Professional Overview
Pius Olanrewaju Ogunjobi is a highly experienced Principal Agricultural Superintendent I currently serving at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere Ekiti. With a career dedicated to agricultural technology and vocational education, he specializes in agricultural engineering, instructional methodology, and sustainable farming practices. He is also a prominent leader in community safety and youth organizations in Ekiti State.
Key Leadership & Experience
- Principal Agricultural Superintendent I (2018–Present): Holds a senior administrative and technical leadership role at BOUESTI, having previously served in progressive capacities at the former College of Education since 2004.
- Academic Researcher: A prolific contributor to agricultural education with over 15 published journal articles focusing on technology-enhanced instruction and sustainable diversification in the Nigerian economy.
- Grant Recipient & Co-Researcher: Involved in TETFUND-funded research aimed at curbing examination malpractices through E-invigilation models.
- Institutional Service: Serves as the Liaison Officer to the Federal Mortgage Bank and is a member of the university’s Strategic Plan Committee on Security.
- Community Commander: Serves as the State Commander for The Royal Shepherds of CAC, Ekiti State Command, and is a voluntary Special Marshal for the Federal Road Safety Commission.
Core Expertise
- Agricultural Engineering: Specialized in Soil & Water Resources and Conservation Engineering.
- Vocational Pedagogy: Expert in communicative and methodological approaches to teaching agriculture as a vocation to enhance skill acquisition.
- Waste Management & Sustainability: Researched the conversion of solid waste into wealth on university farms and the sustainability of diversified agricultural economies.
- ICT in Education: Skilled in utilizing E-learning technology resources and ICT for instruction in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Education & Qualifications
- M.Sc. Ed in Agricultural Education: (In view) from Ekiti State University.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agricultural Science Education: Second Class Upper Division (2016).
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE): (2009).
- Higher National Diploma (HND): In Agricultural Engineering (Soil & Water option) (1999).
- National Diploma (ND): In Agricultural Engineering (1996).
Awards & Professional Memberships
- Honours: Recipient of the Award of Meritorious Service as Grand Ambassador of Peace (2018) and the Prestigious Medal Award (2021).
- Professional Bodies: Member of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE), the American Association of Agricultural Educators, and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).