Biography
I work at the Department of Agriculture and Industrial Technology (AIT), Babcock University, Nigeria. I am particularly interested in the molecular detection and characterization of zoonotic pathogens associated with food animal production systems or occurring at pet/wildlife to human interfaces in Nigeria and other West African countries. I am a member of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), European Primate Veterinarians (EPV), and a Boar...
Improving dog bite victim survey and estimation of annual human deaths due to suspected rabies cases in three selected Liberian cities and environs, 2008–2017. View Details
A Close Look at the Biology of SARS-CoV-2, and the Potential Influence of Weather Conditions and Seasons on COVID-19 Case Spread. View Details
Ebola Outbreak in West Africa, 2014 -2016: Epidemic Timeline, Differential Diagnoses, Determining Factors, and Lessons for Future Response. View Details
Flexural Fatigue of Unicone, Navigator Evo and Protaper Next Files in Reciprocate and Continuous Rotary Systems in Simulated Curved Canals—An In Vitro Study View Details
Re: Letter to the Editor in Response to Molecular detection of Rabies virus strain with N-gene that clustered with China lineage 2 co-circulating with Africa lineages in Monrovia, Liberia: first reported case in Africa. View Details
Molecular detection of Rabies virus strain with N-gene that clustered with China lineage 2 co-circulating with Africa lineages in Monrovia, Liberia: first reported case in Africa. View Details
Serological detection of Ebola virus exposures in native non-human primates of southern Nigeria. View Details
Time series analysis and mortality model of dog bite victims presented for treatment at a referral clinic for rabies exposure in Monrovia, Liberia, 2010-2013. View Details
Serological evidence of coronavirus infections in native hamadryas baboons (Papio hamadryas hamadryas) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. View Details
Mapping of dog bite cluster alarms and hotspots of rabies in Monrovia, Liberia, 2010-2013. View Details
Survey of Bacterial Isolates from Cases of Fish Disease Outbreaks and Their Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns. View Details
Clinicopathological features in Japanese quails (Coturnix cortunix japonica) inoculated with Pasteurella multocida serotypes A: 1, 3 and 4. View Details
Pharmacokinetics of streptomycin sulfate in Staphylococcus aureus-infected Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822). View Details
Isolation of Aeromonas hydrophila from Commercial Chickens in Jos Metropolis, Nigeria. View Details
Antibiograms of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli isolates from commercial layers with colibacillosis in southwest Nigeria. View Details
Cassava Leaf Silage and Cassava Peel as Dry Season Feed for W.A.D. Sheep View Details
An overview of poultry and livestock waste management practices in Ogun State, Nigeria. View Details
Toxigenic potential of co-occurring Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A detected in Poultry feed on Clarias gariepinus Larvae. View Details
Distribution, antibiogram and multidrug resistance in Enterobacteriaceae from commer. poultry feeds in Nigeria. View Details
Goat products: meeting the challenges of human health & nutrition. View Details
Aflatoxigenic Potentials of Two Nigerian Herbs on Albino Rats. View Details
Factors Associated With Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection In Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria View Details
Addressing the global surge of COVID-19 cases: Insights from diagnostics, improved treatment strategies, vaccine development and application View Details
Knowledge and Attitude of Blood Donors Towards Hepatitis B Virus Risk Behaviour in Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria View Details
Serological Detection of Flavivirus Infections in Saudi Baboons View Details
As the Head of Department, I am responsible for the financial and administrative oversight of the Department. In addition, I lecture and supervise student's research projects at the undergraduate and postgraduate masters and PhD level. The courses I currently teach include: a) Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals (ANSC 204) - 2 Units b) Introduction to Forestry and Wildlife (AGRY 205) - 2 Units c) Introduction to General Agriculture (GEDS 221) - 2 Units d) Principles of Aquaculture (ANSC 403) - 2 Units e) Animal Health and Diseases (ANSC 514) - 2 Units f) Research Project (ANSC 599) - 1 Unit g) Advanced Course in Carbohydrate, Protein, Lipids and Nuclei Acids Metabolism (ANSC 847) - 2 Units h) Metabolism of Vitamins and Minerals (ANSC 852) - 2 Units i) Livestock Diseases and Their Control (ANSC 861) - 2 Units j) Biotechnology in Animal Production (ANSC 871) - 2 Units k) Research Project Planning and Execution (ANSC 902) - 3 Units l) Application of Biotechnology in Animal Science (ANSC 912) - 2 Units m) Livestock Farming Systems (ANSC 931) - 2 Units n) Climate and Livestock Production (ANSC 932) - 2 Units o) Issues on Animals in Sustainable Agriculture (ANSC 968) - 3 Units
Primary activities Conducted epidemiological field studies and laboratory investigations (genome extraction and quantification; gel electrophoresis; polymerase chain reaction (amplification); sequencing; and molecular and computational phylogenetic analyses of gene sequences) aimed at detection and characterization of novel and especially high consequence pathogens that are transmissible between humans, wildlife animals, livestock and pet animal species. Other responsibilities Established and conducted quarantine and testing procedures to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases to housed animals and humans in the experimental animal facility; designed vaccination programs and inoculated experimental animals (mainly dogs) against various diseases such as rabies and distemper; participated in soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries of experimental dogs, cats and rodents; operated radiographic equipment and interpreted radiographs; trained and supervised workers who handle and care for experimental animals; euthanized old animals and terminally ill animals; euthanized and conducted postmortem studies and analyses of animal subjects to detect and quantify the effects of experimental subjects; provided detailed pre-, intra- and post-operative documentation of research activities that occurred in the animal testing facility.
Responsibilities Performed teaching and research activities in the Animal Science Unit of the Department of Agriculture and Industrial Technology (A.I.T.); supervised final year student projects; carried out administrative duties. Courses Taught a) Introduction to General Agriculture (AGRI 221) – 2 Units b) Principles of General Agriculture (AGRI 201) – 2 Units c) Introduction to Animal Husbandry (AGRI 207) – 2 Units d) Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology (AGRI 212) – 2 Units e) Poultry Production (AGRI 307) – 2 Units f) Ruminant Animal Production I (AGRI 407) – 2 Units g) Ruminant Animal Production II (AGRI 518) – 2 Units h) Animal Health (AGRI 526) – 2 Units Undergraduate Projects Supervised a) The minimum inhibitory concentrations of Diskol®, Iodasteryl® and Izal® disinfectants on Salmonella enteritidis and Escherichia coli from Parts of Ogun State, Nigeria (2008). b) The epizootiology, prevalence and economic aspects of Newcastle Disease of chickens in Remo Zone of Ogun State. (2009). c) Growth performance, livability and haematological characteristics of broiler chickens fed commercial starter and finisher rations (2009). d) Mortality and productivity trends of caged layers under two watering systems - drinking trough and nipple drinkers (2010). e) The microbial contaminants of commercial poultry feed in Nigeria (2010). Administrative Responsibilities a) Head of Unit (Animal Science and Production), 2008 to Oct. 2010: oversaw the continuous review of all courses and research on livestock, poultry and fish with the view to ensure high standards in implementation; course allocation and promotion of adequate collaboration in teaching and research among staff; preparation of the annual budget for staffing, and infrastructure for teaching and research. b) Member, Curriculum Drafting and Bulletin Committee, 2008 to Oct. 2010: contributed to the preparation and periodic updating of the departmental curriculum, for inclusion in the university bulletin; Ensuring that courses taught in the Department are relevant to the needs and aspirations of the Nigerian society and international community and preparation of semester timetables to reflect allocation of courses. c) Examinations Officer (Department of Agriculture and Industrial Technology), 2008 to 2009 – Vetting of all examination questions; Preparation of Examination Timetable; Compilation of the students’ results for all levels and submission to the Departmental and Faculty Boards for approval by the University Senate. Preparation of students’ transcripts. d) Departmental Quality Assurance Liaison (2008): I ensured that faculty, staff and students of the Department of Agriculture and Industrial Technology adhered to quality determinant parameters in order to guarantee high quality output of graduates and research efforts.
Prepared the direction of assignments for the clinic staff; maintained the financial and administrative accountability for the Veterinary Services to the Administrative Committee and Board of the Jengre SDA Hospital; traveled extensively throughout Northern Nigeria on trips to old and prospective clients and networked with other organizations towards seeking to identify other areas of development and services that would benefit the people served by the vet clinic.
Researched and presented marketing proposals and annual reports to the Management Board of the Jengre SDA Hospital; carried out periodic evaluations of Veterinary Program for assessment of its growth and development for modification when necessary; wrote grant proposals in conjunction with the Adventist development and Relief Agency (ADRA) - Nigeria and secured funds from the Embassy of the Government of the Royal Netherlands in Nigeria for the construction of multipurpose wells for mixed communities in Northern Nigeria, comprised of nomadic herdsmen and farmers; conducted interviews and recruited additional manpower for the Veterinary Services.
Researched and prepared a proposal that presented various policy options available to the Management Board of the Jengre SDA Hospital for the establishment and operation of a veterinary Clinic. Pioneered The Jengre SDA Veterinary clinic; operated veterinary services to nomadic and fixed communities of livestock owners throughout northern Nigeria; kept records of data, relevant to the Veterinary services and developed standard cost reports; analyzed financial performance data.
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It's important to note that this is a simplified calculation and doesn't take into account compounding, fees, or other factors that might affect the actual return on your investment. If there are fees or the return is compounded, the actual return may be slightly different. Always consider all the terms and conditions of your investment to get a more accurate picture of your returns. It's important to note that this is a simplified calculation and doesn't take into account compounding, fees, or other factors \that might affect the actual return on your investment. If there are fees or the return is compounded, the actual return may be slightly different. Always consider all the terms and conditions of your investment to get a more accurate picture of your returns.
It's important to note that this is a simplified calculation and doesn't take into account compounding, fees, or other factors that might affect the actual return on your investment. If there are fees or the return is compounded, the actual return may be slightly different. Always consider all the terms and conditions of your investment to get a more accurate picture of your returns. It's important to note that this is a simplified calculation and doesn't take into account compounding, fees, or other factors that might affect the actual return on your investment. If there are fees or the return is compounded, the actual return may be slightly different. Always consider all the terms and conditions of your investment to get a more accurate picture of your returns.
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