A renowned scholar in Educational Management, Professor Akinrotimi Iyiomo Oyetakin, is set to deliver the 42nd Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA).
According to a statement issued by Professor Adebisi Daramola, Chairman of the Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), the lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, 17th June 2025, and will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the University’s Multipurpose Hall, with guests expected to be seated by 1:30 p.m. The event will be chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga Ige.
The lecture, titled “Cost Explosion and Expenditure Implosion in Tertiary Education: Equilibrium Heresies in Motion”, is expected to provide deep insights into the financial dynamics of higher education in Nigeria and beyond.
Professor Oyetakin began his academic journey with a National Certificate in Education (NCE) from the Lagos State College of Education, Oto-Ijanikin, in 1990. He proceeded to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics Education (B.Sc. Ed.) from Lagos State University in 1998, followed by a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Management from the same institution in 2000 and 2009, respectively.
He joined the services of Adekunle Ajasin University in 2010 as a Lecturer II in the Department of Educational Management and rose steadily through the ranks to become Professor in 2022.
Throughout his academic career, Professor Oyetakin has held numerous academic and administrative roles. These include serving three times as Head of Department, Secretary of the Faculty Conference and Seminar Committee, Coordinator of Departmental Seminars and Journals, and Member of various committees such as the AAUA Webometric Committee, Postgraduate Seminar Committee, and the Faculty of Education Journal Committee. He has also served as Centre Coordinator for the University’s Sandwich Degree Programme and as Acting Director of the Institute of Education.
An accomplished academic and prolific scholar, Professor Oyetakin has published, edited, and co-authored over 59 books and peer-reviewed articles in esteemed academic journals across the globe. He is a sought-after speaker and a rapporteur, having participated in academic discourses and conferences in Nigeria, Italy, Tanzania, Lebanon, Kenya, and other countries.
Professor Oyetakin’s dedication to scholarship is also reflected in his active participation in several professional bodies. He is a member of the Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning, the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management, the Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria, a Fellow of the International Institute of Logistics and Administration, and a Life Member of the Teaching and Education Research Association (TERA), United Kingdom. He also serves as an editor, co-editor, and reviewer for leading academic journals.
The forthcoming inaugural lecture is expected to attract scholars, policymakers, students, and members of the public, offering an opportunity for critical engagement with one of the most pressing issues confronting tertiary education today.
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