Assoc Prof at AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY ADO EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERI, Nigeria
👨🎓 Assoc Prof Dr. OLUSOLA OLUJOBI is a seasoned professional with nearly two decades of global experience in higher education and business. As the Director of the UAEU (CBE) Off-Campus Site in Abu Dhabi, he currently serves as the MBA program coordinator, overseeing industry-oriented post-graduate programs and the Executive Education Unit.
🏆 In 2014, during his tenure as the College Dean of EIC – Abu Dhabi, the institution earned the prestigious Award of Educational Innovation from the Worldwide Hospitality Award in Paris. His leadership extended to successful reauthorization, re-licensure, and re-accreditation projects for all programs under the Commission of Academic Accreditation (CAA-MoE).
Professional Profiles:
EDUCATION:
I obtained my Ph.D. from the University of Lagos, Lagos, where I studied from 2014 to 2019. Prior to that, I acquired an Ethics Certification from the Ethics Institute of South Africa in 2012. My LL.M. degree was earned at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, between 2009 and 2011. I also completed my National Youth Service Corps in 2008 after obtaining an LL.B (Hons) from the University of Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, where I graduated with Second Class Honors Lower Division in 2005. Additionally, I received my B.L (Hons.) from the Nigerian Law School, Kano, in 2007, with Second Class Honour Lower Division. I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Nigeria), holding the AciArb qualification since 2008. Furthermore, I have been a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch, from 2007 to 2022, and the Nigerian Law Teachers Association from 2014 to 2022.
Distinctions and Awards:
I have received several notable recognitions and awards throughout my career. In 2023, I was recognized as one of the top four scientists in the world in the list of the 2023 World Top 2% Best Scientists, representing Nigeria. This recognition was based on my contributions to the field of science and research, as reflected in my work at Afe Babalola University, where I hold the position of Chancellor. Additionally, I was honored with the Scopus Award for the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 sessions by the College of Law at Afe Babalola University. In 2001/2002, I received the Federal Government Scholarship Award for Tertiary Institution, which supported my academic pursuits. Furthermore, I was a recipient of the South Tomé Principe Joint Development Authority Scholarship Assistance Scheme Award for Post Graduate Students in 2011, which furthered my education and research endeavors.
EXPERIENCE:
I currently hold the position of Associate Professor at the College of Law, Afe Babalola University, a role I have held since 2021. In this capacity, I am responsible for teaching various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. For undergraduate students, I teach courses such as Oil and Gas Law (LPI 507), Commercial Law (LPB 301), Constitutional Law (LPI 201), and Public International Law (PIL 503). In the postgraduate LL.M. program, I instruct on Law of Industrial and Intellectual Property I (LPB 835), Energy and Natural Resources Law 1 (LPI 827), International Trade and Investment Law (LPI 825), and Law of Secured Credit Transactions I (LPB 807). Prior to my current position, I served as a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Elizade University, where I also held the role of Sub-Dean. During this time (2020-2021), I taught courses such as Legal Methods (PIL 102), Oil and Gas Law (JIL 503), and Jurisprudence and Legal Theory (PPL 502). Before joining Elizade University, I worked as a Lecturer 1 at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, from 2014 to 2020.
core skills:
I am a qualified Barrister of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and a Chartered Arbitrator with 13 years of experience. My expertise includes excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, as well as strong legal drafting abilities. I possess detailed knowledge of corporate governance and ethical issues. In terms of awards, I received the Federal Government Scholarship Award for the 2001/2002 session during my tertiary education, as well as the South Tomé Principe Joint Development Authority Scholarship Assistance Scheme for Post Graduate Students in 2011. Notably, I have received several awards during my tenure at Afe Babalola University, including the College of Law Best Lecturer Scopus Award (Founder Award) for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 sessions, and the Afe Babalola University Law Students Society’s Lecturer Award of Mentorship & Excellence for the 2023 session. Additionally, I received The Green Club, Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, Award of Appreciation in the 2022 session and the Afe Babalola University Law Students Society’s Lecturer Award of Academic Scholarship & Inspiration to Law Students for the 2021/2022 session. I serve as a reviewer for several journals, including the International Journal for Quality Research, International Journal of Law and Conflicts Resolution, African Journal of Law, Ethics, and Education, and the Redeemers University, Faculty of Law Journal in Ede, Osun State. Currently, my salary and status/grade level are (N4,072,667.15) ABUASSS 5, Step 03A. If selected, I would be available for duty one month after the interview date.
Publications:
Strategies and regulatory measures for Combatting illicit mining operations in Nigeria: A comprehensive legal perspective
Retracted: Comparative appraisals of legal and institutional framework governing gas flaring in Nigeria’s upstream petroleum sector: How satisfactory?
Legal responses to energy security and sustainability in Nigeria’s power sector amidst fossil fuel disruptions and low carbon energy transition
Combating the crimes of money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria: a legal approach for combating the menace
Tackling corruption in the distribution of Covid-19 palliatives and public health facilities in Nigeria: legal insights and strategic blueprint for future emergencies
An examination of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021: prospects, challenges, and the way forward