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A Professor in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Research engaged in cover divers research topics related to wide range of developmental issues conducted in Nigeria such as education, health, rural sociology, rural development, agricultural extension among others. As a lecturer in a university of agriculture, she focuses on Research, Extension and Teaching. She engages in a lot of gender/extension activities, with focus on rural development, extensive field and classroom experiences in quantitative and qualitative research and data gathering. She has a PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (University of Ibadan, Nigeria).
She has experience managing sub guarantees on projects. Her passion for gender related activities led her to secure a position as the Executive Director and Programme Manager (with an NGO – Gender Development Initiative) with over 14 years of working with the grassroots including; Society for Family Health (SFH) on Community Outreaches (2012) and National Malaria Elimination Programme (2014), World Bank – HAF II Project in Ogun State (2014-2017), Terres Des Hommes with the support of Child Protection Network (provision of psychosocial and education of children in special situations), rehabilitation of street children, empowerment of indigent families), working with government at policy formulation on child right law, stigmatization, domestic violence etc. She had built the capacity of over 20,000 adolescents on their reproductive health and rights (Safire, 2018-2022). Works with Women Advocates Research and Documentation Cenre (WARDC) on sensitization of community members on Gender Based Violence (2021 to date), work with She Leads Network to build young women agencies on addressing Gender based Violence, worked with Traditional Women Leaders on addressing issues of violence against women and girls; handling and reporting of cases. Participates in Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) Project (2020 to date) where community transparency and accountability members are integrated into health care management. Grounded and well-versed in Nigeria's public, private, community and faith sectors. Has experience in VCAT (Value Clarification and Attitude Change) workshops and training to the staff, providers and partners to ensure they can offer destigmatising, non-judgemental, supportive and respectful care to women and girls.
Has over 70 (seventy) publications in national and international journals as well as conference proceedings, some awards have been won in the course of working. She is the immediate past Vice-President, Nigerian Association of Evaluators.
Key Skills include: Good multi-tasker, Leadership skill, Effective communicator, Detail oriented and active listening, Technical skill (computer, report writing, field work etc), Recognize and solve problems quickly
Ph.D ( Agricultural Extension and Rural Development)
2021 Election Management Training, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Ghana
2021 Long Term Election Observation Training, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Ghana
2014 PGD – Education, National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna. Thesis. Influence of Mothers’ Educational Attainment on Academic Performance of Rural Children in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State
2009 MSc Module- Veterinary Communication and Extension (Extension and
Veterinary), University of Pretoria, South Africa
2000-05 Ph.D. Agricultural Extension and Rural development (Gender and Agricultural Extension), University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Dissertation: Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting Girl Child Empowerment in Selected Agrarian Communities in Nigeria.
1998-1999 M.Sc. – Agricultural Extension and Rural development (rural development),
University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Thesis: Contribution of Urban Agriculture to Income Generation in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State (1999).
1987-1992 B. Tech – Farm Management & Agricultural Extension (Rural development), Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Honours Project: Economic Analysis of Poultry Production in Ondo State, Nigeria.
– covid 19 and its impact on the female gender
– Reproductive health and rights of adolescents
– Gender Based Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls
– Women in Leadership
a) Jensen-Neth Fund Award for conference Attendance in honor of Joan Jensen and in memory of Mary Neth, both of whom were founding members of the Rural Women Sociological Association (RWSA) (2018)
(b) Jensen-Neth Fund Award for conference Attendance in honor of Joan Jensen and in memory of Mary Neth, both of whom were founding members of the Rural Women Sociological Association (RWSA) (2015)
(c) Cherie Blair Foundation’s Mentoring Women in Business Programme Award of Mentoring by Cherie Blair Foundation for Women (2015)
(d) Team Research Grant by Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP/PPAAO) (2014).
(e) Award of Excellence as a mark of honour to the development of the Association and Students at large, awarded by the Students of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (2011).
(f) Award for Online Distance Learning Course on Veterinary Communication and Extension by Centre Technique de Corporation Agricole et Rurale (CTA) (2009).
(g) Scholarship for Development of Participatory Crop Improvement to Support Small-Scale Businesses by Netherlands University Foundation for International Cooperation NUFFIC Netherlands Fellowship Programme NFP (2008).
(h) Scholarship for African Nutrition Leadership Programme, Northwest University, Potchefstroom South Africa by Netherlands University Foundation for International Cooperation NUFFIC Netherlands Fellowship Programme NFP (2005).
(i) Scholarship for Integrated Pest Management International Agricultural Centre, Wageningen, Netherlands by Netherlands University Foundation for International Cooperation NUFFIC/ Netherlands Fellowship Programme NFP (2005).
(j) Small Research Grant for Thesis Writing by Council for Development for Social Science Research in Africa CODESRIA (2002).
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(a) Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON)
(b) Nigerian Association of Evaluators
(c) Children-In-Agriculture Programme (CIAP)
(d) Rural Women’s Studies Association (RWSA)
(e) Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP)
(f) Child Protection Network, Ogun State Chapter
(g) Coalition of NGOs in Ogun State (CONGO)
(h) Forum for Child Practitioners concerned with street children
(i) Nigeria Network of Non Governmental Organization (NNNGO)
(j) International Society on prevention of child abuse and neglect
(k) Forum for Child Practitioners concerned with Street Children
(l) Association of Malaria and Immunization in Nigeria (ACOMIN),
(m) Ogun State Branch – Nigerian Association of Evaluators
i. 7th Nigeria Family Planning Conference held at Sandralia Hotel, Abuja. 12-16th December, 2022.
Ashimolowo O.R: Family Planning Programming For Youths And Adolescents In Nigeria.
ii. 13th Triennial Conference of Rural Women’s Studies Association held at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. May 16th – May 20th 2018.
Ashimolowo, O.R. (2018) Multi-Dimensional Stakeholders’ Partnership: The Gender Transformative (GTM) Model in SDG Implementation.
iii. 13th Conference of Children and Youth in Agriculture Conference held at University of Ilorin, June 1st-3rd, 2016.
Ashimolowo, O.R., Oyebamiji, O.S., Soetan, O.J., and Ojebiyi, W.G. (2016): Effects of Farm Family Labour on Educational Performance of Rural in-School Children in Ife North LGA of Osun State, Nigeria.
iv. 21st Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria held at University of Ibadan, Nigeria, April 17th – 20th, 2016.
Rural Nursing Mothers’ utilization of Community-Integrated Management of Childhood illnesses in Ogun State, Nigeria
v. 2015 Conference of Rural Women’s Studies Association Triennial held at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, USA. February 12th – 14th, 2015.
Ashimolowo, O.R. and Agbetusa, D.P. (2015): Community Assessment of the Perceived Effects of Traumas Associated with Female Rape Victims of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria.
vi. 2012 Conference of Rural Women’s Studies Association Triennial held at Thomas University, Canada. July 26th – 29th, 2012.
Ashimolowo, O.R. and Ogunmodede, O. (2012): Effect of Vesico Vagina Fistula Incidence on Rural livelihood of Victims in Plateau State, Nigeria.
vii. 2009 Conference of Women’s Studies Association Triennial Conference held at Indiana University, U.S.A., 24th – 27th September, 2009.
Ashimolowo, O.R. and Coker, O.A (2009): Participation of Rural Women in Grass Root Democratic Process in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria.
viii. 7th International Conference & General Assembly of Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) held at University of Ado-Ekiti, Ado-Ekiti From 25th – 27th March, 2013.
Ashimolowo, O.R., and Agbetusa, D.P. (2013): Community Assessment of Perceived Effect of Traumas Associated with Female Rape Victims of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.
ix 2nd Conference of Children in Agriculture Conference on Research Policy for Children in Agriculture, held at University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria. 9th – 12th October, 2001.
Ashimolowo, O.R. and Arowojolu, O. (2001): Nigerian Girl-Child Involvement in Agriculture, Future Perspective.
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x. 2nd Conference of Children in Agriculture Conference on Research Policy for Children in Agriculture, held at University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria. 9th – 12th October, 2001.
Arowojolu, O. and Ashimolowo, O.R. (2001). Child Labour in Agriculture: Problems and Prospects
1. Ashimolowo, O.R, Ojebiyi, W.G, Soetan, O.J and Oluwa, K.A (2022). Assessment of Health Care Utilization among Fishing Households in Coastal Areas of Lagos State, Nigeria, Nigeria Agricultural Journal, 53 (1). Pg 149-158
2. Ashimolowo, O. R, Soetan, O. J, Ojebiyi, W. G and Omolola, O. M (2023). Preference For Virtual and Physical Classrooms Among Undergraduate Agriculture Students at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT), 2023, Vol. 19, Issue 1, pp. 178-192
3. Ashimolowo, O. R., Soetan, O. J., Ogini, O. O and Fasugbe, O. O (2023). Perception of Mothers on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria: Implications for policy implementation. 16th International Research and Development Network of Children & Youth in Agriculture Programme Conference (CYIAP/ FUTA, 2023) held between 5th – 8th June, 2023 at the Francis Idibiye Auditorium, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State.
4. Soetan, O. J., Adeosun, K. G, Chinaguh, E. C., Ashimolowo, O. R., Fasugbe, O. O (2023). Socio-Economic Determinants of Mother-Daughter Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. 16th International Research and Development Network of Children & Youth in Agriculture Programme Conference (CYIAP/ FUTA, 2023) held between 5th – 8th June, 2023 at the Francis Idibiye Auditorium, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State
1. Soetan, O.J, Ashimolowo, O.R, Ojo, O.Y, Aduradola, R.R and Ogunsola, A.F (2021). Cross-cultural Perception towards Traditional Birth Control Practices between Yoruba and Igede Indigenes in Ogun State, Nigeria, International Journal of Cell Animal Biology and Genetics, 6(1), pg 55-67
2. Ashimolowo, O.R, Ojebiyi, W.G, Soetan, O.J and Oluwa, K.A (2022). Assessment of Health Care Utilization among Fishing Households in Coastal Areas of Lagos State, Nigeria, Nigeria Agricultural Journal, 53 (1). Pg 149-158
3. Soetan O.J, Ashimolowo O.R, Banmeke T.O.A, Lasode A.O, Oyebamiji B.A, Adeuyi O.O, Ojebiyi W.D and Soetan D.A(2020). Innovative Approach to Knowledge Sharing and Management in Agricultural Research- Extension Linkage System. Journal of Sustainable Development,18(1). 2-14. Amstys Book and Publishing
4. Ashimolowo, O.R, Soetan, O.J, Adetarami, O, Dada, O.E, Olayiwola, K.M, Adewoye, E.O and Oyedele, A.T (2020). Incidences and Perceived Causes of Defilement among Adolescents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Annals of Child and Youth Studies, 1 (1). 35-44.
5. Ashimolowo, O.R, Soetan, O.J, Adetarami, O, Dada, O.E, Olayiwola, K.M, Adewoye, E.O and Oyedele, A.T (2020). Incidences and Perceived Causes of Defilement among Adolescents in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Annals of Child and Youth Studies, 1 (1). 35-44.
6. Soetan O.J, Ashimolowo O.R, Banmeke T.O.A, Lasode A.O, Oyebamiji B.A, Adeuyi O.O, Ojebiyi W.D and Soetan D.A(2020) Innovative Approach to Knowledge Sharing and Management in Agricultural Research- Extension Linkage System. Journal of Sustainable Development, 18 (1). 2-14. Amstys Book and Publishing
7. Adebayo O.A, Ashimolowo O.R, Osuntade O.B, Raheem W.K and Ezekiel A.M. (2020) Innovative Approach to Knowledge Sharing and Management in Agricultural Research- Extension Linkage System. Journal of Sustainable Development, 18 (1). 2-14. Amstys Book and Publishing
8. Soetan, O.J, Ashimolowo, O.R, Lasode, A.O, Ogunjinmi, K.O, Ojo, O.Y and Salako, P. A. (2020). Factors Influeing Utilization of Community-Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Practices among Rural Nursing Mothers in Ogun State, Nigeria. Annals of Child and Youth Studies, 1 (1). 1-12.
9. Ashimolowo, O.R, Soetan, O.J., Bolarinwa. K. K., Oyebamiji, B. A. and Ogunsola, A.H (2019). Gender Based Conflict and its Effect On Food Security in Rural Households of Oyo State, Nigeria. Faman Journal, Vol. 19, No. 2, 2019. Pp. 121.
10. Soetan, O.J., Ashimolowo, O.R., Ajabi, T.M. and Adebayo, T.D (2019). Challenges and Factors Responsible For Youths Unemployment in Urban and Rural Areas of Ogun State, Nigeria. Faman Journal, Vol. 19, No. 2, 2019. Pp.
11. Ashimolowo, O. R., Ojebiyi, W. G., Adelakun, I. I., Odediran, O. F., Soetan, O. J. and Iskil-Ogunyomi, S. O. (2017). Causes and consequences of teenage pregnancy among youths in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. Scholarly Journal of Science Research and essay, 6 (1): 10-17. Available online at http://www.scholarly-journals.com/sjsre/publications/2017/June/toc.htm
12. Adeola A.A., Ashimolowo, O.R., Ayansina, S.O., Obayelu, A.E., Onabanjo O.O., Ose, M.O., and Oladunmoye, O.O. (2017): Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Consumption of Bio-Fortified Cassava Sorghum-Based Complementary Foods in Ogun State. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research, Pp.97-106. Published by Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan.
13. Ashimolowo, O.R, Ojebiyi, W.G, Adelakun, I.I, Odediran, O.F, Soetan, O.J and (2017). Situation Analysis of Female-Headed Households in Awo Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Scholarly Journal of Science Research and Essay, 6 (1), pp1-9
14. Ashimolowo, O. R., Bolarinwa, K. K., Ojebiyi, W. G., Adeojo, M. K., Odediran, O. F. and Soetan, J. O. (2017). Situation analysis of female-headed households in Awo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Scholarly Journal of Science Research and essay, 6 (1): 1-9. Available online at http://www.scholarly-journals.com/sjsre/publications/2017/June/toc.htm
15. Ashimolowo, O.R., Awotunde, E.D., Ojebiyi W.G and Oose M.O. (2016): Assessment of Rural children’s Involvement in Fishery Activities in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. FUNAAB Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment, 15 (2): 37-46. Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
16. Ojebiyi W.G., Ashimolowo, O.R., T.O.A. Banmeke and Ariyo A.M. (2016): Societal Awareness of the Child’s Right Act among Rural and Urban Dwellers of Ogun State. Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Arts, 11 (1 &2): 14-25, Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
17. Ashimolowo O.R., Oyebamiji, O.S., Soetan, O.J and Ojebiyi W.G. (2016): Effects of Farm Family Labour on Educational Performance of Rural In-school Children in Ife North LGA of Osun State, Nigeria. Annals of Child and Youth Studies, 7(7)45-62. Published by International Research and Development Network of children and Youth in Agriculture Programme (CYIAP-Network) in Nigeria, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria.
18. Alaka F.A. and Ashimolowo, O.R. (2015): Perception of Corrupt Practices Among Extension Agents of Oyo State Agricultural Development Programme (OYSADEP). Journal of Nigerian Rural Sociological Association, 16(1): 87-92. Published by Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA), Nigeria.
19. Ojebiyi, W. G., Ashimolowo, O. R., Odediran, O. F., Soetan, O. S., Aromiwura, O. A. and Adeoye, A. S. (2015). Willingness to venture into agriculture-related enterprises after graduation among final year agriculture students of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. International Journal of Applied Agricultural and Apicultural Research, 11(1&2): 103-11
20. Odediran, O. F., Ashimolowo, O. R., Sodiya, C. I., Sanni, L. O., Adebayo, K., Ojebiyi, W. G. and Adeoye, A. S. (2015). Awareness of cassava peel utilization forms among cassava processors in rural communities of Southwest, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Agricultural and Apicultural Research, 11 (1&2): 93-102
21. Ajao, S.K., Ashimolowo, O.R. and Ojebiyi W.G. (2015): Rural Children’s Access to Modern Health Care Facilities in Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Ibadan Journal of Agricultural Research, 11(1):43-252. Published by Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
22. Adeleke-Bello, O. O., and Ashimolowo, O. R. (2015): Beneficiaries’ Perception of Selected Rural Women Empowerment Projects in Ogun State, Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 10(44):4108-4116. Open access. Maryland, USA. Available online at: .http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/AJAR/article-full-text-pdf/73E085156023.
23. Ojebiyi, W.G., and Ashimolowo, O.R. (2015): Child Abuse: The Child’s Rights Act and Sustainable Development in Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 17(3):1-13, Published by Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Clarion Pennsylvania, USA. Available online at http://www.jsd-africa.com/Jsda/Vol17No4-Smr15B/PDF/Child%20Abuse%20The%20Child%27s%20Rights.Ojebiy%20Wahab.pdf
24. Soetan, O.J., Ashimolowo, O.R., Arowolo, O.O. and Lasode A.O. (2015): Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, Practices of Community-Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Practices among Rural Nursing Mothers in Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Researches in Agricultural Science. 3 (1&2):1-8. Published by Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
25. Ojebiyi W.G., Ashimolowo, O.R. and Abdulsalam-Saghir, P.B. (2015): Community Parenting: A Community Approach to Protecting the Child from Abuses. Journal of Researches in Agricultural Science. 5(1&2):19-27. Published by Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
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