Draft:Adeniyi Osuntogun

Professor Osuntogun Caleb Adeniyi (born April 14, 1943) is a renowned Nigerian Agricultural Economist, known for his extensive work in agricultural development, environmental sustainability, and cooperative studies. He has held significant academic and leadership positions and has been recognized for his contributions to both national and international agricultural economics.

Early Life and Education
Osuntogun was born in Nigeria. He attended Olu-Iwa College, Ijebu-Ode, and Muslim College, Ijebu-Ode, before obtaining a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Ibadan in 1967. He furthered his education at the University of Leeds, U.K., where he earned a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics in 1971.

Professional Career
Osuntogun began his career as a teacher at Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Iperu Remo, and later worked as a manager-in-training at United Bank for Africa Limited. He served as a research officer at the Central Bank of Nigeria before moving into academia. At Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, he progressed from lecturer to senior lecturer, and eventually to professor of Agricultural Economics. He served as Vice-Chancellor of the university from 1990 to 1991.

He has held significant leadership roles, including Director/Chief Executive of the Foundation for Environmental Development and Education in Nigeria (FEDEN) and Regional Programme Director for the Leadership for Environment and Development Programme (LEAD) for Anglophone West Africa. He has been the Chairman of the Governing Board of LEAD Anglophone West Africa since 2019. Since 2004, he has been the Founder/Chairman of the Resource Integrated Development Foundation (RIDF).

Research Specialization
Osuntogun is an accomplished researcher in the field of Agricultural Economics and Sustainable Development. His extensive list of published articles covers a wide range of topics related to agricultural cooperatives, credit, marketing, and resource productivity, with a particular focus on West Africa. His early work examines the factors that influence the loyalty and participation of members in marketing cooperatives in Nigeria. He also explores the potential benefits of developing farmers' cooperatives to improve the marketing of food crops in West Africa.

Osuntogun's later work delves into the link between agricultural credit and the efficiency of resource allocation in peasant agriculture, as well as the impact of cooperative credit on farm income. He also studies the challenges and prospects of rural land markets in Southwestern Nigeria and the socio-economic links between rural-rural migrants and their home communities.

In addition to his work in agricultural economics, Osuntogun is also a leading voice in sustainable development. His research highlights the environmental impact of agricultural practices and explores the relationship between population, lifestyle, and the environment. He has published extensively on climate change, environmental governance, and access to clean energy in Nigeria. Osuntogun's work has significant implications for policymakers, academics, and practitioners interested in promoting sustainable development in Africa.

Public Service
Professor Osuntogun has served on various boards and committees, including the Nigerian Agricultural and Cooperative Bank, National Advisory Council for Cooperative Development, and the Nigeria Internet Group. He has been an adviser to the Federal Ministry of Co-operatives and Supply and a member of multiple national and international delegations on climate change. He has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Internet Group since 2000, and the National Committee on Climate Change since 2003. He has served as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council for KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Nigeria since January 2017.

International Activities
He has been actively involved in international organizations, serving as a member of the Governing Board of the West African Science Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) and as an elected Vice Chairman of the Governing Board. He has also been a resource person at numerous international conferences and training sessions. He has played a significant role in the design of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as a member of party/official delegate and negotiator on climate change finance at the COP on Climate Change.

Awards and Honors

 * Western Nigeria Government Post-Graduate Scholar (1968-1971)
 * British Society of Agricultural Economics Prize (1972)
 * National Honours Award of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) (2011)
 * Honorary Fellow of the African Association of Agricultural Economics (2019)
 * Merit Award from the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) for significant contributions to the telecommunications industry in Nigeria (2015)
 * Award of Excellence in Recognition of Meritorious Service to the Development of Obafemi Awolowo University as Vice Chancellor (2011)
 * Merit Award in Recognition of Outstanding Contribution to the Upliftment of the Environment by The Institute of Environmental Engineering of The Nigerian Society of Engineers (2003)
 * International Man of the Year – International Biographical Center, Cambridge (2001)
 * 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century International Biographical Center, Cambridge, 1st Edition (2001)
 * Honorary LEAD Fellow conferred by LEAD International, UK (2009)
 * First Editor-in-Chief of the Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Economists (1979)
 * Associate Editor, Nigerian Journal of Cooperative Studies (1978 to 1989)
 * Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Cooperative and Rural Development (1989)
 * Associate Senior Fellow, Nigerian Institute for Social and Economic Research (N.I.S.E.R.), (1976 to 1989)
 * Who's Who in the Commonwealth (1984)
 * Marquis Who’s Who in the World (1999)
 * Africa’s Who’s Who (2000)
 * Who’s Who in Nigeria (1992)
 * Award of Excellence in Recognition of Meritorious Service to the Development of Obafemi Awolowo University as Vice Chancellor (June, 2011)
 * Honorary Fellow of African Association of Agricultural Economics for outstanding scholarship, distinguished leadership, and extraordinary service to African agricultural development (September 2019)

Publications
Osuntogun has authored numerous books, monographs, and journal articles on topics related to agricultural economics, cooperative studies, and environmental sustainability. His notable works include:


 * Rural Banking in Nigeria (1983)
 * Co-operatives and Nigeria's Agricultural Development (1983)
 * Poverty, Health and the Nigerian Environment (1998)
 * Strengthening the Rural Sector for Export Promotion in Africa: A Role For Co-operatives (2006)
 * Living With Risks: Special Focus on Human Vulnerability to Environmental Change (2007)
 * Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection – Strategies and Procedures For Developing Nations (2010)
 * Twenty First Century Challenges: Which Way For An Agricultural Economist (2013)
 * Oluyole Club and Socio-Economic Development of Ibadanland (2017)

Consulting Experience
Osuntogun has served as a consultant for numerous organizations, including:


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 * The World Bank
 * F.A.O. Rome
 * International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC), USA
 * International Labour Organization (ILO)
 * UNEP/FEPA Nigeria
 * African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)
 * Rockefeller Foundation
 * United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
 * Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria
 * Financial Institutions Training Centre Lagos Nigeria

Personal Life
Professor Osuntogun is married to Professor Bolanle Osuntogun. They have four children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.