About ELESIN, OLANREWAJU GANIY

Principal Lecturer|B.Tech. (URP); PGDE (Education); M.Sc. (Housing); M.Sc. (URP).

School

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Department

Urban & Regional Planning

Programme

National Diploma & Higher National Diploma

Teaching Areas

Environmental Science and Ecology, Geography and Planning, Urban Planning Law and Administration I,II & III, Landuse Planning I & II, Housing I & II, Urban Management, Neighbourhood Layout Design, Residential Layout Design, Medium Size Settlement Design, Village Design, Urban Design, Master Plan Design, Urban Renewal Design, Basic Urban Renewal.

 

Selected Publications

Elesin, O.G, Elesin, I.F and Abifarin, J.A. (2025). Evaluating Gentrification Effects on The Historic City-Core of Abeokuta, Ogun State. Journal of Management and Technology (JORMATECH), The federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Elesin, O.G; Salako, O.F and Elesin, I.F. (2025). The Effects of Road Expansion on Housing Development in Isale-Ake and Oke-Itoku Areas of Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Ilaro Journal of Environmental Research and Development,7(1); ISSN: 2736-0814.

Seyi-Gbangbayau, S.P, Elesin, O.G. and Abifarin, J.A. (2025). The Influence of Digital Transformation and Technology on Arts in Nigeria. International Journal of Women in Technical Education and Employment (IJOWITED), 6(1), ISSN: 2811-1567(July 2025)

Salako, O.F and Elesin, O.G. (2023). Rail Transit Operations and Passenger’s Satisfaction in Lagos District of the Nigerian railway Corporation: Best Practice Approach. Nigerian Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability, 2(2), 44-58.ISSN: 2805-346X.

Ojo, O.O. and Elesin, O.G. (2022). Waste Disposal Systems in Some Selected Abbatoirs Located in Ilaro Metropolis. Federal Polytechnic Ilaro Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences (FEPI-JOPAS), 4(2); 96-108, ISSN: 2714-2531.

Elesin, O.G and Olaitan, P.A. (2021). Assessment of Private Sector Participation in Tourism Development in Lagos State. (A Case study of Badagry Local Government Area, Lagos); The Ilaro Journal of Environmental Research and Development,5(1); ISSN: 2736-0814.

Elesin, O.G and Obafunmiso, C.K. (2021). Assessment of Public Toilets Facilities Provision and Management in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria- An Overview of The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State; Federal Polytechnic Ilaro Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FEPI-JOPAS), 3(2); 66-72, ISSN: 2714-2531.

Elesin. O.G and Olaitan, P.A (2020). Pattern of Solid Waste Generation and Management in Hospitality Industries: Case Study of Ilaro, Ogun State; The Ilaro Journal of Environmental Research and Development, 4(1); 134-145, ISSN: 2736-0814.

Olubodun, M.E and Elesin, O.G (2018): Urban Renewal Initiatives in Nigeria- The Abeokuta Experience, International Journal of Environmental Studies and Safety Research, 1(4): 51-61, ISSN: 2536-7277.

Olapeju, O.O and Elesin, O.G. (2017): Planning and Health Implications of Land Use Encroachment on Setback of High Tension Power Lines in Nigeria- A Case Study of Agbado Power Line in Ogun State; International Journal of Environmental Issues,  13 (1 & 2) 2017, ISSN:1597-2417.

Elesin, O.G.(2010): Environmental Management and Control of Flood- Case study of Abeokuta 2007 Flood Disaster; The Ilaro Journal of Environmental Research and Development, 1(1); 129-139.

Conferences Attended

Elesin, O.G, Elesin, I.F and Abifarin, J.A. (2025). Gentrification Effects on The Historic City-Core of Abeokuta, Nigeria. 10th National Conference (Virtual and Physical) School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Seyi-Gbangbayau, P.S; Elesin, O.G. and Abifarin, J.A.  (2025). Empowering Communities Through Textile Innovation: Modern Tie and Dye as a Model for Sustainable Livelihoods in Ilaro. 8th National Conference (Virtual & Physical), School of Pure and Applied Science with School of Agriculcure(SPASSA), The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Elesin, O.G and Odunnaike, J.S. (2025). Effects of Air Pollution on Rental Values of Residential Properties in Ewekoro Local Government, Ogun State. ASUP Zone C, 8th National Conference (Virtual & Physical), Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa, Ogun State.

Oluwole, T.G and Elesin, O.G. (2025). Analysis of Real Estate Investment Motivational factors in Peri-Urban areas in Ogun State. ASUP Zone C, 8th National Conference (Virtual & Physical), Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa, Ogun State.

Raji, O.A and Elesin, O.G. (2025). Effect of Environmental Risk Management on Employee Work-Life Balance in Construction Companies (A Study of Selected Construction Companies in Ogun State). 5th International Conference (Physical & Virtual) The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State in collaboration with Ecole Polytechnique D’Abomey Calavi (EPAC), Universite D’Abomey – Calavi (UAC) Cotonou, Benin Republic.

Seyi-Gbangbayau, P.S and Elesin, O.G. (2025). Digital Transformation and Innovation on Visual Art. 2nd International Conference (Virtual & Physical), School of Management Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Uwala,V.A and Elesin, O.G. (2023). Enhancing Energy Security in Rural Areas in Nigeria: Tvet Imperatives. 4th International Conference (Physical & Virtual) The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State in collaboration with Takoradi Technical University, Ghana.

Elesin, O.G and Elesin, I.F. (2023). Assessment of the State Security Actors’ Response to Goods Smuggling in Yewa Region, Ogun State. 9th National Conference (Virtual) School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Elesin, O.G and Alabi, A.A. (2022). Assessment of Students’ Attitudes towards acquisition of Entrepreneurship Education in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions- An Overview of The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State. ASUP Zone C, 6th (Sixth) National Conference (Virtual), The Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State.

Elesin, O.G and Obafunmiso, C.K. (2021). Assessment of Public Toilets Facilities Provision and Management in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria- An Overview of The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State. 4th Annual National Conference (VIRTUAL), School of Pure and Applied Sciences, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Elesin, O.G and Obafunmiso, C.K and Olaitan, P.A. (2021). Assessment of Entrepreneurship Skills Acquisition as a means of reducing Youth Unemployment in Nigeria - A Pilot Survey of Unemployed Youth in Ilaro, Ogun State. 12th Annual National Conference (VIRTUAL), School of Management Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Obafunmiso, C.K and Elesin, O.G. (2021). Information Technology in Students’ Teaching and Learning Process-An Overview. 5th Annual National Academic Conference 2021 (PHYSICAL & VIRTUAL), ASUP ZONE C, The Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State.

Elesin, O.G and Olaitan, P.A. (2021). Assessment of Private Sector Participation in Tourism Development in Lagos State. (A Case study of Badagry Local Government Area, Lagos). 8th Annual National Conference (VIRTUAL), School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Elesin, O.G and Obafunmiso, C.K. (2020). Enhancing Youth Empowerment and Employment Generation through Entrepreneurship Education. The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, 2nd International Conference (VIRTUAL), held at Raheem Oloyo International Conference Centre (Glass House), West Campus, Ilaro.

Obafunmiso, C.K and Elesin, O.G. (2020). Assessment of Issues, Challenges and Prospect of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Nigeria. An Overview.

The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, 2nd International Conference (VIRTUAL), held at Raheem Oloyo International Conference Centre (Glass House), West Campus, Ilaro.

Salako, O.F.; Elesin, O.G and Omodehin, O.A. (2020). Emerging best practices in the development of rail transportation system in Nigeria (Case study of Lagos District).The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, 2nd International Conference (VIRTUAL), held at Raheem Oloyo International Conference Centre (Glass House), West Campus, Ilaro.

Obafunmiso, C.K. and Elesin, O.G (2020). Assessing the importance of effective information management to National Development. 1st National Conference (VIRTUAL) School of Communication and Information Technology (SCIT), The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Obafunmiso, C.K and Elesin, O.G. (2019). Achieving Economic and Sustainable Development through Standard Academic Library in Nigeria. 19th SMART iSTEAMS Conference, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.
Elesin, O.G. and Akinde, A.S (2019). Study of Solid Wastes Generation and Management in Selected Hospitality Industries in Ilaro Township. 7th Annual National Conference, School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State. 

Olubodun, M.E and Elesin, O.G. (2018). Enhancing Technical Education for Human Capital Development in Nigeria. 11th SMART iSTEAMS Conference, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos.

Elesin, O.G and Ajayi, S.O. (2017). Assessment of Incremental Housing approach as a strategy towards reducing accommodation problems in Ilaro Township. 6th Annual National Conference, School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Elesin O.G (2015). Analysis of Tourism Potentials in Ogun East Senatorial District- Challenges and Prospects. 5th Annual National Conference, School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Elesin, O .G., Ajayi S.O and Ogunbanjo O.O (2015). Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria- A better Approach for Youth Empowerment. 5th Annual National Conference, School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.        

Elesin O.G., Adenaiya, O.A and Akinseinde O. A (2015). Housing Mortgage in Nigeria- The Challenges of the Average Civil Servants. 5th Annual National Conference, School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.    

Adenaiya, O.A., Elesin, O .G.,Bashir, K.T and Olaoye, J.O (2015)  Investigating Causes of Conflict and Rivalry among Professionals in Construction Industry in Nigeria. 5th Annual National Conference, School of Environmental Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.

Odusanya, T.A and Elesin O.G. (2015).The Economic impact of Olumo Rock Tourist centre, Abeokuta on its immediate Environment and Ogun State. 3rd Annual National Conference, School of Applied Science, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State.     
                                    

Summary of Profile

Tpl. Elesin, Olanrewaju Ganiy is a Principal Lecturer; Corporate member of Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP); A registered Town Planner with Town Planners Registration Council (TOPREC) and accomplished scholar with two decades of research experience in the field of Urban planning, Housing, Urban Design, Tourism, Urban Renewal, Environmental Impact Assessment and environmental management studies.  He has presented more than 20 conference papers (both Local and International), published more than 10 scholarly Journal articles in a reputable and standard journals and has written 13 Chapters contributions in a standard text book titled: “Multidisciplinary Lenses on the Built Environment” and “Contemporary Environmental Issues in 21st Century” – A Book of Readings, Edited by Awolesi, J.A.B and Olubodun, M.E. (2018) and (2025) respectively.