PROF. BOSEDE OLUKEMI LAWAL
research PROFESSOR
area of specialization: AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION & RURAL SOCIOLOGY
Email: bolawal@iart.gov.ng, bosedelawal@gmail.com
Phone Number: +2348162005868
RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS:
1. Idowu, T.C., Ajayi, A.V., Lawal, B.O. and Oyedokun, M.O (2025). Integration of indigenous knowledge (IK) with Climate-Smart Agricultural (CSA) practices across two contrasting agro-ecological zones of Oyo and Ogun States, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology (NJRS), 25 (2):21-25.
2. Saka, J.O., Obatolu, V.A., Lawal, B.O., Idowu, A.B., Amadi, C.P., Adetumbi, J.A., and Dauda, T.O. (2024). Market participation and profitability of small-scale garri processing in Edo, Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics 125 (2): 247-258.doi.org/10.17170/kobra-2024121610771
3. Fadairo, A.O., Oyedokun M.O., Amusat A.S., Ogunsumi L.O., and Lawal B.O. (2023). Evaluation of West African Agricultural Productivity Programme in the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training Adopted Villages. Journal of Agricultural Extension 27(4) 30-40.
4. Odeyemi, O.O., Lawal, B. O., Owolade, O. F., Olasoji, J. O., Egbetokun, O. A., Oloyede- Kamiyo, Q. O., Omodele, T. and Anjorin, F. B (2020). Fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Threat to maize production in Nigeria. Nigerian Agricultural Journal, 51(1): 101-108.
5. Adelakun, O, Lawal, B.O., Oyegbami, A., and Oyedokun, M.O (2019). Attitude of Graduate Youths Towards Agro-allied Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Oyo State. Journal of Agricultural Extension 23 (1): 13-23.
6. Lawal, B.O., Ayoola, O.T., Fasoyiro, S.B., and Olakojo, S (2019). On-farm evaluation
and dissemination of Quality Protein Maize and High Protein Maize varieties in Nigeria. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 20 (2): 159-169.
7. Saka, J.O., Agbeleye, O.A., Ayoola, O.T., Lawal, B.O., Adetumbi, J.A and Oloyede-Kamiyo, Q.O (2018). Assessment of varietal diversity and production systems of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) in Southwest Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics 119 (2):43-52
8. Lawal, B.O., Akintayo, O.I., Ayoola, O.T, Oyedokun, M.O., Taiwo, L.B., Oyedele, D.J and Adebooye, O.C (2017). Farmers’ participation in vegetable innovation platforms in South west, Nigeria. Acta Horticulturae, 1238: 157-164.
9. Lawal, B.O and Oyedokun, M.O. (2015). Corrupt practices in the Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GESS): Empirical Evidence from farmers’ perception in Osun and Ondo States, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology. 16 (1): 43- 49.
10. Lawal, B.O., Ayoola, O.T and Fasoyiro, S.B (2014). Evaluation of Agronomic and sensory attributes of Quality Protein maize for acceptability in Southwestern Nigeria. Agricultural Tropica et subtropica 47 (4):131-136.
11. Lawal, B.O and Ayoola, O.T. (2014). Participatory intervention using appreciative inquiry: Options for Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (I.A.R&T) Adopted villages. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology.14 (2):64-75.
12. Lawal, B.O., Ayoola, O.T and Olawoye, J.E (2012). Gender differences in the use of
organic materials by arable crop farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Spanish Journal of Rural Development 3 (3):29-40.
13. Torimiro, D.O., Oluborode, A.A., Lawal, B.O and Okorie, V.O. (2011). Socioeconomic Factors affecting the Sustainability of Nigerian Rural Young People on the Farm: Implications for Extension. Journal of Youth Studies, Hong Kong.14(1):159-174.
14. Lawal, B.O and Samuel, F.O. (2010). Determinants of nutritional status of children in farming households in Oyo state, Nigeria. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development. 10 (10): 4235 – 4253.
15. Saka, J.O and Lawal, B.O (2009). Determinants of adoption and productivity of improved rice varieties in Southwestern Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology 8 (19): 4923-4932.
16. Lawal, B.O., Saka, J.O., Adediran., J.A., Oluokun, J.O and Taiwo, A.A. (2007). Availability and usage of organic materials for compost making in South-western Nigeria. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment. 5(1): 360-365.

