AKINLEYE Simeon Oludiran Ph.D.

Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences,

University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba,

Lagos State, Nigeria

Phone: +234 803 348 3326, 805 887 1652 Email:

Key Qualifications

·  AKINLEYE Simeon Oludiran had B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Agricultural Economics with specialisation in Food and Agricultural Policy. He has over seven years experience in academic, research and allied fields. He has broad range of experience in agricultural production systems, rural economy and food and nutrition management in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has written peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters on this subject. He has presented learned papers in local, regional and international conferences.

·  Education: His Ph.D. thesis was on the Characteristics and Determinants of Household Food Demand in Nigeria. The research work has spawned many sub-researches and publications.

·  University experience: Dr Akinleye joined the services of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) (formerly called Ogun State University) in Nigeria as a lecturer in agricultural economics in October 2001. He has taught various sets of sub-degree, diploma and undergraduate students. He is now currently in the employ of the University of Lagos, also in Nigeria.

·  Administrative Experience: He has held several administrative posts in his previous and current places of employment, from being the Examinations Officer for the Department of Agricultural Economics, OOU between 2003 and 2006, to standing in for the Head of Department on a number of occasions. This is in addition to the myriad other posts and responsibilities he has since held within the University of Lagos system.

  • Developing Country Experience: He has experience in developing countries and has broad experience and training in agricultural and food policy and rural finance systems. His work on development issues on the african continent has been in conjunction with noteworthy international institutions and organisations such as the USAID and the IITA.
  • Research and Publications: Dr Akinleye has done intensive research on a broad range of issues. These have ranged from researches in agricultural production economics, food and nutrition policy and marketing and consumer economics. These researches have been sent to editors of local and international publications for review and the many publications that have come out of these effort bear witness to the sterling quality and abiding standard of the birthing researches.

1. Personal Information

Date of Birth: November 10th, 1973

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Married with 2 children

2.  Educational Qualifications

a. Institutions Attended with Dates and Specialisations:

Degree / Year / Institution / Subject Areas
Major / Minor
Ph.D. / 2007 / University of Ibadan, Nigeria / Food and Agric. Policy / Agricultural Economics
M.Sc. / 2000 / University of Ibadan, Nigeria / Gender and Prod. Efficiency / Agricultural Economics
B.Sc. (Hon) / 1998 / University of Ibadan, Nigeria / Coops and Rural Development / Agricultural Economics

3.  Years of Research Experience

a. Teaching and Research:

  • Research and teaching at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Nigeria (months)
  • Research and teaching at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria 2001 to Date (7 years)
  • Research Assistantship at Nigeria’s premier university, the University of Ibadan 2000-2001 (1 year)

b. On Job Skills and Experience:

June 2000-Date: Academic research/development research within the university. As a lecturer, I have been involved in several researches within Nigeria over this period. I have been involved in development researches sponsored and undertaken by both governmental and non-governmental organisations (NGO) within Nigeria and outside the country. I have been involved in field work and data analysis on a major level. I have taught diploma and undergraduate students through the period. I have also been a part of the teaching faculty for graduate level courses. Over this period, I have held a number of administrative posts responsible to different cadres of the University management.

4.  Experience

a. Teaching/Lecturing:

  • 2008 to Date: Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Nigeria (months)
  • 2006 to 2008: Lecturer II in Agricultural Economics, College of Agricultural Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria (2 years)
  • 2003-2006: Assistant Lecturer in Agricultural Economics, College of Agricultural Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria (3 years)
  • 2001-2003: Contract Staff, Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agricultural Sciences, Ogun State University, Nigeria (2 years)
  • 2000-2001: Research Assistant, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1 year)

b. Research:

  • Member, Technical Committee, USAID/IITA/UI Collaborative Programme on the Assessment of Nigerian Agricultural Policies.
  • Member, Technical and Report Drafting Committees, CeRAM/CBN Assessment of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme.

5.  Project Supervisions/Advising Roles

Degrees / Supervised / Member/Adviser
SD.D. / 02 / 0
B.Sc. / 53 / 16
PG.D. / 3 / 01
M.Sc. / 17 / 09
Ph.D. / 1 / 02

6. Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities

a.  Theses and Dissertations (3):

1.  Akinleye S.O. (2007): Characteristics and Determinants of Household Food Demand in Nigeria. Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan.

2.  Akinleye S.O. (2000) Relative Efficiency of Fadama Farmers in Oyo State: An Application of Profit Function Techniques. Unpublished M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan.

3.  Akinleye S.O. (1998): The Impact of Selected Variables on the Performance of Community Development Associations in Ibadan. Unpublished B.Sc. Thesis, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan.

b.  Chapters in Books (4):

4.  Akinleye S.O. (2007): Nutrient Demand among Income-Differentiated Nigerian Households. In Olubanjo O.O. (ed.) Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Economic Development in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of Bamidele O. Durojaiye., AKT Press, Ibadan pp 151-163.

5.  Olubanjo O.O. and Akinleye S.O. (2007): Rural Transformation as a Panacea to Nigeria’s Economic Development Debacle: Issues and Prospective Challenges. In Olubanjo O.O. (ed.) Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Economic Development in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of Bamidele O. Durojaiye. AKT Press, Ibadan, pp 11-22.

6.  Akinleye S.O. (2007): Enterprise Development in a Developing Economy: Issues, Options and Modules. In Olubanjo O.O., Olayode G.O. and Aihonsu J.O.Y. (eds) Orientation for Business Management and Enterpreneurship Development, Yadoah Press, Ibadan, pp 93-108.

7.  Akinleye S.O. (2007): Household Food Demand Behaviour among Nigerian Households. In Olubanjo O.O., Olayode G.O. and Aihonsu J.O.Y. (eds) Orientation for Business Management and Enterpreneurship Development, Yadoah Press, Ibadan, pp 130-140.

c.  Articles in Refereed Journals (33):

8.  Akinleye S. O. (2009): Food Demand in Northern Nigeria: Implications for Food Policy. Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 18(3): 209-215.

9.  Otunaiya A.O. and Akinleye S.O. (2009): Adoption of Improved Maize Technologies in Yewa North, Ogun State, Nigeria. FAMAN Journal Vol. 10(1): 9-16.

10.  Akanni K.A., Akinleye S. O. and Oyebanjo O. (2009): Free Trade Policy and the Market Prices of the Nigerian Cash Crops. Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 18(2): 75-79.

11.  Akinleye S.O. and Rahji M.A.Y. (2008): The Demand for Nutrients by Nigerian Households: An Application of the AIDS Model. Science Focus Vol. 13(1): 19-25.

12.  Rahji M.A.Y. and Akinleye S.O. (2008): Entrepreneurial and Environmental Implications of Avian Influenza Disease on Poultry Production and Waste Management in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development Vol. 5(1): 67-74.

13.  Akinleye S.O., Banwo A. and Dauda M.O. (2008): Resource Endowment and Profitability of Arable Crop Farming in Ijebu Division of Ogun State. Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Home Management Vol. 1(1):123-130.

14.  Olubanjo O.O., Akinleye S.O. and Banjoko S.O. (2008): Contribution of UN/FAO Special Programme for Food Security (SPFS) to Farm Diversification and Farmers’ Incomes in Ago-Iwoye Farm Settlement, Ogun State, Nigeria. Science Focus Vol. 13(1): 26-30.

15.  Akinleye S.O. (2008): Agricultural Productivity Growth in West African Agriculture: A Frontier Production Analysis. Journal of Sustainable Development Vol. 5(2): 44-52.

16.  Olubanjo O.O., Akinleye S.O. and Ifebanjo G.J. (2008): Mushroom Marketing in Southwestern Nigeria: Consumer Preferences and Obstacles. Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Home Management Vol. 1(1):56-61.

17.  Akinleye S.O. and Rahji M.A.Y. (2007): Nutrient Elasticities among Nigerian Households Differentiated by Income. Agrekon Vol. 46(2): 274-288.

18.  Akinleye S. O. (2007): Nutritional Implications of Food Demand in Rural Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 4(1): 147-152.

19.  Olubanjo O.O., Akinleye S.O. and Soremekun W.A. (2007): Poverty Determinants among Farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria. Agricultural Journal 2(2): 275-280.

20.  Akinleye S.O. (2006): Technical Efficiency of Arable Crop Farming in Ijebu Division of Ogun State. FAMAN Journal Vol. 8(2): 27-33.

21.  Adeokun O.A., Akanni K.A. and Akinleye S.O. (2006): Problems and Prospects of Production and Commercialisation of Fruits and Vegetables: A Case Study of Agbor in Delta State, Nigeria. Ogun Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol. 4: 61-69.

22.  Akinleye S.O., Awoniyi S.M. and Keshiro O.R. (2006): Determinants of Poverty among Selected Fishermen in Epe LGA, Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural and Rural Development Vol. 5(2): 129-139.

23.  Olubanjo O.O., Akinleye S.O. and Balogun A.M. (2006): Occupational Characteristics, Technology Use and Output Determinants among Fisher Folks in Ogun Waterside Area, Ogun State. FAMAN Journal, Vol. 8(2): 1-6.

24.  Akinleye S.O. and Rahji M.A.Y. (2006): Nutritional Implications of the Demand for Food in Nigeria. Agrosearch 8(1): 35-45.

25.  Oladoja M.A., Adisa B.O., Akinleye S.O. and Akinbile L.A. (2006): Analysis of the Training Needs of Extension Agents in Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA). International Journal of Agricultural and Apicultural Research Vol. 3(1): 108-115.

26.  Akinleye S.O. (2006): Characterisitics and Determinants of Poverty among Fish Farmers in Lagos State. Bowen Journal of Agriculture Vol. 3(2): 141-150.

27.  Sanwo S.K., Olubanjo O.O., Aihonsu J.O.Y., Akinleye S. O. and Gboteku F.A.O. (2006): Economic Viability of Teak (Tectona Grandis L. F) Planting Venture in Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Forestry 36 (2): 11-16.

28.  Akinleye S.O., Awoniyi S.M. and Fapojuwo E.O. (2006): Evaluation of the National Fadama Development Project Approach to Rural Development: Lessons for Local Government Councils in Nigeria. FAMAN Journal, Vol. 8(1): 50-57.

29.  Akanni K.A., Akinleye S.O. and Oyebanjo O.O. (2006): Free Trade Policy and Market Prices of the Nigerian Cash Crops. Ogun Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol. 4: 32-39.

30.  Osho S.M., Akanni K.A. and Akinleye S.O. (2005): Empirical Analysis of the Correlates of Soybean Adoption in the New Agro-ecological Zone of Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Management and Rural Development Vol. 2: 232-249.

31.  Osho S. M., Akinleye S.O. and Akanni K. A. (2005): Adoption of Soybean Production and Utilisation in the New Agroecological Zone of Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Rural Research and Information Vol. 2: 35-42.

32.  Akinleye S.O., Olubanjo O.O. and Adenrele O.O. (2005): Hedonic Price Analysis of Sheep and Goat Market in Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Livestock Extension, Vol. 4: 14-19.

33.  Shittu A.M., Akinleye S.O., Otunaiya A.O. and Idowu A.O. (2005): Gender and Poverty Linkages: Some Evidence from Analysis of Employment and Wage Structure in the Poultry Industry, Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Management and Rural Development, Vol. 2: 209-230.

34.  Olubanjo O.O., Akinleye S.O. and Sokoya E.O. (2005): A Profile of Women Retail Foodstuff Traders in Ago-Iwoye Central Cycle Market, Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology Vol. 5; 60-66.

35.  Akinleye S.O., Akanni K.A. and Sekumade A.B. (2005): An Appraisal of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme in Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Management and Rural Development, Vol. 2: 51-68.

36.  Akinleye S.O., Adeokun O.A. and Oladoja M.A. (2004): Activities of Community Development Associations in Infrastructural Provision in Ibadan Metropolis. Journal of Research in Education and Rural Development, Vol. 2: 22-31.

37.  Sekumade A.B., Akinleye S.O. and Olayode G.O. (2004): Economic Analysis of Honey Production in Osun State. Bowen Journal of Agriculture, Vol. 2(1): 35-40.

38.  Akanni K.A. and Akinleye S.O. (2004): Marketing Margins and Risks in Small-scale Poultry Business in Abeokuta Metropolis: An Empirical Analysis. Ogun Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 3: 86-92.

39.  Olubanjo O.O., Bello O.A. and Akinleye S.O. (2002): Socioeconomic and Environmental Determinants of Nutritional Outcomes among Primary School Children of Farming Households in Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria. In Oguntona T.S. and Addo A.A. (eds) Repositioning Nutrition for National Development supplement to Nigerian Journal of Nutrition Sciences Vol. 23: 89-95.

40.  Okoruwa V.O., Akinleye S.O. and Mafimisebi T.E (2001): Relative Efficiency of Fadama Farmers in Southwest Nigeria: An Application of Profit Function Techniques. Journal of Agricultural Extension Vol. 5:45-53.

d. Articles Accepted for Publication but not yet Published (6):

41.  Osho S.M., Akinleye S.O. and Akanni K.A. (in press): Determinants of Soybean Production in the New Agroecological Zone of Southwestern Nigeria. Acta Satech.

42.  Olubanjo O.O., Akinleye S.O. and Ifebanjo G.J. (in press): Organic Farming in Nigeria: The Case of Commercial Mushroom Production in Lagos and Ogun States. Agricultural Sciences Research Journal.

43.  Olubanjo O.O., Akinleye S.O. and Iyanda T.T. (in press): Economic Deregulation and Supply Response of Cocoa Farmers in Nigeria. Journal of Social Sciences.

44.  Akinleye S.O., Awoyinka Y.A. and Adelowo T.K. (in press): Trend in Agricultural Growth and Determinants of Agricultural Output in the West African Sub-Region. Centerpoint.

45.  Akinleye S.O. (in press): Implications of Changes in Commodity Prices and Income on Nutrient Availability among Households in Northern Nigeria. Asset.

46.  Awoniyi S.M. and Akinleye S.O. (in press): Relative Performance of Contact and Non-contact ADP Farmers in Food Crop Production in Osun State. Agricultural Sciences Research Journal.

e. Edited Books (1):

47.  Aihonsu J.O.Y., Olubanjo O.O., Akinleye S.O. and Okuneye P.A. eds (2007): Infrastructure and Water Management in Nigeria’s Agricultural and Rural Development Systems. Proceedings of the 21st Annual National Conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN), Nigeria.

f. Published Conference Proceedings (18):

48.  Sekumade A.B., Akinleye S.O. and Fapojuwo O.E. (2008): Comparative Analysis of Maize Storage Technologies in Kwara State, Nigeria. In Umeh J.C., Obinne C.P. and Lawal W.L. (eds) Proceedings of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria, pp 194-203.

49.  Bamiro O.M., Shittu A.M., Banwo A. and Akinleye S.O. (2008): Technical Efficiency in Pig Production in Ogun State. In Adeyemi O., Ogungbesan A.M., Dada O.A., Eniolorunda O.O., Awojobi H.A., Oke D.B. and Agunbiade J.A. (eds) Proceedings of the Nigerian Society of Animal Production, pp. 337-340.