Staff Profile

Victor Sheneni

Research Interests

  • Anti-sicking plants
  • Anti-oxidant Polyphenols
  • Toxicology
  • Ethno pharmacology

Victor Duniya Sheneni

Level Coordinator 100L

Assistant Lecturer

Victor Duniya Sheneni, born 25th April, an Assistant Lecturer and one time Deputy Examination Officer, Department of Biochemistry, Kogi State University, Ayinba have made contribution to the scienctific world espciallly in the area of anit-sickling medicinal plants. he currently works with Federal University Lokoja as a Lecturer and  researcher.  



  • Idih, F.M., Avagbe, O.V., Sheneni, V.D., &Ebune, J. (2021). Evaluation of Bioactive compounds, in vitro antioxidant activity and acute toxicity of ethanol exctract of Morindalucida leaves.. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, 7(2), p. 32-38.

  • Bala, C.J., Sheneni, V.D., &Momoh, I.S. (2020). Characterization of essential oil from Hyptissuaveolens leaves by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy and fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy.. International Journal of Molecular Biology,5(3), p. 125-133.

  • Iserhienrhien, L.O., Sheneni, V.D., Nweje-Anyalowu, P.C., Oguche, M., &Idakwoji, P.A. (2019). Haematinic effects of aqueous extract of Lophiralanceolata leaves in Phenylhydrazine-induced Anaemia in wistar rats.. Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 4(1), p. 1-6.

  • Agatemor, U.M., Nweje-Anyalowu, P.C., Idakwoji, P.A., Sheneni, V.D., Momoh, T.B., &Akuba, B.O. (2019). Co-administration of extracts of Lophiralanceolata and Cyperusesculentus improves libido and fertility in alloxan induced diabetic wistar rats.. International Journal of current research in Biology and Medicine, 4(6), p. 14-23. doi

  • Akuba, B.O., Sheneni, V.D., Idakwoji, P.A., Momoh, T.B., &Iyaji, A. (2019). (2019). Activity of methanol extract of Leptadeniahastata leaves in alcohol-induced liver injury.. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, 6(7), p. 11-18.

  • Sheneni, V.D., Idakwoji, P.A., Okpe, J.M., &Shaibu, I.E. (2018). (2018). Anti-hyperlipidemic effect of Vitexdoniana ethanol extract in Poloxamer Induced hyperlipidemia.. International Journal of Medicinal Plants and natural products, 4(3), p.

  • Iserhienrhien, L.O., Idakwoji, P.A., Agatemor, U.M., &Sheneni, V.D. (2018). Comparative effects of different co-administration involving aqueous leaf-extract of FicusexasperataChlorpropamide and Metformin on immunological and haematological parameters of diabetic wistar rats.. International Journal of current research in Biology and Medicine, 3(10), p. 31-42.

  • Sheneni, V.D.,Onoja, A.O., Edegbo, E., &Momoh, T.B. (2018). (2018). In-vitro antioxidant activities of Ocimumgratissimum, Vitexdoniana, Carica papaya andPeristrophebicalyculata using DPPH free radical scavenging activity.. Journal of Nutritional Health and Food Engineering, 8(6), p. 371-375.

  • Sheneni, V.D.,Momoh, T.B., &Edgebo, E. (2018). Tenderizing Property of Allium cepa and its effects on the Proximate Composition of Phaseolus vulgaris beans stew.. MOJ Food Processing and Technology, 6(5), p. 435-438.

  • Momoh, T.B., Sheneni, V.D., &Edegbo, E. (2018). Effect of Human urine on growth and phytochemical constituents of Zea mays.. International Journal of advanced research in Biological Science, 5(10), p. 110-116.

  • Sheneni, V.D.,Kadiri, J.U, Usman, S.O., &Qasim, M. (2018). Hepatocurative Property of Zinc and Selenium in Trypanosomabruceibrucei infected albino rats.. International Journal of advanced research in Biological Sciences, 5(11), p. 1-9.

  • Sheneni, V.D.,Kadiri, J.U, Usman, S.O., &Qasim, M. (2018). .Hepatocurative Property of Zinc and Selenium in Trypanosomabruceibrucei infected albino rats.. International Journal of advanced research in Biological Sciences, 5(11), p. 1-9.

  • Sheneni, V.D., Mamudu, C.O., Adamu, D.A., Okpe, J.M., Shaibu, I.E., &Usman, O. (2018). Phytochemical constituent, percentage yield and phenolic content estimation of different solvent system of Carica papaya leaves.. International Journal of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6(7), p. 121-125.

  • Sheneni, V.D., Odiba, V.A., &Idih, F.M. (2018). Effect of administration of Zinc and Selenium on lipid peroxidation and endogenous antioxidant enzymes in Trypanosome brucei infected albino rats.. Open Access Journal of Science, 2(6), p. 383-387.

  • Sheneni, V.D., &Momoh, T.B. (2018). .Proteins; the Molecular Markers of Male Fertility.. International Journal of Current Research in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5(11), P. 1-7.

  • Omode, A., Atanu, F.O., Suleiman, M.S., Omotoso, O.D., Jegede, R., &Sheneni, V.D. (2018). Lipid-lowering effect of Veronica amygdalina leaf extracts on Triton WR-1339-induced hyperlipidemia in the rats.. Journal of Phytophamacology, 7(3), p. 292-297.

  • Omede, A., Suleiman, M.S., Atanu, F.O., Momoh, S., Friday, E.T., &Sheneni, V.D., &Jegede, E.R. (2018). Evaluation of antioxidant and cytotoxicity properties of Vernonicaamygdalina.. International journal of Cell Science & Molecule Biology, 4 (4), p. 555-644.

  • Sheneni, V.D., Okpe, J.M., Abaniwo, R.M., Idakwoji, P.A., Adamu, D.A., &Mamudu, C.O. (2018). In-vivo biological effect of Carica papaya leaf extract on P.407 induced hyperlipidemicalinowistar rats.. Journal of Medical science and Clinical Research, 5 (2), p. 87-88

  • Idakwoji, P.A., Sheneni, V.D., Nweje-Anyalowu, P.C., Odo, C.E., &Ihuoma, V.E. (2018). Assessment of heavy metals levels of green leafy vegetables sourced from different markets in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.. International journal of advanced research in Biological sciences, 5 (8), p. 5-15.

  • Idakwoji, P.A., Sheneni, V.D., Nweje-Anyalowu, P.C., Odo, C.E., &Ihuoma, V.E. (2018). Assessment of heavy metals levels of green leafy vegetables sourced from different markets in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.. International journal of advanced research in Biological sciences, 5 (8), p. 5-15.

  • Sheneni, V.D., Shaibu, I.E., Jegede, R.E., Omede, A., Abaniwo, R.M., &Mamudu, O.C. (2018). Effect of Peristrophebiclycilata powder on diabetic and lipid parameter in the stomach of albino rats.. International Journal of Molecular Biology, 3(4), p. 87-90.

  • James, D.B., Owolabi, O.A., & Sheneni, V.D. (2017). In-vivo biological activities and therapeutic effect of Vitex doniana.. Lambert Academic Publishing.ISBN-13: 978-3-330-05904-7, ISBN-10: 3330059047, 84 pages.

  • Sheneni, V.D., James, D.B., &Atawodi, S.E. (2014). Ethanol of Vitexdoniana possesses hepatocurative property in Poloxamer induced hyperlipidemia.. Journal of Science Research, 2(3), P. 49-54

  • James, D.B., Sheneni, V.D., Kadejo, O.A., &Yatai, K.B. (2014). Phytochemical screening and in-vitro antioxidant activities in different solvent extracts of Vitexdoniana leaves stem bark and root bark.. American journal of Biomedical and life Sciences, 2(1), P. 22-27. dio:10:11648/j.ajbls.20140201.14.

  • James, D.B., Sheneni, V.D., &Atawodi, S.E. (2014). Antioxidant activity of Vitexdoniana ethanol extract in Poloxamer-407 induced hyperlipidemic rats.. Comparative Clinical Patholoy, 12(6), p. 10-25.



SN TITLE YEAR TYPE
1 Effect of ethanol extract of Vitex doniana on Poloxamer 407 (P-407) induced hyperlipidemia in albino wistar rats. B,Sc Project 2018 Completed
2 Phytochemical screening and invitro-antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of Vitex doniana leaves: , B.Sc Project 2017 Completed


  1. Academia:https://independent.academia.edu/vsheneni
  2. Orcid.org:https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5674-4231
  3. researchgate:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Victor-Sheneni-2?ev=hdr_xpr

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