Prof. Taiwo Olabode Kolawole photograph
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile

Prof. Taiwo Olabode Kolawole

Professor

Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Science

Area of Specialization: Industrial Sociology and ICT

Biography

Born and raised in the Zaria, had B.Sc at ABU, Zaria, M.Sc and Ph.D at OAU, Ile Ife. Formally started lecturing at ABU, Zaria in 2007. Published different articles across different journals both indigenous and international.

Research Interests

Research Methods, ICT, Health matters, Gerontology etc

Qualifications

DegreeInstitutionYear
B.ScAhmadu Bello University, Zaria1999
M.ScObafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife2005
Ph.DObafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife2015

Grants

TetFund Β· 2015 and 2025

Federal Government

Research Grant Β· 2008 5,000,000.00

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

Total Grant: UNSPECIFIED 5,000,000.00

Scholarship

Academic Scholarship Β· 2002

Ijesa New York New Jersey

Membership of Professional Bodies

National Anthropological &Sociological Association Practitioner Β· Till Date

Member

International Sociological Association Β· Till Date

Member

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

Dr. Obaya Michael Adebowale Β· 2026

Assessment of NAPTIP Intervention on Trafficking Returnees in Southwest Nigeria

Otakwu Adah Adms Β· 2024

The conditional cash Transfer Scheme (CCTS) AND poverty Reduction in the FCT Abuja, Nigeria

Postgraduate M.Phil Supervision

Isiaka S.A. Β· 2025

Appraising the Effects of the Bank of Industry BoI) on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Southwest Nigeria

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

Olarenwaju Oloruntele Raphael Β· 2023

The Effects on Climate Change on the Performance and Productivity in selected firms Southwest Nigeria

Shobalaje Esther Opeyemi Β· 2023

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Digitised Microcredit facility in the Informal sector of Southwest Nigwria

Jesuwaye Oluwasanmi-Dare Israel Β· 2023

Political Partisanship and Job Performance among Public Secondary School Teachers in Kwara State, Nigeria

Course Teaching

SOC 101 Β· 2025/2026/first semester

Introduction to Sociology I

SOC 303 Β· 2025/2026/first semester

Statistical Techniques for Sociology

SOC 404 Β· 2025/2026/second semester

Urbanization and Labour Migration

SOC 414 Β· 2025/2026/second semester

Sociology of Religion

SOC 801 Β· 2024/2025/first semester

Advanced Research Methods

SOC 804 Β· 2025/2026/second semester

Advanced Statistical Techniques

Professional Skill

Data Analysis

Training on SPSS

Selected Publications

Dr.

Authors: Kolawole, T.O. and Stephen A.K

African Journal of Religion, Philosophy and Culture (AJRPC) β€’ 2025

Dr

Authors: Adebayo, A.A., Kolawole, T.O. et al

FUDMA International Journal of Social Sciences (FUDIJOSS) β€’ 2024

Dr

Authors: Kolawole, et al,

Fuoye journal of Public Administration and Management (FJPAM) β€’ 2024

Academic Research & Publication Platforms

Connecting FUOYE academic profiles with global research visibility platforms.

Stakeholder Testimonials

What Leaders Say About the FUOYE Staff Profile Portal

A modern academic visibility platform designed to showcase research, expertise, publications, professional identity and institutional excellence.

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œThe FUOYE Academic Staff Profile Portal represents a bold step in digital transformation, academic visibility and institutional excellence. Its structure, design and research-focused features position FUOYE among universities with world-class digital academic identity systems.”

Prof. Joshua OGUNWOLE

Vice-Chancellor
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œThis portal stands out as a professional, research-driven and globally relevant academic profile system. Its ability to present publications, qualifications, research interests, CVs, email signatures and staff expertise makes it one of the most impressive university staff profile platforms.”

Olufemi AWOGBEMI

CEHCE | CEH v13 | Security+ | ITIL | OCA | ITIL v3
πŸ” Chief Technology & Information Security Officer (CTISO)
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œThe portal provides a strong foundation for improving Webometrics visibility, academic reputation and research discoverability. It is elegant, functional, secure and designed to make academic staff proud of their professional digital identity.”

Prof. O.S BOLAJI (Ph.D)

Ionospheric, Radio-propagation & Space Physicist & Precision Farming Specialist & Researcher
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œFrom profile completeness to publication management, research links, professional CV generation and global academic platform integration, the FUOYE Staff Profile Portal reflects international best practice in academic profile presentation.”

Adebola Adewunmi ADERIBIGBE

Professor of Journalism, Communication & Media Studies
Director, Career Services Centre
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œThe FUOYE Academic Staff Profile Portal represents a bold step in digital transformation, academic visibility and institutional excellence. Its structure, design and research-focused features position FUOYE among universities with world-class digital academic identity systems.”

Prof. Babatunde Joshua OMOTOSHO

Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œThis portal stands out as a professional, research-driven and globally relevant academic profile system. Its ability to present publications, qualifications, research interests, CVs, email signatures and staff expertise makes it one of the most impressive university staff profile platforms.”

Prof. Temitope Seun BABALOLA

Dean, Student Affairs
Federal University Oye-Ekiti