Babatunde Joshua Omotosho
Biographic Data
| ID | 3791328 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Babatunde Joshua Omotosho |
| GIVEN NAMES | Babatunde Joshua |
| FAMILY NAME | Omotosho |
| SIGNATURE | OMOTOSHO B J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Federal University Oye Ekiti |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6866-2081 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
An Exploration of the Experiences, Wellbeing and Survival Tactics of Older Widowers in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Men in old age usually receive less attention than their female counterparts due to physiological, social and cultural influences. Older widowers are not left out of this reality. This study explored the experiences, lifestyles and coping mechanisms of elderly widowers within the family and community networks in selected rural communities in Ekiti State, southwest Nigeria. Findings revealed that living without their spouses was challenging. Notwi…
Interrogating Youths' Involvement in Politics and Implications on Violence in Nigeria
Protests, whether violent or non-violent are part of the instruments deployed by youths to express their dissatisfaction with poor governance and non-inclusion in decision-making in Nigeria. To the youths, their relevance in politics seems to begin during election and terminates as soon as elections are over. Changing this narrative becomes critical for these youths in order to enable them to utilise their potentials and contribute to national de…
Negotiating work risks and challenges of street vending among female youths in southwest Nigeria
The need to negotiate the economic hurdles in the country coupled with the culture of peddling wares have pushed young female traders into street trade. This study investigated the experiences of these youngsters in terms of risks and abuse while performing their trading activities. This study adopted the use of quantitative and qualitative methods to elicit data from the respondents. For the quantitative, a total of 120 copies of questionnaires …
Symbols and Dynamics of Social Meanings
Grave spaces within Yoruba (Nigeria) societies are not just ordinary symbols, and they constitute "other place" used to meet individuals' physical and social needs. This study examined how residential grave spaces within Yoruba social structure are used by them in meeting their day-to-day needs. Drawing from symbolic interactionism theory, and data gathered from Ekiti-Yoruba culture, this study investigates how community members define and utiliz…
Career advancement among workers in public and private organisations in Southwest Nigeria
Recent studies have argued that workers no longer enjoy upward mobility in their careers due to a number of challenges. However, little is understood regarding some of the factors responsible for this development. This study examined career advancement among workers in private and public organisations in southwest Nigeria. A total of ninety-six questionnaires were distributed among the same number of respondents at selected public and private org…
Employment, Motherhood and Wellbeing
African women in public service experience some issues in their bid to juggle between their jobs and parenting; however, not much is available within the literature to explain these dynamics. This study seeks to document this by understanding their experiences, the coping strategies adopted and the implications on the respondents’ wellbeing and that of their children. For quantitative data, a total number of one hundred and sixty questionnaires w…
Product Labeling and Sociocultural Values of Nigerian Consumers
This paper examines the development of product labels in Nigeria. It highlights the successes and developments so far. The paper critically examines the approach adopted by labels giver especially in relation to Nigerian culture and traditions. This is because product labels in this country are still mostly communicated in foreign languages and without a proper consideration of the exiting norms, culture and values regarding communication while i…
Unlicensed Road Menders and Road Maintenance in Ekiti, Nigeria
Survival strategies are becoming the unique features of developing countries, especially when they face serious economic hardships. This need for survival has prompted the emergence of another 'road construction experts' without any formal training in road construction and maintenance on the major highways in Nigeria. This study therefore examined this trade (referred to as road menders) and the perception of the people on their activities on the…
Consumers' Knowledge of Warning and Information Labels on Products Among Southwestern Nigerians
In spite of the efforts to safeguard consumers' health through product regulations, reports revealed that diseases and illnesses due to unhygienic production and consumption are on the increase. This study examined knowledge of consumers about information and warning labels on selected products in Ado Ekiti in southwestern Nigeria. Findings from the study revealed that respondents had average knowledge of information labels on the selected produc…
Employment, Motherhood and Wellbeing
African women in public service experience some issues in their bid to juggle between their jobs and parenting; however, not much is available within the literature to explain these dynamics. This study seeks to document this by understanding their experiences, the coping strategies adopted and the implications on the respondents’ wellbeing and that of their children. For quantitative data, a total number of one hundred and sixty questionnaires w…
Career advancement among workers in public and private organisations in Southwest Nigeria
Recent studies have argued that workers no longer enjoy upward mobility in their careers due to a number of challenges. However, little is understood regarding some of the factors responsible for this development. This study examined career advancement among workers in private and public organisations in southwest Nigeria. A total of ninety-six questionnaires were distributed among the same number of respondents at selected public and private org…
Unlicensed Road Menders and Road Maintenance in Ekiti, Nigeria
Survival strategies are becoming the unique features of developing countries, especially when they face serious economic hardships. This need for survival has prompted the emergence of another 'road construction experts' without any formal training in road construction and maintenance on the major highways in Nigeria. This study therefore examined this trade (referred to as road menders) and the perception of the people on their activities on the…
Consumers' Knowledge of Warning and Information Labels on Products Among Southwestern Nigerians
In spite of the efforts to safeguard consumers' health through product regulations, reports revealed that diseases and illnesses due to unhygienic production and consumption are on the increase. This study examined knowledge of consumers about information and warning labels on selected products in Ado Ekiti in southwestern Nigeria. Findings from the study revealed that respondents had average knowledge of information labels on the selected produc…
Unlicensed Road Menders and Road Maintenance in Ekiti, Nigeria
Survival strategies are becoming the unique features of developing countries, especially when they face serious economic hardships. This need for survival has prompted the emergence of another 'road construction experts' without any formal training in road construction and maintenance on the major highways in Nigeria. This study therefore examined this trade (referred to as road menders) and the perception of the people on their activities on the…
Product Labeling and Sociocultural Values of Nigerian Consumers
This paper examines the development of product labels in Nigeria. It highlights the successes and developments so far. The paper critically examines the approach adopted by labels giver especially in relation to Nigerian culture and traditions. This is because product labels in this country are still mostly communicated in foreign languages and without a proper consideration of the exiting norms, culture and values regarding communication while i…
Career advancement among workers in public and private organisations in Southwest Nigeria
Recent studies have argued that workers no longer enjoy upward mobility in their careers due to a number of challenges. However, little is understood regarding some of the factors responsible for this development. This study examined career advancement among workers in private and public organisations in southwest Nigeria. A total of ninety-six questionnaires were distributed among the same number of respondents at selected public and private org…
Employment, Motherhood and Wellbeing
African women in public service experience some issues in their bid to juggle between their jobs and parenting; however, not much is available within the literature to explain these dynamics. This study seeks to document this by understanding their experiences, the coping strategies adopted and the implications on the respondents’ wellbeing and that of their children. For quantitative data, a total number of one hundred and sixty questionnaires w…
Symbols and Dynamics of Social Meanings
Grave spaces within Yoruba (Nigeria) societies are not just ordinary symbols, and they constitute "other place" used to meet individuals' physical and social needs. This study examined how residential grave spaces within Yoruba social structure are used by them in meeting their day-to-day needs. Drawing from symbolic interactionism theory, and data gathered from Ekiti-Yoruba culture, this study investigates how community members define and utiliz…
Negotiating work risks and challenges of street vending among female youths in southwest Nigeria
The need to negotiate the economic hurdles in the country coupled with the culture of peddling wares have pushed young female traders into street trade. This study investigated the experiences of these youngsters in terms of risks and abuse while performing their trading activities. This study adopted the use of quantitative and qualitative methods to elicit data from the respondents. For the quantitative, a total of 120 copies of questionnaires …
Interrogating Youths' Involvement in Politics and Implications on Violence in Nigeria
Protests, whether violent or non-violent are part of the instruments deployed by youths to express their dissatisfaction with poor governance and non-inclusion in decision-making in Nigeria. To the youths, their relevance in politics seems to begin during election and terminates as soon as elections are over. Changing this narrative becomes critical for these youths in order to enable them to utilise their potentials and contribute to national de…
An Exploration of the Experiences, Wellbeing and Survival Tactics of Older Widowers in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Men in old age usually receive less attention than their female counterparts due to physiological, social and cultural influences. Older widowers are not left out of this reality. This study explored the experiences, lifestyles and coping mechanisms of elderly widowers within the family and community networks in selected rural communities in Ekiti State, southwest Nigeria. Findings revealed that living without their spouses was challenging. Notwi…
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