Professor Benjamin Oluwabunmi Omolayo is an expert in Industrial and Organizational Psychology who is widely recognized for his contributions to teaching, research, academic leadership, and professional service in the field of psychology. Professor Omolayo's research interests include organizational behaviour, leadership, personnel management, human resource management, organizational conflict and crisis management, training and development, work motivation, job attitudes, employee well-being, and mental health management. He has authored and co-authored numerous scholarly publications in reputable national and international journals, contributed chapters to academic books, and supervised many undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. His work has significantly advanced knowledge in organizational psychology and workplace behaviour. Beyond the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, he has served as External Examiner for postgraduate theses and dissertation in universities in Nigeria and South Africa. He has equally served as External Assessor for academic staff promotion in Nigerian universities.
Professor Omolayo has held several important academic and administrative positions in the university he has served. He currently serves as the Director of the Counselling and Human Development Centre at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, where he provides strategic leadership in promoting students' mental health, psychosocial well-being, counselling services, and human development initiatives.
He is a member of professional bodies and has received research grants and scholarship awards in recognition of his academic excellence and contributions to the advancement of research and community development. He remained committed to excellence in teaching, impactful research, academic administration, mentorship, and community service. His dedication to developing future psychologists and improving organizational effectiveness continues to make him a respected scholar.
Research Interests
Organization Behaviour
Leadership
Personnel management
Human resource management
Organizational conflict and crisis management
Training and development
Work motivation
Job attitudes
Employee well-being
Mental health management
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD in Psychology, University of Ado-Ekiti (now Ekiti State Nigeria) (2004)
Master of Science, MSc in Psychology, University of Lagos (1996)
Bachelor of Education, BEd in Guidance & Counselling, University of Ibadan (1991)
Diploma in Computer Operations and Desktop Publishing, Systems International Bureau, Yaba, Lagos (1996)
Selected Publications
Knowledge management as a predictor of innovation performance among management staff of public universities in North Central Nigeria. Authors: Umoru, T., & Omolayo, B. O. Nigerian Journal of Behavioural Studies, 3(1), 152-168. (2025)
Essentials of Psychology. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Owoseni, O. O., & Lawal, A. M. Book Publication: Essentials of Psychology. (2024)
Psychology and approaches to Psychology. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Balogun, M. Essentials of Psychology. A publication of the Department of Psychology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, pp. 1-13. (2024)
Personality factors and psychological contract breach as predictors of workplace deviance among staff of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Nigeria. Authors: Umoru, T., Omolayo, B. O., Orshi, J. O. E., Janpak, A. I., & Eche, O. E. Kogi Journal of Sociology, 4(1), 150-178. (2024)
Coping behavior among adolescents’ university students: examining the influence of perceived parenting styles, gender, and peer pressure. Authors: Ayodele, I. O., Abegunde, E. O., Omolayo, B. O., & Nja, J. Gender and Behaviour, 21(2), 21704-21712. (2023)
Organizational pluralism and leadership effectiveness of selected private and public sectors in Jos, Nigeria. Authors: Umoru, T., & Omolayo, B. O. Nigerian Psychological Research, 8, 34-42. (2023)
Crime victims’ perception of administration of criminal justice in Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria. Authors: Umoru, T., Omolayo, B. O., Orshi, J. O. E., Joshua, O. O., & Joseph, O. S. Nigerian Psychological Research, 8, 1-13. (2023)
Factors that facilitates and strategies that can curb female genital mutilation: an integrative review. Authors: Odunjo-Saka, K. A., Omolayo, B. O., Olasupo, G. M., & Jones-Esan, L. Gender and Behaviour, 20(4). (2022)
Psychological resources in the face of COVID-19 lockdown: the predictive roles of activity engagements. Authors: Olawa, B. D., Omolayo, B. O., & Azikiwe, J. C. African Journal for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, 25(3), 1-14. (2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Authors: Azikiwe, J. C., Olawa, B. D., & Omolayo, B. O. Nigerian Journal of Psychological Research, 17(2), 22-23. (2021)
Perceived sociodemographic factors predicting affective commitment and turnover intent of employees in insurance organizations. Authors: Adebiyi, T., Omolayo, B. O., Akinkuotu, F., & Akinyemi, E. O. Gender and Behaviour, 18(2), 15487-15494. (2020)
Utilization of designated market points among street traders: The role of illiteracy, turnover rate and poverty mentality. Authors: Ogunmoroti, O. A., Omolayo, B. O., Akinyemi, E. O., & Olawa, B. D. Gender and Behaviour, 18(3), 16377-16387 (2020)
Enhancing educational development and improvement of Nigerian schools through Educational Psychologist. Authors: Ayodele, I. O., & Omolayo, B. O. Educational Perspectives. Ado-Ekiti: Ekiti State University Press, 15-20 (2018)
Influence of perceived sociodemographic variables on job performance. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Akinyemi, E. O., & Lawal, A. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 6(8), 249-252. (2018)
Influence of religious orientation, paranormal belief and ‘it can’t be me syndrome’ on attitude towards mental illness. Authors: Balogun, M. O., & Omolayo, B. O. Ekpoma Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 6(1), 65-73. (2017)
Influence of gender, work environment, length of service and age on academic staff attitude to work. Authors: Yusuf, N. F., Omolayo, B. O., & Azikiwe, J. C. People: International Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1), 1481-1489. (2016)
Influence of weight stigma consciousness and perceived physical appearance on eating disorders. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Eze, F., & Balogun, M. O. Asian Academic Research Journal of Multidisciplinary, 1(31), 380-388. (2015)
Influence of job dissatisfaction and low organizational support on fraudulent intent among bank workers. Authors: Okoli, K. I., & Omolayo, B. O. Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 3(6), 472-476. (2015)
Perception of undergraduate students on peer pressure, environment, gender and self-esteem towards virginity. Authors: Omowaye, O., Olagundoye, H. O., Balogun, M., & Omolayo, B. O. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(22), 93-96. (2015)
The psychosocial impact of mentoring on sustainable empowerment. Authors: Dung J. E., & Omolayo, B. O. Ife Psychologia: Mentoring - A key issue in human resource management, 22(3), 326-336. (2014)
Counselling and Psychotherapy: Is there any difference? Authors: Osagu, J., & Omolayo, B. O. Ife PsychologIA: Psychotherapy - Unity in diversity, 21(3), 167-171. (2013)
Influence of job demand and employment status on marital conflict and marital satisfaction among women in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Falegan, T., & Ajila, C.K. Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Science, 1(1), 1-11. (2013)
Attitude of university undergraduate students towards physical activity and fitness exercise in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Olawa, D. B., & Omole, C. O. Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(3), 230-237. (2013)
Influence of mental workload on job performance. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Omole, C. O. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 3(15), 238-246. (2013)
Attitude of caregivers towards mental illness, social support and coping strategy as predictors of relapse among mental patients. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Mokuolu, B. O., Balogun, M. O., Omole, C. O., & Olawa, D. B. American International Journal of Social Science, 2(5), 89-98. (2013)
Influence of job satisfaction and organization work climate on job performance. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Owolabi, A. B., Omole, C. O., & Ekundayo, D. K. Scottish Journal of Arts, Social Sciences and Scientific Studies, 10(1), 39-50. (2013)
Influence of exposure to facebook on self-esteem. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., Balogun, S. K., & Omole, C. O. European Scientific Journal, 9(11), 148-159. (2013)
The psychological effect of graduate unemployment on criminal intentions in Nigeria. Authors: Mokuolu, B. O., & Omolayo, B. O. African Journal of Social Policy and Administration, 5(1), 116-121. (2012)
Leadership styles and organization climate as determinants of job involvement and job satisfaction of workers in tertiary institutions. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Ajila, C. K. Business and Management Research, 1(3), 28-36. (2012)
Effect of gender and status on job stress among police officers inEkiti State of Nigeria. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology, 9(1), 38-42. (2012)
Social identity and interpersonal relationship among Nigerian youths. In NnamdiEkeanyanwu&ChineduOkeke (Eds.) Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Indigenous societies and cultural globalization in the 21st century: Is global village truly real? Saarbrcken: VDMVerlag, 392-402. (2010)
Issues in the teaching of Psychology in University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. In Sherri McCarthy, Victor Karandashev, Michael Stevens, Andrew Thatcher,Jas Jaafar, Kate Moore, Annie Trapp, & Charles Brewer (Eds.) Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Teaching psychology around the world, Vol. 2. London: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 131-139. (2009)
Self-esteem and self-motivational needs of disabled and non disabled: A comparative analysis. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Journal of Alternative perspectives in the Social Sciences,1(2), 449-458. (2009)
Pension system and the new pension policy. In KunleAjayi (Ed.) Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Public administration and public policy analysis in Nigeria. Abuja: Panaf Press, 253-259. (2008)
The relevance of election to democratic development. In Femi Omotoso (Ed.) Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Readings in Political Behaviour. Ibadan: Johnmof Printers, 118-127. (2007)
Effect of leadership style on job-related tension and psychologicalsense of community in work organizations: A case study of four organizations in LagosState, Nigeria. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology, 4(2), 30-37. (2007)
Monetary reward: A predictor of employees’ commitment to medium scale organizations in Nigeria. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Owolabi, A. B. Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology, 4(1), 42-48. (2007)
National identity and quest for national unity. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Essays on Nigerian Peoples, Culture and Politics. Abuja: Panaf Press, 72-79. (2006)
Entrepreneurship in theory and practice. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Introduction to entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. Ado-Ekiti: University of Ado-Ekiti Press, 12-20. (2006)
Influence of psychological sense community on satisfaction and commitment of Nigeria industrial workers. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Ajayi S. O. Nigerian Journal of Management Research, 2,104-112. (2006)
Basic mathematical concepts in Social Sciences. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Ogunsakin, S. Mathematical concepts in the Social Sciences. Ibadan: Johnmof Printers, 1-5. (2005)
Leadership and citizenship development in Nigeria Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Citizenship education and governmental process. Ibadan:Johnmof Printers, 37-53. (2005)
Sources and methods of statistical data collection. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Social statistics and data processing. Abuja: Panaf Press, 13-20. (2005)
Psychology of human being at work: An Introduction Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Book Publication, Akure: Adeyemo Publishers.191 pages. (2005)
Strained relationship: The citizen and the state, and the process of rectification. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. The Nigerian state and the dilemma of citizenship:Issues and challenges. Lagos: Valenmake Trust, 108-121. (2005)
Knowledge and attitude of Nigerian workers toward HIV/AIDS: A case study of South-Western Nigeria. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. The Nigerian Academic Forum, 8(2), 1-5. (2005)
Political power as a factor influencing corruption in Nigeria. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Mokuolu, B. O. Ife Social Science Review, 90-97. (2005)
Influence of gender on advancement into managerial positions in Nigerian manufacturing organizations. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Mokuolu B. O. Journal of Social and Policy Issues, 2(1), 1-4. (2005)
HIV/AIDS: The implication for development. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Issues in citizenship education for development. Ibadan: Johnmof Printers, 98-104. (2004)
Psychological well-being of unemployed university graduates in Nigeria. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. International Journal of Social and Policy Issues, 2(1&2), 196-202. (2004)
Effect of delayed marriage on the psychological well-being of single ladies. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Mokuolu, B. O. The Nigerian Journal of the Social Sciences, 3(1), 168-174. (2004)
Influence of parental separation on the moral attitude of adolescents in Ekiti State. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Adebayo, S. O. Journal of Education, 3, 83-90. (2003)
Knowledge, attitude and behaviour of Nigerianyouths towards HIV/AIDS. Authors: Omolayo, B. O., & Mokuolu, B. O. African Journal of Social and Policy Studies, 2(1&2), 104-107. (2002)
Communication as a predictor of workers performance in Nigerian organizations. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Journal of Psychological Studies, 3(1), 15–24. (2002)
Influence of sex and home background on criminal behaviour of adolescents. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Nigerian Journal of Counseling and Applied Psychology, 1(1), 177-183. (2002)
Effect of divorce on the domestic behaviour of adolescents. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Journal of Education, 2(1), 46-49. (2001)
Gender as a determinant of advancement into managerial positions in Nigerian business organizations. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Review of Business and Finance, 3(1), 18–21. (2001)
Adolescents’ attitude and awareness of AIDS in distressed and non-distressed neighbourhoods. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Nigerian Journal of Social and Educational Research, 3(1), 1-5. (2000)
Reward structure: A predictor of employee’s turnover and absenteeism in Nigerian financial organizations. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. Nigerian Journal of Banking and Financial Issue 3(1), 121-125. (2000)
Domestic behaviour of rural and urban adolescents in Nigeria. Authors: Omolayo, B. O. African Journal of Social and Policy Studies, 1(1), 101-105. (2000)
Professional Qualification
Certificate of Participation; Massive Open Online Course: Open Educational Resources for Online Learning: A Practical Approach - Commonwealth of Learning and National Open University of Nigeria (2022)
Certificate of Completion: Massive Open Online Course on Introduction to Technology-Enabled Learning. - Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University, Canada (2021)
Certificate of Completion: Massive Open Online Course on Blended Learning Practice - Commonwealth of Learning and Athabasca University, Canada (2021)
Certificate of Attendance: Writing without Plagiarism and Proper Citations using Mendeley - Researcher Academy on Campus ELSEVIER (2020)
Certificate of Participation: Training Workshop on Cross-discipline Platforms: Scopus, ScienceDirect and Mendeley - MathTech Thinking Foundation, India (2022)
Awards
3rd Best Youth Corp Member in Lapa Local Government, Niger State, Nigeria - Lapai Local Government, Niger State, Nigeria. (1992)
Award of Excellence - Counselling Association of Nigeria, Ekiti State Chapter, Ekiti State. (2021)
Award of Recognition - Broken But Mendable Life Foundation, Nigeria. (2021)
Award of Honour - King's Event, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. (2021)
Grants
Research Grant - TETFund/Feelings of gratitude and spirituality as moderators of the biopsychosocial factors influencing emotional distress in the elderly. (2015) - Amount: NAIRA 1,800,000.00
Conference Grant - TETFund/31st International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan (2016) - Amount: NAIRA 1,900,000.00
Manuscript/Book Grant - TETFund/Fundamentals of Psychological Research (2019) - Amount: NAIRA 3,500,000.00
Conference Grant - University of Ado-Ekiti/4th South Africa AIDS Conference, Durban (2009) - Amount: NAIRA 300,000.00
Total Grant: NAIRA 7,500,000.00
Scholarship
Full Scholarship for PhD program - University of Ado-Ekiti (1998)
Membership of Professional Bodies
Nigerian Psychological Association - Member (2021)
Nigerian Association of Industrial and Organisational Psychologists - Foundation Member (2017)
Counselling Association of Nigeria - Member (2019)
Association of Professional Counsellors of Nigeria - Member (2025)
Paper Presentation - Local
Illiteracy turnover rate and poverty mentality among street traders towards the utilization of designated market points. - Scientific Conference of Industrial-Organisational Psychology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. (2017)
Mirror at work and productivity value: What is the concern of Psychology? - Workshop for non-teaching staff in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. (2015)
Counselling university employees: Matters arising. - Capacity workshop for Heads of Administrative Units and Administrative Officers in Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. (2023)
Understanding the promotion criteria. - Workshop on promotion for academic staff in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. (2026)
Navigating research and understanding the promotion criteria of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. - Workshop for new academic staff in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. (2026)
Overcoming barriers to promotion and career progression in the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. - May 2025 Webinar of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. (2025)
Paper Presentation - International
Perceived socio-demographic factors predicting affective commitment and turnover intent of employees in insurance organizations. - 31st International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan. (2016)
Influence of gender, work environment, length of service, and age of academic staff on attitude to work. - 14th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences, Dubai. (2015)
Psychologist: A useful tool for school improvement and educational development. - 1st International Conference on Education Research and Development, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. (2015)
Leadership and school improvement in a changing world of globalization. - 12th International Conference of American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, London. (2009)
Assessing the level of sexual communication and condom negotiation on sexual relationship in the era of HIV/AIDS. - 4th South Africa AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa. (2009)
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Umoru Thaddeus - Leadership effectiveness and knowledge management as predictors of innovation performance among management staff of public universities in North-Central Nigeria. (2025)
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Popoola Abiola - Predictive role of psychological wellbeing and job satisfaction on workplace incivility among selected health workers in Kwara State. (2025)
Adelusi Tolu - Workplace stress and work-life balance as predictors of psychological well-being among non-teaching staff of Federal tertiary institutions in Ekiti State. (2023)
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Adebayo Eniola Zainab - Influence of fear of future uncertainty, status of parental marriage, and traumatic past relationships as predictors of fear of successful marriage among female undergraduates in Ekiti State. (2026)
Aina Precious Ifedolapo - Impact of school bullying and peer pressure on the emotional well-being of students in Federal University Oye-Ekiti. (2026)
Ajao Kudirat Opeyemi - Effect of self-esteem and psychological trauma on career decision making among final year university students. (2026)
Ebenezer Bunmi Omolade - Perceived parental emotional availability and social support as predictors of psychological well-being among undergraduate students. (2026)
Adeoye Samuel Oluwasemilore - Impact of financial stress and self-efficacy on psychological distress among undergraduate students. (2026)
Adeleke Oyinkansola Nimotallahi - Influence of academic self-efficacy and procastination tendencies on academic performance among undergraduate students. (2026)
Igwe Chinelo Evangelisca - Influence of parenting style and peer pressure on risk-taking behaviour among adolescents in Oye-Ekiti. (2026)
Ilesanmi Success Odunayo - Effect of academic workload and coping strategies on the emotional resilience of first-year students at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. (2026)
Adejayan Olumide Adewale - Parental involvement, academic expectation, and autonomy support on identity formation among undergraduate students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti. (2026)
Adeyeba Oyinkansola Odunayo - Impact of childhood trauma and parenting styles on personality development among youths in Ekiti State. (2026)
Ogunyakin Olumide - Academic stress and sleep quality as predictors of cognitive dissonance among university students. (2026)
Ibrahim Tahibat Ifeoluwa - Social media usage, sleep quality, and study time on academic performance of undergraduate students. (2026)
Ajewole Ayobola Samuel - Influence of empathy, self-esteem, and religiosity on helping behaviour among young people in Ekiti State. (2026)
Course Teaching
PSY 413 - Consumer Psychology (2025/2026 First Semester)
PSY 415 - Psychology of Work and Organization (2025/2026 First Semester)
PSY 312 - Psychology of Guidance and Counselling (2025/2026 Second Semester)
PSY 404 - Organizational Psychology (2025/2026 Second Semester)
PSY 310 - Research Methods (2025/2026 Second Semester)
PSY 802 - Advanced Research Methods in Psychology (2025/2026 Second Semester)
PSY 832 - Psychology of Trade Union Management (2025/2026 Second Semester)
PSY 833 - Advanced Consumer Psychology (2025/2026 First Semester)
PSY 835 - Advanced Ergonomics and Man-machine systems (2025/2026 First Semester)
PSY 931 - Advanced Seminar on Job Satisfaction and Productivity (2025/2026 First Semester)
PSY 933 - Advanced Seminar on Industrial Motivation, Morale, and Commitment to Organization (2025/2026 First Semester)
PSY 935 - Advanced Seminar on Employees' attitude at Work (2025/2026 First Semester)
PSY 932 - Advanced Seminar on Industrial and Labour Relations (2025/2026 Second Semester)
PSY 934 - Advanced Seminar on effective Communication Skills in Work Organization (2025/2026 Second Semester)
PSY 936 - Advanced Seminar on Managing Workforce Diversity (2025/2026 Second Semester)
Professional Skill
Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint70%
Organizational Management75%
Human Resources Management75%
Photo Gallery / Picture Evidence
PhD CertificateMSc CertificateBEd CertificateComputer Diploma CertificateNYSC Discharged CertificateChange of Name Publication