Core Professional Identity

·       Registered Animal Scientist (RAS): I am a certified professional with the Nigeria Institute of Animal Science.

·       Academic Foundation: A Bachelor of Agriculture in Animal Breeding and Genetics from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

·       Agripreneur: Since 2015, I owned and operated Modede Royal Farm, focusing on combating Vitamin A deficiency through the promotion of Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP).

Key Professional Experience

·       Poultry Management (Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Ltd):

Served as a Supervisor for a commercial layer operation consisting of 200,000 birds.

Managed a team of over ten workers and participated in strategic planning meetings.

Achieved a 2.19% reduction in mortality and a 1.87% increase in egg production, leading to higher profit margins.

Extension and Training:

·       Trained farmers, women, and youth on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for OFSP and cassava seed multiplication.

·       Facilitated the establishment of home gardens for women to improve household nutrition.

Research and Publications:

·       Co-authored research on Newcastle Disease in Nigerian local chickens published in Tropical Animal Health and Production.

·       Presented work on using watery Neem seed extract as a biopesticide for crop protection.

Specialized Training & Skills

·       International Expertise: I hold a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Integrated Crop Management from the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

·       Business & Management: I have completed verified courses in Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies (Harvard Business School via EdX) and Agribusiness Management.

·       Technical Skills: My skillset includes cassava stem multiplication, organic agriculture, and value-addition strategies.