Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Nigeria
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Samuel Olutokunbo Adekalu
Senior Lecturer
Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Science
Area of Specialization: Human Resource Management, Career and Organizational Development, Research Methods
Biography
Dr. Samuel Olutokunbo Adekalu holds bachelor's degrees in Sociology from Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State, Nigeria, and Business Information Systems from the University of East London, United Kingdom. He further obtained both his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Human Resource Development from the renowned Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia.
Dr. Adekalu began his academic career in 2021 and has since actively participated in teaching, research, and various academic and administrative responsibilities within the university system. He is a recipient of national and international scholarships and awards, including the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Nigeria (2011-2018), International Federation of Training and Development Organization (IFTDO) Switzerland, in 2014. He also participated in the United Nations International Student Conference of Amsterdam (UNISCA) Summer Programme at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 2017, and served as a Visiting Scholar at the National Youth Policy Institute (NYPI), South Korea, in 2018.
Dr. Adekalu has authored and co-authored over thirty-five (35) scholarly articles published in Scopus-indexed and other reputable national and international peer-reviewed journals. His research contributions have earned him numerous awards and professional recognition. Dr. Adekalu has extensive international academic and professional experience. He has been invited by leading world-ranked universities and international institutions to serve as a session chair, speaker, rapporteur, and participant at several academic conferences and programmes. Through his academic, research, and professional engagements, he has visited more than fifteen countries, including Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ghana, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Vietnam.
Research Interests
My research is grounded in an institutional engagement perspective and broadly focuses on understanding the career development mechanisms that promote employee growth and organizational development. I am particularly interested in examining how established institutions including universities, government organizations, and private-sector organizations foster employee career advancement through empowerment, community engagement, supportive relationships, professional networks, and workplace practices that enable individuals to thrive within and across organizational settings.
In addition, I have a strong research interest in the role of leadership and professional socialization in shaping the career development of public servants and other professionals. My work seeks to generate evidence that informs policies and organizational practices aimed at enhancing employee well-being, career progression, and institutional effectiveness.
Methodologically, I employ a range of research approaches, with particular expertise in qualitative and mixed-methods designs. My methodological versatility has enabled me to supervise students and collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research extending beyond my core area of human resource development, including industrial relations and personnel management, social work, healthcare management, accounting, entrepreneurship, and youth and gender studies, and other related disciplines.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD, Human Resource Development | Universiti Putra Malaysia | 2018 |
| Master of Human Resource Development M.HRD | Universiti Putra Malaysia | 2014 |
| BSc, Business Information Systems | University of East London, United Kingdom | 2015 |
| BSc, Sociology | Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State | 2010 |
| ND, Public Administration | Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi State | 2005 |
Scholarship
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Nigeria
International Federation of Training and Development Organization (IFTDO) Switzerland
Membership of Professional Bodies
Associate Member
Paper Presentation - Local
C-SIOWN 15th International Conference on Social Work, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
C-SIOWN 14th International Conference on Social Work, Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.
1st International Multidisciplinary Conference on Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, Nigeria
Paper Presentation - International
National Youth Policy Institute (NYPI) 2018. January, 29, Sejong-si, South Korea.
National Youth Policy Institute (NYPI) 2018. June, 28, Sejong-si, South Korea.
Academic International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities (AICSSH), May, 22-24, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
International Journal of Arts and Sciences (IJAS) Conference May, 22-26, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Graduate Research in Education Seminar (GREduc) 2017. December, 16, Universiti Putra, Selangor, Malaysia
International Conference on Trust. November, 18-20, Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan.
International Conference on Youth (ICYOUTH), November, 15-17, Social Institute of Malaysia (ISM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
International Journal of Arts and Sciences (IJAS) Conference November, 29-30, University of Freigburg, Germany
2015 International Business and Education Conference. January, 2- 7, 2015. Maui, Hawaii, United States of America.
15th International Conference on Human Resource Development Research and Practice across Europe. June, 3-6, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, United Kingdom.
International Congress on Educational Research and Practices. November, 6-7, Universiti Putra, Selangor, Malaysi
Professional Skill
Teaching classes, designing lessons, and grading student work
Organizing tasks, managing research budgets, and mentoring students.
Presenting findings at conferences and sharing complex ideas simply
Selected Publications
Environmental Accounting Disclosure and Corporate Sustainability: A Conceptual Review, Theoretical Integration, and Future Research Agenda
Authors: Egbeh, F. N., Adekalu, S. O., Kolawole, A. R. & Umah, D. N.
Saudi Journal of Economic and Finance, 10(3):68-78 • 2026
Open publicationProfessional Socialization Experiences of Social Work Students at a Nigerian Specialized University.
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Atere A. O., Emaimo, J., Owoeye, S. M. & Adejumo, I. A.
The Professional Social Work Journal. 11(11), 70-76 • 2025
Revalidating Predictors of Deviant Behavior of Students in Malpractice: The Role of Social Workers-University Partnership In Non-Western Cultures.
Authors: Sunday, L., Muhammed, S., Emaimo, J., Adekalu, S. O., Etim, G. J. & Freeman-Njoku, M. E.
International Journal of Social Work, 12(2):1-14 • 2025
Open publicationMalpractice Styles of students during examination: implications for school social work counseling in non-Asian cultures.
Authors: Sunday, L., Muhammed, S., Emaimo, J., Adekalu, S. O., Etim, G. J. & Freeman-Njoku, M. E.
European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(4), 15-20. • 2025
Open publicationMonetary Policy, Bank Size, and Capital Adequacy: a Conceptual Framework for Financial Stability in Nigeria.
Authors: Adekalu, J. R., Adebisi J. F., Christopher, M. D. & Adekalu, S.O.
ANUK College of Private Sector Accounting Journal. 2(4), 301-311. • 2025
Open publicationEffect of Monetary Policy Instruments on Capital Adequacy of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria.
Authors: Adekalu, J. R., Adebisi J. F., Christopher, M. D. & Adekalu, S.O.
ANUK College of Private Sector Accounting Journal. 2(4), 284-292. • 2025
Open publicationModerating Effect of Bank Size on the Relationship between Monetary Policy and Capital Adequacy of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Authors: Adekalu, J. R., Adebisi J. F., Christopher, M. D. & Adekalu, S.O.
ANUK College of Private Sector Accounting Journal. 2(4), 336-349. • 2025
Open publicationDefining Retirees: Perspectives on Relationship, Happiness and Gratitude in Non-Western Cultures
Authors: Egbeh, F. N., Adekalu, S. O., Emaimo, J., Adejumo, A., Sada S.M., Atere, A. O. & Osijirin, A. N.
International Journal of Social Work, 12 (1), 40 – 57 • 2025
Open publicationDemographic Factors and Retirement Success: A Conceptual Review
Authors: Egbeh, F. N., Adekalu, S. O., Emaimo, J., Sada, S. M, Owoeye, S. M., Atere, A. O. & Umah, N. D.
International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences, 14(2), 2226-3624. • 2025
Open publicationRetirees’ Challenges about Newfound Freedom with Finance, Health, Records of Service and Family Obligations in Non-Asian Cultures.
Authors: Egbeh, F. N., Adekalu, S. O., Emaimo, J., Adejumo, A. I., Umah, D. N., Osijirin, A. N. & Etim, G. J.
Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 8(5): 133-139 • 2025
Open publicationAwareness, Use, and Barriers to Artificial Intelligence Tools in Healthcare Service Delivery among Health Professionals in South-East Nigeria
Authors: Umah, D. N., Adekalu, S. O., Anumaka, C., Ezeagwu, P.O., Shamsudeen, M. S., Owoeye, S. M. & Osijirin, A. N.
Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 8(11): 257-264. • 2025
Open publicationEvaluating the Readiness of Nigerian Health Institutions for the Integration of Hospital Digital Twins for Predictive Facilities Management
Authors: Umah, D. N., Adekalu, S. O., Anumaka, I. C., Ezeagwu, P.O., Shamsudeen, M. S., Owoeye, S. M. & Osijirin, A. N.
Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 23(8): 103-121 • 2025
Open publicationContinuing Professional Socialization through Community of Practices among Social Workers.
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Emaimo J. & Ottun-Emaimo, O.
The Professional Social Journal. 10(10), 1-11 • 2024
Perception on Programs at Rehabilitation Centres by Parents of Clients and Staff in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Authors: Ottun-Emaimo R. O., Emaimo J., Nweke J. O., Adekalu S. O., Alice John Emaimo., A. J. & Owoeye M. S.
International Journal of Academic Research In Business And Social Sciences, 14(12), 2813 -2828. • 2024
Open publicationEvaluating the influence of information and communication technology and the BRICS in South African trade dynamics: a gravity model approach.
Authors: Azu, N. P., Adekalu, S. O., Isa, Y. & Chiadikobi, J. O
Journal of International Trade Law and Policy. 23(2/3) 168-186 • 2024
Open publicationInclusive Education for Children with Albinism: Unleashing the Prime Enabler.
Authors: Owoeye, S.M., Emaimo, J., Ottun-Emaimo, O., & Adekalu, S.O.
International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 12(1), 1309–1316. • 2023
Open publicationA Stranger in a Strange Land: Experiences of Adjustment among International Postgraduate Students in Malaysia.
Authors: Ahrari, S., Krauss S.E., Suandi, S., Abdullah, H., Sahirmi, A.H.A., Adekalu, S.O., & Dahalan, D.
Issues in Educational Research, 29(3): 611-632. • 2019
Open publicationTeaching Professors’ Challenges about Community Engagement Outreach and Intervention in Nigerian Universities.
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Krauss, S.E., Ismail, I.A., & Suandi, T.
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(8): 191–204. • 2018
Open publicationMotivating Factors of Community Engagement Practice among Professors in Nigerian Universities
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Turiman, S., Krauss, S.E., and Ismail, A.I.
International Journal of Research in Management, 8(1): 1-14. • 2018
Open publicationDeveloping Career through Community Engagement: The Nigerian University Experience.
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Ismail, A.I., Krauss, S.E. and Turiman, S.
International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 6(3): 99- 107. • 2018
Open publicationToward Functional Community in Academia: The Nigerian Universities Experience
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Turiman, S., Krauss S.E. and Ismail, A.I.
International Journal of Education and Training, 4(1): 1-9. • 2018
Open publicationFacilitating Community Development through Institutional Engagements: Reflections from 2016 Nigeria IACD Conference.
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Shitu, M.B., Turiman, S., Olohungbebe, L.O. & Adio, A.A.
Journal of Resources Development and Management, 30: 132-140. • 2017
Open publicationExploring the Personal Philosophies of Volunteerism among Professors at a Malaysian Research University.
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Krauss, S.E., Turiman, S. & Ismail, A.I.
OUSL Journal, 12(1): 91-108. • 2017
Open publicationApplication of E- devices in Teaching and its Effectiveness in State Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Authors: Oludeyi, O.S., Adekalu, S.O. & Shittu, A.K. (2015).
African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2(2): 125- 133. • 2015
Open publicationBring Back Our Girls, Social Mobilization: Implications for Cross-cultural Research.
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Turiman, S., Oluseyitan, R.C. & Irza H.A.
Journal of Education and Practice, 6(6): 64-75. • 2015
Open publicationOrganization Development and Strategic Intervention for Enterprise Sustainability: An Empirical Study from Nigeria
Authors: Khairuddin, I., Adekalu, S.O. & Genty, K.I.
British Journal for Arts and Social Sciences, 16(2): 156-171. • 2014
Open publicationLegal Status Experience of Foreign Students Returnees from Immigration Center: A Case Study. Science Journal of Education, 2(5): 152-157.
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Idowu, G.T. & Oluwaseyitan, R.C.
Science Journal of Education, 2(5): 152-157. • 2014
Open publicationPerceptions of Secondary School Female Students on the Introduction of (MVC) in Improving English Vocabulary Skills.
Authors: Adekanye, T.B., Oladipo, K.S., Mohammed, A., Adekalu, S.O., Osolase, E.H. & Nwosu, L.N. (2013).
Global Journal of Commerce & Management Perspective, 2(3): 1- 6. • 2013
Open publicationGlobalization and the Challenges of National Development in Nigeria.
Authors: Mohammed, A., Oladipo, K.S., Ahmed, A.S.A., Agabi, T.P. & Adekalu, S.O.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 2(5): 57-63. • 2013
Open publicationNigeria Quasi Federalism: An Obstacle to Peace and Development in Nigeria.
Authors: Goke, A., Oladipo, K.S., Kabiru, B.I. & Adekalu, S.O.
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 2(8): 100-107. • 2013
Open publicationGlobalization and Trade Unions Challenges: Nigerian Manufacturing Sector Experience.
Authors: Genty, K.I., Adekalu, S.O., Ajede, S.A. & Oludeyi, O.S.
European Journal of Business and Management, 5(17): 52-55. • 2013
Open publicationPetroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Mandates and Human Capacity Development in Nigeria: Benefits for Nigerian Youths.
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Oludeyi, O.S., Genty, K.I. & Wolo, A.
International Journal of Research in Management, 3(5): 67-77. • 2013
Open publicationEdutourism: The Nigeria Educational Challenges and International Students Choice of Study in Nigerian Universities.
Authors: Adekalu, S.O. & Oludeyi, O.S. (2013).
International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 2(4): 53-63. • 2013
Open publicationAcademic Experience of International Students on Scholarships in Malaysian Universities: The Case of A Private University College
Authors: Adekalu, S.O., Ismail, A.I., & Turiman, S.
International Journal of Learning and Development, 3(4): 7-18. • 2013
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