Address: Department of Agric Extension and Rural Development, University of Ibadan

CURRICULUMVITAE

Name: Stella .O. Odebode

Present Position: Professor of Agricultural Extension&Rural Development-

Research Focus: Gender and Generation Issues- Livelihood and Rural Development studies.

E-mail Addresses: &

Telephone Numbers: 234-8034891880 & 234-7041147584

Academic Qualifications

B.Sc. (Agriculture).University of Ife (Now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile-Ife, 1980.

M.Sc. (Agricultural Extension).University of Ibadan, Ibadan,1982

P.G.D.E. (Post Graduate Diploma in Education), University of Ilorin, Ilorin,1986.

Ph.D. (Agricultural Extension), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1997.

Diploma in Computer Studies, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1992

Research Areas :

Gender Analysis/Women in Development
Community Participation in Resource Management
Enhancing Rural Income Generation
Rural Poverty/Food Security
Project Identification/ Project Supervision and Review
Integrating Socially Marginalized sectors of the Rural Population into Development Programmes.
Social Impact Assessment

VIScholarships, Fellowships and Prizes (with dates)

a)Award for Post Graduate School Conference Grants, University of Ibadan.(2000)

b)Bashorun Moshood Abiola Award (Post Graduate Teachers Award),

University of Ibadan. (2001)

c)Award for Postgraduate School Conference Grants, University of Ibadan.

(2002)

d) Award for Overseas Postgraduate Conference Grants, University of Ibadan (2005)

e) Award for Overseas Post graduate Conference Grants, University of Ibadan.(2006).

f) Award for Overseas Post graduate Conference Grants, University of Ibadan.(2009)

g) Senate Research Grant Award University of Ibadan (2000)

h) Senate Research Grant Award University of Ibadan (2006)

i) Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Competitive Agricultural Research Grant(Team Award) (2010)

Research

Completed

Personal/Team Research

a)Appropriate Technology For Rural Women in the Processing of Cassava and Soya bean in Oyo State, Nigeria

The study examined the technological needs of rural women as they relate to cassava and soya bean processing activities and the extent to which technologies introduced by the Women-In-Agriculture unit (WIA) of the Agricultural Development Project are being adopted. The study revealed that the traditional contribution of women to agricultural production has been rendered inefficient by the crude and inappropriate form of agricultural technology frequently used. This results in low agricultural productivity which is inversely proportional to the enormous labour intensive input. Improved processing technologies identified include vibrating sieve, abrasive peeler, and motorized grater, solar or drum drier and screw jack/ hydraulic press. Processed cassava products include “gari”, “lafun”, starch and “fufu”, while processed soya bean products include “soya egusi”, “soya-iru”, and soya milk. The need for improved simpler house hold technological methods which will enhance agricultural productivity and economic growth was recommended.

b)Comparative Analysis of Vegetable Production among Rural and Urban Women of Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State

This study identified vegetable production as a major source of income for rural and urban women farmers in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State. Urban women farmers have more access to extension services than the rural women farmers. Majority of the rural and urban women vegetable farmers practice vegetable farming through irrigation.

c)Contributions of Snail Rearing to Household Food Security in Nigeria

The study revealed that snail farming provides food, income, raw materials for livestock, preserves wildlife, encourages recycling, medicine, creates job opportunities and reduces seasonality of snail supply. Moreover, snail farming contributes to household food security and household diets in Nigeria.

d)Promotion of Sweet Potato Flour in the Preparation of Snacks in Nigeria: Rural Women Experience

The study promoted the use of sweet potato flour in the preparation of snacks. Rural women were taught how to prepare sweet potato puff-puff, cake, chin-chin, biscuits, etc., thus improving the income generating capacity of rural women in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria.

e)Contributions of Non-Timber Forest Products to Household Food Security in Akinyele Local Government of Oyo State

This study revealed that non-timber products usually meet a large number of basic necessities of life of people by providing food, medicines, fibres and cash income (from their sale) for rural households. This study also revealed different non-timber forest products available in Nigeria. These include wine, dye, honey, bush meat, firewood, snails, chewing stick, charcoal, herbs, grasses, etc.

f)Improving Nutrition through Home Gardening for Food Income and Nutrition Security in Nigeria

This study investigated the potential of home gardening in improving the nutrition of farming households in Nigeria to improve rural economy for improved nutrition and food security. This shows that rural households can improve their health status and their income capabilities through crops planted in the home gardens. This then established the fact that home gardening improves farmer’s socio-economic status, income, food and nutrition security. Home gardening must therefore be broad-based in activity as a tool in transforming rural economy.

g)Empowering Low-Income Women through production of sweet potato snacks In Nigeria Production of sweet potato snacks had been found to be an important source of income for the low-income women. Hence, empowering women through strengthening of their control over a range of assets is critical for enhancing their income. It was therefore found necessary to tap the potential in sweet potato (a short-term crop) to train women in processing sweet potato flour for income generation since in Africa, assets are not uniformly distributed between males and females Moreover, women are primary responsible for food production while men dominate the control of land. A range of snacks was therefore introduced to the low-income women for economic empowerment.

h)Development of Gender equity and Sexual Harassment Policy Documents in the University of Ibadan

The study identified why gender equality is a basic human right and that dignity and integrity of both men and women should be equally respected and valued by the society. This serves the interest of both sexes in studies, research, training and development activities thereby evolving a governance, administrative, teaching and research culture. Gender sensitivity in the use of language, evolving a gender-friendly environment that is respectful of the academic freedom and human rights of each sex was recommended. The research on sexual harassment revealed the need to create for all staff, students and service providers a safe and secured work and learning environment free of SH respect for both sexes. The need to strengthen U.I’s commitment to individual professional development and well being through enforcement of non-sexist language and actions was suggested

The study promoted the use of sweet potato flour in the preparation of snacks. Rural women were exposed to the preparation of sweet potato puff-puff, cake, chin-chin, biscuits, etc., thus improving the income generating capacity of rural women in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria.

It was therefore found necessary to tap the potential in sweet potato (a short-term crop) to train women in processing sweetpotato flour for income generation since in Africa, assets are not uniformly distributed between males and females and women are primary responsible for food production while men dominate the control of land. A range of snacks was therefore introduced to the low-income women for economic empowerment.

h)Using Gender Balance in Research and Higher Education For Development.

The study identified the reasons why gender equality is a basic human right, and closing the gender gap is the key to achieving many developments since objectives, development practitioners and advocates concerned with achieving many development since objectives, development practitioners and advocates concerned with achieving equality are often constrained by the lack of information to justify targeting limited resources toward closing the gender gap. This study found this to be true.

i)Development of Gender equity Policy Document in University of Ibadan

j)Development of Sexual Harrassment Document for University of Ibadan

X.Publications

(a)Books already Published:

1) Odebode, S.O. (2011)Sweet Potato Manual for Extension Workers.

Positive Press, Ibadan. 138pp(Nigeria)

(b) Chapters in Books already Published

2Odebode, S.O. (1999): Preparing a Research Report. pp 77-87 in Oladele, I.O., Akinbile, L.A. and Adekoya, A.E., (eds.) Social Science Research: Approaches Techniques and Reporting, Ijebu-Ode, Shanu Books Ltd.ISBN:978-31064-0-6.

3 Odebode, S.O. (1999):Referencing.pp 131-141in Oladele, I.O., Akinbile, L.A. and Adekoya, A.E., (eds.) Social Science Research: Approaches Techniques and Reporting, Ijebu-Ode, Shanu Books Ltd.ISBN:978-31064-0-6.

4 Odebode, S.O. (1999):Participatory Approaches In Social Research .pp51-68 in Oladele, I.O., Akinbile, L.A. and Adekoya, A.E., (eds.) Social Science Research: Approaches Techniques and Reporting, Ijebu-Ode, Shanu Books Ltd. (100% Contribution).ISBN:978-31064-0-6.

4 Odebode, S.O. (1999): Poverty Alleviation among Rural Women through Agricultural Technology in Osun State.pp155-163 in Y.L. Fabiyi and E.O. Idowu (eds.) Poverty Alleviation and Food Security in Nigeria. Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE), Ibadan, Nigeria Kayod Limited (Nigeria) ISBN:978-044-483-1.

6 Odebode S.O., C.G. Ajala (2000): Practical Manual – Kitchen Management,Food Preparation, Clothing/textiles and tye/dye processes. HES 210 External Studies Programme University of Ibadan: 73 – 77

7 Odebode S.O. (2002): Modern Trends in Agricultural Science Teaching at the Secondary School. Teaching strategies for Nigerian Secondary Schools.Secondary Education Pedagogical Support, No 1: 242 – 257

8Odebode S.O (2002): Evaluation and Monitoring Process.pp46-52 in Extension. In Akinbile L.A, and Oladeji J.O (eds.) Agricultural Extension Education. Ibadan. Distance Learning Centre. University of Ibadan. (Nigeria).ISBN:978-021-085-7.

9 Odebode S.O. (2002): Learning: Theories of Learning, Types of Learning and Factors affecting Learning. pp69-75 In Odejide Abiola and Adejuwon, C.O (eds.) Ibadan. Educational Psychology and Extension Methods. Ibadan, Distance Learning Centre. University of Ibadan.(Nigeria).ISBN:978-021-166-7.

10 Odebode S.O (2003): Women Participation and Involvement in Community Development.pp15-23 In Abiola Odejide and Adejuwon ,C.O (eds) Extension Community Education.Ibadan, Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan. (Nigeria)ISBN :978-021-153-5.

11Odebode,S.O.(2004):Agricultural Extension Education.pp22-27 in Ologhobo, A.D. (ed) Agriculture ,Renewable Natural Resources, Animal Husbandry & Health. General Studies Programme,UniversityofIbadan.(Nigeria)ISBN: 978-32624-6-7.

12 Sodiya, C.I. and Odebode, S.O. (2008): Extension Guide for Entrepreneurship Promotion in Rural Areas.pp459-469 In Akinyemiju, O.A and Torimiro, D.O. (eds) Agricultural Extension-A Comprehensive Treatise.Lagos,ABC Agricultural Systems Ltd. (Nigeria)ISBN:978-38345-2-5.

13. Odebode S.O., Omoloye A.A. (2011); Complementary Issues in Preparing A Research Report. Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan.Guidelines to writing abstract and Award winning Proposal. 12th April: 89 -99

14. Omoloye A.A., Odebode Stella O.(2011); Agricultural Information Search, Retrieval and the Essential Libraries.

Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan.Guidelines to writing abstract and Award winning Proposal. 12th April: 113 - 121

(c)Articles which have already appeared in refereed ConferenceProceedings

15 Odebode, S.O. (1999): Farmers’ Children and the Use of Improved Farm Technology in Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria.pp145-146 In Stella B. Williams, Francis E. Ogbimi and Akinloye J. Farinde (eds.) Farm Children and Agricultural Productivity in the 21st Century. A Book of Proceedings of Annual Conference of the Children-in-Agriculture Programme (CIAP).Communication, Extension and Publication Component, CIAP National Headquarters, Ago Iwoye Ogun State (Nigeria).

16 Odebode S.O (2006) Promotion of High quality Sweet Potato flour in the Food Industry; Evidence from rural women in Nigeria. In Kimmel, Jessica C.; Said, Sally E.; Cross, Rebecca Lynn: Boakari, Francis M. (eds.) Affirming Diversity: Women Making a Difference. Proceedings of 2006 International Conference on Affirming Diversity: Women Making a Difference. San. Antonio, (USA).

17 Odebode S.O. (2003): The Forces Against good Livelihood

and Strategy forimproved Family Life. Annual Research Network Meeting and Conference ofChildren-in-Agriculture Program pp 37 – 43

18 Odebode S.O., V.A. Adeyeye (2003):Child Mobilisation for Agriculture and Rural Development Theory and Evidence. 2nd National Conference of the Children-in-Agriculture Program. Pp 284 – 291In Stella B. Williams, Francis E. Ogbimi and Akinloye J. Farinde (eds.) Farm Children and Agricultural Productivity in the 21st Century. A Book of Proceedings of Annual Conference of the Children-in-Agriculture Programme (CIAP).Communication, Extension and Publication Component, CIAP National Headquarters, Ago Iwoye Ogun State (Nigeria).

19 Owolade, E. O., Odebode, S. and Alonge, G.O. (2008): Information seekingBehaviour and Utilization among Snail Farmers in Oyo State of Nigeria.17th Annual Congress of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association at the National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike,Abia State, Nigeria.

. 20 Olukunle Oyin O., Odebode, S.O. and Taiwo, V.O. (2008) Cost implications of Feeding Clarias gariepinus (burchell) Processed Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas).First National Sweet Potato conference, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry University of Ibadan. Nigeria.

21 Eniola, P.O., Odebode S.O., and Alade, O.A. (2010).Assessment of Practical Year Training Programmes of Universities in South Western Nigeria. 15th Annual National conference.

(d)Patents:Nil

(e) Articles that have already appeared in Learned Journals

22Odebode, S.O. (1999) Adult Education Needs of Rural Women in Nigeria. The Case of Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State.Australian Journal of Adult and Community Education, 39. No.3: 172-177. (Australia).

23 Odebode S.O. and C.G. Ajala (2000): Fortification of Wheat Flour withSoybeans in the Preparation of Snacks by Women in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Agricultural Development Studies. Vol. 1. No.1 80 -89

24Odebode, S.O. and Oladeji, J.O. (2001) Constraints to Women Involvement in Community Development in Nigeria: Case Study of Osun State, Nigeria. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 41, No. 1: 110-123.(Australia)

25Odebode, S.O. and Mungong, C.H. (2001) Poverty Alleviation Strategies of Rural Households in Mezam Division, North-West Province, Cameroon. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research,2.No.2: 179-185 (Nigeria)

26Odebode, S.O. (2002): Effective Communication Methods in Technology Transfer:Nigeria Sweet Potato Processors Experience. International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists Quarterly Bulletin. 47. Nos. 3-4: 96-98, (U.S.A).

27 Odebode,S.O. and Akinsorotan,A.O.(2002) Determinants of Rural Women’s Participation in Community Development Projects in Iddo Local Government Area of Oyo State. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology. 3. Nos. 1 & 2: 43-49.(Nigeria.).

28Odebode, S.O., Ajani, O.I.Y., and Alli, O. (2004) Determinants of Income Generation Potentials of Cloth Weavers in Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria, Journal of Tropical Forest Resources. 20. No. 2: 42-54, (Nigeria).

29Odebode, S.O. (2004): Acceptability of Sweet Potato ‘Spari’ and Its Potentials for Enhancing Food Security and Economic Empowerment of Rural Women in South-Western Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology. 4, Nos. 1 & 2: 25-33, (Nigeria).

30 Odebode, S.O. and Fawole, O.P. (2004): Comparative Analysis of Cassava and Sweet Potato Improved Processing Techniques in Nigeria: Rural Women Experience .The Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology 4, Nos. 1&2:104-112, (Nigeria).

31Odebode, S.O. (2005): The Soybeans Utilization Programme of the Agricultural Development Programme in Nigeria: A Situation Appraisal of Oyo State European Journal of Scientific Research, 4. No.1: 37- 45, (Austria).

32Odebode, T.O. and Odebode, S.O. (2005): Protein Energy Malnutrition and the Nervous System: the Impact of Socioeconomic Condition, Weaning Practice, Infection and Food Intake, an Experience in Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition.4. No.5: 304-309, (Pakistan).

33 Odebode, S.O. (2005): Gender Issues in Community Forestry: Lessons from Nigeria, Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 3, No.2:307-312. (Finland).

34 Odebode, S.O (2005): Contributions of Selected Non-Timber Products to Household Food Security in Nigeria. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 3..Nos 3 & 4: 138-141.(Finland).

35 Odebode, S.O (2006): Assessment of Home Gardening as a Potential Source of Household Income In Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science. 11.No 1:47-55. (Nigeria).

36 Odebode S.O and Ogunsusi, O. (2006): Snail Rearing Extension for Food Security among Rural Women in Nigeria. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural

Science. 12, No. 3: 363-368. (Bulgaria).

37Odebode S.O., Egeonu, I.J. and Arowobusoye. O.J. (2006): Perception of the Nutritive and Socio-Economic Values of Sweet Potato among Rural Dwellers in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science. 12. No. 4: 571-580. (Bulgaria).

38 Odebode S.O, Uwagboe, E.O, Adeogun S.O. (2006): Factors Influencing Income Generating Potentials Amongst Cashew Farmers in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Moor Journal of Agricultural Research 7. No. 1: 35-41 (Nigeria).

39.Odebode, S.O., Egeonu, N. and Akoroda, M.O. (2007): Promotion of Sweet Potato for the food industry in Nigeria. . Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science.Vol. 14 No. 3

40Olukunle Oyin, Odebode S.O, and Taiwo, V.O. (2007): Growth Performance and Nutrient Utilization of Glarias Gariepinus (Burchell) fry fed processed Sweet Potato (Ipomea Batata). African Journal of Livestock Extension.5.No.1:21-27 (.Nigeria).

41 Odebode, S.O. (2007): Gender Participation of Melon Farmers in Ibarapa Area Of Oyo State, Nigeria. Agricultural Journal, 2,No1:108-111. Pakistan.

42 Akinbile, L.A. and Odebode, S.O. (2007): Determinants of Farmer’s Use of Sustainable Soil conservation Practices in Osun State, Nigeria. American Eurasian Journal Vol.1 No. 1: 1 – 6

43 Fawole, O. Pipy andOdebode, S.O.(2007): Marketing of Cassava Products among Women in Oyo State.Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences.4.No 1: 118-119. (Pakistan).

44 Odebode S.O., and K. Arimi (2008) Influence of Farmers’

Organisations on Socio-Economic Empowerment of Members in Ijebu-Ode Local Government of Ogun State.Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology Vol. 8,No.2: 81 – 89

`45 OdebodeS.O.(2008): Assessment of Extension Communication Channelsused by Government and Non- Governmental Organizations in HIV and AIDS

Prevention Programmes in Nigeria. Journal of Human Ecology. 23. No. 2:147-150.(India).

46Odebode, S.O. (2008): Appropriate Technology for Cassava Processing in Nigeria: Users Point of View. Journal of International Women Studies. 9, No. 3: 269-283. (USA).

47 Odebode S.O.,and Olukemi Lawal (2008):Utilization of Sweet potato snacks for Income Generation Among Rural Women in Ogun State, Nigeria.The Ahfad Journal :Women and Change.25.No.2:97-115)(Sudan)

48 Okoro, G.I. and Odebode, S.O. (2009) Challenges to

traditional Livelihood Activities of women in Eastern Obolo, Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development. Vol. 2, No. 2: 7 – 13(Nigeria)

49 Odebode S.O. (2008): Promotion of Sweet Potato “Spari” Among Rural Women for Food Security and Economic Empowerment in South-west Nigeria.Journal of Research on Crops.9.No. 2: 418-422.(India).