Educational institutions attended with dates

Educational & Professional Qualifications with dates

Membership of Professional Associations

i.            Nigerian Medical Association

ii.            West African College of Physicians

iii.            Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria

iv.            Medical & Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria

v.            International Network on Rational Use of Drugs

vi.            Nigeria Infectious Diseases Society

vii.            Epidemiological Society of Nigeria

viii.            International Epidemiological Association

Outstanding Achievements

Short Textbook of Public Health Medicine for the Tropics

By Adetokunbo Lucas, Herbert Gilles, Timothy O’Dempsey, Taofeek Ibrahim CRC Press – 432 pages, In press.

http://routledge-ny.com/books/details/9781444151466/

State/National/International Assignments

Teaching experience with dates

Teaching Subjects

ii.      Infectious Diseases Epidemiology

iii.      General Disease Prevention & Control

iv.      Medical Statistics

v.      Principles of Occupational Health

Clinical Public Health Practice

i.            Chest/Infectious Diseases Ward

ii.            Immuno-prophylaxis/Child Health Clinics

iii.            HIV/AIDs Clinic

Computer/IT skills /Competencies

i.            MS Office Applications

ii.            SPSS Statistical Software

iii.            Epiinfo Statistical Software

iv.            Graphpad Statistical Software

v.            Stata Statistical Software

Planned & Conducted Public Health Surveys & Reports

1.       An Assessment of the Ambursa Community Healthcare Financing Scheme, Kebbi State, Nigeria. UNFPA, 2013

2.       National Strategic Health Development Plan, 2011 Joint Annual Review, Sokoto State, 2012

3.       Maternal, Neonatal & Child Health Baseline Survey in Katsina & Sokoto States. Scientific report submitted to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Abuja, Nigeria, 2011.

4.       Community Based Health Insurance Scheme (CBHIS) & Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) survey in Seven States (Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, and Zamfara States) in North-Western Nigeria: Scientific report submitted to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Abuja, Nigeria, 2011.

5.       Public Expenditure Management Review, Health System 2020, Sokoto State, USAID, 2011.

6.       Akinkugbe OO, Lucas AO, Onyemelukwe GC, Yahaya H, Adamu H,.. Ibrahim MTO. Nigerian Health Review, HERFON, 2010.

7.       National HIV/AIDS ANC Sentinel Survey, Federal Ministry of Health, 2010.

8.       National Strategic Health Development Plan, Sokoto State, 2009.

9.       Saka MJ, Iliyazu Z, Ibrahim T, Saidu R, Longe JAR, Shettima B, et al. Assessment of free Maternal Health services in Nigeria. HERFON, 2008.

10.    National Endline/Baseline Reproductive Health Survey, Sokoto State, UNFPA, 2008.

Book Publications

i.      Lucas AO, Gilles HM, Tim ‘O Dempsey & Ibrahim T.             (In press)
Short Textbook of Public Health Medicine for the Tropics, 5th edition, Routledge Publishers, Taylor & Francis Group, London,

                   ii. Taofeek Ibrahim. (2009)
Research methodology & Dissertation Writing for Health

& Allied Health Professionals. Abuja: Cress Global Links Ltd.

Fellowship Thesis

Ibrahim Mohammed Taofeek. (1998)                                

Assessment of an Educational Intervention on the Prescribing Practice of Doctors in Two Cities in Northwestern Nigeria, FWACP Dissertation, April 1998.

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

1.       Mohammed Yahaya, Galadima Gadzama Bala, Zailani Sambo Bello, Manga Mohammed Mohammed, Ibrahim Baffa Sule, Kaoje Aminu Umar, Adamu Habibullah, Dalhat Muazu Mahmoud, Ibrahim Mohammed Taofeek Olalekan. (2017) Evaluation of Two Phenotypic Methods for the Confirmatory Testing of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases Producing Strains of Klebsiella Pneumoniae. International Journal of Health Sciences & Research 7(4): 113-118.

2.       Yunusa EU*, Awosan KJ, Ibrahim MTO and Ahmed MI (2016). Comparative Cure Rates of Artesunate-Praziquantel Combination and Praziquantel Monotherapy in the Control of Urinary Schistosomiasis among ‘Almajiri’ School Children in Sokoto, Nigeria. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 7(4):79-83.

3.       Yunusa, E. U.*, Awosan, K. J., Ibrahim, M. T. O. and Isah, B. A. (2016) Prevalence, epidemiological characteristics and predictors of occurrence of urinary schistosomiasis among ‘Almajiri’ school children in Sokoto, Nigeria.  International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 8(3):22-29.

4.       Ameh, I. G., Awosan, K. J., Ibrahim, M. T. O., Oche, M. O. and Nkwoka, I. J. (2016) HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, risk behaviour and attitude to the use of condom among traders and drivers at the Central Market in Sokoto, Nigeria. Niger J Parasitol 37(2): 164-168.

5.       Awosan, K.J., Ibrahim, M.T.O., et al. (2016) Knowledge of radiation hazards, radiation protection practices and clinical profile of health workers in a teaching hospital in Northern Nigeria. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. Vol 10, Issue 8:7-12.

6.       Adanu R, …..Ibrahim T. , et al (2015) Sexual and Reproductive Health Research and Research Capacity Strengthening in Africa: Perspectives from the region. BMC. Reproductive Health. Vol 12:64 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-015-0055-2

7.       Kaoje A.U., Ibrahim M.T.O., Njoku C.H., Gusau G.A., Oche M.O., Saad A., Raji M.O., Panti A.A (2014)

Pattern of Condom Use among people living with HIV attending Clinic in a tertiary Health Facility in Sokoto, Nigeria . Caliphate Medical Journal. 2(1):117-123.

8.       Awosan, K.J., Ibrahim, M.T.O., Arisegi, S.A., Erhiano, E.E. (2014)

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, Risk Perception, Sexual Lifestyle and Condom use among Drivers in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Journal of Infectious Diseases and Immunity. 6 (3): 19-25.

9.       Awosan, K.J., Ibrahim, M.T.O., Essien, E., Yusuf, A.A., Okolo, A.C. (2014)

Dietary pattern, lifestyle, nutrition status and prevalence of Hypertension among traders in Sokoto Central market, Sokoto, Nigeria.

International Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 6 (1): 9-17.

10.    AO Abiola, EE Nwogu, MTO Ibrahim, R Hassan (2014)

Effect of health education on knowledge, attitude and practices of personal hygiene among secondary school students in rural Sokoto, North West, Nigeria. Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine.

11.    Awosan K.J., Ibrahim M.T.O., Sabir A. A., Ejimodu P. (2013) Awareness and prevalence of risk factors of coronary heart disease among teachers and bankers in Sokoto, Nigeria. J. Med. Med. Sci. 2013; 4(9): 335-342.

12.    Awosan K.J., Ibrahim M.T.O., Makusidi M. A., Essien E., Adeniji A.

(2013)

Impact of intervention on knowledge and risk factors of coronary heart disease among teachers in Sokoto, Nigeria.

International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 5(11):456-459.

13.    Awosan K.J., Ibrahim M.T.O., Ali A. I. (2013)

Human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), Related knowledge, risk perception and practice of confidential counseling and testing for HIV among patients in a tertiary health institution in North Western Nigeria.

Journal of AIDS and HIV Research. 5 (11): 430-435.

14.    Awosan, K.J., Ibrahim, M.T.O., Arisegi, S.A., Ejimodu, S.P., Erhiano, E.E., Aderahman, A.T. (2013)

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components among civil servants in a metropolitan city in Northern Nigeria.

Global Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 2(11): 238-246.

15.    Awosan KJ, Ibrahim MTO, Alayande MO, Isah BA, Yunusa E, Mahmud MB. (2013)

Prevalence and barriers to the use of insecticide treated nets among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Specialist Hospital Sokoto, Nigeria.

Journal of Public Health & Epidemiology. 5 (10):416-420.

16.    Yesufu BM, Olatona FA, Abiola AO, Ibrahim MTO. (2013)

Anaemia Prevention in Pregnancy among Antenatal Care attendees in a General Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.

Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine. 23 (4): 280-285.

17.    AO Abiola, BO Ojika, B Mannir, SK Abba, M Muhammad, MTO Ibrahim, BN Ashcroft, SS Akanmu. (2013)

Effect of Health education on Knowledge and Attitude to Sickle Cell Disease and Screening practices among School of Nursing Students in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Nigerian Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine. 23 (1): 65-68.

18.    AN Adamu, AO Abiola, MTO Ibrahim. (2012)

The effect of health education on the knowledge, Attitude, and Uptake of free Pap smear among female teachers in Birnin‑Kebbi, North‑Western Nigeria.

Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 15(3): 326-332.

19.    Shehu CE, Ibrahim MT, Oche MO. (2012)

Determinants of place of delivery in an urban and a rural community in Sokoto State, Nigeria.

Int J of Gynecology & Obstetrics. Volume 119, Supplement 3.

20.    Oche M.O., Umar A.S., Ibrahim M.T.O., Sabitu K. (2011)
An Assessment of the impact of maternal knowledge and practice of childhood immunization in Kware, Sokoto State.
Journal of Public Health & Epidemiology, 3 (10): 440-447.

21.    Mufutau A. Yunusa, Ayodele Obembe, Taofeek Ibrahim, Chibueze H. Njoku. (2011)

Prevalence and specific psychosocial factor s associated with substance use and psychiatric morbidity among patients with HIV infection at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto State, Nigeria.

African Journal of Drug & Alcohol Studies. 10(1):11-16.

22.    AO Abiola, PM Amlogu, C Nwashili, EU Yunusa, MTO Ibrahim. (2011)
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Hospital Waste Management Among Nurses In The Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.

The Tropical Journal of Health Sciences. 18 (2): 51-55.

23.    Ibrahim MTO, Abiola AO, Isah BA, Yunusa EU, Gana G, Ango J, Sabir C. (2010)

The Health Status of Nigerians & Selected ECOWAS Countries: A two-point comparison in 10 years.

Nigerian Medical Journal. 51 (1):39-51.

24.    A.O.Abiola, A.L Ndaman, S.H Idris, N.M Jiya, M.T.O Ibrahim. (2010)
Home management of Childhood Diarrhoea among mothers in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Tropical Journal of Health Sciences. 17 (1): 37-41.

25.    Isah HO, Sabitu K, Ibrahim MTO. (2010)

A Study of the Practice of Universal Precautions by Primary Health Care workers in Sokoto State, Nigeria.

Journal of Community medicine & Primary Health Care. 22 (1/2): 68-75.

26.    M.O. Oche, A.S. Umar, M.T.O. Ibrahim, K. Sabitu. (2010)

Assessment of the impact of health education on maternal knowledge, and practice of childhood immunization in Kware, Sokoto State.

Sahel Medical Journal. 13 (3): 167.

27.    A.O. Abiola, I.A.Rufai, A.K. Ladan, B.K.Nura, M.T.O Ibrahim. (2010)

Knowledge, Attitude and Use of Seat Belt among Commercial Drivers in Sokoto metropolis.

Sahel Medical Journal. 13 (1): 41-45.

28.    Abiola AO, Ibrahim MT, Usman BB, Sabitu KS, Abubakar IS, Alausa OK, Parakoyi DB. (2010)

Domestic refuse management practice in Sokoto.

Effect of health education.

The Nig Postgraduate Medical Journal. 17 (3): 210-217.

29.    K. Abdullahi, U. Abubakar, T. Adamu, A. I. Daneji, R. U. Aliyu, N. Jiya, M. T. O. Ibraheem, S. U. Nata’ala. (2009)

Malaria in Sokoto, North Western Nigeria.

African Journal of Biotechnology. 8 (24); 7101-7105.

30.    HO Isah, K Sabitu, MTO Ibrahim. (2009)

Profile of Institutional Infrastructure for Implementing Universal Precautions in Primary Health Care Facilities in Sokoto State, Nigeria: Implication for Occupational Safety.

African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology. 10(3): 164-174.

31.    Abiola AO. Shehu MT, Sani YM, Akinleye C, Isah BA, Ibrahim MTO. (2009)

Epidemiology of HIV-tuberculosis co-infection among patients on anti-retroviral therapy in Sokoto State, Nigeria.

Sahel Medical Journal. 12(3): 118-125

32.    C Anikeh Livinus, M.O. Taofeek Ibrahim, Simeon.A. Isezuo, S.O. Bello. (2009)

The Impact of training on Malaria treatment practices: a case study of patent medicine vendors in Birnin Kebbi.

Sahel Medical Journal. 12(2): 58-64.

33.    MTO Ibrahim & B.A. Isah. (2009)

The burden of vaccine preventable diseases in Sokoto State & the challenges of Immunization campaigns in Northern Nigeria.

West African Journal of Medicine.28 (1):.

34.    KI Airede, O Adeyemi, T Ibrahim. (2008)

Neonatal Bacterial Meningitis and Dexamethasone Adjunctive Usage   in Nigeria.

Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 11(3):235-243.

35.    Ibrahim MTO, Umar Mohd Lawan. (2008)

Patients Utilization of Alternative Health Care Services Prior to Hospital Visit in Sokoto, Northwestern Nigeria.

Orient J of Medicine. 20(1-4):5-12.

36.    MTO IBRAHIM, TT IBRAHIM. (2008)

Family Planning: Between rejection and acceptance in Islam.

Sahel Medical Journal. 11 (2): 41-44.

37.    Abiola AO, Ibrahim MTO, Onajole AT. (2008)

Awareness, Attitudes and Utilization of the female condom among women attendees of family planning clinics in Lagos, Nigeria.

Journal of Community medicine & Primary health care. 20(2):56-61.

38.    Mojiminiyi FBO, Merenu IA, Njoku CH, Ibrahim MTO. (2008)

The effect of cement dust exposure on haematological and liver function parameters in cement factory workers in Sokoto, Nigeria.
Nigerian Journal of Physiological Sciences. 23(1-2):111-114

39.    Kana MA, Ibrahim MTO, Umar AS, Ameh IG. (2007)

Effect of a training intervention on malaria case management by PHC workers in Sokoto North Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria.

Jos Journal of Medicine. 2(1): 11-15.

40.    Ibrahim MTO. (2007)

Tetanus: A 10-year review of cases in a teaching hospital in Northwestern Nigeria. Sahel Medical Journal. 10(1):1-5.

41.    Ibrahim MTO, Opara W Ek, Tanimomo T. (2007)

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, infection prevention practices and accidental skin cuts in barbing saloons in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Nigerian Medical Practitioner. 51:123-127.

42.    IBRAHIM MTO. (2007)

The Prevention of medication errors.

The Scientific Nurse. 2(3):45-46.

43.    Ibrahim MTO. (2007)

Sociocultural factors in the community that leads to anemia. Published in the Training Manual of the Workshop for medical doctors on Improvement of iron status of preschool children in rural communities of Sokoto State, Nigeria by the use of iron rich food sources. Congregation Hall, City Campus, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 2nd July, 2007.

44.    Umar F, Ibrahim MTO*, Hassan R. (2007)

Visual acuity and academic performance of primary school children in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Nigerian School Health Journal. 19 (2):51-57.

45.    Merenu IA, Mojiminiyi FBO, Ibrahim MTO, Njoku CH. (2007)

The effect of chronic cement dust exposure on Lung function of cement factory workers in Sokoto, Nigeria.

African Journal of Biomedical Research. 10:139-143.

46.    Mojiminiyi FBO, Merenu IA, Njoku CH, Ibrahim MTO. (2007)

Regression Equations for predicting haematologic and liver functions from years of exposure to cement dust in cement factory workers in Sokoto, Nigeria.

African Journal of Biomedical Research. 10:235-240.

47.    UMAR AS, IBRAHIM MT, MANNAN KA, UMAR US. (2005)

AIDS: perceptions and misperceptions among students of a Nigerian University.

The Nig Postgraduate Medical Journal. 12(3):173-178.

48.    IBRAHIM MTO. (2004)

Physicians prescribing behaviour in two tertiary health care facilities in North-western Nigeria – Analysis of 518 prescriptions.

Sahel Medical Journal. 7 (4):5-7.

49.    IBRAHIM MTO, SAKA MJ and Mabadeje AFB. ()

Prescribing Practice of Private Medical Practitioners in Sokoto, Nigeria.
Bulletin of the International Network on Rational Use of Drugs.

50.    TAMBUWAL FM, ISAH HO, IBRAHIM MTO. (2004)

Prevalence and pattern of injuries among abattoir workers in Sokoto, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 38th Annual congress of the Veterinary Association of Nigeria. Badagry, Lagos.

51.    IBRAHIM MOHAMMED TAOFEEK OLALEKAN. (2002)

Widows, Divorcees and HIV/AIDS: Prospective interventions in predominantly Muslim Communities.

Proceedings on the Rights of widows & divorcees in Hausa/ Fulani society. Eds: Malumfashi Ibrahim & Yakasai Salisu.

Women Empowerment and Skills Development Centre, Sokoto, Nigeria.

A MacArthur Foundation Initiative.

52.    Akin Osibogun, OOK Dokunmu, AT Onajole, P Bassi, T Ibraheem, IP Okonkwo, RA Alayande, OL Jibowu. (2001)

Community Organizations: Do they make any difference to health care delivery in Nigeria?

Journal of Community medicine & Primary health care. 13:53-60.

53.    SADDIQ AU, IBRAHIM MT, MANNAN KA, UMAR US. (2001)

AIDs Risk reduction needs among Students of a Nigerian University.

African Journal of Clinical & Experimental Microbiology 2(2):23-28.

54.    JUNAIDU AU, ADAMU RYA, IBRAHIM MTO. (2001)

Bacteriological Assessment of  Pipeborne Water in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria.

Trop Vet. 19(3) ; 160-162.

55.    IBRAHIM M, ODOEMENE DI, IBRAHIM MT. (2000)

Intestinal helminthes infections among primary school children in Sokoto.

Sahel Medical Journal. 3(2): 65-68.

56.    T IBRAHIM, AU SADIQ, SO DANIEL. (2000)

Characteristics of VVF Patients as seen at the Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.
West African Journal of Medicine. 19 (l): 59-63.

57.    MABADEJE AFB, TAYLOR O, IBRAHIM MTO. (1999)

Pharmaceutical Marketing in Lagos: Who mans Pharmacy outlets and what is the variation in drug prices?

Nigerian Journal of Internal Medicine. 2(2): 47-49.

58.    MTO IBRAHIM. (1999)

Socio-economic Consequences of HIV/AIDS – Basis for urgent action to stem the scourge in Nigeria.

Sahel Medical Journal. 2(l): 15-20.

59.    T IBRAHIM, AU SADIQ. (1999)

Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Beliefs about family planning among women  attending Primary Health Care Clinics in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Nig J of Medicine. 8(4):154-158.

60.    MTO IBRAHIM, Tuberculosis: Epidemiology and Current Management.  Likita. 1999; 3(l):37-45.

61.    DI ODOEMENE, M IBRAHIM, T IBRAHIM. (1998)

Pattern of Anaemia among school children in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Scientific report submitted to the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto.

62.    T IBRAHIM, A OBEMBE.  (1997)

Antibiotics Prescribing Habits of Doctors in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Nig Med Pract. 34(3/4): 42-46.

63.    MT IBRAHIM, RU OKOLO. (1997)

Profile of Contraceptive Acceptors in UDUTH, Sokoto, Nigeria.

Nig Med Pract. 33(1/2):9-13.

Other Publications

i.            National HIV/AIDS ANC Sentinel Survey, Federal Ministry of Health, 2008.

ii.            IBRAHIM TAOFEEK. Poverty and health. Programme Brochure, Joint Grand Hijrah Celebrations in Sokoto State, 1421 AH (April2000); p. 25.

iii.            IBRAHIM TAOFEEK. Muslims and Governance in Nigeria Al-Shifa. 2000; 1(3): 10-12.

iv.            IBRAHIM TAOFEEK: Corruption and its implications on our health system. Al-Shifa 1995; 2(2): 29-30.

International Conferences Attended/Research works presented

i. International Conference on Family Planning, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November, 12-15, 2013.

ii. AGM & Scientific Conference of the West African College of Physicians, Abidjan, Cote de Voire, November, 4-8, 2013.

iii. Oyetunji JA, Hassan RY, Ibrahim MTO, Ahmed AO, Yeldu MH.

Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in Northern Nigeria: the journey sofar. 4^th IAS Conference on HIV pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention, Sydney, Australia, 22-25 July 2007.

iv.    F.B. Mojimoniyi, I.A. Merenu, T.M. Ibrahim, C.H. Njoku. Lung, haematological and liver function parameters in workers occupationally exposed to cement dust in Sokoto, Nigeria. Life Sciences, 2007. A joint meeting of the Biochemical Society, the British Pharmacological Society & the Physiological Society, 9-12 July 2007, Glasgow, UK.

v.            Kana MA, Ibrahim MTO, Umar AS, Ameh IG. Effect of a training intervention on malaria case management by PHC workers in Sokoto North Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Mangosteen organized Malaria Conference, Dakar, Senegal & Tendaba, The Gambia, 21-27, April, 2007.

vi.            Ibrahim MT, Osibogun A, Mabadeje AFB. Assessment of an Educational Intervention on the Prescribing Practice of doctors in Two Cities in North-Western Nigeria. Scientific Conference, Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology in the PTA/COMMESA/SADC Countries, Pan African Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, 7-9, December, 1998.

Local/National Conferences Attended/Research/Academic Papers presented

i.      Resource Person: Epidemiology of Ebola Virus Disease. Public lecture organised by the Nigerian Medical Association, Sokoto State Chapter & the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, August 13, 2014.

ii.      Resource Person: Epidemiology of Ebola Virus Disease & Epidemic Preparedness. Public lecture organised by the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, August 7, 2014.

iii.      AGM & Scientific Conference of the West African College of Physicians, Nigeria Chapter, Sokoto, Nigeria, July, 7-11, 2014.

iv.      Resource Person: Epidemiology of Ebola Virus Disease. AGM & Scientific Conference, Nigerian Medical Association, Sokoto State Chapter, June 19-21, 2014.

v.      Resource Person/Paper presentation on Ebola epidemic and disease reporting system in Nigeria: Workshop on Ebola virus disease organised by the Ministry of Local Government Affairs, Sokoto State, Giginya Hotel, Sokoto, June, 2014. Co-Authors: Drs ISAH, BA & AWOSAN KJ.

vi.      AGM & Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Portharcourt, Rivers State, March, 10-14, 2014.

vii.      Resource Person: Symposium on: The Doctor as an Entrepreneur in the 21^st Century-Investment options for the resident doctor. AGM & Scientific Conference, Nigerian Medical Association, Sokoto State Chapter, Dec, 2013.

viii.      AGM & Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Ilorin, Kwara State, March, 10-14, 2013.

ix.      Medical and Health Implications in times of Floods and Disasters. Paper presentation at the Workshop organised by the Nigeria Emergency Management Agency. Sokoto Guest Inn. July, 2013.

AGM & Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Abuja, FCT, March, 7-10, 2011.

x.      *Abiola  AO, Amlogu PM, Nwashili  C, Yunusa EU, Ibrahim MTO.

HEALTHCARE

WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG SELECTED HEALTH WORKERS AT THE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, SOKOTO, NIGERIA. Paper presented at the 33rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE of the Parasitology & Public Health Society of Nigeria, at the Auditorium of the Sokoto Energy Research Centre,Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 17 – 21 November 2009.

xi.   *IBRAHIM MTO, ABIOLA AO, MAISHANU AM, ALHASSAN H, ISAH BA, KAOJE AU, ABDULAHI K, NT ISYAKU

THE BURDEN OF PARASITIC DISEASES AMONG NOTIFIED COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN SOKOTO STATE – A 5-year review. Paper presented at the 33rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE of the Parasitology & Public Health Society of Nigeria, at the Auditorium of the Sokoto Energy Research Centre,Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria. 17 – 21 November 2009.

xii.      Taofeek Ibrahim

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN NIGERIA- CHALLENGES & PROSPECTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS. Symposium Paper presented at the 33^rd AGM & Scientific Conference of the West African College of Physicians, Nigerian Chapter, Kano, July 15^th-18^th, 2009.

xiii.      E.U. Yunusa,* M.T.O. Ibrahim, M.O. Oche and C.H. Njoku

Effect of Health Education on Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Attitude to VCT among Civil Servants in Sokoto & Kebbi States, Nigeria. Paper presented at the Biochemistry & Molecular Scientists conference, Usmanu  Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 24-28 Nov. 2008.

xiv.      E.U. Yunusa*, M.T.O. Ibrahim, M.O. Oche, C.H. Njoku

An intervention study on knowledge and intent to practice VCT for HIV/AIDS among civil servants in Sokoto, Nigeria. Paper presented at the 28th Annual scientific conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 24-26th Nov. 2008.

xv.      IBRAHIM M.T.O.*, ABIOLA A.O. & ISAH B.A.

Reported environmental sanitation-related communicable diseases in Sokoto State –Burden, Pattern & Proposal for action. Paper presented at the 2008 Scientific conference & AGM of the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria, Arewa House, Kaduna, 30th Oct. to 2nd Nov. 2008.

xvi.      IBRAHIM M.T.O.* & ISAH B.A.

The burden of vaccines preventable diseases in Sokoto State & the challenges of immunization campaigns in Northern Nigeria. Paper presented at the 2008 scientific conference & AGM of the West African College of Physicians, Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, 9th to 14th Nov. 2008.

xvii.      Abiola AO, Ibrahim MTO, Usman BB, Sabitu KS, Abubakar IS, Alausa OK, Parakoyi DB.

Differential effect of health education on domestic refuse management in Sokoto, Nigeria. Paper presented at the 32nd Annual general & scientific meeting of the West African College of Physicians, Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, 9th to 14th Nov. 2008.

xviii.      Kana MA, Ibrahim MTO, Umar AS and Ameh G.

Assessment of Institutional Capacity for Malaria Case Management in Primary Health Centres of Two Local Government Areas of Sokoto State of Nigeria. Paper presented at the 33^rd AGM & Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physician of Nigeria. 12^th June, 2008.

xix.      Ibrahim MTO.

Universal Precautions. Paper presented at the annual public lecture & congress meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association, Kebbi State, at the School of Nursing Auditorium, Birnin Kebbi, 29^th May, 2008.

xx.      Hassan R, Ibrahim MTO, Izuka, M.

EVIDENCE BASED HEALTH PROMOTION: The Kebbi experience. Text of paper presented at the 1^st National Conference on Health Promotion & Health Education, Abuja, 22-23 May 2008.

xxi.      Junaidu AU, Oboegbulem S, Oche M, Ibrahim MTO, Bashir UM. Meat transport vehicles as source of bacterial contamination of meat at the Sokoto abattoir. Paper presented at the 31^st Annual scientific conference & General meeting of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Main Campus, Sokoto, Nigeria, 28-31 October, 2007.

xxii.      Abiola AO*, Aliyu FBI, Saleh MM, Musa N, Onwugbunam ND, Abdullahi SY, Dange AU, Kudu AA, Yunusa A, Sule US, Suleiman AB, Ibrahim    MTO.

Characteristics of contraceptive users and types of contraceptives used at the   Family planning clinic, UDUTH, Sokoto, 1997 to 2006. The 9^th Annual scientific  conference & General meeting of the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria,  Giginya Hotel, Sokoto, September 2007.

xxiii.      Suleman J, Kabir L, Arkilla MB, Ango U, Ibrahim MTO*.

Exclusive breastfeeding, contraceptive practice and return of menses among breastfeeding women attending paediatrics and immunization clinics in Sokoto, Nigeria. The 9^th Annual scientific conference & General meeting of the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria, Giginya Hotel, Sokoto, September 2007.

xxiv.      Osori SZ, Kaoje A, Abiola AO, Oche MO, Umar AS, Ibrahim MTO*. Knowledge of contraceptive effect and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers attending healthcare facilities in Sokoto, Nigeria. The 9^th Annual scientific conference & General meeting of the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria, Giginya Hotel, Sokoto, September 2007.

xxv.      Dogara BA, Isah B, Raji MO, Ibrahim MTO*.

Desired fertility and knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among university undergraduates in Sokoto, Nigeria. The 9^th Annual scientific conference & General meeting of the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria, Giginya Hotel, Sokoto, September 2007.

xxvi.      Ibrahim MTO, Oche MO, Abiola AO.

Continuous neglect of patent medicine shops: at what cost? Paper presented at the Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Queens Suites Ltd., Awka, 25-28 July, 2007.

xxvii.      Ibrahim MTO.

Sociocultural factors in the community that leads to anemia. Paper presented at the Workshop for medical doctors on Improvement of iron status of preschool children in rural communities of Sokoto State, Nigeria by the use of iron rich food sources. Congregation Hall, City Campus, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 2^nd July, 2007.

xxviii.      Ibrahim MTO.

An introduction to epiinfo & Microsoft excel computer software packages. Paper presented at the weekly seminars in Community medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University & Teaching Hospital Sokoto, June 21, 2007.

xxix.      Lawan A, Gada NA, Abiola AO, Ibrahim MTO*. Knowledge of hazards of refuse and disposal practices in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria.

Annual General & Scientific Meeting, Delta Hotels, Port Harcourt, 19-22 July, 2006.

xxx.      IBRAHIM MTO* and EJIOFOR EU.

KNOWLEDGE OF HIV/AIDS AND ATTITUDE TO VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING AND TESTING FOR HIV AMONG ARTISANS IN SOKOTO METROPOLIS, NIGERIA. Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the West African College of Physicians, Delta Hotels, Port Harcourt, 19-22 July, 2006.

xxxi.      *Abiola AO, Onajole OA, and Ibrahim MTO.

PERCEPTIONS AND UTILIZATION OF THE FEMALE CONDOM AMONG WOMEN ATTENDEES OF FAMILY PLANNING CLINICS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA. Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the West African College of Physicians, Delta Hotels, Port Harcourt, 19-22 July, 2006.

xxxii.      *IBRAHIM MTO, BABA NA, HASSAN R, ISEZUO S.

PREVALENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF HYPERTENSIONAMONG OFFICE WORKERS IN A METROPOLITAN CITY IN NORTH WESTERN, NIGERIA. The Nigerian Hypertension Society, 13^th Annual General & Scientific Meeting, Giginya Hotel, 2-4 July 2006.

xxxiii.      Usman UG, Abiola AO & *IBRAHIM MTO.

Pattern of stroke cases seen in a teaching hospital in Northern Nigeria. The Nigerian Hypertension Society, 13^th Annual General & Scientific Meeting, Giginya Hotel, 2-4 July 2006.

xxxiv.      Oyetunji JA, AbdulWahab MA, IBRAHIM MTO.

Eclampsia & Pregnancy Outcome at the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria

The Nigerian Hypertension Society, 13^th Annual General & Scientific Meeting, Giginya Hotel, 2-4 July 2006.

xxxv.      *IBRAHIM MTO, Ahmed Y, Oyetunji JA, Isah HO.

Intrapartum [Burden of pregnancy complicated by] high blood pressure in a Teaching Hospital in Northwestern Nigeria: a preliminary report.  13^th Annual General & Scientific

Meeting of the Nigerian Hypertension Society, Giginya Hotel, 2-4 July 2006.

xxxvi.      Isah HO, Isezuo SA, Ibrahim MTO, Aliyu MF.

Patients’ Knowledge of cardiovascular complications in diabetes mellitus.13^th Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Nigerian Hypertension Society, Giginya Hotel, 2-4 July 2006.

xxxvii.      IBRAHIM, MTO

ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOUR OF HEALTH WORKERS TO PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS [PLWHA] Paper presented in a one day sensitization workshop on HIV/AIDS for health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, 9^th March, 2006.

xxxviii.      IDRIS MM, ABIOLA AO & IBRAHIM, MTO*

TEACHING SEXUALITY EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS IN SOKOTO, NIGERIA  8th Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Islamic Medical Association, Gombe, 1-3, September 2006.

xxxix.      HASHIM R, LK UMAR

xl.      & IBRAHIM, MTO

ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTIONS OF PARENTS ABOUT THE TEACHING OF SEXUALITY EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SOKOTO, NIGERIA  8th Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Islamic Medical Association, Gombe, 1-3, September 2006.

xli.      IBRAHIM, MTO

AVIAN INFLUENZA: Implications for Human Health, Surveillance & Control measures in Human Populations. Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association’s Seminar on Avian Influenza, Congregation Hall, City Campus, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 20 Feb. 2006.

xlii.      IBRAHIM M.T.O.* & ABBOT L.

Cigarette smoking and intent to quit: a study of prevalence, knowledge & perception among secondary school students in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria. Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria, Women Development Centre, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, August 9-12, 2006.

xliii.      IBRAHIM B, IBRAHIM MTO.*

A community’s knowledge & attitude to malaria and use of ITNs in Sokoto, Nigeria. Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria, Women Development Centre, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, August 9-12, 2006.

xliv.      Ibrahim MTO, Isah HO, Abiola AO.

Co-occurrence of Measles & Meningitis epidemics in Sokoto, Nigeria, 2001- Issues and implications in the prevention and control of Epidemic-prone diseases in Nigeria. Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria, Conference centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, August 10-13, 2005.

xlv.      Ibrahim MTO & Abiola AO.

The Pattern of malaria infection in local government areas of Sokoto State, Nigeria: 1997-2001. Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria, Conference centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, August 10-13, 2005.

xlvi.      Ibrahim MTO.

NOMA (cancrum oris) – The Face of Poverty in Africa: Review of cases at the Noma Children Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria.

Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria, Conference centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, August 10-13, 2005.

xlvii.      Taofeek Ibrahim

SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND HEALTH IMPACT OF POVERTY ON MUSLIMS: Challenges and Way out. Paper Presented at the Zonal Convention of the Islamic Medical Students Association of Nigeria held at the City Campus, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto on Saturday, 11^th June, 2005.

xlviii.      IBRAHIM, MTO

Overview of the Health Sector Reform in Nigeria (HSR) Paper presented at the Sokoto State’s Workshop on Health Sector Reform in Nigeria, at the Giginya Hotel, Sokoto, on Wed . 27^th July 2005 before the Hon. Minister of Health, Prof. Eyitayo Lambo.

xlix.      IBRAHIM, MTO

FOOD POISONING IN SCHOOLS

Text of a paper presented at the National Conference of Nurses Practicing in Educational Institutions in Nigeria, held at the State Epid Unit, Ministry of Health, Sokoto, Nigeria, 1st December, 2004.

l.      *IBRAHIM M T, LAWAN U M.

HEALTH CARE SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF PATIENTS ATTENDING PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES IN SOKOTO, NIGERIA

Paper presented at the Annual Scientific conference of the Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria, Hill Station Hotel, Jos. 24-26^th July 2002.

li.      IBRAHIM T.

Environment, Housing and Health: Tree planting around houses and threat of impending epidemic of buildings collapse: A case report from Sokoto, Nigeria. Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Hotel Presidential, Enugu, 5-7, August, 2001.

lii.      IBRAHIM T, TAHIR Y.

Prevalence, Pattern and Outcome of Non-Neonatal Tetanus Infection in a Teaching Hospital in North-western Nigeria: Implications for Vaccination, Policy Development and Programme Implementation in Developing Countries. Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Hotel Presidential, Enugu, 5-7, August, 2001.

liii.      IBRAHIM MTO, MENOKPOR HK, MABADEJE AFB.

Integration of Patent Medicine Stores into Official Health Care System in Developing Countries.  Any need? Evidences from studies in Sokoto, Nigeria. Scientific Conference, West African College of Physicians (Nigeria Chapter), Hill Station Hotel, Jos, 20-21 July, 2000.

liv.      IBRAHIM MTO

Widows, Divorcees and IRV/AIDS: Prospective interventions in predominantly Muslim Communities. National Workshop on “the Rights of Widows and Divorcees in Hausa/Fulani Society. Organised by Women Empowerment and Skills Development Centre, Sokoto, Nigeria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria, 5-7, June 2000.

lv.      Ibrahim MTO.

The travails of a drug addict: causes & remedies. Paper presented at the launching and One-day workshop organized by the Nigerian Youth Corpers’ Anti-Drug Movement, Sokoto, at the Congregation Hall, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, City Campus, Sokoto, Monday 28^th October, 1999.

lvi.      IBRAHIM MTO, SAKA MJ.

Prescribing Practice of Private Medical Practitioners in Sokoto, Nigeria. Scientific Conference of Family Physicians of Nigeria, Hill Station Hotel, Jos, 14-16, October, 1999.

lvii.      IBRAHIM MTO

Physicians’ Prescribing Practice in two tertiary health care facilities in North-Western Nigeria-Analysis of 518 Prescriptions.

Scientific Conference, Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria.  Kongo Conference Hotel, Zaria, 26-28 August, 1999.

lviii.      IBRAHIM MTO, AIYELABEGAN A, AHMED H, OBEMBE A.

The prevalence and Pattern of HIV Seropositivity in Sokoto, Nigeria: A 5-year Survey.

Scientific Conference, Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria, Kwara Hotel, Ilorin, 29-31, July, 1999.

lix.      IBRAHIM MTO, OSIBOGUN A, OBEMBE A, MABADEJE AFB.

Drug Prescriptions, Costs and Patients Compliance in Two Paediatrics Units in North-Western, Nigeria. Scientific Conference, Paediatrics Association of Nigeria, Giginya Hotel, Sokoto, 26-30, January, 1999.

lx.      DI ODOEMENE, MU’UTA IBRAHIN4, MT IBRAHIM

Etiology of Childhood Anaemia in Sokoto State. Scientific Conference, Paediatrics Association of Nigeria, Kwara Hotel, Ilorin, 3-7, February, 1998.

lxi.      DI ODOEMIENE, MU’UTA  IBRAHIM, MT IBRAHIM

A review of haematological parameters in primary school pupils in Sokoto State.

Scientific Conference, Paediatrics Association of Nigeria, Kwara Hotel, Ilorin, 3-7, February, 1998.

lxii.      DI ODOEMENE, MU’UTA IBRAHIM, MT IBRAHIM

Weights and Heights in Anaemic and Non-Anaemic School Children in Sokoto State. Scientific Conference, Paediatrics Association of Nigeria, Kwara Hotel, Ilorin, 3-7, February, 1998.

lxiii.      IBRAHIM T

AIDS Awareness, Perception, knowledge and Practices among students in Kware Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Scientific Conference, Nigeria Medical Association, Sokoto, Nigeria. Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, 27-29, November, 1997.

lxiv.      IBRAHIM MT

The Role of Environmental Health in the Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Infections – A reappraisal. 1996 Annual Scientific Conference, National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria.  Zodiac Hotels Enugu, 5-8, September, 1996.

Assessments for Promotion or Appointments to the Status of Associate Professor or Professor

i.   Appointment to the rank of Associate Professor, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

ii.   Appointment to the rank of Associate Professor, University of Ghana, Ghana.

Supervision of Postgraduate Training and Research

Supervision of Undergraduate Training and Research: Several

Institutions served as Examiner/External examiner

i.                  West African College of Physicians

ii.                  University of Ilorin

iii.                  Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

iv.                  Bayero University, Kano.

Workshops & Courses attended

i.        Research Development Capacity Building Workshop, Universities/Unicef/Fed Min of Information Collaboration, Kaduna, July, 10-14, 2014.

ii.      Strengthening capacity in nutrition research in Northern Nigeria: Abuja, April, 28-30, 2014. Organized by ORIE/WINNN (Operational Research & Impact Evaluation/Working to Improve Nutrition in Northern Nigeria

iii.    MDGs Monitoring & Evaluation Capacity Building Workshop: Organized by OSSAP, April, 7-10, 2014.

iv.    Ethics in Health Research & Clinical Practice. Organized by the National Health Research Ethics Committee, FMOH, Abuja. July, 16-18, 2013.

v.      Short course on Medical Data Management and Statistical Analysis, Stat Data Pro-Nigeria/ABU Zaria/Analyse-it, Leeds, UK, 9-12, July, 2012.

vi.    Integrated Disease Surveillance & Response (IDSR) course, Royal Tropicana Hotel, Kano, 16-22 March, 2003.

vii.  Workshop on the Medline & Beyond, information systems for the modern doctor, the British Council, Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, 26-27 October, 1998.

viii.Workshop on the family physician & the computer in the 21^st century, Jos, Nigeria, 14-15^th October, 1999.

ix.    Promoting Rational Drug Use course, International Network on Rational Use of drugs, Airport Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. 2^nd-15^th July, 2000.

x.      Workshop on the strengthening the teaching of diarrhoea diseases in medical schools, FMOH/WHO, Kaduna, 20-25^th April, 1998.

xi.    Workshop on Girls Education, Ministry of Education, Sokoto, 31^st October, 1996.

xii.  Research methodology course, National Postgraduate Medical College, CMUL/LUTH, Lagos, 18-22 March, 1996.

xiii.Health Management course, West African College of Physicians, CMUL/LUTH, 8-9 July, 1991.

xiv.Workshop on the Use & Development of multiple choice questions as an educational tool for evaluation, CHS, UDU, Sokoto, 1988.

Guest Lectures

1.      Guest Lecture-Career Decision Making by Students-the role of parents, the school, & government. Prize Giving Day, Blue Crescent Schools, Sokoto, Sat. 9^th Aug. 2008.

2.      Guest Lecture: Overview of HIV/AIDs with special reference to Sokoto State. 30^th March 2004.

3.      Guest address on Safe motherhood at the community development project of Corper Dr. Saheed Gidado at Tureta Local government area on 24^th Jan. 2004.

4.      Guest Lecture:HIV/AIDS: An enlightenment lecture for members of the National Youth Service Corps in Sokoto, Nigeria. March, 2004.

5.      Guest Lecture: Healthy environment for Nigerian children. Nigerian Medical Association, Physicians week. Oct.2003.

6.      Guest Lecture: The problem of drug abuse- a community-oriented approach to prevention and control. Paper presented at the Muslim Corpers Association of Nigeria, North west Zonal Convention, Nagari Secondary School,Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, August 2000.

7.      Guest Lecture: The Role of Public Health in Health Care Delivery. Presented at a one day seminar organised by the Sokoto State Council of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, at UDUTH, Sokoto, November, 1999.

8.      Guest Lecture: The Travails of a Drug Addict: causes and remedies.  Presented at the Inauguration of the Nigerian Youth Corpers’ Anti-Drugs Movement, Sokoto, October, 1999.

9.      Guest Lecture: Life inside and outside the Medical School, delivered at the send-off gathering for the 1998 graduating medical students of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, 13^th March, 1999.

10.  Guest Lecture: Health for all by the Year 2000, The role of Muslim Medical Practitioners, Presented at the Annual Health Week, Islamic Medical Association, Sokoto, October, 1998.

Guest Lecture: The AIDS Situation in Nigeria, delivered at a seminar Organised by the Campaign Committee against AIDS and other diseases, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, December 1996.

Community service

i.     Chairman, Scientific Sub-Committee, LOC, West African College of Physicians 2014 AGSM & Scientific Conference, Sokoto.

ii.   Member, Editorial Board, Caliphate Medical Journal-of the Nigerian Medical Association, Sokoto State Chapter, July 2014.

iii. Convenor, Disciplinary Committee, ASUU, UDUS, Jan. 2014.

iv. Amir, Shura Committee, Islamic Medical Association, Sokoto State Chapter. 2013.

v.   INEC Returning Officer, Argungu/Augie Federal Constituency, Kebbi State for the 2^nd, 9^th & 16^th April, 2011 General elections. INEC/KB/PE/420.

vi. Guest speaker, Career in focus, Medicine. AM Express NTA, Network Programme, 18^th Dec., 2007.

vii.  Field visit with Rtd. Gen Yakubu Gowon to Tidi Bale & other Guineaworm infested villages in Sabon Birni and Isa LGAs Sokoto State, 3-8, August 2003.

viii.   Member, International Network for Rational use of Drugs (INRUD), Nigeria chapter, 1998-2003.

ix. Member, Committee for support of the Needy, Sokoto, 1999 to 2001.

x.   Radio talk: BBC, London. Measles and Meningitis Outbreak in Sokoto State in 2001 and the issue of Immunization. April 2001.

xi. Radio talk: VOA, Washington DC. Effect of Cement Dust and Chemical pollution from tannery on People’s Health. Nov. 2000.

xii.  TV appearance: Discussion on Effect of Heat/Hot climate on peoples health, NTA Sokoto, March, 2000.

xiii.   TV appearance: Discussion on HIV/AIDS, NTA Sokoto, Dec, 1995.

xiv.   Editorial Adviser, Risalatus Shifa. Journal of the Islamic Medical Student’s Association,Sokoto, Nigeria.

xv.  Editorial Adviser, Likita Editorial Board, Medical Students Journal, CHS, UDUS.

Contribution to knowledge & public health practice in Nigeria

Presentation of my research works conducted in diverse areas of communicable & non communicable diseases epidemiology made some modest contribution to public health research thoughts, practice & development in Nigeria.

Awards, honours and prizes

i.        3^rd Best Speaker, Convocation debate, University of Sokoto, 1982

ii.      NYSC, Chairman’s Award, 1989

iii.    WACP, Young Fellow’s Conference Travel Award, 2000.

Acknowledgements

All glory is to God Almighty, the most gracious, most merciful. I appreciate the affection, care, sacrifices & endurance of my late parents; my immediate & extended family members; the guidance & support of my mentors (Late Professor Samuel Ola Daniel, Professors AFB Mabadeje, Dorothy Ogunmekan, Ayo Obembe, D.B. Parakoyi & A.O. Lucas); the affection of my friends, colleagues, my students and  also the support of my employers in the course of my career.

Referees

PROFESSOR S.O. BELLO

Provost,

College of Health Sciences,

Usmanu Danfodiyo University,

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

[email protected] 08066024503

PROFESSOR D.B. PARAKOYI.

Retired Professor, Dept. of Epidemiology & Community Health,

College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin,

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

[email protected] 08033300733

DR K.J. AWOSAN.

Senior Lecturer & Consultant Public Health Physician,

Dept. of Community Medicine,

Usman Danfodio University & Teaching Hospital,

Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.

[email protected] 09097056558.