Dr. Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi
Dr. Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi is a READER in COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | 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 |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2018) October, 2014 to May, 2018 PhD Cooperative Entrepreneurship And Entrepreneurial Development |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, May, 2014) October, 2010 to May, 2014 MSc Cooperative Management |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2009) October, 2005 to July, 2009 BSc Cooperative Economics And Management |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Adjunct, National Open University of Nigeria July, 2024 to July, 2025 |
| 2 | Committee Member, Member of Endowment Committee of University Advancement Board May, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Deputy Director, Centre for Agripreneur and Cooperative Research May, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Independent Contractor (Adjunct Lecturer), MIVA Open University May, 2024 to August, 2024 |
| 5 | Deputy Director, Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies February, 2024 to December, 2024 |
| 6 | Deputy Director, Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies January, 2023 to December, 2023 |
| 7 | Board Member, Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies October, 2022 to October, 2024 |
| 8 | Deputy Director, Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurship, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2022 to December, 2022 |
| 9 | Guide (PhD Students Supervisor), Texila American University, Guyana, South America October, 2021 to Present |
| 10 | Collation Officer, INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) February, 2019 to February, 2019 |
| 11 | Instructional and Facilitator and Project Supervisor, NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA (NOUN) October, 2018 to Present |
| 12 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2018 to September, 2021 |
| 13 | Visiting Lecturer, UNIVERSITE AFRICAINE DE TECHNOLOGIE ET DE MANAGEMENT REPUBLIQUE DU BENIN September, 2016 to December, 2020 |
| 14 | Lecturer II, Nnamdxi Azikiwe University May, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 15 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdxi Azikiwe University May, 2014 to May, 2015 |
| 16 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2011 to May, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Lawal, K.A.A, Onyima, J.Kc and Taiwo, O.A. (2017, June) Rural Finance (CRD 303) National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) |
| 2 | Lawal, K.A.A and Taiwo, O.A. (2017, April) Comparative Cooperative (CRD 403) National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) |
| 3 | Taiwo, O.A, and Lawal, K.A.A. (2017, June) Cooperative Management and Organizing (CRD 320) National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) |
| 4 | Taiwo, O. Abdulahi; Okafor, Ifeoma P., and Lawal, Kamaldeen A.A. (2017, October) Entrepreneurship: A Global Perspective Uzopietro Publishing Company, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. |
| 5 | Udunze, 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 | |
| 1 | Taiwo, O. Abdulahi. (2023, June) Leadership and Human Resources Management in Cooperative Society SCOA Heritage Publications Nigeria Ltd |
| 2 | Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. (2023, June) Entrepreneurship Development in Cooperative Society SCOA Heritage Publications Nigeria Ltd, pp 117 -127 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Mgbemena, Ijeamaka Charity; Onah, Benedict Chikwendu; and Taiwo, Olabisi Abdulahi. (2024, May), "Assessment of Organisational Knowledge Management and Innovativeness in Medium-Scale Manufacturing Firms: A Case for Sustainability", Afropolitan Journals |
| 2 | 1. Mgbemena Ijeamaka Charity; Okafor, Kenebechukwu Jane; Nwankwo, Nkechi Catherine; and Taiwo, Olabisi Abdulahi. (2024, January), "The Influence of Organizational Agility on Customer Retention in Medium Scale Businesses in Nigeria", African Journal of Management and Business Research |
| 3 | Mgbemena, Ijeamaka Charity; Onah, Benedict Chikwendu; and Taiwo, Olabisi Abdulahi. (2024, April), "Assessment of Organisational Knowledge Managementand Innovativeness in Medium-Scale Manufacturing Firms: A Case for Sustainability", Afropolitan Journals |
| 4 | Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi; Ibrahim Mohammed Gaddafi, Oforbuike Francis Nwachukwu. (2024, April), "Effect of Collective Entrepreneurship on Financial Inclusion Among Cooperative Members in Osun State, Nigeria", ASEAN Entrepreneurship Journal (AEJ), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 64-76 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Muhammed Gadafi Ph.D., Lawal Kamaldeen A. Ph.D. and Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. (2024, March), "MEMBERS’ CAPACITY BUILDING AND PERFORMANCE OF UNIZIK WORKERS MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 10, (Issue 10), pp 123-132 |
| 6 | Tajudeen Adebowale Oduwole; Lawal K. A.A.; and Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. (2024, January), "Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Development and Small-Scale Enterprises in Biu, LGA Borno State, Nigeria", journal of sociology, Vol. 10, (Issue 1) |
| 7 | Lawal, 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 |
| 8 | Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi, Lawal Kamaldeen A.A., Ibrahim Muhammed Gaddafi and Mgbemena, Ijeamaka Charity. (2023, January), "Business Innovation Training of Cooperative Members and Members Financial Inclusion in Osun State, Nigeria", Afropolitan Journals, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 9 | Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi; Ibrahim M. Gaddafi; Lawal Kamaldeen A.A. and Oforbuike F., Nwachukwu,. (2023, March), "Achieving Food Security through Agricultural Mechanization among Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State.", Afropolitan Journals |
| 10 | Taiwo 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) |
| 11 | Emejulu 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 |
| 12 | Nwankwo, 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 |
| 13 | Nwachukwu 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) |
| 14 | Anigbogu, 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 |
| 15 | Kamaldeen 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 |
| 16 | Taiwo 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 |
| 17 | Taiwo 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 |
| 18 | Onugu, 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 |
| 19 | Taiwo, 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 |
| 20 | Onugu, 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 |
| 21 | Onugu, C.U; Taiwo, A.O.. (2015, April), "Solid Waste Management through Neighborhood Cooperative Society in Onitsha", Journal of Scientific Research & Reports |
| 22 | Taiwo 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 |
| 23 | Abdulahi, 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) |
| 24 | Amoo, 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) |
| 25 | Onugu 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 |
| 26 | Onugu, 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) |
| 27 | Lawal, 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) |
| 28 | Taiwo, 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) |
| 29 | 22. 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 | |
| 1 | Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. (2014, May), "The Effects of Capacity Building on Organizational Performance of Multipurpose Cooperative Societies in Osun State, Nigeria". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Taiwo 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 | |
| 1 | 1. 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", |
| 2 | Onugu, 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 | |
| 1 | Taiwo 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) |
| 2 | Taiwo 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) |
| 3 | Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Monitoring and Supervision of Entrepreneurship Development Programmes, Course Code: ENT 803", (Others, 2023 April) |
| 4 | Taiwo 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) |
| 5 | Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Economics of Cooperatives, Course Code: CRD 206", (Presentation, 2023 May) |
| 6 | Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Producer Cooperatives, Course Code: CRD 307", (Presentation, 2023 July) |
| 7 | Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Agro Business Management, Course Code: CRD 334", (Others, 2023 June) |
| 8 | Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. "Instructional Video Script for the Course Titled: Cooperative Management, Course Code: CRD 320", (Others, 2023 June) |
| 9 | Taiwo 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 | |
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| 1 | "Influence of Performance Appraisal on Entrepreneurship Productivity: A Case of Selected Manufacturing Companies in Lagos State, Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Adeyemi Gbemibade |
| 2 | "Evaluating the Effect of Banking Industries Corporate Social Responsibility on the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria." (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Chinenye Cynthia Kalu 32080 2022/TAU-LTD/7876 |
| 3 | "Enhancing Household Food Security through Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Societies Activities in Anambra State, Nigeria" (2021). Ongoing Masters project by Okeke Chdimma M 2019436006PA |
| 4 | "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 |
| 5 | "Determining the effect of Agency Banking in Enhancing Financial Inclusion Among Farmers Cooperative Society" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Ogenyi Zipporah Kelechukwu (2019436016P) |
| 6 | "Effect of Insecurity on the Performance of Multipurpose Cooperative Society Businesses in South East Nigeria" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Ozoemena Paschaline C. 2019436018P |
| 7 | "Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in North Central Nigeria" (2024). Ongoing Doctorate project by OTEH PETER ELAIGWU (NOU235014619) |
| 8 | "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS. A CASE OF LEATHER AND SHOE PRODUCERS IN ABA, IN ABIA STATE NIGERIA" (2024). Ongoing Doctorate project by UMEH EMMANUEL CHINEDU KELVIN (NOU235014513) |
| 9 | "SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCE ON YOUTHS ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by OKONGWU CALISTER CHIAGOZIE (NOU234316860) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Faculty of Management Sciences International Journal" (May, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of the Management Sciences" (September, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Elsevier Journal of Co-operative Organization and Management (JCOM)" (July, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "ScienceDomain International" (April, 2017) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MBA" (February, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MSc Final Presentation" (March, 2020 to January, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "MSc Final Presentation" (January, 2020 to January, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "MSc Thesis Final Presentation" (January, 2020 to March, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "MSc" (May, 2024). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "MSc Proposal" (May, 2024). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Committee Member, "Staff Welfare Club/Resources" (October, 2022 to October, 2024) |
| 2 | Board Member, "NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES CAPACITY BUILDING NETWORK (NWRCBNet)" (February, 2021) |
| 3 | Course Adviser, "Department of Cooperative Economics and management" (February, 2018) |
| 4 | Secretary, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library & ICT Committee" (June, 2018 to May, 2020) |
| 5 | Committee Member, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2018 to April, 2020) |
| 6 | Secretary, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Publication Committee" (April, 2017 to December, 2017) |
| 7 | Sport Committee Secretary, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2016 to April, 2018) |
| 8 | Committee Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) NAU Committee of Civil Society and Human Rights" (September, 2016 to September, 2018) |
| 9 | ICT Officer, "Department of Cooperative Economics and management" (November, 2016 to January, 2021) |
| 10 | Elected Member, "European Centre for Research Training and Development United Kingdom" (May, 2016 to April, 2017) |
| 11 | Course Adviser, "Department of Cooperative Economics and management" (October, 2015 to September, 2016) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Affiliate Member, "• Member of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://ng.ismng.org/members/ |
| 2 | Associate Member, "• European Centre for Research Training and Development" (member since 2016), https://eajournals.org/about-ecrtd/ |
| 3 | Student Member, " Member of the Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://icopron.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "Faculty of Management Sciences (NAU) International Conference on Sub Sahara Africa and the Transformation Question.", (Faculty of Management Sciences), 15th October, 2014 to 18th October, 2014; Physical |
| 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 |