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- Pest Protection
- Bioremediation
- Public Risk assessment of hazards in food and water
Examination Officer
Lecturer II
Dr. Gideon Ikechukwu OGU started his teaching career as a Graduate Assistant at the
Department of Biological Sciences, Novena University, Ogume, in 2007. Curranty, he is a lecturer II at the Department of Microbiology, Federal University, Lokoja, where he
is actively involved in quality teaching, research and other administrative responsibilities.
His area of specialization in Microbiology is Environmental and Public Health. His main
area of interest focuses on Plant, Food/Water Microbiology, Environmental Pollution and
Management. His area of expertise includes Medicinal Plants, Pest Protection, and
Bioremediation and Public Risk assessment of hazards in food and water. He has published
more than 30 papers in local and international refereed journals. He is an editorial board
member of some international journals and also serves as a reviewer to some double-blind
peer review journals
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Ukpai E.G, Chukwura E.I., Moses I.B., Ugbo E.N., Agumah N.B., Okata-Nwali O.D., Anakwenze V.N., Nnabugwu C.C., Onodagu B.O., Ogu G.I., Igborgbor J. C., Okoye C.S. (2021). Prevalence and Antibiogram of Healthcare-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA) in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Global Research Online, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Ogu, G.I., Akinnibosun, F.I. and Imade, O. S. (2021). Phenotypic and molecular characterization of multidrug-resistant extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Salmonella prevalent in raw chicken meat vended in Nigerian markets. Sciendo Journal, Poland
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Ogu, G.I., Okolo, J.C., Igborgbor, J.C. and Akinnibosun, F.I. (2021). Multidrug-resistance and biofilm formation profiles of Salmonella spp. isolated from raw chicken meat. Novel Research In Microbiology, Egypt.
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Ogu, G.I. and Akinnibosun, F.I. (2020). Health Risks Associated With Heavy Metals in Commercial Chicken Meat via Consumption within Southern Nigeria.. African Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, University of Benin, Benin City.
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Ogu, G.I. and Akinnibosun, F.I (2019). Occurrence of Salmonella in Raw Chicken Meat from Retail Equipment and Environments in Southern Nigeria Open Markets.. Notulae Scientia Biologicae, Romania
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Enwere, C.L., Bjorn, A., Nick, H., Ebube, O.O. and Ogu, G.I (2019). Oil contamination of land in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria and the assessment of bioremediation as an effective remedial solution. International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Nigeria.
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Enwere, C.L., Ebube, O.O. and Ogu, G.I. (2019). Oil contamination of Land and Assessment of Bioremediation.. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Republic of Moldova.
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Madar, I.H., Ogu, G.I., Okolo, J.C., Srinivasan, S. and Tayubi, I.A. (2018). Exposure assessment of chicken meat to heavy metals and bacterial contaminations in Warri Metropolis, Nigeria.. Int. J. Sci. Innov. 3(02): 047-054.
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Rani, M.S., Madar, I.H., Al-Ssadh, H., Ogu, G.I., and Tayubi, I.A. (2018). Biochemical and phenotypic profiling of Bacillus clausii: a potent commercial probiotic.. International Journal of Scientific Innovations, South Korea
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Eboh, J.O., Ogu, G.I. and Idara, M.U. (2017). Microbiological Quality of Some borehole and well water samples in Amai Kingdom, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.. Int. J. Adv. Acad. Res. 3(7): 17-28.
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Ogu, G.I., Mader, I.H., Igborgbor, C.J. and Okolo, J.C. (2017). Mycological quality of Fresh and Frozen Chicken Meat Retailed within Warri Metropolis, Delta State, Nigerian. Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences, Jordan.
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Ogu, G.I., Madar, I.H., Olueh, A.A. and Tayubi, I.A. (2017). Antibiotic Susceptibility pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Drinking Water Sources in Amai kingdom Delta State, Nigeria.. Annual Research & Review in Biology, London, UK
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Akinnibosun, F.I. and Ogu, G.I (2017). Antibacterial activity of aqueous and ethanolic Leaf of Murraya koenigii and Telfairia occidentalis synerge.. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Nigeria.
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Ogu, G.I. and Orjiakor, P.I. (2017). Microbiological and nutritional qualities of fermented melon seed shells. International Journal of Life Sciences, South America
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Madar, I.H., Asangani, A.H., Srinivasan, S., Tayubi, I.A. and Ogu, G.I (2017). Nutritional and Biochemical Alterations in Vigna Radiata (Mung Bean) Seeds by Germination. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, India
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Orjiakor, P.I., Igborbgor, C.J. and Ogu, G.I (2017). Bio-ethanol yielding potentials of Melon seed peels using fungal isolates from Palm oil effluents.. International Journal of Biological Sciences and Technology, India
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Ogu, G.I. and Igborbgor, J.C. (2016). In Vitro Assessment of Pseudomonas stutzeri’s Hydrocarbon Degradation Potentials.. Int. J. Glob. Sci. Res. 3(6): 391-398.
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Ehiobu, J.M. and Ogu, G.I. (2016). In Vitro Effect of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Leaf Extracts on Mycelial Growth and spore Germination of Fusarium species.. Int. J. Sci. Healthcare Res. 1(3): 47-52
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Aisuodionoe, M E, Ogu, G.I. and Enang, M.V (2016). Nutritional Status, Associated factors and Knowledge among Pupils attending Public and Private owned Primary Schools in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.. Int. J. Sci. Technol. 4(4): 146-156.
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Ezeadila, J.O., Ogu, G.I., Odiakose, R.A. and Ejike, O.S. (2016). Isolation, identification and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria associated with Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in pregnant women attending Ante-Natal care at Regina-Caeli Hospital and Maternity Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.. World J. Pharm. Res. 5(3): 215-226.
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Ogu, G.I., Ehiobu, J.M. and Ukpai, E. (2016). Efficacy of Metabolites from Saccharum Officinarum Linn. Endophytic Fungi against some Uropathogenic Bacteria.. Int. J. Res. Med. Basic Sci. 1(2):1-9.
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Aisuodionoe, M.E, Ogu, G.I. and Oguzie, C.A (2016). Awareness Pattern of Occupational Hazard and Attitude to Preventive Measure among Bank Cashier in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.. International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research, India
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Orjiakor, P.I., Atuanya, E.I., Mbata, T.I., Umar, A.F., Ugboaja, M.J. and Ogu, G.I. (2015). Effects of Automobile Battery Wastes on Microbial Qualities of the soil.. NISEB J. 15(3): 118-122.
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Ogu, G.I, Ehiobu, J.M., Diete-spiff, I.F. and Ndego, C.E. (2015). Biodegradation of Crude Oil using Hydrocarbonoclastic Bacteria Isolated from gut of Earthworms in crude oil polluted regions of Niger Delta, Nigeria.. Int. J. Chem. Bio. Sci. 2(7): 6-14.
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Ogu, G.I. and Odo, B.B. (2015). Crude Oil Bioremediation Efficiency of Indigenous Soil Fungal Community Spiked with Cassava peels in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria.. Int. J. Sci Technol. 3(12):19-26.
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Aisuodionoe, M.E. and Ogu, G.I. (2015). Tuberculosis Infection in HIV- Positive Children Attending TB/HIV Clinic at Central Hospital Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.. Int. J. Sci. Technol. 3(12): 45- 52.
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Ezeadila, J.O., Echetabu, I.E. Ogu, G.I. and Aneke, F.A. (2015). Isolation, Identification and Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Bacteria From Urine Samples of Female Students Living in the Hostels of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci. 4(12): 255-262
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Igborgbor, J.C. and Ogu, G.I. (2015). Microbial assessment of air in the vicinity of some dumpsites in Delta state. J. Eng. 5(1): 2278-8719.. J. Eng. 5(1): 2278-8719.
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Ezeadila, J.O., Nwande, MO., Ogu, G.I. and Aneke, F.A. (2015). . Antibacterial activity of ethyl acetate and n-hexane extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Moringa oleifera leaves on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli isolated from urine samples.. Adv. App. Sci. Res. 6(11): 23-28.
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Ogu G.I., Ezeadila, J. and Ehiobu, J.M. (2013). Antioxidant and antimicrobials activities of Dialium guineense (Willd) leaf extract. Pharm.. Pharmacol. Res. 1(1): 1- 7.
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Enebeli, V.C., Osogbue, L.C. and Ogu, G.I. (2013). Ground water investigation of Asaba Camus of Delta State University using Geo- electrical Method .. J. Sci. Technol. Res. 12(2): 85-89.
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Ogu, G.I. and Owoeye, A.E.. (2013). In Vitro control of Anthracnose disease of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) caused by Colletotrichum destructivum O’Gara with Cyathula Prostrate L. and Diodia Scandens SW leaf extracts.. J. Intercult. Ethnopharmacol. 2(1):29-36.
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Ogu, G.I., Aisuodionoe, M.E. and Nwachukwu, P.U. (2012). Anti-plasmodial activity of Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Swartz) stem bark extract against Plasmodium berghei in albino mice.. Int J. Pharm Biol. Allied Sci. 1(2): 168-178
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Ogu, G.I., Tanimowo, W.O., Nwachukwu, P.U. and Igere, B.E. ( (2012). Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Evaluation of the Lear Stem Bark and Root Extracts of Cyathula prostrata L. Blume against some Human Pathogens.. J. Intercult. Ethnopharmaco. 1(1): 35- 43.
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Ogu, G.I., Ekeanyanwu, R.C, Madagwu E.C., Ejekwumadu, O.J. and Okoye, J. (2012). In Vitro Antimicrobial Evaluation of African Nutmeg (Monodora myristica) seed.. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst. 5(1): 55-60.
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Ogu, G.I., Madagwu E.C. and Eboh, O.J. (2011). Antibacterial Activities of three Medicinal plants against some gastro-intestinal micro-organisms.. International J. Nat. Appl. Sci. 7(3): 248-256
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Ogu, G.I., Madagwu, E.C., Eboh, O.J. and Ezeadila, J.O. (2011). Anti-fungal evaluation of Diodia scandens S W leaf extracts against some dermatophytes in Ukwuani Region of Delta State, Nigeria.. Int. Res. J. Plant Sci. 2(10): 311-316.
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Ogu, G.I., Madagwu E.C., Eboh, O.J. and Igborbor, C.J (2011). Control of Post-Harvest rot of Dioscorea rotundata (White Yam) Poir with leaf extract of Diodia scandens.. Biopest. Int. 7(2): 136-142.
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Ekeanyanwu, R.C. and Ogu, G.I. (2010). Assessment of renal function of Nigerian Children infected with Plasmodium falciparium.. Int. J. Med. Med. Sci. 2(9):251-255
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Ogu, G.I., Ekeanyanwu, R.C. and Igborgbor, C.J. (2010). Phytochemical screening and in Vitro Antibacterial Activity of stem bark extract of Caesalpinia pulcherrima against clinical isolates Activity of stem bark extract of Caesalpinia puicherrima against some Clinical isolates.. Int. J. Nat. Appl. Sci. 6(3): 329-337.
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Ekeanyanwu, R.C., Akande, R.E. and Ogu, G.I (2010). Effect of African Nutmeg (Monodora myristica) Formulated Diet on Some Biochemical chemical Parameter of Wistar Rats.. Int. J. Biochem. 2(1):114-119.
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Ekeanyanwu, R.C., Ogu, G.I. and Nwachukwu, P.U. (2009). Biochemical Characteristics of African Nutmeg, Monodora myristica.. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst. 3(4): 293-299.
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2019 Recognition for Most Outstanding Service Rendered, Presented by National Association of Microbiology Students (NAMS) 2018/2019 Session
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2016 Most Dedicated Lecturer, Presented by National Association of Microbiology Students (NAMS) 2015/2016 Session
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2004 Best Graduating Student, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 2003/2004 Session
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1 | Prevalence and bacterial loads of Salmonella sp. in commercial chicken meat contact surfaces and processing equipment within Warri market, Delta State. | 2019 | Completed |
2 | Antibiotic Susceptibility pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Drinking Water Sources in Amai kingdom Delta State, Nigeria. | 2017 | Completed |
3 | Mycological quality of Fresh and Frozen Chicken Meat Retailed within Warri Metropolis, Delta State, Nigerian. | 2017 | Completed |
4 | Crude Oil Bioremediation Efficiency of Indigenous Soil Fungal Community Spiked with Cassava peels in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria | 2016 | Completed |
5 | Microbiological Quality of Some borehole and well water samples in Amai Kingdom, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria | 2016 | Completed |
6 | Efficacy of ethanolic and aqueous rot extracts of Ocimum gratissimum on Aedes larvae | N/A | Ongoing |
7 | Preservation of post-harvest tomato fruits using Neem leaf and bitter leaf extracts | N/A | Ongoing |
8 | Assessment of the antibacterial activities of Moringa oleifera on selected bacterial pathogens | N/A | Ongoing |
9 | Isolation and identification of fungi from commercial seeds of Parkia biglobosa | N/A | Ongoing |
10 | Isolation and identification of fungi in ready-to-eat semovita, fufu, and pounded yam within Lokoja metropolis | N/A | Ongoing |
- Academia.edu:https://fulokoja.academia.edu/GideonIOgu
- Google Scholar:https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Eqd0aHAAAAAJ&hl=en
- LiveDNA:http://www.livedna.net/?dna=234.6690
- Orcid.org:http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4594-8386
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- researchgate:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gideon-Ogu
- Semantic Scholar:https://www.semanticscholar.org/author/G.-Ogu/81709309
- Web of Science ResearchID:https://publons.com/researcher/2321154/gideon-i-ogu/
Department of Microbiology , Faculty of Science , Federal University Lokoja , Kogi State
Email: [email protected]
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