Dr David Ojo - Brand Ambassador - Agribusiness

Dr David Ojo - Brand Ambassador - Agribusiness

I have PhD Agriculture (2001), MSc Agronomy (1991) and BSc Agriculture (1988). Currently the Research Director; Departmental Head and direct the affairs of the Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) Fruits, Biotechnology and Spices Research, Hortibusiness and Consultancy Services (Department). Have extensive administrative experience as lead practitioner, working closely with the NIHORT senior management/Board, local and international technical partners to roll out, manage and teach agricultural productivity projects and programmes. My research had resulted in over 105 scientific publication reprints of which had been requested for by colleagues all around the world and by libraries/institutions in advanced countries. My activities have also resulted in the development of appropriate/sustainable agricultural productivity, processing and utilization technologies for farmers and other stakeholders; reviewer/editor of many journals; chaired many conference sessions, invited/appointed as Group Leader Scientist, an who is who in Science honor and certified; certified for advanced relevant professional courses attendance and participation; reported in media for community development projects/programmes; and recently a recipient Awardee of Access Agriculture Global Ambassador for best Agricultural Extension & Outreach communicator (Belgium/UK); among others. These are all indicated in my Resume. I am a strong believer in divine providence, hard work, good quality jobs, self-respect, personal integrity, peaceful resolution of conflicts and excellent leadership by example emulated from my bosses. I am looking forward to years of more useful service to global community especially in Africa and humanity in particular. I am sure I have the potentials to attain greater heights and attributes to motivate professional colleagues and sub-ordinates to do the same.

I have over 28 year’s agricultural science experiences in local, regional and international Agricultural Research, Agribusiness and Agricultural Extension & Outreach. I have contributed modestly to the science of agriculture in agronomy, horticulture, organic waste management, nutrition, agribusiness, agricultural projects and programmes at home and abroad through research, resources management, staff administration, extension; project execution, implementation, assessment, reporting; socio-political, economic, agro community development and on-the-job training activities.

I had contributed modestly to the science of agronomy, nutrition, agribusiness, agricultural programmes and projects in Nigeria and abroad through research, extension, project execution, implementation, assessment, reporting, socio-political, economic as well as agro community development and on-the-job training activities. My research had resulted in scientific publication reprints of which had been requested/sorted for by colleagues all around the world and by libraries in advanced countries. My activities had also resulted in the development of appropriate agricultural production, processing and utilization technologies for farmers and other relevant stakeholders. Right from my youth I had been involved in voluntary, social and humanitarian organizations (including recently Secretary and Vice Chairman of our Enukoko/Ajadi Community Landlord Association of over 2,200 households) most of which I had served as an executive/headship member. I am a strong believer in divine providence, hard work, good quality jobs, self- and mutual- respects, personal integrity, peaceful/amiable resolution of conflicts and excellent leadership by example emulated from my bosses. I am looking forward to years of more useful service to global community especially in sub Saharan Africa, Nigerian agriculture and humanity in particular. I am sure I have the potentials to attain greater heights and attributes to motivate professional colleagues and sub-ordinates to do the same.

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