AKEEM ADEWALE OYELANA

I am Dr Akeem Adewale Oyelana, a PhD degree holder in Administration (Public Administration). During my study at the University of Fort Hare, due to my excellent academic performance in my Master's degree program, and finished in record time, I was awarded bursaries from the Govern Mbeki Research and Development Centre (GMRDC), University of Fort Hare, South Africa to proceed for my PhD degree which I also finished in record time. I was a tutor of Business Management in 2011 and a mentor of a Master student from the Department of Public Administration in 2018/2019. I have mentored many Honours, Masters, and PhD students with regards to their projects, dissertations, and theses. I mentored them on how to write a good research work, corrected them particularly on where they were wrong and recommends on what should be done to improve their research works. In addition, I have published over 40 articles in high impact factor peer reviewed journals. I have presented research papers in conferences and also presented a paper in a colloquium programme. I have collaborated with a number of students and lecturers (for instance, Professors and Doctors among others) in writing articles both within and outside South Africa in order to add to knowledge, improve knowledge and disseminate information to improve the communities as a whole. Some of the information from my published articles have been cited in over 300 different academic research journals (ref to Googlescholar) which include: Journal of Economics, Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, International Journal of Educational Sciences, Journal of Social Sciences, Journal of Communication, Journal of Human Ecology etc. I have been invited to act as reviewer in the following journals: Journal of Economics, Journal of Social Sciences, Journal of Communication, Journal of Human Ecology etc. I am currently conducting research, supervising and mentoring postgraduate (Honours and Masters) students at Nelson Mandela University. Two Honours students were graduated under my supervision in 2022 and a master student will be graduating in December, 2023.

I am interested in this research assistant role with the African Programme because I believe that I am the best candidate for this position. Based on my research experience, I have published over 45 research papers with over 300 citations (check Google scholar). I have presented academic papers in conferences. In terms of academic qualifications, I have acquired B.Com (Hons) in Business Management, Master of Public Administration (MPA) and PhD in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. In addition, as part of my role as a research assistant, I will be responsible for assisting in the research process by collecting experimental data, preparing presentations, and proofreading manuscripts. More importantly, as part of my key element in this role, I will be adhering to procedures and protocols provided by primary researchers.
I have good communication and mentoring/ tutoring skills, time management and organization. I have technical skills which include better understanding on how to use computer, I am very familiar with data collection and the ability to interpret data results. I am also a reviewer for many journals.
I am interested in this Research Assistant role because, I am willing to contribute my knowledge and skills in the growth and development of the Africa Programme at Chatham House. I am willing to bring innovation into the programme thereby improving the quality of manuscripts to be published, organise seminars and workshops where academic matters relating to independent policy research with a global reputation for influential and reliable analysis will be discussed among others.

SUPERVISION

I have successfully supervised two Honours students, completed MPA student supervision and currently supervising three masters’ students and three Honours students at Nelson Mandela University. There details are as follows:

2022 Malandiswe Nteya - Bachelor of Arts Hons (Public Administration): Assessing the impacts of water service delivery: A case study of the nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (Main Supervisor) (graduated).

2022 Clinton Luncedo Antoni - Bachelor of Arts Hons (Public Administration): : Investigating the impact of employees ethical behaviour on good governance: A case of Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (Main Supervisor) (graduated).

2023 Margaret Nombuyiselo Dyan – Masters of Public Administration: Assessing the effectiveness of the planning, utilisation and implementation of the Electronic Human Resource Management strategy: A case of the Department of Home Affairs in the Eastern Cape (Main Supervisor) (Completed).

2023 Nomawethu Manene - Bachelor of Arts Hons (Public Administration): An assessment of the constitutional mandate of local government in South Africa: A case of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. (Main Supervisor) (In progress).

2023 Lerato G. Moleko Bachelor of Arts Hons (Public Administration): An assessment of the roles and responsibilities of School Governing Bodies in rural schools: A case of Mpumelelo Mfundisi Primary School in the Joe Gqabi District Municipality. (Main Supervisor) (In progress).

2023 Mgudlwa M. Hoober. Bachelor of Arts Hons (Public Administration): An Assessment of Implementation of the National School Nutrition Programme in Rural Eastern Cape Schools: A Case of Joe Gqabi Education District. (Main Supervisor) (In progress).

2023 Zono, Khayalethu - Master of Public Administration: An assessment of the capacity of the municipalities in facilitating social and economic development of the residents: A case of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (Main Supervisor) (In progress).

2023 Malandiswe Nteya – Master of Public Administration: An Assessment of the Role of Public Participation in the Integrated Development Planning: A Case of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (Main Supervisor) (In progress).

2023 Aysler Nontlahla Mabusela – Masters of Public Administration: Investigating the role of public participation in improving service delivery: A case of King Sabata Dalidyebo Local Municipality (Main Supervisor) (In progress).

PUBLICATIONS

ARTICLES IN LEARNED/PEER REVIEW JOURNALS

(1) Mpiyane, M. and Oyelana, A.A. 2020. Child-sensitive Social Protection Mechanisms in Non-governmental Child and Youth Care Centres in the Eastern Cape. J Hum Ecol, 72(1-3), pp. 139-147.

(2) Adelabu, O.J. and Oyelana, AA, 2020. Assessment of Parents’ and Teachers’ Perception Towards Assisting Children with Homework. J Hum Ecol, 72(1-3): 167-172 (2020) DOI: 10.31901/24566608.2020/72.1-3.3273.

(3) Olatoye, T.A. and Oyelana, A.A., 2019. Analysis of Modal Choice of Residents in Lagos State. J Hum Ecol, 65(1-3), pp.107-121.

(4) Chawatama, C.T. and Oyelana, A.A., 2019. Artisanal Gold Mining in Zimbabwe: Prospects and Challenges for the Low Income Groups in the Chegutu Mining District. J Hum Ecol, 68(1-3), pp.26-41.

(5) Ndlela, L.H., Thakhathi, D.R. and Oyelana, A.A., 2019. Investigating the Effects of Amalgamation of Municipalities on Organisational Culture in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape. J Hum Ecol, 68(1-3), pp.134-145.

(6) Zengethwa, N.P., Thakhathi, D.R. and Oyelana, A.A., 2019. Assessment of the Implementation of Back-to-Basics Programme in Raymond Mhlaba Municipality in the Eastern Cape. J Hum Ecol, 68(1-3), pp.125-133.

(7) Zengethwa, N.P., Thakhathi, D.R. and Oyelana, A.A., 2019. Impact of Implementation of Back-to-Basic Programme in Raymond Mhlaba Municipality in Eastern Cape. J Hum Ecol, 68(1-3), pp.95-107.

(8) Zengethwa, N.P., Thakhathi, D.R. and Oyelana, A.A., 2019. Challenges Faced by the Raymond Mhlaba Municipality in Implementing the Back-to-Basics Programme. J Hum Ecol, 68(1-3), pp.118-124.

(9) Fiseha, G.G., Kachere, W. and Oyelana, A.A., 2019. The Role of Rural Entrepreneurship in Alleviating Poverty in the Eastern Cape. J Hum Ecol, 68(1-3), pp.203-212.

(10) Fiseha, G.G. and Oyelana, A.A., 2019. Obstacles Confronting Rural Entrepreneurs in Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. J Hum Ecol, 68(1-3), pp.238-244.

(11) Chawatama, C.T. and Oyelana, A.A. 2018. Impact of Non-Governmental Organisations’ Income Generating Projects: A Case of Rural Poverty Alleviation in a Selected Small Scale Dairy Projects in Chikomba District. Anthropologist 31(1-2-3), pp.54-61. DOI: 10.1080/09720073.2018.1430109.

(12) Busayo, E.T and Oyelana, A.A. 2018. Alcohol Impaired Driving: Its Consequences and Potential for Reduction in South Africa. Ethno Med, 12(1), pp.10-16. DOI: 10.1080/09735070.2018.1421133.

(13) Qwelani, N. and Oyelana, A.A., 2018. The Causes of the Fluctuation in the Exchange Rate in South Africa. EuroEconomica, 37(1), pp.191-207.

(14) Oyelana, A.A. and Kang’ethe, S.M. 2017. Exploring the Strategies of Addressing Pertinent Forms of Corruption and Accountability in Selected African Countries, Journal of Social Sciences, 50(1-3), pp.36-43.

(15) Oyelana, A.A. and Thakhathi, D.R., 2017. An Appraisal of the Role of Amathole District Municipality (ADM) in the Implementation of Socio-economic Strategies for Stimulating Small, Micro and Medium Enterprise (SMME) Development in the Eastern Cape. Journal of Human Ecology, 58(1-2), pp.10-16.

(16) Oyelana, A.A. and Thakhathi, D.R., 2017. The Impact of Implementation of Socio-economic Strategies in the Amathole District Municipality: A Review of the Environmental Policy. Journal of Human Ecology, 59(1), pp.39-46.

(17) Oyelana, A.A. and Thakhathi, D.R., 2017. An Examination of the Procedures used by the Amathole District Municipality for Implementing Socio-economic Strategies for Stimulating Small, Micro and Medium Enterprise Development. The Anthropologist, 28(3), pp.159-165.

(18) Oyelana, A.A. and Thakhathi, D.R., 2017. Challenges Confronting Amathole District Municipality Managers in Implementing Socioeconomic Strategies in Rural Communities. Studies of Tribes and Tribals, 15(1), pp.39-44.

(19) Adefemi,A.O., Oyelana, A.A., and Adelabu, O.A. 2017. An Evaluation of National Small and Medium Scale Policy as a Momentum for Local Economic Development. J. Soc Sci, 8(2):1- 16..

(20) Oyelana, A.A. 2017. Effects of increase in tuition fees in the tertiary institutions of learning. International Journal of Educational Sciences 17 (1-3), pp.140-147.

(21) Oyelana, A.A. 2017. Investigating the rudiments of access must rise and fees must fall in the tertiary institutions of learning in selected African countries. Journal of Sociology and Social Anthropology 8 (2), pp. 63-68.

(22) Nobandile, M.H. and Oyelana, A.A. 20217. An Empirical Assessment of Factors Hindering Market Orientation in Small and Medium Enterprise Computer Retailers in South Africa. Journal of Economics, 8 (1), pp.64-75.

(23) Oyelana, A.A. and Kang’ethe, S.M. 2016. Exploring the Role of Ethics in Fostering Strong Public Servants in Selected African Countries. J Soc Sci, 47(2), pp.98-103.

(24) Kang’ethe, S.M. and Oyelana, A.A. 2016. Effective Public Education as an Impetus of Improving Democracy in Selected African Countries. J Soc Sci, 47(1), pp. 10-14.15.

(25) Mbambo, W.B., Thakhathi, D.R. and Oyelana, A.A. 2016. The Importance of Community Participation in the Budgetary Process in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. J Soc Sci, 49(3), pp.298-302.

(26) Mbambo, W.B., Thakhathi, D.R. and Oyelana, A.A. 2016. An Investigation into Service Delivery Provided by the Amathole District Municipality (ADM) in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. J. Hum Ecol, 56(3), pp. 232-240.

(27) Oyelana, A.A. and Nobandile, M.H. 2016. The Impact of Policies and Support Structures used by Computer Retailers to Support Market Management Culture in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. J Economics, 7(1), pp.16-24.

(28) Oyelana, A.A. 2016. Effects of Xenophobic Attacks on the Economic Development of South Africa. J Soc Sci, 46(3), pp.282-289.

(29) Oyelana, A.A. and Thakhathi, D.R., 2015. Perception of Ultimate Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an Impetus in Enhancing Employee Performance in a Few Selected Municipalities in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. J. Communication, 6(1), pp.199-206. http://krepublishers.com/02-Journals/JC/JC-06-0-000-15-Web/JC-06-1-000-15-Abst-PDF/JC-06-1-199-15-142-Oyelana-A-A/JC-06-1-199-15-142-Oyelana-A-A-Tx[13].pdf

(30) Deborah, A.E., Wilhelmina, S., Oyelana, A.A. and Ibrahim, S.I., 2015. Challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and strategies adopted by women entrepreneurs to ensure small business success in Nkonkobe Municipality, South Africa. Journal of Economics, 6(1), pp. 37-49.

(31) Oyelana, A.A and Adu, E.O. 2015. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as a Means of Creating Employment and Poverty Reduction in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. J Soc Sci, 45(1), pp. 8-15.

(32) Oyelana, A.A. and Thakhathi, D.R., 2015. Assessing the Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Enhancing Employees’ Performance in a Selected Local Government Administration (LGA) in South Africa. J Communication, 6(1), pp.

(33) Oyelana, A.A. and Smith, W. 2015. An investigation into challenges as well as means to overcome challenges facing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. Journal of Economics 6 (2), pp.177-188.

(34) Oyelana, A.A and Thakhathi D.R. 2015. Impact of Effective Utilisation of Information and Technology Communication (ICT) in Enhancing and Improving Employees Performance in the Local Government Organizations in South Africa. J Communication, 6(2), pp. 248-253.

(35) Oyelana, A.A and Thakhathi D.R. 2015. An Analysis of the Hurdles Underpinning Employees’ Performance in Utilizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in a Few Selected Municipalities in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. J Communication, 6(2), pp.254-259.

(36) Fiseha, G.G. and Oyelana, A.A. 2015. An Assessment of the Roles of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Local Economic Development (LED) in South Africa. J Economics, 6(3), pp. 280-290.

(37) Oyelana, A.A., 2015. Crime Phobia’s Effects on Immigrant Entrepreneurs in South Africa. Journal of Social Sciences, 44(2-3), pp. 131-136.

PEER REVIEWED PUBLISHED BOOKS OR CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

Oyelana, A.A. 2017. An Assessment of the Role Of Information and Communication Technology. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing.

ARTICLES SUBMITTED IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS

1. Oyelana, A.A. and Jakoet-Salie, A. 2023. Reforming the African System of Governance to ensure sustainability. Journal of Public Administration (Accepted).

2. Nteya, M., Oyelana, A.A and Jakoet-Salie, A. 2023. A Systematic Review of the Impacts of Water Service Delivery in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. Journal of Human Ecology (JHE) (Accepted).

3. Oyelana, A.A and Ngcamu, B.S. 2022. The Role of Governments, International Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations on Xenophobia in African Countries. Africa Today (SCOPOUS - ISSN: 0001-9887). Indiana University Press. (Under review).

4. Oyelana, A.A and Ngcamu, B.S. 2022. The Role of Governments, International Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations on Xenophobia in African Countries. Social Science Research, (SCOPOUS- ISSN: 0049 – 089X)

Publisher: Academic Press Inc. (Elsevier) (Under review)

CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED WITH DATES

a. Oyelana, A.A. and Jakoet-Salie, A. 2023. Reforming the African System of Governance to ensure sustainability. 22nd Annual Conference of the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), 24-29 September 2023, Birchwood Hotel – Ekurhuleni Gauteng, South Africa.

b. Zengethwa P., Thakhathi D.R. & Oyelana, A.A, 2019. Challenges faced by the Raymond Mhlaba Challenges Faced by the Raymond Mhlaba Municipality in Implementing the Back-to-Basics Programme . Paper presented at the Postgraduate Day 2019. University of Fort Hare. South Africa. 8th November 2019.

c. Mdlankomo, A.P., Runwork, M. & Oyelana A.A. 2018. Investigating the causes of Social Exclusion of People with Disabilities in Relation to Social Work Education in Eastern Cape. Paper presented at the Postgraduate Day 2018. University of Fort Hare. South Africa. 7th November 2018

c. Grant Formulation and Writing using the special focus of European Union (EU) Funding. Nelson Mandela University. 28th November, 2022 to 1st December, 2022.

d. Intellectual Property (IP) WiseTM Workshop. Alice Campus. University of Fort Hare. South Africa. 31st March 2016.

e. Thesis and Dissertation formatting Workshops Using Microsoft Word. Alice Campus. University of Fort Hare. South Africa. 10th June 2014.

f. Thesis Training Workshop. Alice Campus. University of Fort Hare. South Africa. 7th-9th July 2014

g. Teaching and Learning Center Annual Conference. Alice Campus. University of Fort Hare. South Africa. 14th -16th July, 2014.

h. Getting Published Workshops. Alice Campus. University of Fort Hare. South Africa. 23rd July 2014

i. Academic Writing Workshop (Hunterstoun). Alice Campus. University of Fort Hare. South Africa. 19th -21th August 2014

j. Thesis Training Workshop. Alice Campus. University of Fort Hare. South Africa. 25th -27th August 2014.

k. SPSS Statistical Analysis Training. Alice Campus. University of Fort Hare. South Africa. 7th May 2014.

COLLOQUIUM PROGRAMME ATTENDED WITH DATES

Ø 2018 Colloquium Programme. Damelin, East London. 17th July, 2018.

Title of the paper presented:

Challenges Confronting the Amathole District Municipality Managers in implementing Socio-economic strategies in Rural Communities.

SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC BODIES

I am currently a reviewer for 7 accredited journals

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTE

Ø Ability to work with a team

Ø Dedicated and resourceful

Ø Diligent and strong human relation

EXTA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES:

Ø Reading, Teaching, Playing Music, Paying Football and Making Friends.

REFEREES:

1 Dr, John Kolawole Aderibigbe

Department of Industrial Psychology,

University of Western Cape

Bellville, 7530.

Cell No: +2773 592 1111

E-mail: jaderibigbe@uwc.ac.za

2 Dr. Idowu Jonas

Department of Chemistry

Cape Peninsula University of Technology,

Cape Town, South Africa.

Cell No: +2778 3325632

E-mail: Sagboi@cput.ac.za

3. Prof (Mrs) Omobola Okoh

Department of Chemistry

University of Fort Hare

Alice, 5700

South Africa

Cell: +27727389190