Prof. Babatunde Joshua OMOTOSHO photograph

Prof. Babatunde Joshua OMOTOSHO

Professor | Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics)

Faculty of Social Science · Department of Sociology

Specialization Industrial Sociology, Sociology of Work,

Office: P.M.B 373, Oye Afao Road Oye Ekiti

Phone: 08034916034

Email: babatunde.omotosho@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Babatunde J. Omotosho is a Professor of Sociology with over twenty years of teaching, research, and academic leadership experience. His scholarship focuses on education–labour market relations, gender, unemployment, social policy, and the structural dynamics of contemporary Nigerian society. He has strong expertise in mixed-methods research, with an established record of publications and collaborative research.
Presently, he is the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics); a former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and former Director of the Academic Planning Unit. A former member, Business Committee of Senate; he presently represents Senate on the University Appointments and Promotion Committee (Academic Staff) and also serves on the Second-Level Promotion Committee, representing A&PC. He has also served as Head of the Departments of Sociology, Criminology, and Peace and Conflict Studies.
Professor Omotosho is an NRF scholar, a Catalyst Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, a Postdoctoral Fellow of the African Humanities Fellowship (American Council of Learned Societies, ACLS) (2015), an alumnus/fellow of the Mo Ibrahim Governance for Development in Africa programme (2014), and an alumnus of the Brown International Advanced Research Institutes (BIARI), USA. He has supervised over 200 undergraduate research projects, more than 30 Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s dissertations, and three Ph.D. theses, demonstrating sustained commitment to research mentorship, capacity building, and the development of emerging scholars. He continues to serve as external examiner and assessor to several universities, contributing to quality assurance and academic standards across institutions.

Research Interests

Industry, gender, youths and social problems

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Health Implication of Domestic Violence against Married Women in Ekiti State
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J; Arogundade, A.O; Arogundade, G.D
    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, Vol 10, No6. 707-719 (2025)
  2. Youths’ Perception of the Older People and Implications in Ekiti State (Nigeria).
    Authors: Omotosho, B. J., & Tobiloba, R.
    Research on Ageing and Social Policy, 12(1), 21–43 (2024)
  3. An Exploration of the Experiences, Wellbeing and Survival Tactics of Older Widowers in Ekiti State
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J.
    Nigeria Journal of Asian and African Studies. (2024)
  4. Youths, Technology Youth technology and ViolenceViolent Conflict in Africa: Issues Demanding Attention from African Union’ Union.
    Authors: Omotosho B.J.
    Fuoye Journal of Sociology (Volume . Vol.1, No. 1, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria (2023)
  5. Importance of Artificial Intelligence as Evidence in Cases Between Underage Victims of Rape and Offenders in Nigeria.
    Authors: OA Awe, P. Ogundare, B.J Omotosho
    African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research. (2023)
  6. Decolonizing Nigerian Educational System as an Impetus for a Holistic Development.
    Authors: O.T. Ojo., A.T. Babalola., B.J. Omotosho.
    British Journal of Education 11(9):1-15 (2023)
  7. Interrogating Youths’ Involvement in Politics and Implications on Violence in Nigeria.
    Authors: Omotosho B.J.
    Modern Africa Politics History and Society (2023)
  8. Social Security as Determinants of Older Adult’s Wellbeing in Ekiti State
    Authors: Ojo, T.F. Omotosho, B.J. Adeoye, B.D.
    Nigeria Niger Delta Journal of Sociology and Anthropology (NDJSA) Vol. 3 No. 1, May. (2023)
  9. Boko Haram Insurgency and Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria
    Authors: Ajise O.O. and Omotosho, B.J.
    International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism Volume Issue 1 Jan 2022 pp 1–13 (2022)
  10. Situating African Indigenous Ideas within Conventional Learning as an Impetus for Knowledge Construction in Africa.
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    Journal of Higher Education in Africa/Revue de l'enseignement supérieur en Afrique. Volume 18 Issue 1 pp53-66. (2021)
  11. Negotiating work risks and challenges of street vending among female youths in southwest Nigeria.
    Authors: Omotosho B.J and Ola Yusuff
    Multidisciplinary Journal of Gender Studies Vol. 10. No1 pp 45=69. (2021)
  12. Interrogating Social Negotiations within Online Discussion Platforms in Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning (IJCBPL) 10(1) (2020)
  13. Small scale craft workers and the use of social media platforms for business performance in southwest Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship (2020)
  14. Junior Academics within Middle Level Academic Leadership in Emerging Universities in Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    Journal of Higher Education in Africa (JHEA) Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa. (2020)
  15. Symbols and Dynamics of Social Meanings: Lessons From Residential Grave Spaces Among the Ekiti Yoruba of Southwest Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J.
    OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying Sage Publishers (2019)
  16. Urban youth patrons of improvised viewing centers in Southwest Nigeria’.
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J. and Omotoso Olukunle
    Ife PschologIA Vol. 26 No.2 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ifep/article/view/178812 (2018)
  17. Organisation and regulation of Media Industry: exploring the trends and youths’ safety in Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J and Omotoso Olukunle
    The Communicator Department of Theatre and Media Arts, University of Abuja, Nigeria. (2018)
  18. ‘Nigeria’ (overview of tourism policies and development, trends, top 10 destinations countrywide, top 3 World Heritage Sites, National Tourism Office with URL in Further Readings)
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J.
    The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism Sage Publishers C.A USA (2018)
  19. Situating the Place of Youths’ between African Union and Africa Diaspora’
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J
    International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development Volume 8 • Issue 2 • April-June DOI: 10.4018/IJSESD.2017040104 IGI Global Indexed in Scopus. (2017)
  20. Cultural And Creative Industries As Approaches For Reducing Youth Unemployment In Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J & Omotoso O
    Social Sciences Research Vol 3, 130-162 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria. (2017)
  21. Employment, Motherhood and Wellbeing: A Discourse on the Trio within Public Organisations in Southwest Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J.
    Multidisciplinary Journal of Gender Studies, 6(1), 1263-1287. doi: 10.4471/generos.2017.2223 Indexed in IBSS (2017)
  22. Globalisation, Technology and Employment Generation in China-Africa Relations: Some Issues and Prospects for Youths in Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J and Omotoso O.
    Makurdi Journal of Arts and Culture (MAJAC) Benue State University Makurdi, Nigeria. (2016)
  23. Regulation versus Consumption Practices among Consumers in Ado Ekiti Southwest Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J and Okafor E. E
    International Journal of Contemporary Sociology Auburn University, USA. (2015)
  24. African Union and Gender Equality in the Last Ten Years: Some Issues and Prospects for Consideration
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    Journal of Integrated Social Sciences 5(1): 92-104 Californian Lutheran University USA (2015)
  25. Exploring the roles of women in decision-making within sport organisations in Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Management Volume 3, Issue 1-2 pp. 139–153. Inderscience, UK (2015)
  26. Urbanization, Capitalism and Housing: Space, Survival and a Disconnect for Urban Poor in Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J
    36.Urban Design Vol. 20 No1 pp79-87 doi:1057/udi.2013.39 Palgrave (2014)
  27. Attitude of Civil Servants to Domestic Helpers in Southwest Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J and Toyin Adefolaju
    European Journal of Research in Social Sciences Vol 2 No 1 Progressive Academic Publishing pp16-27. (2014)
  28. Severing Corruption from Everyday life: Some reflections from Nigerian Political Space
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    International Journal of Civic engagement and Social Change Vol 1 No.3. pp 13-25 IGI Publishers. (2014)
  29. Values and Ideologies: The Place of Corruption, Violence and Ethnicity in Nigerian Politics
    Authors: Olaogun, J.A. Omotoso, B. & Longe, O.
    Humanities and Social Science Review Vol 3 No 4, pp 11-183 University Net. (2014)
  30. An Exploratory Study of Retirees and Retirement Benefits in Ado Ekiti, South West Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J.
    Int. J. of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management – IJISSC Vol. 3 No1. Pp 73-87 IGI, Montclair State University, USA (2013)
  31. Career Women and Household Structure in Selected Banking Institutions in Southwest Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    International Journal of Sociology of the Family Spring/Autumn, Vol. 39 Issue 1/2, p93-113. 21p. University of Puget Sound USA. (2013)
  32. Gender and Corporate Social Responsibility in Africa’
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    International Encyclopedia of Social Responsibility, Vol. 1 DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-28036-8_624 pp 1195-1204 Springer, Germany (2013)
  33. Privatisation and Workers in Nigeria: Some issues and Solutions’
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets Vol 3 No2. pp 198-213 Inderscience, U.K. DOI: 10.1504/IJBEM.2011.039408. (2011)
  34. Product Labeling and Socio-cultural Values of Nigerian Consumers
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J.
    Journal of African and Asian Studies vol. 10 pp 143-156 Brill Netherlands. (2011)
  35. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Working Mothers about Crèche Facilities in a Selected Organization in South West Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    Int. J. Child Adolesc. Health 3(1) Nova Publishers New York. (2010)
  36. Globalization A Threat to African Cultural Development’
    Authors: Omotosho, B.J and Adefolaju T.
    Research journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, no.1 pp73-80. (2010)
  37. Women and Commitment to Trade Union Activities in South West Nigeria
    Authors: Adefolaju, T. and Omotosho, B.J
    Research journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, no.1 69-72. INSINET Publications http://www.aensionline.com/rjss/rjss/2010/73-80.pdf Pakistan. (2010)
  38. Gender Discrimination in the Workplace: A Myth or Reality
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    Faculty of Social Science Journal Vol 4 no1 pp 152-161University of Ado Ekiti. (2009)
  39. Unlicensed Road Menders and Road Maintenance in Ekiti Nigeria
    Authors: Olufayo Olu-Olu and Omotosho B.J
    Journal of Human Ecology Vol 26 No 2 pp134- 147 Kamla Raj Publishers India. (2009)
  40. Women Trafficking and Women Prostitution in Selected Local Government Areas in Mid-Western Nigeria
    Authors: Olufayo, Olu-Olu and Omotosho B.J
    Journal of Social Sciences Vol 20 No 3 pp 175-182 Kamla Raj Publishers India Indexed in IBSS. (2009)
  41. Knowledge of Consumers to Warning Information Labels on Products in South West Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol 43 no. 6 Sage Publication, London. (2008)
  42. Privatisation and Workers Welfare in PHCN Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    Labour Law Reviews Vol 1 No 1 pp 43-48 Hybrid consult, Lagos (2007)
  43. Waste Scavenging as a Means of Livelihood in South Western Nigeria
    Authors: Olufayo Olu-Olu and Omotosho B.J.
    Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences Vol 4. No1, pp1-8 Medwell Journals (2007)
  44. Social Implications of GSM on Nigeria: A Study of Ifako/Ijaye Local Government Area, Lagos Nigeria
    Authors: Olufayo Olu-Olu and Omotosho B.J.
    Journal of Mobile Communication Vol 1 No 1 pp36-41 Medwell Journals, Pakistan (2007)
  45. Waste Disposal and Waste Management in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
    Authors: Olufayo Olu-Olu and Omotosho B.J.
    The Social Sciences Vol 2 No 2 pp111-115.Medwell Journals, Pakistan. (2007)
  46. Workers and the Consumers in Nigeria
    Authors: Omotosho B.J
    Nigerian Journal of Counselling and Applied Psychology. Vol. 3 No.1 Department of Guidance Counselling, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. (2007)

Awards

Grants

Membership of Professional Bodies

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

Course Teaching

Professional Skill

Academic Leadership and University Administration0%
Academic Planning and Quality Assurance0%
Curriculum Development and Programme Accreditation0%
Research Design and Mixed-Methods Research0%
Research Grant Writing and Management0%
Postgraduate Teaching, Supervision and Mentoring0%
Higher Education Policy and Institutional Planning0%
Strategic Leadership and Committee Management0%
Monitoring and Evaluation0%
Technical Report Writing0%

Custom Fields

Conference attended - 6–8 October 2025.: University of Tübingen International Conference, Situating Transistions, Tübingen, Germany- Paper: Bridging the Gap: Addressing Barriers to Young Women’s Education-to-Employment Transition in Nigeria.

Attended 5th ISA Forum of Sociology, Rabat, Morocco, 6–11 July 2025.: Papers submitted: COVID-19 Pandemic, E-Learning and the Future of Higher Education in Africa; A Sociological Investigation of Cadaver, Modernity and Agency in Contemporary Nigerian Society.

Attended ECAS 2019: Africa Connections and Disruptions, Edinburgh, UK, 11–14 June 2019. Paper: Vulnerability and Maleness in Old Age: A Study of Lived Experiences of Elderly Widowers in Southwest Nigeria.

Attended UAPS 2019: Entebbe, Uganda. Session Organiser and Chair.

Attended ECAS 2017: European Conference on African Studies, Basel, Switzerland, 29 June–1 July 2017. Paper: The Practice of Use-And-Dump of Youths in Pre- and Post-Elections: Implications for Youth Violence and Governance in Nigeria.

Attende International Conference “Brazil–Africa”: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 21–23 November 2016.

Attended 2nd IRDR Conference: Beijing International Convention Center, China, 7–9 June 2014. Paper: Climate-Induced Disaster Management among Affected Communities in Nigeria.

Attended Young Voices from the Global South: Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogotá, Colombia, 25 May–2 June 2014.

Attende Brown University Conference, Providence, USA, June 2013.: Paper: Urbanization and the Urban Poor in Southwest Nigeria.

Attended Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) Scramble for Africa Conference, Pretoria, South Africa, May 2013.: Paper: Female Youths versus African Union: An Assessment of Female Youth Involvement in Political Activities in Africa.

Attended Challenging Crossroads: Children and the Media” Conference, Webster University, Geneva, Switzerland, 8–10 April: Paper: Pay Television, Media Regulations and African Youth: A Nigerian Case Study.

Attended UNECA, IDEA & UNDP International Conference on Youth and Democratization in Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1–3: Paper: You Can’t Eat Your Cake and Have It: Explaining Youth Violence and Governance in Nigeria.

Attended Nordic Africa Institute Conference, Uppsala, Sweden, 7–8 March 2012.: Paper: Capitalism and Housing: Space, Survival and Disconnect for the Urban Poor in Nigeria.

Attended Sixth African Population Conference, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 5–9 December 2011.: Paper: Consumer Labels and Health of Consumers in Nigeria.

Attended University of South Africa, Institute of Social Sciences and Health – Changing Traditions Conference, Addis Aba: Paper: Patriarchy or Matriarchy: Assessing Masculinity among the Elderly in Africa.

Attended Institute of Security Studies, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 13–15 October 2011.: Paper: Youths, Technology and Violent Conflict: A Serious Issue Demanding Attention from the African Union.

Attended Nigeria Sociological and Anthropological Conference, Ilorin, Nigeria, August 2011.: Paper: Challenges of Transnational Movement and Diaspora Relations to Human Capacity Needs in Africa.

Attended Nordic Youth Research Symposium (NYRIS), Turku, Finland, 13–16 June 2011.: Paper: European Soccer on African Soil: Youth Soccer and Technology.

Attended International Society of Urban Health, Nairobi, Kenya, 2009.: Paper: Nursing Mothers and Child Health in Selected Organizations in Akure, Southwest Nigeria.

Attended Publics of Public Health Conference, Kilifi, Kenya, 7–11 December 2009.: Paper: Corruption and Public Exclusion: A Serious Challenge to Effective Public Health Policy.

Attended Conference - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK, 2009.: Paper: Corruption and Public Exclusion: A Serious Impediment for Health in the 21st Century.

Attended CODESRIA Workshop on Scholarly Writing, 2009.: Paper: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Consumers to Information Labels (PhD Proposal).

Attended Nigeria Sociological and Anthropological Conference, 2008.: Paper: Attitude of Workers to Pension Scheme in Nigeria.

Attended UAPS Conference, Arusha, Tanzania, 2007.: Paper: Working Mothers and Crèche Facilities in a Government Establishment in Southwest Nigeria.

Courses Attended: Committee of Directors of Academic Planning of Nigerian Universities (CODAPNU). Enhancing Academic Excellence and Graduate Employability: Strengthening. The Implementation of CCMAS For Sustaining Youth Development -2025

Courses Attended: Demographic Dividend for africa’s Future, Analysis Workshop Series - 2021

Courses Attended: Federal University Oye Ekiti, Pedagogy in Higher Education Delivery - 2017

Courses Attended: Governance Development in Africa, University of London - 2015

Courses Attended: ASAUK Writing Workshop, Ghana, organized by British Academy - 2012

Courses Attended: African Humanities Proposal Writing Program Organized by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) in collaboration with the University of Ibadan - 2011

Courses Attended: Monitoring and Evaluation course, Nairobi, Kenya. Organized by Monitoring Learning and Evaluation project - 2009

Courses Attended: Use of ICT for Researchers Organized by Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti-2010

Research Experience: Team Member; Population Policies in the Global South: science, health, State and society - 2026

Research Experience: Undertook a funded project funded by SFC-GCRF University of Edinburg, United Kingdom - 2020-2021

Research Experience: Undertook a federal government of Nigeria funded research (TETFund) on Urban Renewal. Served as the Team Leader - 2015-2017

Research Experience: Undertook nationwide research on youths and violence (Team Member), funded by federal Government of Nigeria (TETFund) - 2015-2016

Research Experience: Undertook qualitative research during the postdoctoral program. Funded by American Council of Learned Society - 2015-2016

Research Experience: Undertook a Collaborative Research funded by Brown University, United States and UMNG Colombia on Youths and Vulnerability in Global South - 2013-2015

Research Experience: Undertook research through grant from CODESRIA (Child and Youth) titled Patronage of Local Cinema Halls among Youths in Southwest Nigeria -2009-2010

Research Experience: Member of Faculty Research Committee in charge of research grants from donor agencies -2007-2009

Research Experience: Member of the department committee on research and ethics - 2007-Date

External Examiner: (Post graduate) Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti: 2023 to Date.

External Examiner: (PhD Dissertation and MSc theses in Sociology) to a number of universities namely Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife Nigeria, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, Ekiti State University, University of Ibadan, Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Kogi State Nigeria, University of South Africa, University of Fort Hare, University of Namibia and others.

Responsibilities within the University: Member University Appointments and Promotion Committee (Academic Staff) 2022-Date

Responsibilities within the University: Director, Academic Planning Unit: 2023-Date

Responsibilities within the University: Member, University Promotion Committee: 2024-Date

Responsibilities within the University: Member, University Strategic Committee: 2025

Responsibilities within the University: Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences: 2021-2023

Responsibilities within the University: Member, University Ceremonies Committee: 2021-2023

Responsibilities within the University: Member, Federal University Oye Ekiti School of Postgraduate Studies Board: 2021-Date

Responsibilities within the University: Member, University Curriculum Committee: 2023-Date

Responsibilities within the University: Member, FUOYE Business School Committee: 2023-Date

Responsibilities within the University: Member, University Admission Committee: 2021-2023

Responsibilities within the University: Ag. Head, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies: 2017-2019

Responsibilities within the University: Ag. Head, Department of Sociology: 2015-2017

Responsibilities within the University: Faculty Post Graduate Coordinator: 2017-2021

Responsibilities within the University: Member, Business Committee of Senate: 2015-2020

Responsibilities within the University: Level Coordinator (Sociology Department): 2005- 2013

Responsibilities within the University: Examination Officer (Sociology Department): 2006-2010

Responsibilities within the University: Postgraduate Coordinator (Sociology Department): 2009 – 2013

Responsibilities within the University: Member of Faculty of the Social Science Postgraduate Committee: 2010

Responsibilities within the University: Member, Research Committee, Faculty of the Social Science Ekiti State University: 2009-2010

Responsibilities within the University: Postgraduate Programs Coordinator: Directorate of Part Time Programmes Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti: 2011- 2012

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