PROF. LAWAL, Olusegun Adebayo(Ph.D)

Home Address

Damola Odubanjo Avennue,

Mosala Estate,  Irewon

Ijebu – Ode, Ogun State.

Postal Address

P.O. BOX 1757, Ijebu Ode

Ogun State, Nigeria.

Office Address

Olabisi Onabanjo University,

Faculty of Science

Department of Plant Science and Applied Zoology

P.M.B.2002, Ago Iwoye,

Ogun State, Nigeria

 

Current Status                                             Reader

Sex                                                                                  Male

  Nationality at birth                                          Nigerian

  State of Origin                                                         Ogun State.

  Marital Status                                                                 Married

  E- Mail: lawal.olusegun@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng & olusegunalawal@yahoo.co.uk

Courses taught during the current Academic Session

 

Course code Courses Title Units
UNDERGRADUATE
APZ 203 Lower Invertebrate 2
APZ 313 Forms And Function 3
APZ 309 Comparative Animal Physiology 2
APZ 403 Applied Entomology 1 2
APZ 204 Basic Entomology 2
APZ 402 Applied Entomology 11 2
POSTGRADUATE
ZOO 801 Application Of Research Methodology 3
ZOO 830 Research Techniques In Entomology 3
ZOO 831 Biology Of Non-Insect Arthropods 3
ZOO 832 Insect Taxonomy And Biology 3
ZOO 833 Ecology Of Insect 3
ZOO 834 Insect Vectors And Pests Of West Africa 3
ZOO 836 Aquatic Entomology 3
ZOO 837 Insect Physiology And Biochemistry 3
ZOO 714 Techniques in Apiculture 2
ZOO 718 Techniques in Entomology 2

 

Administrative Duties (Department, Faculty, University)

DEPARTMENT

(a)        Computation of the Students Result                          1996-to date

(b)        Registration of Students for the Academic session in the Dept.                    1996-to date

(c)        Coordinator of Departmental Internship Training (Biological Sciences)       2000-to 2005

(d)       Staff Adviser to the Biological Sciences Students Association,                   2000 – 2001

(e)        Departmental Post graduate Coordinator                                                     2007- 2009

(f)        Departmental Post graduate Coordinator                                                     2010 to date

Course level Advisers to   students 100 to 400levels (APZ)                         2009 to date

FACULTY

(a)        Acting Sub Dean, Faculty of Science                                          July – Oct. 2006

(b)        Member, Faculty Board of Science                                             2000 –to date

(c)        Coordinator Science Lab. Tech. Program. (Faculty)           2001 – Feb 2007

(d)       A representative of Faculty of Science at ASUU-OOU, Faculty of Science Representative at the University Student Disciplinary committee                          Nov. 2006- to 2013

(e)    Sub Dean, Faculty of Science                                              June, 2008 – 2011

(f)    Chairman, Faculty of Science Budget Committee              Jan. 2009 to 2011

(g)   Special Adviser to the Dean on Postgraduate Matters and Acting Chairman Faculty Postgraduate Board.           Sept. 2014

UNIVERSITY

(a)      A member of Task force on payment of School fee University                      1999 –   2001

(b)       Committee of Special levy Scheme                                  2002

(c)       A member of CESAP Task force on payment of School fee Harm. Sem.     06/07 Session

(d)      Member Senate Committee on Examinations                          2009 to date

(e)       University SIWES Coordinator                                Sept 2010 to July 2013

(f)       Member of Post graduate Guidelines and format of writing Dissertation and Thesis.   2012

(g)       Acting. Director SIWES OOU                               1st August 2013 to date

(h)       Member committee on University Based Journal Science                              2014

(i)        Member Academic Sub Committee of the development Committee             2014

Research in progress (Brief Description)

(a) Studies on the genetic diversity of honeybees from Southwestern Nigerian.

(b) Clinic-pathological changes and impact of honey bee venom on some biochemical Parameters and hormonal regulations in Albino rats

Submitted Papers

Lawal, O.A., Owagboriaye, F.O., Aina, S.A., Sofusi, D.Y. and  Solola, T.D.(2014) Nutritional Status of Processed Soldier Ant (Dorylus Spp) Dietary Replacement for Fishmeal on The Growth Performance Of Growing Cockerels

 Lawal, O.A., Owagboriaye, F.O., Aina, S.A.,Kalejaye, S. and Adegbite, J.A.(2014) Evaluation of Soldier Ant (Dorylus Spp) Dietary Supplements for Fishmeal on The Growth Performance of Growing Cockerels

 Published Journal Articles

Okorie, T.G. and Lawal, O.A. (1998) The toxicity of Ethanolics extracts of fruits of Piper guineeses (African black pepper); Monodora myristical (nutmeg) Eugenia aromatica and   Denettia tripetala (Pepper fruit) on larvae of  Aedes aegypti (L)Nigerian Journal of Science, 32:79-82.

Owa,S.O., Banjo,A.D. Lawal, O.A. & Banjoko, A.O (2000) Soil Marco fauna in four different agro ecosystems in Ago iwoye, South West in NigeriaNigerian Journal of Science  34 (1) :55- 64.

Banjo,A.D., Lawal O.A. & Adeosun, O.T. (2001). An observed trend of insects Associated with pepper (Capsicum Spp) Agro ecosystem in South western. Nigerian Journal of Science Engr. and Tech. 8 (2): 3265 – 3275.

Lawal,O. A. (2001): The effectiveness of Dennetia tripetala and Eugenia aromatica on stored cowpea seed against infestation by Callosobruchus maculatus. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 71 (3): 180-182. India

Banjo,A.D, Lawal,O.A. & Akinbami,T.F. (2001). Operational habit and health hazards associated with pesticides workers in some pest control agencies in south western Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences, 4(3): 2125 -2138.

Lawal, O.A. & Sobowale, O.A. (2002) Laboratory Evaluation of the Larvicidal Activities of methanolic Extract of Tetrapleural tetraptera (Mimosaceae) on larvae of Mosquitoes. African Journal of Environmental Studies, 3 (1&2):118- 122.

Banjo, D., Lawal,O.A., Owolana,O.A., Olubanjo,O.A., Ashidi, J.S. Dedeke,G.A, Soewu D.A., Owa, S.O. & Sobowale,O.A (2003). An Ethnozoological Survey of insects and   their allies among the Remo’s (Ogun- State), Indilinga, African Journal of  Indigenous  Knowledge System 2 (1) : 61-68. South Africa

Banjo,A.D., Lawal,O.A. Fapojuwo, O.E. & Sangonuga, E.A. (2003) Farmer’s Knowledge and Perception of Horticultural Insects Pest Problems in South Western Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology, 2 (11):434-437. kenya

Lawal, O.A. and A.D.Banjo (2003) A survey of the Ethnozoological Knowledge of HoneyBees (Apis mellifera) in  Ijebu Division of South Western  Nigeria. Indilinga African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge System, 2 (2):75-90. South Africa

Banjo, D., Lawal, O.A. & Badejo A.O. (2004) A survey of the Ethnozoological knowledge of Termites (ISOPTERA) in Southwestern Nigeria AFRICAN Journal Sciences,5 (1)1014-1024.

Banjo,A.D., Lawal, O.A., Olubanjo,O.A. & Owolana, O.A. (2004). An Ethnozoological Knowledge and perception of the value of Insects among the Ijebu South Western Nigeria Global Journal of Applied Science, 10 (1) :1-6.

Banjo,A.D., Lawal, O.A. & Ajayi, R.A. (2004). Survey of Ethnozoological Knowledge of Dragonfly (ODONATA) in South western Nigeria. Journal of Applied Science, 7 (2)4212 -4220. Nigeria

Bankole,S.A., Lawal O.A. & A. Adebanjo. (2004). Storage practices and aflatoxin B1 Contamination of egusi (melon seed) in Nigeria.  Tropical Science 44. 150 – 153.U.K

Banjo, A.D., Lawal, O.A. & Onafalujo, O.A. (2004). A Survey of the pattern of Invasion and Control methods of soldier ants in Ijebu Division, South Western Nigeria. (BEST) Biological and Environmental Science Journal, (1) 87-93.

Banjo, A.D. Lawal, O.A. & Osinuga, B.O. (2004). Reservoir competence of Alphitobius diaperinus (Coleoptera : Tenebrionidae) in Southwestern Nigeria poultry Houses for Microorganism. Asian jr. of Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc.  6 (3) 339-343. India,

Banjo A. D., Lawal O. A. & Olusola,O. O. (2005). Bacterial associated with Hermetia illucens (L) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) Asian Jr. Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc., 7 (3) 7-11 India

Banjo,A.D. Lawal, O.A. & Elele B. U. (2005). A preliminary investigation of the entomological indicators of Biological integrity and nutrient strength in Erilope   Stream, Ago-Iwoye, South Western Nigeria. Asian Jr. Microbiol. Biotech. Env. Sc., 7 (3) 13 – 18 India

Banjo,A. D. Lawal, O.A. & O.O. Adeduji (2005) Bacterial and Fungi isolated from housefly Musca domestica (l) Larva African Journal of Biotechnology,4 (8) 780 –784. Kenya

Banjo,A. D., Lawal, O. A. & Akintola, O.I. (2006) Bacteria and Fungi Associated with Lucilia cuprina (Sheep Blow fly) larvae. Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Science, , 2 (6) 358 – 364. Pakistan

Banjo,A. D., Lawal, O.A. & Adeniyi, D.O. (2006). Indigenous Knowledge and perception of Non-Insect Arthropods among the Southwestern People of Nigeria. Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Science, 2 (6) 399 – 405. Pakistan

Banjo,A. D., Lawal O.A. & . Adeyemi, A. I (2006). The Microbial Fauna Associated with the Larvae of Oryctes Monocerus. Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 2(11): 837 – 843,Pakistan

Banjo, A.D., Lawal,O.A. & Aina,S.A. (2006). The Entomofauna of Two Medicinal Euphorbiacae in Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 2 (11): 858 – 863. Pakistan.

Dedeke,G.A. Soewu,D.A. Lawal O.A. & Ola, M. (2006). Pilot survey of ethnozoological utilization of vertebrates in southwestern Nigeria. Indilinga African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge System, 5 (1): 87-96. South Africa.

Banjo,A. D., Lawal, O. A. & Aina, S. A. (2006). Insects associated with some medicinal plants in south western Nigeria. World Journal of Zoology, 1(1) 40-53. Pakistan.

Banjo,A.D., Lawal, O. A. & Sangonuga, E.A. (2006). Nutritional value of fourteen edible insects in southwestern Nigeria. African Journal Biotechnology, 5(3) 293-301. Kenya

Banjo, A. D., Lawal, O.A. & Oduola, O.O. (2006). Ethno-zoological Knowledge and perception of non-arthropod invertebrates among the Ijebus and its environs. World Applied Science Journal, 1 (1) 19- 24. Pakistan

Banjo,A. D., Lawal, O. A. & Adeyemi, A. I. (2006). Microbes Associated with Edible Astacus Species. World Applied Science Journal, 1 (1): 29 – 34. Pakistan

Banjo, A.D., Lawal, O. A. & Aina, S. A. (2006). Insect diversity of two medicinal labitae in southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Entomology, 3 (4): 298-304. U.S.A

Lawal, O.A. & Banjo, A.D. (2007) Survey of the usage of arthropods in traditional medicine in southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Entomology. 4 (2)104-112. U.S.A

Lawal, O.A. & Banjo, A.D. (2007). A checklist of pests/visitors of Apis mellifera adansonii (Honeybee) in the six states of southwestern Nigeria. Apiacta, 42: 39-63. U.S.A

Osipitan,A.A., Odebiyi,J.A.& Lawal, O.A. (2007). Current status of the Larger grain borer,Prostephanus truncatus(Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in five south western states, Nigeria Moor Journal of Agricultural Research, 8(2):68-79.

Lawal, O.A. & Banjo, A.D. (2008) Seasonal variations of pests and parasites associated with Honeybees (Apis mellifera adansonii) in south western Nigeria. Academic Journal of Entomology,1(1) 1-6. Pakistan

Osipitan,A.A., Somade, A.A. & Lawal, O.A. (2008). Laboratory investigation of damaged potential of larger grain borer- Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) on some   dried root and tuber crops in Nigeria. ASSET, 8(2):181-192.

 Osipitan,A.A., Lawal,A., Adekanmbi, D.I. & Adedokun. A.O. (2008). Ability of the Larger grain borer- Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), to breed on, and damage some tree species in ogun state, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Entomology, 25:67-74.

Aina,S.A., Banjo,A.D., Lawal,O.A. & Jonathan, K. (2009). Efficacy of Some Plant Extracts on Anopheles   gambiae Mosquito Larvae. Academic Journal of Entomology, 2 (1): 31-35 Pakistan

Aina,S.A., Banjo,A.D., Lawal,A., Okoh H.I., Aina, O.O., and Dedeke,G.A. (2009). The Toxicity of Extracts of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Aridan), Delonix regia (Flame of the Forest) and Raphia vinifera (Raffia Palm) on the Larvae of Anopheles gambiae. Academic Journal of Entomology, 2 (2): 67-70. Pakistan

Lawal,A., Banjo,A.D., B.T. Fasunwon, Osipitan, A.A. and Omogunloye, O.A. (2010).Entomophargy among Tertiary institutions in southwestern Nigeria. World Journal of Zoology 5(1):47-52. Pakistan,

Banjo,A.D., Lawal,A., Fasunwon,B.T. and Alimi,G.O. (2010). Alkali and heavy metals contaminants of some selected edible Arthropods in south western Nigeria. American-Eurasian Journal of Toxicologic Science, 2(1) 25-29. Pakistan.

 Lawal, O.A., and Banjo,A.D. (2010). Appraising the Beekeepers Knowledge and Perception of Pests Problems in Beekeeping Business at Different Ecological Zones in Southwestern Nigeria. World Journal of Zoology, 5(2):137-142. Pakistan.

Adenekan, M.O., Amusa, N.A., Lawal, A. and Okpeze, V.E. (2010). Physio-chemical and Microbiological properties of honey samples obtained from Ibadan. Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobial. 2(8) 100-104. Kenya.

Osipitan,A. A., Odebiyi,J. A., Lawal,O. A. & Somade,A. A. (2010): Evaluation of the extracts of some tropical plants in the management of Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) infestation in maize (Zea mays L.), Archives Of Phytopathology And Plant Protection, 43:10, 1001-1010. (U.K).

Osipitan,A. A. Olaifa,O. K. and Lawal, O. A. (2012). Evaluation of proximate composition of maize grains infested by maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Munis Entomology & Zoology, 7 (1): 439-445. India.

 Osipitan, A.A. Babalola, O. Y. and Lawal, O. A. (2012). Preliminary study of a method of stimulating propolis  collection by Honeybees (Apis mellifera)(Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Bee hives. Journal of Entomology, 9 (5): 274-281. U.S.A

 Lawal, O.A., Adesanya O.O., & Obhokhan,E (2012). Antimicrobial property of honey from three major cities in Ogun State. African Journal of Pure & Applied Science (In Press). Nigeria

Lawal, O.A., Adesanya O.O.,& Adesemowo, O.O.(2012) The inhibitory properties of honey from four cities in Southwestern Nigeria on the growth of five common microorganisms. African Journal of Pure & Applied Science (In Press). Nigeria

 Owagboriaye, F.O, Banjo A.D, Lawal O.A. and Odejayi, A.O. (2013). Evaluation of Nutritional Status of Soldier Ant (Dorylus spp) Meal in Partial Replacement for Fishmeal on Some Haematological, Biochemical and Enzymological Parameters of Wistar Albino rats (Rattus norvegicusJournal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 1(5):58-64 Turkey.

Lawal,O.A., Ademolu, K.O., Aina, S.A. and Abiade, A.N. (2014). Influence of nesting habitats on the gut enzymes activity and heavy metals composition of Apis mellifera andersonii  L. (Hymenoptera :Apidae) African Entomology, 22(1):163–166. South Africa

Conferences Attended With Dates

Zoological Society of Nigeria (ZSN). 1st Annual Conference, Themed: Zoology and National   Development, Held at University of Ibadan. 4th– 6th Nov., 2003

Beekeeping Development Workshop. Titled Beekeeping A Remedy for Poverty Reduction,Organized by JDPC in collaboration with Bee Friendly Society of JDPC . Ijebu –Ode, Ogun State. 4th – 5th June

1st International workshop on Herbal Medicinal Product November 22-24, 1998 at Conference Center, University of Ibadan, Organized by the Department of Phamacognosy,    Faculty of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.

1st International Workshop on Scientific and Medical Research organized by Olabisi Onabanjo University at Adebola Adegunwa Hall, March 6th 1998.

Workshop on Scholarly working and presentation of seminar and project paper, May 9th, 1998.

Gateway Hotel, Ijebu- Ode Organizer, Intermodal Association with Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago – Iwoye.

The Research Workshop on Biochemistry and Conservation Organized by the research and Monitoring unit to the OBAH HILLS programme   of Cross River National Park in Calabar 9-10 Oct. 1995.

Sensitization workshop on teachers industrial work Experience Scheme (TIWES) 24th -25th May 2005 at University of Jos.

Insect Biotech Conference 2007 Canada Organized by University of Toronto, Mississauga,Canada.  June 13-15, 2007.

Annual Conference of Entomological Society of Nigeria at Obafemi Awolowo University,Ile-Ife. October, 7 – 10, 2007 

1st National Science Conference, Sustainable energy and Friendly Environment Faculty of Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, February , 5th – 9th 2008

2nd Natural product Research Colloquium and Guest lecturer at Conference Centre University of Ibadan. 20th – 21st October 2008.

High level Technical workshop on Afforestation and Climatic Change in Africa, at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Monday 15th –Wednesday 17th December, 2008.

Research Methodology Capacity building Workshop for Lecturer of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, Organized by Education trust fund, Arewa House, Kaduna . 17th– 22nd May, 2010

At Entomological Society of Southern Africa congress, 30 June to 3 July 2013 at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University, South Africa.

Workshop on Enhancing Qualitative Administration and Management of SIWES Operations in a Depressed Economy, 3rd to 6th December 2012 at Micongolf Hotel Resort, Ada, Osun, State.

Workshop on work-based Learning-The path way to success in carrier exploration and placement Opportunities for students in tertiary institutions, June 10, 2014 to June 13, 2014 at Ikogosi Resort , Ekiti

 PAPERS READ AT CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS

Raji, T., Lawal, O.A. and Okorie, T.G. (2000). Antifertility efficacy of Piper guineense extract in female rats. Paper presented at first Biennial Conference of the Nigeria Society for Experimental Biology, 6-9 Sep. 2000, Ilorin, Nigeria. (Published in Book of Abstract)

Banjo, A.D., Lawal, O.A. and Adeniyi, D.O. (2003). The ethno zoological knowledge and perception of the Non Insect Arthropods among the south western people of Nigeria Paper presented at first Annual Conferences of Zoological Society of Nigeria (ZSN), 4th-6th Nov 2003, University of Ibadan. (Published in Book of Abstract)

Lawal, O.A. and Banjo, A.D. (2003). Ethno zoological survey of Honeybee (Apis mellifera) in Ijebu Division of southwestern Nigeria, At Workshop on Beeking: A remedy for poverty reduction (JDPC) resource center, Ijebu ode 4th – 5th June 2003.

Banjo, A.D. and Lawal, O.A. (2003). Pest and Diseases Associated with the Honeybee. At Workshop on Beekeeping: A remedy for poverty reduction (JDPC) resource Center, Ijebu ode 4th – 5th June 2003.

Banjo, A.D. Lawal, O.A. and Elele, B.U. (2004). Investigation of the Entomological indicators of biological integrity and nutrient Strength in Erilope stream in Ago iwoye, Southwestern, Nigeria. At 2nd National Conference of the Zoological Society of Nigeria The institute of development research Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 8 – 11 November, 2004.

Lawal, O.A. (2007). Survey of Pests and Visitors associated with honeybee, Apis mellifera adansonii in southwestern Nigeria. At Insect Biotech Conference 2007 Canada Organized by University of Toronto, Mississauga, Canada. June 13-15, 2007.

Lawal, O.A., Banjo, A.D., Osipitan, A.A. & Aladesida, A. A.  (2013). Infestation of Varroa Destructor (Acari: Varroidae) In Domesticated and Feral Honeybee Colonies In Ogun State, Southwestern, Nigeria. At Entomological Society of Southern Africa congress, 30 June to 3 July 2013 at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University, South Africa.

SCHOLAR TRAINING ATTENDED

Position as a visiting research scholar in molecular research laboratory, Department of Plant Science, McGill University, Canada, for a six months interval between March and September 2007.