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Dr. Odunayo Elizabeth Akomolafe

Lecturer II | Level Adviser

Faculty of Social Science · Department of Peace and Conflict Studies

Specialization Security Studies

Office: Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, FUOYE

Phone: 08065034232

Email: odunayo.akomolafe@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Odunayo Elizabeth Akomolafe is a Nigerian scholar, researcher, and lecturer in the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). She holds a B.A. in History and International Studies from Ajayi Crowther University (2013), an M.A. in Peace and Development Studies from the University of Ilorin (2016), and a Ph.D. in Peace and Security Studies from Ekiti State University.

Her teaching and research interests include peacebuilding, conflict resolution, gender studies, and security studies. Prior to joining academia, she served as an administrative officer in the Ekiti State Civil Service, where she gained valuable experience in public administration and governance. Dr. Akomolafe is committed to academic excellence, student mentorship, and advancing sustainable peace through research, teaching, and community engagement.

Research Interests

Peacebuilding, conflict resolution, gender studies, and security studies

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Insecurity and Girl-Child Education in Northern Nigeria: A Peacebuilding Approach
    Authors: Ariyo, O.O, Akomolafe, O.E, Deshi, T.S & Ogunleye, B.T
    LASU Journal of Peace & Security Studies (2026)
  2. Foreign Observation Missions and 2023 General Elections in Nigeria: An Appraisal
    Authors: Ariyo, O.O, Akinleye, A, Akomolafe, O.E & Akele, O.A
    African Journal of Stability and Development (AJSD) 18(1), 78-96 (2026)
  3. Interrogating the Forces of Cancelled Votes in the 2018 Gubernatorial Election in Osun State, Nigeria
    Authors: Ariyo, O.O, & Akomolafe, O.E & Oke.L
    POLAC Journal of Social and Management Sciences (PJSMS) (2025)
  4. Voter education and democratic development in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
    Authors: Ariyo, O.O., Akomolafe, O.E. and Oke, L.
    Oluwaleye, J.M. Olugbenga, O.E. and Ojogbede, O.T. (eds.). Democracy and the developmental State in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. Newcastle: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. (2025)
  5. Socio-Economics impact of Land Cultivators-Herders Conflict in Isi-Uzo and Uzo-Uwani Lgas, Enugu State, Nigeria
    Authors: Jawondo, I.A, Ogungbenro, A.M, Nwakaji, J.C & Akomolafe O.E
    Journal of Leadership and Development 1(1) (2025)
  6. Civilians under attack: Challenges to Sustainable Security in Democratic Nigeria
    Authors: Ogunsakin, O.D, Olawale, S.S, Akomolafe, O.E. & Ilemikun O.A
    International Journal of Innovation, Management and Social Sciences, 1(1), (2025)
  7. Nigeria Energy Security Policy and its impact on National Security Architecture: A critical look at South-Western States in Nigeria
    Authors: Moka, O.O, Akomolafe, O.E, & Ogbebor, I.E
    FUOYE Journal of Criminology and Security Studies 4 (2) (2025)
  8. Patronage and Power Politics in the 2027 Presidential Election in Nigeria.
    Authors: Ariyo, O.O, & Akomolafe, O.E
    African Journal of Stability and Development (AJSD) 17(2) (2025)
  9. Interrogating Sex Strike and Marital Conflicts in Ado Ekiti
    Authors: Akomolafe, O.E, Aje, T.E & Ariyo, O.O
    African Journal of Gender, Society & Development 14(4) (2025)
  10. Transforming the lives of vulnerable women and girls in Nigeria: Entrepreneurship as viable transformation tool.
    Authors: Ogunsakin, O.D & Akomolafe, O.E.
    UNILAG Journal of Business 10 (1), (2024)
  11. The Northwest’s vulnerability as a Haven for Terrorism: An Analysis of the Lakurawa Terrorist Organisation.
    Authors: Azabagun, H.A, Adetunberu, O and Akomolafe. O.E
    FUOYE International Journal of Education 7 (1 (2024)
  12. Herdsmen and Farmers’ Conflict in Nigeria: Implications for National Security
    Authors: Akomolafe, O.E
    EKSU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2(1 (2024)

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