Dr Ajibola Gbenga Samson

Specialisation: Sports Administration and Management

Personal Statement

Dr Ajibola Gbenga Samson began his academic journey at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, where he earned his National Certificate in Education (NCE) with distinction in 2002.

He proceeded to the University of Benin, obtaining a B.Sc. (Ed.) in Physical and Health Education with Second Class Upper Division in 2006.

He further advanced his studies at the University of Lagos, Akoka, where he earned his M.Ed. in Sports Administration and Management in 2010 and his PhD in the same field in 2016.


Dr Ajibola was employed as Lecturer II at the University of Lagos in 2019 and currently serves as Lecturer I in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education. His teaching experience spans across diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, covering diverse courses such as sports psychology, sociology of sports, coaching and officiating, and athletic events.

He has also lectured part-time at the Institute of Security Management, University of Lagos.

Education / Training

InstitutionDegreeField of StudyCompletion Date
University of LagosPh.DSports Administration and Management2016
University of LagosM.EdSports Administration and Management2010
University of BeninB.ScPhysical and Health Education2006
Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED)NCE2001

Professional Qualifications

  • Member, Nigeria Association for Physical & Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD)
  • Member, International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER-SD)
  • Member, Nigerian Society for Sports Management (NSSM)
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