Member Profile
Membership type: full
Bukola Omotomilola Adetola
Country of origin: Nigeria Currently in: Nigeria, Akure, Ondo State General field of specialization: Agricultural Sciences-
Degrees
2015 Doctorate Agricultural Sciences -
Current Research Activities
Agricultural Sciences
Wildlife, Ecotourism and Biodiversity Management. Research focus on human dimensions of biodiversity conservation and I work closely with park-dependent communities, specializes in community/stakeholder participation in biodiversity conservation; non-consumptive use of biodiversity (ecotourism), sustainable development of ecotourism destinations, ecotourism planning and policies, zoo and protected area management, ecological economics; assessment of ecosystem services; sustainable livelihoods; and gender issues in conservation.
Publications resulting from Research:
Adetola, B. O. and Ofuya, E. E., Ogunjemite B.G and Olawale F.E. (2019). Residents’ perceived effects of ecotourism development in Ibodi monkey forest, Osun state, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Extension and Development 13: 46-52
Ofuya, E. E. and Adetola, B. O. (2019). Collaborative Indigenous Partnership in Biodiversity Conservation: Focus on Cross River National Park, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife and Environment Vol. 11(4): 79 – 87
Ijeomah, H.M., Abubakar, S.I., Ezeano, C. I. and Adetola, B.O. (2019). Assessment of Tourists’ Attractions and Satisfaction in Selected Ecodestinations in Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Agriculture Technology and Environment, 8(1): 85 – 104
Adetola, B. O. and Oguniyi, O. J. (2018). Contribution of Support Zone Community Forests to Local Livelihood in Oban Division of Cross River National Park, Nigeria. Journal of Forestry Research and Management 15(3): 85-103
Adetola B.O. and Adedire O.P. (2018). Visitors’ Motivation and Willingness to Pay for Conservation in Selected Zoos in Southwest Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 22(4): 531-537
Adetola B.O., Odewumi O.S. and Alade A.A. (2017). Challenges of Sustainable Ecotourism Development in Old Oyo National Park, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Technology, 8(2): 36-47).
Adetola B.O and Oluleye A.O. (2017). Zoo Visitation and its implication on Wildlife Conservation Concerns. Nigerian Journal of Wildlife Management 1(1): 36-42
Adetola B. O. (2017). Perspectives on Ecotourism in the Support Zone Communities of Cross River National Park, Nigeria. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 6(5): 212-228.
Adetola B.O. and Osanyinleye G.D. (2016). Influence of Community Perception on Tourism acceptability of Osun Osogbo Sacred Groove, Nigeria Journal of Researches in Agricultural Sciences 4(1&2):25-32.
Adetola B. O., Adewumi I. B., Olonimoyo, H. T. (2016). Tourist Satisfaction with Attractions of Idanre Hills, Ondo State, Nigeria. American Journal of Tourism Management, 5(1): 1-8
Adetola, B.O., Adenuga A. J. and Morenikeji, O. (2016). Willingness to Pay for Captive Wildlife Tourism at the University of Ibadan Zoological Garden, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife and Environment 8(2): 58-72
Adetola B. O. (2015). Ecotourism Impacts on Support Zone Communities around Cross River National Park, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 17 (5): 152-163
Adetola B.O. and Alade A.A. (2014). Local Community Participation in the Management of Old Oyo National Park, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Forestry 44 (2): 17-23
Adetola B.O., Ibidun T.O. and Agbelusi E.A. (2014). Characterization of Visitors to Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria. EcSON, 2:54:62.
Adetola B.O., and Adetoro O.A. (2014). Threats to Biodiversity Conservation in Cross River National Park, Nigeria. International Journal of Conservation Science. 5(4): 547-552.
Adetola B.O. and Adediran O.R (2014). Attitudes of Local Residents toward Sustainable Ecotourism Development in Oluminrin Waterfall Southwestern Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 7(5):561-571
Adetola B.O., Oyeleke O.O. and Ogunjemite B.G (2013). Diversity of Woody Plants in the Federal University of Technology Akure Wildlife Park. Forest and Forest Product Journal, 6:63-67
Adetola B.O. and Ayodele A. I. (2013). Assessment of Tourists’ Visitation Pattern, Interests and Satisfaction in Cross River National Park, Nigeria. Applied Tropical Agriculture, 18 (1 & 2):69-75
Current profession
Current professional activities type:ResearchAdministrationTeachingCoordinator -T. A. Afolayan Wildlife Park, a large expanse of land designated by the management of Federal University of Technology, Akure to protect the ecological integrity of the remaining rainforest ecosystem within its conservation area. It is home to fascinating wildanimal both in-situ and ex-situ, managed for research, recreation, education and conservation awareness creation. Resource Person: Career Advisor and Conservation education talk to young people (primary, secondary and tertiary school students) within and outside Nigeria amongst which are Teenage Volunteer at Durrell Wildlife Park, UK, St John’s School, Jersey Island, United Kingdom, Complete Child Development Centre, Ondo State Nigeria amongst others. An experienced and dedicated teacher who delights in helping student learn well to achieve set goals. Wildlife Advocate: Advocacy campaign on print and electronic media. Member of the Board of Director, Netlink Environmental Conservation Organization (NGO) membership on a conference committee Reviewer of National and International Journals Secretary, Foundation for Rescue of Abandoned African Children Collation Officer: Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigeria
Workshop and Conference Attended
2018 University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA Forest Health Research and Education Center (FHC) Annual Meeting2018 Research Visit, Department of Retailing and Tourism Management, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA Research Visit2015 Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, British Channel Island, Jersey, United Kingdom Durrell Endangered Species Management (DESMAN)2020 World Wildlife Day Event and Workshop Imo State Zoo, Owerri , Nigerian Association of Zoos and Park (NAZAP) Practical training workshop on Wildlife and Biodiversity Management in ZooAffiliations
Society for Conservation BiologyWildlife Society of NigeriaDurrell Conservation Learning Network (DCLN) United KingdomNigeria Association of Zoos and ParkAssociation of Women in Forestry and EnvironmentAfrican Forest ForumPresentation given
2013Role of Ecotourism in Climate Change AdaptationUniversity of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) Sunyani, GhanaEvent: 2nd Regional Conference of the Organisation of Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)2015Visitors Profile and Perception of Zoo environment towards ConservationUniversity of GhanaEvent: Tropical Biology Association Africa Alumni Group (TAAG) Students’ Conference on Conservation Science2016Interactions between neighbouring Communities and Management of Okomu National Park in Wildlife Conservation.Delta State Univeristy, Abraka, Asaba Campus, Asaba, NigeriaEvent: 5th Biennial National Conference of the Forest and Forest Products Society2019Evaluation of Conservation Education Programs in Old Oyo National Park, NigeriUniversity of Ibadan, NigeriaEvent: Wildlife Society of Nigeria -
Other Awards
Nov 2014Tertiary Education Trust Fund,(TETFUND) Federal University of Technology, AkureFeb 2015Durrell Endangered Species Management Training and Equipment GrantNov 2018IDEA WILD Grant
