CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL

Name: Adebiyi Gregory DARAMOLA

Address: 9 Owena Crescent, Off Ondo Avenue, Ijapo Estate, 340212, ,

Telephone: +234-803-333-0057 & +234-818-909- 5700

Email: [email protected]

Date of Birth: March 2, 1958

Nationality: Nigerian

Family: Wife (1), daughter (1) and sons (2)

EDUCATION

PhD. 1987. University of Ibadan, Nigeria (Agricultural Economics) M.Sc. 1982. University of Ibadan, Nigeria (Agricultural Economics) B.Sc. 1980. University of Ife (now O.A.U), Nigeria (Agriculture)

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS

National

Chairman, Committee of Vice Chancellors & Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities. A 154 universities’ member organization consisting of all the vice chancellors of private, state and federal universities in Nigeria (August 2015 to May 2017)

Federal University of Technology Akure

o Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology Akure, (May 2012 – May 2017) o Chairman, Staff Secondary School Management Board (July 2011 – December 2012) o Member, University Advancement Board (January 2011 – present) o Chairman of Finance Sub-Committee, West African University Games-Tennis, Athletics and Table Tennis (WAUG-TATT) local organizing committee (June 2009 – November, 2010) • Director, International Linkages (July 2007 – May 2012). Coordinated and facilitated some linkage agreements with universities and other institutions in Nigeria, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and Brazil • Chairman, 25th Anniversary Planning Committee (March – December, 2007). At the 2007 convocation ceremony, the endowment fund for the university was re- launched. Accomplishments include School of Management building worth N60million donated by Chief Bode Akindele and several items of equipment for geology laboratory by Professor Sylvester Adegoke • Chairman, Ceremonials Committee (2004-2011). The successful execution of this assignment has attracted letters of commendation from University administration on several occasions • Member, University Strategic Planning Committee (2003-2006). The committee produced the Strategic Plan Document that itemized the pathway for FUTA for ten- year period (2005 – 2015) • Pioneer Chairman, Board of Computer Resource Centre (March, 2004 – July, 2007) • Representative of School of Agriculture on the University Staff Housing Loan Committee (2002 - present) • Chairman, 20th Anniversary Endowment Committee (March, 2002 – June, 2004). Working with the University management and Dr. Joseph Sanusi attracted cash and buildings in excess of N200million. Accomplishments include: • Computer Resource Centre (Phase I) worth N15m donated by the Central Bank of Nigeria • Union Bank Plc provided computers and some other equipment worth N5million • Three-in-one Chancellors’ Complex donated by Late Mala Kachalla worth N48million • Ekiti State building currently accommodating CESRA and IPPTO Centre. • Office block complex donated by Abdullahi Adamu (former Governor of Nasarawa State) • Cash donations realized was more than N48million during the endowment launch. • Business Editor, Applied Tropical Agriculture, Journal of the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (2002-2008) • Head, Department of Agricultural Economics (August 01 2002 – July 31 2005) • Acting Head, Department of Agricultural Economics (August 2001 – July 2002) • Member, Appointments and Promotions Committee, School of Agriculture and • Agricultural Technology (2001 - present) • Representative, School of Agriculture on the Board of Studies and Board of Examiners, School of Science (1995- 1998) • Congregation Representative, University Senate (1995-1998) • Coordinator of Students Industrial Works Experience Scheme (SIWES) Department of Agricultural Economics (September 1992 - August 1995) • Examination Officer, Department of Agricultural Economics (September 1987 –August 1990) TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Appointments

o Professor, Agricultural Economics & Extension, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria (October 1999 – present) o Reader, Agricultural Economics & Extension, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria (October 1995 – September 1999) o Senior Lecturer, Agricultural Economics & Extension, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria (October 1992 – September 1995) o Lecturer I, Agricultural Economics & Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (October 1989 – September 1992) o Post-doctoral Fellow & Visiting Lecturer, Agricultural Economics & Business Management, University of New England, Armidale NSW 2351, Australia (January 1990- January 1991) o Lecturer II, Agricultural Economics & Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (September 1987 – September 1989) o Assistant Lecturer, Agricultural Economics & Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (September 1986 - September 1987) o Teaching/Tutorial Assistant, Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan (1982- 1985)

Courses Taught (Undergraduate & Postgraduate Level)

Agricultural Production Economics, Econometrics, Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Project Planning, Macroeconomics, Mathematics for Economist, Microeconomics, Natural Resource Economics, Quantitative Techniques, Research Methodology, Resource Economics, Statistics and Economic Theory

Service to other Universities

• External Examiner for the BSc Degree (1997-1999) and PhD examinations in the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan (1995 - 2012) • External Examiner for the BSc Degree examinations in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, University of Ado-Ekiti (2005 – 2008) • External Examiner for the BSc Degree examinations in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, University of Uyo, Uyo (2009 – 2011) • External Examiner for the BSc Degree examinations in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji (2010 – 2012) • External Examiner for MSc and PhD degree examinations in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (2001- 2012) • External Examiner for MSc and PhD degree examinations in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2001 – 2010) o External Examiner for MSc and PhD degree examinations in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria (2004 – 2012) o External Examiner for MSc and PhD degree examinations in the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria (2004 –2012) o Academic Supervision of doctorate (PhD) degree thesis for student and External Examiner for the BSc Degree examinations in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (2006- 2009)

Doctoral (PhD) Theses (Served as Major Supervisor)

• Agbebi, F. O. (1998): `Study of socio-economic factors influencing sustainable management and entrepreneurship amongst women involved in fisheries in coastal areas of Ondo State, Nigeria’ Unpublished PhD thesis submitted to Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria • Ajibefun, I. A. (1998): `Efficiency of small–scale food crop farmers management and entrepreneurship in Ondo State, Nigeria: Application of stochastic efficiency’ Unpublished PhD thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure • Agbabiaje J. O. (2001): `Economic analysis of poultry production in Ogun State of Nigeria: Application of stochastic efficiency’ Unpublished PhD thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria • Aturamu O. O. (2003): `An econometric analysis of the adoption of agro forestry-based technologies in Oyo State, Nigeria’ Unpublished PhD thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. • Alabi, R A (2004): `Economics efficiency of Cocoa-based Agroforestry System in Oyo State’ Unpublished PhD thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. • Awe, A. A (2004): `Economic analysis of agro-based technologies for maize production’ Unpublished PhD thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. • Oduwole, O. O. (2004) `Adoption of modern agronomic practices by cocoa farmers in Nigeria: A Multivariate Tobit Analysis’ Unpublished PhD thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. • Folayan, A. J. (2005) `Economic analysis of cocoa marketing in Ondo and Ekiti States of Nigeria’ Unpublished PhD thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. • Osifo, A. (2012) ‘The Effect of Microfinance on the Output of Arable Crop Farmers in Edo State, Nigeria’ Unpublished PhD thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria. • Igbalajobi, O.A. (2015) ‘Assessment of Poverty Level and Income Diversification among Cocoa Growing Households in Ondo State, Nigeria’ Unpublished Ph.D thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. • Oparinde, L.O. (2017) ‘Effect of Production and Climate-Related Risks on the Output of Small-holder Cassava and Maize Farmers in Southwestern, Nigeria’ Unpublished Ph.D thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. • Abdullahi, A. (2018) ‘Rice Farmers’ Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change in Niger and Nasarawa States, Nigeria’ Unpublished PhD thesis submitted to Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.

Some Masters (MSc) Theses Supervised (As Major or Sole Supervisor)

• Okocha, E. (1998): `Socio-economic factors influencing rural banking behaviour among farmers in Ondo State of Nigeria’ Unpublished M.Tech dissertation submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria • Ayodele, O. (1999): `Economic analysis of non-timber forest products (NTFP): A case study of locust beans production in Oyo State’ Unpublished M.Tech dissertation submitted to Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria • Borokini, E. A. (2005) `Factors affecting the adoption of agrochemicals by Smallholder farmers: A case study of Ondo State’ Unpublished M.Tech dissertation submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria • Arifalo, S. F. (2006) `Competitiveness and efficiency of rice farming systems in southwest Nigeria’ Unpublished M.Tech Dissertation submitted to Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. • Oparinde, L.O. (2012) ‘Factors Influencing the Intensity of Market Participation Among Smallholder Farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria’ Unpublished M.Agric.Tech. Dissertation submitted to Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. • Esan, O.F. (2014) ‘Assessment of Smallholder Arable Farmers’ Vulnerability to Climate Change and their Adaptation Strategies in Akoko Area, Ondo State. Unpublished M.Agric.Tech. Dissertation submitted to Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Over twenty MBA projects were successfully supervised in the last twenty years

Academic Leadership & Mentorship

o Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, Professor of Agricultural Economics, currently Vice Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Nigeria o Dr Oluyede Aturamu, Deputy Provost, College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti o Dr Soji Oduwole, Director, Economics & Statistics Division, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan o Prof Adio Folayan, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji, Nigeria, o Prof Abel Ariyo Awe, former Head, Department of Economics, Ekiti State Univ, Ado Ekiti

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Consultant to African Development Bank, Tunis, Tunisia on the Project Performance Evaluation of Kpong Irrigation Project in Ghana (May 01 – 27 June, 2010) Performed evaluation of Agricultural Water Management project in Ghana Reviewed previous reports and compared achievements of objectives stated at appraisal Carried out economic and financial analysis of project at completion and compared with appraisal Determined the effect of project on farmers’ productivity by comparing the yield estimates under `with’ and `without’ project scenarios Documented lessons learnt for future project designs

Consultant/Agricultural Economist, African Development Bank, Tunis, Tunisia on Zambia Irrigation Sub-sector Review Study (February 21 - April 11, 2010) Provided a detailed analysis of representative sample of smallholders and commercial irrigation schemes in Zambia, from financial, economic, commercial, institutional, social and environmental perspectives Analyzed the factors that determine the levels of economic performance of irrigation schemes and based on findings, identified and quantified additional irrigation potentials that could be developed in the medium term

Evaluation Consultant, UK-Department for International Development (PrOpCom- Notore Fertilizer Project) on the Design of Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Pilot Testing of Small Packs of Fertilizers in Katsina and Niger States (December 05, 2009 – January 31, 2010) Designed monitoring and evaluation framework for pilot-testing small packs of fertilizers to be introduced to farmers in Katsina and Niger States of Nigeria Trained enumerators on the methodology for collecting farm level data for monitoring purposes Undertook with other team members, the training of farmers and extension officers on fertilizer application and the use of monitoring instruments.

Consultant to World Bank (Nigeria Country Office, Abuja) on Technical Assistance for Improvement in Effectiveness of New Operations (June 2009) Prepared overview of Government processes leading to effectiveness bottlenecks Reviewed the extent to which proposed conditions of effectiveness were discussed and understood during projects appraisal Reviewed the extent to which the project team monitors and followed up on progress towards compliance Identified critical actors and actions in the processing of effectiveness at the National and State levels as well as proposed necessary capacity building requirements to strengthen them

Consultant (Agricultural Economist) to African Development Bank, Tunis, Tunisia on Project Completion Report for Massingir Dam and Smallholders Agricultural Rehabilitation Project, Mozambique (February 09 – 07 March, 2009) Estimated number of project beneficiaries (direct and indirect) compared with appraisal (before project) Assessed cropping patterns of farmers and produced crop budgets Determined the effect of project on farmers’ productivity by comparing the yield estimates under `with’ and `without’ project scenarios Re-evaluated the financial and economic rates of returns of the project

Consultant to World Bank/Federal Government of Nigeria on the preparation of Project Implementation Manual (PIM) of the Commercial Agriculture Development Project (November, 2008) Prepared PIM for this project in accordance with `best practices’ using the Draft PAD and other relevant documents Integrated the financial, procurement, environmental safeguards, grant mechanism and terms of reference for key positions at federal and state levels into the manual

Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant to World Bank/FGN on Local Empowerment and Environmental Management Project (LEEMP) in Oyo State, Nigeria (June 08–30, 2008) Conducted the evaluation of various micro-projects components and assessment of multi- sector projects having used the Community Driven Development (CDD) approach

Consultant to Ford Foundation/Community Development Foundation on Rural Finance in Nigeria (March 05–April 12, 2008) Reviewed past and current policies on rural finance in Nigeria, and ‘best practices’ in rural finance from other parts of the world Analyzed available data on the rural finance sub-sector in Nigeria and proposed workable strategies and options for serving the underserved in the rural areas of Nigeria

Consultant to World Bank/FGN on Financial & Economic Analyses Chapter during the preparation of Project Appraisal Document (PAD) of Commercial Agriculture Development Project (January, 2008) Collected relevant inputs’ costs and products’ prices for all the proposed enterprises, and the technical input-output data on each enterprise Developed enterprise budgets for different modules using unit cost approach Conducted financial and economic analyses for the project (including sensitivity and switching value tests)

Consultant (M&E/MIS) to World Bank/FGN on the Local Empowerment and Environmental Management Project (August, 2006 – May, 2007) Provided professional guidance to the Federal Project Support Unit and State Project Support Units in the design of robust Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Management Information Support (MIS) formats Provided capacity building service on the application of the M&E and MIS format developed Solved operational problems arising from the day-to-day use of the frameworks

Consultant to World Bank/FGN on Mid-Term Review of Fadama II Project (June, 2007) Evaluated beneficiary assessment report prepared by the IFPRI team during the mid-term review exercise Developed the terms of reference for the six thematic working groups during the review meeting and coordinated the team that prepared an ‘aide memoire’ arising from the review exercise

Private Sector Expert (Nigerian Country Assessment Team) to UK-Department for International Department/Natural Resources International on Research-Into-Use Project (February – March, 2007) Identified the role of private sector in the research-extension-industry gap within Nigeria Recommended platforms and models through which private sector can be better involved in bridging the gap in the research-extension-industry

Commodity Specialist to UK-DfID/Chemonics International Inc, USA on PrOpCom Project (January – April 2005) Served as member of Consortium of Consultants by attending brainstorming meeting sessions on quarterly basis and also as oilseeds expert on the project design team Participated actively during the inception workshop for the selection of commodities for implementation Headed the oilseeds sub-sector study team to identify project interventions for soyabeans in Nigeria

Competitiveness Specialist for USAID/The Mitchell Group, USA on the Assessment of Ibom Rice Project in Ikot Ebidang, Akwa Ibom State – An Exxon/Mobil funded project (July, 2005) Developed criteria/indicators for evaluating competitiveness of rice production and processing in the project area Analyzed the Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) of the project and recommended strategies for achieving the project objectives

Coordinating Consultant/Tree Crops Specialist to EC/FGN on study of tree crops in six Niger Delta States - MPP6 (March - April 2005) Coordinated three other consultants to develop the methodology and outline for sector studies on Cocoa, Rubber and Oil palm in six oil-producing states of Nigeria Designed and recommended interventions and implementation strategies for the EC/FGN-MPP6 within the tree crops sector of oil-producing states in the Niger Delta

Consultant for New Nigeria Foundation and Citizens International, USA on competitiveness study of some Nigerian crops (December, 2003 – February, 2004) Conducted review and analysis (including SWOT) of the cereals sector within the Nigerian economy to assess potentials Ranked the competitiveness of various cereals (such as Rice, Sorghum, Maize, Millet, and Wheat) as enterprises/candidates for intervention by NNF/CI Suggested intervention strategies and projects to achieve maximum impact, based on the two objectives above

Agricultural Consultant to International Finance Corporation/Accord Associates, UK on Business Development Services Study of the Rice and Aquaculture sub-sectors in Nigeria- (July - December 2003) Collaborated with international and local consultants to identify appropriate sub-sector(s) with good potentials for commercial intervention within the agricultural sector Assisted in designing appropriate intervention strategies for exploiting and exploring the potentials with the expectation of making significant impact on incomes, profitability and economic growth

Agricultural Economist to UK-DfID/Chemonics International Inc, USA on the design of Pro-poor Commodities’ Markets in Nigeria. (March – April, 2003) Collaborated with international and local consultants to design appropriate methodology for the implementation of the pro-poor intervention in Nigeria using market-led approach Prepared implementation budgets for project interventions including different crops for different ecological zones of the country

Country Team Leader for CIRAD, France on Sustainable & Competitive Cocoa Systems in West & Central Africa (October 2002 – December 2005) Worked in conjunction with other West and Central African countries team leaders in Accra, Ghana on logical frameworks and other methodological issues Led the Nigerian collaborative research team of scientists from three different institutions namely; Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Ondo State Agricultural Development Program and Federal University of Technology, Akure

Agricultural Consultant to Chemonics International Inc, USA on the USAID-funded RAISE Project (October 2001–December 2002) Worked in collaboration with international consultants to identify commodities with export potentials in Nigeria using a market-led approach Served on steering committee that organized agricultural summit of major stakeholders in the Nigerian agricultural export sector with over 200 participants in attendance at the 3- day summit, held in January 2002 Worked on preparation of Industry Business Plans for Cashew, Shrimps, Ginger, Sesame, Hides and Skin in Nigeria

Supervisor (Nigeria) to USAID/IITA on USAID-sponsored Sustainable Tree Crop Program (STCP-WCA) intervention on tree crops sub-sector of West & Central Africa (July – September 2001) Served as member of the steering committee representing Nigeria Participated in the working sessions on cocoa and child labor issues at IITA Humid program office, Cameroon and ILO Regional office, Cote D’ivoire Consultant to KPMG Consulting, Nigeria on the privatization of FGN-owned oil palm plantations (June - July 2001) Provided expert advice and professional reporting on the agronomic aspects of privatization of commercial oil palm processing facilities Undertook the diagnostic study/review of Federal Government of Nigeria’s investments in Oil palm companies located at Ore-Irele, Ihechiowa & Ayip-Eku commissioned by the Bureau for Public Enterprises, Abuja, Nigeria

Researcher/Consultant, Enterprise for Development International, Lagos on Organic Commodities Program (May – June, 2001) Conducted survey of two hundred and fifty cocoa farmers practicing organic farming in Ondo State of Nigeria using designed questionnaire, coordinating survey, and participating in farms and farmers’ enumeration in five communities Assessed the feasibility of eco-certification for farmers (and products) Evaluated the potentials for introducing organic cocoa farming into the Nigerian cocoa sector

Consultant to World Bank (IBRD) on Costing Exercise of Poverty Reduction Program for Kogi State (May – August 2000) Assisted Kogi State of Nigeria in a costing exercise to establish their poverty reduction program using the unit cost approach and Microsoft Excel software

Lead Consultant to FGN/World Bank/IBRD on Nigerian primary education social sector project (August, 1997–February, 2000) Led a team of four consultants that administered questionnaires to respondents during the social sector clients’ consultation on increasing stakeholders’ involvement in sustainable funding of primary education in the Southwest zone, as part of a national study. Monitored and evaluated the World Bank-sponsored pilot project in the primary education sub-sector of Ekiti and Oyo states, Nigeria

Resource Person to National Centre for Economic Management & Administration, Nigeria (1993-2001) Developed training materials and delivered lectures in the areas of sector policy and rural development as part of the African Capacity Building initiative

Consultant/Researcher to Village Pioneer Project (VPP) Associate of USA-based Development Research Network (September – December 1995) Offered technical advice to members, volunteers and trainees on low external input agriculture and environment-friendly `best practices’

Consultant to Community Development Foundation (February 1995 - May 1999) Conducted organizational diagnosis of informal groups and/or associations applying for credit and/or technical assistance from the foundation with a view to providing professional advice to guide decision-making

Consultant, Syngenta Agrochemicals (formerly Novartis/CIBA-GEIGY) - Farmers Support Team Project (May 1994-June 1996) Evaluated the impact of Ciba-Geigy‘s intervention in the cocoa growing areas and on cocoa farmers of Nigeria with a view to stimulating production and higher input demand through CIBA-GEIGY’s Farmer-Support Project at , Nigeria

Resource Person (Economics) to Agricultural Development Project/World Bank Assisted Project, Akure, Nigeria (July 1991-November 1997) Advised farmers’ groups by proffering solutions to problems confronting their businesses. Farm visitations were carried out in a multi-disciplinary manner within the On-Farm Adaptive Research Team in Ondo State of Nigeria

Policy Analyst/Research Associate, Federal Department of Rural Development and World Bank, Kaduna/Ibadan - APMEU/FACU - Nigeria (November 1985 - August 1986) Assisted the Head of Unit in project monitoring and data processing for onward transmission to the World Bank. The assignment was essentially policy implementation

Researcher to Economics & Statistics Division, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Nigeria (July, 1983–March, 1984) Served as economist on all tree crops programs covered by the Institute’s research mandate. The tree crops involved were Cocoa, Cashew, Kolanuts, Coffee and Tea

Agricultural Economist to FAO/FGN/NSPFS on Review & Formulation Team (March – October 2004) Participated in the review of the pilot phase of the National Special Project on Food Security as the Agricultural Economist on the team Carried out the economic analysis on all the modules being implemented in the 109 sites of the NSPFS in the six agro-ecological zones of Nigeria.

PRIVATE SECTOR EXPERIENCE

Senior Program Development Adviser, Chemonics International Inc. USA, USAID- MARKETS Project, Abuja (December 2005 – February 2006) Program Manager, TechnoServe Inc. USA, Nigeria Country Office - an International Non- Governmental Organization (March 1998 – December 1998) General Manager (Strategic Management Services) PFM Consulting Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria (October 1991 - May 1992) Manager, Indres & Devcon Associates, Ibadan (April 1984 – October 1985)

GRANTS

o Research Grant (€78,000) by CIRAD, France to `Study and train farmers on alternative rehabilitation techniques of cocoa plantations in Nigeria’. Served as Leader, Nigerian Cocoa Research Team (December, 2003-2007) o Study Grant (US$13,200.00) by International Labor Organization (International Program on Eradication of Child Labor) to conduct Baseline Study on Child Labor in Sustainable Tree Crop Program Area, Ondo State, Nigeria. I served as Study Team Leader (January – July 2005) o Study Grant (US$7,000.00) by International Labour Organization (International Program on Eradication of Child Labour) to conduct study on `Occupational Safety and Health in Sustainable Tree Crop Program, Ondo State, Nigeria’. Served as Study Team Leader. (March - August 2004) o Travel Grant by Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE), University of Oxford, U K to serve as Session Chairman or Agricultural Markets Session, at the research conference titled `Opportunities in African Economies' (March, 2001) o Research Grant (US$16,600) by African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Nairobi, Kenya to study, `The efficiency of micro-enterprises in Nigeria' (1998- 2000). Joint award with Professor Igbekele Ajibefun as co-researcher • Travel Grant by International Foundation for Science to attend the Second Animal Traction Network for East and Southern Africa in Nairobi, Kenya (December, 1995) • Research Grant (US$12,000) by International Foundation for Science, Stockholm, Sweden (1991-1995) • Post-doctoral Fellowship Grant by Centre for Advanced Training in Agricultural Economics, University of New England, Armidale NSW 2351, Australia, (February 1990-January 1991) • International Conference Travel Grant (AU$6,800) by International Scholarship Seminar Scheme (ISSS), Australian International Development Assistance Bureau (ADAB), Canberra, Australia to attend the second West African Animal Traction Network Conference in Kano, Nigeria. (July 1990)

ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS

Theses/Dissertation

Daramola A. G. (1987): ‘A quantitative analysis of the adoption of improved food production technology in Oyo State, Nigeria’ Unpublished PhD Thesis, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 144p Daramola A. G. (1982): ‘Government investments in education and agriculture: A study of Ondo State government’s experience (1976 – 1981)’ Unpublished M. Sc dissertation, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 52p Daramola A. G. (1980): ‘A study of hydrocyanic acid content of Cassava (Manihot sp. Crantz) and its response to fermentation periods’ Unpublished B.Sc project report submitted to University of Ile–Ife, Nigeria 36p.

Chapter Contribution to Books

Daramola A. G. (1999) ‘The potential for animal traction in south-western Nigeria’ In Starkey P & Kaumbutho P (eds) Meeting the challenges of animal traction. Resource book published by ATNESA/DfID, Harare, Zimbabwe p 235 Daramola Biyi: (1995) `Sustainability of farming systems and efficiency assessment in farming’ In Oludimu, O L (ed) Agricultural Management: A Book of Readings, University Press, Ibadan, Chapter 1 Daramola Biyi: (1995) `Project Appraisal and Evaluation’ In Oludimu, O L (ed) Agricultural Management: A Book of Readings, University Press, Ibadan, Chapter 10 Daramola A, Ehui, S, Ukeje, E & J McIntire (2007), ‘Agricultural Export Potential in Nigeria’ In Collier, P, C Soludo & C Pattillo (eds) Economic Policy Options for A Prosperous Nigeria, Chapter 17, Macmillan, UK

Journal Articles

▪ Daramola Biyi (1989): `The study of socio-economic factors influencing adoption decisions in Nigeria: Survey of Oyo State farmers` Fertilizer Research, Vol. 2, No. 3, Elsevier Publication, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, p. 43–151. ▪ Aletor, V. A. & A. G. Daramola (1989): `Government policies and the feedmill industry in Nigeria’ Food Policy. Vol. 14, No. 4, Butterworths, UK p 298–300. ▪ Daramola Biyi (1989): `Management risk factors in fisheries enterprises’ Project Appraisal Journal, Vol. 4, No. 4, Surrey, England p. 224 – 229. ▪ Aletor, V. A. & A. G. Daramola: (1989) `Problems of the feedmill industry in a developing economy: The Nigerian experience’ Journal of Food and Agriculture, Vol. 3, No. 1, Science and Technology Publications Limited, Nigeria. ▪ Daramola A. G. & E. I. Aniema: (1989) `Profitability of artisanal fisheries in Nigeria: A case study of Ondo State fisherman’ Journal of Farm Management Association of Nigeria, Vol. 5, No. 5, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. ▪ Daramola Biyi: (1990) `Impact of structural adjustment program on agriculture and rural development in Nigeria’, Scandinavian Journal of Development Alternatives, Sweden. ▪ Daramola A. G. & B. A. Aiyesan (1990): `Optimum farm plans for the Back–to– Land programme in Ondo State of Nigeria: A linear programming analysis’ Modeling, Simulation and Control B. Vol. 27, No. 3, AMSE, France p. 37 – 48. ▪ Daramola Biyi (1990): `Adoption of improved food production technology in Nigeria: The case study of Oyo State farmers’ International Journal of Technology Management, UK, Vol. 5, No. 5, p. 544 – 552. ▪ Oladokun, M. A. O. & A. G. Daramola (1990): `Nigeria cocoa program: A comparative efficiency of fund utilization’ Savings and Development, Quarterly Review, Vol. XIV, No. 2, Finafrica, Italy. ▪ Daramola Biyi (1990): `Agricultural credit scheme and production efficiency: An analysis of small–scale farming in Anambra State of Nigeria’ Modeling, Simulation and Control C., Vol. 22, France p 29 – 40. ▪ Daramola A. G. & S. O. Akinsola (1990): “Econometrics analysis of factor demand in cocoa production: The case of agrochemicals in Ondo State of Nigeria” Modeling, Simulation and Control C. Vol. 22, France. p 29 – 40. ▪ Daramola Biyi: (1991) `Theory of agricultural protection growth: Lessons for developing countries like Nigeria’ Scandinavian Journal of Development Alternatives, Sweden. ▪ Charry, A. Daramola A. G. & J. L. Dillion (1992): “Application of mathematical programming in farming system research and extension: A methodological outline” Agricultural Systems in Africa, Vol. 2. No 1 p31-7 o Daramola A. G. & M. O. Salau (1993): “The supply of agricultural research personnel in selected countries: An application of transfer–function modeling” Modeling, Simulation & Control, C, Vol. 21, No. 3, France. p 22 – 31.Daramola A. G., Ajibefun, I. A. & J. A. Akinwumi (1994): “Effect of structural adjustment program on food crop production: An empirical evidence from local government area, Ondo State, Nigeria” Modeling, Simulation & Control, Vol.10, No. 2, AMSE, France. o Adubi, A. A. & A. G. Daramola (1995): “Trade-off between risk and expected returns on small–scale farms: An empirical evidence from Oyo State, Nigeria” Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture, Berlin, Germany. o Fasakin, E. A, A M Balogun, A G Daramola & T O S Olorunfemi (1998) “Utilization of water fern and duckweed in fish feed formulation: A linear programming analysis” Applied Tropical Agriculture, Vol 3, No 2 p129-133 o Ajibefun, I A, & A G Daramola (1998/9) “Measurement and sources of technical inefficiency in poultry egg production, Ondo State, Nigeria” Journal of Rural Economics and Development, University of Ibadan Vol. 13 No 2 p 85- 94 o Daramola A. G., J. O. Okunlola & Ogunmilade, O. B., (1999) “Economics of rabbit production in south-western Nigeria” Tropical Journal of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Vol 2, No 2 p 163-7 o Daramola A G & J. O. Okunlola (1999) “Government policy on cocoa processing in Nigeria: Implications for production and trade” Applied Tropical Agriculture, Vol 4, No 2 o Ajibefun, I A, A G Daramola & O A Falusi (2002)`Technical efficiency of Nigerian small-scale-farmers: Empirical evidence from Ondo State, Nigeria’ o Aletor, V A, A O Fasuyi, A O Okunlola & A G Daramola (2002)“Nutritional and socio- economic aspects of cassava leaf utilization in Ondo State, Nigeria” Applied Tropical Agriculture, Vol 4, No 2 o Ajibefun, I A, G E Battese & A G Daramola (2002) `Investigation of factors influencing the technical efficiencies of small-holder croppers in Nigeria’. Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture, Berlin, Germany o Ajibefun, I A & A G Daramola (2003) `Efficiency of micro-enterprises in the Nigerian economy’ Published by African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Research Paper, Nairobi, Kenya o Ajibefun, I A & A G Daramola (2003) `Determinants of technical and allocative efficiency of microenterprises: Firm-level evidence from Nigeria’ African Development Review, Africa Development Bank, Blackwell Publishing Limited, 15, 2/3, p353-395 o Daramola, A. G (2004): `Competitiveness of Nigerian agriculture in a global economy: Any dividend(s) of democracy?’ 36th Inaugural Lecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria delivered on March 02, 2004 o Alabi, R A, A G Daramola & I A Ajibefun (2004) `The relative advantage of agroforestry system over arable crop farming: Empirical evidence from cocoa-based agroforestry and arable crop farming systems in Oyo State, Nigeria’. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, Vol 2 No 2 WFL Publishers, Finland o Aturamu, O A & A G Daramola (2004) `Agroforestry policy options for Nigeria: A simulation study’.Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, Vol 2 No 3&4 WFL Publishers, Finland. ▪ Ogunsumi, L O, Ewuola, S O & A G Daramola (2005); ‘Socioeconomic impact assessment of maize production technology on farmers’ welfare in Southwest Nigeria’ Journal of Central European Agriculture, Vol 6 No 1. p 15-26 ▪ Ajibefun, I A., A G Daramola & A. O. Falusi (2005) `Technical Efficiency of small- scale farmers: An application of the stochastic frontier production to Rural and Urban farmers in Ondo State’ International Economic Journal, IEJ Classification Q12, USA ▪ Omotoso, F O, & Daramola, A G (2005) `Socio-economic factors influencing sustainable management among women in fishing communities of Ondo State’ Journal of Agriculture and Sustainable Research Vol 5, No 1 pp 1-10, Malaysia ▪ Omotoso, F O, & Daramola, A G (2005) `Institutional and non- institutional credit supply services to fisherwomen in South-West of Nigeria’ Journal of Agriculture and Sustainable Research Vol 5, No 1 pp 73-80, Malaysia. ▪ Aturamu, O A & A G Daramola (2007) `Tobit analysis of factors influencing the adoption of alley farming in Southwestern Nigeria’. Applied Tropical Agriculture Vol 12, No 1 pp 15-19. ▪ Oparinde, L.O. & Daramola A.G. (2014). Determinants of Market Participation by Maize Farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development Vol 5, No 1 pp 69-77, U.S.A. ▪ Oparinde, L.O., Fatuase, A.I. & Daramola, A.G. (2016). Risk Attitudes and Poverty Status Nexus: A Study of Fish Farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology Vol 13, No 3 pp 1-12, India. ▪ Oparinde, L.O., Amos, T.T., Aturamu, O.A. & Daramola, A.G. (2018). Attitudes Towards Risk and Risk Combating Strategies among Maize and Cassava Farmers in Southwest, Nigeria. Journal of Economics, Management and Trade Vol 21, No 7 pp 1-12, India.

Conference Proceedings

▪ Daramola Biyi (1988) `Improved agricultural technologies for small-scale Nigerian farmers’ In Abalu G O I & B A Kalu (eds) Proceedings of the National Farming Systems Research Network Workshop, Jos. May 10-13, p376-387 ▪ Daramola A (1991): `Prospects of animal traction in southern Nigeria: An empirical study’ In Lawrence, P. (ed.) Proceedings of the Fourth West African Animal Traction Network Workshop held at Baguada Lake Hotel, Kano, Nigeria July 9 – 13, 1990. ▪ Daramola A G (1995) `Role of private sector in the adoption of integrated pest management practices: the case of farmer-support-team in Ondo State’ In Fagbenro O (ed) Proceedings of UNESCO-MAB Regional Training Workshop held at FUT, Akure, Nigeria ▪ Ajibefun, I A, G E Battese & A G Daramola (1997) `Investigation of factors influencing the technical efficiencies of small-holder croppers in Nigeria’. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference of International Association of Agricultural ▪ Economists held at Sacramento, USA. ▪ Daramola Biyi: (1999) `Agriculture, forestry and the environment: Paradox in resource depletion’ In Abiodun J O et al. (eds) Nige ria’s End angered Environment Published by Obafemi Awolowo Foundation, Lagos. 1999 Chapter VII, P 226-231. ▪ Oparinde, L.O., Amos, T.T. & Daramola, A.G. (2014). Factors Influencing the Intensity of Market Participation by Cassava Farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria. In: T.T. Amos, P.B. Imoudu and J.O. Oseni (Editors). Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security in Nigeria. Proceedings, Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists, February 24th-27th, Akure, Nigeria. Pp 269-380.

Technical Reports

o Daramola A. G. (1994): `An evaluation report on Farmer-Support-Team Project’ Report of an extension project sponsored by Swiss-Nigerian Chemical Company Limited, Lagos 50p. o Daramola Biyi. (1995) `Organizational diagnosis of Village Pioneer Project, Ajue, Ondo State’ Report submitted to Community Development Fund, Ikeja, Lagos 47p • Daramola Biyi. (1995) `Nigerian Women Association of Developers, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State’ Report submitted to Community Development Fund, Ikeja, Lagos 47p • Francis P A, Agi S P I, Alubo O, Biu H A, Daramola A G, Nzewi U M, & D J Shehu (1998) Hard lessons: Primary schools, community and social capital in Nigeria. Technical Paper No 420, the World Bank, Washington DC, USA. 66p. • Daramola B. & M A Adelabu (1999) `Social sector client consultations in south- western Nigeria’. In NPEC (eds) Social sector client consultations: The case of public primary education in Nigeria Published by National Primary Education Commission, Kaduna, Nigeria 46p.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Centre for Advanced Training in Agricultural Economics, University of New England, Australia (1990 - 1991) • University of Ibadan Scholarship for Postgraduate Study (1983 -1984) • Federal Government of Nigeria Postgraduate Scholarship Award (1981 - 1983)

AFFILIATIONS

• Fellow, Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE) • Former Executive Committee Member, African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE) • Former Chief Editor & Chairman, Editorial Board (January 01, 2010 to April 2013), African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AfJARE), University of Pretoria, Pretoria,