Department of Nursing Science

Dr Oluwabusolami Esther ATEKOJA

atetkoja.busolami@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Orcid ID: 0000-0002-9341-6253
Google scholar citation: 51; h index: 4; i10-index: 1
+234 8036592749

Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwabusolami Esther Atekoja is a nurse scholar, educator, and researcher with expertise in community/public health nursing, maternal and child health, and infection prevention and control. She holds a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc.) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, a Master of Science in Public Health (Epidemiology) from the University of Lagos, and a Ph.D. in Community Health Nursing from Babcock University, Nigeria.

Currently serving as Lecturer I and Ag. Head of Department, Nursing Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, she has over six years of academic experience and more than a decade of clinical nursing practice. She has taught and coordinated a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Epidemiology, Community Health Nursing, Research Methodology, Advanced Community Health Nursing, and Entrepreneurship in Nursing.

Dr. Atekoja has made significant contributions to academic leadership and institutional development at Olabisi Onabanjo University. She has been serving as the Acting Head of the Department of Nursing Science since 2022, where she provides strategic leadership to improve academic excellence, staff performance, and research collaboration. She also serves as the Chairman of the Departmental Curriculum Committee (2019–present), playing a key role in curriculum design, review, and development to ensure adherence to global best practices in nursing education. Additionally, she has been the Chairman of the Departmental Accreditation Committee for both the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) since 2022, during which the department successfully obtained full accreditation from both agencies. She further supports departmental growth as a member of the Laboratory Maintenance Committee (2019–present). At the faculty level, she is a member of the Faculty Curriculum Committee (2024–present) and the Faculty Finance Committee (2025–present), actively engaging in academic planning, policy development, and financial decision-making. Through these leadership roles, Dr. Atekoja has consistently demonstrated excellence in institutional development, quality assurance, and advancing nursing education.

Her research focuses on maternal and child health, breastfeeding practices, immunization uptake, complementary and alternative medicine, infection prevention in childcare settings, and public health issues such as COVID-19 and polypharmacy. She has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles in reputable local and international journals, including Elsevier, Springer Nature, Unisa Press, and Nova Science.

Dr. Atekoja actively engages in academic leadership, curriculum development, student mentorship, and collaborative research. She has also contributed to university-wide initiatives, serving on curriculum and finance committees and leading the Nursing Science Department’s curriculum committee.
Department of Nursing Science.

Recent Publications

1. Atekoja, E. O., Kio, J., and Maitanmi, J. (2023). Infection prevention practice among caregivers and the effect on occurrence of infection in childcare centers in Ogun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Child & Adolescent Health, 16(2) 157-166. Publisher: Nova Science (USA)
2. Atekoja, O. E., Kio, J. O., Ogundare, T. T., and Ajiboye, R. O. (2023). Availability of Infection Prevention Measures and Occurrence of Infections in Childcare Centres in Sagamu Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. Annals of Health Research, 9(2), 146-157. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30442/ahr.0902-07-200 Publisher: The Journal of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, OOUTH, Sagamu (Nigeria)
3. Atekoja, O. E., and Maitanmi, J. (2024). Caregivers’ Knowledge and Practice of Infection Preventive Measures in Childcare Centers in Ogun State Nigeria. Equity Journal of Science and Technology, 11(1), 29-36. Publisher: Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA) TETFUND
4. Ositelu, L.A., Akindoyin, O.M., Atekoja, O.E., Ogundare, T.T., Abdu, O.O., Omitogun, E., and Shafiu, A.A. (2024). Factors Influencing Compliance to Treatment Regimen Among Renal Patients Attending Two Selected Teaching Hospital in Ogun State. International Journal of Dentistry, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Oral Hygiene, 6(1), 30-38 doi: https://doi.org/10.37745/ijddeoh.18/vol6n13039 Publisher: European Centre for Research, Training and Development (ECRTD), (United Kingdom)
5. Olalekan, S.O., Osonuga, I.O., Okwute, P.G., Atekoja, O.E., Adeyanju, M.M., Adegbesan, B.O., Ezima, E.N., Odufejo, O.D., Tayo, B., Edema, V.B., and Taiwo, D.D. (2024). Clinical predictors of obstructive sleep apnea among residents of Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 18:43 https://doi.org/10.1186/s43168-024-00290-1. Publisher: Springer Nature (Egypt)
6. Adeniyi, O.E., Adesina, B.T., Atekoja, O.E., Ogundare, T.T., Omitogun, E.O., Richard, A.O., Adeaga, O.O., and Adegbola, O.J. (2024). Factors influencing satisfaction with nursing care among patients of a tertiary Health Institution in Ogun State, Nigeria. Annals of Biomedical Sciences 24(2), 10-19. Publisher: Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria UNIBEN (Nigeria)
7. Atekoja, O.E., Ogundana, B.A., Adeniyi, O.E., Adegbola, O.J., Ogundare, T.T., Richard, A.O., and Adeaga O.O. (2024). Maternal nutritional knowledge on complementary feeding practices of children aged 6 to 23 months in selected Primary Healthcare Centre, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria. Annals of Biomedical Sciences 24(2), 32-42. Publisher: Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria UNIBEN (Nigeria)
8. Atekoja, O.E., Salako, O.F., Oluseye, O., and Okanlawon, F. (2025). Factors influencing the utilization and perceived benefits of complementary and alternative medicine in the management of common childhood diseases among residents of Makun community, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 81, 118-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2025.01.016 Publisher: Elsevier (United Kingdom). January 2025
9. Atekoja, O.E., Ladipo, M., Omitogun, E.O., Adeniyi, O.E., Richard, A., and Ogundare, T.T. (2025). Determinants and uptake of Hepatitis B Virus vaccination among healthcare workers: A Survey in a Government-owned teaching hospital in Nigeria. Nursing and Health Sciences Journal 5(1), 39-47. https://doi.org/10.53713/nhsj.v5i1.452 Publisher: KHD Production Indonesian National Nurses Association of Pasuruan, Indonesia (Indonesia). March 2025
10. Atekoja, O.E., Salako, O., Ogundare, T.T., Oluseye, O.M., Adeniyi, O.E., and Afolalu, O.O. Utilization Patterns and Determinants of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage among pregnant women: Insights from Primary Healthcare Centers attendees in Sagamu, Nigeria. Annals of Health Research 11(2), 191-201. https://doi.org/10.30442/ahr.1102-09-285. Publisher: The Journal of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, OOUTH, Sagamu (Nigeria). May 2025
11. Atekoja, O, E., Oduyoye, O.B., Ogundare, T.T., & Adeniyi, O.E. (2025). Awareness, Practice and Factors Influencing Breast Cancer Mammography Screening Behaviour among Teachers in selected Public Secondary Schools in Ogun State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope 8(2), 1-13 https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope82/1-13. Publisher: University Graduates of Nursing Science Association (Nigeria). June 2025

Academic Staff

Mrs Ogundare Temilade Tunrola, Lecturer II Community Health Nursing ogundare.temilade@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng https:/ORCID ID: 0009-0004-5854-58953; Google Scholar citations: 4; h-index: 1; i10-index: 0 (+234 7038921352)
Omitogun Ezekiel Olusola – Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing omitogun.sola@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6631-0800. Google Scholar Citations: 2; h-index: 1; i10-index: 0 (+234 8037286388)
Adeniyi Oluwaseyi Esther. Lecturer II ( Community/ Public Health Nursing) oluwaseyi.adeniyi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. Orcid ID: 0009-0005-4007-2214. Google Scholar citations: 0; h-index: 0; i10-index: 0 ( +234 8101728918)
Adeaga Olubukola Olaitan. Lecturer II (Maternal and Child Health Nursing) adeaga.olubukola@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. Orcid ID:0009-0009-8737-1667. Google Scholar Citations:0; h-index: 1; i10-index: 0 (+2348060237305)
Adenike Olufunmilayo Richard – Lecturer II (Community/Public Health Nursing) adenike.richard@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0009-0005-1726-4998; Google Scholar Citations: 0 h-index: 0; i10-index:0 (+234 8068672754)
Adegbola Omolade Janet -Lecturer II (Medical -Surgical Nursing). adegbola.omolade@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng (+2347032165460)

Non-Academic Staff

Dr. Kuyoro Agnes Temitayo – Personal Secretary I kuyoro.temitayo@oouagoiwo.edu.ng +234 8054129916
Mrs. Alli Comfort Adijat – Senior Clerical Officer alli.comfort@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng +234 8067843702

Clinical Instructors

Mrs Adeleye-Awosiga Hannah Itunu Clinical Instructor 11 hannah.adeleye@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng +234 8130772803

Akindoyin Opeyemi Mariam Clinical instructor II adeyemo.opeyemi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng +2348063052863

Mrs Aliyu Muheenat Abolanle. Clinical instructor 11. aliyu.muheenat@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng. +2348035429234.