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Jeremiah Ayok

Research Interests

  • Sedimentology
  • Stratigraphy
  • Sedimentary Petrology

Jeremiah Ayok

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  • J. I. Hassanand J. Ayok (2020). Genetic characterization of ironstone deposits from the Agbaja formation, Southern Bida Basin,. Central Nigeria: Evidence from Rare Earth Elements. Science Forum (Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 20 (1)Pp 100 – 111.

  • J. Ayok,H. Ayinla, A. Toyin, Z. Sani and N.Musa (2020). High Resolution Palynostratigraphy of Well PCL, boundary of Nigeria and Benin Republic sectors of the offshore eastern Dahomey Basin.. Journal of Applied Geology andGeophysics (IOSR-JAGG).

  • J. Ayok,N.Musa, H. A. Ayinla, Z. Sani, A. Toyin (2020). Paleoecology and Paleoenvironment of Recovered Palynomorphs from Well PCL,. boundary of Nigeria and Benin Republic sectors of the offshore eastern Dahomey Basin. Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics (IOSR-JAGG) Vol8, 5, Pp. 01-

  • Jeremiah Ayok, Abdulkareem Toyin, Onimisi Abdulateef Jimoh andJubrilIzge Hassan (2020). Geochemical assessment of mudrocks intervals from well X, boundary of Nigeria and Benin Republic sectors of the offshore Dahomey Basin:. Implication for provenance studies. Science Forum (Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences),20 (4) Pp.336-347.

  • Jubril IzgeHassanand Jeremiah Ayok (2020). Geology, petrology and mineralogy of Agbaja formation: An insight to petrogenesis of ironstone deposits. Science Forum. (Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences), 20 (4) Pp.360-370.

  • J. Ayok, Wudda,E. M. andByami A.J. (2019). Pebble Morphogenesis of the conglomeratic facies of the Ekeh /Otobi Sandstone and LokojaBassange Formation: Implication for Depositional Environment.. Minna Journal of Geosciences,Vol 3, No 1 & 2 Pp. 104-122.

  • Jeremiah Ayok, Byami Andrew Jolly, and Ephraim Marise Wudda (2018). Comparison between the stratigraphy of the eastern and western parts of the Gongola sub-Basin,. Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria: The role of tectonics and the NeogeneBiu basalt emplacement on the resultant topography of the eastern of the Gongola sub-basin. Science Forum (Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences), Vol. 15, issue 1. Pp. 46-56.

  • Byami Andrew Jolly, Jeremiah Ayok and Okwudiri, A. Anyiam (2017). Fold crest degradation and slump deposition in deepwater. Niger Delta, Nigeria. Arab J GeosciISSN 1866; Vol 10, No.2.Pp.1-8.

  • J. Ayok (2016). Palaeocurrent and Petrographic evaluations of Sandstones in the Cretaceous Gulani Formation of the Eastern Gongola Basin,. North-east Nigeria: Its Implication for Provenance Studies.Journal of Environment and Earth Science ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948 (Online) Vol.6, No.7,www.iiste.org.Pp 92-109.

  • J. Ayok (2016). Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Mud rock units of the Late Cretaceous Kanawa and Gulani Formations, Eastern Gongola Basin,. North-eastern Nigeria: Implications for Provenance Studies.Journal of Environment and Earth Science ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper)

  • Ojochenemi K. Musa, Ewa E. Kurowska, Krzysztof Schoeneich, Solomon A. Alagbe, Jeremiah Ayok (2016). Tectonic control on the distribution of onshore mud volcanoes in parts of the Upper Benue Trough,. northeastern Nigeria.Contemp.Trends.Geosci., 5(1),2016,28-45 DOI:10.1515/ctg-2016-0003. Pp 28-45.

  • J. Ayok, P.M. Zaborski, H. Hamza and U.A. Danbatta (2014). The Gulani Formation (Turonian) in the eastern Gongola Basin,. north-east Nigeria: re-evaluation of its lithostratigraphic status. Journal of Mining and Geology, Vol.50, No.1. Pp 41-51.

  • Ayok,J. and P.M. Zaborski (2014). Facies analysis within the TuronianGulani Formation, eastern Gongola Basin,. northeastern Nigeria. African Geoscience Review, Vol. 21, No. 3 & 4.Pp 79-87.

  • J. Ayok, P.M. Zaborski and H. Hamza (2013). A sequence stratigrahic interpretation of the Late Cretaceous Kanawa and Gulani formations in the eastern Gongola Basin of the Benue Trough,. North-East Nigeria. African Geoscience Review, Vol 20, No.1 & 2.Pp 1-12.

  • E.M. Wudda,O.B. Obatayo&J. Ayok (2011). Determination of soil bearing capacity for the construction of Bungalows in NarayiHigh-Cost,. Kaduna-South. Nigerian Mining Journal, Vol. 9, No. 1. Pp 45-51.

  • E.M. Wudda, R.K. Duniya and J. Ayok (2010). Effects of temperature and solution composition on the permeability of deep offshore Agbada sandstone,. Niger Delta. Nigerian Mining Journal, Vol. 8, No. 1. Pp 31-36.

  • J. Ayok and E.M. Wudda (2008). Evidence of Marginal Marine Conditions in the Gulani Member of Pindiga Formation and its Sequence Stratigraphic Interpretation,. eastern Gongola Basin, northeastern NigeriaBorno Journal of Geology, Vol.7, No.1. Pp 29-45.

  • J. Ayok, I. Hamidu and O. Odedede (2008). Palaeoenvironment and High Resolution Sequence Stratigraphy of Gombe Sandstone,. northeastern Nigeria.Borno Journal of Geology, Vol.7, No.1.Pp 127-141.

  • E.M. Wudda and J. Ayok (2007). Application of textural parameters as indicators of depositional environment of the sandy member of Pindiga Formation around Kwadon,. Gombe State, Nigeria. Nigerian Mining Journal, Vol. 5, No. 1. Pp 114-125.


  • 2017 United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa.
  • 2009 Polish UNESCO Fellowship Award.
  • 2008 A.B.U MacArthur Foundation Grant (PhD Geology, A.B.U Zaria).
  • 2007 A.B.U Board of Research Grant (PhD Geology, A.B.U Zaria).
  • 1999 A.B.U Board of Research Grant (MSc Geology).
  • 1998 Federal Government Postgraduate Scholarship Award (MSc. Geology, A.B.U. Zaria)
  • 1993 Kaduna State Scholarship Award Board (BSc Geology, A.B.U Zaria).
  • 1990 Kaduna State Scholarship Board Award (I.J.M.B, CAS Zaria).

SN TITLE YEAR TYPE
1 The Geology of Kabba and Environs, part of Sheet 246 Kabba N.W. Kogi State. 2019 Completed
2 The Geology of Asaya, Ogidi and Environs, part of Sheet 246, Kaba N.W. Southwestern Basement Complex of Nigeria. 2019 Completed
3 The Geology of Ayetoro-Egungbe-Egbeda and Environs, Kaba Province, Southwestern Basement Complex of Nigeria. 2019 Completed
4 Sequence Stratigraphy Analysis and Formation Evaluation: Case study of Lokpanta oil shale, Anambra Basin, Nigeria 2019 Ongoing
5 Comparison of the Campano-Maastrichtian Succession of the southern Bida Basin and northern Anambra Basin, with special emphasis on stratigraphy, sedimetology and petroleum potential. 2019 Ongoing
6 The Geology of Sasaro, Egbegere, Enwan and Environs south western part of Igarra Schist Belt, part ofAuchi.Sheet266S.W. Edo State, Nigeria. 2018 Completed
7 The Geology of Ikpeshi and Environs, part of Auchi Sheet 226 S.W. Edo State. Nigeria. 2018 Completed
8 The Geology of Ojuwo-Omachi and its Environs, part of Sheets 267 Idah N.W. and N.E. 2017 Completed
9 The Geology of Ojuwo-Omachi and its Environs, part of Sheets 267 Idah N.W. and N.E. 2017 Completed
10 The Geology of Ojuwo-Omachi and its Environs, part of Sheets 267 Idah N.W. and N.E. 2017 Completed
11 The Geology of Ekunube and its Environs, part of Sheets 267 Idah N.W. and N.E. 2016 Completed
12 The Geology of Ayanka and its Environs, part of Sheets 267 Idah N.W. and Sheet 267 N.E. 2016 Completed
13 The Geology of Eteh and its Environs, part of Sheets 267 Idah N.W. and N.E. 2016 Completed
14 The Geology of Fikahel and its Environs part of Gulani Sheet 132 Gulani S.W, Borno State. 2012 Completed
15 The Geology of Gonar Kowa and its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani S.W, Bayo LGA, Borno State. 2012 Completed
16 The Geology of between Fikahel and GarinKoshi, part of Sheet 132 Gulani S.W. 2012 Completed
17 The Geology of Talore and its Environs parts of Sheets 132 GulaniN.E.and N.W. 2012 Completed
18 The Geology of GarinKoshi and its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani S.W. 2012 Completed
19 The Geology of Gulani and Its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani N.W, Yobe State. 2011 Completed
20 The Geology of Jana and Its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani N.W. 2011 Completed
21 The Geology of Garin Tuwo and its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani N.W. 2011 Completed
22 The Geology of Maliya and its Environs, part of Sheet 132 Gulani N.W. 2010 Completed
23 The Geology of GarinMadaki and its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani N.E. 2010 Completed
24 The Geology of Galadima and its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani N.E. Yobe State. 2010 Completed
25 The Geology of Dawal and Its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani S.W. 2009 Completed
26 The Geology of Balbaya and Its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani S.W. 2009 Completed
27 The Geology of DogonZaga and its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani S.W. 2009 Completed
28 The Geology of Dawal and its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani S.W. 2009 Completed
29 The Geology of Kukwal and its Environs part of Sheet 132 Gulani S.W. 2009 Completed
30 The Geology of south of Bara town and Its Environs, part of Sheet 132 Gulani N.E. 2008 Completed
31 The Geology of Bara town and Its Environs, part of Sheet 132 Gulani N.E. 2008 Completed
32 The Geology of north Bara town and Its Environs, part of Sheet 132 Gulani N.E. 2008 Completed
33 The Geology of Titeba and Its Environs, part of Sheet 132 Gulani N.W. 2007 Completed
34 The Geology of Maliya and Its Environs, part of Sheet 132 Gulani N.W. 2007 Completed
35 The Geology of Gulani and Its Environs, part of Sheet 132 Gulani S.W. 2007 Completed
36 The Geology of the area around Kwadon and Its Environs, part of Sheet 152 Gombe N.W. 2006 Completed
37 The Geology of the area around Sabon Gari and Its Environs, Part of Sheet 152 Gombe N.W. 2006 Completed
38 The Geology of part of Sheet 152 Gombe N.W. 2006 Completed
39 The Geology of part of Sheet 152 Gombe N.W. 2006 Completed
40 The Geology of part of Sheet 2 Rabah N.E. 2005 Completed
41 The Geology of the Area around Wuro-Biriji, part of Sheet 152 Gombe N.W. 2003 Completed


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

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