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AMAIKE, GOD'S GIFT OMOBOLANLE, Ph.D.

Senior Lecturer

Department of Sociology

Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Mobile phone: +2348053064761

Email: gamaike@unilag.edu.ng; bolaamaike@

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND WITH DATES

2014: Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Ageing, University of North Texas, Texas, United States of America.

2009: Ph.D. (Sociology) with specialization in Social Gerontology and Development Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria.

2001: M.Sc. (Sociology) , University of Lagos, Nigeria.

1998: Certificate in Computer Programming, More Computers Training School, Lagos State.

1997: B.Sc. (Sociology), First Class (Hons.) University of Lagos, Nigeria.

1990: Senior Secondary School Certificate (Distinctions/Credits), Anglican Girls' Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.

GRANTS AND AWARDS

2014: Post Doctoral Fellowship/Scholar-in-Residence, Applied Gerontology, University of North Texas, Texas, United States of America.

2012: Certificate of Participation in BIARI (Brown International Advanced Research Institutes).

2006: Laureate/Awardee, CODESRIA Small Grant for Thesis Writing (Ph.D.)

2006: Laureate, CODESRIA Writing Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya.

2006: Laureate, CODESRIA Methodological Workshop, Ibadan, Nigeria.

1997: The Vice-Chancellor's Prize for the best performance at the Degree level (Sociology).

1997: The Dean's best performance in any subject within a teaching unit (Sociology).

1997: Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the B.Sc. degree level.

1997: Best Graduating Student in the Department of Sociology at the B.Sc. degree level.

1995/1996: Scholar Award for the best student in Sociology.

1994/1995: Scholar Award for the Best Student in Sociology.

1992/1993: Scholar Award for the best student in Sociology.

1991/1992: Scholar Award for the best student in Sociology.

PUBLICATIONS

Published-Refereed Papers

'Bola Amaike (2016) "Sustainability, Livelihoods and Quality of Life of Older Retirees in Lagos State, Nigeria" Journal of Global Initiatives Special Issue on Sustainable Livelihoods and Conflict. Atlanta, Georgia: Conflict Management Center, Kennesaw State University.

'Bola Amaike and Olurode, 'Lai (2014) "Gender Differentials in Retirement Antecedents and Life Satisfaction of Formal Sector Retirees in Lagos State, Nigeria". The Journal of Ageing in Emerging Economies, 4(2), pp. 61-89. September, 2014. ISSN 1944-009X.

'Bola Amaike and Bammeke, F.(2014) "Gender Differences in Seniors' Preferences and Expectations of Home Care in Lagos State, Nigeria" The Journal of Ageing in Emerging Economies, 4(2), 1-31. September, 2014. ISSN 1944-009X.

'Bola Amaike (2014a) "Education as a Correlate of Life Satisfaction among Formal Sector Retirees in Lagos State, Nigeria". Johannesburg, South Africa: African Population Studies, 27 (2). Supplement, March, 2014.

'Bola Amaike (2014b) "Social Security in Old Age: A Non-Negotiable Sine qua of Social Contract" Jos, Plateau State: Jos Journal of Social Issues, University of Jos, (UNIJOS) Nigeria. Pp. 14-41.

'Bola Amaike (2014c) "Interrogating the Relevance of Home and Community-Based Care in Addressing Old Age Challenges in Lagos State, Nigeria" The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology (NASA) Special Edition on Ageing in Nigeria. 12 (1), June, 2014. pp. 163-181.

'Bola Amaike (2013) "Feminization of Poverty in Old Age: Lessons from Lagos State, Nigeria" in Olurode, L.(Ed.) Perspectives on Feminism from Africa. Durham, N.C: United States: Carolina Academic Press. pp. 228-270. ISBN: 9781611630114.

'Bola Amaike and Bammeke, F. (2013) "The Care We Want: Older Persons and Expectations of Care in Lagos State, Nigeria" Journal of National Association of Social Work Educators (NASWE). 3(1), pp.50-83.

'Bola Amaike (2012) "Emerging Trends in Later Life Destitution in Metropolitan Lagos, Nigeria" UNILAG Journal of Politics, 6 (1), Rainy Season, 2012. pp. 124-148.

'Bola Amaike (2011) "Quality of Life of Destitute Older People in Metropolitan Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria". UNILAG Sociological Review (USR); Volume 9, December, 2011. Lagos: Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. pp.1-37.

Amaike, Gift O. and Jesse Benjamin (2007) "The Struggle for Resource Control in the Niger Delta: The Rise and Context of M.E.N.D." In Africa’s Resources in the Global Economy. Ann Arbor: United States, (ACAS) Association of Concerned Africa Scholars Bulletin. Winter 2006/ Spring, 2007 No. 75/76. Pp.39-44.

Amaike, G.O. and Quadri, M.O. (2005) "Perceptions of Sexual Violence against Women in the era of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria: a study of University of Lagos Students". International Journal of Violence and Related Studies Vol. 1, Maiden edition, 2005. Pp.106-120.

Quadri, M.O. and Amaike, G.O. (2005) "Feminization of Poverty in Nigeria: a Study of Women in paid employment in Shomolu Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria". International Journal of Violence and Related Studies Vol. 2, Number 1, 2005. pp.247-267.

Forthcoming-Refereed Papers

'Bola Amaike and Omololu Soyombo (Forthcoming) "Patterns of Intergenerational Supports in Nigeria: Examples from Retired Older People in Lagos State". MICO: The Journal of Ageing in Emerging Economies.

'Bola Amaike (Forthcoming) "ORI O JU ORI : The Imperative of Voter Education in Citizens' Participation in Nigeria's Electoral Process". UNILAG Journal of Politics,

'Segun Temilola and 'Bola Amaike (Forthcoming) "Social Capital and Sustainable Livelihood of Retirees in Akoka Community, Lagos State, Nigeria". MICO: The Journal of Ageing in Emerging Economies.

Published -Book Chapters

'Bola Amaike (2014) "Livelihood Strategies and Standard of Living of Selected Formal Sector Retirees in Lagos State, Nigeria" The Social Sciences, Humanities and the Human Condition: A Fiestchrift: Oyekanmi @ 65. Lagos: Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Pp. 191-227.

'Bola Amaike (2010) "Interrogating Old Age Social Support Systems in the era of Globalization" in F.A.D. Oyekanmi, F. Badru and F. Bammeke (Eds.) Globalization and Social Pathologies: Rethinking the State of Social Welfare in Nigeria. Lagos: Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Pp.254-287.

Amaike, Gift O. (2006a) "Imperatives of Discipline and Good Character to Successful Campus Life" in Olurode, L; and Bammeke, F. (Eds.) Campus Life: Hints for Success in and out of the Ivory Tower. Lagos: John West Publications. Pp.99-115.

Amaike, Gift O. (2006b) "Social Policy and the Care of the Elderly" in Olurode, L; Bammeke, F; and Durowade, D. (Eds.) Readings in Social Work. Lagos: Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Pp.81-96.

'Bola Amaike (2006c) "Education, Multigenerational Family and the Nigerian Undergraduates: The Quest for Moral Rebirth" In Oyekanmi, F.A.D.and N.Nwabueze (Eds.) Education and Regeneration of Traditional Values in Nigeria. Lagos: Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. pp.266-287.

'Bola Amaike (2006d) "The Return of the Retired Military Officers into Politics and Implications for Democracy in Nigeria" In Oyekanmi, F.A.D. and O.Soyombo (Eds.) Society and Governance: the Quest for Legitimacy in Nigeria. Lagos: Friedrich Ebert Stitfung and Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Pp.177-211.

'Bola Amaike (2006d) "The New Pension Reform Act (2004) -the Implications for the Public Service in Nigeria" in Anifowose, Remi and Babawale, Tunde (Eds.) An Agenda for a New Nigeria- The Imperative of Transformation. Lagos: Department of Political Science, University of Lagos. Pp.259-298.

'Bola Amaike (2005) "Poverty and Livelihoods of Nigerian Elderly" In F.A.D. Oyekanmi (Ed.) Development Crisis and Social Change. Lagos: Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Akoka. pp. 190-207.

'Bola Amaike (2004) "The Menace of Campus Violence: the Failure of the Family Institution" in Olurode, L. and O. Soyombo (Eds.) Readings in Campus Violence. Lagos: John West Publications Ltd. pp. 154-173.

Published Book

Sola Fajana, 'Bola Amaike and Chris Chidi (2009) Welfare of Senior Citizens in Nigeria- A Survey. Lagos: Friedrich Ebert Stitfung.

Other Publications: Forthcoming-Refereed Book Chapters

'Bola Amaike (Forthcoming) "Ageing and Care of Older People in Contemporary Society" in Soyombo, O. (Ed.) Contemporary Social Problems. Lagos.

'Bola Amaike (Forthcoming) "An Introduction to Social Gerontology: Insight from Nigeria" in Olurode, L. and Soyombo, O. (Eds.) Sociology for Beginners. Revised Edition. Lagos: John West Publishers.

CONFERENCES PAPERS, POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS

2016 A conference to commemorate the UN International Day for the Family organized by Family Restoration Initiative (FARI) on the theme: "By restoring the degenerating Family Values" on 31st May, 2016.

2016 Fresher's Orientation Programme organized by the School of Post-graduate Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria on the theme: "Innovative Thinking in a Depressed Economy". May 30th, 2016.

2016 A training of PG Coordinators by the School of Post graduate Studies, University of Lagos. May 7th, 2016.

2015 7th African Population Conference on "Demographic Dividend in Africa; Prospects, Opportunities and Challenges" organized by Union for African Population Studies. 30th November-4th December, 2015.

2015 The National Association of Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners (NASA) Annual Conference on "Democracy, Livelihoods and Social Order". University of Lagos, Nigeria. 3rd-5th November, 2015.

2014 A 2day meeting on delivery of Programmes in Applied Gerontology in Selected Universities by the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja, Nigeria. 27th-28th October, 2014.

2015 International Conference on Ageing on the Theme: "New Realities of Ageing in Africa: Implications for Research and Policy" organized by the National Universities Commission & African Society for Ageing Research and Development (ASARD), Abuja, Nigeria. 13th-14th October, 2015.

2015 The 24th Annual Africa/Diaspora Conference on "The African Family: Traditions, Transitions and Transformation" organized by the Center for African Peace & Conflict Resolution, California State University, Sacramento, California, USA. 23rd- 25th April, 2015.

2015 Annual International Conference on "Livelihoods, Sustainability and Conflict" organized by Conflict Management Center, Kennesaw State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 16th-18th April, 2015.

2014 Annual Lecture/Conference organized by the Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. August 21st-23rd, 2014.

2014 People-centered Care in Institutional Settings, University of North Texas, Texas, April 25, 2014.

2014 Lecture by VNA Home Health and Adult day Services, Dallas, Texas. 6th March, 2014.

2014 Symposium by Area Agency on Ageing (AAA), Texas, USA organized by the University of North Texas, Texas, Texas, USA. 13th February, 2014.

2013 British Society of Gerontology’s 42nd Conference organized by Institute of Population Ageing, University of Oxford, Oxford. 11th -13th September, 2013.

2013 A day Workshop on Enhancement of Academic Work by the Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. 16th May, 2013.

2013 Aggrey-Fraser-Guggisberg Memorial Lecture by Professor Thandika Mkandawire to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. 17th -19th April, 2013.

2012 1st IAGG African Region Conference on Gerontology and Geriatrics, on the theme: "Ageing Africa: Beyond Madrid+10". University of Cape Town, South Africa. 17th- 20th October, 2012.

2012 Population and Development Institute at the Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America. 9th -23rd June, 2012.

2012 Hearing Workshop on Professor Felicia Oyekanmi’s Book, at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Nigeria. June, 2012.

2011 Workshop on "Coping with Ageing in Nigeria" organized by Ageing with Grace and Dignity (AGRAD) Foundation to commemorate the United Nations International day for the Elderly. Lagos: Afe Babalola Auditorium, University of Lagos. 1st October, 2011.

2011 Workshop on "Effective Ph.D. Supervision and Mentoring" organized by the School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos, 1st June, 2011.

2011 Post-Election lecture organized by Centre of Social Research and Advocacy on the "2011 General Elections and the consolation of the democratic Process in Nigeria", delivered by Professor Attahiru M. Jega. Lagos: University of Lagos, Akoka. 7th July, 2011.

2008 Probing the Boundaries – 2nd Global Conference on "Persons, Intimacy and Love". Salzburg, Austria. 11th -13th March, 2008.

2008 At the Interface - 9th Global Conference: " Perspectives on Evil and Human Wickedness". Salzburg, Austria. 10th -12th March, 2008.

2008 Conference and Workshop on "Globalization and Social Work" organized by the Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. 26th -27th February, 2008.

2007 Joint International Conference on "Globalization: Migration, Citizenship and Identity" held by University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria and Kennesaw State University, Atlanta Georgia, United States of America. 6th - 9th November, 2007.

2007 Monitoring and Evaluation: A Training Course for Professionals. Organized by Philliber Research Associates, New York, United States of America held in Ibadan, Nigeria. 22nd October -2nd November, 2007.

2006 CODESRIA Workshop for Scholarly Writing 2006 at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. 15th -20th November, 2006.

2006 Annual Sociology Lecture of the Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, "Society and Governance: Quest for Legitimacy in Nigeria". Julius Berger Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State. 15th -16th November, 2006.

2006 CODESRIA Regional Methodological Workshop on Social Sciences in Africa (Special Session for Nigeria) "Fields and Methods of Qualitative Research". 29th August -2nd September, 2006, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

2006 National Conference on "Nigeria Beyond 2007: Issues, Challenges and Prospects" organized by Department of Political Science, University of Lagos, Akoka. Excellence Hotel, Lagos State, 19th -20th July, 2006.

2006 National Population Commission Census 2006 Training Workshop: Training of Facilitators and Trainers of Census functionaries in Lagos State, Nigeria. 1st -20th March, 2006.

2005 GRUPHEL IV Conference - Speaking Across Boundaries: Gender, Generations and Social justice in an Urbanizing World. Organized by Institute of Southern African Studies, National University of Lesotho, Roma, Lesotho. 18th-22nd November, 2005.

2005 4th Annual Lecture/Workshop on "Regeneration of Traditional Values in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria" organized by the Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. 9th-10th November, 2005.

2005 2nd Regional Inter-Disciplinary Colloquium on "Modernity, Consciousness and Women Empowerment in Africa". Organized by Quality Development and Management Resource Centre, Benue State, Nigeria.12th -15th October, 2005.

2002 Workshop on "Campus Violence" organized by the Department of Sociology, University of Lagos and Center for Law Enforcement Education (CLEEN). 22nd-23rd October, 2002.

Invited Presentations/Consultations

2015 International Conference on Ageing on the Theme: "New Realities of Ageing in Africa: Implications for Research and Policy" organized by the National Universities Commission & African Society for Ageing Research and Development (ASARD), Abuja, Nigeria. 13th-14th October, 2015.

TEACHINGAND RELATED EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Courses:

SOC 005: Introduction to Social Gerontology. First-year course in a two-year Diploma programme, one-semester/term, course expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 150 students.

SOC 030: Social Administration, Legislation and Planning. Second-year course in a two- year Diploma programme, second-semester, course expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 80 students.

SOC 111: Introduction to Sociology. First-year, one semester/term, section in the University-wide course developed and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 1,500 students.

SOC 112: Introduction to Anthropology. First-year, one-semester/term, course expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 200 students.

SOC 317: Sociology of Ageing. Third-year, one-semester/term, course expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 65 students.

SOW 383: Social Policy, Planning and Legislation. Third-year, one-semester/term, course enriched with more components and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 85 students.

SOW 390: Social Policy and Programme Development. Third-year, one-semester/term, course extensively expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 85 students.

SOC 413: Sociology of Third World Development. Fourth-year, one-semester/term, course expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 120 students.

SOC 416: Regional Ethnography in Sub-Saharan Africa I. Fourth-year, one-semester/term, course expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 120 students.

SOC 432: Regional Ethnography in Sub-Saharan Africa II. Fourth-year, one-semester/term, course expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 120 students.

SOC 434: Research Project (B.Sc. Research Project Supervision). Fourth-year, two- semester/term. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 10-15 students.

SOC 435: Sociology of Nigerian Underdevelopment. Fourth-year, one-semester/term, course expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 120 students.

SOC 439: Sociology of Policy and Planning, etc. Third-year, one-semester/term, course developed and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 40 students.

Graduate Courses:

SOC 804: Research Project (Supervision). Graduate, two-semester/term. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 6-10 students.

SOC 807: Scope, Theories and Fundamental Issues in Sociology of Development. Graduate, one-semester/term. Expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 20 students.

SOC 808: Selected Problem Areas in the Development Processes. Graduate, one- semester/term. Expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 20 students.

SOC 845: Advanced Social Gerontology. Graduate, one-semester/term. Expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 10 students.

CRM 811: Correction and Rehabilitation of Offenders. Graduate course in Criminology. Expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 12 students.

CRM 822: Issues and Perspectives on Cyber/Financial and Economic Crimes. Graduate course in Criminology. Expanded and delivered. Department of Sociology, University of Lagos. Minimum of 12 students.

CRM 807: Research Project (Master in Criminology Project Supervision). Minimum of 6 students.

Post Graduate and Graduate Students Supervision

2014-2016 Ebele Chibuzor (Ph.D. student) "Gender Sensitivity in Disaster Management: A Study of 2012 Disaster Intervention in Flood Affected Communities in Anambra State, Nigeria". Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Nigeria (On-going).

2015-2016 Oyebanjo, Abiola Oludare (Ph.D. student) "Cultural Capital, Status Attainment and Social Re-Integration of Return Migrants who schooled in OECD Countries: A Comparative Analysis of Migrants' Contribution to the local development of Nigeria and Taiwan" (On-going).

2016 Okwum, Stella "Youth Unemployment and Crime in Nigeria: Implications for National Development. M.Sc. (On-going).

2016 Nwangwa, Temiremi " Socio-economic Correlates of Child Neglect in Shomolu Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria". M.Sc. (On-going).

2016 Akinola, Anthony "Socio-economic Determinants of Child Hawking in Agege Local Government Area, Lagos State". M.Sc. (Completed).

2016 Anyanwu, Macleen Ejiogu " Socio-Economic Correlates and Choice of Health Facilities among Nursing Mothers in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos". M.Sc. (Completed).

2016 Bassey, Natasha "Alcohol and Erectile Enhancer Intake and the Existence of Red Light Districts: A Study of Obalende, Lagos State". M.Sc. 2016. (Completed).

2016 Onigbanjo, Ajoke Kareemat " Effects of Staff Training and Development on Organizational Performance in Lagos State Civil Service: A Study of Office of the Chief of Staff". Masters in Public and International Affairs (MPIA). (Completed)

2016 Onwudike, Chukwudinma Angela "Parenting Styles and Teenage Delinquency: A Study of Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State". Masters in Public and International Affairs (MPIA). 2016. (Completed).

2015 Musa, Ohunene Sefiyat " Nigerian Leadership and Foreign Policy in Africa: A critical Evaluation of the Democratic Era (199-2015). Masters in Public and I International Affairs (MPIA). 2015. (Completed).

2013 Olusegun, John Olumide " Knowledge and Attitude to Breast Cancer and Breast Self-Examination (BSE) among Female Undergraduates in the University of Lagos, Nigeria. M.Sc. 2013. (Completed).

2013 Agu, Samuel Ikechukwu " The Effects of Industrialization on the Traditional Family System in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo State". M.Sc.2013. (Completed).

2013 Olalere, Olanrewaju " Social Affiliations and Employment Opportunities among Nigerian Graduates in Four Selected Local Government Areas in Lagos State". M.Sc. 2013.(Completed).

2013 Oyewole, Opeoluwa Lydia " Roles of Mass Media in Reducing Stigmatization against People Living with HIV/AIDS: A Study of University of Lagos Undergraduates. M.Sc. 2013.(Completed).

2012 Olusi, Ahmed Adepeju " Socio-Economic Correlates of Child Malnutrition: A Study of Shomolu Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria". 2012. (Completed).

ACADEMIC AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

October, 2012 – till Date Department of Sociology, University of Lagos

Position: Senior Lecturer

• Teaching both Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in the Department of Sociology and the Unit of Social Work, University of Lagos.

• Core research areas include Social Gerontology, Development Studies, Programme Development, Gender Studies, Social Anthropology, Regional Ethnography, Social Policy and Planning.

• Discharging both Academic and Administrative duties.

• Deputy-Coordinator, B.Sc. (Social Work).

• Coordinator, Diploma in Social Development and Administration

• Member, the Departmental Committee and Faculty Committee.

• Member, the Departmental Post-graduate Board of Studies.

• Chairperson, the Departmental Post graduate Board of Studies.

External Examiner

• External Examiner, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Sociology, Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India (October, 2013).

• External Examiner, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Sociology, Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, India (December, 2013).

May, 2009- September, 2012 Department of Sociology, University of Lagos.

Position: Lecturer 1

• Teaching and conducting research in Social Gerontology, Gender Studies, Third World Development, Social Anthropology, Regional Ethnography, Programme Development and Social Planning.

• Discharging both Academic and Administrative duties.

• Teaching some Undergraduate courses in Sociology and Social Work.

• Coordinator, Diploma in Social Development and Administration.

• Deputy-Coordinator, B.Sc. (Social Work).

• Committee Member, Departmental Committee & Faculty Committee.

• Member, the Departmental Post-graduate board of studies.

• External Examiner, Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Sociology and Population Studies, Bharathair University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. (September, 2012)

October, 2007- April 2009: Department of Sociology, University of Lagos.

Position: Lecturer II

• Teaching and conducting research in Social Ageing, Gender Studies, Social Anthropology, Ethnography, Social Policy, Planning and Legislation as well as Sociology of development and Social Work.

• Course Adviser to Students.

• Processing and presenting Students’ results.

• Discharging Academic and Administrative duties.

• Teaching some Undergraduate courses in the Department of Sociology and Unit of Social Work, University of Lagos.

May 2007 - July 2007: Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice

Kennesaw State University, Atlanta Georgia, United States of America.

Associate Research Fellow

• Conducting research and Concluding the Writing of Ph.D. Thesis

• Guest lecturer (Instructor) in the Department.

• Consulting and collaborating with faculty.

• Field Trips (Social Welfare Agencies for Senior citizens).

• Interacting with the University Community (Staff & Students).

April 2002 – September 2007: Department of Sociology, University of Lagos.

Position: Assistant Lecturer

• Teaching and conducting research in the areas of Social Ageing, Gender and Development Studies and Social Administration.

• Course Adviser to Sociology Students.

• Processing and presenting Students’ results

• Assisting with Academic and Administrative duties

• Teaching some courses in Social Administration and Sociology.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Jan.1999 –November, 2000 The Latter Rain Assembly

Plot 4, Akilo Road

Ogba, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Research Assistant

• Assisting the Pastorate with teaching, training and administration.

• Liaising with leaders for smooth coordination and management of the church and groups.

• Teaching and assisting with leadership classes for members.

• Assisting the Church and various groups to achieve the Church Vision and Mission.

Jan.-May, 1997; July- Dec. 1998 Kehinde Sofola and Co.

Ewenla Chambers

2,Tinubu Square, Lagos, Nigeria.

Administrative Officer

• Assisting with the administrative coordination of the Chambers.

• General Administrative duties.

• Providing support and assistance to the Senior Partner and other Counsels.

July, 1997- June, 1998 Seven-UP Bottling Company Plc.

Ikeja Plant Office,

Ikeja Industrial Layout, Toll Gate, Lagos.

Assistant Personnel Officer- National Assignment (National Youth Service Corp)

• Assisting Personnel Manager in discharging personnel duties.

• Preparing and assisting the personnel department with staff training.

• Facilitating meetings with different departments and unions.

MEMBERSHIP OF UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

University Committee Membership

2015- Date: Member, Examination Misconduct Committee of the School of Post-graduate Studies, University of Lagos.

2015-Date: Member, School of Post graduate Board of Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Faculty of Social Sciences Committee Membership

2014-Date: Member, Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) Examination Results Committee.

2007: Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Panel on Allegation of Sexual Harassment.

2013-2014: Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Results Vetting Committee.

2014-2015: Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Accreditation Committee.

Departmental Committee Membership

2015-Date: Coordinator/Chair, Postgraduate (Graduate) Programmes (Department of Sociology).

2014/2015: Chair, Accreditation Committee- B.Sc. (Sociology) and B.Sc. (Social Work).

2014/2015: Coordinator, B.Sc. (Social Work).

2012-2014: Member, Accreditation Committee- B.Sc. (Sociology) and B.Sc. (Social Work).

2013/2014: Chair, Departmental Welfare Committee.

2011-2015: Member, Local Organizing Committee of the Distinguished Lecture/Annual Conference, Department of Sociology, University of Lagos.

2010-2014: Coordinator, Diploma in Social Development and Administration (SDA).

2010-2014: Deputy-Coordinator, B.Sc.(Social Work).

2007-2014: Member, Departmental Examination Results Vetting Committee.

2002-2007: Academic Adviser to Sociology Students (tasks included computation/presentation of results, guidance and counseling of students).

Manuscript Reviews

2010: UNILAG Sociological Review.

2012: Journal of Nigerian Social Work Educators (NASWE Journal).

Pre-Conference Workshop Facilitator

2015: International Conference on Ageing on the Theme: " New Realities of Ageing in Africa: Implications for Research and Policy" organized by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and African Society for Ageing Research and Development (ASARD), Abuja, Nigeria. 13th -14th October, 2015.

Organization of Conferences and Membership of Local Organizing Committee

2015: The National Association of Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners (NASA) Annual Conference on the theme " Democracy, Livelihoods and Social Order" hosted by the Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. 3rd- 5th November 2015.

2014: Annual Lecture/ Conference organized by the Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. 21st-23rd August, 2014.

2011: Post Election on the theme "2011 General Elections and the Consolidation of the Democratic Process in Nigeria" organized by the Center for Social Research and Advocacy, University of Lagos, Nigeria. 7th July, 2011.

2006: Annual Sociology Lecture/Workshop on the theme " Society and Governance: Quest for Legitimacy in Nigeria" organized by the Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. 15th-16th November 2006.

2005: Annual Lecture/Workshop on the theme " Regeneration of Traditional Values in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria" organized by the Department of Sociology, University of Lagos, Nigeria. 9-10th November, 2005.

2002: Annual Lecture/Workshop on the theme " Campus Violence" organized by the Department of Sociology, University of Lagos and Center for Law Enforcement Education (CLEEN). 22nd-23rd October, 2002.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Member, International Sociological Association (ISA).

• Member, International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP).

• Member, Nigerian Association of Social Work Educators (NASWE).

• Member, National Association of Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners (NASA).

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS

• Treasurer, African Society for Ageing Research and Development (ASARD)

• Member, African Society for Ageing Research and Development (ASARD).

• Member, Centre for Social Research and Public Policy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.

• Member, National Association of Women Academics, University of Lagos Chapter.

• Member, University of Lagos Women Society, University of Lagos, Nigeria.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Sex Female

Date of Birth 29th October, 1972

Place of Birth Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Home/Contact Address 2, Obadiah Street, off Community Road,

Akoka, Lagos State

Nationality Nigerian

Local Govt. Area Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State

Marital Status Married

Number of Children Three (ages 14, 12, and 7 years)

Religion Christianity

Name for publications ’Bola Amaike or Amaike, G.O.

Next of Kin: Amaike, Seraiah Toluwanimi

REFERENCES

1. Professor ’Lai Olurode

Professor of Sociology

Department of Sociology

Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria

Mobile: +2348022906068.

Email: olurode@

2. Professor Sola Fajana

Professor of Industrial and Labour Relations and The Vice-Chancellor,

Joseph Ayo Babalola University,

Ikeji Arakeji, Ilesa-Akure Road, Osun State, Nigeria.

Mobile number : +2348023191793).

Email: solafajana@

3. Olufunlayo Olaitan Bammeke, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Ag. Head,

Department of Sociology

University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Mobile number : +2348052613685.

Email: funmibammeke@yahoo.co.uk.

4. Ezekiel Leke Ojo, Ph.D.

Managing Partner,

Ezekiel Ojo & Co./Leadright Consulting Inc.

7614 N 72nd Drive, Glendale, AZ 85303, United States.

Email : ezekiel_ojo@

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