EKSU Alumnus, Prof. Godwin Oyedokun, Emerges as One of Nigeria’s Most Decorated Scholars

Professor Godwin Emmanuel Oyedokun, an alumnus of Ekiti State University (EKSU), has distinguished himself as one of the most academically and professionally accomplished scholars Nigeria has produced, with an extensive record spanning accounting, finance, taxation, law, forensic audit, and public sector governance.

Born on Monday, April 17, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Oyedokun began his formal education at Ebenezer Anglican Primary School, Akingbile, Ibadan, and later attended Apomode/Moniya High School, Ibadan. His academic journey has since evolved into an unprecedented accumulation of qualifications across multiple disciplines and institutions in Nigeria and abroad.

Academic Qualifications

Professor Oyedokun holds the following degrees:

• ND in Financial Studies – Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke
• HND in Accountancy – Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke
• BSc in Accounting Education – Ekiti State University
• BSc in Accounting and Finance – Charisma University, Turks and Caicos Islands
• BSc in Business Administration – Charisma University, Turks and Caicos Islands
• MBA in Accounting and Finance – Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
• LLB and LLM – Lead City University
• MSc in Accounting – Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
• MSc in Business and Applied Economics (Finance option) – Olabisi Onabanjo University
• MSc in Finance – Charisma University
• MSc in Economics – Charisma University
• MSc in Taxation – Charisma University
• PhD in Accounting – Babcock University
• PhD in Finance – Olabisi Onabanjo University
• PhD in Forensic Accounting and Audit – Charisma University
• PhD in Financial Administration – Charisma University

Professional Qualifications and Fellowships

He is a Fellow or member of numerous professional bodies, including but not limited to: FCA, FCTI, ACIB, ACS, ACIS, MNIM, FCNA, FCFIP, FCE, FERP, CICA, CFA, CFE, CIPFA, CPFA, ACAMS, CertIFR, IPA, IFA, FSEAN, FNIOAIM, FCCrFA, FCCFI, FICA, FTPL, CT, and JP.

Career and Leadership Roles

Professor Oyedokun currently serves as:

• Professor of Accounting and Financial Development, Department of Management and Accounting, Lead City University, Ibadan

He has also held several leadership and executive positions, including:

• Global President, Charisma University Alumni Association
• President, Lead City University Alumni Association
• Co-founder and former Chief Executive, OGE Group and affiliated professional institutions
• Partner, Audit and Forensic Services, Ibraheem Jimoh & Co. (Chartered Accountants)
• Director, Tax, Forensic and Regulatory Services, Saffron Professional Services
• Former Head, Education, Research and Technical Directorate, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)
• Former Head, Finance and ICT Directorate, CITN
• Governing Council Member, BRIPAN
• President, Association of Forensic Accounting Researchers (AFAR)
• President, Association of Tax Practitioners, Lagos
• Past Chairman, ICAN Ilupeju/Gbagada District Society
• Advisory Council Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), USA

Publications and Academic Output

His scholarly output includes:

• 225 peer-reviewed academic articles (85 international, 140 national)
• Over 100 professional articles
• 29 conference papers
• 32 book chapters
• 16 edited books
• 30 authored books

Supervision and Mentorship

Professor Oyedokun has supervised:

• 58 undergraduate projects
• 2 postgraduate diploma projects
• 5 MBA dissertations
• 39 MSc dissertations
• 19 completed PhD theses

Personal Life

Professor Oyedokun is married to Chief (Mrs.) Oluwabunmi Esther Oyedokun, and the marriage is blessed with four children: Michael, Philip, Esther, and Emmanuel.