Prof. Oladimeji Bolaji ADENIJI

Professor | Professor

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Specialization Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Office: Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Phone: 08065512696

Email: adeniji.bolaji@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Prof. Oladimeji Bolaji Adeniji is a Professor and academic researcher with extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership within the university system. His scholarly work focuses on the application of data-driven approaches, digital tools, and innovative methodologies to improve learning, research, and institutional decision-making.
He has contributed to academic knowledge through research, supervision of students, B.Agric, MSc, PhD and participation in professional and scholarly activities. Prof. Adeniji is actively involved in curriculum development, capacity building, and the use of digital platforms for teaching, research, and data analysis. His work reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, evidence-based practice, and the advancement of higher education.
Prof. Adeniji remains engaged in interdisciplinary collaboration and continues to support initiatives that strengthen research quality, digital literacy, and educational innovation within the university and beyond. He was Head of Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension 2016-2019 and Dean, Faculty of Agriculture FUOYE 2019-2023.

Research Interests

Agricultural Extension • Rural Development • Community Development • Rural Sociology • Development Communication • Technology Adoption • Livelihood Studies • Gender Studies • Agricultural Policy • Rural Poverty • Food Security • Agricultural Innovation Systems • Sustainable Development

Qualifications

• PhD Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (2002)

Selected Publications

1. Training needs of Agro dealer in Southwest Nigeria
   Authors: Bamigboye,O.T.,Adeniji,O.B. Fakayode,S.B. and Ogunjimi S.I
   Journal of Agricultural Extension. 28 (1) 72-80.9 AESON) (2024)
2. Livelihood activities among rural households in Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti State.
   Authors: Bamigboye,O.T., Adeniji,O.B, Ogunjimi,S.I and Adara ,C.T.
   Nigeria Journal of Rural Sociology,21 (2), 36-39. (RUSAN) (2021)
3. Usage of demand-driven Extension by farmers in Agricultural Zones in Niger State, Nigeria
   Authors: Umar, I.S.Olaleye, R.S. Adeniji, O.B.
   Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management Sciences (EJESM) 6(7):291-295. (ETHIOPIA (2015)
4. Economic analysis of small-scale Fish Farming in Niger State, Nigeria.
   Authors: Adeniji,O.B.,Tsado,J.H and Tologbonse, M.O
   FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology 1 (2):12-20. Published by Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2015)
5. Economic analysis of small-scale Fish Farming in Niger State, Nigeria
   Authors: Adeniji, O.B.,Tsado,J.H and Tologbonse, M.O
   FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology 1 (2):12-20. Published by Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2015)
6. Analysis of Marketing Margin of Yam in Selected Rural Areas of Niger State, Nigeria.
   Authors: Adeniji, O.B. Adebayo, C.O.and Ajayi, O.P.
   Basic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Review 1(3), 58-62. (2012)
7. A review and Description of Rice Production and Adoption of Technological Packages in North Central Nigeria.
   Authors: Tsado,J.H.,Adeniji,O.B., Olaleye,R.S. and Gana, A.S
   Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Review 1(2),113-120.AJOL (2012)
8. Evaluation of the Access and Utilization of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Facilities Among Extension Officers in Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria.
   Authors: Tanko,L, Adeniji,O.B.and Nwachukwu, H
   Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development 5(1) 8-13 (2012)
9. Adoption of Quality Protein Maize among Farmers in Bosso Local Government Area, Niger State.
   Authors: Adeniji,O.B.,Tsado, J.H.,Ojo,M.A. and Fadamitan,O.A
   Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology 3(1), 25-30 Federal University of Technology, Minna (2012)
10. A review and Description of Rice Production and Adoption of Technological Packages in North Central Nigeria.
    Authors: Tsado,J.H.,Adeniji,O.B., Olaleye,R.S. and Gana, A.S
    Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Review 1(2),113-120.AJOL (2012)
11. Performance of NGO ( Project YES) in Micro Credit Financing for Poverty Alleviation in Niger State .
    Authors: Adeniji,O.B.,Tsado,J.H. and Abdulwahab R.A
    Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Social Sciences 12 (2),31-37 (2012)
12. Potentials of Information Communication Technologies for Poverty Alleviation and Food Security.
    Authors: Adeniji, O.B.
    Journal of Agricultural Extension 14 (2), 131-142 (2010)
13. Cost and Returns Analysis of Cotton Production in Katsina State
    Authors: Adeniji, O.B. and A.J. Jirgi
    Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Social Sciences 8(1) ,61-70 (2010)
14. Economic Analysis of Cow Fattening in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Umar, A.S.S., Alamu, J.F. and Adeniji, O.B.
    Production Agriculture and Technology. 4 (1), 1-10 Nasarawa State University, Keffi (2008)
15. Assessment of the contribution of Bee Keeping Extension Society to the income of bee farmers in Kaduna state
    Authors: Ebojei, G.O. Alamu, J.F and Adeniji, O.B
    Production Agriculture and Technology. 4(1),28-37. Nasarawa State University, Keffi (2008)
16. Evaluation of Loan Disbursement and Repayment of Supervised Credit Scheme of Nigeria Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development Bank in Zaria and Kaduna North LGA of Kaduna State
    Authors: Adeniji, O.B. and Joshua,A.O
    Journal of Agricultural and Social Research 8.(2), :119-126.South Africa (2008)
17. Constraints to Improved Cotton Production in Katsina State, Nigeria
    Authors: Adeniji, O.B.
    Journal of Applied Sciences 7 (12) : 1647-1651.SCOPUS (2007)
18. Adoption of improved Cotton Production Technologies in Katsina State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Adeniji, O.B., J.P.Voh, T.K.Atala and A.O. Ogungbile
    Journal of Applied Sciences 7 (3),:397-401.SCOPUS (2007)
19. Impact of Mass Media on Adoption of Agricultural Innovations in Kaduna State
    Authors: Adeniji, O.B. and L.A. Ega
    Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences 4, (1),89-98. .(JOAFSS) University of Benin (2006)
20. Factors Influencing Adoption of Cotton Production Packages in Katsina State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Adeniji,O.B., J.P.Voh, and A.O Ogungbile
    Journal of Agriculture and Social Research 5, (2), 92-99.South Africa (2005)

Professional Qualification

• Certificate in Artificial intelligence - Virtual Institute for capacity Building in Higher Education /NUC (2024)
• Certificate in Cybersecurity - Virtual Institute for capacity Building in Higher Education /NUC (2025)
• Certificate in Mastering University Ranking for Global Visibility - Virtual Institute for capacity Building in Higher Education /NUC (2026)
• Certificate in Mastering Digital Survey Tools for Research and Evidence-Based Decision Making - Virtual Institute for capacity Building in Higher Education /NUC (2025)
• Certificate in Writing Grant Winning Proposal and Fundraising - Virtual Institute for capacity Building in Higher Education /NUC (2024)

Grants

• Optimising crop yield in Nigeria Guinea Savanna by developing and disseminating sustainable soil management Technology in response to climate change (Team Member) - Agric. Research Council of Nigeria (2013/2014)
• Resource-efficient eco-innovative food production and Processing SFS-8-2014/2015 (Team Member) - HORIZON 2020 (2013/2014)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON - Member (2001)
• Nigerian Participatory Rural Appraisal Network (NIPR - Secretary General (1996)
• Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria - Member (2001)
• Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (NIFAAS) - Secretary General (2011)
• Association of Ranking Professionals - Charter Member 0082 (2026)
• Association or Cybersecurity Practitioner - Charter Member (2025)

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

• Tsado, J.H. (FUT MINNA). - Impact of Training the Trainers’ Programme and adoption of improved rice production packages in North Central, Nigeria. (2013)
• Ajayi, O.J. (FUT MINNA) - . Evaluation of effects of socio-economic factors on adoption of new production technologies by fish farmers in North Central, Nigeria (2014)
• Umar I. S. (PhD/SAAT/2008/245). - Assessment of farmers’ response to demand-driven extension services: A case study of Contact Farmers in Niger State. Nigeria. (2013)
• Ojo,A.O (FUTMINNA) - Analysis of spatial and temporal pricing efficiency in rice marketing in Niger and Kwara state Nigeria (2014)
• Onyenkazi, Hycianth (FUT MINNA) - . Comparative assessment of the impact of public and private extension services on food security in the South-South, Nigeria (2015)
• Sanni, A. Omeiza (FUT MINNA) - Factors influencing the adoption of improved aquaculture technologies in Kainji Lake Basin, Nigeria. Co Supervisor. (2018)
• Ajibola,Bidemi (FUTMINNA) - Effect of urea deep placement technology in enhancing paddy grain yield of Rice farmers in North Central ,Nigeria. (2018)
• Arowolo Kehinde (FUT MINNA)) - Effect of social capital among fisherfolk in Kainji basin of Niger and Kebbi States of Nigeria (2018)
• Owolabi,J.O. (FUT MINNA) - Impact of animal traction on food security among small holders in North western Nigeria (2019)
• Bamigboye O.T.(FUOYE) - Effectiveness of Agro-dealers services on farmers access to agricultural input under Growth enhancement Scheme (GESS) in SouthWest,Nigeria (2021)
• Ayolo,B.A. (FUOYE) - Indegenous Technology Utilization for mitigating climate change among small HoldersArable crop farmers in South-west Nigeria. (2024)
• Atolagbe Yetunde Esther (FUOYE) - Effects of Fuel subsidy Removal on Rural Household Food Security in Southwest Nigeria (ONGOING) (2026)
• Ogunsemi Catherine Feyisayo (FUOYE) - Assessment of utilization of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato products among rural households in Ekiti amd Kwara state, nigeria (2026)
• Oke Olugbenga - Assessment of Climate smart Agricultural Practices in Enhancing Climate Resilence and Agriculural sustainability among arable crop farmers (2026)
• Ajayi,Ikeade Adetoun - IMPACT OF LEVENTIS FOUNDATION AGRICULTURAL TRAINING ON LIVELIHOOD OUTCOMES OF TRAINED FARMERS IN NIGERIA (2013; 2017 - 2025) (2026)

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

• Atolagbe YetundeEsther - Assessment of Arable Crop farmers perception towards organic farming practices in Ondo State,Nigeria (2021)
• Oke Olugbenga - Involvement of selected arable crop farmers in Agroforestry practices in Ekiti State,Nigeria (2021)
• Agbeyomi Oluwafemi - Effect of Agricultural cooperative Society on yam farmers production and income in Ekiti State . (2021)
• Ologunagba Olubunmi - Assessment of the utilization of indigenous farming practices among maize farmers in Ondo State (2024)
• Atinuola Elizabeth Omonaiye - Effect of Conditional Cash Transfer Programme on Poverty Alleviation among rural Women in Kogi State (2026)
• Mohammed, I. (FUT MINNA). - Assessment of Shea Butter processing activities of rural women in Niger State, Nigeria. (2011)
• Yemison,H.G.(FUT MINNA) - Assessment of women involvement in Agricultural activities in Kuje and Abuja councils of Federal Capital Territory,Abuja Nigeria. (2012)
• Ajuonuma, E.D. (FUT MINNA) - Adoption of improved processing technologies among women rice farmers in Minna Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria (2012)
• Koloche, Ibrahim Musa (FUT MINNA) - An assessment of improved Shea Butter processing technologies in Niger State, Nigeria (2013)
• Ahmad Baba Shehu ( FUT MINNA) - Factors affecting adoption of improved rice production technologies among farmers in Agricultural zone 1Niger state ,Nigeria (2014)
• Gana,N.Keturah. (FUT MINNA) - Factors affecting job performance of female extension agents in Niger state Agricultural Development Project in Niger State,Nigera. (2012)
• Udoye Ikechukwu (FUT MINNA)9) - Small scale farmers perception of Effects of HIV/AIDS on agricultural activities in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria (2012)
• Yusuf Adeola Omolara:(FUT MINNA) - Perceived effect of climate change on rice production in Kwara State,Nigeria (2014)
• Ige Comfort Omotayo (FUT MINNA) - Analysis of gender participation in cassava processing in rural areas of Kogi State, Nigeria (2015)

Undergraduate Project Supervision

• Awopetu Oluwafemi John - Adoption of Improved Practices for Cocoa Production in Ekiti State (2017)
• Ogunmadeko Bolanle Omolara - Assessment of the Utilization of piggery Production Technologies among Rural farmers in Ogun State i (2020)
• Adebayo Olwaferanmi Odunayo - Adaptation of Rural Farmers to the Effect of Climate Change on Cassava Production in EKiti State (2021)
• Akindele Oluwakorede Michael - Evaluation of adoption of Cassava Production Technologies in Ikole Ekiti (2021)

Course Teaching

• AEX 711 - Extension Teaching & Communication (First/2016-Date)
• AEX 712 - Rural Community Development (First/2016-Date)
• AEX 721 - Extension Planning and Evaluation (Second/2016-Date)
• AEX 722 - Technological change in Rural Societies (Second/2016 Date)
• AEX 714 - Gender in Agriculture (Second/2016-2019)
• AEX 811 - Advanced Rural Sociology (2016-2018)
• AEX 822 - Agricultural Communication (2016-2026)
• AEX 509 - Teaching and communication (Undergraduate) (2016-Date)
• AEX 301 - Introduction to Agricultural Extension(Undergraduate) (2016-Date)
• AEX 522 - Rural Sociology (2016-Date)

Professional Skill

Custom Fields

Post Graduate Coordinator FUTMINNA: 2007-2011

Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Agriculture & Agricultural Technology

Editor -in-Chief: FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology 2016-Date

Head of Department: Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension FUOYE 2016-2019

Dean: Faculty of Agriculture 2019-2923

Member: Curriculum Committee of Senate

Member: Senate Estimate Committee

Chairman: Faculty of Agriculture Accreditation Committee

Chairman: Faculty of Agriculture Appointment and Promotion Committee

Chairman: Academic Staff of University FUT MINNA 2010-2012

External Examiner: University of Ilorin (UG &PG)

External Examiner: Federal University of Agriculture,Abeokuta (PG)

External Examiner: Ekiti State University Ado-Ekiti (PG)

External Examinner: Federal University of Technology Akure (UG &PG)

External Examiner: Federal University of Technology ,Minna (PG)

External Examiner: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso

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