UNIOSUN Staff Profile
Discover the People Behind Our Academic Excellence.
AJAYI Francis O.
Senior Lecturer
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
AGRIC ECONS & EXT
Brief Educational Profile
PhD Agricultural Extension and Communication - Federal University of Akure (2016)
PGD in Education - Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto (2007)
MSc Rural Development - University of Ilorin (2006)
Bachelor of Agriculture - University of Ilorin (2001)
Academic Profiles
ORCID
ResearchGate
OpenAlex
Curriculum Vitae
Current/Recent Research
Research Scientist in a project funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund
(TETFUND/R&D/CE/TETFAIR/2024). Development of a Decoupled Solar-Powered Sprayer for
Off-grid Farm Site (2024-2025)
Evaluating indigenous climate resilience strategies among cassava farmers in Kwara State
Agricultural student knowledge and willingness to consume genetically modified crops
Selected Recent Publications
- Musa, M. O, Bolarin, O., Ajayi, F. O. and Ojo, O. O. (2026). Utilization of crop residues for livestock feeds among rural dwellers in Osun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT). 6(2B):196-205. Published by Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria. https://njaat.com.ng/index.php/njaat/article/view/1454
- Jimoh, L. O., Agboola, T. O., Akintunde, O. K., Idris-Adeniyi, K. M., Ajayi, F. O. & Oyeniyi, F. A (2025). Assessment of compliance level with the International Labor Organization child labour utilization regulation: Evidence from cassava farmers in Osogbo ADP Zone, Osun State, Nigeria, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2025.2534268
- Ajayi, F. O., Bamiwuye, O. A., Alao, O. T., Kehinde, A. L., Akintunde, O. K. and Azeez, S. (2024). Assessment of farmer’s usage of information communication technology (ICT) in the marketing of cocoa produce in Osun State. International Conference on Management, Business, Administration and Legal Initiatives (MBALI). 1: 28 – 41. ISBN: 978-1-86818-149-0
Research Interests
Smallholder livelihoods
Sustainable water–environment
Climate-resilient agriculture
Child labour & gender
Agri-tech adoption