March 9
March 9
Three years already...wish you were here.
This memorial website was created as a legacy in the celebration of the life our dearly beloved one, Prof. Folayan Ojo. He was born on November 12, 1938 and went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2021. He truly will be forever missed. We treasure the memories we hold of him and have shared many photos and a few videos of him doing what he loved - dancing.
The details for the celebration of the life of Professor Folayan Ojo are as follows:
Requiem Mass - St Benjamin's Catholic Church, Olowora Road, Kosofe, Lagos.Monday April 12, 2021. Video available at https://web.facebook.com/100002083112653/videos/39...
Service of Songs - 24 Science Road, Unilag Estate, Magodo Phase 1, Berger, Lagos.
Tuesday April 13, 2021. Video available at https://web.facebook.com/100002083112653/videos/3973554012723997/
Lying in State and Wake - Keeping - 3 Prof. Folayan Ojo Street, Odo-Osun, Ijero Ekiti.
Thursday April 15, 2021. Video available at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6FmCEU8r2lcP69-3...
Funeral Mass - St Peter's Catholic Church, Ijero Ekiti.
Friday April 16, 2021 10:00 AM GMT/West Central Africa
Copies of Professor Folayan Ojo's crowning achievement - Volume 3 of His Autobiography are now available. Please contact Folarin at 0909 966 2177 (+234 909 966 2177) if interested. Copies of volumes 1 & 2 are also available.
Tributes
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March 9
March 9
Can’t believe it’s been 3 years. I can still remember like yesterday. Miss you so much Dad.
November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023
...would have been 85 years old today...
March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023
Continue to rest in peace dear uncle. You left footprints that cannot be forgotten in this generation. May the good Lord take care of your children and wife that you left behind. You are gone but not forgotten. (Taiwo Babalogbon)
March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023
My Hero, my Dad. Forever in my heart and mind. Rest in peace
March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023
Great men don't die. They only leave this world physically. Their achievements and and thoughts continue to live in the hearts and minds of mere mortals and greats people. You are a Colossus and you will continue to live in our hearts and minds forever!. You are in a greater and better place now sir. Continue to rest in His presence forever.
March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
Dear Dad,
Still missing you so much. Can't believe it's two years already...
Still missing you so much. Can't believe it's two years already...
March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
I miss you Dad. My hero. You will forever live in my heart. Continue to rest in perfect peace ️
March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
Still hard to come to terms with the fact that you are not here anymore. Forever in my heart. Miss you so much. ❤️
March 13, 2022
March 13, 2022
Continue to rest in peace dear uncle, your kindness lives on. You will never be forgotten
March 11, 2022
March 11, 2022
Rest on Baba
March 10, 2022
March 10, 2022
Yesterday was spent in remembrance of you; watching you dance and looking at the many photos you blessed us with. You are always, always in our hearts.
March 9, 2022
March 9, 2022
March 9, 2022
March 9, 2022
Forever in our hearts . Your legacy lives on!
March 9, 2022
March 9, 2022
Remember me in your heart:
Your thoughts, and your memories,
Of the times we loved,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.
To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.
We remember you Dad, now and always.
Your thoughts, and your memories,
Of the times we loved,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.
To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.
We remember you Dad, now and always.
March 9, 2022
March 9, 2022
We miss you daddy
November 18, 2021
November 18, 2021
You are forever missed. Thank God you're in a better place
April 17, 2021
April 17, 2021
A PARTING NOTE TO PROF FOLAYAN OJO by Prof Joe Umo & Family.
Hello My Great Friend Fola,
It's tragic to learn of your sudden departure to be with the Lord.
We first met at UNILAG as colleagues in early 70s.Since then you had been a super-reliable friend and we had worked fruitfully together, especilally in the academic area of human capital Economics.
On retirement we moved from Unilag campus to Unilag Estate,Magodo where we continued to positively face the challenges of life.
Your departure has left a huge vacuum for both family and friends.
We pray that the Good Lord will hold you in His right hand of Righteousness in Heaven ;and that He will console your wife, children and the friends you have left behind.
We remain strengthened that you left many worthy legacies in several areas of life and in all the communities you touched within and outside Nigeria.
Adieu my Prof,until we meet to never part again
Prof Joe Umo and Family.
Hello My Great Friend Fola,
It's tragic to learn of your sudden departure to be with the Lord.
We first met at UNILAG as colleagues in early 70s.Since then you had been a super-reliable friend and we had worked fruitfully together, especilally in the academic area of human capital Economics.
On retirement we moved from Unilag campus to Unilag Estate,Magodo where we continued to positively face the challenges of life.
Your departure has left a huge vacuum for both family and friends.
We pray that the Good Lord will hold you in His right hand of Righteousness in Heaven ;and that He will console your wife, children and the friends you have left behind.
We remain strengthened that you left many worthy legacies in several areas of life and in all the communities you touched within and outside Nigeria.
Adieu my Prof,until we meet to never part again
Prof Joe Umo and Family.
April 15, 2021
April 15, 2021
ORATION AND TRIBUTE BY ENGINEER OLANIYI OWOYOMI, PRESIDENT IJERO DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION.
Professor Folayan Ojo, the erudite and emeritus Professor of Economics, former Commissioner of Rural Development and Water Resources, former Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, all in the defunct Ondo State between August 1988 and 1991, former Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Swaziland Dec2006 to July2007. He succumbed to the call of the Almighty God in the early hours of 9th of March 2021. Until his death, he was a devoted member of the Board of Trustees of Ijero Development Association, (IDA).
Death is an inevitable end of man. But it is saddened and totally incomprehensible when people who are destined to make the world better suddenly die. Even though, nobody knows the time, the date and when, but what can we do than to accept our faith especially for things we can’t change.
We are mortal and we don't have the ability to stop the awesome powers of nature and death. There is nothing we can do than to accept the reality that Daddy Folayan Ojo is no more.
If I borrow from the famous poet E.L THAYER's poem in 1877
"Oh! somewhere in this favoured land
the sun is shining bright
The band is playing somewhere, and
somewhere hearts are light
And somewhere men are laughing, and
somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville – A bright candle had been extinguished, PROFESSOR FOLAYAN OJO is no more”.
DEATH! DEATH!! DEATH!!! where is thy poisonous sting with which you kill with relish and ease? DEATH! DEATH!! DEATH!!! where is thy poisonous sting with which you kill with relish and ease?
Professor lived a fulfilled life both in academics, community services and in the service of God. Professor, you were a light in a dark place. You were a bridge builder, a man of absolute peace, gentle and noble. Daddy Folayan, you were humble, kind, pleasant and easy going. I could recollect your numerous undertakings in St Peter’s Catholic Church, Ijero. Your enviable roles in the IJERO VISION FOUNDATION (IVF) are very conspicuous and evident. And more recently your distinguished services to IJERO DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (IDA) were glorious. You ensured that the Constitution of the Association was properly tailored and adapted to meet the needs of our community. Your deeds were excellent, and distinct.
Our thought and prayers are with the family of Professor Folayan Ojo at this critical period of mourning. We use this medium to sincerely commiserate with the family and pray that the good Lord will grant them the fortitude to bear the great loss. The Almighty Father will console all the loved ones, the people of God in the Catholic Churches in Lagos and Ijero where he was a pillar and devoted member and the academic community he cherished and gave his best.
The Executive and members of the IDA will miss your guidance, your numerous calls to offer advice. Your mentorship on all fronts including reviews of documents would be solely missed. We would take solace in keeping the tenets of peaceful resolution of conflicts and the advocate of love to all members of the community. We will keep the flag flying and to ensure that those noble efforts and ideals are maintained for the good, growth and development of our community.
The Ijero Development Association (IDA) deeply commiserates with the Owa Ajero of Ijero, the Chairman and the esteemed members of the IDA Board of Trustees, members of the Association and the entire Ijero-Ekiti Community. The Almighty God will look down with mercy on the family he left behind and grant succour to the wife, children and the larger community.
On behalf of my family, the Executive and Members of the Ijero Development Association, I wish our Daddy Professor Folayan Ojo a good night, we shall meet at resurrection where there would be no death, no sickness and we would part no more.
Sleep on our beloved Daddy Folayan. Eternal rest grant him O Lord till eternity. Amen
Engineer Olaniyi Owoyomi.
President,
Ijero Development Association (IDA).
Professor Folayan Ojo, the erudite and emeritus Professor of Economics, former Commissioner of Rural Development and Water Resources, former Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, all in the defunct Ondo State between August 1988 and 1991, former Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Swaziland Dec2006 to July2007. He succumbed to the call of the Almighty God in the early hours of 9th of March 2021. Until his death, he was a devoted member of the Board of Trustees of Ijero Development Association, (IDA).
Death is an inevitable end of man. But it is saddened and totally incomprehensible when people who are destined to make the world better suddenly die. Even though, nobody knows the time, the date and when, but what can we do than to accept our faith especially for things we can’t change.
We are mortal and we don't have the ability to stop the awesome powers of nature and death. There is nothing we can do than to accept the reality that Daddy Folayan Ojo is no more.
If I borrow from the famous poet E.L THAYER's poem in 1877
"Oh! somewhere in this favoured land
the sun is shining bright
The band is playing somewhere, and
somewhere hearts are light
And somewhere men are laughing, and
somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville – A bright candle had been extinguished, PROFESSOR FOLAYAN OJO is no more”.
DEATH! DEATH!! DEATH!!! where is thy poisonous sting with which you kill with relish and ease? DEATH! DEATH!! DEATH!!! where is thy poisonous sting with which you kill with relish and ease?
Professor lived a fulfilled life both in academics, community services and in the service of God. Professor, you were a light in a dark place. You were a bridge builder, a man of absolute peace, gentle and noble. Daddy Folayan, you were humble, kind, pleasant and easy going. I could recollect your numerous undertakings in St Peter’s Catholic Church, Ijero. Your enviable roles in the IJERO VISION FOUNDATION (IVF) are very conspicuous and evident. And more recently your distinguished services to IJERO DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (IDA) were glorious. You ensured that the Constitution of the Association was properly tailored and adapted to meet the needs of our community. Your deeds were excellent, and distinct.
Our thought and prayers are with the family of Professor Folayan Ojo at this critical period of mourning. We use this medium to sincerely commiserate with the family and pray that the good Lord will grant them the fortitude to bear the great loss. The Almighty Father will console all the loved ones, the people of God in the Catholic Churches in Lagos and Ijero where he was a pillar and devoted member and the academic community he cherished and gave his best.
The Executive and members of the IDA will miss your guidance, your numerous calls to offer advice. Your mentorship on all fronts including reviews of documents would be solely missed. We would take solace in keeping the tenets of peaceful resolution of conflicts and the advocate of love to all members of the community. We will keep the flag flying and to ensure that those noble efforts and ideals are maintained for the good, growth and development of our community.
The Ijero Development Association (IDA) deeply commiserates with the Owa Ajero of Ijero, the Chairman and the esteemed members of the IDA Board of Trustees, members of the Association and the entire Ijero-Ekiti Community. The Almighty God will look down with mercy on the family he left behind and grant succour to the wife, children and the larger community.
On behalf of my family, the Executive and Members of the Ijero Development Association, I wish our Daddy Professor Folayan Ojo a good night, we shall meet at resurrection where there would be no death, no sickness and we would part no more.
Sleep on our beloved Daddy Folayan. Eternal rest grant him O Lord till eternity. Amen
Engineer Olaniyi Owoyomi.
President,
Ijero Development Association (IDA).
April 14, 2021
April 14, 2021
May the soul of my beloved uncle rest in peace. He was kind, caring and supportive of his extended family like me. I am proud of Professor Ojo, his achievements in his life time. The AROJOJOYE ROYAL RULING HOUSE of IJERO-EKITI has truly lost a precious gem. Adieu Uncle, your memory will live on.
April 14, 2021
April 14, 2021
Most unbelievably was the only available world my lips could find when I learned, a couple of weeks back, of the passing to the great beyond, of Prof. Folayan Ojo, the "dancer-in-chief" of our dear group--Eee kuulu--back in Swaziland. The questions remained as to how the cheer-leader in chief, the gentleman par excellence, erudite a la scholar, the most sociable Professor in town, could depart this world, just like that! But of course, as the saying goes, God loves him better, far more than we could or did, on this mortal and sinful earth/world. Eeee sun ree o o, Prof., till we all shall meet, to part no more! As most colleagues would recall, I did facilitate the relocation of late Prof. Folayan Ojo to Swaziland (now Eswatini) in 2001. But of course, that had to remain one of the best act of my professional career! Prof. Folayan Ojo did not only project the Department of Economics at UNISWA to unimaginable heights whist there, he also served as Dean of the Faculty of Social Science, Acting PVC (DVC), editor of the UNISWA research Journal, etc., etc. This was in addition to numerous social and other circles that he very easily blended with. You are sorely missed Prof., but please continue to rest in Peace! God Loves you!
April 8, 2021
April 8, 2021
Daddy Ojo, the unpleasant news of your transition came to us like a day dream because we had no inkling of your indisposition whatsoever. My wife and I spoke with you early January, unknown to us that we were talking to you for the last time.
There is no doubt that you have impacted our lives in ways that make you so unforgettable in our hearts. For us, you are so many things rolled into one: Is it your fatherly role in our own lives or that of your children, Dr. Folusakin Ayoade & Mrs. Folasade Ayoade?
Your memory will forever linger in our hearts. We are consoled by our strong belief and conviction that you are resting in the bosom of the Lord, the Author and Giver of life.
We shall see you when the roll is called up yonder.
Good Night Sir till we meet again at the feet of Jesus!
There is no doubt that you have impacted our lives in ways that make you so unforgettable in our hearts. For us, you are so many things rolled into one: Is it your fatherly role in our own lives or that of your children, Dr. Folusakin Ayoade & Mrs. Folasade Ayoade?
Your memory will forever linger in our hearts. We are consoled by our strong belief and conviction that you are resting in the bosom of the Lord, the Author and Giver of life.
We shall see you when the roll is called up yonder.
Good Night Sir till we meet again at the feet of Jesus!
April 6, 2021
April 6, 2021
Daddy, as I always call you; it is just like a dream to me, and a big shock when I heard about your death. I asked myself, does that mean that all the discussions we had at the beginning of the month means a goodbye? This is a big loss to all of us!!!
Who am I to question God? He knows everything concerning our lives.
Prof, you are good friend in millon times who should be cherished at all time.
May your gentle Soul continue to rest in perfect peace. Amen.
Mrs. Ayoade Oluremi & family.
Who am I to question God? He knows everything concerning our lives.
Prof, you are good friend in millon times who should be cherished at all time.
May your gentle Soul continue to rest in perfect peace. Amen.
Mrs. Ayoade Oluremi & family.
April 6, 2021
April 6, 2021
TRIBUTE TO MY PREDECESSOR, LATE PROF. FOLAYAN OJO
I don’t quite remember exactly when I first met late Professor Folayan Ojo but I do remember that sometimes in the 80’s I assisted him in reviewing a manuscript he wanted to publish. He was in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Late Prof. Folayan Ojo loved writing. He had co-edited/authored many books including ‘My Autobiography’ which he launched on his 71st birthday anniversary. I assisted in reviewing Chapters 2, 5 and 18 of the 626-page book. He was writing a supplement to this autobiography when death came calling.
Prof. Folayan Ojo was elected the President of Ekiti Parapo Association, Unilag Estate, Magodo 1 in November 2011. I was elected his Vice-President. These positions brought us closer than ever before. Prof. Folayan Ojo was always very punctual at meetings. Even at that, he was ever patient to accept late comers’ or absentees’ excuses.
Prof. Folayan Ojo was a good leader. He led by example. If he would be late or absent at a meeting, he would always send apology ahead of time. I enjoyed working with him when he was alive. He had a pleasant character. He was gentle and not easily-offended. He danced beautifully. He participated very actively with well-thought-out contributions at meetings. He visited his home town – Ijero Ekiti – regularly when he was alive and so, he used to report to us news about Ekiti during our quarterly meetings in Ekiti Parapo Association.
During his tenure as President of Ekiti Parapo Association (2011 – 2015), the Association embarked on finding strategies to provide financial assistance for education pursuit for needy children in Ekiti. An Ad-hoc Committee was set up to fine-tune the proposal. With my humble self as President of the Association after his tenure has expired, an Implementation Ad-hoc Committee was constituted to interact with Ekiti State Ministry of Education on modalities for actualizing the proposed scholarship scheme. This committee was reconstituted in January 2020 as Ad-hoc Committee on Scholarship Scheme for Ekiti State Indigent Students with Prof. Folayan Ojo as the Chairman. It is good news, however, that his Committee worked assiduously and the Awards scheme came to reality under his chairmanship in 2020/2021 session (before his demise) and four indigent students - one student each from four local governments of Ekiti State benefitted. The Scholarship board of the Ministry of Education launched the scheme at Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, December 2020 at the Office of the Executive Secretary/DG, Ekiti State Scholarship Board with a representative of Ekiti Parapo Association Scholarship Committee present. Under the scheme, one (1) indigent but capable secondary school student from each of four (4) selected Local Governments in the state (making a total of 4 students) will benefit annually at a value of N35,000.00 (thirty-five thousand naira only) per year until all Local Governments are covered.
At the quarterly meeting of Ekiti Parapo Association, Unilag Estate on February 28, 2021, Prof. Folayan Ojo and his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Agnes Ojo were in attendance. My wife and I were also present at the meeting. We met them on seat. I observed that Prof. Ojo was a little bit withdrawn. I thought he was just taking his time by keeping quiet and letting other people contribute while he listened. Little did I know that he just managed to show presence at the meeting and that it would be his last! I was very shocked when it was reported that he was dead just 9 days after the meeting. It was a rude shock!
His family and mine are friends. His wife and my wife were school-mates at St Louis Girls Grammar School, Ikere and they are very close. We pray that God will console and comfort the family members – wife, children and other relations that our late Prof. Folayan Ojo left behind. God will give them fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Adieu, Professor Folayan Ojo! May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. Adieu!
Prof. Dele & Mrs. Bose Ayeni.
I don’t quite remember exactly when I first met late Professor Folayan Ojo but I do remember that sometimes in the 80’s I assisted him in reviewing a manuscript he wanted to publish. He was in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Late Prof. Folayan Ojo loved writing. He had co-edited/authored many books including ‘My Autobiography’ which he launched on his 71st birthday anniversary. I assisted in reviewing Chapters 2, 5 and 18 of the 626-page book. He was writing a supplement to this autobiography when death came calling.
Prof. Folayan Ojo was elected the President of Ekiti Parapo Association, Unilag Estate, Magodo 1 in November 2011. I was elected his Vice-President. These positions brought us closer than ever before. Prof. Folayan Ojo was always very punctual at meetings. Even at that, he was ever patient to accept late comers’ or absentees’ excuses.
Prof. Folayan Ojo was a good leader. He led by example. If he would be late or absent at a meeting, he would always send apology ahead of time. I enjoyed working with him when he was alive. He had a pleasant character. He was gentle and not easily-offended. He danced beautifully. He participated very actively with well-thought-out contributions at meetings. He visited his home town – Ijero Ekiti – regularly when he was alive and so, he used to report to us news about Ekiti during our quarterly meetings in Ekiti Parapo Association.
During his tenure as President of Ekiti Parapo Association (2011 – 2015), the Association embarked on finding strategies to provide financial assistance for education pursuit for needy children in Ekiti. An Ad-hoc Committee was set up to fine-tune the proposal. With my humble self as President of the Association after his tenure has expired, an Implementation Ad-hoc Committee was constituted to interact with Ekiti State Ministry of Education on modalities for actualizing the proposed scholarship scheme. This committee was reconstituted in January 2020 as Ad-hoc Committee on Scholarship Scheme for Ekiti State Indigent Students with Prof. Folayan Ojo as the Chairman. It is good news, however, that his Committee worked assiduously and the Awards scheme came to reality under his chairmanship in 2020/2021 session (before his demise) and four indigent students - one student each from four local governments of Ekiti State benefitted. The Scholarship board of the Ministry of Education launched the scheme at Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, December 2020 at the Office of the Executive Secretary/DG, Ekiti State Scholarship Board with a representative of Ekiti Parapo Association Scholarship Committee present. Under the scheme, one (1) indigent but capable secondary school student from each of four (4) selected Local Governments in the state (making a total of 4 students) will benefit annually at a value of N35,000.00 (thirty-five thousand naira only) per year until all Local Governments are covered.
At the quarterly meeting of Ekiti Parapo Association, Unilag Estate on February 28, 2021, Prof. Folayan Ojo and his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Agnes Ojo were in attendance. My wife and I were also present at the meeting. We met them on seat. I observed that Prof. Ojo was a little bit withdrawn. I thought he was just taking his time by keeping quiet and letting other people contribute while he listened. Little did I know that he just managed to show presence at the meeting and that it would be his last! I was very shocked when it was reported that he was dead just 9 days after the meeting. It was a rude shock!
His family and mine are friends. His wife and my wife were school-mates at St Louis Girls Grammar School, Ikere and they are very close. We pray that God will console and comfort the family members – wife, children and other relations that our late Prof. Folayan Ojo left behind. God will give them fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Adieu, Professor Folayan Ojo! May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. Adieu!
Prof. Dele & Mrs. Bose Ayeni.
April 5, 2021
April 5, 2021
A TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR FOLAYAN OJO – A FRIEND, A COLLEAGUE, AND A GENTLEMAN
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
Prof. Folayan Ojo has passed on, having completed his assignment here on earth, the assignment which he dutifully and faithfully carried out. Prof. Ojo has largely acquitted himself in service, whether it is as relating to the training and mentoring of the younger ones, contributing to knowledge (particularly in the field of Economics), impeccable relationship to others, and service to God through service to man. I can therefore hear him repeat the words of Paul in 2 Tim. 4:7.
It was unexpected. So the news came as a big jolt.I recall having direct conversation with him over 5 months ago, but bot of us are on at least two social media platforms, and I saw him regularly, contributing.
We met shortly after I joined the University of Lagos in 1973. Our office buildings, within the Engineering – Science Complex, were only about ten metres apart. Therefore, we saw regularly, almost daily, until he relocated to the Faculty of Arts building. We also interacted within an organization known as “Ondo State Study Group, Unilag”, when Ekiti State was still part of Ondo State. When on at least on two occasions I needed his assistance as we mad progress, he was more than willing to help. Our respect for each other was mutual and reciprocal. Both of us also bore the same call-name – “Fola”, although many people also referred to him as Folayan. We were in several circles of friends together on Campus.
When Prof. Ojo was to celebrate his 80th birthday on November 17, 2018, he requested me to preside, and I was too glad to do so. It was a great and joyous day for him, his family and those that attended. I learnt he repeated the celebration at Ijero, his home town in Ekiti. That was like him. A year earlier, he had launched the Volume Two of his autobiography. People thought this was unusual, but he had genuine and well-thought-out reasons for it. Just a little less than a year ago, he approached me again, to ask that I should write the “Foreword” to the Volume Three of his autobiography. When he requested, I was on lock down in faraway USA. By July last year I had completed the assignment, and part of the two-page write-up stated as follows:
“If ever we are to have a volume four of the autobiography, and this can actually not be totally ruled out in view of the antecedents, this will be because Prof. Ojo is endowed with robust health for his age, and therefore, he is a naturally super-active man, in the family circle, in community service, academically and professionally. Naturally, there would be the temptation to once more put his later activities on record. In fact, this plays out in this new book which covers the author’s recent activities within his nuclear and extended families, and as it relates to his home town, Ijero-Ekiti. It also covers the updated activities of the Folayan Ojo Educational Foundation (a Foundation set up to assist Ijero youngsters in actualizing their academic dreams through sponsorship) ….”.
On receipt of the Foreword, Prof. Ojo replied with a prayer for me, and said:
“Prof., I have just gone through the foreword. Once again I thank you immensely. I pray quite fervently that the good Lord will continue to shower His blessings on you, give you more years of work in His vineyard in good health……”
Two days after I returned from the USA, sequel to the opening of the airways, my friend Folayan sent me a message asking how I was doing, in assumption that I was still there. I promptly gave him a call, telling him I was back in the country, and thanking him for his interest in my well-being.
As a person, Folayan is simple, ebullient, friendly, approachable and dependable, but principled and firm. He is an excellent family man, very close to his wife and children, wile also accommodating and relating very well with the larger, extended family. Prof has done very well in his life time, positively affecting the lives of many across the globe. Yes, we are saddened by his departure and will surely miss him, but God knows best. Certainly, we shall cherish the good memories we have of him while holding on, as Christians, to the hope of a lasting reunion in Chris in due time. May the good Lord grant him eternal rest, and comfort his wife, children and other loved ones left behind.
Ven. Francis A. Fajemirokun
Emeritus Professor
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
Prof. Folayan Ojo has passed on, having completed his assignment here on earth, the assignment which he dutifully and faithfully carried out. Prof. Ojo has largely acquitted himself in service, whether it is as relating to the training and mentoring of the younger ones, contributing to knowledge (particularly in the field of Economics), impeccable relationship to others, and service to God through service to man. I can therefore hear him repeat the words of Paul in 2 Tim. 4:7.
It was unexpected. So the news came as a big jolt.I recall having direct conversation with him over 5 months ago, but bot of us are on at least two social media platforms, and I saw him regularly, contributing.
We met shortly after I joined the University of Lagos in 1973. Our office buildings, within the Engineering – Science Complex, were only about ten metres apart. Therefore, we saw regularly, almost daily, until he relocated to the Faculty of Arts building. We also interacted within an organization known as “Ondo State Study Group, Unilag”, when Ekiti State was still part of Ondo State. When on at least on two occasions I needed his assistance as we mad progress, he was more than willing to help. Our respect for each other was mutual and reciprocal. Both of us also bore the same call-name – “Fola”, although many people also referred to him as Folayan. We were in several circles of friends together on Campus.
When Prof. Ojo was to celebrate his 80th birthday on November 17, 2018, he requested me to preside, and I was too glad to do so. It was a great and joyous day for him, his family and those that attended. I learnt he repeated the celebration at Ijero, his home town in Ekiti. That was like him. A year earlier, he had launched the Volume Two of his autobiography. People thought this was unusual, but he had genuine and well-thought-out reasons for it. Just a little less than a year ago, he approached me again, to ask that I should write the “Foreword” to the Volume Three of his autobiography. When he requested, I was on lock down in faraway USA. By July last year I had completed the assignment, and part of the two-page write-up stated as follows:
“If ever we are to have a volume four of the autobiography, and this can actually not be totally ruled out in view of the antecedents, this will be because Prof. Ojo is endowed with robust health for his age, and therefore, he is a naturally super-active man, in the family circle, in community service, academically and professionally. Naturally, there would be the temptation to once more put his later activities on record. In fact, this plays out in this new book which covers the author’s recent activities within his nuclear and extended families, and as it relates to his home town, Ijero-Ekiti. It also covers the updated activities of the Folayan Ojo Educational Foundation (a Foundation set up to assist Ijero youngsters in actualizing their academic dreams through sponsorship) ….”.
On receipt of the Foreword, Prof. Ojo replied with a prayer for me, and said:
“Prof., I have just gone through the foreword. Once again I thank you immensely. I pray quite fervently that the good Lord will continue to shower His blessings on you, give you more years of work in His vineyard in good health……”
Two days after I returned from the USA, sequel to the opening of the airways, my friend Folayan sent me a message asking how I was doing, in assumption that I was still there. I promptly gave him a call, telling him I was back in the country, and thanking him for his interest in my well-being.
As a person, Folayan is simple, ebullient, friendly, approachable and dependable, but principled and firm. He is an excellent family man, very close to his wife and children, wile also accommodating and relating very well with the larger, extended family. Prof has done very well in his life time, positively affecting the lives of many across the globe. Yes, we are saddened by his departure and will surely miss him, but God knows best. Certainly, we shall cherish the good memories we have of him while holding on, as Christians, to the hope of a lasting reunion in Chris in due time. May the good Lord grant him eternal rest, and comfort his wife, children and other loved ones left behind.
Ven. Francis A. Fajemirokun
Emeritus Professor
April 3, 2021
April 3, 2021
*Passing Unto Glory of Professor Folayan Ojo*
The Executive and members of Ijero Development Association – IDA received with shock the news of death of our amiable and gentle father and member of the Board of Trustees of Ijero Development Association, Prof. Folayan Ojo.
The Association is very dear to Prof. Ojo. He sacrificed his time and energy towards the evolution of the Association and could do anything towards the growth, development and sustenance of the Association. His death is a great loss not only to the Association but, to Ijero Community at large. The Executive of the IDA deeply commiserate with Owa Ajero, the Chairman and members of the Board of Trustees and members of the Ijero Development Association.
There is no doubt that, the executive arm of the IDA would miss his immense counsels greatly. He was a rare gem and a dependable role model.
We pray that God rests his soul peacefully as we share in the grief of the beloved family he left behind at this period. May the good Lord console everyone including the members of the IDA that Prof left behind.
*Adieu Prof. Folayan Ojo*
Yours sincerely,
Otunba Niyi Babade
IDA, National Secretary
The Executive and members of Ijero Development Association – IDA received with shock the news of death of our amiable and gentle father and member of the Board of Trustees of Ijero Development Association, Prof. Folayan Ojo.
The Association is very dear to Prof. Ojo. He sacrificed his time and energy towards the evolution of the Association and could do anything towards the growth, development and sustenance of the Association. His death is a great loss not only to the Association but, to Ijero Community at large. The Executive of the IDA deeply commiserate with Owa Ajero, the Chairman and members of the Board of Trustees and members of the Ijero Development Association.
There is no doubt that, the executive arm of the IDA would miss his immense counsels greatly. He was a rare gem and a dependable role model.
We pray that God rests his soul peacefully as we share in the grief of the beloved family he left behind at this period. May the good Lord console everyone including the members of the IDA that Prof left behind.
*Adieu Prof. Folayan Ojo*
Yours sincerely,
Otunba Niyi Babade
IDA, National Secretary
April 2, 2021
April 2, 2021
A Great man has left us, prof was such a kind man who always wanted everyone around him to be successful, i can remember when we lived in unilag all your kind advise. may your soul rest in peace sir. i pray that the good lord will comfort the entire family. Rest on sir.Your legacy will live forever
April 1, 2021
April 1, 2021
Fola may the soul of your Dad continue to rest in peace till we meet again to part no more
March 30, 2021
March 30, 2021
by Afolabi Adewale
I can’t just believe you are no more daddy. You left us without even saying goodbye, daddy you will forever be in our memory. You are always there for me anytime I needed you ever since my childhood you have been there as a father you take good care of me you sponsor my education even when I gave birth to my first child, you were there to give him the name OLUWASEUN, even to my own greatest surprised you still come for a visit in my house you didn’t even consider the long distance. Your memory can never be forgotten daddy continue to rest in the blossom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Afolabi Adewale (nephew) and family
I can’t just believe you are no more daddy. You left us without even saying goodbye, daddy you will forever be in our memory. You are always there for me anytime I needed you ever since my childhood you have been there as a father you take good care of me you sponsor my education even when I gave birth to my first child, you were there to give him the name OLUWASEUN, even to my own greatest surprised you still come for a visit in my house you didn’t even consider the long distance. Your memory can never be forgotten daddy continue to rest in the blossom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Afolabi Adewale (nephew) and family
March 27, 2021
March 27, 2021
A TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR AFOLAYAN OJO.
We are saddened by the news of the death of our brother and friend of many years.
Professor Afolayan Ojo was larger than life.
A distinguished and accomplished academic ,a
rare gem.
He was an exemplary person that touched many lives,ours included.He was warm,loving,honest and dependable.
He and I undertook missions to ILO member states on several occasions providing advisory services of Human Resources management and productivity enhancement.
Prof Ojo and his darling wife,Anti Tinu,have been wonderful neighbors of our for many years and have been of immense help to us.
Daddy will be forever missed.
May his soul rest in perfect peace .Amen.
Tayo and Ebun Fashoyin.
We are saddened by the news of the death of our brother and friend of many years.
Professor Afolayan Ojo was larger than life.
A distinguished and accomplished academic ,a
rare gem.
He was an exemplary person that touched many lives,ours included.He was warm,loving,honest and dependable.
He and I undertook missions to ILO member states on several occasions providing advisory services of Human Resources management and productivity enhancement.
Prof Ojo and his darling wife,Anti Tinu,have been wonderful neighbors of our for many years and have been of immense help to us.
Daddy will be forever missed.
May his soul rest in perfect peace .Amen.
Tayo and Ebun Fashoyin.
March 27, 2021
March 27, 2021
Tribute To My Loving Daddy & Prof...
A great and loving mentor had gone...the news came as a deep shock to me - I will never forget those wonderful times we have shared together,
Thank you for your fatherly teachings, morals, and great support - Thank you for standing in that vacuum left behind by your childhood friend, Dr. Folorunso Ayoade-you never allow me for once to remember that I never had close relationship or memory of him, because of your deep fatherly love and closeness.
I could remember back in the 1990s when You restored hope in me in my desperate times that I can fulfill destiny and become who I want to become because "there is greatness in me" - just as you often put it..##smiles
Thank you once again for reactivating that spirit of Thanksgiving in us all - even when you are not wholly happy within sometimes just as a human - you still find that great joy to dance and appreciate God. Loving Father, this alone will forever remain in our minds that no matter what state one may be in life, there is always reason(s) to appreciate our Maker.
You have lived well, you have fought the good fight and you won; You've impacted several destinies positively and fulfill your purpose on earth.
Thank you for being a wonderful Daddy, Thank You Prof.
Rest on Papa
Your Son
Olamilekan
A great and loving mentor had gone...the news came as a deep shock to me - I will never forget those wonderful times we have shared together,
Thank you for your fatherly teachings, morals, and great support - Thank you for standing in that vacuum left behind by your childhood friend, Dr. Folorunso Ayoade-you never allow me for once to remember that I never had close relationship or memory of him, because of your deep fatherly love and closeness.
I could remember back in the 1990s when You restored hope in me in my desperate times that I can fulfill destiny and become who I want to become because "there is greatness in me" - just as you often put it..##smiles
Thank you once again for reactivating that spirit of Thanksgiving in us all - even when you are not wholly happy within sometimes just as a human - you still find that great joy to dance and appreciate God. Loving Father, this alone will forever remain in our minds that no matter what state one may be in life, there is always reason(s) to appreciate our Maker.
You have lived well, you have fought the good fight and you won; You've impacted several destinies positively and fulfill your purpose on earth.
Thank you for being a wonderful Daddy, Thank You Prof.
Rest on Papa
Your Son
Olamilekan
March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021
A TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR FOLAYAN OJO FORMER PRESIDENT, EKITI PARAPO by PROFESSOR KAYODE OGUNTUASHE
I got to know Prof. Folayan Ojo in 1980 when I became a lecturer in Psychology Department University of Lagos and he was an Associate Professor at the Human Resources Research Unit (HRU). Interestingly enough, the pre-fab building hosting the HRU was the old Psychology Dept while I was a student many years back! In any case, the two pre-fabs were contiguous and this led to intense intellectual interactions between academics in psychology and the team of scholars at the HRU some of whom were economists like Profs. O. J. Fapohunda, Aderinto and Tayo Fashoyin; psychologists like Prof. Deji Popoola and F.A.D Oyekani a demographer.
A few years after, the Unit was disbanded and Folayan Ojo moved to the department of Economics in the Faculty of Social Sciences where his keen intellect and amiable personality combined with his conviviality to commend him to the group of young academics across the six departments who then drafted him to be Dean. He was a most loved people’s Dean. Having interacted with him at different fora and at different levels, I could probably write the fourth volume in his series of biography but I should leave room for the heads of Magna Tabla, Magodo Associates, Unilag Senior Staff Club and other groups to which we belong enjoy the privilege. Allow me to give you a glimpse of his accomplishments in Ekiti Parapo, Unilag Estate where he was a foundation member at its inception in 2004 and its President from 2011 to 2015.It was his Exco that first mooted the idea of establishing a scholarship fund for indigent Ekiti secondary school students. Even after his tenure, he willingly accepted the chairmanship of the scholarship committee and under his watch, the scheme in 2020 commenced the disbursement of financial assistance to four recipients who were selected from four LGAs on the basis of need and competence by the Ekiti State Scholarship Board.
Prof. Folayan Ojo’s philosophy of life is rooted in Utilitarianism, a Jeremy Bentham concept which advocates that all human activities at all levels ought to be guided by the greatest happiness for the greatest number. His application of this Welfarist notion is manifest in his Folayan Ojo Educational Foundation which has been dispensing financial assistance to needy students in Lagos State since 2003 as well as his philanthropic activities in his home-town of Ijero-Ekiti. The welfarist orientation also informed his ardent resolve to implement Government Policies as Commissioner for Rural Development and Water Resources and Commerce and Industry in such ways as to evenly spread amenities and opportunities in the old Ondo State. However, it must be said that his commitment to Welfarism did not detract from a strict adherence to principled discipline. A fastidious stickler for rules, orderliness and proper conduct, every “t” must be crossed and every “I” dotted whether in his academics or at community meetings. But, once you abide by existing rules and etiquette, you got along with Prof easily for he was an affable, avuncular person who had a large appetite to live life to the full and delighted in dancing.
Sir, we would miss you greatly at Ekiti Parapo but we are consoled that you have fought the good fight and the Pauline crown awaits you. We pray that God will condole your widow, Chief (Mrs.) Agnes Tinuola Ojo (Ambassador of Mary) and watch over your lovely children and grand-children.
May Light Perpetual shine on you and may your soul, through the mercy of God, rest in perfect peace. Amen.
PROFESSOR KAYODE OGUNTUASHE
PRESIDENT, EKITI PARAPO UNILAG ESTATE, MAGODO. LAGOS.
I got to know Prof. Folayan Ojo in 1980 when I became a lecturer in Psychology Department University of Lagos and he was an Associate Professor at the Human Resources Research Unit (HRU). Interestingly enough, the pre-fab building hosting the HRU was the old Psychology Dept while I was a student many years back! In any case, the two pre-fabs were contiguous and this led to intense intellectual interactions between academics in psychology and the team of scholars at the HRU some of whom were economists like Profs. O. J. Fapohunda, Aderinto and Tayo Fashoyin; psychologists like Prof. Deji Popoola and F.A.D Oyekani a demographer.
A few years after, the Unit was disbanded and Folayan Ojo moved to the department of Economics in the Faculty of Social Sciences where his keen intellect and amiable personality combined with his conviviality to commend him to the group of young academics across the six departments who then drafted him to be Dean. He was a most loved people’s Dean. Having interacted with him at different fora and at different levels, I could probably write the fourth volume in his series of biography but I should leave room for the heads of Magna Tabla, Magodo Associates, Unilag Senior Staff Club and other groups to which we belong enjoy the privilege. Allow me to give you a glimpse of his accomplishments in Ekiti Parapo, Unilag Estate where he was a foundation member at its inception in 2004 and its President from 2011 to 2015.It was his Exco that first mooted the idea of establishing a scholarship fund for indigent Ekiti secondary school students. Even after his tenure, he willingly accepted the chairmanship of the scholarship committee and under his watch, the scheme in 2020 commenced the disbursement of financial assistance to four recipients who were selected from four LGAs on the basis of need and competence by the Ekiti State Scholarship Board.
Prof. Folayan Ojo’s philosophy of life is rooted in Utilitarianism, a Jeremy Bentham concept which advocates that all human activities at all levels ought to be guided by the greatest happiness for the greatest number. His application of this Welfarist notion is manifest in his Folayan Ojo Educational Foundation which has been dispensing financial assistance to needy students in Lagos State since 2003 as well as his philanthropic activities in his home-town of Ijero-Ekiti. The welfarist orientation also informed his ardent resolve to implement Government Policies as Commissioner for Rural Development and Water Resources and Commerce and Industry in such ways as to evenly spread amenities and opportunities in the old Ondo State. However, it must be said that his commitment to Welfarism did not detract from a strict adherence to principled discipline. A fastidious stickler for rules, orderliness and proper conduct, every “t” must be crossed and every “I” dotted whether in his academics or at community meetings. But, once you abide by existing rules and etiquette, you got along with Prof easily for he was an affable, avuncular person who had a large appetite to live life to the full and delighted in dancing.
Sir, we would miss you greatly at Ekiti Parapo but we are consoled that you have fought the good fight and the Pauline crown awaits you. We pray that God will condole your widow, Chief (Mrs.) Agnes Tinuola Ojo (Ambassador of Mary) and watch over your lovely children and grand-children.
May Light Perpetual shine on you and may your soul, through the mercy of God, rest in perfect peace. Amen.
PROFESSOR KAYODE OGUNTUASHE
PRESIDENT, EKITI PARAPO UNILAG ESTATE, MAGODO. LAGOS.
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
Hmmm Erin wo!!!
Prof., Where do i start? It still feels as if you went on an extended trip to Ijero!!!
Meeting you and mummy in St. Benjamin Catholic Church was not by chance. God had a reason which I believe was fulfilled. Your calm demeanour was always reassuring even when some of us felt otherwise. Your wisdom and patience as our Alaga, has in no small measure, kept our Egbe Abinibi together. The first to arrive at every meeting I attended and usually one of the last to leave.
You always took out time to reach out to everyone of us you haven't seen for a while; in church on Sundays or at our meetings, and you were always generous with your advice along with regular follow-ups. The pandemic restricted our F-2-F encounters but you never denied us hearing that great voice of wisdom.
Despite age, experience and wisdom, you always reached out to children like me to seek our opinions on issues which only increased my awe of you.
You were full of life and never believed you will leave us so soon, not for a while sir.
You will be greatly missed. The day of your sent-forth will be a glorious day by the special grace of God because you are a great man who came, who saw and who left his indelible prints on the world. All you left behind; most especially family and legacy, are in God's hands. God will strengthen mummy, as she continues this journey and be with her always. Your children too, will be greater than you. I pray that the good Lord grant you eternal rest and let His perpetual light shine upon your soul, amen.
Rest well Prof.
Prof., Where do i start? It still feels as if you went on an extended trip to Ijero!!!
Meeting you and mummy in St. Benjamin Catholic Church was not by chance. God had a reason which I believe was fulfilled. Your calm demeanour was always reassuring even when some of us felt otherwise. Your wisdom and patience as our Alaga, has in no small measure, kept our Egbe Abinibi together. The first to arrive at every meeting I attended and usually one of the last to leave.
You always took out time to reach out to everyone of us you haven't seen for a while; in church on Sundays or at our meetings, and you were always generous with your advice along with regular follow-ups. The pandemic restricted our F-2-F encounters but you never denied us hearing that great voice of wisdom.
Despite age, experience and wisdom, you always reached out to children like me to seek our opinions on issues which only increased my awe of you.
You were full of life and never believed you will leave us so soon, not for a while sir.
You will be greatly missed. The day of your sent-forth will be a glorious day by the special grace of God because you are a great man who came, who saw and who left his indelible prints on the world. All you left behind; most especially family and legacy, are in God's hands. God will strengthen mummy, as she continues this journey and be with her always. Your children too, will be greater than you. I pray that the good Lord grant you eternal rest and let His perpetual light shine upon your soul, amen.
Rest well Prof.
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021
Daddy and dear Prof, your passing came quite as a shock to all of us. You have touched us in indelible ways over the past many decades.
Our families have known each other since Prof Ojo and my dad were in elementary school. Over the years, Prof. Ojo had been a source of guidance, encouragement, moral and relentless practical support to me personally and also to my family.
I still remembered the one full week you spent with our family when you visited United States few years back. My boys are still very fond of the pleasant memories, jokes and fun times we shared.
Prof Ojo was an astute academician, philanthropist and community builder. He was a visionary, prolific writer and kept fine details and records. The detailed accounts of events dating decades in his 2 previous autobiography volumes and I am sure will also reflect in the recently released 3rd volume are testament to this fact. His commitment, dedication and community service to Ijero Ekiti and Ekiti state at large will not be forgotten soon.
I will miss your frankness, sense of humor and of course beautiful dance steps.
Prof. Ojo may not be here physically, but his memory and legacy lives on. As is a tale, so is life: Not how long it is but how good it is, is what matters. The song may be ended but the melody lingers on.
Sleep well, Daddy!
Posted by Dr. Folu Ayoade on behalf of the Ayoade family.
Our families have known each other since Prof Ojo and my dad were in elementary school. Over the years, Prof. Ojo had been a source of guidance, encouragement, moral and relentless practical support to me personally and also to my family.
I still remembered the one full week you spent with our family when you visited United States few years back. My boys are still very fond of the pleasant memories, jokes and fun times we shared.
Prof Ojo was an astute academician, philanthropist and community builder. He was a visionary, prolific writer and kept fine details and records. The detailed accounts of events dating decades in his 2 previous autobiography volumes and I am sure will also reflect in the recently released 3rd volume are testament to this fact. His commitment, dedication and community service to Ijero Ekiti and Ekiti state at large will not be forgotten soon.
I will miss your frankness, sense of humor and of course beautiful dance steps.
Prof. Ojo may not be here physically, but his memory and legacy lives on. As is a tale, so is life: Not how long it is but how good it is, is what matters. The song may be ended but the melody lingers on.
Sleep well, Daddy!
Posted by Dr. Folu Ayoade on behalf of the Ayoade family.
March 24, 2021
March 24, 2021
WORDS OF TESTIMONY.
Professor Afolayan Ojo, was the husband of Mrs Agnes Ojo, one of our (Catholic Women Organization) Diamond Mother.
Prof, was so much loved by the Catholic Women Organization. The love we have for his wife affected him.
The sad news of his death was received with CRIES, LAMENTS and SHOUTS from our Women. It was like a dagger on our Hearts.
Daddy, we will forever miss you, including your Dancing steps, especially anytime the CWO was going for Thanksgiving.
We loved and still love you.
We, at this point in time say "GOOD NIGHT, DADDY."
Signed by
Mrs Rachael Orekoya
(President Catholic Women Organization St. Benjamin Olowora)
Professor Afolayan Ojo, was the husband of Mrs Agnes Ojo, one of our (Catholic Women Organization) Diamond Mother.
Prof, was so much loved by the Catholic Women Organization. The love we have for his wife affected him.
The sad news of his death was received with CRIES, LAMENTS and SHOUTS from our Women. It was like a dagger on our Hearts.
Daddy, we will forever miss you, including your Dancing steps, especially anytime the CWO was going for Thanksgiving.
We loved and still love you.
We, at this point in time say "GOOD NIGHT, DADDY."
Signed by
Mrs Rachael Orekoya
(President Catholic Women Organization St. Benjamin Olowora)
March 24, 2021
March 24, 2021
I was sad to learn of the passing on of Prof Folayan Ojo. Before I eventually met him in adult life his beautiful reputation had preceeded him as a Professor of Economics in UNILAG. The last time I saw him was in Ibadan at Professor Aladekomo's residence at an IDA event. Prof mentioned to me that he wanted me to have his autobiographical works and I quickly dropped my address. Prof kept his word, for shortly after I received in my office his books-"My Autobiography" and " A Dream Fulfilled"( Vol II).l was very excited with what I got. It was a very detailed treasure trove. In authoring his biography, Prof Ojo did Ijero Ekiti a very great service by painstakingly documenting very important historical facts about the Kingdom. It is indeed a must read for all patrotic Ijero sons and daughters and a useful Tool kit and Manual on how to succeed in life. The book is complete with rich personal anecdotes of Prof. Professor Folayan Ojo was a self made man in every sense of the word. He detailed his remarkable trek from Ijero to Ado twice in 1954 to write the Common Entrance exams and attend the interview of Christ School. Of course he made the cut but he was denied a chance of attending that great school due to lack of funds. I called him on the phone when I finished reading these excellent books congratulating him and letting him know how I was personally inspired by his life story. Despite not having money, Prof ended up in Canada where he did his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, became a Professor in UNILAG, and outside Nigeria, in Swaziland where he was Deputy Vice Chancellor;he was invited to serve in the Cabinet of old Ondo State and was Consulant to several local and state governments, international agencies and corporate bodies. Yet, he remained modest and was not acquisitive or materialistic in the very best nature of a true Ekiti son. Ijero Ekiti is certainly poorer by the exit of this Icon. I pray he rests perfectly in the bossom of our Lord. May God comfort his wife and children at this difficult time. Amen
March 24, 2021
March 24, 2021
TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR FOLAYAN OJO
Life is a stage. Notwithstanding how long one has lived, the call to glory of an individual is always painful to the family, friends and colleagues of the departed. As a family friend to Professor Folayan Ojo and Mrs. Agnes Tinuola Ojo, that was how we felt when we heard about his sudden demise.
Given his gentle, honest, appreciative and uncommon love for his fellow human beings, one would have wished he lived forever. Though, God has called him home, we would always remember him as the cheerful giver he was and for his admirably productive life as an academic and administrator as well as for his infectious dancing steps.
Awe, you gave me very rare opportunity to chair the presentations of your autobiography Volume 1 (626 pages) in 2012 and volume 2, titled “A Dream Fulfilled” (834 pages) in 2017. Notwithstanding that we both had our offices in Faculty of Arts building till our retirement, and stayed together in High-rise Block C for about 10 years. I knew you more by reading the volumes 1 and 2 of your autobiography, not as a renowned Economist, which you were, but as a factual historian who remembered and appreciated everyone who had crossed your path as members of extended family, colleagues, political and professional associates, friends, community and church members, etc.
Through Agnes, I knew you were down after you had completed the third volume of your autobiography. And when I put a call through to you, I encouraged you not to stress yourself any further, but to reflect on your beautiful life and to keep on thanking God for allowing you to fulfill your dreams. Through your three-volume autobiography, you have left the world with factual history full of wisdom, testimonies and lessons for generations to come.
Just as we pray to God to give you eternal rest in His bossom, we pray to God to continue to comfort, protect and provide for Tinuola (your beautiful wife), your children (Oluwatoyin, Adebola, Oluwakemi, Oluwayemisi, Ayodeji and Folarin) and their families.
Sun re o.
Professor Peter & Chief (Mrs.) Dupe Adeniyi.
Life is a stage. Notwithstanding how long one has lived, the call to glory of an individual is always painful to the family, friends and colleagues of the departed. As a family friend to Professor Folayan Ojo and Mrs. Agnes Tinuola Ojo, that was how we felt when we heard about his sudden demise.
Given his gentle, honest, appreciative and uncommon love for his fellow human beings, one would have wished he lived forever. Though, God has called him home, we would always remember him as the cheerful giver he was and for his admirably productive life as an academic and administrator as well as for his infectious dancing steps.
Awe, you gave me very rare opportunity to chair the presentations of your autobiography Volume 1 (626 pages) in 2012 and volume 2, titled “A Dream Fulfilled” (834 pages) in 2017. Notwithstanding that we both had our offices in Faculty of Arts building till our retirement, and stayed together in High-rise Block C for about 10 years. I knew you more by reading the volumes 1 and 2 of your autobiography, not as a renowned Economist, which you were, but as a factual historian who remembered and appreciated everyone who had crossed your path as members of extended family, colleagues, political and professional associates, friends, community and church members, etc.
Through Agnes, I knew you were down after you had completed the third volume of your autobiography. And when I put a call through to you, I encouraged you not to stress yourself any further, but to reflect on your beautiful life and to keep on thanking God for allowing you to fulfill your dreams. Through your three-volume autobiography, you have left the world with factual history full of wisdom, testimonies and lessons for generations to come.
Just as we pray to God to give you eternal rest in His bossom, we pray to God to continue to comfort, protect and provide for Tinuola (your beautiful wife), your children (Oluwatoyin, Adebola, Oluwakemi, Oluwayemisi, Ayodeji and Folarin) and their families.
Sun re o.
Professor Peter & Chief (Mrs.) Dupe Adeniyi.
March 24, 2021
March 24, 2021
My daddy was a man sent from God. He was a blessing to everyone, both far and near. Daddy gave me his lovely daughter. I for never marry by now if no be for daddy. Daddy taught me how to plan, to be known for integrity, to be a blessing to others, lift people, be focused and to always keep to time. If every one of us in Nigeria could be half of who daddy was, Nigeria would be much better. Daddy was the full package. I miss you now and always and I am glad I met a man like you. I know u are in a better place. I love you father.
March 23, 2021
March 23, 2021
The sad news of the passing of Prof Folayan Ojo came as a shock. Truly, the transition between life and death is momentary. When we last met physically at Chief Okewumi's wake, he was his usual self, hale and heart, humorous and lifely. I remember his boisterous laughter at my faux pas of mistaking a more elderly colleague for another who is an age mate with whom I usually trade banters. I later got through to the elder through Folayan to confess my mistake and apologise for addressing him as a mate.
Folayan was a consummate academic. He was able to combine the serious mindedness of an academic with the characteristics of his gregarious nature. It was always a pleasure to see Folayan's dexterous moves on the dance floor. He was always a happy man, grateful and content with his life.
We would all miss Prof Folayan Ojo's friendly, sincere, caring and vivacious nature. But I am sure no one would miss him more than his darling wife. They represented a harmonious perfect couple though one is more reticent and the other ebullient. We can only pray that the Lord would comfort the family, protect, guide, and provide for them. Folayan, May your illustrious soul rest in peace.
Folayan was a consummate academic. He was able to combine the serious mindedness of an academic with the characteristics of his gregarious nature. It was always a pleasure to see Folayan's dexterous moves on the dance floor. He was always a happy man, grateful and content with his life.
We would all miss Prof Folayan Ojo's friendly, sincere, caring and vivacious nature. But I am sure no one would miss him more than his darling wife. They represented a harmonious perfect couple though one is more reticent and the other ebullient. We can only pray that the Lord would comfort the family, protect, guide, and provide for them. Folayan, May your illustrious soul rest in peace.
March 23, 2021
March 23, 2021
Daughter of Dr Olu Olofinlade- Pro Folayan Ojo’s friend.
Prof Folayan Ojo was truly a rare gem. He was warm, loving, caring and so much more.... and he touched so many lives including mine. I remember the time I spent living with Prof and his family when I newly gained admission into the University of Lagos, he made his home comfortable for me and I had equal right with his biological children. A rare privilege I can never forget for which I will forever be grateful. May the Almighty God who has called you to His bosom let your gentle and loving soul Rest In Peace. Amen
Remi Badiru
Prof Folayan Ojo was truly a rare gem. He was warm, loving, caring and so much more.... and he touched so many lives including mine. I remember the time I spent living with Prof and his family when I newly gained admission into the University of Lagos, he made his home comfortable for me and I had equal right with his biological children. A rare privilege I can never forget for which I will forever be grateful. May the Almighty God who has called you to His bosom let your gentle and loving soul Rest In Peace. Amen
Remi Badiru
March 21, 2021
March 21, 2021
Kind, Attentive and Dutiful
When Rev. Dr. Bimbo Adetola told me she lost her uncle, she did so because she knew I got my first degree in Economics from the University of Lagos. She figured I "might" know him.
It turned out that not only did I know him, he had made an unforgettable impact on me. I never took a class with Professor Ojo but as God would have it, in my final year as an Economics undergraduate, he was assigned to supervise my course project.
If you went to university in Nigeria when I did, you know what a big deal your undergraduate project was. Sometimes maybe it was entirely the student's fault, probably. But there was many tales of how supervisors would turn themselves into "demi-gods" because they knew a student's graduation was dependent on their final project. This is not the place to list the sort of atrocities one heard about project supervisors. Suffice to say, the kind of supervisor you got made the difference between peace and misery, doom and cheer, good news and bad news.
From topic approval, to conducting the research, to doing my analysis, to writing my paper, Professor Ojo was totally accommodating and very supportive. Every time we met, the focus was always on what it should be on - my academics. I will always remember how my project experience was positive because he was my supervisor. It is impossible to forget such a positive experience when many recount negative experiences.
I thank God for his life and all the other students, and other members of our communities that he had the opportunity to impact positively.
I pray the Lord will comfort the entire family. May God keep you all in His love.
Shalom.
Dr. Lillian Agbeyegbe
Maryland, USA.
When Rev. Dr. Bimbo Adetola told me she lost her uncle, she did so because she knew I got my first degree in Economics from the University of Lagos. She figured I "might" know him.
It turned out that not only did I know him, he had made an unforgettable impact on me. I never took a class with Professor Ojo but as God would have it, in my final year as an Economics undergraduate, he was assigned to supervise my course project.
If you went to university in Nigeria when I did, you know what a big deal your undergraduate project was. Sometimes maybe it was entirely the student's fault, probably. But there was many tales of how supervisors would turn themselves into "demi-gods" because they knew a student's graduation was dependent on their final project. This is not the place to list the sort of atrocities one heard about project supervisors. Suffice to say, the kind of supervisor you got made the difference between peace and misery, doom and cheer, good news and bad news.
From topic approval, to conducting the research, to doing my analysis, to writing my paper, Professor Ojo was totally accommodating and very supportive. Every time we met, the focus was always on what it should be on - my academics. I will always remember how my project experience was positive because he was my supervisor. It is impossible to forget such a positive experience when many recount negative experiences.
I thank God for his life and all the other students, and other members of our communities that he had the opportunity to impact positively.
I pray the Lord will comfort the entire family. May God keep you all in His love.
Shalom.
Dr. Lillian Agbeyegbe
Maryland, USA.
March 21, 2021
March 21, 2021
A tribute to my dearest uncle
You were and always be an inspiration to myself and the entire family.......you have done so much for the entire family, you single handedly rebuilt your father's house,my grandfather at lgbale,Ijero Ekiti and you made sure everybody was equitably given apartments according to our grandfather's wives,you made us proud.
Equally of note was the intimate and cordial relationship you had with my late father,your senior brother,same father but different mother,hardly would anybody know you are not of the same mother,you sleep on the sane bed anytime you came visiting in Akure....you showed exemplary love and support to us before, during and after we lost both our father and mother,l mean Joseph Bolarin Ojo.
Also worthy of note was your fatherly concerned that you showed when myself and my wife was waiting on the Lord for fruit of the womb and your present and gifts given to us during our children naming ceremonies.... you really carried and extended the love you had for your late brother to the children after his death...you are indeed a truly lovvng uncle and father,we are going to miss you.Can we find any other replacement? Our family chain is broken but your unifying legacy, the rebuilt family house you constructed,the biograghic books you wrote connecting us to our family history and your good deeds would forever linger on in our memory and our children and those that are yet to come would know that they come from the great Olufarati Olokan Ojo family.
In conclusion, our family has lost a bright shinning star,you are an icon and the last son of the first generation of the great great chief Ojo Olokans family. We have so many fond memories of you,that we will cherish forever.Rest in peace uncle,may the Lord grant us the fortitude to bear this great loss,am happy your good deeds on this mother earth has granted you an heavenly place with our Lord.Good night and sleep well.
From:Kayode and Labake Bolarin Ojo
You were and always be an inspiration to myself and the entire family.......you have done so much for the entire family, you single handedly rebuilt your father's house,my grandfather at lgbale,Ijero Ekiti and you made sure everybody was equitably given apartments according to our grandfather's wives,you made us proud.
Equally of note was the intimate and cordial relationship you had with my late father,your senior brother,same father but different mother,hardly would anybody know you are not of the same mother,you sleep on the sane bed anytime you came visiting in Akure....you showed exemplary love and support to us before, during and after we lost both our father and mother,l mean Joseph Bolarin Ojo.
Also worthy of note was your fatherly concerned that you showed when myself and my wife was waiting on the Lord for fruit of the womb and your present and gifts given to us during our children naming ceremonies.... you really carried and extended the love you had for your late brother to the children after his death...you are indeed a truly lovvng uncle and father,we are going to miss you.Can we find any other replacement? Our family chain is broken but your unifying legacy, the rebuilt family house you constructed,the biograghic books you wrote connecting us to our family history and your good deeds would forever linger on in our memory and our children and those that are yet to come would know that they come from the great Olufarati Olokan Ojo family.
In conclusion, our family has lost a bright shinning star,you are an icon and the last son of the first generation of the great great chief Ojo Olokans family. We have so many fond memories of you,that we will cherish forever.Rest in peace uncle,may the Lord grant us the fortitude to bear this great loss,am happy your good deeds on this mother earth has granted you an heavenly place with our Lord.Good night and sleep well.
From:Kayode and Labake Bolarin Ojo
March 21, 2021
March 21, 2021
Dear Prof Ojo,
Hearing about your death made me so sad, but thanks to God for a well fulfilled life you had here on earth. You have always been a great motivation to me and my family, you trusted in me that you always ensure I carry out every of your construction work even when you're outside Nigeria. I can't thank you enough for been a nice and great man and for been so good to my family. You will forever be missed Prof.
Keep on resting in the bossom of the lord, rest in peace Prof Ojo.
Taiye Osetoba.
Hearing about your death made me so sad, but thanks to God for a well fulfilled life you had here on earth. You have always been a great motivation to me and my family, you trusted in me that you always ensure I carry out every of your construction work even when you're outside Nigeria. I can't thank you enough for been a nice and great man and for been so good to my family. You will forever be missed Prof.
Keep on resting in the bossom of the lord, rest in peace Prof Ojo.
Taiye Osetoba.
March 20, 2021
March 20, 2021
A tribute to prof. Folayan Ojo.
For three days now I try to put pen on paper. This is most difficult for me to do (refer to you in past).
You were chairman of Abinibi family of St. Benjamin Catholic church Olowoira of which I am a member.
You lead by example, always punctual at meetings and the last to leave. You lead us through the right path. For three years we won the best awards.
You stood by me in the darkest year of life, checking up on me almost every two weeks, bringing gifts,words of encouragement, reassuring me, sharing your life experiences. Even though we look up to you as a professor ( high up there) you operate on all levels.You dance as no one was watching.
You impacted so many lifes.You gave ALL.
Thank you for being there when i needed a father FIGURE. Thank you.Mummy e Pele fun wa ma.Eyin won a da.E ni kanju lo ba won.
Rest in peace Daddy.
For three days now I try to put pen on paper. This is most difficult for me to do (refer to you in past).
You were chairman of Abinibi family of St. Benjamin Catholic church Olowoira of which I am a member.
You lead by example, always punctual at meetings and the last to leave. You lead us through the right path. For three years we won the best awards.
You stood by me in the darkest year of life, checking up on me almost every two weeks, bringing gifts,words of encouragement, reassuring me, sharing your life experiences. Even though we look up to you as a professor ( high up there) you operate on all levels.You dance as no one was watching.
You impacted so many lifes.You gave ALL.
Thank you for being there when i needed a father FIGURE. Thank you.Mummy e Pele fun wa ma.Eyin won a da.E ni kanju lo ba won.
Rest in peace Daddy.
March 20, 2021
March 20, 2021
Dear Uncle,
You are an All Star in my books and I have been in awe of you all my life . May your soul rest in perfect peace . You have engraved your name in stone and we will forever be grateful for being a part of your life.
Thank you for the gift of you . Mobola Ojo (Nee Ogunlola)
You are an All Star in my books and I have been in awe of you all my life . May your soul rest in perfect peace . You have engraved your name in stone and we will forever be grateful for being a part of your life.
Thank you for the gift of you . Mobola Ojo (Nee Ogunlola)
March 20, 2021
March 20, 2021
A tribute to my brother-Folayan Ojo
Folayan, omo Ojo Olufaratibioke, the eighth child of our father. In 1938, we both started our life’s journey together with love. There was no quarreling or discouragement from one person to the other. In 1949, we parted ways briefly because of the death of our father and re-united in 1955. We both started our teaching careers in the same year at different locations until you proceeded to Canada for further studies. Upon your return to the country in 1971, you were immediately offered a job at the University of Ibadan, but I pleaded with you to stay with me in Lagos which you joyfully accepted. The tie of brotherly love became much stronger and your love for me never diminished throughout your lifetime.
When you were in Ondo state as a commissioner, you would send the driver to bring my daughter and me over to spend some time with you. In 2013, you came with your dear wife to spend 2 weeks with me in the US and made necessary financial provisions for my US citizenship. Single-handedly, you rebuilt our father’s house to become a modern house.
Folayan, your father’s wives used to call you “Afolayanka”. You were a historian to the core, a prolific writer, an accurate recorder of events, a manager of money, contagious with your laughter, a lover of your children, a darling to your only wife -Tinu Ojo, and a philanthropist who was full of love and hard-working! An exuberant dancer who lifted the spirits of those around him!! You were well organized in all things!!! I hold on to your last words: “It’s alright, it’s ok”. So I say with God, it is alright with your dear wife, “T” for Toyin and her siblings, in-laws, grandchildren, Ajigbotola, your junior sister, myself (Mopelola), family, and friends.
Who am I to question God? I can only say thank you God for the exemplary life that my brother lived.
Bye.
From your sister,
Mopelola Ajetunmobi
Folayan, omo Ojo Olufaratibioke, the eighth child of our father. In 1938, we both started our life’s journey together with love. There was no quarreling or discouragement from one person to the other. In 1949, we parted ways briefly because of the death of our father and re-united in 1955. We both started our teaching careers in the same year at different locations until you proceeded to Canada for further studies. Upon your return to the country in 1971, you were immediately offered a job at the University of Ibadan, but I pleaded with you to stay with me in Lagos which you joyfully accepted. The tie of brotherly love became much stronger and your love for me never diminished throughout your lifetime.
When you were in Ondo state as a commissioner, you would send the driver to bring my daughter and me over to spend some time with you. In 2013, you came with your dear wife to spend 2 weeks with me in the US and made necessary financial provisions for my US citizenship. Single-handedly, you rebuilt our father’s house to become a modern house.
Folayan, your father’s wives used to call you “Afolayanka”. You were a historian to the core, a prolific writer, an accurate recorder of events, a manager of money, contagious with your laughter, a lover of your children, a darling to your only wife -Tinu Ojo, and a philanthropist who was full of love and hard-working! An exuberant dancer who lifted the spirits of those around him!! You were well organized in all things!!! I hold on to your last words: “It’s alright, it’s ok”. So I say with God, it is alright with your dear wife, “T” for Toyin and her siblings, in-laws, grandchildren, Ajigbotola, your junior sister, myself (Mopelola), family, and friends.
Who am I to question God? I can only say thank you God for the exemplary life that my brother lived.
Bye.
From your sister,
Mopelola Ajetunmobi
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
Professor Folayan Ojo, my grandpa, was a great person overall, he always made everyone laugh and he was a very funny person. I’d never forget those days he’d always dance at events till he got tired. As the first grandchild which comes with a certain form of responsibility, he never put any pressure on me he had always done his best to motivate me in my academics. He always told us stories about things that he had seen and experienced throughout his lifetime and he always attached a moral to each story. He always gave me the best advice and he had and will always serve as a role model of mine. We had seen each other before I went back to university and he had given me advices and tips for school. RIP Grandpa, you’ll forever be missed.
March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
A tribute to my late uncle - Professor Folayan Ojo
I have been blessed since childhood to have had a special uncle like Professor Folayan Ojo, who was a dear younger brother to my mother. Each cherished memory of him is a colorful brush stroke on the canvas of my life.
There are many wonderful memories of my late uncle but one of my favorites is my “Pronto story”. As a young teenager who had just lost her elder brother, I was almost inconsolable. However, my uncle made me feel loved and not alone in the way he expressed his condolences and affection for me. I remember sitting in the living room in 1984 when my uncle walked in. Even though I had become used to him visiting us from time to time, his presence this time took on a new meaning. He walked towards me and handed me a bottle of my favorite chocolate beverage - Pronto! My face lit up the moment I realized what it was!!! Not only because I had received Pronto but because it was from someone who was empathetic and sensitive to what could comfort me in time of need.
Uncle’s indefatigable love and affection for my mom were quite evident to all. I cannot recall a time when they had a disagreement over anything. Instead, they laughed more often. The brotherly love and support for one another in words and actions, through the highs and lows of life, was highly remarkable. Mom’s expression since my uncle’s death has been - “Folayan, aburo to se ni” (Folayan, an ideal brother). Other memories of my uncle include when mom and I visited him in Akure while he was a commissioner in the then Ondo state. In 2013, he and his wife visited my family in the USA to spend some time with my mom. They left a lasting impression of friendliness and warmth on our children; especially the youngest, who was five years old at the time. My aunty made a lovely dress for her doll and that meant a lot to her. My most special moment with my uncle was when we talked about life and godliness. His fatherly words of wisdom on a number of issues will forever be in my heart. Without a doubt, these times of fellowship highlighted his nurturing and peace-loving character.
In 2014, my husband and I traveled to Nigeria for my father-in-law’s burial. As soon as my husband and I were called out to dance, I took a glance behind me and observed my dear uncle as he danced merrily to the music. His right index finger was in the air while he clutched his black bag (filled with naira notes) with his other hand. He was energetic and perfectly in tune with the beat as he showed off his dance steps. Two years later, my husband and I returned to Nigeria for my mother-in-law’s burial. During our stay, we dropped by to share a time of fellowship with uncle and aunty. In his usual manner, he had memorable moments to share, especially from his autobiographical book. Little did I know that it would be the last time we would see him physically.
Last week, I shared the news of my uncle’s passing with a longtime friend of mine here in the US. She exclaimed that my uncle had supervised her undergraduate project. A picture of the acknowledgment page of her project was sent to me in which she stated how my late uncle fostered a tension-free atmosphere for her project. As a faculty member in a tertiary institution, she is now paying it forward just as my uncle did back then.
Reflecting upon the lifestyle of my uncle, I can say that some of his endearing qualities were his kindness, love, humility, and godliness. I’m thankful that God’s grace abounded towards him in fulfilling his God-given dream. As difficult as it is to say goodbye, I am comforted to know that he left us a lot of fond memories to treasure for a lifetime and an example to follow.
Finally, I would like to end with a quote on kindness in memory of my beloved uncle, Professor Folayan Ojo. “Kindness is a language which the deaf hear and the blind can see.” - Mark Twain
Adieu, uncle!!!
With love and fond memories,
Abimbola Adetola (nee Ajetunmobi, niece)
I have been blessed since childhood to have had a special uncle like Professor Folayan Ojo, who was a dear younger brother to my mother. Each cherished memory of him is a colorful brush stroke on the canvas of my life.
There are many wonderful memories of my late uncle but one of my favorites is my “Pronto story”. As a young teenager who had just lost her elder brother, I was almost inconsolable. However, my uncle made me feel loved and not alone in the way he expressed his condolences and affection for me. I remember sitting in the living room in 1984 when my uncle walked in. Even though I had become used to him visiting us from time to time, his presence this time took on a new meaning. He walked towards me and handed me a bottle of my favorite chocolate beverage - Pronto! My face lit up the moment I realized what it was!!! Not only because I had received Pronto but because it was from someone who was empathetic and sensitive to what could comfort me in time of need.
Uncle’s indefatigable love and affection for my mom were quite evident to all. I cannot recall a time when they had a disagreement over anything. Instead, they laughed more often. The brotherly love and support for one another in words and actions, through the highs and lows of life, was highly remarkable. Mom’s expression since my uncle’s death has been - “Folayan, aburo to se ni” (Folayan, an ideal brother). Other memories of my uncle include when mom and I visited him in Akure while he was a commissioner in the then Ondo state. In 2013, he and his wife visited my family in the USA to spend some time with my mom. They left a lasting impression of friendliness and warmth on our children; especially the youngest, who was five years old at the time. My aunty made a lovely dress for her doll and that meant a lot to her. My most special moment with my uncle was when we talked about life and godliness. His fatherly words of wisdom on a number of issues will forever be in my heart. Without a doubt, these times of fellowship highlighted his nurturing and peace-loving character.
In 2014, my husband and I traveled to Nigeria for my father-in-law’s burial. As soon as my husband and I were called out to dance, I took a glance behind me and observed my dear uncle as he danced merrily to the music. His right index finger was in the air while he clutched his black bag (filled with naira notes) with his other hand. He was energetic and perfectly in tune with the beat as he showed off his dance steps. Two years later, my husband and I returned to Nigeria for my mother-in-law’s burial. During our stay, we dropped by to share a time of fellowship with uncle and aunty. In his usual manner, he had memorable moments to share, especially from his autobiographical book. Little did I know that it would be the last time we would see him physically.
Last week, I shared the news of my uncle’s passing with a longtime friend of mine here in the US. She exclaimed that my uncle had supervised her undergraduate project. A picture of the acknowledgment page of her project was sent to me in which she stated how my late uncle fostered a tension-free atmosphere for her project. As a faculty member in a tertiary institution, she is now paying it forward just as my uncle did back then.
Reflecting upon the lifestyle of my uncle, I can say that some of his endearing qualities were his kindness, love, humility, and godliness. I’m thankful that God’s grace abounded towards him in fulfilling his God-given dream. As difficult as it is to say goodbye, I am comforted to know that he left us a lot of fond memories to treasure for a lifetime and an example to follow.
Finally, I would like to end with a quote on kindness in memory of my beloved uncle, Professor Folayan Ojo. “Kindness is a language which the deaf hear and the blind can see.” - Mark Twain
Adieu, uncle!!!
With love and fond memories,
Abimbola Adetola (nee Ajetunmobi, niece)
March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021
Daddy, you will forever be mieesd! You were such a caring and loving daddy to my family, you took us as your own you always look- out for us in the Church if you don't get see us after close of Mass, you will come down to where i normally sit when serving in the Church to make sure my Son Oluwagbohunmi and I are fine.
I can also remenber when i newly took in, but unknown to you, you noticed my mood and you had to call me to advised me that 'if there is anything that is disturbing me though your house may far for me but i can talk to Mrs. Atiba for advice'.
Daddy, this made me to cherish you the more.
At my son's birth, you came to see us at the hospital, at Island maternity, Love you the more daddy.
At my son's naming ceremony nko, you were there from morning till evening you made the event lively, you danced and also sprayed money.
Once again daddy, i will forever missed you.
Adieu daddy! Good night.
Till we meet to part no more.
I can also remenber when i newly took in, but unknown to you, you noticed my mood and you had to call me to advised me that 'if there is anything that is disturbing me though your house may far for me but i can talk to Mrs. Atiba for advice'.
Daddy, this made me to cherish you the more.
At my son's birth, you came to see us at the hospital, at Island maternity, Love you the more daddy.
At my son's naming ceremony nko, you were there from morning till evening you made the event lively, you danced and also sprayed money.
Once again daddy, i will forever missed you.
Adieu daddy! Good night.
Till we meet to part no more.
March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021
TRIBUTE TO A GENTLE MAN AND AN ERUDITE PROFESSOR-PROFESSOR FOLAYAN OJO
Pa Folayan Ojo was a quintessential Professor and a gentle man.
He was meticulous in all his undertaking, principled and firm in his resolve.
A man in the leagues of whom the Yorubas would say "Eni to nfi owo otun ba omo wi, to nfi owo osi faa mora"
Always punctual at occassions, a sterling example to be emulated by all. You were dependable and frank, a person one could count on to nail the matter on the head without mincing words.
Professor Ojo was a kind-hearted man who dedicated his time, talent and interest to the service of God and mankind.
The "kokoro ijo" and the life-line at any social gathering. A man with a contagious smile and an infectious laugh.
Pa Ojo, your adopted children in Egbe Omo Abinibi, the social cultural Yoruba Group that you co-founded and nurtured by your dedicated leadership to perform wonders at St Benjamin's Catholic Church, Olowora, Lagos State will miss you.
You shall always be an inspiration to us to be dogged in whatever we put our minds to, to achieve success and we shall continue to uphold your good work in the Society and the Church.
While we mourn your demise Pa Folayan Ojo, we also take solace that you have completed your earthly assignments and that you are in a better place because "Aiye loja, Orun ni ile gbogbo wa"
We thank the good Lord for you enviable and worthy life and as we bid you farewell, we pray that God grant you good judgment and eternal rest in his bosom.
To Mama, Mrs. Ojo, we pray that God grants you the strength and fortitude to bear this loss.
The good Lord will uphold you, the children and the extended family members our Baba left behind.
God will grant you the grace and wisdom to uphold and build upon Baba's legacy and it is our prayer that the burden will not overwhelm you.
It is well, Odun a jina sira Ma.
Pa Folayan Ojo was a quintessential Professor and a gentle man.
He was meticulous in all his undertaking, principled and firm in his resolve.
A man in the leagues of whom the Yorubas would say "Eni to nfi owo otun ba omo wi, to nfi owo osi faa mora"
Always punctual at occassions, a sterling example to be emulated by all. You were dependable and frank, a person one could count on to nail the matter on the head without mincing words.
Professor Ojo was a kind-hearted man who dedicated his time, talent and interest to the service of God and mankind.
The "kokoro ijo" and the life-line at any social gathering. A man with a contagious smile and an infectious laugh.
Pa Ojo, your adopted children in Egbe Omo Abinibi, the social cultural Yoruba Group that you co-founded and nurtured by your dedicated leadership to perform wonders at St Benjamin's Catholic Church, Olowora, Lagos State will miss you.
You shall always be an inspiration to us to be dogged in whatever we put our minds to, to achieve success and we shall continue to uphold your good work in the Society and the Church.
While we mourn your demise Pa Folayan Ojo, we also take solace that you have completed your earthly assignments and that you are in a better place because "Aiye loja, Orun ni ile gbogbo wa"
We thank the good Lord for you enviable and worthy life and as we bid you farewell, we pray that God grant you good judgment and eternal rest in his bosom.
To Mama, Mrs. Ojo, we pray that God grants you the strength and fortitude to bear this loss.
The good Lord will uphold you, the children and the extended family members our Baba left behind.
God will grant you the grace and wisdom to uphold and build upon Baba's legacy and it is our prayer that the burden will not overwhelm you.
It is well, Odun a jina sira Ma.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: FOLAYAN OJO
PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH: Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria; Nov. 12, 1938.
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
PROFESSIONAL STATUS: Professor of Economics
AREAS OF INTEREST: Human Resource Management, Development Economics and International Economics
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
(a) University Education
1. University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria 1972 – 1977; Part-time
2. University of Western Ontario, London, Canada 1970-1971
3. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada 1968 – 1970
4. Brandon University, Manitoba, Canada 1965 – 1968
(b) Secondary/Primary Education
1. St. Peter’s Teachers Grade II Training College, Akure, 1963-1964
2. St. Augustine’s Teachers Grade III Training College, Ikere-Ekiti 1959 – 1960
3. St. John’s Sec. Modern School, Ushi-Ekiti 1955-1956
4. Christ Church Angl. Pry Schl & St. Peter’s Cath. Pry Schl; Ijero-Ekiti 1947 – 1954
(c) Academic and Professional Qualifications
1. Ph.D. (Econ), University of Lagos, Nigeria 1977
2. M.A. (Econ), University of Alberta, Canada 1970
3. B.A. (Econ), University of Brandon, Canada 1968
4. G.C.E O/L and A/L 1963, 1964 and 1965
5. Grade II Teachers Certificate Dec. 1964
6. Grade III Teachers Certificate Dec. 1960
7. Primary School Leaving Certificate Dec. 1954
(d) Awards and Distinctions
(a) Teaching and Research
1. Professor, University of Swaziland, August 1, 2001 to June 30, 2010
2. Visiting Professor, Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (Sabbatical 1987/88)
3. Research Associate, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1982 – 1984; 1987/88.
4. Part-time Lecturer, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1981/82 – 1986/87.
5. Visiting Fellow, (Sabbatical Leave), Centre for West African Studies, University of Birmingham, England, Oct.1980; Jan.-Sept. 1981.
6. Part-time Lecturer (within the University of Lagos but outside his Department), between the late 1970s and 2001: Distance Learning Institute; Faculty of Business Administration; Faculty of Law; and Department of Political Science.
7. Part-time Lecturer, Imo State University, 2000/2001.
8. Professor, University of Lagos, October 1, 1982 – June 30, 2003.
9. Associate Research Professor (Associate Prof.) (UNILAG), Oct 1979- Sept. 1982.
10. Senior Research Fellow (Senior Lecturer) (UNILAG), Oct. 1977 – Sept. 1979.
11. Research Fellow I (Lecturer I) (UNILAG), Oct. 1975 – Sept. 1977.
12. Research Fellow II (Lecturer II) (UNILAG), Oct. 1973 – Sept. 1975.
13. Junior Research Fellow (Assistant Lecturer), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Sept. 1971 – Sept. 1973
14. Graduate Assistant, University of Alberta, Canada, (1968-70). Responsibilities: Teaching and Tutorials at undergraduate level
15. Teaching Assistant, Brandon University, Canada, (final year undergraduate studies, 1967 – 68). Responsibility: Grading first year students’ tests in Economics.
16. “Trained” Teacher (with Grade II Teachers Certificate), St. Francis’ Catholic Modern School, Akure, Jan.-August, 1965.
17. “Trained” Teacher, (with Grade III Teachers Certificate), St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Ijero- Ekiti, Jan.-Dec. 1962; and St. Columbus Catholic Primary School, Ikoro- Ekiti, Jan.-Dec. 1961.
18. “Pupil” Teacher, St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Ijero-Ekiti, Jan. 1957-Dec.1958.
(b) Courses Taught (Undergraduate and/or Postgraduate)
Since 1975, he supervised students’ projects/theses/dissertations at various levels and in several academic and professional programmes. These are in their hundreds at undergraduate level, several at masters level; two, M. Phil and one Ph.D. The supervision covered the following specific programmes:
1. Chairman, Board of Studies, Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, (ASCON) Badagry, August 1985 – July, 1987.
2. Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, August 1985 – July 1987.
3. Acting Director, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, Sept 1978 – July 1980; Dec. 1982 – July 1983, March – July 1985.
Review of Manuscripts/Reports/Monographs
He reviewed manuscripts and technical reports for several academic and professional journals in Nigeria and other countries including Ghana, Botswana and Swaziland as well as for regional organizations.
The Journals, etc. include The Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies; Journal of Business and Social Studies, Education and Development, Nigerian Journal of International Affairs, Centre Point, West African Economic Journal, Research for Development, Social Science Review, Botswana Journal of Economics; UNISWA Research Journal; UNISWA Research Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology; while the organizations include Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA); Union for African Population Studies; Nigerian Educational Research Council, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, and (Nigerian) National Manpower Board.
Assessment of Publications: I assessed publications for many professorial appointments in several universities in Nigeria and Ghana as well as the University of Botswana (from 1984 to date).
Service to the University Of Swaziland
1. Chairman, Staff Investigation Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, June – July, 2001.
2. Member, University of Lagos Strategic Development Plan Committee, Jan. – July, 2001.
3. Member, Truth and Reconciliation Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Oct. 2000 – Jan. 2001.
4. Chairman, Committee on the Review of Profit Sharing Policy for Income Generating Academic Programmes, University of Lagos, Oct. – Nov. 2000. (Membership included all Deans of Faculties)
5. Chairman, UNILAG (University of Lagos) Ventures Management Board (for Income Generating Commercial Activities), March 2000 to July 2001.
6. Coordinator, Postgraduate Diploma in Manpower Economics and Planning, Department of Economics, University of Lagos, 1996/97 to July 2001.
7. Member, University of Lagos Senate Honours Committee, 1997 – 1999.
8. Chairman, Human Resources Development Board, (Coordinated University Income Generating Academic Programmes) December 1997 to March 2000.
9. Member, Committee on Review of Rules and Procedures on Consultancy and Allied Programmes, 1997.
10. Honourary Secretary, University of Lagos Co-operative, Building and Housing Society Limited, June 1996 to July 2001.
11. Chairman, Works and Services (Maintenance) Department Study Group, 1995.
The Study Group submitted a Report on staff rationalization and how to make the Department more effective in service delivery.
12. Chairman, Centre for Educational Technology Management Board, 1994/95.
13. Chairman, Task Force on Implementation of University of Lagos Senate Decisions on Rationalization of Academic Programmes, 1986/87.
14. Member, University Appointments and Promotions Board, 1985/86 and 1986/87.
15. Member, Selection Board for the Appointment of Deputy Vice Chancellor, UNILAG, July 1985.
16. Member, University Ceremonies Committee, November 1984 to November 1986.
17. Chairman, Election Committee, UNILAG Senior Staff Club, 1982 – 1985.
18. Member, Board of Directors, UNILAG CONSULT Management Board, July
1983 to March 1987.
19. Member, Fund Raising Committee for the Reconstruction of Chapel of Christ Our Light, University of Lagos, 1997 – 1998.
20. Member, University of Lagos Chapel Appeal Fund Committee 1973 – 1978.
21. Member, Committee of Representatives of Christian Community at the University of Lagos, 1972 – 1979.
22. Member, University of Lagos, Institute of Education Committee, October 1979 to July 1982.
23. Member, University of Lagos Library Committee, 1979-81.
24. Elected Member of Senate, University of Lagos, August 1979 to July 1981; Also a member between 1982 and 2001 as a Professor.
25. Member, Building Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1976-77, and 1993-94.
26. Chairman, Publications Committee, Human Resources Research Unit, 1977-78.
27. Member, Promotions Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences. University of Lagos, 1977-78, 1981-82 and 1983-84.
28. Member, Conference Committee, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, 1976-77.
29. Chairman, Public Lectures Committee, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, 1975-76.
30. Member, Students Petition Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1976-77; 1981-82 and 1983-84.
31. Member, Curriculum Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1975-76.
32. Member, Committee on “Procedure for the Appointment of External Examiners”, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1974.
33. Member, Research Committee, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, 1971-73.
34. Member, Editorial Board, The Journal of Business and Social Studies, University of Lagos, 1972-74.
35. Member, Research Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1971-75; and October 1976 – June 1978.
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY (Mainly in Nigeria)
University, Brandon, Canada, Sept. 1965- May 1968.
Brandon University, Brandon, Canada, 1966-1968.
Special Public Service
He served as a State Commissioner in (old) Ondo State of Nigeria (June 1988 – Dec. 1991). During the period, I served as Commissioner of Commerce and Industry; and of Rural Development and Water Resources – with emphasis on the promotion of rural development and small and micro enterprises in both Ministries. I also served as Chairman and Director of some parastatals. These special public service assignments afforded me the opportunity of marrying theory with practice in several areas of economic and management activities.
The following specific positions were held:
1.State Commissioner in Ondo State:
3. Chairman, Ondo State Executive Council Committee for the Launching of the Rural Development Fund in Local Government Areas, 1988.
4. Member, Ondo State Agricultural Development Project Executive Committee, March 1990 –Dec. 1991.
5. Director, Grenic Nigeria Limited, Jan. 1989 – Dec. 1991.
6. Member, Ondo State Scholarship Board, June 1989 – Dec. 1991.
7. Chairman, Board of Directors, Owena Motels, Ondo State, June 1988 – July 1989.
8. Director, Ondo State Investment Holding Company Limited, June 1988 – July 1989.
9. Director, Great Nigeria Insurance Company Limited, Jan. 1989 – Dec. 1990.
10. Director, Nigeria General Insurance Company Limited, Jan. 1989 – Dec. 1991.
11. Chairman, Board of Directors, Nigeria General Insurance Company Limited, June – Dec. 1988.
12. Director, Odua Investment Company Limited, July 1988-July 1989.
13. Member, Ondo State Raw Materials Committee, 1988 – 1989.
14. Member, Ondo State Task Force on Small Scale Industries, 1988-1989.
15. Member, Finance and General Purposes Committee, Feb-Dec., 1991.
Economic and Human Resource Management Consultant
Since 1974, He undertook various consulting jobs (individually and jointly with colleagues and others) for the following national and international organizations.
1.Folayan Ojo: My Autobiography Volume Three: Manifestation of God’s Grace, Panaf Publishing Inc., Lagos 2019
2.Folayan Ojo: Autobiography Volume Two: A Dream Fulfilled, Panaf Publishing Inc., Lagos 2017.
3.Folayan Ojo: My Autobiography, Panaf Publishing Inc., Lagos 2012
4.Personnel Management: Theories and Issues, Panaf Publishing Inc. Lagos, 1998.
5.Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice, Panaf Publishing Inc. Lagos, 1997.
6.With others, (Eds.), Rural Development in Ondo State, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ondo State University, 1987.
7.With I. Sobowale (Eds.), The Problem of Human Resource Underutilization in Nigeria and Policy Options, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1989.
8.With A. Aderinto & Tayo Fashoyin (Eds.), Manpower Development and Utilization in Nigeria: Problems and Policies,University of Lagos Press, 1986.
9.With O.J. Fapohunda, The Costs of Children in Lagos. Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Limited, Ibadan, 1985.
10.With C. Okoye (Eds.) Manpower Constraints to Nigeria’s Economic Development, National Manpower Board, Lagos, 1985.
11.Nigerian Universities and High-Level Manpower Development, University of Lagos Press, Lagos, 1983.
12.With H. Chojnaka & P.O. Olusanya (Eds.) Population and Economic Development in Nigeria in the Nineteenth Eighties, United Nations, New York, 1981.
(b) Monographs
1. Sectoral Brain Drain in Nigeria, National Manpower Board, Diagnostic Studies Series No. 5. 1998 (Monograph).
2. Labour Inspection Under Structural Adjustment in West Africa, African Regional Labour Administration Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe, Seminar Series, No: 97/1997 (Monograph).
3. Youth Employment and Youth Empowerment Problems in Nigeria, Jobs and Skills Programme for Africa, Addis Ababa, 1986 (Monograph).
4. Economic Integration: The Nigerian Experience Since Independence,
Occasional Paper Series No. 54, Institute of Social Research, The Hague, Netherlands, October 1974, (Monograph).
(c) Journal Articles, Book Chapters, and Conference Proceedings – All are Sole Publications – Except Nos. 1 & 3
1. Ojo F. and Dlamini D.F. “The Economy of Swaziland: Recent Developments, Major Challenges and the Way Forward”, UNISWA Research Journal, Vol. 20, December 2006, pp. 39-53.
2. “Opportunities, Challenges and Potential Impact of Cross-Border Provision of Higher Education: With or Without the WTO/GATS Regime”, in O.T. Edje (Ed.), Proceedings of a Seminar on African Day and Science Day held at the University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, Swaziland, 10 December, 2004 pp. 64 – 87.
3. Ojo F. and Lawanson K. “The Demands for and Constraints on Human Resource Development in Africa”, in Nigerian Economic Society, Human Resource Development in Africa, University of Ibadan 2003, pp. 335-367.
4. Profile of Tertiary Graduate Production in Nigeria: An Analysis of Training and Labour Market Gaps, “in E. Ukpong (Ed.),Bridging Tertiary Institutions and Labour Market in Nigeria. National Manpower Board, 2001, pp. 29-71.
5. “The Economics of Education in Nigeria”, in S. Adesina and E.O. Fagbamiye (Eds.), Readings in Educational Administration in Nigeria, University Press Limited, Ibadan, 1998, Chapter 8.
6. “Socio-Economic Variables as Determinants of Academic Performance in Nigerian Universities”, The African Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 3, No. 1.
7. “The Effects of Public Job Creation Policies on Employment and Labour Market”, in T. Fashoyin (Ed.), Economic Reform Policies and Labour Market in Nigeria, Nigerian Industrial Relations Association, University of Lagos,1994, pp. 106-119.
8. “Keynote Address on Manpower Planning as a Remedy for Mass Unemployment and Skills Shortage”, in B. Oni (Ed.) Proceeding of Zonal Training Workshop for Manpower Planning, ILO/UNDP, March 1990, pp. 7-9.
9. “The Problem of Human Resource Underutilization in Nigeria and Policy Options” in Folayan Ojo and I. Sobowale (Eds.), Social, Economic and Political Dynamics fo Nigerian Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, University f Lagos.
10. “Prospects for Modern Sector Employment Generation for Women”, in T. Fashoyi, F.D. Oyekanmi & E. Fapohunda (Eds.), Women in the Modern Sector Labour Force in Nigeria: Issues and Prospects, Department of Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, University of Lagos, 1987, pp. 197-224.
11. “Education and Manpower in Nigeria”, in Folayan Ojo et.al (Eds.) Manpower Development and Utilization in Nigeria: Problems and Policies, University of Lagos Press, 1986 pp. 73-98.
12. “Nigeria’s Manpower Planning Experience”, Folayan Ojo et al (Eds.), Manpower Development and Utilization in Nigeria: Problems and Policies. University of Lagos Press, 1986, pp. 1-21.
13. “Academic Performance of Direct and Preliminary Year Students in Nigerian Universities”, A Journal of West African Stduies, Vol. 18.
14. “Manpower Development in West Africa”, in U.G. Damachi and H.D. Seibel (Eds.), Manpower Problems in Africa, MacMillan, London, 1986, pp. 33-68.
15. “Manpower Requirements for Nigeria’s Industrial Development” The Nigerian Banker, Vol. 5, No. 2, 1985, pp. 12-25.
16. “Providing Adequate Staff for the Secondary School System” in F. Ojo & C.C. Okoye (Eds.) Manpower Constrains to Nigeria’s Economic Development, National Manpower Board, Lagos, 1985, pp. 99-118.
17. “Manpower Development Strategies for the 1980’s in the ECOWAS”, in R. Ubogu, et al, Development Planning in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): Priorities and Strategies, Heinemann Educational Books (Nig.) Limited, Ibadan, 1983, pp. 215-248.
18. “Post-graduate Training in Management Education in Nigerian Universities”, The Manpower Journal, (Institute of Applied Manpower Research, New Dehli), Vol. 17, No. 3, Oct. – Dec. 1981, pp. 67-68.
19. “The Nigerian Sixth Form Education: Is Abolition the Answer to Poor Performance?” In Segun Adesina (Ed.), Introduction to Educational Planning, University of Ife Press, 1981, pp. 246-266.
20. “Introduction – Population and Economic Development”, in H. Chojnacka, P.O. Olusanya & F. Ojo (Eds.), Population and Economic Development in Nigeria in the Nineteen-Eighties, New York, United Nations, 1981, pp. 1-5.
21. “An Appraisal of Nigeria’s Manpower Development Efforts During the Third National Development Plan Period”, PERMAN, Vol. 8, No. 1, January – March, 1981, pp. 25-33.
22. “Economic Community of West African States and the New International Economic Order”, Nigerian Journal of International Affairs, Vol. 6, Nos. 1 & 2, 1980, pp. 27-37.
23. “Youth Employment and the Impact of the National Youth Service Corps on Labour Mobility in Nigeria”, African Studies Review, Vol. 23, Nos. 2 September 1980, pp. 51-62.
24. “Part-time Studies at the University of Lagos”, Education and Development, Vol. 1 No.1, January 1980, pp. 46-58.
25. “Student Wastage in Nigerian Universities”, Journal of East African Research and Development, Vol. 9, No. 2, 1979, pp. 66-82.
26. “The Administration of Nigeria’s Balance of Payments: Any Role for Exchange Rate Policy?” The Quarterly Journal of Administration, Vol. 13, Nos. 3 & 4, April/July 1979, pp. 261-275.
27. “Nigerian Universities and National Manpower Needs” in U.G. Damachi and K. Ewusi (Eds.) Manpower Supply and Utilization in Ghana, Nigeria and Sierra-Leone, International Institute for Labour Studies, Geneva, 1979, pp. 171-191.
28. “The Problem of Human Resource Under-Utilization: The Case of Mobilized High-Level Manpower in Nigeria” Labour and Society, (ILO), Geneva), Vol. 4, No. 2, April 1979, pp. 169-178.
29. “Providing Food for Nigeria’s Teeming Population”, IKENGA, Vol. 4, No. 1, January 1979, pp. 51-59.
30. “Industrial Protection and Employment Generation in Nigeria”, Sudan Journal of Economic and Social Studies, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1978, pp. 38-46.
31. The Demand for and the Supply of University Education in Nigeria” in U.G. Damachi and V.P. Diejomaoh (Eds.), Human Resources and African Development, Praeger Publishers, New York, 1978, pp. 140-163.
32. “Nigeria’s Export Performance: Trends, Problems and Prospects”, Pakistan Economic and Social Review, Vol. 15, Nos. 3 & 4, 1977, pp. 174-188.
33. “The Urban Employment Problem”, Urbanisation and Nigerian Economic Development, Proceedings of the 1977 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, pp. 125-141. Also published in The Manpower Journal (Institute of Applied Research, New Delhi) Vol. 15, No.1, April-June,1979.
34. “Technical Education in Nigeria: An Appraisal of Need and Adequacy”, The Journal of Business and Social Studies, (New Series), Vol. 1, No. 1, December 1977, pp. 18-33.
35. Facing the Challenges of High-Level Manpower Immobility: A Review of the Nigerian Situation – A Rejoinder”, Manpower and Unemployment Research, Vol. 10, No. 2, November 1977, pp. 103-107.
36. Facing the Challenge of High Level Manpower Immobility: A Review of the Nigerian Situation” – Manpower and Unemployment Research, McGill University Vol. 10, No. 1, April 1977, pp. 5-23.
37. “Non-formal Education in Nigeria’s Manpower Development”, West African Journal of Education, Vol. 20, No. 3, October 1976, pp. 511-520.
38. “Entry Grades and Academic Performance in Nigerian Universities”, Bulletin of the Association of African Universities, Vol. 3, No. 1, November, 1976, pp. 77-91.
39. “Import Substitution Approach to Economic Development: The Case of Nigeria, African Research Bulletin, Vol. 5, No.4, 1975, pp. 39-60.
40. “Economic Integration: The Nigerian Experience Since Independence”, Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies, Vol. 18, No.2, July 1976, pp. 285-306.
41. “Factors Influencing the Choice of Courses of Nigerian University Undergraduates”, Bulletin of the Association of African Universities, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1975, pp. 43-50.
42. “Nigeria’s Second International Trade Fair”, Inter-Economies, Hamburg, July 1974, pp. 210-212.
43. “Training for Industrial Development in Nigeria”, Manpower and Unemployment Research in Africa, McGill University, Vol. 7, No. 1, April, 1974, pp. 69-82.
(d) Manuscripts Completed and Accepted for Publication
He attended scores of workshops, conferences and seminars in Nigeria and other countries where hw presented papers, participated as chairman, discussant, etc. Below is a list of selected papers presented:
NAME: FOLAYAN OJO
PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH: Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria; Nov. 12, 1938.
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
PROFESSIONAL STATUS: Professor of Economics
AREAS OF INTEREST: Human Resource Management, Development Economics and International Economics
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
(a) University Education
1. University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria 1972 – 1977; Part-time
2. University of Western Ontario, London, Canada 1970-1971
3. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada 1968 – 1970
4. Brandon University, Manitoba, Canada 1965 – 1968
(b) Secondary/Primary Education
1. St. Peter’s Teachers Grade II Training College, Akure, 1963-1964
2. St. Augustine’s Teachers Grade III Training College, Ikere-Ekiti 1959 – 1960
3. St. John’s Sec. Modern School, Ushi-Ekiti 1955-1956
4. Christ Church Angl. Pry Schl & St. Peter’s Cath. Pry Schl; Ijero-Ekiti 1947 – 1954
(c) Academic and Professional Qualifications
1. Ph.D. (Econ), University of Lagos, Nigeria 1977
2. M.A. (Econ), University of Alberta, Canada 1970
3. B.A. (Econ), University of Brandon, Canada 1968
4. G.C.E O/L and A/L 1963, 1964 and 1965
5. Grade II Teachers Certificate Dec. 1964
6. Grade III Teachers Certificate Dec. 1960
7. Primary School Leaving Certificate Dec. 1954
(d) Awards and Distinctions
- Visiting Fellow, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex (Nov-Dec1980)
- Study Tour of Sweden Award by the Swedish Embassy in Nigeria (Sept 1980)
- University of Alberta Graduate Fellowship (Sept 1968-Aug1970)
- Brandon University Faculty Association Scholarship for “Academic Distinction” May 1968
- African Students Foundation Fellowship (1965 – 1968) (Undergraduate Scholarship)
- Nigerian Economic Society (Life Member)
- Nigerian Industrial Relations Association
- Population Association of Nigeria
- Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
- West African Economic Association
- Society for International Development
- Economics Association of Swaziland
- Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management. Conferment took place in Lagos on 30 August, 2012.
- Fellow, Certified Public Administrators of England and Wales. Conferred by the Certified Institute of Public Administrators of Ghana and the Certified Public Administrators of England & Wales in collaboration with Agency for Good Governance & Social Development; Since July 26, 2012.
(a) Teaching and Research
1. Professor, University of Swaziland, August 1, 2001 to June 30, 2010
2. Visiting Professor, Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (Sabbatical 1987/88)
3. Research Associate, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1982 – 1984; 1987/88.
4. Part-time Lecturer, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1981/82 – 1986/87.
5. Visiting Fellow, (Sabbatical Leave), Centre for West African Studies, University of Birmingham, England, Oct.1980; Jan.-Sept. 1981.
6. Part-time Lecturer (within the University of Lagos but outside his Department), between the late 1970s and 2001: Distance Learning Institute; Faculty of Business Administration; Faculty of Law; and Department of Political Science.
7. Part-time Lecturer, Imo State University, 2000/2001.
8. Professor, University of Lagos, October 1, 1982 – June 30, 2003.
9. Associate Research Professor (Associate Prof.) (UNILAG), Oct 1979- Sept. 1982.
10. Senior Research Fellow (Senior Lecturer) (UNILAG), Oct. 1977 – Sept. 1979.
11. Research Fellow I (Lecturer I) (UNILAG), Oct. 1975 – Sept. 1977.
12. Research Fellow II (Lecturer II) (UNILAG), Oct. 1973 – Sept. 1975.
13. Junior Research Fellow (Assistant Lecturer), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Sept. 1971 – Sept. 1973
14. Graduate Assistant, University of Alberta, Canada, (1968-70). Responsibilities: Teaching and Tutorials at undergraduate level
15. Teaching Assistant, Brandon University, Canada, (final year undergraduate studies, 1967 – 68). Responsibility: Grading first year students’ tests in Economics.
16. “Trained” Teacher (with Grade II Teachers Certificate), St. Francis’ Catholic Modern School, Akure, Jan.-August, 1965.
17. “Trained” Teacher, (with Grade III Teachers Certificate), St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Ijero- Ekiti, Jan.-Dec. 1962; and St. Columbus Catholic Primary School, Ikoro- Ekiti, Jan.-Dec. 1961.
18. “Pupil” Teacher, St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Ijero-Ekiti, Jan. 1957-Dec.1958.
(b) Courses Taught (Undergraduate and/or Postgraduate)
- Principles of Economics
- International Economics
- Economic Development
- Structure of the Nigerian Economy
- Economic Planning
- Economics of Education
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Labour Economics
- Manpower Economics and Planning
- Personnel Management
- Human Resources Management
- Project Evaluation
- Research Methods
- Public Finance
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Demographic Aspects of Manpower
- Selected Themes in Demography
- Structure of the Swazi Economy
- International Trade and Policy
Since 1975, he supervised students’ projects/theses/dissertations at various levels and in several academic and professional programmes. These are in their hundreds at undergraduate level, several at masters level; two, M. Phil and one Ph.D. The supervision covered the following specific programmes:
- Final Year Undergraduates in Economics
- Professional Diploma in Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, and Marketing
- Post Graduate Diploma in Economics
- M.Sc. Economics
- M. Phil Economics
- Ph.D. Economics
- Department of Economics , University of Ibadan
- Department of Economics, University of Ife
- Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan
1. Chairman, Board of Studies, Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, (ASCON) Badagry, August 1985 – July, 1987.
2. Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, August 1985 – July 1987.
3. Acting Director, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, Sept 1978 – July 1980; Dec. 1982 – July 1983, March – July 1985.
Review of Manuscripts/Reports/Monographs
He reviewed manuscripts and technical reports for several academic and professional journals in Nigeria and other countries including Ghana, Botswana and Swaziland as well as for regional organizations.
The Journals, etc. include The Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies; Journal of Business and Social Studies, Education and Development, Nigerian Journal of International Affairs, Centre Point, West African Economic Journal, Research for Development, Social Science Review, Botswana Journal of Economics; UNISWA Research Journal; UNISWA Research Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology; while the organizations include Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA); Union for African Population Studies; Nigerian Educational Research Council, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, and (Nigerian) National Manpower Board.
Assessment of Publications: I assessed publications for many professorial appointments in several universities in Nigeria and Ghana as well as the University of Botswana (from 1984 to date).
Service to the University Of Swaziland
- Dean, Faculty of Social Science, 01 Dec. 2006-31 July, 2007.
- Acting Pro- Vice Chancellor (Deputy Vice Chancellor), 01 Jan.-Nov. 2, 2006:
- Membership of Committees
- Other Responsibilities
- Academic Coordinator, World Trade Organization (WTO) Regional Trade Policy Course for English-Speaking African Countries in collaboration with the University of Swaziland, 2008 to August 2010.
- Editor, UNISWA Research Journal, May 2005 to June 2010.
- Member, Committee on Guidelines for Masters and Ph. D. Programmes, 2008.
- Member, University Governing Council (Senate Representative), December 2004 to Dec. 2005; as Acting, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Deputy Vice Chancellor), Jan. 2006 to Nov. 2007; and re-elected as Senate Representative, Jan. 2007- July 2007.
- Member, Academic and Administrative Staff Promotions Committee, Nov. 2006-June 2007
- Member, University Senate; Faculty of Social Science Professorial Representative, (i.e. elected member) November 2004 to Dec. 2005; as Acting Pro-Vice Chancellor (Deputy VC), Jan. 2006 to Nov. 2006; as Dean, Faculty of Social Science, Dec. 2006- July 2007.
- Prepared Comments for the Government of Swaziland on the “Review of the Economy of Swaziland by the African Development Bank”, 2007.
- Chairman, Senate Committee on Carrying Capacity of Faculties at the University of Swaziland, 2006.
- Chairman, Committee on the Finalization of University of Swaziland Policy on Ethical Conduct in Research, 2006.
- Chairman, Review of the “Study on an African Union Government: Towards the United States of Africa”, 2006.
- Member, UNISWA Research Board, September 2002 to Dec. 2005, and member as Editor, UNISWA Research Journal, May 2005 to date.
- Coordinator, Final Year Students’ Research Projects, Department of Economics, July 2003 to Dec. 2005; and Dec. 2006 to June 2009.
- Chairman, Faculty of Social Science Research Committee, Sept. 2002 to Dec. 2005.
- Member, Post-Graduate Studies Faculty Board, Oct. 2001 to Dec. 2005.
- Member, Faculty of Social Science Planning Committee, Oct. 2001 to 2003.
- Member, Faculty of Social Science Research Committee, August 2001 to September 2002.
- Other Activities
- Deans’ Committee
- Academic and Administrative Staff Selection Committee
- Board of Affiliated Institutions
- Budget Advisory Committee
- Pension Fund Board of Trustees
- Housing Committee
- Housing Loans Committee
- Links Advisory Committee
- Non-Academic Staff Sub-Committee on the Creation of New Positions
- Purchasing Advisory Committee
- UNISWA Research Board
- Strategic Plan Implementation Committee
- Sub-Committee of the Academic Planning Committee
- Swaziland Mineworkers Student Loan Fund
- Academic and Administrative Staff Committee
- Academic and Administrative Staff Promotions Committee
- Academic Planning Committee
- Admissions Committee
- Audit Committee
- Administrative Management Committee
- Building and Tenders Committee
- Finance Committee
- General Services Committee
- Non-Academic Staff Committee
- Served as Acting Vice Chancellor on a number of occasions during the absence of the incumbent;
- Chaired Senate meetings in the absence of the Vice Chancellor;
- Coordinating and facilitating the establishment of links with some universities.
- Convener, Sub- Committee on Guidelines on the Supervision for Post-Graduate Students’ Theses, Feb-March, 2005.
- Convener, Joint Committee of the Department of Agric. Economics and Management and the Department of Economics on Joint M.Sc. Programme. Oct.-Nov. 2003.
- Convener, Committee on Ways and Means of Organizing Faculty (FOSS) Seminars, April 2005.
1. Chairman, Staff Investigation Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, June – July, 2001.
2. Member, University of Lagos Strategic Development Plan Committee, Jan. – July, 2001.
3. Member, Truth and Reconciliation Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Oct. 2000 – Jan. 2001.
4. Chairman, Committee on the Review of Profit Sharing Policy for Income Generating Academic Programmes, University of Lagos, Oct. – Nov. 2000. (Membership included all Deans of Faculties)
5. Chairman, UNILAG (University of Lagos) Ventures Management Board (for Income Generating Commercial Activities), March 2000 to July 2001.
6. Coordinator, Postgraduate Diploma in Manpower Economics and Planning, Department of Economics, University of Lagos, 1996/97 to July 2001.
7. Member, University of Lagos Senate Honours Committee, 1997 – 1999.
8. Chairman, Human Resources Development Board, (Coordinated University Income Generating Academic Programmes) December 1997 to March 2000.
9. Member, Committee on Review of Rules and Procedures on Consultancy and Allied Programmes, 1997.
10. Honourary Secretary, University of Lagos Co-operative, Building and Housing Society Limited, June 1996 to July 2001.
11. Chairman, Works and Services (Maintenance) Department Study Group, 1995.
The Study Group submitted a Report on staff rationalization and how to make the Department more effective in service delivery.
12. Chairman, Centre for Educational Technology Management Board, 1994/95.
13. Chairman, Task Force on Implementation of University of Lagos Senate Decisions on Rationalization of Academic Programmes, 1986/87.
14. Member, University Appointments and Promotions Board, 1985/86 and 1986/87.
15. Member, Selection Board for the Appointment of Deputy Vice Chancellor, UNILAG, July 1985.
16. Member, University Ceremonies Committee, November 1984 to November 1986.
17. Chairman, Election Committee, UNILAG Senior Staff Club, 1982 – 1985.
18. Member, Board of Directors, UNILAG CONSULT Management Board, July
1983 to March 1987.
19. Member, Fund Raising Committee for the Reconstruction of Chapel of Christ Our Light, University of Lagos, 1997 – 1998.
20. Member, University of Lagos Chapel Appeal Fund Committee 1973 – 1978.
21. Member, Committee of Representatives of Christian Community at the University of Lagos, 1972 – 1979.
22. Member, University of Lagos, Institute of Education Committee, October 1979 to July 1982.
23. Member, University of Lagos Library Committee, 1979-81.
24. Elected Member of Senate, University of Lagos, August 1979 to July 1981; Also a member between 1982 and 2001 as a Professor.
25. Member, Building Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1976-77, and 1993-94.
26. Chairman, Publications Committee, Human Resources Research Unit, 1977-78.
27. Member, Promotions Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences. University of Lagos, 1977-78, 1981-82 and 1983-84.
28. Member, Conference Committee, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, 1976-77.
29. Chairman, Public Lectures Committee, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, 1975-76.
30. Member, Students Petition Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1976-77; 1981-82 and 1983-84.
31. Member, Curriculum Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1975-76.
32. Member, Committee on “Procedure for the Appointment of External Examiners”, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1974.
33. Member, Research Committee, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, 1971-73.
34. Member, Editorial Board, The Journal of Business and Social Studies, University of Lagos, 1972-74.
35. Member, Research Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1971-75; and October 1976 – June 1978.
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY (Mainly in Nigeria)
- Offered financial assistance to some students of Doherty Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Ijero-Ekiti (since 2001) and St. Gabriel’s Secondary School, Ijero-Ekiti (since 2008)
- Donated a Trophy to each school (DMGS & St. Gabriel’s) for Annual Inter-House Sports Competition.
- Editorial Board Panaf Publishing Inc., Lagos/Abuja, 2007 to date.
- President, Ekiti Parapo Unilag Estate, Magodo Isheri, Lagos, November 2011 to date
- Consulting Editor, International Journal of Educational Research, University of Lagos, 2007- 2010.
- “Chief Asiwaju” (Leader) of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Ijero-Ekiti, Oct. 1995 to date.
- Justice of Peace for Ondo State of Nigeria, July 1993 to date.
- Vice President, Ijero Social Elites, Jan. 1986 – Dec. 1988.
- General Secretary, Ijero Social Elites, Jan. 1978 – Jan. 1986.
- Assistant General Secretary, Ijero Social Elites, Jan. 1974 – Jan. 1978
- Patron of several students’ organizations in Nigeria; e.g. Federal College of Education (Technical), Yaba-Lagos, 1970s; University of Lagos Catholic Students Association (1970s-early 1980s); Ekiti State Students’ Union, UNILAG Chapter, 1990s.
- Course Adviser to students at Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, and the Universities of Lagos.
- Member, Lagos State Manpower Committee, 1994 to 1999.
- Member, National Network for Employment Promotion and Capacity Building, Jan. 1996 to July 2001.
- Member, Technical Committee on the National Network for Employment Promotion and Capacity Building, Jan. 1994 to July 2001.
- Member, Editorial Board, Social Science Council of Nigeria, 1987-1988.
- Member, Executive Board of the Social Science Council of Nigeria, 1987-88.
- Member, Nigerian Federal Government delegation to India, Pakistan and Philippines to study and evaluate the educational systems of those countries, March-April, 1983. The Committee submitted an Evaluation Report to Government. I was solely responsible for the Social Science content of the Report.
- Member, National Standing Committee for the Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications (Federal Ministry of Education), Oct. 1981 – Dec. 1988.
- Member, Task Force on Financing of Health Services in West Africa (West African Health Community), 1980.
- Member, National Committee on Pan African Institute for Development, 1978-80.
- Member, National Manpower Research and Planning Committee, 1979-80.
- Member, Lagos State Census Committee, 1973.
- Social Secretary, Athabasta Postgraduate Students Residence Association,
- Member, Executive Committee, International Students’ Association, Brandon
- Member, Canadian/American (Students) International Relations Association,
- Member, Ijero-Ekiti Catholic Literate Members’ Association, 1957-1962.
- Senior Prefect, St. Peter’s College, Akure, 1964.
- Librarian, St. Augustine’s College, Ikere-Ekiti, 1960.
University, Brandon, Canada, Sept. 1965- May 1968.
Brandon University, Brandon, Canada, 1966-1968.
Special Public Service
He served as a State Commissioner in (old) Ondo State of Nigeria (June 1988 – Dec. 1991). During the period, I served as Commissioner of Commerce and Industry; and of Rural Development and Water Resources – with emphasis on the promotion of rural development and small and micro enterprises in both Ministries. I also served as Chairman and Director of some parastatals. These special public service assignments afforded me the opportunity of marrying theory with practice in several areas of economic and management activities.
The following specific positions were held:
1.State Commissioner in Ondo State:
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry; June 1988 – July 1989.
- Ministry of Rural Development and Water Resources, July 1989 December 1991.
3. Chairman, Ondo State Executive Council Committee for the Launching of the Rural Development Fund in Local Government Areas, 1988.
4. Member, Ondo State Agricultural Development Project Executive Committee, March 1990 –Dec. 1991.
5. Director, Grenic Nigeria Limited, Jan. 1989 – Dec. 1991.
6. Member, Ondo State Scholarship Board, June 1989 – Dec. 1991.
7. Chairman, Board of Directors, Owena Motels, Ondo State, June 1988 – July 1989.
8. Director, Ondo State Investment Holding Company Limited, June 1988 – July 1989.
9. Director, Great Nigeria Insurance Company Limited, Jan. 1989 – Dec. 1990.
10. Director, Nigeria General Insurance Company Limited, Jan. 1989 – Dec. 1991.
11. Chairman, Board of Directors, Nigeria General Insurance Company Limited, June – Dec. 1988.
12. Director, Odua Investment Company Limited, July 1988-July 1989.
13. Member, Ondo State Raw Materials Committee, 1988 – 1989.
14. Member, Ondo State Task Force on Small Scale Industries, 1988-1989.
15. Member, Finance and General Purposes Committee, Feb-Dec., 1991.
Economic and Human Resource Management Consultant
Since 1974, He undertook various consulting jobs (individually and jointly with colleagues and others) for the following national and international organizations.
- Unilag Consult, University of Lagos.
- Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research.
- Nigerian Institute of International Affairs.
- Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council.
- Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
- National Youth Service Corps Directorate (Nigeria).
- Industrial Training Fund (Nigeria).
- National Manpower Board (Nigeria).
- Federal Ministry of National Planning (Nigeria).
- Federal Ministry of Education (Nigeria).
- National Directorate of Employment (Nigeria).
- West African Health Community.
- United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
- United Nations Development Programme.
- International Labour Organisation.
- Jobs and Skills Programme for Africa.
- Ford Foundation.
- Population Council of New York.
- Some Nigerian and Swaziland Private Consultancy Firms (e.g.)
- TAWABAT Consultancies Limited
- International Management Services Consultants Ltd
- DESTICO Limited.
- Undertook Consulting Jobs (individually and jointly) while in Swaziland, 2001-2010.
1.Folayan Ojo: My Autobiography Volume Three: Manifestation of God’s Grace, Panaf Publishing Inc., Lagos 2019
2.Folayan Ojo: Autobiography Volume Two: A Dream Fulfilled, Panaf Publishing Inc., Lagos 2017.
3.Folayan Ojo: My Autobiography, Panaf Publishing Inc., Lagos 2012
4.Personnel Management: Theories and Issues, Panaf Publishing Inc. Lagos, 1998.
5.Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice, Panaf Publishing Inc. Lagos, 1997.
6.With others, (Eds.), Rural Development in Ondo State, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ondo State University, 1987.
7.With I. Sobowale (Eds.), The Problem of Human Resource Underutilization in Nigeria and Policy Options, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, 1989.
8.With A. Aderinto & Tayo Fashoyin (Eds.), Manpower Development and Utilization in Nigeria: Problems and Policies,University of Lagos Press, 1986.
9.With O.J. Fapohunda, The Costs of Children in Lagos. Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Limited, Ibadan, 1985.
10.With C. Okoye (Eds.) Manpower Constraints to Nigeria’s Economic Development, National Manpower Board, Lagos, 1985.
11.Nigerian Universities and High-Level Manpower Development, University of Lagos Press, Lagos, 1983.
12.With H. Chojnaka & P.O. Olusanya (Eds.) Population and Economic Development in Nigeria in the Nineteenth Eighties, United Nations, New York, 1981.
(b) Monographs
1. Sectoral Brain Drain in Nigeria, National Manpower Board, Diagnostic Studies Series No. 5. 1998 (Monograph).
2. Labour Inspection Under Structural Adjustment in West Africa, African Regional Labour Administration Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe, Seminar Series, No: 97/1997 (Monograph).
3. Youth Employment and Youth Empowerment Problems in Nigeria, Jobs and Skills Programme for Africa, Addis Ababa, 1986 (Monograph).
4. Economic Integration: The Nigerian Experience Since Independence,
Occasional Paper Series No. 54, Institute of Social Research, The Hague, Netherlands, October 1974, (Monograph).
(c) Journal Articles, Book Chapters, and Conference Proceedings – All are Sole Publications – Except Nos. 1 & 3
1. Ojo F. and Dlamini D.F. “The Economy of Swaziland: Recent Developments, Major Challenges and the Way Forward”, UNISWA Research Journal, Vol. 20, December 2006, pp. 39-53.
2. “Opportunities, Challenges and Potential Impact of Cross-Border Provision of Higher Education: With or Without the WTO/GATS Regime”, in O.T. Edje (Ed.), Proceedings of a Seminar on African Day and Science Day held at the University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, Swaziland, 10 December, 2004 pp. 64 – 87.
3. Ojo F. and Lawanson K. “The Demands for and Constraints on Human Resource Development in Africa”, in Nigerian Economic Society, Human Resource Development in Africa, University of Ibadan 2003, pp. 335-367.
4. Profile of Tertiary Graduate Production in Nigeria: An Analysis of Training and Labour Market Gaps, “in E. Ukpong (Ed.),Bridging Tertiary Institutions and Labour Market in Nigeria. National Manpower Board, 2001, pp. 29-71.
5. “The Economics of Education in Nigeria”, in S. Adesina and E.O. Fagbamiye (Eds.), Readings in Educational Administration in Nigeria, University Press Limited, Ibadan, 1998, Chapter 8.
6. “Socio-Economic Variables as Determinants of Academic Performance in Nigerian Universities”, The African Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 3, No. 1.
7. “The Effects of Public Job Creation Policies on Employment and Labour Market”, in T. Fashoyin (Ed.), Economic Reform Policies and Labour Market in Nigeria, Nigerian Industrial Relations Association, University of Lagos,1994, pp. 106-119.
8. “Keynote Address on Manpower Planning as a Remedy for Mass Unemployment and Skills Shortage”, in B. Oni (Ed.) Proceeding of Zonal Training Workshop for Manpower Planning, ILO/UNDP, March 1990, pp. 7-9.
9. “The Problem of Human Resource Underutilization in Nigeria and Policy Options” in Folayan Ojo and I. Sobowale (Eds.), Social, Economic and Political Dynamics fo Nigerian Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, University f Lagos.
10. “Prospects for Modern Sector Employment Generation for Women”, in T. Fashoyi, F.D. Oyekanmi & E. Fapohunda (Eds.), Women in the Modern Sector Labour Force in Nigeria: Issues and Prospects, Department of Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, University of Lagos, 1987, pp. 197-224.
11. “Education and Manpower in Nigeria”, in Folayan Ojo et.al (Eds.) Manpower Development and Utilization in Nigeria: Problems and Policies, University of Lagos Press, 1986 pp. 73-98.
12. “Nigeria’s Manpower Planning Experience”, Folayan Ojo et al (Eds.), Manpower Development and Utilization in Nigeria: Problems and Policies. University of Lagos Press, 1986, pp. 1-21.
13. “Academic Performance of Direct and Preliminary Year Students in Nigerian Universities”, A Journal of West African Stduies, Vol. 18.
14. “Manpower Development in West Africa”, in U.G. Damachi and H.D. Seibel (Eds.), Manpower Problems in Africa, MacMillan, London, 1986, pp. 33-68.
15. “Manpower Requirements for Nigeria’s Industrial Development” The Nigerian Banker, Vol. 5, No. 2, 1985, pp. 12-25.
16. “Providing Adequate Staff for the Secondary School System” in F. Ojo & C.C. Okoye (Eds.) Manpower Constrains to Nigeria’s Economic Development, National Manpower Board, Lagos, 1985, pp. 99-118.
17. “Manpower Development Strategies for the 1980’s in the ECOWAS”, in R. Ubogu, et al, Development Planning in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): Priorities and Strategies, Heinemann Educational Books (Nig.) Limited, Ibadan, 1983, pp. 215-248.
18. “Post-graduate Training in Management Education in Nigerian Universities”, The Manpower Journal, (Institute of Applied Manpower Research, New Dehli), Vol. 17, No. 3, Oct. – Dec. 1981, pp. 67-68.
19. “The Nigerian Sixth Form Education: Is Abolition the Answer to Poor Performance?” In Segun Adesina (Ed.), Introduction to Educational Planning, University of Ife Press, 1981, pp. 246-266.
20. “Introduction – Population and Economic Development”, in H. Chojnacka, P.O. Olusanya & F. Ojo (Eds.), Population and Economic Development in Nigeria in the Nineteen-Eighties, New York, United Nations, 1981, pp. 1-5.
21. “An Appraisal of Nigeria’s Manpower Development Efforts During the Third National Development Plan Period”, PERMAN, Vol. 8, No. 1, January – March, 1981, pp. 25-33.
22. “Economic Community of West African States and the New International Economic Order”, Nigerian Journal of International Affairs, Vol. 6, Nos. 1 & 2, 1980, pp. 27-37.
23. “Youth Employment and the Impact of the National Youth Service Corps on Labour Mobility in Nigeria”, African Studies Review, Vol. 23, Nos. 2 September 1980, pp. 51-62.
24. “Part-time Studies at the University of Lagos”, Education and Development, Vol. 1 No.1, January 1980, pp. 46-58.
25. “Student Wastage in Nigerian Universities”, Journal of East African Research and Development, Vol. 9, No. 2, 1979, pp. 66-82.
26. “The Administration of Nigeria’s Balance of Payments: Any Role for Exchange Rate Policy?” The Quarterly Journal of Administration, Vol. 13, Nos. 3 & 4, April/July 1979, pp. 261-275.
27. “Nigerian Universities and National Manpower Needs” in U.G. Damachi and K. Ewusi (Eds.) Manpower Supply and Utilization in Ghana, Nigeria and Sierra-Leone, International Institute for Labour Studies, Geneva, 1979, pp. 171-191.
28. “The Problem of Human Resource Under-Utilization: The Case of Mobilized High-Level Manpower in Nigeria” Labour and Society, (ILO), Geneva), Vol. 4, No. 2, April 1979, pp. 169-178.
29. “Providing Food for Nigeria’s Teeming Population”, IKENGA, Vol. 4, No. 1, January 1979, pp. 51-59.
30. “Industrial Protection and Employment Generation in Nigeria”, Sudan Journal of Economic and Social Studies, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1978, pp. 38-46.
31. The Demand for and the Supply of University Education in Nigeria” in U.G. Damachi and V.P. Diejomaoh (Eds.), Human Resources and African Development, Praeger Publishers, New York, 1978, pp. 140-163.
32. “Nigeria’s Export Performance: Trends, Problems and Prospects”, Pakistan Economic and Social Review, Vol. 15, Nos. 3 & 4, 1977, pp. 174-188.
33. “The Urban Employment Problem”, Urbanisation and Nigerian Economic Development, Proceedings of the 1977 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society, pp. 125-141. Also published in The Manpower Journal (Institute of Applied Research, New Delhi) Vol. 15, No.1, April-June,1979.
34. “Technical Education in Nigeria: An Appraisal of Need and Adequacy”, The Journal of Business and Social Studies, (New Series), Vol. 1, No. 1, December 1977, pp. 18-33.
35. Facing the Challenges of High-Level Manpower Immobility: A Review of the Nigerian Situation – A Rejoinder”, Manpower and Unemployment Research, Vol. 10, No. 2, November 1977, pp. 103-107.
36. Facing the Challenge of High Level Manpower Immobility: A Review of the Nigerian Situation” – Manpower and Unemployment Research, McGill University Vol. 10, No. 1, April 1977, pp. 5-23.
37. “Non-formal Education in Nigeria’s Manpower Development”, West African Journal of Education, Vol. 20, No. 3, October 1976, pp. 511-520.
38. “Entry Grades and Academic Performance in Nigerian Universities”, Bulletin of the Association of African Universities, Vol. 3, No. 1, November, 1976, pp. 77-91.
39. “Import Substitution Approach to Economic Development: The Case of Nigeria, African Research Bulletin, Vol. 5, No.4, 1975, pp. 39-60.
40. “Economic Integration: The Nigerian Experience Since Independence”, Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies, Vol. 18, No.2, July 1976, pp. 285-306.
41. “Factors Influencing the Choice of Courses of Nigerian University Undergraduates”, Bulletin of the Association of African Universities, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1975, pp. 43-50.
42. “Nigeria’s Second International Trade Fair”, Inter-Economies, Hamburg, July 1974, pp. 210-212.
43. “Training for Industrial Development in Nigeria”, Manpower and Unemployment Research in Africa, McGill University, Vol. 7, No. 1, April, 1974, pp. 69-82.
(d) Manuscripts Completed and Accepted for Publication
- “Trade Expansion and Economic Development in West Africa: The Role of ECOWAS”, The African Review.
- “An Econometric Analysis of Nigeria’s Export and Import Performance”, African Educational BulletinResearch.
- “Youth Mobilization for National Development: A Case Study of Nigeria”, Pakistan Economic and Social Review.
- “Educational Development in the West African Sub-Region”, Educ. Africa, UNESCO.
- “Manpower Development Planning in Nigeria”, in E.O. Adeniyi, Development Planning in Nigeria.
- Rege, S.R. Applied General Equilibrium Analysis of India’s Tax and Trade Policy, Africa Development, CODESRIA, 2006.
- World Bank, Nigeria: Options for Long-Term Development, Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies, Vol. 18, No. 2, July 1976, pp. 321-325.
- Harbison, Maruhnic and Resnick, Quantitative Analysis of Modernization and Development, Nigerian Libraries, Vol. 7, No. 3, December 1971, pp. 178-180.
- Regional Integration in the Southern African Region, Mimeographed, University of Swaziland, 2003.
- Data Requirements for Socio-Economic Investments, Mimeographed, University of Lagos, 2000.
- Management Information System, University of Lagos, Mimeographed, 1994.
- Overcoming Problems in Manpower Policy Implementation, Mimeographed, University of Lagos, 1993.
- Motivation: A Critical Analysis, Mimeographed, University of Lagos, 1992.
- The Informal Sector and Employment Generation in Nigeria, Mimeographed, University of Lagos, 1988.
- A New Approach to Solving the Problem of Unemployment: The Policy of Labour Export, Research Bulletin No. 83/02, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, 1983.
- The Demand for and the Supply of University Education in Nigeria, Research Bulletin No. 82/03, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, 1982.
- Child Care in Lagos and Ikorodu, Research Bulletin No. 80/02, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, 1980.
- Education and Manpower in Nigeria, Research Bulletin No. 80/01, Human Resources Research Unit, University of Lagos, 1980.
- Nigeria’s International Trade: An Analysis of Patterns, Trends and Prospects, 154 pp. Mimeographed, Department of Economics, University of Lagos, 1979.
- (With Others), International Distillers Company: Job Evaluation and Job Analysis, Report Prepared on Behalf of UNILAG Ventures, Lagos, May 2001.
- (With Others), Personnel Audit in the Federal Civil Service (Nigerian Customs Service), Report Prepared for the Nigerian Federal Government, September 2000.
- Training Policies and Systems in Nigeria, Paper Prepared for the International Labour Organization, Lagos, February, 2000.
- Market-Linked Education and Training Policies and Programmes in Nigeria, Background Report Prepared for the ILO Employment Policy and Strategy Formulation in Nigeria, October, 1996.
- Sectoral Brain Drain in Nigeria. Report Prepared for the National Manpower Board, Lagos, 1996.
- (With Others) The Prospects for Contract Leasing in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry. Report Prepared for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. 242 pp., Abuja, August, 1995.
- Nigeria: Employment Reports and Statistics. Report Prepared for the International Labour Organisation, Geneva, October, 1994.
- Employment Generation and Productivity Enhancement Strategies in Nigeria. Report Prepared for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, 53 pp. October, 1986.
- Youth Employment and Youth Employment Programmes in Africa: The Case of Nigeria, Report Prepared for the Jobs and Skills Programme for Africa (JASPER), Addis Ababa, 1986.
- Labour Relations and Dispute Settlement in Public Service in Nigeria, Report Prepared for the International Labour Organisation, Geneva, 65pp. Nov, 1985.
- (With A. Aderinto), Study into the Situation of Children in Nigeria – Education. Report Prepared for the Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council, Lagos, 304 pp. October, 1984.
- The Impact of the Industrial Training Fund on Non-Formal Education in Nigeria. Report Prepared for the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, 47 pp., Ibadan, 1984.
- (With Prof. Alo and Dr. Chukwujekwu). Prepared and Submitted to the Nigerian Federal Government a Technical Report on the Evaluation of the Educational Systems in India, Pakistan and the Philippines. (I was responsible for the Social Science Section of the Report) 1983.
- Existing and Potential Manpower Development and Co-operation Between Africa and Latin America. Report Prepared for the Economic Commission for Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 90 pp. May 1981.
- Techniques for Surveying the Financing and Expenditure of Health Services in English-Speaking West African Countries. Report Prepared for the West African Health Community, Lagos, 1980.
- (With A. Aderinto and T. Fashoyin), The Role and Performance of Vocational Training Institutions in Nigeria. Report Prepared for the Nigerian Federal Government (Ministry of Economic Development), 85 pp., Lagos, November 1979.
- (With Dr. O. Fajana), Long-Term Prospects for Trade and Economic Co-operation Between Nigeria and the Socialist Countries of Eastern Europe. Report Prepared for the United National Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), 70 pp. Geneva, November, 1978.
- Evaluation Report on Four Years of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme. Report Prepared for the NYSC Directorate, 135 pp., Lagos, November 1977.
He attended scores of workshops, conferences and seminars in Nigeria and other countries where hw presented papers, participated as chairman, discussant, etc. Below is a list of selected papers presented:
- The effects of the Credit Crunch on Sustainable Development, Paper Presented at the Seminar on Sustainable Development in Africa: What is the Role of Higher Education? In Commemoration of the Association of African University Day Held at the University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, March 17, 2009.
- The Contribution of Multilateral Trading System to Alleviate the Financial and Economic Crisis, Paper Presented at the Workshop Organised by the World Trade Organization, Geneva, 14-15, May 2009.
- Education for Sustainable Development: Issues of Gender Equality, Paper Presented at the Conference on Democracy and Education for Sustainable Development Held at the University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, November 25-28, 2007.
- Investment in Health for Sustainability Development: Some Critical Issues, Paper Presented at the Seminar on Global Health Security: Invest, Build a Safer Future Held in Commemoration of the World Health Day, University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, April 27, 2007.
- Tertiary Educational Reform in Swaziland, Paper Presented at the National Symposium on Education, Organized by the Ministry of Education, Mbabane, Swaziland, November 9-10, 2006.
- Opportunities, Challenges and Potential Impact of Cross-Border Provision of Higher Education: With or Without the WTO/GATS Regime, Paper Presented at the African University Day Seminar on Cross-Border Provision of Higher Education in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges, University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, Swaziland, 10 December, 2004.
- An Economic Analysis of the 2003 Swaziland Government Budget, Paper Presented at the 2003 Economics Association of Swaziland (ECAS) Budget Forum, Mbabane, 23 March, 2003.
- (With K. Lawanson) The Demand for and Constraints on Human Development in Africa. Paper Presented at the Nigerian Economic Society Conference on Human Resource Development in Africa, University of Lagos 6-8 August 2002.
- The Promotion of Industrial Peace at the Place of Work, Paper Presented at the Training Workshop for Senior Employees of the Allied Bank, Lagos, October, 2000.
- Strengthening Labour – Management Relations Through Collective Bargaining, Paper Presented at the Training Workshop for Senior Employees of Allied Bank, Lagos. October 2002.
- Job Evaluation and Management of Reward System, Paper Presented at the Training Workshop on Job Evaluation and Job Analysis, Lagos, 24-25, August 2000.
- Managing Conflict in an Organization, Paper Presented at the Workshop Organized by the Senior Administrative Staff of Nigerian Universities, University of Lagos, 1999.
- Performance Appraisal, Paper Presented at the Workshop Organized by the Senior Administrative Staff of Nigerian Universities, University of Lagos, 1999.
- The State of Arts of Social Dialogue in Nigeria. Commissioned Paper Presented at the ILO Social Dialogue Meeting Held in Geneva, Switzerland, 13-14 December, 1999.
- Manpower Development and Utilisation in the Next Millennium, Paper Delivered at the Workshop on Renovating Our Corporate Management Practices for the next Millennium, Lagos, 18-19 May, 1999.
- Productivity: A Determinant for Appropriate Pricing of Labour. A Keynote Address Presented as Part of the Activities Marking the Sixth National Productivity Day, Lagos State Chapter. Lagos, 7 April 1999.
- The Profile of Tertiary Graduate Production in Nigeria: An Analysis of Training and Labour Market Gaps, Paper Presented at the National Tripartite Conference of Planners, Producers and Employers of Graduates of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, Lagos, 14 – 17 July 1998.
- Sectoral Brain Drain in Nigeria, Report Presented at the National Manpower Seminar on Diagnostic Studies, Lagos, 1998.
- The Role of Security Agencies in Enhancing the Attainment of Social and Economic Objectives in Nigeria. Commissioned Paper Delivered at the Nigerian Navy Seminar, Lagos, 26-27 May 1998.
- Rapporteur General, The National Conference on Research as Backbone of Sustainable Development, Abuja, 11-15 August, 1997.
- Employment Statistics – Concept, Definitions and Measurement Framework: Issues of Existing National Practices, Commissioned Paper Presented at the (FGN/ILO/UNDP) National Workshop on Employment Statistics, Abuja, 28-30 May, 1997.
- Labour Inspection Under Structural Adjustment in West Africa, Paper Presented at the ILO/ARLAC Seminar on Performance Management and Labour Inspection in West Africa, Accra, Ghana, February 17-25, 1997.
- Overview of Manpower Planning and Development in Nigeria, Paper Presented at the Inaugural Workshop for Local Government Manpower Units Organised by the Lagos State Manpower Committee, Lagos, March 1995.
- The Effects of Public Job Creation Policies on Employment and Labour Market, Paper Presented at the Workshop on Economic Reform Policies and the Labour Market in Nigeria, University of Lagos, February 1993.
- Keynote Address Delivered at the Zonal Training Workshop for Manpower Planners Organized by the Nigerian National Manpower Board and the ILO, Ibadan, July 1989.
- Entrepreneurship: Concept, Role and Scope, Paper Presented at the National Youth Service Corps Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, June 27- July 8, 1987.
- Market Research and How to Identify a Business, Paper Presented at the National Youth Service Corps Entrepreneurships Development Programme, Markurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, June 27-July 8, 1987.
- Personal Management: Salaries and Wages Administration for Small Businesses, Paper Presented at the National Youth Service Corps Entrepreneurship Development Programme, Akure, Nigeria, June 1987.
- The Problem of Human Resources Under-utilisation in Nigeria: Issues and Policy Options, Paper Presented at the National Conference on Reflections on Nigeria’s Development: Socio-Economic and Political Survival, Organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Lagos, December 8-10, 1986.
- Youth Employment and Youth Employment Porgrammes in Africa: The Case of Nigeria, Paper Presented at the Regional Seminar Youth Employment Promotion in African Countries organized by JASPER/ILO, held in Buea, Cameroon, November 24-28, 1986.
- Prospects for Modern Sector Employment Generation for Women, Paper Presented at the Workshop on Women in the Modern Sector Labour Force in Nigeria, University of Lagos, Lagos, March 1985.
- Providing Adequate Manpower for the Development of Ondo State, Paper Presented at the Seminar on Strategies for the Ondo State Component of The Implications for Nigeria the Fifth National Development Plan, 1986-90, Akure, Nigeria, April 15-19, 1985.
- Manpower Development in Nigeria, Paper Presented at the Seminar on Effective Utilization of NYSC Members, National Arts Theatre, Lagos, 24-25 April, 1984.
- Nigeria’s Experience in the Development of University Education, Paper Presented at the Seminar Organised by the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators, University of Lagos Branch, April 23, 1985.
- The ECOWAS Policy on Population Movements: The Implications for Nigeria, Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Nigeria’s Population Dynamics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, February 26-27, 1984.
- Youth Mobilisation Programmes for National Development: Some Issues of Strategy and Theory, Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Innovative Approaches to Development Theory, NISER, Ibadan, January 23-27, 1984.
- Trade Unionism in an Austere Economy: The Nigerian Experience, Paper Presented at the Conference on Third World Trade Unionism: Equity and Democratisation in the Changing International Division of Labour, University of Ottawa, Canada, 24-27 October 1984.
- Free Mobility of Labour in West Africa: The Implications for Nigeria, Paper Presented at the Annual Conference of the Population Association of Nigeria, Ahamadu Bello University, Zaria, April 1983.
- A New Approach to Solving the Problem of Unemployment – The Policy of Labour Export, Paper Presented at a Staff Seminar, Centre for West African Studies, University of Birmingham, England, May 1981.
- National Youth Service as Means of Solving Manpower Problems. Paper Presented at a Staff Seminar, Centre for West African Studies, University of Birmingham, Jan. 1981.
- Migration and Labour Utilisation: A Review of Regional Migration Phenomena, Paper Presented at the Workshop on International Migration, University of Sussex, Sussex, England, December 1980.
- Manpower Development Strategies for the 1980’s in the ECOWAS, Paper Presented at the West African Economic Association Conference on Development Planning in the Economic Community of West African States: Priorities and Strategies, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, April 1-4, 1980.
- Providing Adequate Staff for the Secondary School System, Paper Presented at the Conference on Manpower Constraints to Nigeria’s Economic Development, University of Lagos, May 1980.
- Human Resource Mobilisation for National Development: The Case of Vocational Institutions. Paper Presented During a Study Tour of Military Formations and Vocational Institutions in Sweden, September 1980.
- Economic Community of West African States and the New International Economic Order, Paper Presented at the Conference on the New International Economic Order, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, Nov.1979.
- Population and Economic Development, Paper Presented at the National Workshop on Population and Economic Development in Nigeria in the Nineteen Eighties, University of Lagos, Lagos, 12-14 September, 1979.
- The (Nigerian) National Youth Service Corps: Achievements, Constraints and Prospects, Paper Presented at a Seminar on Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 1978.
- The Urban Employment Problem, Paper Presented at the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society on Urbanisation and Nigerian Economic Development, Kaduna, Nigeria, July 1977.
- Industrial Policy and Employment Generation in Nigeria, Paper Presented at the Conference on Employment Generation in Nigeria, Nigerian Institute for Social and Economic Research, Ibadan, Nov. 2-7, 1975
- Nigerian Universities and National Manpower Needs, Paper Presented at the Conference on Manpower Planning and Utilization in West Africa, University of Ghana, Legon, 24-27 March 1975.
- Decision Making Exercise on In-plant Industrial Relations, Organized by the International Institute for Labour Studies, Geneva, Switzerland 1974 (Held in Lagos; Awarded Certificate of Attendance).