Florence Bola Adeyanju

Background

Adeyanju, Florence Bola was born on May 19, 1953 in Iyamoye, Nigeria. Daughter of John and Juliana Adeyemi (Olubo) Obatoyinbo.

Education

Bachelor of Education in Physical Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1980. Master of Science in Physical Education, Kansas State University, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy in Sports Management, Ahmadu Bello University, 1988.

Career

Games mistress Government College Numan, Nigeria, 1977. Teacher Ahmadu Bello Staff School, 1978. Lecturer Ahmadu Bello University, since 1982.

Department head, coordinator physical health education postgraduate program, Ahmadu Bello University, since 1996, student advisor.

Achievements

• Florence Bola Adeyanju has been listed as a noteworthy physical education educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Nigerian Association Women in Sports (initiator, founder, president since 1990, Sports award 1995), Women in Nigeria, Women in Law and Development (Nigeria), National Council Women Societies, Nigerian Association University Women (public relations officer 1988-1992), Sport Psychology Association Nigeria (zonal coordinator since 1986).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, travel, sports, gardening.

Connections

Married John Adebayo Adeyanju, April 2, 1977. Children: Ayo, Yetunde, Segun, Toyin.

Father:

John Obatoyinbo

Mother:

Juliana Adeyemi (Olubo) Obatoyinbo

Spouse:

John Adebayo Adeyanju

child:

Yetunde Adeyanju

child:

Toyin Adeyanju

child:

Segun Adeyanju

child:

Ayo Adeyanju