Olushola Alabi

ASSOCIATE PROF,  UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO 

Location: South Africa

Consulting Services


Areas Of Interest

Data Analyses, Statistical Proposal, Research

Professional Narrative

An innovative scientist with over 10 years teaching and research experience in the field of  nutrition, forage science and livestock environment interaction.
• Research experience includes: alternative to conventional feed stuff for animal, improvement of non-conventional feedstuff, nutrient requirements for African chicken, participatory rural appraisal, village extension outreaches, research exhibitions, monitoring and evaluation of funded research as well as development of livestock marketing and extension strategies.
• Screening and evaluation of lesser known indigenous feed stuff, dry matter yield, laboratory analysis and nutritive quality evaluation.
• Data analysis using SPSS, SAS and Excel packages
• Computer literacy with skills in Microsoft word, MS Excel, Power point, and
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with competence for independent research, extension and inherent ability to impart knowledge.
• Ability to handle and use several laboratory equipment including, bomb calorimeter, flame photometer, LECO and amino acid analyser.
• Administrative experience in the running of University system and research institutes, skills in development of viable programs and projects with potentials to increase internally generated revenue.
 


Employment

Research Associate, University of Limpopo 2016

Education

Nutrition (PhD University of Limpopo), University of Limpopo 2013

Referees

JONES W. NGAMBI, UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO.

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FELIX E. MBAJIORGU, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

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Publications

  1. Kudu, Y.S., Egena, S.S.A., Ayanwale, B.A. and Alabi, J.O. (2008). Nutrient digestibility, haematology and carcass evaluation of indigenous wild guinea fowl (Numida meleagris galeta pallas) fed graded levels of protein under intensive management. Continental Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 2: 27–32.
  2. Egena, S.S.A., Alabi, J.O., Dikko, H.A., Stephen, E., Silas, A.T. and Musa, C.T.  (2010). Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) fed two levels of protein and energy. International Journal of Applied Biological Research, 2(2):38-43
  3. Mbajiorgu, C.A., Ng’ambi, J.W., Norris, D. and Alabi, O.J.  (2011). Effect of dietary lysine to energy ratio on performance of unsexed indigenous Venda chickens. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 6 (5):517-524.
  4. Alabi, O.J., Shiwoya, E.L., Ayanwale, A.B., Mbajiorgu, C.A., Ng’ambi, J.W. and. Egena, S.S.A (2012). Effects of dried baker’s yeast inclusion in rice husk-based diets on performance and egg quality parameters in laying hens. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 46 (1):56 – 60.
  5. Alabi, O.J., Ng`ambi, J.W. and Norris, D. (2012). Effect of Egg Weight on Physical Egg Parameters and Hatchability of Indigenous Venda Chickens. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 7 (2): 166-172.
  6. Alabi, O.J., Ng`ambi, J.W., Norris, D. and Mabelebele, M. (2012). Effect of Egg Weight on Hatchability and Subsequent Performance of Potchefstroom koekoek Chicks.  Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 7(8): 718-725.
  7. Alabi, O.J., Ng`ambi, J.W., Norris, D. and Egena, S.S.A. (2012). Comparative study of three indigenous chicken breeds of South Africa: body weight and linear body measurements. Agricultural Journal, 7(3): 220-225.
  8. Ng`ambi, J.W., Alabi, O.J. and Norris, D. (2013).   Role of goats in food security, poverty alleviation and prosperity with special reference to Sub-Saharan Africa: A review. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 47(1): 1-9.
  9. Alabi, J.O., Arigbede, M., Ng’ambi, J.W., Norris, D., Shiawoya, E. and Onyekachi, S. (2013). Effects of urea-treated fibrous diets on nutrient intake, digestibility, performance and haematological parameters of Yankasa rams. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 45(6): 1349-1355.
  10. Ng’ambi, J.W. Thamaga, M.W., Norris, D., Mabelebele, M. and Alabi O.J. (2013). Effects of egg weight on hatchability, chick hatch-weight and subsequent productivity of indigenous Venda chickens in Polokwane, South Africa. South African Journal of Animal Science, 43 (5): 69-74.
  11. Alabi, O.J., Ng`ambi, J.W. and Norris, D. (2013). Dietary energy level for optimum productivity and carcass characteristics of indigenous Venda chickens raised in closed confinement. South African Journal of Animal Science, 43(5): 75-85.
  12. Mabelebele, M., Alabi, O.J., Ng`ambi, J.W., Norris, D. and Ginindza, M.M. (2014). Comparison of gastrointestinal tract and pH values of digestive organs of Ross 308 broiler and indigenous Venda chickens fed the same diet. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 9 (1): 71-76.
  13. Norris, D., Ng`ambi, J.W., Mabelebele, M., Alabi, O.J. and Benyi, K. (2014). Genetic selection for docility: A review. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 24(1): 13-18.
  14. Alabi, O.J., Ng`ambi, J.W., Mbajiorgu, E.F., Norris, D. and Mabelebele, M. (2014). Growth and haematological response of indigenous Venda chickens aged 8 to 13 weeks to varying dietary lysine to energy ratios. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 99 (3): 436-441.
  15. Jiya, E. Z., Ayanwale, B.A., Adeoye, A. B., Kolo, P. S., Tsado D. N. and Alabi O. J. (2014). Carcass yield, Organoleptic and Serum biochemistry of broiler chickens fed activated charcoal. Journal of Agricultural and Crop Research, 2 (5): 83-87.
  16. Alabi, O.J., Ng`ambi, J.W., Norris, D. Mbajiorgu, E.F., Mabelebele, M. and C.A. Mbajiorgu (2017). Dietary Lysine Requirement for Optimal Productivity and Carcass Characteristics of Growing Indigenous Venda Chicken. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology. 17: 147-155.
  17.  Alabi, O.J., Malik, A.D., Ng’ambi, J.W., Obaje, P. and Ojo, B.K. (2017). Effect of Aqueous Moringa Oleifera (Lam) Leaf Extracts on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Hubbard Broiler Chicken. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science. 19(2): 273-279.
  18. Mabelebele, M., Norris, D., Siwendu, N. A., Ng’ambi, J. W., Alabi, O. J. and Mbajiorgu, C. A. (2017). Bone Morphometric Parameters of the Tibia and Femur of Indigenous and Broiler Chickens Reared Intensively. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research 15(4):1387-1398.
  19. Makinde, O.J., Aremu, A., Alabi, O.J., Jiya, E.Z and Ibe, E.A. (2017). Roasted African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) Kernel Meal improves growth performance of Growing Rabbits. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 20 (3): 457–464.
  20. Ezewudo, E.A., Abubakar, G.R., Egena, S.S.A., and Alabi, O.J. (2017). Is it possible to obtain zero estimates of genetic diversity? A case study of the Nigerian indigenous goat breeds at the β-lactoglobulin gene locus. Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry 33(4): 375-388.
  21. Jiya, E. Z., Ijaiya, A. T., Alabi O. J., Makinde O. J. and Saidu S. (2018). Response of growing rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) fed diets containing raw tallow (Detarium microcarpum) seed meal. Journal of Agricultural Sciences 63 (2): 171-183. 
  22. Sa’aci, Z.A., Alabi, O.J., Brown, D and Ng’ambi, J.W. (2018).  Effect of Aqueous Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Extract on Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Economy of Feed Conversion of Broiler Chickens Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology 18: 225-231. DOI: 10.5958/0974-181X.2018.00021.5
  23. Makinde, O.J., Aremu, A., Alabi, O.J., Jiya, E.Z and Ajide, O. S. (2019). Effects of Different Processing Methods on Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Compositions of African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) Kernels. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development. 19 (4): 14848- 14862 DOI: 10.18697/ajfand.87 .16980
  24.  Ezewud, A.E., Abubakar, R.G., Egena, S.S.A., and O.J. Alabi (2019). Genetic Polymorphism of Β- Lactoglobulin Gene in Indigenous Nigerian Goat Breeds. Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 64 (4): 413 -423.
  25.  Alabi, O. J., Ng’ambi, J. W., and Mbajiorgu, E. F. (2020). Aqueous extract of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf (aemol) on the growth, sensory and histology. parameters of broiler chickens Applied Ecology and Environmental Research 18 (5):6753-6764.
  26. Ditle, B. E., Ngambi, J.W. Norris, D. amd Alabi, O.J. (2020). Effect of garlic meal on growth performance and carcass characteristics of indigenous Venda chickens Indian Journal of Animal Research, 54 (1): 65 – 69. DOI:10.18805/ijar.v0iOF.8481.
  27.   Ishola, H., Jiya, E.Z., Adama, J.Y. and Alabi, O.J. (2020). Effects of natural antioxidant extract supplementation on the growth performance and meat quality of broiler chickens. Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 65 (4): 405- 417.

 

  1. Ijaiya, A.T., Aremu, A., Alabi, J.O., Jiya, E.Z., Malik, A.A., Chakwen, S.J. and Onyemerekwe, C.D.A. (2009). Replacement value of millet for maize in practical diet fed to Japanese quail chicks. Nigeria Poultry Science Journal, 6: 11-16.
  2. Kudu, Y.S., Usman, A. Egena, S.S.A. Alabi, J.O., Ibrahim, A., Muhammed, B.M. and Tauhid, G. (2010). The growth performance, nutrient digestibility and carcass characteristics of broilers fed cooked flamboyant (Delonix regia) seed meal. Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Social Science,  8 (2): 282-288.
  3. Jiya, E. Z., Ayanwale, B.A., Awodiya, G. A., Oladipo, G.A., Tsado D. N. Kolo, P. S., and Alabi O. J. (2014). Effect of graded levels of oven dried maggot meal on growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens. Taraba Journal of Agricultural Research, 2 (1): 76-82.
  4. Attu, A.B., Adama, J.Y. and Alabi, O.J. (2014) Assessment of foetal wastages of sheep and goats slaughtered in Minna Municipal abattoir. Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 5 (1): 17 – 21.
  5. Alabi O.J. (2015). Effect of dietary lysine to energy ratio on productivity, carcass characteristics and sensory attributes of indigenous Venda chickens. Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 6 (1) 78-84.
  6. Alabi, O.J., Adama, J.Y., Fasanya, O.O.A. and   David, O.M. (2016).  Response of finishing broiler chickens to diets containing rumen liquor fermented rice husk meal. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 43 (1):94-101.
  7. Jiya, E.Z, Ocheme, O.B., Musa, G. and Alabi, O.J. (2016). Effect of papain enzyme treatment on the tenderness of beef from the chuck cut of spent cow. Journal of Tropical Bioscience, 11(3): 91-95.
  8. Jiya, E.Z., Ayanwale, B.A. Adegboye, E.A. and Alabi, O.J. (2016). Response of broiler chickens to administration of water containing different concentration of Hydrochloric acid at two age groups. Journal of Tropical Bioscience, 11(3): 119 – 126.
  9. Alabi, O.J., Ijaiya A.T., Wodi, .D.A. and Ayanwale, B.A. (2016). Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of Wild Guinea Fowls (Numidea meleagris galeata) fed diets containing graded levels of fermented cassava (Manihot palmata) peel meal. Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, 7 (1): 38-43.
  10. Owolabi, S. J., Alabi, O. J., Malik, A. D., Jiya, E. Z. and T. Z. Adama. (2017). Effects of aqueous Moringa oleifera leaf extracts on gut morphology and pH of Hubbard broiler chickens. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 44 (1):97-105.
  11. Makinde, O.J., Aremu, A., Alabi, O.J., Jiya, E.Z., Tamburuwa, M.S. and Omotugba, S.K. (2017). Evaluation of differently processed African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) kernel meal as feed for growing rabbits. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 44 (4):150-159
  12. Jiya, E.Z., E. A. Adegboye; B. A. Ayanwale; B. M. Shehu and O. J. Alabi (2017). Carcass proportions and sensory characteristics of broiler chickens given water containing different concentrations of hydrochloric acid at two age groups. Journal of Tropical Biosciences 12 (2): 27-35.
  13. Alabi, O. J., Alemede, I. C., Egena, S. S. A., Obari, C. O., Ewa, C. and Oyinloye, O.  (2020). Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of broiler chickens fed wood ash-based diets Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 47(2):144 – 150.
  14. Ogbiko, A., Tsado, D. N., Alabi, O. J. and Adama, T. Z. (2020). Growth performance of Savanna brown goats fed enzyme treated sawdust diets under intensive managed system. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 47(2):257 – 263
  15. Akande, K.E. and Alabi, O.J. (2021). The utilization of African mesquite (Prosopis africana) as potential feedstuff for monogastric animals: A review. Nigerian J. Anim. Sci. 2021, 23 (1): 168-172.
  16. Sa’aci, Z.A., Alabi, O.J., Jiya, E.Z and Ijaiya, A.T. (2021). Influence of dietary nano zinc and selenium supplementation on growth performance, nutrients digestibility and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens. Nigerian J. Anim. Sci. 2021, 23 (3): 185-198
  17. Ajaiy, O., Alabi, O.J. and Akande, K.E. (2021). Effect of Aqueous Probiotics (Lactobacillus Fermentum) On Tte Growth Performance and Apparent Nutrient Digestibility of Cobb-500 Broiler Chickens. Proceedings of 26th Annual Conference of ASAN-NIAS, Uyo, Nigeria. Pp 203-206.
  18. Mubarak I ., Alabi, O.J. 1 , Kudu, Y.S.  and Alayande, L. (2021). Response of Arbor Acre Broiler Chickens to Nano Selenium Supplemented Diets at The Starter Phase. Proceedings of 26th Annual Conference of ASAN-NIAS, Uyo, Nigeria. Pp 140 - 144.
  19. Adama J. Y., D. Yahaya, B. A. Ayanwale and O.J. Alabi (2017). Effect of Fermented Rice Husk on Growth Performance and Haematology of Broiler Chickens. Proc. 6th Nigeria International Poultry Summit of the World’s Poultry Science Association, Nigeria Branch (WPSA-NB) held at Mimaya Event Centre, Lagos between 11th -12th July, Pp 49 – 53
  20. Makinde, O. J., Aremu, A., Alabi, O. J., Jiya, E. Z. and Ajibade, A.J. (2017). Phytochemicals and Proximate Evaluations of Raw and Processed African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) Kernels. Proc. 6th Nigeria International Poultry Summit of the World’s Poultry Science Association, Nigeria Branch (WPSA-NB) held at Mimaya Event Centre, Lagos between 11th -12th July, Pp.123-128.  

 

  1. Shiawoya, E.L., Alabi, J.O. and Ayanwale, B.A. (2006): Performance of pullets fed high – fibre diets supplemented with varying level of dried yeast. In: Muhammed, I.R., Muhammad, B.F. Bibi-Farouk, F. and Shehu, Y. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP). March 12th – 15th. Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. Pp: 276- 279.
  2. Kudu, Y.S., Alabi, J.O., Egena S.S. and Umar M.A. (2008): Effect of four different commercial feeds on cockerel production In: Adeyemi, O.A., Ogungbesan, A.M., Dada, A.O., Eniolorunda, O.O., Awojobi, H.A., Oke, D.B. and Agunbiade, J.A., In: Adeyemi, O.A. Ogungbesan, A.N. Dada, A.O., Enioloruda, O.O., Awojobi, H.A. Oke, D.B and Agunbiade, J.A. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. 18th-20th March. Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria. Pp: 443 - 445.
  3. Tsado, D.N., Aremu, A., Alabi, J.O. and Akinlawon, A.A. (2009). Prediction of body weight from linear body measurement in pre-weaning castrate and non-castrate of savanna brown goats (kids). In: Akinlade, J.A., Olayeni, T.B., Rafiu, T.A., Akinwumi, A.O., Aderinola.. O.A. Ojebiyi, O.O. And Odunsi, A.A.  Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria.14th-17th, September. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria. Pp:83-85.
  4. Ijaiya, A.T., Jiya, E.Z., Alabi, J.O., Musa, J., Yunusa, M. and Jiya, O. (2009). Growth performance of finisher broilers fed fish meal replaced with wing reproductive termite (Macrotremes nigeriensis) meal. In: Akinlade, J.A., Olayeni, T.B., Rafiu, T.A., Akinwumi, A.O., Aderinola.. O.A. Ojebiyi, O.O. And Odunsi, A.A.  Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria.14th-17th, September. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo state, Nigeria. Pp:515-517.
  5. Kudu, Y.S., Usman, A., Egena, S.S.A., Alabi, J.O., Muhammed, B.M. and Tauhid, G. (2009). Effect of feeding cooked Flamboyant (Delonix regia) seed meal on growth performance of broilers. In: Umoh, B.I., Udedibie, A.B.I., Solomon, I.P., Obasi, O.L., Okon, B.I. and Udoh, E.J., Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. 15th-18th March. Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Pp: 472-475.
  6. Tsado, D.N., Aremu, A., Alabi, J.O. and Imam, A.S. (2009). Effect of age at castration and type of birth on weight gain of savanna brown goat. In: Umoh, B.I., Udedibie, A.B.I., Solomon, I.P., Obasi, O.L., Okon, B.I. and Udoh, E.J., Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. 15th-18th March. Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.  Pp:559-560.
  7. Alabi, O.J., Ng`ambi, J.W., Norris, D. and Mabelebele, M.  (2012). Effect of egg weight on chick hatch-weight and productivity of indigenous Naked neck chickens raised under intensive management system In: Akpa, G.N., Dairo, F.A.S., Bawa, G.S., Solomon, I.P., Amaefuele, K.U., Odunsi, A.A. and Ladokun, A.O., Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria. 9th-13th, September. Abuja, Nigeria. Pp 6-9.
  8. Ogbiko, A., Ijiaya, A. T., Abdulkadir, U., Alabi, O. J. and Yahaya, K. S. (2015). Performance and egg production of Japanese quails fed diets containing varying levels of sun-dried cassava peel meal fortified with palm oil. In: Adebiy, O.A., Ogunwole, O.A., Babayemi, O.J and Iyayi, E.A. Proceedings of the 20th annual conference of Animal science Association of Nigeria (ASAN-NIAS) Ibadan; Pp 420-423.
  9. Malik, A.A., Alabi, O.J., Adama, T.Z, Obaje, P.E and Ojo, K.B. (2016). Effect of aqueous Moringa oleifera (lam) leaf extracts on growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chicken. In Oluwatosin, O.O., Towande, O.S., Olowofesan., O., Egeyale, L.T, Adeleye, O.O. Njoku, C.P., Osofowora, A.O. and Sadra, A.J. Proceedings of the 41st Annual conference of Nigerian Socciety for Animal Production, 20th to 24th March, 2016.Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Pp 203-209
  10. Alabi O.J., Muhammad, A.B., Ayanwale, B.A, Jiya, E. Z. and Ibrahim M. J.  (2016) Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Organoleptic Properties of Finisher Broilers Administered Aqueous Extract of Moringa Oleifera Leaf.  In: Ajayi, F.O., Akinola, L.A.F., Agaviezor, B.O. and George, O.S. Proceedings of the 21st Annual conference Animal Science Association of Nigeria, University of Port Harcourt, 18 – 22 September, 2016.  Pp 513 – 517.
  11. Mambo, Y. M., Alabi O. J., Ijaiya A. T.,  Jiya, E. Z. and Ibrahim M. J (2016).  Effect of Aqueous Extract of Moringa Oleifera Leaf (Aemol) on Growth and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chickens. In: Ajayi, F.O., Akinola, L.A.F., Agaviezor, B.O. and George, O.S. Proceedings of the 21st Annual conference Animal Science Association of Nigeria, University of Port Harcourt, 18 – 22 September, 2016. Pp 662 – 666.
  12. Makinde, O. J., Aremu, A., Alabi, O.J., Jiya   E.Z., Opoola, E., Ajibade, A.J., Ibrahim, A.O., Zaccheaus, O.S., Adedeji, A. S. and   Babajide, S.E. (2016). Effect of Different Agro Industrial By-Products on the Growth Performance of Growing Rabbits. In: Ajayi, F.O., Akinola, L.A.F., Agaviezor, B.O. and George, O.S. Proceedings of the 21st Annual conference Animal Science Association of Nigeria, University of Port Harcourt, 18 – 22 September, 2016. Pp 822 - 826.
  13. Paul, M.I., Agaikpe, D.N., Oloyin, I.O., Alemede, I.C., Egena, S.S.A. and Alabi, O.J. (2016). Effect of in Ovo Glucose administration on Fertility, Hatchability and Hatch Rate of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). In: Ajayi, F.O., Akinola, L.A.F., Agaviezor, B.O. and George, O.S. Proceedings of the 21st Annual conference Animal Science Association of Nigeria, University of Port Harcourt, 18 – 22 September, 2016. Pp 809 – 812.
  14. Makinde, O. J., Aremu, A. Alabi O.J., Jiya E.Z., Ajibade, E. Omotuga, S.K., Dantata, I.J., Ajibade, A.J. and Ibe, E.A. (2016). Effect of Processing on Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) Keernels. In: Ishaya, D.B., Dantata, I.J. and Tiku, N.E. Proceeding of the 34th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria. 23rd to 26th October, 2016, Department of Agronomy, Federal University, Gushua, Yobe State, Nigeria. Pp 242 – 245.
  15.  Sa’aci, Z. A. Alabi, O. J. and Chinma, C.E. (2017).  Effect of Aqueous Ginger Extract (Zingiber Officinale) on Growth Performance and Nutrient Digestibility of Broiler Chickens Aged 28 Days. In: Adeloye, A.A., Oyawoye, E.O., Toye, A.A. and Adesine, B.T.  42nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. 26th to 30th March, 2017 (NSAP).  Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State. Nigeria. Pp 639 - 642.
  16.  Malik, A.A., Alabi, O.J., Ijaiya, A.T., Raheem, K.I. Osuntoye, O.A. and Ashaolu, T.A (2017). Growth Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Gut Morphology of Cockerels Fed Diets containing varying Levels of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Milling waste meal. In: Adeloye, A.A., Oyawoye, E.O., Toye, A.A. and Adesine, B.T. Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. 26th to 30th March, 2017 (NSAP).  Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State. Nigeria. Pp 780 - 784.
  17. Makinde, O.J., Aremu, A. Alabi, O.J., Jiya, E.Z. and Ajide, S.O. (2017). Amino Acids, Mineral and Vitamin Compostions of raw and Proceeded African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) Kernels. In: Adeloye, A.A., Oyawoye, E.O., Toye, A.A. and Adesine, B.T. Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. 26th to 30th March, 2017 (NSAP).  Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State. Nigeria. Pp 1028 – 1031.
  18.  Ilori J.A., Jiya, E.Z. and Alabi, O.J. (2017). Chemical Properties of Roasted Beef (Tsrie) From Fore and Hind Limb Prepared with Different Wood Types. In: Ososanya, T.O., Bawa, G.S., Yashim, S.M. and Owosibo, A.O.  Proceedings of 6th ASAN-NIAS Joint Annual Meeting. September 10-14, 2017. Abuja. Pp 236 – 240.
  19. Makinde, O.J., Aremu, A., Alabi, O.J., Jiya, E.Z. and Okunade, S.A. (2017). Growth Performance of Growing Rabbits Fed Roasted African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) Kernel Meal Based Diets. In: Ososanya, T.O., Bawa, G.S., Yashim, S.M. and Owosibo, A.O.  Proceedings of 6th ASAN-NIAS Joint Annual Meeting. September 10-14, 2017. Abuja. Pp 736 – 740.
  20.  Makinde, O.J., Aremu, A., Alabi, O.J., Jiya, E.Z, Maidala, A. and Mohammed, H.L. (2018). Comparative Effect of Differently Processed African Star Apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) Kernel Meal on Haematological Parameters of Growing Rabbits. Proceedings of 43rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, March 18th – 22nd, FUT Owerri, Pp 1211-1214.
  21. Jiya, E.Z., Malik, A.A., Ayanwale, B.A., Okunola, F.A. and Alabi, O.J. (2018). Effect of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), Garlic (Allium sativum) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Extracts on Meat Quality of Broiler Chickens. In Atteh, J. O., Belewu, M. A., Fayeye, T. R., Okukpe, K.M, Alli, O. I and Adeyemi, K.D. Proceedings. 7th Annual. ASAN-NIAS Joint Annual Meeting, 9-13, September, 2018, Ilorin Pp 66-69 
  22. Adio, S., Alabi, O. J., Malik A. A., Adama T.Z., Ijaiya, A. T. (2018). Growth Performance and Nutrient Digestibility of Broiler Chicken Administered Aqueous Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract at The Finisher Phase. In Atteh, J. O., Belewu, M. A., Fayeye, T. R., Okukpe, K.M, Alli, O. I and Adeyemi, K.D. Proceedings. 7th Annual. ASAN-NIAS Joint Annual Meeting, 9-13, September, 2018, Ilorin Pp.  384-388
  23. Makinde, O.J., Aremu, A., Alabi, O.J., Jiya, E.Z., Aminu, M. and Sikiru, A.B.  (2019). Effect of fermented african star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) kernel meal on performance of growing rabbits. In:  R.A. Oluwafemi, O.A. Olafadehan, B.Y. Abubakar, A.A. Adeniji and A.  Jubril. Proceeding of the 44th Annual Conference of The Nigerian Society for Animal Production March 17 – 21, 2019. Abuja, Nigeria. Pp 392 – 396.
  24. Olawuyi, D.O., Alabi, O.J. and Jiya, E.Z. (2019).  Carcass characteristics and sensory assessment of FUNNAB alpha broiler chickens fed different protein levels. In:  R.A. Oluwafemi, O.A. Olafadehan, B.Y. Abubakar, A.A. Adeniji and A.  Jubril. Proceeding of the 44th Annual Conference of The Nigerian Society for Animal Production March 17 – 21, 2019. Abuja, Nigeria. Pp 730-734.  
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Grants,Awards and Certifications

Grants :

1.

TETFUND institution – Based Research Intervention (IBRI)

TETFUND

N 1, 372,635.00

2017

2.

TETFUND institution – Based Research Intervention (IBRI)

TETFUND

N 872,635.00

2019

3.

TETFund/DR&D/CE/NRF/STI/19/VOL1

TETFUND/NAT RESEARCH FUND

N25,232,812.00

2019

4.

TETFUND institution – Based Research Intervention (IBRI)

TETFUND

N 1,494,780.00

2020

Awards & Prizes :

1.

Education Trust Fund Award, Nigeria

2009

2.

VLIR/UL Award, South Africa

2010

3.

2nd Best Postgraduate presentation, University of Limpopo, South Africa

2013


Languages

Language Proficiency :

English (Excellent Spoken and Written)

Translation Services :

English to Hausa (Basic Spoken and Written)