TITLE (PROF / DR/): DR

NAME: DAMILOLA GABRIEL FAGBORO

POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER                                        

SPECIALISATION: FORENSIC INVESTIGATION AND CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE

EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with Bachelor’s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add/delete rows as necessary.)

 Personal Statement

I am a (an): Senior Lecturer in the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Licensed Forensic Investigation Professional (2017), by the International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (IICFIP), United States of America (USA). Certified Professional Graphologist (Handwriting / Signature Character Analysis) (2012), Handwriting / Signature Analyst, Expert Witness, by the Institute of Graphoanalysts of Nigeria (IGAN). Certified Handwriting Expert (Forensic Examination Through Handwriting / Signatures; & Certified to Give Professional Evidence in Court). (2013), by the Institute of Graphoanalysts of Nigeria (IGAN). Chartered Forensic and Investigative Auditor (2019); by the Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative Auditors of Nigeria (CIFIAN). Fellow (2014) of the International Institute of Certified Forensic investigation Professionals (IICFIP), United States of America (USA). Fellow (2016) of the Institute of Graphoanalysts of Nigeria (IGAN). Fellow (2017) of the International Academy of Forensics (IAF), Nigeria. Lead Trainer / Investigator (2016 till date), International Academy of Forensics (IAF), Nigeria. Global Vice-President (2022 till date), International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (IICFIP), United States of America (USA). My focus is on advancing the Forensic Investigation and Criminal Intelligence Profession in global settings, thereby strengthening the administration of justice in the age of technological advancement

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

1. Global Vice-President (2022 till date), International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (IICFIP), United States of America (USA).

1. Director (2016 till date), International Academy of Forensics (IAF), Lagos, Nigeria.
2. Chairman, Department of Accounting Postgraduate Board of Studies; & Coordinator Postgraduate Programme. University of Lagos, Nigeria. 
3. Distinguished Achievement in Forensic Education Award (November 2022 / July 2024) by the International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (IICFIP), USA.
4. Outstanding Leadership Award (November 2019), Leadership for Sustainability Development and the Public Good (The Institute), University of Minnesota, USA.

6. Faculty Best Researcher of the Year (October 2011): University of Lagos 7th Annual Research Conference & Fair (An International Conference of the Sciences and Humanities). University of Lagos, Nigeria.
7. The Most Punctual and Dedicated Lecturer Award (2013/2014 Academic Session), Faculty of Business Administration, University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Selected Most Recent Publications/Contributions to Knowledge

1. Obigbemi, I. F. & Fagboro, D. G. (2025). Corporate social responsibility and the financial performance of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. Caleb International Journal of Development Studies (CIJDS), 8(1). 7–30.
2. Udofia, I. E., Fagboro, D. G. & Bilau, K. (2025). Cybersecurity architecture: Corporate investment and nonfinancial performance in Nigerian listed deposit money banks, employment and management issues: Book of Readings Titled Recent Local and Global Developments and Emerging Challenges, in Honour of Professor Francis Chukwudike Anyim, University of Lagos. 343–361.
3. Obigbemi, I. F. & Fagboro, D. G. (2025). The impact of sustainability accounting on the commitment to corporate social responsibility of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Banking and Financial Issues (NJBFI), 11(1), 8–30.
4. Fagboro, D. G., Ogunleye, O. J. & Otekunrin, A. O. (2023). Forensic background investigation and insider fraud threats: Evidence from the low-level supply chain firms in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Risk and Insurance, 13(2), 1-14.
5. Alabi, T., Fagboro, D. G., Iredele, O. O. (2023). Whistleblowing practices and corruption perception index: Evidence from the Nigerian context. Nigerian Journal of Risk and Insurance, 13(2), 49-72.

 Collaborators/ Networks (International inclusive)

1. The International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals (IICFIP), United States of America (USA).
2. The International Academy of Forensics (IAF), Nigeria