Olubunmi Abayomi Omotesho

@unilorin.edu.ng

Professor, Faculty of Agriculture
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University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Olubunmi Abayomi Omotesho


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Olubunmi Abayomi OMOTESHO, is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin with 41 years university teaching, research and administrative experience.
He has served as Sub-Dean, Head of Department, Chairman Library and Publications Committee, Dean of Agriculture, Dean of Student Affairs, Director Academic Planning, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and he is the current Project Manager SDGs. His research interest spans Agricultural Resource Economics and Food Security. He has to his credit over 153 publications in reputable outlets. He has successfully supervised 50 Masters dissertations, 30 MBAs and 23 Ph.D. theses. He has consulted for the World Bank, Africa Development Bank, International Food and Policy Research Institute, Federal and State Governments. Professor Omotesho is a Fellow of both the Nigerian Association of Evaluators and the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists.

EDUCATION

I hold three degrees from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. B.Sc. Agricultural Economics (1979); M.Sc. Agricultural Economics (1981); Ph.D. Agricultural Economics (1991).

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Economics, Econometrics and Finance, Marketing, Multidisciplinary
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Scopus Publications

2913

Scholar Citations

24

Scholar h-index

51

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Impact of Marine Pollution and Climatic Factors on Artisanal Fish Capture in Nigeria
    Toyin B. Ajibade, Mukhtar A. Yusuf, Sijuwade A. Adebayo, Uswat T. Adeyemi, Olubunmi A. Omotesho
    Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 2024
  • Consumer awareness of the use of food labels in Lagos State, Nigeria
    S. Danilola, O. Omotesho, J. Animashaun
    International Journal of Food Studies, 2019
    The increase in relative level of education and the growing middle-class income earners in Nigeria have made packaged food items attractive to consumers. These foods provide handy, nutritious and convenient food for consumers; however, they also come with public health concerns. From a policy perspective, food labelling can gauge consumers’ response to the safety conditions of packaged food. However, understanding consumers’ awareness and the use of food label information has attracted little research attention in many developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa. In this study, we investigate consumers’ awareness of the use of food safety labels in Lagos state, Nigeria. We used primary data collected using pretested structured questionnaire from 220 food shoppers who bought pre-packaged foods . A two-stage sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Consumers’ awareness and use of food safety information was revealed using descriptive statistics ; Ordinal Regression Analysis was used to examine the socioeconomic factors determining the frequency of reading food safety labels . The study therefore recommends that there should be continuous awareness campaigns on the importance of food labels in ensuring safety and food producers should make sure their food labels are legible.
  • Economics of soil fertility management practices in Nigeria
    Ibukun Joyce Ogwu, Olubunmi Abayomi Omotesho, Abdulazeez Muhammad-Lawal
    Food Systems Sustainability and Environmental Policies in Modern Economies, 2018
    The production of cereals, tubers, and vegetables largely depends on the application of organic and inorganic fertilizers to offset their nutrients requirement. In this chapter, the authors identify different soil fertility management practices the maize farmers are using and examine the economic benefits of such practices in maize production. To complete the study, 237 maize farmers across Kogi and Kwara States, Nigeria were investigated. Descriptive statistics, gross margin, and multinomial logit tools were used to analyze the data. The results show that majority of the maize farmers (41.40%) use only inorganic material. Labour employed in the application of fertility materials, distance to the source of fertility materials, the quantity of seed planted, educational attainment, and gender of the maize farmer were the determinants of the use of fertility management practices relative to integrated soil fertility management (ISFM). The analyses of the results show that the use of ISFM for maize production is the most profitable method with a profitability ratio of 2.29.
  • Assessment of willingness to pay for improved solid waste management by rural farming households in Kwara State, Nigeria
    O. A. Omotesho, A. Falola, S. O. Awolu
    Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, 2016
  • National agricultural research systems in Africa
    O. Omotesho, Abraham Falola
    African Dynamics, 2014
  • A gender analysis of poverty among rural farming households in North Central Nigeria
    European Journal of Social Sciences, 2012
  • Economic analysis of rice consumption patterns in Nigeria
    Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 2010
  • Economic analysis of alternative Striga hermonthica control methods in the Northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria
    Electronic Journal of Environmental Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2010
  • Effect of five Striga hermonthica control methods on input use, Striga counts and maize yield in the Northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria
    Electronic Journal of Environmental Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2010
  • Land use pattern and sustainability of food crop production in the Fadama of Southern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria
    African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2010
  • An assessment of the sustainability of vegetable production under Fadama in the northern guinea savannah zone of Nigeria
    Electronic Journal of Environmental Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2009
  • Economie analysis of on-farm adaptive research trials for rice-maize intercrops in the Guinea Savannah: Case study of Kwara State, Nigeria
    Research on Crops, 2009
  • An economic survey of rural infrastructures and agricultural productivity profiles in Nigeria
    European Journal of Social Sciences, 2008
  • Gender differences in resources allocation among rural households in Nigeria: Implication for food security and living standard
    European Journal of Social Sciences, 2008
  • Determinants of vulnerability to food insecurity: A gender-based analysis of farming households in Nigeria
    Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, 2008
  • Socio-economics characteristics and food security status of farming households in Kwara State, north-central Nigeria
    R.O. Babatunde ., O.A. Omotesho ., O.S. Sholotan .
    Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 2007
  • An analysis of technical efficiency of beekeeping farms in Oyo state, Nigeria
    European Journal of Social Sciences, 2006
  • Sensory quality ratings, consumption pattern and preference for some selected meat types in Nigeria
    A. A. Ladele, K. Joseph, O. A. Omotesho, T. O. Ijaiya
    International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 1996

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • DETERMINANTS OF THE USE OF AGRO-INPUTS IN THE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION IN COMMERCIAL CHICKEN FARMS IN SELECTED STATES OF NIGERIA
    DE Oyoboh, BO Irhivben, GE Oyita, OE Inoni, OA Omotesho
    Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology 5 (1B), 131-142 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Impact of marine pollution and climatic factors on artisanal fish capture in Nigeria
    TB Ajibade, MA Yusuf, SA Adebayo, UT Adeyemi, OA Omotesho
    Sarhad Journal of Agriculture 40 (2), 646-658 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • The EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON FOOD SECURITY STATUS OF RURAL FARMING HOUSEHOLDS. EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA
    R Mukaila, A Falola, AO Omotesho, SUO Akanbi, LO Egwue, HO Aidi
    Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Belgrade) 69 (1) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Is agriculture still the mainstay of rural economies? Insights from ultra-poor households in North-Central Nigeria
    ET Ajibade, TB Ajibade, OA Omotesho
    Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology 42 (5), 141-159 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Assessment of The Technical Efficiency and Cost and Returns on Seed Yam Farms in North-Central
    M Bolaji, RO Babatunde, OA Omotesho
    International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources 4 (3), 37-42 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Sustainability of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Practices (GHGERPs) Usage: Evidence from Commercial Chicken Farms in Nigeria
    O Dan, O Olubunmi, K Gbenga
    Nigerian Agricultural Policy Research Journal (NAPReJ) 10 (1), 152-161 , 2023
    2023
  • ANALYSIS OF WELFARE DETERMINANTS AND CONSTRAINTS TO SEED YAM FARMERS IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA
    M BOLAJI, RO BABATUNDE, OA OMOTESHO, AO ADEKUNLE
    Ife Journal of Agriculture 35 (1), 96-107 , 2023
    2023
  • COMPLIANCE INDEX ANALYSIS AND TOTAL FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY OF SEED YAM PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA
    M Bolaji, RO Babatunde, OA Omotesho, S Onwuaroh
    Agricultural Socio-Economics Journal 23 (2), 151-157 , 2023
    2023
  • Perceived Effects of Disposal of Droppings in Commercial Chicken Farms: Implications for Climate Change Resilient Practices in Nigeria
    D Oyoboh, O Omotesho, GF Koledoye
    2023
  • Assessment of the sustainability of agricultural livelihood activities among rural women in Kwara State, Nigeria.
    AO Aremu, AA Muhammad-Lawal, OA Omotesho
    Agrosearch-A Journal of Agriculture, Food & Development 22 (1) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 4
  • Investigating Agricultural Involvement of the Ultra-Poor Rural Households in North-Central Nigeria and how Conditional Cash Transfers Scheme has impacted their Welfare
    ET Ajibade, OA Omotesho, TB Ajibade
    2023
  • Economic potentials of ginger value chain in Kaduna State, Nigeria
    IL Olaghere, KK Osasona, OA Omotesho, TA Ifeoluwa
    Western Balkan Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development … , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Effect of land ownership on the technical efficiency of crop farmers
    A Ogunwusi, I Olaghere, O Omotesho
    " Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary … , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Food security status: its drivers and coping strategies among vegetable farming households
    R Mukaila, A Falola, OA Omotesho
    " Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary … , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 42
  • Economic viability of onion production in the commune of Grand-Popo, Republic of Benin
    OA Omotesho, CP Douvi, IL Olaghere
    Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development 57 (3), 289–297-289–297 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 5
  • Information System Usage and Risk Management among Arable Crop Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria
    OA Omotesho, IL Olaghere, FS Daramola, AH Adenuga
    ” Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary … , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 1
  • Smoking kiln technology for catfish processing: an assessment of its acceptability and willingness to pay
    O Omotesho, A Adenuga, N Suleiman, IL Olaghere
    Equity Journal of Science and Technology 6 (1), 51-51 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 2
  • Consumer awareness of the use of food labels in Lagos state, Nigeria
    ST Danilola, OA Omotesho, J Animashaun
    International Journal of Food Studies 8 (2) , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 17
  • Improving the effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of fertilizer use in Sub-Saharan Africa
    M Akuriba, A Belemvire, S Dittoh, K Haider, TS Jayne, A Omotesho
    Gates Open Res 3 (695), 695 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 1
  • Assessment of the usage of liquid fertilizer technology in dry season vegetable production in Nigeria.
    IL Olaghere, O Omotesho
    2019
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Socio-economics characteristics and food security status of farming households in Kwara State, North-Central Nigeria
    RO Babatunde, OA Omotesho, OS Sholotan
    Pakistan journal of nutrition 6 (1), 49-58 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 548
  • Factors influencing food security status of rural farming households in North Central Nigeria.
    RO Babatunde, OA Omotesho, OS Sholotan
    2007
    Citations: 213
  • Determinants of vulnerability to food insecurity: A genderbased analysis of farming households in Nigeria
    RO Babatunde, OA Omotesho, EO Olorunsanya, GM Owotoki
    Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics 63 (1) , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 196
  • Determinants of food security among the rural farming households in Kwara State, Nigeria
    OA Omotesho, MO Adewumi, A Muhammad-Lawal, OE Ayinde
    African journal of general agriculture 2 (1) , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 173
  • Technical efficiency of youth participation in agriculture: A case study of the youth-in-agriculture programme in Ondo State, south western Nigeria
    A Muhammad-Lawal, OA Omotesho, A Falola
    Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 161
  • An economic survey of rural infrastructures and agricultural productivity profiles in Nigeria
    BS Fakayode, OA Omotesho, AB Tsoho, PD Ajayi
    European Journal of Social Sciences 7 (2), 158-171 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 116
  • Food security and poverty of the rural households in Kwara State, Nigeria
    OA Omotesho, MO Adewumi, KS Fadimula
    2008
    Citations: 111
  • Risk attitudes and management strategies of small scale crop producer in Kwara State, Nigeria: A ranking approach
    OA OMOTESHO
    African Journal of Business Management , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 74
  • An analysis of production objectives of small-scale rural farming households in Kwara State, Nigeria
    MO Adewumi, OA Omoresho
    Journal of Rural Development/Nongchon-Gyeongje 25 (4), 201-211 , 2002
    2002
    Citations: 64
  • Determinants of inflation in Nigeria: A co-integration approach
    GB Olatunji, OA Omotesho, OE Ayinde, K Ayinde
    Joint 3rd Africa Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) and 48 th … , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 59
  • Optimal food plan for rural households' food security in Kwara State, Nigeria: The goal programming approach
    OA Omotesho, A Muhammad-Lawal
    Journal of Agricultural Biotechnology and Sustainable Development 2 (1), 7 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 52
  • Food security status: its drivers and coping strategies among vegetable farming households
    R Mukaila, A Falola, OA Omotesho
    " Ion Ionescu de la Brad" University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary … , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 42
  • Management problems in large scale poultry business in Nigeria.
    OA Omotesho, AA Ladele
    3rd National Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria , 1986
    1986
    Citations: 42
  • An assessment of the economics of cassava processing in Kwara State, Nigeria
    A Muhammad-Lawal, OA Omotesho, FA Oyedemi
    Invited paper presented at the 4th International Conference of the African … , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 37
  • Economics of honey production in Nigeria: Implications for poverty reduction and rural development
    RO Babatunde, EO Olorunsanya, OA Omotesho, BL Alao
    Global approaches to extension practice: A Journal of Agricultural Extension … , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 35
  • The performance of agricultural cooperative societies under the National Programme on Food Security in Enugu State, Nigeria
    OC Uchenna, AT Olabisi
    Review of Public Administration and Management 1 (2), 1-28 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 32
  • The sweet orange market in Nigeria, how viable?
    SB Fakayode, OA Omotesho, RO Babatunde, AA Momoh
    2010
    Citations: 32
  • Empirical analysis of agricultural production and inflation rate in Nigeria (1970-2006)
    GB Olatunji, OA Omotesho, OE Ayinde, MO Adewumi
    Agrosearch 12 (1), 21-30 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 30
  • Analysis of technical efficiency of rice farms in duku irrigation scheme kwara state, Nigeria
    UO Akanbi, OA Omotesho, OE Ayinde
    Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment 7 (3), 65-72 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 28
  • Technical efficiency of youth participation in agriculture: a case study of the youth in agriculture programme in Ondo State, South Western Nigeria
    A Muhammed-Lawal, OA Omotesho, A Falola
    Nigeria Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment 5 (1), 20-26 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 25