Career Profile

I started my career in 1990 as Fisheries Officer I with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. I rose through the ranks to the position of Assistant Director Fisheries in 2016. After wish I join the services of the National Open University of Nigeria as Lecturer 11 in 2017. I rose to the rank of Lecturer 1 in the year 2021and Senior Lecturer in 2024. I served as Reviewer for the 35th Annual Conference’s Book of Proceeding for Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) in 2021. Also, I served as External examiner for Fisheries Technology Diploma Programme, College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Mando, Ahmadu Bello University from 2018-2023. I have served in various capacities in the faculty such as Faculty SIWES officer 2023-2024 November. I am currently the Ag. Head of Department Animal Science and Fisheries.

Dr Aderonke Nana Agbo

05102
Kaduna
Agricultural Sciences
Animal Science and Fisheries
Senior Lecturer
Head of Department
anagbo@noun.edu.ng

B.Sc Zoology, 1987, M.Sc Zoology (Hydrobiology & Fisheries) 1990, Ph.D Fisheries, 2015.

Courses Taught
FRM 211 Forestry and Wildlife
AGR 305 Analytical techniques for Animal production I
ANP 303 Introduction to Animal product processing and preservation
ANP 307 Elementary topics in Animal breeding
ANP 309     Analytical Technique for Animal Production II
ANP 505 Monogastric Nutrition
ANP 509 Ruminant Animal Production
ANP 511 Animal Production Resources
ANP 508 Feed Formulation
Students’ Project Supervision- undergraduate and postgraduate diploma.
i. Faculty SIWES coordinator March 2023 
ii. Reviewer for the 35th Annual Conference’s Book of Proceeding for Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) 2021
iii. External examiner for Fisheries Technology Diploma Programme, College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Mando, Ahmadu Bello University 2018-2023                                                               
Research Experience- winning 3 research grants.
Experience in i. Setting up and managing e-learning platform for ODL 

Agbo A., Akhaluola F., Agboro F. (2010). Introduction to Fish farming and Fish Biology in Nigeria. pp. 109 ISBN 97837522-2-7
Journals Articles
1. Agbo A. N., Balogun J.K., Oniye S.J. and Auta J. (2016). Effect of Different
Processing Methods on Nutritional Composition of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam) De Wit) Leaves as inclusion in Fish Feed. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 21(4): 719-726.

2. Agbo A. N., Balogun J.K., Oniye S.J. and Auta J. (2017). Haematology of
Heterobranchus longifilis fed different dietary levels of Leucaena leaf meal.
Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 32 (2): 257-265.

3. Musa, M.I., Yakubu, F.B., Jiwaire, M., Agbo, A.N., Oyegbile, B., Ndam, S.S.
(2017). Studies on the Monthly Variation in the Body and Nutritional Composition of Labeo coubie In Shiroro Dam, Niger State. Nigeria Journal of Fisheries, 14 (1&2): 1177-1182.

4. Ezike, C.O., Echor, F.O., Uwadiegwu, N. C and Agbo, A.N. (2018). Growth and energy reserves of African freshwater catfish Clarias gariepinus burchell,1822) exposed to water soluble fraction WSF of bonny light crude oil BLCO. Nigerian Journal of Fisheries, (15) 2: 1476-1479.

5. Musa M. I., Yakubu F.B., Agbo A.N., Oyegbile B., Ndams S.S. (2018). Monthly Variation in the Body and Nutritional Composition of Freshwater Hyperopisus bebe (Lacede, 1803) in Shiroro Dam, Niger State. Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture, 6 (1): 47-52.

6. Okiyele I. J., Ezike C. O., Agbo A.N. (2019). Motility and Oxidative Stress of
Cryopreserved Fish Milt using Juices of Orange, Cucumber and Pineapple as Cryoprotectants. World Journal of Innovative Research, (7) 3: 46-51.

7. Ezike, C.O., Echor, F. O., Agbo, A.N., Uwadiegwu N. C. (2019). Effects of
Storage Periods on Viability, Hatchability, Survival and Motility of Cryopreserved C. Gariepinus Semen. World Journal of Innovative Research,
(7) 3: 40-45.

8. Ezike C.O., Okechukwu G.C.E., Agbo A.N. (2019). Moisture content, weight loss and anti-oxidative stress enzyme activities in muscles of insect infested-smoked fishmeal compared with commercial fishmeal. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research (4) 4: 38-41.

9. Agbo, A.N. (2020) Effects of processing on amino acids composition of Leucaena leucocephala (Lam De Wit) leaf meal. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology, (37) 2: 157-164

10. Gana, E. S., Agbo, A.N and Olaniyi, O. E (2022). The Effect of Varying Levels of Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia) on Quality of Clarias gariepinus Dried in A Solar Tent Dryer. African Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences 2(1): 272-281

11. Akure, C.O., Agbo A.N., Vantsawa, P.A., Ayodele, J.T., Alabi, O.F. and Olumuyiwa, S.A. (2022). Interaction Effects of Differently Processed Mucuna pruriens Seed Meal on Growth Performance of Broiler Finisher. Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences, 4(11): 61-66.

12. Ezike, C.O., Uwadiegwu, N.C., Agbo, A.N. and Okechukwu, G.C.E. (2022). Ecotoxicity of Azadirachta indica leaf extract (AILE) exposed to the Frys of Clarias gariepinus. Journal of the Science of Agriculture Food Technology and the Environment, 3(1): 36-40

13. Ezike, C. O., Ofido, G., Chidobem, I.J., Uwadiegwu, N.C. and Agbo, A.N. (2022). Growth, Oxidative Stress and Gill Histology of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Juveniles Fed Varying Levels of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal (MOLM). Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystem Management, 2(1): 53-62.

14. Awolumate, S., Okwuokenye, G. F., Agbo, A. N. and Akinbani, D. M. (2022). Determinants of profitability and challenges of smoked and dried fish marketers in Lagos State Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT) 2(2): 1-4.

15. Ezike, C. O., Agbo, A.N., Uwadiegwu, N.C. and Okechukwu, G. C. E. (2022). Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract MOLE Ameliorate the Behaviour and Median Lethal Toxicity of Hetereoclarias hybrid Fingerlings Disclosed to Cassava Wastewater CWW. International Journal of Ecotoxicology and Ecobiology, 7(4): 65-70.

16. Agbo, A. N. (2022) Effect of three commercial feeds on the growth performance of Hybrid Catfish (Heteroclarias) juveniles. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 49 (6):14 -18

17. Ezike, C. O., Uwadiegwu, N.C. and Agbo, A.N. (2023). Acute Toxicity and Stress Behaviour of Heterobranchus bidorsalis Exposed to the Detergent Nittol®. J Multidisciplenary scientific journal 6(1): 172–179.

18. Gana, E.S., Agbo, A.N. and Gugah M.P. (2023). The Effect of Changes in Temperature on Amino Acids of Smoked Tilapia (Orechromis niloticus) Using the Improved Traditional (Steel Drum) Smoking Kiln. Abuja Journal of Agriculture and Environment. 3(2): 207-217.

19. Agbo, A.N. (2024). Growth Response of Heterobranchus longifilis juveniles Fed Leucaena leucocephala Leaf Meal Supplemented diets as Replacement for Soyabean. Nigeria Journal of Agriculture. 55(1): 259-264

20. Agbo, A.N. (2024). Evaluation of Garlic (Allium sativum) Supplemented Diets on Growth and Haematological Parameters of Heterobranchus longifilis Valenciennes, 1840. Nigerian Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture 12(2): 30-38

Refereed Conference Proceeding
21. Agbo, A. N., Balogun, J. K., Oniye, S. J. and Auta, J. (2015). Effect of Soaking on the Nutritional Content of Leucaena Leucocephala (Lam De Wit) Leafmeal, in Ansa J. et al. (Eds) Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) 22nd-27th November, 2015 pp.266-268.

22. Agbo A. N., Balogun J.K., Oniye S.J. Auta J., Musa, M. I. (2016). Amino Acid Profile of Boiled Leucaena Leucocephala Leafmeal: Implications for Fish Nutrition. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) 30th October-4th November, 2016 Pp.15-18.

23. Musa, M.I., Agbo, A.N., Ndams, S. S., Ntukidem, J. A. (2016). Evaluating the Combined Effect of Feather Meal and Maggot (Muscca domestica) on the Growth and Nutrient Utilization of Heterobranchus bidorsalis Fingerlings. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) 30th October-4th November 2016 pp.61-64.

24. Ezike, C.O., Echor, F.O., Uwadiegwu, N. C and Agbo, A.N. (2018). Growth Performance, Plasma Glucose and Liver Glycogen Content Of African Freshwater Catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Exposed To Water. Soluble Fraction (Wsf) of Bonny Light Crude Oil (Blco). Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) 28th October-2nd November, 2018. pp.174-177.

25. Agbo A. N. (2018). Effect of Soaking on Amino Acid Composition of Leucaena Leucocephala (Lam De Wit) Leafmeal as a Potential Ingredient in Fishfeed. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) 28th October-2nd November, 2018. pp.479-481.

26. Agbo, A.N and Onimisi, H. U. (2020). The use of non-conventional feed resources for fish nutrition in Nigeria: A review. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON), Niger 2020, 15th–19th November 2020. Federal university of Technology, Minna. Pp156-160.

27. Agbo, A.N and Awolumate S (2021). A Comparative Study on Proximate Composition of Heterobranchus longifilis from Cultured and the Wild Environment. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON), 24th – 29th October, 2021. University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Pp381-383.

28. Agbo, A.N., Awolumate, S. and Onwuka, C. N. (2022). Effect of replacing soyabean with Leucena leucocephala leaf meal on the growth performance of Heterobranchus longifilis juveniles. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON), 30th October to 4th November, 2022. Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Pp210-212.

29. Akure, C.O., Ayodele, J.T., Alabi, O.F., Vantsawa, P.A., Olukotun, O., Olumuyiwa, S.A. and Agbo, A.N. (2023). Evaluation of Ginger Waste Meal in The Diet of Broiler Starter Chickens. Bichi, A.H. et al. (Eds). Proceeding of the 48th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) 18th – 22nd June, 2023. Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state. Pp 1266-1270.

30. Akure, C.O., Ayodele, J.T., Alabi, O.F., Vantsawa, P.A., Olukotun, O., Olumuyiwa, S.A. and Agbo, A.N. (2023). Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Finishers Fed Ginger Waste Meal as An Energy Source. Proceeding of the 48th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) 18th – 22nd June, 2023. Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state. Pp 1271-1274.

31. Agbo, A.N. and Awolumate, S. (2024). Impact Of Oven Drying, Sun Drying and Freezing on the Nutrient Composition of Heterobranchus longifilis. Proceeding of the 49th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) 24th to 27th March, 2024. Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Oyo-State. Pp 1950-1953.

32. Akure, C. O., Ayodele, J. T., Agbo, A. N., Abdulkareem, S. B. and Vantsawa, P. A. (2024). Growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler finishers fed ginger waste meal as an energy source. Proceeding of the 49th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP) 24th to 27th March, 2024. Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Oyo-State. Pp 1520-1523.

Other Publications
Noun Course Writer/Developer
Agbo, A. N. (2019). Animal Production Resources. Course material Department Animal Science and Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria. 125Pp

Fish nutrition with special interest on the use of non-conventional feed ingredients in the diet of culturable fishes

ORCID identification number: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7022-5414
Google scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JSC3-e4AAAAJ&hl=en
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aderonke-Agbo

i. Title: Effect of Groundnut Cake (GNC) Fortified with Essential Amino Acids (methionine and lysine) on Performance of Catfish (Heterobranchus and Clarians gariepinus) Species.
2022 Grant: Ref: NOUN/DRA/LRTL/GN002/VOLII.
Status: concluded
Amount: Four million, five hundred and ninety-three thousand naira (N4,593,000.00)
National Open University of Nigeria Senate Research

ii. Title: Evaluation of LABLAB (Lablab purpureus) as a Protein Source in the Diet of Catfish (Heterobranchus and Clarias gariepinus) species.
2017-2022 (Merged) Tetfund Institution Based Research (IBR) Project. Ref: NOUN/DRA/TETFUNDAW/VOLI
Status: ongoing
Amount: One million nine hundred Naira only (N1,900,000.00)

iii. Title: Climate-Resilient Fisheries and Aquaculture Businesses: Gender-Inclusive Innovative Business Models for Southwest Geopolitical Zone.
2024 National Open University of Nigeria Senate Research Grant: Ref: NOUN/DRA/SGR/AW/VOLI
Status: ongoing
Amount: Three million Naira only (N3,000,000.00)
National Open University of Nigeria Senate Research

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