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

Mr. ODEBODE Samuel Olusegun
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Biosketch
Mr Odebode Samuel Olusegun, a Senior Technical Officer in Information Management Technology Centre, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State (2014), National Diploma in Computer Engineering from Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State (2009).

Professional Career
He joined the Service of Osun State University in the year 2010 as an Assistant Technical Officer and got promoted to Technical Officer, Higher Technical and Senior Technical Officer respectively. He was the IMTC Officer in-charge of Hardware, Network Infrastructure and Support Services for both Staff and Students in Ejigbo Campus. In the year 2015, he was asked to double his assigned duties by reporting to Ejigbo Campus and Ikire Campus to provide IMTC Services respectively.
He was transferred from Ejigbo/Ikire Campus to the Main Campus where he was directed to double in Hardware and Network sub-unit of the IMTC on 23rd February, 2018 till date.
In December, 2018 after going through Trainings, Examination and Oral Interview, he became Huawei Network Academy Instructor, also Huawei Certified Network Administrator HCNA (Routing and Switching) Certified (November,2018) in addition to this, He is CISCO IT Essentials Certified (2012) and Cisco IT Essential Academy Instructor. (2014).

Professional Associations
Member, Internet Society of Nigeria July, 2019
Member, Huawei Network Academy Instructor December, 2018
Member, Cisco IT Essential PC Hardware and Software Instructor September, 2014

Conferences/Workshops Attended
 Introduction to Oracle 10g/SQL at The Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Topo, Badagry.
 Nigerian Network Operator Group (ngNOG): Bootcamp on Networking Monitoring and QoS Improvement hosted by The Nigeria ICT Forum of Partnership Institution at RENO Hotel, Abuja.
 Google Africa Scholarship Front End Course
 Introduction to Network Operations; UNIX/Linux Networking and DNS
 ATI-4: Eko-Konnect Model Campus Network Bootcamp at Lagos State University, Ojo Campus. Introduction to Network Operations: UNIX/Linus, Networking and DNS Organized online by Internet Society IT Essential Instructor Training by CISCO Network Academy.
 Google Africa Scholarship Front End Course online course and Examination organized by Andela Learning Community.
 Africa Networks Information Centre (Afrinic) INRM & IPv6 Workshop at Centre for Commerce, V.I. Lagos.
 In-House Training Course on “Fire Prevention, Safety &Management” For Staff and Officers of Osun State University.
 Sensitization and Lectures for Security Personnel and Selected staff members on “Bomb Threats and Bombing Trends in our Society: Survival Strategies”
 Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institution (ADAPTI) at Osun State University
 National Workshop on Computer Networking and Security, Yaba, Lagos State

Engr. AWOYEMI Elijah Ayodeji MNSE, MNIMechE
Works, Maintenance and Physical Planning
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Biosketch
Senior Engineer, Engr. Awoyemi, E A. was born in Ilemowu, Ola-Oluwa Local Government, Osun State. He attended Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke for his National and Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering between 2000 and 2005. He had his National Youth Service (NYSC) at Yonov Comprehensive College Ikpayongo, Benue State between September,2005 and August, 2006.

Professional Career
He worked briefly at Ayedaade Local Government and proceeded to Federal University of Technology, Akure for his Post Graduate Diploma and graduated in 2011. He proceeded for his Masters Degree in 2012 at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso and had his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Industrial and Production) in 2016. Engr Awoyemi proceeded to Kwara State University, Malete in 2017 for Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and graduated in January, 2020. He was appointed into the services of the Osun State University, as Higher Technical Officer in September 2007 and assumed duty on 22nd October, 2007, he worked assiduously as pioneer staff in the College of Humanities and Culture, got promotions steadily and was promoted to the position of Principal Technical Officer II in October, 2013 before he was converted from Technical Officer Cadre to Professional Engineer Cadre in October, 2014. He was promoted from Engineer I to Senior Engineer in October, 2017. Engr Awoyemi has worked in Ikire, Ifetedo, Okuku campuses respectively and presently working at Work, Maintenance and Physical Planning, ,Main Campus (Osogbo).

Membership of Professional Associations
Engr. Awoyemi is a registered Engineer with Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), corporate member of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE)

Conferences/Workshops Attendance
He has attended many International and Local Conferences from 2008 to date as listed below.
a. 4-Day Workshop on Effective Supervision and Management of Engineering and Construction Projects in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions and other Government Establishments organized by Committee of Directors of Works and Planning of Nigerian University in Association with Techgrade Consulting held on 28th-31st October, 2019 at National University Commission, Abuja.

b. 2nd International Conference on Engineering for a Sustainable World, held at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria between 3rd-7th July, 2017

c. Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPT) held at Osun State University, Osogbo between June 05- 09, 2017 organized by Digital Bridge Institute.

d. 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Industrial Engineering, held at JW Marriot Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates between 14-15th November, 2016.

e. Sensitization and Lectures for Security Personnel and Selected Staff Members on “Bomb Threats and Bombing Trends in our Society; Survival Strategies, Organized by Anti Bomb Unit, Osun State Police Command on 18th July, 2016.

f. 24th COREN ASSEMBLY, held at International Conference Centre Abuja between 10th-12th August, 2015

g. 22nd COREN ASSEMBLY, held at International Conference Centre Abuja between 20th-21st August, 2013

h. 25th International Conference and Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers held at Toskana Hotel, Independent Lay-out, Enugu between 18th- 20th October, 2012.

i. 2-Days Workshops on Fire Prevention, organized by Osun State Department of Fire Services, Osogbo held at FOSCOOP Multi-Purpose Hall, Gbongan Road, Osogbo, between 26th– 27th October, 2010.

j. 3-Days Workshop on Installation, Operations and Maintenance of Mechanical Systems, organized by Citadel for Technological and Engineering Development (CITED) 20th to 22nd October, 2010.

k. Six Weeks Intensive Training at Division of Works and Maintenance Services, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife. October 29, 2007 – December 7, 2007

Rabiu IYANDA, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
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Biosketch:
Rabiu Iyanda holds a B.A (Hons.) in French from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria in 1994. M. A French Studies in French from the University of Ibadan and PhD in French Studies in 2016. He attended training at the Centre de linguistique appliquée, Besançon, France, CAVILAM de Vichy, France and several other Francophone African nations. He has been teaching African literature in French at the Osun State University since 2009. He has acted as the coordinator of the French as a general course of the university from 2015 to 2019. Coordinator, office of linkages and international partnership. He is presently the Coordinator for the Department of French.

Research Interests, Achievements / Specialization:
He specializes in Francophone African literature, customs and beliefs of the post-independence African.

Contributions to knowledge:
He has contributed more than 25 scholastic publication in local and international journals and attended trainings, conferences and workshops at local and international levels. He is keen in integrities and philosophy of African societies.

Membership of professional bodies:
Member, Nigerian French Teachers’ Association (NAFT)
Member, University French Teachers Association of Nigeria, UFTAN 
Member, West African Research and Innovation Management Association, WARIMA
Nigeria Representative, International Multicultural Network. IMN 

Academic Appointments:

Coordinator, Department of French 2019 to date
Coordinator, Office of Linkages and International Partnership (OLIP) 2018 to 2019
Coordinator, General Studies - French. 2015 to 2019
Adviser: Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Culture Students Association, 2016 to date
Some recent articles in learned journals:

Iyanda R.O. (2020) Les fables : un instrument incontournable pour la construction d’une société idéale. Mouvance Francophone, Vol.5, no (1) https://doi.org/10.5206/mf.v5i1.9436

Iyanda R.O. (2019). Aesthetic and Mythological Philosophies in Yoruba Folktales: A Therapy for Drug Abuse. Journal of Languages, Linguistics and Literary Studies (JOLLS. (Imo State Owerri). Vol.9 no.2. http://www.jolls.com.ng page 55-59

Iyanda, R. O. (2018) Le thème de l’immigration dans Un Nègre a violé une blonde à Dallas de Ramonu Sanusi. Mouvance Francophone 3((1) https://doi.org/10.5206/mf.v3i1.4560

Iyanda R.O. (2017) Une réflexion critique sur la polygamie en Afrique dans Une si longue lettre, de Mariama Bâ. Uniosun Journal of Law Development and the Humanities. (Osun state University, Osogbo).

Iyanda, R. O. (2017) Oral narratives as agents of communicating and (re)-validating cultural ethos: traditions and socio-political realities in Yoruba. AJOFARD, Ado Journal of French and Related Disciplines. (Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti). Vol.4, no. 1 pp 127-135.

Iyanda R. O. (2017) Eco-critical Exploration of Climate Change and Its Implications on Oratures: Case Study of Fables. ICHEKE Journal of the Faculty of Humanities. Vol.15 no.1. pp.15-31

Conferences attended and paper presented

22nd Annual Conference of University French Teachers Association of Nigeria, UFTAN at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State from Oct. 13-17 2019. Paper presented : Les fables comme instruments d’intégration : un aperçu sociocritique.

7th Conference of Association of West Africa Universities, AWAU at Université D’Abomey Calavi from 8th to 12th October, 2019. Paper presented: Multilingualism as a panacea to a virile west Africa cooperation and integration.

21st Annual Conference of University French Teachers Association of Nigeria, UFTAN at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto from 7th and 11th October, 2018. Paper presented : Perspectives Socio-culturelles à travers deux œuvres littéraires nigérianes d’expression française.

11th West African Research and Innovation Management Association, WARIMA, Conference, held at Félix Houphouët Boigny University, Abidjan, between 21-26 January, 2018. Paper presented: Cross culturalism in some selected literary texts of the coastal nations of West Africa.

8th Annual Ibadan Sustainable Development Summit ISDS 2017. Challenges and Prospects of Attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the Planetary Boundaries. University of Ibadan, Centre for Sustainable Development CESDEV, Ibadan, between 22nd-25th August, 2017. Paper presented Eco-critical exploration of climate change and its implications on oratures: case study of fables.

Sikiru Adeyemi OGUNDOKUN, B.A. (Hons): M.A., Ph.D
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Biosketch:
Dr Sikiru Adeyemi OGUNDOKUN is a Faculty member at the Department of French, Ikire Campus, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria. He equally holds a professional postgraduate Diploma in Journalism. He has published several academic articles in reputable books and learned journals both locally and internationally. He is a member of some professional associations (check below):

Research Interests, Achievements / Specialization:
Ogundokun’s areas of research interest include Francophone African literature, cultural and gender studies as well as literary theories and criticism. He has co-authored a book on Francophone African Literature titled: La littérature africaine francophone origine et évolution Vol. I, Ibadan: University Press Plc.

Contributions to knowledge

Through his publications, he has contributed to the debates on the understanding of African literature, particularly in the areas of revolutionary consciousness, cultural studies, gender studies, myths as well as the socio-political and religious dimensions of African literary works.

Scientific /Professional Activities:
a. Editorial Board Member, Global Journal of Human Social Science GJHSS-G, USA
b. Reviewer, Wasafiri, a Journal of Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, United Kingdom
c. Reviewer, Peak Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, USA (www.peakjournals.org)
d. Reviewer, Premier Publishers, (www.premierpublishers.org)
e. Reviewer, African Journal of History and Culture (www.academicjournals.org)

Awards/ Grants
Outstanding Lecturer of the year, 2018: Southwest Nigeria Education Awards
Academic Appointments:
a. Member, Departmental Research and Publication Committee 2017 - date
b. Member, Departmental Curriculum Committee 2017 – date
c. Chairman, Faculty Students’ Disciplinary Committee 2019 – date
d. Chairman, College Results Vetting Committee 2019 – date
e. Chairman, Faculty Committee on Power Point Review 2019 – date
f. Member, Faculty Examinations and Lecture Timetable Committee 2019 – date
g. Member, Faculty Journal Committee 2019 - date
h. Member, Faculty Students’ Disciplinary Committee 2017 - 2019
i. Head of Unit (French) 2015 - 2017

Membership of Learned and Professional Association

1. University French Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (UFTAN)
2. Institute of Public Management (Unique) Nigeria
3. European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK
4. International Society for Development and Sustainability, Japan

 
Recent Publications

i. Ogundokun, S. A. (2019). «Roman du désenchantement ». La littérature africaine francophone origine et évolution Vol. I, Ibadan: University Press Plc, 2019, pp. 54 – 73.
ii. Ogundokun, S. A. (2018).”Linguistic Decolonisation in Ahmadou Kourouma’s Allah n’est pas obligé. Papers in English and Linguistics (PEL), (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), Vol. 19, Nos. 3 & 4, pp. 227 – 238.
iii. Ogundokun, S. A. (2017). “Lamentation as an Element of Narratives in Selected African Poems”. Ado Journal of French and Related Disciplines (A publication of Department of French, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti), Vol. 4, No 1, pp. 143 - 151.
iv. Ogundokun, S. A. (2017). “An overview of Socio-economic and Political Situations in African States: A sociological Study of Selected African Texts”, Journal of English, Linguistics and French (POLACJELF), (A Publication of the Department English, Linguistics and French, Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil), Vol. 2, No. 1, 2017, pp. 282 – 294.
v. Ogundokun, S. A. (2017). « Réalités sociales à travers Guelwaar de Sembène Ousmane ». Uniosun Journal of Law, Development & Humanities, (Official Publication of Osun State University), Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp. 53 – 57.
vi. Ogundokun, S. A. (2017). “Psychoanalytical Study of Mariama Ba’s Une si longue lettre”, Le Bronze: University of Benin Journal of French Studies, (Benin City), Vol. 5, pp.157 – 171.
vii. Ogundokun, S. A. (2017). “Stylo-linguistic Study of Ramonu Sanusi’s Un Nègre a violé une Blonde à Dalas”, Papers in English and Linguistics (PEL): Linguistics Association, (Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), Vol. 18, No. 2, pp.204 – 221.
viii. Ogundokun, S. A. (2016). “Protest as a mode of discourse in Ferdinand Oyono’s Une vie de Boy,” Ibadan Journal of European Studies, (IJES, Ibadan), Nos. 14, 15 &16, pp. 223 – 237.
ix. Ogundokun, S. A. (2015). “The role of orature in African socio-cultural space,” International Journal of English and Literature, Academic Journals, http:// www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJEL. Vol. 6, No. 10; pp. 179 – 185.
x. Ogundokun, S.A. (2015). “French Language teaching across Disciplines: A Curse or a Blessing?” IISTE Journal of Literature, Languages and Linguistics. New York; International Institute for Science, Technology & Education, USA, Vol.12, pp.17 – 21.
Conferences/Workshops Attended:
i. 22nd UFTAN Conference & AGM, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, 13th- 17th October, 2019.
ii. Sustainable Development Solutions Network Nigeria, Abuja, 16 – 19 June, 2019.
iii. 21st UFTAN Conference & AGM, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 7th- 11th October, 2018.
iv. 20th UFTAN Conference & AGM, The Nigeria French Language Village, Ajara, Badagry, Lagos State. 12th- 16th November, 2017.
v. Lagos Writing Fellowship, University of Lagos, June 2017.
vi. SRIC International Conference on Emerging Trends for Sustainable Development and Human Capacity Building in the Third World Nations, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, 28th- 31st May, 2014.