Dr. Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi

Dr. Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi is a SENIOR LECTURER in COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi

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Cooperative Economics And Management, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2018)
October, 2014 to May, 2018
PhD Cooperative Entrepreneurship And Entrepreneurial Development
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, May, 2014)
October, 2010 to May, 2014
MSc Cooperative Management
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2009)
October, 2005 to July, 2009
BSc Cooperative Economics And Management

Relevant/Working Experience

1Deputy Director, Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies
February, 2024 to December, 2024
2Deputy Director, Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies
January, 2023 to December, 2023
3Deputy Director, Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurship, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
January, 2022 to December, 2022
4Guide (PhD Students Supervisor), Texila American University, Guyana, South America
October, 2021 to Present
5Collation Officer, INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC)
February, 2019 to February, 2019
6Instructional and Facilitator and Project Supervisor, NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA (NOUN)
October, 2018 to Present
7Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2018 to September, 2021
8Visiting Lecturer, UNIVERSITE AFRICAINE DE TECHNOLOGIE ET DE MANAGEMENT REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN
September, 2016 to December, 2020
9Lecturer II, Nnamdxi Azikiwe University
May, 2015 to October, 2018
10Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdxi Azikiwe University
May, 2014 to May, 2015
11Graduate Assistant, Nnamdxi Azikiwe University
November, 2011 to May, 2014

Creative Output

Books
1Lawal, K.A.A, Onyima, J.Kc and Taiwo, O.A. (2017, June) Rural Finance (CRD 303) National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
2Lawal, K.A.A and Taiwo, O.A. (2017, April) Comparative Cooperative (CRD 403) National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
3Taiwo, O.A, and Lawal, K.A.A. (2017, May) Cooperative Management and Organizing (CRD 320) National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
4Taiwo, O.A, and Lawal, K.A.A. (2017, June) Cooperative Management and Organizing (CRD 320) National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
5Taiwo, O. Abdulahi; Okafor, Ifeoma P., and Lawal, Kamaldeen A.A. (2017, October) Entrepreneurship: A Global Perspective Uzopietro Publishing Company, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
6Udunze, U.M; Taiwo, A.O.; Iloanya, K.O., Lawal K.A.A & Agbodike, F.C. (2015, March) Modern Approach to Principles of Economics
Book Chapters
1Taiwo, O. Abdulahi. (2023, June) Leadership and Human Resources Management in Cooperative Society SCOA Heritage Publications Nigeria Ltd
2Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. (2023, June) Entrepreneurship Development in Cooperative Society SCOA Heritage Publications Nigeria Ltd
Journal Articles
1Lawal, K.A.A; Tajudeen A.O; Taiwo O.A and Musa, A. R. (2023, March), "Women Involvement in Cooperative Entrepreneurship towards attaining the Sustainable Development Goals", International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies
2Taiwo O. A, Emejulu, G.A, Okafor O.E. and Nwachukwu O.F. (2019, March), "Evaluating the Effect of Farmers’ Participation in Agricultural Insurance Scheme on the Performance of Farmers’ Agric Business", International Journal of Economics, Commerce, and Management United Kingdom, Vol. 7, (Issue 3)
3Emejulu G.A, Nwachukwu O.F, Okafor O.E & Taiwo O.A. (2019, December), "Capacity Building in Cooperative Organization: Ground for Change", Archives of Current Research International
4Nwankwo, F.O; Taiwo, O.A and Onwuchekwa, F. (2017, April), "Effect of Capacity Building on Organizational Performance of Multipurpose Cooperative Societies in the Osun State", International Journal of Arts and Humanities (IJAH) Bahir Dar- Ethiop
5Nwachukwu O F; Okafor I. P.; Okafor O.E. and Taiwo A. O. (2016, April), "Effects of FADAMA III User Groups (FUGs) Participation on Farmers Income", International Journal of Community and Cooperative Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 4)
6Anigbogu, T.U; Taiwo A.O. & Nwachukwu F.O. (2016, August), "Performance Assessment of Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (FMCS) in Marketing of Members Farm Produce in Benue State", Cogent Social Sciences
7Kamaldeen A.A Lawal & Taiwo A.O. (2016, September), "Effective Entrepreneurship Skills in Reducing Poverty through Cooperative Small Scale Business Innovation in Lagos", International Journal of Entrepreneurship Innovation and Management
8Taiwo A. O, Agbasi O. E, Lawal K, Okafor, I. P. (2015, September), "Evaluating Farmers’ Access to Productive Resources through Cooperative Societies and Its Effects", International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research
9Taiwo A.O, Agbasi O.E, Udunze U & Okafor I.P. (2015, November), "Enhancing Rural Income in Nigeria through Agriculture: A Study of Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Societies", Unknown Journal or Publisher
10Onugu, C.U. and Taiwo, A.O.. (2015, October), "Non-Governmental Organizations As Agents of Development: The case of LAPO in Benin Metropolis of Edo State of Nigeria", International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics and Management
11Taiwo, A.O, Udunze,U.M, and Abgasi,O.E.. (2015, February), "Effects of Cooperative Membership on the Economic Empowerment of Women in Osun State of Nigeria", International Journal of Business and Economics Research
12Onugu, C.U; Taiwo, A.O. Agbasi, O.E; and Lawal, K.A.. (2015, July), "Assessing the extension service needs of credit officers on Micro Finance Banks in Anambra State: Implication for Rural Finance Intermediation", Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Deve
13Onugu, C.U; Taiwo, A.O.. (2015, April), "Solid Waste Management through Neighborhood Cooperative Society in Onitsha", Journal of Scientific Research & Reports
14Taiwo A.O, Lawal, K.A., Agbasi O.E, & Okafor I.P. (2015, June), "Evaluation of Equity Finance Option and Performance of Cooperative Business Enterprises in Njikoka", International Journal Of Research In Commerce & Management
15Abdulahi, T.O; Okeke .O. and Egbunike, C.F.. (2013, July), "An Appraisal of Members’ Participation among Farmers Cooperative Societies in Awka South LGA of Anambra State.", OSPOLY Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1)
16Amoo, Z.O; Ogunlana,O.F; Taiwo, A.O. And Majebi,E.C. (2013, May), "Economic analysis of Human Capital Development, on poverty Reduction in Nigeria", Nigeria Journal of Cooperative Economics and Management., Vol. 8, (Issue 1)
17Onugu C.U and Abdulahi T.O. (2012, March), "Urban Agriculture, Employment Generation and Food Security in Anambra State, Nigeria", Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies (AGEERS), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 136-150
18Onugu, C.U; and Abdulahi, T.O.. (2012, October), "The Performance of Agricultural Cooperative Societies under the National Programme on Food Security in Enugu State, Nigeria", Bi-Annual Journal of the Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., Vol. 1, (Issue 2)
19Lawal, K.A.A., Samaila, M. and Taiwo, A.O.. (2011, April), "The Need for Cooperative Entrepreneurs in Nigeria: A Diagnostic Study", International Journal of Multi-disciplinary research., Vol. 4, (Issue 1)
20Taiwo, A.O. and Lawal, K.A.A. (2011, July), "Effect of Members Participation on Cooperative Performance: A Study of Selected Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (MCS) in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Multi-disciplinary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 122)
2122. Okeke, O.U; Onuoha, O.C. and Abdulahi, T.O. (2010, April), "Beneficiary Member Participation in Fadama III Projects Implementation in Dunukofia LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Cooperative Economics and Management
Thesis
1Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. (2014, May), "The Effects of Capacity Building on Organizational Performance of Multipurpose Cooperative Societies in Osun State, Nigeria".
Dissertations
1Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. (2018, May), "Effect of Collective Entrepreneurship on Financial Inclusion among Members of Cooperative Investment and Credit Societies Limited in Osun State, Nigeria".
Conference Papers
11. Onugu, C.U. Taiwo, O.A and Igboka, G.E.. (2014, October), "Evaluating farmers’ Access to Productive Resources through Cooperative Societies and its Effects on their Performance in Rural Communities of Anambra State",
2Onugu, C.U.; and Abdulahi, T.O.. (2012, October), "Assessing the Extension Service needs of credit Officers of Microfinance Banks (MFBs) in Anambra State",
Other Relevant Publications
1Taiwo O.A. and Directorate of Learning Content Management System,. "). Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Nigerian & International Cooperatives, Course Code: CRD 208", (Presentation, 2023 April)
2Taiwo O.A. and Directorate of Learning Content Management System. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Cooperative Education, Course Code: CRD 326", (Presentation, 2023 June)
3Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Monitoring and Supervision of Entrepreneurship Development Programmes, Course Code: ENT 803", (Others, 2023 April)
4Taiwo O.A. and Directorate of Learning Content Management System. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Entrepreneurial Business Forecast, Course Code: ENT 807", (Others, 2023 April)
5Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Economics of Cooperatives, Course Code: CRD 206", (Presentation, 2023 May)
6Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Producer Cooperatives, Course Code: CRD 307", (Presentation, 2023 July)
7Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Agro Business Management, Course Code: CRD 334", (Others, 2023 June)
8Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Cooperative Management, Course Code: CRD 320", (Others, 2023 June)
9Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Management of Innovation and Creativity, Course Code: ENT 402", (Others, 2023 April)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Evaluating the Effect of Banking Industries Corporate Social Responsibility on the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria." (2022). Completed Doctorate project by i. Chinenye Cynthia Kalu 32080 2022/TAU-LTD/7876
2"Enhancing Household Food Security through Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Societies Activities in Anambra State, Nigeria" (2021). Ongoing Masters project by Okeke Chdimma M 2019436006PA
3"The Impact of IFAD Valued Chain Development Programme on the Livelihood of Cooperative Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria" (2021). Ongoing Masters project by Okonkwo Somtochukwu Mary 2019436001PA
Editorships
1Editor, "Journal of the Management Sciences" (September, 2023)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Elsevier Journal of Co-operative Organization and Management (JCOM)" (July, 2022)
2Reviewer, "ScienceDomain International" (April, 2017)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Board Member, "NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES CAPACITY BUILDING NETWORK (NWRCBNet)" (February, 2021)
2Course Adviser, "Department of Cooperative Economics and management" (February, 2018)
3Secretary, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library & ICT Committee" (June, 2018 to May, 2020)
4Committee Member, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2018 to April, 2020)
5Secretary, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Publication Committee" (April, 2017 to December, 2017)
6Sport Committee Secretary, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2016 to April, 2018)
7Committee Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) NAU Committee of Civil Society and Human Rights" (September, 2016 to September, 2018)
8ICT Officer, "Department of Cooperative Economics and management" (November, 2016 to January, 2021)
9Elected Member, "European Centre for Research Training and Development United Kingdom" (May, 2016 to April, 2017)
10Course Adviser, "Department of Cooperative Economics and management" (October, 2015 to September, 2016)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Affiliate Member, "• Member of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://ng.ismng.org/members/
2Associate Member, "• European Centre for Research Training and Development" (member since 2016), https://eajournals.org/about-ecrtd/
3Student Member, " Member of the Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://icopron.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Workshops
1"Online Facilitation Training for Open and Distance Learning", (Directorate of Learning Content Management System), 29th August, 2022 to 29th August, 2022; Zooom
2"Open Educational Resources for Online Learning: An Introduction", (Common Wealth of Learning and National Open University of Nigeria), 4th October, 2021 to 31st October, 2021; Hybrid
3"Towards a Principled and Ideological Unionism” organized by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)", (Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Nnamdi Azikiwe University Branch), 15th June, 2017 to 15th June, 2017; held at the School of Postgraduate Studies Auditorium on 15th June 2017
4"Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI)", (Digital Bridge Institute in conjunction with Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) and Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) Awka), 10th April, 2017 to 14th April, 2017; held at NAU Digital Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka