Adeduro Adesola Ogunmakin is an Associate Professor and a scholar in the fields of Business, Investment and Finance, with particular research and teaching interests in Business Decision-Making, Financial Management, Auditing and Taxation.

He obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Accounting in 2001 and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Finance in 2009 from the University of Ado-Ekiti, now Ekiti State University. He subsequently obtained another Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Accounting from Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, in 2024. In 2017, he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Management by Ekiti State University.

Dr. Ogunmakin joined the service of the University as an Assistant Lecturer on the 27th January 2012 and has progressively risen through the academic ranks to become an Associate Professor.

On 1st August 2026, he was appointed Head of the Department.

Academic Contributions

As an academic and researcher, Dr. Ogunmakin has published over 57 scholarly articles in reputable national and international journals. His research publications have appeared in journals indexed and abstracted by reputable academic databases, including Scopus, EBSCO, Crossref, Google Scholar, ProQuest and IBSS, among others. His research contributions cut across taxation, auditing and assurance services, forensic investigation, and firms’ financial performance, among other areas of business and financial management.

Conferences and Seminars

Dr. Adeduro Adesola Ogunmakin has participated in several national and international conferences across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Ghana. His conference participation includes:

• International Conference on Accounting Education and Professional Development (ICAEPD-26). Interdisciplinary Institute for Research & Development (IIRD), 2nd- 3rd February, 2026, Accra, Ghana.
• International Conference on Finance and Accounting (ICFA-25), organized by the International Society of Applied Research (ISAR), Manchester, United Kingdom, 11–12 August 2025.
• 11th Annual International Tax Conference, Airport City, Accra, Ghana, 26–27 February 2025.
• 3rd International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences (ICESS-2014), Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 21–22 June 2014.

These conferences have provided opportunities for Dr. Ogunmakin to engage with scholars, researchers, practitioners, and professionals from diverse backgrounds, while contributing to and gaining insights into contemporary developments in finance, accounting, taxation, economics, and the social sciences.

Professional Membership

Dr. Ogunmakin is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), obtained in 2024; an Associate Member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), obtained in 2023; a member of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria (ACCrFA), obtained in 2021; and an Associate Member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Nigeria (CIMA), obtained in 2008.

Services to the University, Religions Body and the Community

Beyond his teaching and research activities, Dr. Ogunmakin has made significant contributions to university administration and institutional development. He served as Deputy Director, Directorate of Part-Time Programmes, from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2024, and subsequently as Deputy Director, Directorate of Distance Learning, from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2026. He has also served on several committees at the department, faculty, and university levels, contributing to various academic and administrative assignments.

Outside the university, Dr. Ogunmakin is a Field Representative of the Full Gospel Business Fellowship International–Nigeria. He also served as the Assistant Secretary of the Hospital Road Landlord Association, Igoba, Akure, Ondo State.

His academic interests and professional engagements reflect a strong commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in the areas of taxation, auditing and assurance, forensic investigation, financial management, investment, and business decision-making. Through his academic, administrative, and professional engagements, he continues to contribute meaningfully to the development of individuals, institutions, and professional practice.

Selected Publications

Ogunmakin, A. A., Fajuyagbe, S. B & Akinleye, M. J. (2021): Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Financial Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria. Management & Accounting Review. Published by Accounting Research Institute, Malaysia. Scopus Indexed

Akindayomi, A., Kim, H. S., Chung, C. Y. & Ogunmakin, A. A. (2024). Business Strategy and CEO Compensation: Evidence from the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Asia-Pacific Journal of Financial Studies. Publish by: Wiley & Sons. Scopus Indexed.

Odewole, P. O., Ogunmakin, A. A., Akinadewo, I. S., & Akinadewo, J. O. (2024). Determinants of Tax Compliance Among Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Journal of Harbin Engineering University. Publish by Alpha Publication Services. Scopus Indexed.

Ogunmakin, A. A., Akinleye M. J., Olomola, F. O. & Bolade, A. F. (2025). Effect of Cloud Accounting on the Financial Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria. International Journal of Works and Relations. 1(2), 1 – 11. Published by ABAD International Journals. Available online: https://globalhr.abadinternationaljournals.org. Indexed in Google Scholar.

Ogunmakin, A. A., Olupitan, K. O., Akinleye M. J., & Adetunji, K. A. (2026). Effect of Leadership Style and Audit Assessment on Church Spending: A Comparative Analysis of Selected Orthodox and Pentecoatal Churches in Ekiti State. ISRG Journal of Economics, Business & Management 4(3), 59 – 67. India. Published by ISRG Publishers. Available online: https://isrgpublishers.com/isrgjemm/. Indexed in Google Scholar.

Ogunmakin, A. A., Odewole, P. O., Ogunrinde, O. J., & Akinleye M. J. (2026). Sectorial Capital Project Performance and Capital Budgeting Allocation in Southwest, Nigeria. Journal of Emerging Economics and Islamic Research 14(2), 1–12. Malaysia. Published by Penerbit Press, University Teknologi, Mara. Available online: https:// journal.uitm.edu.my.ojs/index.php/JEEIR. Indexed in Crossref, Google Scholar.

Akinleye M. J., Ogunmakin, A. A. &  Adetunji, K. A. (2026). The Effect of Labour Cost on The Corporate Performance of NGX-Listed Firms in Nigeria. Global Journal of Economic and Financial Research 3(6), 438–449. Netherland. Published by GJEFR Publications. Available online: https://doi.org/10.55677/gjefr/10. Indexed in Crossref, Google Scholar.

Ogunmakin, A. A., Akinleye M. J., & Adetunji, K. A (2026). Effect of Board Size on Capital Adequacy of Listed Firms in Nigeria. International Journal of Works and Relations. 2(2), 1–8. Published by ABAD International Journals. Available online: https://globalhr.abadinternationaljournals.org. Indexed in Google Scholar.

Ogunmakin, A. A., Odewole, P. O., Ogunrinde, O. J., Akinleye M. J., & Adetunji, K. A. (2026). Tax Enforcement Tools and Compliance among Small and Medium Enterprises in Southwest, Nigeria. International Journal of Indagare. 1(1). 1-15. Malaysia. Available online: https://www.indgr.org/uploads/1787934669_TAX ENFORCEMENT TOOLS .pdf. Indexed in Google Scholar.