Mr. Olusiji Damilola Abidakun
Mr. Olusiji Damilola Abidakun is a LECTURER II in EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
|  |
Staff Profile
A lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations; Resourceful and self-motivated language education, phonics and curriculum development specialist driven to inspire others to pursue academic and personal excellence with the ability to create an engaging learning environment for students to be long-life scholars and learners. Detail-oriented with problem solving, excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills ensuring high productivity. Experienced in training, coaching, students, co-workers and other staff members with good work ethics, utilizing my leadership and team-building skills to ensure smooth running of the school and departmental activities for the overall academic excellence.
Personal Information
Email: | |
Phone: | |
Address: | Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko,Ondo State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, August, 2021) February, 2016 to February, 2021 B.Ed Language Education (English) |
| 2 | Bobas High School, Ikere, Ekiti State. (SSCE, June, 2021) September, 1997 to June, 2003 |
| 3 | University Of Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2009) September, 2003 to November, 2008 B.A (ed) English Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Department of Educational Foundations May, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Department of Educational Foundations Conference Committee May, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Department of Educational Foundations ICT Committee May, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Member, Department of Educational Foundations Electricity Committee May, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Assistant Lecturer, Department of Educational Foundations April, 2023 to Present |
| 6 | Member, Department of Guidance and Counselling Knowledge and ICT Committee February, 2021 to April, 2023 |
| 7 | Administrative Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria January, 2020 to Present |
| 8 | School Administrator, BOFOAT Model International College, Ugbe Akoko, Ondo State August, 2015 to December, 2019 |
| 9 | School Administrator, HEIRS International College, Akure, Ondo State September, 2012 to May, 2015 |
| 10 | V.P Administration, Wisdom of God Model Secondary School, Litaye, Ondo, Ondo State. September, 2011 to July, 2012 |
| 11 | HOD Arts and Languages Department, HOMAJ Secondary School, Ondo, Ondo State September, 2010 to May, 2011 |
| 12 | State Secretary, Food Safety Nigeria April, 2010 to November, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abidakun S.D, Abidakun R.I. (2022, October) Teaching Strategies and Styles |
| 2 | Abidakun Olusiji Damilola. (2021, February) Speaking Right (Oral English) |
| 3 | Abidakun Olusiji Damilola. (2021, February) The Competent Teacher |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Abidakun Olusiji Damilola. (2024, September), "Impact of Other-Initiated Repair Strategies on Classroom Participation of Secondary School Students in Ekiti State", Impact of Other-Initiated Repair Strategies on Students Participation in English Classroom among Secondary School Students |
| 2 | Owolewa O.O, Abidakun Olusiji. (2020, December), "CONVERSATION ANALYSIS OF CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Educational Issues, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 146-157 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Secretary, "Department of Educational Foundations Conference Committee" (September, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations ICT Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations Electricity Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations Conference Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, "Department of Guidance and Counselling Knowledge and ICT Committee" (February, 2021 to April, 2023) |
| 6 | State Secretary, "All Nigeria Conference of Evangelical Drama Ministers (Ondo State Chapter)" (April, 2016 to March, 2020) |
| 7 | Vice-president/Brothers Coordinator, "All Saints Anglican Church Youth Fellowship, Ondo" (January, 2012 to January, 2013) |
| 8 | SUB-ZONAL COORDINATOR, "Nigeria Christian Corpers' Fellowship (Imo State Chapter)" (February, 2010 to July, 2010) |
| 9 | Secretary Constitution Amendment, complaints & Budget Review Committees, "Student Representative Council (University of Ado Ekiti)" (December, 2007 to October, 2008) |
| 10 | Secretary, "National Association of Curriculum Students (NACUS), University of Ado Ekiti Chapter" (June, 2006) |
| 11 | President, "Evangelical Fellowship in Anglican Communion/Anglican Youth Fellowship, Ikere Archdeaconry" (December, 2005 to April, 2009) |
| 12 | Sports Director, "National Association of Curriculum Studies (NACUS), University of Ado-Ekiti Chapter" (July, 2005) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN)" (member since 2023), http://www.readingassociationnigeria.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - OD/S/13244 (member since 2020), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "All Nigeria Conference of Evangelical Drama Ministers" - ANC/OD/2013/125 (member since 2013), https://ancedram.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Education in a Period of Socio-Political and Economic Uncertainty", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "The Renewed Administrator (5Day Junior Administrators Worshop)", (Association of Nigeria University Professional Administrators (ANUPA)), 12th April, 2021 to 16th April, 2021; ZOOM |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision snd Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; ASUU Secretariat. Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 2 | "Online Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "E-Learning in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria", (Department of Educational Foundations), 7th June, 2023 to 7th June, 2023; Micro Teaching Building, Faculty of Educatiom, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "In Pursuit of a Rewarding Career in the University System", (Counselling and Career Development Centre, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerity, Awka), 21st April, 2021 to 21st April, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University MPH, Awka |