Sheriffdeen Adewale TELLA, Ph.D . 2. Address

Sheriffdeen A. Tella, Ph.D.

CURRICULUM VITAE

A. PERSONAL DATA

1. Name: Sheriffdeen Adewale TELLA, Ph.D.

2. Address: Department of Economics, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye,, Ogun State.

3. Postal Address: 13/7 Ikangba Housing Estate, P.O. Box 1166, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Mobile: +2348033190791; 2348056130186.

4. Next of Kin/Relationship: Mrs. G.O. Tella / Wife

5. Date and Place of Birth: May 1, 1954; Lagos, Nigeria.

6. Nationality: Nigerian.

7. Marital Status: Married.

8. No of Children/Ages: 3 / 28, 26 & 23 years.

9. Present Employment: Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.

10. Status on appointment: Graduate Assistant

11. Present Status: Professor

12. Mode of appointment: Full time

13. Date of Appointment: August 26, 1983.

14. Years of University Teaching & Research Experience: 34 Years

B. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS i. Educational Institutions and Qualifications with Dates:

1. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Ph.D. Economics (Monetary Economics), 1995. 2. University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. M.Sc. Economics (Monetary Economics), 1985. 3. University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. B.Sc. (Hon.) Economics, 2nd Class, Upper Division; 1982. 4. Transworld Tutorial College, Jersey, Britain; Diploma in Journalism and Professional Writing; 1977.

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5. Lagos State Polytechnic, School of Agriculture, Ikorodu; Ordinary Diploma in Agriculture, 1978. 6. Ikeja Grammar School, Oshodi, Lagos; West African School Certificate, 1974. ii. Awards and Distinctions:

1. First Bank of Nigeria Plc., Annual Prize for Monetary Economics, University of Benin, Benin City; 1981/82 Academic year. 2. Campus Mirror Exemplary Leadership Quality Prize, University of Benin, Benin City; 1980/81 Students Union Leadership. 3. Junior Fulbright Fellowship Award, 1992/93; United States Government fellowship used at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A. 4. Special Award for Meritorious Service as Immediate Past Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ogun State University, Ago- Iwoye. 5. Ph.D. Thesis Grant (1995), African Economic Research Consortium, Nairobi, Kenya. 6. Alimosho Man of the Year 2010: Integrity Award, Lagos State. 7. Honorary Member, Ogun State House of Assembly, Ogun State, Nigeria. 2011. 8. Certificate of Excellence, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria. 9. Exemplary Leadership Quality Prize, Department of Economics, Banking & Finance, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

C. WORK EXPERIENCE WITH STATUS AND DATES: i. Work experience outside Olabisi Onabanjo University

1. Nigerite Plc., Ikeja, Lagos; Clerk; 1974-75. 2. Nigeria Airways Ltd., Ikeja, Lagos; Reservation clerk; 1975-76. 3. Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture; Ikeja, Lagos; Agricultural Assistant, 1976-79. 4. Sabbatical Leave: Fulbright Scholar, Department of Economics, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A. 1992/93 Session. 5. Leave of Absence: African Centre for Development and Strategic Studies, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. Administrator of the Centre, November 1994 - May, 1995. 6. Part-time Research: Development Policy Centre as Research Fellow, May- December, 1998. 7. Economic Commission for Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Consultant on Annual Report on Integration in Africa (ARIA), 2001. 8. African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP), Dakar, Senegal; consultant on Training Workshop on Regional Integration in Africa, 2004, 2006, 2007. 9. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Sabbatical leave. November 2008 to August, 2009. 10. Crescent University, Abeokuta, Vice-Chancellor, August, 2009 to December, 2010.

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11. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Contract Staff, Ogun State, Nigeria. 2011- 2012 12. External Supervisor, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, United Kindom. 2012 to 2018. ii. Academic Research and Teaching Interests within the university:

Economic Theories, Monetary Economics; Money and Banking; Regional Economics and Development Economics. iii. Other Training Interests: Computer appreciation and application in word processing, spreadsheet, typesetting, Econometric packages. iv. Teaching Function in the University: Undergraduate: Economic Theories; Monetary Theory and Policy, Public Sector Economics, Money and Banking, Economic Development, Econometrics, Introduction to Banking and Computer application.

Postgraduate: Advanced Micro- and Macroeconomic Theories; Management Information System and Computer Applications, Research Seminar in Banking and Finance, Money, Credit and Macroeconomic Policy, Economics of Regional Integration, Economics of Industry. v. Dates of Appointments and Promotion: (i) Graduate Assistant August 26, 1983 Appointment (ii) Assistant Lecturer October 1, 1985 Regrading (iii) Lecturer ll October 1, 1987 Promotion (iv) Lecturer l October 1, 1990 Promotion (v) Senior Lecturer October 1, 1997 Promotion (vi) Reader October 1, 2002 Promotion (vii) Professor May 12, 2005 Appointment. vi. Membership of Professional Associations:

Life Member, Nigerian Economic Society; Member, West African Economic Society; Life Member, Association of Third World Studies, United States. Member, International Economic Association (IEA), Paris. Fellow Institute for Data Processing Management of Nigeria Associate Institute of Capital Market Registrars vii. Consulting Activities

i. Consultant to African Centre for Development and Strategic Studies, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. 1995 to date. ii. Consultant to Justice Development and Peace Commission, Ijebu Ode, Nigeria. 1999 to date.

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iii. Consultant to National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (NCEMA), Ibadan, Nigeria. 1997-1998. iv. Consultant to Economic Commission for Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.(July- Octoner, 2001),; (September-November, 2017). v. Teaching Consultant to African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP), Dakar, Senegal. (2004), (2006), (2007). vi. Consultant to The World Bank, Washington, D.C. (2004) vii. Consultant to European Union thro’ AGEG, Germany. (2005) viii. Consultant to British Council on behalf of World Bank & DFID, (2007). ix. Consultant, Ghana Ministry of Education, National Accreditation Board, Accreditation Team for Economics Programmes in Public Universities in Ghana, September, 2008; 2015. x. Consultant, Oversee Development Institute (ODI), Britain. 2013. viii. Countries visited for Conferences/Workshop/Research

Benin Republic, Botswana, China, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Togo, United Kingdom, United States of America.

D. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS COMPLETED: i. Theses / Long Essays: 1. Tella, S.A. (1982), Competition in Commercial Banking in Nigeria. B.Sc. Long Essay, University of Benin, Benin City. 2. Tella, S.A. (1985), Causal Factors of Inflation in Nigeria- An Econometric Analysis. M.Sc. Thesis; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 3. Tella, S.A. (1995), Evaluating Efficacy of Monetary Policy In a Monetary Union: The Case of Franco-phone West African Countries. Ph.D Thesis; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. ii. Monographs 1. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. and Bolaji Adesoye (1998) Monetary Cooperation in ECOWAS: Policy Objectives Versus Policy Implementation, Development Policy Centre (DPC) Working Paper WP 99/10, Ibadan. 2. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2006) “Experience of Economic Integration in Africa (Module 3) and “Interlocking Problems of African Regionalism (Module 4)”, Training manual on Regional Integration in Africa, English Speaking Session. Institute for Development and Economic Policy, Dakar, Senegal. 3. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2007) “Monetary Cooperation and African Economic Integration (Module 5) and “Industrial Policies and Strategies within a Regional Integration Context (Module 7)”, Training Manual on Regional Integration in Africa, English Speaking Session. Institute for Development and Economic Policy, Dakar, Senegal. 4. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2014) “The Affluent Society: Can Africa Make It?’ 66th Inaugural Lecture delivered at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria; 11th March. 5. Ajakaiye, Olu and Sheriffdeen Tella (2014) “Financial Regulation in Low-Income Countries: Balancing Inclusive Growth with Financial Stability – The Nigerian Case” ODI Working Paper 409. 33pgs.

4 Sheriffdeen A. Tella, Ph.D. iii. Books 6. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (ed.) (1998) Virtues of Ramadan Fast, NACOMYO, Ogun State Chapter. Nigeria. Ijebu-Ode: Gasco Nig. Enterprise. 7. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. and Michael S. Ogunmuyiwa (eds.) (1999) Introduction to Macroeconomics, Ago-Iwoye: Centre for Sandwich Programmes (CESAP), Ogun State University. 8. Tella, S.A., E.O. George, M.S. Ogunmuyiwa, E.O. Maku & I.A. Odusanya (eds.) (2015) Industrial and Public Sector Economics: Essays in Honour of Adenike M. Osoba, Ijebu-Ode: Gratia Associates International. iv. Chapters in Books: 9. Ewetade, A and Tella, S.A. (1987) `Rural Banking and Financing Rural Development Projects' in Faniran, A. et al.(eds) Rural Development in Ogun State. Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Ogun State University Publication 1, Ago Iwoye. Chapter 32. 10. Tella, S.A.(1988): Èconomic Setting of Ago Iwoye Region' in Faniran,A et al. (eds) Ago Iwoye Region. Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye. pp.74-80. 11. Abosede, A.J. and Tella, S.A. (1992): `Government Policies and Business Costs and Performance: An Evaluation and Suggestions', in Ojo,J.A.T.(ed) Improving Business Performance Through Cost Management. University of Lagos Press, Lagos. Chapter 8. pp. 116-127. 12. Tella, S.A. (1992): Ìnvestment Potentials in Ogun State.' in Onakomaiya,S.O. et. al.(eds.) Ogun State In Maps, Ibadan: Rex Charles Publications. Ch. 38. pp. 118-120. 13. Tella, S.A. (1992): Ègbado South Local Government in Ogun State' in Onakomaiya,S.O. et.al. (eds.) Ogun State in Maps. Ch. 41, pp.126-127. 14. Tella, S.A. (1992): Ìlaro in Ogun State', in Onakomaiya,S.O. et.al. (eds), Ogun State in Maps. Ch. 55, pp.165-166. 15. Tella, Sheriffdeen A.(1998b) `Ramadan Fast: Consumption, Production and Prices' in Tella, S.A. (ed) Virtues of Ramadan Fast, NACOMYO, Ogun State Chapter. Chapter 4, pp.21-27. 16. Tella, S.A.(1988): Èconomic Setting of Ago Iwoye Region' in Faniran,A et al. (eds) Ago Iwoye Region. Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye. pp.74-80. 17. Tella, S.A. (1995) `Monetary Policy, Financial Sector Reforms and Medium and Small Scale Enterprises' Growth", in Ojo, J.A.T. (ed), Management of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises' in Nigeria. Punmark Publishers Nigeria Limited, Lagos. Chapter 11. 18. Tella, S.A. (1997) À Schema for Monitoring Poverty Alleviation Strategies', Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria, Selected papers for the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) 1997 Annual Conference, Chapter 5. pp. 73-83. 19. Tella, S.A. (1998a)` Investigating Commercial Banks Effects in Investment Potentials in Rural Nigeria' Rekindling Investment for Economic Development in Nigeria, selected papers for the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) 1998 Annual Conference, Ibadan: NES; Chapter 7. pp. 145-164. 20. Okafor Victor O. and Tella Sheriffdeen A. (1998) Èconomic Development and the Prospects for Economic Security in Africa' in Oyebade A., and Alao A. (eds.) Africa After the Cold War: The Changing Perspectives on Security, Trenton, New Jersey: Africa World. Press, Inc. Chapter 2: pp. 17-41.

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21. Tella, S.A. (1999) "Promoting States' Economic Independence Through Financial Market Cooperation", Fiscal Federalism and Nigeria's Economic Development, Selected paper for the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) 1999 Annual Conference, Ibadan: NES; Chapter 9. 22. Tella, S.A. (2000a) “Current Issues in Banking” in Oshinloye, M.O.B. and Onanuga, A.T. (eds.) Comparative Banking, Ago-Iwoye: Centre For Sandwich Programes (CESAP), Ogun State University; pp. 149-159. 23. Tella, S.A. (2000b) “Concepts of Cost and Returns in Business” in Akingunola, R.O. and Oshinloye, M.O.B. Introduction to Finance, Ago-Iwoye: Centre for Sandwich Programes (CESAP), Ogun State University; Chapter 7, pp. 100-106. 24. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Otun, W.O. (2000) "Use of Computer in Research" in Odugbemi, O.O. and Oyesiku, O.O. Research Methods in the Social and Management Research; CESAP, Ogun State University. Chapter 13, pp. 290-333 25. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Wale Olaitan (2000) "Writing Research Report" in Odugbemi O.O and Oyesiku, O.O. (eds) Research Methods in the Social and Management Research; CESAP, Ogun State University. Chapter 15, pp. 380-398. 26. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2001) “Credit Schemes”, in Adesanya, Abeke and Biodun Ogunyemi (eds.) Resource Manual on Functional Literacy for Women: A Manual for Inter- generational Education for Women and Girls, With support of the Forum for African women Educationalists (FAWE), Nairobi, Kenya and collaboration with the Social Science Academy of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria. Pp. 154-167. 27. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Adebayo T. Salami (2002) “African Development Ideology and The Economics of NEPAD” in Towards Peoples’ Appropriation of NEPAD, Proceedings of a Workshop on The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) organized by The Justice, Development and Peace Commission, Ijebu-Ode Catholic Diocese, Nigeria. Pp.60-72. 28. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2002b)"Globalization and The African Financial Markets: Issues for Global Resolution" in Frank Columbus (ed.) Issues in Politics and Economics of Africa, New York: Nova Science Publishers. Chp. 2. 29. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2004) "Accountability and Transparency in Governance: Implications for Stability in a Fledging Democracy" in Taiwo, I.O. and A.A. Fajengbesi (eds.) Fiscal Federalism and Democratic Governance in Nigeria. National Centre for Economic Management and Administration, Ibadan. Pp. 213-225. 30. Ogunyemi, Biodun, Sheriffdeen Tella and Bruno Venditto (2005) “Non State Actors Under the Current ACP-EU Cooperation Agreement: A Sectoral Review of the Nigerian Context”, Institute of Studies on Mediterranean Societies, CNR Naples, Italy. 31. Ajakaiye, Olu and Sheriffdeen Tella (2013) “Nigerian banking sector reform: consolidation, structural change and SME financial exclusion” in Dirk Willem te Velde and Stephany Griffith-Jones (eds.) Sustaining growth and structural transformation in Africa: how can a stable and efficient financial sector help? Current policy and research debates, Growth Research Programme, DEGRP Policy Essays, Dec. www.degrp.sqsp.com. 32. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2015) “Nigeria’s Economy and Oil: The Gains, The Pains and Future Sobriety”, in Olusegun Obasajo, Akin L. Mabogunje and Peter A.. Okebukola (eds.) Towards a New Dawn in Nigeria Post 2015, Centre for Human Security, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Nigeria; p.663-674. 33. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Yessir Olufemi Alimi (2015) Federal Federalism and Revenue Allocation in S.A. Tella et al. (eds) Industrial and Public Sector Economics: Essays in

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Honour of Adenike M. Osoba, Ijebu-Ode: Gratia Associates International. Chp.16, pp. 335-358. 34. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Yessir Olufemi Alimi (2015) Public Utility and Its Pricing in S.A. Tella et al. (eds) Industrial and Public Sector Economics: Essays in Honour of Adenike M. Osoba, Ijebu-Ode: Gratia Associates International. Chp.18, pp. 371-383. 35. Ajakaiye, Olu and Sheriffdeen Tella (2016) “Financial regulation in low income countries: balancing inclusive growth with financial stability – the Nigerian case” in Stephany Griffith-Jones and Ricardo Gottschalk (eds.) Achieving Financial Stability and Growth in Africa, Oxon and New York: Routledge. Pp. 122-136. 36. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Bolaji Adesoye (2017) “Internationalisation of Africa’s Stock Market: Prospects and Challenges” in Nwokoma, N.I. and Akpan H. Ekpo (Eds) Africa’s Capital Market Development: Issues in Corporate Governance and Economic Growth, Lagos: University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Ltd. Pp. 257-271. v. Journal Publications 37. Tella, S.A. (1988): `Basic Needs Development Concept: A Complement in Development Package', Research for Development, Vol.5 No.1. pp. 59-73. 38. Tella, S.A. and Okosun, G.O. (1993) `Banking Deregulation: The Interest Rates Phenomenon In the Nigerian Context', African Review of Money, Finance and Banking, Savings and Development, Milano, No. 1/93. pp. 47-55. 39. Tella, S. A. and R.O. Akingunola (1997) `Causes, Prevention and Management of Bad Debt in the Nigerian Banking Industry’ Nigerian Journal of Social and Management Sciences. Vol. 1, No. 1. Pp. 1-15. 40. Tella, S.A. (1998b) `Consumption Function, Liquidity Constraint and the Informal Sector Credit in Developing Countries: Nigeria as Case Study', The South African Journal of Economics. vol. 66 (3). pp. 542-557. 41. Erinosho Olayiwola A. and S. Adewale Tella (1999) `The Impact of Macroeconomic Policies on Public Sector Tertiary Health Care Institutions in Nigeria' West African Journal of Nursing, November. Pp. 90-92. 42. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Bolaji Adesoye (2001) "Monetary Cooperation in ECOWAS: The Fallacy of Policy Implementation, West African Journal of Monetary and Economic Integration. December. Pp. 87-100. 43. Tella, S.A. and O.A. Akinboade (2004) “ECOWAS Monetary Integration: The Imperatives of Financial Market Development”, Journal of Studies in Economics and Econometrics, 28(2). Pp1-27 44. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2005) “Financial Reforms, the Central Bank and the Conduct of Monetary Policy in Nigeria: Towards a virile monetary policy conduct in the 21st century.” NCEMA Policy Analysis Series. 45. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2006) “Making Development Aid Work for Africa”, Africa Growth Agenda, September-November. Pp. 46-48. 46. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2007) “Overview of External Reserve Management in Nigeria”, Bullion, Vol. 31, No,2; April to March. 47. Tella, Sheriffdeen. A (2008) “Developing Financial Architecture for Small Scale Enterprises in Africa: A Proposal for Formal-Informal Sector Linkages”, Africagrowth Agenda, January – March. Pp.24-28. 48. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2008) ‘The Budget Process and the Democratic Governance in Ogun State: A review’, Journal of Management and Organizational Behaviour, Vol. 1, No. 1. Pp. 26-40.

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49. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2008) “External Constraints to the Competitiveness of the Nigerian Economy”, Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies, Vol. 50, No. 3, pp. 347-360. 50. Tella, Sheriffdeen .A (2009) ‘The Global Economic Crisis and The Nigerian Stock Market: The Issue of Contagion, Nigerian Journal of Securities and Finance. Vol. 14, No. 1. March. Pp. 101-116. 51. Tella, Sheriffdeen A.(2011) “Nigerian Economic Planning and Policies at 50: Past, Present and Future”, Lagos Banker, Vol. 1 No.1., March. Pp. 60-72. 52. Okezie, Amarachukwu, Richard O. Akingunola and Sheriffdeen A. Tella (2011a) “Capital Ratios as Predictors of Distress: A Case Study of the Nigerian Banking System”, Global Journal of Human Social Sciences, Issue 4, Vol. 11. April. Pp. 47- 55. 53. Okezie, Amarachukwu C., Sheriffdeen Tella & Richard Akingunola (2011b) “Relationship Between Regulation and Performance of Nigerian Commercial Banks”, European Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Sciences, Issue 33, pp. 214-221. 54. Tella, Sheriffdeen A, Olumuyiwa G. Yinusa and Taofeek O. Ayinde, (2011) “Global Economic Crisis and Stock Market Efficiency: Evidence from Selected African Countries” Review of Social, Economic and Administrative Studies, Boğazic Journal. Vol. 25, no 1, pp. 139-169. 55. Tella, Sheriffdeen A, Olumuyiwa G. Yinusa and Taofeek O. Ayinde, (2011) “Trade Liberalisation, Growth and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria”, International Journal of Management and Development Studies, Ado Ekiti, 56. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2011) Financing Inclusive Growth in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects”, CBN Economic and Financial Review, Vol. 49, No. 4. December. pp. 217-240. 57. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2012) “Accountability and Corporate Governance: Discourse in Political Economy of Leadership Role in Nigeria’s Development”, ASUU Journal of Social Sciences: A Journal of Research and Development, Vol. 1 No. 1; pp. 59-75. 58. Onakoya, Adegbemi, B.O., Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Adenike M. Osoba (2012) “Investment in Telecommunications Infrastructure and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Multivariate Approach”, British Journal of Economics, Management & Trade, 2(4): 309-326. 59. Tella, S. A., Ayinde, T. O. & Yinusa, O. G. (2012). Trade Liberalization, Growth and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria, Fountain University Journal of Management and Social Science, 1(2) pp.35-54. 60. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2013) “Inflation Targeting Framework of Monetary Policy: Challenges and Prospects” Lagos Banker, Vol.1 No. 3, March-June. pp. 42-49. 61. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Taofeek O. Ayinde (2013) “Economic Growth, Sustainable Employment Generation and Banks: The case for Nigeria”, Lagos Banker, Vol. 1, No. 4, December. pp. 51-59. 62. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Taofeek O. Ayinde (2014) “Institutions and Sustainable Fiscal Management: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria”, The Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies, vol. 56. No. 2. pp 213-254. 63, Onanuga, A.T & Tella, S.A. (2015) Interest Rate Pass-Through from Wholesale Rate to Deposit Money Bank Rates in Nigeria: ARDL Approach. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development 6(24), 42-50. 64. Adelowokan, O.A., A.M. Osoba and S.A. Tella (2015) “Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Growth in Nigeria: Implication for Poverty Reduction”, Babcock Journal of Economics, Banking and Finance, 4, 33-47.

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65. Onanuga, A.T., Tella, S.A. & Osoba A.M. (forth-coming) Uncertainty of Output Gap and Monetary Policy Making in Nigeria. Oeconomica 66. Subair, Kola, R.O.C. Somoye and Sheriffdeen Tella (2015) “Exchange Rate Movements: External Debt Problems in Nigeria 1980-2010”, Market Forces- Journal of Management, Business and Economics, Vol. X, No. 2. 67. Tella, S.A. and Alimi, O.Y. (2016) “An Overview of Electronic Payment System in Nigeria” Ogun Journal of Accounting and Banking & Finance, Special Edition. Pp. 3-23. 68. Omitogun O., A.M. Osoba and S.A. Tella (2016) “Human Capital and Economic Growth in Ghana” Babcock Journal of Economics, Banking and Finance, Vol. 5, December. Pp. 82-100. 69 Tella, sheriffdeen A. (2016) “Interest Rates Administration in Nigeria (1976-2015)”, CBN Bullion, Vol. 1-40, pp. 116-126. 70. Tella, Sheriffdeen A., Olawunmi Omitogun and Adetayo E. Longe (2017) “Investigating the Lag Effect of Fiscal Policy in Nigeria” Journal of Economics and Policy Studies, University of Lagos. Vol. 2, No. 1. Pp. 1-24. vi. Technical Reports 71. Report on Workshop on Community Organisation and Mobilisation for Increased Productivity in Ogun State, Nigeria; Faniran et al. (eds.), Ogun State university, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria. 1988; (Team member). 79 pages. 72. Aranmolaran, B. and Tella, S.A. (1997), State Vision Plans of Development: Ogun State, Report submitted to National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (NCEMA), Ibadan, Nigeria, for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); April. 42 pages. 73. Obadan, M.I. et. al. (1997), States' Vision Plans of Development: South-West Zone, Nigeria. Report by National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (NCEMA), Ibadan, Nigeria, for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); April. (Team Member). 42 pages. 74. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2001) Final Report on Monetary, Fiscal and Financial Integration in Africa. Annual Report on Integration in Africa, Economic Commission for Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 75. Osunkunle, B.A., Sheriffdeen Tella and E. Olawale Ogunkola (2002) International Payments System in the Economic Community of West African States: The Case of Nigeria, Final Report of study conducted for the Centre for Economic Policy Analysis (CEPA), Accra, Ghana. 76. Paul Bennell, Sheriffdeen Tella, Ayodele Jimoh and Yusuf Bashir, (2007) Lagos State, Federal Republic of Nigeria: Education Public Expenditure Review, World Bank and DFID Project.

F. Papers Accepted for Publication NIL

F. CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS. (** Referred conference papers) a. Conference Papers: 1. **Tella, S.A. `Towards an ECOWAS Development Bank' 4th Biennial Conference of West African Economic Association, FOPADES, Lome Agoenviye, Togo. March 29 - April 2,1987.

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2. Akintaro, J.A. and Tella,S.A. "SFEM: Implication for Consumption and Production- A Preliminary Study' Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria. June 15-17,1987. 3. **Tella,S.A. `Towards Dynamic Monetary and Fiscal Policies for SAP'. 1st Biennial Conference of Faculty of Business Administration, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria; October 26-28, 1987. 4. Tella,S.A and Akintaro,J.A. `The Need for Dynamic Stock Market in Executing Privatisation Programme'. Annual Conference of Accounting Teachers Association, Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria. September 15-16, 1988. 5. **Tella,S.A. `An Analysis of Cash Crops Response to Prices and Credits: Nigeria as Case Study'. 5th Biennial Conference of West African Economic Association, Lome, Togo. November 6-8,1989. 6. **Abosede,A.J. and Tella,S.A. `Government Policies and Business Cost and Performance: An Evaluation and Suggestions'. 2nd Biennial Conference of Faculty of Business Administration, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria. November 13-14,1989. 7. **Omitogun,O and Tella,S.A. `SAP and Rural Life: A Situational Assessment'. National Conference on the Impact of the Structural Adjustment Programme on Nigerian Agriculture and Rural Life. NISER, Ibadan, Nigeria. November 26-29, 1989. 8. **Tella, S.A. `Planning for Growth and Development with International Capital: A Case for Africa'. Institute for African Alternatives (IFAA) Conference on Alternative Development Strategies for Africa, University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. December 12-14,1989. **9. Tella,S.A. and Omitogun,O. `Potency of Monetary Policy for Economic Recovery in a Less Developed Country: The Case of Nigeria'. National Conference on Financial System and Nigeria's Economic Recovery, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. February 5-8,1990. **10. Tella,S.A. `Sustaining Interest in Rural Life Through Price Discrimination'. National Conference on Rural Transformation and National Development: Strategies and Prospects. Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo university, Ile Ife, Nigeria. July 8-12,1990. 11. Tella,S.A. `State, Household Economic Position and Mobilisation in Rural Areas'. National Conference on Grassroots Democracy; Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. July 23-25,1990. 12. **Tella,S.A. `Bifocal Development Banking: A Strategy for Africa's Industrial Promotion', International Conference on Industrial and Trade Policies in the 1990s; Netherlands International Institute for Management, Masstricht, Netherlands. September 19-21,1990. 13. **Tella,S.A. `Currency Devaluation, Debt Repayment and Africa's Survival Question in the 90s and Beyond'. Ninth Annual Meeting of the Association of Third World Studies, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. October 10-12,1991. 14. **Tella, S.A. `Monetary Policy, Financial Sector Reforms and Medium and Small Scale Enterprises' Growth'; 3rd Biennial Conference, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria. March 9-10,1992. 15. **Tella, S.A. `Poverty in Africa: World Bank/IMF "BIFACETED" Contributions'. Tenth World Congress of the International Economic Association; Moscow. August 24-28,1992. 16. **Tella, S.A. `Africa's Economic Prospects After Cold War Era: A Prognosis' 10th Annual Meeting of the Association of the Third World Studies; University of Florida, Gainesville, Fl., USA. October 1-3,1992.

10 Sheriffdeen A. Tella, Ph.D. 17. **Tella, S.A. "Trade Zones: Does Proximity Matter? An Analysis of France and Nigerian Economies on Benin Republic" presented at the 3rd Biennial Conference on African Economic Issues, Cotonou, Benin Republic; January 27-29, 1997. 18. **Tella, S.A. "A Schema for Monitoring Poverty Alleviation Strategies" Presented at the 38th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna. 19 - 22 August, 1997. 19. **Tella, S.A. Ìnvestigating Commercial Banks Effects in Investment Potentials in Rural Nigeria', presented at the 39th Nigerian Economic Society Annual Conference, Kano, Nigeria. 21-24 July, 1998. 20. **Tella, S.A. "Financial Reforms, the Central Bank and the Conduct of Monetary Policy in Nigeria: Towards a Virile Monetary Conduct in the 21st Century", Presented at the 41st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economics Society, Nicon Hilton Hotel, Abuja. September 10 - 14, 2000. 21. **Akinboade, A.O. and Tella, Sheriffdeen A. “Macroeconomic Policies, Instability and Economic Growth: The Case of Nigeria and South Africa” Presented at the Biennial Conference of the Economic Society of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa. 17 – 19 September, 2003. 22. **Tella, S.A. and Bolaji Adesoye “Internationalisation of the Africa’s Stock Markets:Prospects and Challenges” Presented at the 2nd African Finance Journal Conference, University of Stellenbosch Business School, Bellville, South Africa; 13- 14 July, 2005. 23. **Tella, Sheriffdeen A. “Developing Financial Architecture for Small Scale Enterprises in Africa: A Proposal on Formal-Informal Sector Linkages”, presented at the 4th African Finance Journal Conference, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana, 11-12 July, 2007. 24. Tella, Sheriffdeen, Lloyd A. Amaghionyeodiwe, and Bolaji Adesoye, “Telecommunications Infrastructure and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria”, presented at joint conference on Sector-led Growth in Africa and Implications for Development organized by UN-IDEP and AFEA, Dakar, Senegal; November 8-11, 2007. 25. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2008) “External Constraints to the Competitiveness of the Nigerian Economy”, Paper presented at the 49th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja. 26 – 28 August. 26. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Taofeek O. Ayinde (2013) “Institutions and Sustainable Fiscal Management: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria”, paper presented at the 54th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, Sheraton Hotel, Abuaja. September. b. Workshops/Seminars/Lectures attended (with papers): 27. Tella, S.A. Ìnternational Portfolio Investment: A Supplementary Foreign Exchange Source for Nigeria'. Faculty of Social and Management Sciences' Seminar, Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye. March 6, 1984. 28. Tella, S.A. `Nigeria's External Debt Repayment: Now or Future?' Study Bank Seminar, Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye. 1987. 29. Tella, S.A. and Okosun,G.O. `Banking Deregulation: The Interest Rate Phenomenon in The Nigerian Context.' Department of Economics' Seminar, Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye. Feb.,19, 1992. 30. Tella, S.A. and Akingunola,R.O. `Financial Deregulation and the Nigerian Capital Market: An Analysis of Performance of the Stock Exchange Market.' Faculty of Social and Management Sciences' Seminar, Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye. March 11, 1992. 11 Sheriffdeen A. Tella, Ph.D. 31. Tella, S.A. `Competition, Profitability and Growth in The 1990s: Adopting the Right Approach'. General Management Seminar for Executives, Gateway Hotel, Abeokuta, Ogun State. April 7,1992. 32. Tella, S.A. Èvaluating Efficacy of Monetary Policy in a Monetary Union: The Case of Franco-phone West African Countries' Department of Economics, University of Nebraska- Lincoln, U.S.A. February 26th, 1993. 33. Tella, S.A. `The Roles of Local Economic, Social and Political Structures in the Transformation and Development of the Grassroots', Workshop on Mobilisation for Grassroots Participation and Transformation Through Community Development Associations (CDAs), Gateway Hotel, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria; March 1-2, 1994. 34. Tella, S.A. `Financial Implications of Urban and Rural Refuse Management by Local Governments', presented at the Workshop on Healthy Physical Environment and Solid Waste Management in Ogun State, Federal Secretariat, Abeokuta, Ogun State; August 30-31, 1994. 35. Tella, S.A. Èconomics of Unemployment and Viable Options for Job Creation in Nigeria', presented at a Workshop on Employment Opportunities in an Unemployment Market organised by Great Atlantic Limited, Maryland, Lagos. December 14, 1995. 36. Tella, S.A. "Causes, Prevention and Management of Bad Debt in Nigeria's Financial System: An Outsider's View", presented at the First Quarterly luncheon of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Ijebu-Ode Branch, at the Gateway International Hotel, Ijebu-Ode; April 25, 1996. 37. **Tella, S.A. "Economic Restructuring and Popular Participation in Political Process", presented at the Workshop on Democratic Governance in Nigeria at Simeon Adebo Library Complex, Abeokuta, 29 - 30 May, 1996. 38. Tella, S.A. "Government Development Strategy: Pre-SAP Era", presented at the Training Workshop organised by the National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (NCEMA), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; September 23 - October 25, 1996; and June 23 - July 18, 1997. 38. Tella, S.A. "Government Development Strategy: The SAP Era", presented at the Training Workshop organised by the National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (NCEMA), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; September 23 - October 25, 1996. 40. Tella, S.A. "Government Development Strategy: SAP Era and Beyond", presented at the Training Workshop organised by the National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (NCEMA), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; June 23 - July 18 1997. 41. **Tella, S.A. "Privatisation of Nigeria's Public Utilities Companies: The Role and Capacity of Nigeria's money and Capital Markets", presented at the International Seminar on the Privatisation of Nigeria's Public Utility Companies organised by SKAL Energy Group, Ijebu-Ode at Gateway Hotel, Ijebu-Ode, 25-26 February, 1998. 42. Tella, S.A. "Computer Appreciation and Application on Public Expenditure and Poverty Reduction", National Workshops on Public Expenditure and Poverty Reduction, organised by Development Policy Centre, Ibadan in collaboration with National Planning Commission, Abuja, at Development Policy Centre, Ibadan; 3 - 21 August, 1998. 43. Tella, S.A. and Bolaji Adesoye "Monetary Cooperation in ECOWAS: Policy Objectives Vs Policy Implementation" paper prepared for 16th Annual Conference of the Association of Third World Studies, North Carolina Central University, Durham, U.S.A. and presented at the Seminar Series of Development Policy Centre, Ibadan; October 22, 1998.

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44. Tella, S.A. "Computer Appreciation and Application on Public Expenditure and Poverty Reduction", National Workshops on Public Expenditure and Poverty Reduction organised by Development Policy Centre, Ibadan in collaboration with USAID, at Development Policy Centre, Ibadan; 3 - 12 April, 2000. 45. Tella, S.A. and Oluwatoyin Osinaike "Determining the Impact of Interest Rate Deregulation on Deposit Structure of Commercial Banks in Nigeria", Seminar, Department of Banking and Finance, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye. 18 July, 2000. 46. Tella, S.A. "Inflation, Economic Growth and Asset Market Dynamics" presented at the CBN staff workshop organised by the Centre for Investment, Sustainable Development, Management and Environment (CISME) at the CBN Training Centre, Ojo, Lagos. September 5, 2000. 47. Tella, S.A. "Financial Reforms, the Central Bank and the Conduct of Monetary Policy in Nigeria: Towards a Virile Monetary Conduct in the 21st Century", Presented at the 41st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economics Society, Nicon Hilton Hotel, Abuja. September 10 - 14, 2000. 48. Osunkule, B.O., S.A. Tella and E.O. Ogunkola “Payments System in ECOWAS: Case Study of Nigeria,” Workshop on International Payments System within ECOWAS, Novotel, Accra, Ghana. September 28 - 29, 2001. 49. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. “New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD): Issues on Capital Flow and Market Access Initiatives” Conference on New Partnership for Africa’s Development organised by the Shelter Rights Initiatives, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. 18-19 April, 2002. 50. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. and Adebayo T. Salami “African Development Ideology and the Economics of NEPAD”. Workshop on the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) organised by Justice, Development and Peace Commission, Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. 13-14 June, 2002. 51. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. “Monetary Policy in Practice: Lessons from European Monetary Union”, CBN Seminar on Second West African Monetary Zone: Implications for Monetary and Fiscal Policy Management, Concorde Hotel, Owerri. October 14-18, 2002. 52. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. “Ogun State Budget and Women: Towards Gender Sensitive Budgeting”, presented at the 3-Day Consultative Meeting on Gender Mainstreaming in Governance organized by Justice, Development and Peace Commission, Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. November 3 – 6, 2003. 53. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. “Experience of Economic Integration in Africa (Module 3) and “Interlocking Problems of African Regionalism (Module 4)”, Training Workshop on Regional Integration in Africa, English Speaking Session. Institute for Development and Economic Policy, Dakar, Senegal. 19 Jan. – 20 Feb. 2004. 54. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. “Budget and Budget Monitoring in a Democratic Setting: State and Local Governments In Nigeria”, paper presented at the One Day Seminar for Budget Monitors organized by Justice, Development and Peace Commission, Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. June 27, 2004. 55. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. “Budget Preparation and Analysis: What to Look For,” presented at the Workshop on Analysis of Budget Preparation and Implementation at the State and Local Government Levels organized by Justice, Development and Peace Commission, Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, and Oxfam,Nigeria. January 25-28, 2005. 56. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. “The Nigerian Budget System and Budget Process” presented at the Teach the Trainer Workshop on Applied Budget Work organized by Catholic 13 Sheriffdeen A. TELLA, Ph.D.

Lagos Ecclesiastical Province, Justice, Development and Peace Unit, at Ave-Maria Centre, Iwopin, Ogun State. 31st Jan. – 3rd Feb. 2005. 57. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. “Management of Information System and Modern Day Administration”, 2-Day Seminar on Mandatory Professional Training Programme, Institute of Data Processing Management of Nigeria, Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Lagos; March 21-22, 2005. 58. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. ”Financial Sector Reforms and Management of Financial Institutions in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects”, Paper presented at the National Conference on Structural Reforms and Management of Financial Institutions, organized by Department of Banking and Finance, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye. 14-16 March, 2006. 59. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. “The Budget Process and the Democratic Governance in Ogun State” presented at a 3-Day Strategic Planning and Capacity Building Workshop on Strengthening Legal and Policy Framework on Budget Process in Ogun State, organised by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) at Wendy Suite, Abeokuta. 2nd – 5th May, 2006. 60. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. “Development Aid: Making it Work for Africa” presented at the Faculty Seminar, Faculty of Management Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. May 20, 2006. 61. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. “Experience of Economic Integration in Africa (Module 3) and “Interlocking Problems of African Regionalism (Module 4)”, Training Workshop on Regional Integration in Africa, English Speaking Session. Institute for Development and Economic Policy, Dakar, Senegal. 29 Oct. – 04 Nov. 2006. 62. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. “Overview of External Reserves Management in Nigeria” , Paper presented at the 10th Annual Seminar for Finance Correspondents and Business Editors organised by the Central Bank of Nigeria at Kwara Hotel, Ilorin; 2 – 4 May, 2007. 63. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. Poverty: A Clog to Societal Growth and Development”, presented as Guest Lecturer at the 2006/07 Annual Jihad Week of Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State. 14th May, 2007. 64. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2007) “Monetary Cooperation and African Economic Integration (Module 5) and “Industrial Policies and Strategies within a Regional Integration Context (Module 7)”, Training Manual on Regional Integration in Africa, English Speaking Session. Institute for Development and Economic Policy, Dakar, Senegal. 13 August – 07 September, 2007. 65. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2008) Risk-Based Supervision and Inflation Targeting Framework of Monetary Policy: Issues, Challenges and Prospects, Paper presented at the 2008 CBN Executive Seminar on “Financial Sector Development: Challenges for Risk- Based Supervision and Effective Monetary Policy Implementation” organized by The Research Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, at Hamdala Hotel, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. November 17 – 21 66. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2009) “More Government, More Regulation: A New Model for Economic Development?” paper presented at Workshop organized for CBN Executive on Economic Crises and Reform at Premier Hotel, Ibadan, 5-9 October. 67. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2009) “The Public Budget and You”, paper presented at the Capacity Enhancement Training Workshop organized by the Centre for Constitutional Governance at Basic Trust International, Abeokuta; 9-10 December, 2009. 68. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2010) Review of The Nigerian Maladapted Financial System: Reforming Tasks and Development Dilemma, authored by Prof. J.A.T. Ojo at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. 1st November. 14 Sheriffdeen A. TELLA, Ph.D.

69. Tella, Sheriffdeen, A. (2010) “Nigerian Economic Planning and Policies at 50: Past. Present and Future”, paper presented at an annual Dinner organized by Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Ogun State Branch at Daktad Suites and Conferences Centre, Abeokuta, Nigeria; 16th December. 70. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2011) “Strengthening Nigeria’s Economic Development Through Transparency and Accountability”, paper presented at the Annual Public Lecture and Award Presentation of Centre for Advocacy Against Corrupt Practices (CACORP) at Continental Suites, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Sunday 23rd July 71. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2011) “Leadership and Accountability as Challenges to Nigeria’s Economic Development”, Paper presented at the Annual Dinner of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Abeokuta Branch, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Friday 16th September. 72. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2011) “Decade without Decandance: Fusing Fortune into the Future” presented at the 10th National Convention and Award Ceremony of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Muslim Alumni, Abeokuta at DAKTAD Suites and Events Centre, Quarry Road, Abeokuta on 1st Octorber. 73. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2012) “The Nigerian 2012 Budget: A Critical Appraisal” Paper presented at the State of the Nation Roundtable organised by the Patriots for New Nigeria Initiative (PNNI) at the PNNI Secretariat, Morija Close, of Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse, Abuja on Thursday March 8 74. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2012) “Cost of Corruption on the Nigerian Economy”, Lecture presented at the 2012 Independent Day Lecture organized by The Muslim Congress (TMC) in MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta on October 6 , 2012. 75. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2013) “Educaiton, Youth Development and Empowerment”, Lecture delivered at the 1st Ago-Iwoye Economic Summit, Ago-Iwoye Town Hall Ogun State. 15th June. 76. Ajakaiye, Olu and Sheiffdeen Tella (2013) “Financial regulation in low income countries: balancing inclusive growth with financial stability – the Nigerian case” Proposal presentation on studies on Financial regulation in Africa, University of Ghana, Accra. 9-11 September. 77. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2014) “Budget Implementation in Nigeria”, Presented at the Workshop on 2014 Budget Implementation in Oyo State, Walan Hotel, Ibadan, 26th February. 78. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2014) “Nigeria Politico-Economic Challenges: Leadership or Followership Problem?” 11th Lecture Series of I-Jay (1969) Klub, Stadium Road, GRA, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. 27th April. 79. Ajakaiye, Olu and Sheiffdeen Tella (2014) “Financial regulation in low income countries: balancing inclusive growth with financial stability – the Nigerian case” Presentation of progress report on studies on Financial regulation in Africa, Novotel, Darkar, Senegal. 12-14 June. 80. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2014) “Appraising the Effects of Global Economic and Financial Reforms on African Economies”, presented at the 4th Annual International Conference of the Nigerian Society for Financial Research, Landmark Omu-Arna, Kwara State, Nigeria. July 8-10. 81. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2014) “Ramadan: Path Way to Peace” Presented at the Ramadan Tafsir, Sheikh Badamoshi Rodipe House, Itantebo, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. July 12.

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82. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2014) “The Elites, Corruption and Nigeria’s Underdevelopment: A Prognosis”, Presented at Ijebu-Ode Central Lions Club, The Chris Ogunbanjo Foundation, Erunwon Ijebu, Ogun State; August 10. 83. Tella, Sheriffdeen (2015) “Nigeria’s Economy and Oil: The Gains, The Pains and Future Sobriety”, One Day Seminar on Towards a New Dawn in Nigeria Post 2015, Centre for Human Security, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Nigeria; April, 18. 84. Olu Ajakaiye, Tella, Sheriffdeen & Taofeek Ayide (2015) “Financial Regulations in LICs: An Empirical Analysis of Financial Reform in Nigeria” Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Abuja. October, 2015. 85. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2016) “Recession: Meaning, Causes and Solution”, paper presented at the Triennial General Assembly of Nawair-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Lagos Branch held at NUDS Mosque, Elegbata, Lagos Island, Nigeria on 30th October, 2016. 86. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2017) “Economic Recession: The Way Forward”, paper presented at the 6th Annual Rufus Okikiola Ositelu Foundation (ROOF) Colloquium held at Church Multipurpose Hall, Ogere-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. February, 2017. 87. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2017) “Economic Recession Solution: Roles for Government and the People”, 2017 Lecture Series, Anchor Resource Centre, Obanta Social Club, GRA, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. March 18,. 88. Tella, Sheriffdeen (2017) “Recession and Exchange Rate Crisis: Theoretical Issues and Perspectives”, presented at the 2017 CBN Executive Seminar, Golden Tulip Hotel, FESTAC, Lagos. 4-8 September. 2017. 89. Tella, Sheriffdeen (2017) “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Any Theoretical Perspective?” 1st International Conference of the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria. 25-27 October, 2017. 90. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2017) “War Against Corruption: Fraud Fighters Dilemma”, 1st International Conference of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Green Legacy Resort, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Nov. 8-11. 91. Tella, Sheriffdeen A. (2017) “Globalization and Ethical Banking: Challenges and Prospects” 1st International Conference Banking and Finance held at Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti. Nov. 23-24. ii. Conferences/Workshops/Seminars Attended (without paper presentation):

1. 36th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, NIIA/University of Lagos, June 6 - 9, 1995. 2. Nigerian Economic Society 1996 Annual One Day Seminar on Strategies for Revitalizing the Nigerian Economy, NIIA, Lagos. January 23, 1996. 3. Training Workshop on Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modelling, organised by African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) at Fairview Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya; 12 - 25 September, 1996. 4. Nigerian Economic Society 1997 Annual One Day Seminar on Why Economic Policies Fail in Nigeria; NIIA, Lagos. January 22, 1997. 5. One day Methodology Workshop on State Vision of Development organised by NCEMA for its consultants on the UNDP project on Development from the grassroots; 17 February, 1997. 6. Workshop on International Payments System within ECOWAS, Novotel, Accra, Ghana. March 30 - 31, 1998.

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7. 1st CBN Annual Monetary Policy Conference, Nicon-Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Nov. 22-23, 2001. 8. International Conference on Distance Education/SCOP, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretorial, South Africa. 20-22 October,2002. 9. 44th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, University of Ibadan, August 27 – 29, 2003. 10. International Conference on Distance Education/SCOP, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona. 29 – 31 October, 2003. 11. National University Commission (NUC) workshop on the Federal Government’s National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) programme. NUC secretariat, Abuja. 14 – 16 April, 2004. 12. CBN/NCEMA/NES One-Day Seminar on 2004 Budget, CBN Bankers’ House, Lagos. May, 2004. 13. 45th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, NICON-Hilton Hotel, Abuja, August 26 – 26, 2004. 14. World Bank: SEEDS Induction Workshop for Consultants, World Bank Office, Abuja. September 10, 2004. 15. 46th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State; August 22 – 24, 2004. 16. British Council: Workshop for Consultant on World Bank/DFID project on Education Expenditure in Nigeria. British Council Office, Abuja. August, 2006. 17. 50th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory; October 25 – 28, 2010. 18. 51st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State. September 13-15, 2011. 19. 52st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, Nicon Hilton Hotel, Abuja. September 13-15, 2012. 20. ECA Discussion on Economic Development Agenda for Africa, ECA, Addis Ababa, 17- 18 December.

G. CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL LIFE:

i. Within Ogun state University: 1. Assistant Secretary, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ogun State University Branch. 1983/84 session. 2. Member, Ad-hoc Committee on the establishment of Banking Programme in the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, (FSMS). 1985. 3. Secretary, ASUU. 1986-1988. 4. Seminar Coordinator, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, 1988-90. 5. Sub-Dean, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences. 1989/90. 6. Member, University Time-Table Committee, 1989/90. 7. Member, Examination Committee of Senate, 1988/90. 8. Member, University Senate; 1989-92. 9. Member, Research Committee, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences; 1989-91. 10. Member, Faculty Journal Editorial Board, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences; 1988-90. 11. Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities, Ogun State University Branch; 1990-92. 12. Coordinator, Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Social & Management Sciences; 1990-92. 17 Sheriffdeen A. TELLA, Ph.D.

13. Associate Editor, Nigerian Journal of Social and Management Sciences, Ogun State University. 1990-92. 14. Member, Faculty Board of Studies, FSMS; 1989-92. 15. Senate Representative on the Building, Works and Estate Committee; 1990-91. 16. Congregation Representative in the University Senate. 1994/96. 17. Chairman, Faculty of Social & Management Sciences Sandwich Programme Committee. 18. Coordinator, Industrial Attachment Programme, Department of Banking and Finance. 19. Chairman, Committee for Democratization, Ogun State University. 20. Coordinator, Faculty Seminar, 1992/93 session. 21. Chairman, Electoral Commission, Ogun State University Cooperative Multi-purpose Society, 1993. 22. Member, University Council, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye (Representing Senate), 1995-96 23. Faculty Coordinator, Faculty Sandwich Programmes, 1995-1996. 24. Acting Head, Department of Banking & Finance, 2000 to 2001. 25. Representative of Congregation on Governing Council 1999 – 2001 26. Member, Ad Hoc Committee on O.O.U. International School Crises, 2001 27. Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Student Union Disturbances, 2002. 28. Director, Centre for Sandwich Programmes (CESAP), Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye. January 2002 to 2004. 29. Member, OOUTH Management Board, Sagamu, Ogun State. 2001-2003 30. Member, College of Engineering, OOU Management Board, 2004. 31.Member, University Council, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye (Representing Congregation), 2000-2002. 32. Chairman, Muslim Community, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, 2005-2008. 33. Ag. Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. April, 2005 – July, 2006. 34. Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, August, 2006 to 2008. 35. Member, University Council, Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye (Representing Senate), 2006 to 2008. 36. Member, University ICT Committee, 2006 to 2008. 37. Chairman, Investigation Panel on University Bakery Project, August, 2006. 38. Chairman, University Bank Verification Committee, 2007. 39. Member, University Ventures Committee, 2007-2008. 40. Director, Centre for Continuing Education, 2012 to date.

ii. Outside Olabisi Onabanjo University: 1. Federal Government/ Ogun State Budget Analyst for Ogun State Television; 1987, 1989. 2. Quiz Moderator for Ago Iwoye Day Celebrations; March, 1988. 3. Supervisor, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, (ICAN). 4. Examiner, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, (CIBN). 5. Auditor, National Council of Muslim Youth Organisation (NACOMYO), Ijebu Division, Ogun State. 1988 to 1993. 6. Editor, Ibadan Journal of Economics: Graduate Economic Students Journal, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 1990/91 session. 7. Secretary for Commerce and Industry, NACOMYO, Ogun State Branch, 1991 to 1993. 8. Vice President, Association of Graduate Economics Student, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. 1991/92 Session.

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9. Financial Secretary, Ikeja Grammar School Old Students Association (IGSOSA), Oshodi, Lagos. 1988-1992. 10. Auditor, IGSOSA 1969/73 Set, 1984 - 1994. 11. Chairman, IGSOSA 1969/73 Set, 1995 to date. 12. Editor-in-Chief, NACOMYO, Ogun State Branch, 1993 - 1995. 13. Administrator, African Centre for Development and Strategic Studies, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria; Dec. 1994 - May 1995. 14. External Examiner, Department of Economics, Tai Solarin College of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. 1996/97. 15. External Examiner, Department of Finance, University of Lagos, Akoka. 1999/2002. 16. External Examiner, Department of Economics, University of Lagos, Akoka. 2002/2003, 2004/2005. 2007-2009. 17. External Examiner, Sulaiman College of Education, Ososa, Ogun State.2004 to 2006. 18. External Examiner, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State. 2005 to 2009. 19. Member, interview panel, Redeemers University, RCCG, Lagos-Ibadan Express way, Ogun State, Nigeria. 2007. 20. Member, Postgraduate Committee, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, November, 2008-August, 2009. 21. Member, Appointment and Promotions Committee, Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences Board, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, November, 2008 – August, 2009. 22 Member, Senate, Ahmadu Bello University, November 2008 – August, 2009.. 23. Vice-Chancellor, Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, August, 2009- December, 2010. 24. Chairman, Ogun State Governor-Elect (Senator Ibikunle Amosun) Transition Committee on Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State. 2011. 25. Chairman, Darul Bayan Institue of Islamic Studies Alumni Association, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. 2012 to date. 26. Vice-President, Nigerian Economic Society, 2013 to 2015

Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Walking, Playing Chess and Lawn Tennis.

Sheriffdeen A, TELLA, Ph.D. December, 2017.