James Oladipo Adejuwon

Background

Adejuwon, James Oladipo was born on November 27, 1937 in Igbara-Odo, Nigeria. Son of George Micheal and Abigail Osuntayo (Olomola) Adejuwon.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. London, London, 1960; Master of Science, U. London, London, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, U. London, London, 1968.

Career

Ecologist, Ministry of Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1963-1965; lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 1965-1975; professor geography, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 1975-1990; professor, Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, since 1990. Visiting professor Kansas University, Lawrence, 1970-1971, Pennsylvania State University, 1986-1987. Dean Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1975-1979, head department geography, 1981-1984, 89-90, deputy vice-chancellor, 1984-1986.

Research coordinator United Nations University, Obafemi Awolouoo University, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria, 1982-1986.

Achievements

• James Oladipo Adejuwon has been listed as a noteworthy Geography educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Rural Energy Systems Association, Association American Geographers, International Association Landscape Ecology.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, swimming, tennis, hunting.

Connections

Married Agnes Olayinka Bolujo, October 24, 1964. Children: Mojisola, Olasoji, Olawale.

Father:

George Micheal Adejuwon

Mother:

Abigail Osuntayo (Olomola) Adejuwon

Spouse:

Agnes Olayinka Bolujo

child:

Olawale Adejuwon

child:

Mojisola Adejuwon

child:

Olasoji Adejuwon