i. Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education, National Open University
ii. of Nigeria 2017 – 2021
iii. Associate Professor of Educational Evaluation, Faculty of
iv. Education, National Open University of Nigeria 2021 – Date

Publications
1. Akande, R. M. (2021). Non-formal education as a panacea for sustainable rural
development in Nigeria. In H. I. Tijani & A. Tobalase (Eds.). Pedagogy: Teaching and
learning in contemporary Nigeria. A Festschrift in Honor of Professor Abdallah Uba
Adamu. 149–160. Africa Diaspora Press. ISBN: 978-978-53893-5-7.
2. Akande, R. M. (2021). Curbing school attrition as a precursor for achieving sustainable
development goals (SDGs) in Nigeria. In U. S. A. Osuji (Ed.). Educational issues,
Developments and Innovations: A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Abdalla Uba
Adamu. 226–233. Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria. ISBN:
978-978-058-068-1.
3. Akande, R. M. (2019). Open and distance learning as a vehicle for inclusive learning in
Nigeria: The higher education experience. In R. O. Nnachi & B. M Shallah (Ed.).
Educational psychology for inclusive education. 216–223. Nigeria Society for
Educational Psychologists. ISBN: 978-978-56046-9-6.
4. Akande, R. M. (2018). Influence of open and distance learning on access and quality
of entrants to University Education in Lagos State. Journal of Educational Foundations
and Development, 7, 252-261. ISSN: 2476-8375. A Publication of Department of
Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
5. Akande, R. M. (2019). Ameliorating problems associated with climate change among the
rural dwellers in Nigeria: The importance of adult education programmes. Nigeria
Journal of Empirical Studies in Psychology and Education (NJESPE). 21(1), 150-159.
ISSN: 1595-4870. A Publication of Department of Educational Psychology Guidance and
Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Port- Harcourt.
6. Amede, L. & Akande, R. M. (2018). Achieving economic recovery in Nigeria through
quality education: implication for counseling. Nigerian Journal of Sociology of
Education, 12(1), 147-157. ISSN: 1118-1784. A Publication of Association of
Sociologists of Education of Nigeria (ASSEN). 
7. Akande, R. M. (2018). Influence of Management Information System (MIS) on students’
academic performance in Lagos State Colleges of Education.  NOUN Journal of
Education (NJE), 5, 232-239. ISSN: 2504-8945. A Publication of the Faculty of
Education, National Open University of Nigeria
8. Akande, R. M. (2019). School based factors influencing school dropout rate In Nigeria:
Study of secondary school dropout in Lagos State. Niger Delta Journal of Education
(NDJE), 11(1), 68-78. ISSN: 978-245-572-5. A Publication of the Faculty of Education,
Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayesa State, Nigeria
9. Akande, R. M. (2019). Assessment of community participation in management and
development of basic education in Lagos State. AE –FUNAI Journal of Education (AE-

FUNAI JOE), 1(2), 505-512. ISSN: 2705-1560. A Publication of Faculty of Education,
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu -alike, Ebonyi State. Nigeria
10. Akande, R. M. (2019). Perception of secondary school students on apprenticeship and
skills acquisition programme. Journal of Educational Administration, Management and
Planning, (JEAMAP ABSU) 1(1), 263-273. A Publication of the Department of
Educational Administration and Planning, Abia State University, Uturu.
11. Ihuoma, C. P. & Akande, R. M. (2020). An Assessment of the Level of Internet Usage and
the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Mainland Local
Government Area of Lagos State. Trends in Educational Studies Journal (TRESJ), 12(2),
97-110. ISSN: 0795-3187. A Publication of Faculty of Education, University of Port
Harcourt.
12. Akande, R. M., Oyelami, O. & Ojo, R. C. (2021). Assessing learner-centred instructional
techniques on learner’s retention and completion in open-distance learning institutions in
South-West, Nigeria. Journal of Positive Psychology and Counselling, 8(1). ISSN: 2-
630-6522. A Publication of Positive Psychology Association, Nigeria
13.  Aina, J. S. & Akande, R. M. (2021). Vocational needs and aspirations of in- school and out-
school students in Lagos State: Implication for Counselling. Nigerian Journal of Applied
Psychology, 22, 321-335. ISSN: 1089-5656. A Publication of Department of Guidance
and Counselling, University of Ibadan`
14. Ihuoma, C. P., Akande, R. M. & Abba, A. E. (2022). The Attitude of teachers towards the
use of eLearning platforms during the covid-19 pandemic era and beyond. Nigerian
Journal of Curriculum Studies, 29(4), 75-83. ISSN: 0189-9465. A Publication of
Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON)
15. Akande, R. M. & Aina, J. S. (2023). Rebranding adult literacy and non-formal education for
accelerating industrial growth and development in Nigeria. Journal of Continuing and
Development Education, 3(2), 60-68. ISSN: 27143376. A Publication of the Department
of Continuing Education and Development Studies, Faculty of Education, Enugu State
University of Science and Technology, Agbani, Enugu-Nigeria
16. Oba-Adenuga, M. A., Oba-Adenuga, O. A., Akande, R. M. & Kelikume, G. (2023).
Relationship among physical environment, teachers’ motivation and students’ academic
performance of secondary school students in Odogbolu Local Government area of Ogun
State, Nigeria. Sokoto Counsellor, 1(1), 25-32. ISSN: 2992-2739. A Publication of
Counselling Association of Nigeria, Sokoto State Chapter, Sokoto Nigeria.
17. Akande, R. M. & Adebanjo A. A. (2023). Effectiveness of video instructional techniques
(VIT) on learning outcomes of vulnerable learners in junior secondary school. West
African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning, 12(1), 47-64. ISSN: 2276-6472. A
Publication of the Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open
Learning (RETRIDOL), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in collaboration
with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL).

18. Folorunso, M. O. & Akande, R. M. (2023). Digitization of school system and
administrative effectiveness in secondary schools. Journal of Science Technology and
Education, 11(2), 305-314. https://www.atbuftejoste.com.ng/, ISSN: 2277-0011. A
publication of School of Technology Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
Bauchi, Nigeria.
19. Akande, R. M. (2024). Learners’ attitude to and perceptions of e-facilitation in the National
Open University of Nigeria. Nigerian Open, Distance and E-Learning Journal (ODeLJ),
1, 137-146. https://journal.odelan.com/index.php/home/article/view/. A Publication of
Open, Distance and E-Learning Association of Nigeria, ODeLAN.

20. Akande, R. M., Adebanjo, A. A. & Aina, J. S. (2024). Assessing the degree of technology
integration in teaching among public school teachers in Abuja Municipal Council Area
(AMAC). NIU Journal of Educational Research, 10(2). A Publication of Nexus
International University, Mitya Municipality, Kampala, Uganda
21. Akande, R. M. & Aina, J. S. (2024). Assessment of learners’ retention strategies in literacy,
skills acquisition, and empowerment programmes in Lagos State, Nigeria. NIU Journal of
Humanities, 9(3). A Publication of Nexus International University, Mitya Municipality,
Kampala, Uganda.

ADULT AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION, DIGITAL EDUCATION, OPEN AND DISTANCE EDUCATION

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Akande, R. M. & Aina, J. (2023). Assessment of Learners’ Retention Strategies in Literacy,
Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Programmes in Lagos State.
TETFund, Institutional Based Research Proposal Grant, 2017-2023 Batch 4

ii Edwin. B., Akpan. L. & Akande R. M. (2024). Analyzing the Role of Social Learning Platforms (SLPS) in Promoting Learners’ Engagement and Retention in Open and Distance Learning. National Open University of Nigeria Senate Research Grant, 2024-2025 Batch