Prof.

FAFIOLU Adeboye Olusesan 

Short Profile

Adeboye Olusesan Fafiolu is a distinguished scholar in Animal Science at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). He began his academic career at FUNAAB in 2005 as an Assistant Lecturer after completing his M.Agric. degree in 2003, and later earned his Ph.D. in 2008. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in curriculum development, e-learning innovation, and quality teaching, which have significantly enhanced student engagement and academic performance across the university.
His research focuses on feed evaluation and improvement using innovative technologies such as exogenous enzymes, chelated minerals, and biotechnology for better utilisation of unconventional feedstuffs. Prof. Fafiolu has successfully attracted and managed several national and international donor-funded projects, contributing to advancements in poultry nutrition, feed additives, and livestock production systems. With over 120 publications in reputable local and international journals, he has established himself as a leading voice in animal nutrition and feed technology.
Beyond research, Prof. Fafiolu has taken leadership roles in accreditation processes, ensuring FUNAAB’s recognition both nationally and internationally. He has served on numerous university committees, advancing curriculum reviews, student welfare, and staff development. His commitment to mentoring is evident in the large number of students he has supervised at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
At the national level, he serves as the Secretary of the World’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA), Nigeria Branch, and collaborates with regulatory bodies such as NAFDAC to address challenges in feed quality and livestock husbandry. His professional memberships span the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Animal Science Association of Nigeria, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, and international bodies including the Poultry Science Association (USA).
Prof. Fafiolu’s contributions have been recognised through numerous awards, including the NUC Best PhD Thesis in Agriculture (2010) and international fellowships. His career reflects a blend of academic excellence, impactful research, and dedicated service to the university community and the wider agricultural sector.

Ph.D. 2008
M. Agric. 2003
B. Agric. 1999

1.Poultry production and Management system.
2. Feeding value of crop and animal wastes for non-ruminant animals.
3. Cashew nut reject meal and cassava root peels in the diets of poultry
4. Nutritional and Management intervention in heat stress reduction for poultry.
5. Additives for quality improvement of feed.
6. Enzymes in Poultry and swine Nutrition
7. Feed Biotechnology and metabolomics
8. Feed milling and technology
9. Vitamins from Organic and inorganic sources for sustainable poultry nutrition

a) Principal Investigator, National Research Fund (NRF, 2019) on Development of novel feed additives for domestic chickens through innovative inclusion of phytogenics.
(b) Co-Investigator, National Research Fund (NRF, 2019) on Use of red and white sorghum in feeding system for poultry and implications of locally produced Tannase enzyme supplementation.
(c) Principal Investigator, Nottingham Trent University Visiting Scholars Fellowship on Investigating the level of susceptible phytate in seeds and beans used in Animal feed and reducing its negative impact, 2018.
(d) Principal Investigator, Africa Chicken Genetic Gains (ACGG) on use of black soldier fly in Nigeria, improved indigenous Chicken and implication of enzyme supplementation, 2017
(e) Principal Investigator, Evonik Germany in Association with Evonik West Africa on the implications of L-threonine supplementation on performance, carcass yield and immune status of broiler chickens, 2017
(f) Co-Investigator, Tertiary Education Intervention Fund (TETFUND) on Genomics of Salmonella tolerance in Nigerian local chickens, FUNAAB, 2016
(g) Principal Investigator, Imprexco Belgium on Investigations of multi-carbohydrase enzyme and use of Palm Kernel cake in broiler chickens, 2016
(h) Principal Investigator, Tertiary Education Intervention Fund (TETFUND), National research grant for research on investigation uncovering the potentials of phytogenics as feed additives and its implications on poultry production dynamics 2015
(i) African Centre of Excellence project on quality of postgraduate programme in Africa 2014 – 2020
(j) Co-Investigator, Tertiary Education Intervention Fund (TETFUND), research grant on Viable options for development of complete micronutrients mixtures for poultry using adoptable technologies, 2014
(k) Received a grant from Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) to attend Poultry Science Association annual conference in San Diego, California, USA July, 2013.
(l) Co-Investigator, Tertiary Education Intervention Fund (TETFUND), National research grant for the development of vitamin and trace mineral premix using contemporary innovational technology 2013-2014
(m) Co-Investigator, Tertiary Education Intervention Fund (TETFUND), National research grant for research on investigation of genetical genomics of coccidiosis in Nigerian Indigenous chickens 2013-2014
(n) Received Albert Einstein Award of Excellence by American Biographical Institute. World Symposium on Science, San Francisco, California, USA, 2011.
(o) Received award for the best PhD thesis in Agriculture within the Nigerian University System from National Universities Commission (NUC) under the Nigerian Universities Doctoral thesis award Scheme April, 2010.
(p) Received letter of Congratulation and Commendation from Vice Chancellor University of Agriculture Abeokuta for successful completion of PhD and academic activities (2008)
(q) Received Travel grant for young scientist to attend Annual Spring Meeting of World’s Poultry Science Association- United Kingdom Branch held in Floral Hall Southport UK in April 2007 by British Poultry Limited, UK.
(r) Received Travel grant for young scientist to attend Annual Spring Meeting of World’s Poultry Science association-United Kingdom Branch held in University of York, York, UK in April 2006, by Foundation for Poultry Development, Netherlands
(s) Received Travel grant for young scientist to attend 15th European Symposium on Animal Nutrition held in Balatunfured, Hungary (2005) by Foundation for Poultry Development, Netherlands
(t) Received Letter of Commendation for selfless service UNAAB Consult Ltd (2004
(u) Received Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship for Postgraduate studies (2001)

1) Member, College Board of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Sept., 2005 till date.
2) Member, Pig Management Technical Committee, – 2005 till 2009.
3) Member, Poultry Management Technical Committee, – 2005 till 2009.
4) Member, COLANIM Feed mill Committee,- 2006 to 2009, 2014 till date
5) Member, COLANIM Hatchery Committee – 2007 to 2009
6) Member, COLANIM Postgraduate Committee – 2007 till date
7) Member, Animal Nutrition Department Social Committee – 2005 till 2009
8) Member, Students Welfare Committee (SWEHOMAC)-2009 till 2012
9) Member, College Board College of Plant Science, , 2012 till date
10) Secretary, LOC Nigerian International Poultry Summit (NIPS, 2009)
11) Secretary LOC, African International Poultry Summit (AIPS, 2011)
12) Returning officer, Egbado South LGA 2011 General Election for Governorship and State Houses of Assembly
13) Centre Coordinator, 2011 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
14) Secretary, LOC, Nigeria International Poultry Summit (NIPS, 2013)
15) Member, College Board College of Plant Science and Crop Protection, Sept., 2012 till date.
16) Member, COLANIM-NIAS Induction Committee, 2014
17) Member, Post-graduate business committee, 2014 till date
18) Industry Liaison officer, World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Agriculture and Sustainable Environment, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 2014 till date
19) Member, promotion and assessment panel DIETECs 2016 till date
20) Hall Warden, Male Hostel, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 2017 till 2019
21) Chairman, Hostel Management Committee, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 2017 till 2019
22) Secretary, Chapel of Grace, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 2005 till date
23) Secretary, ASUU-UNAAB Multipurpose Cooperative Society, 2017 to 2025
24) Deputy Director, Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (2017)
25) Congregation Representative on Senate, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 2019
26) Member, Ad hoc committee on Student Union matters, December, 2019
27) Deputy Dean, Student Affairs Division, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 2020
28) Director, Centre of Excellence in Cassava and Poultry Innovations, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 2021
29) Director, Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 2023 to date
30) Member, University Governing Council, FUNAAB, 2024 to date
31) Member, Finance and General Purposes Committee, 2024 to date
32) Member, University Loans Committee, 2024 to date
33) Chairman, CEADESE Agricultural Innovation Hub, 2024 to date

1. Nigerian Society for Animal Production, 2003 to date
2. Animal Science Association of Nigeria, 2001 to date
3. World Poultry Science Association (Nigeria Branch) 2001 till date
4. Nigerian Institute of Animal Science
5. Nutrition Society of Nigeria 2005 till date
6. Poultry Science Association, USA, 2014 to date
7. African Poultry Network, 2014 to date

1. 43rd Annual Conference of Nigeria Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held between 18th to 22nd March, 2018 New SAAT Auditorium, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
2. Sixth Animal Science Association of Nigeria-Nigeria Institute of Animal Science Joint Annual Meeting held between 10th to 14th September, 2017 at NAF Conference, Ahmadu Bello Way, Kado, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
3. Sixth Nigeria International Poultry Summit held between 10th to 12th July, 2017 at Mimaya Event Centre, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos State, Nigeria.
4. Fifth Nigeria International Poultry Summit held between 10th to 14th May, 2015 at Main Auditorium, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
5. Poultry Science Association annual conference held between 22nd to 25th July, 2013 at Town and Country Resort and Convention Centre in San Diego, California, USA.
6. Second Organic Animal Husbandry Conference held between 12th to 14th September, 2012 at Hamburg/Trenthorst, Germany.
7. International Biotechnology symposium, Covenant University 2011. Theme: Agro-biotechnology and attainment of food security in Africa held between 12th – 14th April, 2011.
8. 44th Conference of Agric Society of Nigeria. LAUTECH 2010. Theme: Re-Strategizing Nigerian Agriculture in a rapidly changing
9. The 36th Annual conference of Nigeria Society for Animal Production held at University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, March 14-16th, 2011.
10. The first African International Poultry Summit of World’s Poultry Science Association held at University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, February 20-24th, 2011.
11. The 15th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria held at University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, September 13-16, 2010.
12. The 14th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria held at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oyo State, Nigeria, September 14-17, 2009.
13. The 3rd Nigeria International Poultry Summit (NIPS) held at Dheb Michael Events and Halls, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, February 22-26, 2009.
14. The 13th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria held at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria,. September 15-19, 2008
15. The 33rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held at the College of Agricultural Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Yewa Campus, Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria, March 16-20, 2008.
16. The 12th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, September 10-13, 2007.
17. The 32nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) held in Calabar, Nigeria, March 18-22, 2007.
18. The 2nd Nigeria International Poultry Summit (NIPS) held at Gateway Hotel, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, February 19-22, 2007.
19. Training Workshop on Grant- Winning Research Proposal organised by Research and Development Centre of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, January 4 – 6, 2006.
20. Awareness Training Workshop organised by the Nigeria Agriculture Biotechnology Project held at Adesba International Hotels, Abeokuta, Nigeria, December 15, 2005.
21. The 1st Nigeria International Poultry Summit (NIPS) held at Temperance Hotel, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, February 20-25, 2005.

1.Amos, A. T., Kareem, D. U., Adeyeye, E. A., Idowu, O. P. A., Adeyemo, A. A., Adelakun, J. A., …Fafiolu, A. O… Idowu, O. M. O. (2025). Impact of enzyme-supplemented dried dates (Phoenix dactylifera) fruit pulp incorporated into broiler chickens’ meal. The Journal of Agricultural Science, 163(4), 445–460. doi:10.1017/S0021859625100117

2.Aderibigbe, A. E., Fafiolu, A. O., Oso, A. O., & Akamo, J. A. (2024). Evaluating phytogenic composition of orange peels, lemon peel, lemon grass, curry leaves, their combinations and resultant effect on broiler chicken performance. NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION, 1206-1209.

3.Alade, A. A., A. M Bamgbose, A. O Oso, A. O Fafiolu, B. A Adewumi, 2024. Growth Response, Apparent Nutrient Digestibility, Ileal Digesta Viscosity and Economy of Feed Conversion Ratio of Broiler Chickens Fed Zymomonas mobilis Treated Soybean Hulls. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 89 (3), 277-287

4.Ibigbami, D. J., O. J Odutayo, O. Y Ayo-Ajasa, B. O Ibigbami, A. O Fafiolu,2024. Effect of aqueous extract of fresh sweet orange peel on growth performance and non-specific immune response of broiler chickens. Thai Journal of Agricultural Science 56 (3), 137− 146-137− 146

5.Obajuluwa, O. V., K. A Sanwo, L. T Egbeyale, A. O Fafiolu, U. D Osayande, 2024. Nutrient digestibility of broiler chickens fed larvacide and yohimbe bark powder-supplemented diets. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 896-899

6.Oni, A. I., J. A Abiona, A. O Fafiolu, O. E Oke. 2024. Early-age thermal manipulation and supplemental antioxidants on physiological, biochemical and productive performance of broiler chickens in hot-tropical environments. Stress 27 (1), 2319803,

7.Olanloye, A, O., A. O Fafiolu, L. T Egbeyale, A. V Adebayo 2023. Prediction of amino acid contents of cassava root from crude protein and essential amino acids. Slovak Journal of Animal Science, 56 (01), 3-16

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