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SECTION A: PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. NAME: GEORGE Tayo Ola (Ph.D)
2. DATE OF BIRTH : April 16, 1973
3. GENDER: Female
4. TOWN: Emure Ekiti
5. LOCAL GOVT. AREA: Emure Ekiti
6. STATE OF ORIGIN: Ekiti State
7. NATIONALITY: Nigerian
8. MARITAL STATUS: Married
9. RELIGION: Christianity
10. NUMBER OF CHILDREN: Three (3)
11. CONTACT ADDRESS: Department of Sociology, College of Business and Social Sciences,
Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
12. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: Block B Flat 3, New CU Estate, Canaanland, Ota, Nigeria.
13. EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
14. TELEPHONE NUMBERS: +2348025931037 and +2348050780868
15. PRESENT POSITION: Senior Lecturer
16. SALARY: CUASS 12 Step 3 Gross Monthly Pay N328,222.00K
17. POST APPLIED FOR: Associate Professor
SECTION B: EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
1. INSTITUTION ATTENDED WITH DATES
Year Institution
2006-2010 Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria.
1998-1999 University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
2000-2001 Chartered Inst. of Personnel Mgt. of Nigeria (CIPMN), Alausa, Lagos Nigeria.
1992-1997 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria.
1984-1990 Federal Government Girls’ College, Abuloma PortHarcourt, Nigeria.
2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Year Qualifications
2011 Ph.D Sociology
1999 M.Sc. Sociology
2001 Graduate Diploma CIPMN
1997 B.Sc. Sociology 21
1990 SSSCE
3. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Organization – Covenant University, Ota.
February 1, 2006 to date – Current employment (11 years & 6 months)
(a) Academic Rank Held
Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Covenant University, Ota 2014 to date
Lecturer I, Department of Sociology, Covenant University, Ota, 2011-2014
Lecturer II, Department of Sociology, Covenant University, Ota 2008- 2011
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Covenant University, Ota 2006 -2008
(b) Academic Position Held
1. Chairperson, Academic Standard and Quality Assurance Committee of Faith Academy Governing
Council (FAGC, Canaanland (2016 to date). Faith Academy Canaanland recorded best results since
inception in SSCE and UTME in 2017.
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2. Ag. Head, Department of Sociology, Covenant University, 2014/2015 & 2015/2016 Sessions.
Sociology recorded the highest score of 98% from NUC with full accreditation status in 2015 and highest
undergraduate students’ enrollment since inception in year 2016. Sociology hosted 1st Cultural Day &
Security Training Workshop on “Terrorism and Moderns Security Approaches” in 2016 respectively.
3. Students’ Academic Adviser 2007-2015 academic sessions.
4. Exam Officer, Department of Sociology, Covenant University, Ota 2008/2009.
5. Paper Reviewer, Handbook of Research on In-Country Determinants and Implications of Foreign Land
Acquisitions Scopus Indexed published in 2015 by IGI global USA.
6. PhD thesis examiner, Assessor, and SPS representative for over 10 PhD theses of Covenant University
to date.
7. Chairperson, panel on gender and development issues – 1st CU Int’l Conference on Entrepreneurship
held in June 2017 and others.
8. Reviewer, draft report on ‘Surveying Postgraduate Supervision at CBSS’ 2017.
9. Paper Reviewer, text on ‘Research Methods’ in Press by Department of Sociology, University of
Ibadan (2016).
10. Paper Reviewer, Covenant Journal of Business and Social Science (2015).
11. Paper Reviewer, Sage Open Journals (2014).
12. Paper Reviewer, Net Journal of Social Sciences (2014).
13. Associate Editor, Journal of Research in Peace, Gender and Development (JRPGD) (ISSN: 2251-
0036). (2013).
14. Paper Reviewer, Web Pub Journal of Medical Research. (2013).
15. Paper Reviewer, African Journal of Reproductive Health (2013).
16. Paper Reviewer/ Discussant, “Institutions and Service Delivery: The case of Constituency
Development Fund (CDF) in Kenya” by Japheth Awiti & David Muthaka, University of Nairobi research
paper submitted to African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Nairobi, Kenya presented at CSAE
Conference Oxford University, London (March 16-19, 2013).
17. Paper Reviewer/ Discussant, “The State of the System of Accountability and Service Delivery in
Primary Schools in Ethiopia” First Draft of research report submitted by Tsegabirhan W. Giorgis, School
of Economics, College of Business, Informatics and Economic Sciences, Addis Ababa University,
Ethiopia. Submitted to African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Nairobi, Kenya (2013).
(c) Administrative Positions
1. Vice-Chairman, Faith Academy Governing Council (FAGC) Canaanland, Ota.(2016 to date).
2. Chairperson, College of Business and Social Sciences (CBSS) College Week and Hooding Committee
2017.
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4. Chairperson, Department of Sociology, Town and Gown Seminar Committee, 2016 to date.
5. Chairperson, Faculty Support Programme Covenant University, (2010-2012).
6. Chairperson Welfare committees Students Resumption & Registration 2012 & Covenant University
Scholastic Aptitude Screening CUSAS welfare 2012-2014.
7. Senate Representative, Staff Disciplinary Committee (SDC), Covenant University 2014 to 2016.
8. Secretary, Covenant Health Research Ethics Committee (CHREC) 2016 to Date.
9. Welfare Officer, Covenant University Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society 2014-2016.
11 Deaconess, Living Faith Church (LFC), Canaan land 2010 to date.
12. .Cell Minister Winners Satellite Fellowship 2006 to date.
4. COURSES TAUGHT (i) Undergraduate Courses (2006 to date)
Structure of the Nigerian Society (Soc. 227 – 2 Units) Full Time and Part Time students.
GST 221 a University wide course housed by Sociology Department
GST 222 a University wide course coordinated by the Department of Political Science and
International Relations.
Social Inequality Soc (312 – 2 Units)
Sociology of the Aged Soc (314 – 2 Units)
Social Stratification and Mobility (Soc 328- 2 Units)
Urban Sociology Soc. (414 – 2 Units)
Culture and Communication (Soc. 417 – 2 Units)
Child Development Soc. (426 – 2 Units)
Personality and Motivation (Soc. 427- 2 Units )
Human Development HMD (411 & 421 1 Unit)
Diploma in Leadership Development DLD 212 – 0 Unit,
Total Man Concept (TMC 421 & 521 – 0 Unit)
(ii) Postgraduate Courses
Urban Sociology (Soc. 816 – 3 Units)
Gender and Development (Soc. 823 – 3 Units)
Special Topics in Gender and Development (Soc. 916 – 3 Units)
Theories and Research in Entrepreneurship /Organizational Behaviour (Soc. 927 – 3Units)
5. SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIPS AND PRIZES
1.CUCRID seed grant for Research Cluster on Environmental Well being, research project by Ekhaese,
N.E, Adejuwon, G., George, T.O., Evbomah, K, (2015) Data collection in progress.
2. CUCERD seed grant for Research cluster on Land Deals in Ota by Olokoyo, W., George, T.O., Efobi,
U. & Beecroft, I., (2014) “Land Deals and Household Quality of Life in a Rural Community in Nigeria”
Chapter Contribution to In-country Determinants of Land and Investment Edited Book Project by
Osabuohien Evans of Covenant University on Post Doc. at Alexandra Von Hombolt Institute, Germany.
(Paper published in 2014).
3. Travel grant awarded by African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Nairobi, Kenya to attend a
conference of Economic Development in Africa organized by the Centre for the study of African
Economies (CSAE), Oxford University, London, UK March 16-19, 2013. (Paper published in 2013).
4. Research Dissemination grant of USD5,000 awarded by African Economic Research Consortium
Nairobi, Kenya to organize a Research Dissemination Workshop on AERC Collaborative Research
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Project titled “Towards Effective Service Delivery of Nigeria’s Public Primary Education: The Role of
Non-State Actors held at SUBEB Maryland School Complex, Maryland, Lagos December 4, 2012.
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5. African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Research grant of USD15,000 awarded in 2009 for a
Study on “Towards Effective Service Delivery of Primary Education in Nigeria: The Role of Non-State
Actors’. A study of 3 LGA’s in Lagos State, Nigeria. (Paper published in 2013. Please see journal article no 8).
6. Council for Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) USD3,000 small grant
for thesis writing in 2009.
7. African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) travel grant to participate in the Policy Brief Training
on Institutions and Service Delivery (ISD) in Africa held between November 29-30, 2012 at Mount Meru
Hotel Arusha, Tanzania.
8. African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) travel grant to participate in Final Research Report
Workshop on Institutions and Service Delivery (ISD) in Africa held between July 9-10, 2011 at Sarova
PanAfric Hotel Nairobi, Kenya on the theme: Varieties of Governance: Effective Public Service Delivery.
9. African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) travel grant to participate in Interim Report
Workshop on Institutions and Service Delivery (ISD) in Africa held December 4-5, 2010 in Mombasa,
Kenya on the theme: Varieties of Governance: Effective Public Service Delivery.
10. African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) travel grant to participate in a Capacity Building
Workshop on Institutions and Service Delivery (ISD) in Africa held March 8-11, 2010 in Nairobi, Kenya.
11. Council for Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) travel grant to
participate in Research Methodology Workshop on Qualitative Research Method Special Session for Nigeria held at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Nigeria between 25-29 August, 2008.
12. International Sociological Association (ISA) Spain travel grant to participate in the 7th Annual
workshop organized for Ph.D. Students in Sociology, held at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria between 18-24 November, 2007.
13. Council for Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) travel grant to
participate in the Annual workshop for Scholarly Writing and Publishing held at Makarere University
Kampala, Uganda
17-21 September, 2007.
14. Prize winner for the Best female student in the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Nigeria
(CIPMN) Professional Examination August 2001/2002 diet.
15. University Scholar, Department of Sociology, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Nigeria. 1994-1996
academic sessions.
16. Recipient of University Award for the Best Graduating Student in Sociology, Ambrose Alli
University, Ekpoma 1995/1996 session with a CGPA of 4.59.
17. Principal’s Award for Best Behaved Student Federal Government Girls’ College, Abuloma, Port
Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. 1989/1990.
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18. Senior prefect (Head Girl) award Federal Government Girls’ College, Abuloma, Port Harcourt
1989/1990.
6. PUBLICATION AND JOURNALS
International Journals
1. *A.E. Akosile, I.A. Chiazor, T.O. George, M.E Egharevba (2017a). “Living alone: Exploring
Variations in Single Motherhood and Child Health” Gender and Behaviour Vol. 15 No.1 June
2017 p.8244-8300. Indexed in African Journals Online (AJOL).
2. * Ozoya M. I., Edewor P. A., Iruonagbe C. T., Idowu, A. E., Chiazor I. A., George T.O., &
Egharevba M. E. (2017b). “A Chronological Overview of women Empowerment Initiatives
in Nigeria”. Ife PsychologIA 2017, 25(1), 304 – 317.Indexed in African Journals Online (AJOL).
3. *George, T.O. & Chukwuedozie, O. & Ozoya, M.I. (2015a) "Violence against young Women in
Informal Cross-border Trading in Nigeria: Its Implications for Economic Empowerment and
Poverty Reduction" .International Journal of Gender and Development Issues FUTO, Owerri,
Nigeria. Vol.2: No.4. P. 112-119. ISSN:23608528.
4. *Adedayo J.O., Chinedu S.N., George, T. O., Olowokere, E. & Agbude, G. (2015b) “Quality
Assurance Practice in African Universities: Lessons for a Private Nigerian University” Journal of
Education and Social Research Italy. Vol. 5 No.2 P. 251-259.Indexed in EBSCO. Global
Impact factor 0.507.
5. George, T.O., Abimbola, O.H., Ajayi, M.P., & Chukwuedozie, O. (2014a) “Re-Thinking the
Brain Drain Syndrome and Africa’s Development in the 21st Century : Cases from Nigeria and
Lessons from the Asian Tigers” Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Sciences and
Humanities, India.Vol.1 Issue 20 P. 147-167. Impact factor : 0.345
6. George T.O., Elegbeleye A., Chukwuedozie, O., & Idowu E. A. (2014b) “Social and
Psychological Effects of the Removal of Fuel Subsidy on the Nigerian Family”. Global Journals
of Human Social Sciences United States. Vol. 14. Issue 1, P .51-57.
7. Ebire, S., Ajayi. M.P. & George, T.O. (2014c) “Waning Cultural Values and Female Chastity: A
study of Arugba in Nigeria”. Developing Country Studies Vol.4. No.4, Pp.45-51. Indexed in
EBSCO
8. George, T.O., Olayiwola, K.O., Adewole, M.A., & Osabuohien, E. (2013a) “Effective Service
Delivery Nigeria’s Public Primary Education : The Role of Non-State Actors” Journal of African
Development (JAD) Spring 2013, United States. Vol. 15 No. 1 Pp.221-245.
9. George, T.O. & Chukwuedozie, O. (2013b) “Education as a Panacea for sustainable Widows’
Empowerment: Evidence from Southwest Nigeria” International Journal of Education and
Research Contemporary Research Center, Australia. Vol. 1 No. 10 Pp.93-112. ISSN: 2201-6333.
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10. George, T.O. (2012b) “Policy Response to Widowhood Rites among the Awori of Ogun State,
Nigeria American International Journal of Contemporary Research (AIJCR) USA. Vol.2. No. 5
Pp.187-193. ISSN 2162-139. Open Access, Indexed in Scopus & EBSCO.
11. George, T.O. (2008a) “Domestic Employment in Career Centered Families: A Case Study of
Covenant University Ota, Nigeria” Gender and Behaviour Published by the Ife Centre for
Psychological Studies, Ile-Ife, Nigeria Pp.1546-1558. Vol. 6 No.1 ISSN: 1596-9231. Indexed in
African Journals Online (AJOL).
12. George, T.O. (2008b), “Women and the Globalization Movement: An Appraisal of Local and
Foreign Health Policies in Nigeria” Gender and Behaviour Vol. 6, No.2, Published by the Ife
Center for Psychological Studies Ile Ife Nigeria Pp.1720-1735. ISSN: 1596-9231. Indexed in
African Journals Online (AJOL).
13. George, T.O. (2007b) “Domestic Workers and Career Women: The Dilemma of Family
Stability” Gender and Behaviour Vol. 5 No. 2 ISSN: 1596-923 Published by the Ife Center for
Psychological Studies Ile Ife, Nigeria Pp.1229-1239. Indexed in African Journals Online
(AJOL).
Local Journals
14. *George, T.O., Adetunde, C., Ijagbemi, K. & Udume, M. (2016).”Overcoming the Challenges of
Women in Politics: Lesson for and From Nigeria” The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and
Anthropology Vol. (14(1) June, 2016 Pp. 145-165.
15. George, T.O. (2010a) “Religion and Widowhood practices in Aworiland: Key Issues and
Lessons for Positive Developments” International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Review (IJSSHR) Vol. 4(1) P.54-63. ISSN 0781-3232.
16. George, T.O. (2010b) “Capacity Building for Widows: Pathways for Sustainable Grassroot
Development in Nigeria” Covenant Journal of Business and Social Science (CBSS) Vol.3
No.1&2 Covenant University, Ota Nigeria, P.106-121. ISSN:2006-0300.
17. George, T.O. (2009a) “Rural Women and the Development Question: Any Hope for Nigeria in
the 21st Century?” State and Society Vol. 1 No.1 An Interdisciplinary Journal of the Nigeria
Sociological Society (NSS) P. 103-112.
18. George, T.O. (2007a) “The Silent Ones: Women and Development in the Niger Delta Region,
What way forward? Nigerian Sociological Review A Special Edition of NSR Journal on the Niger
Delta Vol.3 Nos. 1&2 P.181-189. ISSN 1596-6151.
Contribution to Book (International)
19. *George T. O, Olokoyo, F. Osabuohien, E, Efobi U & Beecroft, I. (2015). Women’s Access
to Land and Economic Empowerment in Selected Nigerian Communities. In N. Andrews,
E.N. Khalema, & N. T. Assie-Lumumba (Eds.) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in
Retrospect - Africa's Development Beyond 2015 (pp.45-61), Geneva: Springer International
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Publishing Switzerland. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-16166-2_4. Scopus Indexed &Thomson
Reuters.
20. *Olokoyo, F.O., George, T.O., Efobi, U.I. & Beecroft, I. (2014e) “Land Deals and Sustainable
Income: The Case of a Rural Community in Ogun State, Nigeria”. Handbook of Research on In-
Country Determinants and Implications with Foreign Land Acquisitions, edited by Evans
Osabuohien ISBN 9781-4666740459.Published by IGI Global Germany and ISI Scopus
Indexed.
Contribution to Book (Local)
21. *George, T.O., & Chukwuedozie, O. (2014c) “Gender Inequality and Its Effects on Industrial
Development: Lessons for and from Nigeria” edited by David O. Imhonopi & Ugochukwu M.
Urim. Trajectory to Industrial Development in Nigeria Pp.47-61. ISBN: 978 978-52506-1-9.
22. George, T.O. & Amusan, T.A. (2013d) “Sociological Dimension of Conflict” Book of Readings
in Peace and Conflict Studies Soremekun, K., Folarin S, Gberevbie, D., & Duruji, M. (edited)
and published by Department of Political Science and International Relations, Covenant
University Press, Ota, Nigeria. P.42-62. ISBN 978-978-49333-5-3.
23. George, T.O. & Amusan, T.A. (2012c) “Religion and Acts of Worship Amongst the Nigerian
People” in Peoples & Cultures of Nigeria Edited by: A.S. Jegede, O.A. Olutayo, O. Omololu, &
B.E. Owumi, Published by the Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan P.309-335, ISBN-
978-978-929-644-6.
24. George, T.O. (2009b) “Women, Culture Tourism and National Development in Nigeria” in
Culture, Media, Technology and Psycho-social Development in Nigeria Alaba Simpson & Esther
Akinsola (eds.) Lagos; Interlingua Nig. Ltd. P.100-113. ISBN-978-978-906-382-6.
Published CPCI Indexed Conference Proceedings
25. David O Olukanni, Joel J. Ducoste., & Tayo O. George (2014) “Creating Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene (WaSH) Program Awareness in Schools: A Tool Towards the Success of Community
WaSH Program” Proceedings of EDULEARN 14 Conference 7-9 July, 2014, Barcelona, Spain
.CPCI Indexed.
26. *Ogbulogo C.U., George, T.O., & Olukanni, (2014) “Teaching Aids, Quality Delivery and
Effective Learning Outcomes in Nigerian Private University. Proceedings of EDULEARN
Conference Barcelona, Spain. CPCI Indexed.
27. *Olukanni, D., Azuh, D., George, T.O., & Ajayi, M.P. (2014) “The Relevance of Policy and
Practice on Sanitation effort in Developing Nations: The experience of a Semi Urban City in
South-west, Nigeria. ICERI Conference Proceedings, Madrid, Spain. CPCI Indexed.
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Published Conference Proceedings (Local)
28. *C.O. Adetunde, D. Imhonopi, T.O. George, C.N. Derby (2016) ‘Socio-Economic Adjustments
among Retired Civil Servants of Kwara and Lagos States: A Theoretical Analysis’ CU ICADI
2016 Conference Proceedings.
29. *Kasumu, T., Onyeonoru, I.P., George, T.O. (2016). ‘Landlord Tenants Disputes
Resolution: The Role of Citizen’s Mediation Center (CMC’s) in Lagos State, Nigeria’ CU
ICADI 2016 Conference Proceedings.
30. *George, T.O. & Suleiman, B. (2015) “ICT and the Gender Question: Prospects and Challenges
for the Knowledge Economy in the 21st Century” International Conference on African
Development Issues (CU ICADI) 2015 Proceedings. Pp. 349-353 ISSN; 2449-075X. .
31. George T.O. (2008c) “Women and Adult Education in Nigeria: The Panacea for Sustainable
Grassroot Development” in 2nd National Conference Proceedings Organized by the Institute of
Education, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria on the theme:
Development and Sustainability in Nigerian Educational System. Pp. 77-84. ISBN-987-076-998-
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32. George, T.O. (2008d) “Women, Environment and Food Production” Paper presented at the
International Conference on The Nigerian State, Oil Industry and the Niger Delta in Collaboration
with the Center for Applied Environmental Research, University of Missouri-Kansas City, United
States of America. Published Conference proceedings on the Niger Delta Pp. 475-482. ISBN:
978-078-435-7.
8. MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION
1. George, T.O. Ozoya, M.E., & Amoo, E. (2017) “Women in Informal Cross-border
Trading along Nigeria and Benin Republic Border: Challenges and Coping Strategies.
International Journal of Applied Business & Economic Research, Vol. 15. (2017) Scopus
Indexed India. (In press).
2. George, T.O., Nana Derby., & Chiazor, I.A. (2017) “Community Sensitization”
Chapter contribution to a book project Research Method, Department of
Sociology, University of Ibadan. (In press).
3. Jegede, A.E., Idowu, A.E., & George, T.O. (2017) “Objectives of Study” Chapter
contribution to a book project on Research Methods by Department of Sociology,
University of Ibadan (In press).
4. George, T.O., & Ozoya, M.I. (2016) “Environmental Challenges in Nigeria”
Chapter contribution to GST 221 book project Nigerian Peoples and Culture by
Department of Sociology, Covenant University, Ota (Peer Review).
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5. George, T.O., & Chiazor, I A. (2016) “ Conceptualizing Sex and Gender”
Chapter contribution to a book project by Department of Sociology, Covenant
University, Ota (Peer Review).
6. Onwumah, A.O., George, T.O., & Awogu-Maduagwu, E. (2016) “ Orality and
New Media in the Age of Globalization” African and Asia Studies (Peer Review).
9. UNPUBLISHED CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP PAPERS AND PUBLIC LECTURES
George, T.O. (2017) Keynote Speaker, 2nd
Annual Peace Lecture titled “Sustaining the Culture
of
Peace through Education: The Socio-cultural Imperatives at the Launch of UNILAG KAIROS
Peace Club on Thursday 13th July, 2017. Venue: Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos by
African Foundation for Peace and Love Initiatives (AFPLI).
2. George, T.O. (2017) Guest Lecturer, 6th Humanities Day Celebration of Faith Academy
Canaanland Ota. Title of paper presented ”Nigerian Cultural Values and Responsible Parenting”.
Date Saturday May 20th 2017 at Faith Academy Multipurpose Hall, Canaanland, Ota.
3. George, T. O. (2016) Guest Lecturer 12th Speech and Prize Giving Graduation of Kingdom
Heritage Model School, Canaanland, Ota. Title of Paper presented “Towards total Education of a
Child” Held at Youth Chaple, Canaanland on Friday, July 29, 2016.
4. George, T.O. (2015) Guest Lecturer at 12th Graduation of Faith Academy Secondary School,
Canaanland, Ota July 28, 2015. Title of Paper: presented “Quality Education: Panacea for raising
a Total Child”. Held at Faith Academy Multipurpose Hall, Canaanland.
5. George, T.O. (2015) Guest Lecturer at a One day Training Workshop for staff of KAI – Kick
Against Indiscipline & LAWMA- Lagos State Waste Management Agency Organized by First
Plus Consulting and Town Planners Lagos on May 5, 2015 Title of paper presented “Dealing
with Recalcitrant Groups, Ensuring Compliance and Enforcement”
6. George, T.O. (2015) Guest Lecturer at a One day Training Workshop for Teachers of Kingdom
Heritage Model School, Faith Academy & Covenant University Secondary School, Canaanland
on December 15, 2014 . Title of paper presented titled “Fluency and Effective Communication
Skills for Teachers”
7. George, T.O. (2015) Guest Lecturer at a One-day Training Workshop for Lagos State Building
Control Agency (LASBCA) Organized by First Plus Consulting and Town Planners Lagos 12-13
November, 2014.Title of paper presented “Aggression, Social Behaviour, Norms and Risk
Assessment on Site”.
8. Representative of Vice-Chancellor Covenant University at the 3rd
Association of School
Owners Proprietors Organization (ASOPO) Summit organized by Covenant Educational
Consultancy. Presented a Paper titled Climate and Culture of an Ideal School Held on Thursday
10th July, 2014 at Protea Hotel Maryland, Lagos.
9. George, T.O. (2013) Guest Lecturer, 7th Speech and Prize Giving Day of NAFOWA Little
Angels Daycare, Creche and Nursery school, Airforce Base, Ikeja, Lagos July 10, 2013 Paper
presented “The Role of Parents and Adults in Socialization of Children in the Society”.
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10. George, T.O. (2013) Guest Lecturer, 10th Speech and Prize Giving Day ceremony of Kingdom
Heritage Model School, held at the Youth Chapel Canaanland, Ota . July 27th 2013.Paper
presented “The Impact of Children’s Education in our Society.”
11. George, T.O. (2008) Guest Lecturer of a training for selected Widows on the topic “Capacity
Building and Widows’ Sustainability” held at the Olota of Ota’s palace during Ota Women’s
Day Celebration held on Saturday, August 2, 2008.
10. CONFERENCES ATTENDED 1. George, T.O. (2017) participant & presenter of Communique on the conference theme titled
“Powering for Excellence. Inspiring. Positive. Determined” at 2017 Women in
Management and Leadership Conference, July 25-26, 2015, Shehu Musa Yar Adua Conference
centre, Abuja, Nigeria..
2. George, T.O. (2016) participant 2016 Annual Bioethics Forum, Sandralia Hotel, Federal Capital
Territory (FCT) Abuja. 12th December, 2016.
3. George, T.O. (2016) participant National Conference/Campaign on the Promotion of Preventive
Healthcare Practices and Elimination of Baby Factories and Sales in Nigeria organized by Child
Trust Action, Agura Hotel FCT, Abuja , Nigeria November 21-24, 2016.
4. George, T.O. (2015) participant, International Conference organized by the Institute of Social
Work of Nigeria (ISWON) held 10-13, November, 2015 at the Institute of Church and Society,
Samonda, Ibadan, Nigeria.
5. George, T.O., Adetunde, C., Ijagbemi, O., & Udume, M. (2015) “Overcoming the Challenges of
Women in Political Participation : Lessons for and From Nigeria” paper presented at the 20th
Annual Conference of Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA)
conference held on 3-5 November, 2015 at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
6. George, T.O. (2015) participant & presenter of Communique on the conference theme titled
“Unleashing the Power of Women in Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship” at
2015 Women in Management and Leadership Conference, July 21-23, 2015, Shehu Musa Yar
Adua Conference centre, Abuja, Nigeria..
7. George, T.O. & Suleiman, B. (2015) “ICT and the Gender Question: Prospects and Challenges
for the Knowledge Economy in the 21st Century” paper presented at International Conference on
African Development Issues (CU ICADI) May 11-13, 2015, African Development Centre,
Canaanland, Ota.
8. George, T.O. (2014) Participant at Management Development Training Workshop (MADEV)
Organized by Association of African Universities (AAU) held at Cape Coast University Ghana,
May 4 – 9, 2014.
9. George, T.O., Olokoyo, F.O., Osabuohien, E., Efobi, U. & Beecroft, I. (2014) “Women’s Access
to Land and its Implications for Economic Empowerment in Ota, Nigeria” Paper presented at
the 17th Annual Conference on Global Economic Trade Analysis Programme - GTAP, Dakar,
Senegal, 18th – 20
th June, 2014.
10. George, T.O. & Babajide, A.A. (2014) “Microfinance and Entrepreneurial Development Among
Women: A study of Covenant Microfinance Bank, Canaanland, Nigeria” paper accepted for
presentation at Women’s World Congress 2014, August 17-22, 2014, University of Hyderabad,
India.
11. George, T.O. & Chukwuedozie, O. & Ozoya, M.I. (2014) "Violence against young Women in
Informal Cross-border Trading in Nigeria: Its Implications for Economic Empowerment and
Poverty Reduction". Paper presented at the Conference organized by the Centre of Gender and
Development Federal University of Technology, Owerri 28th-30th July, 2014.
12. George, T.O. & Akinolotu, A. (2014)“Widowhood rites and the Emotional Challenges of
Widows in Selected Rural Communities in Nigeria: Implications for Well being and Poverty
Reduction” paper presented at the South West National Conference of Psychological Association
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of Nigeria (PAN) Held at African Leadership Development Centre (ALDC) Covenant University,
Ota. February 11-14, 2014.
13. George, T.O. (2013) “How active are Non-State Actors in the Provision of Public Primary
Education in Nigeria? Paper presented at the Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE)
conference March 16-19, 2013 Oxford University, London.
14. George, T.O. (2013) ”The Role of Education in Sustainable Widows Empowerment : Evidence
from Nigeria” Poster presentation at 46th Meeting of the Committee of Deans of Postgraduate
Schools (CDPGS) in Nigerian Universities Held at ALDC Covenant University 25th-27
th
September, 2013.
15. George, T.O., & Chukwuedozie, O. (2013) “Education as a Panacea for sustainable Widows’
Empowerment: Evidence from Southwest Nigeria” Paper presented at the 2013 Nigerian
Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association (NASA) Conference held at
Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria November 4-7, 2013.
15. George, T.O. (2012) (Team Leader) African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) successfully
organized and hosted AERC funded Research Dissemination Workshop on December 4, 2012 at SUBEB
Hall, Maryland, Lagos.
16. George, T.O. (2012) attended Policy Brief Training Workshop organized by AERC & Global
Development Network (GDN) in Arusha, Tanzania between November 28 and December 1, 2012.
17. George, T.O. (2012) participated at the 18th Annual Conference of Nigerian Anthropological and
Sociological Association (NASA) held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nov. 5th-9
th, 2012. Paper
presented “Support Groups for Widows in Ota Metropolis”.
18. George, T.O. & Osabuohien E. (2011) presented Final Research Report titled “Towards Effective
Service Delivery of Primary Education in Nigeria: The Role of Non-State Actors” at the African
Economic Consortium (AERC) Workshop on “Capacity Building, Institutions and Service Delivery”
Held at Nairobi, Kenya July 9-10, 2011.
19. George, T.O. (2011) participated at the 17th Annual Conference of Nigerian Anthropological and
Sociological Association (NASA) held at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria between August 8-10. 2011
paper presented was titled “Policy Response to Widowhood Rites among the Awori of Ogun State,
Nigeria”.
20. Edewor, P.A. and George, T.O. (2011) presented a paper titled “Widows’ Population and the
Challenges of Widowhood rites: The Case of the Awori of South west, Nigeria” at the Population
Association of Nigeria (PAN) International Conference held at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojoo,
Lagos State, Nigeria between September 12-15, 2011.
21. George, T.O. & Adewole, M.A. (2010) presented interim report “Towards Effective Service Delivery
of Primary Education in Nigeria: The Role of Non-State Actors”at the African Economic Consortium
(AERC) Workshop on Country Case Studies: Institutions and Service Delivery Held at Mombasa, Kenya
on December 4-6, 2010.
21. George, T.O. & Olayiwola, W.K. (2010) presented a paper titled “Towards Effective Service
Delivery of Primary Education in Nigeria: The Role of Public Private Partnership” at the AERC
Workshop on Capacity Building, Institutions and Service Delivery Held at Nairobi, Kenya on March 8-
11, 2010.
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22. George, T.O. (2009) presented a paper titled “Capacity Building for Widows: Pathways for
Sustainable Gr
assroot Development in Nigeria” at the International Conference/Roundtable on ‘Governance and
Development in Africa, Covenant University, Nigeria, 10-13 March, 2009.
23. George, T.O. (2008) presented two (2) papers: “The Silent ones : Women and Development in the
Niger Delta & “Women, Environment and Food Production: The challenge of the Niger Delta” at the
International Conference on The Nigerian State, Oil Industry and the Niger Delta in Collaboration with
the Center for Applied Environmental Research, University of Missouri-Kansas City, United States of
America, March 11-13, 2008.
24. George, T.O. (2008) attended the Research Methodology Workshop Training Session for Nigeria
sponsored by Council for Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) Dakar held at
the Conference Hall of University of Ibadan between August 25- 29, 2008.
25. George, T.O. (2007) presented her Ph. D proposal on “Widowhood and Property Inheritance among
the Awori of Ogun State, Nigeria” at the International Sociological Association (ISA) Spain 7th Annual
workshop organized for Ph.D. Students in Sociology, held at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria
between 18-24 November, 2007.
26. George, T.O. (2007) presented her unpublished paper at the Council for Development of Social
Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) at the Annual workshop for Scholarly Writing and Publishing
held at Makarere University Kampala, Uganda between 17-21 September, 2007.
27. Iruonagbe, T.C. & George, T.O. (2006) presented a joint paper titled “Sustaining the Values and
Virtues of Political Participation in the Electioneering Process in Nigeria” at a Social Science Conference
held at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) held on April 26, 2006 at Ijebu-Igbo.
11. B.Sc./M.Sc/ Ph.D SUPERVISION
Has supervised over 50 Undergraduate Projects
Co-supervised 1 Ph.D Thesis
Supervised 2 M.Sc. Dissertations
Co-supervising 2 PhD Theses
Acted as PhD proposal, post-field examiner, assessor and PG representative for over 10 (Ten)
Ph.D Theses of Covenant University to date.
12. ACADEMIC LINKAGES
i. A collaboration between Institute of Social Work of Nigeria (ISOWN) and Covenant
University (in progress)
ii. Facilitated the visit of Dr. Natascha Mueller-Hirth from Robert Gordon University Aberden
Scotland, UK to Covenant University on April 27, 2015.
iii. Facilitated the visit of Prof. Stephen Vertigas and his team from Robert Gordon University
Aberden Scotland, UK to Covenant University on June 10, 2016.
13. MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNERD SOCIETIES AND PROFESSIONAL BODIES 1. Member, International Sociological Association (ISA) Spain.
2. Member, ISA Research Committee on Women (RC 32) Spain
3. Member, Nigerian Sociological Society (NSS).
4. Member, Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association (NASA).
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5. Network Member, African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Nairobi, Kenya.
6. Network Member, Council for Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) Dakar, Senegal
7. Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN).
Referees
1. Prof.(Mrs) Olabisi I. Aina, 2. Prof. Patrick A. Edewor
Dean, College of Social Sciences, Head, Department of Sociology
Obafemi Awolowo University, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State,
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Nigeria.
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
3. Prof. Amos Alao,
Dean, College of Leadership & Development Studies,
Covenant University, Ota.
Email: [email protected]