Dr. (Barr.) Odey Stephen Adi is a seasoned and erudite scholar, an astute administrator, politician, legal luminary, community Leader, philanthropist, teacher and an academician. He served with the Cross River State Ministry of Education as teacher between 1989 and 1998. He rose to the position of Acting Principal in 1999. Dr. Steve resigned from the Cross River State Ministry of Education and joined the defunct Joint Maritime Labour Industrial Council in 2001 as Senior Dock Labour Officer and in 2009 he joined the services of the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria as Lecturer II in the Department of Sociology, and was promoted to Lecturer I in 2015 and in 2019 he was also promoted Senior Lecturer. Outside the University of Calabar, Calabar, where he has focused his time and attention till today, he has also served as Adjunct Lecturer with the National Open University of Nigeria between 2005 and 2009. He holds a Teachers’ Grade II Certificate that he obtained from the St. Thomas's College, Ogoja, Nigeria in 1988 and National Certificate in Education that he obtained from National Teachers Institute, Kaduna. Dr. Barr. Steve Odey was awarded a B.Ed. degree in Elementary Education in 1998 by the University of Calabar, Nigeria. The University of Calabar also awarded him M.Sc. and Ph.D degrees in Industrial Sociology in 2004 and 2010 respectively. Finally, he ventured into the legal profession and was awarded LL.B and B.L degrees by the University of Calabar and the Nigerian Law School, Bwarri-Abuja, Nigeria in 2010 and 2012 respectively. Dr Odey was appointed Personal Assistant (2011-2014) and latter, Special Assistant (2014-2015) to Senator (Prof.) Benedict Ayade - Senator Representing the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State in the National Assembly. In 2015, Dr Steve Odey was appointed Executive Chairman, Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board, and later in 2017 he was appointed to double as the Acting Managing Director of Cross River State Water Board Limited. In all these offices, Dr Barr. Steve Odey has brought his wealth of experiences in academic, legal and administration to bear. While in the University system, Dr Steve Odey served as a committed teacher, mentor and contributed immensely to the graduation of students in the University. His main area of specialisation is Industrial Sociology. Even while in politics, he is a regular participant in many local and foreign academic conferences, symposia, workshops and seminars, where he presented papers. Dr Odey has published over thirty scholarly papers, contributed to book chapters and many technical reports. He is a beneficiary of the University of Calabar based 2015 TETFund Intervention grant and National Intervention Grant. He has collaborators within and outside the University of Calabar environment. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Associate member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management and Administration, Associate member, Chartered Institute of Mediators and Conciliators, Fellow of the Centre for African American Research Studies. He is currently an Editor for the International Journal of Industrial Relations as well as African Journal of Arbitration and Conflict Resolution, both annual Journals of the Centre for African American Research Studies (CAARS). He is married with children.
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First School Leaving Certificate
St Christopher's Primary School, Uchu, Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State
Odey, S.A., Agba, A. M. O., & Kina, A. E. (2019). Small and Medium Enterprises and the Wellbeing of Rural Dwellers in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies, 6(2), 18-27.
Odey, S. A., Agba, A. O., Edet, E. E. (2019). European Union (EU) Counterpart Projects and Low-income Workers’ Wellbeing in Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Public Administration, 1(1), 17-25.
Odey, S. A., Omang, T. A., & Agba, A. M. (2019). Labour Union Co-operative Organizations and Worker’s Welfare in Nigeria. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 7(7), 49-57.
Adoga-Ikong, J. A., & Odey, S. A. (2019). The Right of Clean and Healthy Environment under 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: A Lesson From other Jurisdictions. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 6(5), 11-15.
Odey, S. A., & Sambe, N. (2019). Assessment of the Contribution of N-Power Programme to Youth Empowerment in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Research, 5(4), 1-13.
Odey, S. A., & Ushie, M. A. (2018). Industrialization In The Face Of Recession: The Nigerian Experience. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 5(4), 262 – 267.
Odey, S. A., & Ngutor, S. (2018). Analysis of Child Labour Practices in Urban and Rural Communities in Cross River State, Nigeria. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 5(3), 107 – 121.
Odey, S. A., & Sambe, N. (2018). Determinants of Industrial Disputes in Private Universities in South – South Geopolitical Zone, Nigeria. Research Journal of Sociology, 6(2), 1 – 13.
Odey, S. A., & Sambe, N. (2018). Analysis of Precipitating Factors and Practices Relating to Trafficking in Persons in Cross River State, Nigeria. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 8(14), 109-121.
Odey, S. A., & Sambe, N. (2018). Impact of Trade Union on Productivity of Teachers in Public and Private Primary Schools in Cross River State. International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Research, 4(4), 1-16.
Odey, S. A., (2018). Analysis of Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Rural-Urban Labour Migration in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 8(16), 76-84.
Odey, S. A., Sambe, N., & Itam, C. U. (2018). Comparative Analysis of Differences in Women Entrepreneurship in Rural and Urban Communities in Cross River State. International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Research, 5(1), 1-16.
Odey, S. A., & Ushie, M. A. (2018). Internally Displaced Persons and Aid Administration in North Central Nigeria: A Demographic Perspective. Port Harcourt Journal of Social Sciences, 8(1), 281-294.
Ushie, M. A., & Odey, S. A., (2018). Insecurity, Population and Development in Nigeria. Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 7(1), 54-65.
Olorunlana, A., Odey, S. A., & Igharo, M. A. (2018). Trajectory of Health Policies and Determinants of Better Life for the Aged and the Retirees. In: Ijeoma, E.O.C., Mwaodu, N. O., & Sambumbu, A. M. (Eds), Third World Development Strategies Decades of Fascination and Frustration. A Reader on Africa’s Socio-Economic Vistas, 6, 60-69.
Odey, S. A., & Ushie, M. A. (2017). Insecurity, population and Development in Nigeria. Centre for African American Research Studies, 5, 500 – 517.
Odey, S. A., & Ushie, M. A. (2017). Agitation for Increased Minimum Wage in the Face of Recession in Nigeria. Sub-Saharan African Journal of Development and Administration, 2 & 3, 45-57.
Nwaodu, O. N., Emma-Egbumokei N. S., & Odey, S. A. (2016). The European Union and UN Millenium Development Goals in Nigeria: A study of the Micro Projects Programmes (MPPs) in the Niger Delta Region. Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review, 4(3), 457 – 474.
Okeyim, M. O., & Odey, S. A. (2015). Managing Transitional Justice in Africa: A Legal Implications. International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 2(11), 31-37.
Odey, S. A. (2015). Role of Legislators In Environmental Governance in Nigeria. International Journal of HumanitieS. Social Sciences and Education, 2(3), 71 – 74.
Odey, S. A., & Emeka, J. O. (2014). The effect of labour Unions Formation Cooperative Societies and provision of Transportation Facilities on Maritime Worker in Nigeria. International Journal of Humanities. Social Sciences and Education, 1(12), 77-82.
Odey, S. A., & Emeka, J. O. (2014). Trade Unionism and the Enhancement of workers welfare in Nigerian Maritime Sector: An Emperical Analysis. International Journal of HumanitieS. Social Science and Education, 1(7), 121-128.
Odey, S. A., & Okeyim, M. O. (2014). Community participation and government vision towards the conservation and management of the ecosystem in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, 1(7), 130 – 137.
Odey, S. A. (2012). Job Satisfaction and Productivity in The Civil Service of Cross River State of Nigeria: An Empirical Analysis. The Leajon: An Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 4(1), 53 – 64.
Odey, S. A., Ayuk, A. A., & Emeka, J. O. (2011). Influence of Industrial Conflict on Organizational Effectiveness in University of Calabar, Nigeria. The Leajon: An Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2(2), 175 – 184.
Odey, S. A., & Igbaji, P. M. (2009). Seafarers Training in Africa: A General Perspective. Ikogho – A Multi-Disciplinary Journal, 6(1), 56 - 59.
Odey, S. A., Otu, B. D., & Igbeji, P. M. (2009). Motivational variables and Teachers Job Satisfaction in Secondary Schoold in Cross Rivers State. International Journal of African Culture, Politics and Development, 4(2), 73 -81.
Nwagbara, E.N., Odey, S.A., & Otu, N. B. (2009). Management’s Administrative Style and Teachers Job Performance in Secondary Schools in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. The Leajon: An Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 1(1), 62 – 70.
Odey, S. A., & Igbaji, P. M. (2009). Gender and Trade Unionism in South, Nigeria. Ikogho – A Multi-Disciplinary Journal, 7(3), 139 – 147.
Ndifon, O. C., Nwagbara, E. N., & Odey, S. A. (2008). Strike Under the Nigerian Labour Law: An Overview. Nigerian Journal of Labour Law & Industrial Relations, 2(1), 35 – 46.
Odey, S. A., & Asari, E. Y. (2008). An Appraisal of Trade Unions (Amendment) Act 2005: Implications and Challenges for Effective Bargaining and Industrial Conflict Resolution. Nigerian Journal of Labour Law & Industrial Relations, 2(2), 81 – 91.
Osim, C. N., & Odey S. A. (2008). The Nigerian Law of Rape: The Need for Urgent Reform. A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of The Graduate School, 1(2), 253 – 257.
Odey, S. A. (2007). Manpower requirements in the shipping industry: A global perspective. Ibom Journal of Social Issues, 8(2), 26-36.
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Ukwayi, J. K., Agba, A. O., Thompson, J., Michae S. A., Ushie, E. M., Udom, H. T., Angioha, P. U., Edinyang, S. D. Achoda, T. O., Odey, S. A. & Apejoye, A. (2016). Working Tools and Institutional Performance: A Study of Security Outfits in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
N 1,951,000
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND)
2015-10-02
Essien, A. D., Agba, A. O., Easter, C. O., Omang, A. T., Michael S. A., Patrick, E. O. & Odey, S. A. (2016). Baseline Assessment of Remodeling and Orthodisation of Traditional Birth Attendants in South-South Nigeria. University of Calabar, Nigeria.
N 1,936,920
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND)
2016-10-20
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International Conference on Job Creation in Africa Organized by University of Forte Hare, South Africa, Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria and Centre for African American Research Studies (CAARS), No 19 Goold Street, King Williams Town, Zip 5601, E
Nil
2017-11-14
2017-11-15
International Conference on Review of Tertiary Education in Africa Organized by University of Forte Hare, South Africa, Igbinedion University Okada, Nigeria and Centre for African American Research Studies (CAARS), No 19 Goold Street, King Williams T
Nil
2018-08-29
2018-08-31
International Conference on Socio-Economics of Retirement, Retirees, the Aged, and Out-Of-Service-Persons in Africa Organized by Centre for African American Research Studies (CAARS), KWT, Zip 5601, Eastern Cape, South Africa and Igbinedion University
