Member
Dr. Udukhomose Suleiman Omokhabi
Lecturer I
Department of Adult Education, Faculty of Education
Area of Specialization: Adult Education, Social Welfare and Mental Health
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Membership of Professional Bodies
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Paper Presentation - Local
3rd International Conference on Reinventing Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Federal University Oye Ekiti,
Literacy and Skills Development held at the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan
International Industrial Education Conference Theme Collective Agreements Abuses and Workers’ Welfare in Nigeria held at the University of Ibadan. Distance Learning Centre
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
Faculty of Education International Conference on Digital Transformation in Education: People Product ,University of Ibadan
Paper Presentation - International
International Congress on Holistic Development and Positive Education (C-HOPE), Northern Cyprus.
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
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
(29) 3rd International Positive Schools and Well-Being Congress ; Cotemporary Approaches to Well Being held in Girne/ North Cyprus on 13-15 May 2025
Undergraduate Project Supervision
ROLE OF STUDENTS’ UNION IN ENHANCING THE WELFARE AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI
ROLE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION IN PROMOTING INDIVIDUALS' ADHERENCE TO MEDICAL TREATMENT IN OYE-EKITI, EKITI STATE
IMPACT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES OF WOMEN ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ADULT LEARNERS IN FUOYE INSTITUTE OF PART TIME STUDIES.
IMPACT OF MATERNAL HEALTH CARE EDUCATION ON PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL AWARENESS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN ILAWE-EKITI, EKITI STATE
PERCEIVED IMPACT OF ADIRE HUB EKITI PROGRAMME ON ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTH AND WOMEN IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA
STUDENT AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF STUDENT UNION GOVERNANCE AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI
PERCEIVED IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILL ACQUISITION ON REDUCING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AMONG UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE IN NIGERIA
RADIO AS A TOOLS FOR POLITICAL MOBILIZATION AND VOTER BEHAVIOR IN EKITI STATE,NIGERIA
ROLE OF COUNSELLING IN SHAPING THE PERCEPTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF FAMILY PLANNING AND CHILD SPACING AMONG NURSING MOTHERS IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA
ACCESSING THE IMPACT OF INEC VOTER EDUCATION ON STUDENTS’ POLITICAL AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, OYE-EKITI
INFLUENCE OF MOTIVATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ADULT LEARNERS IN CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTERS
INFLUENCE OF PIDGIN ENGLISH IN ENGLISH USAGE AMONG STUDENTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYE-LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EKITI STATE
ROLE OF ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMMES IN IMPROVING SMALL SCALE- SCALE BUSINESS GROWTH IN RURLA COMMUNITIES
INFLUENCE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMMES ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF FAMILY PLANNING IN EKITI STATE NIGERIA
Course Teaching
Working with Marginal Groups
Psychology of Adult Learning
Learning in Non-School Environment
Social Rehabilitation
Theory and Practice of Social Welfare
Adult Education and Development
Introduction to Social Welfare
Introduction to Personnel Development and Administration
Sociology of Adult Education
Social Legislation
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
