Professor. Olalekan Oyekunle is a Professor of Agricultural Communication and Media Resources Production at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D and M. Agric. in Agricultural Communication, B. Agric. (Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication (PGD Mass Comm) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). His research focus or interest is on innovative use of Media Resources for the facilitation of Agro-information flow between researchers and small holder farmers for improved productivity, as well as translation of agricultural research findings into Agricultural Media Materials with main emphasis on video, audio, printed materials and other multimedia tools for the dissemination of information to all stakeholders in agriculture. He is a reputable Academic who actively carries out Teaching, Research and Extension/Community Development Services.
As a member of the University Radio Management Board, Professor. Oyekunle coordinates and produces Farm Broadcasts on Radio to support field level Agricultural Extension Services in Southwest Nigeria. He is proficient in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools.
He is an active member of Professional Associations including Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON), Rural Sociological Society of Nigeria (RuSAN), Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) and the National Research and Development Network of Youth in Agriculture Programme (CYIAP). He has over 50 Publications in reputable International and Local learned Journals and Conference Proceedings.
i. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) 2012
ii. Ph.D (Agricultural Ext & Communication) 2011
iii. Master of Agricultural Ext & Communication 2006
iv. Bachelor of Agriculture (Agric Extension and Rural Sociology) “Second Class Upper” 2001
v. Postgraduate Diploma in Agric. Extension “Distinction” 1997
vi. Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication (Upper Credit ) 1992
vii. HND (General Agriculture) “Distinction” 1988
viii. ND (General Agriculture) “Distinction” 1985
ix. WASC/GCE ‘O’ Level 1981
a. Agricultural Communication and Media Resources Production
b. Innovative use of Media Resources for the facilitation of Agro-information flow between researchers and small holder farmers for improved productivity, as well as translation of agricultural research findings into Agricultural Media Materials with main emphasis on video, audio, printed materials and other multimedia tools for the dissemination of information to all stakeholders in agriculture.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR of the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), FUNAAB. March 2018 to Feb 2020 to April 2023 to Date
i. Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN)
ii. Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON
iii. Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RuSAN)
iv. Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
v. Children and Youth In Agriculture Programme network (CYIAP)
vi. Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (NIFAAS)
(i) 49th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria held at Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Anwai, Asaba, Delta State. 9th-13th November, 2015.
(ii) Cisco EMEAR Networking Academy Partner Summit, organized by Cisco Systems Italy for Cisco Networking Academy Partners in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia and CIS, held in Rome, Italy on October 28 and 29, 2015.
(iii) 11th National CYIAP Network Conference and meetings organized by the National Research and Development Network of Children and Youth in Agriculture Programme, held at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, College of Agricultural Sciences, Yewa Campus, Ayetoro, Ogun State. 20th-24th October, 2014
(iv) 23rd Annual National Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON), held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.19th-23rd October, 2014
(v) 28th Annual Conference of theFarm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) held at Delta State University, Abraka. 14th-16th October, 2014.
(vi) 27th Annual Conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria held at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, 26th-30thAugust, 2013
(vii)10th National CYIAP Network Conference and Meetings organized by the National Research and Development Network of Children and Youth in Agriculture Programme (CYIAP Network in Nigeria), held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. 10th-14th March, 2013.
(viii) 21st Annual National Congress of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA) held at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 7th -11th Oct., 2012
(1) A. S. Amusat and O. Oyekunle (2023). Use of advertising media by small scale agricultural entrepreneurs in Odeda Local Government area of Ogun State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Rural Extension and Development, 15(1). Published by the Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
(2) Lawal Adebowale and O. Oyekunle (2021) Appraisal of Agro-students’ exploitation of digital education Apps for Academic Tasks performance in Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria. International Journal of Education and Development Using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT). Vol 17 Issue 3 Pp 124-140.
(3) Oose, M. O., Abiona, B. J., Oyekunle, O., Oladoyinbo, O. B. and Nwaodua, D. A. (2021): Utilization of Google Application among employees of Selected Tertiary Institution in Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology . Volume 21, No 1, 2021 Pp 46-51.
(4) Okanlade Adesokan Lawal-Adebowale and Olalekan Oyekunle (2021) Dimensional Entrepreneural Deployment of Information and Communication Technology for Economic Empowerment in Nigeria. International Journal of Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility 6 (1): 1-18. Published by IGI Global. Available online at http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3418-4250.
(5) K. K. Bolarinwa, B. G. Abiona, O. Oyekunle and O. J. Soetan (2020) Job Burnout among Land, Water Conservation Personnel (LWCP) in Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology 21 (4): 235-240. A Publication of Akamai University, Hilo, Hawaii. Available online at http://www.akamaiuniversity.US/RJST.htm
(6) Lawal-Adebowale, O. A. and Oyekunle, O. (2019) Advancement of ICT in Agricultural Extension Practice: Reality of Integration in Nigerian Public Extension Services. Journal of Extension Systems 35 (2): 37-52. Published by Extension Systems Foundation International, India. Available online at www.esfi.in
(7) Oyekunle, O., Ayansina, S. O. and Amusat, A. S. (2018) Factors Associated with Patronage of Bank of Agriculture among Farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria. Annals of Child and Youth studies 8 (1) 53-71. A journal publication of the National Research and Development Network of Children and Youth in Agriculture Programme (CYIAP NETWORK) in Nigeria. Available on line at http://www.cyiapnetwork.org
(8) Oyekunle, O. Lawal-Adebowale, O. A. Bolarinwa, K. K. Amusat, A, S. and Momoh, O. O. (2018) Media Factors Associated with Farmers’ Utilization of Agricultural Transformation Agenda Information in Ogun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management. 6 (3): 629-643. Available on-line at http://ijecm.co.uk/
(9) Oyekunle, O. Lawal-Adebowale, O. A. Bolarinwa, K. K. Amusat, A, S. and Momoh, O. O. (2018) Media Factors Associated with Farmers’ Utilization of Agricultural Transformation Agenda Information in Ogun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management. Vol VI, Issue 3. Pp 629-643. Available on-line at http://ijecm.co.uk/
(10) Oyeyinka, R. A., Oyekunle, O., Oyeyinka, B. F. and Adebiyi, A. A. (2018) Perceived Effect of Organizational Communication on Job Satisfaction of Employees in Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agricultural and Development Economics (NIJADE) 8 (1): 30-42. A Journal Publication of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, Nigeria. Available Online at www.uniabuja.edu.ng/ijade.
(11) Oyekunle, O., Oose, M. O., Amusat, A. S., Oyeyinka, R. A. and Akinruli, B. T. (2017) Cassava Farmers’ Utilization of Print and Electronic Media for Agricultural Information Dissemination in Odeda Local Government , Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development. Vol 10 (2) Pp 23-30. Published by Sustainable Livelihoods and Development Networks for Africa (SLIDEN Africa). Available on line at http://slidenafrica.multiply.com
(12) Ayanda, I. F., Oyekunle, O., Salau, S. A., Salawu, O. L. and Oose, M. O. (2016) Pest control and innovation generation for sustainable agricultural development by Nigerian Stored Product Research Institute, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, 5 (10) 104-110. October 2016. http//www.esxpublihers.com Published by Esxon Publishers.
(13) Oyekunle, O., Onifade, O. T., Ayanda, I. F., Amusat, A. S. and Bolarinwa, K. K. (2014) Constraints Associated with Cultivation and Utilization of Soyabean by farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health care. 4 (12), 48-53 Published by the International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE) USA. Available on line at http://www.iiste.org.
(14) Lawal-Adebowale, O. A. and Oyekunle, O. (2014) Agro-students’appraisal of online registration of academic courses in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT) 10, (4), 139-154. Published by the University of West Indies, Cavehill, Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies. Available on line at www.ijedict.dec.uwi.edu/viewissue.php
(15) Olaoye, O. J., Oyekunle, O., Akintayo, I. A., Orunsolu, A. M., Odebiyi, C. O., Abdulsalami, S. A. and Ashley-Dejo. S. S. (2014). Motivational factors responsible for women involvement in fish processing and marketing in Ogun waterside, Ogun State, Nigeria. Ibadan Journal of Agricultural Research (IJAR), 10: 33-44. An International Journal published by the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Available on line at www.jar.com.pk/
(16) Oyekunle, O., Sodiya, C. I., Ayansina, S. O.,Bolarinwa, K. K. and Oyeyinka, R. A. (2014) Involvement of farmers’ children in family income generating activities for a secured future in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Annals of Child and Youth studies 5 (1). A journal publication of the National Research and Development Network of Children and Youth in Agriculture Programme (CYIAP NETWORK) in Nigeria. Available on line at http://www.cyiapnetwork.org
(17) Oyekunle, O. Abdulsalam-Saghir, P. and Bolarinwa, K. K. (2013) Journalists’ Attitude towards the coverage of Agricultural and Rural Development News in Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health care. 3,(11), Pp 94-100. Published by the International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE) USA. Available on line at http://www.iiste.org Acelerating Global Knowledge Creation and Sharing.
(18) Oyekunle, O., Amusat, A.S., Sodiya, C. I. and Ayanda, I. F. (2013) Participation of farmers’ children in farm activities for sustainable food security in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Annals of Child and Youth studies, 4 (1) 16-24. A journal publication the National Research and Development Network of Children and Youth in Agriculture Programme (CYIAP NETWORK) in Nigeria. Available on line at http://www.cyiapnetwork.org
(19) Oyekunle, O., Adesanya, O.S., Ayanda, I. F. and Amusat, A. S. (2013) Effect of Rural Infrastructural Facilities an Agricultural Production and Rural Development in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research. 14,49-60. An International journal publication of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan. Available on line at www.ajol.info/index.php/mjr
(20) Oyekunle, O. Abdulsalam-Saghir, P. and Bolarinwa, K. K. (2013) Journalists’ Attitude towards the coverage of Agricultural and Rural Development News in Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health care. 3, (11): 94-100. Published by the International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE) USA. Available on line at http://www.iiste.org Acelerating Global Knowledge Creation and Sharing.
(21) Sodiya, C. I., Seriki, I. O. and Oyekunle, O. (2013) Farming Hazards among children in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Annals of Child and Youth studies, 4 (1) 41-53. A journal publication of the National Research and Development Network of Children and Youth in Agriculture Programme (CYIAP NETWORK) in Nigeria. Available on line at http://www.cyiapnetwork.org
(22) Ayanda, I.F.,Oyekunle, O.,Banmeke, T.O.A.and Sodiya, C.I. (2012) Assessment of relevance of radio programmes on quality of cassava products in Ogun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Organic Research and Development. (IJOARD) 5 (2012) 141-154. Available on line at www.ijoardjournal.org
(23) Ayanda,I.F. and Oyekunle, O. (2012): Farmers’ Assessment Of The Effect Of Duration On Awareness On Participation In Agricultural Projects In Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Farm Management 7(1); 96-101. Published by Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN). Available on line at http://famannigeria.multiply.com/journal/item1
(24) Oyekunle, O. (2011): Influence of Multimedia Advertisement On Farmers’ Patronage And Use Of Agricultural Inputs And Services In Odeda Local Government Area Of Ogun State, Nigeria. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research. 12 (1&2) 104-115. An International journal publication of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, Ibadan. Available on line at www.ajol.info/index.php/mjar
(25) Oyekunle, O. Olaoye, O.J., Lawal-Adebowale, O.A. and Ayanda, I.F. (2011) Analysis Of Multimedia Channels Of Information Available To Fish Farmers In Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Arts. Formerly ASSET. An International Journal (SERIES A) 6 (1) 68-80. Published by the Federeal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Available on line at http://www.unaab.edu.ng/journal/index.php/JHSSCA.
(26) Oyekunle, O., Onifade, O.T. Ayanda, I.F. and Amusat A.S. (2011) Pipeline Vandalisation And Farmers’ Situation: Exposition From Obafemi Owode Local Government Area Of Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Arts. Formerly ASSET. An International Journal (SERIES A) 6 (1) 25-35. Published by the Federeal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Available on line at http://www.unaab.edu.ng/journal/index.php/JHSSCA .
(27) Olaoye, O.J., Oyekunle, O., Omoyinmi, G.A.K., Akintayo, I.A. and Arogundade, B.F. (2011) Contribution Of FADAMA II Project To Aquaculture Development In Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Arts. Formerly ASSET. An International Journal (SERIES A) 6 (1) 11-24. Published by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Available on line at http://www.unaab.edu.ng/journal/index.php/JHSSCA.
(28) Oyekunle, O. (2010) A Comparative Study of Farmers’ Use Of Extension Guide/Bulletin And Radio As Media Of Agricultural Information And Technology Transfer In Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment. Formerly ASSET. An International Journal (SERIES A) 5 (1, 2010) 91-100. Published by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Available on line at http://www.unaab.edu.ng/journal/index.php/Series A.
(29) Oyekunle, O., Apantaku,S. O., Adebayo, K. and Azeez, T. A. (2007). Farmers’ Use Of Extension Guide As A Medium Of Agricultural Information In Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment. Formerly ASSET. An International Journal (SERIES A) 2(1) 68-77. Published by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Available on line at http://www.unaab.edu.ng/journal/index.php/Series
(30) Oyekunle, O., Adesanya, O. S., Amusat, A. S., Ayanda, I. F. and Oose, M. O. (2015) Adoption of Agro-Forestry practices by farmers: Voices from Ogun State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 49th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Delta 2015, held at Delta State University, Asaba Campus, 9th-13th November, 2015. Pp 309-312. Published by ASN.
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