
Career Profile
Tajudeen Yusuf Adeyinka is a Senior lecturer in the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. He holds a PhD in Criminology/Sociology, an M.Sc. in Sociology and a B.Sc. in Sociology. He is a trained Teacher, a Development Worker, a Facilitator, and a Policy Analyst. His research interest focuses on Criminal Justice, Governance and Democracy, Gender Issues, and Electoral disputes. He is an academic with over fifteen (15) years of Teaching, Facilitation and Research experience. He has over thirty (30) Publications in National, Local and International Journals, and some Book Chapters to his credit.
Tajudeen Yusuf ADEYINKA
06303
Headquarters
Social Sciences
Criminology and Security Studies
Senior Lecturer
tadeyinka@noun.edu.ng
08035268161
B.Sc. (Sociology), M.Sc. (Sociology), PhD (Sociology/Criminology)
Over fifteen (15) years of Teaching, Facilitation and Research experience.
“i. Alatise, R.K., Adeyinka, T. Y., Lawal, M.O., Umar, K.O. (2024). Gender Disparity and Academic Performance among the Undergraduates of Fountain University, Osogbo. Acta Politica Polonica, 1 (57), 25–38. DOI: 10.18276/ap.2024.57-02. ISSN (print): 2451-0432 | ISSN (online): 2719-4388
ii. Alatise, R.K, Adeyinka, T.Y, Lawal, M.O., Raji. K.M. (2024). ‘Ilemosu’ Social Stigma and Desire for Remarriage among Female Divorcees in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Acta Politica Polonica, 1 (57), 99–118. DOI: 10.18276/ap.2024.57-07. ISSN (print): 2451-0432 | ISSN (online): 2719-4388 | DOI: 10.18276/ap.2024.57-07
iii. Ahmed, T. M., Adeyinka T.Y., Ugwukwu, V. O. & Abba-Biu, H. (2024) Impact of Violence on Childhood Education in Katsina State, Northwestern Nigeria, International Journal of Humanities and Social Development (IJHSD), University Di Basilicata, Italy, Vol. 11(1), 104-111 ISSN: 3224-7786 ESSN: 2133-3762.
iv. Ahmed, T. M., Adeyinka T.Y., Vitalis, O. U. & Abba-Biu, H. (2024) Childhood Education in a World of Violence and Crisis: The Case of Katsina State, Northwestern Nigeria State, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Comparative Studies (IJMCS), Development Center School of Education, University of Greenwich England, United Kingdom. Vol. 11 (1): 74-84, ISSN:4279-4976 ESSN: 4089-4904.
v. Adeyinka, T.Y., Lawal, M.O., Akinirinde, O.O., and Alatise, R.K. (2024). “Nigeria’s Development Trajectory, Security Conundrum and State-Citizens Relations”. Bulletin of “Carol I” National Defence University, 13(1): 194-211. https://doi.org/10.53477/2284-9378-24-13 eISSN: 2284-9378; ISSN-L: 2284 – 936X
vi. Adeyinka, T.Y., Lawal, M.O., Akinirinde, O.O., and Alatise, R.K. (2024). “Crime Reporting Patterns and Frequencies in Print Media in Post-COVID Nigeria: A Security Approach”. Bulletin of “Carol I” National Defence University, 13(1): 194-211. https://doi.org/10.53477/2284-9378-24-13 eISSN: 2284-9378; ISSN-L: 2284 – 936X
vii. Adeyinka, T.Y., Alatise, R.K., and Mahmoud A.T. (2023). “Attitudes of the Police towards Crime Suspects in Osogbo, Southwest Nigeria”. Jos Journal of Social Issues, Vol. 14, No.1.
viii. Adeyinka, T.Y., Ugwukwu, V. O., and Ashibi, J.E. (2023). “Socioeconomic Underpinnings of ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’ Exploits in Lagos, Nigeria”. KIU Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Pp. 59-72. https://doi.org/10.59568/KIJHUS-2023-4-2-05; ISSN: 2708-7050 (Online)
ix. Adeyinka, T.Y. (2023), “Factors Influencing Youth Criminality in Abeokuta, Southwest Nigeria”. NOUN Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, No. 1. Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. ISSN: 2579 – 0838
x. Ashibi, J., Ugwukwu, V. and Adeyinka T.Y. (2023), “The Rising Phenomenon of Insecurity and its Implications for Socio-economic Wellbeing in Nigeria”. Sarcouncil Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 04, pp. 19- 27; ISSN (Online): 2945-3488; DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7876534
xi. Raji, A.A. and Adeyinka, T.Y. (2022). “Niger Delta and the Challenges of Nigeria’s National Security”. Zamfara Journal of Politics and Development, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp.1 – 21. Department of Political Science, Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State.
xii. Lawal, M.O., Adeyinka, T.Y., Ajayi, O.O. and Alatise, R.K. (2022), “Heritage Resources and the Narratives of its Preservation for Sustainable Development in Oke Ogun Area of Oyo State, Nigeria”. NOUN Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 190 – 204. ISSN: 2579 – 0838. Faculty of Social Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja
xiii. Adeyinka, T.Y. and Alatise, R.K. (2022), Parental Influence and Sexual Behaviour of University Undergraduates in Osogbo, Southwestern Nigeria. Osun Sociological Review, Vol. 7, No.2, pp. 201 – 212. ISSN: 12449 – 1314. Department of Sociology, Osun State University, Osogbo
xiv. Alatise, R.K. and Adeyinka, T.Y. (2022), Social Capital and Business Solvency in Orisunmbare Market, Osogbo, Nigeria. Osun Sociological Review, Vol. 8, No.1. ISSN: 12449 – 1314. Department of Sociology, Osun State University, Osogbo
xv. Okoru, A.O., Ogbonnaya, J., Adeyinka, T.Y., Chukwunka, C.A.C., and Adamu, A. (2022), Impact of Vigilantes on Crime Control in Kano Metropolitan Area of Nigeria: An Appraisal Journal of Criminal Policy and Social Justice, Vol. 10, Issue 3, pp. 44-51; ISSN 8548 – 6755. University of Bristol, United Kingdom
xvi. Ugwukwu V. O., Ashibi J. E., Adeyinka, T.Y. (2021) Covid-19 Pandemic and Emerging Trends of Illicit Drug Trafficking and Distribution in Nigeria. NOUN Journal of Criminology and Security Studies, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 230 – 237. ISSN 2786 – 989-X. Department of Criminology and Security Studies, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja.
xvii. Lawal, M.O., Adeyinka, T.Y., Oyediran, O.B. and Oluwole E.A. (2020), Determinants of People’s Preference of Night Entertainment Outfits in Abuja, Nigeria. African Research Review, Vol. 14 (1), January, pp. 17-26; eISSN: 2070-0083
print ISSN: 1994-9057. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/afrrev/article/view/195263
xviii. Lawal, M.O, Irhue, Y. K. and Adeyinka T.Y. (2019), Social and Medical Implications of ‘ICT’ in Tourism/Hospitality Industry. Osun Geographical Journal, 2:83-91. ISSN: 2695 – 1959. Department of Geography, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria.
xix. Adeyinka, T.Y. and Okunola, R.A. (2019), Courts’ Treatment of Criminal Issues in Selected Nigeria’s Gubernatorial Election Petitions. Osun Sociological Review, Vol. 5, No. 1 & 2, Pp. 220 – 236. ISSN: 12449 – 1314. Department of Sociology, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria.
xx. Alatise, R.K. and Adeyinka T.Y. (2018), Social Capital and Economic Fortune: A Study of Araoke Female Migrant Workers in Lagos State, Nigeria. Kwararafa Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, Pp. 254 – 273. ISSN: 2384 – 5384. Department of Mass Communication, Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State
xxi. Lawal, M.O., Lawal M.B. & Adeyinka, T.Y. (2013), Medical Context in Tourists Patronage of Osun Grove, Osogbo, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 10(3), Pp. 139 – 147, ISSN 1683-8831.
xxii. Lawal M.O., Lawal M.B. & Adeyinka, T.Y. (2013), Novel and Entertainment in Funeral Activities among the Yoruba in Kisi Town, Oyo State, Nigeria. Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, Vol. 3(4), Pp. 39-54, ISSN 2223 – 5833.
Chapters in Books Published
1. Adeyinka, T.Y. and Lawal, M.O. (2023a). Electoral Law Reforms and Emerging Political Realities in Nigeria. In Baikady, R., Sajid, S.M., Nadesan, V., Przeperski, J., Rezaul Islam, M. and Gao, J. (eds.). The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Change, Palgrave Macmillan, Cham., pp. 1–17, Print: ISBN978-3-030-87624-1; Online: ISBN978-3-030-87624-1, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87624-1_309-1
2. Lawal, M.O. and Adeyinka, T.Y. (2023b). Expanding Roles of Environmental Dynamics in Climate Change in Nigeria. In Baikady, R., Sajid, S.M., Nadesan, V., Przeperski, J., Rezaul Islam, M. and Gao, J. (eds.). The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Change, Springer Palgrave Macmillan, Cham., pp. Print ISBN978-3-030-87624-1; Online ISBN978-3-030-87624-1, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87624-1_326-1
3. Adeyinka, T.Y. and Adeojo, C.B. (2022). Indigenous Orthopedic Practices and Patronage in Ibadan, Nigeria. In Liadi, O.F. and Busari, D.A. (eds.) Indigenous Knowledge Practice in Contemporary Nigerian Society. Department of Sociology, Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria, pp. 92-110. ISBN 978-978-997-163-3 (Chapter 6).”
My research interest focuses on Criminal Justice, Governance and Democracy, Gender Issues, and Electoral Crimes.
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“1. Ojo, D.O., Adeyinka T.Y., Shotunde A.O. and Ugwukwu, V.O. Community Development Associations and Grassroots Mobilisation in Urban Governance in Nigeria”. Senate Research Grant, for 2022 (SRG). #1,750,000.00 (Team member), NOUN
2. Shaibu, M.E., Ambassador, B. I, Adeyinka, T.Y., and Shotunde, A.O. Tribal Marks: An Inquiry into Aesthetics of Old and Its Modern Relevance in African Society with Reference to Oyo and Kogi States. Senate Research Grant (2022 SRG) #2, 020, 000.00 (Team member), NOUN
4. Ahmed, T. M. Adeyinka, T.Y., Ugwukwu, V.O. and Halima, B. “Impact of Violence and Insecurity on Childhood Education in Kastina State, Northwestern Nigeria”. Senate Research Grant, for 2023 (SRG). #1,750,000.00 (Team member), NOUN”