ABOUT
From the clinical laboratory to environmental research.
I hold an M.Sc. in Environmental Microbiology from Lead City University, Ibadan, and a B.Tech in Microbiology from the Federal University of Technology, Minna. My career has moved through clinical, medical and biotechnology laboratories, and now includes the role of Senior Scientific Officer at the National Biotechnology Research Development Agency (NBRDA), Abuja.
My central question is simple: how do the water systems people depend on shape the spread of resistant bacteria? My M.Sc. project detected ESBL genes in E. coli from surface and underground water in Ibadan, and I have published on it since.
I'm open to research collaborations, advanced research training, PhD study and research-focused positions.
RESEARCH FOCUS
Three themes, one pathway from water to public health.
Environmental Microbiology
How pollutants affect the water sources used for domestic purposes, and what that means for the microbes living in them.
AMR & ESBL Detection
Resistance patterns and molecular detection of ESBL genes in Escherichia coli from surface and underground water.
One Health & Water Safety
Linking water quality, parasites and pathogens to the health of the communities that use the water.
RESUME
Education and experience.
Education
COMPLETED 2023
M.Sc. Environmental Microbiology
Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State. Project: detection of ESBL gene in Escherichia coli isolated from surface and underground water in Ibadan. Seminar: impact of various pollutants on water sources used for domestic purposes.
2007 – 2011
B.Tech Microbiology
Federal University of Technology, Minna. Research: prevalence of schistosomiasis among patients at Maryam Babangida Specialist General Hospital, Minna. Seminar: organic versus chemical fertilizer.
Experience
Senior Scientific Officer
National Biotechnology Research Development Agency (NBRDA), Abuja
Microbiologist
RUZ Medical Centre, Abuja
Microbiologist
Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Medical
2011 – 2012
Microbiologist
National Hospital Abuja
PUBLICATIONS
Published work and conference presentation.
Antibiotics Resistance Pattern and Molecular Detection of ESBL Gene in E. coli from Surface and Underground Water Used for Domestic Purposes in Selected Locations in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Role of Water as a Driver of ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli in Surface and Underground Water Used for Domestic Purposes in Selected Locations in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Link coming soon
Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites among Children Accessing Medical Healthcare at the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Biosorption of Methyl Red, Thymol Blue and Their Dye Mixtures Using Modified Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum)
CONTACT
Let's talk about water, resistance and research.
If you supervise PhD students, run an AMR or water-safety project, or fund research in this area, I'd like to hear from you.