{"id":1752,"date":"2025-05-26T13:57:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=1752"},"modified":"2025-05-26T14:03:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T14:03:56","slug":"dr-agoro-a-a","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=1752","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Agoro A.A."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1752\" class=\"elementor elementor-1752\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fc75e26 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fc75e26\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b1dc2e\" data-id=\"3b1dc2e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-334ec7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"334ec7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.4 - 31-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"170\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/agoro.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/agoro.jpg 170w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/agoro-124x146.jpg 124w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/agoro-43x50.jpg 43w, https:\/\/educ.unilag.edu.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/agoro-64x75.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cad30a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cad30a9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45044a7\" data-id=\"45044a7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bf435f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bf435f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.4 - 31-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): DR.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">NAME: AGORO ALEXANDER AFOLABI<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">POSITION: LECTURER I \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SPECIALISATION: SPORT ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">EDUCATION\/TRAINING (Begin with Bachelor\u2019s degree or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. Add\/delete rows as necessary.)<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">INSTITUTION AND LOCATION<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">DEGREE<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(if<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">applicable)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Completion<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Date<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">MM\/YYYY<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">FIELD OF STUDY<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">B.Sc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">11\/1997<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Physical Education<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Kaduna Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">M.Sc<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">04\/2004<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sport Management<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ph.D<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">03\/2019<\/span><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sport Administration &amp; Management<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Personal Statement<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I am Dr. Alexander Afolabi Agoro, an academic scholar and dedicated professional in the field of Human Kinetics and Health Education, with a special focus on sport administration and management. Born on the 24th of March, 1972, in Konstanz, West Germany, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, my professional journey has been shaped by a strong passion for the advancement of sports science and education. With over 25 years of combined academic and professional experience, I have remained committed to nurturing the next generation of scholars, athletes, and sports administrators through research, teaching, and service.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">My academic foundation began with a B.Sc. in Physical Education from the University of Lagos in 1997. This was followed by an M.Sc. in Sports Management from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 2004, and ultimately a Ph.D. in Sport Administration and Management from the University of Lagos in 2019. These qualifications have equipped me with a deep understanding of the intersection between sports, health, education, and organizational leadership.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Since 2010, I have served as a lecturer in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education at the University of Lagos, where I have taught a wide range of post-graduate, undergraduate and diploma-level courses, including Sport Psychology, Coaching and Officiating, Information Technology in Sports, and Martial Arts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">My academic contributions extend beyond the classroom. I have co-authored scholarly articles published in both national and international journals, addressing key issues in sports marketing, youth fitness, injury prevention, and organizational behaviour in sport settings. My doctoral research explored the impact of advertising on consumer patronage and attitudes towards sports participation among undergraduates, reflecting my interest in how modern communication strategies influence sports development<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Beyond publications, I actively seek professional development opportunities. In 2023 alone, I completed several international online training programmes through Coursera, covering topics such as team leadership, digital learning, global sustainable development goals, and survey analysis. These courses have enabled me to integrate digital tools and innovative strategies into my teaching and research, aligning with global trends in sports education.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As a Nigerian academic and fitness advocate, I am committed to promoting excellence in sports education, developing research that impacts policy and practice, and mentoring students to become leaders in their own right. My long-term vision is to contribute to the strengthening of sport management education and physical development frameworks in Nigeria and beyond, ensuring that they remain dynamic, inclusive, and globally competitive.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Selected Most Recent Publications \/Contributions to Knowledge\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ol><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><sub>Agoro, A.A. (2024). Comparative analysis of agile leadership style and <\/sub>self-efficacy among human resources of public and private sports organisations in Lagos State. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Human Kinetics and Health Education, 7(1) 1-9.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Agoro, A. A. (2023). Determinants of sponsorship response among consumers of sport in the University of Lagos. Nigerian Society for Sports Management Journal, 9(2), 48-55.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adeyemo, K.A., Adeyeye, F.M., Agoro, A.A., &amp; Aloba, S. (2022).Determinants of social loafing tendencies among team-sport players of tertiary institutions. Jigawa Journal of Educational Research. Vol 1, 95-117<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 4. Ajibola G.S., Ogunsemore M.A., Agoro A.A., &amp; Salami, B. E. (2021). Feedback on Management by Objectives Theory on Job\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Performance of Personnel in Sports Organisations in Lagos State. Zaria Journal of Studies in Education. Vol. 4, 40-44. ISSN 0794-6015<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): DR. 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