Dr. Ifedayo Oluwakemi Oshaji


Dr. Ifedayo Oluwakemi Oshaji


Lecturer I

BSc. Agric., MSc., PhD
Email: Ifedayo.oshaji @edu.futo.ng

Biography

Dr. Ifedayo Oshaji is a dedicated academic serving in the Department of Agribusiness at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. With over 11 years of experience, she is currently a Lecturer I in the Department of Agribusiness where she teachescourses such as Business Mathematics, Introduction to Agribusiness, Capital Markets and Portfolio Theory, Business Law, and Entrepreneurship.

 

Dr. Oshaji earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics and her scholarly work has contributed to both academic literature and practical applications in the field, making her a valuable asset to the academic community. Beyond her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Oshaji is actively involved in research and has published several papers in reputable journals.

Dr. Oshaji is also passionate about mentoring students, guiding them to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the competitive world of agribusiness. Her commitment to education and research continues to inspire and shape the next generation of leaders in the field.

Academic Qualification

  • First School Leaving Certificate, (1996)
  • West African School Certificate (2002)
  • Sc. Agric Economics 21 (2007)
  • Sc. Agric. Economics (Agric Finance) (2015)
  • D. Agric. Economics (2023)

Honours/Awards

 
 

Affiliations

 

Courses Assigned to Teach

 

Experience

  • Skye Bank Nigeria Plc (2007-2008) (NYSC)
  • Federal University of Technology Owerri (2013 – Date)

Research Interest

Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness, Supply chain management in agribusiness and Agribusiness management and strategy

Publications

  1. Oshaji, I.O; Henri- Ukoha, A., Essien, U.A., Ibeagwa, O.B., Uhuegbulem, I.J., and Ejike, O.U (2016). Productivity of Enterprises Owned by Women Loan-Beneficiaries and Non-Loan Beneficiaries in Imo State, Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis. International Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research Vol.4(1): 123-129
  2. Onyeagocha S.U.O., Henri-Ukoha, A., Chikezie. C., Adaka, G.S, E. E Oladejo, Uhuegbulem I.J and O Oshaji (2015). Economics of Catfish (Clariasgariepinus) and Tilapia (Tilapia zilli) under Monoculture and Polyculture Production in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. A Comparative Approach.
  3. Henri-Ukoha; J.S Orebiyi, Uhuegbulem I.J, O Oshaji and A. Ikenna (2015) Organic and Inorganic manure Use among vegetable Farmers in Owerri Municipal of Imo State, Nigeria. A Comparative Approach. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology. Vol 4 (2): 2320-7027
  4. Henri-Ukoha, A., Anaeto, F., Chikezie, C., Ibeagwa, O.B., Ukoha, I.I., O. Oshaji and Anyiam, K.H (2015). Analysis of Cassava Value Chain in Ideato South Local Government Area, Imo State, South-East Nigeria. International Journal of Life Sciences, Vol 4(4):209-215
  5. Eze, C.C., C.A. Emenyonu; A, Henri-Ukoha, O. Oshaji, O.B. Ibeagwa, C. Chikezie and S.N. Chibundu (2016). Women Entrepreneurs’ Access to Microfinance Bank Credit in Imo State, Nigeria. Global Journal of Agricultrual Research, Vol 4(1): 9-17
  6. Ben-chendo, G.N., Lemchi, J.I., Ibeagwa, O.B., Ehirim, N.C. and Oshaji, I. (2015). Multinomial Logit Modelling of Child Schooling or Working in Agricultural Commodity Marketing in Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Gender and Development Issues, Pp 168-181.
  7. Oshaji, I.O, Eze, C.C, Onyeagocha, S.U.O and Ehirim, N.C (2023) Assessment of the Performance of Commercial Agriculture Development Project (CADP) in Maize Value Chain in Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Management and Development (IJAEMD) Vol 11(1): 27-38
  8. Oshaji, I. O., Ukewuihe, S.N., Osuji, M.N., Ukoha, I.I., Obinna-Nwandikom, C.O., & Isaiah, G.I. (2023) Socioeconomic Factors that Influence Performance in Maize Value Chain: A Case Study of Commercial Agriculture Development Project (CADP) in Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development(IJARD), Vol 26 (2)
  9. Oshaji, I.O., Ibeagwa, O.B., Obi-Nwandikom, C.O., Ibekwe, C.C., Ukewuihe, S.N (2021) Factors Influencing Level of Adoption of Risk Management Strategies among Arable Crop Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies (AGEERS) Vol 9 (1), 25-32