Work Experience with dates
- Professor (Contract), Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Development, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gaborone (November 8, 2021 to date)
- Member Board of Trustees, Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State, Nigeria (October, 2021 to date)
- Professor, Obafemi Awolowo University, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Ile-Ife (October 1, 2009 to date).
- 2019 Visiting International Extension Scholar - in - Residence, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA, (November 15 - 22, 2019).
- Coordinator, Pre-degree Programme & Member of Management, Centre for Distance Learning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moro Campus. (October 3, 2017 to September 30, 2019).
- Visiting Professor (ECOWAS-AAU Fellowship), Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, North West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa, (July 11-29, 2016).
- Professor (Contract), Department of Agricultural Economics, Education & Extension, Botswana College of Agriculture, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana (June 3, 2013-June 30, 2015).
- Visiting Scientist (as Associate Researcher/Extension Specialist on NICAN Veg. Project) at Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada (April 28-May 18, 2013).
- Visiting Researcher, Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State, Nigeria. (2011-2012).
- Visiting Associate Professor (Sabbatical), Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure (2008-2009).
- Reader/Associate Professor, Obafemi Awolowo University, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Ile-Ife (October 1, 2006 - September, 2009).
- Acting Head, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (August 1, 2006 - July 31, 2008)
- Senior Lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Ile-Ife (October 1, 2003 -September 30, 2006).
- Lecturer I (Regrading), Obafemi Awolowo University, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Ile-Ife (December 1, 1999 - September 30, 2003).
- Lecturer II, Obafemi Awolowo University, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Ile-Ife (March 16, 1999 - December 1, 1999).
- Lecturer II, Ogun State University (Now Olabisi Onabanjo University), Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Ago-Iwoye. (October 1, 1998 – March 14, 1999).
- Assistant Lecturer, Ogun State University (Now Olabisi Onabanjo University), Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Ago-Iwoye. (February 6, 1995 – October 1, 1998).
Other work experience:
- Part-time Lecturer/Project Supervisor, Lagos State Polytechnic School of Agriculture, Ikorodu. (1993 – 1995)
- Clerical Assistant, Federal Ministry of Employment, Labour & Productivity, T.T.O., Onike-Yaba, Lagos. (1982 –1983)
- Sales Assistant, UTC Hardware Dept. Broad Street, Lagos. (1981 – 1982)

Courses Taught or Co-taught at Undergraduate and Graduate Levels
S/No. | Code | Title | Roles |
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1 | AXR 401 | On-farm demonstration | Lead & Co-taught |
2 | AXR 402 | Extension Records | Lead & Co-taught |
3 | AXR 503 | Social Psychology in Extension | Lead & Co-taught |
4 | AXR 504 | Leadership and Group Dynamics in Extension | Lead & Co-taught |
5 | AXR 505 | Supervision and Administration in Extension | Lead & Co-taught |
6 | AXR 511 | Agricultural Extension Communication and Methods | Lead & Co-taught |
7 | AXR 512 | Organisation of Youth and Women Programme | Lead & Co-taught |
8 | AXR 515 | Introductory Agro-industrial Extension | Lead & Co-taught |
9 | AXR 601 | Rural Community Organisation | Lead & Co-taught |
10 | AXR 603 | Application of Sociology to Rural Problems | Lead & Co-taught |
11 | AXR 609 | Comparative Extension Education | Lead & Co-taught |
12 | AXR 612 | Intermediate Sociological Theory | Lead & Co-taught |
13 | AXR 615 | Leadership in Community Programmes | Lead & Co-taught |
13 | AXR 620 | Gender, Agriculture and Rural Development | Lead & Co-taught |
Graduate Student Supervision/Mentorship
By Research:- Sanni, Ibrahim (2021) Farm Youth Involvement in Cattle Rearing Activities in Kebbi State, Nigeria. PhD Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology). In Progress.
- Ojo, K. O. (2021) Assessment of University Agricultural Students’ Involvement in Agribusiness in Osun State, Nigeria. M.Sc. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Akinduro, A. T. (2019) Factors Associated with Youths’ Involvement in Aged Crop Farmers’ Farm Resources Management Practices in Ondo State, Nigeria. M.Sc. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Sanni, Ibrahim (2019) Farm Youth Involvement in Cattle Rearing Activities in Kebbi State, Nigeria. PhD Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).Course Works in Progress.
- Adebo, O.T. (2018) Determination of Farm Succession Plan among Aged Crop Farmers in Ogun State, Southwest, Nigeria M.Sc. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Sanni, Ibrahim (2018) Determinants of Farm Succession Plan among Aged Cattle Rearers in Kebbi State, Nigeria. M.Sc. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Oluyaire, B. (2018), Assessment of social media usage in agricultural information dissemination among farm youth in rural communities of Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. M.Sc. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Sibanda, C. M. (2015), Factors contributing to the students’ performance in the Botswana General Certificate of secondary education [BGCSE] agriculture examinations from 2007- 2011. The University of Botswana Graduate Studies department. Gaborone. Botswana M.Sc. Thesis (Agricultural Education). Department of Agricultural Economics, Education and Extension (AEE). Co-Supervised with Hulela, K. and Marumo, D. M.
- Sebeso, D. (2014), Effects of a Computer Assisted Teaching methods on students’ performance in agriculture: a Quasi–experimental study. The University of Botswana Graduate Studies department. Gaborone. Botswana M.Sc. Thesis (Agricultural Education). Department of Agricultural Economics, Education and Extension (AEE). Co-Supervised with Hulela, K. and Marumo, D. M. and Bulala, Tapela.
- Malik, B.M. (2012), Effects of rural-urban migration on migrant youth livelihood in Oyo State, Nigeria- Ph.D. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Famuyiwa, B. S. (2012), Assessment of environmental hazards associated with cocoa farming in Nigeria - Ph.D. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Adekunmi, A.O. (2011) Effect of United Nation’s Development Programme’s Micro- Credit Scheme on Rural Employment Generation in Osun State, Nigeria - Ph.D. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology) Co-Supervised
- Aladekomo, Folasade (2011) Effectiveness of the utilization of ethno-veterinary practices in rearing sheep and goats among rural households in Osun State, Nigeria - Ph.D. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Ayinde, J.O. (2011), Assessment of community based youth organization involved in rural development in Osun State, Nigeria. - Ph.D. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Alao, Gbenga, (2010) Assessment of socio-cultural factors influencing under- cultivation of selected locally available trees and spices in Osun State, Nigeria - Ph.D. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology)
- Okorie, V.O. (2009) Participation of sedentary Fulani youth in community development in Osun State, Nigeria. M.Phil. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Famuyiwa, B.S. (2008) Perception of HIV/AIDS prevention strategies among the youth in farming communities of Osun State, Nigeria. M.Sc. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Ojubanire, M.O. (2007) Assessment of rural youth movement from farming to transportation sector in Osun State. M.Sc. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Oluborode, A. A. (2005) Production needs of rural youth for sustainable crop farming in Ogun State, Nigeria. M.Sc. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
- Malik, B.M. (2004) Role performance of parents in the development of youths in rural communities of Oyo State, Nigeria. M.Phil. Thesis (Agric. Extension & Rural Sociology).
CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
- Exploring AgIP for Farm Succession Planning Job Creation, Agricultural Productivity and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria.
- Mitigating the Implementation Gap in Environmental Initiatives through Community Engagement and Public Pedagogies in Botswana, Uganda, Malawi and Nigeria (CSPE) in partnership with University of Glasgow, UK.