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March 09, 2023

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CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. MICHAEL ANTHONY ONOJA

FMCPath (NPMCN), MB,BS (ABU), MHM- in view (BSU)

Associate Professor & Consultant Haematologist.

Department of Haematology, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) P.M.B 145, Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria

TEL: +234**********

EMAIL: *******.*****@*****.***.**, ********@*****.***

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2jBisFMAAAAJ&hl=en

Vision: To build a career and professional competence with global impacts & limitless possibilities in a competitive and merit-driven environment, through research, publication, innovation, teaching and patient care.

1.PERSONAL DATA

i.Full Name: Dr. Michael Anthony ONOJA

ii.Place of Birth: Zaria

iii.Date of Birth: 23rd Feb. 1973

iv.Nationality: Nigerian

v.State of Origin: Benue

vi.Local Government Area: Okpokwu LGA

vii.Permanent Home Address: Behind Unique Secondary School, New GRA, Makurdi.

viii Marital Status: Married

ix Number of Children: 3

1.)Ehi Emmanuella Onoja 27/09/2006

2.)Oche Michael Onoja 13/11/2008

3.)Ofukowoicho Israel Onoja 10/12/2014

2.NEXT OF KIN: Oche Michael Onoja

3.ACADEMIC RECORDS AND QUALIFICATION

Educational Institutions Attended, Qualifications with Dates

National postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCPath) 2006 to 2014

Ahmadu Bello University (MBBS), 1992 to 2000

G.S.S, Zaria -Senior Secondary School (SSSCE) 1988 to 1991

Barewa College (Annex), Zaria-Junior Secondary School (JSS) 1986 to 1988

L.E.A, Primary School, T/Wada, Zaria -First School Leaving Certificate 1981 to 1986

4. WORKING EXPERIENCE AND CAREER PROGRESSION

i. Date of First Appointment: 4 March, 2009

ii. Date of Appointment in FUHSO: 14 July, 2021

ii. Date of Confirmation of Appointment: 5 March 2011

iii. Career Progression:

Associate Professor / Consultant Haematologist, College of Medicine, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), 14th July, 2021 to date.

Director of Research, College of Medicine, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), January, 2022 to date.

Past Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant Haematologist, College of Health Science, BSU /BSUTH, Makurdi, October, 2017 to 27th September 2021.

Past Lecturer I / Honorary Consultant Haematologist, College of Health Science, BSU /BSUTH, Makurdi, 2014-2017

Past Lecturer II, College of Health Sciences (CHS), BSU, March 2009-April 2014

Past Senior Registrar in Haematology & Blood Transfusion, JUTH, 2008

Past Registrar in Haematology & Blood Transfusion JUTH, Dec,2006-2008

Past Senior House Officer in Haematology & Blood Transfusion JUTH, Oct. 2005-2006

Past Medical Officer, Federal Medical Makurdi. March-Oct. 2005

Past Medical Officer, Madonna Hospital Makurdi. Feb. 2003-March 2005

Past Medical Officer, Ukwa East LGA, Abia State. NYSC Jan. 2002- Dec. 2002

Locum Tenens ABUTH, Kaduna, May to Dec. 2001

Houseman ship, ABUTH, Kaduna (April 2000- April 2001),

5.DETAILS OF TEACHING EXPERINCE:

Seventeen (17) Years of teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students

6.AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST:

Haematological Malignancies (Haemato-Oncology), Blood Transfusion Medicine and Haemoglobinopathies.

7.POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ RESEARCH PROJECTS SUPERVISED:

The Postgraduate Projects I have supervised include:

1.Topic-1 : Assessment of Iron Status in Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients Attending Haematology Clinic At Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Nigeria. A Part-II Research work, a partial requirement for fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.

Researcher: Dr. Mke Aondover, (Af/008/20/199/1702),

Researcher’s Email: ******@*****.***

Degree: Medical specialty Fellowship Degree (FMCPath)-in view

2.Topic-2: Estimation of Serum Erythropoietin Level and Prevalence of Anaemia of Chronic Disease in Patients with Chronic Diseases in Benue State University Teaching Hospital. A Part-II Research work, a partial requirement for fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.

Researcher: Dr. Kyoive Emmanuel, (AF/008/20/199/1700),

Researcher’s Email: ******@*****.***

Degree: Medical specialty Fellowship Degree (FMCPath)-in view.

3.I have reviewed twenty (26) TETFUND Grant Scholarship Institutional-Based Research (IBR) Proposals between 19th July 2022 to 11th August 2022 for all cadres of lecturers of Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Benue State, Nigeria.

8.TITLES OF PERSONAL DEGREE THESES

Impacts of HIV/HBV Co-infection on Blood Donor CD4+ Cell Count in Jos, North-Central Nigeria (January to December 2014). A postgraduate project submitted to National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria for the award of fellowship of the college in 2014.

9.PAPERS PRESENTED AT LEARNED SOCIETY CONFERENCES

Abstract/Poster Session Presentation; Seroepidemiology of Hepatitis B, C and HIV among Blood Donors in Jos, North-Central Nigeria. XXXVI World Congress of the International Society of Haematology, Hosted by British Society for Haematology. 18th to 21st April, 2016, SECC, Glasgow, United Kingdom.

10.LIST OF ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN LEARNED JOURNALS

1.AM Onoja, T Bitto, AT Onoja, Z Ayuba, OD Damulak, OJ Egesie (2021). Analysis of Socio-demographic Characteristics of Adult Haematological Malignancies at a University Teaching Hospital, North-Central Nigeria. J Res Bas Clin Sci. 2(1);1-8 DOI: 10.46912/jrbcs.82.

2.AM Onoja, AI Nwannadi, AT Onoja, IH Aba, E Jatau, PO Osho, OO Alao, SA Ogli (2021). Referral Pattern and Haematological Disorders in a Tertiary Hospital. J BioMed Res Clin Pract. 4(1):61-69: DOI: 10.46912/jbrcp.190

3.AM Onoja, SA Otene, AT Onoja, IN Ibrahim, A Mke, I Okolie, R Okoli, ET Kyoive, IH Aba, JA Orkuma, AI Nwannadi, OO Alao (2021). Prevalence and Nature of Adult Hematological Malignancies Using Bone Marrow Aspiration Cytology in a Tertiary Health Facility: A Seven Year Retrospective Review. Wes J Med Biomed Sci. 2(1)39-45. DOI: 10.46912/wjmbs.39

4.Onoja AM, Onoja AT, Alao OO and SI Nwadioha (2017). Assessment of Some Key Haematological Parameters on Cytomegalovirus Antibody Positive Pregnant Women in Makurdi Nigeria. International Blood Research & Reviews (IBRR). 7(3):1-8.

5.Michael OA, Theresa OA, Tyodoo MM (2017). Haematological Indices of Nigerian Pregnant Women. J Blood Lymph. 7:159. doi:10.4172/2165-7831.1000159

6.Onoja AM, Ejele AO, Egesie OJ, Alao OO, Nwannadi AI, Orkuma JA (2015). Impacts of HIV/HBV Co-infection on Blood Donor CD4+ Cell Count in Jos, North-Central Nigeria. Int. J. of Science and Research (IJSR). 4(4):5-8.

7.Onoja AM, Orkuma JA, Nwannadi AI, Ejele AO, Egesie OJ, et al (2015). Seroepidemiology of Some Transfusion Transmissible Viral Infections in Jos, North-Central Nigeria. J Blood & Lymph. 5:142. doi: 10.4172/2165-7831.1000142

8.Onoja AM (2011). Paternity Testing, A Review Article. Nigerian J. Medicine. 20(4):406-408. PubMed-PMID: 22288312

9.AM Onoja, JJ Oloche, GTA Jombo, TA Onoja (2020). Unexpected Low Covid-19 Mortalities across Africa: What Could have Happened? Wes J Med Biomed Sci. 1(2): ix-xii. DOI: 10.46912/wjmbs.34

10. AM Onoja, GTA Jombo, AT Onoja, AI Nwannadi, IH Aba (2020). Extrapulmonary Manifestations of COVID-19: A Call to Extra Vigilance and Tribute to Dr Li Wenliang. Wes J Med Biomed Sci. 1(1) xi-xiv. DOI: 10.46912/wjmbs.5

11. AM Onoja, AJ Orkuma, IA Nwannadi, AO Ejele, OJ Egesie, AT Onoja, IN Ibrahim (2016). Seroepidemiology of Hepatitis B, C and HIV among Blood Donors in Jos, North-Central Nigeria. British Journal of Haematology. Abstract No. 381.

12.GTA Jombo, AM Onoja, KR Adigun, C Udu, BA Ojo (2020). As Drugs Assemble to Treat SARS-COV-2, Which Drug will Prove Efficacious: A Search for Suitable Drug or Vaccine to Manage COVID-19 Pandemic. Wes J Med Biomed Sci. 1(1)1-18. DOI: 10.46912/wjmbs.2

13.GTA Jombo, MS Odimayo, TM Adaja, AM Onoja, BA Ojo (2020). Giving correct names to Disciplines in Pathology in the 21st Century: A Review of Working Environments among Pathologists across Nigeria. Wes J Med Biomed Sci. 1(1):35-42. DOI: 10.46912/wjmbs.4

14.M O Ochoga, E E Eseigbe, A M Onoja, M Aondoaseer, B N Samba, R O Abah, R Abdallah (2021). Pattern of Blood Transfusion in the Special Care Baby Unit of Benue State University Teaching Hospital in Makurdi North-Central Nigeria. J Res Bas Clin Sci. 2(1) 9-16. DOI: 10.46912/jrbcs.93

15.A I Nwannadi, M A Onoja, A Mke (2019), Epidemiology and Clinical Profile of Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria. J BioMed Res Clin Pract. 1(1):36-40.

16.IA Nwannadi, MA Onoja, OO Alao, T Swende (2014). Acceptance of Umbilical Cord Blood as an Alternative to Adult Blood Transfusion by Pregnant Women in Makurdi, North Central, Nigeria. The Nigerian Health Journal. 14(4):179-182.

17.Drammeh B, Laperche S, Hilton J, Kaidarova Z, Hindes D, Ozeryansky L, CDC Proficiency Testing Study Group (Onoja Michael) et al (2019). Proficiency testing of viral marker screening in African blood centers: A multinational study. Transfus Clin Biol. 26(3):S99–100.

18.Orkuma JA, Gomerep SS, Egesie JA, Orkuma JH, Mbaave TP, Onoja AM (2015). Laboratory Accuracy of Some Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening Methods in a Nigerian Blood Bank: Is it time for Universal Adoption of Enzyme-Linked-Immuno-Sorbent Assay Methodologies as the Minimum Testing Paradism? Int. Blood Research & Reviews. 3(2):92-100.

19.JA Orkuma, SS Gomerep, JO Egesie, JH Orkuma, AO Ejele, JA Ngbea, RA Vhriterhire, AM Onoja (2015). Impact of Some Socio-demographic Characteristics, Motivation and Attitudes towards Blood Donation of Hospital-based Blood Donors as Determinants of Safe Blood in Nigeria. British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science. 9(3):176-185.

20.Nwannadi IA, Jombo GTA, Onoja MA, Alao OO, Okoli RO. Haematological Request Forms at a New Tertiary Health Institution in North central Nigeria: Evaluation of Level of Compliance with Entries and the Impact of Results. Nigerian Medical Practitioner. 2015;68(1-3):23-26.

21. I.A. Nwannadi, M.A. Onoja, U.S. Anike, I.H. Aba, R Okoli, I. Okolie, M. Aondover, E. Kyoive, O.O. Alao (2018). The effect of pyridoxine supplementation on quality of life of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Research Journal of Health Sciences. 6(4):164. DOI: 10.4314/rejhs.v6i4.2.

22. PO Osho, JC Aneke, MA Ojo, AM Onoja, TI Oni (2022). Clinical and Laboratory Features of Nigerian Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia: A Cohort Study. Wes J Med Biomed Sci. 3(2):43-48. 10.5281/zenodo.6555140

23.GTA Jombo, PO Osho, AM Onoja, AA Joseph, SI Nwadioha (2020). COVID-19 Disease Pandemic in the 21st Century: As Africa Braces up for the Disease What Needs to be known. Wes J Med Biomed Sci. 1(1):25-34. DOI: 10.46912/wjmbs.3

24.Denen Akaa P, Ahachi CN, Echekwube PO, Onoja AM, Agada E, Otene SA, Ngbea JA, Ojo B, Atokolo AS (2019). Kaposi Sarcoma: Clinical Presentation and Management at the Tertiary Health Institutions in Benue State, North – Central Nigeria. J Res Bas Clin Sci. 1(3):219-224.

25.Jatau ED, Joseph DE, Egesie OJ, Damulak OD, Piwuna OT, Onoja MA, Ewuga OJ, Ayuba Z, Okeke C. N (2020). Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: A case report of long-term disease-free survival in a resource limited setting. J BioMed Res Clin Pract . 3(4):457-62. doi.org/10.46912/jbrcp.182.

26.Nwannadi, A. I., Swende, T. Z., Alao, O. O., Aba, H. I., Onoja, M. A., Okoli, R., Okolie, I., & Mke, A (2018). Laboratory Characteristics of Umbilical Cord Blood in Makurdi North-Central Nigeria. Journal of BioMedical Research and Clinical Practice. 1(4), 228-233.

27.Sunday AO, Michael AO, Godwin OO, Emmanuel Ogbe (2015). Alterations in Some Haematological Parameters in Wistar Rats Exposed to Oral Di-2-ethylhexyl Phthalate. Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 7:75-82.

28.Nwannadi Ikenna Alexander, Onoja Anthony Michael, Mke Aondover, Abah Iyaji Hanna, Okoli Robertson, Okoli Ifechukwude. Audit of Cross-Match Ordering Practice at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi: A Necessary Step towards Implementation of Maximum Surgical Blood Ordering Schedule. Abstract on Acceptance of Umbilical Cord Blood as an Alternative to Adult Blood Transfusion by Pregnant Women in Makurdi, North Central, Nigeria Presented at The Joint Meeting of Nigerian Society for Haematology and Blood Transfusion and Oncology Society for Africa, August 2019; p35.

Summary of Publications

Total number of publications 28

First authorship 11

29.EVIDENCE OF JOURNAL EDITORIAL WORK EXPERIENCES

1.Current Director of Research, College of Medicine, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, (FUHSO), Benue State Nigeria. 2022 to Dtate.

2.Current Chairman of FUHSO Academic Journal Committee of Federal University of Health Science, Otukpo (FUHSO), Benue State, Nigeria. June 2022 to Date.

3.Current Chairman of Research and Publication Committee of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Benue State Branch from September 2020 to date.

4.Current Journal Manager of Orient Journal of Medicine (OJM), which was founded in 1989, is the official journal of the Nigerian Medical Association of South-East Nigeria. Currently, it is owned by the Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra state branch. OJM is indexed in AJOL, Google Scholar, and African Index Medicus. Journal website: http://orientjom.org.ng/ 2022 to Date.

5.Current Journal Manager of Tropical Journal of Medical Research (TJMR), TJMR is a semiannual open-access double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by the Medical Research Society (MRS) of the College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. OJM is indexed in AJOL, Google Scholar, and African Index Medicus. Journal website: http://tjmr.org.ng/ 2022 to Date.

6.Current Journal Manager of Nigerian Journal of Urology (NJU), NJU is an official publication of Association of Urological Surgeons, Nigeria (NAUS) which was established in 2011. It is a peer-reviewed Journal that publishes articles related to the science and practice of Urology. It is a biannual publication appearing in March and September of each year. http://nju.org.ng/ 2022 to Date.

7.Current Journal Manager of Journal of Basic Medical and Clinical Sciences (JBMCS) is the official journal of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, (AEFUTHA) chapter, Ebonyi State Nigeria. http://jbmcs.org.ng 2022- to Date

8.Foundation Associate Editor and Current Journal Manager of Journal of Biomedical Research & Clinical Practice (JBRCP). A publication of Medical & Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria, Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi Branch. Journal website: http://jbrcp.net 29th November 2017 to Dec. 2021.

9.Current Production Editor and Journal Manager of Journal of Biomedical Research & Clinical Practice (JBRCP). A publication of Medical & Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria, Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi Branch. Journal website: http://jbrcp.net 1 January 2022 to Date.

10.Foundation Associate Editor-II, Production Editor and Journal Manager of Western Journal of Medical & Biomedical Sciences (WJMBS). The Publication of University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Ondo-city, Ondo State, Nigeria. Journal website: http://wjmbs.com.ng . 2020 to Dec. 2022.

11.Current Production Editor and Journal Manager of Western Journal of Medical & Biomedical Sciences (WJMBS). The Publication of University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Ondo-city, Ondo State, Nigeria. Journal website: http://wjmbs.com.ng 1 January 2022 to Date.

12.Foundation Production Editor and Journal Manager of Journal of Research in Basic and Clinical Sciences (JRBCS). The official publication of College of Health Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria. 2018 to Date. Journal website: http://jrbcs.org

13.Current Production Editor and Journal Manager of Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria (JESON). The official publication of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria (EPiSON). Journal website: http://jeson.org.ng From 2020 to date.

14.Current Production Editor and Journal Manager of Journal of Medical and Basic Scientific Research (JMBSR). The publication of C-HELP Nigeria affiliated to College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. https://jmbsr.com.ng. From 2020 to date.

15.Member of Editorial Board of Nigerian Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences (NJPAS). A Publication of Faculty of Science, Benue State University Makurdi from 2018 to 2019.

16.Current Member of Editorial Board/ICT Digital editor and Journal Manager of Nigerian Annals of Pure & Applied Sciences. A Publication of Faculty of Science, Benue State University Makurdi. Journal website: http://napas.com.ng. 2019 to date

17.Journal Manager of Benue Biomedical Journal (BBJ) http://bbj.org,ng A Publication of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria from 2018 to 2022.

18.Current Production Editor and Journal Manager of Benue Journal of Medicine (BJM). A Publication of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Benue State Branch (http://bjm.com.ng)

19.Journal Manager of Nigerian Journal of Medical & Biomedical Research (NJMBR) http://njmbr.org,ng A Publication of the Research Unit, of the Department of Microbiology, University of Jos, Plateau State, Jos, Nigeria 2022 to date.

20.Journal Manager of Journal of Basic and Clinical Science Research (JBCSR) http://jbcsr.com.ng The official publication of the Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Federal Medical Centre, Keffi Nasarawa State, Nigeria, from 2022 to date..

21.Resources person in “Online Editorial and Peer Review Training”, organized by Nigerian Journal of Pure & Applied Science (NJPAS), the official Publication of Faculty of Sciences, BSU Benue State University, Makurdi Topic: Authoring, Online Registration & Manuscript Submission with Practical Demonstration & Introduction to Open Journal System. 13th & 14th November, 2018

22.Keynote speaker. Topic: Manuscript review Microsoft Word Track changes organized MDCAN BSUTH in her OGM. 17th October, 2019.

23.Current Manager of cPrint Publisher Nig Ltd. A Publisher and Aggregator of Scientific academic Journals. Website: https://cprint.com.ng

30.MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES

Fellow of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

Former member of the British Society of Haematology (BSH).

Former member of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Former international member of American Society of Haematology.

Member of the Nigerian Society for Haematology & Blood Transfusion (NSHBT)

Member, Medical & Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria.

31.WORKSHOPS AND SKILL ACQUISITION TRAININGS ATTENDED

Tailored research administration and financial management training workshop organized by Western University of Chicago, USA at University of Jos in August, 2022.

Emory Nigeria HIV Research Training Programme: 1st Annual EN-RTP Orientation Meeting, Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi-Lagos, Nigeria. December 5-7, 2022.

Resource person. Topic: “Online Editorial and Peer Review Training”, organized by Nigerian Journal of Pure & Applied Science (NJPAS), Faculty of Sciences, BSU Benue State University, Makurdi Topic: Authoring, Online Registration & Manuscript Submission with Practical Demonstration & Introduction to Open Journal System. 13th & 14th November, 2018.

Keynote speaker and facilitator. Topic: Manuscript review Microsoft Word Track changes organized MDCAN BSUTH in her OGM. 17th October, 2019

Keynote speaker and facilitator. Topic: Recent Advances in the Management of Sickle Cell Anaemia. A sensitization workshop organized by Lobi Community Dialogue Initiative in line with SDG Goal #3. 3rd June 2019

Resource person. Topic: Operational Guidelines for Blood Transfusion Practice in Nigeria- CPD, organized by NMA, Benue state, Nov. 2015.

Resource person. Topic: Investigation & Management of Anaemia - CPD, organized by BSUTH, 2014.

Resource person. Topic: Operational Guidelines for Blood Transfusion Practice in Nigeria - CPD, organized BSUTH, 2015

Resource person and facilitator. Topic: Prudent Use of Biosimilars in the Management of Haematological Malignancies. 17th-21st February 2021, organized by FCID/PFIZER

Chairman of Organising Committee, Ujah Abah (Endia Oboche) Memorial Medical Outreach Programme (EOMMP)- 2019 and 2021 free medical outreaches.

Key Note Speaker and facilitator of Blood Cancer Awareness Month: As Head of Department, Department of Haematology, Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi in collaboration with Nigerian Medical Students’ Association (NiMSA), marked the world blood cancer awareness month with lectures, radio phoning programme and voluntary blood donation on 16th September 2020.

Key Note Speaker and Co-facilitator of World Sickle Cell Day: Department of Haematology in collaboration with Department of Paediatrics, Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi Nigerian, marked the world sickle cell day with lectures, radio phoning session and rally on 18th June 2019.

A Rapporteur at the 5TH National Conference of HIV/AIDS, Abuja, 2nd -5th May 2010.

Nigerian Society for Haematology & Blood Transfusion 39TH Annual Scientific Conference/ AGM. Lagos 2012.

Research Methodology in Medicine Workshop, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. 2009

Research Methods and Statistics, Jos University Teaching Hospital. 5th-9th February, 2007.

Intensive Revision Course in Pathology for Parts I and II. The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Faculty of Pathology. 3th-8th September, 2007.

Intensive Revision Course in Pathology for Parts I and II. The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Faculty of Pathology 28th August-8th September, 2006.

Part I, Revision Course in Laboratory Medicine, West African College of Physicians, 6th-17August, 2007.

14. POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

a. University Administrative Services

Pioneer Director of Research, College of Medicine, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), 14th July, 2021 to date.

Former Head of Department. of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, College of Health Science, Benue State University/ Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, from 14th January, 2020 to 27th September, 2021.

Former Head of Phlebotomy Unit, Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi, 2019-2021.

Former Departmental Examination Officer, 1st August 2016 to 14TH January, 2020.

Production Editor and Journal Manager of the College Journal, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria.

b. Membership of University Based committee

Member of the Senate of Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo.

Former Representative of Faculty of BAMS at Centre for Research & Development of Benue State University.

Former Representative of Faculty of BAMS at the Faculty of Management Sciences, Benue State University, 2016 to 2020.

Former member of the Senate of Benue State University.

Former member of Benue State University Teaching Hospital management.

Former member of Faculty Board of BAMS, College of Health Sciences, Benue State University Makurdi, Nigeria.

c. Other Professional/Administrative Services

Focal person, represented BSUTH Makurdi at International Proficiency Study organized by CDC 2016, USA

Member of the assessment committee for the take-off of the infectious disease center at BSUTH. November 2016.

Past Chairman of Medical & Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria, Benue State Branch September 11th 2020 to September 11th 2021.

Past General Secretary of Medical & Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria, Benue State Branch September 12th 2018-to September 11th 2020

Past Assistant Secretary, Medical & Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria 2016-2018

Chairman, Research and Publication Committee of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Benue State Chapter from September 2020 to September 2022.

Past Assistant Secretary of NMA Benue State Chapter from 2018 to 2020.

Past Secretary, Benue State NMA, Development Committee 2014-to-2016.

Past Secretary, Benue State NMA Building Fund Raising Committee in 2014

Past Chairman, ICT/Media Committee, NMA Benue State 2016-2018

Past Acting HOD, Haematology, CHS, BSU in July 2017.

Past Acting HOD Microbiology, CHS/BSUTH, January to February 2015 & September to October, 2015

Past Acting HOD, Chemical Pathology, CHS/BSUTH, October-November 2015, January 2016 to February 2016 & December 2016-January 2017

Past Chief Resident, Department of Haematology. JUTH, 2008-2011

Past Financial Secretary of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), JUTH-2009,

Past Chairman of the Business Center Committee of The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) JUTH, 2009

Past Chairman of LOC of the Dec. 2010 OGM, ARD, JUTH.

Financial Secretary of Idoma Medical Doctors’ Foundation (IMDF) from 2017 to 2021.

Member, Medical & Dental Council of Nigeria.

Member of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Benue State Branch.

Member of the Idoma Medical Doctors’ Foundation (IMDF) 2017 to date

Former member of Association of Resident Doctors Residency Training Committee/ Medical Education Committee, June 2009.

Former member, LOC of AGM, ARD, JUTH.

Member of various other committees.

15. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ADDITIONAL SKILLS ACQUIRED

Academic Journal Publishing Services

Skilled in Website and graphics designing

Information Technology & computer software application

Discretionary online currency Trading

Blogging, freelance writing, affiliate & online Marketing

16.AWARDS

1.British Society for Haematology ASM (Developing World Grant) Award, 3rd March 2016.

2.Merit award of Meritorious Service as Assistant Secretary of MDCAN BSUTH, 2016/2018 EXCO Year

3.Merit award of Meritorious Service and contribution to research and publication as Associate Editor of Journal of Biomedical Research & Clinical Practice, 2018.

4.Fellowship award, by NPMCN, Dec. 2013

5.Merit award of Meritorious Service as Financial Secretary of ARD JUTH, 2009/2010 EXCO year

6.A letter of Appreciation by ARD JUTH, on significant contribution to the success of her Free Medical Outreach to Langtang North LGA of Jos, 30th Nov-4th Dec. 2009.

7.Award of International Membership of American Society of Haematology & recognition of significant contribution to the field of Haematology. Jan. 2007

8.A State Merit Award Serving corps doctor, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Abia State, 2002

9.Best student, end of Medicine posting clinical, Ahmadu Bello University Tudun Wada Zaria. 1998

10.Award for best graduating student with distinctions in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) G.S.S, Zaria. (1988-Sept. 1991)

11.Award for best graduating student in Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination (JSS-CE), Barewa College (Annex), Zaria (1986-1988).

12.Award for overall best graduating student in Zaria Local Government area of Kaduna State in The First School Leaving Certificate. L.E.A, Primary School, T/Wada, Zaria. (1981-1986)

17. HOBBIES

Reading & Writing, Trading, Browsing, Networking, Programming & web designing

18. REFEREES

1.Dr Alexander Nwannadi

Haematology Consultant

Baish General Hospital

Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

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2.)Professor. (Mrs) B. Ker.

Former of Dean Faculty of Education,