NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 6TH COUNCIL MEMBERS 2023 – 2027
CHIEF S. A. OHWOFA
Simeon Akpovwoghokohwo Ohwofa holds a BSc Agric-Biochemistry and Nutrition from University of Ibadan, MBA from University of Benin, diploma in Marketing from Institute of Marketing, London and OMP Certificate, Lagos Business School. He is a life member, Lagos Business School Alumni Association. He was the Departmental Head, Feed Industries: (Vitamin Division) Roche Nigeria Limited, (Nigeria Subsidiary of F. Hoffman La Roche) from where he retired in 1995. He’s the CEO O. M. Simons Nigeria Limited and Nutrivitas Limited. Both companies are into Animal Nutrition. He also has business interests in Food, Banking and Oil and Gas.
PROF. A. O. K ADESEHINWA
Prof. A.O.K. ADESEHINWA is a Professor of Animal Science and Production Systems at the IAR&T, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ibadan. He is a product of the premier University of Ibadan, where he had his BSc Animal Science, MSc Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition, and PhD in Animal Science. He later had Certificates in Pig Stocksmanship from UK and Improved Poultry Management Techniques in South Korea. He is currently the General Secretary, All African Society for Animal Production (AASAP) and the National President, Pig Farmers Association of Nigeria (PFAN). He is a member of several other professional Associations and Societies in Nigeria and overseas
PROF. UDOH HERBERT
Professor Udo Herbert holds B.Agric. (Animal Science) (UNN), M.Sc. Animal Science and Ph.D. Animal Physiology (UI) degrees. He pioneered research on the construction and evaluation of an artificial vagina for collecting rabbit semen in Nigeria. His research focus is on assisted reproductive technologies and reproductive management of farm animals. Professor Herbert was National President of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production and Nigeria’s Representative in the Standing Committee of the International Congress on Animal Reproduction
PROF. DAVID SHAAHU
David Terhemba Shaahu is a holder of B. Agric Degree, Master of Science degree and Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Nutrition, all in the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi. and a Certified Agricultural value chain expert from Bern University of Applied Sciences, HAFL, Switzerland. A specialist/consultant in Animal Nutrition and Management (Monogastric). Employed by the University of Agriculture Makurdi as a Graduate assistant, and rose through the ranks to Professor.
PROF. S. E. BOGORO
Dr Raymond Isiadinso
PROF. A. O. IYIOLA-TUNJI
Professor Iyiola-Tunji Adetunji is an Agricultural Development Consultant, Animal Breeder and Biotechnologist. He received master’s and doctoral degrees in Animal Breeding and Genetics from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria. His expertise as a teacher spans from primary school to university, making him a versatile educator. He is one of the vibrant, hardworking Research and Extension Specialists with National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Service (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. He had served the Institute and the University in many administrative capacities. He is the current Head of Livestock and Fisheries Department. He had served as the Acting Assistant Director - Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. He is also the Leader of the Livestock Technical Working Group of Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (NIFAAS). Tunji works very fast without sacrificing details and accuracy. He is currently focused on finding means of improving the productivity of indigenous livestock through selective breeding. He has supervised 23 MSc and 14 Ph.D. candidates. As a scientist, he has published over 200 papers/bulletins/book chapters/newspaper articles, etc. in local and international journals. He is married with children.
PROF. I R. MOHAMMAD
Prof. Mohammad graduated from University of Sokoto, (Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto), (BSc. Agriculture). He had is M.Sc and PhD Animal Science, ABU. . I joined NAPRI/ABU, Shika-Zaria in December, 1990. I was also a collaborating research scientist with ILRI and ICRISAT. Transferred my services to BUK in 2004 where I rose to rank of Professor of Animal Science in 2009. His research interested is in the area of pasture agronomy and range management, nutrition of grazing animals and integration of forages into farming systems. He had over 217 publications. He was the pioneer Head, Department of Animal Science (2005-2009), Dean, Faculty of Agriculture (2013-2016).
PROF. OJOH MOMOH
Professor Momoh attended the defunct Federal University of Technology, Makurdi which later became University of Jos, Makurdi Campus where he graduated in 1988 with B. Agric. (Animal Production) . He obtained M.S.c and Ph.D in Animal Breeding and Genetics in 1994 and 2005, respectively. Professor Momoh teaches Animal Breeding, Genetics and Biometrics in the College of Animal Science, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi. He is the current State Chairman, Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN), Benue State.
PROF. MU’AWIYA JIBIR
PST. TAIWO ADEOYE
Taiwo Adeoye, hold B.Agric. & M.Sc degrees in Animal Science,ABU, Zaria and UI, Ibadan respectively.He has over 30 years post qualification experience with Pfizer AH/Livestock feeds Plc. and Gateway Bank now Access Bank Plc, where he held several management positions. He is MD Rostal Resources Limited. A company involved in Agricultural Consultancy, Training, Capacity Building and Farming. Rostal Resources represents Kaesler Animal Nutrition, Germany and E. Nechmad Ltd. Israel in distribution of Nutritional and other animal production inputs. He is Past president ASAN (September 2014 - November 2020).
Prof Demo Kalla
PROF. DOZIE ONUNKWO
He has the academic qualifications of Bachelor of Agriculture with honours in Animal Science and Animal Health from the Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike now Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State as well as the Master and Doctorate degrees of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu, Rivers State. Dr. Dozie Onunkwo is the Research Programme Leader of Animal Production and Improvement Programme of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. He has published over 200 quality journal articles.
PROF. BAMIKOLE MUSIBAU
Dr. Bamikole is a Professor of Herbivorous Animal Nutrition in the Department of Animal Science, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. He has done extensive research on feed and forage resources evaluation in ruminants and rabbits as well as in vitro assessment of Nigerian medicinal plants and their bioactive components in ruminant methanogenesis abatement. He has over eighty publications in reputable local and international journals. He was a visiting scientist at Kuju Agricultural Research Centre, Kuju, Japan as well as Kyushu University, Fukuoka Japan
DR. O. A . SOKUNBI
PROF. CORDELIA EBENEBE
Professor Cordelia Ifeyinwa Ebenebe is a Professor of Animal Production and Management with special interest in micro and minilivestocks including grasscutter, rabbit, snail, edible and economic insects. Her first degree: B. Agric. Tech. (Animal Production and Health Technology) was from Federal University of Technology Akure, and second degree M. Sc. was from University of Ibadan; her doctoral degree however, was in Biological conservation from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Following her PhD, she has been working assiduously to develop micro and minilivestock production and utilization.
DR. OGUNWOLE O. ADENIRAN
Dr Olugbenga Adeniran Ogunwole holds BSc (Honours) Agriculture, MSc Agricultural Biochemistry & Nutrition. Olugbenga was Animal Nutrition/Management Consultant, Agent, Distributor & Collaborator, OM Simons Nig. Ltd/Nutrivitas Ltd in 2000. He had Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Agricultural Biochemistry & Animal Nutrition at the University of Ibadan in 2004. He was the Pioneer Chairman, ASAN-OYO, Southwest Zonal Coordinator and the current General Secretary, ASAN.
PROF. E. JIYA
DR. TUNDE SIGBEKU
Dr O. Tunde Sigbeku studied Animal Science at the University of Agriculture Abeokuta where he bagged B. Agric (Animal Science), He obtained M.Sc. degree in Animal Science, from University of Ibadan and bagged PhD in Animal Science from same University. He practised as poultry farmer and farm support service provider before joining NAFDAC. He is currently an Assistant Director and Head of Animal Feed and Premix Division (AFPD) of VMAP, NAFDAC.
Dr Tunde is a certified lead inspector, seasoned regulator, a proud animal scientist and food safety expert, trained at the prestigious Hebrew University Israel in 2005.
MRS. M. AKU
Prof Eustace Ayemere IYAYI
He is a Professor of Animal Nutrition with research interest in 3 broad areas: amino acid and phosphorus utilization in poultry and swine; feed enzymes and biotechnology. Recipient of several merits and academic fellowship awards including Israeli Government Mashav Award, The Austrian Ministry of Science & Technology Award, The 2003 Neville Clarke International Award, DAAD Research Scientist Fellowship, Giessen, Germany, Visiting Scientist (Research Participant Agreement) at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, AB Canada; and Fulbright Senior African Research Scholar, Purdue University, Indiana, USA. Former Head of Department of Animal Science and former Dean of Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan. Foundation member of Animal Science Association of Nigeria and foundation Council member of NIAS.
DR. A. SA’AD
DR. ADEKOYA OWOSIBO
Dr. Owosibo obtained B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Agricultural Biochemistry and Nutrition (Animal Science) from the University of Ibadan in 1995 and 1998 respectively. He obtained PhD in Monogastric Animal Nutrition and Management in 2007 from the same University. He is currently the Provost/CEO of Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan
PROF. K. AMAEFULE
PROF. B. Y. ABUBAKAR
Prof. Baba Yusuf Abubakar, OFR, was the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (2006–2016) and is currently a visiting Professor & Chairman of the University Research Council at the University of Abuja. He has Master’s and PhD degrees in Animal Breeding and Quantitative Genetics from Cornell University and has over 170 publications.
Mrs Winnie-Solarin
Sir Felix Eneche
Sir Felix Usman Eneche bags his degree in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria B.Sc Agric. (Animal Science).He worked with Benue state ministry of Agriculture. At creation of state in 1991, he was deployed to Kogi State Ministry of Agriculture where he continued his service and retired as Director Livestock and Head, Veterinary Livestock Services Department. He was the First Vice President.
Dr. G.O. Oyediji
Dr Godwin Oyedele Oyediji is the founder of both Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) and the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS). He obtained his B.Sc Agriculture (Animal and Poultry Science) from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. He obtained his M.sc. and Ph.D from the University of Ibadan. He was the pioneer Registrar/CEO of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science.