FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE P.M.B.2373 MAKURDI

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

1. PERSONAL DATA:

Full Name: Date of Birth:

Dr Age, Akoso Iorbee 25-08-1960

Place of Birth: Mbayegh in Ushongo !.-',.G.A. State of origin: Benue Nationality: Nigerian Permanent Home Address: L.G.E.A. Primary School, Yinah, Ukum

Mbawandam E-Mail: Mobile Phone: Correspondence:

akosoiorbee@yahoo.com 08050852002

Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Federal University of

Agriculture P.M.B.2373, Makurdi

Religion: Christianity Marital Status: Marriedwith 7childrcn (5 boys, 2 girls) Date of First Appointment: 2-3-1987 (Inter-Service transferred) Date appointment confirmed: 9 - 3 - 2006 Present Rank and Salary: Associate Professor ( CONVASS 06/6)

2. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUIONS ATENDED WITH DATES 1. Federal College of Education, Okene (1983-1986) 11. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1991-1996) Ill. University of Agriculture, Makurdi (1998-2002) IV. University of Agriculture, Makurdi (2003-2006) v. N.K.S.T .Secondary School, Adikpo (1976-1981) VI N.K.S.T. Primary School, Korinjo,Mbagwaza(1970-1975) . 3. ACADEMIC QYALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES a. N.C.E. Agric (1986) b. B.Sc.(Hons) Agric .Ed. Second Class Upper Division(1996) c. M.Sc. Agric. Extension and Communication (2002) d. Ph. D Agric. Extension Policy & Sustainable Rural &Agric.Dev.(2006). e. WASCE 1981 1 University of London GeE (1982)

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f. FSLC (1975) 4. OTHER TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED: Nil 5. PRIZES RECEIVED

i. Rev .Pastor Mbachirin's Best Teacher of the year Award (1997) - received during N.K.S.T. Sec. School, Adikpo- graduation and prize giving ceremony

ii Best Biology Student Award (1981).Received from N.K.S.T. Secondary School, Adikpo during Graduation and Prize Giving Ceremony.

iii Best Student Teacher A ward received from Isanlu Community Secondary School, Isanlu, Kwara State (1984).

6. SCHOLARSHIPS 1 FELLO WSHIPS RECEIVED i. Federal Bursary award(FCE, Okene,1983) ii. University of Agriculture, Makurdi Ph.D Training facility Award (2004 - 2006) iii.Benue State Scholarship Award(1983-1986)

7. COMPUTER LITERACY Proficient in: Desktop publishing.

8. TEACHING 1 COGNATE EXPERIENCE WITH DATES A. Teaching experience: i. Agricultural Science Secondary School Tutor - 1987- 2004(TSB staff) ii. Principal, Mbaikyaa Progressive Secondary ,School, Mbagwaza,

Ushongo L.G.A. ( 2000 - 2002).

B. Cognate experience:

1. 2003/2004 Session-Assistant Lecturer (FUAM). 11. 2004/2005 Session-Assistant Lecturer (FUAM). 111. 2005/2006 Session- Assistant Lecturer (UAM) IV. 2006/2007 Session- Lecturer II (FUAM). v. 2007/2008 Session- Lecturer II (FUAM). VI. 2008/2009 Session-Lecturer II (FUAM). VII. 2009/2010 Session-Lecturer 1 (FUAM). Vll1. 2010/2011 Session-Lecturer 1 (FUAM) IX. 201112012 Session-Lectured (FUAM) x. 2012/2013Session-Senior Lecturer(FUAM). Xl. 2013/20 14Session-SeniorLecturer(FUAM). xu. 2014/2015 Session- Senior Lecturer(FUAM). XU1. 2015/2016 Session- Associate Professor(FUAM). XIV. 2016/2017 Session- Associate Professor(FUAM) xv. 2017/2018 Session- Associate Professor(FUAM).

C. Students' project supervision Undergraduate projects supervised:

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1 Chen, N. (2010), Socio-economic Assessment of Forestry Extension Service delivery in Makurdi Local Government Area, Benue State

11. Iorpuu, T. (2008). Socio-economic analysis of citrus Production in Konshisha Local Government Area, Benue State.

111. Iloduba, V. (2008). Impact of National Directorate of Employment on Agricultural development in Benue State,

IV. Akwo, C.C. (2006).Socio-economic analysis of oil palm processing and marketing in Bold L.G.A. Cross River State.

v. Ogah, C.O. (2011). An assessment of the Role of Cooperative Societies in Agricultural Development in Okpokwu L.G.A., Benue State.

VI. Adewusi, A. (2008). A study of the Agricultural Financing Activities of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Benue State.

VII. Ewo, E.A. (2005). A Survey of socio-economic Factors affecting adoption and diffusion of improved Cassava production technologies among Rural farmers in Buruku L.G.A., Benue State.

Vlll. Ajagbe, S.A. (2005). Socio-economic Effects of Inflation on Marketing of Agricultural products in Benue State.

IX. Atagher,H.D. (2010). Challenges and prospects of Agricultural Mechanization in Makurdi L.G.A., Benue State.

x. Yusuf, S.Y. (2011). An assessment of Rural infrastructural facilities in Makurdi L.G.A., Benue State.

Xl. Ngbea, N.M. (2006). Proximate analysis of soyabean production, processing and Marketing in Gboko L.G.A., Benue State.

XlI. Emaikkwu, N.O. (2008). Impact assessment of Information and Communication technology on the development of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi and its host Community.

XlII. Omale, O.D. (2009). Adoption of improved Rice production Technologies among Fanners in Ibaji L.G.A. Kogi State.

XIV. Haaga, I.G. (2006). A Socio-economic analysis of market gardening among Rural and Urban vegetable growers in Makurdi Local Govermnent Area, Benue State .

xv. Ejiga, lA.(20 13 ).Impact assessment of Information and Communication Technologies on Rural and Agricultural Development in Olamaboro L.G.A.,Kogi State, Nigeria.

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Postgraduate projects/ theses supervised

A. Postgraduate Diploma(PGD) projects supervised:

i. Ajoma, C. (2001). A study of Socio-economic importance and methods of Controlling weeds among Rural farmers in Yala L.G.A., Cross River State.

H. Solomon, T. (2010). The role of Micro- Finance Banks in Financing small- Scale Fanners in Zango katafLocal Government Area, Kaduna State.

HI. Mejabi, F.K. (2005). AStudy of Gender role in Rubber production in Ikpoba- Okha L.G.A., Edo State.

IV. Iorfa, T.A. (2006). Impact assessment of Extension service delivery on the diffusion and adoption of improved cassava technologies among farmers in Kwande L.G.A. Benue State.

v. Okeme, S.(2012). Impact Assessment of Agricultural Mechanization on the productivity of Rural Farmers in Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria.

VI. Sulaiman, I.G. (2011). Assessment of Impact of Micro-Credit facility on Agricultural Development in Karim- Lamido L.G.A.,Taraba State.

vii. Nwaguma, F.C. (2011), Assessment of Agricultural Credit Facilities provided by selected Commercial Banks to Small-Scale farmers in Abia State.

B. M.Sc. Theses supervised 1. Shisha, D.(20 11). Analysis of Determinants of Adoption of

Improved Forestry Technologies and Regulations in Benue State, Nigeria.

11. Apeh, D. (2011), Determinants of Adoption of Agrochemical Technologies among small-scale arable crop Farmers in Benue State, Nigeria.

111. Gyata, B. A. (2014). Adaptation of Agro-based Website System for Improved Productivity among Rural Farmers and Change Agents in selected Local Government Areas in Bel1L1e State, Nigeria.

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IV. Noah, D. T.(2011). Ethical and Accountability Problems in Local Government Service:A case study of Makurdi Local Government Area.

V Okpoto, O.E.(2014). Impact Assessment of State-Based Control instruments and Autonomy on Performance of Local Government Areas in Benue State, Nigeria.

VI. Iorkyar, T. I.(2017).The perceived effects of Climate change on Psiculture among Rural farmers in Benue State, Nigeria

vii.Ijuh,R.H.(20 17). The present status of Rural and Agricultural Development projects in Benue State, Nigeria

viii. Tor, L.G.(2017). Perceived effects of Nomadic management system on Rural and Agricultural Development in Benue State, Nigeria

IX. Gwamis, Y.A.(20 17).Analysis of perceived effects of Adoption of Agrochemical technologies among Rural farmers in Bauchi State, Nigeria.

C. Ph.D theses supervised:

1. Anonguku,I .(2013).Socio- Economic Assessment of Rural and Agricultural Development projects in Benue and Nasarawa States, Nigeria.

ii. Umoh,E.E.(20 17).A comparative Assessment of Agricultural Corporate Social Responsibility projects of Shell and Total oil companies in Rivers State, Nigeria.

lll. Onjewu, S.S.(20 17). Analysis of the awareness and utilization of Jatropha CUI"CaS among farmers in Benue and Kogi States, Nigeria

IV. Amah, N. E.(2017). Analysis of household cooking energy consumption among Rural women in Enugu and Plateau States ,Nigeria

9. SPECIAL SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY I COMMUNITY

A. Service to the university 1. 200S12006-Departmental Registration Officer 11. October-November 2004-Acting Head of Department, Agric.,

Extension and Communication, University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

lll. 2003/2004-Departmental Registration Officer (UAM) IV. 2004/200S-Departmental Registration Officer (UAM) v. 200S12006-Departmental Registration Officer (UAM) VI. 2006/2007-Departmental Registration Officer (UAM)

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VII. 9th_14th October, 2006-Acting HOD, Agric. Ext. and Comm. vm. College Representative on Review of University Calendar

(200S) ix. College Representative on University Library Committee(200S) x. Chairman, Committee on Review of Departmental

Curriculum(200S) Xl. College Representative-Post-illv1E/JAMB) Screening(2007) Xll. College Representative-Post- UME/JAMB)Screening)(200S) Xlll. Congregation Representative to the Senate (200S -2010) xiv. Member, College Board Committee on Examination

Regulations and Misconduct(200S to-20 1 0). xv. Ag. HOD, Agric. Extension and Communication(200S -2012) XVI. Internal Auditor, ASUU FUAM Chapter (200S to 2010)

xvii. Member, Postgraduate Standing Committee on Examination Results (200S).

xviii. Member, Academic Board, Dept. of Agric. Management UAM(200S-2011)

XIX. Member, College Postgraduate Committee (CPC) (CAEEMT) (200S-2012)

xx. Defended Departmental proposed project on Jatropha curcas Demonstration Farm for Training of Postgraduate students and Rural farmers at RMRDC, Abuja(2011).

xxi. Representative of the College on the Board of College of Engineering (2007-2009).

xxii. Member, Local Organising Committee, National Annual Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria held at the University of Agric. Makurdi (200S).

xxiii. Postgraduate School Representative-M. Sc. Oral Exam for Dauda ,Amos, Dept. of Maths/Statistics/Comp.(11thJune,2013).

xxiv. Member, Local Organising Committee/Technical session Chairman, AESON 18th Annual National Conference held at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Lafia Campus.

xxv. Ag.Dean, College of Agricultural Economics and Extension(20 14-20 16)

xxvi. Member, UAM Central Admission Committee(20 14-2016) xxvii. Member, University Research Development Board ,UAM(2015

-2016) xxvui. Member, Board of Institute of Food Security,UAM(2015

todate). xxix. Member,UAM Alumni Students Relations Committee(2015 -

201S).

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xxx. Ag.Dean, College of Agricultural Economics and Extension (2016-2018).

xxxi. 3rd National Vice President, University of Agriculture ,Makurdi Alumini Associationt.I" Oct.,2015 -2018).

xxxii. Member, University of Agriculture, Makurdi Alumini Association Standing Committee on Joint Administration on Development(20 15-20 18).

XXXll1. Member, Senate Committee on Formulation of FUAM Strategic plan(20 18-2023). Service to the Community

1. AESON Zonal Co-ordinator, North Central Nigeria (2012 2014).

11. Ushongo Local Government Area Co-ordinator, National Census Population Enumeration - 2006.

111. Local Government Area Returning Officer,20 11 General elections.

IV. Member, College Research Team on the study of Indigent Students in Mbawa and Nyiev Communities(2012).

v. Senior Lecturer on Sabbatical leave in the Department of Sociology, University of Mkar, Mkar (2012/2013 session).

VI. National Financial Secretary, Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria(AESON:20 14- 2016).

Vll. Member, Committee on Agri -Benchmark Cash Crop Network in Benue State(2015 todate).

Vll1. Representative of FUAM on National Policy on Agricultural Extension and Advisory services stakeholders consultation meeting held at NAF Conference Centre and suites, Kado, Abuja on 8th-10thFebruary,2017.

10. I>UBLICATIONS A. Articles in learned journals

1. International journals

1. Saliu, O.I. and Age, A.I. (2009). Privatization of AgriculturExtension Services in Nigeria: Proposed Guidelines for implementation. Journ. of Sust. Development in Agric. Clarion University of Pennsylvania. 1 (2) 179pp.

11. Age, A.I., Obinne, C.P.O. and Demenongu, T.S. (2012). Communication for Sustainable Rural and Agricultural Development in Benue State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture Research.

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Canadian Centre of Science and Education (CCSE). ISBN 1927 -0518 (Online). 1 (1) Pp. 118 _129.www.ccsenet.org/sar.

111. Age, A.I., Anonguku, I. and Unongo, E.A. (2012). An overview of livestock improvement and Extension Management Technologies: Panacea for attaining Food Security and Industrial Development in Nigeria . Journal of Sustainable Agriculture Research. Canadian Centre of Science and Education (CCSE). 1(2) August .pp. 321 ISSN 1927-0518 www.ccsenet.org/sar

IV. Age, A.I. , Unongo, E.A. and Biam, C.K. (2013). Policy Planning and Policy Implementation: The role of livestock Extension Policy stakeholders. International Journal of Agricultural Innovations. Centre for Advanced Training and Research, Medina, Accra, Ghana. 3(1). ISSN.2276-6170.PP108-1113

v. Age,A.I., Demenongu,T.S. and Bello,M. (2013).Situational Assessment of Rural and Agricultural Development Projects of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi and its host community. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Nairobi.5(4).ISSN2141-2170 .www.academiejournals.org/JAERD .. pp83-88.

VI. Bello, M., A.I.Age and E.S.Salau (2012). Contact Farmers' effectiveness in Nigeria:A case study of Nasarawa State of Central Nigeria.International Journal of Agriculture, 4 (2), Ghana.ISSN:22S 1-0222.PP 1 08-114

Vll. Okwoche, V. A. ,Age, A.I. and Alegwu, f.0.(2012). An Assessment of Youths Participation in Agriculture and Rural Development, Benue State, Nigeria. Agricultural jour. Medwell journals, Pakistan. 7(5).ISSN; 1816- 9155.medwellonline@yahoo.com.pp.365-369.

vin. Agbarevo ,M.N.B and Age, A.I.(2013).The Effects of Adoption of Agricultural Extension Recommendations on Labour for Cassava Production in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Jour. of Scientific and Tech. Research.2(9). ISSN2277-8616.Vv'Ww.ijstr.org .pp30-32.

IX. Age, A.I., Demenongu, T.S. and Ajoma, C. (2013). A Study of Socio- Economic Importance and Methods of Controlling

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Weeds among Area, Cross Scientific and 8616.pp25-30.

Rural Farmers III Yala Local Government River State, Nigeria. International Jour. of Tech. Research. 2(12). Ibid. ISSN2277-

x. Age, A.I., Agbarevo, M.N.B. and Beetseh, K. (2014).A Comparative Assessment of Sustainable Livestock Extension Service Delivery in Benue and Nasarawa States, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agric. and Food Sciences.ISSN:2321-157l.2(5).pp.449-456.www.ajour

online. com

Xl. Agbarevo,M.N.B.,and Age, A.I.(2013). Effect of the Third National Fadama Development Project on the income of Farmers in K wande Local Govermnent Area of Benue State, Nigeria.European jour. of Physical and Agricultural Sciences. 1(1) .pp.27-31.www.idpublication.org.

xu. Okwu,O.J.,Otene,A.V. and Age,A.I.(2015). Assessment of Vegetable Farmers' Access to Postharvest Management Imformation in Benue State,Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural and Food imformation,16;pp243-252.Taylor and Francis publishers.ISSN: 1 049-6505printIl540-4 722 online.

xin. Age, A.I., Vihi, S.K. and Adeiza, O.D.(2016). Assessment of Rural and Agricultural Development Projects in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology. ScienceDomain International. 9(1 ).ISSN:2320-7027.pp.l- 11.www.sciencedomain.org

xiv.Naswem, A.A.,Okwoche, V.A. ,and Age, A.I. (2016). Mainstreaming Sustainability in the Nigerian Agricultural Trasnformation Agenda. World Research Journal of Agric. Sciences.3(1),pp.054- 059.www.premierpublishers.org.ISSN:2326-7266.

2. Local Journals

Age.A.I., Daudu,S. and Obinne C.P.O.(2004). Livestock Extension Services in Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State. Journal of Science and Technology Development. Aboki Publishers, Makurdi 1 (2) pp 51-57

11 Age,A.I , Kortse, A., and Ashi, K (2008). Socio-Economics of Market

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and Truck Gardening among Rural and Urban Vegetable growers in Benue State, Nigeria. International journal of Business and Common Market Studies. Development Universal Consortia, Ikot Ekpene:5(1 and 2) Pp. 277.

III Bello,M,Ibrahim,H., Salau,E. S,Kaura,A. G,Age,A.I(20 1 0 ).F actors influencing the adoption of agro-chemical Technology by small­ scale fanners in Kwali Area Council of Abuja FCT,NigeriaJournal of environmental issues and Agriculture in Developing Countries. ICIDR, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 2(1 ).218pp

IV Saliu,OJ.and Age, A.L(2008).Modern Leadership Theories and sustainable Fanners' Organisations in a liberalized economy Nig. jour of Rural Socio. The Nigerian Rural Sociological Association. 8(2). 98pp.

v Age, A.L Unongo, E.A. and Naswem, A.A. (2010). Livestock Extension Policy issues: Panacea for sustainable Agriculture and National Development in Nigeria. International journal of Agricultural Economics and Management Development (IJAEMD),Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kogi State University, Anyigba Nigeria.pp214.

VI Okwoche, V.A. Age, A.Land Akor, LD. (2010). Indigenous grain Storage Facilities in Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria: International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Management Development (IJAEMD) Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture , Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria. Pp. 214.

Vll Age, A.I. Okwoche,V.A. and Anonguku, I. (2010). Impact of Extension on Agricultural and Rural Development in Nigeria. Journal of Rural Development, Agriculture and Science (JORDAS),Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria. 1 (1 ).208pp.

Vlll Age, A.I., Saliu, O.land Anonguku, I (2010). Resource Development and Management Approaches in Nigeria: Implications for Rural and Agricultural Development. Journal of Rural Development,

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Agricultural and Science (JORDAS). Department of Agricultural Extension and communication, University of Agriculture, Makurdi. 1(1).208Pp

IX Otene, F.G. Age, A.I.Onjewu, S.S. Givoh, D.Y. Ogwuche, P., and Igbinosa, F.O. (2010) Gender Role in the Production of Rubber inlkpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, Niogeria, Journal of Agric. Research and Policies. Duncan Science Company, Nigeria. 5(4). Pp. 1 -7

x Gyata, B.A., Obinne, C.P.O. and Age, A.!. (2013). Problems Associated with the use of Internet facilities Among Rural Farmers and Extension Workers in Benue State. Journal of Agricultural Extension. Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) ISSN 1119-944X. 17(2). Pp222

Xl Age, A.!., Daudu, S. and Obinne C.P.O.(2003). Agricultural Extension in Contemporary Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities. Ducan Science Publication, Calabar.1 (2),pp.30-34.

xu Anonguku ,I., Age, A.I., and Aduku-Dale, L.T. (2010). Causes and Effects of Communal Crisis on Agricultural Development in Makurdi Local Government Area ofBenue State. International Journal of Agric. Econs. Mgt. & Development. 1(1) Pp. 153-159. www.daeeksu/journal.com

Xlll Obinne, C.P.O., Age, A.I. and Gyata, B.A. (2014). Adaptation of Cyber Extension for Rural Development: A Case for Rural Farmers and Extension Agents in Benue State, Nigeria. K wararafa Jour. Of Contemporary Research. Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State. 1(2). Pp95-103 .1SSN2384-5384.

XIV. Okeme, S., Age, A. I., Chia, 1.I., and Odoba, A.(2015). Agricultural and Rural Development Policies in Nigeria: The way forward. Jour. of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science. College of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Makurdi. 1(1 ).pp204.1SSN56-79233577579211

xv. Okeme, S., Age, A.I.,Chia, J.1., Odoba, A., and Abu, A.B.(2015).1mpact Assessment of Agricultural mechanization on the Productivity of Rural Farmers in Ankpa Local Government

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Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. Jour. of Agric. Econs and Extension. Ibid.pp.204.

xvi.Age, A .1., Tor, L.G. and Naswem, A.A. (2017). Perceived effects of Nomadic management system on Rural and Agricultural Development in Benue State, Nigeria. Jour. of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science(JAEES). College of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Makurdi. 3(2).ISSN2545-517

B. Academic Papers in Edited Proceedings.

Obinne, C.P.O. , Age, A.I. and Idu, E.E. (2002). A Comparative Study of the Management practices of Swine Farmers in Rural and Urban Areas of Benue State. Proceedings of the 8th Annual National Conference of the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (16th_19th September,) pp.40-47

11 Age, A.I., Daudu, Sand Obinne, C.P.,O. (2004).A description of Indigenous Processing of Yam in U shongo Locasl Government Area of Benue State. Proceedings of IK and Development (NSIAD) Conference Held at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi. pp 22-25.

III Age,A.I., Obinne, C.P.O. and Idu, E.E. (2006). A Comparative Assessment of Livestock Extension Policy Implementation in Benue and Nasarawa States, Nigeria. Proceedings of the io" AIIDual National Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigrian (2nd_6th April, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.pp.1-l2.

IV Age, A.I., Weye, A.E. and Shaakaa, C.K. (2008). Agricultural Policy Development in Nigeria: Relevant Phases, Determinants and Institutional Framework for Policy Development. In: Akoh, A.D., Taiga, A and Apata, D.F. (Eds). Indigenous Science for Development and Social Mobilization. Proceedings of the 4th Annual International Conference of the Nigerian Society of Indigenous Knowledge and Development (NSIKAD) held at Kogi State University, Anyigba (5th_8th Nov.). pp.34-42.

vAter, P. I. Abu, G.A. and Age, A.I. (2010). Evaluating Small Scale Producers' productivity and quality of life in World Bank Assisted Fadama Enterprise in Benue State, Nigeria. Proceedings

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th of the 24 AIIDual National Conference of Farm management Association of Nigeria held at Adamawa State University, Mubi . 11 th_ 14th October. 337 pp.

VI Age, A.I. Unongo, E.A. and Shaakaa, C.K. (201 O).An Assessment of Organic Farming practices among Rural Farmers in Bcnue State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 24th Annual National Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria , Adamawa State University, Mubi. ISBN 9782606-002.337pp.

Vll Biam, C.K. Age, A.I. and Asogwa, B.C. (2010). Contribution of Micro Finance Banks financing Small holder Agriculture in Zango Kataf Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Proceedings of the Annual National Conference of National Association of Agric. Economists, Federal University of Technology, Minna (30thNOV._ 3rd Dec) pp 217-220.

Vlll Beetseh,K. ,Age,A.I., and Ahima, S.E.(2012).The use of Agricultural Service Providers on Rural Transformation in Nigeria. Proceedings of the First Interdisciplinary International Conference held at Aper Aku Auditorium, North Core, Federal University of Agriculture ,Makurdi. Novemberl3-16.pp114-119.

IX Age, A.I., Demenongu, T.S. and C.P.O. Obinne (2012). Overview of the Effect of Climate Change on Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria: Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies. Proceedings of the 1 ih Annual Conference of the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) held 011 l l th - 14th March at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. ISSN:1595-1421. Pp 463

B. Academic Contributions to Book Chapters: 1. Age. A.I., Igbashal A.A. and Shaakaa, C (2005). Sustainable Agricultural

and Natural Resource Development in Contemporary African Continent. In: IV.O. Modo (Ed). Sustainable Development in Africa.A Book of Readings. Cultural Research Publishers, Uyo, Nigeria.ISBN 978-34350-1-9, pp.550

11. Age A. I., Igbashal, A.A. and Daudu, S. (2010). Mass Media and National Development. In: Age A.I.(Ed.) Basic Agriculture for

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Universities in Nigeria.Larigraphics Publishers, Jos.pp.217 ISBN 978-31754-5-9.

lll. Age, A.I. and Daudu, S. (2010). Introduction to Social Science Research., In: Age A.I. (ed.). A guide to Research Methods and thesis Writing in Social Sciences, Larigraphics Publishers, Jos.pp.102

IV. Age. A.I., Ahemen, T. and Biam, C.K. (2008).Livestock Feeds and feeding Value adding Strategies: Prospects and challenges. Proceedings of 22nd Annual National Conference of FAMAN,8til -11 til September.288-291

v. A.I. Age, A.P. Kortse and K. Ashi (2010). Indigenous knowledge Systems and Sustainable Agriculture for Food Security in Nigeria. In: Age, A.I. (ed). Basic Agriculture for Universities in Nigeria. Larigraphics Publishers, Jos.pp.217.

VI. Anonguku, I., Age, A. I. and Shisha, D.(2013).Compliance with Agroforestry Laws among Rural Farmers: An Assessment from Nigeria. In:P.P.Balan, S.George and T. P. K unhikannnan(Eds.).Centralisation and Development: Experiences and Experiments. Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Kerala , India.ISBN-978-81-925633-7-4.PP.382.

D. Edited Books

1. Age, A.I. (2010). A guide to Research methods and Thesis writing in Social Sciences. Larigraphics Publishers, Jos.

11. Age, A.I. (2010). Basic Agriculture for Universities in Nigeria Larigraphics Publishers, Jos.ISBN978-31754-5-9

E. Authored Text Books:

1. Age, A.I.(2013).State-of-the-Art Social Research Methods: Three-in One.Abuja, Nigeria .Hadakolf Publishers, .pp.143. ISBN 978- 978- 52492-1-7 www.hadakolf.com/hadakolf.

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11. Age, A.L(20 15).Agricultural Extension Policy: Contemporary cum Topical Issues. Makurdi. Kency Press. ISBN:978-978-53638-9-0

iii. Age, A.L(20 17). Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development: Panacea for National Security threats and Absolute poverty in Nigeria. Makurdi , Kency Press.pp.136.ISBN 978-978-59744-1-9

11. MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITHIN THE LAST FIVE YEARS

A. Membership of learned societies:

1. Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria(AESON)- Zonal Coordinator, North Central Nigeria,National Financial Secretary.

ll. Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) lll. Rural Sociological Association of Nigeeria(RuSAN) IV. Agricultural Society of Nigeria(ASN) v. Association of Deans of Agriculture in Nigerian

Universities(ADAN)-2014 to 2018

B. Conferences attended

1. Attended an Annual Conference on Indigenous Knowledge held at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi (2004).

11. I also attended a series of Seminars organized by ASUU Chapter of UAM in 2004.

in. I attended inaugural professorial lectures (2006) IV. I attended Workshops on Research Plan and Power-Point

Presentation Training for Academic Staff (2006) v. AIIDual National Conference of AESON, University of

Agriculture, Abeokuta (3 rd _6th April, 2009). VI. National Conference of the Society for Gender in Agriculture and

Rural Development, Makurdi, 2008,University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

Vll. FAMAN National Conference, University of Agriculture, Makurdi(2008).

Vll1. National Conference on Indigenous Knowledge, Kogi State University, Anyingba (2008)

IX. s" Inaugural Lecture of the University of Agriculture,Makurdi(2009).

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x. Sensitisation Workshop on Public Procurement Act 2007 held at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi on January 25,2010.

Xl. 24th Annual National Conference of Nigerian Rural Sociological Association,UAM (October).

xu. Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto 2011 ASN Conference 24th - 28th Nov. 2011.

XUl. 17thAnnual National Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 11 th - 14th March, 2012.

XIV. 18thAnnual National Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria(AESON) held at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Lafia (5th_ih May,2013).

xv. 19th Annual National Conference of Agricultural Extension Society ofNigeria(AESON), held at Federal University of Technology ,Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria(2ih-30th April,2014).

XVI. zo" Annual National Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria(AESON),held at NAERLS,Samaru, A.B.U, Zaria(11 th _14th May,2015).

XVII. 59th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Deans Of Agriculture in Nigerian Universities(ADAN),held at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki(15th .rs" June,2015).

XVIII. 21 st Annual National Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria(AESON) held at University of Ibadan (17th-20thApril,2016).

xix. AgriculturalEntrepreneurship Workshop held at Landmark University, Omu-Aran , Kwara State (9th-12thMay,2016) .

xx. National Policy on Agricultural Extension and Advisory Service Stakeholders consultation meeting organized by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held at NAF Conference Centre,Kado, Abuja on 9th February,2017.

XXI. 61 st Annual National Conference/Annual General Meeting of Association of Deans of Agriculture in Nigerian Universities held at the University of Benin, Benin city on 3rd _ 6th July,2017.

12. TEACHING AND RESEARCH

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1. AEX501: AEX504: AEX003:

Diffusion of Innovations- 3 cr Rural Community Development-Zcr Agricultural Extension Education-3cr

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IV. AEX006: Extension Teaching and Communication-3cr V AEX605: Agricultural Laws and Reforms-2cr

VI AEX809: Research Methods and Scaling Techniques-3cr

VlI AEX815 : Issues in Agric. Developmcnt-3er

VlI AEX818: Leadership in Community Development Programmes-3cr

Vll1. AEX901: Comparative Extension Systems-3er

IX. AEX902: Extension Programme Planning and Policy-3cr

x. AGB603: Principles of Livestock Production-2cr

Xl AGB609: Fisheries Management -3er

XlI. AGB602: Management of Agro-based Enterprises-3cr

Xlll AEX599/6991799( Project/Thesis)-4crl12er/24er

XIV. SOC2207: Social Statistics- 3cr

XV. SOC2205: Social change-2er

XVI. SOC4207: Urbanization and Labor migration-2cr

XVll. PDE508: Sociology of Education-3cr

XIX. ADE310: Curriculum Development-3cr

XX. SOC3302: Statistics for Social Research-Set

XXI. SOC33012:Social Research Methods-3cr.

XXII. AEX606:Statistics in Social Reseaaarch-3cr

XXlIi. AEX604;Rural Community Development Programmes and Policy-3cr

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XXlV. RSE819: Agricultural commodity marketing Extension Serviccs(3cr)

xxv. RSE803:Advanced Sociological Research Methods (3cr)

XXVl: RSE903 :Advanced Sociological Research Methods(3cr)

XXVll. SOC 708: Industrialization and Urbanization (3cr) etc.

13. CURRENT RESEARCH/EXTENSION

A. Current research a. Situational analysis of outbreak of diseases of selected species

of livestock in Benue State (University of Agric., Makurdi Research grant, 2009).

b. A comparative assessment of Livestock Extension Policy Implementation in Benue and Nasarawa States, Nigeria. Ph.D Thesis (2006), University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

c. A comparative analysis of the Socio Economic Characteristics and management Practices of Swine Farmers in Rural and Urban areas of Benue State, M.Sc. thesis (2002). University of Agric., Makurdi.

B. Extension 1. Serve as a reviewer to the following International and local journals:

a. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development(JAERD ) www.academicjournals.orgIJAERD

b. International journal of Agricultural science. www.internationalscholarsjoumal.org/joumal /ijas/home

c. International journal of Agricultural Economics ,management and Development(IJAEMD),Kogi State University.

d. Journal of Rural Development, Agriculture and Science (JORDAS),Department of Agric. Extension and Communication, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

e. Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology (JAST),Universityof Agriculture, Makurdi. Science Domain international www.sciencedomain.org

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f. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), College of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

g. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology. Sciencedomain International.www.sciencedomain.org

11.. Guest Speaker ,2011 N.K.S.T. Secondary School Adikpo graduation and prize giving ceremony. Paper Titled "Academic par excellence in Nigerian Secondary Schools :Agents of sustainable Rural and Agricultural Development.

111.. Guest Speaker, W.M. Bristow Secondary School Gboko 2009 community lecture titled: Education for Rural Development and Food Security: A local response initiative to the global economic crisis.

IV. Resource person ,BNARDA-North East Zone during their MTRM held at BNARDA Office .Adikpo (2012).Paper presented titled-The role of Rural Youths in Sustainable Rural and Agricultural Development in Benue State, Nigeria.

v. Served as a Senior Lecturer on Sabbatical leave in the Department of Sociology, University of Mkar, Mkar (2012/2013 session) .

v. Part-Time Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Benue State University, Makurdi.

VI. Facilitator at the 4th Postgraduate Seminar series held on Thursday.I B" August, 2016 at the College of Management Sciences Lecture theatre, FUAM on the title: Epistemological Research Ethics, the nitty gritty involved in Referencing cum choice of appropriate Statistical tools for data analysis.

V11. Guest Lecturer at Air War College Course 1(2016) held on 2ih January,2017 organised by the Air War College .Nigeria Air Force Base, Makurdi on the title:The impact of Globalisation on Nigerian Economic Development and National security.

Vlll. Guest Lecturer at Air War College Course 1(2016) held on 22nd February,2017 organised by the Air War College, Nigeria Air

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Force Base, Makurdi on the title: Effects of poverty on Socio­ Political stability and national security in Nigeria.

14. CONTRIBUTIONS TO KNOWLEDGE 1.1 I authored three text books for the use of Nigerian University

students. 1.2. I had also edited two text books for the use of Nigerian University

students.

15. PRESENT POSITION Associate Professor of Agricultural Extension Policy and Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development.

16. POSITION APPLIED FOR: Professor of Agricultural Extension Policy and sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development.

17. HOBBIES: writing ,reading, football and livestock farming.

18. REFEREES: 1. Prof. C.P.O. Obinne, Department of Agricultural Extension and

Communication, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

1. Dr. A.A.Naswem, Ag. HOD, Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Federall.Iniversity of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State.

11. Dr . P. I. .. Ater, Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State.

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