Prof. Olujide A. ADEKEYE
Dean, CLDS
B.Ed.(Counsellor Education); M.ED. (Counsellor Education); Ph.D. (Counselling Psychology)
College
Department
Research Interests
My research interest revolves around drug use and substance abuse, HIV/AIDS education, family and relationship counselling, career exploration, and adolescent development.
Awards & Honours
- Brown International Advanced Research Institute (BIARI 2011). Research Grant to Brown University, Providence, RI, USA (2011)
- Award for Best Lecturer, Dept. of Psychology (2009)
- Federal Government Scholar (2002-2003, Masters in Education Degree)
- Best Master’s Student, Dept. of Counsellor Education, University of Ilorin (2002/2003)
- Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin (1999/2000)
- Best Student of the Dept. of Counsellor Education, University of Ilorin (1999/2000)
Teaching Areas
Quantitative Methods in Psychology | Interpersonal Processes and Communication | Introduction to Counselling Skills | Counselling Psychology| Rehabilitation Counselling | Special Needs and Counselling | Cognitive Psychology | Personality Assessment | Practicum in Counselling | Social Perception and Group Processes | Research Methods in Psychology | Psychology of Substance Abuse | Psychobiological Study of Behaviour | Political Psychology | Psychobiological Study of Behaviour | Practicum in Psychotherapy | Behaviour Modification | Family and Marital Therapy | Fundamentals of Human Development | Culture and Human Development | Communication and Human Development | Contemporary Issues in Human Development
COURSES TAUGHT (Past & Present): POSTGRADUATE
Fundamentals of Human Development | Contemporary trends in Subject Area 1 | Teaching Methods | Systems and Theories in Psychology | Counselling: Theory and Practice | Family and Marital Therapies | Theories and Modular Techniques of Counselling | Theoretical Foundation/Model in Counselling | Advanced Counselling Practicum | Advanced Research Methods in Psychology | Professional Issues in Counselling | Client Assessment and Test Construction in Counselling
Selected Publications (44)
6. Health Workers’ Commitment in Delta State: Influence of Personality and Workplace Experiences
[ Download 25.45 kB ] [Visit]7. Employers’ Perception of Covenant University Graduates
[ Download 38.11 kB ]10. PERVASIVENESS OF CONDUCT DISORDER IN SPECIAL CORRECTIONAL CENTRES IN LAGOS, NIGERIA
[ Download 69.46 kB ] [Visit]12. Professionals and Non-Professionals Perception of Child Labour in Lagos State, Nigeria.
[ Download 11.98 MB ]14. Female Genital Mutilation: An Overview
[ Download 6.86 MB ]15. Adolescents and HIV/AIDS Pandemic
[ Download 61.50 kB ]16. Begging to Live: The Strategy of Survival for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Nigeria
[Visit]18. Predictors of Maternal Health As Perceived By Pregnant Women In Eti-Osa, Lagos State, Nigeria
[ Download 234.79 kB ] [Visit]19. Problems of Street Hawking by Children as Perceived by Teachers.
[ Download 170.31 kB ]20. The Influence of Behavioural Pattern, Self- Esteem and Work Environment on Job Performance.
[ Download 250.43 kB ]22. Effects of Motivation on Test Performance of First Year Covenant University Students. Germany
[ Download 236.05 kB ]24. Poverty and Old Age: The Nigerian Situation.
[ Download 242.73 kB ]27. Counselling Services for Remediating the Biopsychosocial Challenges of the Aged in Nigeria.
[ Download 170.45 kB ]28. Attitude and HIV-Related Knowledge among Senior School Students in Ota, South Western Nigeria.
[ Download 235.08 kB ]30. Knowledge Level and Attitude of School Going Male Adolescents towards Drug Use and Abuse.
[ Download 242.13 kB ]35. Factors Influencing Attitudes Towards Stimatization and Discrimination amongs People with HIV/AIDS
[ Download 94.42 kB ]36. Some Sociocultural Issues in Entrepreneurship Development among Some Groups in Nigeria.
[ Download 170.82 kB ]37. Perceived Social Support, Perceived Stress and Stress Symptomatology among Adolescents
[ Download 171.49 kB ]39. Domestic Violence in a Semi-urban Neighbourhood.
[ Download 239.06 kB ]40. Effects of Motivation on Test Performance of First Year Covenant University Students.
[ Download 236.64 kB ]41. Teachers Social Feedback on the Test Performance of Primary School Pupils.
[ Download 240.81 kB ]42. Use of Concrete DetachableLearning Tools in Testing Children’s Animal Discriminatory Ability
[ Download 237.49 kB ]Collaboration/Linkages
Conferences Attended
Olujide A. Adekeye, Sussan O. Adeusi, Olufunke O. Chenube & Joseph Idoko (2018). Perception of Public College Students on Underage Drinking in Nigeria: Analysis of Current Issues. Being a Paper Presented at the 2018 Kettil Bruun Society Symposium (KBS2018), Chiang Mai, Thailand, 28 May - 1 June, 2018 (Abstract on page ).
Olujide A. Adekeye (2018). A 2-day Training Workshop by the Bioethics Society of Nigeria for Covenant University Health Research Ethics Committee (CU-HREC), held at LR5, CEDS Building, Covenant University, Ota, 10th -11th May, 2018.
Olujide Adekeye (2018). Participant – Transforming the future: Anticipation in the 21st Century. (Discussants - Dr. Riel Miller, Dr. Loes Damhof and Dr. Bayo Akomolafe) which held at the Covenant University Centre for Research, Innovation and Discovery (CUCRID), Covenant University, Ota, January 22 – 25, 2018.
Olujide Adekeye (2018). Leadership Skills and Application. Being a Workshop Paper Presented at the Correctional Officers Leadership and Entrepreneurs Workshop, under the auspices of the Life Recovery Pre-Release Empowerment Programme (Onesimus Project). Nigeria Prisons Service, Kirikiri, Lagos, January16 &17, 2018.
Olujide Adekeye, Sussan Adeusi, Frederick Ahmadu, Angela Okojide (2017). Determinants of Career Maturity among Senior High School Students in Nigeria. Proceedings of 10th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2017). Seville, Spain, 16th - 18th of November, 2017. doi: 10.21125/iceri.2017.2026, Pages: 7597-7604.
Olujide Adekeye, Emmanuel Amoo, Benjamin Olley and David Igbokwe (2017). Sociocultural Correlates of Alcohol Use and Abuse among High School Students in Ota. Being a Paper for the 3rd Biennial National Symposium on Drug Policy in Nigeria. Barcelona Hotel, Wuse 2, Abuja, 25 – 26 October, 2017.
Agatha C. Nwabueze & Olujide Adekeye (2017). Creativity and functional education in guidance and counselling: An imperative for sustainable economic development. Being a paper presented at the 2nd Interdisciplinary International Conference, Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Anambr State, Nigeria. 10th – 13th October, 2017.
Olujide Adekeye, Angie Igbinoba, Muyiwa Solarin, Frederick Ahmadu and Olawunmi Owoyomi (2017). Exploring Occupational Stress and Job Involvement of Workers’ in Private and Public Organizations. Abstracts & Proceedings of SOCIOINT 2017- 4th International Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, 10-12 July 2017- Dubai, UAE. ISBN: 978-605-82433-1-6. Pp. 1444-1450
Olujide Adekeye, Angie Igbinoba, Elizabeth Olowookere, Sussan Adeusi, Muyiwa Solarin and Frederick Ahmadu (2017). Exploration of the Big Five Personality Factor as Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Supervisors in Selected Industries in Nigeria. Abstracts & Proceedings of SOCIOINT 2017- 4th International Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, 10-12 July 2017- Dubai, UAE. ISBN: 978-605-82433-1-6. Pp. 1451-1457
Olujide Adekeye (2017). Panel Chair, Entrepreneurship Education. 1st Covenant University International Conference on Entrepreneurship (CU-ICE) June 12 – 14, 2017. Held at the CEDS Multipurpose Hall, Covenant University, Ota.
O. Adekeye, A. Alao, O. Chenube, S. Adeusi, B. Agoha, D. Igbokwe, F. Ahmadu, M. Ezinne (2016). Bullying Behaviour among High School Students: Analysis of Prevalence and Gender Differences. Proceedings of 9th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2016), Seville, Spain, 14th - 16th of November, 2016. doi: 10.21125/iceri.2016.1107. Pages: 424-431.
O. Adekeye, B. Agoha, S. Adeusi, G. Adejumo, E. Olowookere (2016b). Effect of Exposure to Television Commercials on the Body Image and Self-Esteem of Female Adolescents. 9th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2016), Seville, Spain, 14th - 16th of November, 2016. doi: 10.21125/iceri.2016.1098. Pages: 392-398.
B. O. Olley, O. Oladele, & O. A. Adekeye (2016). Does Depression Mediate the Effect of Sexual Compulsivity in Sexual Risk Behavior among Cannabis Users in Nigeria? Being a Paper presented at the Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA) for the 12th Biennial International Conference on Drugs, Alcohol and Society in Africa, held at Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja, 21 to 22 September 2016.
Agoha, Ben C., Adeusi, Sussan O., Igbokwe David O., Adekeye, Olujide A.,and Elegbeleye, Ayo O. (2016). Assessment of Health-related Locus of Control among Undergraduates Substance Users and Non-Users. Being a Paper presented at KBS 2016, Stockholm, Sweden, May 30 to June 3, 2016 (Abstract on page 47).
Adekeye, Olujide A., Uwakwe, Charles B. U., Chenube, Olufunke O., Olowookeere, Elizabeth I. and Sholarin, Muyiwa A. (2016). Exploration of the Relationship between Substance Use and Risky Sexual Behaviour among Secondary School Students in Nigeria. Being a Paper presented at KBS 2016, Stockholm, Sweden, May 30 to June 3, 2016 (Abstract on page 45).
Yunusa, Mufutau., Chenube, Olufunke, Adekeye, Olujide, Omumu, Florence, Adewuyi, Temitope, Obindo, Taiwo et al., (2016). A national survey of alcohol use among okada riders in Nigeria: A pilot Study. Being a Paper presented at KBS 2016, Stockholm, Sweden, May 30 to June 3, 2016 (Abstract on page 212).
Adekeye, Olujide A. (2016). Peace and Conflict: Covenant University GPE Students’ Perspectives. Being a paper presented at the Global Partners in Education (GPE9) 9th Annual Conference at the Ural State Pedagogical University, Yekaterinburg, Russia. 10th May to 15th, 2016.
Olujide A. Adekeye, Jonathan A. Odukoya, David O. Igbokwe, Angie Igbinoba, Elizabeth I. Olowookere and Olufunke Chenube (2016). Subjective Experiences and Meaning Associated with Drug Use and Addiction: A Mixed Method Approach. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Education, with the theme –“Transforming Today’s Educational Landscape” Bangkok, Thailand, 21st – 22nd April, 2016.
Angie Osarieme Igbinoba, Damilola Janet Adetipe, Jonathan A. Odukoya and Olujide A. Adekeye (2016). Career Migration among Mass Communication Graduates: A Study of Bowen and LASU Students. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Education, with the theme –“Transforming Today’s Educational Landscape” Bangkok, Thailand, 21st – 22nd April, 2016.
Igbokwe, D. O., Ola, B. A., Odebunmi, A., Gesinde, A. M., Alao, A. A., Agbu, J., Ndom, R. J. E., Adeusi, S. O., Adekeye, O. A. & Agoha, B. C. E. (2016). Sleep Disorders and Stress (Track): Sleep Disorders among Adolescents in Nigeria: The Development of an Assessment Instrument. Proceedings of the 24th European Congress of Psychiatry / European Psychiatry, Madrid, Spain. DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.700.
O. Adekeye, A. Alao, A. Gesinde, G. Adejuwon, S. Adeusi (2015a). Institutional Regulations and Students’ Adjustment Problems: A Case Study of Covenant University Students. Proceedings of the 8th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2015), Seville, Spain, 18th - 20th, November, 2015. Pages 0235-0242.
O. Adekeye, S. Adeusi, J. Odukoya, C. Godspower (2015b). Correlates between Parenting Styles and Emotional Intelligence: A Study of Senior Secondary School Students in Lagos State. Proceedings of the 8th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2015) , Seville, Spain, 18th - 20th, November, 2015. Pages 8076-8084.
Olujide A. Adekeye (Participant) “How to review protocols and provide constructive feedbacks” A 3-day Training Workshop by the Bioethics Society of Nigeria in collaboration with the Capacity Strengthening of HRWCs in Nigeria Project. Held at Covenant University, Ota, 13th -15th October, 2015.
O. A. Adekeye, A. A. Alao, G. A. Adejuwon, S. O. Adeusi & J. A. Odukoya (2015). Work Role Salience, Self Esteem and Perceived Self-Efficacy as Predictors of Career Maturity among Senior Secondary School Students. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN15), Barcelona, Spain. 6-8 July, 2015 pages 4444-4451.
Olufunke Chenube, Olujide Adekeye, Florence Omumu & Mary Asabor (2015). The Influence of Parents’ alcohol Drinking Habit on in-School Adolescents Present and Future Drinking. Being a Paper Presented at KBS 2015, Munich, Germany, June 1 to 5, 2015. (Abstract on page 69).
Adekeye, Olujide A., Chenube, Olufunke O., Adeusi, Sussan O. & Adekeye, Bosede T. (2015). Personality Traits as Predictors of Substance Abuse among Youths in Abeokuta. Being a Paper Presented at KBS 2015, Munich, Germany, June 1 to 5, 2015. (Abstract on page 43).
Adejumo, Gbadebo O., Adejuwon, Grace A., Adekeye, Olujide A. (2015). Perceived Satisfaction and Effectiveness of Rehabilitation of Victims of Human Trafficking in Nigeria: Implications for Politics and Psychological Interventions. Paper presented at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 24 - 26 March, 2015.
Adekeye, Olujide A. (Represented the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charles K. Ayo, September 2014). Youths, Social Justice and Social Development in a Changing World. A Keynote Address Presented on behalf of The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Professor Charles K. Ayo on the Occasion of the Fifth Graduation and Sixth Matriculation Ceremony of Life Recovery Pre-Release Empower Programme, held at the Medium Security Prison, Kirikiri, Lagos, 26th September, 2014.
Adekeye, O. A., Gesinde, A. M. and Abimbola, O. H. (2014). Influence of Family Stability on Academic Performance among Senior Secondary Students in Ota, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN14), Barcelona, Spain. 7-9 July, 2014. Pages 5184-5192.
Olufunke Chenube, Mufutau Yunusa, Florence Omumu, Pauline Tibi, Gboyeka Abikoye and Olujide Adekeye. (2014). Relative Influence of Alcohol Beverage Companies’ Marketing Programmes on Undergraduates Drinking Behaviours in Nigeria. Being a Paper Presented at KBS 2014, Torino, Italy, June 9 to 13, 2014. (Abstract on page 85).
Adekeye, Olujide A., Uwakwe, C. B. U., Chenube, Olufunke O., Adekeye, Bosede T. & Adeusi, Sussan O. (2014). Assessment of Alcohol and Substance Use among Undergraduates in Selected Private Universities in Southwest Nigeria. Being a Paper Presented at KBS 2014, Torino, Italy, June 9 to 13, 2014. (Abstract on page 56).
Iruonagbe, C. T. & Adekeye, O. A. (2014). Internationalization of Higher Education and the Global Partners n Education (GPE) Initiative. Being a paper presented at the Global Partners in Education (GPE VI) Seventh Annual Conference at the La Nueva Universidad Regiomontana, Monterrey, Mexico. 11th May to 19th, 2014.
Olujide A. Adekeye, Olufunke O. Chenube, Frederick O. Ahmadu and Bosede T. Adekeye (2014). Knowledge, Attitude and Barriers to Children Immunization among Women in selected Rural Primary Health Centres. A paper presented at the South West Zonal Conference and Meeting of the Nigerian Psychological Association, with the theme: Psychology, Rural Development and Wellbeing, held at Covenant University, Ota. February 11-14, 2014.
Olujide Adekeye (2013). Participant: African Youths Conference on United Nations Millennium Development Goals, held at the Nicon Luxury, Abuja, Nigeria. 25th November to 27th November, 2013.
Olujide Adekeye (2013). Participant: Research Scholarship and Academic Administration Symposium. Hosted by Covenant University, Ota in collaboration with University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. Held at African Leadership and Development Centre, Covenant University, Ota, Saturday, 16th November, 2013.
Olujide Adekeye (2013). The Imperatives of Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset in Building an Entrepreneurial Institution, being a paper presented at an Entrepreneurship Capacity Building Workshop at the Federal Polytechnic, Bali, Taraba State, Nigeria, 7th – 9th October, 2013.
Olujide A. Adekeye (2013). Factors predicting attitude of first year university students towards STI and HIV in Ogun State, Nigeria. Being a Short Length Paper for the STI & AIDS World Congress 2013, a joint meeting of the 20th Meeting of the International Society for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research (ISSTDR), and the 14th World Congress of the International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI) in Vienna, Austria from July 14 to 17, 2013.
Olufunke Chenube; Mufutau Yunusa; Gboyega Abikoye; Aderinola Abidoye; Olujide Adekeye & Florence Omumu (2013). Alcoholic Beverage Companies’ Talent Hunt Programmes and Undergraduates Drinking Behaviours in Nigeria. Being a Paper Presented at KBS 2013, held at Kampala, Uganda, June 3 to 7, 2013.