Department of Cooperative and Rural Development

Prof Adewunmi Olubanjo IDOWU

idowubanjo.adewunmi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3766-2545
Google scholar citation: 399; h index:12; i10-index:13
Phone Number: +234 8055255132; +234 8131279901

Professor Adewunmi Olubanjo Idowu is a distinguished scholar and thought leader who has risen through the ranks to become Pa rofessor in 2021 in the field of Agricultural Economics and an expert in Agricultural Finance, Farm Management and Cooperative Studies, with over twenty-six years of making significant contributions to teaching, mentorship, research, institutional leadership, and community service at Olabisi Onabanjo University. He is a graduate of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management from Ogun State University, now Olabisi Onabanjo University. He holds Master’s (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) degrees in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ibadan. He dedicated his career to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and strengthening farm management, rural economics, and cooperative systems for sustainable development.

His research spans agricultural finance, rural livelihood and poverty, agricultural production economics, rural development, cooperative management, cooperative finance and governance, as well as quantitative techniques analysis, with a particular focus on improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through innovative cooperative models. Professor Idowu has published extensively in reputable local and international journals and presented groundbreaking papers at conferences with aim of mentoring the next generation of leaders in his field. His works are widely cited and have influenced agricultural policy and cooperative practices in Nigeria and beyond. He is recognized for academic excellence through numerous awards and commendations, and fortified with professional credentials in corporate affairs and financial investment analysis

As a mentor and academic leader, Professor Idowu has successfully supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students, many of whom now hold key positions in academia, industry, government, and international development agencies. His teaching philosophy emphasises critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical application of knowledge to real-world agricultural and cooperative challenges. Beyond academia, he has served as a consultant to national organisations like ICOPRON, providing expertise in cooperative development, agribusiness strategies, and rural economic empowerment. Currently, he is the Head of the Department of Cooperatives and Rural Development of Olabisi Onabanjo University. He has also held several leadership positions within the university, including Sub-Dean of undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and a member of curriculum development, accreditation, research and quality assurance committees.

A recipient of multiple academic awards including Best Graduating Agricultural Student (Ogun State University, 1996), Professional Memberships of many national and international association including International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE), American Economic Association (AEA), Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA), and Econometrics Society, as well as a fellow of the Institute of Cooperative Professional of Nigeria (ICOPRON). Professor Idowu is widely recognised for his contributions to agricultural transformation and cooperative development. He remains committed to promoting sustainable agricultural practices, strengthening cooperative development and governance, and shaping the next generation of agricultural economists and cooperative economists and scientists.

Recent Publications

1. Ologbon, O.A.C., Emenyeonu-Gasper, E., Idowu, A.O., Oyebanjo, O., and Dada, O.M. (2021). Risks Sources and Mitigation Strategies in Poultry (Egg) Production in the Agrarian Communities of Lagos State, Nigeria. International Journal of Management Research and Emerging Sciences; 11(3):108-122. (Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan)
2. Ogunnaike M.G., Osinowo O.H., and Idowu A.O. (2023). Effect of Cooperative Membership on Poverty Status of Smallholder Farmers in Yewa Division, Ogun State Nigeria. Nigerian Agricultural Journal; 54(1): 268-274
3. Awolumate, A.F., Idowu, A.O., Otunaiya, A.O., Oluwasanya, O.P., and Obasan, T.A. (2023). Effect of Cooperative Loans on the Performance of Small-Scale Variety Businesses in Yewa Division of Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research; 22: 190-195
4. Adewale, G.A., Olubanjo O.O., Idowu A.O., and Otunaiya A.O. (2024). Household Hedonic Price Model for Rice and Its Attributes in Southwest Nigeria. Badeggi Journal of Agricultural Research and Environment; 06(01): 24-29
5. Bolarinwa, O.K., Olubanjo O.O., Otunaiya, A.O., and Idowu, A.O. (2024). Technical Efficiency of Vegetable Production among Wetland Farmers in Southwest Nigeria. Badeggi Journal of Agricultural Research and Environment; 06(01): 39-46
6. Osunmakinde, M.A., Idowu, A.O., Akerele, E.O., and Okwor P. (2024). Effect of Credit Access on Rural Household Welfare in Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science (NJHS); 28(1): 136-144
7. Sofoluwe, N.A., Ologbonsaye, M.A., Osisanwo, B.G., and Idowu, A.O. (2024). Social Capital, Food Consumption Expenditure and Rural Poverty Reduction in Nigeria. Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development; 73(3): 302-311.DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.17306/j.jard.2024.01823
8. Awotide, D.O., Idowu, A.O., Aderinto, A., Onasanya, A.S., Sosanya, O.S., and Ogunnaike, M.G. (2024). Effects of Perceived Extent of Climate Variations and Socioeconomic Characteristics on Food Crops Farmers’ Income in Southwest Nigeria. Nigerian Agricultural Journal; 55(3): 1-11
9. Idowu, A.O., Olude, D.O., Kehinde, M.O., Ogunnaike M.G., Ologbon, O.A.C. and Oyebanjo, O. (2024). Profitability and Efficiency of Poultry Business in Ogun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Small and Medium Enterprises and Business Sustainability; 9(3): 265-297
10. Obasan, T.A., Idowu, A.O., Sofoluwe, N.A., Oluwasanya, O.P., and Awolumate, A.F (2024). Effect of Cooperative Participation on Fresh Fish Business in Ogun State Nigeria. International Journal of Small and Medium Enterprises and Business Sustainability; 9(3): 59-79
11. Oluwasanya, O.P., Idowu, A.O., Obasan, T.A., Awolumate, A.F., and Shittu K.A. (2024). Effect of Participation in Cooperative Societies on the Survival of Small Scale Business Enterprises in Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Development and Policy; 34(1): 81-88. DOI: http://doi.org/10.63066/23220457.34.1.010

Academic Staff

1. Prof. Adewunmi Olubanjo Idowu – Professor of Agricultural Finance, Farm Management and Cooperative Studies. idowubanjo.adewunmi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000-0003-3766-2545; Google Scholar Citations: 399; h-index: 12; i10-index: 13 (+234 8055255132; +234 8131279901) Office Rm 108, Old FSS Building
2. Prof. Kassim Adekunle Akanni – Professor of Agricultural Marketing & Price Analysis; International Trade and Consumer Studies. akanni_kunle@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000-0001-7162-1785; Google Scholar Citations: 536; h-index: 13; i10-index: 14 (+234 8056046858) Office Rm 23, FAMS Building
3. Prof. Abiodun Olanrewaju Otunaiya – Professor of Agribusiness, Farm Management and Cooperative Studies. otunaiya.abiodun@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000-0003-0367-9074; Google Scholar Citations: 506; h-index: 14; i10-index: 17 (+234 7068656477) Office Rm.120, Old FSS Building
4. Prof. Ezekiel Olaoluwa Akerele – Professor of Agribusiness Finance, Farm Management and Cooperative Studies. akerele.ezekiel@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000-0003-4598-646X; Google Scholar Citations: 385; h-index: 9; i10-index: 9 (+234 7031361498; 7039164001) Office Rm. 114, Old FSS Building, wing 2.
5. Dr Olugbenga Adesoji Christopher Ologbon – Reader (Agricultural Economics, Cooperatives and Rural Enterprise Development). ologbon.christopher@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000-0002-6309-4214; Google Scholar Citations: 205; h-index: 8; i10-index: 7 (+234 8052100305; 8140401032) Office Rm. 115, Old FSS Building, wing 2.
6. Dr Omolara Mujidat Dada – Reader (Agricultural Extension and Rural Development). dada.omolara@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000-0002-9073-5005; Google Scholar Citations: 68; h-index: 7; i10-index: 1 (+234 8129572513) Office Rm. 109, Old FSS Building.
7. Dr Nurudeen Afolabi Sofoluwe – Lecturer 1 (Rural Economics, Economic Development and Cooperative studies). sofoluwe.nurudeen@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000-0003-2566-4340; Google Scholar Citations: 500; h-index: 8; i10-index: 7 (+234 8168406980) Office Rm. 03, Rasheed Raji Building.
8. Dr Oluwakayode Peter Oluwasanya – Lecturer 1 (Cooperative Finance & Business Management and Rural Development). oluwasanya.oluwakayode@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000-0001-1726-5135; Google Scholar Citations: 101; h-index: 6; i10-index: 2 (+234 7032966668) Office Rm. 06, Rasheed Raji Building.
9. Dr Tawakalitu Abimbola Obasan – Lecturer 11 (Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, & Cooperative Studies). tawa.obasan@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0009-0000-1473-5129; Google Scholar Citations: 9; h-index: 2; i10-index: 0 (+234 8056816198) Office Rm. 07, Rasheed Raji Building.
10. Miss Adebisi Fatimoh Awolumate – Graduate Assistant (Cooperative Finance, Management accounting and Rural Development). adebisi.awolumate@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0009-0001-0510-9043; Google Scholar Citations: 01; h-index: 5; i10-index: 0 (+234 8067179201; +234 9151742734) Office Rm. 04, Rasheed Raji Building.

Non-Teaching Staff

11. Mrs. Wakilat Olayinka Dawodu-Salimon – Senior Secretariat Assistant II. dawodusalimon.olayinka@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng (+234 8060712432) Office Rm. 01B, Rasheed Raji Building.
12. Mrs. Anuoluwapo Sarah Jesusola – Clerical Officer I. jesusola.anuoluwa@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng (+234 9049056161) Office Rm. 01C, Rasheed Raji Building.