Professional Overview
Professor Afolakemi Oredein is a pioneering academic leader and a specialist in Educational Management and Leadership. She holds the distinction of being the first female professor and the first female Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Education at Lead City University. With over three decades of experience in the Nigerian education sector, she is recognized for her expertise in institutional accreditation, gender studies, and statistical analysis in educational research.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Educational Management: University of Ibadan (2000).
- PGD (Postgraduate Diploma): University of Ibadan (1996).
- M.Ed. in Educational Management: University of Ibadan (1995).
- B.Sc.(Ed) in History and Education: University of Ilorin (1991).
- NCE (Nigeria Certificate in Education): Federal College of Education, Osiele (1989).
Leadership & Administrative Experience
- Current Role: Provost, Postgraduate College, Lead City University (2022–Present).
- Former Dean: Faculty of Arts & Education, Lead City University (2015–2018).
- Former Head of Department: Department of Educational Management (2011–2017).
- Accreditation Success: Led the successful verification and accreditation of over 15 academic programs at Lead City University between 2013 and 2017.
Research & Scholarly Impact
- Inaugural Lecture: Delivered her inaugural lecture in September 2016 titled “Good Leadership for National Development: The Inevitable Fraternal Twins and Irresistible Skills as Matters Arising”.
- Supervision: Has supervised over 10 Ph.D. and 15 Master’s students.
- Editorial Roles: Serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the African Higher Education Review (AHER) and the Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences (JOCADEBS).
- Recent Research: Her recent work explores digital leadership, virtual classroom management during COVID-19, and the impact of school climate on teacher job performance.
Professional Memberships & Fellowships
- Fellow: Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (FCIPM).
- Fellow: Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC-Nigeria).
- Fellow: Global Education Network (FGEN).
- Member: Nigeria Academy of Education (NAE), Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), and World Education Research Association (WERA).
Areas of Specialization
- Educational Management and Leadership
- Statistics and Research Methods in Education
- Gender Issues in Education
- Personnel Management and Conflict Resolution