About Dr. Bassey Etta Agbo
Dr. Bassey Etta Agbo is currently a lecturer II in Microbiology Department, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. His Masters of Science (M. Sc.) specialty is Environmental and Public Health Microbiology while his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) specialty is Environmental Microbiology. He has published high quality journals locally and internationally. He has attended a lot of academic conferences and seminars, some of which he had presented academic papers. Dr. Agbo is the Pioneer elected president of El-Sam Foundation International, Uyo, Nigeria/ New York, USA. He is an Editorial board member of reputable journals some of which are Trends in Clinical Microbiology Journal, USA and others. He is a reviewer to many international journals. He is equally a member in some reputable academic societies, some of which are: Member American Society for Microbiology, Member Bio-pesticide Society of Nigeria, Member Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Member Nigerian Society for Microbiology and Member Virology Society of Nigeria. He is currently working on Rhizosphere and Rhizoplane flora of Calopogonium mucunoides from University of Calabar Botanical Garden; Detection of multi-drug resistant bacteria from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) polluted soil; Phytoremediation of Effluent Polluted Soil using Calopogonium mucunoides and Centrosema pubescence and Microbial Profile of some Seafood sold in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate | Sheik Abubakar Mahmuud Kumi (L. E. A.) Primary School, Tudun Wada, Kaduna, Kaduna State | 1986 | 1991 delete_forever | |
| Junior School Certificate | Government Secondary School, Kurmin Mashi, Kaduna, Kaduna State | 1991 | 1994 delete_forever | |
| West African Senior Secondary Certificate | Command Day Secondary School, NDA, Kaduna, Kaduna State | 1995 | 1998 delete_forever | |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Microbiology | University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria | 2002 | 2007 delete_forever | |
| Diploma in Computer Science | Applesoft Computer Institute, Ahaba Imenyi, Isuikwato, Abia State | 2007 | 2008 delete_forever | |
| M. Sc. (Environmental and Public Health Microbiology) | Graduate School, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria | 2009 | 2013 delete_forever | |
| Ph. D. (Environmental Microbiology) | Graduate School, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria | 2013 | 2019 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Ikpoh, I. S., Agbo, B. E., Henshaw, E. E., Lennox, J. A. & Gege, J. O. (2017). Occurrence of multiple drug resistant enteric bacteria in different water sources in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, Mintage Journal of Pharmaceutical & Medical Sciences, 6(3), 1-3 | |
| Amise, A. F., Lennox, J. A. & Agbo, B. E. (2017). Antimicrobial Potential of Dacryodes edulis against Selected Clinical Bacterial Isolates, Microbiology Research Journal International, 19(5), 1-7. | |
| Brooks, A. A., Iyakndue, M. L., Unimke, A. A. & Agbo, B. E. (2017). Rubber Effluent Bio- Analyses and Its Impacts on the Microbial Community Structure of the Soil in Calabar, Nigeria, Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, 4(3), 1-9. | |
| Iyakndue, M. L., Brooks, A. A., Unimke, A. A. & Agbo B. E. (2017). Effects of Palm Oil Mill Effluent on Soil Microflora and Fertility in Calabar, Nigeria, Asian Journal of Biology, 2(3), 1-11. | |
| Rao, A. P., Agbo, B. E., Udoekong, N. S. & Etuk, H. A. (2017). Evaluation of Antagonistic Potential of Soil Bacteria against Plant Pathogenic Fungus: Aspergillus niger, Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 3(2), 1-7. | |
| Edeghor, U., Lennox, J., Agbo, B. E. & Aminadokiari, D. (2016). Bread Fermentation using Synergistic Activity between Lactic acid Bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus) and Baker’s Yeast (Sacchromyces cerevisae). Pakistan Journal of Food Science, 26(1), 46-53 | |
| John, A. S., Mboto, C. I. & Agbo, B. E. (2016). Comparative diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) using urinary nitrite and significant bacteriuria (SBU). International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences, 5(4), 6-15 | |
| John, A. S., Mboto, C. I. & Agbo, B. E. (2016). A review on the prevalence and predisposing factors responsible for urinary tract infection among adults. European Journal of Experimental Biology, 6(4), 7-11 | |
| Mbim, E. N., Mboto, C. I. & Agbo, B. E. (2016). A Review of Nosocomial Infections in Sub- Saharan Africa. British Microbiology Research Journal, 15(1), 1-11 | |
| Okpo, E. A. Mboto, C. I. & Agbo, B. E. (2016). Bacteriological Quality of Chloroquine Syrups Sold In Calabar Municipality, Nigeria. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 7(6), 2586-2590 | |
| Agbo, B. E., Takon, I. A. & Ajaba, M. O. (2016). Prevalence of Contaminating Microorganisms In Anti-Malarial Drugs Sold In Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 7(10), 4272-4277 | |
| Amise, A. F., Lennox, J. A. & Agbo, B. E. (2016). Antimicrobial Potential and Phytochemical Analysis of Dacryodes edulis Against Selected Clinical Bacterial Isolates. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research, 8(11), 1795-1800 | |
| Udoekong, N. S., Agbo, B. E., James, I. I., Ekpo, I. A., Etuk, C. & Ben, M. G. (2016). Antifungal Activity of Locally Formulated Soaps on Atopic dermatitis, Professional Journal of Research and Sustainable Development, 7(2), 33-39 | |
| Agbo, B. E., Udoekong, N. S. & Ozumba, R. E. (2016). Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus in street vended food sold in Calabar Municipality, Nigeria, Journal of Bio-pesticides and Agriculture, 3(1), 31-40 | |
| Udoekong, N. S., Agbo, B. E., James, I. I., Akan, O. D. & Ekpo, I. A. (2016). Antifungal Effects of Different Antiseptic Soaps on Tinea corporis, Professional Journal of Research and Sustainable Development, 7(2), 13-18 | |
| Rao, A. P., Agbo, B. E., Ikpoh, I. S., Udoekong, N. S. & Etuk, H. A. (2016). Biological control mechanisms against plant-based pathogens, Journal of Bio-pesticides and Environment, 3(2), 1-11 | |
| Agbo, B. E., Nta, A. I. & Ajaba, M. O. (2015). A Review on the Use of Neem (Azadirachta indica) as a Bio-pesticide, Journal of Bio-pesticide and Environment, 2(1), 58-65 | |
| Unimke, A. A., Antai, S. P., Agbor, R. B., Nseabasi, N. O. & Agbo, B. E. (2014). Evaluation of Seasonal Variation in the Microbial and Heavy Metal Concentrations of Imo River Estuary of the Niger Delta Mangrove Ecosystem, Advanced Research in Agricultural and Veterinary Science 1(2), 88-94 | |
| Ikpoh, I. S., Lennox, J. A., Ekpo, I. A., Agbo, B. E., Henshaw E. E. & Udoekong, N. S. (2013), Microbial Quality Assessment of Kunu Beverage Locally Prepared and Hawked in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, Global Journal of Biodiversity Science and Management, 3(1), 58-61. | |
| Asikong, B. E., Epoke, J., Agbo, B. E., Antai, E. E. & Eja, M. E. (2013), Four Potentials of Biogas Yield from Cow dung-CD, European Journal of Experimental Biology, 3(3), 273-282 | |
| Asikong, B. E., Epoke, J., Agbo, B. E., Antai, E. E. & Eja, M. E. (2013), Potentials of Biogas Generation From Mixture of Three Substrates, Water Hyacinth, Cassava peels and Cow dung- WH+CP+CD, Chemistry and Process Engineering Research, 17, 1 – 12 | |
| Abriba, C., Henshaw, E. E., Lenox, J. A., Eja, M., Ikpoh, I. S. & Agbo, B. E. (2012). Microbial Succession and Odour Reduction during the Controlled Fermentation of Cassava Tubers for the Production of ‘Foofoo’ a Staple Food Consumed Popularly in Nigeria, Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 2 (4), 500-506 | |
| Ikpoh, I.S., Lennox, J.A., Agbo, B. E., Udoekong, N. S., Ekpo I.A & Iyam, S.O. (2012), Comparative Studies on the Effect of Locally Made Black Soap and Conventional Medicated Soaps on Isolated Human Skin Microflora. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 2 (4), 533-537 | |
| Mboto C.I., Agbo B. E., Ikpoh, I.S., Agbor, R.B., Udoh, D.I., Ambo, E. E. & Ekim, M.A. (2012), Bacteriological Study of Raw Meat of Calabar Abattoir with Public Health and Veterinary Importance. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 2(4), 529-532 | |
| Ikpoh, I. S., Lennox, J. A., Agbo, B. E., Takon, I. A., Agbor, R.B. & Ukpong, E. J. (2012), Comparative Bacteriological Quality Evaluation of Fresh Meat Obtained From Two Abattoirs in Calabar, Cross River State. International Journal of Current Research, 4 (8), 076-078 | |
| Agbo, B. E. & Mboto, C. I. (2012), Phytochemical and Antibacterial Evaluation of Selected Locally Produced Herbal Medicines Sold in Calabar, Nigeria. Archives of Applied Science Research, 4 (5), 1974-1990 | |
| Okorafor, K. A., Agbo, B. E., Johnson, A. M. & Chiorlu, M. (2012), Physico-chemical and Bacteriological Characteristics of Selected Streams and Boreholes in Akamkpa and Calabar Municipality, Nigeria, Archives of Applied Science Research, 4 (5), 2115-2121 | |
| Udoekong, N. S., Agbo, B. E., Umo, A. N. & Ikpe, D. I. (2012). Prevalence and Antibiogram of Salmonella-like Species Isolated from Clinical Samples and their Effect on Red Blood Cells and Haemoglobin Counts of Albino Wistar Rats, Professional Journal of Research and Sustainable Development, 3(1), 26-35 |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ii) Effective Application of Pedagogy, the use of phonics in teaching and learning, improved record keeping and class management, Ministry of Women Affairs Schools, Calabar. | 2010-10-05 | 2010-10-07 | ||
| i) Human resources /skill acquisition (June, 2008), Horebson Resources seminar lectures held at Isuikwato local government council, Abia State. | 2012-06-08 | 2010-06-10 | ||
| iii) Quality teaching for quality learning in higher education, Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence, University of Calabar and assistance from STEP B Centre for Excellence for infectious Diseases | 2013-02-14 | 2013-02-16 | ||
| iv) Scientific writing and publishing workshop American Society for Microbiology in conjunction with Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria | 2013-05-04 | 2013-05-06 | ||
| v) 1st South East chapter food Summit/workshop of Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology on Production, processing and management of seafood within the frame work of petroleum exploration in Nigeria, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria. | 2014-06-12 | 2014-06-13 | ||
| vi) 1st Annual conference of Bio-pesticide Society of Nigeria on Production and sustainable use of bio-pesticides for environmental health, safety and food security, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. | 2014-11-30 | 2014-12-03 | ||
| vii) 2015 South East Regional Food Science and Technology (ReFoSt) Summit of Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Calabar Zone, South – East Chapter on Development and promotion of pre-package food industrial clusters: challenges and | Paper presented: Incidence of Staphylococcus aureus in street vended foods sold in Calabar Municipality, Nigeria. | 2015-06-04 | 2015-06-06 | |
| viii) 23rd Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Botanical Society of Nigeria on “Plants in an ever changing worldâ€, University of Lagos, Akoka –Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. | Paper presented: Antifungal properties of crude plant extract of Cassia alata Linn. | 2015-08-16 | 2015-08-20 | |
| ix) 38th Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference of Nigerian Society of Microbiology on “The Role Microbiology in National Economic Transformationâ€, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria. | Paper presented: Antifungal activity of locally formulated soap on atopic dermatitis | 2015-09-01 | 2015-09-05 | |
| 2nd Annual conference of Biopesticide Society of Nigeria on “Biopesticides in National developmentâ€, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria | Paper presented: Bio-insecticidal and grain protectant activities of mixed powder of Vernonia amygdalina & Ocimum gratissimum against Callosobruhus maculatus in Calabar, Nigeria. | 2015-11-30 | 2015-12-03 | |
| 16th Annual Scientific Conference/AGM of Society for Experimental Biology of Nigeria on “The Role of Experimental Biology in a Developing Economyâ€, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria | Paper presented: Effects of cement dust pollution on soil and soil microbiota in Mfamosing Community, Akamkpa LGA, Cross River state, Nigeria. | 2016-04-27 | 2016-04-30 | |
| 2nd South East Regional Food Summit (ReFoST 2016) of Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, South East Chapter on “Technology for Nutrient Diversification and Calorie Management in Beverageâ€, National Root Crops Research Institute, Um | Paper presented: Insecticidal and growth inhibition effect of peels powder of orange (Citrus sinensis) and grape (Citrius paradisi) on wheat weevils (Sitophilus granarius) in Calabar, Nigeria | 2016-06-09 | 2016-06-11 | |
| 3rd Annual NSM South East Zonal Symposium of Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) south East Zone on “Turning Wastes to Wealth: A Microbiological Approachâ€, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria | Paper presented: Assessment of the effects of cassava mill effluents on the soil and its microbiota in Biase LGA, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2016-07-21 | 2016-07-22 | |
| xiv) 24th Annual Conference of Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) on “Plants and Economic Developmentâ€, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria | Paper presented: Antifungal effect of different antiseptic soaps on Tinea corporis | 2016-08-14 | 2016-08-18 | |
| 39th Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference of Nigerian Society for Microbiology on “Microbiology for Economic Diversification and Sustainable Healthâ€, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria | Papers presented: (i) Prevalence of Vibrio species in shrimps, tilapia and periwinkles harvested from the Great Qua River, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2016-09-19 | 2016-09-23 | |
| 39th Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference of Nigerian Society for Microbiology on “Microbiology for Economic Diversification and Sustainable Healthâ€, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria | Assessment of the effects of rice husk and rice mill effluent on the soil and soil microbiota in Ugep, Yakkur LGA, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2016-09-19 | 2016-09-23 | |
| 47th Annual Conference of Entomological Society of Nigeria on “Insect Science: A Veritable Tool for Job Creation and Sustainable Developmentâ€, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. | Paper presented: The Effects of Citrus peel Extracts on Blatteria species in Calabar, Nigeria | 2016-10-10 | 2016-10-13 | |
| 47th Annual Conference of Entomological Society of Nigeria. | Theme “Insect Science: A Veritable Tool for Job Creation and Sustainable Developmentâ€, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. | 2016-10-10 | 2016-10-13 | |
| Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institution (ADAPTI) organized by Digital Bridge Institute in conjunction with International Centre for Information and Communications Technology Studies, Abuja held at ICT Directorate, University | 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-23 | ||
| Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Coordinators Workshop on the theme “Re-engineering SIWES for Better Results†organized by Federal Republic of Nigeria Industrial Training Fund, held at ITF-Calabar Area Office | 2017-07-18 | 2017-07-20 | ||
| 2nd Zonal Annual Scientific Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology on “The Role of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in a Recessed Economyâ€, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria | Paper presented: Fate of Rhizosphere Microbes in Rubber Mill Effluent Simulated Soil | 2017-08-02 | 2017-08-05 | |
| 40th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of Nigerian Society for Microbiology on “Microbes as agents for addressing economic and security challengesâ€, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria. | Paper presented: Microbial Evaluation of yoghurt sold in University of Calabar hostel, Calabar, Nigeria. | 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-08 | |
| 5th Annual Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) South-East Zonal Symposium on “Microbiological Applications for National Economic Developmentâ€, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Nigeria | Paper presented: Impact of Palm Oil Mill Effluent on Water Bodies and Microbiota in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2018-05-24 | 2018-05-25 | |
| 2nd Women in Academics National Conference on “Transforming Economic Fortunes through Qualitative Educationâ€, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria. | Paper presented: Effects of Palm Oil Mill Effluent on Water Bodies, Microbiota and Aquatic life | 2018-06-26 | 2018-06-28 | |
| Training Workshop on “Work ethics, Time management, Report writing, Proposal writing, Self-esteem, Self-development, Leadership, Mentorship, Environmental sanitation and Management of personal fundâ€, organized by Faculty of Biological Sciences, U | 2018-07-02 | 2018-07-03 | ||
| 41st Scientific Conference & General Meeting of Nigerian Society for Microbiology on “Professionalization of Microbiology as a Tool for Sustainable Developmentâ€, held at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Nigeria | Paper presented: Effects of Cassava Mill Effluents on Water Quality and Microbiota in Biase Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2018-09-03 | 2018-09-07 | |
| Gulf Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases [GCCMID] organized by Saudi Society of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (SSMMID) in collaboration with International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC), Dubai, United | Paper presented: The Isolation of Multi-Drug Resistant Paenalcaligenes sp. UN24 from Bivalve Molluscs in Douglas Creek, Nigeria. | 2018-11-07 | 2018-11-10 | |
| Training Workshop on “Proposal (grant) writing†organized by Faculty of Biological Sciences Linkage/Research and Seminar Committees, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria in collaboration with The Nigerian Academy of Science | 2019-07-23 | 2019-07-24 | ||
| 4th Annual South South Zonal Conference of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) on “The Role of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Sustainable Economic Development†held at University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. | Paper presented: Microbiological Evaluations of the Effect of some Industrial Effluents on Tropical Hydric Soil Using Sanger Sequencing and Metagenomic Techniques | 2019-10-07 | 2019-10-08 |