Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole

Joshua Ogunwole was born in Ibadan on 23 July 1967. He is a Nigerian soil scientist who currently serves as the 4th substantive vice-chancellor of Bowen University.[1]

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Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole
Vice-chancellor, Bowen University
In office
1st of August, 2018. – 31st July, 2023
Preceded byProfessor Matthews Ojo
Succeeded byProfessor Jonathan O. Babalola
Personal details
Born23 July 1967
Ibadan
NationalityNigerian
Alma materAhmadu Bello University
OccupationLecturer, Researcher.
ProfessionSoil Science

Education and career

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Ogunwole has his first, second and third degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Between the year 1990 - 1992, he served as manager of Yula farm, Kaduna.[2]

Ogunwole taught in the department of Crop Production and Protection, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma between Dec 2013 - Mar 2016, and served as Director of the University Advancement and Linkages.[3]

He is a Professor of Soil Physics, Department of Soil Science & Land Resource Management, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, until his appointment as a Vice-Chancellor of Bowen University.[4]

Networks and awards

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In 2004, Joshua Ogunwole received research merit award for sustainable agriculture, from the Schweisfurth foundation and support Africa international of Germany.[5]

In 2012, at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, he successfully organized an International Workshop on Soil Physical Processes in West Africa.[6]

Ogunwole was admitted to the College of Research Associates of the United Nations University – Institute for Natural Resources for Africa in 2015. He is a member of soil science society Nigeria.[7]

Projects

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Projects include:

Research papers and articles

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Joshua Ogunwole had written over 60 research paper and article, notable among them are:

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References

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  1. ^ "Absence Of Link Between Varsities' Research, Industries Stalling Nigeria's Development — Ogunwole – Bowen". 5 September 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
  2. ^ "Joshua Ogunwole Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
  3. ^ "Bowen University appoints Ogunwole as new vice-chancellor". Punch Newspapers. 14 August 2018. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
  4. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/the-punch/20191119/282278142167602. Retrieved 2019-12-19 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ "Joshua O. Ogunwole - Google Scholar Citations". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
  6. ^ "Absence of link between varsities' research, industries stalling Nigeria's development — Prof Ogunwole, VC, Bowen varsity". Punch Newspapers. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
  7. ^ "Professor Joshua Ogunwole Assumes Duty as the Vice Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo". SSSN. 2018-08-03. Retrieved 2019-12-19.