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AMAIKE, GOD'S GIFT OMOBOLANLE, Ph.D.Senior Lecturer
Department of SociologyFaculty of Social Sciences
University of Lagos, NigeriaMobile phone: +2348053064761
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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'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.
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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. 30 th
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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
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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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
3. Olufunlayo Olaitan Bammeke, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Ag. Head,
Department of Sociology
University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Mobile number : +2348052613685.
Email: [email protected].
4. Ezekiel Leke Ojo, Ph.D.
Managing Partner,
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Ezekiel Ojo & Co./Leadright Consulting Inc.
7614 N 72nd Drive, Glendale, AZ 85303, United States.
Email : [email protected]
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