Nurudeen Adesola Malik was born on 7th February, 1974. Presently a Reader in the department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Ilorin. His Area of specialization include Regional Development and Planning and Tourism. He is a member of Association of Nigerian Geographers. He has served in several committees including: Business Committee of Senate, Quality Assurance Committee as well as Assistant Examination Officer and Level Adviser at the departmental level. He has supervised students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has over 25 articles in reputable national and international outlets. He loves reading the holy Qur’an, farming and cooking as hobbies.