ADEKUNLE AJASIN AKUNGBA AKOKO
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. FOLAYIRA IREOLA Awonegan
Lecturer II
Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education
Area of Specialization: Educational Administration
Biography
Dr. AWONEGAN Folayira Ireola (Nee Akindutire) was born on 15 June 1984 in Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria. She hails from Ondo West Local Government Area in the Ondo Central Senatorial District of Ondo State.
Dr. Awonegan commenced her higher education at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, where she studied Accounting Education and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.Sc. Ed.) in 2008. She furthered her education at the University of Benin, Benin City, where she earned a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Management in 2014. Driven by a passion for educational leadership and research, she subsequently completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Management in 2025.
In addition to her academic qualifications, she obtained a Diploma in Computer Studies from St. Stephen's Cathedral Church Ventures, Ondo, in 2008, further enhancing her information technology skills.
Dr. Awonegan joined the services of the University on 25 March 2021 as an Assistant Lecturer. Through dedication, professionalism, and commitment to teaching, research, and community service, her appointment was confirmed on 25 March 2023. Since joining the University, she has continued to contribute to academic excellence through her commitment to scholarship, quality teaching, and the advancement of educational management.
Dr. AWONEGAN Folayira Ireola is committed to lifelong learning, academic development, and the promotion of excellence in higher education. She remains dedicated to mentoring students, conducting impactful research, and contributing meaningfully to institutional growth and national educational development.
She is a Nigerian, married to Mr. Awonegan Ayodeji Paul, and they are blessed with three children aged 12, 9, and 5 years.
Research Interests
L) Research Interest:
Educational Management and Administration,
Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness and Policy Implementation
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO EKITI, NIGERIA | 2025 |
| B.SC (EDU) | Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko | 2008 |
| M.ED | UNIVERSITY OF BENIN | 2014 |
Professional Qualification
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY ADO EKITI EKITI STATE
Membership of Professional Bodies
MEMBER
MEMBER
Paper Presentation - Local
4th Annual Conference on Basic Education. Institute of Education Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.. 21st -23rd February, 2022.
Paper Presentation - International
International Journal of Current Research. Vol. 15, Issue, 06, pp 24945-24947.
Undergraduate Project Supervision
THE IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND STUDENTS' SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASPIRATION IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI
Course Teaching
ELEMENTARY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION AND REPORT WRITING
BROBLEMS AND ISSUES IN PLANING NIGERIAN EDUCATION
Professional Skill
COMPUTER TRAINNING
Custom Fields
LEVEL ADVISER
300 LEVEL STUDENTS ADVISER
Selected Publications
Managerial Strategies for Students’ Safety in the aftermath of Covid-19 in Public Secondary Schools in Kogi State, Nigeria.
Authors: Shaibu, L.; Awonegan, F.I. Idoko, E. J. & Ezenwa, B. U
Optimum Science Journal (OPS Journal • 2024
Open publicationE- learning and Nigeria University Education: Realities and Ways to the fore. Merit Research Journal of Education and Review
Authors: Adelakun, I.S.; Adeyemi, O.V. Anisulowo, B. O. Awonegan, F. I. & Bankole V.M.
Merit Research Journal of Education and Review • 2023
Open publicationHigher Education Financing in Nigeria and the Impact of the Post-Covid-19 Pandemic.
Authors: Adesua, V. O. and Awonegan, F.I.
International Journal of Current Research. Vol. 15, Issue, 06, pp 24945-24947. • 2023
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