TITLE (PROF/DR/): PROF

NAME: OKE, BABATUNDE OLUFEMI

POSITION: PROFESSOR                 SPECIALISATION: DEVELOPMENT FINANCE, FINANCIAL MARKETS

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

As a Professor of Finance with a specialization in development finance and financial markets, my academic journey has been driven by a deep commitment to understanding how financial systems can serve as catalysts for economic growth and sustainable development, particularly in emerging and developing economies. Over the years, my teaching, research, and policy engagement have revolved around a core question: How can financial innovation, regulation, and market access be aligned to support inclusive and sustainable development?

My academic foundation in finance and economics, coupled with over two decades of professional and research experience, has provided me with a broad and nuanced perspective on global financial systems. I have worked extensively on issues relating to access to finance for underserved populations, financial innovation, capital market development, private sector development, and the role of financial institutions in facilitating structural transformation. My research has been published in leading journals and presented at international conferences, influencing both scholarly debate and policy discourse.

Beyond research, I take great pride in mentoring the next generation of finance professionals and scholars. I have taught at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervised doctoral research, and contributed to curriculum development in finance and development economics. I view education not only as a platform for knowledge transmission but also as a tool for empowerment and social impact. Beyond academia, I have actively contributed to discussions on financial sector development through advisory roles, conference presentations, and scholarly publications. My work has been instrumental in fostering dialogues that bridge the gap between academic research and practical financial implementation, ensuring that financial markets remain inclusive, efficient, and responsive to global economic challenges. These experiences continue to inform my teaching and research, ensuring that they remain relevant, applied, and impactful.

Looking ahead, I am committed to advancing scholarship in development finance and financial markets through interdisciplinary research, cross-sector collaboration, and innovative pedagogy. I believe that finance, when thoughtfully deployed, can be a powerful force for equitable development, and I remain passionate about contributing to that vision through academic excellence and public service.

 Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• Board Member, University of Lagos Consultancy Services Ltd (UNILAG Consult), University of Lagos, Nigeria. Aug 2023 – present.
• Board Member, Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC), University of Lagos, Nigeria. 2021 – July 2023
• Acting Head of Department (Ag. HOD), Department of Finance, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria, 2020 – 2022.
• A Best Paper Award at the 11th Conference of the International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD), 18th May – 22nd May, 2010.
• A Best Paper Award at the 9th Conference of the International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD), held at University of Florida, Gainsville, Florida, USA, 19th May – 24th May 2008.
• Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge
  
• Oke, B. O., Ojogbo, S.O., & Biiranee (2025). Effect of ESG on corporate performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria, Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University, 60(2), 67-84. Published by Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China. Indexed in Scopus.
• Ayadi, O. F., Williams, J., & Oke, B. O. (2024). Oil price and energy intensity dynamics in Nigeria: Does technical change matter? Journal of Business and Social Sciences (JOBSS). Published by INTI International University, Malaysia.
• Ayadi, O. F., Paseda, O., Oke, B. O., & Oladimeji, J. A. (2024) A survey of attitudes, behaviors and experiences of Nigerian investors in cryptocurrencies, Journal of Internet and Digital Economics. Published by Emerald Insight.
• Ayadi, O. F., Oke, B. O., Oladimeji, A. J., & Aladejebi, O (2023). Agency banking in Nigeria: Impact and impediments. Small Enterprises Development, Management & Extension Journal (SEDME), 1–21. A SAGE Publication.
• Obamuyi, T. M., Oke, B. O., Shiro, A. A., Adebusuyi, A. T. (2023). Effect of financial innovative payment systems on commercial banks’ returns on assets and equity in Nigeria: An application of multi-criteria decision-making methods. Journal of Economics and Management 19, 141-163. Published by the College of Business, Feng Chia University, Taiwan.

Collaborators/ Networks (International inclusive)

1. Ayadi, O. F, Texas Southern University, Houston, USA.
2. Dr Williams, J, Texas Southern University, Houston, USA.

• Obamuyi, T. M, Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Nigeria.

1. Dr Ikpesu, F, Pan African University, Lagos, Nigeria.
2. Dr Ojogbo, S.O, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.