Dr. KUKOYI, Omega Patricia
Personal Statement
I am a dedicated and goal-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and personal development. My academic and professional journey has been shaped by a deep interest in Construction and education, which has driven me to seek opportunities where I can apply my skills, contribute meaningfully, and grow both personally and professionally. I value integrity, teamwork, and resilience, and I strive to bring these qualities into research and teaching. As an engaging and articulate communicator, I am able to clearly convey complex information and propose novel solutions in Construction, research and teaching. Furthermore, my consistent focus on remaining at the forefront of rapidly evolving technology allows me to initiate system innovation and maintain a competitive advantage.
Education / Training
| institution | degree | completion date | field of study |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lagos | BSc (2nd Class Upper Division) | 29/11/2006 | Building |
| University of Lagos | MSc | 01/09/2009 | Construction Management |
| University of Lagos | PhD | 21/12/2017 | Building |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Doctoral Research, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa, (2016 – 2017).
- Member, Sustainable Construction and Skills Development Research Cluster, ARUA Centre of Excellence for Urbanization and Habitable Cities, University of Lagos, 2018 – Present
- Editor, Construction Research Journal, University of Lagos, 2024- Present
- Level Adviser, Department of Building, University of Lagos, 2023-Present
- Member, University of Lagos Quality Assurance Committee, 2023-Present
- Member, ULWS Female Hostel Property Committee, 2024-Present
- Reviewer, Journal of Facility Management, 2025-Present
Selected Most recent Publications/Contributions to knowledge
Adebowale O. J, Kukoyi P. O, Agumba J. N, Agbaje O. E, Muthelo R. G (2025), “Overcoming barriers to the adoption of innovative sustainable construction materials in a developing economy”. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-05-2025-0289
Adebowale O. J, Agumba J. N, Muthelo R. G, Kukoyi P. O, Agbaje O. E (2025;), “Influence of innovative sustainable construction materials adoption on workplace safety and productivity”. Construction Innovation: Information Process Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-05-2025-0241
Osuizugbo, I.C., Oshodi, O.S., Kukoyi, P.O., Lawani, A.O. and Onokwai, A.O. (2025), “Barriers to adoption of work–life balance practices amongst construction companies in Lagos, Nigeria: an exploratory factor analysis”, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32 (3), pp. 1643-1669. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-04-2023-0407
Osuizugbo, I.C., Oshodi, O.S., Kukoyi, P.O., Yohanna, H.S. and Edike, U.E. (2025), “Implementation of work-life balance strategies among construction companies in Lagos, Nigeria: construction workers’ perspectives”, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 23 No. 3, pp. 998-1016. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-06-2023-0264
Kukoyi, P. O. Faremi, J; and Osuizugbo, I. (2023). Causes of inadequate resources for health and safety provisions in construction projects. Lagos Journal of Environmental Studies, 12(1), 15-24.
Collaborations/ Networks
- Professor Justus Ngala Agumba, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
- Professor John Smallwood, Nelson Mandela University Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Dr Oluseye Adebowale, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
- Dr Olalekan Oshodi, Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom
- Dr Innocent Osuizugbo, Bells University of Technology, Ota Ogun State, Nigeria
