Lawal Adedeji Nurudeen

@unilorin.edu.ng

Lecturer, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Research Student, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
University of Ilorin

Lawal Adedeji Nurudeen


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Veterinary, Microbiology (medical), Infectious Diseases, General Immunology and Microbiology
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Scopus Publications

  • Lassa fever in Nigeria: epidemiology and risk perception
    Ahmad I Al-Mustapha, Ibukun Modupe Adesiyan, Terese Gabriel Orum, Oluwaseun A. Ogundijo, Adedeji Nurudeen Lawal, Okechi E. Nzedibe, Libby O. Onyeka, Kabiru U Muhammad, Lateefah Odetayo, Muftau Oyewo, Shuaibu Osu Muhammad, Everest O. Atadiose, L Icomiare Adebudo, D Adeolu Adetunji, Hamman Joseph Jantiku, Alexander O. Akintule, Raymond C Nwachukwu, Ahmed Tijani Abubakar
    Scientific Reports, 2024
    Annual outbreaks of Lassa fever have resulted in a public health threat in Nigeria and other endemic countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. While the Lassa Virus (LASV) is endemic in rodent populations, zoonotic spillover to humans causes annual outbreaks. This study reviewed the burden of Lassa fever (LF) in Nigeria between 2020 and 2023 and conducted a cross-sectional survey of Nigerians to evaluate their risk perceptions of LF. During the period under review, 28,780 suspected and 4,036 confirmed cases of LF were reported from 34 of the 37 states of Nigeria. These cases resulted in 762 deaths (a CFR of 18.9%). The overall case positivity rate was 14% (4,036/28,780), with more positive cases in 2020 (17.5%, n = 1,189/6,791). A total of 2,150 study participants were enrolled in the prospective cross-sectional study, with most of them (87.5%, n = 1,881/2,150) having previously heard of Lassa fever (LF). The numerical scoring system revealed that 35.43% (n = 762/1,881) of those aware of LF have poor knowledge of its preventive measures, route of transmission, and control measures. Approximately 6.84% (n = 147/2,150) of them were at a high risk of contracting LF, with 27.6% (n = 584/2,150) of study participants feeling concerned about contracting LF because of the presence of rodents in their immediate vicinity, occupational exposure to healthcare workers, and the probability of contamination of food by infected rodents without necessary food safety measures. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that tertiary education was associated with an increased likelihood of better LF knowledge (OR: 17.32; 95% CI: 10.62, 28.26; p < 0.01) and a lower risk of contracting LF when compared to respondents with no formal education. In addition, study participants who reside in low-burden states have lower LF perception than those residents in high-LF-burden states (OR: 0.59; 95% CI: 0.38-0.91; p = 0.049). On the other hand, study participants with poor risk perception (knowledge) of LF had a higher likelihood (RR: 0.33; 95% CI: 0.20, 0.53; p < 0.01) of contracting LF when compared to those with good knowledge of LF. Similarly, those residents in low LF burden states were less likely (OR: 0.09; 95% CI: 0.05,0.17; p < 0.01) to contract LF when compared to those residents in high burden states. There is a need to improve LF diagnostics capacity, infection prevention and control measures, and implementation of the One Health approach to controlling LASV from animal reservoirs. In addition, public enlightenment campaigns to address fundamental knowledge gaps are crucial to mitigating the ongoing and future impact of LF in Nigeria.
  • Burden associated with childhood bloodstream infection in a resourceconstrained setting
    Folake Moriliat Afolayan, Mohammed Baba Abdulkadir, Bashirat Ayobola Olanipekun, Adedeji Nurudeen Lawal, Solomon Olubodunrin Ariyib, Olayinka Rasheed Ibrahim, Harifarta Claphton Difirwiti, Olugbenga Ayodeji Mokuolu
    Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2023
    Background: In children, bloodstream infection (BSI) causes significant morbidity and mortality. Most studies in Nigeria focused on the aetiology of childhood BSI with little or no appraisal of burden.Objectives: To determine the direct cost of childhood BSI, length of hospital stay, and deaths in a tertiary health facility in northcentral Nigeria.Method: This prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. We recruited children aged 0-14 years with the diagnosis of sepsis. Blood samples were collected and processed following standard microbiological techniques. The culture was performed using BacT/Alert machine. The direct costs of caregivers were obtained daily using receipts of all rendered services till outcome (discharged/death). This study's length of stay (LOS) was defined as the number of days the children stayed after admission prior to discharge/death.Results: Of the 179 blood samples obtained, 91 (50.8%) had bacterial BSI. Gram-positive organisms were the commonest isolated pathogens (70.3%). The mean length of hospitalisation was significantly higher among children with BSI than those without BSI (10.24 ± 8.88 vs. 7.640 ± 5.825 days, p=0.034). Similarly, the mean cost was higher among those with BSI than those without BSI ($89.70±4.91 vs. $66.13±3.98, p &lt;0.001). However, the mortality rate was comparable between those with BSI and without BSI (13.2% vs. 7.9% p=0.361).Conclusions: This study showed that childhood BSI was associated with an increased direct cost, extended hospitalisation, and relatively high mortality.Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2023; 52(1): 75-80
  • Co-occurrence of antibiotic and disinfectant resistance genes in extensively drug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from broilers in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria
    Ahmad Ibrahim Al-Mustapha, Shafi Abdullah Alada, Ibrahim Adisa Raufu, Adedeji Nurudeen Lawal, Katarina Eskola, Michael SM Brouwer, Victoria Adetunji, Annamari Heikinheimo
    Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance, 2022
    OBJECTIVES: The occurrence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria in poultry poses the public health threat of zoonotic transmission to humans. Hence, this study assessed the occurrence of drug-resistant Escherichia coli in broilers in the largest live bird market in Kwara State, Nigeria in December 2020. METHODS: Presumptive E. coli isolates were isolated using the European Union Reference Laboratory guideline of 2017 and confirmed via matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF/MS). Broth microdilution was performed on confirmed E. coli isolates to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration. Five extensively drug-resistant (XDR) isolates were selected for Illumina whole genome sequencing to predict the resistome, phylotype, sequence type, serotype, and diversity of mobile genetic elements in these isolates. RESULTS: Of the 181 broiler caecal samples, 73 E. coli isolates were obtained, of which 67 (82.0%) and 37 (50.6%) were determined as MDR (resistant to at least three classes of antibiotics) and XDR (resistant to at least five classes of antibiotics), respectively. Whole genome sequencing revealed diverse sequence types, phylogroups, and serotypes (ST165/B1 - O80:H19, ST115/A - Unknown: H7, ST901/B1 - O109:H4, ST4087/F - O117:H42, and ST8324/A - O127:H42). The XDR E. coli isolates encoded resistance to fluoroquinolones, fosfomycin, sulfamethoxazole, ampicillin and cephalosporins, trimethoprim, aminoglycosides, chloramphenicol, tetracycline, and macrolides. Mutations in the gyrA gene conferring resistance to fluoroquinolones were also detected. There was a positive correlation between phenotypic resistance patterns and the antibiotic resistance genes that were detected in the sequenced isolates. The XDR isolates also harbored two disinfectant resistance genes (qacE and sitABCD) that conferred resistance to hydrogen peroxide and quaternary ammonium compounds, respectively. The genome of the XDR isolates harbored several mobile genetic elements and virulence-associated genes, which were conserved in all sequenced XDR isolates. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first report of co-carriage of antibiotic resistance genes and disinfectant resistance genes in E. coli isolated from broilers in Ilorin, Nigeria. Our findings suggest that poultry are potential carriers of clonally diverse, pathogenic, MDR/XDR E. coli, which may have detrimental zoonotic potentials on human health.
  • Gender Accessibility to Agricultural Production Resources amongst Rural Farmers in the North-Eastern Nigeria
    M.K. Aliyu, A.L. Ibrahim, H.S. Garuba, A.M. Umar, K. Muhammad, A. Lawal, A. Lawal, O.H. Qasim
    Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2022
    This paper reviewed gender issues on accessibility to agricultural production resources and extension services amongst rural farmers in the predominant crises regions of North-East Nigeria, The study applied qualitative analysis in reviewing related literatures, workshop proceedings, seminars, intervention projects, and situation reports on the crisis-torn regions of the Country to elicit cogent facts and figures, The findings revealed that there is a great deal of gender disparity in favour of the men folk as against women and youths in the accessibility to production resources and extension services in the affected regions of the study. This has not only affected their production output but also makes them vulnerable in crisis situations. The paper thus recommends strongly for gender mainstreaming policies towards ensuring equitable access to production resources and extension services in periods of emergencies in these regions. The aftermath is for sustainability in Agricultural production and improvement in rural livelihood to guarantee food security.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Antimicrobial Resistance in Pediatric Sepsis at a Tertiary Facility in North-Central Nigeria
    FM Afolayan, MB Abdulkadir, AN Lawal, BA Olanipekun, SO Ariyibi, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2025
    2025
  • Global epidemiology of high priority and pandemic Pseudomonas aeruginosa in pets, livestock, wild, and aquatic animals: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    IN Abdullahi, S Mejri, CC Okwume, NA Lawal, OA Olusegun, RB Sallem, ...
    Letters in Applied Microbiology 78 (3), ovaf028 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 12
  • Antimicrobial Resistance in Pediatric Sepsisat aTertiary Facility in North-Central Nigeria
    MOA  Afolayan FM, Abdulkadir MB, Olanipekun BA, Lawal AN, Ariyibi SO ...
    Microbes and infectious disease , 2024
    2024
  • Lassa fever in Nigeria: epidemiology and risk perception
    AI Al-Mustapha, IM Adesiyan, TG Orum, OA Ogundijo, AN Lawal, ...
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 27669 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 30
  • EFFECT OF SPECIES ON EGG QUALITIES OF POULTRY BIRDS
    PO ATTE, M ISAAC, OS ISYAKU, SA OLAIYA, AN LAWAL, O OLANIYAN
    NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION, 663-665 , 2024
    2024
  • Burden associated with childhood bloodstream infection in a resource-constrained setting
    FM Afolayan, MB Abdulkadir, BA Olanipekun, AN Lawal, SO Ariyib, ...
    Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health 52 (1) , 2023
    2023
  • EFFECT OF AGE AND SEX ON LIPID PROFILE OF RED SOKOTO GOATS
    PO Atte, O Adeboye, AN Lawan
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 391-393 , 2023
    2023
  • Co-occurrence of antibiotic and disinfectant resistance genes in extensively drug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from broilers in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria
    AI Al-Mustapha, SA Alada, IA Raufu, AN Lawal, K Eskola, MSM Brouwer, ...
    Journal of global antimicrobial resistance 31, 337-344 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 20
  • extensively drug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from broilers in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria
    AI Al-Mustapha, SA Alada, IA Raufu, AN Lawal, K Eskola, MSM Brouwer, ...
    JOURNAL OF GLOBAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE 31, 337-344 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Effects of vitamin C and zinc supplementation in drinking water on growth performance of broiler chickens reared in the tropics
    E Opoola, PO Atte, AN Lawal, OA Oyebanji, G Olaniyan
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science 24 (3), 71-78 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Prevalence and Risk Factors of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia in Kwara State, Nigeria.
    ARNRAJ Olorunshola, I.D., Daodu, O.B., Lawal, A.N., Olowoleni, F.R ...
    Tropical Veterinarian 39 (4), 2-18 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 2
  • DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION OF SILICON OXIDE ON CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS AND LITTER QUALITY OF BROILER CHICKENS
    E Opoola, OJ Makinde, NA Lawal, O Olaniyan
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 48-51 , 2021
    2021
  • 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
  • Effect of Spirulina platensis supplementation on performance, haematological and serum biochemical profiles of broiler chickens reared under tropical environment
    E Opoola, OJ Makinde, AN Lawal
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science 21 (3), 352-360 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 20
  • Participatory epidemiology of cattle diseases among the fulani pastoralists in bacita market, edu local government area, Kwara State, North-central Nigeria
    N Elelu, A Lawal, SA Bolu, Z Jaji, MC Eisler
    EC Veterinary Science Journal 2 (3), 133-144 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 12
  • Condition factor, gonadosomatic index and sex ratio of the family Mormyridae from a small lake in Ilorin, Nigeria
    CG Nzeh, A Lawal
    World Journal of Zoology 7 (2), 102-105 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 8

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • 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
  • Lassa fever in Nigeria: epidemiology and risk perception
    AI Al-Mustapha, IM Adesiyan, TG Orum, OA Ogundijo, AN Lawal, ...
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 27669 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 30
  • Co-occurrence of antibiotic and disinfectant resistance genes in extensively drug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from broilers in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria
    AI Al-Mustapha, SA Alada, IA Raufu, AN Lawal, K Eskola, MSM Brouwer, ...
    Journal of global antimicrobial resistance 31, 337-344 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 20
  • Effect of Spirulina platensis supplementation on performance, haematological and serum biochemical profiles of broiler chickens reared under tropical environment
    E Opoola, OJ Makinde, AN Lawal
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science 21 (3), 352-360 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 20
  • Global epidemiology of high priority and pandemic Pseudomonas aeruginosa in pets, livestock, wild, and aquatic animals: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    IN Abdullahi, S Mejri, CC Okwume, NA Lawal, OA Olusegun, RB Sallem, ...
    Letters in Applied Microbiology 78 (3), ovaf028 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 12
  • Participatory epidemiology of cattle diseases among the fulani pastoralists in bacita market, edu local government area, Kwara State, North-central Nigeria
    N Elelu, A Lawal, SA Bolu, Z Jaji, MC Eisler
    EC Veterinary Science Journal 2 (3), 133-144 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 12
  • Condition factor, gonadosomatic index and sex ratio of the family Mormyridae from a small lake in Ilorin, Nigeria
    CG Nzeh, A Lawal
    World Journal of Zoology 7 (2), 102-105 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 8
  • Prevalence and Risk Factors of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia in Kwara State, Nigeria.
    ARNRAJ Olorunshola, I.D., Daodu, O.B., Lawal, A.N., Olowoleni, F.R ...
    Tropical Veterinarian 39 (4), 2-18 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 2
  • extensively drug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from broilers in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria
    AI Al-Mustapha, SA Alada, IA Raufu, AN Lawal, K Eskola, MSM Brouwer, ...
    JOURNAL OF GLOBAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE 31, 337-344 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Effects of vitamin C and zinc supplementation in drinking water on growth performance of broiler chickens reared in the tropics
    E Opoola, PO Atte, AN Lawal, OA Oyebanji, G Olaniyan
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Science 24 (3), 71-78 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Antimicrobial Resistance in Pediatric Sepsis at a Tertiary Facility in North-Central Nigeria
    FM Afolayan, MB Abdulkadir, AN Lawal, BA Olanipekun, SO Ariyibi, ...
    Microbes and Infectious Diseases , 2025
    2025
  • Antimicrobial Resistance in Pediatric Sepsisat aTertiary Facility in North-Central Nigeria
    MOA  Afolayan FM, Abdulkadir MB, Olanipekun BA, Lawal AN, Ariyibi SO ...
    Microbes and infectious disease , 2024
    2024
  • EFFECT OF SPECIES ON EGG QUALITIES OF POULTRY BIRDS
    PO ATTE, M ISAAC, OS ISYAKU, SA OLAIYA, AN LAWAL, O OLANIYAN
    NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION, 663-665 , 2024
    2024
  • Burden associated with childhood bloodstream infection in a resource-constrained setting
    FM Afolayan, MB Abdulkadir, BA Olanipekun, AN Lawal, SO Ariyib, ...
    Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health 52 (1) , 2023
    2023
  • EFFECT OF AGE AND SEX ON LIPID PROFILE OF RED SOKOTO GOATS
    PO Atte, O Adeboye, AN Lawan
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 391-393 , 2023
    2023
  • DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION OF SILICON OXIDE ON CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS AND LITTER QUALITY OF BROILER CHICKENS
    E Opoola, OJ Makinde, NA Lawal, O Olaniyan
    Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 48-51 , 2021
    2021