Dr. Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune
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Dr. Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune, is an accomplished academic and accounting professional with extensive experience in university teaching, administration, research, and professional practice. His academic career began in 2006 when he joined the services of Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, Nigeria. During his tenure at the University, he served as the pioneer Head of the Department of Accounting, contributing significantly to the establishment and development of the Department. In 2023, Dr. Ogbolu transferred his services to Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria, where he currently serves as the Head of the Department of Accounting, a position he has held since the 2023/2024 academic session. His academic leadership experience reflects a sustained commitment to departmental development, academic excellence, quality assurance, and the advancement of accounting education. Dr. Ogbolu holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Accounting from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, awarded in 2022. He obtained his Master's degree from Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Accounting from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria, in 2003. Professionally, Dr. Ogbolu is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). His professional and academic background has equipped him with expertise in Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Strategic Financial Management. Beyond his teaching and administrative responsibilities, Dr. Ogbolu has actively participated in university governance and committee assignments. He has served on various university and departmental committees, including the Students' Union Government (SUG) Electoral Committee and the Departmental Quality Assurance Committee, at both Novena University and Southern Delta University. With nearly two decades of experience in academia, Dr. Ogbolu combines academic scholarship, professional competence, administrative leadership, and practical expertise in his contributions to the development of accounting education and the broader academic community.
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Email: ogbolulm@sdu.edu.ng
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Publications
- Ogbolu, L.M (2026) Combating Corruption in Academia: Leadership Responsibility of the Vice-Chancellor, Southern Delta University, Ozoro , 1, 338-349
- Ogbolu Lucky Mmamefune, Orife Catherine Ogheneovo & Chibo Anthony .Chike (2026) Tax Audit and Tax Revenue in Nigeria: Evidence from Federal Inland Revenue Service of Nigeria, Journal of Gender and Contemporary Issues (JGCI), Southern Delta University, Ozoro., 3, 1-13
- Ogbolu Lucky Mmamefune (2026) Investigating the Relationship between Board Characteristics and Financial Performance of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria., Analytical Journal of Administration and Management (AJAM), Faculty of Administration and Management Southern Delta University, Ozoro., 2, 274-292
- Ogbolu Lucky Mmamefune, Dibie Raphael .Ajirioghene, Chibo Anthony Chike, Mark T. & Ossai, O. (2026) Integrated Reporting and the Financial Performance of Listed Hydrocarbon Companies in Nigeria. , Strategic Finance and Economics Insights., https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/, 2(1), 1-9
- Ashibogwu N.K., Isoso, M.C, Ogbolu, L. M., Monye O. Onyeme , M.J, & Atokpe, M.R (2025) Human Capital Potency and Earning Potentials of Firms in Nigeria., International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, https://doi.org/10.14419/fyw57m06, 12(3), 91-96
- Eloho Elizabeth Osevwe-Okoroyibo & Lucky Mmamefune Ogbolu (2025) Agency Cost: Does It Matter for Shareholders’ Return of Publicly Listed Nigerian Firms? , European Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance Research., 13 (5), 39 - 49
- Ogbolu1, Lucky Mmamefune & Osavwe-Okoroyibo, Elizabeth (2025) Finance Cost and shareholders wealth maximization of Listed Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria, International Journal of Economics and Financial Management (IJEFM) , 10 (5), 16 - 30
- Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune & Osevwe-Okoroyibo, Elizabeth Eloho (2025) Forensic accounting and financial crimes in Nigeria: Evidence from Local Government Administration in Nigeria, International Journal of Science and Research Archive., 26 (2), 1600 1619
- Ashibogwu Nze Kingsley. Isoso Monday C, Ogbolu L.ucky Mmamefune, Obiefuna, M.E & Osita, M. (2025) Chief executive officer characteristics and listed oil and gas firms’ voluntary disclosure in Nigeria, International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management., DOI: 10.35629/5252-0708965976 , 7(8), 965-976
- Orife Catherine Ogheneovo & Ogbolu Lucky Mmamefune (2025) Effect of Audit Switching on Firms Value in Nigeria, International Journal of Innovative Finance and Economics Research., doi:10.5281/zenodo.15547285, 13(2), 257- 265
- Onatuye, E, Aniefor, S, Orife, C, Ogbolu, L.M, Osevwe-Okoroyibo, E (2024) The Impact of Auditor Attributes and Firm Size on Financial Reporting Timeliness of Listed Firms., Investment Management and Financial Innovations., http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/imfi.21(4).2024.10, 21 (4), 116-127
- Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune ; Ashibogwu, Nze Kingsley ; Isoso, Monday Chukwugeku;Temitope, Mark (2024) Personal Income Tax and Tax Compliance on Economic development in Nigeria, ISAR Journal of Economics and Business Management , 2(4), 29 - 36
- Isoso, Monday Chukwugeku ; Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune; Ashibogwu, Nze Kingsley; Nwachukwu, Eugene Isicheli (2024) Intangible Asset Innovation and Firm Value of Quoted Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria, IOSR Journal of Business and Management , 26(4), 15 - 20
- Aniefor, Sunday Jones; Onatuyeh, Edwin Aruobogha; Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune; Orife, Catherine Ogheneovo; Osevwe-Okoroyibo, Eloho (2024) Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Financial Performance of Likelihood Distress Companies in Nigeria, International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Accounting Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 78-88 2024, 20 (1), 78 - 88
- Edwin Onatuyeh; Sunday Aniefor; Catherine Orife; Lucky Ogbolu & Elizabeth Osevwe-Okoroyibo (2024) The impact of auditor attributes and firm size on financial reporting timeliness of listed firms., Investment Management and Financial Innovations , 21(4), 116-127
- Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune; Ashibogwu, Nze Kingsley; Isoso, Monday Chukwugeku & Okonye, Onyemazuwa (2024) Creative Accounting Practices and Shareholders Wealth in Nigeria , ESUT Journal of Accountancy, 13 (2), 153 - 163
- Moluno, S. U. & Ogbolu, L.M (2022) Sources of Funds for SMEs and Entrepreneurship in Nigeria, Novena University Compendium of General Studies, Directorate of General Studies, Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, 3, 261 – 268
- Isoso, Monday Chukwugeku & Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune (2022) The Effects of Personal Income Tax Evasion on Socio-Economic Development of Nigeria, Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting , 22 (24), 124 - 132
- Omesi, Israel & Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune (2021) Tax Education Mechanisms and Internal Revenue Generation: Evidence from Imo State, Nigeria., Academic Journal of Current Research Vol.8, No.6; June-2021, 8 (6), 80 - 94
- Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune, Osugba, Sylvester & Agbeyi, Monday (2021) Cost Accounting Information and Product Costing of Selected Paint Manufacturing Companies in Delta State, Nigeria., Research Journal of Management Practice, 1(11), 44-54
- Ashibogwu, Nze Kingsley & Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune (2020) Audit Risk and Financial Statements Quality of Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria, International Journal of Innovative Finance and Economics Research , 8(1), 125-137
- Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune, Osugba, Sylvester & Agbeyi, Monday (2020) Auditing Profession in Peril as Time is Running out: A Literature Review , International Journal of Research in Commerce , 11(11), 1-4
- Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune; Ashibogwu, Nze Kingsley (2019) FIRM’S SIZE AND CORPORATE PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF SOME SELECTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA, Journal of Accounting Information and Innovation, 5(2), 1-11
- Ogbolu, Lucky Mmamefune and Ashibogwu, Nze Kingsley (2019) COST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, European Journal of Accounting, Finance and Investment, 5(2), 37-46
