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Anthony Abiodun Eniola

Anthony Abiodun Eniola

Liverpool,United Kingdom

Summary

With extensive industry experience as a human resources professional, he has demonstrated remarkable ability as a Strategic HR Business Partner. Excelling in crafting and executing human resources management strategies that seamlessly aligns with corporate objectives, he is known for his innovative thinking and creativity. Possessing exceptional skills in goal setting and effective HR management, his leadership qualities shine through in his adeptness at team building and fostering strong interpersonal relationships. With superior communication and presentation skills, he navigates complex organizational landscapes with ease.
Driven by self-motivation, he thrives in dynamic environments, consistently excelling amidst fast-paced challenges. Adept at managing multiple priorities concurrently, he maintains clear communication across all levels of the organization and adapts swiftly to new and evolving circumstances.
Similarly, he is an experienced educator with over 17 years of passionate commitment to fostering academic excellence and professional growth. Proficient in independently managing classroom dynamics and collaborating seamlessly with departmental colleagues and leaders, he is dedicated to laying robust educational foundations for the next generation of scholars and industry leaders.
Eager to bring extensive academic expertise to a dynamic university faculty, he possesses a relentless drive to enhance student comprehension through captivating lectures and interactive learning experiences. Skilled in fostering collaboration among faculty members to ensure the success of academic programs and achieve targeted learning outcomes, he is adept at facilitating engaging discussions and fostering a conducive learning environment. Specializing in various areas including entrepreneurship, SMEs management, human resources management, business administration, innovation, intellectual capital management, finance, organizational behaviour, strategic management, and procurement, he is committed to equipping students not only with the skills for the workforce but also with the tools for navigating adult life.
Dedicated to employing diverse teaching methodologies and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize learning outcomes, throughout his career, he has had the privilege of mentoring 171 undergraduate and 38 postgraduate students, nurturing their intellectual growth and preparing them for the challenges ahead.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Associate Professor/ Head of Department

British Canadian University
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Provide academic leadership and direction for the department
  • Translate strategic goals into operational plans and establish and lead a management team to implement these operational plans
  • Work with all colleagues in the department/college to ensure all academic staff are well managed and motivated and have opportunities for career development
  • Foster collaborative relationships (internally and externally) with key stakeholders and partners in teaching, research and knowledge exchange
  • A commitment to developing (through colleagues) new forms of educational opportunities through online or non-traditional means
  • Work with the Health & Safety team to ensure your local Health & Safety arrangements are implemented
  • Foster a culture of excellence, co-operation and respect, driving a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion for all students and staff both within and beyond the department
  • Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.

Associate Professor

Great Zimbabwe University
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • ·Implemented student retention strategy, reducing dropout rates.
  • Boosted student achievement by providing clear, detailed one-to-one advice on research work.
  • Enhanced prestige of institution by pursuing world leading, original research with emphasis on international excellence.
  • Bolstered research by monitoring industry developments and regularly attending and presenting at conferences.
  • Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students.
  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
  • Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
  • Coordinated laboratory experiments for students to test in-class theories.

Senior Lecturer/ PG Level Advisor and Coordinator

Landmark University
, Kwara State
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Delivered on projected numbers of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and degree apprenticeships
  • Prepared innovative lesson and curriculum planning, evidenced by strong module feedback and student pass rate
  • Assembled a page research portfolio of publications that exceeded university expectations for age and career stage
  • Prepared, invigilated, marked and moderated assessments according to the university policies and procedures
  • Created new programme to promote equality, diversity and inclusivity in subject, leading to increase in student attendance
  • Undertook module leadership, contributing to development of specified, high-quality courses
  • Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students.

Adjunct Associate Professor

Study Centre
02.2018 - 05.2022
  • Adapted course content to range of formats and learning styles to achieve student pass rate
  • Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students
  • Developed and updated curriculum to reflect contemporary issues, topics and industry advancements.

Senior Lecturer

Achievers University
, Ondo State
11.2016 - 01.2019
  • Prepared innovative lesson and curriculum planning, evidenced by strong module feedback and student pass rate
  • Collaborated with lecturers to enhanced teaching procedures
  • Prepared bids to target external funding for research projects
  • Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge
  • Developed and updated curriculum to reflect contemporary issues, topics and industry advancements
  • Followed safeguarding principles to maximise student health and wellbeing
  • Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto computer system.

Lecturer

Achievers University
11.2016 - 12.2016
  • Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions
  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments
  • Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement
  • Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students
  • Drafted and edited research proposals, papers and publications
  • Developed and updated curriculum to reflect contemporary issues, topics and industry advancements.

Adjunct Lecturer

Asian e University Malaysia
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments
  • Reported on programme data to support course management
  • Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students
  • Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement
  • Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help
  • Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions
  • Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto computer system.

Lecturer

Ekiti State University
02.2010 - 01.2013
  • Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students
  • Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help
  • Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement
  • Reported on programme data to support course management
  • Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement
  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions
  • Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.

Assistant Registrar

Ekiti State University
02.2009 - 05.2012
  • Facilitated team building sessions to build rapport with staff
  • Assisted the Registrar with daily office responsibilities
  • Compiled training materials for new staff members
  • Submits and maintains files in the storage facility
  • Co-developed the condition of service standardizing on disciplinary procedures of the University
  • Took and distributed detailed administrative meeting minutes
  • Coordinated and provide leadership and insight for both short and long term plans that meet the objectives of the Registrar's Office strategic plan
  • Kept filing, administration and recordkeeping up to date
  • Participated in the formulation, interpretation and implementation of policies affecting the Registrar's Office in the evaluation and planning for staff, strategic enrolment management, and overall planning of Registrar activities.

Human Resource Officer

Luba Nigeria Ltd
06.2005 - 08.2008
  • Coordinated training and handled logistics and administrative tasks
  • Implemented diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to boost employee engagement and retention
  • Reviews recruitments and provides oversight of the recruitment process
  • Routes online recruitment requests to Human Resources for job classification
  • Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals
  • Managed performance appraisal systems and policies
  • Organised company-wide team-building events to boost employee morale.

Human Resources Deputy Manager

Luba Nigeria Ltd
09.2006 - 01.2008
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution
  • Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees
  • Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities
  • Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget
  • Chaired strategic planning meetings, engaged stakeholders and managed internal and external relationships to support plan delivery.

Education

PhD/Doctoral degree - Management

University of Malaysia Sarawak
Malaysia
05.2013 - 11.2016

Master's degree - Business Administration

Ambrose Alli University
Nigeria
02.2005 - 04.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Ambrose Alli University
Nigeria
01.2000 - 04.2004

Higher National Diploma - Accountancy

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
Nigeria
03.2000 - 06.2003

Diploma of Higher Education - Accountancy

University of Ado Ekiti
Nigeria
02.1998 - 08.1999

Skills

  • Learning management interfaces
  • Classroom management
  • Syllabus development
  • Individual mentoring
  • Student records management
  • Student progress reporting
  • Curriculum optimisation
  • Human behaviour education
  • Attendance documentation
  • Individualised instruction
  • Academic advisement
  • Reading assignments
  • Collaborative learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Faculty communication
  • Lecture/seminar planning
  • Lecture planning
  • Funding applications
  • Entrepreneurship expertise
  • Literature analysis
  • Quality education
  • Academic programme development
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Accounting
  • Customer-focused
  • Public relations
  • Google Workspace
  • Marketing

References

References available upon request.

Publications: Journals (Scholarship)

 Scopus and WoS Indexed

1) Anthony Abiodun ENIOLA, Zhaxat KENZHIN, Mercy Modupe ADEYEYE, Gaukhar KAIRLIYEVA, Munyaradzi MUTSIKIWA, Clainos CHIDOKO, and Ledwin CHIMWAI (2023). High-Performance Work System on Sustainable Organizations Performance in SMEs. Business: Theory and Practice, 24(2), 1–12. 447-458

2) Sajuyigbe, A. S., Eniola A. A., Ayeni, A. W. & Harry l. I., (2023). Organizational

Citizenship Behavior, Employee Voice and Academic Staff Retention in Nigerian Universities: Mediating Role of Conflict Resolution. Revista Colombiana de Psicología, 32 (2), 87-105. https://doi.org/10.15446/rcp.v33n1.100117

3) Eniola, A. A., Kenzhin, Z., & Sultanova, M. (2023). Risk Management and Student Enrolment: The Mediating Effect of Security Risk Management. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 1–20.

4) Eze SC, Awa HO, Chinedu-Eze VC, Eniola A (2023) Can location factors moderate the effects of the demographic composition of SME’s owner managers on the rate of mobile marketing technology (MMT) adoption? PLoS ONE 18(8): e0289734. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289734

5) Ademola Samuel Sajuyigbe, Anthony Abiodun ENIOLA, Adebanji Ayeni, Nwoye James Obi (2023). Employee Relationship Management and Organizational Agility: Mediating Role of Employee Empowerment in Consumer Goods Sector. Journal of Evolutionary Studies in Business, Volume 8, Number 2, 50-76.

6) Anthony Abiodun ENIOLA (2023) Marketing Approach to Hotel Patronage and Product Quality During COVID-19. Sinergie Italian Journal of Management, 41(1), pp. 41-64. https://doi.org/10.7433/s120.2023.03 

7) Eniola, A. A. (2023).Post-lockdown and implementing e-entrepreneurship: challenges and opportunities. Multidisciplinary Reviews, (|Accepted Articles). Retrieved from https://malque.pub/ojs/index.php/mr/article/view/645

8) Anthony Abiodun Eniola, Zhaxat Kenzhin and Gaukhar Kairliyeva (2022) Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategy and Efficiency: Intervening Role of Firm’s IT Capabilities. Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research Vol. 81. pp. 103-114

9) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2022). Extending the Absorptive Capacity of the Small Family Entrepreneurs and Managers as Gatekeepers. Small Enterprise Research p. 1-19 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13215906.2022.2112923?journalCode=rser20

10) Wasiu Abiodun Sanyaolu, Anthony Abiodun Eniola, Kenzhin Zhaxat, Kanbibi Nursapina, T.K. Kuangaliyeva and Jimoh Odunayo (2022) Board of directors’ gender diversity and intellectual capital efficiency: the role of international authorisation, Cogent Business & Management, 9:1, 2122802

11) Kenzhin Zh.B., Sultanova M.B., Aidaralieva A.A., Mukina G.S., Eniola A.A. (2022) Impact of COVID-19 on Kazakhstan’s economy, Bulletin of the Karaganda University-Economy series. PP 78-86 https://economy-vestnik.ksu.kz/apart/srch/2022_economy_3_107_2022.pdf

12) Christy Olufunmilayo, ADERINTO, Anthony Abiodun, ENIOLA, Johnson Olusola, LAOSEBIKAN, and David Oluwatoyin, OLOYEDE (2022) Entrepreneurial Innovation and Small-Scale Enterprises Growth, SEYBOLD REPORT DOI 10.5281/zenodo.7225094

13) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2021) Entrepreneur Motivation and Sources of Financing. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity. 7(1), 25 https://www.mdpi.com/2199-8531/7/1/25.

14) Sajuyigbe A., Eniola A., Ayeni A., Sanusi B. (2021) Moderating effect of employees’ retention on the influence of contributory pension scheme on employees attitude. Organizacionnaâ psihologiâ (Organizational Psychology), vol. 11, no 3, pp. 62-77. https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/moderating-effect-of-employees-retention-on-the-influence-of-contributory-pension-scheme-on-employees-attitude/viewer.

15) Akintimehin Olamide; Eniola Anthony; Eluyela Damilola; Ogbechie Rose (2021) Datasets of social capital and business performance in the Nigerian informal sector. Data in Brief, 106918, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2021.106918 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235234092100202X.

16) Akintimehin Olamide; Eniola Anthony; Eluyela Damilola; Ogbechie Rose (2021), Datasets of social capital and business performance in the Nigerian informal sector, Mendeley Data, V2, doi: 10.17632/6wnmchnc6j.2 Web of Science (WOS)

17) Sajuyigbe Ademola Samuel, Eniola Anthony Abiodun, Oyedele Oloruntoba, Adeyeye Mercy Modupe (2021) Entrepreneurship Education as Mediation in Entrepreneurial Culture Effects on Career Readiness of Youth Towards Entrepreneurial Ventures. International Journal of Entrepreneurship Article: 2021 Vol: 25 Issue: 4S

18) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2020). Entrepreneurial self-efficacy and orientation for SME development. Small Enterprise Research 1-21 Web of Science (WOS) SCOPUS

19) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2020). Internal Control Procedures and Firm’s Performance. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research volume 9 issue 2, 6407-6415

20) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2020). Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy, Entrepreneurial Orientation, and Institutional Environment: SME in Nigeria. SCMS Journal of Indian Management. Vol XVII, Number 1, 16-27

21) Eniola Anthony Abiodun, Gabriel Kolade Olorunleke, (2020).Marketing Strategies Impact on Organizational Performance. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research volume 9 issue 1, 1758-1762

22) Anthony Abiodun Eniola, Gabriel Kolade Olorunleke, Olamide Oluwabusola Akintimehin, John Dean Ojeka, Bushirat (2019). The impact of organizational culture on total quality management in SMEs in Nigeria. Heliyon Business and Economics n 7, 1-27 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844019359535

23) Olamide Oluwabusola Akintimehin, Anthony Abiodun Eniola, Oluwatobi Joseph Alabi, Damilola Felix Eluyela, Wisdom Okere and Emmanuel Ozordi (2019) Social capital and its effect on business performance in the Nigeria informal sector. Heliyon Business and Economics 5, 1-13 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844019356841

24) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2018) SME firm characteristics impact on the choice of sources of financing in South-west, Nigeria. International Journal of Business and Globalisation. Vol 21 No 3, 344-366 Inderscience Publications  https://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=95482

25) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Entebang Harry (2017) SME managers and financial literacy. Global Business Review. Vol 18, issue 3, 1-18. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0972150917692063?journalCode=gbra

26) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Entebang Harry (2015) SME Firm Performance - Financial Innovation and Challenges. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences. Vol. 195, 334–342. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.06.361. Published by Elsevier Science-Direct Web of Science (WOS) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042815038409


Non Scopus Indexed Outlets

27) Odunlami Samuel A, Eniola, Anthony (2023). Workers’ Participation in Lagos and Ogun States’ Internal Revenue Service,Nigeria. Ife Social Sciences Review, 31(1): 83-97.

28) Eniola, A. A., & Iwu, C. G. (2022). Examining the cognitive and psychological factors affecting the financial behaviour of female entrepreneurs. Journal of Contemporary Management, 19(si1), 78-103. https://doi.org/10.35683/jcm22033.198 

29) Odunlami Samuel A, Eniola, Anthony (2022). Supportive Supervision and Employee Performance in a State Internal Revenue Service in Nigeria. Ife Social Sciences Review, 30(2): 64-79.

30) Eniola, A.A., Tonade, A.M., & Adeniji, O.S. (2021). Internal control structures and financial performance: evidence from listed companies in Nigeria's South-West Region. Accounting and Taxation Review, 5(2): 79-103.

31) Ademola Samuel Sajuyigbe, Anthony Abiodun Eniola, Ayeni Adebanji, Dauda Adewole Oladejo (2021). Capacity Building and Women-Owned Small and Medium Enterprises’(SMEs) Performance: Empirical Evidence from Southwest, Nigeria. Jurnal Bisnis dan Kewirausahaan (Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship), Volume 9, Issue 1, 12-24

32) Sajuyigbe Ademola Samuel, Eniola Anthony Abiodun, James Nwoye Obi, Fred Ojochide Peter (2021) Covid-19 and Its Effect on Small Businesses in Nigeria: A Rational Choice Theory And An Empirical Approach, Journal of Accounting and Strategic Finance. Vol: 4 Issue 1: 122-134. Doi:https://doi.org/10.33005/jasf.v4i1.169

33) Eniola Anthony Abiodun, (2020). Institutional Environment, Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy and Orientation for SME in Nigeria, International Journal of Engineering Management. Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 17-24. doi: 10.11648/j.ijem.20200402.11

34) Eniola Anthony Abiodun, Dada Duro (2019)Entrepreneurial self-efficacy, institutional environment, and entrepreneurial orientation for SME: A review. International Journal of Research Studies in Management. Vol 8, issue 2, 11-22

35) Anthony Abiodun Eniola, Ojo Olubunmi, Ajala Abosede Bamidele (2019). A cultural identity perspective of entrepreneurial performance of small firms. International Journal of Research Studies in Management. Vol 8 No 1, 89-100.

36) Akinkugbe Abiodun, Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2019). A Review on the Effect of Bioscience Entrepreneurship Education in Economic Development in Nigeria. Achievers Journal of Scientific Research. Vol 2 No 2, 86-89.

37) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Dada Duro Amos (2018). The Performance of Women Entrepreneurs - Human and Financial Capital. Triple A Research Journal of Social Science and Humanity (JSSH). Vol 2(1): 30-37.

38) Dada Duro, Eniola Anthony Abiodun, Alo Ebenezer (2018) Total Quality Management Adoption in the Global Systems of Mobile Telecommunication (GSM) Industry: A Case Study of MTN (Ng) and Airtel (Ng). Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. Vol.6, Issue 7, 1-20

39) Eniola Anthony Abiodun, Dada Duro, Alo Ebenezer (2018) Entrepreneurial Peculiarity and Financing Sources International Journal of Research Studies in Management. Vol 7, issue 1, 59-73.

40) Eniola Anthony Abiodun, Dada Duro (2018) Public Mass Transit (PMT) Services and Commuters’ Satisfaction. Triple A Research Journal of Social Science and Humanity (JSSH). Vol 2(2): 48-59.

41) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2017) Entrepreneur-firm characteristics and financing sources. International Journal of Research Studies in Management. Vol 6, issue 2, 13-21. Doi: 10.5861/ijrsm.2017.1859

42) Anthony Eniola and Harry Entebang (2016) Performance of SME Firm in Nigeria: Malaysia Experience. Journal of Management and Science (JMS). Vol 6, issue 1, 117-138.

43) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Entebang Harry (2016) Financial literacy and SME firm Performance. International Journal of Research Studies in Management. Vol 5, issue 1, 31-43 DOI: 10.5861/ijrsm.2015.1304

44) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Entebang Harry (2015) Government Policy and Performance of Small and Medium Business Management. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. Vol. 5, Issue 2, 237-248. DOI: 10.6007/IJARBSS/v5-i2/1481.

45) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Entebang Harry (2015) Small and Medium Business Management-Financial Sources and Difficulties. International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences Vol. 58 (2015) pp 49-57. doi:10.18052/www.scipress.com/ILSHS.58.49

46) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Entebang Harry, and Sakariyau Olalekan Busra (2015). Small and medium scale business performance in Nigeria: Challenges faced from an intellectual capital perspective. International Journal of Research Studies in Management. Vol. 4, issue 1, 59-71. Doi: 10.5861/ijrsm.2015.964

47) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Entebang Harry (2014). SME firms performance in Nigeria: Competitive advantage and its impact. International Journal of Research Studies in Management. Volume 3 Number 2, 75-86. DOI: 10.5861/ijrsm.2014.854

48) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2014). The Role of SME Firm Performance in Nigeria. Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review (OMAN Chapter) Vol. 3, No.12, 33-47


Conference Proceedings

49) Ademola Samuel SAJUYIGBE, Ayeni ADEBANJI, Dauda Adewole OLADEJO and Anthony ENIOLA (2021) Capacity Building and Women Owned Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)’ Performance: Empirical Evidence from Southwest, Nigeria. Presented 37th IBIMA conference held between 1-2 April, 2021, at Cordoba, Spain

50) ENIOLA Anthony Abiodun and ADEYEYE Mercy Modupe, (2021). Revitalizing SME Impact of High Performance Work System on Sustainable Organizations Performance- A Review. Presented at the LU-ICMBE held between May 19-20, 2021, at Landmark University

51) ONI Olufemi Olumayowa, ADEYEYE Mercy Modupe, ENIOLA Anthony Abiodun and DAUDA Abdulwaheed (2021) Impact of Digital Banking Security and Efficiency on Customers’ Satisfaction. Presented 37th IBIMA conference held between 1-2 April, 2021, at Cordoba, Spain

52) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Entebang Harry (2015) SME Firm Performance - Financial Innovation and Challenges. Presented at World Conference on Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship held between the dates of May 28-30, 2015, Istanbul, Turkey.

53) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Entebang Harry (2015). Financing Provision and SME Firm Performance. Paper Presented at Eleventh Biennial Conference on Entrepreneurship, held at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, (EDI) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 18-20, February, 2015, India.

54) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Entebang Harry (2014) The Role of Government Programs in SMEs firm Performance in Nigeria. Paper Presented at the 5th International Research Meeting in Business and Management (IRMBAM-2014) held at the IPAG Business School, 7-8 July 2014, Nice, France.

55) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Entebang Harry (2015). SME Firm Performance - Financial Sources and Difficulties. Presented at International Conference on Small and Medium Enterprises in the Global Economy: Opportunities and Challenges held at Arbuda Convention Centre (Auditorium), Poornima University, Jaipur, February 06 – 07, 2015, India.

56) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Harry Entebang (2014). SME Firm’s Performance in

Nigeria: Lesson from Malaysia. In proceeding of 6th International Borneo Business Conference (IBBC) 2014, held at Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, 20 - 21 August, 2014, Malaysia.


Authored Book

57) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2024) Research Methodological Cage: Understanding the Qualitative Viewpoint, Aras Publisher

58) ADEYEYE Mercy Modupe, ENIOLA Anthony Abiodun (2022) A Handbook on Social Entrepreneurship and NGOs in Nigeria with Case Studies: Living to Impact Lives ISBN: 9798825847214 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B15NST53


Edited Authored Book(s) (SCOPUS)

59) Anthony Abiodun Eniola (Eds.) (2022) Entrepreneurship and Post-Pandemic Future. Emerald Publication ISBN: 9781801179034. https://books.emeraldinsight.com/download_pdf.php?k=9781801179034

60) Eniola, A.A., Iwu, C.G., & Opute, A.P. (Eds.). (2022). The Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities Post-pandemic (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003216469 https://www.routledge.com/The-Future-of-Entrepreneurship-in-Africa-Challenges-and-Opportunities-Post-pandemic/Eniola-Iwu-Opute/p/book/9781032106670

61) Eniola A.A. Iwu, C. G and Adeyeye M.M.(2024) Female Entrepreneurship in Africa / A Journal series accepted for publication in Heliyon Business and Economics


Chapter in Books [All Scopus/WOS Indexed]

62) Anthony Abiodun Eniola and Harry Lydia Ineba Decster (2022)Entrepreneurship-based SME Strategies: The Sustainability and Prosperity in the Pandemic Period In Anthony Abiodun Eniola(Eds.), Entrepreneurship and Post-Pandemic Future. ISBN: 9781801179034 https://books.emeraldinsight.com/page/detail/Entrepreneurship-and-PostPandemic-Future/?k=9781801179034 ISBN: 9781801179034

63) Opute, A.P., Chukwuma-Nwuba, O. Iwu, C.G., Eniola, A.A., Ojra, J., Irene J. (2022). Productive Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurial Networking Perspective and Research Agenda in Eniola, A.A., Iwu, C.G., & Opute, A.P. (Eds.). The Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities Post-pandemic (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003216469

64) Opute, A. P., Kalu, I. K., Mezieobi, K. C., Iwu, C. G., Eniola, A. A., Hagos, S. B., & Obor, D. O. (2022). Entrepreneurship education and productive entrepreneurship. In A. A. Eniola, C. G. Iwu, & A. P. Opute (Eds.), The Future of Entrepreneurship in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities Post-pandemic (pp. 204-221). New York: Routledge.

65) Eniola Anthony Abiodun, Sajuyigbe Ademola, Wasiu Sanyaolu, Nwoye Obi (2021). Moderated Mediation Effect of Institutional Environment and Entrepreneurship Orientation: The Enterprising Self-Efficacy and SME Advancement In P. Cristina Raluca Gh & V. Rahul (Eds.), Sustainable and Responsible Entrepreneurship and Key Drivers of Performance (pp. 198-214). IGI Global. 10.4018/978-1-7998-7951-0

66) Eniola Anthony Abiodun and Osigwe Kelechi (2021)Entrepreneurship Education and Venture Intention in Paul Jones, Nikolaos Apostolopoulos, Alexandros Kakouris, Christopher Moon, Vanessa Ratten, Andreas Walmsley (Ed.) University and Entrepreneurship: Meeting the Educational and Social Challenges, Emerald Publishing Limited SCOPUS

67) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2020) Cultural Identity and Entrepreneurial Performance in Ratten, V. (Ed.) Entrepreneurship as Empowerment: Knowledge Spillovers and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Emerald Publishing Limited, pp. 23-44.SCOPUS

68) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2018) Entrepreneur-SME manager traits and sources of financing in Paul Dana, Ratten, and Honyenuga (Eds), African Entrepreneurship-Challenges and Opportunities for Doing Business, Palgrave Macmillan Press, Australia. Web of Science (WOS) doi-org-443.webvpn.fjmu.edu.cn/10.1007/978-3-319-73700-3_10


Monograph

69) Eniola Anthony Abiodun (2021) How organisational culture affects business performance in Nigeria — The Conversation — https://theconversation.com/how-organisational-culture-affects-business-performance-in-nigeria-157612

Publications: Journals [All Scopus Indexed]

Scholarly Publications Summary

# Description Count
1 Scopus/WoS Indexed Publications
(Journals, Conference Proceedings, Book Chapters, Books, Patents etc.) 36 of 69
2 Non-Scopus/WoS Indexed Publications
(Journals, Conference Proceedings, Book Chapters, Books, Patents etc.) 33 of 69
3 Lead/Corresponding Authorship 49 of 69
4 H-Index (Scopus)
(Excluding Self-citations) 7
5 H-Index (Google Scholar)
(Excluding Self-citations) 19

Publications: Journals [All Scopus Indexed]

Publication and Citation Metrics

  • Googlescholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NDL1p38AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Current citation = 2297; h-index = 18; i10 index = 20 (As @ 15/12/2023)

  • ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anthony-Eniola/interest

Current RG Score = 17.19; Citations = 1,618; Publication Reads = 149,535,

h-index = 16  (As @ 15/12/2023)

  • Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57194557858
  • h-index = 7; Scopus Author ID = 57194557858; Citations = 211

(As @ 15/12/2023)

  • Mendeley: h-index = 3; Citations = 34; Profile view = 26, 830; Readers = 642
  • Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID): orcid.org/0000-0001-9709-3749
  • Publons: https://publons.com/researcher/1557551/eniola-anthony-abiodun/

Current citation = 142; h-index = 6

  • Web of Science Researcher ID: B-6394-2014

Peer Recognition: Invited Reviewer/ Editorial Board Membership

Review of Journals till Current

  • Reviewer, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management (Emerald) Reviewer, Heliyon (Elsevier)
  • Reviewer, International Journal of Emerging Markets (Emerald)
  • Certified Outstanding Reviewer, SAGE OPEN (SAGE Publications)
  • Reviewer, Revista Brasileira de Gestao de Negocios (Scielo, Brazil)
  • Reviewer, Journal of Small Business Management (Taylor and Francis)
  • Reviewer, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management (Emerald)
  • Reviewer, International Journal of Project Organisation and Management (Inderscience)
  • Reviewer, Business & Society (SAGE Publications)
  • Reviewer, Journal of Economics and International Business Management
  • Reviewer, Pakistan Journal of Science.

Membership of Editorial Board of Journals

i. 2021-Current

Editorial Member, International Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Sciences http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/editorialboard?journalid=173

ii. 2018- Current

Editorial Member, SCIREA Journal of Management http://www.scirea.org/journal/EditorialBoard?JournalID=63000

iii. 2018- Current

Editorial Member, Science Journal of Business and Management (SJBM)

Editorship

i. 2018- Current

Associate Editor, Triple A Research Journal of Social Science and Humanity (TARJSSH). https://www.triplearesjournal.org/jssh/editorial-board/

Peer Recognition: Conferences/ Workshop/Seminar Attended/ Special Presentations or Speeches

1) Public Seminar Series on Monetary Policy and SMEs by Munhumutapa School of Commerce, Herbert Chitepo School of Law Moot Room, Great Zimbabwe University, 2 Sept., 2022.

2) Virtual International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Simulation, Financial Engineering and Mathematical Modelling for Industry and Commerce, Great Zimbabwe University, 30-31 August, 2022

3) Research Fair on Heritage and Culture for Industrialisation at Robert Mugabe School of Education and Culture, 17-18 August, 2022

4) Research Seminar on Methodology of using Multiple Regression Analysis; FEB Conference Room, 30 Dec., 2015.

5) Research Seminar on Methodology of using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) Analysis; FEB Conference Room, 23 Dec., 2015.

6) Training on Efficiency and Productivity Models; Using Index Number, Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis". FEB Computer Lab 5, 11 Nov., 2015.

7) Training and Development Policy, Corporate Governance, and Firm Performance; Potential Adaptation Strategies in Coping with Climate Change Risks to Aquaculture Production in Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia, Sarawak (UNIMAS), FEB Conference Room, 7 March, 2014.

8) Optimal Solution Consult, Malaysia Workshop on Basic Time Series Econometrics: ILQAM, UiTM Shah Alam, 19th and 20th February 2014 Universiti Malaysia, Sarawak (UNIMAS).

9) Research Seminar on Quantitative approach and experimental design for economics and business studies, FEB Conference Room, 30 January, 2014 Universiti Malaysia, Sarawak (UNIMAS)

10) Research Seminar titled "Developing a Critical Argument: Strategies for Critical Writing"; FEB Conference Room, 2 January, 2014 Universiti Malaysia, Sarawak (UNIMAS)

11) Research Seminar on Methodology of using Multiple Regression Analysis; FEB Conference Room, 30 Dec., 2014.

12) MPWS Rich Resources, Malaysia Workshop on Qualitative Data Analysis using ATLAS.ti – Borneo (Kuching) 30thAugust, 2013.

13) Association of University Administrators (AUA) Nottingham University, Nottingham,

United Kingdom, Jubilee Conference and Exhibition, April 18-20, 2011.

11) Centre for Management Development (CMD) Abuja. Basic Spreadsheet Application

Workshop for Accounts, Budget and Personnel Officers and Engineers – August 8 – 12, 2011.

12) Tol Consult USA and Org learning Nigeria. Computer Instructional Technology Training Module I; July 26 – 28th 2009.

13) Centre for Management Development (CMD) Lagos. Basic Spreadsheet Application Workshop for Accounts, Budget and Personnel Officers and Engineers – September 7 – 11th 2009.

14) Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria (IPAN) Abuja. 2009 National Conference of Public Administrators on Human Resources Administration 22nd -23rd October, 2009 Association of Nigeria University Professional Administrators Conference 2010, Enugu; April 19th 2009 – 23rd, 2010.

Public Lectures

  • Guest Speaker “The Change Agents” at the graduation ceremony of the Iworoko Grammar School, Ado-Ekiti, 25 June, 2019
  • Guest Speaker “The Impact of Business on the Society” at the 2018 Commercial secondary school Ondo State, 4 November, 2018.

External Examining

  • 2021- Date External M.tech / PhD Examiner Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), South- Africa
  • 2021- Date External M.Sc / PhD Examiner Achievers University, Owo, Nigeria
  • 2022- Date External M.Sc /PhD Examiner University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • 2022- Date External M.Sc /PhD Examiner Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe

Academic and Industry Linkages

i. University of Western Cape, South Africa (Working in collaboration with Professor. Chux Gervase Iwu to be contacted at cgiwu@uwc.ac.za

ii. West Kazakhstan agrarian and technical University Named after Zhangir Khan (Working in collaboration with Dr Kenzhin Zhaxat Bolatovich to be contacted at Jaskat_22@mail.ru)

iii. GPROM Academic and Management Consulting, Germany (Working in collaboration with Dr Abdullah Promise Opute to be contacted at promise.opute@gpromsolutions.org).

Community Services

2011 – 2012 President Rotaract Club Ado Ekiti
2010 – 2011   President Elect Rotaract Club Ado Ekiti
2010 – 2011   Secretary/Member, Installation Committee Rotaract Club Ado Ekiti
2008 – 2011   Board of Directors Rotaract Club Ado Ekiti
2008 – 2011 Director of Development Rotaract Club Ado Ekiti
2002 – 2003 Best Class Representative Award (AAU) Business Admin., Dept.
2003 – 2004 Best Class Governorship Award (AAU) Business Admin., Dept.

Membership of Professional Body

2010- Current Association of University Administrators (AUA), United Kingdom

2012- Current Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria

2022- Current The Academy of Management Nigeria (TAMN)

2009- Current Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria (AIPAN)

2009- Current Association of Nigeria University Professional Administrator (ANUPA)

Leadership and Service History

# From To Position
1 2023 Date Head of Department Bus Admin, British Canadian University
2 2003 Date Head of Department Entrepreneurship Studies, British Canadian   University
3. 2023 Date Senate Member, British Canadian University
4. 2023 Date Chair, British Canadian University Senate Curriculum Development Committee
5. 2023 Date Member, British Canadian University Senate Ceremonies & Honors Committee
6 2023 Date Member, British Canadian University Research Grants Committee
7 2023 Date Member, British Canadian University Senate Central Admissions Committee
8 2023 Date Member, British Canadian University Senate Students Disciplinary Committee
9 2023 Date Member, College of Management and Social Sciences (CMSS) Ceremonies & Honors` Committee
10 2023 Date Member, CMSS Staff Development Programme Committee
11 2023 Date Member, CMSS Student Disciplinary Committee
12 2023 Date Member, CMSS Senior Staff Promotion Committee
13 2023 Date Member, CMSS Budget Committee
13 2023 Date Member, British Canadian University Jumior Staff Promotion Committee
14 2003 Date Member, British Canadian University Student Matriculation Committee
5 2023 Date Chair, Departmental Management committee
4 2023 Date Chair, Departmental Curriculum Development Committee
5 2023 Date Chair, Departmental Examination Committee
6 2023 Date Chair, Departmental Research Committee
7 2023 Date Chair, Departmental Strategic Planning Committee
8 2023 Date Chair, Departmental Time-Table Committee
9 2023 Date Chair, Departmental Training & Seminars/Conference
10 2023 Date Chair, Departmental SIWES Committee
11 2023 Date Chair, Departmental Result Vetting Committee
12 2023 Date Member, College Result Vetting Committee
13. 2021 2022 Academic Level Adviser and Coordinator, Business Studies students 400 Level
14 2020 2021 Academic Level Adviser, Business Studies students 300 Level
15 2019 2020 Academic Level Adviser, Business Studies students 200 Level
16 2019 2023 Member, Quality Assurance Committee, Business Studies Department
17 2019 2023 Member, Curriculum Review Committee, Business Studies Department
18 2019 2023 Member, Welfare Committee, Business Studies Department
19 2017 2019 Ag Director,  Teaching and Learning (Academic Program Planning)
20 2019 2023 Examination Chief Invigilator
21 2017 2018 Former Acting HOD Bus Admin, Achievers University, Owo
22 2017 2018 Member, Achievers University Senate
23 2016 2017 Departmental Examination Officer, Achievers University, Owo
24 2017 2017 Postgraduate Coordinator, Achievers University, Owo
25 2016 2019 Member, Welfare Committee of the Business Administration Department of the Achievers University
26 2011 2012 Administrative Member, Ekiti State University Senate
27 2011 2012 Secretary, Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Ekiti State University
28 2011 2012 Member, Ekiti State University Junior Non-Staff Appointment and Promotion Committee
29 2009 2012 Secretary/Member, Committee on Strategic Planning of the University, TUNEDIK now (EKSU).
30 2009 2012 Secretary/Member, Committee on the Conditions of Service of the University TUNEDIK now (EKSU)
31 2010 2013 Secretary/Member, Committee on Space Allocation of the University TUNEDIK now (EKSU)
32 2010 2013 Secretary/Member, Committee on University Examination Time
Table TUNEDIK now (EKSU)

Extra- Curricular Activities

  • Reading
  • Surfing
  • Playing and watching footballing
  • Meeting People

Timeline

Associate Professor/ Head of Department

British Canadian University
09.2023 - 02.2024

Associate Professor

Great Zimbabwe University
07.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Lecturer/ PG Level Advisor and Coordinator

Landmark University
01.2019 - 06.2022

Adjunct Associate Professor

Study Centre
02.2018 - 05.2022

Senior Lecturer

Achievers University
11.2016 - 01.2019

Lecturer

Achievers University
11.2016 - 12.2016

Adjunct Lecturer

Asian e University Malaysia
04.2014 - 03.2016

PhD/Doctoral degree - Management

University of Malaysia Sarawak
05.2013 - 11.2016

Lecturer

Ekiti State University
02.2010 - 01.2013

Assistant Registrar

Ekiti State University
02.2009 - 05.2012

Human Resources Deputy Manager

Luba Nigeria Ltd
09.2006 - 01.2008

Human Resource Officer

Luba Nigeria Ltd
06.2005 - 08.2008

Master's degree - Business Administration

Ambrose Alli University
02.2005 - 04.2007

Higher National Diploma - Accountancy

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
03.2000 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Ambrose Alli University
01.2000 - 04.2004

Diploma of Higher Education - Accountancy

University of Ado Ekiti
02.1998 - 08.1999
Anthony Abiodun Eniola