Omoayena Odunbaku
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Omoayena Rosemary Odunbaku is a Nigerian development expert, university lecturer, human settlement officer with UN Habitat,[1] and founder of the organization Her Ability Hub.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Odunbaku holds a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.[4] She was a lecturer of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Lagos between 2012 and 2018, and a lecturer assistant of the Department of Town Planning at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta between 2006 and 2007.[5]
She joined the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) as a Programme Manager in 2014 before becoming the Human Settlement Officer, Regional Office for Africa (ROAf) in 2016.[6]
Recognition and awards
[edit]In 2012, she received the Distinguished Researcher award from the University of Lagos.[7]
Writing
[edit]In 2021, she authored a 331-page biography, Omoh, which documents her life journey.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dr. Omoayena Rosemary Odunbaku:Braving the Odds". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ "OMOAYENA ODUNBAKU: I swam against the tide". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ "Her Ability Hub Empowers the Girl-child – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ "Dr. Omoayena Rosemary Odunbaku: Braving the Odds - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ EPLFAdmin. "Dr Omoayena Rosemary Odunbaku". EPLF | Emerging Political Leadership Fellowship. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ "'To shatter glass ceiling, you need an army of empowered women'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ^ Omegoh, Cosmas. "Unilag Urban and Regional Planning dept unveils alumni body, swears in new excos". Sun News Online.
- ^ "At book launch, Omoh preaches resilience, hardwork". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2021-10-17. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ "Omoh, an emerging character in a changing world". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2022-02-02. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
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