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ADAMU, Comfort Oyekale 

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Short Profile

  • Ph.D.,University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2010
  • M.Sc., University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1997
  • PDDE., Ahmadu Bello, University, Zaria, 1993
  • B.Sc., Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, 1976
  • TETFUND Research Grant                                                          –           2017
  • TETFUND Research Grant                                                            –         2016
  • Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW) Service Award –   2012
  • Western Nigeria Cocoa Marketing Board Scholarship Award 1973-75
  • Life Member, Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON)
  • Life Member, Rural Sociological Association of Nigerian (RuSAN)
  • Life Member, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (MSTAN)
  • Member, Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (NIFAAS)
  • Member, National Research and Development Network of Children and Youth In-Agriculture Programme (CYIAP).
  • Member, Sustainable Livelihoods and Development Network for Africa (SLIDEN AFRICA)
  • Member, Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN)

Conference Proceedings

  1. C.I. Sodiya, E.O.Fakoya, C.O. Adamu and T.O. Obasa (2008): “Assessment of Fulani Pastoralist Awareness of HIV/AIDS in ogun State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual conference of NSAP.
  2. C.O. Adamu, Sodiya, C.I., and Awotunde J.M (2006): “Agricultural Income-generating activities of rural Women in Ijebu North LGA of Ogun State. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Congress of the Nigeria rural Sociological Association
  3. J.M. Awotunde, Adamu, C.O. and J.T. Omorah (2006): “National Special Programme for Food Security participation farm settlers’ Agricultural Production benefit of problem in Ogun State. Proceedings of the fifteen Annual Congress of the Nigeria rural Sociological Association
  4. C.O. Adamu, Sodiya C.I. Adeogun, M.O. and Ogunbanwo O.O. (2005): “Assessment of the activities of Community Based Organisations In the development of Ifo LGA of Ogun State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the fourteen Annual Congress of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association
  5. C.O.Adamu (1998): “Technology Education and Vision 2010: A women’s Perspective. Books of proceeding of the 2nd National Conference of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau
  6. C.O. Adamu (2002): “Youth and gender Perspective in sustainable Agricultural Extension” In Research Issues in Home Economics, Anyakoha E.U (edited). HERAN Publishers, U.N.N., Nsuka, Nigeria. Pp. 285-290 (ISBN 978-31623 -4)

Thesis and Dissertation

  1. Adamu, C. O. (2010): Determinants of Household Energy Acquisition and Utilization among Rural Farmers in North-Western Nigeria. Unpublished Ph.D Thesis, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Ibadan. 167 pp
  1. Adamu, C. O. (1997): Perception of Constraints to Increased Crop Production among
  1. Women Farmers in Ogo-Oluwa Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Unpublished M.Sc Dissertation, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Ibadan. 99 pp
  1. Adamu, C. O. (1992): A Study of the Problems of Continuous Assessment in Science Subjects in Selected Schools in Sokoto State from 1987-1991. Unpublished PGDE Project Report, Department of Science Education, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. 69 pp
  1. Oke, C. O. (1975): Land use Patterns in Isoya Rural Development Project Area. Unpublished B.Sc Project Report, Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Ife, Ile-Ife. 47 pp

(ii)        Journal Articles in Print

  1. Idowu, M. A., Adamu, C. O., Fabusoro, E.,  Obayelu, A. E.,  Afolabi, W. A. O. and Fapojuwo, E. O. (2019). Effects of Changes in Food Prices on Food Security and Nutritional Status among Households in Rural and Urban Communities of Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, 19(2): 58 – 64. Published by: The Nigerian Rural Sociological Association.
  2. Akinnusi F.A., Sodiya Cl.; Adamu C.O., (2019). The Determinant of Farmers uses of Farm Hygiene practices in Preventing and Controlling Poultry Diseases in Lagos State Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension.
  3. Adamu, C. O. (2018). Accessibility of Rural Women Farmers to Formal credit facilities in Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN).
  4. Adamu, C. O., Banmeke, T. O. A., Takeet, M. I. and Oladoyinbo, O. B. (2018). Influence of Malaria Incidences on Lifestyle of Rice Farmers in South-West Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agricultural and Development Economics (NIJADE). 8(1): 112 – 124. Published by Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Univeristy of Abuja, Nigeria.
  5. Alarima, C. I., Awotunde, J. M., Adamu, C. O., Akerele, D. Masunaga, T. and Wakatsuki, T. (2018). Adoption of Sawah Eco-technology in Rice Production by Farm Households in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Journal of Water and Land Development. 37(1): 11 – 17. Published by Institute of Technology and life sciences, Poland. Available online at http://www.itp.edu.pl/wydawnictwo/journal/37_2018_IV_VI/Alarima%20308.pdf.
  6. Adeogun, S. O., Adebayo, O. A., Adamu, C. O. and Arowolo, O. (2017). Factors Affecting Employees’ Job Performance in Agricultural Development Programme of Northern Nigeria. Journal of Extension Systems. 33(1): 58 – 67. Published by Extension Systems Foundation International Italy. Available on-line at http://www.jesonline.org/current.htm/
  7. Adamu, C. O., Adebayo, O. A. and Oose, M. O. (2016). Cassava Farmers’ Perceived Benefits from the Financial Services of the Bank of Agriculture in Oyo State, Nigeria. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 17(1): 181 – 190. Published by the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, P.M.B. 5029. Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria.
  8. Adeuyi, O. O., Abdulsalam-Saghir, P.B., Adamu, C. O. and Ayinde, I.A. (2016). Gender analysis of value addition to yam and cassava peels among rural households in southwest Nigeria. African Journal of Gender and Development. 3(1): 124-134. Published by Center for Gender and Social Policy Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
  9. Owolade, E.O. Adebisi, G.L. Alonge, G.O. Adamu, C.O. and Lawal-Adebowale, O. A. (2016). Capacity of Poultry Farmers Association for Extension Services Delivery in Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension. 20(2): 95–106. Published by Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria.
  10. Adamu, C. O., Oose, M.O. and Bello, N. A. (2015). Farmers’ Perception towards Organic-based Vegetable Production in Ilaro Agricultural Zone, Ogun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Agricultural and Apicultural Research (IJAAAR). 11(1&2): 115 – 122. A publication of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology P.M.B 4000. Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
  11. Adamu, C. O. (2014): Crop Farmers Assessment of Osun State Agricultural Development Programme (OSSADEP) in Iwo Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development. 7(5): 51 – 56. Published by Ontario International Development Agency, United State.
  12. Adamu, C. O. (2014): Community-Driven Skill Acquisition and Income-Generating Opportunities among Rural Youth in South-West Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Livelihoods and Development Network for Africa. 11(1): 42-45. Published by Amstys Book and Publishing. Available online at http://www. slidenafrica.multiply.com/journal.
  13. Fabusoro, E., Sokoya, G. O., Adamu, C.O., Fapojuwo, O. E. and O. A. Adeyanju (2014): Perspectives of Rural Women on Rights Violations and Implications on their Psychological Wellbeing in South-West Nigeria. Journal of Applied Agricultural Research. 6(1): 61-77 Published by Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria
  14. Lawal-Adebowale, O. A., Bodunde, H. A., Sodiya, C. I., Adamu, C. O., Adebayo, A. B. and Aromolaran, A. K. (2013): Effect of Agricultural Education on In-School Rural Youths’ Disposition to Agriculture as Means of Livelihood in Ogun State, Nigeria. A Journal Publication of National Research and Development Network of Children and Youth in Agriculture Programme (CYIAP-NETWORK) in Nigeria. 4(1): 77 – 88.
  15. Adamu, C. O. and Abdulsalam Saghir, P. M. (2013): Farmer’s Participation in the National Rice Development Strategy (NRDS). Journal of Sustainable Development. 10(1): 61-66. Published by Amstys Book and Publishing. Available online at http://www. slidenafrica.multiply.com/journal
  16. Adeogun, S. O., Fapojuwo, E. O., Oyeyinka R. A., Adamu C. O. and Abiona, B. J. (2013): Training Needs Assessment of Cocoa Farmers Association Members on Soil Management Techniques in Cross-River State of Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management. 6(5): 551-560. Published by Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. Available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ejesm.v6i5.13
  17. Adamu, C. O; Apata, O. M. and Oyeyinka, R. A. (2012): Processors’ Awareness and Utilization of Improved Palm Oil Production Technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology. 13(2): 1-6. Published by The Nigeria Rural Sociological Association.
  18. Edobor, E. W. and Adamu, C. O. (2012): Work-family Interfaces as Predictors of Organizational Commitment of Workers in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta; Benin International. Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services. 2(1): 54-59. Published by Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. Available online at http//www.uniben-bijaees.org.
  19. Oyeyinka R. A., Ayansina S. O. and Adamu, C. O. (2012): Effect of Farmers Organisation on Agricultural Technologies Development in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. The Journal of Ontario International Development Agency. 5(11): 43-50. Published by Ontario International Development Agency (OIDA) Canada. Available on line at http://www.ssrn.com/link/OIDA.int-Journal-sustained Dev.html
  20. Alarima, C.I., Adamu C.O., Masunaga, T. and T. Wakatsuka (2011): Constraints to Sawah Rice Production System in Nigeria. Journal of Human Ecology. 36(2): 121-130. Published by Taylor and Francis Group. Available online at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09709274.2011.11906426.
  21. Apata, O. M. and Adamu, C. O. (2010): Gender Analysis of Informal Poverty Coping Strategies among Rural Dwellers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development. 5(2): 52-61. Published by University of Swaziland, Swaziland. Available online at http://gjard.net
  22. Ladebo, O. J., Abubakar, B. Z. and Adamu, C. O. (2010): Job Satisfaction as a Mediator of Employee Outcomes of Perceived Organisational Support and Protestant Work-Ethics among Nigerian Agriculture Workers. South African Journal of Industrial Psychology. 10(2): 1-17. Published by Society of South African Industrial Psychologists. Available online at www.sajip.co.za
  23. Apata, M. O. and Adamu, C. O. (2009). Assessment of Training Needs of Agricultural Extension Personnel in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practice (GAEP). 5(1): 57-62. Published by the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. www.ajol.info/journals/gaep
  24. Adamu, C. O., Awotunde, J. M. and Sodiya, C. I. (2008): Women Farmer’s Perception of Constrains to Increased Crop Production in Oyo State. An International Journal of Agricultural Science, Sciences, Environment and Technology. 3(1): 53-61. Published by the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
  25. Sodiya, C. I., and Adamu, C. O. (2008): Appraisal of Rural Women Participation in Household and Community Decision Making in Ijebu East L.G.A. of Ogun State. Bowen Journal of Agriculture. 1(2): 32-40. Published by the Faculty of Agriculture, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.
  26. Ladebo, O. J., Olaoye, O. J. and Adamu, C. O. (2008): Extension Personnel’s Self-Esteem and Workplace Relationships: Implications for Job Satisfaction and Affective Organisational Commitment Foci. Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension. 14(3): 249-263. Published by Routledge Publishers and Wageningen Agricultural University.http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title .http://ax.doc.org/10.1080/13892240802207692
  1. Aderinto, A., Adedoyin, S. F., Awotide, D. O. and Adamu, C. O. (2008). Use of Information Communication Technology among Extension Personnel in Ondo State. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology. 8(1): 66-70. Published by The Nigerian Rural Sociological Association.
  2. Awotunde, J. M., Adamu, C. O., Adubi, K. O. and Osunwole, B. D. (2007): “Socio-Economic Factors Associated with Small-scale Processing of Locust Bean Seeds (Parkia Biglobosa L.) Among Rural Women in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State”. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology. 7(1 & 2): 70-75. Published by the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association.
  3. Aduradola, R. R., Onifade, C. A. and Adamu, C. O. (2007): An Assessment of Communication Strategies for the Presidential Initiative on Cassava Production (PICP) in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. Journal of Development. 3(2 ): 41-54. Published by the Department of Political and Administrative Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
  4. Sodiya, C. I., Ashimolowo, O. R., Adebowale-Lawal, O. A. and Adamu, C. O. (2006): “Analysis of the Roles and Selected Activities of Fulani Women among Sedentary Households in Ogun State”. The Ogun Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 4(1): 49-60. Published by the College of Agricultural Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Aiyetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria.
  5. Banmeke, T. O. A. and Adamu, C. O. (2005): Involvement of Rural Women in Livestock Rearing in South Western Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. 6(2): 1-4. Published by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
  6. Ladebo O. J., Adamu C. O.  and Olaoye, O. J. (2005): Relative Contribution of Perceived Organisational Support and Organisational Justice to Extension Personnel’s Job Satisfaction. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, (AIAEE) Texas, USA. 12(1): 65-75. Published by Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, USA. Edited by Gary J. Wingenbach. http://www.aiaee.org/journal.html.
  7. Kuponiyi, F. A and Adamu, C. O. (2005): Integrating Technical Advice into Credit Supply in Agricultural Production. The Role of Cooperative Societies in Ogbomoso Agricultural Zone, Nigeria. Science Focus. An International Journal of Biological and Physical Sciences. 10(2): 111-115. Published by Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
  8. Sodiya, C. I, Fabusoro, E. and Adamu, C. O. (2005): The Role of Agricultural Extension Service in Poverty Alleviation among Oil Palm Farmers in Ogun State Journal of Agricultural Extension Nigeria. 8(1): 121-128. Published by Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON). www.ijol.info/index/view/jae

iii         Journal Articles Accepted for Publication

  1. Oyeyinka, R. A., Sabitu, A. I. Ashaolu, O. F. and Adamu, C. O. (2018). Group Dynamics Indicators of Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria and Socio-Economic Status of Members in Ogun State, Nigeria. Accepted for publication in Bowen Journal of Agriculture. A publication of the Faculty of Agriculture, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria. Letter of acceptance dated 12th June, 2018.

Chapter in Book:

  1. Adamu, C. O. (2003): “Youth and Gender Perspective in Sustainable Agricultural Extension” In Research Issues in Home Economics, Anyakoha E.U. (eds) pp 285-290. University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria. (ISBN 978.31623-4). Published by Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria, HERAN Publishers

Edited Conference Proceedings

  1. Adamu, C. O. (2017). Effect of Agricultural Workload on the Well-being of Rural Pregnant Farmers in Egbedore Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria. In Umar, U.A, , Y. D Ndirpaya, C. Ekuenobe, P. Baushe, M.B Muhammad and S. Usman (eds). The Green Alternative: Agriculture as Engine for Nigeria’s Economic Growth. Proceedings of the 51th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria, Held at Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, Abuja Federal Capital Territory Nigeria, 23rd  to 27th  October 2017. 702 – 705
  2. Owolade, E. O. Adamu, C. O. and Lawal-Adebowale (2016), Assessment of Farmers-herdsmen conflicts resource sustainability in Oyo State. In Kuponiyi, A., O. A. Adeokun, A. J. Farinde, R. G. Adeola, L. A. Akinbile and O. T. Yekini (eds). Changing Social Values, Transparency and Sharp Practices: Impacts on Agricultural and Rural Development. Proceedings of 25th Annual National Congress on Conflict, Peace Building and Rural Development of the Rural Sociology Association of Nigeria (RuSAN) held at Federal Univeristy, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State between 9th and 12th October 2016. 37- 41.
  3. Adamu, C. O. and Oose, M. O. (2015). Rice farmers’ Perception of Growth Enhancement Support Scheme as an approach to overcoming unethical conduct along rice production value chain in Ogun State, Nigeria. . In Kuponiyi, A., O. A. Adeokun, A. J. Farinde, R. G. Adeola, L. A. Akinbile and O. T. Yekini (eds). Proceedings of 25th 24th Annual National Congress on Changing Social Values, Transparency and Sharp Practices: Impacts on Agricultural and Rural Development of the Rural Sociology Association of Nigeria (RuSAN) held at Ladoke Akintola Univeristy, Ogbomoso, Oyo State between 11th and 15th October 2015. 70 – 76.
  4. Banmeke, T. O. A., Abiona, B. J., Fapojuwo, E. O., Adamu, C. O., and Quadril, H. (2011): Use of Family Planning Methods by Rural Women in Abeokuta North Local Government area of Ogun State Nigeria. In Odedina, S. A., Osuntade, O. B., Adebayo, K, Awotun, M. O. and Fapohunda, O. O. (eds.) 272 – 276. Proceedings of Farm Management Association of Nigeria, National conference held at Federal College of Agriculture, Akure between 5th – 8th September, 2011.
  5. Sodiya, C. I., Fakoya, E. O., Adamu, C. O. and Obasa, T. O. (2008): Assessment of Fulani Pastoralist Awareness of HIV/AIDS in Ogun State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP). In A. O. Adeyemi, A. M. Ogungbesan, A.O, Dada, O. O., Eniolorunda, H. A., Awojobi, D. B., Oke, J. A. Agunbiade. (eds). 314-317. Published by NSAP.
  6. Adamu, C. O., Sodiya, C. I. and Awotunde, J. M. 2006: Agricultural Income-generating Activities of Rural Women in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of Ogun State. Proceedings of the 15th Annual Congress of the Nigeria Rural Sociological Association (NRSA). A. A. Ladele, A. B. Ogunwale, C. P. O Obinne, E. M. Igbokwe, O. D. Kolawole (eds.) 172-77. Published by Nigerian Rural Sociological Association.
  7. Awotunde, J. M., Adamu, C. O. and Omorah, J. T. (2006): National Special Programme for Food Security Participation Farm Settlers’ Agricultural Production Benefits and Problems in Ogun State. Proceedings of the Fifteenth Annual Congress of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA). Ladele A. A, Ogunwale A. B., Obinne C. P. O, Igbokwe E. M., Kolawole O. D. (eds.). 18-23. Published by Nigerian Rural Sociological Association..
  1. Adamu, C. O., Sodiya, C. I., Adeogun, M. O. and Ogunbanwo, O. O. (2005): Assessment of the Activities of Community Based Organizations in the Development of Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the Fourtheenth Annual Congress of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA). Ladele A. A., Omotayo A. M., Ogunwale A. B., Kolawole O. D. (eds.) 10-15. Published by Nigerian Rural Sociological Association.

 INFORMATION ON FELLOWSHIP, MASTERS PROJECTS AND Ph.D THESIS SUPERVISED               

Number of B.Sc supervised                                                                            50

Number of M.Sc supervised                                                                           31

Number of Ph.D supervised                                                                            4

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