Dr. (Mrs.) Agu, Georgia C. (NEE NEBO)

PERSONAL DATA

Department:           Microbiology

College/Faculty:         Science

Nationality:           Nigerian

Marital Status:           Married

No of Children:           Four: 4 years; 4 years; 2 year and 2year

Name and Address of Next of Spouse:   Mr. Agu, Ndubuisi, 57, Alhaji Olanrewaju Kassim Street, Ijebu – Igbo.

Name and Address of Next of Kin:  As in 8 above

 Date of First Appointment with the University: 6th August, 1997

Status of First Appointment and Salary: Graduate Assistant

Present Position and Salary:     Lecturer 1, (CONUASS 4 Step 5)

Date of Last Promotion/ Regrading: 1st October, 2011

Date of Confirmation of Appointment: 23rd October, 2005

If not confirm, Why?                                    Not Applicable

Period of Present Contract: Not Applicable

Total Number of Years of Teaching and Research:

(a). Polytechnic/College of Education:                      Nil.

(b). University:                                                           20 years

E-mail 1: georgia@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng

E-mail 2: georgiaagu@yahoo.com

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Academic Qualifications/Institutions Attended (with Dates):

(a).  B.Sc. (Hons) Applied Microbiology and Brewing,Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State:1995

(b). M.Sc. Medical Microbiology, Olabisi Onabanjo University,Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences Sagamu: 2002

(c.)  Ph.D. Microbiology, Olabisi Onabanjo University,Ago – Iwoye, Ogun State:          2010

Current Higher Degree Program Registered for:   Nil

Awards and Distinction:   Nil

WORK EXPERIENCE:   Nil

 Previous Work Experience outside the University System: Nil

Previous Work Experience in Other Universities:

(a).Sabbatical leave in the Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka Anambra, State Nigeria              2014-2015

Details of Professional Experience at Olabisi Onabanjo University:

(I) Teaching Functions as Lecturer 1 Staff:

     During 2013/2014 Academic Session:

 COURSE:    UNITS:        TITLE:                                                                           TAUGHT:                                                                       

MCB 303:      3             Immunology and Immunochemistry                                1.5

MCB 311:      3            Pathogenic Bacteriology                                                  1.5

MCB 390:      6                Industrial Field Experience and Training                        6

MCB 396:      2              Internship Seminar                                                           2

MCB 403:      3             Pharmaceutical Microbiology                                          1.5

MCB 405:      3              Principles of Epidemiology and Public Health                1.5

MCB 401:      2               Seminar in Microbiology                                                   2

MCB 404:      3                Analytical Microbiology and Quality Control                 1.5

MCB 490:      6             Research Project in Microbiology and Biotechnology     6

MCB 817:      3              Advanced Immunology and Serology                               3

MCB 814:      3              Advanced Pathogenic Bacteriology                                  3

During 2014/2015 Academic Session:  Sabbatical Leave                                           

During 2015/2016 Academic Session:                                     

COURSE:                   TITLE:                                                             UNITS :

MCB 303:      3      Immunology and Immunochemistry                                       1.5

MCB 311:      3    Pathogenic Bacteriology                                                          1.5

MCB 390:      6         Industrial Field Experience and Training                                6

MCB 396:      2       Internship Seminar                                                                   2

MCB 401:      2        Seminar in Microbiology                                                          2

MCB 405:      3      Principles of Epidemiology and Public Health                        1.5

MCB 404:      3        Analytical Microbiology and Quality Control                         1.5

MCB 490:      6      Research Project in Microbiology and Biotechnology            6

MCB 817:      3       Advanced Immunology and Serology                                      3

MCB 814:      3     Advanced Pathogenic Bacteriology                                        1.5

 

During 2016/2017 Academic Session:

COURSE :                TITLE:                                                                         UNITS 

MCB 203:      3          Introduction to Virology                                                   1.5

MCB 303:      3          Immunology and Immunochemistry                                  1.5

MCB 311:      3          Pathogenic Bacteriology                                                    1.5

MCB 390:      6          Industrial Field Experience and Training                          6

MCB 396:      2          Internship Seminar                                                             2

MCB 411:      3          Medical virology                                                                1.5

MCB 405:      3          Principles of Epidemiology and Public Health                  1.5

MCB 401:      2          Seminar in Microbiology                                                     2

MCB 404:      3          Analytical Microbiology and Quality Control                   1.5

MCB 490:      6          Research Project in Microbiology and Biotechnology       6

MCB 817:      3          Advanced Immunology and Serology                                 3

MCB 814:    3  Advanced Pathogenic Bacteriology                                                3

 (ii)    Research (Completed/On-going): Investigation into the medicinal effects of sycamore ficus

(iii)    ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:

(a)    Course Adviser from 100 – 400 level students:   1997-200

(b)   The Departmental Examination Officer:  2003-2007

(c)   Registration and Computation of spill-over Students’ results:                        2003-2007

(d) Member, Departmental Examination Committee:  2003-2009

(e) Chairperson Departmental Examination Monitoring Committee:  2003-2007

(f)    Member Departmental Accreditation Committee  2003-date

(g)  Course Adviser from 100 – 400 level students: 2006-2010

(h)  Departmental Seminar and Project Coordinator:      2008-2014

(i)       Member, Departmental Postgraduate Committee 2010-date

(j)     Departmental Examination Officer                           2011-2014

(k)    Departmental Teaching and Examination Time Table Officer 2016-2017

(l)  Assistant Coordinator, Faculty of Science Seminar Presentation                    2016-date

(m)  Member, Faculty of Science Ethical and Monitoring Committee 2016-date

(n) Member, Local Organizing Committee, First International Conference of Faculty of Science, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State  2017-date                   

 (o) Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator                                      2017-date

CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNIVERSITY:

Member and Secretary, 3rd, 4th and 5th Olabisi Onabanjo University Academic Staff Corporative Multi-purpose Society (CMS):  2006-2008

 CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATION:

(i)  Impartation of knowledge and skills to students      

(ii)  Contribution to scientific knowledge through teaching, supervision and research

(iii) Raising of morally and academically sound future leaders that would help in the achievements of millennium goals and developments

MEMBERSHIP OF AND REGISTRATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES

(i) Member, Science Association of Nigeria (SAN)

(ii) Member, National Association of Applied Microbiology and Brewing

(iii) Member, Nigeria Society of Microbiology

(iv) Member, Mycological Society of Nigerian (MYCOSON)

(v) Member, Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria

(vi) Member,Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (TWOWS)

(vii) American Society for Microbiology

PUBLICATIONS:

(i) Thesis/Dissertation:

G. C. Nebo (1995): Case – control study of rabies in five hospitals in Awka, Anambra  State, B.Sc. Project, Nnamidi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

G. C. Nebo (2002): Occurrence of dermatomycoses and the in-vitro therapeutic efficacy of three antifungal agents on some species of dermatophytes, M. Sc. Dissertation,Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria

G. C. Agu (2010): Survey of dermatomycoses among pupils in selected locations in Ogun State and anti-dermatophytic activities of herbal extracts and terbinafines, Ph.D Thesis, OOU, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria

(ii)    Books                                                                                                          Nil

(iii)    Monographs                                                                                          Nil

(iv)    JOURNAL ARTICLES:

A. Awoderu, G. C. Nebo and V. O Otudero (2002): In-vitro therapeutic efficacy of three antifungal drugs on Trichophyton tonsurans; African Journal of Medical   and Pharmaceutical Science, 6: 6 –14, (Nigeria).

V. A. Awoderu, G. C. Nebo and V. O. Otudero (2003): Occurrence of Dermatomycoses and in-vitro therapeutic efficacy of three antifungal drugs on the growth of Epidermophyton floccosum; Mycopathologia, 156: 295 – 301, (Netherland).

A. Awoderu, G. C., Nebo and Otudero, V. O. (2005): Occurrence of Dermatomycoses and in-vitro therapeutic efficacy of three antifungal drugs on the growth of Microsporum canis; African Journal of Pure and Applied Science, 1: 23 – 29, (Nigeria).

O. M. Agbolade, N.C. Agu and, G. C. Agu (2007): Mild haematuria among school children in an urban and two rural Ijebu Communities,Southwest Nigeria; World Journal of   Zoology,  2(2): 36 –39 (Pakistan). http://www.idosi.org

O. Adeyemi, V. A .Awoderu and G. C. Agu (2008): In-vitro efficacy of itraconazole,ketoconazole and terbinafine on the growth of Trichophyton tonsurans, Microsporum canis and Epidermophyton floccosum,  African Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences,2(1): 8-19. (Nigeria).

V. A. Awoderu, S. A. Adeyemi and Agu, G. C. (2008): Incidence and distribution of dermatomycoses in males and females in private and public schools in Nigeria; African Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 1(2): 52-57, (Nigeria.)

G. C. Agu, V. W.Ogundero, V. A. Awoderu, N. C. Agu, K. S. Oritogun, O. A. Odubaku,A. Agunbiade, T. Adegboyega and I.O. Ojeniyi (2010): Evaluation of Extracts of Adansonia digitata and Allium cepa on the growth of two dermatophytes: Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Microsporum audouinii; Nigerian Journal of Mycology3(1): 146 – 155, ISSN 2006-7135 (Nigeria).

+8. O. M. Agbolade,  O. O.Adesanya, T.O Olayiwola and G. C. Agu (2010).  Faecal and heavy  Metal contamination of some freshwaters and their vicinities in ljebu-north, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, 2(2):32-27 (Kenya.) http://www.academicjournals.org/jtehs

*9.   G. C. Agu (2012): Microbial loads of differently-washed fowl eggs stored at 40C;African Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2 (1): 139 – 146, (Nigeria)

*10. G. C. Agu (2012): Antibacterial and phytochemical properties of ethanolic extracts of some plants commonly used as chewing sticks in Nigeria; Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Abeokuta, 11(1):154-166, ISSN: 2277-0593,FUNAAB Publishing, (Nigeria) http://www.journal.unaab.edu.ng

+*11.E. A. Ige, V. W. Ogundero and G.C. Agu (2012). Evaluation of Aflatoxin Content of Naturally Occuring Molds from Poultry Feeds; African Journal of Food Science,6 (2): 104 – 110, ISSN 1996 – 0794 DOI:10.5897/AJFS11.209, Academic Journals, (Kenya). http://www.academicjournals.org/AJFS

+*12.O. O. Salami and G. C. Agu (2013). The Assessment of the Antimicrobial Activities of Ocimum gratissimum (Wild Basil) and Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter leaf)on some Enteric Pathogen Causing Dysentry or Diarrhea in Patients;International Journal of Engineering and Science, 2(9): 83 – 96, ISSN (e):2319 –   1813 ISSN (p): 2319 – 180 (India).

+*13.G. C. Agu, O. O. Salami, O. P. Agboola and K. C. Ajuazim (2015): Detection of Helicobacter pylori in patients with ulcer using stool and serum antigen test.International Journal of Application or lnnovation in Engineering and Management 4(7): 58-66; ISSN 2319-4847, Academic Journal Inc. (India). http://www.ijaiem.org

*14.S. O. Umeh, G. C. Agu, J. Okpalla and E. O. Uche (2015): The use of lichens in the biomonitoring of heavy metal concentration in Nnamidi Azikiwe University Premises, The Bioscientist Journal, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 3(1): 45-55 (Nigeria) http://www.bioscientistjournal.com

+*15. S. O. Umeh, E. E. Bassey, G. C. Agu, B. C. Okeke and O. L. Udemezue (2015): Preliminary study on the ability of a Streptomyces species isolated from garden soil to produce antimicrobial agent; Asian Journal of Science and Technology, 6 (2): 1076-1079, ISSN: 0976-3376 (Asia) http://www.journalajst.com

+ *16.B. T. Thomas, M.O. Oni, G. C. Agu, O.D. Popoola and A. Davies (2015): Multivariate analysis of intrinsic parameter of garri for the quantitative prediction of its microbial loads; International Journal of Microbiological Research 6(3): 195-199;ISSN 2079-2093; DOI:10.5829/idosi.ijmr.2015.6.3.95255, Academic Journal, (USA)

 +*17. B. T. Thomas, M.O. Oni, G. C. Agu, O. M. Lakunle and A. Davies (2015): In silico sequence analysis of Pks gene of ochratoxin A producing Aspergillus section nigri; International Journal of Genetics 5(2):48-52; ISSN 2222—1301; DOI:10.5829/idosi.ijg.2015.5.2.95240, (India)  http://www.idosi.org/ijg/ijg.htm

+*18. B. T. Thomas, G. C. Agu, S.O. Makanjuola and A. Davies (2015): Plasmid profiling and antibiotic resistance of extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa expressing Amp C beta-lactamase enzyme, American-Eurasian Journal of Scientific Research 10(2): 109-117 ISSN 1818-6785;DOI:10.5829/idosi.aejsr.2015.10.2.9462, (America)

+*19. S. O. Umeh, O. Udemezue, B. C. Okeke and G. C. Agu (2015): Pawpaw (Carica papaya) Wine: With low sugar produced using Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from a local Drink ‘Burukutu; International Journal of Biotechnology and Food Science 3(2): 17-22; ISSN: 2384-7344, Sciencewed Publishing (Asia).

+*20 N. O. Adebisi, M. O. Efuntoye, G. C. Agu, O. O. Bello, O. O. Mabekoje and  H. O. Egberongbe (2015). Fecal contamination of groundwater in three University communities of Southwestern Nigeria; Journal of Applied Sciences Research 11(22):173-178, ISSN1819-544X, EISSN: 1816-157X; American-Eurasian Network for Scientific Information (Pakistan). http://www.aensiweb.com/JASR

*21.  B. T. Thomas, M.O, Soladoye, T. T. Adegboyega, G. C. Agu and O.D. Popoola (2015):Antibacterial and anti-Inflammatory activities of Anacardium occidentale leaves and bark extracts; Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science 23(1):1-6 ISSN0794-5698 Academic Journal Inc (Nigeria). http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njbas/index

+*22.K. Amos, J. K. Amoo,   T. T. Adegboyega, G. C. Agu and W. Tejuosho (2015). The use of Appropriate communication channels to understand life threatening diseases: A study of viral Hepatitis infection among Onikolobo residents in Abeokuta,Nigeria,Advances in infectious Diseases, 5: 189-195, http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/aid.2015.5404,Scientific Research Publishing, http://www.scirp.org/journal/aid

+*23. B. T. Thomas, G. C. Agu, O. A. Oso, E. S. James, A. Davies and T. A. Dele-Osinbanjo (2016).Evolutionary and secondary structure of multi drug resistance class 1 integron From Gram negative Bacteria; International Journal of Microbiological Research 7(1):21-29 ISSN 2079-2093; DOI:10.5829/idosi.ijmr.2016.7.1.10138, Academic Journal, (USA)

 +*24.G. C. Agu, O. O.Salami and K. B. Odusola (2016): The effect of Ochratoxin A on Lipid Peroxidation from ochratoxigenic fungi obtained dried cassava powder gari using an animal; European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(7):108 –114; ISSN: 2349 – 8870 Excellence publication House (Bulgaria) http://www.ejbps.com

 +*25. G. C. Agu and O. O.Salami (2016): Sodium dodecyl sulphate  polyacrylamide gelElectrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) of fungal contamination of garri: Microbiology Research Internationaln4: 11-16, ISSN: 2354-2128, Net Journals Open Access publisher (India).

*26. B. T. Thomas, L.A. Ogunkanmi, B. A. Iwalokun and G. C. Agu (2017): Molecular Characterization and strain typing of fungal contaminants of processed Manihot esculenta Crantz (Garri) in Ogun State, Nigeria, Annals of Health Research, 3(2),112-117 (Nigeria). http://annalsofhealthresearch.com

*27. B. T. Thomas, L. A. Ogunkanmi, B. A. Iwalokun, and G. C. Agu  (2017): Transcriptional Factor Influence on OTA production and the quelling attribute of siRNA on the OTA producing strains of Aspergillus section Nigri, African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology,18(4): 210-217; ISBN 1595-689X, (Nigeria).http://www.ajol.info/journals/ajcem

Paper(s) Accepted:

(vi)    Contribution to Books:                                                                Nil

(vii)   Published Conference Proceedings:                                           Nil

(viii)  Technical Reports:                                                                      Nil

(ix)    MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION:

C.  Agu,  A.M. Ogunkomaya, S.O. Umeh and Thomas, B.T. (2017). Beta lactamasae Producing Staphylococcus aureus isolated from meat based foods, African Journal of  Science and Nature

D. Popoola, B. T. Thomas, G.C. Agu and C. O. Anyamene (2017). Presence of efflux Pump mediated antibiotic resistance in Gram negative in Gram negative Bacteria isolated from primary school pupils in Ago Iwoye, African Journal of Science and Nature

D. Popoola, G.C. Agu, B. T. Thomas and C. O. Anyamene (2017). Chemical urine findings in Asymptomatic primary school pupils with significant bacteriuria in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, Annals of Health Research

(x)   Unpublished Conference/ workshop papers and public Lectures:

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED WITH DATES AND PAPERS READ

 G.  C.  Agu,   A. M. Ogunkomaya, S.O. Umeh and B. T. Thomas (2017). Beta lactamasae Producing Staphylococcus aureus isolated from meat based foods and its resistance profile. 1st International Conference of Faculty of Science on Energy and Healthy

Environment for Sustainable Development, Held at the OGD Hall, Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria from 15th to 19th May, 2017

C.  Agu, B. E. Adekoya, V. M.  Nwenyi and  B. T. Thomas  (2017). Prevalence and multi-drug resistant bacteria from different wound sites in some hospitals in Ogun State, Nigeria. 51th Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria, Held at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria from 9th to 13th July, 2017

D. Popoola, B. T. Thomas, G.C. Agu and C. O. Anyamene (2017). Presence of efflux Pump mediated antibiotic resistance in Gram negative in Gram negative Bacteria Isolated from primary school pupils in Ago Iwoye, 1st International Conference of Faculty of Science on Energy and Healthy Environment for Sustainable Development, Held at the OGD Hall, Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria from 15th to 19th May, 2017

S .O. Umeh, G.  C.  Agu and J. C. Uwaoma (2017). Study into the Malting Properties of A Local Sorghum Variety, Dawa (Sorghum Vulgare), 4th South East Annual Zonal Symposium and Zonal Meeting of Nigerian Society for Microbiology on Microbial Impact on Environment, Held at Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies,

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria from 29th to 30th June, 5.N. O. Adebisi, G. C. Agu, M. O. Efuntoye, O.O. Bello, O. O. Mabekoje and H.O.

Egberongbe, (2013). Fecal Contamination of Ground water in Three University Communities of Southwestern Nigeria. Faculty of Science International Conference on Science and Sustainable Development in Nigeria. Held at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, from 13th to 17th May, 2013

 C.  Agu and T. T. Adegboyega (2009). In-vitro comparison of the antifungal activities of Terbinafine (lamisil) and Zingiber officinale (Ginger) on the growth of Microsporum audouinii. Second Annual Scientific Conference on Health Research in Nigeria at Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Lagos State.

C. Agu, V. W. Ogundero,  V. A. Awoderu, N. C. Agu, K. S. Oritogun, T. T. Adeboyega A. Agunbiade and I. O. Ojeniyi, (2008): Evaluation of the Antidermatophytic activities of Adansonia digitata and Allium cepa, on the growth of Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Microsporum audouinii. 3rd National Conference of Mycological Society of Nigerian  (MYCOSON).

Held at the Conference Centre,University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 23rd – 26th November,2008.

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

1st International Conference of Faculty of Science on Energy and Healthy Environment forn Sustainable Development, Held at the OGD Hall, Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State Nigeria from 15th to 19th May, 2017

51th Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria, Held at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria from 9th to 13th July, 2017

4th South East Annual Zonal Symposium and Zonal Meeting of Nigerian Society for on Microbial Impact on Environment, Held at Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria from 29th to 30th June, 2017

21st Annual Conference/ workshop of the Foundation for African Development Through International Biotechnology (FADIB), held at University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, 23rd -25th November, 2015

1stAnnual Lecture and Conference of the Faculty of Bio -Sciences (The Bioscientist),Held at Chike Okoli Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Anambra State, 1st July, 2015

Workshop on Scientific writing, Oral Communication and publishing Central Science Laboratory, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Osun State, 12th – 16th September,2011.

34th Annual Conference and General Meeting of Nigerian Society for Microbiology held at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, 18th – 22nd October, 2010.

29thAnnual Conference and General Meeting of Nigerian Society for Microbiology held at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, 6th – 10th November, 2005.

Workshop on DNA Profile and Curing held at Danifol Biotechnology Consult, Lagos,Nigeria, 4th – 6th April, 2006.

Workshop on Comparative Genomic Nucleic Acid ‘DNA’ Isolation held at Danifol Biotechnology Consult, Lagos, Nigeria, 11th – 14th July, 2006.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LIFE:

WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY:

Raising of morally and intellectually sound manpower for national development Counseling of students; supervision of both undergraduate and postgraduate students

OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY:

Sunday school co-ordinator and teacher, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ijebu-Igbo

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