Dr. Daniel Oluwaseun Oyalakun is a lecturer, researcher, chartered accountant, and management professional with academic interests in Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Management. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Osun State University, Osun State (2022–2026) and an M.Sc. in Business Administration from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, in 2019, graduating with an outstanding 89.4%. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (2011–2015).
His academic achievements include graduating as an Academic Master with a CGPA of 4.47 in 2019 and being selected for the Young Talents Programme (YTP) at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, in 2019.
Dr. Oyalakun is a Chartered Accountant (ACA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM), and Association of Accounting Technicians West Africa (AATWA).
He is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration, College of Entrepreneurial and Development Studies, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), where he is engaged in teaching, research, student supervision, and academic mentoring. He is also serving as the Coordinator of the ICAN and Accounting Technicians Scheme (ATS) programmes at FUNAAB, supporting the administration and development of professional
accounting education within the University.
Dr. Oyalakun has published scholarly works in local and international outlets and has participated in academic and professional conferences, contributing to scholarship and professional discourse in management, entrepreneurship, accounting, and finance. He also serves as Deputy Vice Chairman, ICAN, Abeokuta and District Society, a position he
has held since 2026. His academic and professional career reflects a commitment to teaching, research, professional education, student development, and leadership in business and strategic management.
(a) Osun State University, Osun State, Nigeria 2022 to 2026
(b) Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State 2017 to 2019
(c) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) 2018 to 2019
(d) Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) 2017
(e) Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State 2011 to 2015
(f) Accounting Technicians Scheme (ATS) (ICAN) 2010 to 2013
(g) Topmost College, Sagamu, Ogun State 2003 to 2009
Strategic Management
Entrepreneurship
Financial Management
Coordinator, FUNAAB ICAN ATS 2026-2028
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) (MB050012) 2019
Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) 2017
Association of Accounting Technicians West Africa (AATWA) 2013
i. Ogunwede, J. K. and Oyalakun, D. O. (2022). The use of tax incentives as a fiscal
instrument for the sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises. Held at OGD Hall,
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Between Tuesday, 26th,
and Thursday, 28th July 2022. 1st International Conference of Women in Technical
Education and Employment (WITED) Mapoly Chapter. Theme: Innovative
Technologies for Growing a Sustainable Economy in a Pandemic Era.
ii. 16 th Eastern Zonal Accountants’ Conference. Virtually Attended. Between Thursday
5 th -Friday 8 th April, 2022. Theme: The Agropreneur in a Digital Economy: Pathway to
Economic Growth and Development.
iii. 51st Annual Accountants’ Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
Nigeria (ICAN). Held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria.
Between November 29 – December 3 rd , 2021, with the theme: Trust in Governance.
iv. Oyalakun, D.O., Ekpudu, J.E., Wokoma, T.N., and Solaja, O.A. (2021). Critical
Success Factors: A Tool for Monitoring Small and Medium Enterprises' Performance
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during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ogun State, Nigeria. Held at CEDS Multipurpose
Hall, Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria and Zoom
platform. October 12-13 2021. 5 th Covenant University International Conference on
Entrepreneurship (CU-ICE) 2021. Theme: Sustainable Entrepreneurship and
Development Goal.
v. Oyalakun, D.O., Wokoma, T.N., Lagunju, A.T., and Akinleye, T.S. (2021). Nexus
between Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and Small and Medium Enterprises
Performance. Held at Aderemi Makanjuola Auditorium, Lagos State University, Ojo,
27 – 29 October 2021. Theme: Managing Public and Private Sectors for Sustainable
Development in the New Normal.
vi. Oyalakun, D.O., Muo, Ik., Ekpudu, J.E., Lagunju, A.T., and Akinjobi, O.O, (2021).
Consumer Buying Behaviour: A Predictor of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises'
Performance in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Held at Aderemi Makanjuola Auditorium,
Lagos State University, Ojo, 27 – 29 October 2021. Theme: Managing Public and
Private Sectors for Sustainable Development in the New Normal.
vii. Solaja, O.A, Ekpudu, J.E., Oyalakun, D.O., Olajugba, O.J., and Daramola, O.A.
(2021). Internet of Things and SMEs Sustainability. 1st INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE ON AFRICA’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICASuD) 2021.
Theme: Africa’s Economy and Sustainable Development from a Multidimensional and
Multicultural Perspective. Date: Wednesday 20 – Thursday 21 October 2021.
viii. 14 th Western Zonal Accountants’ Conference of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Held at Yewa Frontier Hotel, Ibese Road, Ilaro,
Ogun State. Between 3 rd -6 th February, 2020, with the theme: Professional Accountant:
Catalysts for Business Strategy and Economic Development.
ix. Abioro, M.A, Oladejo, D.A, Oyalakun, D.O and Solaja, O.A, (2019). Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development of SMEs in Nigeria. (Being a paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Entrepreneurship (MTU-ICE). Held at Mountain Top University, Km 12, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Prayer City, Ogun State, Nigeria. Between 4th to 6th September, 2019, with the theme: Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development.
x. Oyedele, O.O., Alaye, A.S, and Oyalakun, D.O. (2017). “Effect of Cultural Background on Entrepreneurial Innovativeness: A Study of Selected Palm Oil Producers in Ife Town”. (Being a paper presented at the 4 th International ICT, Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurship Education). Held at NACATEM (National 4 Centre for Technology Management, OAU, Ile Ife, Nigeria) between 10th to 12th October, 2017, with the theme: Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development:
Building Linkages for Sustainable Development.
1) Oyalakun, D. O., Abiodun, A. J., Ojo, E. O., Sajuyigbe, A. S., Omoyele, S. O., &
Oyalakun, C. I. (2026). Entrepreneurial proactiveness and its effect on small and
medium enterprises' performance: Evidence from emerging economies using PLS-
SEM. FUDMA Journal of Management Sciences, 8(1), 369–384.
2) Sanni-Bamigbade, S. A., Oyeniyi, O. J., Opele, M. A., & Oyalakun, D. O. (2026).
Digital banking payment services and customer satisfaction: Evidence from a selected
liquefied petroleum gas business. Journal of Business and Management Inaba, 5(2),
19–32.
3) Sanni-Bamigbade, S. A., Oyalakun, D. O., Opele, M. A., & Oyeniyi, O. J. (2026).
Conspicuous consumption and purchase decisions of iPhone Pro models in a
developing economy. FUDMA Journal of Management Sciences, 8(1), 385–401.
4) Oyalakun, D. O., Ojo, E. O., Omoyele, S. O. Sanni-Bamigbade, S. A., Olabisi, F. A.
& Oyalakun, C. I. (2025). Entrepreneurial Innovation and Competitive Performance
of Small and Medium Enterprises: Evidence from Emerging Economies. Journal of
Business and Management Inaba, 4(2), 204-222.
5) Ayo-Soyemi, O. T., & Oyalakun, D. O. (2025). Practical exploration of leadership
management in the execution of an infrastructure engineering project. The
International Journal of Engineering Research (TIJER), 12(2), 1-11.
6) Ayo-Soyemi, O. T. & Oyalakun, D. O. (2024). Application of Artificial Intelligence
for Strategic Decision-Making in Infrastructure Engineering Project Management.
International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 11(4), 926-932.
7) Oyalakun, D.O., Abiodun, A. J., Akinbola, O. A., & Solaja, O. A. (2022). Consumer
Buying Behaviour: A Predictor of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises' Performance
in Abeokuta, Ogun State. LASU Journal of Management Sciences, 8(2), 64-73.
8) Oyalakun, D.O., Wokoma, T. N., Solaja, O.A., & Adefisan, K. A. (2022). Corporate
Governance and Effectiveness in Guaranty Trust Bank Plc., Lagos Branches, Nigeria.
Journal of Management Sciences, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, 4(4), 1-10.
9) Oyalakun, D.O., Ogunwede, J. K., Wokoma, T. N., & Ajao, J. S. (2022). Critical
Success Factors: A tool for monitoring Small and Medium Enterprises Performance
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during COVID-19 Pandemic in Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Management
Sciences, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, 4(4), 199-210.
10) Solaja, O.A., Oyalakun, D.O., John, O.O., Solaja, O.O., Olasubulumi, O.M.,
Itunuoluwa, O.A. (2022). Detrimental Implications of Micromanagement. Izvestiya
Journal of Varna University of Economics, 66 (1-2), 60 – 73.
11) Oyalakun, D.O., Oyedele, O. O., Ogunwede, J. K., & Wokoma, T. N. (2021). Nexus
between Critical Success Factors and Small Medium Enterprises Performance. LASU
Journal of Management Sciences, 7(2), 152-159.
12) Oyalakun, D.O., Babatolu, A. T., & Adewumi, A. A., (2021). Internal Audit
Function: The Antidote for Small Medium Enterprises Accountability in Ogun State,
Nigeria. Journal of Management Sciences, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, 4(2), 232-
242.
13) Solaja, O.A., Olusola, A.C., Olajugba, O.J., Daramola, O.A., Oyalakun, D.O., &
Ajagbe, F.A. (2021). Improving Public Healthcare with E-Governance. Health
Management & Information Science, 8(4), 217-225.
14) Oyalakun, D.O., Adebayo, A. A., Agboola, O. O. & Ladapo, F. O. (2020). Personal
Selling and Sales Force Performance: Evidence from Globacom sales force in
Abeokuta, Ogun State. Hallmark University Journal of Management & Social
Sciences (HUJMSS), 2(1), 269-276.
15) Adedeji, A. A., Adebayo, A. A., Oyalakun, D.O., & Adewoyin, S. A. (2020). The
Relationship between Organisational Culture and Employees’ Performance: Evidence
from ParkInn Hotel, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Hallmark University Journal of
Management & Social Sciences (HUJMSS), 2(1), 289-295.
16) Ekpudu, J. E., Oyalakun, D.O., Bakare, T. O., & Akinleye, S. T. (2019).
Entrepreneurial Marketing and Small and Medium Enterprises Performance in Ogun
State. Hallmark University Journal of Management & Social Sciences (HUJMSS),
1(2), 122-128.
17) Abioro, M. A., Oladejo, D. A., Oyalakun, D.O., & Solaja, O.A. (2019). Social
Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development of SMEs in Nigeria. Mountain Top
University Journal of Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development, 1(1), 1-11.
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