W. Adamolekun

Scholarship

Publications

Books, book chapters and journal articles.

Books(5)

Cover of Journalism Practice for Beginners

2026

Journalism Practice for Beginners

Wole Adamolekun

An anthology of published articles, short stories, book and drama reviews, interviews and commentaries created as a practical introduction for journalism students and emerging media practitioners.

Cover of Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development

2022

Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development

Wole Adamolekun and Olatunji Rotimi - Malthouse Press Limited

Malthouse Press Limited, Lagos, Ibadan and Abuja.

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2005

Public Relations Possibilities: Selected Seminar and Conference Papers

Wole Adamolekun - Spectrum Books, Ibadan

Reviewed by G. A. Marken in Public Relations Quarterly, 51(1), p. 2, Spring 2006, New York.

2002

Interactive Public Relations

Wole Adamolekun and Tayo Ekundayo - Spectrum Books, Ibadan

Reprinted in 2007. Reviewed by G. A. Marken in Public Relations Quarterly, 49(1), p. 32, Spring 2004, New York.

1994

Community Banking System: Modernising the Informal Financial Intermediaries in Nigeria

Wole Adamolekun - Joe-Tolalu & Associates, Lagos

Reviewed in West Africa, Lagos, December 19-25, 1994, p. 2177.

Book Chapters(15)

  1. Amiso M. George and Wole Adamolekun (2025). Ethical Frameworks for Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Communication: Cases from Nigeria. The Handbook of International Crisis Communication Research, 2nd Edition by Wiley Publishers USA. (Forthcoming Book Chapter) (Offshore)

    Forthcoming

  2. Adamolekun W., Tshepang M., Ogedengbe K., (2024) “Uses and Gratification Theory, Social Media and Fake News” North-West University Mahikeng, South Africa. (Onshore)

  3. Wole Adamolekun and Daniel Ofomegbe Ekhareafo (2024) “Business Ethics, Communication, and Society”, in Social Science Ethics for Research and Practice: An African Perspective Ed. Godwin Ehiarekhian Oboh, Ethics International Press Ltd, UK, Chapter 9. (Offshore)

  4. Babaleye Taye, Adamolekun Wole and Oluwasola Omolola (2023) “History of Public Relations: Nigeria Perspectives” in CCMAS Book Series: Fundamentals of Communication and Media Studies Book 1, Eds. Lai Oso, Umaru Pate, and Rotimi Olatunji. National Universities Commission. (Onshore) https://nuc-ccmas. ng/ccmas-book-series-communication-and-media-studies.

  5. Adamolekun, W. Abolade, D., and Adidu, V. (2022). "Student Engagements and The Uniqueness of the EU Experience" in Fabayo, J. A. and Adefisoye, T. O. (Eds). Elizade University at 10: Navigating a Complex Path in the Making of a World-Class University. Ibadan: John Archers. Chapter 14 (Onshore)

  6. Adamolekun, W., Adedeji, A., Bewaji, O., and Iheanacho, P. (2022). "Dynamics of Sports and Creative Arts Programmes in Elizade University" in Fabayo, J. A. and Adefisoye, T. O. (Eds). Elizade University at 10: Navigating a Complex Path in the Making of a World-Class University. Ibadan: John Archers. Chapter 16. (Onshore)

  7. Wole Adamolekun, O. Olajuwon, O. C. Adeniji and K. Ogedengbe (2021) Communication Perspectives, Dynamics and Limitations of Public Relations” in Communication: Perspectives in Information Dissemination.” Festschrift for Professor Josiah Olalekan Ogunwole. Babcock University Press. (Onshore)

  8. Adamolekun, W. and Ibbi, A. A. (2016). Communication, The Bane of Meaningful Development in Nigeria.’ Political Sociology: Perspectives and Practice. Department of Sociology, Ekiti State University. Edited by Professor Toyin Adefolaju. (Onshore)

  9. Wole Adamolekun, Kunle Ogedengbe, and Cornelius B. Pratt, (2012) Crisis in Nigeria Banking and Financial Industry: Government Actions Reassures Skittish, Jittery Publics Case Studies in Crisis Communications: International Perspectives on Hitsand Misses. Rutledge Publishers, USA, 81- (Offshore)

  10. Cornelius B. Pratt, and Wole Adamolekun, (2012). An Ethical-Theory-Based Analysis of the Social Responsibilities of Three Global Corporations – Exxon Mobobil, Shell, and Pfizer.’ Ethical Issues in International Communication Palgrave, Publishers, London. 154-171. (Offshore)

  11. Wole Adamolekun (2011). “The Media in Public Relations” Published in Basic Public Relations, Edited by Lai Oso and Ayankojo. Gbenga Gbesan & Associates, (Abeokuta), 73-82. (Onshore)

  12. Wole Adamolekun, (2011). “The Young Managers Award 1974 – 2010” A Historical Perspective.” NIM 50 Years of Excellence in Management and Leadership. NIM, (Lagos). 144-156. (Onshore)

  13. Wole Adamolekun and James Obadeyi (2026) Financial Intermediation at the Grassroots: A Descriptive Perspective of Peoples’ Bank, Community Banks, and Microfinance Banks in Nigeria. Festschrift on Professor Taye Babaleye. Lead City University Press, Ibadan.

    Accepted for publication

  14. Kolade Ajilore, Wole Adamolekun and Kunle Ogedengbe (2026). Historiography of Modern Public Relations Practice in Nigeria. Festschrift for Professor Lai Oso by the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN). (Forthcoming Book Chapter) (Onshore)

    Accepted for publication

  15. Adamolekun, Wole (2027). Rasheed Gbadamosi and The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulation and Oil Sector Deregulation in Nigeria.” Contribution to a Biography. (Forthcoming Book Chapter) (Onshore)

    Accepted for publication

Journal Articles(35)

  1. Wole Adamolekun and Tosin Adesile (2026). Corporate Social Responsibility in The Post-COVID-19 Era in Nigeria: Workplace Challenges. A Journal of Communication and Media Technology. Lead City University, Ibadan. Lead City University Press, Ibadan. 6 (1&2), pp.77-98. (Onshore).

  2. Wole Adamolekun (2026) Oil Subsidy Removal and Communication Crisis in Nigeria: Exploring Government Strategies and Alternative Energy Discourse. Journal of Innovative Communication and Media Studies, Elizade University, pp 50-75

  3. James A. Obadeyi, Wole Adamolekun, Mayowa E. Ariyibi & Yemi S. Jekanyinoluwa (2025): Do Digital Frauds Influence Banks’ Profitability in Nigeria? Journal of Banking, Chattered Institute of Bankers, Lagos, Nigeria. (Onshore)

  4. Adamolekun W., Amiso G., Kunle Ogedengbe (2024). Diplomacy as a Crisis Communication Strategy: The Case of MTN Group and the Nigerian Government. Journal of Innovative Communication and Media Studies (JICMS), Elizade University, Ilara- Mokin. (Onshore) pp.70-85. (Onshore)

  5. Adamolekun, W., Aniyi S. & Odigie J. O. (2022) Media and Tourism Development in Nigeria. Journal of Innovative Communication and media Studies, Elizade University. PP.94 – 105

  6. Akande, A. A., Obadeyi, J. A. & Adamolekun, W. (2022). Informal Sources of Finance and SMEs Performance Sustainability in Developing Economy. Global Scientific Journals, 10(1), 1544 – 1553. (Offshore)

  7. Ololade, B. M., Adamolekun, W., & Obadeyi, J. A. (2022). Assessing Banks’ Credits and Tourism Sector Development in Ifedore Local Government, Ondo State, Nigeria.(Onshore)

  8. Wole Adamolekun and Kunle Ogedengbe (2021) Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria:A Reconsideration of Milton Friedman’s Business Proposition. African Journal of Applied Research, Media and Communication Technology (AJARMCT), 1 (2) 1-15, ISSN 2811-3039

  9. Obadeyi, J. A., Adamolekun, W., Akande, A. A., & Adedipe, O. A. (2021). Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Bank Performance Before and During COVID-19. Empirical Evidence of Nigeria. Information and Knowledge Management, 11(4), 129 – 142.(Onshore)

  10. Adamolekun, W.; Odigie, J. D. and Walya, W. (2021). Crisis Communication in Tourism: An exploration of COVID-19 experiences in Nigeria and Kenya. Elizade University Journal of Research in Hospitality and Tourism, Vol.3, pp. 84-90. (Onshore)

  11. Wole Adamolekun, and Kunle Ogedengbe (2021) “Corporate Communication, News Release and the Digital Process: An Exploration.” Crawford Journal of Business & Social Sciences, Vol. XI No. 1 March 2021. (Onshore)

  12. Wole Adamolekun, Kunle Ogedengbe, and Joseph Dayo Odigie, (2021) “Communication Curriculum and Socio- Economic Development.” Benin Media Comm Journal No. 15 (Vol.1) 2021. (Onshore)

  13. Segun Asade, Joseph Dayo Odigie, Wole Adamolekun, and Akinkoya N, (2021) “Perceived Public Opinion on Media Coverage of Human Trafficking in Selected Border Towns in Ogun State Nigeria.” Benin Media Comm Journal No. 15 (Vol.1) 2021. (Onshore)

  14. Wole Adamolekun, J. A. Obadeyi, Sunday Oseiweh Ogbeide, and A. A. Akande (2021). “Can Tradermoni Scheme Incentives Stimulate Small Business Sector? Empirical Approach of Oja-Oba “T” Dada Market Beneficiaries.” Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal 8(3), 195-215. (Offshore)

  15. Wole Adamolekun, Taye Babaleye, and Ogechi Joan Ofurum, (2020). “Public Perception of Roles of Nigerian Women in Advertising.’ Journal of Communication and Media Technology, Lead City University, Ibadan, 3 (1 & 2), 171-194. (Onshore)

  16. Wole Adamolekun, and Kunle Ogedengbe, (2020). Development Communication and Theatre for Development Practices in Nigeria.” Journal of Language, Theatre and Literary Studies (JOLATALS), Lead City University, Ibadan, 1(1), 127-134. (Onshore)

  17. Adamolekun, Wole and Ogedengbe, Kunle. (2020). Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Nigeria: An Exploration of Selected Private Organisations. Caleb Journal of Social and Management Sciences, 5(1). https://doi. org/10.26772/cjsms2020050103. (Onshore)

  18. Otunla, A., Tijani, R. A., Adamolekun, W.,& Oni, M. T. (2020). Tertiary Institution Students’ Perceived Preparedness to Adopt Mobile Learning Technology (MLT) Innovation in South-Western Nigeria.” African Journal of Historical Sciences in Education. 1(1), 308-324. University of Ibadan TETFUND Project. (Onshore)

  19. Y. B., Adamolekun, W., Mathew, T. & Otunla, A. (2020). Perceived Secondary Students’ Level of Computer Anxiety and Competences in Oyo Education Zone of Oyo State Nigeria. African Journal of Historical Sciences in Education, 1(1), 325-345. University of Ibadan TETFUND Project (Onshore)

  20. Babaleye Samuel Oloruntobi Taye, Adamolekun Wole, and Olofin, Nifemi Gbemisola (2020). Image Promotion on Instagram by Female Students in some Nigerian Universities. Advances in Social Science Journal, 7(11) (November 25, 2020) 494-502. (Offshore)

  21. Wole Adamolekun, and Ogedengbe, Kunle (2020). “Crisis Communication and Stakeholders' Expectations: Implications for the Practice of Public Relations in Organisations.” IDIA Journal of Mass Communication, Igbinedion University, Benin City. 5 (2020) 351-377. (Onshore)

  22. Wole Adamolekun, and Kunle Ogedengbe (2019). “Advertising and Criticism: An Appraisal.” Zaria Journal of Mass Communication, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 4(2), 180-196. (Onshore)

  23. Wole Adamolekun, and Kunle Ogedengbe (2019) “Mexican Statement and the Four Models: An Evaluation of Public Relations Practice.” Journal of Media and Communication Review, Lagos State University, Lagos. 4(2) 73-85. (Onshore)

  24. Ying Hu, Cornelius B. Pratt, Wole Adamolekun and Adekunle R. Ogedengbe (2017). “Communicating Development, a cultural shift: Emerging discourses on entrepreneurial development and poverty reduction by Nigeria’s banking and microfinance sectors.” (Offshore) Online: (http://www. tandfonline. com/doi/abs/10.1080/02560046.2016.1262439)

  25. Wole Adamolekun and Barth Oshionebo (2011). “Corporate Social Responsibility: The Case for Small and Medium Business Involvement.” Public Relations Journal, 7(1), 50-66. (Onshore)

  26. Cornelius B. Pratt, Eddy A. Ademosu, Wole Adamolekun, & Lanre Alabi, and Roland R. Carr, (2010 ). “Managing a Crisis of Confidence in Nigeria’s Banking and Financial Industry.” Public Relations Review, Elservier, 37(1), 71 - 73. (Offshore)

  27. Cornelius B. Pratt, and Wole Adamolekun, (2008). “The People’s Republic of China and FAPRA: Catalysts for Theory-Building in Africa’s Public Relations.” Journal of Public Relations Research, Taylor & Francis, LLC. 21-48. (Offshore)

  28. Wole Adamolekun, (2005). Publishing In-House Corporate Journals. Image Maker PR Journal, 7(1), 31-38. (Onshore)

  29. Wole Adamolekun, (2003). “Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Communications.” Abuja Journal of Public Relations, 78-88. (Onshore)

  30. Wole Adamolekun, (1997) Public Relations Practice in Nigeria: What Should it Be? Abuja Journal of Public Relations. 2(1) 24-31. (Onshore)

  31. Wole Adamolekun (1997) Public Relations for Social Development. Public Relations Digest - PR Digest ISSN 1115-9499 Vol.4 pp. 72-80 (Onshore)

  32. Wole Adamolekun (1994). “The Information Superhighway and Traditional Communication: Where We Stand.” Africa Media Review, 10(2), 22 – 36. (Offshore)

  33. Wole Adamolekun (1993). “Forming a New System: Introduction of Community Banks to Rural Areas of Nigeria Delivers Needed Banking Services.” The Independent Banker, Washington DC. (Offshore)

  34. Wole Adamolekun (1990). “Social Mobilisation: Tool for Effective Grassroots Communication for National Transformation.” Africa Media Review, (Nairobi) 4(3), 79-95. (Offshore)

  35. Wole Adamolekun, Kunle Ogedengbe and Tosin Adesile (2026) Intellectualising the Practice of Public Relations in Nigeria. Journal of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Lagos & Abuja Nigeria. (Onshore)

    Accepted for publication