Shittu Afeez Oluniyi

Fifteen-years (15 years) experience in plant breeding in international agricultural research organizations (IITA, IRRI, AfricaRice) with focus on genetic resources management, breeding, seed production, and application of molecular techniques in genetic diversity and plant breeding. I spent 3 years with IRRI-AFRICA in rice breeding research. Joined IITA in 2009 to 2011, involved in the development of early hybrids that are resistance to striga attack and drought tolerance. Introgression of submergence tolerant genes to most popularly adopted lowland rice varieties in Nigeria. Also genes of interest, Iron, drought and anaerobic germination tolerance gene into most Nigeria popular varieties. Conducting several agronomic and breeding in-out station trials, trained farmers, backstopping and supervised over 15 postgraduate and undergraduate students.

Other areas of core competence include: solid background in development of improved crop varieties, seed production, participatory breeding, organizing farmers and technology transfer for sustainable rural development through enterprise development, self-help and community-based project management; remarkable ability to accurately appraise situation and make decision; proven ability to work collegially and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural partnerships; good experience in resource mobilization through writing concept notes and developing project proposal.

I am an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with extensive experience in rice and maize breeding. An exceptional person, who is able to develop and motivate others to achieve target objectives, a proactive individual with a logical approach to challenges, I function well even within a highly pressurized working environment. Maintaining good staff relations through effective communication, leadership, discipline and motivation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Extremely ambitious, goal oriented with a clear and concise vision of future objectives. 

Fifteen-years (15 years) experience in plant breeding in international agricultural research organizations (IITA, IRRI, AfricaRice) with focus on genetic resources management, breeding, seed production, and application of molecular techniques in genetic diversity and plant breeding. I spent 3 years with IRRI-AFRICA in rice breeding research. Joined IITA in 2009 to 2011, involved in the development of early hybrids that are resistance to striga attack and drought tolerance. Introgression of submergence tolerant genes to most popularly adopted lowland rice varieties in Nigeria. Also genes of interest, Iron, drought and anaerobic germination tolerance gene into most Nigeria popular varieties. Conducting several agronomic and breeding in-out station trials, trained farmers, backstopping and supervised over 15 postgraduate and undergraduate students.

Other areas of core competence include: solid background in development of improved crop varieties, seed production, participatory breeding, organizing farmers and technology transfer for sustainable rural development through enterprise development, self-help and community-based project management; remarkable ability to accurately appraise situation and make decision; proven ability to work collegially and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural partnerships; good experience in resource mobilization through writing concept notes and developing project proposal.

I am an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with extensive experience in rice and maize breeding. An exceptional person, who is able to develop and motivate others to achieve target objectives, a proactive individual with a logical approach to challenges, I function well even within a highly pressurized working environment. Maintaining good staff relations through effective communication, leadership, discipline and motivation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Extremely ambitious, goal oriented with a clear and concise vision of future objectives. 

1. University of Philippines, Los Banos Philippines      Dec, 2019- till date

  (PhD- Plant breeding in view).

1. Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State Nigeria.       March, 2013-June, 2016

(Masters in Crop Improvement).

1. Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State Nigeria. Nov, 2011-Feb, 2013 

(PGD in Crop Management)

1. Federal College of Agriculture, Moore Plantation, Ibadan      June, 2003 –  August, 2007

           (Higher National Diploma in Crop Production Optional- Upper Credit level)

1. Federal College of Forestry, Jericho, Ibadan, Oyo State              Nov,2000-March, 2002

            (National Diploma in Forestry Technology)         

1. Ibadan Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Aperin                     Feb,   1993- July, 1999

            Oniyere, Ibadan (Senior School Certificate)