Isaac Oyekola

About

Dr. Isaac Oyekola is the Social Research Specialist at the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in Abuja, where he contributes to evidence-informed policy design and implementation. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a focus on social protection and health systems for vulnerable populations. His doctoral research, titled “Social Support and Health Care Financing for the Elderly in Ibadan, Nigeria,” was supported by the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) through the 2022 Early Career Grant, in partnership with the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Isaac is dedicated to producing rigorous, policy-relevant social research that bridges the gap between knowledge generation and practical impact. His work integrates rigorous social research, stakeholder engagement, and strategic policy advocacy to inform evidence-based decision-making. He has held various academic and leadership roles within and beyond the university setting, authored peer-reviewed publications, and received several competitive grants and awards. An active member of national and international professional networks, he has also contributed to high-level policy dialogues and presented his work at numerous conferences globally and nationally. He is also a servant in the House of God.

Employment

• Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) PIC Institute Lead
  2026 - Present
• Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) Social Research Specialist
  2025 - 2026
• Achievers University Researcher/Lecturer
  2024 - 2025
• Thomas Adewumi University Adjunct Lecturer
  2021 - 2023
• Landmark University Lecturer/Researcher
  2018 - 2024

Education

• Obafemi Awolowo University Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  2017 - 2024
• Obafemi Awolowo University Master of Science (M.Sc.) Sociology and Anthropology
  2014 - 2017
• Obafemi Awolowo University Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Sociology and Anthropology
  2008 - 2012

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (45)

• Social Support Provisions for the Health Care Financing of Older People: An Exploratory Sequential Mixed-Methods Analysis
  Sage Open 2025 DOI: 10.1177/21582440251386529
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• Knowledge, attitude and human papillomavirus vaccination among market women in North-Central Nigeria
  Discover Social Science and Health 2025 DOI: 10.1007/s44155-025-00243-z
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• Understanding the Importance of Inclusive Techniques in Promoting Peace and Equal Justice
  Sustainable Development Goals 2024 DOI: 10.1201/9781003468257-16
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• Influence of TikTok Advertisement on Brand Image among Private University Students in Nigeria
  African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences (AJSBS) 2024
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• Non-Literates Population in Pandemics: An Appraisal of NCDC Strategies for Communicating Covid-19 Safety Protocols in Selected States of South-West Nigeria
  2024 International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Driving Sustainable Development Goals (SEB4SDG) 2024 DOI: 10.1109/seb4sdg60871.2024.10630253
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• Sociology
  African Studies and Research Forum Series 2024 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-74535-5_13
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• Social Movements and Change, Social Stratification, and War Theories
  Theoretical Grounding in African Research: CODESRIA CODESRIA College of Mentors Handbook II 2023
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• Politics, Race and Ethnicity, Religion, and Sexuality/Gender Theories
  Theoretical Grounding in African Research: CODESRIA CODESRIA College of Mentors Handbook II 2023
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• Literature, Mathematics, and Peace and Conflict Resolution Theories
  Theoretical Grounding in African Research: CODESRIA CODESRIA College of Mentors Handbook II 2023
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• Language and Linguistics, and Law and Order Theories
  Theoretical Grounding in African Research: CODESRIA CODESRIA College of Mentors Handbook II 2023
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