FULL NAME:
Oluwaseun Olanrewaju Omotayo

PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH:
Ibadan, 11th June, 1960

NATIONALITY:
Nigerian

PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS:
No 3, Omoba Supo Odunuga
Close, Jogbo, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun
State
CURRENT POSTAL AND E-MAIL
ADDRESSES:
PMB 31, Ho, Post Office
professorseunomotayo1@gmail.
com
TELEPHONE CONTACT:
+233(0)545877635,
+233(0) 206412869

MARITAL STATUS:
Married

NUMBER AND AGE(S) OF
CHILDREN: FIVE (05) CHILDREN,
Aged 34yrs, 30yrs, 21yrs, 19yrs,
17yrs

Professor Omotayo developed
the Sport and Exercise Medical
Science curriculum that made
the University of Health and
Allied Sciences, Ho, Volta Region
Ghana ranked the Number 1 in
Ghana and 16th in Africa .

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED AND DATES:

Abadina Primary School, University of Ibada 1966 – 1971
C. A. C. Grammar School Ibadan 1972 – 1977
Federal School of Art & Science, Ogoja, CRS 1978 – 1980
University of Ibadan 1980 – 1983
University of Ibadan Post Graduate School 1985 – 1990
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) Sports Psychology 1990
Masters of Education (M. Ed), Sports 1985
and Exercise Psychology
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) Physical 1983
and Health Education

HONOURS, DISTINCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP
OF LEARNED SOCIETIES AND PROFESSIONAL BODIES;

a. Awards and Distinctions with dates:
I. Federal Ministry of Social Development, Youths and
Sports, Federal Republic of Nigeria Special
Recognition Award for rendering professional
psychological services to the Nigeria Contingent at
the 4th All-African Games in Nairobi Kenya (1987).

II. The American Biographical Institute honorary
appointment to the Research Board Advisors since
2003

III. International Council for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation Sports and Dance (ICHPER.SD)
Outstanding Sports Leadership Award at the 46th
ICHPER.SD Anniversary World Congress in Istanbul,
Turkey (2005)

iv. International Center for Professional Advancement
(ICPA) U.K Olympic Sports Researcher Per
Excellence Award, July, 2012

V. 2017 Man of The Year and Officer of the Order of
Ostrich (OOS) Ijebu-Ode Club April 2018

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES/ POSITIONS HELD

1. Nigeria Association of Physical Health Education, Recreation Sports & Dance
(NAPHER-SD) since 1980.

2. Sports Psychology Association of Nigeria (SPAN) since 1985 (National President Year
2000-2004) (Fellow since 2014)(Chairman, Board of Trustees BOT since September,
2019)

3. Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine (NASSM), since1986.

4. International Society of Sports Psychologists (ISSP) since 1989

5. African Association of Physical and Health Educational Recreation Sports and Dance
(APHER-SD), since 1994.

6. Member British Association of Sports and Exercise Scientists (BASES) since 1998

7. Full Member Institute of Data Processing and Management, of Nigeria (IDPM) 2000

8. Appointed Member of ICHPER-SD Sports Psychology Commission (2003-2005)

9. African Sports Management Association (ASMA) June 2010. Acting President, from
December 2021

10. President, Africa Students Football Union (ASFU) since September 2018

11. Member Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) THECS POLICY COMMISSION

12. Consultant to the ECOWAS Center for Youth and Sports Development, Ouagadougu,
Burkina Faso.

13. Board Member (Africa Representative) World Association for Sports
Management (WASM), 2021

14. Board Member, Qatar Independent Gulf Association (QIGA) since March, 2023

CAREER PATH

(a). Appointed as an Assistant Lecturer effective from 1st October 1987 by the Olabisi
Onabanjo University, then Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye Ogun State, Nigeria.
(b). Promoted to the position of Lecturer II effective from 1st October, 1989.
©. Promoted to the position of Lecturer I effective from 1st October, 1991.
(d). Promoted to the position of Senior Lecturer effective from 1st October, 1994.
(e). Promoted to the position of Reader effective from 4th June, 1998.
(f). Appointed a Professor effective 30th September, 2002 by Kenyatta University,
Nairobi, Kenya.
(g). Appointed Visiting Scholar/ Professor, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana from
2009-2014
(h). Appointed Visiting Scholar/ Professor, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho,
Volta Region Ghana from 2019 till date.

RESEARCH WORKS AND PUBLICATIONS

a. Project/Thesis

1. Nigerians Participation and Achievements in International Sports Competitions.
A project Submitted to the Dept. Of Physical and Heath Education, University of Ibadan,
for the degree of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) 1983

2. Effects of Anxiety Levels and Sex on Motor Performance. A Master of Education Degree
dissertation submitted to the Dept. Of Physical and Health Education, University of
Ibadan, for award of the Degree of Master of Education (M.Ed,) 1985

3. Influence of Gender, Types of Sports And Participation Duration On Personality Traits of
Some Nigerian Athletes, a thesis submitted to the University of Ibadan Postgraduate
School for the award of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree, 1990

PUBLICATIONS DETAILS:

1. O.O Omotayo & K.B. Yusuf, (1989) A Comparatives Analysis Personality Disposition of
Nigeria University. Male in Team and Individual Sports In Asia Journal of Physical
Education Quarterly Vol. 12 N0. 2, April 1989.

2. A. S Sohi & O.O Omotayo (1989) Investigation into Effects of Anxiety Levels on
Performance in Balance and Accuracy. In Asia Journal of Physical Education Quarterly
Vol. 12, Nos. 3 July, 1989

3. A. S Sohi & O.O Omotayo(1990) Nature of Incentive and Motor Performance). In Asia
Journal of Physical Education Quarterly Vol. 13, No. 4 October 1990.

4. O.O Omotayo(1991), Frequency of Burnout Among Selected Soccer Coaches in Nigeria.
In Asia Journal of Physical education Quarterly Vol.14, No. 1 January 1991.

5. O.O Omotayo(1991), Nigeria Junior Soccer Players Perception of Significant Other
Stressors. In Asia Journal of Physical education Quarterly Vol.14, No. 2 April-June 1991.

6. A. S Sohi & O.O Omotayo(1992), Professionalism and Fair Play Attitude of Nigeria
University Athletes: Their Extents and Relationships, In Asia Journal of Physical
education Quarterly Vol.15, 199.

7. O. O. Omotayo & C. B Oluyen (1993). Analysis of Burnout"Frequency Among Selected
Individual and Team Sports Coaches, Journal of Nigeria Association of Sports Science
and Medicine, (JONASSM) Vol.5, 1993.

8. O. O. Omotayo(1993), Gender Factor In The Personality Traits of Nigeria Athletes:
Implication to Coaching of Female Teams, Journal of Nigeria Association of Sports
Science and Medicine, (JONASSM) Vol. 5

9. O. O.Omotayo & K.B Yusuf (1996), Alternative Activities Options of Camped Junior
Soccer Players. Journal of Education Focus (JOEF) No.1 VOL.1.

10. O. O. Omotayo (1996) Personality Traits Difference of Selected Athletes within a CoGender Competitive Sports Camp, Ogun State University Journal of Education Studies
(OSUJES) vol.4 No.1.

11. O. O.Omotayo(1994), A Comparison Of The Effectiveness of Two Therapies In Treating
Soccer Shooting Phobia. Journal of Applied sports Psychology (JASP) no. 1 September
1994

12. O. O. Omotayo(1994)" Analysis of Influence Of Sports Competition 'Participation
Duration On Personality Traits of Selected Athletes. Journal of Applied Sports
Psychology (JASP) No.1, September, 1994.

13. O. O.Omotayo(1997), Analysis of Selected Physical Educators Opinion on Identified Job
Related Motivating Factors, Journal of the Nigeria 'Association for Physical Health
Education and Recreation Oyo State Chapter (Oyo Jonapher).

14. O. O. Omotayo & C.G Orritmah,(2002) The Problem Athlete: Profile And Management
Strategies. Nigeria Journal of Health Education and Welfare of Special People Vol. 4. No.
1&2 2000

15. O. O. Omotayo (1998) Influence of Soccer Players Self Esteem and Coach Reactive
Behavior on Incidence of Player Type A Mental Technical Errors. Journal of Sports
Science and Health Education (JOSSHE) Vol. 2 No.1

16. A.S Sohi & O. O. Omotayo (1994), Effects of Socio-Economic Status And Sex One Level of
Aspiration of Boys And Girls In Psychomotor Performances. Journals of Health Physical
Education and Recreation, Cape Coast Ghana Vol. 2 of 1994.

17. O. O. Omotayo (1996), Relationship Between Selected Coaches and Players Perception
of Expected Coach Leader Behaviors. Journal of the Nigeria Association of physical and
Health education and recreation (JONAPHER).

18. O. O. Omotayo(1990) Appraisal of Some Statistical Methods Applicable In Physical And
Health Education Researches. In O.A. Adesabya (ED) Issues and Problems In Physical
And Health Education.

19. A.S Sohi & O. O. Omotayo(1993) Sports Psychology: Scope and Application In Sports. In
T. A. Adedoja et al (Eds.) Psychosocial Perspective of Sports. Vertex Diamond Publishers,
Nigeria.

20. A.S Sohi & O. O. Omotayo(1993) Motivation: Theories and Process: As It Relates To
Sports. In T. A Adedoja et al Eds. Psychosocial Perspective of Sports. Vertex Diamond
Publishers, Nigeria.

21. A.S Sohi & O. O. Omotayo(1986) Issues In The Psyching Process Of A Youth Team. In T. A.
Adedoja et al (Eds.) Edited Proceedings of Sports Psychology Association of Nigeria,
Scientific Session. Kaduna, Nigeria.

22. A.S Sohi & O. O. Omotayo(1997). Effects of Visions Conditions on Balance Performance
of Boys And Girls. In L. O. Amusa et al (Eds.) Application of Scientific Principles in the
Making of an Elite Athlete. A publication of Nigeria Association of Sports Science and
Medicine (NASSM) 1997.

23. A.S Sohi & O. O. Omotayo (1997) Preliminary Findings On Investigations Into
Relationship Between Level Of Aspiration And Motor Performance. In L.O Amusa & J.F.
Atolagbe (Eds.) Application of Scientific Principles in the Making of an Elite Athlete.
A Publication of Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine (NASSM) 1997.

24. O. O. Omotayo(1998) Management of Sports Phobia in Competitive Soccer. In L.O
Amusa (Eds.) Care Of the Athlete. A Publication of Nigeria Association of Sports Science
and Medicine (NASSM) 1998.

25. K.B Yusuf & O. O. Omotayo(1990).Ordinal Position and Participation in Competitive
Soccer among Nigerian University Male Players in L. O. Amusa et1al (Eds.) Application of
Sports Science and Medicine To Soccer 1st Scientific Congress On Soccer In Nigeria.

` A publication of Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine (NASSM) 1990.

26. A.S Sohi, & O. O. Omotayo (1990) Positional Evaluation of Personality Traits of Nigerian
Junior Soccer Players In L. O. Amusa et al (Eds.) Application of Sports Science And
Medicine To Soccer In Nigeria. 1st Scientific Congress on Soccer in Nigeria.

A publication of Nigeria Association of sports Science and Medicine (NASSM) 1990.

27. A.S Sohi, & O. O. Omotayo (1990) Gender Based Attitude towards Women Soccer. In
Application of Sports Science and Medicine to Soccer. 1st Scientific Congress on Soccer
In Nigeria. A Publication of Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine
(NASSM), 1990.

28. O. O. Omotayo (1997), the Coach, Personality Attributes and Performance.
In Application of Current Sports Coaching Techniques and Strategies.
Publication of National Institute for Sports (NIS), Nigeria Series Three 1997.

29. O. O. Omotayo, (1998) A Critique of The National Certificate Of Education Primary
Education Curriculum in Niyi Benedict et al Trends In Primary Education In Nigeria.

30. O. O. Omotayo(2002) Stress and Eustress Balance. In G.A Adebayo. And O. Idowu (Eds.)
Issues In Sports Science.

31. O. O. Omotayo (2002) Influential Psycho-Social Factors Of Competitiveness and
Implications Coaching Science. In G.A Adebayo and O. Idowu (Eds.)
Issues in Sports Science.

32. O. O. Omotayo (1993) Expected Coach Leader Behavior in The Handing Of Athletes For
The 1996 Atlanta Olympic games. In Sohi A.S et al (Eds.) Sports Science and Medicine
vi.1993

33. O. O. Omotayo (1986) A Winning Strategy: Intrinsic Roles Combination Approach.
In M. O. Ajisafe et al (Eds.) Sports Psychology Association Of Nigeria (SPAN)
Edited Proceedings Of Second National Conference Lagos.

34. O. O. Omotayo (1999) The Role of Sport Psychology In Sustainable Sport Development
In The Millennium. In Sport Development In Nigeria In This Millennium. A publication of
the Federal Ministry Of Sport & Social Development. Abuja, Nigeria 2000.

35. O. O. Omotayo (2003) Background Issues In Primary School Sports and Physical
Education Activities in Wamukoya E.K(Ed): Issues In Primary School Physical Education.
An edited publication of The Institute of Kinesiology, School of Pure and Applied
Sciences, Kenyatta University.

36. O. O. Omotayo (2003) Sports Psychology in The Teaching of Sports Skills and Physical
Education Activities. In Wamukoya E.K. (Ed): Issues in Primary School Physical
Education. An Edited Publication of the Institute of Kinesiology, School of Pure and
Applied Sciences, Kenyatta University.

37. O. O. Omotayo (2003) The Home Advantage Factor, In the Goal Scoring Ability Of Soccer
Players. East African Journal of Physical Education, Sports Sciences, Leisure and
Recreation Management (EAJPESSLRM) No 1 Vol. 1.

38. O. O. Omotayoand H.Nkatha (2003) The Effect of social Status and Sex on levels of
Aspiration in Motor Performance. East African Journal of Physical Education, Sports
Sciences, Leisure and Recreation Management (EAJPESSLRM) No 1 Vol. 2

39. O. O. Omotayo & O.S.A Ikhioya (2003) Self-distinction and group consciousness and
motives for adoptions of facial appearance among elite male soccer players. East
African Journal of Physical Education, Sports Sciences, leisure and Recreation
Management (EAJPESSLRM) No1Vol.2

40. Andanje Mwisukha, O. O. Omotayo & Elijah Gitonga Rintaungu (2003) Streamlining the
selection process of Sports Teams: A presentation of valuable tips. East African Journal
Of Physical Education, Sports Sciences, Leisure and Recreation Management
(EAJPESSLRM) No 1 Vol. 2

41. O. O. Omotayo(2005) Retirement in Sports: Perspectives and Peculiarities in Edited
Congress Proceedings of the 46th ICHPER.SD Anniversary world Congress.

42. O.O. Omotayo(2008) Selected Nigeria Soccer Players Option On Appropriateness of
Identified Solutions to Soccer Game Hooliganism And Violence. Nigeria Journal of
Sports Management, Vol. 2, Nov. 2008.

43. O.O. Omotayo, (2009) Issues in Athletes Retirement, Nigeria Journal of Sports
Management, Vol.3, Dec. 2009.

44. O.O. Omotayoand J.A. Baba (2010) Hooliganism and Vandalism in Sports: An
International Problem Requiring National Solution. In International Journal of Research
in Counseling and Sports Sciences (IJORECS) No.1, Oct 2010

45 O.O Omotayo (2011) Psychological Foundation of the Child`s Physical Education And
Ergogenic Concerns of Children Movement Activities. In Omotayo O.O.(Ed) Issues In
Child Development, A Publication of International Center For Professional
Advancement (ICPA) United Kingdom.

46. O.O. Omotayo, (2015) Exploring Divers Nature of Sports and Exercise Psychology,
Journal of Sports Psychology Association of Nigeria (SPAN), Vol. 10, 2015.

47. O.O. Omotayo(2009) Sports As An Instrument of Regional Integration. Paper
Presented at the Meeting of Sports Expert in the ECOWAS Region. June.2009 in Accra,
Ghana

48. O.O. Omotayo(2009) Feasibility of Adopting the West Africa Public Service Games As
ECOWAS Community Sports. Paper Presented at the Technical Meeting of Sports
Experts in the ECOWAS Region. October, 2009 in Lome Togo.

49. O.O. Omotayo(2011) Work Ergonomics: Leisure and Recreation Management. Paper
Presented at the Scientific Congress on Sports Development in the West Africa Region.
August, 2011 in Abuja Nigeria.

50. O.O. Omotayo(2012) Scientific Management of Athletes from Infancy to Elitism.
A paper presented at the Conference of Academics organized in Manchester during the
London 2012 Olympics.

51. O.O. Omotayo(2012) Managing Athletes Retirement. A paper presented as a Resource
Person at the EKO 2012 National Sports Festival International Sports Seminar, Held at
the Muson Center Onikan, Lagos, November, 2012.

52. O.O. Omotayo (2013) Global Terrorism and Development: An Introspect of Millennium
Development Goals: Paper presented at the 2nd Biennial International Conference of
Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) Noforija, Epe, Lagos State,
March, 2013.

53. O.O. Omotayo(2014) Exercise And Role of Aerobics: Paper presented at the Nigeria
Olympic Committee (NOC) Sports For All Forum 2014.

54. O.O. Omotayo(2015) Sports as a Catalyst for Integration and Development of Public
Service in ECOWAS Region paper presented at the ECOWAS Consultative Meeting of
Sports Policy Development Experts, Abuja, 2015

55. O.O. Omotayo(2018) Grassroots Talents Identification Growing and Development:
Paper Presented at the Federal House of Representatives Committee on Sports
National Sports Stakeholders Summit Abuja,. August, 2018.

56. O.O. Omotayo (2019) Sports and Climate Change: The Situation In Africa: Invited
Paper Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Lagos
State University, (LASU) Ojo, Lagos State Nigeria, November, 2019

57. O.O. Omotayo(2020) Post Covid-19 Pandemic and Sports Management in Africa:
Lead Paper presented at the virtual conference organized by The Sports Psychology
Association of Nigeria and Africa Sports Research Network and Managed by Lillburn
Tertiary Education Management Systems. October, 2020

58. O.O. Omotayo (2021) Sports as Special Purpose Vehicle for Development and Peace:
Paper presented at the virtual conference to mark the 2021 United Nations Celebration
of the International Day for Sports for Development and Peace organized by Mount
Kenya University, Nairobi, Kenya, April, 2021

59. O.O. Omotayo(2021) Sport Perspectives of Africa Youth Unemployment,
Entrepreneurship and Social Business: Invited Presentation at the Virtual Conference
of the 10th Social Business Summit of the Yunus Center, Bangladesh organized in
collaboration with Mount Kenya University, Nairobi ,Kenya, 3rd-4th November, 2021

60. O.O. Omotayo(2021) Success Indicators of Olympic Podium Athletes: Paper
Presented at the First Ghana Workshop on Olympic Games Participation and Scientific
Training for Ghana Sports Administrators, Coaches and Stakeholders. in collaboration
with Ghana National Sports Authority. 4th and 5th November. 2021

61. O.O. Omotayo,(2020) Atlas of Africa Track and Field Athletes, 1st Edition Published by
E3 Educational Services, Northampton, U.K

62. O.O. Omotayo, (2022) Synopsis of Grassroots Sport Talents Identification And
Development in Africa. In Edited Proceedings of the 5th Biennial Conference of the
Africa Sports Management Association, Held in Banjul, The Gambia, February, 2022

63. O.O. Omotayo, Courage Adenyoh Kobla, Frank Appiah Kusi (2023) A Comparative
Analysis of Paralympic and Non-Paralympic Athletes Management of COVID-19 Related
Difficulties and Perceived Coping in Abstract of the 2023, World Association for Sports
Management, World Conference, held in Doha, Qatar, March, 2023

WORK EXPERIENCES IN THE TERTIARY EDUCATION SYSTEM WITH
NAMES OF INSTITUTIONS AND DATES;

a. Work experience at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1986 April-1987 Sept)
(i) Track & field Athletics, Soccer and Handball Coaching at the University of Ibadan
Sports Council

(ii) Graduate Assistant & Practical Instructor in the University of lbadan, Department
of Physical & Health Education

(iii) Associate Lecturer in the same University between January & July 1995 to teach
Postgraduate Students, and complete supervision of Masters Degree Students
thesis, and Conversion of M. Phil to Ph.D examination for Master of Philosophy
Students

b. Work experience at Olabisi Onabanjo University (former Ogun State University)
Nigeria1987-2002 (October)

Teaching functions: Taught various courses to diploma, degree and post graduate
Students. Specifically I handled the following courses in the department as well as the
Institute of Education.

• Basic Psychology
• Statistics in Physical Education and sports
• Theory of competitive sports training
• Sociological and psychological bases of sports
• Behavioral Disorder in Sports
• Emotional problems of Athletes
• Sociology of competitive sports
• Psychology of Sports Coaching
• Social and Mental health of Athletes
• Personality Development and growth
• Research Methods in Physical Education and sports
• Undergraduate Projects and Postgraduate students Thesis supervision

III. Research Works

1) Analysis of Psychosocial Predictor Variables in Soccer Game Penalty- Kick
Success

2) Study of Type a Technical Mental Error Incidences among Soccer Players
(completed 1990)

3) Coach Leader Behaviors in sport camps and athletes performances in sports
competitions. (Completed 1995)

c. Work Experience at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (From 2002-2004) .
Postgraduate Teaching Functions
• Psychology of Disability
• Psychology of Sports and Physical Education
• Statistics
• Motor Learning Skills
• Management of Sports Injuries
• Supervision of Ph. D, Masters Degree Student.
Undergraduate Teaching Functions
• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Nutrition
• Psychology of Sports and Exercise
• Leisure, Ageing and Recreation
Research Works
• Appraisal of Primary School Teaching and Psychomotor learning methods
(Completed 2003)
• mtDNA haplotype research on endurance in East Africa (Completed in 2004)
b. Work Experience University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. (2009-2012)
Postgraduate Teaching Functions
• Psychology of Sports and Physical Education
• Research Seminar in Human Movement and Physical Education
• Organization and Administration of Sports
• Supervision of Sports Projects and Management
• Supervision of M.Phil, M.Ed Degree Students Dissertation.
Undergraduate Teaching Function
• Exercise Physiology And Human Performance
• Drug Education and Ethics of Fair Play
• Psychology of Sports For Coaches
• Legal Aspects of Sports
• Sports Leadership
• Sports Management
• Coaching Philosophy and Ethics
c. Work Experience University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria,. (2011-2012)
Postgraduate Teaching Functions
• Psychology of Sports and Physical Education
• Research Seminar in Human Movement and Physical Education
• Organization and Administration of Sports
• Supervision of Undergraduate Students Projects
• Supervision of M.Phil, M.Ed Degree Students Dissertation.
d. Work Experience at University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ho, Volta
Region, Ghana ( since 2019-2020 Academic Session)
• Development of Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Medical Science (BSEMS)
Programme Curriculum
• Development of Bachelor of Orthotics and Prostheses (BORP) Curriculum
• Development of Bachelor of Sports Coaching Science and Exercise Psychology
Programme Curriculum
• Development of Curriculum for MPhil Sports and Exercise Nutrition Programme
• Development of Curriculum for MPhil Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation
Programme
• Development of Sports Business Management Programme Curriculum
• Development of Curriculum for MPhil Adapted Sports Coaching Programme
• Development of the Advanced Diploma in Coaching Science Programme
• Development of the Professional Practice Certificate Course for Personnel of
Health Clubs and Fitness Clinics Fitness
• Review of the proposed Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) program of the School of
Public Health (SPH)
Current Teaching Functions in the University
• Human Growth and Development I School wide Course
• Human Growth and Development II School wide course
• Introductory Psychology For Physiotherapy
• Fundamentals of Sports and Exercise Psychology
• Concepts of Sports Rehabilitation
• Sports Performance Tests Measurement and Instrumentation
University Community Service by School of Sports and Exercise Medicine to Ghana Boxing
Badminton Federations. Sports Performance Optimization (SPO) services
• Lead Faculty in the School of Sports and Exercise Medicine in rendering weekly
community services on Sports Performance Optimization (SPO) Services to
Ghana Juvenile/Junior Boxers Technical Crew in Accra on the under an MoU with
the Ghana Boxing Association/ Federation. The baseline anthropometric
measurements of the Juvenile/Junior Boxers have been documented and
preliminary report to inform the Sports Performance Optimization strategies to
be deployed at the Physical-Physiological, Psychological as well as nutritional
levels of the services are being compiled.
• Rendered Cyber Psychological Services to the Badminton Federation of Ghana
in the run down to the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games

FUNDS ATTRACTION
Grants
The mtDNA performance research which I initiated with my Ph.D candidate now Dr. Vincent
Onywera cut the attention of another Researcher in Scotland who collaborated with our team
in Kenya to secure Research grants from Corporate Bodies in the United Kingdom. The same
Team was invited to Nigeria to carry out same activity and all the equipment brought in for the
exercise were donated to the Department of Sports Sciences & Health Education, Olabisi
Onabanjo University (O.O.U), at my instance.
Academic Travel Grants
I facilitated the first Visit to Nigeria of Professor Craig Mahoney, the Chief Executive of the
Higher Education Academy of the United Kingdom to Nigeria in the year 2011 to deliver the
Distinguished Scholars Lecture Series of the Faculty of Education, Olabisi Onabanjo
University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. The positive consequence of the visit was the
award of travel grants to five members of the same Faculty in the year 2012.
Specific Services to Local, National and International Communities (with dates,
institutions/establishments and status);
1. Provided Psychological Services to the U- 20 National Soccer Team, Flying Eagles of
Nigeria As Team Psychologist during the 13 months preparation for the 5th FIFA Junior
World Cup in the Liberty Stadium Camp in Ibadan, as well as, in Riyad, Dammam, Jiddah
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, all between October 1987 to March 1989.
2. Initiated the Ogun State of Nigeria Tertiary Institutions Games Invitational Sports
Carnival in 1993.
3. Provided Psychological Services to the Kenya National Team, the Harambee Stars as
Consultant Team Psychologist during preparation for the 2004 African Nation’s Cup
(2004)
4. Facilitated International Sports Science and Coaching Clinic in collaboration with the
University of Glasgow, Scotland for all Nigeria Sports Coaches in my capacity as the
Consultant to the Ogun State government on Sports (January 2005)
5. Prepared the blue print for the implementation of the private sector driven 15th
National Sports Festival, the Gateway Games 2006 in my capacity as the Consultant to
the Ogun State Government on Sports and Secretary-General/Chief Operating Officer
of the Games (August 2004)
6. Member, Ministerial Committee on Implementation of 10 year Elite Athletes
Development Programme in Nigeria (December 2006)
7. Member, Board of Trustees of Faliat Ogunkoya Sports Foundation (since 2006)
8. Member Main Organizing Committee (MOC) Federation of Public Service Games
(Consultant and Event Manager) (2008)
9. Member Steering Committee (SC) Nigeria Schools Sports Development Trust Fund
Sports Summit Awards and Laureate Ceremonies.(2008)
10. Project Manager City of Abuja Marathon (CAM) Main organizing Committee (2007)
11. Economic Commission of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Resource Person on Regional
Youth and Sports Policy Development June, 2009, Accra, Ghana.- May, 2010, When the
Policy Document was adopted by the Conference of Ministers for Youth and Sports in
Dakar Senegal.
12. Bureau Co-Chairman of The ECOWAS Sports Experts Technical Meeting on the
Development of Working Instrument for the adoption of the West Africa Public Service
Games (WAPSGA) as a Community Sports, October, 2010
13. Process Leader of the First Scientific Congress on Sports Development in the West
Africa Region, Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria 19th-23rd August, 2011
14. Chairman, Editorial Board Meeting of West Africa Sports Experts in Cotonue, Benin,
Republic !8th-22nd November, 2011
15. Member Committee for the establishment of two (02) Public Universities in the
Republic of Ghana, March 2010.
16. Member, Governing Council, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State,
Nigeria. (2014 – 2018 July)
17. Leader of the School of Sports and Exercise Medicine, University of Health and Allied
Sciences Team Providing Sport Performance Optimization (SPO) Services to the Ghana
National Juvenile/Junior Boxers.
18. Non-Executive Director Lilburn Higher Education Management Systems Ltd since
2020
19. Non-Executive Director E3 Educational Services , U.K since 2016
20. Consultant Sports Psychologist to Ghana Badminton Federation ( December, 2021)
21. Economic Commission of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Lead Resource Person on
Multi-Disciplinary Taskforce for Review of Regional Youth and Sports Policy
Development, held from 24th -28th April, 2023, in Accra, Ghana.-
NOTABLE RELEVANT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
a. Administrative Functions at the Olabisi Onabanjo University:
1991- Coordinator P.G.D.E at the University Institute of Education.
1991- Sub-Dean, Faculty of Education
1995- Coordinator, B.ED Sandwich External Degree Programmes
1996- Coordinator Post Graduate Program in the Department
1997-2000 Head of Department, Department of Sports Science and Health Education.
b. Administrative Functions at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (2002-2004)
• Coordinator of Postgraduate Programmes
• Coordinator of Sports Gerontology Research (attracted research grants to the
University)
• Chairman, Postgraduate Progammes Review, Committee
• Chairman, Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on K.U. Alumini Association Revival
Committee ( attracted Alumni projects and financial assistance to the University)
c. Administrative Functions at University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, (2009-2015)
• Departmental Academic Counselor.
• Member Presidential Advisory Committee on the establishment of two
Public Universities in the Republic of Ghana
d. Administrative Function at University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Volta
Region Ghana
• Pioneer Head, Department of Sports and Exercise Medical Sciences
• Chairman University Sports Committee
• Appointed Resource Person of Academic Planning and Management
Committee (APMC) for Vetting of Curriculum of New Undergraduate and
Postgraduate Programmes in the School of Sports and Exercise Medicine and
School of Pharmacy
• Member, University Graduate Studies Board
• Member, Curriculum Development Committee
• Member of UHAS International Day Committee
Extra-curricular interests / hobbies
• Patron/Member All Stars Football Club Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State
• Member WALK FOR LIFE Club, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State
• Nigeria Junior Chambers Ambassador
• Member Egbe Bobagunte Okunrin Asiwaju Akile Ijebu
• Member, Ijebu Ode Club,
• Member Coutryside Resort and Golf Club

NAMES, CONTACT ADDRESSES, INCLUDING PHONE NUMBERS, ADDRESSES,
E-MAIL, OF REFEREES.
1. Professor Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw
Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Vice-Chancellor, Methodist University, Accra, Ghana
+233244314781
akwasiasabereameyaw@ymail.com
2. Professor Craig Mahoney
Former Executive Director, Higher Education Academy of U.K
Former Vice-Chancellor, University of the West of Scotland, U.K
Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Law, London, UK.
+44 7815563293
craig.mahoney@uws.ac.uk.
3. Professor Edwin Wamukoya
Immediate Past Vice Chancellor
Zetech University
Nairobi Kenya
+254 720 451290
ewamukoya@mmust.ac.k