Prof. HILARY IWEGBUNEM OKOH
Professor
Faculty of Life Sciences · Department of Animal and Environmental Biology
Specialization Public Health Entomology
Office: KM 3, ARE - AFAO ROAD, PMB 2273, OYE - EKITI, EKITI STATE
Phone: 08037168483
Email: iwegbunem.okoh@fuoye.edu.ng
Biography
Prof. Hilary Okoh is a Public Health Parasitologist and Entomologist. He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awwhere he obtained a B.Sc. Degree in Applied Biology. He also has an M.Sc. Degree in Medical Parasitology and a Ph.D in Public Health Entomology, both from the University of Lagos. His research interest is in Malaria Vector Surveillance and Disease Management.
Prof. Okoh worked for 15 years as a Researcher in the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos, before moving to the Federal University, Oye - Ekiti in 2014. He started his career as a Lecturer I in 2014 and rose through the ranks to become a Full Professor in 2023. He was Acting Head of Department, Animal and Environmental Biology, and has also served as Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science, FUOYE.
Prof. Okoh has over 50 publications in peer - reviewed journals and serves as Academic Editor to several journals including Malaria Journal, Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, and PAREPI. He has successfully managed two Global Fund Malaria grants while in the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR and currently serves as the Integrated Vector Management (IVM) specialist to the IMPACT project in Ekiti State. Prof. Okoh is currently the Principal Investigator (PI) for the Insecticide – Resistance Monitoring (IRM) grant/project in Ekiti State and also the PI for the Larvae Source Management grant. He is a member of the Ekiti State technical committee on malaria and is widely travelled. He belongs to several Professional bodies including Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (Former member of Council, Former National Financial Secretary and Former National Treasurer), Association for Mosquito Control in Nigeria (National Public Relations Officer), Malaria Society of Nigeria (Former member of Council), Entomological Society of Nigeria, Pan African Mosquito Control Association and the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria.
Research Interests
Disease Vector Control, Insecticide susceptibility tests on mosquitoes, Environmental Management, Project Management, Logistics and planning of Academic Events
Qualifications
- DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) IN ZOOLOGY (ENTOMOLOGY OPTION), UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA (2012)
- MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA (1995)
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.) APPLIED BIOLOGY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE , NIGERIA (1991)
Selected Publications
- Psychological health and motivational factors of health workers and community volunteers in preventive chemotherapy programs for neglected tropical diseases control in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Hammed O. Mogaji, Abiodun M. Lawal, Kayode H. Ojo, Aladejana Abdulrahman, Adebayo Boluwatife, Olowo Adejumoke, Fasakin Temidayo, Ismail Happiness, Fajana Oyinlola, Hilary I Okoh, Francisca O. Olamiju, and Uwem F. Ekpo (2026).
BMC Public Health 26:53. (2026) - Morphological and Molecular identification of Anopheles Mosquitoes from six selected Local Governments Areas in Ekiti State, South-West, Nigeria.
Authors: Adejumoke A. Adejayan, Akintunde A. Ajayi, Hilary I. Okoh, Segun I. Oyedeji (2024).
Pan African Journal of Life Sciences, 8(2): 165172. (2024) - Characterization of Anopheles Mosquitoes Larval Breeding habitats in six selected Local Government Areas in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Adejumoke Adelanke Adejayan, Iwegbunem Hilary Okoh, Segun Isaac Oyedeji (2024).
ABUAD International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 4(1), 1826. (2024) - A post-lockdown assessment of albendazole treatment coverage in mass drug administration campaigns implemented before and during COVID-19 pandemic in Ekiti, Southwest Nigeria.
Authors: Hammed O Mogaji, Hilary I Okoh, Abiodun M Lawal, Kayode H Ojo, Ayodele J Marcus, Nwana O Aaron, Adeleye R Damilola, Francisca O Olamiju, Uwem F Ekpo (2023)
Int J Public Health, 68: 1605510 (2023) - Face-Mask Ownership and Handling Patterns During the First Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic in Ekiti State, Southwest, Nigeria.
Authors: Hilary I. Okoh, Concilia I. Iyeh, Hammed O. Mogaji, Ikenna M. Odoh, Olubunmi G. Sodipe, Segun I. Oyedeji, Maureen O. Okoh, Aaron O. Nwana (2023).
Pan African Journal of Life Sciences, 7(2): 631-64 (2023) - Effects of mosquito coil smoke inhalation on the hematological, biochemical and histopathological parameters of wistar rats (rattus norvegicus).
Authors: Okoh, H.I., Odoh, I.M.,Ahmed, J.,Oluwafemi, F.,Morikwe, U.C,Augustine, A (2023).
Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 44 (1): 201 – 208. (2023) - Two Novel Mosquitocidal Peptides Isolated from the Venom of the Bahia Scarlet Tarantula (Lasiodora klugi).
Authors: Ahmed, J., Walker, A.A., Perdomo, H.D., Guo, S., Nixon, S.A., Vetter, I., Okoh, H.I., Shehu, D.M., Shuaibu, M.N., Ndams, I.S., Asgari, S., King, G.F., Herzig, V. (2023).
Toxins, 15, 418. (2023) - Biochemical and Histopathological Effects of Exposure to Diesel Fumes on Vital Organs of Wistar Rats (Rattus norvegicus)
Authors: Hilary I. Okoh., Ikenna M. Odoh., Jamila Ahmed., Tolulope Adewemimo., Aaron, O. Nwana., Olalekan A. Akano (2023).
FUOYE Journal of Engineering & Technology, 8(2):136 – 141. (2023) - Physicochemical Parameters of Anopheles Mosquitoes Breeding and Non-Breeding Habitats in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Hilary I. Okoh, Adedapo O.Adeogun, Ahmed I. Omotayo, Helen B. Olawumi, Catherine B. Afolayan, Hammed O. Mogaji, Abiodun K. Olakiigbe, Tolulope A. Oyeniyi, Olubunmi B. Awe (2022).
Pan African Journal of Life Sciences, 6 (1): 412-418 (2022) - Larvae Habitat Characterization and Molecular Identification of Anopheles mosquitoes in Ado, Oye and Ikole LGAs in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: A.O. Nwana, H.I. Okoh, A.T. Oyeniyi, A. Adeogun (2021).
Pan African Journal of Life Sciences, 5(3): 312-320 (2021) - Relationship between the Usage of Long- Lasting Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets (LLITNs) and Malaria Prevalence among School-Age Children in Southwestern Nigeria.
Authors: Adejumoke Oluwatosin Omonijo, Adetunji Omonijo, Hilary Iwegbunem Okoh, And Azeez Oyemomi Ibrahim (2021).
Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 8821397 (2021) - Attendee awareness about preventive chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases (PC-NTD) control during the first world neglected tropical diseases day in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Mogaji HO, Odoh IM, Iyeh CI, Adeniran, AA, Oyedeji SI, Okoh HI (2021).
PLoS Negl Trop Dis 15 (3): e0009315. (2021) - Spatial distribution and characterisation of Anopheles mosquitoes larvae breeding sites in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria.
Authors: Okoh, H.I.,Akinfemiwa C.A., Iyeh, C., Mogaji, H.O., Omonijo, A.O., Awe, O.B. (2020).
Fuoye Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 4 (1): 64 – 83 (2020) - Effect of weather on COVID-19 transmission and mortality in Lagos, Nigeria.
Authors: Christian Ogaugwu, Hammed Mogaji, Euphemia Ogaugwu, Uchechukwu Nebo, Hilary Okoh, Stanley Agbo and Andrew Agbon (2020). (2020) - Knowledge, Perception and Practices of Malaria Prevention and Treatment in Communities of Lagos and Niger States, Nigeria.
Authors: Adeneye AK, Olukosi YA, Brai BIC, Oparaugo CT, Agomo CO, Okoh HI; Aina OO; Ajibaye O; Iwalokun BA; Orok AB; Akin-dele SK; Akinyele MO; Enya VNV; Aniedobe MN; Adeogun AO; Olakiigbe AK; Awolola TS. (2020).
Nigeria. J. Epidemiol Public Health, 3(1): 1034. (2020) - Ethno -botanical survey of plant species used for mosquito control in Nigeria.
Authors: Okoh ,H.I., Mogaji, H.O., Adekoya, M.A., Morikwe U.C., Nwana, A.O., Ahmed, J., Makanjuola, W.A., Otubanjo, O.A. (2020).
Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 42(1): 99 – 106. (2020) - Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrophotometry (GC-MS) analysis of essential oils from three Nigerian PLOS ONE plant species with suspected insect repellent activities
Authors: Okoh, H.I., Adekoya, M.A., Makanjuola, W.A., Otubanjo, O.A., Awolola, S. (2018).
Fuoye Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 3(1): 287 – 300. (2018) - Pyrethroids resistance intensity and resistance mechanisms in Anopheles gambiae from malaria vector surveillance sites in Nigeria.
Authors: Taiwo Samson Awolola., Adedapo Adeogun., Abiodun K Olakiigbe., Tolulope Oyeniyi., Hilary Okoh., Tolulope Arowolo., Joel Akilah., Adedayo Oduola., Chioma N. Amajoh (2018).
PLOS ONE13 (12) (2018) - Evaluation of unorthodox preparations and their comparative efficacy relative to orthodox insecticides against household insects in Lagos.
Authors: Abiodun A. Denloye, Kafayat O, Ajelara, Azeezat O. Alafia, Oluwaseun O. Babalola, Albert A. Bajulaiye, Hilary Okoh, Patrick I. Dike (2017)
Int. J. Entomol. Res. 5(2): 43 – 51. (2017) - Morphological identification and Molecular characterization of Anopheles mosquitoes from Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Okoh H.I., Akinsulire, O., Omonijo, A.O., Adeyemo, A., Iyeh, C., Mogaji, H.O., Olorunniyi,O.F., Awe, O.B., Ayeni, A., Arilekolase, O, O., Adeogun, A., Arowolo, T., and Awolola, S (2017).
Fuoye Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 2(1): 76 – 84. ISSN: 2616 – 1419. (2017) - Larvicidal activity of six Nigerian plant species against Anopheles gambiae and Aedes aegypti.
Authors: Okoh, H.I., Makanjuola, W.A., Otubanjo, O.A and Awolola (2017).
Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 38 (1): 111 - 116. ISSN 11174145 (2017) - Repellent activities of essential oils from ten Nigerian plant species against laboratory – bred and field – collected Anopheles gambiae and Aedes aegypti adults.
Authors: Okoh, H.I., Adekoya, M.A., Makanjuola, W.A, Otubanjo, O.A., Awolola, S. (2016).
Nigeria Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Research, 7 (6): 21 – 31. ISSN: 1596-0730 (2016) - Selection of oviposition sites by Anopheles gambiae and Aedes aegypti based on colour cues.
Authors: Okoh, H.I., Ajibaye, O., Orok, AB., Momoh, J., Aina, OO., James AB., Egbuna, KN, Awolola, S (2015).
Nigerian Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Research, 7 (3): 13 – 17. ISSN: 1596-0730 (2015) - Shifting epidemiological pattern of malaria in North Central and Southwestern
Authors: Y Olukosi, C Agomo, O Aina, S Akindele, H Okoh, B Brai, O Ajibaye (2015).
Nigeria. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 93 (4), 478-47 (2015) - Assessment of competence of participants before and after 7-day intensive malaria microscopy training courses in Nigeria.
Authors: Yetunde A. Olukosi., Chimere O.Agomo., Oluwagbemiga O. Aina., Samuel K. Akindele., Hilary I. Okoh., Margaret O. Akinyele., OlusolaAjibaye., Bassey A. Orok., Bamidele A. Iwalokun., Veronica Enya., Uche T. Igbasi., Samson Awolola. (2015).
Malaria world Journal (2015) - Malnutrition influences tumor necrotic factor alpha (TNF-a) response among Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) malaria patients in Nigeria.
Authors: Olusola, Ajibaye., Akiniyi, Osuntoki., Bassey Orok, Bamidele Iwalokun, Nneka Egbuna, Yetunde Olukosi, Olugbenga Aina, Hilary Okoh, Chimere Agomo, Vera Enya, Oladayo Faneye, Samuel Akindele, Olutope Akinnibosun, Kolapo Oyebola, Sunday Adenekan, Albert Ebue
Malaria Journal, 13 (Suppl 1):3. (2014) - In vivo Antiplasmodial Activity and the Effect of Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Rauvolfia vomitoria on Hematological and Lipid Parameters in Swiss Mice Infected with Plasmodium berghei NK 65.
Authors: Momoh, J., Aina, O.O., Akoro, S.M., Ajibaye, O., Okoh, H.I. (2014).
Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 35 (1-2): 109 116. (2014) - Persistence of markers of chloroquine resistance among P. falciparum isolates recovered from two Nigerian communities.
Authors: Yetunde A. Olukosi, Muyiwa K. Oyebola, Olusola Ajibaye, Bassey A. Orok, Olugbenga O. Aina, Agomo O. Chimere, Bamidele A. Iwalokun, Samuel K. Akindele, Veronica N.V. Enya, Hilary I. Okoh (2014).
Malaria World Journal 5 (3). (2014) - Malariometric Survey of Ibeshe Community in Ikorodu, Lagos State
Authors: Oluwagbemiga, O. Aina., Chimere O. Agomo., Yetunde A. Olukosi., Hilary I. Okoh., Bamidele A. Iwalokun., Kathleen N. Egbuna., Akwaowo B. Orok., Olusola Ajibaye., Veronica N. V. Enya., Samuel K. Akindele., Margareth O. Akinyele., and Philip U. Agomo (2013).
Dry Season. Malaria Research and Treatment, vol. 2013, Article ID 487250, 7 pages, 2013 doi: 10.1155/2013/487250. (2013) - Glucose – 6 – phosphate dehydrogenase and adverse reactions to antimalarial drugs in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Authors: Akwaowo, Orok., Adetayo Fagbenro - Beyioku., Godswill Iboma., Adedayo Mayowa., Hilary Okoh., Olusola Ajibaye., Bamidele Iwalokun., Katherine Egbuna, Chimere Agomo, Yetunde Olukosi, Olugbenga Aina, Samuel Akindele., Vera Enya., Jumoke Akinyele., Philip Ago
Asian J. Pharm. Hea. Sci. 3 (1): 615 – 619. (2013) - Epidemiology of malaria and insecticide resistance burden in Nigeria
Authors: Oyewole, I. O., Ogunnowo, A. A., Ibidapo, C. A., Okoh, H. I., Awolola, T. S. and Adedayo, M. A. (2011).
Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology 3(1): 6-12. ISSN 21412316 (2011) - Optimization of the protein nutritive value of wheat/cassava breadmix by supplementating with limiting amino – acids (LLysine and L – Methionine).
Authors: Egbuna, K.N ; Ajibaye, O ; Orok, A.B ; Okoh, H.I ; Enya, V.N ; Iwalokun, B.A. and Momoh, J. (2011).
Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 32 (2): 287 – 295. ISSN 11174145 (2011) - Environmental Survey and Health Seeking Behaviour of Caregivers of Children Suspected to have Malaria in Takwa-Bay, Lagos State.
Authors: Iwalokun B.A, Agomo P.U, Egbuna K.N, Iwalokun S.O, Adebodun ., Y.A. Olukosi O.O, Aina O, Okoh H.I, Agomo C.O, Ajibaye O, Orok O, Enya V.N.V, Akindele S, and Akinyele MO (2011)
J. Med. Sci. 2(2): 675-687. (2011) - Larvicidal activity of the essential oil from Phyllanthus amarus Sch. et Thonn (Euphorbiaceae) against three species of Mosquitoes.
Authors: Oyewole,I.O., Moronkola, D. O., Ogunwande, I. A., Okoh, H., Ibidapo, C. A., Denloye, A.B., Ogunnowo A.A., and Adedayo, M. (2010).
Der. Pharmacia.Lettre, 2(6): 136-141. (2010) - Comparative effect of Dihydroartemisinin plus Mefloquine combination and Dihydroartemisinin alone on Electrocardiogram in Healthy Nigerian Volunteers.
Authors: Aina, O.O., Akintonwa, A., Akinyede, A., Olayemi, S.O., Agbaje, E.O., Olukosi., Y.A., Okoh, H.I., Agomo, C.O., Azu, O.O., Mojekwe, T.O., Egbuna, K.N., and Agomo, P.U. (2010).
International Journal of Malaria and Tropical Diseases, 6(1): 204 – 209. ISSN 1596 – 3381. (2010) - Species composition and role of Anopheles mosquitoes in malaria transmission along Badagry axis of Lagos Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria.
Authors: I.O. Oyewole, C.A. Ibidapo, O.O. Okwa, A.O. Oduola, G.O. Adeoye, H.I. Okoh and T.S. Awolola (2010).
International Journal of Insect Science: 2: 51–57. (2010) - Evaluation of the genotoxic potentials of aqueous extract of hibiscus sabdariffa flower calyx (zobo drink) and propoxur (baygon) insecticide using the Allium cepa test.
Authors: Okoh, H.I., Odeigah, P.G.C., Don - Pedro, K.N., Agomo, P.U., Egbuna, K.N., Ajibaye, O., Orok, B., Osuala F.I. (2010).
Nigerian Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Research, 4 (1): 4 – 12. ISSN:1596-0730 (2010) - Photoaerative Alteration of Antibacterial, Antioxidant and Antiplasmodial Activities of Hyptis suaveolens Petroleum Ether Leaf Extract.
Authors: Iwalokun, BA., Ogunledun, A; Deji – Agboola, AM; Banjo, TA; Okoh, H., Ajibaye, O; Akindele, S., Egbuna, KN; Agomo, P.U. (2009).
International Journal of Malaria and Tropical Diseases, 5 (1): 148 – 159. ISSN 1596 – 3381. (2009) - Insecticidal Properties of Hyptis suaveolens on Anopheles mosquitoes: A Preliminary Report.
Authors: Ajibaye, O; Okoh, H; Egbuna, KN; Afolabi, S; Iwalokun, BA; Orok, B. (2009).
International Journal of Malaria and Tropical Diseases, 5 (1): 144 – 147. ISSN 1596 – 3381. (2009) - Evaluation of the Efficacy and safety of Potassium Tetraoxosulphate (vi) (ALUM) in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Authors: F.I. Osuala, M.T. Ibidapo – obe, H.I. Okoh, O.O. Aina, U.T. Igbasi, M.E. Nshiogu, C.C. Onubogu, K.N. Egbuna, O. Ajibaye and A.B. Orok (2009)
European journal of Biological Sciences, 1 (1): 10 – 14. (2009) - The toxicity of extracts of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Aridan), Delonix regia (Flame of the forest) and Raphia vinifera (Raffia Palm) on the larvae of Anopheles gambiae.
Authors: S.A. Aina, A.D. Banjo, O.A. Lawal, H.I. Okoh, O.O. Aina, and G.A. Dedeke (2009).
Academic Journal of Entomology 2 (2): 67 70. (2009) - An open label trial of a combination of Artesunate – Amodiaquine (Gsunate kit) in the Treatment of Malaria in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Authors: P.U. Agomo; R.A.S. Mustapha; B.G. Omoloye; A.N. Okechukwu; A.G., Mafe; S.I. Ijale; Y.A. Olukosi; H.I. Okoh; O.O. Aina; Agomo C.O; S.K. Akindele; M.O. Akinyele; A.S. Afolabi; K.N. Egbuna; N. Idika; S.M.C. Ezeugwu; V.N. Enya; T.Y. Raheem and C.C. Emenike (2
International Journal of Malaria and Tropical Diseases, 4 June – December, 156 – 169) ISSN 1596 – 3381. (2008) - Evaluation of rapid diagnostic kit in assessment of efficacy of Artesunate-Mefloquine combination.
Authors: Agomo, P.U; Enya, V.N; Egbuna, K.N; Akindele, S.K; Agomo, C.O; Okoh, H.I; Aina, O.O; Olukosi, Y.A; Afolabi, S.A; Akinyele, M.O; Iwalokun, B.A; and Okechukwu, A.N. (2006).
Journal of Malaria in Africa and the Tropics. Vol. 2. Issue No. 4. ISSN 1596 – 3381. (2006) - Preliminary Investigation of the Antibacterial Activity of Acalypha hispida Leaf extracts against Local Bacterial isolates from skin infections.
Authors: H.I. Okoh; N. Onyejepu; O. Osineye; O.O. Aina; Y.A. Olukosi; C.K. Onwuamah; F.N. Ogbonna and E.A. Omonigbehin (2006).
Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences, 5 (2): 12 - 16. (2006) - Efficacy and Safety of Artesunate - Mefloquine (AtequineR) in the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Ijede Community, Ikorodu LGA, Lagos State
Authors: Agomo, P.U; Mustapha R.A.S; Omoloye B.G; Okechukwu A.N; Mafe A.G; Ijale S.I; Egbuna K.N; Olukosi Y.A; Okoh, H. I., Aina O. O; Agomo C.O; Akindele S.K; Akinyele M.O; Afolabi A.S; Enya V.N; Idika N and Ezeiru V.A. (2006).
Nigerian. Journal of Medical Sciences. 7 (5); 816 - 824. (2006) - Development of Chloroquine resistance by cyclical passaging and sub-curative treatment of Plasmodium berghei in Mice.
Authors: Afolabi, S.A; Iwuanyanwu, S.A; Anumudu, C; Onwuamah, C.K; Aina, O.O, Okoh; H.I, Olukosi Y.A; Iwalokun, B.A; Akindele, S. K; Agomo, C O; Adewole, T.A., Agomo, P.U. (2006).
Journal of Malaria in Africa and the Tropics. Vol.2, Issue No 4: 75-81. (2006) - Comparative Evaluation of Immuno - chromatographic Test (ICT) and Parasight-F for the Rapid Diagnosis of falciparum Malaria in Nigeria.
Authors: P.U. Agomo; C.A. Okonkwo; V.N. Asianya; O.O. Aina; H.I. Okoh and O.J. Nebe (2001).
Afr. J. Clin. Exp. Microbiol. 2(1): 37-45. (2001) - Evaluation of a new Immunochromatographic: Test (ICT) for Rapid Diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum in Nigeria.
Authors: Asianya, V.N; Agomo, P.U; Okonkwo, C.A; Mafe, A.G; Akindele, S.K; Agomo, C.O; Aina, O.O., Okoh, H.I; and Omoruyi, S.O. (1999).
Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 20:19-26. ISSN 11174145 (1999)
Professional Qualification
- ASSOCIATE MEMBER, INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (AIBMS) LONDON - INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (AIBMS) LONDON
Awards
- Best Abstract Presenter in Malaria, 7th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) - Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) (8th - 10th November, 2016)
Grants
- INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE MONITORING OF ANOPHELES MOSQUITOES IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA GRANT NUMBER: NM-IMPACT-25-0121 - IMMUNIZATION PLUS AND MALARIA PROGRESS BY ACCELERATING COVERAGE AND TRANSFORMING SERVICES (IMPACT PROJECT/WORLD BANK) (November, 2025 till date)
- IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON MASS DRUG ADMINISTRATION CAMPAIGN TARGETED AT CONTROLLING SCHISTOSOMIASIS AND SOILTRANSMITTED HELMINTHIASIS IN IKERE, EKITI - AFRICAN REGIONAL NETWORK FOR NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES AND FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI, MISSION TO SAVE THE HELPLESS (MITOSATH) AND EKITI (MARCH 2022 TO JANUARY, 2023)
- IMMUNIZATION PLUS AND MALARIA PROGRESS BY ACCELERATING COVERAGE AND TRANSFORMING SERVICES (IMPACT) PROJECT - WORLD BANK AND EKITI STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH (2020 TILL DATE)
- DEVELOPING A CONTINUOUS DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY FOR LONG - LASTING INSECTICIDAL NETS (LLINs) IN ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA - USAIDS (22ND APRIL - 2ND MAY, 2012)
- GLOBAL FUND MALARIA ROUND 8 TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ON SCALING - UP OF COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MALARIA IN NINE SOUTHERN STATES OF NIGERIA. - SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HEALTH (SFH) AND NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANT AMOUNT (24TH MARCH – 2ND JULY, 2010)
- GLOBAL FUND MALARIA ROUND 4 PHASE 2 TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ON SCALING - UP OF COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MALARIA IN NINE SOUTHERN STATES OF NIGERIA. - SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HEALTH (SFH) AND NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANT AMOUNT (5TH MARCH - 30TH JUNE, 2008)
- DRUG THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY TESTING (DTET) OF ARTEMISININ – BASED COMBINATION THERAPY (ACT) IN IJEDE, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA. MY ROLES: LOGISTICS OFFICER/PARASITOLOGIST/ ENTOMOLOGIST - NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (NIMR) (MARCH, 2006 – SEPTEMBER, 2014)
- WORKSHOP ON EFFECTIVE MALARIA DIAGNOSIS BY MICROSCOPY - NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH (NIMR) (3TH – 9TH OCTOBER, 2011, 25TH)
Prizes
- Letter of Commendation - FUOYE International Science Conference (2019)
- Letter of Commendation - FUOYE International Science Conference (2018)
- Letter of Commendation - FUOYE International Science Conference (2017)
- Letter of Commendation - FUOYE International Science Conference (2016)
Membership of Professional Bodies
- PARASITOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (PPSN) - MEMBER OF COUNCIL, BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE SOCIETAL JOURNAL (NJP), NATIONAL TREASURER, NATIONAL FINANCIAL SECRETARY MEMBER, EDITORIAL BOARD, NIGERIA JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY (NJP) (2005 till date)
- MALARIA SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (MSN) - MEMBER OF COUNCIL, MEMBER, EDITORIAL BOARD OF THE SOCIETY’S JOURNAL, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MALARIA AND TROPICAL DISEASES (IJMTD) (2005 - DATE)
- ASSOCIATION FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL IN NIGERIA - PIONEER MEMBER, NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (PRO) (2011 – DATE)
- ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (ESN) - REGULAR MEMBER (20O9 – DATE)
- PAN AFRICAN MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION (PAMCA) - REGULAR MEMBER (2011 – DATE)
- BIOTECHNOLOGY SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (BSN) - REGULAR MEMBER (2017 – DATE)
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
- ADEJAYAN, Adejumoke Adelanke - Insecticide susceptibility pattern and molecular identification of Anopheles mosquitoes from selected LGAs in Ekiti State, South-West Nigeria (2018)
- TANIMOWO Oluwatoyosi Eniola - Investigation of the molluscidal activities of locally available plant species for the control of Schistosoma snail vectors (2025)
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
- NWANA, Aaron Onyebuchi - Larval Habitat Characterization and Molecular Identification of Anopheles mosquitoes in Ado, Oye and Ikole LGAs in Ekiti State, Nigeria (2018)
- GBOYEGA, Victor Kayode - Insecticide susceptibility pattern, larvae breeding habitat characterization and molecular identification of Anopheles mosquitoes in selected Local Government Areas of Ekiti state, South-West Nigeria (2022)
- OLUWOLE Stephen Ayodeji - Insecticide susceptibility status of Anopheles mosquitoes to pyrethroid insecticides in three Local Government Areas of Ekiti State, Nigeria (2024)
Course Teaching
- AEB 402, AEB 403, AEB 408, AEB 414, AEB 303 - Principles of Parasitology, Entomology, Animal cell culture, Zoogeography, Biology of Tropical Parasites (Continuous)
- AEB 306, AEB 308, AEB 202, AEB 201 - Vertebrate Zoology, Local Fauna, Chordate Zoology, Invertebrate Zoology (Continuous)
- BIO 304, BIO 303, BIO 108, BIO 102 - Research Methodology, Field Course I, Experimental Biology II, General Biology II (Continuous)
- AEB 711, AEB 713, AEB 727, AEB 724 - Insect Taxonomy, Insect Physiology and Biochemistry, Transmission and Diseases of Protozoan Parasites, Transmission and Diseases of Helminth Parasites, (Continuous)
- AEB 728, AEB 801, AEB 815 - Epidemiology and Control of Parasitic Diseases, Research Techniques in Zoology, Medical and Veterinary Entomology (Continuous)
Custom Fields
Community outreaches in and outside Lagos State with the Malaria Society of Nigeria since 2001.: Community Sensitization, Distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide treated Nets and Free malaria screening and treatment.
Community Malaria Intervention Programmes of the malaria unit, Ekiti State Ministry of Health and Human Services: Vector Control Adviser
Community Engagement Research group of Afe Babalola University, (ABUAD): Used the research data for Decision Making
Chairman, Central Organising Committee, FUOYE International Science Conference Series (2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, 2026): Effective Delivery
Chairman, Central Organising Committee, First Annual Public Lecture Series, Faculty of Science, Federal University, Oye: Effective Delivery
Head, Marketing Sub – Committee, Annual NIMR International Scientific Conference (2012, 2013 2014): Effective Delivery
Member, Ekiti State Technical Committee on Malaria Control (2018 till date): Effective Delivery
Member, Central Organising Committee, Annual NIMR International Science Conference (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014: Effective Delivery
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