DR. ATINUKE OLUBIMTAN AMAO-KEHINDE
Ph.D.

DR. ATINUKE OLUBIMTAN AMAO-KEHINDE

Senior Counselling Psychologist & Higher Education Executive
Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (Retired)
Governing Board
South-West Representative, CPCN | Pioneer Chairman, CASSON Lagos | Former Chief Lecturer & Academic Dean, FCE Akoka
Executive Summary

Dr. Atinuke Olubimtan Amao-Kehinde is a distinguished Counselling Psychologist, accomplished scholar, and visionary educational leader with over four decades of systemic impact in West African higher education. A foundational pillar of the counselling profession in Nigeria, she served as the Pioneer Chairman of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Lagos Chapter, and rose to the peak of her academic career as a Chief Lecturer at the prestigious Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, retiring in July 2021.

Throughout her career, Dr. Amao-Kehinde has bridged the gap between psychological theory, institutional policy, and student advocacy. Her extensive leadership portfolio includes serving as Dean of the School of Education, Dean of Student Affairs, and heading institutional departments. Globally recognized, her expertise extends to international academic institutions, notably serving as the Dean of Postgraduate Programmes and a Facilitator at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.

Areas of Core Expertise
Academic Leadership & Governance Proven track record managing complex institutional divisions, driving academic excellence as Dean of School, Dean of Postgraduate Programmes, and member of Governing Academic Boards.
Educational Psychology & Counselling Extensive practice and lecturing in foundational behavioral sciences, student mental health frameworks, and academic guidance.
Quality Assurance & Accreditation Strategic collaborator with regulatory bodies like the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), ensuring institutional compliance and curriculum benchmarking.
Advocacy & Mentorship Dedicated to systemic mentorship for early-career professionals and driving equity through major regional educational forums for women.
Academic Leadership & Experience
Chief Lecturer (Retired, July 2021)
Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka
Progressed through the ranks from Lecturer II to Chief Lecturer, maintaining a legacy of teaching excellence and specialized research delivery.
Dean, School of Education & Head of Department, Educational Psychology
Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka
Oversaw academic staff, drove curriculum updates, and managed departmental budgets and strategic initiatives.
Dean of Student Affairs
Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka
Managed student welfare, crisis intervention, and balanced student-administration dynamics.
Dean, Postgraduate Programme & University Facilitator
University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Ghana
Expanded institutional capacity, supervised postgraduate research, and enhanced regional educational exchange.
Accreditation Panel Member
National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE)
Evaluated and certified teacher training standards across national institutions.
Consulting Editor
Journal of Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Curated and reviewed high-impact peer manuscripts for regional scholarly publication.
Global Academic Footprint & Scholarly Impact

Dr. Amao-Kehinde is an active researcher whose work has been sponsored internationally by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), leading to collaborative book projects and paper presentations at top-tier global research conferences, including symposia at the University of Oxford (UK) and in Canada.

Quick Profile
Category: Governing Board
Credentials: Ph.D.
Institution: Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (Retired)
Specialisation: Senior Counselling Psychologist & Higher Education Executive
Fellowships & Affiliations
Pioneer Chairman (2017) & Fellow / Member – Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Lagos Chapter
South-West Representative – Counselling Practitioner Council of Nigeria (CPCN)
Fellow & National President – Women in Colleges of Education (WICE)
National Treasurer & Member – Forum for African Women Educationalists, Nigeria (FAWEN)
External Moderator – Colleges of Education
Education & Credentials
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselling Psychology
University of Ibadan (1998)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Guidance and Counselling
University of Lagos (1984)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Educational Psychology (Guidance & Counselling)
University of Ibadan (1981)
Professional Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Distinction)
University of Lagos (2019)

Other Governing Board Members

MUT
Prof. Malami Umar Tambawal
President, Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria
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REV. MATHIAS BODAM YASHIM
Rev. Mathias Bodam Yashim
Inaugural Registrar, CPCN
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EGE
Professor Enechojo Grace Egbe-Okpenge
Professor of Guidance & Counselling
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BK
Professor Bulama Kagu
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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PROF. AWOYEMI ADESOJI EMMANUEL
Prof. Awoyemi Adesoji Emmanuel
Professor of Educational & Vocational Counselling Psychology
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PROFESSOR KABIR BELLO DUNGURAWA
Professor Kabir Bello Dungurawa
Professor of Guidance & Counselling
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PROF. NANRAM BITRUS LONGBAP
Prof. Nanram Bitrus Longbap
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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DAME PROF. CHINELO JOY UGWU
Dame Prof. Chinelo Joy Ugwu
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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PROFESSOR IKE CHUNUWE SARDUANA IFELUNNI
Professor Ike Chunuwe Sarduana Ifelunni
Professor of Counselling Education
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PROFESSOR ELIZABETH OMOTUNDE OMOYEME EGBOCHUKU
Professor Elizabeth Omotunde Omoyeme Egbochuku
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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PROFESSOR PATRICK NYONG ASUQUO
Professor Patrick Nyong Asuquo
Professor of Guidance and Counselling
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PROF. LADY ROIBITO SAMUEL EKANEM
Prof. Lady Roibito Samuel Ekanem
Professor of Counselling Education
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PROF. HALIMA SA'ADIYA ABUBAKAR
Prof. Halima Sa'adiya Abubakar
Professor of Guidance and Counselling | Educational Psychologist | Researcher | Mentor
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CN
Dr. Celine Njoku
Senior Counselling Psychologist & Pioneer Public Relations Officer, CPCN
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DR. ABUBAKAR BOYI SIFAWA
Dr. Abubakar Boyi Sifawa
Scholar, Educator & Academic Administrator in Guidance and Counselling
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DR. VERA NKIRU NWADINOBI
Dr. Vera Nkiru Nwadinobi
Associate Professor of Guidance and Counselling | Professional Education Therapeutic Counsellor
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DR. NDIDI MERCY OFOLE
Dr. Ndidi Mercy Ofole
Associate Professor of Counselling and Health Psychology
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ALHAJI YAHAYA ABDULWAHAB
Alhaji Yahaya Abdulwahab
Head, Guidance & Counselling Division, FCTA
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MRS. MARLIN YELYEL TILING
Mrs. Marlin Yelyel Tiling
Former Director of Learner Support Services, NOUN
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MRS. HELEN EZE
Mrs. Helen Eze
Senior Guidance Counsellor & Academic Behavioural Specialist
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