EVANS OSABUOHIEN S. C. Place of Birth: Abavo Town, Ika South L.G.A, Delta State, Nigeria. Gender: Male. Date of Birth: 6th June, 1979. Contact Address: Dept. of Economics and Development Studies, Covenant, University P.M.B.1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Email: pecos4eva@gmail.com and ecosofdestiny4@yahoo.co.uk. Phone: +2348028858727 and +2348051828026. Nationality: Nigerian. Marital Status: Married. Language Spoken: English (Fluent)

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
 Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State. 2006-
 Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State 2005-2006
 Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State 1998-2002
 Niger College, Benin City, Edo State 1989-1995
 Ederlyn Computers Centre, Benin City. 2003

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES:
 PhD, Economics (in View) 2006-
 M.Sc., Economics (Distinction) 2005- 2006
 B.Sc, Economics (Second Class Upper Division) 1998-2002
 Senior Secondary School Certificate 1989-1995
 Certificate in Computer Operations 2003

WORK EXPERIENCE/ EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
1. Position: Lecturer II, June, 2008- Date.
Dept. of Economics and Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Areas of Teaching:
Introductory Microeconomics; Introductory Macroeconomics; Mathematics for Economists and Social Sciences; Statistics for Business and Social Sciences; Econometrics; Labour Economics.

Other Duties:
Engage in Research activities, attending conferences and workshops
Research Project Supervisor to Undergraduate Students
Level Advisor to 200L Economics Students
Creation of Interactive forum and tutorials for students with a view to mentoring them Acting as secretary to Departmental at board meetings;
Electronic processing of results.

Research Focus:
Economics of Growth and Development; International Economics; Institutions; and Labour and Industrial Relations.

2. Position: Assistant Lecturer, September, 2006-June, 2008
Dept. of Economics and Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Areas of Teaching:
Introductory Microeconomics; Introductory Macroeconomics; Mathematics for Economists and Social Sciences; Statistics for Business and Social Sciences; Labour Economics.

Other Duties:
Engage in Research activities, attending conferences and workshops
Research Project Supervisor to Undergraduate Students
Assistant Level Advisor to 300L Economics Students
Creation of Interactive forum and tutorials for students with a view to mentoring them
Acting as secretary to Departmental at board meetings;
Assisting in electronic processing of results.

Research Focus:
Economics of Growth and Development; International Economics; Institutions; and Labour and Industrial Relations.

3 Position: Graduate Assistant, August, 2004- August, 2006.
Dept. of Economics and Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Duties:
Taking Tutorials in Principles of Economics; Introduction to Mathematics for Economists and Social Sciences; Introduction to Statistics for Business and Social Sciences.
Assisting in electronic processing of results.

4. Position: Supervisor, September, 2003– August, 2004
Ministry of Local Govt., Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bayelsa State.
Duties:
Monitoring the activities of Local Government
Preparing reports to the Commissioner via the HOD and Permanent Secretary.

5. Position : Economics and Mathematics Teacher, October, 2003-July, 2004. (Part-time)
Jato Comprehensive College, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

6. Position: Economics and Agricultural Science Teacher,1996-2003. (Full-time/Part-time)
Competent Education Centre, Benin City, Edo State.

GRANTS/AWARDS AND HONORS
1. Grant for PhD Research awarded by Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Ongoing.
2. Selected Participant at the Africa/Asia /Latin America Collaborative Program International Workshop on “Rethinking Development for the South: Prospects for Africa/Asia /Latin America”, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, 5-6th October, 2007.
3. Selected Participant for Workshop on Writing for Scholarly Publishing for Anglophone African Countries, Organized by CODESRIA in conjunction with Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, Held 17th-21st September, 2007.
4. Selected Participant for Methodological Workshop Special Edition for Nigeria, Organized by CODESRIA, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 30th July-3rd August, 2007.
5. Research Grant for M.Sc Thesis, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, 2006.
6. Second Best Graduating Student, Dept of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. 2001/2002 Set.
7. Best Student, Niger College, Benin City, Edo State. 1994/1995 Set.

CONSULTANCY/COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Resource Person at the Seminar on Modeling, Electronic Data Processing and Analysis, Organized by School of Management and Social Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. 30th October, 2008.
2 Departmental Representative to the Committee on Timetable and Facility Utilization of the College of Business and Social Sciences, Covenant University, Ota.
3 Member, National Youth Corps Community Development Service Group involved in visitation to the less privileged in hospitals, schools of the physically challenged, Bayelsa State. 2003/2004.

MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
1 Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), BP 3304, CP 18524, Dakar, Senegal.
2. Nigerian Economic Society, c/o Economics Department, University of Ibadan.
3. The Economic Institute, (Resource Centre for Economic & Business Studies), Garki- Abuja.

PUBLICATIONS
1. Osabuohien, E.S.C (2008) “ICT and Nigerian Banks’ Reforms: Analysis of Anticipated Impacts in Selected Banks”, Global Journal of Business Research, Vol.2, No.4 (in press).
2. Osabuohien, E.S.C and Egwakhe, A.J (2008) “External Reserves and the Nigerian Economy: The Dual Folded Debate”, African Journal of Business and Economic Research, Vol.3 No.2&3, Pp.28-41.
3. Akinwale, A.A and Osabuohien, E.S.C. (2008) “Re-engineering the NDDC’s Master Plan: An Analytical Approach, Proceedings of International Conference on The Nigerian State, The Oil Industry and the Niger Delta, Port Harcourt: Harey Publications Company, Pp.357-368.
4. Adewole, M.A and Osabuohien, E.S.C (2007) “Analysis of Cost of Governance and Options for Its Reduction in Nigeria”, Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies, Vol.49, No.1 Pp.137-159.
5. Osabuohien, E.S.C (2007) “Foreign Capital and Africa’s Economic Progress: Facts from Nigeria and South Africa”, Journal of Banking and Finance, Vol. 9, No.1, Pp.24-37.
6. Osabuohien, E.S.C (2007) “Globalization, Governance and Economic Growth in West Africa: The Case of Cote D’Iviore and Nigeria”, Journal of Economic Thought, Vol. 2, No.1, Pp: 1-18.
7. Osabuohien, E.S.C (2007) “Trade Openness and Economic Performance of ECOWAS Members: Reflections from Ghana and Nigeria”, African Journal of Business and Economic Research, Vol. 2, No.2 &3, Pp.57-73.
8. Osabuohien, E.S.C and Ogunrinola, I.O (2007) “Causes and Effects of Industrial Crises in Nigeria: Some Empirical Clarifications”, Labour Law Review, Vol. 1, No.4, Pp. 75-93.
9. Osabuohien, E.S.C and Duruji, M.M (2007) “Bank Consolidation and Informal Financial Sector in Nigeria: Analytical Perspective of Linkage Effects” in Akpan, I (ed) Readings in Banking and Finance, Uyo: University of Uyo, Pp.25-45.
10. Tongo, C.I and Osabuohien, E.S.C (2007) “Emergent and Recurrent Issues in Contemporary Industrial Relations: Pathways for Converging Employment Relationships”, Journal of Management and Enterprise Development, Vol. 4, No.2, Pp.41-50.
11. Osabuohien, E.S.C (2005) “Advent of Private Universities in Nigeria and Effects on the Endangered Species”, International Journal of Research in Education, Vol.2 (1 &2), Pp.78-87.
12. Duruju, M and Osabuohien, E.S.C (2005) “Impact of Recent Regulatory Financial Mechanisms on Informal Financial System in Nigeria” in J.A.T Ojo, W.I Iyiegbuniwe, R.O Abiola, J.A.Oloyede (eds) Informal Financial Sector and Sustainable Development in Nigeria, Ado-Ekiti: Petoa Educational Publishers, June , Pp. 348-353.

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AND PAPERS PRESENTED
1. Poverty Reduction, Equity and Growth Network (PEGNet) Conference 2008 on "Assessing Development Impact – Learning from Experience”, Organized by Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER), German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) Ghana, and Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), held at the La Palm Royal Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana, September 11-12, 2008.
2. Egwakhe, A.J and Osabuohien, E.S.C (2008) “Alternative Forgone of Education and Youth Criminality in Nigeria” 17th Annual African/Diaspora Conference on African Youth in America & Africa on Bridging the Gaps”, California State University, Sacramento, California, USA, 1st- 3rd May.
3. Egwakhe, A.J and Osabuohien, E.S.C (2008) “Positioning the Nigerian Service Sector towards Vision 2020: Stylized Facts from Banking Sub-sector”, 2nd National Conference on Vision 2020, University of Lagos, 22nd -23rd April.
4. Akinwale, A.A and Osabuohien, E.S.C. (2008) “Re-engineering the NDDC’s Master Plan: An Analytical Approach”, International Conference on The Nigerian State, The Oil Industry and the Niger Delta, Organized by Niger Delta University with University of Missouri , Kansas City, USA, at Glory Land Cultural Centre Yenagoa, Bayelsa State,11th-14th March.
5. Osabuohien, E.S.C and Egwakhe (2007) “External Reserves and the Nigerian Economy: The Dual Folded Debate, 3rd Nigerian Society for Financial Research Annual Conference, At Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. 20th -23rd November.
6. Olokoyo, F.O and Osabuohien, E.S.C (2007) “Foreign Reserves and Macroeconomic Variables: The Nigerian Experience”, 3rd Nigerian Society for Financial Research Annual Conference, At Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria. 20th -23rd November.
7. Osabuohien, E.S.C and Ogunrinola, I.O (2007) “Causes and Effects of Industrial Crisis in Nigeria: Some Empirical Clarification”, Workshop on Writing for Scholarly Publishing, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, Organized by CODESRIA, 17th-21st September.
8. Osabuohien, E.S.C and Egwakhe, A.J (2007) “Socio-Economic Reforms and Nigeria’s External Sector Performance: An Analytical Perspective” 26th Annual Conference Of The Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, 21-24th August.
9. Osabuohien, E.S.C (2007) “ICT and Nigerian Banks’ Reforms: Analysis of Anticipated Impacts in Selected Banks”, National Conference on Socio-Economic Reforms and Nigeria’s Financial System, University of Lagos, 3rd-4th April.
10. Tongo, C.I and Osabuohien, E.S.C (2006) “Emergent and Recurrent Issues in Contemporary Industrial Relations: Pathways for Converging Employment Relationships Annual Conference of IRDI Management and Social Science Forum, University of Calabar, Cross Rivers State, 28th -29th June.
11. Duruji, M and Osabuohien, E.S.C (2005) “Implication of National Reform Agenda on Education, A Caveat”, 14th General Assembly of the Social Science Academy of Nigeria, Pioneer Hotels, Wuse Zone 4 Abuja, 8th-11th August.
12. Ogun, T.P and Osabuohien, E.S.C (2005) “An Empirical Investigation of Causality between Human Capital Investment & Economic Growth in Nigeria (1970-2003)”, International Conference on Human Development, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, 27th -30th June.
13. Duruji, M, M and Osabuohien, E.S.C (2005) “Impact of Recent Regulatory Financial Framework on the Informal Financial System in Nigeria”, African Society of Financial Development, University of Ado-Ekiti, 8th -10th, June.

HOBBIES
Reading, Writing, Traveling, Meeting People, and Listening to Cool Sounds.

REFEREES
 Olayiwola, K.O (PhD), Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Economics & Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Email: Kolayiwola@gmail.com. Tel: +234-8054701213.
 Ogunrinola, I.O., (PhD), Associate Professor, Dept. of Economics & Development Studies, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Email: rantiogunrinola@yahoo.co.uk, Tel: +2348033322048.
 Prof Ben Aigbokhan (PhD), Professor of Economics and Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State. Email: baigbokhan@yahoo.com.,Tel:+2347036320030