Agricultural Extension society of Nigeria
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Olufunke Comfort Olatunji
Lecturer II
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture
Area of Specialization: Agricultural Extension and Communication Technology
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Professional Qualification
Children and Youth International Agricultural Program
Rural Society Association of Nigeria
Association International Agricultural Extension Education
Canadian Sociological Society
Rural Sociological Society
Grants
West Africa Research Association
Federal Government of Nigeria
Total Grant: USD 3,000.00
Total Grant: NAIRA 3,000,000.00
Scholarship
Federal Government of Nigeria
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Member
Member
Member
Paper Presentation - Local
AESON FUTA
CYIAP
RUSAN
Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University Oye Nigeria
School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
Paper Presentation - International
AIAEE 2024 Florida
Canadian Sociological Association
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Awareness of Social Media Usage by Women in Cassava Processing for Promoting Agricultural Marketing in Ikole Local Government
Awareness and Adoption of Digital Tools Utilization by Mechanized Farmers in Ekiti State Nigeria
Investigating farming health hazard and safety strategies among cocoa farmers in Ikole Ekiti, Nigeria
Evaluation of Social Media Utilization by Smallholder Farmer in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in Ondo State, Nigeria
Farmers Assessment of the Effectiveness of Extension Communication Method in Ekiti State
Assessment of the Utilization of IITA AKILIMO Tools on Cassava Production in Ogun State, Nigeria
Effectiveness of Social Media for Health Campaign among Rural Community in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Conceptualization of Cassava Farmers towards Sustainable Farming Practices and Food Security in Ikole Ekiti
Examine the Utilization of Digital Technologies among Arable Farmers in Ikole Ekiti Nigeria
Adoption of digital technology in the Cassava value chain Ekiti -State
USAGE OF DRIP IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY AMONG TOMATO FARMERS IN OSUN STATE.
Course Teaching
Introduction to Home Economics
Introduction to Rural Sociology
Group Dynamics in Agricultural Extension
Technology and Social Change
Advance Rural Sociology
Communication and Diffusion of Innovation
Introduction to Journalism in agricultural practice
Agricultural Communications and Journalism
Professional Skill
Excellent
Good
Good
Selected Publications
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
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
Use of Generative AI by Small-scale Farmers in Nigeria: An Empirical Study
Authors: Shittu et al
Indian Journal of Extension Education · • 2025
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
Prevalence of Digital technology Utilization by Mechanized Farms in Ekiti State
Authors: Olatunji et al
FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology • 2025
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
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
