Dr. Akinwumi Sharimakin | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award
Academic staff Adeyemi Federal University of Education,Ondo Nigeria
SHARIMAKIN Akinwumi is a distinguished economist and senior lecturer at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, he has contributed significantly to the field of economics. His expertise spans financial inclusion, employment economics, and poverty reduction, with numerous publications in both national and international journals.
Profile
Education ๐
- Ph.D. in Economics – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2021)
- M.Phil. in Economics – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2017)
- M.Sc. in Economics – University of Ibadan, Ibadan (2003)
- B.Sc. (Ed.) Economics (Second Class Upper) – Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti (1999)
Experience ๐
SHARIMAKIN Akinwumi has over two decades of experience in academia and research. He began his career as a class teacher during his NYSC service at Government Day Secondary School, Maiadua, Katsina State (1999-2000). He later served as a part-time lecturer at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (2002-2005), and The Polytechnic, Ibadan (2004-2006). Since 2007, he has been a faculty member at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, rising through the ranks to his current position as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics.
Research Interests ๐
His research focuses on financial inclusion, poverty reduction, employment economics, and economic well-being. He has examined topics such as the impact of alternative employment arrangements, economic autonomy, and deprivation on well-being and health.
Awards & Recognitions ๐
- Best Graduating Student – Department of Economics Education, Ondo State University, 1998/1999
- Award of Excellence – Association of Students of Arts and Social Sciences (ASASS), Adeyemi Federal University of Education, 2019 & 2022
- Merit Award – Nigerian Economics Student Association (NESA), 2022
Publications Top Notes: ๐ฐ
Does environmental quality respond (a) symmetrically to (in) formal economies? Evidence from Nigeria
Financial Inclusion in Ondo State, Nigeria: Determinants and Its Impact on Poverty
Deprivation and subjective well-being: implication on health
Microfinance bank in Nigeria: operating environment, sustainability, and welfare impact