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.
Prof. Fikayo Ezekiel BABATUNDE B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
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Professor Fikayo Ezekiel BABATUNDE hails from Oke- Ila Orangun in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State
He obtained the Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (Crop Production) degree (B. Agric. Tech) from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi in 1992; Master of Science degree (M.Sc.) in Agronomy with specialization in Horticulture from University of Ibadan, Ibadan in 1997 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree in Agronomy from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi in 2002. As an exemplary teacher, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (P.G.D.E) from A.T.B. University, Bauchi in 2004.
An erudite scholar and active researcher, Professor F.E. Babatunde has acquired several years of experience in teaching, research, community service and entrepreneurship development at the university level particularly at the School/College of Agriculture of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi and Osun State University, Ejigbo Campus.
He has taught many undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Agronomy of Arable and Horticultural crops. He has also supervised many undergraduate and postgraduate research projects in the same field of endeavors.
By dint of hardwork, perseverance and commitment to duty, he rose through the ranks of academic ladder to reach the peak meticulously. He was an Assistant lecturer between 1997 and 2000; lecturer II between 2000 and 2003; Lecturer I between 2003 and 2006; Senior Lecturer between 2006 and 2009; Associate Professor between 2009 and 2013. He was promoted to the rank of Professor of Agronomy/Horticulture in the college of Agriculture, Osun State University in 2013.
In terms of research productivity, Professor F.E. Babatunde has published forty-one (41) articles in reputable national and international journals; ten (10) articles in referred conference proceedings and at least thirty-tree (33) presentations in professional conferences, seminars, workshops and symposia. His publications were reputed to have contributed significantly to the advancement of knowledge, intellectual discourse, practices and methods in his area of research interest which include: Horticulture; Agricultural extension services and Agricultural waste management. He has also mentored many upcoming academics and served as Consultant/Resource Person to many organizations. He is a member of several cognate, national and international Professional Societies including International Society for Horticultural Sciences (ISHS); African Crop Science Society (ACSS); Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) and Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON). A notable academic administrator, Professor F.E. Babatunde has contributed immensely to the development of UNIOSUN. He has served creditably in several administrative, leadership and professional committees.
He was briefly the Acting Director of Quality Assurance unit of Osun State University in 2011. Head of Department of Agronomy; Acting Provost/Dean of College/Faculty of Agriculture at the Ejigbo Campus of Osun State University. He is a contact person on the Global Research Management Network of the association of Commonwealth University in 2011.
His wealth of experiences, breadth of vision and commitment to the realization of the mission and vision of Osun State University resulted in his election as one of the Senate representative on the Governing Council in October, 2014. He is fluent with the use of English, Yoruba and slightly Hausa languages as media of expression.
He is happily married to his shullamite (Mrs. Lydia Babatunde) and the marriage is blessed with John and Jemimah Babatunde.
Dr JIMOH Mahboob Adekilekun
Lecturer I
SET Room 106
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I was born on 17th March, 1961 to the Adekilekun Dynasty of Imole Compound, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria. I attended Ede Muslim Grammar School, Ede from 1975 to 1979 for West African School Certificate and The Polytechnic, Ibadan for Higher School Certificate in 1981. I graduated from University of Lagos, Lagos, with a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Botany in 1984. After the National Youth Service Corps programme in 1985, I proceeded to the University of Ibadan, Ibadan for M.Sc. degree in Agricultural Biology specializing in Plant Virology and graduated in 1986. I also bagged PGDE and M.Sc. degree in Environmental Control and Management from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile, Ife in 1998 and 2001 respectively. I proceeded to Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa in 2008 where I bagged PhD degree in 2012. I’ am married with children.
As a plant biologist in the Department of Biological Sciences, I participate in teaching basic biology courses and practical courses such as Basic Biology I, Basic Biology II, Experimental Biology I and Experimental Biology II. I also teach specialized botanical courses such as Seedless Plants, Seed Plants, Comparative Plant Anatomy, Plant Virology, Medicinal Plants, Horticulture, Afforestation, Plant Ecology and Ethnobotany. I supervise 300 and 400 level students in Students’ Seminar, Students’ Industrial Work Experience (SIWES) and Students’ Research Project. I assist the H.O.D. in coordinating the Plant Biology programme. I coordinate students and staff seminar programmes. I currently serve as level adviser of 100 and 200 level students of Plant Biology. I also serve as members of various committees in the Department.
My major interest of research is functional anatomy which involves studies of plant structure and function using light, fluorescence, electron and scanning microscopical techniques. I equally engage in eco-physiological, environmental and ethnobotanical studies. I love to have collaborative research, which has resulted in publications in local and international journals.
Dr WAHAB Abideen Akinkunmi, BSc, MSc, PhD
Lecturer II
Room 221B, SET Building, Main Campus
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I obtained B.Sc (Hons) Microbiology in 2000 from Usman Dan Fodiyo University, sokoto. M.Sc Microbiology from University of Ilorin in 2011. Later, obtained Ph.D in Microbiology (Environmental Biotechnology option) from University Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia in 2015. I joined Uniosun in August, 2007 as a Special Doctoral Staff Trainee, but I am currently in Lecturer II position. I served as Departmental Examination Officer from 2011 till 2012.
I lecture students from 100 levels to 400 levels in Biological Sciences Department. I coordinates the teaching of Bio 101 across campuses. I am staff advisor to 200 levels Microbiology students. I also coordinates examinations, time-table and undergraduate seminar for the department. I served as Examination Officer for the department in 2011 to 2012.
Previously, my research findings present data on sero-prevalence of Hepatitis B virus among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic of LAUTECH, Osogbo. I have sero-typed two indigenous fungi capable of degrading heavy metals from polluted environment. Currently, working on endophytic fungi capable of degrading PAHs from petroleum polluted sites.
Dr RUFAI Akinlabi Mohammed
Lecturer II
Room 221
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Born in 1972. A native of Iwo in Osun State. Had B.Sc. degree in Zoology from Usman-Dan-Fodio University, Sokoto in 1999 and the M.Sc and PhD degrees in Parasitology from the University of Port Harcourt in 2006 and 2012 respectively. Joined The Well Engineering Department of SHELL Petroleum Development Company as Emergency Response Officer in 2007 and in 2010 became the Emergency Response Supervisor. Joined the Osun State University in 2015 as a Lecturer II. Current research interest is the use of Beneficial Nematodes in controlling Agric and domestic pests. A member of Nigeria Society for Parasitology and Public Health and Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals. A recipient of the Imo State 2000 Best Youth Corper of the year.
Teaching and technical assistance for students in biological sciences;Provide seminal topics and supervision for undergraduate students in biological sciences;Supervise undergraduate students on SIWES programme; Examined and Graded students’ performances and report same; Attend departmental and faculty board meetings; Member, FBAS Exam and lecture’s time table comittee for 2016/17; Biological sciences’ project coordinator for 2015/16 till date; Serve as 100-level & 200-level Zoology programme level advisor; Coordinate the activities of the National Association of Zoology Students (NAZS), Osun State University Chapter; Coordinate and supervise field course trip for 300-level Zoology students; Member, Biological Garden committee.
Heterorhabditis Bacteriophora (Entomoparasitic Nematodes) And Its Bacterial Symbiont Photorhabdus Luminescens As A Biocontrol Measure For Crop Insect Pests: Towards Eradication Of The African Armyworm (Spodoptera Exempta); Effect of silver Nano particle on the growths and multiplications of soil and plants’ root nematodes nematodes.
OKUNLOLA Gideon Olarewaju
Lecturer II
I was born on October 3rd 1982 at Modakeke, Osun State, Nigeria. I attended Modakeke High School, Modakeke, Osun State, Nigeria and graduated in 1996. I then proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, where I graduated with a B.Sc.degree in Botany in 2005. I did the compulsory national service at Government Senior Secondary School, Maraba ,Pushit, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. I proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University for a Masters degree in Botany with Plant Physiology Option and finished in 2011. I also bagged a Ph.D. in Botany (Plant Physiology Option) in 2015 from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile, Ife, Nigeria. I am married with two kids.
As a plant Biologist in the Department of Biological Sciences, I teach courses in the area of Plant Biology as well as some General Biology courses. The courses I have thought in UNIOSUN include the following among others, BIO 102(General Biology II), BIO 107(Experimental Biology
I), BIO 108(Experimental Biology II) BIO 202(Biological Techniques), BIO 204(General Physiology), BOT 303(Plant Physiology), BOT 406(Plant Growth and Development), BOT 410(Plant Biochemistry),
I am the Examination officer of the Department, overseeing the results of the students in the three programmes in the department. I process students’ results until they are approved by the senate of the university. I am the level adviser of the 300 and 400 level students of Plant Biology. I serve as members of various committees in the department.
My research work has been in the area of Plant Stress Physiology. The research focuses on the effect of biotic and abiotic stress factors on the growth and yield of crops. Effects of these stress factors on photosynthetic pigment accumulation, especially chlorophyll a in plants are also being captured . A good understanding of the effects and responses of plants to stress conditions is crucial to human existence as it will help in ensuring a high production of food for the ever expanding world population.
Most of the works that I have done in this area of research as well as those that are ongoing are on vegetable crops (Tomato, Pepper, Cochorous, Okra, Amaranthus, e.t.c). I research majorly on vegetables because despite the very many benefits they have, there is a paucity of information in the literature on the effects and responses of stress factors on them, unlike on field crops like maize, cowpea, sorghum e.tc. Vegetables are known to have a lot of phytochemicals that are of different health benefits.
AJIBOYE MODUPE DORIS
Senior Technologist
Mrs M.D Ajiboye bagged a certificate in Science Laboratory Technology at the University of Ibadan in the year 2002. She proceeded to the then Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta where she obtained B.Sc in Biological sciences with options in Botany. She is currently a registered member of NIST. A Senior Tectnologist at the Osun State university . She is happily married with children. She has over four publication to her credit in a learned jounrnal.
• Performs Laboratory Administration and Management.
• Handling high tech equipment and guiding students on how to operate equip in the lab
• Coordination of central activities of the Laboratory.
• Organization and distribution of work schedule in the laboratory.
• Coordinate/Assist in the supervision of students’ Practical and project in the lab.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Rendering Technical expertise to Lecturers while on research.
• Plan in advance to execute practical work.
• Enforcing laboratory guidelines on students during practical session.
OGUNLANA Olafunke Esther
Technologist I
Mrs OGUNLANA Olafunke Esther, hail from Ode Omu in Osun state. A graduate of Sciece Laborotory Technology from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso Oyo State. I am an associate member of Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT).Currently working in Microbiology Laboratory as a Technologist in Osun State University. Happily married with children.
i. Assisting instructor during practical sessions for student.
ii. Rendering assistance to 400L student while carrying out their final year project work.
iii. Troubleshooting and maintenance of Laboratory equipment.
iv. Plan in advance to execute practical class.
v. Guide student on how to operate equipment correctly in the Laboratory.
Vi. Take inventory of Laboratory stock.
vii. Rendering of technical expertise to lecturers during research.
OGUNLEYE, Oluwatoyin Yewande
Principal Confidential Secretary II
Room 214, SET Building, Main Campus
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I am Mrs. OGUNLEYE, Oluwatoyin Yewande. A native of Ikeji-Arakeji Ijeshaland of Oriade Local Government, Osun State. I am a devout Christian and a community leader. I am happily married with children.
I provide a variety of Secretarial, administrative and office support for the Head of Department. I am responsible for carrying out specially assigned tasks from the Head of Department. I coordinate communication for the department as at when due. I maintain and code confidential office files. I direct clerical staffs who are at a lower level. I am responsible for troubleshooting problems that might occur with office equipment, making service calls to vendors if repair or replacement equipment are needed. I file Maintenance in the department. I am responsible for receiving incoming mails and route them appropriately. I Handle Official Documents, Organize and write minutes of Meeting.
Adeniyi-Olanifesi Oluwadamilola
Head Office Assistant
Room 214, SET Building, Main Campus
Email: damilola.olanifesi@uniosun .edu.ng
Mrs. Adeniyi-Olanifesi Oluwadamilola Omowumi is a native of Osun State in Ilesha East Local Government, a pioneer staff of Osun State University, presently working in the Department of Osun State University.
• Keeping files, records and handling correspondence.
• Attending to the students.
• Performing reception services.
• Performing Secretarial functions in the absence of the confidential secretary.
• Any other official duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.