Dr. Oluwaseun Joseph Komolafe
Dr. Oluwaseun Joseph Komolafe is a LECTURER I in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr KOMOLAFE, Joseph Oluwaseun is a lecturer in the department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agricultural Science, Nnamdi Azikwe Uniersity, Awka, Anambra, Nigeria.
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Address: | Agricultural Economics And Extension, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Ibadan. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2018) February, 2010 to May, 2018 |
| 2 | University Of Ibadan. (Master Degree, August, 1999) November, 1997 to June, 2009 Master Of Science In .Agricultural Economics Agricultural Economics |
| 3 | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile - Ife. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1995) February, 1990 to November, 1995 B. Agric. .Agricultural Economics Agricultural Economics |
| 4 | C $ S Grammar School, Ilesa, Osun State. (GCE, December, 1986) November, 1986 to December, 1986 |
| 5 | C $ S Grammar School, Ilesa, Osun State. (SSCE, June, 1986) September, 1981 to May, 1986 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka Anambra October, 2023 to March, 2026 |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka ,Anambra State September, 2020 to Present |
| 3 | teacher/ Vice principal Admin, Stars Comprehensive college September, 2006 to August, 2016 |
| 4 | FARM MANAGER, MIKATI FARMS LIMITED, BINIGWARI, KADUNA STATE August, 2001 to March, 2006 |
| 5 | CORP MEMBER, NIGERIAN AGRICULTURAL AND COOPERATIVE BANK, BIDA, BRANCH OFFICE, NIGER STATE February, 1996 to December, 1996 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | *Komolafe, J.O., Anarah, S.E., and Ogulewie, D.O.. (2026, April), "Influence of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies on the Yield of Selected Food Crops among Farmers in Southeast Nigeria", Komolafe, Anarah, and Ogulewie Nigerian Agricultural Journal Vol. 57, No. 1 | pg.317 N I G E R I A N A G R I C U L T U R A L J O U R N A L, Vol. 57, (Issue 1), pp 317-327 |
| 2 | Raymond Chukwuka ONYEMEKONWU1*, Friday Akasiri EHIWARIO 2, Oluwaseun Joseph KOMOLAFE 3, Samual Emeka ANARAH 4. (2026, April), "Evaluation of the Factors Affecting Technology Adoption Among Cassava Farmers in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Animal Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-12, |
| 3 | Agba Nneoma Mary, Komolafe Joseph Oluwaseun and Adejoh Sunday Onalo. (2026, April), "Influence of Adoption of Agronomic Practices on Maize (Zea mays) Yield among Smallholder Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria", Dialogic STEM Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 2-18 |
| 4 | Adejoh, S.O., Komolafe, J.O., and Iloh, P.. (2026, April), "Assessment of Women's Participation in Cassava Processing in Anambra State, South-East, Nigeria", N I G E R I A N A G R I C U L T U R A L J O U R N A L, Vol. 57, (Issue 1), pp 154-169 |
| 5 | Ahaneku Evangel Chinwe, Komolafe Joseph Oluwaseun, Ozor Maurice. (2026, March), "POULTRY MARKET SUPPLY RESPONSE OF POULTRY EGG PRODUCERS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA, NIGERIA", AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SCIENCES, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 41-44 |
| 6 | Anarah, S. E., Komolafe, J. O., Ahaneku, C. E., Godwin, C. M. and Agbanaje, C. E.. (2025, November), "Macroeconomic Analysis of Climate Change Impacts on Yam productivity in Nigeria", UNIZIK Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 193-205 |
| 7 | Anarah1, Samuel Emeka, komolafe Oluwaseun Joseph2, Ahaneku Chinwe Evangel3, Chioma. E. Agbanaje4 and Godwin Chinwe Maureen5. (2025, September), "Modeling the Climate Agriculture Welfare Nexus in Nigeria Using ARDL and the Gini Coefficient", TRENDS IN ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCES, Vol. 5, pp 123-136. |
| 8 | Joseph Oluwaseun Komolafe 1*, Samuel Obiajulu Ikechukwu 1 Sunday Onalo Adejoh 1, and Samuel Emeka Anarah 1. (2025, June), "EFFECT OF CREDIT CONSTRAINTS ON CO-OPERATORS' MAIZE GROWERS’ EFFICIENCY IN OYO STATE", Trends in biotechnology and plant science |
| 9 | Joseph Oluwaseun KOMOLAFE1*, David Oluwafisayomi IKOTUN2, Harrison Osaruese AGHEDO3. (2025, June), "Assessment Climate Change Adaptation Strategies on Maize Production in Selected States, in South-West, Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Animal Sciences |
| 10 | Emeka Charles 1, Umebali EE 2, Komolafe Oulwaseun Joseph. (2025, June), "Influence of Socio-economic Factors on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Maize Production in South-East Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation |
| 11 | Emeka Charles 1, Umebali EE 2, Komolafe Oulwaseun Joseph. (2025, June), "Influence of Climate-Change Adaptation and Mitigation on Maize Yield in South-East Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 12 | Joseph Oluwaseun Komolafe1*, Nnenna Kosisonna Okeke1, Sunday Onalo Adejoh1, Anarah Samuel Emeka1. (2025, February), "Determinants of Snail Farmers Willingness to use Climate-smart Agricultural Practices in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria", SCIENCE & SOCIETY INSIGHTS, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 195-202 |
| 13 | Komolafe JO, Adejoh SO, Nduka A. (2025, December), "Assessment of risk management strategies among poultry farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Biome try, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 25-35 |
| 14 | Emeka AS, Uzoma OC, Chukwunonso.O O, Peace UA and Komolafe JO,. (2025, June), "Assessing the effects of Climate Change on Food Crops Productivity in Nigeria", TRENDS IN ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCES, Vol. 6, pp 12-22 |
| 15 | Adejoh, S, O., Komolafe J, O., and Igogo, G.O.. (2025, May), "Effect of Fin-tech Adoption on the Performance of Rice Farmers in Anambra state, Nigeria.", . African Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 45-55 |
| 16 | Oluwaseun KOMOLAFE1*, Akaninyene OBOT1, David Oluwafisayo IKOTUN2, Ikechukwu Samuel OBIAJULU1. (2024, November), "DETERMINANTS OF CREDIT CONSTRAINT AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ CO-OPERATORS IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA", Black Sea Journal of Agriculture, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 613-621 |
| 17 | Ositanwosu, C.O., Komolafe, O.J. and Ikotun, D.O (. (2024, May), "Econometric Analysis of Rice Yield Determinants", UNIZIK Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension (UJAEE), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 47-55 |
| 18 | Joseph oluwaseun komolafe, Josephine Obiekwe, Jennifer Okechuwuku. (2024, December), "Determinants of Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Organically Produced Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) among University Workers in Eastern Nigeria", Food Bulletin, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 16-23 |
| 19 | Temple Nneamaka NWANKWO * & Oluwaseun Joseph KOMOLAFE. (2024, March), "Assessment of agricultural produce price differentials in Anambra State, Nigeria before and during demonetization", Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal The Official Journal of the Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 8-13 |
| 20 | Meludu, N. T. Komolafe, O. J. Chilaka, P. C.. (2024, January), "Influence of fuel subsidy removal on the prices of major food commodities in southeastern Nigeria", West African Journal on Sustainable Development, Vol. -1, (Issue -1), pp 23-39 |
| 21 | KOMOLAFE, O. J. 1*, UMEH, O.J. 1, OSITANWOSU, C.O.1 and UDE, K.D. 2. (2024, September), "RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY IN ORGANICALLY PRODUCED FLUTED PUMPKIN AMONG SMALL HOLDER FARMERS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Organic Agriculture Research and Innovation, Vol. -1, (Issue -2), pp 30-36 |
| 22 | Komolafe, O. J.. (2023, July), "Endogeneity Test of Seed on Yield in Nigeria", 1116Turkish Journal of Agriculture -Food Science and Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 6), pp 1116-1121 |
| 23 | Anarah S. Emeka., Komolafe Joseph Oluwaseun*, Umeh Onyebuchi Jonathan, Ozor M. U.,. (2023, April), "ASSESSMENT OF CROP FARMERS’ PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES DIFFERENTIAL IN AND OFF FARMER-HERDER CONFLICTS PERIOD IN ANAMBRA NIGERIA", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 101-112, none |
| 24 | JO Komolafe, CR Onyemekonwu, CO Ositanwosu, SO Adejoh. (2023, July), "Oluwaseun Joseph Komolafe [PDF] from unizik.edu.ng Smallholder Maize Farmers’ Perception of Weather Variability and its Influence on Sustainable Adaptation Strategies in Anambra state, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 47-54 |
| 25 | Nwakanma, V. T. 1 , Ndukwe, O. O.1* , Okoli, N. A.1 and Komolafe, J. O.2. (2023, August), "Economic Analysis of Rain-Fed and Dry Season Bitter Leaf Production under Different Frequencies of Poultry Manure Application", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 24-29 |
| 26 | Oluwaseun Joseph Komolafe* • Temple Nneamaka Nwankwo • Precious Chibueze Chilaka. (2022, May), "Willingness of Agriculture Students to be Involved in Agripreneur Career in Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Production, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 9-16 |
| 27 | Christian Ikenna OBIESIE1, Oluwaseun Joseph Komolafe2 Nkiru Theresa MELUDU3. (2022, February), "Profitability of organically produced fluted pumpkin among small holder farmers in Anambra State.", Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 09-17 |
| 28 | Obot Akaninyene1 ۞ Obiekwe Ngozi2 Komolafe Joseph3 Umeh Onyebuchi4 Ude Kingsley5. (2022, July), "Economic Wellbeing of Farming Households before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria", International Journal of Pure Agricultural Advances, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 9-16, |
| 29 | Komolafe, J.O., Adeoti A.I.,. (2018, July), "Influence of Social Capital On The Use Of Improved Maize Seed Among Farmers In Southwestern Nigeria.", International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 129-138 |
| 30 | Sulaiman AdesinaYusuf, Mistura Adedoyin Rufai , Joseph Oluwaseun Komolafe. (2013, July), "AN EVALUATION OF EXTERNALITIES LINKED TO NIGERIAN FORESTS", International Journal of Research In Agriculture and Food Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 31 | 1. Agboye A.I., Komolafe J.O, Alao T.K., Okoruwa V.O.. (2013, August), "BUBBLES IN MAIZE MARKET PRICE SOUTH BUBBLES IN MAIZE MARKET PRICE SOUTH BUBBLES IN MAIZE MARKET PRICE SOUTH BUBBLES IN MAIZE MARKET PRICE SOUTH -WEST GEOPOLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 3, (Issue 8), pp 2250-3153 |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Prof. Okorie Okoro Ndukwe & Dr. Joseph Oluwaseun Komolafe. (2025, July), "TECHNICAL REPORT ON CONDUCT OF A MARKET STUDY OF CASSAVA IN THE AGUATA AND THREE OTHER LGAs". FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA/INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (VCDP) (IFAD ASSISTED PROGRAMME) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Komolafe, O. J.,* Ahaneku C. E., Adejoh S. O., Ositanwosu, C. O.. (2025, March), "Influence of Social Capital Dimension on the Adoption of Organic broiler Production Practices in Anambra State, Nigeria", roceedings of the Third Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria; 12th – 14th March, 2025 Theme: Sustainability of Food Systems and Natural Resources Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 280-287 |
| 2 | Komolafe, J. O.*, Umeh, O. J., Ositanwosu, N. O. and Chilaka, P. C.. (2024, March), "Financial Technology (Fin Tech) Credit Volume and its Implication on Women Cassava Farmers’ Profit in Anambra State", Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria; |
| 3 | Komolafe, O. J.1*, Umeh, O. J.1, Ositanwosu, C. O.1, Ejeanobi, I. F.2. (2023, March), "Determinants of Factors Influencing the level of Mitigation of Heat Stress on Broiler in Oyo State", the First Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | Umeh, O.J., Ositanwosu, C.O., *Komolafe, O.J. and Ude, K.D.. (2023, April), "RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY IN ORGANICALLY PRODUCED FLUTED PUMPKIN AMONG SMALL HOLDER FARMERS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", , Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 262-267 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effect of Adoption of Agronomic Practices on Maize (Zea mays) Yield 2 among Smallholder Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria" (2026). Completed Masters project by Agba Neoma 2024806002 |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "IBR Tetfund grant" (August, 2025 to April, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by Ibr tetfund |
| 2 | Awardee: "IBR" (August, 2025 to April, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by Tetfund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension (UJAEE)" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "AS Agriculture journal from Acta Scientific" (March, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The impact of agricultural activities on climate change in BRICS countries and Türkiye" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Perceptions and Strategies for Sustainable Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria: Insights from Stakeholders" (July, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Comparative Analysis of the Determinants of Food Insecurity and Vulnerability of Rural Non-Farm and Farm Households in South East, Nigeria" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Economic analysis of bitter leaf production in southeastern Nigeria as influenced by frequency of poultry manure application" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Estimation of the Resource Use Efficiency and Constraints faced by the farmers in Sugarcane Cultivation in Balrampur District of Uttar Pradesh" (August, 2022) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Effect of pre-and post-emergence herbicides application on weed flora, yield and economics in kharif maize (Zea mays L.)" (July, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "DETERMINANTS OF PROFITABILITY OF PROCESSED RICE MARKETING IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA." (December, 2025 to May, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | RESOURCE PERSON, "FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA/INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (VCDP) (IFAD ASSISTED PROGRAMME)" (June, 2025 to July, 2025) |
| 2 | Participant/Organizer, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2024 to July, 2024) |
| 3 | Assistant quality control officer, "Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2023 to June, 2024) |
| 4 | Exam Officer, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2023 to July, 2025) |
| 5 | Member of Linkage and International relation, "Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2023 to June, 2023) |
| 6 | Project Appraisal Committee Chairman, "NNAMDI AZIKWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (June, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 7 | Member Workshop Staff Training/Development & Publication, "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION, NNAMDI AZIKWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (July, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 8 | Chairman Project Appraisal Committee, "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION, NNAMDI AZIKWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (July, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 9 | Member Curriculum Agricultural Economics Committee, "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION, NNAMDI AZIKWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (July, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 10 | Exam Officer, "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION, NNAMDI AZIKWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (July, 2023 to December, 2025) |
| 11 | SecretaryDepartmental Board, "AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2021 to December, 2023) |
| 12 | Lecture Series Committee Member, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2021 to June, 2025) |
| 13 | Participant, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2021 to November, 2021) |
| 14 | DEPT BOARD SECRETARY, "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION, NNAMDI AZIKWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (March, 2021 to December, 2023) |
| 15 | reviewer, "Member book and journal Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2020 to December, 2022) |
| 16 | organizing faculty lectures, "Member lecturer series Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2020 to December, 2022) |
| 17 | TEACHER / VICE PRINCIPAL, "STARS COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE, IBADAN" (September, 2006 to July, 2015) |
| 18 | PASTOR., "REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, HABITATION OF PRAISE PARISH, HIS LOVE PARISH , EGBEDA, IBADAN" (March, 2004 to September, 2020) |
| 19 | FARM MANAGER, "MIKATI FARMS, BRININ GWARI, KADUNA STATE" (August, 2001 to March, 2006) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2nd Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria;", (Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria;), 19th March, 2024 to 21st March, 2024; Faculty of Agricultu Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria; |
| 2 | "1ST Faculty of agriculture conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 23rd March, 2023 to 23rd March, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 3 | "3rd Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria;", (Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria;), Faculty of Agricultu Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria; |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Result upload and cirms training", (department of agricultural economics and extension), 5th July, 2023 to 5th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Grant Writing Skill Acquisition", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 17th November, 2021 to 17th November, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |