministry September March 2005 SIWES Student SIWES of Works, Land & 2004 Student Housing (Surveying Department), Akure 6. Greater Tomorrow October, June, 2003 Teacher Teacher & Class Teacher: Primary 3A & BC Teaching Geography,SS1-SS3 Plot Surveying, Warehouse Management/ Store Keeping & Office Support 2
Nur/Pry Schl, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State 2000 Administrator SCHOLARHIP/ PUBLICATIONS ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS 1. Adekola, P. O. & Ogundipe, A. A. (2017). An Assessment of the State of Environmental Management in n Capital Cities. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International (JGEESI), 12(2): 1-13. DOI: 10.734/JGEESI/2017/34329 2. Allen, A. A. & Adekola, P. O. (2017). Health Implication of Child Marriage in North-East. Ananele Universitatii din Oradea, Seria Geografie, 2017(1): 54-61. Article No: 271106-73 3. Adekola, P. O.; Allen, A. A. & Tinuola, R. F. (2017). Socio-economic and Health Implications of Urban Renewal on Internally Displaced Persons in Ogun State, South-western, Journal of Internal Displacement, 7(1), 13-26 4. Akinbode, J. O., Adekola, P. O. and Salau, O. P. (2016). An Evaluation of Financing Challenges of Informal Entrepreneurs in Southwest,. Palgo Journal of Business Management (PJBM), Vol. 3, Issues 2, Pp. 76-81,. 5. Adekola, P.O., Allen, A. A., Olawole-Isaac, A., Akanbi, M. A. & Adewumi, O. (2016). Unemployment in ; A Challenge of Demographic Change? International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies (IJSRMS), Vol. 2, Issues 5, Pp. 1-9. India. ISSN: 2454-9312[Indexing: EBSCO, DOAJ, Google Scholar], etc. 6. Adekola, P.O., Akanbi, M. A. & Olawole-Isaac, A. (2016). A Qualitative Assessment of the Effects of Child Marriage on Female Education & Entrepreneurship in North-eastern. International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies (IJSRMS), Vol. 2, Issues 1,Pp. 7-15. India. ISSN: 2454-9312[Indexing: EBSCO, DOAJ, Google Scholar], etc. 7. Adekola, P. O., Olawole-Isaac, A., Ajibola, A. B. & Salau, O. P. (2015): Exploring the Hindrances to Women Entrepreneurship, Development and Prosperity in. Journal of Entrepreneurship: Research & Practice, Vol. 2015(2015), Articles ID 148163, DOI: 10.5171/2015.148163. USA [Indexing: Scopus, EBSCO, DOAJ, etc.] 8. Allen, A.A. & Adekola, P.O. (2015). Spatio-Temporal Factors and Dynamics of Population Growth in Ondo State, : 1970-2010. International Journal of Innovation & Scientific Research (IJISR), ISSN 2351-8014, Vol. 17 No 1, Morocco. August 2015, Pp. 43-50 3
9. Akanbi, M. A., Gbadebo, B. M., Adekola, P. O., Olawole-Isaac, A., Sowunmi, A. and Godwin, H. K. (2015): Influence of Family Structure on Adolescent Sexual Behaviour in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State,. Australian Journal of Social Science Research, Australia Vol. 2, No 4, April 2015, pages 1-8 10. Akanbi, M. A., Azuh, D., Adekola, P.O., Olawole-Isaac, A. & Ejiegbu, C.J. (2015). Socio-economic Factors Influencing the Utilization of Maternal Health Services in Amuwo-Odofin LGA of Lagos State,. BEST: International Journal of Humanities, Arts, Medicine & Social Sciences (BEST: IJHAMS), India. Vol. 3, Issue 4, April 2015, 7-16 11. Akanbi, M A., Fadayomi, T. O., Wusu, O., Amoo, E.O., Makinde, G.B., Olawole- Isaac, A. & Adekola, P.O. (2015). The Definitions and Onset of an Old Person in South-Western. Journal of Educational Gerontology, Volume 41, Issue 5, January 2015, Pp. 333-341, ISSN 1521-0472, London, United Kingdom [Indexing: Francis & Taylor, Thompson Reuters, Scopus] 12. Adekola, P.O., Allen, A. A. & Akintunde, E. A. (2014). Environmental Factors Affecting Infant Mortality in Ibadan North,. African Journal of Social Sciences, London, Vol. 4, Number 1 January (2014) ISSN: 2045-8460: Pp. 53-67. 13. Allen, A. A. and Adekola, P.O. (2014): Combating Infant Mortality in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Southwest, : Need for Sustainable Development. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa (JSDA), Vol. 16, No. 2, Pp. 14-30. ISSN: 1520-5509 Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA CONTRIBUTION TO BOOKS/PATENTS 1. Adekola, P.O. (2016). Migration, Urbanization and Environmental Problems in. In J.L. Oyerafa (Eds.), Migration and Urbanization in Contemporary : Policy Issues and Challenges 2. Adekola, Paul Tomi. The Power of Choice. Ben Oketola Publications, Abuja, 2008- A Motivational Book CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 1. Adekola Paul O, Adeloye Davies, Amoo Emmanuel & Azuh, Dominic. An Exploratory Assessment of s Performance in Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): Towards a Better Performance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Peer Reviewed Proceedings of SOCIOINT 2017-4th International Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, July 10-13, 2017, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Thompson Reuters Indexed 2. Adekola, Paul O., Salau Odunayo, P. & Falola, Hezekiah O. (2016). Health implications of Urban Renewal on Internally Displaced Persons in South-western 4
. Peer Reviewed Proceedings of 11 th UNILAG Annual Conference and Fair, 8 th -10 th Nov, 2016. University of Lagos, 3. Adekola, Paul. O., Azuh, Dominic and Adeloye, Davies (2016). An Assessment of the Socio-economic Effects of Urban Renewal in Ogun State,. Peer Review Proceedings of 57 th Annual Conference of Association of n Geographers (ANG), April 11 th -14 th, 2016, University of Lagos, 4. Adekola, P.O. Salau, O.P. and Akinbode, J.O. (2015). A Qualitative Assessment of the State of Environmental Management in Cities; Towards Achieving Aesthetic and Sustainable Beautification. Peer Review Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) in Africa in the 21 st Century, June 4 th -6 th, 2015, Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, Oyo State,. 5. Akinbode, J.O., Adekola, P.O. and Salau, O.P. (2015). An Evaluation of Informal Entrepreneurs and Financing Challenge in South-west,. Peer Review Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) in Africa in the 21 st Century, June 4 th -6 th, 2015, Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, Oyo State,. 6. Salau, O.P., Akinbode, J.O. and Adekola, P.O. (2015). Artisan vs Opportunistic Entrepreneurship: An Empirical Evidence from Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State,. Peer Review Proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) in Africa in the 21 st Century held between June 4 th and 6 th, 2015 at Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, 7. Adekola, P.O. and Olawole-Isaac A (2014). Hindrances to Women Entrepreneurship and Development in ; Eradicating Feminization of Poverty among n Women. Peer Reviewed Proceedings of International Business Information Management Conference (23rd IBIMA Conference), on May 13-14, 2014, VALENCIA, SPAIN. Paper #334, May, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-9860419-2-1. Indexed in Scopus. 8. Adekola, P.O., Olawole-Isaac, A. & Allen, A.A. (2014): Unemployment Rate in ; a Challenge of Demographic Change? Peer-Reviewed Proceedings of International Conference on Demography and Economic Development held between July 14 and 16, 2014 at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, 9. Adekola, P.O., Adetoro, G.W. and Olawole-Isaac, A. (2014). Women in Entrepreneurship: A Panacea for Eradicating Feminization of Poverty in? Peer-Reviewed Proceedings of International Conference on Business Administration and Management, held between 28 th and 30 th May, 2014 at Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State,. 10. Olawole-Isaac, A. and Adekola, P.O. (2014): Correlates of Under-Five Morbidity in : Peer-Reviewed Proceedings of International Conference on Demography and Economic Development held between July 14 and 16, 2014 at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State,. 5
THESES Adekola, P.O. (2016). Urban Renewal and Internally Displaced Persons in, an M.Sc. Thesis Submitted to the Department of Economics & Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota. Adekola, P. O. (2011). Socio-economic & Environemtal Factors Affecting Infant Mortality in Ibadan North LGA, Oyo State, an M.Sc. Thesis Submitted to the Department of Geography, University of Ibadan,. Adekola, P. O. (2006). Effects of GSM on Migration in Ikare Akoko, a B.Sc. project submitted to the Department of Geography & Planning Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Ondo State, STATEMENT OF PERSONAL RESEARCH FOCUS/INTEREST My research interests are: Population and Development, Migration & Displacement Studies, Geographies of Health, Gender & Women Studies, Entrepreneurship, Child Marriage and Environment & Development Studies. CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS ATTENDED WITH DATES 1. SOCIOINT 2017-4th International Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, July 10-13, 2017, Atana Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). 2.11 th UNILAG Annual Conference and Fair, 8 th -10 th Nov, 2016. University of Lagos, 3. 57 th Annual Conference of Association of n Geographers (ANG), April 11 th - 14 th, 2016, University of Lagos, 4. International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) in Africa in the 21 st Century. June 4 th - 6 th, 2015 at Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, 5. 1 st International Conference on Demography & Economic Development. July 14-16, 2014, Covenant University, Ota, 6. International Conference on Business Administration & Management. May 28-30, 2014. Theme: Entrepreneurship: Strategy for Socio-economic Advancement in Emerging Economies. Bowen University, Iwo, 7. 23 rd IBIMA Conference-International Business Information Management Conference. May 13-14, 2014. Valencia, Spain. 6
8. CI-ICADI- 1 st Covenant University International Conference on African Development Issues. May 5-6, 2014. Venue: African Leadership Development Centre (ALDC), Covenant University, Ota,. Keynote Speakers: Professor Thomas Sargent-Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, 2011 and Professor Eric S. Maskin- Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, 2007. 9. PERDEC Associates. Performance Improvement Seminar for Student Affairs Staff of Covenant University, 30th July- 1st August, 2013 10. Leadership Diploma Course (LDC), Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI), Lagos,. October Special, 2011 11. Leadership Certificate Course (LCC), Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI), Lagos,. September Special, 2011 12. Basic Certificate Course (BCC), Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI), Lagos, August Special, 2009 13. Macmillan Publishers Limited. 2009 Workshop for Secondary School Teachers. Theme: Education for Development: coping Strategies in an Economic Recession. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES S/N Name Of Professional Organization 1. International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) 2. Association of n Geographers (ANG) 3. International Scientific Research Organization for Science, Engineering & Technology 4. Union for African Population Studies(UAPS) 5. International Society for Development & Sustainability(ISDS) 6. Australian Society for Commerce, Industry & Engineering(ASCIE) Country France India Ghana Japan Status Registered Member Registered Member Registered Member Registered Member Registered Member Year Membership Joined Number 2017 36896 2016-2016 00031 2014 2736 2013 MI30019 Australia Member 2015 - ACADEMIC LINKAGES/ REVIEWER IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL 1. Reviewer for Journal of Environment, Development and Sustainability. It is a Scopus indexed journal published by Springer, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. 7
2. Reviewer for Africa Education Review Journal. It is a Scopus and Thompson Reuters indexed Journal published by Routledge and Tailor & Francis 3. Reviewer for Journal of Feminist Economics. It is a Scopus and Thompson Reuters indexed Journal published by Tailor & Francis COURSES TAUGHT SINCE APPOINTMENT: DSS 318 & DSS 328: Population Geography I & II DSS 312: Sources and Nature of Social Statistical Data DSS317: Introduction of Cartography DSS 213: Introduction to Elements of Physical Geography I DSS 217 & DSS 227: Introduction to Population Geography I & II DSS 111& DSS 121: Introduction to Demography &Concepts I&II (Co-taught) DSS 115: Introduction to Social Statistics I(Co-taught) GRANTS/AWARDS/PRIZES RECEIVED WITH DATES 1. A Grant of 2041 USD by Covenant University Centre for Research, Innovation and Development (CUCRID) to attend SOCIOINT 2017-4th International Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, July 10-13, 2017 @ Atana Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Grant No: AP/PP0000001308 2. Best Lecturer of the Year, Department of Demography & Social Statistics, Covenant University, Ota, 2016/2017 academic session. 3. A Grant of 55,000 Naira (137 USD) by Covenant University Centre for Research, Innovation and Development (CUCRID) to attend the 11 th UNILAG Annual Conference and Fair between 8 th and 10 th Nov, 2016. Grant N0: AL/AP/000000346. 4. Best Lecturer of the Year, Department of Demography & Social Statistics, Covenant University, Ota, 2014/2015 academic session. 5. Omega Bank-Adekunle Ajasin University Sponsored Scholarship. For Academic Excellence. 2006. 6. Overall Best Graduating Student, Department of Geography & Planning Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State. 2005/2006 Session 7. Ondo State Scholarship. For 1 st Class & 2 1 Students of Ondo State Origin. 2004/2005 Session 8. Ondo State Scholarship. For 1 st Class & 2 1 Students of Ondo State Origin. 2003/2004 Session 9. Bisi Ogunjobi Foundation Scholarship. For Gifted Students of Akoko Origin, Ondo State. 2003/2004 Session 8
10. Best Student in 5 Subjects: English Language, Economics, Commerce, Account & Geography at Agborikin Comprehensive High School, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State. Principal Award/Prize Giving Day for 1999/2000 Session ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD 1. Level Adviser, 300 Level-2017/2018 Session 2. Level Adviser, 200 Level-2016/2017 Sessions 3. Level Adviser, 100 Level-2015/2016 Sessions 4. Level Adviser, 400Level-2014/2015 Session STUDENT SUPERVISION S/N Undergraduate Postgraduate Session 1 Three (3) Students - 2015/2016 2 Two (2) Students - 2016/2017 3 1 Student - 2017/2018 LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD WITH DATES Zonal Co-ordinator, Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF), Bali Zone, Taraba State, 2007-2008 President, National Association of Geography & Planning Science Students(NAGPSS), Adekunle Ajasin University Chapter, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State 2005/2006 Session General Secretary, Gospel Students Fellowship (GSF), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State 2005/2006 Session Assistant General Secretary, Gospel Students Fellowship (GSF), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State 2004/2005 Session Assistant Prayer Secretary, Gospel Students Fellowship(GSF), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State 2003/2004 Session Senior Prefect (Boys), Agborikin Comprehensive High School, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State 1999/2000 Session Senior Prefect (Boys), All Saints Anglican Primary School, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State 1993/1994 Session 9
SOCIAL RESEARCH & IT SKILLS SPSS, STATA, Ms Word, Ms Excel & Ms Power point EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Motivational Speaking and Seminar Presentations for Human Capacity Development in Seminars and Conferences HOBBIES Reading, Constructive Thinking, Writing and Watching Football PERSONAL QUALITIES/SKILL PROFILE Self-motivated, Result-oriented, Excellent Interpersonal Skill, Attractive Communication Aptitude and Inspirational/ Motivational Speaking Referees Professor E. F. Ogunbodede Professor of Geography, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State Phone Number: 08077860313 Email: bodede_f@yahoo.co.uk Dr. Azuh Dominic Associate Professor of Demography & Social Statistics, Demography & Social Statistics Program, Covenant University, Ota, Tel: +234-8056441061 E-mail: dominic.azuh@covenantuniversity.edu.ng Dr. Amoo, E.O. Senior Lecturer in Demography & Social Statistics, Demography & Social Statistics Program Covenant University, Ota, Tel: +234-8035520849 E-mail: emmanuel.amoo@covenantuniversity.edu.ng 10