Educational Background

• The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State: 2015–2023
• Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt: 1992–1998
• Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt: 1985–1990
• Government Secondary School, Okehi Etche, Rivers State: 1977–1982
• Sacred Heart State School 1, Diobu, Port Harcourt: 1971–1977

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Architecture – 2023
• M.Sc. in Architecture – 1998
• B.Tech. in Architecture – 1990
• West African School Certificate – 1982
• First School Leaving Certificate – 1977
• Safety Management (Construction Industry Training Board, London – Grant Approved) – 2000

Awards & Distinctions

N/A

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Full Member, Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)
• Full Member, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON)
• Associate Member, International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS)
• Member, NIA Mentoring Committee

External Examinership

• Undergraduate: N/A
• Postgraduate: N/A

Employment Experience

• Zonal Inspector, Sokoto Health Project (NYSC), 1990–1991
• Part-time Lecturer, Sokoto State Polytechnic, 1990–1991
• Principal Architect/Consultant, Olarch Creations (Private Practice), 1998–Present
• Project Director, Nichem Group (Abuja Transnational Market), 2003–2005
• Principal Architect, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Physical Planning Unit, Apr 2006 – Dec 2007
• Principal Architect, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Works Department, Jan 2008 – Feb 2009
• Chief Architect/Ag. Director, Redeemer’s University (Works & Physical Planning), Feb 2009 – Sept 2014

Courses Taught at University Level

• ARC 411 – Architectural Design (400/500 Level)
• ARC 221 – Architectural Design (200 Level)
• ARC 417 – Research Methodology (400 Level)
• ARC 326 – Urban Design Theory (300 Level)
• ARC 523 – Introduction to Professional Practice (400/500 Level)
• ARC 341 – Specifications Writing (300 Level)
• ARC 426 – Sustainable Design Methods (400 Level)

Postgraduate

• ARC 811 – Advanced Architectural Design Life Project I
• ARC 817 – Research Methodology
• ARC 813 – Specifications Writing (M.Sc. I)
• ARC 815 – Environmental Impact Assessment (M.Sc. I)
• ARC 816 – Advanced Landscape Architecture (M.Sc. I)
• ARC 842 – Sustainable Design Methods (M.Sc. II)
• ARC 831 – Master’s Thesis Studio I (M.Sc. II)
• ARC 832 – Design Seminar (M.Sc. II)
• ARC 841 – Master’s Thesis Studio II (M.Sc. II)

Postgraduate Supervision

Master’s Degree: Ongoing