An Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Science, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero since 2008 in teaching, learning, research and community service. Holds a PHD and specialised in Animal Products processing and safety with more than fifty research works in peer reviewed journals and professional conference proceedings. mentored over 15 Msc and 2 PhDs to successful graduation and many more waiting. Ranked by the AD scientific index among the 2022 world scientist and university ranking. Interested in research and research sessions. Currently serving in Kampala International University, Uganda from September 2024.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
• Detection and occurrence of foodborne pathogens on carcasses, variety meats, wholesale or retail
meat products, processed meat products, and in foods collected from consumer homes.
• Contribution of chemical additives to meat product quality, palatability, shelf-life and safety.
• Prevalence of pathogenic bacteria in feedlot, and other agricultural and processing-plants,
environments as well as on animals, animal products, and in consumer homes.
• Potential for antimicrobial resistance development in bacteria associated with farm animals.
• Microbial food safety issues associated with non-intact meat products.
• Food safety assistance for small meat and poultry processors through development and
implementation of industry best practices
• Effects of genetics and nutrition on meat product quality, palatability and shelf-life, as well as
production management on beef, pork and lamb quality and palatability.
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems for assurance of meat safety by
packers and processors.
• Evaluation of chemical decontamination treatments for meat products against E. coli O157:H7,
non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, and antibiotic resistant and susceptible.
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of FreshCase® technology to extend the shelf-life of whole
muscle pork, ground pork sausage, muscle beef and ground beef; Use of a high throughput
screening approach to identify novel chemical compounds that control foodborne pathogens and
evaluation of these compounds to reduce pathogens in foods.
• Comprehensive consumer panel palatability rankings