Oluboyega Isaac Alaba

Background

Alaba, Oluboyega Isaac was born on May 19, 1945 in Igangan, Nigeria. Son of Ojewale Gabriel and Elgunbiyi Ruth (Afolai) Alaba.

Education

Bachelor with honors, University Lagos, Nigeria, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, University Lagos, Nigeria, 1987. Master of Arts, University Ibadan, Nigeria, 1978.

Career

Classroom teacher Egba Local Schools Board, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 1969-1971. Teacher National Youth Service Corps Secondary School, Gusan, Nigeria, 1974-1975. Graduate assistant, assistant lecturer University Lagos, 1975-1978, lecturer, 1978-1981, 81-84, senior lecturer, associate professor, 1984-1992, 92-96, professor, since 1996.

Achievements

• Oluboyega Isaac Alaba has been listed as a noteworthy language professional, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Igangam National Union Nigeria, since 1975. Member Yoruba Studies Association Nigeria (vice president since 1989), West African Linguistic Society, Nigeria Association Translators and Interpreters.

Interests

• Gardening, club meetings, strolling, reading, singing.

Connections

Married Olubisi Florence Ajayi, September 9, 1976. Children: Oluwatoyin, Oluwaseun, Medupeola, Olukotoyese, Olmicoyejo.

Father:

Ojewale Gabriel Alaba

Mother:

Elgunbiyi Ruth (Afolai) Alaba

Spouse:

Olubisi Florence Ajayi

child:

Medupeola Alaba

child:

Oluwaseun Alaba

child:

Olmicoyejo Alaba

child:

Oluwatoyin Alaba

child:

Olukotoyese Alaba