Staff Profile

Dolapo Shobanke

Research Interests

  • Medical Statistics
  • Regression modelling

Dolapo Shobanke

Lecturer I

Dr Shobanke D.A obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Demography and Statistics from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-ife in 1993. He had his M.sc and P.hD in Statistics from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

He lectured at the Kaduna State Polytechnic Zaria between 1995 and 2013. He joined the Federal University Lokoja in 2013 as a lecturer in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. He is a member of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN) He has published a number of research papers in high impact journals both local and international.

He is currently on National assignment as a Consultant on Research and Statistics with the Ministry of Health, Republic of Seychelles. His area of interest includes but not limited to; Medical statistics, Regression modelling and Demographic analysis.



  • Kazeem Adewale Osuolale, Adesola Zaidat Musa and Shobanke Dolapo. A (2020). Statistical View on 2019 Coronavirus Epidemic Across The World.. Anale. Seria Informatica. Vol.XVIII fasc. 2(Annals. Computer Science Series. 18th Tome 2nd Fasc)

  • Adeniyi, I.A., Shobanke D.A. and Edogbayan , H.O. (2019). Parameterization of the Com-Poisson Distribution Through the Mean Using Spectral Algorithms for Solving Nonlinear Equations. . Pakistan Journal of Statistics and Operations Research. 15(3): 701-712

  • Shobanke Dolapo Abidemi,*Hussain Garba Dikko, O.E Asiribo , B.B Alhaji. (2019). Monte carlo studies of the Conway-Maxwell Poisson Generalized Linear Mixed Effects Model for Under-Dispersed Count Data.. Confluence Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. Federal university Lokoja kogi state.Vol.3 June 2019. ISSN-2616-1303. website :

  • Hussain Garba Dikko, Shobanke Dolapo Abidemi*,O.E Asiribo, B.B Alhaji. (2019). Com-Poisson Mixed Effect Model for Over-Dispersed Correlated Count Data: A Simulation Study.. Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics.

  • Shobanke, Dolapo A. and Ezenweke, Chinenye P (2018). Extent of Differentials In Associated Factors Of Maternal Health Care Services Utilization Among Christian and Muslim Women In Nigeria.. Journal of Demography And Social Statistics OAU (JDSS) ISSN: 2449-0784 Vol 5,Numbers 1&2 pages 1-21. December (2018)

  • Usman O A Shuaibu., Pam Aloysius A., Isa Yinusa., Musa O Kizito, and Shobanke Dolapo A (2018). Evaluation of Heavy Metals Contamination of Soil and vegetation in the vicinity of Dangote Cement Factory in Obajana Kogi state.. Confluence Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. Federal University Lokoja Kogi state.Vol.2 .2018. ISSN-2616-1303.

  • D.I. Lanlege, R. Kehinde, U.M. Gana and D. A Shobanke (2018). Measuring The Spread And Control Of Lassa Fever In Nigeria, Using The Effective Basic Reproduction Number Rc.. Journal of The Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics Vol 7, March 2018. Pages 197-208.

  • David, I. Lanlege, Rotimi, Kehinde, Dolapo A. Shobanke, Abdulrahman Abdulganiyu and Umar M. Garba (2018). Comparison of Euler and Range-Kutta methods in solving ordinary differential equation of order two and four. Leonardo Journal of sciences ISSN 1583-0233 pages 10-37. June 2018 (2018). Comparison of Euler and Range-Kutta methods in solving ordinary differential equation of order two and four.. Leonardo Journal of sciences ISSN 1583-0233 pages 10-37. June 2018

  • Hussain G.D, Asiribo O.E., Bukar A. and Shobanke D.A (2017). Modeling under-dispersion in clustered count data using the Comway-Maxwell-Poisson distribution.. Confluence Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. Federal university Lokoja kogi state.Vol.1 no.1 Nov.2017.ISSN-2616-1303.

  • B.L Solanke and D.A Shobanke (2014). Male Partner Controlling Behaviour as a Determinant of Contraceptive use among women in Nigeria.. Africa Journal for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. U I. Vol 17(2) 2014.Pages 156-165.

  • B.L Solanke, P.O Ogunjuyigbe and D.A Shobanke (2014). Women Empowerment as a Correlate of Contraceptive Use among women in Nigeria.. Journal of Research in National Development .FUT Owerri, Vol12(1) June 2014. Pages120-131.ISSN 1596-8308

  • K.A Osuolale, R.O Oniyide and D.A Shobanke (2013). Estimating and Quantifying Measurement Error for simple numeric data in sample survey .. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. ISSN 2277-0585 Vol 2(8) pages 142-151.


  • 2016 Certificate of Distinction for dedication to duty and outstanding performance.

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Department of Statistics, Federal University of Lokoja P.M.B. 1154, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.

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