a. Fellow, College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria (FCVSN) (2017)
b. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Veterinary Microbiology (2011)
c. Master of Science (M.Sc.) Veterinary Microbiology (2007)
d. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) (2002)
e. Senior School Certificate (SSCE) (1994)

* Epidemiology and Molecular Characterization of Shiga toxin-Production Escherichia coli Serogroups in Food Producing Animals and Meat
* Antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens in in animals: Implication for public health and veterinary clinixal practice
a) Getting More from Livestock: the potential of collective action to improve the quality and safety of animal-source foods informally marketed by women. (2010)
b) Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 in faeces of food-producing animals in some parts of Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria (2008)
c) Improving benefits of peri-urban livestock production through management of associated human and environmental health risks in Nigeria. (2007)

Research Interest: Veterinary Microbiology and Food-borne pathogens

a. Digital Cooperation Grant of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
(2021)
b. Visiting Research Scientist, Federal Institute of Risk Assessment, Berlin
(2019)
c. Visiting Research Scientist, Freie Universität, Berlin
(2019)
d. Special Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Sponsorship with accompanying
Junior Researcher
(2019)
e. DAAD International Deans’ Course Africa in Germany, Ethiopia and Kenya
(2019)
f. Co-recipient TetFund Research Grants
(2018)
g. Alexander von Humboldt Travel Grants
(2017)
h. Visiting Research Scientist, Freie Universität, Berlin
(2017)
i. Equipment subsidy grant of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
(2017)
j. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Return Grant (2016)

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k. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Georg Foster Postdoctoral Fellowship
(2014)
l. Co-recipient TetFund Research Grants (2014)
m. Education Trust Fund Academic Staff Training & Development Intervention
Grant
(2010)
n. Abiola Postgraduate Prize: Best graduating Master’s Student Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan (2007)
o. Delta State Governor’s National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Honour Award
(2004)
p. Federal Government of Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Award (2001)
q. Faculty Prize: Overall Best Graduating Student; Veterinary Medicine
(2002)
r. Departmental Prize: Best Student in Vet. Physiology & Pharmacology
(2002)
s. Departmental Prize: Best Student in Vet. Microbiology & Parasitology (2002)
t. Departmental Prize: Best Student in Vet. Surgery & reproduction
(2002)
u. Departmental Prize: Best Student in Vet Public Health & Prev. Med.
(2002)
v. Prof. D.H. Hill Prize for Best Student in Clinics (2002)
w. Coomassie Prize for overall Best Graduating Student in Vet. Medicine (2002)
x. Prof. D.H. Hill Prize: Best Student in Vet Surgery & Reproduction (2002)
y. Prof. D.H. Hill Prize: Best Student in Vet Public Health & Prev. Medicine

(2002)

z. Dr. Liman Ciroma Prize for Overall Best Graduating Student; Vet Med. (2002)
aa. NUPEMECO Prize Overall Best Graduating Student; Vet. Medicine (2002)

ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
DESK OFFICER FOR FUNAAB/GERMAN CONSULAR WITH EFFECT FROM MARCH 18, 2024

a. Member, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association
b. Member, American Society for Microbiology
c. Member, International Society for Infectious Diseases

1. Seventh symposium on antimicrobial resistance in animals and the
environment (ARAE 2017) held from 26 th – 28 th June, 2017 at Johann Heinich von
Thünen-Institut – Bundesforschungsinstitut für Ländliche Räume, Wald und
Fischerei Bundesallee 50, 38116 Braunschweig, Germany .
Paper read: Antimicrobial usage and risk of extended-spectrum -lactamase
producing Escherichia coli in animal-rearing households of selected rural and
peri-urban communities, Nigeria.

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2. Sixth symposium on antimicrobial resistance in animals and the
environment (ARAE) held from 29 th June to 1 st July, 2015 at Tours, France.
Paper read: Detection and characterization of extended spectrum β-lactamase
producing Escherichia coli from chicken production chains in south-western
Nigeria.
3. Network Meeting of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation held from
26–28 November 2014 at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Würzburg,
Germany.
Paper read: An initial report on extended spectrum beta lactamase-producing
Escherichia coli in Nigeria chicken production chain.
4. Fifth th Congress of the Federation of European Microbiologists (FEMS
2013) held from 21-25 July, 2013 at Leipzig, Germany.
Paper read: Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 in dressed chicken
carcasses in two Nigerian cities.
5. 49 th Annual Congress (Ekiti 2012) of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical
Association (NVMA) held at Fountain Hotel, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State from
November 5-9, 2012.
Papers read: i. Antimicrobial resistance in Gram-negative aerobic bacteria
isolates from the faeces of diarrhoeic and non-diarrhoeic dogs in Abeokuta,
Nigeria. ii. Dermatophytosis in a litter of puppies: Case Report.

1. Uzairue, L. I., Shittu, O. B., Ojo, O. E., Obuotor, T. M., Olanipekun, G., Ajose, T.,
Arogbonlo, R., Medugu, N., Ebruke, B., and Obaro, S. K. (2023). Antimicrobial
resistance and virulence genes of invasive Salmonella enterica from children with
bacteremia in north-central Nigeria. SAGE Open Medicine 11: 1-13. doi:
10.1177/20503121231175322
2. Ojo, O. E., Amosun, E. A., Opebiyi, O. O., Oyekunle, M. A., Dipeolu, M. A., and
Otesile, E. B. (2022): Multidrug resistant enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli
serogroups in the faeces of hunted Wildlife, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Veterinaria Italiana 58
(2), 173-179. doi: 10.12834/VetIt.1990.12087.2
3. Shittu, O.B., Uzairue, L.I., Ojo, O.E., Obuotor, T.M., Folorunso, J.B., Raheem-Ademola,
R.R. , Olanipkun, G., Ajose, T., Medugu, N., Ebruke, B., and Obaro S. K. (2022)
Antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes in Salmonella enterica serovars isolated
from droppings of layer chicken in two farms in Nigeria. Journal of Applied
Microbiology, 132 (5): 3891 – 3906. doi.org/10.1111/jam.15477
4. Eleazar A. N., Sonibare A. O., Ojo O.E, Awoyomi O. J. Otesile E. B., (2021): A survey
of neonatal piglet mortality in commercial pig farms in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.
Nigerian Veterinary Journal 42 (3): 238 – 251

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5. Thomas, F. C., Alarape, O. O., Oliwo, O. M., Omoshaba, E., Ojo, O. E., Oyewusi, J. A.,
Ajibola, E. S. (2021): Somatic cell counts and bacteria in milk from two nomadic herds in
Abeokuta, Nigeria. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences 19 (2): 112-120
6. Amosun, E.A., Ogunbadewa, A. J., Ojo, O. E., Akinade, S. A. (2021): Investigation of
extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli and other cefotaxime-
resistant bacteria in cow milk in Nigeria. Israel Journal of Veterinary Medicine 76 (3):
116-125.
7. Ajibola E. S., Ojo, O. E., Adeleye, O. E., Thomas, F. C., Olaleye, O. D. & Rahman, S.
A. (2020): Pharmacokinetic evaluation of aqueous solution of enrofloxacin after single
intramuscular injection in layers. West African Journal of Pharmacology and Drug
Research 34 (1)::1-6.
8. Olaniyi, M.O. Ekum, D.E., Omoshaba, E.O. Sonibare, A.O., Ajayi, O.L., Ojo, O.E.,
Faramade, I. A., Mustaph, O.A., and Alaka, O.O. (2020): Pathomorphological changes
and bacterial pathogens associated with swine pneumonias in Southwest Nigeria. Journal
of Natural Science, Engineering and Technology 19 (1&2): 8-24.
9. Kehinde, O.O., Dipeolu, M.A., Awoyomi, O. J., Agbaje, M., Fasanmi, O.G. Kassem, I. I.,
Ojo, O. E. Adebowale, O. O., Omoshaba, E. O., and Nwanta, J. (2020): Isolation
Methods For Molecular Detection And Antibiotic Resistance Pattern Of Campylobacter
Spp In Layer Chickens. Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology 19
(1&2):149-159
10. Ogundipe, F. O., Ojo, O. E., Feßler, A. T., Hanke, D., Awoyomi , O. J., Ojo, D. A.,
Akintokun, A. K., Schwarz, S., and Maurischat, S. (2020): Antimicrobial resistance and
virulence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from human, chicken and
environmental samples within live bird markets in three Nigerian cities. Antibiotics, 9:
588 doi:10.3390/antibiotics9090588
11. Omoshaba, E. O., Ojo, O. E., Oyekunle, M. A., Sonibare, A. O., Adebayo, A. O. (2020):
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated from raw milk and nasal
swabs of small ruminants in Abeokuta, Nigeria.  Tropical Animal Health and
Production 52: 2599–2608. doi:10.1007/s11250-020-02301-x
12. Balogun, S. A., Ojo, O. E., Bayode, O. O., Kareem, S. O. (2020): High level detection of
extended spectrum beta-lactamase gene encoding Enterobacteriaceae in public toilets in
Abeokuta, Nigeria. Ceylon Journal of Science 49: (2): 165–172.
doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v49i2.7737
13. Ojo O.E., Iledare A.M., Amosun E.A., Hassan J.O., Dipeolu M.A., (2019):
Antimicrobial use and detection of cefotaxime-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in the pig
production chain, Ogun State, Nigeria. Revue d'Élevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des
pays Tropicaux, 72 (4): 147-154, doi: 10.19182/remvt.31911
14. Agbaje, M., Lettini, A. A., Ojo, O. E., Longo, A., Marafin, E., Antonello, K., Zavagnin,
P., Oluwasile, B. B., Omoshaba, E. O., Dipeolu, M. A. (2019): Antimicrobial resistance
profiles of Salmonella serovars isolated from dressed chicken meat at slaughter in

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Kaduna, Nigeria. Revue d'Élevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des pays Tropicaux 72
(4): 173-179. doi: 10.19182/remvt.31484
15. Ojo, O. E., Ogunjobi, O. O., Oyekunle, M. A., Dipeolu, M. A., Otesile E. B. (2019):
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella and Yersinia in the feces of hunted
wildlife in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Revue d'Élevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des pays
Tropicaux 72 (4): 141-146, doi: 10.19182/remvt.31478. doi: 10.19182/remvt.31478
16. Olujimi, O. O., Abubakar, R., Fabusoro, E., Sodiya, C. I., Ojo, O. E., Towolawi, A. T.
(2018): Levels of Heavy Metals in Local Milk and Cheese, and Phthalate Esters in
Cheese by Settled Fulani Pastoralists in Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria. Nigerian Food
Journal 36 (1): 12 – 20.

17. Ajayi, O. L., Antia, R. E., Ojo, O. E., Olaniyi, M. O., Awoyomi, O. J., Mshelbwala, F.
M., Adebiyi, A. A., Oluwabi, T. M., and Kehinde, O. O. (2018): Preliminary studies on
pathogenic Leptospira spp. in slaughtered pigs in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 66 (1): 35-43.
18. Okpara, E. O., Ojo O. E., Awoyomi, O. J., Dipeolu, M. A., Oyekunle M. A., and
Schwarz, S. (2018): Antimicrobial usage and presence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase
producing Enterobacteriaceae in animal-rearing households of selected rural and peri-
urban communities. Veterinary Microbiology 218: 31-39.
19. Omoshaba, E. O., Ojo, O. E., Sofela, O. and Onifade, O. I. (2018): Prevalence and
antibiotic resistance patterns of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus in raw milk
and soft cheese (wara) sold in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary
Sciences, 16 (1): 1-8.
20. Amosun, E. A., Agbato, A. O., Daodu, O. B. and Ojo, O. E. (2017): Evaluation of
bacteria and antibiotic resistance profiling of Wara (White Soft Cheese) in Oyo-State,
South-West, Nigeria. Nigerian Veterinary Journal 38 (4): 319-330.
21. Ojo, O. E., Awoyomi, O. J., Fabusoro, E., Dipeolu, M. A. (2017): Activities and
influence of veterinary drug marketers on antimicrobial usage in livestock production in
Oyo and Kaduna States, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the
Tropics and Subtropics 118 (2): 207–216.
22. Omoshaba, E. O., Olufemi, F. O., Ojo, O. E., Sonibare, A. O., Agbaje, M. (2017):
Multidrug-resistant Salmonellae isolated in Japanese quails reared in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Tropical Animal Health and Production 49: 1455-1460.
23. Ojo, O.E., Schwarz, S. and Michael, G. B. (2016). Detection and characterization of
extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli from chicken production
chains in Nigeria. Veterinary Microbiology 194: 62–68.
24. Ojo, O.E., Fabusoro, E., Majasan, A.A., Dipeolu, M. A. (2016): Antimicrobials in animal
production: usage and practices among livestock farmers in Oyo and Kaduna States of
Nigeria. Tropical Animal Health Production 48; 189–197.

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25. Oladunni, F. S., Oyekunle, M. A., Talabi, A. O., Ojo, O. E., Takeet M. I., Adam, M.
and Raufu I. A (2016): Phylogenetic analysis of Dermatophilus congolensis isolated
from naturally infected cattle in Abeokuta and Ilorin, Nigeria. Veterinary Medicine and
Science 2 (2); 136-142. doi: 10.1002/vms3.23.
26. Ojo O. E., Bello A. O., Amosun E. A. and Ajadi R. A. (2014): Multidrug resistant
verocytotoxin-producing multidrug resistant verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli
O157:H7 in the faeces of diarrhoeic and non-diarrhoeic dogs in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Veterinarski Arhiv 84 (1); 63-73.
27. Oluwasile B. B., Agbaje M., Ojo O. E. and Dipeolu M. A. (2014): Antibiotic usage
pattern in selected poultry farms in Ogun State. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences
12 (1); 45-50.
28. Awoyomi O. J. and Ojo O. E. (2014): Antimicrobial resistance in aerobic bacteria
isolated from oral cavities of hunting dogs in rural areas of Ogun State, Nigeria. Sokoto
Journal of Veterinary Sciences 12 (3); 47-51.
29. Ivbade A . ,  Ojo O. E ., and Dipeolu M. A. (2014): Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli
O157:H7 in milk and milk products in Ogun State, Nigeria. Veterinaria Italiana 50 (3);
185-191.
30. Ojo O. E., Ajuwape A. T. P., Ajayi O. L., Otesile E. B., and Adetosoye A. I. (2013):
Clinical manifestations in rabbits experimentally infected with Escherichia coli O157:H7
isolates of different virulence gene profiles. Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering
and Technology 11 (2); 22-32.
31. Grace D., Dipeolu M., Olawoye J., Ojo E., Odebode S., Agbaje M., Akindana G and
Randolph T. (2012): Evaluating a group-based intervention to improve the safety of meat
in Bodija Market, Ibadan, Nigeria. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44 (Suppl
1); S61–S66. doi 10.1007/s11250-012-0208-z
32. Ojo O. E., Awosile B., Agbaje M., Sonibare A. O., Oyekunle M. A. and Kasali O. B.
(2012): Quinolone resistance in bacterial isolates from chicken carcasses in Abeokuta,
Nigeria: a retrospective study from 2005-2011. Nigerian Veterinary Journal 33 (2); 483-
491.

33. Ojo O. E., Ogunyinka O. G., Agbaje M., Okuboye J. O. , Kehinde O. O. and Oyekunle
M. A. (2012): Antibiogram of Enterobacteriaceae isolated from free-range chickens in
Abeokuta, Nigeria. Veterinarski Arhiv 82 (6); 577-589.
34. Ojo O. E, Oni O. O., Ogunjobi O. O., Okuboye J. O., Ogunyinka O. G. and Oyekunle M.
A. (2012): Antimicrobial resistance in Enterobacteriaceae from intensively-reared
apparently healthy and diseased poultry in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Journal of Natural
Sciences, Engineering and Technology 11 (1); 112-128.

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35. Agbaje M., Dipeolu M. A., Oyekunle M. A., Grace D. and Ojo O. E. (2011): Isolation of
Tatumella ptyseos from beef in Ibadan, Nigeria. Nigerian Veterinary Journal 32 (3); 222
– 225.
36. Agbaje M., Begum R. H. Oyekunle M. A., Ojo O. E. and Adenubi O. T. (2011):
Evolution of Salmonella nomenclature: a critical note. Folia Microbiology 56; 497–503.
37. Ojo O. E., Ajuwape A. T. P., Otesile E. B., Owoade A. A., Oyekunle M. A., and
Adetosoye A. I. (2010): Potentially zoonotic shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli
serogroups in the faeces and meat of food-producing animals in Ibadan, Nigeria.
International Journal of Food Microbiology 142; 214 – 221.
38. Ojo O. E., Ajuwape A. T. P., Otesile E. B., and Owoade A. A. (2010): Detection of shiga
toxin-producing Escherichia coli in poultry birds in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Tropical
Veterinarian 28 (4); 1-10.

39. Ojo O. E. and Adetosoye A. I. (2009): Salmonella typhimurium infection in diarrhoeic
and non-diarrhoiec dogs in Ibadan, Nigeria. Veterinarski Arhiv, 79 (4); 371-377.
40. Alo O. S. and Ojo O. (2007): Use of antibiotics in food animals: A case study of a major
veterinary outlet in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Nigerian Veterinary Journal 28 (1); 80-82.