OLABISIONABANJOUNIVERSITY

YEWA CAMPUS, AYETORO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

CURRICULUM VITAE

PART 1

A.PERSONAL DATA

1.Name:Dr Olugbenga Omolaja OLUBANJO

2.Department:Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

3.College:Agricultural Sciences, Yewa Campus, Ayetoro

4.Date and Place of Birth: 20th May 1965 / Ibadan, OyoState.

5.Nationality:Nigerian

6.Marital Status:Married

7.No. of Children:Two

8.Name and Address of Spouse:Mrs. H. O. Olubanjo, S7/507B, Kajegbo St.,

Challenge, Ibadan, OyoState

9.Name and Address of Next of Kin: Mrs. H. O. Olubanjo, S7/507B, Kajegbo St.,

Challenge, Ibadan, OyoState

10.Date of First Appointment

with the University:7th November, 1988

11.Status on First Appointment: Graduate Assistant

(Re-graded to Assistant Lecturer on 15th Jan. 1990)

12.Present Position:Reader

13.Date of Last Promotion:1st October 2006

14.Date of Confirmation of

Appointment:24th August 1993 (Effective: 7th November, 1988)

15.If not Confirmed, Why?N.AN.A

16.Period of Present Contract………………………………….

BeginningEnding

17.Total Number of Years of

University Teaching and

Research Experience:Twenty-five years and six months

B.EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1.ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:

(i)I. C. C. Practising School, Oke-Bola, Ibadan: Primary School Leaving Certificate - 1970-1976.

(ii)IbadanGrammar School, Molete, Ibadan: Secondary School Leaving Certificate - 1976-1981

(iii)Luba Comprehensive School, Ijebu-Ode: Secondary School Leaving Certificate - 1981- 1982.

(iv)OgunStateUniversity (now OlabisiOnabanjoUniversity), Ago-Iwoye: B. Agric. Degree

(with Second Class Honours, Upper Division) in Agricultural Economics and Farm Management - 1982-1987.

(v)University of Ibadan, Ibadan: M. Sc. Degree in Agricultural Economics - 1988-1990.

(vi)National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (Ibadan): Certificate for participation in Macroeconomic Policy Analysis and Management Training Workshop - April 1 to June 14, 1996.

(vii)Beijer International Institute of Ecological Economics (Stockholm): Certificate for participation in Beijer Research -Teaching Workshop in Environmental Economics - October 21 to November 1, 1998.

(viii)University of Ibadan, Ibadan: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Agricultural Economics - 1990-2001.

(ix)National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (Ibadan): Certificate for participation in Macroeconometric Modelling and Policy Analysis Training Workshop – July 19 to July 30, 2004.

(x)Timberlake Consults’ STATA Elements Workshop (New York): Certificate for participation in Skill Acquisition for STATA Programming and Statistical Analysis Training at Subotnick Financial Services Centre, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, CUNY, USA – August 2013.

2.CURRENT HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMME REGISTERED FOR:None

3.AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS:

(i)College Prize for the Best Final Year Student in the College of Agricultural Sciences, OgunStateUniversity, Ago - Iwoye, 1986/87.

(ii)Departmental Prize for the Best Final Year Student in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Ogun State University, Ago - Iwoye, 1986/87.

(iii)University Commendation for Rendering a Meritorious Service in the 1990/91 Academic Session at Ogun State University, Ago - Iwoye.

(iv)OgunStateUniversity Postgraduate (M.Sc.) Study Grant, 1988 to 1990.

(v) African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) / Ogun State University (OSU) Sponsorship to National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (NCEMA) Training Programme on Macroeconomic Policy Analysis and Management, April 1 to June 14, 1996.

(vi)OgunStateUniversity Ph.D. Thesis Writing Grant, 1997

(vii)IDRC Travel Fellowship to participate in the INBAR - African Regional Experts Consultation on Bamboo and Rattan in Johannesburg, South Africa, 30th August to 2nd September, 1998.

(viii)Travel Fellowship to participate in the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Sponsored Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics’ Teaching Workshop in Environmental Economics, Elmina, Ghana, 21st October to 1st November 1998.

(ix)Travel Fellowship to participate in the INBAR – Sponsored Country Project Development Visit to LimbeBotanical Garden, Mount Cameroon Project, Limbe, Cameroon, March 1 to 6, 1999.

(x)INBAR Research Grant (No. 99-612-S) to carry out a Socio-Economic / Livelihood Development Survey of the Rattan Sector in Southern Nigeria, June 1999.

(xi) Citation in the Directory of Participants in the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) - Assisted Training Programmes (April 1994 - June 1996).

(xii)Citation in the National Directory of Sugarcane and Sugar Experts, 1996.

(xiii)Citation in the Title Index: Titles Published by the Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 1974-1998 (25th Anniversary of Nigerian Society of Animal Production, 1998)

(xiv)Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) Sponsorship to the National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (NCEMA) Training Programme on Macro-econometric Modelling and Policy Analysis – July 19 to July 30, 2004.

(xv)Olabisi Onabanjo University Senate Research Grant No.: OOU/SRG/05/4 for Collaborative inter-disciplinary research on ‘fungal infestation and nutrient quality of eight traditionally smoke-dried freshwater fish sold in markets in south-western Nigeria’ - with Dr Oye Fafioye and Mr. Tope Fagbohun, OOU Main Campus 2004-2006.

(xvi)Travel Fellowship to participate in the CODESRIA-sponsored Comparative Research Network (CRN) Methodology Workshop held in Kampala, Uganda from 19th to 21st November 2009.

(xvii)CODESRIA Research Grant Ref. CRN/CP4/2009 for Collaborative Multi-disciplinary Cross-country Lowland-Mountainous Wetlands Analysis, November 2009.

(xviii)Long Service Award received in recognition of selfless contribution to the development of Olabisi Onabanjo University during the commemoration of the university’s 30th Anniversary on 4th April 2013.

C.WORK EXPERIENCE

1.With External Organisations and International Institutions:

(a)Sponsored trainee at the NCEMA (ACBF-Assisted) training workshops on

‘Macroeconomic Policy Analysis and Management’ (1996)

‘Macroeconometric Modelling and Policy Analysis’ (2004)

(b)Consultant on INBAR ‘African Regional Experts Consultation on Bamboo and Rattan’ in Johannesburg, South Africa (1998)

(c) Sponsored trainee at the Beijer Institute (MacArthur Foundation-Assisted) teaching / research workshop on Environmental/Ecological Economics in Ghana (1998)

(d) Consultant on INBAR Country Projects Development Visit (PDV) to Cameroon (1999)

(e) Consultant and Project Leader/Lead Economist, Nigeria Production-to-Consumption Systems (Rattan) Project (INBAR Grant No.: 99-612-S), 1999-2002

(f)Consultant and Co-Coordinator (Nigeria), CODESRIA Research Grant Ref. CRN/CP4/2009 for Collaborative Multi-disciplinary Cross-country Lowland-Mountainous Wetlands Analysis, November 2009.

2.With Other Universities:

(a)External Examiner, Post-graduate programmes at:

(i)The Dept. of Agric. Economics, ObafemiAwolowoUniversity, Ile-Ife, Nigeria;

(ii)The Dept. of Agric. Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

(b)Sabbatical Leave as an Associate Professor at the Department of Agricultural Economics and Management, University of Swaziland (UNISWA), Luyengo Campus, Swaziland, 2012-2013 academic session.

3.Details of Professional Experience at the OlabisiOnabanjoUniversity:

(i) Teaching Function:

-Lecturer and examiner in several sub-degree diploma, and undergraduate courses under the following titles:

*Principles of Management (AFM 108) 3Units

*Cooperative and Small Business Management (AFM 404) 3Units

-Lecturer and examiner in several postgraduate courses under the following titles:

*Macroeconomic Theory (AEC 802) 3Units

(ii) Research Activities (On-going):

*Hedonic analysis of the determinants of rattan price in Lagos, Nigeria.

*Stochastic frontier analysis of cocoyam production in Ondo State, Nigeria.

*Biophysical and Socioeconomic analysis of the Eleyele Wetland Catchments, Ibadan, Nigeria.

(iii)Administrative Functions and Contributions to the University:

-Coordinator, Departmental Seminars, 1990/1992, 1995/1996, 1996/1997,

and 1997/1998 Academic Sessions.

-Chairman, Faculty Seminar Committee, 2003/2004, and 2004/2005 Academic

Sessions.

-Chairman, Faculty Internally-Generated Revenue Committee, 2003/2004, and

2004/2005 Academic Sessions

-Member, College Seminars and Open Lecturers Committee, 1990/1992; and

1996/97

-Coordinator, Departmental Research Farm, 1990/1992.

-Member, CollegeLand Allocation and Tractor Hiring Unit, 1995.

-Member, College Farm Management Committee, 1997/98, 1999/2000, 2000/2001,

2004/2005 Sessions

-Member, College Sub-Degree Planning Committee, 1996/1997.

-Member, College Degree Foundation in Agriculture Programme Curriculum

Committee, 2004

-Sub-Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences, 1997/98 Academic Session.

-Member, College Advisory Council, 1997/98, 1998/99 Academic Sessions.

-Member, OlabisiOnabanjoUniversity Senate, 1997/98, 1998/99, 1999/2000,

2000/2001, 2001/2002, 2003/2004, 2004/2005, 2005/2006 Academic Sessions

-Faculty Representative on University Students’ Disciplinary Committee, 1998/99

Session.

-Vice-Chairman, College Students’ Disciplinary Committee, 2007-2008.

-College Representative on Senate’s Curriculum Review Committee, 1998/99 Session

-Acting Head, Department of Agricultural Economics, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, 1998/99, 1999/2000, 2000/2001, 2001/2002, 2003/2004, 2004/2005, 2005/2006 Academic Sessions

-Member, Senate Committee on the Preparation of Guidelines on the Management of

the University Internet Facilities, 2000/2001 Academic Session

-Member, University Publications Committee, 2000/2001 Academic Session.

-Member, University Scholarships and Academic Prizes Committee, 2000/2001 and

2001/2002 Academic Sessions

-Member, Senate Committee on Learned Conferences Sub-Committee of the

Development Committee, 2004/2005, 2006/2007 and 2007/2008 Academic Sessions

-Member and Secretary, College of Agricultural Sciences’ (CAS) Transition Committee,

6th to 30th July 2004.

-Member, Board of the College of Agricultural Sciences’ Degree Foundation

Programme, 2004/2005, 2005/2006 Academic Sessions

-Coordinator, College Website Project, 2005/2006 Academic Session

-Vice-Chairman, College NUC Accreditation Committee, 2005 and 2007.

-Member, OOU Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Committee, 2007/2008.

-Member, OOU Research and Development Sub-Committee, 2006/2007 and 2007/2008.

-Member and Co-Editor, CAS Book Writing Project Committee, 2008.

-Sub-Dean (Postgraduate), College of Agricultural Sciences, 2010/2011 -2011/2012.

-Chairman, Post-graduate (PG) Committee, Department of Agricultural Economics and

Farm Management, OOU, 2012/2013.

(iv)Contributions to the Nation:

-Member and Treasurer, Local Organising Committee (LOC), 8th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association held at Ago-Iwoye from 13 - 17 March 1995.

-Member and Secretary, Communique Drafting Committee, Diocesan Agricultural

Development Programme (DADP) Seminar Series No. 001 organised by the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Ogun State University, Ago - Iwoye and the Justice, Development and Peace Commission, Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria, held in May 1995.

-Resource Person, National Centre for Economic Management and Administration

(NCEMA) two-week training programme on ‘Economic Management and the Environment’, November 1-12, 1999.

-Invited Resource Person, National Centre for Economic Management and

Administration (NCEMA) two-week training programme on ‘Population, Environment and Sustainable Development’ from 29th July to 9th August 2002 (workshop cancelled due to logistic problems)

-Member, Communique Drafting Committee, Justice, Development and Peace

Commission Educational / Public Awareness Seminar Series No. JDPC/008 on ‘The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)’ organised by the Justice, Development and Peace Commission, Catholic Diocese of Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria in December 2002.

-Member, LOC and Chairman, Information/Publicity Committee, 2nd National Research

Network Meeting and Conference of the National Research Network on Pilferage in Agriculture (NARNPA) held from 5th to 8th April 2004

-Member, LOC and Communique Drafting Committee, 1st Southwest Workshop,

Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON), 1st December 2005 at the OlabisiOnabanjoUniversity, Yewa Campus, Ayetoro.

-Vice Chairman, LOC, 21st Annual National Conference of the Farm Management

Association of Nigeria (FAMAN Ayetoro 2007) held from 3rd to 6th September 2007 at the OlabisiOnabanjoUniversity, Yewa Campus, Ayetoro.

D.MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

-Member, Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA)

-Member, Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)

-Member, International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR)

-Member, International Network for Economic Methods (INEM)

-Member, Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)

-Member, International Network for Indigenous Knowledge and Development

-Member, International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE)

-Member, Beijer International Institute of Ecological Economics Network

-Member, Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN)

-Member, Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economics (NAAE)

-Member, Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN)

E.PUBLICATIONS:

1THESIS/DISSERTATIONS:

(i)O.O. Olubanjo, 1987, An Analysis of Food Consumption Pattern in a Rural Setting: A Case Study of Ago - Iwoye, Nigeria. Unpublished B. Agric. (Hons.) Dissertation. Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management. OgunStateUniversity, Ago – Iwoye. 74pp.

(ii)O.O. Olubanjo, 1989, An Analysis of the Economic Profitability of the Public Sector Fish Farming in Ogun State. Unpublished M. Sc. Dissertation, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. 56pp.

(iii)O.O. Olubanjo, 2001, An Analysis of Farm-Households’ Savings and Investment Patterns in Ogun State, Nigeria. An Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis. Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. 330pp.

2.BOOKS:

(1)O.O.Olubanjo, (ed.). 2007. Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Economic Development in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of Bamidele O. Durojaiye. Ibadan: St. Paul’s Publishing House. ISBN: 978-978-48330-9-7. (209pp.)

(2)J.O.Y. Aihonsu, O.O.Olubanjo, S.O. Akinleye, and P.A. Okuneye, (eds.) 2007.

Infrastructure and Water Management in Nigeria’s Agricultural and Rural Development Systems. Abeokuta, Nigeria: Farm Management Association of Nigeria.

ISBN: 9782607-002. (310pp.)

(3)Agunbiade, J.A., O.A. Adeokun and O.O. Olubanjo (eds.) 2008. Things Have Changed. Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria: OlabisiOnabanjoUniversity Press. ISBN: 978-2556-73-6. (171pp.)

3. REFEREED MONOGRAPHS AND RESEARCH REPORTS:

(4)Ayegba, C.M., O.O. Olubanjo, Adedokun, O. A., Afolabi, C.M., Baba Yusuf, M., Oyekunle, S.O., Popoola, K.O., and Uwodi, O.J., 1996, Foreign Exchange Rate and the Purchasing Power Parity Doctrine: A Case of Nigeria. (pp. 34 – 49). In NCEMA (ed.) Macroeconomic Policy Analysis and Management Training. Programme Report, 1996, National Centre for Economic Management and Administration, Bodija, Ibadan.

(5)O.O. Olubanjo, and Shittu, O. A. L., 1998, A Socio-Economic Assessment of the Artisanal Sector in Nigeria. The Case of the Bamboo and Rattan Crafts Enterprises in the Lagos Area. A Research Report submitted to the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan, New Delhi, India, and Reviewed in INBAR News Magazine, 6 (1 & 2): 25.

(6)O.O. Olubanjo, 2002, Extensive Rattan Production-to-Consumption Systems in Southern Nigeria: A Case Study. The International Network for Bamboo and Rattan Working Paper No 40 (September). Beijing, China: INBAR. Online

<http: /60pp

(7) O.O. Olubanjo, and Adedoyin, S.F., 2002, ‘’Blueprint for Intervention in the Rattan Economy of the Southern Nigeria’’. Nigeria PCS (Rattan) Project Report (June 2002). A Supplementary Report to the Final Country Project Document submitted to the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing, China.

(8)O.O. Olubanjo, Okewu, S.B., Adebayo, S.A., Adunbarin, T.A., Akandu, J.U., Badejo, M. and Hadiza, H., 2004, An Empirical Investigation of the Determinants of Output Growth in Nigeria. (Section 2; pp. 6 –14) In NCEMA (ed.) Macroeconometric Modelling and Policy Analysis Training. Programme Report, 2004, National Centre for Economic Management and Administration, Bodija, Ibadan.

(9)Olaleye, A.O., O.O. Olubanjo, M.N. Tijani, A.M. Shittu and S.O. Akinleye, 2011, Comparative Assessment of Wetland Losses and Degradation in Nigeria and Lesotho: Impacts of Climate Change and Anthropogenic Pressure. CODESRIA Comparative Research Network (CRN) Study Report, 2011, Council for Development and Social Science Research in Africa, Dakar, Senegal.

4.JOURNAL ARTICLES (in print):

(10)Durojaiye, B.O. and O.O. Olubanjo, 1987, Socio-Demographic Factors, Income Distribution and Food Consumption Pattern in Rural Nigeria: The Case of Ago-Iwoye and Its Implication, The Nigerian Journal of Rural and Community Development (OSU, Ago-Iwoye), 1(1): 1 - 24.

(11)O.O. Olubanjo, and Ilo, M.B., 1992, Rural Savings Behaviour and Income Distribution in an Era of Adjustment: A Cross-Section Evidence from Ogun State, Nigeria, The Nigerian Journal of Rural and Community Development (UNN, Nsukka), 4(2): 1-12.

(12)Oyekunle, M.A., O.O. Olubanjo, and Fasina, O.E., 1992, Foetal Wastage in Abattoirs and Its Implications: Situation Report from Ogun State, Nigeria, The Nigerian Journal of Animal Production (OAU, Ile-Ife), 19(1 & 2): 57 - 63.

(13)O.O. Olubanjo, Ogungbe, O. and Raufu, W.A., 1995, Household Industries and Efficient Utilization of Rural Labour for Rural Development: The Case of Ogun State, Nigeria, The Nigerian Journal of Rural and Community Development (UNN, Nsukka), 5(1 & 2): 62-72.

(14)O.O. Olubanjo, 1998, Profile of the Poor and Poverty Alleviation in the Countryside: The Case of Four Spatial Settlements in Ogun State, Nigeria, The Nigerian Rural Sociologist (OSU, Ago-Iwoye)2(1): 31-40.

(15)O.O. Olubanjo, Oworu, O. O., and Odu, O., 1999, An Analysis of Sugarcane Production of Small holders in Papa Lanto, Nigeria, Bangladesh Journal of Sugarcane, (Bangladesh Sugarcane Research Institute, Pabna) 21:123-127.

(16)O.O. Olubanjo, Oludimu, O. L., and Kolawole, R.A., 2002, Status and Limitations of Private Polyculture Fish Farms in Ijebu Division, Ogun State, Nigeria, The Ogun Journal of Agricultural Sciences, (OOU, Ago-Iwoye)2: 77-89.

(17)O.O. Olubanjo,Bello, A.O. and Akinleye S.O., 2002, Socio-economic and Environmental Determinants of Nutritional Outcomes among Primary School Children of Farming Households in Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Sciences (Supplement) (UI, Ibadan)23: 89-95.

(18)Fasina, O.F., Ologhobo, A.D., Adeniran, G.A., Ayoade, G.O., Adeyemi, O.A., Olayode, G. and O.O. Olubanjo, 2004, Toxicological Assessment of Vernonia amygdalina Leaf Meal in Nutrition of Starter Broiler Chicks. The Nigerian Journal of Animal Production(UNAAB, Abeokuta)31 (1): 3-11.

(19)O.O. Olubanjo, Womiloju, S.O. and Akanni, K.A., 2004, Performance Appraisal of the Role of Cycle Traders in the Marketing of Agricultural Staples. FAMAN (Farm Management Association of Nigeria) Journal (UNAAB, Abeokuta)7(2): 66-76.

(20)O.O. Olubanjo, Akinleye, S.O. and Sokoya, E.O., 2005, A Profile of Women Foodstuff Retailers in Ago-Iwoye Central (Cycle) Market, Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Rural Sociology (OAU, Ile-Ife)5(1&2): 60-66.

(21)O.O. Olubanjo, Okhiria, A.O. and Aina, O.M., 2005, The Nutritional Status and Health Conditions of Older Adults: A Case Study of Odoraboyejo Community, Ijebu-Igbo, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (OOU, Ago-Iwoye)2: 152-169.

(22)O.O. Olubanjo, Atobatele J.T., and Akinwumi J.A., 2005, Savings and

Investment Patterns of Food Crops Farm-Households in the Ijebu Division of Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (OOU, Ago-Iwoye)2: 318-339.

(23)Akinleye, S.O., O.O. Olubanjo and Adenrele, O.O., 2006, Hedonic Price Analysis of Sheep and Goat Market in Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Livestock Extension (UI, Ibadan), 4(July): 14-19.

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

(25)Oyebanjo, O., Shittu, A.M. and O.O. Olubanjo, 2006, Resource-Use Efficiency in Rice-Based Farms in Obafemi-Owode LGA, Ogun State, Nigeria. Asset: An International Journal (Series A) (UNAAB, Abeokuta)6(1): 189-200.

(26)Adeyemi, O.A., D. Eruvbetine, J.A. Agunbiade, O.O. Eniolorunda and O.O. Olubanjo, 2006, Cassava Root Utilisation for Poultry Feed: Prospects and Limitations – A Review. Journal of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (OOU, Ago-Iwoye)3: 128-149.

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

(28)O.O. Olubanjo, S.O. Akinleye and M.A. Balogun, 2007, Occupational Characteristics, Technology Use and Output Determinants among Fisherfolks in Ogun Waterside Area, OgunState. FAMAN (Farm Management Association of Nigeria) Journal (UNAAB, Abeokuta)8(2): 1-6.

(29)O.O.Olubanjo, Akinleye S.O. and Ifebanjo G.J. 2007, Mushroom Marketing in Southwestern Nigeria: Consumer Preferences and Obstacles. Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Home Management (OOU, Ago-Iwoye)1(1): 56-61.

(30)O.O.Olubanjo and Oyebanjo, O., 2008, Determinants of Profitability in Rain-fed Paddy Rice Production in the Ikenne Agricultural Zone, Ogun State, Nigeria. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment (Finland)6(1): 97-101.

(31)Fafioye, O.O., Fagbohun, T.R. and O.O. Olubanjo, 2008, Fungal Infestation and Nutrient Quality of Traditionally Smoke-Dried Freshwater Fish. Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (Turkey)8: 7-13.

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

(33)O.O. Olubanjo, 2009, Agriculture, Environmental Considerations and Sustainable Development in Developing Countries: An Overview. International Journal of Scientific Reports and Developmental Issues (OOU) 2(1): 45-54.

(34) O.O. Olubanjo, Atobatele J.T., and Akinwumi J.A., 2010, Inter-relationships among Interest Rates, Savings and Investment in Nigeria: An Ex Post Analysis for 1975-1992 Period With Projections for 2010. Journal of Agricultural and Social Research (University of Port Harcourt) 10(1): 80-96.