Ahmed, Akeem Olayiwola

@unilorin.edu.ng

Senior Assistant Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Senior Assistant Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

Ahmed, Akeem Olayiwola


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Dr Akeem O. AHMED was born in Ilorin, Nigeria on 10th April, 1986. He completed his Primary School Certificate in 1992, West African School Certificate in 2003. He obtained his Doctor Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri Nigeria in 2012, M.Sc. in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 2017 and currently pursuing his Ph.D. in University of Ilorin. He joined the University of Ilorin in 2015 as Lecturer II and rose to Lecturer I in 2017. He belongs to various professional and community associations. He has attended many national and international training programs, conferences and workshops in India. He has many awards to his credit, these include University of Ilorin study Fellowship Award 2019 till Date; Director’s List of Honour, Uka Tarsadia University, India 2019; N.G. Patel Grants Award for C.G. Patel (Bhakta) Grant in Biotechnology, 2018 and won Werner Baltes fellowship at German federal Institute (BFR), Berlin, Germany, 2023.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Aquatic Science, Veterinary

FUTURE PROJECTS

Characterization of Campylobacter from human, food animals and environment in Nigeria and other African Countries using one health approach.

Campylobacteriosis is the leading cause of foodborne gastroenteritis in the world. The epidemiology of Campylobacter infection is well established in the developed world but there is no reliable and robust data on epidemiology of Campylobacter infection in Africa.


Applications Invited
Grant and collaborators across Africa and beyond
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Scopus Publications

2392

Scholar Citations

17

Scholar h-index

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Scopus Publications

  • Author Correction: Genomic analysis of sewage from 101 countries reveals global landscape of antimicrobial resistance (Nature Communications, (2022), 13, 1, (7251), 10.1038/s41467-022-34312-7)
    Patrick Munk, Christian Brinch, Frederik Duus Møller, Thomas N. Petersen, Rene S. Hendriksen, et al.
    Nature Communications, 2023
  • Lawsonia inermis possesses a significant analgesic activity compared to Waltheria indica, Moringa oleifera, Nigella sativa, and diclofenac in female Wistar rats
    Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 2023
  • Vitamin C Protects Against Blood and Thyroid Toxicities Induced by the Chronic Use of Carbamazepine in Rats
    Ganiu Jimoh Akorede, Suleiman Folorunsho Ambali, Aisha Omobolanle Olatunji, Abdulfatai Aremu, Akeem Olayiwola Ahmed, et al.
    Iranian Journal of Toxicology, 2023
    Background: Drugs are the mainstay of the clinical management of epilepsy. Carbamazepine (CBZ) is commonly used for treating epilepsy and neuropathic pain. This drug has been reported to have toxic effects on the hematological system due to its induction of oxidative stress. This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of vitamin C against hematological and thyroid toxicities caused by the chronic use of carbamazepine in male Wistar rats. Methods: Thirty-two adult Wistar rats were categorized randomly into four groups of eight rats each and treated as follows: Group 1 received distilled water (2 mL/kg); group 2 was treated with vitamin C (100 mg/kg); group 3 received carbamazepine (20 mg/kg), and group 4 was pre-treated with vitamin C (100 mg/kg) and given carbamazepine (20 mg/kg) 30 min later. All treatments were administered via gavage once per day over fifteen consecutive weeks. The rats’ blood samples were tested for changes in hematological parameters while the sera were evaluated for liver biochemical enzymes and thyroid hormone levels. Results: The results revealed that pre-treatment with vitamin C protected against alterations in parameters associated with hematological and thyroid toxicities. Conclusion: Based on the study results, it was concluded that: a) The chronic use of CBZ caused hematological and thyroid toxicities, and b) Vitamin C protected against these toxicities. Therefore, it is highly likely that vitamin C has the potential to protect experimental animals against injuries induced by CBZ to the liver, blood cells, and hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis in a Wistar rat model.
  • Genomic analysis of sewage from 101 countries reveals global landscape of antimicrobial resistance
    Patrick Munk, Christian Brinch, Frederik Duus Møller, Thomas N. Petersen, Rene S. Hendriksen, et al.
    Nature Communications, 2022
    Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to global health. Understanding the emergence, evolution, and transmission of individual antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) is essential to develop sustainable strategies combatting this threat. Here, we use metagenomic sequencing to analyse ARGs in 757 sewage samples from 243 cities in 101 countries, collected from 2016 to 2019. We find regional patterns in resistomes, and these differ between subsets corresponding to drug classes and are partly driven by taxonomic variation. The genetic environments of 49 common ARGs are highly diverse, with most common ARGs carried by multiple distinct genomic contexts globally and sometimes on plasmids. Analysis of flanking sequence revealed ARG-specific patterns of dispersal limitation and global transmission. Our data furthermore suggest certain geographies are more prone to transmission events and should receive additional attention.
  • Antimicrobial profiles of Salmonella species isolated from ruminants slaughtered at the two major abattoirs in Ilorin, Nigeria
    Philip Babatunde, Akeem Ahmed, Mahmoud Shuaib, Mashood Raji, Abdulfatai Aremu, et al.
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases, 2022
    Background: worldwide activities in the countries. The present study was carried out to determine the isolation rate and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Salmonella species from ruminants slaughtered for human consumption at the two major abattoirs in Ilorin, Kwara State. Methods : Between November, 2019 and February, 2020, a total 500 samples were collected from the two major abattoirs in Ilorin metropolis (cattle, n = 240; goat, n = 260). Salmonella species were isolated and identified using standard bacteriological techniques. The isolates were subjected antimicrobial susceptibility test using Kirby Bauer disk diffusion assay. Results : 20 (4 %) Salmonella isolates were obtained, there was no significant statistical difference between the isolation rates from cattle (3.75 %) and the small ruminant (4.23 %). Varying degree of resistance patterns were obtained with high proportion of the isolates (> 60 %) displaying resistance to penicillin and cephalosporin tested while low resistant phenotypes (5 %) were observed against quinolones. The isolates were pan-susceptible to gentamicin. Conclusion : The study documented multidrug resistant Salmonella isolates from ruminants slaughtered for human consumption. It is recommended that further studies to characterize the isolates will assist in recommending the appropriate control strategies to prevent the transmission of resistant Salmonella strains to human via food chain.
  • Mitigative potentials of methanol leaf extract of Moringa oleifera on chronic carbamazepine-induced haemo-biochemical and thyrotoxicity in male Wistar rats
    Ganiu Jimoh Akorede, Suleiman Folorunsho Ambali, Aisha Omobolanle Olatunji, Abdulfatai Aremu, Afisu Basiru, et al.
    Pharmacological Research Modern Chinese Medicine, 2022
  • In vivo antihyperglycaemic activities of different solvent partitioned extract of Lawsonia inermis leaves in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat model
    Romanian Journal of Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, 2022
  • Effect of Dietary Polyherbal Mixture on Growth Performance, Haemato-Immunological Indices, Antioxidant Responses, and Intestinal Morphometry of African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus
    Femi J. Fawole, Rihanat O. Yisa, Oluwole O. Jayeoba, Ibrahim Adeshina, Akeem O. Ahmed, et al.
    Aquaculture Nutrition, 2022
    A 56-day feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the dietary effect of Nigeria polyherbal mixture (PHB) on growth, haemato-immune parameters, antioxidant enzyme activities, and intestinal morphometry of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus. Four diets were formulated with PHB powder at inclusion of 0 g/kg (control), 0.5 g/kg (PHB 0.5), 1.0 g/kg (PHB 1.0), and 2.0 g/kg (PHB 2.0) and fed to African catfish ( 6.32 ± 0.02 g /fish, 15 fish/50 L tank) in triplicates. Fish fed PHB 2.0 recorded higher final weight, weight gain, and specific growth rate ( p < 0.05 ) compared to the control. There were no statistical differences ( p > 0.05 ) in feed conversion ratio and protein efficiency ratio among the dietary groups. The haematological profile indicates that the fish fed PHB-1.0 had higher Hb, RBCs count, and Hct, and blood performance ( p < 0.05 ) compared to the control. ALT levels were found higher in the control and the lowest values recorded in PHB groups ( p < 0.05 ); however, AST did not differ significantly among the groups ( p > 0.05 ). The highest heterophil counts and respiratory burst activity were recorded in PHB-1.0 and PHB-0.5 and PHB-2.0, respectively, while a numerically improved total immunoglobulin value was recorded in PHB-0.5 compared to the control ( p > 0.05 ). Antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase and catalase had a significant improvement in fish fed PHB-based diet compared to the control ( p < 0.05 ), while glutathione peroxidase showed no statistical differences between the groups ( p > 0.05 ). Intestinal morphometric measurements showed that the fish fed PHB-1.0 had the highest villus height, area of absorption, and villus height/cryptal depth ratio compared to the control. Muscle thickness increased ( p < 0.05 ) with increasing PHB level with the highest value recorded PHB-2.0. In conclusion, dietary PHB could improve growth, blood profile, immunity, antioxidant enzyme capacity, and intestinal morphometry of African catfish without any significant alteration in the liver function enzymes.
  • Phenotypic Characterization of Campylobacter Species from Ruminants Slaughtered at Major Abattoirs in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    Ahmed Akeem and
    Food Protection Trends, 2022
    Campylobacter is a leading cause of bacterial gastro-enteritis worldwide. This study determined the phenotypic characteristics of Campylobacter from ruminants slaugh-tered in two major abattoirs in Ilorin metropolis of Kwara state, Nigeria. In total, 350 fecal samples were collected from beef cattle (n = 200) and goat (n = 150). Campylobacter was isolated and phenotypically characterized using standard bacteriological methods. Seventy (20%) of the samples were positive for Campylobacter. The isolation rate of Campylobacter from female animals (11.71%) was higher than that of males (8.28%), albeit there was no significant difference (P > 0.05). Similarly, the rate of isolation of Campylobacter from bovine (12.86%) was not statistically significant (P > 0.05) from that of caprine (7.14%) species. Only five (7.14%) of the total isolates were Campylobacter jejuni. All isolates were resistant to nalidixic acid and pan-susceptible to gentamicin, but there were different rates of antimicrobial resistance to other tested antibiotics. There was also high rate of resistance to cefotaxime (83%) and ampicillin (76%), and 53% of the isolates displayed multidrug resistance phenotypes. The study established 20% Campylobacter contamination of ruminants slaughtered in the two major abattoirs in Ilorin, and most of the isolates were multidrug resistant. Further study is recommended to molecularly characterize the spe-cies of Campylobacter circulating in the study area.
  • Salmonella Serovars, Antibiotic Resistance, and Virulence Factors Isolated from Intestinal Content of Slaughtered Chickens and Ready-to-Eat Chicken Gizzards in the Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria
    M. A. Raji, H. M. Kazeem, K. A. Magyigbe, A. O. Ahmed, D. N. Lawal, et al.
    International Journal of Food Science, 2021
    Salmonellosis is one of the most common and widely distributed food-borne diseases, and the presence of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella in poultry and poultry products is a global public health problem. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2016 to July 2017 with an aim of determining the isolation rates of Salmonella species from the intestinal contents of slaughtered chickens, the most common serotypes that invade and colonize the tissues of chickens in Ilorin, and the susceptibilities of the isolated species to commonly used antibiotics. Four hundred samples of intestinal contents from apparently healthy slaughtered chickens and one hundred ready-to-eat chicken gizzards in Ilorin, Kwara State, were examined for the presence of Salmonella and their serotypes. Salmonellae were isolated and identified according to the techniques recommended by the World Health Organization: preenrichment, selective plating, biochemical testing, and serotyping. A total number of forty-three (43) Salmonella isolates consisting of 33 from intestinal contents and 10 from ready-to-eat chicken gizzards were isolated and identified. There was an overall Salmonella prevalence rate of 8.6% (43/500), and the isolates were distributed as follows: gizzard, 2% ( n = 10 ) and intestinal contents, 6.6% ( n = 33 ). The predominant serovars were Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar 45: d: 1, 7 (16) and S. Haifa (5). All ready-to-eat chicken gizzards were associated with Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar 45: d: 1, 7 (5). The Salmonella from intestinal contents belong to Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovars 45: d: 1, 7 (11) and S. Haifa (5). Salmonella species isolated were 100% resistant to ciprofloxacin, ampicillin, and ceftazidime. This is followed by cloxacillin (81%), tetracycline (75%), and sulfamethoxazole (67%). The Salmonella isolates were, however, 100% sensitive to enrofloxacin, 74% to streptomycin, and 72% to gentamycin antibiotics. The most common serotype was S. enterica subsp. enterica serovar 45: d: 1, 7. All the twenty five Salmonella serovars consisting of twenty-one serotypes ( n = 21 ), two of the Salmonella that could not be cultured after enrichment, and the two that were contaminated with Proteus possessed the virulence genes of invA and stn. The Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar 45: d: 1, 7 and S. Haifa possess virulence genes so they are potentially virulent for humans in this area. The national and local health authorities in Nigeria should improve hygiene measures especially at retail slaughter markets to reduce salmonellosis which is one of the most important food-borne diseases in humans.
  • Serospatial epidemiology of zoonotic Coxiella burnetii in a cross section of cattle and small ruminants in northern Nigeria
    Nusirat Elelu, Adefolake Ayinke Bankole, Ramat Jummai Musa, Ismail Ayoade Odetokun, Musa Rabiu, et al.
    Plos One, 2020
  • Chemical and physicochemical properties of fermented flour from refrigerated cassava root and sensory properties of its cooked paste
    Samson A. Oyeyinka, Suliat O. Ayinla, Christiana T. Sanusi, Olaide A. Akintayo, Ajibola B. Oyedeji, et al.
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2020
  • Flour functionality, physicochemical and sensory properties of steamed and baked maize meal enriched with defatted soybean
    Samson A. Oyeyinka, Adedoyin I. Adebayo, Adewumi T. Oyeyinka, Ahmed O. Akeem, Taofeeq Garuba, et al.
    Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2020
  • Salmonella enterica isolated from selected poultry farms in Kwara State, Nigeria between 2015 and 2016 showed resistance to critical antimicrobials
    Akeem Ahmed, Moshood Raji, Paul Mamman, Clara Kwanashie, Ibrahim Raufu, et al.
    Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2020
  • Salmonellosis: Serotypes, prevalence and multi-drug resistant profiles of Salmonella enterica in selected poultry farms, Kwara State, North Central Nigeria
    Akeem O. Ahmed, Moshood A. Raji, Paul H. Mamman, Clara N. Kwanashie, Ibrahim A. Raufu, et al.
    Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2019
  • Morphology, growth variability and chemical composition of Indian and Nigerian accession of ocimum species grown in India
    N. Patel, N. Patel, Sweta M Patel, R. Ingalhalli, T. Garuba, et al.
    Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2019
  • Ornithodoros savignyi, the tick vector of “candidatus borrelia kalaharica” in Nigeria
    Sally J. Cutler, Jibrin M. Idris, Akeem O. Ahmed, Nusirat Elelu
    Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 2018
  • Aflatoxicosis in African greater cane rats (Thryonomys swinderianus)
    Henry O. Jegede, Ahmed O. Akeem, Oluwafemi B. Daodu, Afolabi A. Adegboye
    Veterinary World, 2018
  • Methanolic leaf extract of Moringa oleifera improves the survivability rate, weight gain and histopathological changes of Wister rats infected with Trypanosoma brucei
    A. Aremu, Eghianruwa I. Kingsley, Biobaku K. Talha, Ahmed O. Akeem, Raufu A. Ibrahim, et al.
    International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, 2018
  • Use of goat interleukin-6, cortisol, and some biomarkers to evaluate clinical suitability of two routes of ascorbic acid administration in transportation stress
    K. T. Biobaku, T. O. Omobowale, Ahmed O. Akeem, A. Aremu, N. Okwelum, et al.
    Veterinary World, 2018

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Cattle production systems characteristics and their influence on antimicrobial use, alternatives, and resistance in Nigeria
    IA Odetokun, J Ajao, NB Alhaji, RO Omotoso, OA Ahmed, IA Adeyemo, ...
    2026
  • Small Ruminants’ Production System Characteristics and Their Influence on Antimicrobial Use, Alternatives, and Resistance in Nigeria
    M Eltholth, RO Omotoso, IA Adeyemo, JJ Ajao, OA Ahmed, NB Alhaji, ...
    2026
  • Effect of Aflasafe® Application on the Productivity, Grain Quality, and Aflatoxin Reduction in Maize (Zea mays L.)
    BU Olayinka, O Ahmed, SA Abdulbaki, B Ogidigada, I Ajadi, GS Olahan, ...
    BIMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GOMBE 9 (4B), 205-217 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Q fever in the 21st century: Uncovering diagnostic, epidemiological, and one health gaps in a re-emerging zoonosis
    FO Jemilehin, AO Okunlade, RO Adesola, HC Obiechefu, AO Ahmed
    Research in Veterinary Science, 106060 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Quantifying the fatal and non-fatal burden of disease associated with child growth failure, 2000–2023: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
    CE Troeger, MB Arndt, H Aalruz, M Abdoun, A Abdullahi, M Abebe, ...
    The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health 10 (1), 22-38 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • COMPARATIVE ANTI-DIABETIC ACTIVITIES OF Lawsonia inermis, Crysophyllum albidum, Allium sativum, And Mangifera indica USED IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL SETTINGS
    A Abdulfatai, BI Ajakaiye, GJ Akorede, AO Olatunji, YK Suleiman, ...
    FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES 9 (12), 477-483 , 2025
    2025
  • Phenotypic and molecular characterization of aerobic bacteria from the vagina of apparently healthy and infertile Bitches in Zaria, Nigeria
    PH Mamman, BN Umar, AN Kakudi, AO Ahmed, K Chah, HM Kazeem
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases 6 (4), 6732-6742 , 2025
    2025
  • Global age-sex-specific all-cause mortality and life expectancy estimates for 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1950–2023: a demographic analysis for …
    AE Schumacher, P Zheng, RM Barber, MA Aalipour, H Aalruz, ...
    The Lancet 406 (10513), 1731-1810 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 111
  • Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational …
    SI Hay, KL Ong, DF Santomauro, MA Aalipour, H Aalruz, HS Ababneh, ...
    The Lancet 406 (10513), 1873-1922 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 283
  • Phenotypic and genotypic characterisation of Salmonella serovars from poultry in ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria
    AO Ahmed, AG Jimoh, A Abdulfatai, RA Moshood, AF Lawan, OP Mayowa, ...
    BMC microbiology 25 (1), 646 , 2025
    2025
  • Isolation Rate and Antimicrobial Profiles of Salmonella from Captive Wild Animals at University of Ilorin Zoological Garden, Kwara State, Nigeria.
    A Ahmed, A Katibi, A Sagaya, F Adamu, B Abdulkareem, A Abdulfatai, ...
    Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science & Technology 17 (4) , 2025
    2025
  • Draft genome sequences of multiple Salmonella enterica serotypes isolated from eight different animals in Nigeria
    IA Raufu, OU Lawal, VR Parreira, M Soni, H Kaur, AO Ahmed, A Aremu, ...
    Microbiology Resource Announcements 14 (8), e00204-25 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Draft genome sequences of Citrobacter cronae isolates recovered from food animal production chain in Nigeria
    IA Raufu, OU Lawal, VR Parreira, M Soni, H Kaur, AO Ahmed, A Aremu, ...
    Microbiology Resource Announcements 14 (8), e00201-25 , 2025
    2025
  • EFFECTS OF THIRTY DAYS ENVIRONMENTAL SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE ON THE EFFICACY OF SELECTED ANTIMICROBIALS ACROSS HUMAN, ANIMAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RUNNING TITLE: SUNLIGHT …
    A Aremu, TO Oyewusi, AO Olatunji, AO Ahmed, IA Adeyemo
    African Journal of One Health 1 (1), 55-70 , 2025
    2025
  • In Vivo Antitrypanosomal Activities of Methanolic Extract of Lawsonia inermis Linn. Leaves on Trypanosome Brucei Infected Wistar Rat.
    A Abdulfatai, AS Akanni, AG Jimoh, OO Aishat, AO Akeem, KA Rafiu
    Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine 19 (3), 549 , 2025
    2025
  • Campylobacteriosis in Africa: A neglected demon
    AO Ahmed, JA Ameh, MB Abubakar, IA Raufu
    The Microbe 7, 100409 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Genomic Characterization of Salmonella enterica isolated from Slaughtered Cattle in Ilorin Abattoirs, North Central Nigeria
    AO AHMED, A AREMU, FL ADAMU, GJ AKOREDE, IA ADEYEMO, ...
    Acta Veterinaria Eurasia 51 (1), 1-9 , 2025
    2025
  • Global, regional, and national prevalence of adult overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    M Ng, E Gakidou, J Lo, YH Abate, C Abbafati, N Abbas, M Abbasian, ...
    The Lancet 405 (10481), 813-838 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1049
  • Climate change, land use, and the decline in traditional Fulani cattle practices: drivers of antimicrobial resistance in kwara, Nigeria
    J Cole, MA Adetona, A Basiru, WA Jimoh, S Abdulsalami, RO Ade-Yusuf, ...
    Challenges 15 (4), 41 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • In vitro antimalarial susceptibility profile of Plasmodium falciparum isolates in the BEI Resources repository
    AOA Ahmed, SC Nkhoma, S Zaman, S Rashid, R Bradford, TT Stedman, ...
    Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 68 (10), e01189-23 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Global, regional, and national prevalence of adult overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
    M Ng, E Gakidou, J Lo, YH Abate, C Abbafati, N Abbas, M Abbasian, ...
    The Lancet 405 (10481), 813-838 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1049
  • Genomic analysis of sewage from 101 countries reveals global landscape of antimicrobial resistance
    P Munk, C Brinch, FD Møller, TN Petersen, RS Hendriksen, AM Seyfarth, ...
    Nature Communications 13 (1), 7251 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 321
  • Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational …
    SI Hay, KL Ong, DF Santomauro, MA Aalipour, H Aalruz, HS Ababneh, ...
    The Lancet 406 (10513), 1873-1922 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 283
  • Global age-sex-specific all-cause mortality and life expectancy estimates for 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1950–2023: a demographic analysis for …
    AE Schumacher, P Zheng, RM Barber, MA Aalipour, H Aalruz, ...
    The Lancet 406 (10513), 1731-1810 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 111
  • Salmonellosis: Serotypes, prevalence and multi-drug resistant profiles of Salmonella enterica in selected poultry farms, Kwara State, North Central Nigeria
    AO Ahmed, MA Raji, PH Mamman, IA Raufu, A Aremu, GJ Akorede, ...
    Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research 86 (1), 1-8 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 68
  • Protective effect of vitamin C on chronic carbamazepine-induced reproductive toxicity in male wistar rats
    GJ Akorede, SF Ambali, MG Hudu, AO Olatunji, M Shittu, A Aremu, ...
    Toxicology reports 7, 269-276 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 45
  • Salmonella Serovars, Antibiotic Resistance, and Virulence Factors Isolated from Intestinal Content of Slaughtered Chickens and Ready‐to‐Eat Chicken Gizzards in …
    MA Raji, HM Kazeem, KA Magyigbe, AO Ahmed, DN Lawal, IA Raufu
    International Journal of Food Science 2021 (1), 8872137 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 41
  • Distribution of virulence genes in Salmonella serovars isolated from poultry farms in Kwara State, Nigeria
    AO Akeem, PH Mamman, MA Raji, CN Kwanashie, IA Raufu, A Aremu
    Ceylon Journal of Science 46 (4), 69 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 32
  • Effect of Dietary Polyherbal Mixture on Growth Performance, Haemato‐Immunological Indices, Antioxidant Responses, and Intestinal Morphometry of African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus
    FJ Fawole, RO Yisa, OO Jayeoba, I Adeshina, AO Ahmed, BO Emikpe
    Aquaculture Nutrition 2022 (1), 5502796 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 27
  • Listeria ilorinensis sp. nov., isolated from cow milk cheese in Nigeria
    IA Raufu, A Moura, G Vales, OA Ahmed, A Aremu, P Thouvenot, ...
    International journal of systematic and evolutionary microbiology 72 (6), 005437 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 26
  • Methanolic leaf extract of Moringa oleifera improves the survivability rate, weight gain and histopathological changes of Wister rats infected with Trypanosoma brucei
    A Aremu, EI Kingsley, BK Talha, AO Akeem, RA Ibrahim, AG Jimoh, ...
    International Journal of veterinary science and medicine 6 (1), 39-44 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 25
  • Serospatial epidemiology of zoonotic Coxiella burnetii in a cross section of cattle and small ruminants in northern Nigeria
    N Elelu, AA Bankole, RJ Musa, IA Odetokun, M Rabiu, KT Biobaku, ...
    Plos one 15 (10), e0240249 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 24
  • Occurrence, antimicrobial resistance and whole genome sequence analysis of Salmonella serovars from pig farms in Ilorin, North-central Nigeria
    IA Raufu, OA Ahmed, A Aremu, JA Ameh, RE Timme, RS Hendriksen, ...
    International journal of food microbiology 350, 109245 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 23
  • Salmonella transmission in poultry farms: The roles of rodents, lizards and formites
    MA Raufu, I.A., Ahmed, O.A., Aremu A., Odetokun I.A. and Raji
    Savannah Veterinary Journal 2 (2), 1-4 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 21
  • Ornithodoros savignyi, the tick vector of “Candidatus Borrelia kalaharica” in Nigeria
    SJ Cutler, JM Idris, AO Ahmed, N Elelu
    Journal of clinical microbiology 56 (9), 10.1128/jcm. 00532-18 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 21
  • Anthelmintic Potency of Carica papaya seeds against Gastro-intestinal Helminths in Red Sokoto goat
    SA Ameen, OM Azeez, YA Baba, LO Raji, A Basiru, KT Biobaku, ...
    Ceylon Journal of Science 47 (2) , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 21
  • Use of goat interleukin-6, cortisol, and some biomarkers to evaluate clinical suitability of two routes of ascorbic acid administration in transportation stress
    KT Biobaku, TO Omobowale, AO Akeem, A Aremu, N Okwelum, AS Adah
    Veterinary World 11 (5), 674 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 20
  • SYBR Green I®-based parasite growth inhibition assay for measurement of antimalarial drug susceptibility in Plasmodium falciparum
    CL Hartwig, AOA Ahmed, RA Cooper, TT Stedman
    Methods in malaria research, 122-129 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 17
  • Cardioprotective effects of aqueous extract of ripped musa paradisiaca peel in isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction rat model
    KY Suleiman, EO Ajani, KT Biobaku, BS Okediran, MO Azeez, GA Jimoh, ...
    Biomedical Research and Therapy 8 (10), 4634-4648 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 13
  • Antimicrobial and genomic characterization of Salmonella Nigeria from pigs and poultry in Ilorin, North-central, Nigeria
    IA Raufu, OA Ahmed, A Aremu, JA Ameh, RE Timme, RS Hendriksen, ...
    Journal of infection in developing countries 15 (12), 1899-1909 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 13

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

Patent: I was part of the research group that isolated the novel strain of Listeria named Listeria ilorinesis

Listeria ilorinensis sp. nov., isolated from cow milk cheese in Nigeria (DOI 10.1099/