Dr. Gideon Ikechechukwu Ogu

Lecturer
Department of Microbiology, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental and Public Health Microbiology from University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

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Biography

Mr. Gideon Ikechechukwu Ogu is Lecturer at Novena University, Nigeria. He has completed his M.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology from Benson Idahosa University, Nigeria. His main area of interest focuses on Plant and Soil Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Environmental Pollution and Management. His area of expertise includes Medicinal Plants, Pest Protection, and Bioremediation. He is author and co-author of 19 journal papers.

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Plant Biology
Medicinal Plants
Pest Protection
Bioremediation

Selected Publications

  1. Okolo, J.C., J.C. Igborgbor, U.E. Anana and G.I. Ogu, 2022. Chemical and microbiological quality of commercial fresh and frozen chicken drumstick in Umuhia, Nigeria. Int. J. Food Agric. Nat. Resour., 3: 18-27.
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  2. Okolo, J.C., J.C. Igborgbor, E.M. Eze, G.I. Ogu and G.U. Jonah, 2022. The shelf life of tomato fruits (Solanum lycopersicum L.) treated with extracts of two medicinal plants: Azadirachta indica and Vernonia amygdalina. Int. J. Environ., 11: 124-140.
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  3. Ojiego, B.O., G.I. Ogu, E.O. Ojo, M.C. Oyekwulu and Z. Bello, 2022. Environmental and human health risks of lead accumulation in soil samples from solid waste dumpsites within Abuja, Nigeria. J. Asian Sci. Res., 12: 269-281.
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  4. Gideon I.O.G.U. and F.I. Akkinnibosun., 2019. Occurrence of salmonella in raw chicken meat from retail equipment and environments in Southern Nigeria open markets. Not. Sci. Biol., 11: 175-182.
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  5. Orjiakor, P.I., C.J. Igborbgor and G.I. Ogu, 2017. Bio-ethanol yielding potentials of Melon seed peels using fungal isolates from Palm oil effluents. Int. J. Biol. Sci. Technol., 9: 18-25.
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  6. Ogu, G.I., I.H. Madar, A.A. Olueh and I.A. Tayubi, 2017. Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolated from drinking water sources in Amai Kingdom, Delta State, Nigeria. Ann. Res. Rev. Biol., 14: 1-9.
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  7. Eboh, J.O., G.I. Ogu and M.U. Idara, 2017. Microbiological quality of some borehole and well water samples in Amai Kingdom, Ukwuani local government area of Delta State, Nigeria. Int. J. Adv. Acad. Res., 3: 17-28.
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  8. Akinnibosun, F.I. and G.I. Ogu, 2017. Antibacterial activity of aqueous and ethanolic Leaf of Murraya koenigii and Telfairia occidentalis synergy. Nig. J. Agric. Food Environ., 13: 234-239.

  9. Ogu, G.I., J.M. Ehiobu and E.G. Ukpai, 2016. Efficacy of metabolites from Saccharum officinarum Linn. endophytic fungi against some uropathogenic bacteria. Int. J. Res. Med. Basic Sci., 1: 1-9.
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  10. Ogu, G.I. and J.C. Igborgbor, 2016. In vitro Assessment of Pseudomonas stutzeri`s Hydrocarbon Degradation Potentials. Int. J. Glob. Sci. Res., 3: 391-398.

  11. Joachim, O.E., I.O. Gideon, A.O. Ruth and S.E. Onyibo, 2016. Isolation, identification and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs) in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Regina-Caeli hospital and maternity Awka, Anambra state, Nigeria. World J. Pharm. Sci., 5: 215-226.
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  12. Ehiobu, J.M. and G.I. Ogu, 2016. In vitro Effect of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Leaf Extracts on Mycelial Growth and Spore Germination of Fusarium species. Int. J. Sci. Healthcare Res., 1: 47-52.
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  13. Aisuodionoe, M.E., G.I. Ogu and M.V. Enang, 2016. Nutritional Status, Associated factors and Knowledge among Pupils attending Public and Private owned Primary Schools in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Technol., 4: 146-156.
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  14. Aisuodionoe, M.E., G.I. Ogu and C.A. Oguzie, 2016. Awareness Pattern of Occupational Hazard and Attitude to Preventive Measure among Bank Cashiers in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Healthcare Res., 1: 70-79.
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  15. Orjiakor, P.I., E.I. Atuanya, T.I. Mbata, A.F. Umar, M.J. Ugboaja and G.I. Ogu, 2015. Effects of Automobile Battery Wastes on Microbial Qualities of the Soil. NISEB J., 15: 118-122.

  16. Ogu, G.I., J.M. Ehiobu, I.F. Diete-Spiff and C.E. Ndego, 2015. Biodegradation of crude oil using hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria isolated from gut of earthworms in crude oil polluted regions of Niger delta, Nigeria. Int. J. Chem. Biol. Sci., 2: 6-14.
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  17. Ogu, G.I. and B.B. Odo, 2015. Crude oil bioremediation efficiency of indigenous soil fungal community spiked with cassava peels in Niger delta region, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Technoledge, 3: 19-26.
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  18. Igborgbor, J.C. and G.I. Ogu, 2015. Microbial assessment of air in the vicinity of some dump sites in Delta state. J. Eng., 5: 2278-8719.
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  19. Ezeadila, J.O., M.O. Nwande, G.I. Ogu and F.A. Aneke, 2015. Antibacterial activity of ethyl acetate and n-hexane extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Moringa oleifera leaves on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli isolated from urine samples. Adv. Appl. Sci. Res., 6: 23-28.
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  20. Ezeadila, J.O., I.E. Echetabu, G.I. Ogu and F.A. Aneke, 2015. Isolation, identification and antibiotic sensitivity pattern of bacteria from urine samples of female students living in the hostels of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli campus, Anambra state, Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci, 4: 255-262.
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  21. Aisuodionoe, M.E. and G.I. Ogu, 2015. Tuberculosis infection in HIV-positive children attending TB/HIV clinic at central hospital Agbor, Delta state, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Technoledge, 3: 45-52.
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  22. Aisuodionoe, M.E. and G.I. Ogu, 2015. A retrospective study of maternal mortality rate in Warji local government area of Bauchi state, Nigeria. Int. J. Med. Health Res., 1: 30-34.
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  23. Ogu, G.I., J. Ezeadila and J.M. Ehiobu, 2013. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Dialium guineense (Willd) leaf extract. Pharm. Pharmacol. Res., 1: 1-7.
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  24. Ogu, G.I. and A.E. Owoeye, 2013. In vitro control of anthracnose disease of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) caused by Colletotrichum destructivum with Cyathula prostrata L. and Diodia scandens SW leaf extracts. J. Intercult. Ethnopharmacol., 2: 29-36.
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  25. Enebeli, V.C., L.C. Osogbue and G.I. Ogu, 2013. Ground water investigation of Asaba Camus of Delta State University using Geo-electrical Method. J. Sci. Technol. Res., 12: 85-89.

  26. Ogu, G.I., W.O. Tanimowo, P.U. Nwachukwu and B.E. Igere, 2012. Antimicrobial and phytochemical evaluation of the leaf, stem bark and root extracts of Cyathula prostrata (L.) blume against some human pathogens. J. Intercult. Ethnopharmacol., 1: 35-43.
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  27. Ogu, G.I. and R. Amiebenomo, 2012. Phytochemical analysis and in vivo antidirrhoeal potentials of Dialium guineense (Wild) stem bark extract. J. Intercult. Ethnopharmacol., 1: 105-110.
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  28. Ikechukwuogu, G., 2012. In vitro anthelmintic potentials of Bambusa vulgaris (L.) leaf extracts using adult african earthworm (Eudrilus eugeniae) from southern Nigeria. Indian J. Novel Drug Delivery, 4: 306-310.
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  29. Akubor, P. and G.I. Ogu, 2012. Quality attributes of fresh palm oils produced from selected communities around Anyigba, Kogi state, Nigeria. Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., 33: 12-17.
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  30. Ogu, G.I., R.C. Ekeanyanwu, E.C. Madagwu, O.J. Eboh and J. Okoye, 2011. In vitro antimicrobial evaluation of African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) seeds. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 5: 55-60.
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  31. Ogu, G.I., E.C. Madagwu, O.J. Eboh and J.O. Ezeadila, 2011. Anti-fungal evaluation of Diodia scandens SW leaf extracts against some dermatophytes in Ukwuani Region of Delta state, Nigeria. Int. Res. J. Plant Sci., 2: 311-316.
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  32. Ogu, G.I., E.C. Madagwu and O.J. Eboh, 2011. Antibacterial activities of three medicinal plants against some gastro-intestinal microorganisms. Int. J. Nat. Appl. Sci., 7: 248-256.
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  33. Ogu, G.I., R.C. Ekeanyanwu and C.J. Igborgbor, 2010. Phytochemical characteristics and in vitro antibacterial activity of caesalpinia pulcherrima stem bark extracts against some clinical isolates. Int. J. Nat. Appl. Sci., 6: 329-336.
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  34. Ekeanyanwu, R.C. and G.I. Ogu, 2010. Assessment of renal function of Nigerian children infected with Plasmodium falciparum. Int. J. Med. Med. Sci., 2: 251-255.
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