NRF, South Africa
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Adejumoke Oluwatosin Omonijo
Senior Lecturer
Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences
Area of Specialization: Molecular Parasitology/Public Health Parasitology
Biography
Dr (Mrs) Omonijo Adejumoke Oluwatosin is a native of Ilesa, Osun State. She obtained her B. Sc. (Zoology) and M. Sc. (Zoology) from the University of Obafemi Awolowo, Nigeria and her PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She is a recipient of many grants and has published in various high impact journals. She is a member of various professional bodies within and outside Nigeria and she is dedicated to training and mentoring early-career researchers and academics. She is happily married with children.
Research Interests
My research area focuses on understanding the epidemiology and biology of parasites associated with Neglected Tropical Diseases using molecular techniques.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B. Sc. Zoology | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State | 2004 |
| M. Sc. Zoology | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State | 2011 |
| PhD Zoology | University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | 2023 |
Grants
TETFUND Nigeria
Total Grant: NAIRA 1,400,000.00
Total Grant: UNSPECIFIED 120,000.00
Membership of Professional Bodies
Associate Member
Associate Member
Associate Member
Associate Member
Associate Member
Paper Presentation - Local
9th International Science Conference, 2026, FUOYE, NIGERIA
7th International Science Conference, 2024, FUOYE, NIGERIA
Biotechnology Society of Nigeria 2023, Abuja Nigeria
Paper Presentation - International
EcoHealth International Conference 2020, Durban South Africa
Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium, Durban, South Africa
EcoHealth International Conference 2018, Durban South Africa
Undergraduate Project Supervision
Identification of ticks on domestic dogs in Ado Local Government Area, Ekiti State
Identification of ticks on domestic dogs in Ido Local Government Area, Ekiti State
Prevalence of Cryptosporidium species in cattles meant for slaughtering in Oye Local Government Area, Ekiti, state
Prevalence of Toxocara species in cattles meant for slaughtering in ikole lga ekiti, state
Course Teaching
General Biology
Chordate zoology
Introduction to Biotechnology
Biology of Tropical Parasites
Nematology
Principles of Parasitology
Genetics II
Basic principles and concept in parasitology
Physiology and Biochemistry of Parasites
Transmission and diseases of helminth parasites
Epidemiology and control of parasitic diseases in the tropics
Comparative Animal Physiology
Invertebrate Zoology
Invertebrate Zoology
Entomology
Special topics in Physiology
Professional Skill
Molecular Biology techniques
Publication
Selected Publications
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Domestic Dogs in Oye and Ikole Local Government Areas, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Sabo M., Omonijo A. O., Ajayi O.A., Adewumi E.A., Adeniyi T.E., Gaskin-Awolusi D.J.
Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA 4(1): xx-xx • 2026
Open publicationKnowledge and Practices Related to Dog-Associated Zoonoses in Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria.
Authors: Omonijo, A.O., Omonijo, A., and Farayola, A.O.
Pan African Journal of Life Sciences, 8(1): 799-808. • 2024
Open publicationPrevalence of zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites in stray dogs in Oye and Ikole Local Government Areas Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Omonijo A.O., Omonijo A., Akinrinde H.E., Olarinde O.O., Oche M.E., Adesina A.A., Ojo A.E., Awogbami K.C.
Journal of Human Kinetics and Health Pedagogy 5 (1), 10-25. • 2024
Open publicationPrevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Stray Dogs in Ado-Ekiti and Ido–Osi Local Government Areas, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Omonijo A.O., Omonijo A., Ojo O.M. Oluwadare O.V., Adesunmibola C.K., Thontteh A. R., Deborah D. Aluko D.D., Nafisat A. Adekunle N.A.
Pan African Journal of Life Sciences 8(3), 231– 236 • 2024
Open publicationKnowledge and practices on consumption of free range chickens in selected rural communities of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, with focus on zoonotic transmission of Toxoplasma gondii and Toxocara spp.
Authors: Omonijo, A.O., and Mukaratirwa, S.
Tropical Animal Health and Production, 55(9) • 2023
Open publicationCoprological study of gastrointestinal parasites in slaughtered cattle in Ado, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Omonijo, A.O., Omonijo, A., Ojo, O.M., Aluko, D.D., Adesunmibola, C.K., Oluwadare, O.V.
Uniosun Journal of Agriculture and Renewable Resources, 7(2). • 2023
Open publicationKnowledge, attitude, and practice of dog owners relating to giardiasis infection from dogs in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Omonijo, A. O., Gabriel, P.J., and Omonijo, A.
FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 8 (1) • 2023
Open publication"Malaria infection and its association with socio-demographics, preventive measures, and co-morbid ailments among adult febrile patients in rural Southwestern Nigeria: A cross-sectional study.
Authors: Ibrahim, A.O., Bello, I.S., Shabi, O.M., Omonijo, A.O., Ayodapo, A., and Afolabi, B.A.
SAGE Open Medicine, 10: 1-10. • 2022
Open publicationToxoplasma gondii Infections in Animals and Humans in Southern Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Authors: Omonijo, A.O., Kalinda, C., and Mukaratirwa, S.
Pathogens, Volume (11): 183. • 2022
Open publicationRelationship between the Usage of Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Bed Nets Children in Southwestern Nigeria.
Authors: Omonijo, A.O., Omonijo, A., Okoh, H.I., and Ibrahim, A.O.
Journal of Environmental and Public Health. • 2021
Open publicationUtilization and effectiveness of Malaria Prevention Methods among pregnant women in tertiary hospital situated in rural community of Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Ibrahim, A.O., Agbesanwa, T.A., Shabi, O.M., Ariyibi, K.E., Alabi, A.K., Omonijo, A.O.
International Journal of Scientific Research, 10(3) • 2021
Open publicationA systematic review and meta-analysis of canine, feline and human Toxocara infections in sub-Saharan Africa.
Authors: Omonijo, A.O., Kalinda, C., and Mukaratirwa, S.
Journal of Helminthology • 2020.
Open publicationSpatial Distribution and breeding habitat characterisation of Anopheles mosquitoes in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Okoh, H.I. Akinfemiwa, C.A., Iyeh, C., Mogaji, H.O., Omonijo, A.O., and Awe, O.B.
FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. • 2020
Open publicationAssessment of the Status of Awareness, Ownership, and Usage of Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets after Mass Distribution in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Omonijo, A. and Omonijo, A.O.
Journal of Parasitology Research. • 2019
Open publicationPrevalence of ectoparasites of dogs and cats in Ijero and Moba LGAs, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Omonijo A.O., Sowemimo, O.A.
Nigerian Journal of Parasitology • 2017
Open publicationMorphological Identification and Molecular Characterisation 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., Adeogun, A., Arowolo, T. and Awolola, S.
FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences • 2017
Open publicationGastrointestinal parasites of dogs in Ijurin and Ikosu communities, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Authors: Omonijo A.O., Sowemimo O. A.
Ekiti state University Journal of Science and Technology • 2016
Open publicationSchistosomiasis transmission and water contact pattern in river Ureje in Ado-Ekiti Local Government Area, Ekiti State
Authors: Omonijo, A.O., Asaolu, S.O., Ofoezie, I.E. 2013. Omonijo, A.O., Asaolu, S.O., Ofoezie, I.E.
Research Journal of Parasitology • 2013
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
