Personal Statement

I am a committed researcher in the field of Human Resources, and my middle and long-term goals resonate around redefining a safe workplace, demonstrating equity and inclusiveness (minimizing conflicts), where talent management is constructively handled through efficient core Human Resource (HR) policies to train and retain the best brains for national development. My classroom dynamics explores critical thinking, and draws examples from observable real-world scenarios, and this stimulation enhances my students’ performance(s) to compete favourably with their counterparts in the developed world. My ultimate goal is to continue to produce refined, practical-oriented Human Resource personnels that understand and practice core HR polices that would promote industrial harmony among the stakeholders in the workplace.

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• Associate Editor, “Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences”, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Lagos. (August 10, 2022- Till Date).
• Member, School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS Board), University of Lagos (October 17, 2022- Till Date)
• Examiner-Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM). (June 30, 2016 – Till Date).
• Examiner/Facilitator- Institute of Strategic Human Resource Management of Nigeria (May 2018- Till Date)
• Journal Article Reviewer, International Journal of Migration and Global Studies (IJMGS), Center of Excellence in Migration and Global Studies (CEMGS), National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja (July 1, 2024 – Till Date).
• Postgraduate Programs’ Coordinator, Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Lagos (October 17, 2022 – July 31, 2024).
• Member Quality Assurance and Servicom Committee, Representing the Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, University of Lagos. (September 2, 2022- Till Date).
• Programme Coordinator, Institute of Continuous Education (ICE) Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management (August 6th 2021 – July 31, 2024)
• Best Paper Award (2022) – African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and Center of Excellence for Unemployment and Skills Development (CoE-USD), Nairobi, Kenya.
• Best Paper Award (2015) – Clute Institute, New York, USA.
• Best Paper Award (2013) – Society of Technical and Management Professionals, New Delhi,

Selected Most Recent Publications/Contributions to Knowledge

1. Ayodele, O.S. & Ekwoaba, J.O. (2025). Managing a multigenerational workforce in Nigerian Firms amidst the transition to a digital economy. Lagos Journal of Banking, Finance and Economic Issues, 5(1), 52-63.
2. Ekwoaba, D.I & Ekwoaba, J.O. (2025). Underprivileged conditions influencing youths’ participation in sports for future employment. International Journal of Business and Technopreneurship, 15(1), 81-93.

1. Ekwoaba, J.O. & Ekwoaba, D.I. (2024). Evaluating the factors influencing the perception of young healthcare professionals towards labour migration in Nigeria.  International Journal of Migration and Global Studies, 4(2), 63-75.
2. Ekwoaba, J.O & Ekwoaba, D.I. (2024). The perception of the roles of artificial intelligence in the future of work among university staff in Lagos State, Nigeria. Christopher University Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 4(3), 97-103.
3. Ekwoaba, J.O. & Ayodele, O.S. (2024). Management of human resources in the COVID-19 pandemic era. A study of small-scale enterprises in Lagos State, Nigeria. Bayero. Journal of Africa Entrepreneurship Studies, 6(2), 132-144.

Collaborators/Networks (International Inclusive

1. Uwem, E. I. Veritas University, Abuja, Nigeria
2. Ikeije, U. U. Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

• Adekanbi, O. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State

1. Ajeyomi, A.O, Lagos Business School (LBS), Ajah, Lagos State
2. Oyedare, I.O., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA.