Dr. Olufunke Comfort Olatunji

Lecturer II | Lecturer

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Specialization Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology

Office: Afe Babalola Way, Marina Avenue, Lane 9, House 5

Phone: 08035874785

Email: comfort.olatunji@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Olatunji Olufunke Comfort is a dedicated researcher with great interests in AI in agriculture, digital technology, Social media, Rural health and Climate change. My academic journey began at the Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, where I studied Agricultural Technology a solid foundation that fueled my passion for innovation in farming systems.
From there, I gained direct entry into the Federal University of Technology, Akure, where I earned my BSc in Agricultural Economics and Extension, followed by a Master’s and PhD in Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology.
My path has been shaped by a deep desire to connect research with real-world impact, especially in rural communities.
I’ve stayed rooted in academia not just to teach and research, but to empower through knowledge and technology.

Research Interests

AI in Agriculture, Digital technology, Social media, Rural health, Climate change and Sustainability.

Qualifications

• PhD in Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, Federal University of Technology Akure Nigeria (2026)
• Masters in Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology, Federal University of Technology Akure Nigeria (2018)
• B.Tech in Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology Akure Nigeria (2012)
• Ordinary National Diploma in Agricultural Technology, Federal College of Agriculture Moor plantation ibadan (2008)

Selected Publications

1. Farming Households’Vulnerability to Livelihood Insecurity in Urban and Rural Areas of Ekiti State, Nigeria
   Authors: Bamigboye Oluwaseun et al
   Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka (2026)
2. Exploring Gender differences to user experiences of Digital Agricultural Tools: A Case Study ofIITA AKILIMO in Nigeria.
   Authors: Olatunji et al
   Journal of Agriculture, Environmental Resources and management (2026)
3. Use of Generative AI by Small-scale Farmers in Nigeria: An Empirical Study
   Authors: Shittu et al
   Indian Journal of Extension Education · (2025)
4. Determinants of AKILIMO Adoption: A Comparative Study of Cassava Farmers in Nigeria and Ghana
   Authors: Olatunji et al
   Journal of Agriculture, Environmental Resources and Managemen (2025)
5. Prevalence of Digital technology Utilization by Mechanized Farms in Ekiti State
   Authors: Olatunji et al
   FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology (2025)
6. Preparedness of Agricultural Extension agents for t he awareness of Social Media in extension service delivery in Ondo State, Nigeria
   Authors: Olatunji et al
   Research journal of Agriculture and Forestry science (2024)
7. ACCESS AND USE OF ICT (WEB TOOLS) AMONG THE CASSAVA FARMERS FOR PRODUCTIVITY IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA
   Authors: Alabi et al
   JABU International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science(IJAFS) Volume11, 2021 (2021)

Professional Qualification

• Member - Agricultural Extension society of Nigeria (2024)
• Member - Children and Youth International Agricultural Program (2023)
• Member - Rural Society Association of Nigeria (2024)
• Member - Association International Agricultural Extension Education (2024)
• Member - Canadian Sociological Society (2024)
• Member - Rural Sociological Society (2024)

Grants

• Travel Grant - West Africa Research Association (2024) - Amount: USD 3,000.00
• Tetfund Institutional Based Research Grant - Federal Government of Nigeria (2026) - Amount: NAIRA 3,000,000.00

Scholarship

• TETFUND INTERVENTION FUND FOR ACADEMIC STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (AST&D) RESEARCH GRANT - Federal Government of Nigeria (2022)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria - Member (2022)
• Centre for Youth in Agricultural Program - Member (2023)
• Association of International Agricultural Extension Education - Member (2024)
• Canadian Sociological Society - Member (2024)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Utilization of Social Media by Extension Agents for Agro-Information Dissemination in Ondo-State, Nigeria - AESON FUTA (2024)
• Awareness and Adoption of Digital tools Utilization by Mechanized Farms in Ekiti state - CYIAP (2023)
• ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE BY EXTENSION AGENTS FOR DISSEMINATING AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION IN ONDO-STATE - RUSAN (2023)
• AWARENESS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AMONG ARABLE FARMERS IN IKOLE EKITI. - Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University Oye Nigeria (2026)
• The Assessment of Woman Participation in Oil Palm Marketing in Ondo-State. - School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria (2023)

Paper Presentation - International

• Awareness of Social Media Usage by Women involved in Cassava Processing for Promoting Agricultural Marketing in Ikole Local Government Area Nigeria. - AIAEE 2024 Florida (2024)
• Evaluation of the Barriers Facing Rural Women's Access to Lands in Patriarchal Societies and the Possible Effects on their Health Status. Conference Proceeding; Challenging Hate: Sustaining shared futures. - Canadian Sociological Association (2024)

Undergraduate Project Supervision

• Okotie Milky Bawo - Awareness of Social Media Usage by Women in Cassava Processing for Promoting Agricultural Marketing in Ikole Local Government (2023)
• Ogundele Ayomide Ikeoluwa - Awareness and Adoption of Digital Tools Utilization by Mechanized Farmers in Ekiti State Nigeria (2023)
• Rasheed Azeez - Investigating farming health hazard and safety strategies among cocoa farmers in Ikole Ekiti, Nigeria (2025)
• Abolarin Joseph Tosin - Evaluation of Social Media Utilization by Smallholder Farmer in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Ondo State, Nigeria (2024)
• Okunlola AbdulMalik Oyekunle - Farmers Assessment of the Effectiveness of Extension Communication Method in Ekiti State (2024)
• Darlington Chidera - Assessment of the Utilization of IITA AKILIMO Tools on Cassava Production in Ogun State, Nigeria (2026)
• Adedokun Gabriel Olamide - Effectiveness of Social Media for Health Campaign among Rural Community in Ekiti State, Nigeria (2025)
• Joel Samuel Kehinde - Conceptualization of Cassava Farmers towards Sustainable Farming Practices and Food Security in Ikole Ekiti (2025)
• Adekoya Michael Adesina - Examine the Utilization of Digital Technologies among Arable Farmers in Ikole Ekiti Nigeria (2025)
• Adeyinka Saheed Opeyemi - Adoption of digital technology in the Cassava value chain Ekiti -State (2026)
• Ojo Ayoola Christiana (2026)
• Please Mary Opeyemi - USAGE OF DRIP IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY AMONG TOMATO FARMERS IN OSUN STATE. (2026)

Course Teaching

• AEE 203 - Introduction to Home Economics (Ist semester)
• AEE 302 - Introduction to Rural Sociology (2nd semester)
• AEE 526 - Group Dynamics in Agricultural Extension (Ist Semester)
• AEE 528 - Technology and Social Change (2nd semester)
• AEE522 - Advance Rural Sociology (Second semester)
• 509 - Communication and Diffusion of Innovation (2nd semester)
• AER 203 - Introduction to Journalism in agricultural practice (Ist semester)
• AER 302 - Agricultural Communications and Journalism (2nd semester)

Professional Skill