
Research Interests
- Coordination Chemistry
- Bioinorganic Chemistry(Complexes formation)
- SYNTHESIS
- SPECTRAL STUDIES OF METAL (II)COMPLEXES
Olalekan Wasiu Salawu
Head of Department
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Olalekan Wasiu Salawu is a Reader in the Department of Chemistry, Federal University Lokoja.and currently the acting head of the Chemistry Department. O.W.Salawu research focuses on complexation of metal complexes, their characterization as well as their inhibitory properties with microbes. O.W.Salawu received his Ph.D award from University of Abuja in 2012, where he studied Complexes of VO(IV), Mn (II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) Sulphates with Keto and Enol forms of Isobutryl Acetic Acid, 4-Amino Benzoic Acid and 4-CyanoBenzoic Acid Hydrazides.
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A.A.Pam, A.A.Adeyi, G.K.Obiyenwa, I.Yinusa and O.W.Salawu. (2020). Adsorption of methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous Solution using Iminodiacetic acid Supported Montmorillonite Adsorbent.. Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN). Vol. 45. No. 2.
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Salawu . O.W., Wuana R.A. and Ashimom J.T. (2018). Spectrophotometric Determination and Corrosion Inhibitory of Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) Complexes Derived from Nicotinic acid Hydrazide.. Lapai Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences(LAJANS) Vol.3(1): 1-8.
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Olalekan W. Salawu, David A. Onu and Kenneth I. Nwokolo (2018). Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Isonicotinic Acid Hydrazide Complexes with Co(II), Cu(II), Mn(II) and Zn(II) ions.. Nigerian Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 5, (64 – 74)
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Gabriel K. Obiyenwa, Joshua A. Obaleye, Olalekan W. salawu, Abosede O. Olufunso and Pam A. Akange (2018). (2018). Manganese (II) and Iron (II) Complexes of Cloxacillin – Synthesis, Spectral Studies and Antimicrobial Activities.. Confluence Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (CJPAS). Faculty of Science, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State. Nigeria Vol.1. No. 2, Pp. 161 -169.
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Ogunjobi, O. Salawu, O. W., Koffa J. D., Yinusa, I. Suleman, M. N., Alege, G. O. (2018). (2018). Envronmetal Impact Assessment: A case Study Of Waste Management Practise in Lokoja.. Confluence Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (CJPAS). Faculty of Science, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State. Nigeria Vol.2. No. 2, Pp. 178 – 187.
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S.O. Ama, O. W.Salawu and A. D. Onu. (2017). Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activities of Isonicotinic Acid Hydrazide and Its Metal Complexes.. FUW Trends in Science and Technology Journal. Vol. 2 No. 1A , Pp. 244-246.
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O.W. Salawu, A. D. Onu and K. I. Nwokolo. (2017). Some Spectrophotometric Determination and Antibacterial Activity of Co(II), Cu(II), Mn(II) and Zn(II) Complexes Derived from 2-Phenylbut-2- enalIsoni cotinoyl hydrazone(PINH). CJPAS Faculty of Science, Federal University Lokoja Vol.1.No.1. 68-78.
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I. Yinusa, Olalekan Wasiu Salawu, W. A. Balkees, and H. A. Adeiza. (2017). Elemental Analysis and Anti-oxidant Properties of the Fruit of Sarcocephalus Latifolius (Smith Bruce). CJPAS Faculty of Science, Federal University Lokoja Vol.1.No.1. Pg. 61-67.
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Salawu. O. W. (2017). Synthesis, Antibacterial and Antifungal activities of some transition metal(II) Chelates derived from Benzoyl acid hydrazide. Lapai Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences (LAJANS) Vol. 2(1): 42- 47.
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O.W. Salawu, M.S.Iornugwa and M.U. Adaji (2016). Synthesis, Characterization and Kinetic studies of Fe (II) and Cu (II) complexes of Nicotinic Acid Hydrazide. FUW Trends in Science and Technology Journal. Vol. 1 No. 2 , Pp. 534-538. ()
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O.W.Salawu, H.A. Salami and M.S. Iornugwa (2015). Oxalaceto (2-chloro-6-fluoro-benzylidene) and Oxalaceto (2-chloro-5-nitrobenzylidene) Hydrazides and Spectroscopic Studies of the Complexes. International Journal of Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry Vol. 5(2), 28-31
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O.W.Salawu, I.S.Eneji and H.A. Salami (2015). Preparation and Spectroscopic Characterization of 2-ethoxy Isobutrylacid Hydrazide and 2-ethoxy Isobutryl Aceto Hydrazone and its metal Complexes with Co(II), Ni(II) and Cu(II). International Journal of Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry, Vol. 5(2), 23-27.()
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H.A.Salami, A.U.Haruna F.T.Ezeala and O.W. Salawu (2015). Solvent-free Synthesis, Characterization and antimicrobial activity of complexes of 2-hydroxybenzoic acid hydrazide with some M (II) chlorides (M = Co and Ni),. Der Pharma Chemica, 7 (4): 261- 265.
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neji, I.S, Nurain, A.A., and Salawu.O.W (2015). Trace Metal Levels in some Packaged Fruit Juices Sold in Makurdi Metropolis Markets, Nigeria.. ChemSearch Journal 6(2): 42-49.
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Onoja P.K, Salawu O.W., and Umar S (2013). Proximate and Phyto Chemical Screening of Cissus Populena.. Reserach Journal of Science and IT Management. Vol.2, No. 3, pp 1-4. ()
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Ishaq.S.Eneji., Olalekan.W.Salawu., and Rufus Sha’Áto (2013). Analysis of Heavy metals in Selected Cigarette and Tobacco Leaves in Benue State. Journal of Science (JOS) World Science Publisher(USA), Vol.3, No. 1, pp 244 - 247
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Abdulrahaman O. C. Aliyu., O. W. Salawu., and P.K.Onoja (2013). One-Pot, Four- component Synthesis of Oxime Ethers from Cinnamaldehyde, Crotonaldehyde, Hydroxylamine 1. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 5(7): 129-13
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A.O.C.Aliyu., O.W.Salawu., and Oluwasola.O.Henry (2013). One-pot Synthesis of Oxime Ethers from Cinnamaldehyde or Crotonaldehyde, Hydroxylamine Salt, Potassium carbonate and Alkyl halides. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 5(7): 96-99. ()
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J.N.Nwabueze and O.W.Salawu. (2012). Complexes of Mn (II) and Co (II) Sulphates With Keto and Enol Forms of Isobutryl Acetic Acid, 4-Amino Benzoic Acid and 4-Cyano Bennzoic Acid Hydrazides.. Reserach journal of Science and IT Management. Vol. 1;No. 9. Pp 28-35.
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O.W.Salawu and A.O.C.Aliyu (2012). Synthesis, Spectral Studies of Metal (II)Complexes Derived From Benzoyl Acetic Acid Hydrazide.. Advances in Pure and Applied Chemistry (APAC). World Science Publisher, Vol. 1, No 1, pp 12-17
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O.W.Salawu and A.O.C.Aliyu (2012). Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies of Benzoyl Acetic Acid Hydrazone Ligand and its Complexes with Co (II), Ni (II) and Cu (II).. Research journal of Science and IT Management.Vol. 1 , No. 9., 11-16.
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J.N.Nwabueze and O.W.Salawu. (2012). Complexes of Ni (II) and Cu (II) Sulphates with Keto and Enol Forms of Isobutryl Acetic Acid, 4-Amino Benzoic Acid and 4-Cyano Benzoic Acid Hydrazides.. Advances in Pure and Applied Chemistry (APAC). World Science Publisher, Vol. 1, No 2, pp 40-48 .
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J.N.Nwabueze and O.W.Salawu (2012). Complexes of Zn (II) and VO (IV) Sulphates with Keto and Enol Forms of Isobutryl Acetic Acid, 4-Amino Benzoic Acid and 4-Cyano Benzoic Acid Hydrazides.. Advances in Pure and Applied Chemistry (APAC). World Science Publisher, Vol. 1, No 2, pp 20-30. ()
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O.W.Salawu., S.Kolawole, and F.A.Akpah (2011). Preparation and Characterization of Some Metal Ions Complexes. Der Chemica Sinica,. Pelagia Research Library, Vol. 2 (2), 1-8
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O.W.Salawu., P.K.Onoja, and J.F.Sale. (2011). Studies on Some Metal (II) Sulphate Salts Chelates of Salicylaldehyde Benzoyl acid Hydrazone and Acetyl Aldehyde Benzoyl Acid Hydrazone, Der Chemica Sinica. Pelagia Research Library, Vol. 2 (2), 25-34.
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Sale John Friday., A.O.C.Aliyu and O.W.Salawu (2011). Evaluation of the Mineral Composition and The Antimicrobial Properties of Agumu A Honey – Based Herbal Cough Mixture.. Internationa Journal of Chemistry.Vol. 21, No 1, 9-13
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O.W.Salawu and A. O. Abdulsalam. (2011). Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterisation of Schiff Base Complexes of Cinnamaldehyde hydrazones.. Journal of Physical Science and Innovation, Ceresin Publication, Vol. 3, pp 51-61
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O.W.Salawu and A. O Abdulsalam. (2011). Synthesis, Characterisation and Biological Activities of Cd (II) Complexes with Hydrazide Ligands. Scholars.. Research Library, Der Phrama Chemica. Vol. 3, (4), pp.298-304
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O.W.Salawu., and A.O. Aliyu., (2008). Antimicrobial Screening of Complexes of Nickel (II) With Hydrazones Derived from Nicotinic and Isonicotinic acids,. International Journal of Physical Sciences. Vol. 3, No. 3, pp.75-78.
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O.W.Salawu., U.M.Salehdeen., and A.O.Aliyu. (2007). The Uptake of Lead and Cadmium fromWater by Bladderwort (Utricularia) and Hornwort (Ceratophyllum),. Journal of Research in Physical Sciences. Vol. 3, No. 2, Pp.10-16.
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O.W. Salawu and A.O.Aliyu., (2007). Antimicrobial Screening of Complexes of Copper (II) with Hydrazones derived from Nicotinic and Isonicotinic Acids,. Journal of Research in Physical Sciences,Vol.3, No. 2, Pp. 51-54.
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J.N. Nwabueze and O.W.Salawu. (2007). Complexes of Nickel (II) and Copper (II) Sulphates with Hydazones Derived from Nicotinic and Isonicotinic Acid,. J. Chem. Soc. Vol. 32 , No. 2, Pp. 254-259.
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S. Manman., and O.W.Salawu. (2001). Removal of Cadmium and Zinc from Water by Water Lettuce (Pistia). Nigeria Journal of Chemical Research, Vol. 6, Pp. 13-16.
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Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Federal University Lokoja, kogi State.
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