Prof. Matthew Oladipupo Abiola

Professor

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

Specialization Agricultural and Food Production Economics

Office: Professorial Building Number 12,Ikole Campus,Federal University Oye ,Ekiti,Nigeria

Phone: +2348027833681

Email: mathew.abiola@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Abiola Matthew Oladipupo is a Professor of Agricultural Economics. He started his career at the prestigious University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, as a Graduate Assistant. He grew through all the ranks from A to Z. Professor Abiola Matthew Oladipupo has published widely in reputable local and international outlets. He is a former Deputy Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University Oye Ekiti. Pioneer Secretary, University of Benin Farm Business Project for Raising Fund to the University. A founding Managing Editor of the International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services domiciled at the University of Benin, Nigeria, and a Founding President of the Academic Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Federal University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria. He has the patent rights to the two outlets with others. He is the author of Making Money from Dustbin and the Five Principles of Compost Making; The Blackmail of Eba Plant and the Politics of Food at the Global Marketplace; The Moin -Moin of the Seven Spirits
available at streetlib.com and lulu.com. He is a consultant to several organizations within and outside Nigeria

Research Interests

Food and Agricultural Economics
Post-Harvest Food Loss
Production Economics
Business and Project Management
Farm Management and Agricultural Marketing
Food policy

Qualifications

• B. Agric. Agricultural Economics, University of Benin, Benin City Nigeria (1999\2000)
• M.SC Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife,Nigeria (2005\2006)
• PhD, Federal University of Technology,Akure (2009\2010)
• Professional Certificate in Project Management, ,University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign,USAUSA (2025)
• Equiping Farmer International Certificate in Conservation Agriculture, Amonia Training Center,Mexico City Mexico (2025)

Selected Publications

1. Abiola M.O.and S.I.Olowoyo (2022) Effect of Pesticide Usage on Environment, Food Safety and Health of the Maize Farmers in South Western Nigeria. American Research Institute for policy and development Journal; International Journal of Health Sciences
   Authors: Abiola M.O.and S.I.Olowoyo
   International Journal of Health Sciences (2022)
2. Adeyeye J. A.: Akinyemi D.O.: Akinluyi F. O. : Abiola M. O. and Badmus G.O (2021). Groundwater Assessment and its Implication for Irrigation in Selected Coastal Areas of South-Western Nigeria,Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development,
   Authors: Adeyeye J. A.: Akinyemi D.O.: Akinluyi F. O. : Abiola M. O. and Badmus G.O
   Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, (2021)
3. Abiola M.O. and S.O. Olowoyo (2021) Estimating the Determinants of Pesticide Usage in Qualitative Probit model among Maize Farmers in South Western Nigeria Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry (TOJQI) Volume 12, Issue 8, July 2021: 5154 –
   Authors: Abiola M.O. and S.O. Olowoyo
   Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Inquiry (2021)
4. Abiola M.O. and C.I.Ada-Okungbowa (2021) Gender Analysis of Socioeconomic characteristics of Beef Marketers in Ekiti State, Nigeria Gender and Behaviour (19) 3; 18659 - 18672
   Authors: Abiola M.O. and C.I.Ada-Okungbowa
   Gender and Behaviour (2021)
5. Abiola M.O. Omolehin R.A. and T.P. San i( 2021) Technical Efficiency of Rice Production in North Central Nigeria, Nat. Volatiles & Essent. Oils, 2021; 8(6): 4546-4561
   Authors: Abiola M.O. Omolehin R.A. and T.P. San i
   Nat. Volatiles & Essent. Oils, (2020)
6. Omoregbe F.E.Abiola M.O.and G.A.Okogba(2019) Characteristics of Catfish Marketing in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension 23(2):234-2242
   Authors: Omoregbe F.E.Abiola M.O.and G.A.Okogba
   Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Extension Society (2019)
7. Abiola. O M. Omoregbe F.E. Okogba G.A. and J.A.Adeyeye J.O. (019).Information Needs of Female Plantain Marketers in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Gender and Behaviour 17(2) :234-238
   Authors: Abiola. O M. Omoregbe F.E. Okogba G.A. and J.A.Adeyeye J.O. (
   Gender and Behaviour (2019)
8. Akindola R.B.and M.O.Abiola (2019).Is Female Circumcision Driven by Culture or Poverty? Evidence from Indigenes of Ikole, Oye and Ido-Osi Local Government Areas of Ekiti State, Nigeria Open Journal of Social Sciences ; 4(3);234-239.
   Authors: Akindola R.B.and M.O.Abiola
   Open Journal of Social Sciences (2019)
9. Abiola M.O. and C.A.Ibidapo (2019) Is Imported Cabbage a better Choice Than Local Egg Fruit for Salad Preparation: An Economic Analysis of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development
   Authors: Abiola M.O. and C.A.Ibidapo
   Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (2019)
10. Abiola M.O.and A.Adetiba (2017) Evaluation of Physical and Financial Value of post-harvest losses in fresh rodo and shombo pepper during marketing under tropicalConditions,Connecticut stateUniversity, USA International Journal of Art and Scien
    Authors: Abiola M.O.and A.Adetiba
    International Journal of Art and Science (2017)
11. Abiola M.O. (2017). Evaluation of Physical and Financial Value of Food Losses During Marketing of Water Melon Under ropical Climates Connecticut State University International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 6(02):45–52
    Authors: Abiola M.O
    International Journal of Business and Management Studies (2017)
12. Abiola M.O.and I Danied (2014). Efficiency of Melon Production in Oredo and Egor Local Government Area of Edo State Nigeria India International Journal of Agriculture Innovation and Research
    Authors: Abiola M.O.and I Danied
    International Journal of Agriculture Innovation and Research (2014)
13. Abiola M.O.and Omoregbee F. E and C.Sede (2014). Effect of T&V Innovation on Income and Farmers and Farmers Performance in Edo State Nigeria American International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry2(4):430-44
    Authors: Abiola M.O.and Omoregbee F. E and C.Sede
    America International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry (2014)
14. AbiolaM.O.and O.I. Baruwa (2013). Evaluation of Physical and Financial Value of Post-Harvest Losses during marketing of green Vegetables under Tropical Conditions, World Academic science Engineering and Technology,
    Authors: AbiolaM.O.and O.I. Baruwa
    WASET (2013)
15. AbiolaM.O.and B.B.Babajide (2012). Farm Level Efficiency of Amaranths Production in Irele LGA of Ondo State, University of Benin, International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension. 2 (1):44-53
    Authors: AbiolaM.O.and B.B.Babajide
    International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services. (2012)
16. Abiola M.O. and C.I.Ada-Okungbowa (2012). Estimation of Rubber Resonse to Price Incentive in Autoregressive and Distributive Lagged Models: An Application to Rubber Production in Nigeria Journal of Agricultural Economic Society of Nigeria
    Authors: Abiola M.O. and C.I.Ada-Okungbowa
    Nigerian Society of Agricultura Economics Journal (2012)
17. Izekor O.and M.O. Abiola (2011). Analysis of Post-Harvest Losses in Green Vegetable During Marketing in Benin Metropolis, University of Benin, International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services. 1(1): 101-133.
    Authors: Izekor O.and Abiola M.O
    International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services. (2011)
18. Abiola, M.O. and Chukwurha M. (2010). Operational Analysis of Food Outlets, in Benin Metropolis, Benin City, Edo State Nigeria, University of Abuja, International Journal of Agricultural and Rural Development. 1(3): 190-197
    Authors: Abiola, M.O. and Chukwurha M.
    International Journal of Agricultural and Rural Development. (2010)
19. Abiola M. O and F. E Omoregbee (2010). Participation in Unethical Trade Practices among Cowpea Marketer Southern Markets; Ghana International Journal of Agriculture 2(2):136-156
    Authors: Abiola M. O and F. E Omoregbee
    Ghana International Journal of Agriculture (2010)
20. Abiola M.O and G. Onotu (2008).Post-harvest Losses and Stock Management of Tomato during marketing in Delta State, FUTO Owerri Nigeria Journal of Agricultural Research and Policy 3(3]:64-72 .
    Authors: Abiola M.O.and Onotu G
    Journal of Agricultural Research and Policy (2008)
21. Abiola, M.O. and Ada-Okungbowa, C. I (2007). Analysis of Business Risk among Fast Food Outlets in Benin City, University of Benin, Benin Journal of Social Sciences 15(1): 103-115
    Authors: Abiola, M.O. and Ada-Okungbowa, C. I
    Benin Journal of Social Science,University of Benin (2007)
22. Ayanwale A. A and M.O.Abiola (2007). Efficiency of Fluted Pumpkin Production under Tropical Conditions, American International Journal of Vegetable Science
    Authors: Ayanwale A. A and M.O.Abiola
    American International Journal of Vegetable Science (2007)
23. Ada 'Okungbowa C.I.and Abiola.M.O (2005).Determination of Commodity Chain and Budgetary Analysis of Cassava Products in Benin City, Edo State, University of Benin,: Journal of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries 6(2):1-19
    Authors: Ada 'Okungbowa C.I.and Abiola.M.O (2005).
    Journal of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries University of Benin (2005)
24. Alufohai G.O and Abiola, M.O. (2003).Functional Analysis of the Marketing Margin for Plantain Flour in Edo State, Nigeria, University of Benin, Journal of Agriculture,Forestry & Fisherie
    Authors: Alufohai G.O and Abiola, M.O.
    Journal of Agriculture,Forestry & Fisherie (2003)

Professional Qualification

• Certificate of Completion ,Promoting the Culture of Safety and Respect - All Hands & Hearts 82 County Road, PMB 79 Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: 508-758-8211 (2025)
• Certificate of Completion Working with Disaster Affected Community - All Hands & Hearts 82 County Road, PMB 79 Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: 508-758-8211 (2025)
• Certificate ogf Completion Volunteer Well-Being An Introduction - All Hands & Hearts 82 County Road, PMB 79 Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: 508-758-8211 (2025)
• Certificate of Completion Supporting an Inclusive Culture - All Hands & Hearts 82 County Road, PMB 79 Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: 508-758-8211 (2025)
• Volunteering 101.Introduction to ANAH - All Hands & Hearts 82 County Road, PMB 79 Mattapoisett, MA 02739 Phone: 508-758-8211 (2025)

Awards

• PICK A BRAIN - Pick a Brain Award December 2000 University of Benin, Best Overal Graduating Student Faculty of Agriculture University of Benin, Nigeria (2000)
• Faculty Prize - Best Graduating student Overall, Faculty of Agriculture University of Benin,Nigeria (2000)
• College Prize - Adeyemi College Award,Best Graduating College Prize,1993,Ondo,Nigeria (1993)

Grants

• Catholic Relief Services and USAID Research Grant to Conduct Livelihood Assessment of Vulnerable Households, in Kebbi, Sokoto, and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria 2014 - Catholic Relief Services\ USAID (2014) - Amount: USD 25,000.00
• Eminence Travel and Conference Attendance Fellowship Grant,2013, Eminence Conference, University of Dhaka,14-25 June,2013, Nabab NawabAliChowdhury Senate Bhavan, University of Dhaka. University of Dhaka. - EMINENCE SOCIETY (2013) - Amount: USD 5,000.00
• Amonia Institute Training and Travel Fellowship Grant, 2025, Ojo de Aqua, Mexico City, Mexico - Amonia Training Center (2025) - Amount: NAIRA 1,500,000.00
• Research Grant on Effect of Vitazyme on five Varietie of Lettuce (CaliforniaNative Lettuce ,Mainer  and Native Lettuce: Crisp head, Butter head and Loose leaf) on Growth, Quality Yield and Stress Resilience under Temperate Climate of California,USA - Vital Earth Resources, headquarteRr706 Broadway Ave, Gladewater, TX 75647 Texas,USA (2025) - Amount: USD 5,000.00
• Federal Government Preliminary ODEKPE power project environmental impact assessment, Delta State, Nigeria,2012, IGENE RESEARCH GROUP,Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin Nigeria - Federal Government of Nigeria (2012) - Amount: NAIRA 20,000,000.00
• PhD Reserach Grant - University Training Fund (2007) - Amount: NAIRA 2,500,000.00
• Research Grant in Kind to support Effect of Vitazyme on five Varieties of Lettuce (CaliforniaNative Lettuce ,Mainer  and Native Lettuce: Crisp head, Butter head and Loose leaf) on Growth, Quality Yield and Stress Resilience under Temperate Climate of Cal - KFF. California, United State of America (2025) - Amount: USD 5,000.00

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Nigeria Agricultural Ecomomic Society - Member (2011 till present)
• Nigeria Agricultural Society - Member (2011 till present)
• Member, Farm Management Association of Nigeria - Member (2011)
• Member, African Association of Agricultural Economists - Member (2015)

Paper Presentation - Local

• ). Estimation of Rubber Response to Price Incentive in Autoregressive and Distributive Lagged Models: An Application to Rubber Production in Nigeria - Nigerian Society of Agricultural Economics Conference (2011)
• Determination of Commodity Chain and Budgetary Analysis of Cassava Products in Benin City, Edo State - Nigerian Society of Agricultural Economics Conference (2011)

Paper Presentation - International

• Evaluation of Physical and Financial Value of Post- Harvest Losses during marketing of Water Melon under Tropical Conditions - International Journal of Art and Science Conference Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, May 22- 26, 2017, USA (2014)
• Effect of Improved Practices and Food Grain Losses on Income of Vulnerable Nigeria - First Africa wide Post-Harvest Loss and Exhibitions Congress, March 2226,2017,SafariPark/University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya (2017)
• The Analysis of Internet Services Provider Price under Transit and non- Peering Business Environment in Ado Ekiti: - World Congress of internet Society (AFIPIF), August 26-28, 2014 Senegal (2014)
• Evaluation of Physical and Financial Value of Post- Harvest Losses during marketing of green Vegetables under Tropical Conditions, - World Academic of Science Engineering and Technology, France (2012)

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

• Olowoyo Sikiru Olalekan - Economic Assessment of Pesticide Usage and Effect on Climate Change on Maize Production in South Western Nigeria completed (2022)
• Paiko Sanni - Efficiency of Rice Production in North Central Nigeria completed (2022)

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

• Adebayo Adegboyega John - Economic Evaluation of Safety Practices of Fresh Beef Marketers in Ekiti State Nigeria (2021)
• Wasiu Ashaye Oladele - Spatiotemporal Price Analysis of Rice Marketing in Kwara State Nigeria (2026)
• Aluko Esther - Qualitative Analysis of the Effect of Inflation on Small Scale Business in Ekiti State Nigeria (2026)

Course Teaching

• Courses taught: • AEE 321: Introduction to Agricultural Economics. • AEE 511: Introduction to Microeconomics • AEE 518: Research Methods and Quantitative Techniques. • AEE 522: Agricultural Business Management and Finance. • AEE 523: Macroeconomics - Courses taught: • AEE 321: Introduction to Agricultural Economics. • AEE 511: Introduction to Microeconomics • AEE 518: Research Methods and Quantitative Techniques. • AEE 522: Agricultural Business Management and Finance. • AEE 523: Macroeconomics
• AE511 - Introduction to Microeconomics
• AEE518 - AEE 518: Research Methods and Quantitative Techniques.
• AEE512 - AEE 522: Agricultural Business Management and Accounting
• AEE523 - Macroeconomics
• AEE814 - Agricultural Marketing.
• AEE816 - Farm Management.
• AEE817 - Agricultural Policy
• AEE813 - Agricultural Production Economics.
• AEE822 - Research Methods.
• AEE823 - : Elements of Econometrics.
• AEE911 - Applied Econometrics
• AEE923 - International Trade in Agricultural Commodities

Professional Skill