Musibau O. Jelili is a Professor of Urban and Regional Planning and Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. He holds a B.Tech (Hons), M.Tech and PhD in Urban and Regional Planning. He is a Corporate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (MNITP/1936) and registered with the Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (RTP/1579). Professor M.O. Jelili is a vibrant, internationally recognized scholar and researcher in Land Use and Sustainable Development Planning, with emphasis on Informal Urbanism and Inclusive Planning. He has about two decades of teaching and research experience at the university level, and over sixty publications, including journal articles, books, chapters-in-books, monographs, conference proceedings and public lectures in reputable outlets. The 53rd Inaugural Lecture Series of LAUTECH, which he presented on the 18th of May, 2023, was one of the rare attempts at exploring informal urbanism and inclusive cities in Nigeria. He has successfully supervised hundreds of B.Tech, tens of Master dissertations and two PhD thesis. His teaching career and research erudition have taken him to many universities and polytechnics in Nigeria, Africa and beyond (as Visiting Lecturer, Resource Person, Lead Paper Presenter or External Examiner/Moderator), including University of Ilorin, Nigeria, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria, University of Cape Coast, Ghana, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, University of South Florida, USA, among other universities and polytechnics. He has won many awards of excellence, including research grants on different occasions and short grants to partake in both national and international conferences and workshops.
1 Jelili, M.O. (2010); Mendicancy and Panhandling in Nigerian Cities, Saarbrucken, Germany: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing (ISBN: 978-3-8433-8578-7).
2 Jelili, M.O. (2015), Quantitative Techniques in Planning 1, Ogbomoso: Infinitykocept Multimedia Enterprises (ISBN: 978-978-52487-8-4)
3 Adeboyejo, A.T.; Jelili, M.O.; Akindele, O.A.; Abolade, O. and Ogunkan, D.V. (2017) (eds), Sustainable Environmental Management and Planning in Nigeria. A Publication of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria (ISBN: 978-978-52485-5-3).
Chapters-in-Book(s)
4 Layi Egunjobi; Jelili, M.O. and Adeyeye, L (2007),“Urban Renewal” in Tunde Agbola, Layi Egunjobi and Olatubara, C.O. (eds), Housing Development and Management: A Book of Readings, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, pp 538-567 (ISBN:978-978-52485-5-3).
5 Adeboyejo, A.T., Jelili, M.O. and Akindele, O.A.(2008), “Prospects of Urban and Regional Planning” in Adeboyejo, A.T. (ed) a Special Hand Book on Best Planning School Award by the Town Planners Registration Council (TOPREC) of Nigeria to the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State Nigeria, pp 66-71.
6 Jelili, M.O. (2010) “A New Model for Legal and Institutional Framework for Environmental Governance and Development in Nigeria”, in J.A.B. Olujimi; M.O. Bello; E.B. Ojo; A.O. Olotuah; M.A. Adebayo; and F.K. Omole (Eds) Man, Technological Advancement and Sustainable Environment. Akure: Educational Multimedia Consortium (A publication of School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria) pp 27-31 (ISBN: 978-978-915-345-9).
7 Jelili, M.O.; Bello, Y.O.; Akindele, O.A. and Okanlawon, S.A. (2010),
“Sustainable Housing Supply through ‘Accepted Indigenous Architecture and Technology’ in Ogbomoso, Nigeria”, in J.A.B. Olujimi; M.O. Bello; E.B. Ojo; A.O. Olotuah; M.A. Adebayo; and F.K. Omole (Eds) Man, Technological Advancement and Sustainable Environment. Akure: Educational Multimedia Consortium (A publication of School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria) pp 365-369 (ISBN: 978-978-915-345-9).
8 Jelili, M.O. (2011), “Socio-cultural Correlates of Begging in Nigerian Cities” in Issues in the Built Environment of Nigeria, by A.O. Afon and O.O. Aina (eds), A Publication of the Faculty of Environmental Design and Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, pp 138-151 (ISBN: 978-136-048-8).
9 Jelili, M.O.; Onatu, George and Odunola, O.O. (2013), “Urban Governance and Development Planning in South Africa and Nigeria: Lesson for African Countries” in Fadare, S; Nwokoro Immaculatta; Lawanson, T. and Onifade, Victor (eds), Emerging Issues in Urban Planning and Development, OAU Press, pp109-131 (ISBN: 978-136-385-1)
10 Jelili, M.O. (2014), “Situating Planning within ‘Planning’: An Attempt to Define and Delimit the Scope of Urban Planning”, in Planning Focus, by Jelili, M.O. and Ogunkan D.V. (eds), a Newsletter of the Department of Urban and Regional, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, LAUTECH, Vol. 1, No 1, January, 2014, pp 26-27, 31-32)
11 Emmanuel O. Omisore and Musibau O. Jelili (2015), “Entrepreneurship” in Contemporary Concepts in Physical Planning (Vol. I) by Layi Egunjobi (ed), a publication of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, pp 368-381 (ISBN: 978-978-948-745-5)
12 Jelili, M.O. (2017), “Sustainable Environmental Management in Nigeria: The Panacea of Land use Planning”, in Sustainable Environmental Management and Planning in Nigeria by Adeboyejo, A.T., et al (eds). A Publication of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, pp 394-403 (ISBN: 978-978-52485-5-3).
13 Ogunkan, D.V. and Jelili, M.O. (2017), “Sociocultural Issues in Environmental Management and Planning in Nigeria” in Sustainable Environmental Management and Planning in Nigeria by Adeboyejo, A.T., et al (eds). A Publication of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, pp 405-415 (ISBN: 978-978-52485-5-3).
14 Jelili, M.O. and Ogunkan, D.V. (2017), “Urbanization and Informal Land Use in Nigeria, Africa” in China Africa Urban Development Forum (CAUDF) by Ishmael Mensah and Hu Liang Cai (eds). Accra: Ghana Universities Press (ISBN: 978-9964-3-9265-6)
15 Jelili, M.O. (2020), “Sustainable Urbanization in Nigeria: The Conflicting Impressions and Way Forward” in Planning and Management of Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Nigeria edited by Ibrahim, R,B. and Muili, A.B., Ogbomoso: LAUTECH Press, pp 596-613 (ISBN: 978-978-57521-0-6)
16 Jelili, M.O.; Alabi, T.A. and Olumide Duyilemi (2020), “An Assessment of Crime Incidence in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria” in Adewoyin, Y.;Adeagbo, A.; Ogunkan D.V. and Chakwizara, J. (eds), Contemporary Issues in Urban and Regional Planning and Development in Africa, A Festschrift in Honour of Professor A.T. Adeboyejo, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso
PUBLISHED ARTICLES:
Journal Articles
17 Jelili, M. O. and Adedibu, A. A (2006), “Land Use Classification and Informal Sector Question in Ogbomoso” Journal of Human Ecology, Vol. 20, No 4, pp 283-87 (India) (www.krepublishers.com)
18 Jelili, M. O., Adedibu, A. A and Ayinla, A K. (2006) “Planning Implications of Housing Redevelopment in High Density Residential Areas of Ogbomoso: A pilot Study”, Journal of Human Ecology, Vol. 20, No 3, pp 195-199 (India) (www.krepublishers.com)
19 Bello,Y.O; Okanlawon, S.A and Jelili, M.O. (2007), “Architecture of Order of Pattern for Safe Shelter and Safe Cities”, Journal of Environmental Studies, Vol. 3 No. 3, pp 42-45, International Research and Development Institute (Nigeria).
20 Jelili, M.O.; Adedibu, A.A. and Layi Egunjobi (2008), “Regional
Development Planning in Nigeria: The General and Particular”, Journal of Social Sciences vol.16, no 2, pp135-140 (India) (www.krepublishers.com).
21 Ogunkan, D.V. and Jelili, M.O. (2010), “The Influence of Land Use on the Spatial Variation of Begging in Ogbomoso, Nigeria”, Journal of Geography and Regional Planning, vol. 3 no. 4 pp 73-83, April, 2010 (available at www.academicjournals.org/jgrp).
22 Jelili, M.O. and Adedibu, A.A. (2010), “Comparative Analysis of Intra-Urban pattern of Begging in Ilorin and Ogbomoso, Nigeria” Journal of Geography and Planning Sciences (JOGEPS), Department of Geography and Planning Sciences, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria, Vol 3, no 2, pp 41-50.
23 Adedibu, A.A. and Jelili, M.O. (2010); “Socioeconomic Implications of Begging and Sustainable Strategies for Rehabilitating Beggars in Ogbomoso and Ilorin” Ilorin Journal of Business and Social Sciences (IJBSS) Volume 14, numbers 1&2, pp 86-96 (University of Ilorin, Nigeria).
24 Adedibu, A.A and Jelili, M.O. (2011), “Package for Controlling Street Begging and Rehabilitating Beggars and the Physically Challenged in Nigeria: Paper for Policy Consideration”, Global Journal of Human Social Sciences, GJHSS, Vol 11, Issue 1, USA, pp 16-24 (www.globaljournals.org)
25 Adedibu, A.A. and Jelili, M.O. (2011), “Characteristics and Types of Beggars in Nigerian Cities: Implications for Public Publicy”, Centrepoint Journal, Humanities Edition,Vol 14, No 1, pp 144-167 published by the University of Ilorin Library and Publications Committee, Unilorin, Nigeria (www.unilorin.edu.ng).
26 Jelili, M.O. (2012), “Urbanization and Future of Cities in Africa: The Emerging Facts and Challenges to Planners”, Global Journal of Human Social Science, Volume 12, Issue 7, pp 7-12 (USA) (www.globaljournals.org).
27 Jelili, M.O. (2013), “Street-Begging in Cities: Cultural, Political and Socioeconomic Questions”, Global Journal of Human Social Science: C, Vol. 13, Issue 5, Version 1, pp 53-58 (USA) (www.globaljournals.org).
28 Jelili, M.O., (2013), “Data Treatment in Urban Studies: The Ignored Value and Implications for Decision-Making”, Scottish Journal of Arts, Social Sciences and Scientific Studies, Vol. 12, Issue 1, pp 80-90 (Scotland) (http://scotishjournal.co.uk).
29 Jelili, M.O. (2013)., “Street-Begging In Cities: Unveiling The Global Situations And Issues To Be Addressed”, Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol. 1 Issue 17, pp41-60(Index Copernicus: 5.05) (India, www.asianacademicresearch.org).
30 Jelili, M.O. (2013), “The Environment and Tools of Urban Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Search for Identity and Implications for Sustainable Development” International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 12, pp 122-143 (India) (www.ijmras.us).
31 Musibau Jelili, and Adebayo Owoade (2013), “A Comparative Appraisal of Conditions of Infrastructure in Public and Private Primary Schools in Shomolu, Lagos” International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, Vol 3, Issue 12, pp 144-162 (India) (www.ijmras.us).
32 Jelili, M.O., Akindele, O.A. and Ojo Akintayo (2013), “Teenage Pregnancy and Home Environment Factors in Ogbomoso, Nigeria”, Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 3, number 18, pp 69-77 (USA) (Index Copernicus Value: 5.45), (www.iiste.org)
33 Akindele, O.A., and Jelili, M.O. (2013), “Riskscapes and Sexscapes: The Socio-spatial Dialectics of Brothels in Ogbomoso, Nigeria”, Civil and Environmental Research,Vol.3, no 13 pp 14-23(USA, Greece and Neitherlands) (Index Copernicus Value: 5.52) (www.iiste.org)
34 Jelili, M.O. (2013), “Application of Quantitative Techniques in Urban and Regional Studies”, Quality and Quantity, Vol 47, Issue 6, pp 1-11 (SCImago Journal Rank: 0.382) (Springer Publication) (Netherlands) (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-013-9951-0)
35 Akindele, O.A., Jelili, M.O., and Odunola, O.O. (2014), “The Significance of Property Location, Characteristics and Value in Urban Renewal: A Case Study of Ogbomoso, Nigeria” Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol 19, Issue 1, pp 23-29 (Poland) (www.iosrjournals.org) (Index Copernicus Value: 4.621)
36 Jelili, M.O.; Odunola, O.O. and Saliu, I (2014), “Charcoal Production in Soth-Western Nigeria: Environmental and Socio-Economic Questions”, Journal of Engineering and Environmental Studies, Vol. 5, No 2, pp 69-77 (OOU, Nigeria)
37 O.O. Odunola; M.O. Jelili; M.A. Asani (2015), “Telecommunication Mast Location and Its Health Implication for Residents in Ogbomoso, Nigeria”, Civil and Environmental Research, Vol 7, No 9, pp 57-64 (Index Copernicus Value: 5.52) (USA) (www.iiste.org)
38 O.O. Odunola; M.O. Jelili; D.O. Adejumobi; and M.A. Asani (2015), “Health Implications of Industrial Waste in Metropolitan Area of Ibadan, Nigeria”, International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol. 4, Issue 10, pp 127-134 (Index Copernicus Value: 65.68) (India, www.ijird.com).
39 O.O. Odunola; M.O. Jelili; D.O. Adejumobi; and M.A. Asani (2015), “Housing and Residents’ Health in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria”, Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, Vol. 9, Issue 9, pp 122-128 (www.iosjournals.org)
40 Jelili, M.O., Odunola, O.O., Asani, M.A. and Ayoola, Abiodun (2015), “Analysis of Land Use Change in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria (2005-2015)”, International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 5, Issue 1, December 2015/January 2016), pp 23-37 (Index Copernicus: 3.0) (India) (http://mv.indexcopernicus.com/iaset)
41 Jelili, M.O.; Olanrewaju, S.O. and Odunola, O.O. (2017), “Spatial Distribution and Land Use Planning of Informal Automobile Workshops in Osogbo, Nigeria”, Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, Vol. 10, no 1, (February, 2017) pp 112-124 (Ethiopia)
42 Jelili, M.O.; Kofoworola, M.D.; Bako, A.I. and Raheem, W.A. (2017), “An Appraisal of Road Traffic Crashes and Safety Measures along Ilesha/Akure Highway, Nigeria”, Journal of Journal of Contemporary Urbanology Vol. 4 Number 1(July, 2017), pp 106-119 (Nigeria)
43 Jelili, M.O.; Ayankanmi, J.A. and Odunola, O.O. (2021), “Informal Land use and Envirnmental Pollution in Ogbomoso”, Journal of Geography and Regional Planning, Vol. 14, No 1, pp 32-41
44 Akinyode, B.F. Jelili, M.O. and Odunola, O.O. (2018), “Structural Equation Modeling of users’ assessment of affordable housing in developing cities”, Economic and Environmental Studies, Vol. 18, No 3, pp 1059-1088
45 Jelili, M.O.; Alabi T.A; and Odunola, O.O. (2018), “Intra-Urban Pattern and Determinants of Indoor Air Quality in Ogbomoso, Nigeria”, African Journal for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, pp 168-181
46 Jelili, M.O.; Gbadegesin, A.S.; and Alabi, A.T. (2019), “Intra-Urban Pattern and Land Use Determinants of Outdoor Air Quality in Ogbomoso, Nigeria”, LAUTECH Journal of Civil and Environmental Studies, Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp 30-44
47 Jelili, M.O.; Akinyode, B.F. and Azeezat Ogunleti (2020), “Land Pooling and Urban Renewal in Lagos State: A Narrative Inquiry into Isale Gangan Project”, Urban Forum (Springer) (https://doi.org/10.1007/s12132-020-09405-5)
48 Jelili, M.O.; Gbadegesin, A.S.; and Alabi, A.T. (2020), “Comparative Analysis of Indoor and Outdoor Particulate Matter Concentrations and Air Quality in Ogbomoso, Nigeria”, Journal of Health and Pollution, Vol. 10, No 28, pp 1-16
49 Alabi, T.A and Jelili, M.O. (2022), “Clarifying Likert Scale Misconceptions for Improved Application in Urban Studies”, Quality and Quantity (Springer publication) (https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-022-01415-8)
50 Jelili, M.O.; Ajibade, A. A.; and Alabi, A.T. (2022), “Informal Urban Migrant Settlements in Nigeria: Environmental and Socioeconomic Dynamics of Sabo, Ibadan”, GeoJournal (A Publication of Springer), (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-022-10736-y)
- Referred Conference Proceedings:
51 Adeboyejo, A.T., Abolade Olajoke, Adigun, F.O. and Jelili, M.O.(2007) “A Predictive Modelling of Urban Expansion and Implications for Sustenance in Peri-Urban Areas of Ogbomoso, Nigeria”, Being a paper presented at the 5th Union of African Population Conference (UAPS) on the Emerging Issues on Population and Development in Africa, Arusha, Tanzania, December 10-14, 2007.
52 Adedibu, A. A. and Jelili, M.O. (2009) “Urbanization and Land Use Correlates of Street-People: Exposing the Potential Hideouts of Criminals in Nigerian Cities, Proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, NITP, on the theme “Planning Nigerian Cities for Increased Communication and Security” held at Awka in Anambra State between 28th and 31st October, 2009.
53 Jelili, M.O. and Adeboyejo, A.T. (2010), “Model for Integrating the Informal Sector into Formal Land Use Planning in Africa, the Case of Ilorin and Ogbomoso, Nigeria”, International Conference organized by the Association of African Planning Schools held in Dar es Salam, Tanzania (Also available at www.africanplanningschools.org.za).
54 Jelili, M.O. (2016), “The Planning and Management of Internally Displaced Persons’ Camps in Nigeria”, as Invited Lead Paper Presenter at the National Conference on “Role of Professionals in the Planning and Management of Internally Displaced Persons’ Camps” by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, Oyo State in February, 2016.
TECHNICAL REPORT:
55 Jelili, M.O., Environmental Impact Assessment Report on “A Proposed Secondary School” located off Old Osogbo Road, Obandi Area Ogbomoso (2008), submitted to the Town Planning Authority, Ogbomoso South Local Government.(2008)
56 Jelili, M.O., Environmental Impact Assessment Report on “A Proposed Aluminium Roofing Sheet Factory Located along New Ife Road, Opposite Nigerian Breweries, Ibadan, Egbeda Local Government Area, Oyo State”, submitted to the Town Planning Authority, Egbeda Local Government.(2009)
57 Kalilu, R.O.R; Arulogun, A.R.; Jelili, M.O., Oladiti, O.O.; Akindele, O.A., Olatunji, F.O. and Adepoju, Z.A. (eds) (2012) “The Reawakening”, the 2010/2011 Annual Report of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria (Co-opted Member of the Committee)
58 Kalilu, R.O.R; Arulogun, A.R.; Jelili, M.O., Oladiti, O.O.; Akindele, O.A., Olatunji, F.O. and Adepoju, Z.A. (eds) (2013) “The Strengthening”, the 2011/2012 Annual Report of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria (Co-opted Member of the Committee).
59 Environmental Impact Analysis Report (E.I.A.R) on “A Proposed Commercial Development/Event Centre for Mr and Mrs Babatunde Okeniyi, submitted to Town Planning Authority, Ogbomoso North Local Government (2013).
60 Akinwande, B. A,;Olusola, O.; Bello, O.S.; Ojo, J.A.; Adele, H.A., Adeniji, A.O.;Adeola, R.G.; and Jelili, M.O. (2016), LAUTECH Internal Quality Assurance (LIQA) Policy Document
PUBLIC LECTURES:
61 Jelili, M.O. (2011), “Environmental Sustainability: The Role of Muslim Professionals”, delivered at the 4th Annual Symposium of the Muslim Environmental Sciences Students’ Association (MESSA), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, held on 1st October, 2011.
62 Jelili, M.O. (2012), “Virtual Tour of LAUTECH and Ogbomoso”, 2011/2012 Orientation Programme for New Students at 1200-Seater Lecture Theatre, LAUTECH Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
63 Jelili, M.O. (2013), “Virtual Tour of LAUTECH and Ogbomoso”, 2012/2013 Orientation Programme for New Students at 1200-Seater Lecture Theatre, LAUTECH Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
64 Jelili, M.O. (2013), “Data Treatment in Urban Studies: The Ignored Value and Implications for Decision Making”, Urban Conversations, Lecture Series 1 of 2013 organized by the Department of Town and Regional Planning, University of Johannesburg
65 Jelili, M.O. (2020), “Planning Implications of Urbanization in Nigeria”, a lecture delivered to the Urban and Regional Planning Students’ Association of Nigeria (URPSAN) held at the Polytechnic Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
66 Jelili, M.O. (2021), “Paradigm Shifts and Peculiarities of Planning Environment in Africa: Response to Watson and Agbola”, November, 2021 Edition of the Lecture Series of the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)