TITLE (PROF/DR/): PROF.

NAME: SIMEON OLUDIRAN AKINLEYE

POSITION: PROFESSOR SPECIALISATION: DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC

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.)

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION

DEGREE

(if applicable)

 

Completion Date

MM/YYYY

 

FIELD OF STUDY

 

University of Ibadan – Ibadan, Oyo State

B.Sc.

1998

Agricultural Economics

University of Ibadan – Ibadan, Oyo State

M.Sc.

2000

Agricultural Economics

University of Ibadan – Ibadan, Oyo State

Ph.D.

2007

Agricultural Economics

University of Lagos – Akoka, Lagos State

PGDE

2016

Education

Personal Statement

I have been in academia, and been impassioned with teaching and research, for close to three decades. My research focus has largely been on development and international economics. Specifically, I have led research teams on studies in trade integration, social policy and natural resource research, . My experience and training has facilitated collaborative research efforts with a plethora of local and international organisations, such as the NRF-TETFund, NBS, CBN, MAN, USDA, USAID, BMGF, Avenir Health and the Global Fund.

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

  • State Chairman, Nigerian Economic Society, 2024to date
  • Head, Department of Economics 2023 to date
  • Chairman, University of Lagos Research Conference 2024
  • Treasurer, Farm Management Association of Nigeria
  • Congregation Representative on the Budget Committee of the University of Lagos
  • Congregation Representative on the Housing Committee of the University of Lagos
  • President, University of Lagos Senior Staff Club

 Selected Most Recent Publications  /Contributions to Knowledge

  • Akinleye, S.O., Dauda, R.O.S., Iwegbu, O., & Popogbe, O.O. (2023). Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on financial health and food security in Nigeria: A survey-based analysis. Journal of Public Affairs, e2859.
  • Popogbe, O. O.,Akinleye,  O.  and Oke, D. M. (2020). Understanding the Degree of Social Exclusion in Selected Slums in Lagos State, Nigeria. Yobe Journal of Economics, 6(2), 150-169.
  • Laleye N.A. and Akinleye S.O. (2018):Major Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in the West African Economic and Monetary Region. Iranian Economic Review Vol. 22(1): 121-162.
  • Akinleye S.O.(2017): Oil Price Volatility Effect on Infrastructure Spending in Nigeria. OPEC Energy Review 41(1): 71-90.
  • Akinleye S.O. and S. Ekpo (2013):Oil Price Shocks and Macroeconomic Performance in Nigeria, Economía Mexicana Nueva Época Vol. XXII, número E2: 565-624.

Collaborators/ Networks International inclusive