TITLE (PROF/DR/): DR.

NAME: AJIBOLA GBENGA SAMSON

POSITION: LECTURER I                                         

SPECIALISATION: SPORTS ADMISTRATION & MANAGEMENT

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 Benin – Benin City, Edo State Nigeria

B.Sc. (Edu.)

07/2006

Physical Education

University of Lagos – Akoka, Lagos Nigeria

M.Ed.

01/2010

Sport Administration and Management

University of Lagos – Akoka, Lagos Nigeria

Ph.D.

05/2016

Sport Administration and Management

    
    

Personal Statement 

I am an early career Sport Administration and Management specialist committed to making organized sport inclusive, sustainable, and community‑driven. Grounded in best practices for governance, operations, and stakeholder engagement, I develop evidence-based frameworks that enhance participation, performance, and social cohesion. By mentoring emerging leaders and collaborating with schools. I foster capacity building, transparent decision‑making, and athlete advocacy. My work bridges research and practice, focusing on scalable, financially viable models that address access inequities, volunteer retention, and community well‑being. Driven by a vision of sport as a catalyst for development.

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

  • Member, International Council for Health, Physical Education,                                             2011 – tilldate

 Recreation, Sport and Dance (ICHPER.SD)

  • PRO, Nigeria Association of Physical, Health Education, Recreation.                                  2024 – till date

Sport and Dance (NAPHER.SD)

  • Member, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)                                                   2001 – till date
  • Outstanding Leadership Award Graduating Set 2013/2014 Academic Session.               2014
  • Honourary Member Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Apapa.                           2015  

Certificate of Participation in ICPHER-SD Research Project-International                                  2015

Health-Related Children/Youth Physical Fitness Test and Lifestyle Survey,                                                           

Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge

  1. Ajibola, G. S. (2024). Assessment of Learners’ skills competencies in non-formal education in Nigeria. Journal of International Council for Health, physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (ICHPER.SD), 6 (1), 69 – 77.
  2. Otinwa, G. O., Jaiyesimi, B. G., Bamitale, T., Owolabi, B., Ajibola, G. S., Ogunsemore, M. A. & Owolewa, M. (2023). Assessment of anthropometric and physical profile of selected school-age children in rural and urban setting in South-West Nigeria (NigeriaLINX pilot). Scientia Medica Porto Alegre, 33, 1 – 10.
  3. Ajibola, G. S. (2023). Impact of Sports Participation on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Lagos State. International Journal of Research Findings in Engineering, Science and Technology (IJRFEST), 5 (1), 37 – 44.
  4. Ajibola, G. S. & Olaitan, O. E. (2024). Facilities and equipment as correlates of sports programmes sustainability in Nigeria. Journal of Research and Contemporary Issues in Human Kinetics and Health Education (JORCIHKE), 7 (1), 188 – 193.
  5. Ogunsemore, M. A. & Ajibola, G. S. (2024). Evaluation of Constraints Affecting Facility Maintenance Culture on Development of Sports Complexes in Tertiary Institutions in Lagos State. South West Naphersd Journal of Research (SW-NAPHERSDJR). 5, 1 – 14.

Collaborators/ Networks (International inclusive)

  • Prof. Grace Olapeju Otinwa, UNILAG, Nigeria
  • Prof. C.O Fasan, LASU, Nigeria
  • Prof. R.A Moronfolu, LASU, Nigeria
  • Dr. Olawunmi Adisa,, University Of Ibadan, Nigeria