Ademola Ojo Emmanuel
Ademola Ojo Emmanuel is a Nigerian-British professor, pastor, and author. He is the first Nigerian professor of Cyber Security and Information Technology Management.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Emmanuel was born on December 26, 1969, in Ikare Akoko, Nigeria. He received a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computer Science from the University of Ibadan and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Emmanuel subsequently attended the Atlantic International University and earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Cyber Security.[2]
Career
[edit]He started his career as a principal at Power-Age Christian College in 2004, heading strategic marketing, programme development, and education management. In 2012, he joined Afe Babalola University Nigeria as a professor. Emmanuel was also a member of the board of trustees. From 2014 to 2017, Emmanuel served as a fellowship BCS Assessor and interviewer at BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, reviewing and actualizing the skills framework. He was the expert and consultant at The Commonwealth Secretariat from 2016 to 2018. Emmanuel undertook research and analysis, including leading to the production of publications such as conceptual documents and technical specification documents. In 2023, Emmanuel was listed among first Nigerian Professors in Africa by the Journal on Nigeria's Affairs.[4][5]
As of 2024, Emmanuel is the chairman of Professor Ademola Ojo Emmanuel Foundation (PAOEF), the promoter of the Proposed University of Professional Studies, BCS Fellowship Committee member and Panel Review, and the regional superintendent of Christ Apostolic Church in Nigeria and Overseas.[1]
Emmanuel is currently an executive committee member of BCS ELITE – The Computing Leadership Forum, BCS & CMI Subject Matter Expert, trademark Owner of Power-Age (Management Consulting), Governing Council Member of American International University, International Advisory Board member at Dominican University Ibadan Nigeria, and Chairperson of Power-Age and Institute for Enterprise Management and Analytics. He is the system analyst of the first Geographic Information System Laboratory at the University of Ibadan. In 2024, Archive Global Appointed Emmanuel as its vice chairman.[6] The same year, African Voice Newspaper UK inaugurated Emmanuel as its editorial board member by Milton Tella.[7] He is the first professor of African descent to be a chartered manager.[8]
Selected publications
[edit]- Oguntimilehin, A. and Ademola, E.O. (2014) A Review of Big Data Management, Benefits and Challenges. A Review of Big Data Management, Benefits and Challenges, 5 (6). pp. 1-7. ISSN 2079-8407
- Ademola, E.O and Ogundipe, A.T. and Babatunde, W.T. (2014) STUDENTS’ ENROLMENT INTO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA: THE INFLUENCE OF THE FOUNDER’S REPUTATION – A CASE STUDY. STUDENTS’ ENROLMENT INTO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA, 5 (3). pp. 1-28.
- Bamigboye, Funmilayo O. and Ademola, Emmanuel O. (2016) Internet of Things (Iot): It's Application For Sustainable Agricultural Productivity In Nigeria. In: Proceedings of the iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary Cross-Border Conference, 2016, University of Professional Studies, Accra Ghana 2016.
- Ademola, O. E. and Ogundadegbe, J. A. and Ogundipe, Adebayo Tunbosun (2014) QUALITY BASED ASSESSMENT FOR CONTEMPORARY LEADERSHIP – THE CASE OF STEVE JOBS. QUALITY BASED ASSESSMENT FOR CONTEMPORARY LEADERSHIP – THE CASE OF STEVE JOBS, 5 (4). pp. 1-8.
- Ademola, Ojo Emmanuel (2014) DETAILING STAKEHOLDER THEORY OF MANAGEMENT: A MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUE. Computing, Information Systems, Development Informatics & Allied Research Journal, 5 (4). pp. 1-10.
- Bamigboye, F.O., Ademola, E.O. (2019). Internet of Things: The Present Status, Future Impacts and Challenges in Nigerian Agriculture. In: Strous, L., Cerf, V. (eds) Internet of Things. Information Processing in an Increasingly Connected World. IFIPIoT 2018. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 548. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15651-0_17
References
[edit]- ^ a b Staff, The Nation (2022-05-26). "'University of Professional Studies coming soon'". The Nation. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ a b Azubuike, Emmanuel (2023-08-09). "Does AI pose existential threat to humanity? Here's what experts told us". neusroom.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Prof Ademola: Nigerian First Professor of Cyber Security and Information Technology Management - 9News Nigeria". 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Professor Ojo Emmanuel Ademola listed among first Nigerian Professors in Africa by the Journal on Nigeria's Affairs - 9News Nigeria". 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ Writer, Staff (2024-04-25). "Meet Professor Ojo Emmanuel Ademola; a Luminary in the Digital Age". Tech | Business | Economy. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ Staff, BM (2024-03-20). "Archive Global Appoints Cyber Security Expert As Vice Chairman". Business Monitor. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "African Voice Newspaper UK inaugurates Prof Ojo Emmanuel Ademola as new Editorial Board Member By Milton Tella - 9News Nigeria". 2024-02-17. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ Abuchi, Joe (2023-08-04). "APC new Chairman, Secretary, round peg in round hole - Ademola". THE AUTHORITY NEWS. Retrieved 2024-09-12.