Muyideen Dauda
Calabar
Summary
Experienced agronomist with a decade of hands-on involvement in sustainable agriculture and community development. Skilled in planning and monitoring agricultural practices, managing inputs distribution, and fostering outgrower partnerships. Knowledgeable in community extension services, driving initiatives that align with organizational objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of supply chain & community outreach expansion
Releaf Earth, Calabar, Nigeria
01.2021 - Current
- Releaf Earth is an agritech startup focused on industrial decarbonization through deshelling and biochar production(pyrolysis) in Nigeria. My responsibilities focused on identifying untapped opportunities in rural development and commodity value chain sustainability through climate smart practices innovation:these include
- Identify and build relationships with different accelerators involved in the use of renewable energy for SMEs Agro processors.
- As a value chain expert, design a model for Pilot programs in several locations for energy users (Agro processors and providers(Grid developers) to electrify Farmers communities/households.
- Ensure timely deployment of biochar (decarbonized) shells to farmers communities.
- Guide collaborators (UNCHR) on Biochar Trials selected using GESI principles to ensure a positive yield output and smooth replicability.
- Bi-weekly visit to pilot sites to assess project status, speak with onsite team, and farmers on progress so far.
- Do technical review and analyze the reports submitted by the monitoring team.
- Independently do feasibility and survey across various communities viable for biochar distribution and usage to ensure continuous decarbonization process of arable farmland.
- In charge of coordinating and auditing all raw material supplies and inputs (equipment) distribution to eligible farmers.
- Ensure all field activities and commodity supplies/distribution reports are routinely documented accurately
- Drive and refocus field officers and activities on experiment and data gathering according to departments objectives
- Coordinate community engagement schemes in the form of various sensitization outreach approaches in the local communities.
- Coordinate the use of geospatial records to distribute biochar (decarbonized palm shell) amongst the selected smallholder farmers
Agronomist/Plantation Manager
Etees Farms Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Coordinated the overall production activities and milling/extraction process of palm oil
- Oversaw the management activities of the supervisors’ compliance to SOPs
- Liaised with other private sector players to identify potential buyers and arrange for profitable transactions
- Produced budget (cost-benefit) analysis and maintained up-to-date operational activities records
- Updates team with reports about agro-commodities value chain and agro-allied product market trends
- Used instructional materials, teaching aids and logic to demonstrate sound procedure to solve problems of local farmers
- Conducted risk assessment and maintenance of machineries and equipment used for operations
- Assisted the management with decisions in R&D strategy to achieve company’s goals and development
Technical Field Extension Officer
Al-Abass Holdings International and Lesieur Cristal, Abuja, Nigeria
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Handled administrative tasks essential for the MOU of Off-taker agreement in achieving organizational goals.
- Make arrangements with the trained extension agents for the distribution of farm inputs to soybean out-growers.
- Monitor the progress of the local extension agents activities of the out-growers’ farmers.
- Record farmer’s bio-data to identify performance quality
- Write and give situation reports on the routine activities
Project/Research Assistant at Dept of Agric. Extension and Rural Development
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
02.2016 - 07.2017
- To gather and analyze data to evaluate respondents
- Assist in the facilitation of farmers training programs
- Monitor and report the farmers’ adoption level
- Administer questionnaire to the farmers for feedback evaluation
Field Technician
International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics, Kano, Nigeria
10.2014 - 11.2015
- Conducted varietal field trials and field visits
- Trained local farmers on agribusiness and use of technology innovation, and extension workers on service delivery to rural farmers’ associations
Farm Supervisor
Akin-Sateru Integrated Farms, Lagos, Nigeria
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Kept detailed records of the poultry, fishery, and piggery production
- Attended to store and customer complaints and initiates the investigation
- Implemented regular vaccination and timely diseases prevention/control measures
Education
M.Sc. - Agric Extension and Rural Development
University of Ilorin
Ilorin01.2018
B.Sc. - Agriculture
University of Ilorin
Ilorin01.2014
Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory technology
College of Health Technology
Offa01.2009
School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Federal Government College
Ilorin01.2005
Skills
- Languages: English and Yoruba (native), Hausa (intermediate)
- Data analysis: Statistics and agronomic data handling
- Application development: ODK
- Computing: Google Drive and Microsoft Office Suite, HTML
Affiliations
- Young Professional for Agricultural Development www.ypard.org (2017)
- Young Africa Leaders Initiative Network www.ypali.org (2016)
- Ecosystem Based Adaptation for Food Security Assembly www.ebafosa.org (2016)
- Associate member of Nigeria Association of Agricultural Students (2013)
- Associate member of Nigeria Medical Laboratory Technicians (2009)
Certification
- Project management at www.skillsedgeconsultingltd.com (2015)
- Field trial experimental design www.icrisat.org (2015)
- Monitoring and evaluation fundamentals www.globalhealthlearning.org (2015)
- Certificate of Merit Humanitarian service and disaster management (NEMA) (2015)
- Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate (2009)
Timeline
Head of supply chain & community outreach expansion
Releaf Earth, Calabar, Nigeria
01.2021 - Current
Agronomist/Plantation Manager
Etees Farms Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria
01.2018 - 12.2020
Technical Field Extension Officer
Al-Abass Holdings International and Lesieur Cristal, Abuja, Nigeria
09.2017 - 12.2017
Project/Research Assistant at Dept of Agric. Extension and Rural Development
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
02.2016 - 07.2017
Field Technician
International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics, Kano, Nigeria
10.2014 - 11.2015
Farm Supervisor
Akin-Sateru Integrated Farms, Lagos, Nigeria
08.2012 - 04.2013
B.Sc. - Agriculture
University of Ilorin
Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory technology
College of Health Technology
School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Federal Government College
M.Sc. - Agric Extension and Rural Development
University of Ilorin
Research Projects
- Department of Earth System Science, Center on Food Security and the Environment, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA. 2022-2023,
Team lead/Coordinator -Project: Canopy Height Mapping for Plantations in Nigeria Using GEDI, Landsat, and Sentinel-2.
See link https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/15/21/5162.
- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN,NGERIA 2016-2018
ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF COVER CROP AMONG FARMERS IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA
Research Interests
- Use of Biochar for Soil ammendement and Carbon sequestration
- Sustainable local Food systems and policy
- Agricultural Extension
- Organic farming smart practices
Community Service & Volunteering
Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Food Security Assembly, UNEP Innovative Volunteer. Participated in a team to deliver strategic campaigns about climate change adaptation and renewable energy awareness and access to the rural dwellers in West Africa.