Dr. Abigail Abidemi Kareem
Personal Statement
Dr. Kareem, Abigail Abidemi is a young academic in the Department of Educational Foundations (with Educational Psychology), Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Abigail holds a doctorate degree in Guidance and Counselling from the University of Lagos in 2022. Her doctoral thesis was on “Assessment and Management of Proneness to Suicide among Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools in Lagos-Nigeria”. She teaches Sex Education and Marital Guidance, Introduction to Guidance and Counselling, and Measurement and Evaluation at Undergraduate Level. Her research interest is in E-guidance and counselling services and Adolescence Counselling. She has a number of publications in reputable journals both within and outside the country. Abigail derives satisfaction in teaching and helping adolescents overcome their developmental challenges. Abigail is a Member of Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON).
Education / Training
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lagos | PhD | Guidance and Counselling | 2022 |
| University of Lagos | M.Ed | Guidance and Counseling | 2017 |
| University of Lagos | B.Ed. | Guidance and Counseling | 2013 |
Selected Most recent Publications/Contributions to knowledge
- Ahimie, B., Kareem, A.A., Ajiboye, O.C & Gafar, I. (2026). Attitude and Level of satisfaction of student teachers with the teaching practice exercise in Nigerian universities. NIU Journal of Educational Research, 12(1), 23-34
- Kareem, A.A. (2025). Students’ preference for kahoot as a tool for formative assessment in sex education and marital guidance. Multidisciplinary Journal of Distance Education Studies (MJDES), 2(1),41-68
- Ahimie, B., Kareem, A.A. & Okojide, A. (2024). Nigerian open and distance learning students and the mandatory national youth service corps (NYSC) scheme. Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 3(1), 149-168.
- Kareem, A.A., Ahimie, B. & Uwagwu, D.C. (2024). Students’ Perception of the Current State of Tertiary Education in Nigeria: Implication for Counselling. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education, 8 (1), 190-199
- Olusakin, A.M., Ahimie, B. & Kareem, A.A. (2022). Preference and attitude to online learning among University of Lagos undergraduates at post-lockdown resumption: Implications for counselling. Journal of Positive School Psychology,6(8),10547-10552
Profile Links
Email: aikuburuju-orola@unilag.edu.ng
Phone: +2348088885711
Orcid id: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6602-8730
Scopus Id: aikuburuju-orola@unilag.edu.ng
Google scholar: abbyorola@gmail.com