Dr. Jacob Kehinde Opele

Reader / Associate Professor | Deputy Dean, Student Affairs and Support Services

Faculty of Education · Department of Library and Information Science Education

Specialization Health Information and Knowledge Management

Office: Phase 1, Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Phone: 08034906312

Email: jacob.opele@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Jacob Kehinde Opele is a Reader in the Department of Library and Information Science. He is the current Deputy Dean, Division of Student Affairs and Support Services. Former Deputy Director - Directorate of Strategic Partnerships, Linkages and Collaboration, Office of the Vice Chancellor. Former Ag. Head of Department of Library and Information Science. Former Institute Librarian - National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife.

Research Interests

Health Information, Knowledge Management, Information Resources Management, Social Media Use & Artificial Intelligence

Qualifications

• PhD, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria (2017)
• MIRM, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria (2013)
• BSc, Oduduwa University (2015)
• HND, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife (2005)
• PGD, NACETEM -Obafemi Awolowo University

Selected Publications

1. Fostering active learning in reproductive health classes among undergraduates of a Nigerian public university: The role of cognitive restructuring health education
   Authors: Ugwu, N. F., Igbinlade, A. S., Adams, A. B., Anibueze, U. A., Oyegbami, G. A., Onwurah, C. C., Igwilo, S. N., Olubamise, O. M., Adediran, F., Olubodun, O. A., Opele, J. K., Ugwu, L. N., & Agbojo, A. O
   Higher Learning Research Communications (2026)
2. Comparing the efficacy of artificial intelligence immersion and human-led workshops for enhancing researchers’ English language skills: A randomized control trial.
   Authors: Ugwu, N. F., Ochiaka, R. E., Asogwa, U. S., Igbinlade, A. S., Sanni, K. T., Onayinka, T. S., Iroegbu, O., Irewole, M. O., Opele, J. K., Oloyede, A. O., Ibenyenwa, N. C., Olubodun, O. A.
   Higher Learning Research Communications (2025)
3. Crowdsourcing Practices in Academic Libraries in Nigeria.
   Authors: Opele, J.K., Daramola, C.F & Onoyeyan, G.O
   Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (2025)
4. Digital Learning: A Survey of Collaborative Learning Behaviours of Library and Information Science (LIS) Students in Selected Universities in Southwest, Nigeria
   Authors: Opele, J.K., Adeniyi, F.B., Akinsuroju, O.E., Bamkole, O.I., Belo., F.A., Aminulahi, O.M., Aribisala, E.A., Kolawole, A.O., Gbotosho, A.S., Famuwagun, T.S., Olubodun., O.A. & Oyegbami, G.
   Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management (2025)
5. Clarifying ethical dilemmas of using artificial intelligence in research writing: A rapid review
   Authors: Ugwu, N. F., Igbinlade, A. S., Ochiaka, R. E., Ezeani, U. D., Okorie, N. C., Opele, J. K., Onayinka, T. S., Iroegbu, O., Onyekwere, O. K., Adams, A. B., Aigbona, P., & Ojobola, F. B.
   Higher Learning Research Communications (2024)
6. Effects of Adult Fitness Literacy Programme on Promoting Physical Activities among Adults in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria
   Authors: Olubodun, O. A., Adekoya, A.F., Daramola C, A., Opele, J.K., & Ajewole, P.I.
   Journal of Home Economics Research (2024)
7. Awareness and use of infographic tools among Librarians in Nigeria
   Authors: Opele, J.K., Onayinka, T.S. Fagbami, I.J., & Ugwu, N.F
   New Review of Academic Librarianship (2024)
8. Validation of the Donabedian Model of Health Service Quality in Selected States in Nigeria.
   Authors: Opele, J.K & Adepoju, K.O.
   Nigeria Journal of Clinical Practice (2024)
9. The perception and attitude of Nursing Students towards online learning during the COVID-19 lockdown in South-West Nigeria
   Authors: Oladele, H. O., Opele, J. K., Avwioro, T. O., Afolabi, A. O., & Awotorebo, O. T.
   Knowledge Management & E-Learning (2022)
10. Interprofessional collaboration and knowledge management practices among the clinical workforce in Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria
    Authors: Opele, J. K. (2022).
    Knowledge Management & E-Learning (2022)
11. Readership of newspaper editorial among undergraduates of mass communication department Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
    Authors: Rufai, M.O., Onayinka, T.S., Opele, J.K.,Salami, B.M.
    Res Militaris (2022)
12. Use of mobile technologies for accessing health-related information among librarians in Osun State, Nigeria
    Authors: Oladapo, Y.O: Opele, J.K & Adeoye, M.O
    Library philosophy and practice (e-journal) (2021)
13. Social media use for medical information sharing among medical officers in Nigeria: Implication for librarianship. Library philosophy and practice
    Authors: Oladapo, Y.O., Opele, J.K & Adeoye M.O
    Library philosophy and practice (e-journal) (2021)
14. Demographic variables and self-management practices as correlates of glycemic control among reproductive age diabetic women in a Tertiary Hospital in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
    Authors: Sowunmi, C.O, Lanre-Ogungbile, O.A, Owopetu, C.A. & Opele, J.K.
    Texila International Journal of Public Health (2020)
15. Diagnostic performance of transrectal ultrasound for prostate volume estimation in Men with benign prostate hyperplasia
    Authors: David, R.A, Badmus, T.A, Salako, A.A, Asalaye, C.M, Adeloye, D., Fanimi, O., Opele, J.K., Laoye, A., Akinbola, I.A., Igbokwe, M.C, Babalola, R.N., & Onyeze, C.I
    International Journal of Clinical Practice, (2020)
16. How barriers influence firms' search strategies and innovative performance
    Authors: Adeyeye, A.D., Egbetokun A.A., Opele, J.K., Oluwatope. O. & Sanni, M.
    International Journal of Innovation Management, (2018)
17. Health workforce and governance: The crisis in Nigeria
    Authors: Adeloye, D., David, R.A, Olaogun, A.A., Auta, A., Adesokan, A., Gadanya, M., Opele, J.K., Owagbemi, O & Iseolorunkanmi, A. -
    Human Resources for Health (2017)

Professional Qualification

• PhD - Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria (2017)
• MIRM - Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria (2013)
• BSc - Oduduwa University (2015)
• HND - Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife (2005)

Awards

• Scholarship recipient for the Focus on the Future of HIM 2026 Webinar Series - International Federation of Health Information Management Associations (IFHIMA). (2026)
• Award of Meritorious Service - National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) (2020)
• Distinguished lead presenter - Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, First International Conference on knowledge management and innovation (2019)
• Distinguished Guest Lecturer of the year - Nigerian Library Association, Osun State Chapter - at the 2019 Ordinary General Meeting (2024)

Grants

• Postgraduate Scholarship - Lagos State Scholarship Board (2014) - Amount: NAIRA 900,000.00
• Postgraduate Scholarship - Lagos State Scholarship Board (2016) - Amount: NAIRA 1,200,000.00
• Research Grant - NRF (2025) - Amount: NAIRA 27,000,000.00
• Research Grant - NACETEM, OAU (2016) - Amount: NAIRA 250,000.00

Scholarship

• PG scholarship - Lagos State (2011)
• PG scholarship - Lagos state (2016)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• International Federation of Health Information Management Associations - Certified National Member (2018)
• Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria - Certified Librarian of Nigeria (CLN) (2024)
• Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) - Certified Teacher (2021)
• Health Information Management Officer of Nigeria - Certified Health Information Management Officer (2005)

Paper Presentation - Local

• - Facilitator at the 2025 Management Staff Retreat of the Lagos State College of Health Technology, Lagos (2025)

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

• Obilor Viola Nkemamaka - Health information management systems: a comparative study of electronic and paper-based health records system in selected tertiary hospitals in south east, Nigeria (2025)
• Ekundayo, Ayoola Sunday - Effect Of Discharge Summary And Clinical Coding Training On Health Data Quality In Selected Tertiary Hospitals In Southwest Nigeria (2025)
• Adeosun Kehinde Kayode - Disaster-control, information security and electronic- resources utilization as predictors of job satisfaction in university libraries, South-West, Nigeria (2026)

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

• Oguzierem Marauche - Knowledge, attitude and use of mobile health technology (Mhealth) by health workers at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt (2021)
• Deemua Anthony Barisua - Knowledge, attitude and use of electronic medical records among health information professionals in Rivers State (2022)
• Nwani Okereke - A comparative study of the management of patients’ appointments in public and private health care facilities in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State (2022)
• Ogums Peace Chinenye - An assessment of the hospital appointment system at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba (2023)
• Kpowugah Sunny Toanyie - An assessment of medical billing at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt (2023)
• Salami Sikirat Ayoni - Health information management systems: a comparative study of electronic and paper-based health records system in selected tertiary hospitals in south east, Nigeria Feasibility of introducing electronic health records at federal medical centre (FMC) Bida, Niger State, Nigeria (2025)
• Lamidi Semiu Olaniyi - Operationalizing confidentiality and data security in electronic health records system in Nigeria (2025)
• Dickson Franca Gospel - Assessment Of Him Practices In Selected Tertiary Health Facilities In Ogun State, Nigeria (2025)

Course Teaching

• LIS 404 - Archives & Records Management (2020/2021)
• LIS 404 - Archives & Records Management (2021/2022)
• LIS 201 - Information storage and retrieval system (2021/2022)
• LIS119 - Information and community development (2022/2023)
• LIS 117 - Information Literacy (2023/2024)
• LIS 117 - Information Literacy (2024/2025)
• LIS 409 - Bibliography and Literature of the Humanities (2021/2022)
• LIS 409 - Bibliography and Literature of the Humanities (2022/2023)
• LIS 409 - Bibliography and Literature of the Humanities (2023/2024)
• LIS 415 - Bibliography and Literature of the Social Science (20252026)

Professional Skill

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