CURRICULUM VITAE

A. PERSONAL DATA

NAMES: ADELABU Omowale Taofeek

DATE OF BIRTH: 28th August 1968

MARITAL STATUS: married

POSTAL ADDRESS: 3B 20B, RUN staff quarters, Ede, Osun state

E-MAIL: [email protected], [email protected]

MOBILE NO: 08055073986

NO CHILDREN AND AGES: three; 8years, 4years and 1 year

NAME AND ADDRESS OF SPOUSE: Adelabu Omobola Christy, the address is as above.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF NEXT OF KIN: see name and address of spouse above

NATIONALITY: Nigerian

STATE OF ORIGIN: Oyo state

B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

 Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo 2010 - 2014  University of Lagos, Akoka 2003 – 2004  University of Lagos, Akoka 1995 – 1999  Richland Computers and Resource centre 2000  Awodi-ora Secondary School, Ajegunle 1982 - 1987

C. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 Ph.D., Mass Communication 2014  M.Sc, Mass Communication 2004  B.Sc (Hons), Mass Communication 1999  Diploma, Computer Application 2000  West African School Certificate 1987

D DEPARTMENT / COLLEGE: Mass Communication/ Management sciences

E. DATE OF FIRST APPOINTMENT AT REDEEMER’S UNIVERSITY: 1ST September 2005 F. DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT AT REDEEMER’S UNIVERSITY: 1st September 2007

G. CURRENT SALARY AND GRADE LEVEL: SAL. 683,723.88; Grade RUASS 4 Step 4

H. CURRENT POSITION AND DATE OF LAST PROMOTION: Lecturer 1 September 2012

I. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES: African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), Association of Communication Scholars & Professional of Nigeria (ACSPN).

J. IMPORTANT ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD AT THE REDEEMER’S UNIVERSITY:

 2016 till date, Sub Dean, College of Management and Social Sciences  2015 till date, Member, University Landscaping Committee  2015 till date, Member, University Sanitation Team  2015 – till date, Member, college of Management Sciences Quality Assurance Team  2014 till date, Academic Adviser, BrandiQ Club, Redeemer’s University chapter  2014 till date, Departmental PG Coordinator, Mass Communication  2014 till date, Member, College of Management Sciences PG/MBA board  September 2014 till date, Member, College of Management Sciences Business Committee  2010 – till date, Chairman, department of Mass Communication Welfare Committee  2010 – 2012, Member, College of Management Sciences Result Vetting Committee  2010 – 2012, , Member, University Ceremonial committee  2009 – till date, Editorial Member, Run News, the University official in-house Journal   2008 – till date, Level Adviser, 400 level, Mass Communication department  2007 - 2008, Editorial Adviser, RUN Chronicle, the training Newspaper of the Department of Mass Communication.  2007 - 2008, Editorial Adviser, RUN Pearl, the training Magazine of the Department of Mass Communication

 2006 - 2009, Academic Adviser, Redeemer’s University Mass Communication Students Association.  2006 - 2009, Examination Officer, Department of Mass Communication

K. OTHER POSITIONS WITHIN THE REDEEMER’S UNIVERSITY  2016 till date, President, RUN Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited.  2011 - 2013, Vice President, RUN Cooperative Multipurpose society, Limited.  2010, Chairman, Electoral Committee, Redeemer’s University Cooperative and Multi- purpose Society.  2007, Chairman, Electoral Committee, Redeemer’s University Cooperative & Thrift Society

L. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

 Adelabu, O. T. Yoruba Concept of Iwapele: Using the Mass media to Promote African Culture”.  Adelabu, O.T. State Branding and Tourism potentials: opportunities for Nigeria Investment Drive”  Adelabu, O. T. “Values and Virtues in the Age of Globalisation: Communicating the Concept of Omoluabi.

M. POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION: Nil

N. HONOURS/DISTINCTIONS AND AWARDS:  RUMSA Excellence Award 2009, by Redeemer’s University Mass Communication Students Association.  2014, Service Award by RCCG, King is Coming Area, Redemption Camp.

O. MAJOR ACEDEMIC RELATED SERVICES TO THE NATION OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM: Nil

P. IMPORTANT LEARNED CONFERENCES ATTENDED  2015: 3rd Idowu Sobowale International Conference on Globalisation, Media entertainment and National development: Mexican Soap Operas on Nigeria Airwaves: Another Cultural Imperialism?  2014: ACCE conference on Communication, Children and the Youth in the 21st Century, University of Nigeria Nsukka: “the Youth, Reality TV Show and Brand Patronage: Any Nexus?  2012: Alfred Opubor International conference on Community Media, University of Ibadan; “Integrating New media with Community Media for Development: Challenges and Opportunities”.  2011: 2nd Idowu Sobowale Conference, Caleb University, Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos: “Use of new media Technologies for rural Development in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities”.  2010: ACCE conference, American University in Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa, “150 years of journalism practices in Nigeria: embracing online and multimedia challenges”  2009: International Conference on Globalisation: New Thinking in the Development Model, Babcock University, Ilisan Ogun State, “values and virtues in the age of globalisation: communicating the concept of Iwapele”.  2009, International Conference on Journalism and New Media Technologies in Africa: New Technologies, New Practices and the Renewal of Media Training in Africa, School of Media and Communication, PAN-AFRICAN University, Lagos, “ethical consideration for citizen journalism practices in Nigeria”.  2009, Annual National conference of the Nigerian Union of radio science (NURS 2009), Redeemer’s University, “eight years of GSM services in Nigeria: the need for improve customer relations”.  2008: National Conference on the Development of Instructional Materials (Textbooks) in Mass Communication and Communication Studies in Nigeria in the 21st Century.  2007, International Conference of the School of Education and Humanities, Babcock University ilisan Ogun State, “gown and town harmony: the imperative of community relations”.  2007, Ebenezer Soola Conference on Communication, Department of Language and Communication Art, University of Ibadan, “citizen journalism practices: the 21st century challenges for Nigerian journalism”

Q. PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS/CHAPTER IN BOOKS

1. Kamaldeen, Z.A., Adelabu, O.T. and, Suleman, A.S. (2016), “Public Relation: Practice in Nigeria in Historical Context”in Olatunji, R.W., Oso, L. and Okoye, I. (eds.), Public Relations for Social Change and Development: Issues, Trends, Challenges and Prospects, Lagos: LASU School of Communication. 2. Adelabu, O.T. (2015), “Ethical Issues in Covering Violent Conflict Events” in Isola (ed.), Journalism Practice and Terrorism in Nigeria: Issues, Trends and Techniques, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan.

3. Adelabu, O.T. (2015) “Copy writing for Outdoor Advertising” in Tejumaiye, J.A. and Daramola, A. (eds.), Handbook of Outdoor Advertising in Nigeria (forthcoming).. 4. Adelabu, O.T. (2015), “The Theory and Practice of Online Newspaper Production”, in forthcoming book of readings for Information Communication and New Media, Department of Communication and Performing Arts, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun state.

5. Adelabu, O.T., (2014), “Integrity and Leadership”, in Onanaye, S., et al (eds.), A Study in Leadership, Ede: Directorate of General Studies Programme, Redeemer’s University.

6. Adelabu, O.T. (2013), “June 12 Election Crises and the Nigerian Press” in Yima, S. (ed.) Mass Media and Democratization in Nigeria, Abuja: Caltop Publications.

7. Tejumaiye, A. J. and Adelabu, O.T. (2011), “Mass Media and governance: Issues and Challenges in Contemporary Nigeria. Oso, L. and Pate, U. (eds.), Mass Media and Society in Nigeria, Lagos: Malthouse Press limited

8. Adelabu, O.T. (2011), “One Hundred and Fifty Years of Journalism in Nigeria: Embracing Online and Multimedia Challenges”, Des Wilson (ed.), in Communication for Social Change, African Council for Communication Education (ACCE). 9. Adelabu, O.T. (2011), “Ethical Consideration for Citizen Journalism in Nigeria, in Biakolo, J.T., Tsaaior, J.T., Tam-George, A., and Agina, A. (eds.), Journalism and New Media Technologies in Africa, Lagos: CBAAC.

10. Adelabu, O.T. (2010), “Financial Public Relations: Principles and Practices”, in in Oshiotse, A.O. (ed.) Nigeriana Stirling-Horden Encyclopaedia of Mass Media & Communnication: Technological Imperative (Vol. 3), Ibadan: Stirling-Horden Publishers Ltd.

11. Adelabu, O. T. (2010) “Contemporary Yoruba Music and the Broadcast Media: A Synergy”, in Oshiotse, A.O. (ed.) Nigeriana Stirling-Horden Encyclopaedia of Mass Media & Communnication: Technological Imperative (Vol. 4), Ibadan: Stirling-Horden Publishers Ltd.

12. Adelabu, O. T. (2009),” Understanding the role of Customer Relations In Nollywood Marketing”, in Onabajo, S.O. and M’Bayo, R., (eds.). Maryland: African Renaissance Books.

13. Adelabu, O.T. (2008), “Citizen Journalism Practice: the 21st century Challenges for Nigerian Journalism” in Mojaye, E.M. et al. (eds.), Globalisation and Development Communication in Africa, Ibadan: University of Ibadan Press.

14. Adelabu, O.T. (2013), “Integrating New Media with Community Media for Development: Challenges and Opportunities”, in Ojebode, A. (ed.), Community Media for Development and Participation: Experiences, Thoughts, and Forethoughts, Ibadan: John Archers (Publishers), Limited.

BOOKS  Adelabu, O.T. (2005), Journalism as a Profession in a Nutshell, Lagos: inet Publications

 Adelabu, O.T. (2004), Essentials of Press Law and Ethics, Lagos: Galaxgraphics

JOURNAL ARTICLES

1. Adelabu, O.T., Okunade, K.J. and Esiri, M. (2016), Personality Symbols and Brand Positioning in the Telecom Industry, in, Journal of New Media and Mass Communication, www.iiste.com

2. Adelabu, O.T. and Adefemi, O. (2016), Photographs, Sport Newspapers and Readership: any Synergy? In International Organisation of Scientific Research Journal, www.iosr.com 3. Adelabu, O.T. and Sanusi, B.O. (2014), “Adapting Social Media for Formal Learning in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities”, in Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, www.arabianjbmr.com/VOL_3_(9)_OM.php 4. Adelabu, O.T., Esiri, M., and Sanusi, B.O. (2015), “Smartphones and communication Pattern among Students in Higher institutions, in Singaporean Journal of business Economics and Management studies, www.sjif.inno-space.org.

5. Sanusi, B.O. and Adelabu, O.T. (2015), “Women in Journalism Practices in Nigeria: from the Hood to the Limelight”, in Journal of Research and Development, www.arabianjbmr.com.

6. Sanusi, B.O., Esiri, M. and Adelabu, O.T. (2015), “Changing Roles in the Nigerian Media Industry: a Study of Multimedia Journalism”, in Arabian journal of Business and Management review, www.arabianjbmr.com.

7. Adelabu, O.T. (2014), “Social media, Advertising Messages and the Youth: Any Influence? in Journal of New Media and Mass Communication, www.iiste.com

8. Adelabu, O. T. (2008),” Town and Gown Harmony: the Imperative of Community Relations”, in Contemporary Humanities, Babcock University, Ilisan Ogun State.

PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

 Adelabu, O.T. (2009), “Eight years of GSM services in Nigeria” in Nigerian Union of Radio Science Conference Proceeding, Mowe: Redeemer’s University.  Adelabu, O.T. (2009), “Using the Mass Media as a Tool for Empowering Women for Effective Agricultural Productivity” in Sobowale Conference book of Proceedings, Ago- Iwoye: Olabisi Onabanjo University

REFEREES 1. Professor I. Bayo Oloyede Mass Communication department Redeemer’s University Ede Osun state. 08033230943 2. Dr. Adepoju J. Tejumaiye Mass Communication Department University of Lagos Akoka, Yaba Lagos state. 08055266955

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