Dr. Udukhomose Suleiman Omokhabi

Lecturer I | Examination Officer

Faculty of Education · Department of Adult Education

Specialization Adult Education, Social Welfare and Mental Health

Office: Department of Adult Education, Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti Federal University

Phone: 08055204268, 08021174214

Email: suleiman.omokhabi@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Udukhomose Suleiman Omokhabi is a Nigerian academic, researcher, and social work professional who serves as Lecturer I in the Department of Adult Education, Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in Adult Education with specialization in Social Welfare and Mental Health from the University of Ibadan. His academic qualifications also include a Master of Social Work (Health Social Work), a Master of Education in Adult Education (Social Welfare), and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.
Dr. Omokhabi's research and teaching interests include adult education, social welfare, social work, mental health, educational psychology, community development, health promotion, artificial intelligence in education, and lifelong learning. His scholarly work focuses on developing evidence-based interventions and policies that enhance educational outcomes, mental well-being, and social inclusion.
He has authored and co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers published in national and international outlets. His research addresses diverse issues, including mental health literacy, reproductive health, child welfare, cybercrime, global citizenship education, and social welfare policy.
As an educator and mentor, Dr. Omokhabi has supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research projects while promoting excellence in research, academic writing, and ethical scholarship. He is a member of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Association of Social Workers (Nigeria), and remains committed to advancing education, social justice, and community development through impactful teaching, research, and professional service.

Research Interests

Adult Education, Social Welfare, Social Work, Mental Health, Health Promotion, and Lifelong Learning

Qualifications

B.sc Psychology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan (2000)
b) MSW. Health Social Work, University of Ibadan, Ibadan (20004)
c) M.Ed. Adult Education (Social Welfare), University of Ibadan, Ibadan (2012)
d) Ph.D. Adult Education (Social Welfare and Mental Health), University of Ibadan, Ibadan (2021)

Selected Publications

Women’s Knowledge and Self-Care Practices in the Prevention of Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs): Implications for Reproductive Health and Well-Being in Nigeria.
Authors: Omokhabi, U. S., Oyelowo A. O., Ogunniyan F. G., Olajide, O.E., and Omokhabi, A. A. (2026).
Gusau Journal of Sociology Vol.5 No.2: 76-103 (2026)
Access to Safe and Equitable Reproductive Healthcare for Community Women of Reproductive Age in Nigeria.
Authors: Omokhabi, U. S, Omokhabi, A. A., Oyelowo A. O., and Ogunniyan F. G.
Benue Journal of Sociology Vol .13. No. 2:97-124 (2026)
Sexual and Reproductive Health Literacy and Adolescent Health Outcomes in Nigeria: A Narrative Review of Evidence and Intervention Strategies
Authors: Omokhabi U.S, Ogunniyan F. G., Oyelowo A.O, Olajide, O.E and Omokhabi A. A.
African Journal of Social and Behavioural Science Vol 16, No 4 .1130-1158 (2026)
Breaking barriers, from pedagogy to pay-checks: teachers' insights into female-led breadwinning.
Authors: Omokhabi, A. A., Omokhabi, U. S., Quadri, G. O., Ukpere, W. I.
Annals of Spiru Haret University. Economic Series, 25(4), 327–334 (2025)
Prioritising Mental Health in Secondary School Education in Nigeria: The Role of Teachers and Social Workers
Authors: Omokhabi, U. S., Omokhabi, A. A., & Omilani, M. A.
FUOYE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, 8(1). (2025)
Social Media Impact on Marital Conflict among Married Couples in Three Southwestern Nigerian States.
Authors: Omokhabi, A. A., Omokhabi U. S., and Oloyede T .O & Adekoya, A. F.
Simulacra journals Vol. 8. No. 1: 1-16 (2025)
The Dark Side of Online Learning: Examining The Rise of Cyberbullying on Learning Interest and Engagement of Students in the Age of Virtual Classrooms
Authors: Omokhabi, U. S., Omilani, M. A, Adegbite, O.O and Omokhabi, A. A.
Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies Vol.19. No 2 : 388-404 (2025)
Influence of Social Media on Athlete Mental Health: A Call to Action for Responsible Usage. Unizik Journal of Educational Research, Science and Vocational Studies, 2(1).
Authors: Ogundipe, R. O., Omokhabi, U. S., & Adekoya, A. F.
Unizik Journal of Educational Research, Science and Vocational Studies, 2(1) (2025)
Integrating Mental Health Support in Sports: Enhancing Athlete Well-Being, Performance, and Resilience
Authors: Omokhabi, U. S., & Ayenigbara, T. E. (2025).
African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, 15(2). (2025)
Perception of Academic Failure on Agricultural Science Education Students’ Emotional well-being in Nigerian university students
Authors: Oyegbami, G. A., & Omokhabi, U. S.
Port Harcourt Journal of Educational Studies (PHAJOES), 9(3), 639–652 (2024)
An Analysis of Young Adults Engagement in Cyber-Criminal Activities in Nigeria
Authors: Omokhabi, A. A., Atoyebi, V. O. and Omokhabi, U. S.
FUOYE Journal of Criminology and Security Studies (FJCSS). Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024)
Factors Influencing Public Health Care Patronage among Women of Reproductive Age in Akinyele Local Government Area Oyo State.
Authors: Akanbi F. O., OSU U. C., Omokhabi A. A. and Omokhabi U. S.
Ibadan Journal of Sociology Vol.15 No.2 :14-27 (2024)
Facilitators’ Gender and Soft skills as correlate of Adult Learners’ Attitude towards Learning in the Federal University Oye-Ekiti Sandwich Programme, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Omokhabi, U. S., and Omokhabi, A. A.
Gender & Behaviour Vol. 22 No 2. 22653 - 22662 (2024)
Role of Social Workers and Community Engagement in Suicide Prevention in Nigeria
Authors: Omokhabi, U. S. and Omokhabi, A. A. (2023).
Rivers State University Journal of Education Vol. 26 No 2. 124–138. (2023)
Breaking the Silence of Paternity Fraud Effects on Families: Assessing Social Welfare Policies Interventions
Authors: Omokhabi, U. S., Adegbite O.O and Omokhabi, A. A.
FUOYE Journal of Education Vol .6 No.2. 132-151 (2023)
Stressors, Coping Strategies, and Achievement during Teaching Practicum in a Nigerian Public University
Authors: Osiesi, M. P., Omokhabi, U. S., Adeniran, S. A., Akomolafe, O. D., Obateru, O. T., Oke, C. C., and Aruleba, A. L., (2023).
Higher Learning Research Communications, 13(1), 1–15. (2023)
Impact of Domestic Violence on Children's Mental Well-Being and Education: The Central Roles of School Staff and Social Workers.
Authors: Omokhabi, U. S.
The Journal of Positive Psychology and Counselling, Vol. 11. 1-10. (2022)
Adoption of E-learning Framework in Universities: Benefits, Prospects and Challenges
Authors: Omokhabi, U. S.
FUOYE International Journal of Education (FIJED). Vol. 5 No 2. 21-31 (2022)
Opportunities and Challenges of Social Welfare Services `Provision in Nigeria: A Value Judgment Analysis.
Authors: Omokhabi, U.S and Osiesi, M.P.
International Journal of Continuing and Non-Formal Education. Vol. 10. 259-274. (2021)
An Assessment of the Impact of Professional Development and Training on Job Performance of Library Staff in Federal University Oye Ekiti Libraries, Nigeria
Authors: Osiesi, M.P., Odobe, V.T., Sanni, K.T., Adam, A.B., Oke, C. C, Omokhabi, U.S., and Okorie, N.C.
Library Management, Vol. 43 No.3/4, pp. 228- 239 (2021)
Advocating the Inclusion of Global Citizenship Education in Educational Policy and Curriculum Design in Nigeria.
Authors: Ojokheta, K. O. and Omokhabi, U.S.
Journal of African Social Studies Vol. 1 No.1:82-95 (2020)
Improving the Livelihood of the Youth in Nigeria through Entrepreneurial Skills
Authors: Odusanya, O. S. E. and Omokhabi, U. S.
International Journal of Continuing and Non-Formal Education. Vol. 10. No. 1:455-465 (2019)
Mapping a Multiple Frameworks for Financing Literacy in Nigeria.
Authors: Ojokheta, K. O. and Omokhabi, U. S.
International Journal of Literacy Education.Vol.9. No.2:177-198 (2019)
Non – Formal Education Needs of Rural Farmers for Improved Participation in Community Development in Imo State.
Authors: Nwogu, G A. and Omokhabi, U. S.
FUOYE Journal of Education Vol.2. No.1:42-49 (2019)
Social, Economic. Cultural and Spiritual factors influencing well-being of Elderly Persons in Ibadan North and Ido local Government Areas
Authors: Omokhabi, U. S. and Omokhabi, A. A.
TASUED Journal of Adult and Non-Formal Education Vol 2:115-128 (2017)
Mental Health and Community Resilience: Integrated Approaches to Strengthening Psychosocial Well-Being in Crisis Contexts.
Authors: Omokhabi, A. A, Omokhabi, U. S and Oredugba M.P
Shodh Sari- An International Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol. 05, No.3. (20026)

Membership of Professional Bodies

Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) - Member (2020)
Nigeria National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE) - Member (2025)
National Association of Social Workers (NASWoS) - Member (2025)
iv. Member, Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON) - Member (2021)

Paper Presentation - Local

Housing Affordability and Accommodation Quality as Predictors of Academic Performance: The Mediating Role of Mental Health and Artificial Intelligence - 3rd International Conference on Reinventing Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Federal University Oye Ekiti, (2026)
Improving the Livelihood of the Youth in Nigeria through Entrepreneurial Skills - Literacy and Skills Development held at the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan (2019)
Social Capital and Community Development in Nigeria - International Industrial Education Conference Theme Collective Agreements Abuses and Workers’ Welfare in Nigeria held at the University of Ibadan. Distance Learning Centre (2019)
Prioritising Mental Health in Secondary School Education in Nigeria: The Role of Teachers and Social Workers - Second International Conference by Faculty of Education Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future : Inclusive Polices , Reforms and Innovations in the Fourth Industrial Revolution , Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State (2025)
Leveraging Digital Platforms for Mental Health Education in Secondary Schools - Faculty of Education International Conference on Digital Transformation in Education: People Product ,University of Ibadan (2025)

Paper Presentation - International

Mental Health as a Key to Achieving Balance in Life among Undergraduates in Nigeria - International Congress on Holistic Development and Positive Education (C-HOPE), Northern Cyprus. (2026)
Social-Emotional Learning in University Classrooms: A Review of Impacts on Student Wellbeing and Academic Engagement. - International Congress on Holistic Development and Positive Education (C-HOPE 2026) held on May 7–9, 2026, at the Assembly of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Nicosia by Girne American University and organised in cooperation with Ministry of National Education of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (2026)
Mental Health and Community Resilience: Integrated Approaches to Strengthening Psychosocial Well-Being in Crisis Contexts. - International Women’s Day & World Day of Social Justice March 04-05, 2026 Navigating the Nexus: FinTech Innovation, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Society in a Globalized World by International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT) Pennsylvania, USA & New Delhi, India (2026)
Addressing Contraceptive Pill Usage and Abortion among Female Secondary School Students: A Social Work Perspective - (29) 3rd International Positive Schools and Well-Being Congress ; Cotemporary Approaches to Well Being held in Girne/ North Cyprus on 13-15 May 2025 (2025)

Undergraduate Project Supervision

JIMOH ABDULHAFEEZ ABOLAJI - ROLE OF STUDENTS’ UNION IN ENHANCING THE WELFARE AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI (2026)
AKINDEHIN, GBENGA SHINA - ROLE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION IN PROMOTING INDIVIDUALS' ADHERENCE TO MEDICAL TREATMENT IN OYE-EKITI, EKITI STATE (2026)
KARATU FATIHA OLATUNJI - IMPACT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF WOMEN ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ADULT LEARNERS IN FUOYE INSTITUTE OF PART TIME STUDIES. (2026)
ADEBAYO FERANMI - IMPACT OF MATERNAL HEALTH CARE EDUCATION ON PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL AWARENESS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN ILAWE-EKITI, EKITI STATE (2026)
ILESANMI OLUWABUNMI FAVOUR - PERCEIVED IMPACT OF ADIRE HUB EKITI PROGRAMME ON ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTH AND WOMEN IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA (2026)
TIJANI TAIWO KABIRAT - STUDENT AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF STUDENT UNION GOVERNANCE AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI (2026)
IGBEKOYI TAIWO VICTORIA - PERCEIVED IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILL ACQUISITION ON REDUCING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AMONG UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE IN NIGERIA (2026)
OGUNFALU CLEMENT TEMIDAYO - RADIO AS A TOOLS FOR POLITICAL MOBILIZATION AND VOTER BEHAVIOR IN EKITI STATE,NIGERIA (2026)
ASHAOLU BISOLA OLUWATOYI - ROLE OF COUNSELLING IN SHAPING THE PERCEPTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF FAMILY PLANNING AND CHILD SPACING AMONG NURSING MOTHERS IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA (2026)
kASUMU RHODIYAH TITILOPE - ACCESSING THE IMPACT OF INEC VOTER EDUCATION ON STUDENTS’ POLITICAL AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, OYE-EKITI (2026)
VICTORIA OLAOLEETAN - INFLUENCE OF MOTIVATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ADULT LEARNERS IN CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTERS (2026)
ADEOLA DEBORAH OLUWASEUN - INFLUENCE OF PIDGIN ENGLISH IN ENGLISH USAGE AMONG STUDENTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYE-LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EKITI STATE (2023)
MOSHOOD YUSUF BOLAJI - ROLE OF ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMMES IN IMPROVING SMALL SCALE- SCALE BUSINESS GROWTH IN RURLA COMMUNITIES (2025)
ITSEKURE OKOETORITSE EMMANUEL - INFLUENCE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMMES ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF FAMILY PLANNING IN EKITI STATE NIGERIA (2025)

Course Teaching

EAE 131 - Working with Marginal Groups (2024/2025, 2025/2026)
EAE 201 - Psychology of Adult Learning (2024/2025, 2025/2026)
EAE 231 - Learning in Non-School Environment (2024/2025, 2025/2026)
ADE 305 - Social Rehabilitation (2024/2025, 2025/2026)
ADE 409 - Theory and Practice of Social Welfare (2024/2025, 2025/2026)
EAE 102 - Adult Education and Development (2024/2025)
ADE 104 - Introduction to Social Welfare (2024/2025, 2025/2026)
ADE 162 - Introduction to Personnel Development and Administration (2024/2025, 2025/2026)
EAE 204 - Sociology of Adult Education (2024/2025, 2025/2026)
ADE 406 - Social Legislation (2024/2025, 2025/2026)