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Opeyemi Adetola OLADEJO

Lecturer II
college of Agriculture, Engineering and Science (COAES)
Agriculture Programme

Dr. (Mrs.) Oladejo, Opeyemi Adetola obtained her B. Agric. (Animal Science) and PhD. (Animal Science) degrees in the years 2008 and 2021 respectively from the Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and M.Sc. (Animal Science) in 2012 from Bowen University, Iwo. She started lecturing in Animal Science and Fisheries Management, Agriculture Programme, Bowen University, Iwo on October 1st, 2014.

With reference to her research, her PhD thesis titled “Analysis of genetic diversity of Nigerian locally-adapted chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) using major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-linked marker’’, focused on the use of biotechnology and bioinformatics tools in assessing and investigating the diversities and variabilities in four locally-adapted chicken genotypes namely; Noiler, FUNNAB Alpha, Yoruba and Fulani ecotype chickens. This research was carried out at the BecA-ILRI, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya through the Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF) fellowship programme 

Opeyemi Oladejo is also a beneficiary of series of international fellowships and training workshops which include: Animal Quantitative Genetics and Genomics Training Workshop at ILRI, BecA Hub, Nairobi, Kenya in June, 2017; European Union ILINOVA Fellowship, Summer School on Livestock Genomics & Advanced breeding at Egerton University, Kenya in February, 2016; Netherlands Nuffic Fellowship, Wageningen University and Research, Centre for Development on Agriculture Nutrition linkages at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2015; and African Chicken Genetic Gains (ACGG) Fellowship at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Ethiopia campus in September, 2015.

Opeyemi joined Bowen University in 2010 as a Laboratory Technologist in the Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management and later joined the academic cadre in 2014 and she is currently Lecturer II in the same Department. She teaches courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in general agriculture, agricultural animal production, animal breeding and genetics, biostatistics, animal biotechnology and bioinformatics. Mrs Oladejo has co-supervised and supervised ten (10) undergraduate student projects. 

At present she has published in fourteen (14) conference proceedings, fourteen (14) articles in refereed journals and six (6) of her journal papers are under review. Mrs Oladejo is involved in administrative activities of the Department and the University and she is a member of various committees at Unit/Departmental and College levels. Dr. (Mrs.) Ope Oladejo has good interpersonal relationship with professional colleagues both locally and internationally.

Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Science 2021 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
  • Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Science 2012 Bowen University, Iwo.
  • Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric.) Animal Science 2008 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Research

Completed:

  • Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationship of Nigerian Locally Adapted Chicken (NLAC) populations using Major Histocompatibility Complex MHC-linked microsatellite marker.
  • Phenotypic characterization of Nigerian locally adapted chickens (NLAC). 
  • Breed effect on the Growth of New-Zealand-White rabbits and its hybrid – Hyla breeds 

In progress:

  • Sustainable Agriculture and friendly environment using black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) as unconventional feed source for poultry and fish production.
  • Growth prediction and modelling of Hyla breeds of rabbits (Hyla NG and Hyla max)
  • The current state of research and development for locally adapted chickens (LAC) in sub-Saharan Africa with emphasis on strategies for genetic improvement (a review)
  • Influence of seasonal variations on fertility and hatchability of Abor-acre-plus broiler breeders birds in the tropics (writing-up)

Dissertation and Thesis

  • Adejuwon O. A. (2007) Characterization of African Giant Land Snails (Archachatina marginata) for productive and morphometric traits in Southwestern Nigeria. Undergraduate project submitted to Department of Animal Science, OAU, Ile-Ife, Nigeria for the award of Bachelor of Agriculture (Animal Science).
  • Oladejo O. A. (2012) Morphological differentiation of Yoruba and Fulani ecotypes of the Nigerian indigenous Chickens (Gallus gallus) using multivariate analysis. M.Sc. thesis submitted to Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Mgt., Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria in partial fulfillment for the award of Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) in Animal Science. 
  • Oladejo O. A. (2021) Analysis of Genetic Diversity of Nigerian Locally Adapted Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) using Major Histocompatibility Complex MHC-linked Marker. Ph.D. thesis submitted to the Postgraduate College, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Animal Science

With reference to my research, my PhD thesis titled “Analysis of genetic diversity of Nigerian locally-adapted chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) using major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-linked marker’’, focused on the use of biotechnology and bioinformatics tools in assessing and investigating the diversities and variabilities in four locally-adapted chicken genotypes namely; Noiler, FUNNAB Alpha, Yoruba and Fulani ecotype chickens. This research was carried out at the BecA-ILRI, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya through the Africa Biosciences Challenge Fund (ABCF) fellowship programme where I served as ABCF research fellow for three (3) months. The Programme was funded by the Australian Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF); the UK Department for International Development (DFID); and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The study identified novel haplotypes in the MHC region responsible for disease resistance, tolerance as well as adaptation of Nigeria chickens to the environment. The outputs of the research study have been published in high-impact scopus-indexed journal, presented in three conferences of different professional bodies; while others are currently undergoing review.

Institutional Service
  • Secretary, Departmental Academic Staff Meeting 2014 – 2019
  • Staff-in-charge of Poultry Teaching and Research Unit 2016 – 2018
  • Member, Faculty Welfare committee 2015 – 2019
  • Member, Departmental Farm committee 2018 -2019
  • Member, Programme Welfare Committee 2020 till date
  • Secretary, Animal Welfare Group 2021 till date
  • Coordinator, Undergraduate Students’ Friday Farm Practical 2021 till date
  • Coordinator, B. Agric. Weekend Students (ANF unit) 2021 till date
  • Member, Programme Seminar Committee 2021 till date 
  • Member, Relational Discipleship Unit, Bowen University, Iwo 2022 till date
  • Secretary, Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, Bowen Unibersity 2023 
  • Secretary, COAES Committee on enrolment improvement (Agric rep) 2023
Professional Service
  • Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), Bowen University Chapter 2023 till date
  • Nigerian Association of University Women – Nigerian arm of Graduate Women International (NAUW – GWI) 2022 till date
  • Organisation of Women in Science in the Developing World (OWSD – OAU 2021 till date
  • Animal Association of Nigeria (ASAN) 2009 till date
  • Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS) 2010 till date
  • World Poultry Science Association, Nigerian Branch 2009 till date
  • Genetics Society of Nigeria (GSN) 2008 till date
Selected Publications
  1. Yunusa A. J., Salako, A. E., Oladejo, O.A. (2013). Morphometric Characterisation of the Nigerian Indigenous Sheep using multi factorial discriminant analysis. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation Vol. 5(10), pp. 661-665.
  2. Yunusa A. J., Salako, A. E., Oladejo, O.A. (2013). Principal Component Analysis of the Morphostructure of Uda and Balami Sheep of Nigeria. International Research Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 1(3) pp. 45-51.
  3. Oguntunji A. O., Oladejo O. A. Ayorinde K. L. (2015) Seasonal variation in egg production and mortality of Muscovy Ducks (Carina moschata). Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry 31 (2) p 181 – 192.
  4. Oguntunji, A. O., Oladejo, A. O., Ayoola, M. O., Oriye, L. O., & Egunjobi, I. M. (2019). Semen quality parameters of three duck genotypes in the humid tropics. Bulgarian Journal of Animal Husbandry 56(4): 50-58., 56(4), 50-58.
  5. Oguntunji A.O., Oladejo O.A., Ayoola M.O., Oluwatomini I., Oriye L.O. and Egunjobi I.M. (2019) Genetic variation in physiological adaptation of local, exotic and crossbred ducks to heat stress in a tropical environment. Genetic and Biodiversity Journal: 3(1): 35-45
  6. Oguntunji, A., Oladejo, O. A., Ayoola, M. O., Oriye, L. O., Ogundijo, O. O., & Ilufoye, A. O. (2020). Multivariate Analysis of Thermal Adaptive Profile of Three Genetic Groups of Duck. Buletin Peternakan, 44(1).
  7. Alabi M. O., Ojo J. O., Aderemi F. A., Lawal T. E., Oguntunji, A. O., Ayoola M. O. & Oladejo O. (2021). Antilipemic effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder on blood serum cholesterol fractions in broiler finishers. International Journal of Livestock Production, Vol. 12(1), pp. 49-52, 2021 DOI: 10.5897/IJLP2019.0638 Article Number: 815CAF366242 ISSN 2141-2448 http://www.academicjournals.org/IJL
  8. Tor, N.E., Adebambo, A.O., Wheto, M., Sogunle, O.M., Ikeobi, C.O., Ajibike, A.B., Omotoso, A.O., Shems, K., Durosaro, S., Mendy, E.W., Oladejo, O., and Ifeanyi U. (2021). Genetic diversity and phylogeographic structure of West African village chickens based on a 920bp segment of the mtDNA D-loop. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 14(4), Pp 26-36 
  9. Tor N. E. T., Ajibike A.B., Oladejo O., Shems K., Adebambo A. O., Omotoso A. O., Topor W., Wamagi T. I., Collins N. K. and Ofori S. A. (2021). Genetic diversity and maternal ancestry of Liberian country chickens indicated at the hypervariable-1 section of the mitochondrial DNA D-loop. International Journal of Agriculture and Bioscience 10(2): 107-113.www.ijagbio.com
  10. Oladejo, O. A., Oseni, S., Kyallo,, M., Entfellner, J., Tor, N., Tiambo, C., & Pelle, R. (2023). Evaluation of Genetic Variability in Four Nigerian Locally-Adapted Chicken Populations Using Major Histocompatibility Complex-Linked LEI0258 Microsatellite Marker. Poultry Science Journal, 11(2), 189-201. doi: 10.22069/psj.2023.20536.1854 (Scopus indexed)
  11. Oladejo O. A., Ayoola M. O., Adeleye B. E., Ayanbamiji T. O, Nwakuba F. I., Laniyan Q. G., Odukoya S., Oguntunji A. O., Alabi M. O., Lawal T. E. and Aderemi F. A. (2023) Influence of moisture variability on nutritive contents of herbaceous legumes for utilization in dairy production. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science (NJAS) 25 (3): 208-214. 
  12. Ayoola Mathew O., Aderemi Foluke A., Alabi Olufemi M., Oladejo Opeyemi, A., & Micheal, A. (2023). Comparative effect of vitamin complex and orange extract on physiological and blood parameters of transported pullets in humid tropics. Online Journal of Animal Feed Resources, 13(2): 97-104.DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51227/ojafr.2023.15 (Scopus-indexed)
  13. Alabi,O.M., Olagunju,S.O., Aderemi,F.A., Lawal.T.E., Oguntunji,A.O., Ayoola,M.O., Oladejo,O.A., Adeleye,B.E., Adewumi,A.A., Alabi, B.D and Tarta,A.(2023).Effect of Litter Management Systems on Incidence and Severity of Footpad Dermatitis Among Broilers at Finisher Stage. Social Science Research Network (SSRN) Preprint, Elsevier. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4515233 (Scopus-indexed)

Manuscripts accepted for publication: 

  1. Olawale F. Olaniyan, Opeyemi A. Oladejo, Adeniyi C. Adeola, Semiu F. Bello, Hameed A. Bashiru, Saidu O. Oseni. Exploring Genomics in Community Based Breeding Programme for Chickens under Low and Medium Input Systems (a review). World Poultry Science (WPS) (in Press) (Scopus indexed)

Manuscript submitted and under review

  1. Oladejo O. A., Oseni S. O., Adeola A. C., and Tor. N. E. T. Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationship of Nigerian locally-adapted Chicken (NLAC) populations using Major Histocompatibility Complex MHC-linked microsatellite marker. Animal Genetics. (Scopus-indexed).
  2. Oladejo O. A, Oseni S. O., Oguntunji, A. O, Ayoola M. O., and Alabi O. M. Phenotypic characterization of improved and indigenous Nigerian locally-adapted chickens. Acta Agricultae Slovenia (Scopus indexed)
  3. Oladejo O. A., Musa K. A., Adeleye B. E., Ayoola M. O., Oguntunji A. O. and Alabi O.M. Effect of seasonal variation on laying performance of broiler breeder in a derived savanna environment in Nigeria. Journal of Central European Agriculture (JCEA) (Scopus indexed) 
  4. Godstime Aleibiri, Foluke Aderemi, Philip Alikwe and Opeyemi Oladejo. The effect of Onions (Allium cepa) waste as additive on the Performance, Carcass and Blood Parameters of Broilers. Livestock Research for Rural Development (LRRD) (Scopus indexed) – Corresponding author
  5. Alabi,O.M., Olagunju,S.O., Aderemi,F.A., Lawal.T.E., Oguntunji,A.O., Ayoola,M.O., Oladejo,O.A., Adeleye, B.E., Adewumi,A.A., Alabi, B.D and Tarta, Effect of litter management systems on incidence and severity of footpad dermatitis among broilers at finisher stage. Translational Animal Science (in press). [Scopus]
  6. Mathew Ayoola.,Festus Akinmoladun., Opeyemi Oladejo., Olufemi Alabi.,Tolulope Faniyi and Kayode Sasona.: Effects of housing and feed combinations on the growth performance of domestic rabbits (Orytolagus cuniculus) in humid tropics. International Journal of Health Sciences Vol.6 No.52 (in press). [Scopus]

Articles that have appeared in Refereed Conference Proceedings: 

  1. Oseni S. and Adejuwon O. A (2006). Preliminary observation on the Production Potential of the Grass-cutter (Thryonomys swinderianus T) in backyard management systems in southwestern Nigeria. Book of Abstracts of the international Conference on Rodent Biology and Management, 28th August – 2nd Sept., 2006, Hanoi, Vietnam. 19 (1) 30-33
  2. Oluwole O. O., Tiamiyu A.K., Olorungbohunmi T.O., Oladejo O.A. and Adesehinwa A.O.K. (2012). Relationships of Pre-weaning Live weight and Linear Body Measurements of Nigerian Indigenous Pig (NIP) Crossbreds of Southern Nigeria. Proceeding of the 31st Biannual Conference of Ghana Animal Science Association. Pp 105-110
  3. Yunusa A. J., Salako, A. E. and Oladejo, O.A. (2013) Morphometric Characterization of Nigerian Indigenous Sheep Using Multifactorial Discriminant Analysis (2013). Proceedings of the 4th Annual Conference of Tropical Biology Association (Nigerian Chapter) at University of Lagos, Lagos State. Theme – Sustaining the remaining Tropical Biodiversity from 3rd to 4th September. 
  4. Oladejo O. A., Salako. A. E., Aderemi F. A., Alabi O.M., and Oguntunji A. O. Morphological differentiation of Nigerian Indigenous Chickens (NIC) using morphological indices and discriminant analysis (2013). Proceedings of the 2nd Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) -Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), Joint Annual Conference, Abuja, September 8- 12, Pp 32-35.
  5. Ayoola M. O, Alabi O. M, Aderemi F. A, and Oladejo O. A (2016): Effect of temperature and Length of storage on pH of internal contents for chicken table egg in humid tropics. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production March 20th -24th, 2016. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. pp: 174 -176. 
  6. Alabi O. M, Aderemi F. A, Ojo O. J, Ayoola M. O, Oladejo O. A, Afolabi K.D. and Akinoso S. O (2016): Antilipaemic effect of Moringa oleifera leaf powder as feed additive on serum cholesterol fractions of broiler finishers. pp: 832 – 836. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production March 20th -24th, 2016. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. 
  7. Oguntunji, A.O., Oladejo, O.A., Oriye, L.O. and Egunjobi, I.M. 2018. Effect of genotype on semen quality parameters of drakes. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) and 7th ASAN-NIAS Joint Annual Meeting, Ilorin, Kwara State. September 9 -13, 2018.
  8. Oguntunji, A. O., Aderemi F. A., Lawal T. E., Alabi M. O.,Ayoola M. O. and Oladejo O. A. (2021). A preliminary investigation of 12-month egg production of Mallard Ducks. Pp. 738-740 Proceedings of the International African Conference on Current Studies 27th – 28th February, www. africansummit.org, Abomey-Calavi, Benin. 
  9. Oladejo, O. A., Oseni, S. O., Entfellner, J. B. D., Kyallo, M., Keambou, C.T. and Pelle, R. (2021). Variability in the Alleles and B-haplotypes of the Major Histocompatibility Complex-linked LEI0258 microsatellite marker in four Nigerian locally adapted chicken populations. Pp 107-112. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Conference of the Research and Development Committee of the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, (Ibadan, Nigeria. 26th – 28th July, 2021.
  10. Oladejo O. A, Oseni S. O., Oguntunji, A. O, Ayoola M. O., Alabi O. M., Aderemi F. A. and Lawal T. E. (2021). Quantitative traits characterization of four Nigerian locally-adapted chickens. Pp 529 – 532 Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) and 10th ASAN-NIAS Joint Annual Meeting, Uyo, Nigeria, September, 2021. 
  11. Awoyinka O. F., Oladejo O.A., Ayoola M. O., Oguntunji A. O. Effects of seasonal variations on fertility and hatchability of Abor-acre-plus broiler breeders birds in the tropics. Pp 336-338 Proceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP 2023) Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. Animal Agriculture: A Sustainable Path To National Food Security and Economic Recovery 18th – 22nd June, 2023, 
  12. Musa K.A., Oladejo O.A., Adeleye B. E. and Oguntunji A. O. Effects of seasonal variations on laying performance of broiler breeder in a derived savannah environment in Nigeria. The Proceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP 2023) Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. 18th – 22nd June, 2023, Pp. 1239 – 1242.
  13. Oladejo Opeyemi. A., Ayoola Mathew. O, Kolawole Peace E., Adeleye Bobola E., Akintaro Olamide, Oladele Ademuyiwa H., Oguntunji Abel. O, Alabi, Olufemi. M, Aderemi Foluke A., Lawal, Tunde E. 2023. Sustainable Agriculture and friendly environment using black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) as unconventional feed source for poultry and fish production
    First Bowen Humboldt Kolleg Internatinal conference on sustainable agriculture and friendlier environment (S.A.F.E) held at Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria. 
  14. Oladejo Opeyemi. A., Akinjogbin Tunde A., Adeleye Bobola E., Ayoola Mathew. O, Oguntunji Abel. O, Alabi, Olufemi. M, Lawal, Tunde E., Aderemi Foluke A. 2023.Effect of breed on the growth of New Zealand white rabbits and the crossbred -two strains of Hyla (Hyla NG and Hyla Max). Pp. 92 -94. Proceedings of the 12th Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) -Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), Joint Annual Conference, Abuja, November 12 – 15th.