Mr. Umor Mark Isuaran

Assistant Lecturer

Faculty of Social Science · Department of Sociology

Specialization Sociology of Development

Office: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA.

Phone: 08068279966

Email: umor.isuaran@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

I am Isuaran Umor Mark, a sociologist from Obedum community in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. I obtained a Diploma in Public Administration from the Bayelsa State College of Arts and Science before proceeding to obtain my Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Sociology and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Sociology of Development from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
My academic and research interests are in the areas of development studies, social transformation, gender studies, and community development. I am passionate about teaching, research, and the application of sociological knowledge towards addressing contemporary social and developmental challenges.
I currently serve as a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Research Interests

My research interests are in the areas of development studies, social transformation, gender studies, and community development.

Qualifications

• M.Sc Sociology of Development, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, (2008-2012)
• B.Sc Sociology, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State (2002-2007)
• Diploma in Public Administration, Bayelsa State College of Arts and Science (2000-2002)
• National Examination Council (NECO), Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Okoboh Abua (1995-2002)
• First School Leaving Certificate, State School Oghora Abua (1987-1992)

Selected Publications

1. Innovations in educational access: Applying the diffusion of innovation theory
   Authors: Amos Olorunwa Agbojo1 Jacob Kehinde Opele2 Ndubuisi Friday Ugwu3 Umor Mark Isuaran4
   African Journal of Empirical Research (Jul-Sep, 2026)
2. EDUCATIONAL POLICY, REFORMS AND PHILOSOPHY. THE NEXUS
   Authors: NAHANGE, TERLUMUN PETER ,ISUARAN UMOR MARK AND FANEN, TIMOTHY KPAREVEDZUA
   BOOK OF READINGS (April, 2026)

Scholarship

• Award of Post Graduate Scholarship - Rivers State Government (2009-2010)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Indigenous Knowledge Transmission Among Informal Sector Workers in Nigeria: A Descriptive Study - 2nd International Conference by Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Lokoja.Nigeria (2026)
• Culture, Language, and Identity as Drivers of Sustainable Development: A Multidimensional Perspective. - 2nd International Conference by Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Lokoja.Nigeria (2026)

Course Teaching

• Soc. 310 - Women in Society (2025/2026 (Second Semester))