Prof. Ayoka Mopelola Olusakin

Education / Training

Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours

• Sub-Dean, Faculty of Education, 1998 - 2000
• Chairman, Postgraduate Committee, Department of Educational Foundations 2001 – 2005
• Member, University of Lagos Students’ Disciplinary Board 2004 - 2011
• Member, Ceremonies Committee, University of Lagos 2004 - 2006
• Co-ordinator, Departmental Seminars. 2001 - 2005
• Chairman, Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Lagos State Chapter 2006 - 2010
• Sub-Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos 2008 – 2009
• Head of Department of Educational Foundations, University of Lagos 2009-2012
• Member, Junior Staff Appointment and Promotion Board 2009 – 2012
• Member, University of Lagos Staff School Management Board 2009 – 2013
• Chairman Inter-University Transfer Admission March, 2010 -2012
• Chairman, Faculty of Education Teaching Practice Committee, 2010 -2012
• National Vice-President, Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) 2010 -2012
• Member Central Research Committee (CRC) University of Lagos 2010 to 2023
• Member Conference Planning Committee (CPC) University of Lagos 2010 to 2023
• Head, Department of Educational Foundations, August 1st, 2009 –July 31st, 2012
• Chairman University of Lagos Counselling Centre 2010-2015
• Member, University of Lagos Governing Council June, 2011 – 2012
• Member, Court of Governors, College of Medicine, University of Lagos 2014-2018
• Director of the Institute of Continuing Education, University of Lagos 2016 -2021
• Director of Academic Planning, University of Lagos April 2021-2023
• Pioneer Director of UNILAG Safeguarding Centre May, 2023-
• Honours/Awards received
• Education Students Certificate of Honour (Peacemaker and Adviser) 1995/1996
• Education Students Outstanding Adviser’s Award for Selfless Service 1996-2004
• The Nigerian University Education Students Award of Excellence 1997/1998
• Student Counsellor Association of Nigeria (University of Lagos Chapter) Outstanding Lecturer Award 1996-2003
• University of Lagos Students Union Government, Social Benefactors Award 23rd May, 1999; and the Best Faculty Award given to Faculty of Education while Sub-Dean
• The Nigerian University Education Students Association, UNILAG Chapter, Award of Excellence as Sub-Dean/Staff Adviser 1999/2000
• Education Students Christian Fellowship (ESCF) Award of Honour as Patroness 2002
• The American Biographical Institute (ABI) Woman of the Year Award for Outstanding Accomplishments and the Noble Example set for Peers and the Entire Community 2002
• Quoted in WHO IS WHO in Nigeria (2003) 2nd edition pg 631;
• The American Biographical Institute (ABI)’s International WHO IS WHO of Professional and Business Women (2003) 9th edition, pg176
• IBC Cambridge’s 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century (2003) 2nd edition, pg 423-424
• International Biograghical Centre (IBC) Cambridge’s Deputy Director General (DDG) for Africa Nov. 20th 2003
• The American Biographical Institute (ABI) Distinguished Standing Award and conferment with an Honourary Appointment to the Research Board of Advisors 2003
• Student Counsellors Association of Nigeria(SCASSON) National Central Committee Award of Excellence in Human Development, 5th February, 2004
• International Biograghical Centre (IBC) Online Hall of Fame Outstanding Achievements as an Inspiration to all Citizens of the Internet regardless of race, creed, religion or colour April, 2004
• First position and overall winner (together with the members of Lagos State Chapter) of the Counselling Association of Nigeria’s National President’s Cup for the year 2006/2007; 2007/2008; 2008/2009 and 2009/2010
• Best Serving State Chapter Chairperson of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) 2008/2009; 2009/2010
• University of Lagos School of Postgraduate Studies Award for Contributions, July, 22nd, 2009
• Professional Fellow of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), August, 2009
• The Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) Presidential Award for Sustainable Contribution to the Association, August, 2009
• AfricanAge Role Model Award for Excellence, September 29, 2009
• The Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) Lagos State Chapter Award Selfless Service and Immense Contributions to the Association, November, 2009
• Distinguished Counselling Service Award by The Guidance, Counselling and Youth Development Centre for Africa Collaborating with the Board of African Union Ministers of Education. August 3 , 2010
• Distinguished Merit Award as A Role Model by the Federation of Oyo State Students Union, University of Lagos. August 5, 2010
• Excellent Representation and Accessibility Award by the Counselling Association of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State Chapter on the 20th of August, 2013
• Honorary LASTMA Mayor by Lagos State Government
• Nigerian Universities Education Students’ Association (NUESA) Award of Impact, November, 2015
• Award of Outstanding Performance as the Matron by The Redeemed Christian Fellowship (RCF) UNILAG Chapter, April 19, 2015;
• African Honours Gold Award: International Distinguished Scholar Award in recognition of contributions in the Academia and the Development of the African Economy by the International Institute for Policy Review & Development Strategies. 8th of May, 2015
• Distinguished Friend of the Law Faculty, University of Lagos Award 2016
• Special Achievement Award of Impact, dedication and support towards the progress of the University of Lagos Sandwich Programmes by University of Lagos Sandwich Students Association ULSSA. December 21, 2018
• Distinguished Fellow of Institute of Security, Nigeria. November 28th, 2020
• Gold Medal Award of Excellence in recognition of notable contributions to the Promotion of Strategic Leadership, Innovative Governance, Quality Educational Advancement by the Institute of Security, Nigeria. November 28th, 2020
• Counsellor Par Excellence Award by UNILAG Alumni Association (Lagos Chapter). December 13th, 2020
• Federal Road Safety Corps Award of Special Marshal 2021