Dr. Modupe Ayodele Oba-Adenuga is an accomplished academic and community leader, with over two decades of experience in the fields of education and applied psychology. She was born on June 2, 1967, in Ilara-Remo, Ogun State, and hails from the Remo North Local Government Area of the state. A proud Nigerian by birth, she is married and blessed with children.
Dr. Oba-Adenuga’s early education began at Methodist Primary School, Ibadan (1972-1978), followed by secondary education at Anglican Girls’ Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode (1978-1984). She pursued a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from Ogun State College of Education, Ijagun (1985-1988), and earned a B.A. (Ed) in Language Arts (English) from the University of Ilorin in 1994.
Her academic journey continued with a Master’s in Personnel Psychology (1999) and culminated in a Ph.D. in Applied Psychology from Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2015. In recognition of her academic and professional excellence, Dr. Oba-Adenuga has received numerous honors. Notably, she earned a commendation for her outstanding publications during the 2018 promotion exercise and was inducted as a Fellow of the Gender Studies Association of Nigeria (GSAN) in 2023. Her contributions to community development were also recognized with a Volunteer’s Award from the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) in 2015 and a Meritorious Award of Excellence from The Girls’ and Boys’ Brigade, Nigeria, in 2019.
Dr. Oba-Adenuga’s teaching career began at Tai Solarin College of Education, Ijagun (2001-2005), followed by her tenure at Tai Solarin University of Education (2005-2008). She has since been serving at Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology (SACOETEC), Omu-Ajose, Ogun State, where she currently holds the position of Chief Lecturer.
Throughout her career, she has been deeply involved in administrative and extracurricular activities, serving in various leadership capacities. These include her roles as Assistant General Secretary of College of Education Academic Staff Union COEASU (2003-2007), College Counsellor (2010-2012), and Treasurer of ASUU (2008-2010). She has also chaired the College of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) at SACOETEC since 2020 and is the Acting Dean of the School of Education.
In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Oba-Adenuga is an active community leader. She serves as General Secretary of the Coalition of Women Associations in Ogun State (COWAOS), Patroness of the Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade, and a member of various alumni and professional organizations, including the Counselling Association of Nigeria and the Nigerian Psychological Association.
Dr. Oba-Adenuga continues to contribute to education, psychology, and community development, reflecting her dedication to service and excellence.
She had published several articles in both national and international reputable journals, she had attended several academic conferences both at national and international level.
Dr. Oba-Adenuga, was appointment by the Ogun State government at the 3rd Substantive Provost of the College on 10th September, 2024.