Anne .A. Tunde-Francis, born in Lagos, Nigeria, is a distinguished academic with extensive experience in education and communication. She is a Senior Lecturer/Principal Research Fellow and Head of the Department of Basic Science and General Studies at the Federal College of Forestry, which operates under the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), an agency of the Federal Ministry of Environment (FME).

Tunde-Francis' academic journey began at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A. Ed) in English Language. She furthered her education at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, where she obtained her Master of Education (M. Ed) in Adult Education with specialization in Communication Arts. With a PhD. in educational management in view. Her diverse educational background is complemented by a professional diploma in public relations.

With teaching experience spanning over two decades at various levels of education, Tunde-Francis has established herself as an authority in Language Use and Communication Arts. Her academic contributions are substantial, having published over 40 articles in reputable national and international journals, presented over 8 conference papers, and authored 6 technical papers. She is actively engaged in the academic and church communities, regularly attending conferences and seminars where she shares her expertise and insights.

As a mentor to the next generation of scholars, she has supervised numerous project students, guiding them through their research endeavors and helping them develop their academic potential. She has also been involved in organising several workshops and trainings for teenagers and young adults in her church community. Her dedication to education and communication excellence shines through in her work, while her active membership in organizations like the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Teachers Registration council (TRCN), Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators (ASSEREN) shows her commitment to advancing her field both nationally and internationally.

Her scholarly contributions to the field are reflected in her impressive publication record, which includes the following selected works:

Arable Farmers’ Perception of Benefits of ICTSuse by Extension Agents in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. Russian Journal of Agricultural Science 4 (124) UDC 332  [Russia]

Attitude of Agricultual Science Students and their Parents towards Agriculture and Forestry Career in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. KIU Journal of Humanities, Kampala International University ISSN: 2415-0843; 7(2): 109-113 [Uganda]

Environmental Condition, Study Habits and Academic Self-Concept of Public Senior Secondary Schools’ Adolescents in Preparation for 2020 West African School Certificate Examination- A case of Ibadan Southwest. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management 14(1): 47 – 58, 2021. ISSN:1998-0507 [Etiopia]

Perception and Benefits of Herbal Medicine among Adults Residents in Ibadan Metropolis,Oyo State Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management 13(5): 558 – 567, 2020.ISSN:1998-0507 Ethiopia]

Effectiveness of the use of Information Technology (ICTS) by Extension Agents and Arable Crop Farmers in Ido Local Government Area Oyo State; Global Journal  of Agricultural Sciences Vol 21, 37-42.

Fish Farmers’ Perceived Environmental Effects on Dam Operation and Coping Strategies used in Ikere George Dam of Iseyin, Oyo State. Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol.20 2021, 41-45. University of Calabar

Perception on the Use of ICT in the Dissemination of information Among Smallholder Farmers in Ido Local Government Area, Ibadan., Oyo state. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development. Vol 24 (1), 6733-5739. Federal University of Technology, Owerri. [Nigeria].

Investigation of Perception of Climate Change Among Arable Crop Farmers in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Science, Environment Management. Vol 24 (12) 2089-2094. Dec. 2020 ISSN 1119-8362.

Assessment of the Awareness and Usage of Herbal Medicine in Ibadan Metropolis. Nigeria. Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife & Environment Vol. 11(2) June, 2019 University of Agriculture, Makurdi. (Nigeria)