2024
Democratic Discourse Towards Effective Gender Equality and Security in Nigeria
Balogun, O.O. and Ayangunna, J.A.
Counselling and Behavioural Studies Journal — Vol. 14, pp. 87–102
Academic Portfolio
JamesAyanrindeAyangunna
Professor of Social Work and Social Welfare
Department of Social Work
University of Ibadan
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Advancing social welfare scholarship through social policy, health social work, and evidence-based interventions for vulnerable populations.
10+Publications
3Peer Reviews
30+Yrs Service
Emailayangunna@yahoo.com
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Who I Am
Professor &
Scholar
SpecializationSocial Welfare and Health Social Work
InstitutionUniversity of Ibadan
LanguagesEnglish, Yoruba
My scholarly work focuses on social welfare, health social work, health promotion, social policy, and development studies. I investigate social determinants of wellbeing, vulnerable populations, and evidence-based social interventions that inform policy and professional social work practice.
Professor James Ayanrinde Ayangunna joined the Department of Social Work, University of Ibadan, in 2005 and rose to the rank of Professor in 2017. He has served as external examiner to multiple Nigerian universities and York University Toronto, and as a consultant to UNICEF and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.
Recognition
2017
Professional DistinctionPromoted to the grade of Professor, University of Ibadan
Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW) — Member
Association of Medical Social Workers of Nigeria (AMSWON) — Member
Registered Social Worker, United Kingdom
International Association of Schools of Social Work — Member
Society for Social Work Research — Member
Nigerian Association of Social Work Educators — Member
Nigerian Council for Social Work (NCW) Governing Council — National Secretary
Scholarly Output
Publications
A focused body of work in social welfare, health social work, gender, quality of life, and social policy interventions across Nigerian and international contexts.
2023
Perceiving Recidivism as Product of Inmates' Neglect and Inadequacy in Nigerian Correctional System
Balogun, O.O. and Ayangunna, J.A.
Nigerian Journal of Social Work Education — Vol. 22, pp. 122–130
2022
The Impact of Insecurity among Affected Individuals in the Society: Implications for Medical Social Workers' Practice in Nigeria
Ayangunna, J.A.
Nigerian Journal of Social Work Education — Vol. 21, pp. 220–232
2017
Socio-Economic Factors as Determinants of Quality of Life of Chronically-ill Patients in Selected Hospitals in Ibadan, Nigeria
Ayangunna, J.A.
Ibadan Journal of Educational Studies — Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 107–112. January 2017
2016
School Social Work Practice: A Way Out for Victims of Human Trafficking
Ayangunna, J.A.
Nigerian Journal of Applied Psychology — Vol. 18, pp. 260–270
2015
Effects of Culture and Human Rights on Sexual Orientation in Africa
Ayangunna, J.A.
Nigerian Journal of Social Work Education — Vol. 14, pp. 96–107
2015
Poverty Reduction Programmes in Nigeria: Altruistic or Pragmatic Approach, Which Works Better?
Ayangunna, J.A.
Jos Journal of Social Issues — Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 184–194
2013
Parental Influence and Peer Pressure as Predictors of Delinquent Behaviours among Youth in Abeokuta, Nigeria
Ayangunna, J.A.
Journal of Nigerian Social Work Educators — Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 1–14
2012
Factors Influencing Differential Gender Participation in Reproductive Behaviour among Females in Ibadan, Nigeria
Ayangunna, J.A.
International Journal of Educational Leadership — Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 139–146
2011
Parental Factors as Correlates of Care of Children with Disabilities in Ibadan, Nigeria
Ayangunna, J.A.
Journal of Nigerian Social Work Educators — Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 120–131
Editorial Service
Peer Review
Activity
Contributing to academic quality assurance through external examinations, professorial assessments, and policy-focused advisory reviews in social work and social development.
Journals Served
Universities of Lagos, Benin, Ilorin, Lafia, Tai Solarin, Lokoja, Babcock, Redeemers and York University Toronto
Multiple Nigerian universities
UNICEF; Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
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Institutional external examination and quality assurance across undergraduate and postgraduate social work programmes
Universities of Lagos, Benin, Ilorin, Lafia, Tai Solarin, Lokoja, Babcock, Redeemers and York University Toronto
02
Professorial assessments and academic evaluation support for university appointment and promotion processes
Multiple Nigerian universities
03
Policy and programme advisory reviews for child protection and social development interventions
UNICEF; Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
Career
Professional
Experience
Professor
Department of Social Work, University of Ibadan
Social Casework and Social Policy
Lecturer II to Senior Academic Ranks
Department of Social Work, University of Ibadan
External Examiner
Universities of Lagos, Benin, Ilorin, Lafia, Tai Solarin, Lokoja, Babcock, Redeemers and York University Toronto
Consultant
UNICEF and Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
Professorial Assessor
Multiple Nigerian Universities
Academic Formation
Education &
Qualifications
A rigorous progression through social work, public health, and social welfare training at the University of Ibadan, culminating in doctoral specialization in Social Welfare.
Doctoral Studies
2006PhD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Social Welfare
University of Ibadan
Department of Adult Education
Ibadan, Nigeria
2001
Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Promotion
University of Ibadan
Department of Health Promotion and Education
Ibadan, Nigeria
1994
Master of Social Work (MSW), Health Social Work
University of Ibadan
Department of Social Work
Ibadan, Nigeria