Marshal Papworth Scholarship Fund
Dr. Olajumoke Olanrewaju Alabi
Lecturer I
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture
Area of Specialization: Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Biography
I am a highly committed lecturer with over a decade of experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. I possess strong expertise in course delivery and the development of effective instructional materials, and I am dedicated to exploring innovative approaches that bridge the gap between research outcomes and practical realities at the grassroots level. I am driven by the conviction that effective agricultural extension is essential to translating scientific advancement into actionable knowledge that benefits individuals across all levels of society. I am passionate about contributing to scholarly discussions and publications that emphasize the vital role of community engagement in sustainable agricultural development.
Research Interests
My research interest are in:
Food Security
Post-Harvest Technology
Agricultural Extension
Rural Development
Livelihood Diversificaion
Extension Education
Gender Studies
Social Science Research
Education and Training
Rural Sociology
Entrepreneurship
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria | 2021 |
| M.Agric | Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria | 2016 |
| B. Agric | Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti | 2011 |
Professional Qualification
Harper Adams University, United Kingdom
Awards
Marshal Papworth Scholarship fund
Grants
National Research Fund
Scholarship
Marshal Papworth Scholarship Fund
Prizes
Sustainable Livelihood and Development Network for Africa (SLIDEN AFRICA),
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Member
Member
Member
Paper Presentation - Local
First Facullty of Agriculture Maiden Conferences, held at Federal univesity Oye Ekiti between 29th - 2nd July, 2026.
34th Annual National Congress of the Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RuSAN) in collaboration with PILAF held at University of Ibadan between 6th-10th
17th Annual Conference of Oaptin, Oye-Ekiti. March 24 - 28
33rd Annual National Congress of the Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RuSAN) held at University of Ilorin, Kwara State, between 4th and 8th 2024.
31st Annual National Congress of the Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RuSAN) held at Federal University Oye Ekiti between 5th and 8th December, 2022.
29th Annual National Congress of the Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RuSAN) held at Landmark University, Omu Aran, Kwara State between 12 and 16 October, 2020.
28th Annual National Congress of the Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RUSAN). Held at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife between 7th- 10th October, 2019
Paper Presentation - International
Sustainable Livelihood and Development Network for Africa (SLIDEN AFRICA) Livelihoods Support and Development Centre) held at Accra Ghana, 2019
Sustainable Livelihood and Development Network for Africa. Triennial international Conference. held at Esibayeni Lodge, Eswatini beween 6th- 10th April 2026
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Assessment Of The Utilization Of Cassava Post-Harvest Technologies Of Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) in Sourth West And North Central,
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Assessment of the effectiveness of cooperative farming practices among farmers in ogun state
Assessment of training needs of farmers on sheep and goats improved management practices in Osun state
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Assessing The Effectiveness Of Information And Communication Technologies For Accessing Agricultural Information among Arable Crop Farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria
cassava processors perception towards adoption of modern post-harvest technologies in Ekiti state, Nigeria.
SMALL SCALE POULTRY FARMERS PERCEPTION TOWARDS ORGANIC PRACTICE IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA
ASSESSMENT OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS LIVELIHOOD DIVERSIFICATION IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
ASSESSING THE COPING STRATEGIES OF POULTRY FARMERS ON HIGH COST OF FEED INGREDIENTS IN EKITI STATE
ASSESSMENT OF LAND TENURE SYSTEM PRACTICED AMONG RURAL FARMING HOUSEHOLD IN EKITI STATE
Participation of Rural Youths in Community Development Projects In Ekiti State, Nigeria
Utilization Of Primary Health Care Services Among Rural Dwellers In Ikole Local Government, Ekiti State.
Participation of Rural Youth in Agricultural Development Programs In Kogi State, Nigeria.
Course Teaching
Introduction to Home Economics
Intro to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
Extension Teaching and Learning Process
Introduction to Home Economics
Intro to Agric. Extension And Rural Sociology
Extension Teaching and Learning Process
Introduction to Home Economics
Intro to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
Extension Teaching and Learning Process
Agricultural Extension Education
Group Dynamics In Agricultural Extension
Introduction to Home Economics
Intro to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
Extension Teaching and Learning Process
Administration and Programme Planning
Agricultural Extension Education
Group Dynamics In Agricultural Extension
Introduction to Home Economics
Intro to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
Extension Teaching and Learning Process
Agricultural Extension Education
Group Dynamics In Agricultural Extension
Introduction to Home Economics
Intro to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
Extension Teaching and Learning Process
Agricultural Extension Education
Group Dynamics In Agricultural Extension
Introduction to Home Economics
Intro to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
Extension Teaching and Learning Process
Agricultural Extension Education
Group Dynamics In Agricultural Extension
Extension Teaching Methods
Introduction to Home Economics
Intro to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
Extension Teaching and Learning Process
Agricultural Extension Education
Group Dynamics In Agricultural Extension
Introduction to Home Economics
Intro to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
Extension Teaching and Learning Process
Agricultural Extension Education
Group Dynamics In Agricultural Extension
Rural Sociology
Rural Community Development
Seminar
Extension Teaching Methods
Introduction to Home Economics
Intro to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
Agricultural Extension Education
Rural sociology
Rural Community Development
Group Dynamics In Agricultural Extension
Seminar
Extension Teaching Methods
Introduction to Home Economics
Intro to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
Agricultural Extension Education
Rural Sociology
Rural Community Development
Group Dynamics In Agricultural Extension
Extension Teaching Methods
Inroduction to Agricultural Economics and Extension
Intro to Agric. Extension and Rural Sociology
Agricultural Extension Education
Rural Sociology
Rural Community Development
Group Dynamics In Agricultural Extension
Extension Teaching Methods
Selected Publications
Assessing the effectiveness of coping strategies of small-scale poultry farmers with high cost of feed in Ekiti state, Nigeria.
Authors: Alabi, O. O., Afolabi, B. A., Shitu, G.A., Henshaw E. E. and Agunbiade, P
Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology • 2025
Use of Generative AI by Small-scale Farmers in Nigeria: An Empirical Study
Authors: A.G Shitu, S.K. Anafi,I. Tulagha, M.H. Nain, F.B. Ojobola, O. M. Olaniyan, O.O. Alabi, O.O. Ayegbusi, O.T. Bamigboye, O. C. Olatunji, A.T. Fanu, K.O. Ayotunde, O.O. Makinde, M.V. Shitu, G. O. Gabriel, G.b. Dandara, O.b. Adewoyin and M. Mkpado
Indian Journal of Extension Education. • 2025
Intergrated Conservation Practices in Organic Farming for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review
Authors: Bamigboye O.T, Musa M.O., Oke O.S., Alabi O.O. and Atolagbe Y.E.
Journal of Organic Agriculture and Environment • 2024
Involvement of Rural Women in Gathering of Forest Products as a Means of Livelihood in South-Western Nigeria.
Authors: Ajala, A.O., Ogunjimi, S.I., Alabi, O.O., Okonta, O.W., Adebimpe, A.T. and Adesegun, D.B.
Scientia Africana • 2024
Open publicationAdaptation strategies to Climate amongst yam farmers in Akure-North Local Government, Ondo State Nigeria
Authors: Falade O.O., Falade O.I., Alabi O.O. and Ajayi G.O
Journal of Agricultural, Environmental Resources and Management • 2024
Senior Secondary Students’ Career Choices in Agribusiness in Ikole- Ekiti, Ekiti State: An Exploratory Study. Research
Authors: Shitu A.G., Alabi Olajumoke and Anjoorin Omowumi
Journal of Agriculture and Forestry • 2024
Open publicationReexamining Gender Inequality in Accessing Resources and Education Stance in Reducing Masculine Gender Hegemony in Nigeria
Authors: Alabi Olajumoke O., Mkpado Mmaduabuchukwu C., Ajala Abiodun O., Ifejirika Chika A., Ngwube Arinze, Egbo Amaechi, Aniobi Sunday, Mkpado Ndidiamaka S., Mmaduakor Chika, Sani Tanko P., Ogunjimi Sunday I., Fasoranti Olayiwola, Saifullahi Idris
HELIYON • 2024
Open publicationSocial Relationship and Coping Strategies of Food Scavengers in Aramoko Ekiti, Nigeria.
Authors: Alabi O. O., Adebayo K., Sodiya C. I., Ogunjimi S. I., Egbunonu C. M. and Ajala A. O.
Journal of Agriculture and Renewable Resources • 2023
Assessment Of Occupational Hazards Among Arable Crop Farmers in Irepodun Local Government, Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Ajala, A. O., Ogunjimi, S.I., Alabi, O.O., Adebimpe, A. T., Adewumi, O.T.& Ojo, K. O.
Fuoye Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology • 2023
Utilization of solar power by rural households in Ikole local government area of Ekiti state, Nigeria
Authors: Ajala A. O., Alabi O. O., Adebimpe T. A., and Ademola R. O
FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology (FUOYEJET) • 2023
Open publicationArable crop farmers access to rural infrastructure in irepodun local government area, kwara state, Nigeria
Authors: Ajala, A.O., Ogunjimi, S.I., Alabi, O.O., Adewumi O.T. and Olatunji, E.A
Ife journal of Agriculture • 2023
Perception of Cassava Processors towards Adoption of Modern Post-Harvest Technologies in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Alabi O. O, Adetukasi B. R., Ajala O. O, Ogunjimi S. I. Adio, M. O., Samuel S. D.
Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology • 2023
Open publicationEffect of Risk and Management Strategies on Leafy Vegetable Production in Kwara State, Nigeria.
Authors: Matthew Olufemi Adio, Olufemi Oyedokun Fakunle, Olajumoke Olanrewaju Alabi and Ayodele Tmilehin Ogunjobi
Journal of the Austrian society of Agricultural Economics • 2022
Open publicationAdoption of Modern Post Harvest Rice Handling Technologies in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: ALABI, Olajumoke O., Adebowale Abdul rasaq A., Adio Matthew O., Fasuan Yetunde O., Obabire Ibikunle E., Fakunle Olufemi O
. Journal of the Austrian socety of Agriculultural Economics • 2022
Open publicationAgricultural Land-Use Systems and Climate Change among small farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Relationship and Evidence of Adaptive Processes in Nigeria.
Authors: Apata Temidayo Gabriel, Ogunleye Kayode, Badmus Abimbola, Adewoyin, Olayinka, Ojo Olutope, Bamisaye Olawale, Omoju, Olanrewaju, Alabi, Olajumoke
Sustainability and climate change • 2022
Rice and Non -Rice Staple Consumption Preference among Urban and Rural Communities of Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Omoleyin, R. A., Fakayode, S. B., Oyewole, S. O., and Alabi, O. O.
Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research (TJNPR) • 2022
Open publicationAssessing The Effectiveness Of Information And Communication Technologies For Accessing Agricultural Information among Arable Crop Farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Ogunjimi, Sunday Idowu, Ibiyemi, K. V, Alabi, O. O. and Ojo, T. F.
Fuoye Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology • 2021
Empirical Assessment Of Missing Link in Agricultural Technology Development and Transfer Nexus in Nigeria.
Authors: Ogunjimi S. I., Ojo T. F., Obabiire I. E, and Alabi O. O
Fuoye Journal of Engineering and Technology • 2021
Open publicationEffectiveness of indigenous Knowledge on Control Practices Of Sheep and Goat Diseases and Pest among Farmers in Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: OGUNJIMI, Sunday Idowu, Oluwabunmi Hope OLU-AJAYI, Olajumoke Olanrewaju ALABI, Chinwe Mariam EGBUNONU
. Agro for international Journal, University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Agriculture, Republic of Srpske, Bosnia and Herzegovina • 2020
Open publicationThe Effect of Transit Bus on Academic Performance of Private Primary School Pupils in Ado Local Government Area, Ekiti State
Authors: Bamigboye O. T., Ogunjimi S. I., Olatinwo L. K., Aderinoye-Abdulwahab S. A. and Alabi O.O.
Annals of Child and Youth Studies • 2020
Assessment of rural women’s knowledge on usage of improved shea butter processing technologies in Ilorin East Local government area, Kwara State
Authors: Egbunonu, C. M., Ogunjimi, S. I. and Alabi O. O.
Ife Journal of Agriculture • 2019
Open publicationCauses and Effects of Conflict between Cattle Herdsmen and host Community on Food Sustainability in Nigeria
Authors: Ogunjimi Sunday Idowu, Alabi Olajumoke Olanrewaju, Egbunonu Chinwe and Ajakpovi Amen Prince
Albanian Journal of Agricultural Science • 2018
Nexus between internal value chain finance and cocoa production in South-western Nigeria: Impetus to Agricultural Productivity and sustainability
Authors: Ogunjimi S. I., Alao O. T. and Alabi O. O
Ife Journal of Agriculture • 2017
Gender Differentials in Rural Households’ Food Security Coping Strategies in South-Western Nigeria
Authors: Falowo O. O. and Adebo G. M
IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science • 2014
