PROF. K. A. AKANNI

1. Address: Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 2002, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.
2. Phone Number: +2348055221120
3. Designation: Lecturing
4. Biography:
   Dr. Oyenuga Olukayode Felix is a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, where he has been a faculty member since 2004. He is the Departmental Examination Officer.
   Dr. Oyenuga holds a Doctorate degree (2015), Master degree (2007), and Bachelor of Arts degree (2002) in Philosophy. He holds a certificate in Desktop Publishing (1995) and also a certificate in General Agriculture (2003).
   Dr. Oyenuga’s research interest is in the area of socio political and African Philosophy. In  recent years, he has focused on how Africa in general and Nigeria in particular can make use of her culture to ensure/bring about development.
   Dr. Oyenuga is a member of Nigerian Philosophical Association and American Philosophical Association. He has attended and presented papers in both local and international conferences.
   Dr. Oyenuga is currently researching on the relevance of African culture to the development of the continent.
   Dr. Oyenuga lives in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria with his wife (Mrs. Oyenuga Oluwaseyi) a private health worker and  two daughters born December 1997 and August 2002. Dr. Oyenuga enjoys playing (poorly) football and table tennis. He was born in the year 1966 precisely September 14.
5. Department: Philosophy
6. Academic Rank: Lecturer I
7. Current Position: Departmental Examination Officer / Course Lecturer
8. Research Interest: Socio-Political and African Philosophy
9. Institution Attended (With Dates) 

• D (Philosophy) Olabisi Onabanjo University 2015
• A. (Philosophy) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 2007
• A. (Hons) Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 2002
• Certificate in Computer (Desktop Publishing), Ogun State University 1995
• Certificate in Agric (General) Odeda Institute of Agriculture 2003

12. Membership of Professional Bodies 

• Member, Nigeria Philosophical Association (NPA)
• Member, Sustainable Development Research Association
• Member, American Philosophical Association (APA)

13. Awards Received: Ijebu_Ode Grammar School 1973/83 Set (2003 Merit Award for Distinguished Service to the set and good moral standing to the society)

14. Courses Taught:           

• PHL 105 Philosophy and Society
• PHL 317 Japanese Philosophy
• PHL 323 Comparative Philosophy
• PHL 415 Philosophical positivism
• PHL 206 Introduction to Ethics
• PHL 320 Japanese Philosophy II
• PHL 406 Philosophy of Law
• GNS 104 Philosophy and Logical Thinking
• PHL 499 Undergraduate Project Supervision

15. Research Conducted: 

• Dewey’s Pragmatism as a foundation for Political Development in Nigeria
• Metaphysics and the Challenges of the Logical Positivism

16. Publications: 

• Oyenuga, O.F (2015) “Dewey’s Pragmatism as a foundation for Political Development in Nigeria” Ph.D Thesis submitted to the Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
• Oyenuga O.F. (2007), “Metaphysics and the Challenges of the Logical Positivism.” A. Dissertation submitted to the Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
• Oyenuga, O.F. (2015), “Beyond Westernization: Culture and the Question of Development in Africa,” Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Science. ISSN (Paper) 2224-5766. (on line) 2225-0484,.5(19): 9-12. A publication of International Institute for Science, Technology and Education. (IISTE) New York, United State.
• Oyenuga, O.F. (2013), “Democracy and National Development In Contemporary Nigeria,” Flash Journal of Philosophy and Religion; Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. 7(1): 13-19.
• Oyenuga, O.F. (2012), “Education in the Quest for Nigeria’s Development,” Africa: Journal of Contemporary Issues, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. 10 (10): 13-22.
• Oyenuga, O.F. (2011), “A Marxio-Gramsci’s Appraisal of Political Instability in Nigeria” In Journal of Philosophy and Development; Department of Philosophy, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. 13 (1&2): 13 – 23.
• Oyenuga, O.F. (2009), “Globalisation and the Evolution of a Feasible Paradigm for Africa’s Development,” Journal of the Black and Africa Arts and Civilization, Lagos. 3(1): 137-145.
• Oyenuga, O.F. (2009), “Reproductive Cloning and Culture: Reflection on African Cultural Experience,” Essence: Interdisciplinary International Journal of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka. 6(1): 92-102.
• Oyenuga O.F. (2007), “A Critical Appraisal of Homosexualism in Christianity at the Turn of 21st Century” Nnamdi Azikwe Journal of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka. 1(1): 133-146.
• Oyenuga O.F. (2007), Between culture and technological development in Africa: a philosophical expose” in Journal of arts and humanities, 9: 87-96.
• Oyenuga O.F. (2007), “The Impact of Philosophy and Science on Communication Technology” in International Journal of Broadcasting and Communication Technology Lagos State University, 1(1): 48-55.
• Oyenuga O.F. (2007), “African Philosophers, Philosophy and The Questions of Development” in Journal of Arts and Humanities, International Research and Development Institute, Uyo. 4(4): 104-108.
• Oyenuga O.F. (2007), “Information Revolution and Education in Nigeria: What impact on Development?” in Journal of Research in Education, International Research and Development Institute, Uyo. 4(3): 24-28.
• Oyenuga O.F. (2006), “Family and Motherhood in Radical Feminism (Lesson for African Women),” West African Journal of Philosophical Studies. Biggard Memorial Seminary, Enugu. 9(Dec.): 87-96.
• Oyenuga O.F. (2009), “Critique of Invitro fertilization,” Emmanuel M. Ome (ed), Ethics and Morality, Enugu: Folmech Publishers. 228-240.
• Oyenuga, O.F. (2015) “Environmental Ethics and the concept of life,” European Conference proceedings on Ethics, Philosophy and Religion, Brighton, UK. ISSN 2188 – 966. 31-37.

17. Conferences Attended: 

1. Oyenuga, O.F. “Environmental Ethics and the Concept of Life” A paper presented at the second European Conference on Ethics, Religion and Philosophy at the Brighton, United Kingdom (6^th – 8^th July, 2015).
2. Oyenuga, O.F. “Technology, Ethical Rationality and Development In the 21^st Century Nigeria” A paper presented at The Fourth International Toyin Falola Conference at Durban, South Africa. (3^rd-5^th July, 2014).
3. Oyenuga, O. F. “The Contributions of Orisa in Africans Development” A paper presented at The International Conference on Orisa World at the Universided De Estrada Do Rio Jenerio, Brazil (1^st-6^th August, 2005).
4. Oyenuga, O.F. “Essential Dynamics of Religious Tolerance”. A paper presented at Yoruba Studies Association of Nigeria (YSAN) Conference at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo (4^th-8^th October, 2005).
5. Oyenuga, O.F. “Cultural Dimension to Africans Development”. A paper presented at The International Conference on Church and Development at SS Peter & Paul, Ekpoma, Edo State (25^th-29^th October, 2005).
6. Oyenuga, O.F. “Science and the Lost of Spiritual and Moral Value”. A paper presented at The International Conference on Development Studies at the University of Lagos (11^th-13^th March, 2008).
7. Oyenuga, O.F. “The Role of African Traditional Religion to Religious Crisis”. A paper presented at 14^th Annual Conference of International Society for African Philosophy Studies held at Sasakawa Conferences Centre University of Cape-Coast, Ghana (31^st March-4^th April, 2008).
8. Oyenuga, O.F. “African Traditional Religion: A Panacea to Religious Crisis”. A paper presented at 1^st Afolabi Olabintan Memorial Bi-Ennial International Conference at Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun (22^nd-25^th September, 2008).