Staff Profile

Al-hassan Abdul-rahman

Research Interests

  • Environmental and Public health

Al-hassan Abdulahi Abdul-rahman

Ag. Head, Department of Microbiology

Senior lecturer



  • Mohammed, S.S.D., S. Al-Hassan, J.R. Wartu and A.A. AbdulRahman. (2021). Occurrence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella species in Some Livestock (Poultry) Feeds in Mando, Kaduna.. Nigeria Journal of Pure Applied Microbiology 15(2):1016-1025

  • Ibrahim, A.J., Baba, J.,Omosimua, R.O., AbdulRahman, A.A., Sani A.R., Muhammad, I.L., Mohammed, A. Dauda, D. and Bala, A. (2021). Isolation and Identification of Fungi Associated With Abelmoshus esculentus (Okra) Sold in Abuja. N. igerian Journal of Microbiology (Accepted for Publication).

  • Baba, J., Jibril, F.L., Yakubu, Y.H., Muhammad, I.L., Abdul-Rahman, A.A. and Mabekojo, O.O. (2021). Bacteriological Evaluation of Deteriorated Frozen Fish Sold in Minna Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria.. Lapai Journal of Applied and Natural Science. Vol.6. issue 2 (In Press).

  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Ahmad, R. A., Abdul Rahman, A.A. and Aminu, A.H. (2020). Bacteriological and Mycological Quality Assessment of White Cheese (Wara) Sold Within Anguwan Sarki Market, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria.. Confluence Journal Pure and Applied Science (CJPAS).3(2):

  • Isah, A. O., Idu, M., AbdulRahman, A. A. and Amaechina, F. (2020). Evaluation Of In-Vitro Vasorelaxant Effect (Potential Antihypertensive) Of Kigelia Africana Fruit Methanol Extract On Potassium Chloride And Phenylephrine Induced Tension In Wistar Rat Aorta. FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS) ISSN online: 2616-1370 ISSN print: 2645 - 2944 . Vol. 4 No. 3, pp 470 – 475.

  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A., Mohammed, S.S.D.., Baba, J., Zubairu, S.U. (2020). Seasonal Variation in the Bacteriological and Physicochemical Properties of Well water in Minna Town, Nigeria.. Nigerian Journal of Water Resources. Vol. 6 No.1.Pp.1-14.

  • Baba, J., Ajadi A.E., AbdulRahman A.A., Dauda, D., Mohammed, A., Majiya, H. and Muhammad, I.L.(2020). Occurrence of Faecal Coliforms from Selected Borehole Water in Lapai Metropolis, Niger (2020). Occurrence of Faecal Coliforms from Selected Borehole Water in Lapai Metropolis, Niger State.. Lapai Journal of Science and Technology, Vol.6, No.1. Pp. 32- 47.

  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A., Mohammed, S.S.D, , Baba, J. , Bala, J.D. and Yesufu, M.O. (2020). Assessment of Community Health Hazards in Lokoja, Kogi State,. Nigerian Journal of Microbial cell and Biotechnology. Vol.1, No.1 (Accepted; In Press).

  • Djieyep-Djemna, F., Adejoh, P.,Djieyep, N, A.C,. Ella, Eka, E.and Abdul-Rahman, A.A, (2019). Plasmodium Infection Associated with ABO Bood Type Among Patients in Some Hospitals in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.. Annals of Tropical medicine and Public Health. (Accepted for Publication).

  • Mohammed, S. S. D, Bashir, A., David, A.A.D., Abdul- Rahman, A.A. and Ninyio,N.N. (2019). Phytochemical Constituents and Antibacterial activity of Ginger (Zingiber officianale) Extract on Selected Clinical Isolates Associated with Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs).. Ife Journal of Science and Technology. Vol 3. No. 1. 74-85.

  • Bala, J.D., Eniolorunda, M.F., AbdulRahman, A.A., Adabara, N.U., Kuta, F.A., Adedeji, A.S and Agboola R.K. (2019). Bacteriological Water Quality Assessment of Stored Borehole Water and Tap water in Minna Metropolis. Nigeria.. Nigerian Journal of Water Resources. Vol.5,No.1. Pp. 22-29.

  • Baba, J., Mohammed, S.B., Abdulrahman, A.A., Kareem, K.A., Ya'aba, Y., Danfulani, S. and Muhammad, M.N. (2018). Assessment of Fungi Associated With Deteriorated Tomato Sold in Lapai Metropolis.. Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7. No.1.Pp.10-21.

  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Auta, K.I., Abdul-Rahman, A.A.and Kadir, Y.A. (2018). Single- Cell Protein (SCP) Produced from Bioconversion of Pineapple Peel Using Sacchromyces cerevisae Isolated from Burukutu. Confluence Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. Vol.2, No.2.153- 161.

  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A., Mohammed, S.S.D., Ndamitso, M, Baba, J., Shaba, A.M and Bala, J.D. (2018). Effect of the Seasons on Bacteriological and Physicochemical 10 Properties of Well water in Bida Town, Central Nigeria.. Nigerian Journal of Water Resources.Vo.4. No.1.Pp.103-102.

  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A., Mohammed, S.S.D, Ndamitso, M.,Gimba, A.(2018). An Assessment of the Bacteriological and Physicochemical Properties of Well Water in SulejaTown, Nigeria. Abdul-Rahman, A.A., Mohammed, S.S.D, Ndamitso, M.,Gimba, A. (2018). An Assessment of the Bacteriological and Physicochemical Properties of Well Water in SulejaTown, Nigeria.. Confluence Journal ofPure andApplid Science.Vo.1.No.1. Pp.131-141.

  • Mohammed S.S.D., Damisa, D., Abdul-Rahman, A.A, Ayansina, A.D.V. (2015). Enhanced Bacteriocin production through Cultural Supplementation using Leuconostock mesenteriodes FCF23 as Producer organism.. Annals of Food Science and Technology (afst)16(1).

  • Kuta, F.A.,Ijalana, O.M., Damisa, D. and Abdul-Rahman, A.A. (2014). Epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori Among Out-patients Visiting Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Specialized Hospital, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Science and Research 2(4): 11- 13.

  • Mohammed S.S.D., Damisa, D., Abdul-Rahman, A.A. Balogun, T.V. and Niranjan, K. (2014). Sensory Evaluation of African Catfish (Clarias grapienus) Biopreserved in Culture of Lactobacillus sake FMB19 Isolated from Fermented Beef.. Lapai Journal of Science and technology (LAJOST) 2(11): Accepted for Publication.

  • Adabara, N.U., A.A. Abdul-Rahman, J.A. Momoh, J.D. Bala, M.B. Abubakar (2012). The Prevalence of Bacterial Urinary tract (UTI) Among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at the General Hospital ,Minna, Niger State.. International Journal of Biomedical Research 3(03) : 171-173.

  • Adabara, N.U., Mawak, J.D., MomohJimoh, A., Bala, J.D., Abdul-Rahman, A.A. 9 Oyedum,U.M. and Jagaba, A.(2011). (2011). Relative Bacteriological Assessment of Public Borehole and Well water in Bosso Town, North Central Nigeria.. International Journal of Biomedical and advanced Research 02 (10). 416-419.

  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A. (2008). Antibacterial Activity of Occimum gratissimum Leaf Extract on Selected Pathogenic Bacteria.. Journal of Science, Education and Technology, 1(2): 308 – 314.

  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A. and Ijah, U.J.J (2007). Prevalence of Multiple Antibiotic Resistant Escherichia coli in Some Selected Day- care Centers in Minna.. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2(1): 55- 62.

  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A. (2007). Bacterial Generation of Biogas.. Journal of Science, Education and Technology, 1(11): 14 -19.

  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A. (2005). Incidence of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), in Pregnant Women Minna, Nigeria. In. Book of Readings, First Annual Conference of the School of Science and Science Education (SSSE),. Federal University of Technology, Minna. 20th – 25th November, 2005. Vol. II. pp. 57 – 60.

  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A. (2005). Bioconversion of Lignocellulose to Useful Products. In. Book of Readings.. First Annual Conference of the school of Science and Science Education (SSSE), Federal University of Technology, Minna. 20th – 23rd November, 2005. Vol. I, pp.108 – 116.



SN TITLE YEAR TYPE
1 Fungi Associated with Smoked dried Clarias spp. Sold in Lokoja Markets. B.Sc 2018 Completed
2 Antibacterial Activity of Mistletoe plant on Selected Bacterial Pathogens. B.Sc 2018 Completed
3 Bacterial Load Profile of Abattoir and Meat-vending Environments in Lokoja Metropolis. B.Sc 2017 Completed
4 Assessment of Water Supply and the Risk of Epidemics in Lapai LGA, Niger State. M.Tech. Degree in Disaster and Risk Management Studies. FUT, Minna, Nigeria 2016 Completed
5 Assessment of Community Health Hazard in Lokoja, Kogi State. M.Tech. Degree in Disaster and Risk Management Studies. FUT, Minna, Nigeri 2016 Completed
6 Assessment of Public Health Hazard in Soje Area of Minna, Niger State. M.Tech. Degree in Disaster and Risk Management Studies. FUT, Minna, Nigeria. 2016 Completed
7 Screening for Escherichia coli 0157:H7 Serotype in Well Water in Dokodza Ward of Bida, Niger State. B.Tech. 2012 Completed
8 Bacteriological Quality of Ginger (Zinger officinale) Drink Sold in Minna Metropolis, Niger State. B.Tech. 2012 Completed
9 Bacteriological and Physicochemical Analysis of Groundwater in Maikukele, Niger State. B.Tech 2012 Completed
10 Bacteriological and Physicochemical Analysis of Well Water in Suleja Town, Niger State. B.Tech 2011 Completed
11 Bacteriological and Physicochemical Analysis of Selected Wells in Kontagora, Niger State. B.Tech 2011 Completed
12 Bacteriological Analysis of Borehole and Well Water in Bida Town, Niger State. B.Tech. 2011 Completed
13 Bacteriological Analysis of Ginger (Zinger officianale) Drink sold in 5 Minna. B.Tech 2010 Completed
14 ffects of Vernona amygdalina (Bitter Leaf) on Selected Fungal Pathogens. B.Tech. 2010 Completed
15 Incidence of Coliform Organisms in Tap water in Minna and Environs. B.Tech. 2010 Completed
16 Bacteriological assessment of some Carbonated Drinks Sold in Minna Markets. B.Tech 2010 Completed
17 Occurrence of Multi-resistant Bacteria causing Urinary Tract Infections in Women Attending the General Hospital , Minna. B.Tech. 2010 Completed
18 Assessment of the Coliform load of Borehole water in Minna and Environs. B.Tech. 2010 Completed
19 Bacteriological Analysis of Dawadawa (Locust Bean) Sold in Minna 2010 Completed
20 Determination of the Effect of Honey on Selected Enteric Bacteria. B.Tech 2010 Completed
21 Screening for Escherichia coli 0157:H7 Serotype in Borehole Water in Bosso, Niger State.B.Tech 2010 Completed
22 Prevalence of Coliforms in Well water in in Minna and Environs 2010 Completed
23 Occurrence of Antibiotic Resistant Salmonella typhi and Bacillus cereus in Selected Street-vended fruits in Minna. B.Tech 2008 Completed
24 Bacteriological Study of Pepper (Capsicum annum) and the Efficacy of Local Methods of Preservation. B.Tech. 2008 Completed
25 Antidermatophytic Activity of Crude Ethanolic Extract of Garlic (Allium sativum linn) on Selected Fungal Organisms. B.Tech 2008 Completed
26 Prevalence of Salmonella typhi among Out-patients at the General Hospital, Minna. B.Tech. 2008 Completed
27 Mold Contaminants of Smoked Dried Fish Sold in Minna Markets. 2008 Completed
28 Bacteriological Analysis of Locally Fermented Milk-Cereal Mixture(Fura da Nono). Sold in Minna. 2008 Completed
29 Preservation of Kunun Zaki. B.Tech 2007 Completed
30 Bacteriological Analysis of Selected Canned Fruit Juices Sold in Minna Central Market. B.Tech 2007 Completed
31 Antifungal Activity of Vernona amygdalina on Pathogenic Fungi. B.Tech. 2007 Completed
32 Bacteriological and Physicochemical Analysis of Chanchaga Well water. B.Tech. 2007 Completed
33 Prevalence of Non.-Coliform Bacteria in Tap and Well water in Tunga, Minna. B.Tech 2007 Completed
34 Antimicrobial Activities of Commercial Detergents on Selected Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens B.Tech 2007 Completed
35 Antimicrobial Activities of Occimum gratissimum Leaf extracts on Selected Pathogenic Fungi. B.Tech 2007 Completed
36 Microbial Load Reduction-Potential of Spices on Beef sold in Minna. B.Tech. 2006 Completed
37 Bacteriological Assessment of Fresh Tomatoes Sold in Minna Markets. B.Tech. 2006 Completed
38 Bacteria Associated with Opened Unrefrigerated Canned Foods. B.Tech. 2006 Completed
39 Antimicrobial Spectrum of Vernona amygdalina Extracts on Selected Pathogens. B.Tech 2006 Completed
40 Comparative Study of the Microbial Load of Borehole and Packaged Water at the F.U.T,Minna, Gidan Kwano Campus. B.Tech 2005 Completed
41 Microbial Assessment of Municipal Water Supply at the Chanchaga Water works B.Tech. 2005 Completed
42 Phytochemical Analysis and Antimicrobial Properties of Telfaria occidentalis on Selected Pathogens. B.Tech 2005 Completed
43 Antimicrobial Effect of Occimum gratissimum on Shigella and Salmonella species 2004 Completed
44 Antibacterial Effect of Natural Honey on Common Pathogens 2004 Completed
45 Effects of Disinfectants on Fungi 2004 Completed
46 Microbial Assessment of Bread Sold in Minna. 2004 Completed
47 Antimicrobial Effect of Azadirachta indica on Selected Pathogens. 2004 Completed
48 Microbial Load Variation and Keeping Quality of Sorrel (Zobo) Beverage. 2004 Completed
49 Efficacy of Amoxil, Chloramphenicol, Ciprofloxacin and Septrin on Salmonella strains N/A Completed


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Department of Microbiology , Faculty of Science , Federal University Lokoja , Kogi State

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