Prof. Lateef Kayode Adeyemo is a distinguished scholar in the fields of Islamic Thought, Islamic Civilization, and Islamic Studies. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. He is also the current President of the Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions, an affiliate of the International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR), and a former Head of the Department of Religions at the University of Benin.
Prof. Adeyemo has an impressive academic portfolio, with over 40 publications comprising peer-reviewed journal articles, chapters in books, and contributions to conference proceedings. He has actively participated in over 45 academic conferences both within Nigeria and internationally.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (FIPMA) and holds memberships in several academic and professional associations locally and abroad.
Prof. Adeyemo has undertaken numerous professional development programmes, notably the Leadership and Innovation Management Workshop organized by the Alumni and Career Services Division of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He currently serves as the President of the IIUM Alumni Association (Nigeria Chapter).
In addition to his academic and professional engagements, he is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Z&S Waqf Foundation Nigeria and a Consulting Editor at Din Institute of Nigeria under the Islamic Education Trust (IET), Minna, Niger State.
Prof. Adeyemo is a respected member of multiple learned societies and has received several awards and recognitions in honor of his academic contributions and leadership.
PhD (Islamic and Other Civilizations)
International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM)
M.A. (Islamic Studies)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
B.A. (Hons)(Islamic Studies)
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria(FIPMA)
Computer Operations
An-Najat Computers, Apapa, Lagos
Arabic and Islamic Studies
Osun Islamic Theological College, Osogbo
West African School
Certificate/GCE
West African Examination Council
Dept. of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Dept. of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Dept. of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin
Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC), International Islamic University Malaysia
Co-Curricular Activity Centre (CCAC),Students’ Affairs and Development Division, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Sped International Secondary School, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
As-Sahwat Group of Schools, Igbotako, Ondo State, Nigeria
Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
African Society for the Study of Sociology and Ethics of Religion (ASSOSER)
Constitution Reviewing Committee, Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR)
Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions.
Nigerian Journal of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
IIUM Alumni Association, Nigerian Chapter
Appointment and Promotion Committee, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin
37th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions (NASR) held at the University of Benin
Benin Journal of Religions and Society, Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Pharmaceutical Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, University of Benin Branch
Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, University of Benin/UBTH Branch
Vicegerents Academy, Benin/Lagos Road, Idumwimwina, Benin City, Nigeria
Pride of Faith Academy, Segamu ,Ogun State. Nigeria
National Association of Religions Students (NASORES), Faculty of Arts, University of Benin
Faculty of Arts Examination Misconduct Committee, University of Benin
Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City
Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Dept. of Philosophy and Religions, Faculty of Arts, University of Benin
Islam: As-Safinatun Najat, Edo Broadcasting Service, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Barka De Jumah, Edo Broadcasting Service, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
University of Benin Central Mosque
The Muslim Congress, Edo State of Nigeria
Religion and Cultural Studies, Sped International Secondary School, Federal College of Education (Special), P.M.B.1089, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
As-Sahwat Group of Schools, Igbotako, Ondo State, Nigeria
Circle of Arabic and Islamic Studies Students, University of Ibadan
The Muslim Congress (TMC), National Headquarters, Lagos, Nigeria
Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Modakeke Central Branch
Federated Union of Modakeke Students, University of Ibadan Branch.
Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Akinyele Area Council
Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Akinyele Area Council
Press Club, Osun Islamic Theological College, Osogbo
Constitution Reviewing Committee(Al-Imam Halaqah), Circle of Arabic and Islamic Studies Students, Dept of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan
Students’ Representative Council, Modakeke Islamic Grammar School.
Modakeke Islamic Grammar School, Modakeke