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NDAKO JAMES AJIGASOKOA Page | 1 B.Tech. Microbiology; M.Sc., Applied Microbiology & Plant Pathology; PhD (Applied Microbiology); AIMLS (Medical Virology).

SECTION A: PERSONAL DATA

Place of Birth: Gwada

Local Government of Origin: Lavun

State of Origin: Niger

Nationality: Nigerian

Marital Status: Married

Sex: Male

Contact Address: Department of Biological Sciences, , P.M.B 1002, Ipetu road,Omuaran Kwara State, .

Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Mobile Telephone: +234(0)7038540403

Present Rank/Designation: Lecturer 1

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 1 SECTION B: EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

 Schools/Institutions attended Page | 2 S/N Degree Course of Study and Year Institution level specialization

1 B.Tech Microbiology 1997 Federal University of Technology, Minna.

2 M.Sc. Applied Microbiology &Plant 2008 University of Jos, Nigeria. Pathology

3 PhD Applied Microbiology 2016 University of Jos, Nigeria.

4 AIMLS Medical Virology 2002 Federal College of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Vom. – Nigeria.

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 2  TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND QUALITY S/N Institution Name From To Status

1 University Landmark University, 2011 Present Lecturer Omuaran, Nigeria. 1 Page | 3 2 Monothecnic/Research Federal College of 2008 2011 Lecturer Institute. Medical Lab. Sciences, 1 [National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI)],Vom Plateau state.

3 Monothecnic/Research Federal College of 2005 2008 Lecturer Institute. Medical Lab. Sciences, II [National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI)],Vom Plateau state

4 Monothecnic/Research Federal College of 2002 2005 Lecturer Institute. Medical Lab. Sciences, III [National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI)],Vom Plateau state

5 Monothecnic/Research Federal College of 1999 2002 Asst. Institute. Medical Lab. Sciences, Lecturer [National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI)],Vom Plateau state

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 3 TAUGHT COURSES (AT VARIOUS ACADEMIC SESSIONS):

BLY 119 Practical Biology I Page | 4 BLY 129 Practical Biology II BCH 212 Introductions to Physical Biochemistry MCB 211 General Microbiology BCH 221 Biomolecules II BCH 222 General Aspects of Metabolism BCH 224 Introductory Molecular Biology. MCB 315 Bacteriology CURRENT TEACHING DUTIES

MCB 312 Microbial Physiology MCB 317 Immunology MCB 318 Introductory Virology I MCB 413 Food Microbiology MCB 414 Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology. MCB 415 Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology MCB 423 General and Systemic Virology. MCB 421 Pharmaceutical Microbiology

1. Final year Undergraduate research project Supervision  Eleven (11) B.Sc. Students.  Thirty-nine AIMLT Students

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 4 SELECTED PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES (ORIGINAL/FULL LENGTH RESEARCH PAPERS)

Page | 5 1. De, N and James, N.A. (2002). Antibacterial spectrum of extracts of Ocimum gratissimum (Basil) and Xylopia aetiopica (Dunal). Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. Vol. 11: 165-175. Indexed in: African Index Medicus, African Journals OnLine (AJOL).

2. Echeonwu,G.O.N,ANgene,J.A.Ndako,Nwankiti,O.O,J.O.Ibu,E.M.Onovoh,G.Paul,E.I.Eche onwu,A.E.Salihu,H.Jamilu,and B.C.Echeonwu.(2006).Stability of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) Strain V4-UPM Coated on treated Broken Maize and stored at room Temperature. Journal of Applied Agricultural Research. Vol. 2:39-46 Indexed in: Chemical Abstracts (CAS), Google Scholar, ISI Web of Science (WoS), Zoological Record, BazTech, Google Scholar, ICI Journals Master List.

3. Echeonwu,G.O.N,Iroegbu,C.U,Echeonwu,B.C,Ngene,A.,Olabode,A.O.,Okeke,O.I.,Ndako, J.,Paul,G.,Onovoh,E.M., Junaid,S.A. and Nwankiti,O.O. (2007).Delivery of thermostable Newcastle disease (ND) Vaccine to chickens with broken millet grains as the vehicle. African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol.6 (23) pp2694-2699. Indexed in: ABC- Chemistry ,Abstracts on Hygiene and Communicable Diseases, Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA),AJOL,DOAJ, Google Scholar, HINARI, Scientific Information Database, Scopus.

4. Echeonwu,G.O.N,Iroegbu,C.U, Echeonwu,B.C,Ngene, A., Junaid,S.A and Ndako,J. Echeonwu,I.E and Okoye,J.O.A(2008).Survival of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) StrainV4 UPM Coated on three grains offal and exposed to room temperature. African Journal of Biotechnology. Vol.7 (15), PP.2688-2692 ISSN 1684-5315. Indexed in: ABC-Chemistry ,Abstracts on Hygiene and Communicable Diseases, Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA),AJOL,DOAJ, Google Scholar, HINARI, Scientific Information Database, Scopus.

5. Echeonwu, G.O.N,Iroegbu,C.U, Echeonwu,B.C,Ngene, A., Nwosu, C.I., Joannis,T M. and Ndako,J.Immune response and protection of free range chickens Vaccinated Orally with feeding of Newcastle Vaccine-coated cassava granules. African journal of Biotechnology. (2008) Vol. 2:120-125. Indexed in: ABC-Chemistry ,Abstracts on Hygiene and Communicable Diseases, Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA),AJOL,DOAJ, Google Scholar, HINARI, Scientific Information Database, Scopus.

6. F.C. Onwuliri, J.A.Ndako, A.O Olabode, E.A.Onwuliri G.O.N.Echeonwu, I.O.Okeke, M.Maliki. (2008). Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Among Pregnant Women in Vwang District Plateau State Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology. Vol.19:60-65 ISSN 0189-1731.Academic Journal of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria.

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 5 7. E.A. Onwuliri, G.E. Amona, F.C Onwuliri, J.A.Ndako. (2008). Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Among Pregnant Women in Aboh, Mbaise LGA, Imo State Nigeria. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences.4 Page | 6 (4):424-427.Indexed in: Medline/Pubmed; Pubmed Central; African Index Medicus; HINARI; AJOL; Science Citation Index.

8. F.C Onwuliri, J.A.Ndako, A.O Olabode, G.O.N, Echeonwu and O.O Nwankiti. (2008). Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) amongst apparently healthy individuals at Jos, Nigeria. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences. 4(1):37-40. Indexed in: Medline/Pubmed; Pubmed Central; African Index Medicus; HINARI; AJOL; Science Citation Index.

9. J.A.Ndako., A.O Olabode, G.O.N, Echeonwu, O.O.Nwankiti F.C.Onwuliri, O.Anaele, J.F.Akabahile, I.O.Okeke and J.M.Banda. (2009). Prevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBSAg) amongst Alcohol Consumers at Bassa LGA of Plateau State. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences.5 (3):276-280. Indexed in: Medline/Pubmed; Pubmed Central; African Index Medicus; HINARI; Bioline; AJOL; Science Citation Index.

10. O.O Nwankiti, J.A.Ndako, S. Abdulahi and I.O Nwagbo. (2009). Assay of Serum Antibodies against New castle disease Virus in local Chickens at Kaduna, Nigeria. Animal Production Research Advances, 5(3):220-223. Indexed in: African Index Medicus, African Journals OnLine (AJOL).

11.F.C.Onwuliri, J.A.Ndako., N.N.Shidali., E.A.OnwulirI., G.O.N.Echeonwu, and A.I.Ofili. (2009).Prevalence of HIV infection among Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients attending a rehabilitation centre in Mangu, Plateau state. Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology, (2009) Vol.10:2 pp 93-98.Ms No.:NJEAB/2009/022. University of Maiduguri Basic and Applied Biology Research Group.; University of Maiduguri. Department of Biological Sciences Journal.

12.F.C.Onwuliri.,J.A.Ndako,A.O.Olabode,G,O.N.Echeonwu,E.A.Onwuliri.,O.O.Nwankiti,G.S alisu, M.C.Ohaeri and G.E. Amona.(2009).Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Guiera senegalensis leaf extracts. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Systems. 3(2): 99-104. Indexed in: African Index Medicus, African Journals OnLine (AJOL).

13.J.A.Ndako,F.C.Onwuliri.,A.O.Olabode,G.O.N,Echeonwu,O.O.Nwankiti,J.M.Banda,C.O.O nwuliri,and.E.A.Onwuliri.(2009). Seroprevalence of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM antibodies Among Pregnant Women within Jos Metropolis. Nigeria Journal of Advances in Science and Technology. Vol. 3: (1) 63-67. Academic Journal; an

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 6 African journal for research, innovation and discovery Federal University of Technology, Owerri. 14.Obinna O. Nwankiti ,James A. Ndako ,Georgebest O.N. Echeonwu ,Atanda O. Olabode Chika I. Nwosuh ,Ema M. Onovoh ,Lilian A. Okeke ,Jumoke A. Akinola ,Boniface N. Duru ,Ijeoma O. Nwagbo,Godwin O. Agada Anthony A. Chukwuedo. (2009). Hepatitis Page | 7 C Virus infection in apparently healthy individuals with family history of diabetes in Vom, Plateau State Nigeria, Virology Journal. 6:110 doi: 10.1186/1743-422X-6-110, Indexed in: Agricola, CABI, DOAJ, EmBiology, Global Health, MEDLINE, PubMed Central, Science Citation Index Expanded,SCImago,Scopus

15.James A. Ndako, Georgebest O Echeonwu, Nathaniel N Shidali, Iliyasu A Bichi, Grace A. Paul, Ema Onovoh, and Lilian A Okeke. (2009). Occurrence of Hepatitis C Virus infection in type 2 diabetic patients attending Plateau state specialist hospital Jos Nigeria Virology Journal 6:98 doi: 10.1186/1743-422X-6-98. Indexed in: Agricola, CABI, DOAJ, EmBiology, Global Health, MEDLINE, PubMed Central, Science Citation Index Expanded, SCImago, Scopus.

16.J.A.Ndako,G.O.N.Echeonwu,A.O.Olabode,N.N.Shidali,G.O.Agada,E.N.Iroegbun.,O.Olawuyi,and J.Chukwuekezie.(2009).Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection Among Pregnant Women at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital .Maiduguri Nigeria. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 5(4):402-406. Indexed in: Medline/Pubmed; Pubmed Central; African Index Medicus; HINARI; Bioline; AJOL; Science Citation Index.

17.Nwankiti,O.O.,Ejekwolu,A.J,Ibrahim,I,,Ndako,J.A.,and.G.O.N.Echeonwu.(2010).Detect ion of Serum antibody levels against Newcastle Disease in local chickens in Bauchi Metropolis, Bauchi State. African Journal Clinical Experimental Microbiology 11(2): 95-101. Indexed in: Chemical Abstracts (CAS), Google Scholar, ISI Web of Science (WoS), Zoological Record, BazTech, Google Scholar, ICI Journals Master List

18.Atanda O. Olabode, James A. Ndako, Georgebest O.N. Echeonwu , Obinna O. Nwankiti, Anthony A. Chukwuedo.(2010).Use of cracked maize as a carrier for NDV4 vaccine in experimental vaccination of chickens Virology Journal, 7:67 Indexed in: Agricola, CABI, DOAJ, EmBiology, Global Health, MEDLINE, PubMed Central, Science Citation Index Expanded,SCImago,Scopus.

19.Ndako James A, Echeonwu Georgebest O N, Olabode Atanda O., Nwankiti Obinna O, Aimakhu Sarah O, Onovoh Ema M, Chukwuekezie John, Banda Jim M and Paul Grace A.(2010) Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) among Children of Primary School Age in a Community, North-Central, Nigeria. Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 2 (1):32-37 ISSN 2076-6270. Indexed in: Chemical Abstracts (CAS), Google Scholar, ISI Web of Science (WoS), Zoological Record, ICI Journals Master List, and African Index Medicus.

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 7 20.J. A. Ndako, O. A. Olabode, G. O. N. Echeonwu, J. Chukwuekezie, C. C. Ebo and E. A. Salihu (2010) Occurrence of antibodies against hepatitis C virus (HCV) among alcoholics. : African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 9(52):8908-8912.ISSN 1684– 5315. Indexed in: ABC-Chemistry ,Abstracts on Hygiene and Communicable Diseases, Page | 8 Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture (AGORA),AJOL,DOAJ, Google Scholar, HINARI, Scientific Information Database, Scopus.

21.James A Ndako, Obinna O Nwankiti, Georgebest O Echeonwu, Junaid Suraj A, Onyeka Anaele and Tiri J. Anthony (2011). Studies on Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen among Secondary School Students in North-central, Nigeria. Sierra Leone Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 3(3):163-168. Indexed in: Chemical Abstracts (CAS), Google Scholar, ISI Web of Science (WoS), Zoological Record, ICI Journals Master List, and African Index Medicus.

22.J.A.Ndako, O.O.Nwankiti, E.M Onovoh, A.M.Adekeye T.P.Choji M.U.Alesa and A.J.Alarape. (2011). Screening response to Hepatitis C Virus antibodies among Diabetic patients attending UITH Nigeria, Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences,3(6): 542-546 ISSN: 2041-0778© Indexed in Academic Journals Database, Cornell University Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Dowling College Library, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) (The American Chemical Society),DOAJ, Airiti Library, Taiwan, Genamics Journal Seek, Open J-Gat.

23.James. A. Ndako, Obinna O. Nwankiti, Ezekiel B. Kwari1, Bob-manuel C.Echeonwu, Adekunle M.Adekeye, John Agbontale, Joshua Gyang, Adanma R. Uzoechina , Ekaete Akwaowo, Nathaniel Olawuyi, Alice K.Dalyop. (2012).Serological evidence of Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen (HBsAg) among young adults. Nature and Science.10 (11):7-12]. (ISSN: 1545-0740). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 2 . Indexed in: Library of Congress,PubMed,Scopus,EBSCO,Index copernicus,Journal Index,Scientific Indexing Services.

24.J.A.Ndako., G.O.N.Echeonwu., O.O.Nwankiti., E.M.Onovoh., A.Ujah., P.A.Ikani.,G.A.Paul (2012). Hepatitis B Virus Seroprevalence among pregnant females in Northern Nigeria. Research Journal of Medical Sciences 6(3) 129-133 ISSN: 1815-9346. Indexed in:Agro Asia, World Agri. Database, MedLit , Index Copernicus, ASCI- ACR,EMBASE,Scopus.

25.Ndako, J.A, Osemwegie, O.O, Spencer T.H.I, Olopade, B.O Yunusa, G.A, and Banda,J. (2012). Prevalence of Dermatophytes and other associated Fungi among school children) Global Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences Vol. 1(3):049-056. Indexed in: Chemical Abstracts (CAS), Google Scholar, ISI Web of Science (WoS), Zoological Record.

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 8 26. Ndako, James A., Yahaya Amina., Amira,Josephine O.,Olaolu,Debby T.,Akande, Tabitha. (2013).Hepatitis B Virus (HBV).Infection among Alcoholic Consumers at a Local Community, North East Nigeria. Journal of Natural Sciences Research.3 (13):23-29. Indexed in: EBSCO (U.S.),Index Copernicus (Poland),JournalTOCS (UK),PKP Open Archives Harvester (Canada),Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (Germany),SCI-Edge (U.S.),Open J-Gate Page | 9 (India),OCLC WorldCat (United States),Universe Digtial Library (Malaysia),Google Scholar.

27.Omosigho O.P., Njab J.E., Oladejo O.P.,Ndako J., Emmumwen EG.,Otojareri K.A., Dangana A., Ledogo G.G. (2013).Epidemiology of HBV & HCV Co-infection and T- lymphocytes immune response (CD4+) in Human Immuno Deficiency Virus positive patients in Bida, North Central Nigeria, International Journal of Academic Research in Applied Science 2(6): 1-7, 2013 ijaras.isair.org IJARAS. Indexed in: Cancer Research Library Online (CaRLO),Electronic Journals Library,Public Access Journals,iSEEK,Academic Index,Socolar,Google Scholar.

28.Solomon Avidime, Saad A. Ahmed, Adekunle Oguntayo, Teni O. Abu, James A. Ndako.(2014).Pattern of cervical dysplasia among women of reproductive age in Zaria, Northern Nigeria. Journal of Medicine in the Tropics, 16(2):52-55.Indexed in::CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), EBSCO Publishing's Electronic Databases, Exlibris – Primo Central, Google Scholar, Hinari, Infotrieve, Journal Guide, National Science Library, OpenJGate, ProQuest, TdNet.

29.Ndako J.A, Onwuliri, E.A, Adelani-Akande T, Olaolu, D.T, Dahunsi, S.O and Udo, U.D (2014).Screening for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) among health Care workers (HCW) in an urban community South –South Nigeria. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences. (IJBPAS). 3(3): 415-425. Indexed in: Chemical Abstracts (CAS), Google Scholar, ISI Web of Science (WoS), Zoological Record.

30.Onwuliri,E.A,Ndako,J.A.,Dahunsi,S.O.,Aderibigbe,A.Awakan,J.O,Fajobi,V.O,Ohiobo,A.E Dermatological Disorders amongst Primary School Children In Riyom Community, North-Central Nigeria,(2014).South pacific Journal of Pharma and Bio Science. SPJPBS. 2(1), 102-109.ISSN 2310-4899.

31.James. A.Ndako, E.A.Onwuliri, Bunmi K.Olopade ,Debby T. Olaolu Ilochi Ifeanyi,Josephine O. Awakan , Temitope V. Dojumo, Deborah O. Ogido. .(2014). Detection of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) antibodies among HIV Seropositive women attending a Rehabilitation centre. Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Vol. 9 (3): 40-44. Indexed in: CrossRef, The arXiv (arXiv.org), Cabell Publishing, Inc., Index Copernics, J-Gate, Ulrich Web, Ebsco Host, Google Scholar, Jour Informatics.

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 9 32.Ndako, James A., Onwuliri, Edith A., Banda, Jim M., Dahunsi, S.O., Dojumo, Temitope V. (2016). Distribution of HBs Antigenaemia in pregnant women-A community based epidemiological studies. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing. Vol. 24(2016)1-7. ISSN 2422-8419.Indexed in: EBSCO (U.S.),Index Copernicus Page | 10 (Poland),Ulrich's Periodicals Directory (ProQuest, U.S.),JournalTOCS (UK),PKP Open Archives Harvester (Canada),Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (Germany),SCI-Edge (U.S.),Open J-Gate (India),OCLC WorldCat (United States),Universe Digtial Library (Malaysia),NewJour (Georgetown University Library, U.S.),Google Scholar.

33.Ndako, J. A. Onwuliri, F.C. Botson, I.D., Olopade,B.K, Ifeanyi,I. Banda,J.M. (2016). Studies on the Serological Markers of Hepatitis B virus infection among children in Riyom LGA, North central Nigeria. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research 6(4):405-414. ISSN: 2249-9571 www.ijhsr.org Indexed in: Scopemed, DOAJ, Index Copernicus (ICV: 92.82), Google Scholar, Google, HINARI (WHO, Geneva), Genamics, Open Science Directory, AGORA, BOAI, SOROS, Scirus, Index Scholar, Journal Index, eJManager, Find ejournal, NEWJOUR, Open J-Gate, ICMJE, WorldCat, AcademicKeys, Docstoc, ResearchBib, CiteFactor, getCITED, Ulrich’s International Directory.

34.James A Ndako., Bunmi K.Olopade., Jim M.Banda., Victor O. Fajobi, Lovelyn Peter., Ilochi Ifeanyi (2016) Studies on the prevalence of cytomegalovirus (IgM) antibodies among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic at a specialist hospital North Eastern Nigeria. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SJAMS)4(3F):1042-1048 ISSN 2320-6691(Online) & ISSN 2347-954X . Indexed in: Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, DOASR, Indian Citation Index, UCSF Library, Advanced Science Index, Journal Seek ,(Genomics), Library Directory (USA), Science Central, Journal Index.Net, Cite Factor, Scientific Indexing Services (SIS), Academia Edu, Getcited, Indian Science Index, World Cat, OAJSE, ISURS.

35.J.A. Ndako, F.C.Onwuliri, J.M.Banda, O.O.Alejolowo, V.Fajobi, D.O.Olapade. (2016).Risk Factors and Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Among Apparently Healthy Volunteers in an Urban Setting, North-central Nigeria. International Journal of Science. Vol. 5(3):9-15 DOI: 10.18483/ijSci.958; Online ISSN: 2305-3925; Print ISSN: 2410-4477 Indexed in: Google Scholar, SSRN, Index Copernicus, Cabell Publishing, Globalethic, CiteSeer, WikiCFP, ScienceCentral, SciSeek

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 10 SOME WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/CONFERENCES ATTENDED:

 Research and development Course on Research Methods and statistics. Held at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).10TH – 14TH March, 2008.

Page | 11  International Training Workshop on Molecular Biology and applied Biotechnology, Organized by Applied Biotech. Institute , Ota.28th July-2nd August, 2008.  44th Annual Scientific Conference and workshop of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria August, 2008.  Workshop on ‘The role of Geographic Information System/Remote Sensing Technologies in the Animal Disease Diagnosis and Surveillance. Held at the National Veterinary Research Institute Vom 24th -26th February 2009.  Advocacy Sensitization Programme on: CANCER-FIND THE CAUSE TODAY, FIND THE CURE TOMMOROW Organized by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) On the occasion of the world Biomedical Science day: 28th - 29thApril, 2009.  45th Annual Scientific Conference and workshop of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria August, 10th -15th August 2009.  Nigerian Anti-corruption and financial crimes summit organized by: African diaspora initiatives in Collaboration with ICPC. Abuja,9th – 10th November,2009  Training on Result-Based Monitoring and evaluation Development Planning Workshop,IFPRI-KCI Collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Abuja 29th - 4th December,2010.  Training on priority setting for Agricultural Research,IFPRI-KCI Collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Abuja 7th -10th June,2010.  5TH National Conference on HIV/AIDS THEME-The Nigerian HIV/AIDS RESPONSE; Ownership and sustainability 2-5th May, 2010 Abuja Nigeria.  Capacity building workshop on ‘Effective Lecturing: Preparing today’s student for tomorrows role’ Held for lecturers of the Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom July,27th -28th 2010

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 11  46th Annual Scientific Conference and International workshop of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria August, EKO 2010, 13th 18th Sept.2010.  47th Annual Scientific Conference and workshop of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria. Benue 2011, 12th - 16th Sept.2011. Page | 12  47TH Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria, Landmark University Omuaran.26th -30th August, 2012.  49th Annual Scientific conference and Workshop, of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria Katsina 2013, 2nd - 6th September, 2013.  Workshop on understanding Campus Peace Building and Crisis Management Techniques in tertiary institutions in Nigeria Organized by Peace Corps of Nigeria., Kaduna. 26th -29th November, 2013.  African Leadership Development center specialized workshop series on the Theme: Conflict Management and Resolutions-Leadership competence development workshop Covenant University, Ota.25th -28th May 2014  37th Annual conference and general meeting of the Nigerian society for Microbiology (NSM).Zaria 2014, 2nd – 5th September, 2014.  38th Annual general meeting and scientific conference UNILAG 2015 1st - 5th September 2015.

COLLABORATION/ACADEMIC LINKAGES:  Membership of Professional Bodies 1. Member, Nigerian Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria.(AMLSN). 2. Member, Nigerian Society for Microbiology. (NSM). 3. Member, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN). 4. Member, Biotechnology Society of Nigeria.(BSN). 5. Member Science Association of Nigeria (SAN).

 Collaborations: 1. Establishment of a research group with the LUHC Medical Laboratory dept. on the prevalence of some emerging diseases in Omuaran and environ.

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 12 2. Enlightenment and public awareness campaign on the prevalence of HPV and HBV within Omuaran community in conjunction with Primary and secondary schools support group of the Chaplaincy’s Liberation Army.

Page | 13  Research Cluster/Group Team member, Project Research implementation on the development of pelleted thermo

stable NDV-I2 Clone Vaccine for the control of Newcastle disease using local food stuff as carriers. –National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENTS: LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND TRAITS:

 Administrative Engagements  1. Director, Directorate of University wide courses, Landmark University Omuaran, Kwara State Nigeria (2016/2017 Session). 2. Director, Directorate of University wide courses, Landmark University Omuaran, Kwara State Nigeria (2015/2016 Session). 3. Chaplain, Landmark University Omuaran, Kwara State Nigeria (2014/2015 Session). 4. Dean, Students Affairs Landmark University Omuaran, Kwara State Nigeria.(2013/2014 Session) 5. Coordinator, Towards Total Graduate, (TTG) Dynamic set 2015. 6. Coordinator, Towards Total Graduate, (TTG) Marvel set 2016. 7. Chair, Parent’s Teachers Forum, Landmark University Nursery primary School (LUNPS) Omuaran (2012-2016). 8. Chair, Operation subscription by all means OSBAM 2016 Committee 9. Chair, Landmark University leadership electioneering Committee 2016. 10. Chair, LMU Student’s Representative council selection committee 2013/2014 academic session. 11. Chair, LMU Student’s Representative council selection committee 2014/2015 academic session. 12. Chair, Food and Monitoring Committee, Landmark University (Oct.2011-Sept.2013). 13. Secretary, Landmark University-Publication and conference committee, 2011-2013

14. Assistant Secretary- General, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria NVRI Chapter -2006 to August 2009

15. Secretary- General, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria NVRI Chapter - October 2009-2011 NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 13 16. Examination/Time table/Records Officer, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Sciences (NVRI),Vom (2006 – 2011) 17. Co-ordination of the Medical Laboratory Science Council Final Professional Examination in Medical Virology NVRI Center. 18. Examiner to the MLSCN Technicians and Assistants Examinations hosted by Page | 14 the College. 19. Participation as examiner to the MLSCN Final professional Examinations in Medical Virology Hosted by the College.  University Committee Membership 1. Member, Landmark University Secondary school governing council 2012-2016. 2. Member, Landmark University Nursery and primary school (LUNPS) Local schools Board. 2012-2016. 3. Member, procurement of drugs and other Laboratory Materials 2012- 2013. 4. Member, Landmark University-Publication and conference committee, 2011-2015. 5. Member, LUSAT Screening Panel, Landmark University, Omuaran. 6. Member, Landmark University ceremonial committee 2016. 7. Member, Landmark University Faculty Support Programme. 8. Member, Landmark University Conference Committee. 9. Member, Landmark University Chapel Committee.  Mentoring 1. Level adviser, Microbiology Programme (2011 – 2014). 2. Member chaplaincy Hospitality/counseling support group.

ALIGNMENT WITH CORE VALUES /SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Name of Current Church: Living Faith Church Omuaran. 2. Church Leadership Training: WOFBI;-BCC,LCC &LDC 3. Associate pastor/Chair Marriage Committee/WSF Coordinator Living faith Church, Vom Plateau State. 2010-2011. 4. Associate pastor/Chair Marriage committee Living faith Church, Omuaran Kwara State 2012-2014. 5. Vice Chair University Chapel Committee, Landmark University Chaplaincy 2012-2014.

CURRENT RESEARCH/TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: 1. Prevalence of Hepatitis B viral infection in communities and risk factors involved 2. Prevalence of Human Papilloma virus (HPV) as causative agent for cervical cancer—the way forward for prevention.

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 14 3. Proposals to ensure a formidable synergy in research between the Dept. of Microbiology and the Medical Laboratory Dept, Landmark University Health Center. 4. Proposal for continuing professional practice (CPD) Workshop/Training to be hosted by the Laboratory dept. LUHC in Page | 15 collaboration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria in 2016.

CAREER PLAN AND PROGRESSION:

1. Immediate goal: To be an outstanding Researcher

2. Mid-term goal: To be a successful and impactful academic.

3. Long-term goal: To become a professor and an Effective Manager of Human and material Resources

4. A more impactful life to my generation as a Pastor in the Living Faith Church running with the Liberation Mandate.

Ndako A. James August, 2016

NDAKO,James Ajigasokoa Page 15 NAME AND ADDRESSES OF REFEREES

1. Professor F. C. Onwuliri Department of Plant Science and Technology, Page | 16 Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria.

[email protected]

2. Dr. (Chief) G.O.N Echeonwu Provost, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, (NVRI) P.M. B. 01 Vom, Plateau State. [email protected]

3. Professor Omorefosa O. Osemwegie Department of Biological Sciences Landmark University P.M.B. 1002, Km. 4 Ipetu Road, Omuaran Kwara State. osemwegie. [email protected]

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