Prof. E.O Akinfala

Prof. E.O Akinfala

Professor

I was born on 11th of July 1968. I obtained my Primary school Leaving Certificate in 1980, West African School Certificate in 1985 and B. Agric Tech, Animal Production and Health (Second Class Honours Upper Division) from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria in 1994. I obtained my M.Sc. in Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition in the Department of Animal Science of the University of Ibadan in 1997 and 3yrs after (year 2000) I bagged my PhD degree in Swine Production and Nutrition also from University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. I started work as a Teaching Assistant, Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1999 – 2000 and Associate Lecturer, General Studies Programme, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 1999 -2000.

I started my academic career in the Department of Animal Sciences in 2000, when I joined the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, as a Lecturer I. I have since then practiced as a Lecturer, Researcher and Consultant in the core area of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition, with specific emphasis on production and nutrition of non-ruminant animals. I was promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer in October 2004 and Associate Professor in October 2011 and Professor October 2014. My research engagements over the years have attracted grants from the University. I have supervised and mentored a number of students at undergraduate level. At post graduate level, I have successfully supervised 12 MSc and 3 PhD students. I have forty three (43) published articles in reputable journals and conference proceedings. I regularly attend National and International conferences. I was the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture between 1st June 2014 to 31st May 2016.

I served as the Acting Head, Department of Animal Sciences between 1st August 2012 to 30th July, 2014 and presently, Head, Department of Animal Sciences 1st August 2019 to date. I belong to relevant professional bodies and also serve on many Faculty and University Committees. I am a Member, Animal Science Association Nigeria; British Society Animal Science (2012-2014); World’s Poultry Science Association, Nigerian Branch; Nigerian Society for Environmental Management; World Rabbit Science Association and Nigerian Society of Animal Production. I am a Registered Animal Scientist. I am a consultant to some companies involved in Environmental Studies as they relate to Animal Resources and Wildlife from 2001 to date. My hobbies include Innovative research, Political analysis, Consultancy services, and Conferencing. I am married to Damilola and the marriage is blessed with four children.

 

Publications of Pastor E. O. Akinfala

  • Akinfala, O. and Fatufe, A. A. (2020). Non-Ruminant Animal Production in the Tropics. Agricultural Extension Practices. A Subject Matter Approach. In: D. O.Torimiro et al (Editors). LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-620-2-52593-0
  • Ogunjobi, F. V., Adeyemi M. A. and Akinfala, E. O (2020). Evaluation of prebiotic activity of conventional fibre feedstuffs in the diets of pigs. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 48(1):76-90
  • Ogundeji, S. T. and Akinfala, E. O. (2020). Egg production performance and egg quality of laying birds fed cassava plant meal based diet. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science. 22(1):289-297
  • Ogundeji, S. T. and Akinfala, E. O. (2020). Nutrient standardization and characterization of cassava plant meal. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science. 22(2): 193-203
  • Adeyemi M. A. and Akinfala E. O. (2021). Greenhouse gas emission from livestock and mitigation options in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 48(5): 328- 342.
  • Adegbaju, W., Ogundeji, S, T. and Akinfala, E. O. (2022). Effects of Aspergillus niger treated Wheat Offal, Brewers ‘Dried Grain and Palm Kernel Cake on Growth Response, Carcass Characteristics and Haematology of Growing Pigs. International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials 8(2): 27-33 (India).
  • Adegbaju, W., Ogundeji, S, T. and Akinfala, E. O. (2022). Aspergillus niger treated Wheat Offal, Brewers’Dried Grain and Palm Kernel Cake for Growing Pigs: Nutrient Utilisation. International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications 8(2): 1-7 (India).
  • Ogundeji S. T., Adegbaju S. W. and Akinfala E. O. (2022). Nutrient Bioavailability of Weaning and Growing Pigs Fed Composite Cassava Plant Meal Products and Maize. International Journal of Molecular Biology 8(2): 39-46 (Hungary).
  • Akinfala, O., Adeyemi, M. A. and Adebambo T. (2023). Response of Weaner Pigs Fibre Feedstuffs Supplemented with Probiotics Complexes. Ife Journal of Agriculture 35(2):11-19 (Nigeria).
  • Towoju, Esther O., Adeyemi, Maxwell A. and Akinfala, Emmanuel O. (2023). Growth Performance and Gut Promoting Activity of Three Fibre Feedstuffs in the Diets of Growing Pigs. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 26:102 (Mexico).
  • Afeni, M. O., Adeyemi, M. A., Ogundeji, S. T. and Akinfala, E. O. (2024). Effect of Aspergillus niger treated fibre feedstuffs on growth performance and carcass Cholesterol of growing pigs. Ife Journal of Agriculture 36(1): 1-9.
  • Ogundeji S. T. and Akinfala E. O. (2024). Mineral Utilization of Weaning and Growing Pigs Fed Different Cassava Plant Meal Products and Maize. Proceedings of the 49th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Animal Production held at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria between 24th – 27th March 2024.

 

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