Dr. James Ajigasokoa Ndako
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Dr. James Ajigasokoa Ndako

Associate Professor
Department of Microbiology, College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Landmark University, Omuaran Kwara State, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Applied Microbiology from University of Jos, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Systemic Virology
62%
Viral Hepatology
90%
Epidemiology
75%
Public Health
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
1
Articles
62
Abstracts
18

Selected Publications

  1. Oludoun, O., O. Adebimpe, J. Ndako, O.E. Abiodun, B. Gbadamosi and B.B. Aladeitan, 2022. Global stability analysis of hepatitis B virus dynamics. F1000Research, Vol. 10. 10.12688/f1000research.52785.2.
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  2. Abiodun, O.E., O. Adebimpe, J. Ndako, O. Oludoun, B. Aladeitan and M. Adeniyi, 2022. Qualitative analysis of HIV and AIDS disease transmission: Impact of awareness, testing and effective follow up. F1000Research, Vol. 11. 10.12688/f1000research.123693.1.
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  3. Oludoun, O., O. Adebimpe, J. Ndako, M. Adeniyi, O. Abiodun and B. Gbadamosi, 2021. The impact of testing and treatment on the dynamics of Hepatitis B virus. F1000Research, Vol. 10. 10.12688/f1000research.72865.1.
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  4. Ndako, J.A., J.D. Mawak, V.O. Fajobi, I. Ifeanyi, O. Olatinsu and M.C. Odiase, 2021. Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus infection amongst pregnant women in a community North Central Nigeria. Int. J. Trop. Dis. Health, 42: 40-46.
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  5. Ndako, J.A., C.E. Okolie, V.T. Dojumo, V.O. Fajobi, J.A. Akinwumi and A.O. Owolabi, 2020. Relationship between prevalence of malaria infection and significant spread of electrolyte variation in malaria patients: within and outside limit analysis. Preprints, 10.20944/preprints202004.0261.v1.
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  6. Ndako, J.A., A.O. Owolabi, S.U. Oranusi, V.O. Fajobi, O. Charles, A. Jeremiah and G.O. Ohiobor, 2019. Incidence of urinary tract infection in a rural community of South-West, Nigeria. Saudi J. Biomed. Res., 4: 306-311.
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  7. Ndako, J.A., A.O. Owolabi, J.A. Olisa, J.A. Akinwumi, V.T. Dojumo, O. Olatinsu, B.A. Adebayo, 2019. Studies on the prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in diabetic patients attending a tertiary health-care facility south-west Nigeria. Infect. Dis., 10.21203/rs.2.13403/v2.
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  8. Dunsin, O., C.M. Aboyeji, A.O. Adekiya, K.A. Adegbite and O.T.V. Adebiyi et al., 2019. Growth, yield, fruit mineral and Vitamin C content of Cucurbita pepo L. as affected by Organic and NPK fertilizer. Open Agric., 4: 795-802.
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  9. Ndako, J.A., V.O. Fajobi, J. Akinwumi and C.O. Akor, 2018. Prevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen among apparently healthy youths in a community South-West Nigeria. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Applied Sci., Vol. 7, No. 1. .
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  10. Onwuliri, F.C., J.A. Ndako and E.A. Onwuliri, 2017. Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and their effects on serum albumin and liver aminotransferases in pregnant women in Jos. Virol.: Res. Rev., 1: 1-4.
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  11. Ndako, J.A., F.C. Onwuliri, J.M. Banda, O.O. Alejolowo, V. Fajobi and 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. Int. J. Sci., 5: 9-15.
  12. Ndako, J.A., F.C. Onwuliri, I.D. Botson, B.K. Olopade, I. Ifeanyi and J.M. Banda, 2016. Studies on the serological markers of hepatitis B Virus infection among children in riyom LGA, north central Nigeria. Int. J. Health Sci. Res., 6: 405-414.
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  13. Ndako, J.A., E.A. Onwuliri, J.M. Banda, S.O. Dahunsi and T.V. Dojumo, 2016. Distribution of HBs Antigenaemia in pregnant women-A community based epidemiological studies. J. Health Med. Nursing, 24: 1-7.
  14. Ndako, J.A., B.K. Olopade, J.M. Banda, V.O. Fajobi, L. Peter and I. Feanyi, 2016. Studies on the prevalence of cytomegalovirus (IgM) antibodies among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic at a specialist hospital North Eastern Nigeria. Scholars J. Applied Med. Sci., 4: 1042-1048.
  15. Ndako, J.A., E.A. Onwuliri, T. Adelani-Akande, D.T. Olaolu, S.O. Dahunsi and U.D. Udo, 2014. Screening for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) among Health Care Workers (HCW) in an urban community south-south Nigeria. Int. J. Biol. Pharm. Allied Sci., 3: 415-425.
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  16. Ndako, J., E.A. Onwuliri, B.K. Olopade, D.T. Olaolu and I. Ifeanyi et al., 2014. Detection of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) antibodies among HIV seropositive women attending a rehabilitation centre. J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 9: 40-44.
  17. Avidime, S., S.A. Ahmed, A. Oguntayo, T.O. Abu and J.A. Ndako, 2014. Pattern of cervical dysplasia among women of reproductive age in Zaria, Northern Nigeria. J. Med. Trop., 16: 52-55.
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  18. Omosigho, O.P., J.E. Njab, O.P. Oladejo, J. Ndako and E.G. Emmumwen et al., 2013. Epidemiology of HBV and HCV Co-infection and T- lymphocytes immune response (CD4+) in human immuno deficiency virus positive patients in Bida, North central Nigeria. Int. J. Acad. Res. Applied Sci., 2: 1-7.
  19. Ndako, J.A., O.O. Nwankiti, E.B. Kwari, B.M.C. Echeonwu and M.A. Adekeye et al., 2012. Serological evidence of Hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) among young adults. Nat. Sci., 10: 7-12.
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  20. Ndako, J.A., G.O.N. Echeonwu, O.O. Nwankiti, E.M. Onovoh, A. Ujah, P.A. Ikani and G.A. Paul, 2012. Hepatitis B virus Seroprevalence among pregnant females in Northern Nigeria. Nig. J. Med. Sci., 6: 129-133.
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  21. Ndako, J., O.O. Osemwegie, T.H.I. Spencer, B.K. Olopade, G.A. Yunusa and J. Banda, 2012. Prevalence of dermatophytes and other associated fungi among school children. Global Adv. Res. J. Med. Med. Sci., 1: 49-56.
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  22. Ndako, J., A. Yahaya, J.O. Amira, D.T. Olaolu and T.A. Akande, 2012. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection among alcoholic consumers at a local community, North-East Nigeria. J. Nat. Sci. Res., 3: 23-29.
  23. Ndako, J.A., O.O. Nwankiti, C.O. Okeke, 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. Curr. Res. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 542-546.
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  24. Ndako, J.A., O.O. Nwankiti, G.O. Echeonwu, S.A. Junaid, O. Anaele and T.J. Anthony, 2011. Studies on prevalence and risk factors for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen among secondary school students in north-central, Nigeria. Sierra Leone J. Biomed. Res., 3: 163-168.
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  25. Olabode, A.O., J.A. Ndako, G.O. Echeonwu, O.O. Nwankiti and A.A. Chukwuedo, 2010. Use of cracked maize as a carrier for NDV 4 vaccine in experimental vaccination of chickens. Virol. J., Vol. 7. 10.1186/1743-422X-7-67.
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  26. Nwankiti, O.O., A.J. Ejekwolu, I. Ibrahim, J.A. Ndako and G.O.N. Echeonwu, 2010. Detection of serum antibody levels against newcastle disease in local chickens in Bauchi metropolis, Bauchi state, Nigeria. Afr. J. Clin. Exp. Microbiol., 11: 95-101.
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  27. Ndako, J.A., 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. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 8908-8912.
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  28. Ndako, J.A., G.O.N. Echeonwu, A.O. Olabode, O.O. Nwankiti and S.O. Aimakhu et al., 2010. Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) among children of primary school age in a community, North-Central, Nigeria. Sierra Leone J. Biomed. Res., 2: 32-37.
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  29. Onwuliri, F.C., J.A. Ndako., N.N. Shidali., E.A. Onwulir, I.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. Nig. J. Exp. Applied Biol., 10: 93-98.
  30. Onwuliri, F., J. Ndako, A.O. Olabode, G.O.N. Echeonwu and E.A. Onwuliri et al., 2009. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of guiera senegalensis leaf extracts. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 3: 99-104. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 3: 99-104.
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  31. Nwankiti, O.O., J.A. Ndako, S. Abdullahi and I.O. Nwagbo, 2009. Assay of serum antibodies against newcastle disease virus in local chickens at Kaduna, Nigeria. Anim. Prod. Res. Adv., 5: 220-223.
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  32. Nwankiti, O.O., J.A. Ndako, G.O. Echeonwu, A.O. Olabode and C.I. Nwosuh et al., 2009. Hepatitis C Virus infection in apparentenly healthy individuals with family history of diabetes in Vom, plateau state Nigeria. Virol. J., Vol. 6. 10.1186/1743-422X-6-110.
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  33. Ndako, J.A., 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. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 5: 402-406.
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  34. Ndako, J.A., G.O. Echeonwu, N.N. Shidali, I.A. Bichi, G.A. Paul, E. Onovoh and L.A. Okeke, 2009. Occurrence of hepatitis C virus infection in type 2 diabetic patients attending Plateau state specialist hospital Jos Nigeria. Virol. J., Vol. 6. 10.1186/1743-422X-6-98.
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  35. Ndako, J.A., F.C. Onwuliri, A.O. Olabode, G.O.N. Echeonwu and O.O. Nwankiti et al., 2009. Seroprevalence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM antibodies among pregnant women within Jos metropolis. Nig. J. Adv. Sci. Technol., 3: 63-67.
  36. Ndako, J.A., A.O. Olabode, G.O.N. Echeonwu, O.O. Nwankiti and F.C. Onwuliri et al., 2009. Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) amongst alcohol consumers at Bassa LGA, plateau state, Nigeria. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 5: 276-280.
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  37. Onwuliri, F.C., 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. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 4: 37-40.
  38. Onwuliri, F.C., J.A. Ndako, A.O. Olabode, E.A. Onwuliri, G.O.N. Echeonwu, I.O. Okeke and M. Maliki, 2008. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) among pregnant women in vwang district plateau state Nigeria. Nig. J. Biotechnol., 19: 60-65.
  39. Onwuliri, E.A., G.E. Amona, F.C. Onwuliri and J.A. Ndako, 2008. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) among pregnant women in aboh, Mbaise LGA, Imo state Nigeria. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 4: 424-427.
  40. Echeonwu, G.O.N., C.U. Iroegbu, A. Ngene, S.A. Junaid, J. Ndako, I.E. Echeonwu and J.O.A. Okoye, 2008. Survival of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) strain V4-UPM coated on three grains offal and exposed to room temperature. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 7: 2688-2692.
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  41. Echeonwu, G.O., A. Ngene and J. Ndako, 2008. Immune response and protection of free range chickens vaccinated orally with feeding of Newcastle disease vaccine-coated cassava granules. Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., 2: 120-125.
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  42. Echeonwu, G.O.N., C.U. Iroegbu, B.C. Echeonwu, A. Ngene and A.O. Olabode et al., 2007. Delivery of thermostable Newcastle Disease (ND) vaccine to chickens with broken millet grains as the vehicle. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 6: 2694-2699.
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  43. Echeonwu, G.O.N., A. Ngene, J.A. Ndako, O.O. Nwankiti and J.O. Ibu et al., 2006. Stability of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) Strain V4-UPM coated on treated broken maize and stored at room temperature. J. Applied Agric. Res., 2: 39-46.
  44. De, N. and N.A. James, 2002. Antibacterial spectrum of extracts of Ocimum gratissimum L.{BASIL) And Xylopia aetiopica A. rich (DUNAL). Nig. J. Basic Applied Sci., 11: 165-175.
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