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UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, 

LAGOS, NIGERIA 

 

 

 

 

10th UNILAG ANNUAL RESEARCH 

CONFERENCE AND FAIR 

November 24-26, 2015 
 

 

 

BOOK OF ABSTRACTS 
 

 

  



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PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 

 

1. Vice-Chancellor 

Professor Rahamon A. Bello, FAEng 

 

2. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, (Academics & Research) 

Professor Babajide I. Alo, FAS 

 

3. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, (Management Services) 

Professor Duro Oni 

 

4. Registrar 

Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo F. Ipaye, FNIM 

 

5. Bursar 

Dr. Lateef A. Odekunle 

 

6. University Librarian 

Dr. (Mrs.) Olukemi A. Fadehan 

 

7. Provost, College of Medicine 

Prof. (Mrs.) FolashadeOgunsola 



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Central Research Committee (CRC) Members 
 

S/N NAME STATUS CONTACT 

1. Prof. Babajide I. Alo Chairman DVC (Academics & Research)  

2. Prof. Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe Member Director of Academic Planning Unit 

3. Prof. Solomon A. Okunuga Member Director, Quality Assurance &Servicom 

4. Prof. Solomon Akinboye Member Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies 

5. Prof. Funso A. Falade Member Dept. of Civil &Env. Engineering 

6. Prof. Mustapha A. Danesi Member Dept. of Medicine 

7. Prof. James D. Olowokudejo Member Dept. of Botany 

8. Prof. DafeOtobo Member Dept. of Ind. Rel. & Personnel Mgt. 

9. Prof. Olukemi A. Odukoya Member     Dept. of Pharmacognosy 

10. Prof. Rufus T. Akinyele Member Dept. of History and Strategic Studies 

11. Prof. OlumideOlusanya Member Dept. of Architecture 

12. Prof. MopelolaOlusakin Member Dept. of Educational Foundations 

13. Prof. Ayo V. Atsenuwa Member Dept. of Public Law 

14. Prof. S. AdemolaOmojola Member Dept. of Geography 

15. Prof. Olufunmilayo O. Adeyemi Member Dean, Basic Medical Sciences 

16. Prof. Kehinde O. Olayinka Member Chairman, Central Research Laboratory 

17. Dr. Wellington Oyibo Member Head, Research & Innovation Office 

18. Dr. Musa A. Obalola Member Deputy Director, Academic Planning 

19. Mrs.Adepeju O. Adefope Member Deputy Bursar (Budget Unit) 

20. Mr. Abayomi O. Oshinowo Secretary  Academic Planning Unit 

 
 
 
 
 



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Conference Planning Committee (CPC) Members 

 

S/N NAME STATUS CONTACT 

1. Prof. Olukemi A. Odukoya Chairman Dept. of Pharmacognosy 

2. Prof. Mopelola  A. Olusakin Co-Chairman Dept. of Educational Foundations 

3. Prof. Funso A. Falade Co-Chairman Dept. of Civil &Env. Engineering 

4. Prof. Winifred A. Makanjuola Co-Chairman Dept. of Zoology 

5. Prof. Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe Member Director, Academic Planning Unit 

6. Prof. Solomon A. Okunuga Member Director, Quality Assurance Unit 

7. Prof. Ike Mowete Member Director, CITS  

8. Prof. Olufunmilayo O. Adeyemi Member Dean, Basic Medical Sciences 

9. Prof. Iyiola Oni Member Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences 

10. Prof. Boladale O. Silva Member Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy 

11. Dr. Luqman  A. Adams Member Deputy Dir., Distance Learning  

    Inst. 

12. Dr. D. C.  Umesi Member Dept. of Rest. Dentistry, CMUL 

13. Dr. Khalid O. Adekoya Member Sub-Dean, School of Postgraduate  
    Studies 

14. Dr. Wellington Oyibo Member Head, Research & Innovation Office 

15. Dr. Feyi Oni Member Dept. of Geography 

16. Dr. Musa A. Obalola Member Deputy Dir. Academic Planning  

17. Mr. A. Obafemi Keshinro Member Int‘l Relations Partnerships & Prospects  

18. Dr.(Mrs.) TinuLano-Maduagu Member Dept. of Science & Tech. Educ.   

19. Mrs. Bisi King-Paul Member UNILAG Radio 

20. Mr. ShehuAdamu E. A. Member DCSO Security Unit  

21. Mr. Moses A. Unuararo Member Academic Planning Unit 

22. Mrs. AdepejuAdefope Member Deputy Bursar, Budget Unit 

23. Mr. Michael O. Omomule Member Bursary Rep. 

24. Mrs. I. A. Salam Member  Director, Office of Advancement 

25. Mr. SalaudeenTajudeen Member  Information Unit 

26. Mr. Emmanuel  O. Olojede Member Pension Office 

27. Mr. Abayomi Oshinowo Secretary  Academic Planning Unit 

 

 

  



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TABLE OF CONTENT 

 

ARTS 
15/ART/01 Ethics of Human Cloning in Biotechnology: An Evaluation from Kantian 

Moral Perspective. Irabor, Benson P. 

15/ART/02 Aptitude in Music: Not an alternative for A Career in Music Education. 
Nweke, F.E. 

15/ART/03 The Evolving Culture of Igbo Popular Music in Nigeria from 1940 till date: A 
Historical Analysis. Osigwe, Chinedu N. 

15/ART/04 Epistemologial Elitism and the Boko Haram Menace: Towards a Knowledge-
Based Strategy for National Transformation. Nkemnole Stanley M. 

15/ART/05 Reason as a Background for National Transformation‖ Lessons from Hegel‘s 
Metaphysics Shodeinde Tajudeen Olaniyi 

15/ART/06 existential Interrogation of Max Weber‘s Cultural Determinism and Its 
Implication on Africa‘s Development. Oni, Michael Olatunji 

15/ART/07  Understanding the Biologization of Ethics through Evolutionary Ethics.  
  Nweke Igberi Ozoemena, 
15/ART/08  Sculptural Horticulture in Contemporary Environmental Design: A Perceived 

Strategy for National Transformation. Quadri, Oluwasegun Olawale 

15/ART/09 Climate change and Environmental Degradation: An Eco-Linguistic Study of 
Print Media Reports on Oil Exploration in the Niger Delta.  
Matthew Abua Ebim 

15/ART/10 Influence of Rural-Urban Migration on the Health and Nutritional Status of 
  Older Persons in Rural Areas, Imo State, Nigeria. Ejehu, O.N. 

15/ARTE/11 Can value for life motivate action against biotechnology-based Agriculture 
and GM Food? Odor, P. A. P. 

15/ARTE/12 Utilisation of play-therapy on some psychological problems of children of 
Beggars in Destitute Centers: A case of Imo State destitute center, Nigeria. 
Judith Nkechi Iwuagwu & Jennifer N. L Ughelu  

15/ARTE/13 Visual Art Appreciation of Nigeria: The Zaria Art Society Experience. 
Ndubuisi Chinyere, 

15/ARTE/14 Maximising Digital Advertising for Effective National Development.  
Femi Adedina & Bola Ogunola 

15/ART/15 The Virtualsphere as Discursive Space: Exploring Aspects of Digital 
Humanities. Tunde Opeibi 

15/ART/16 Transforming the Nigerian Economy into a World Class Economy through 
Language and Inter- Cultural Understanding.  

  Carol Opara, Ossai Rosemary N. & Ayeni, Bolarinwa O. 
15/ART/17 Contemporary Linguistic Research and National Transformation: An 

Appraisal of the Pragma-crafting Theory. Ayankogbe, Beatrice Osaro 

15/ART/18  Head Without Heart; Appraising Altine’ S Wrath and Hands That Crush 
Stones. Ojieson, Silver Abhulimhen 

15/ART/19  A Phono-Syntactic Approach To Errors In Yoru ba  Place Names  
 Bi  so ye  Ẹl  shin 

 
BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 
15/BMS/01 Estimating Male and Female Ureteral Length with Mathematical Models: 

Cadaveric Study. Oluwatosin, A. T., Osinubi, A. A. A., Tijani, K. H. & 
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15/BMS/02 Antimalaria activity of aqueous Chinese herbal green tea extracts 
(GB/TI9598, BIA849, TD570) on Plasmodium Berghei Nk-65 infected Mice. 
Akande, I. S., Oshilaja, R.T., Oderinde, A. O. & Adeshakin, A. O. 

15/BMS/03 Evaluation of the Phytochemical Constituents, Mineral Constituents, and 
Antioxidant Activity of the Ethanolic Extract of Baphia nitid. Akande, I. S., 
Fasheun, D. O. & Shekoni, O. A. 

15/BMS/04 An evaluation of the analgesic action of aqueous leaves extract of Hybanthus 
enneaspermus Linn. F. Muell [Violaceae]. Aigbe, F. R., Ameh, D., Salako, O. 
A. & Adeyemi, O. 

15/BMS/05 Estimation of Standard Kidney Volume in Adult Nigerian Population: Using 
3d Reconstruction of Abdominal Multi Detector Computer Tomography 
(Mdct) Scan Images. Oluwatosin, A.T., Osinubi, A .A. A., Tijani, K. H., 

Akinde, O. R. & Giwa, T. O. 

15/BMS/06 Green Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) Water Effect on Oestrogen Receptor Activities 
in the Pituitary Gland of Hyperprolactin Female Sprague-Dawley Rats. 
Bakare, A. A., Oremosu, A. A. & Duru, F. I. O. 

15/BMSE/07 How Safe Are The Alcoholic Drinks We Consume? Dawodu, O. G., Ebuehi, 
O. A. T. & Odesanmi, O. S. 

15/BMSE/08 Dyslipidemia profile of Type II Diabetic Outpatients in Ilaro, Ogun State, 
Nigeria. Wusu, A. D., Kazeem, M. I. & Yusuf, A. A. 

15/BMS/09 Heavy Metals in Cosmetics: Assessment and Toxicological Effect of Lead, 
Cadmium and Chromium of Some Female Cosmetic Users in a Tertiary 
Institution in Lagos, Nigeria. Samuel T. A, Udomiaye, E. A, Biobaku S. A, 
and Adara-Ali, A. 

15/BMS/10 Urinary 1-Hydroxypyrene Concentration and Toxicity Biomarkers in Passive 
and Active Smokers from Lagos Metropolis. 
Igwo-Ezikpe, M. N., Osuntoki, A. A., Awodele, O., Olashore, H. S. A, 
Olagbaju, A. O., Omoniyi, Y. A., Eze, C. G.,  Adeleye, S. & Fayeun, O. E.  

15/BMS/11 Genetic Variants of Platelet Glycoprotein Receptors and Stroke Risk in 
Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia.  
Ojewunmi, O. O., Osuntoki A. A., Imaga N. O. A., & Adeyemo T.A. 

15/BMS/12 Protective Role of Spondias mombin Leaves and Kola acuminata Seed Extract 
Against Scopolamine-Induced Memory Impairment in Rodents. 
Ishola, I. O & Ikuomola, O. B. 

15/BMS/13 Protective Role of Kolaviron, A Biflavonoid Complex Isolated from Garcinia kola 
Against Scopolamine-Induced Memory Impairment in Rodents. 
Ishola, I. O and Adamson, M. F. 

15/BMS/14 Competency of Malaria Microscopists in Private Health Facilities in Three 
States of Nigeria. 
Nwokolo Ernest, Ujuju Chinazo, Udoye Ifeanyi, and Oyibo, Wellington A. 

15/BMS/15 Quality Assessment of Commercial Giemsa Stains for Malaria Microscopy in 
Nigeria. 

Oyibo, W. A., Olalekan, O., Okwusinachi, G. L., Anabike, C., Adeyanju 
A., Anumodu, C. & Ndudim, G. 

15/BMS/16 Exploratory Production of Dry Tube Malaria Positive Control Panel for 

Quality Control of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests. Oyibo, W. A., 
Okwusinachi, G. L., Olalekan, O, Anabike C. L., Adeyinka, A, 
Anumodu, C,   & Ndudimm, G 

15/BMS/17 Challenges in Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test Performance by Health Care 
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Nwokolo, E., Ujuju, C., Udoye, I., & Oyibo, W. A. 
15/BMS/18 Interleukin-10 and Interferon Gamma Profile in Patients with Malaria 

Infection in Lagos, South- West, Nigeria. Igbasi, U. T. & Oyibo, W. A. 

15/BMS/19 Low Malaria Rates among Clients that Purchased Antimalarials from 
Medicine Retailers in Nigeria. Nwokolo, E., Ujuju, .C., Anyanti, . J., Isiguzo, 
.C., Udoye, I., Bongos-Ikwue, .E., Ezire, .O., Raji, J. & Oyibo, W. A. 

15/BMS/20 Evaluation of Capillary and Venous Blood Specimens for Malaria Diagnosis. 
Igbasi, U. T.  & Oyibo, W. A. 

15/BMS/21 Assessment of Plasmodiumfalciparum-Resistant Genesto Artemisinin and 
Chloroquine in Patients Presenting With Malaria in Lagos, Nigeria. 
Igbasi, U. T., Chen, .J, Hong, .Q, & Oyibo, W. A. 

15/BMS/22 Ameliorative Influence of Bryophyllum Pinnatum against Cisplatin-Induced 
Toxicity in Rats: Role of Oxidative Stress. 
Adeyemi, O. O., Olubodun-Obadun, T. G., & Ishola, I. O. 

15/BMS/23 Protective of Mangifera indica Stem Bark Extract Against Testosterone-induced 
Benignprostatic Hyperplasia in Sprague Dawley Rats. 
Adeyemi, O. O., Odiete, O., Ishola, I. O., & Anunobi, C. C. 

15/BMS/24 Effect of Infrared Radiation on Wound Pathogens. 
Aiyejusunle, C. B, Oduyebo, O. O & Mafe, A. A 

15/BMS/25 Protective role of Citrullus colocynthis Linn. Against cisplatin-induced hepato- 
and nephrotoxicity in rats. Adeyemi O. O., Ajani I. D. & Ishola I.O. 

 
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 
15/BUS/01 Graduate Unemployment Data Tracking Mechanism Application and 

Significance in Controlling Graduates Participation in Crimes in Nigeria 
 Obisi, C., Uche, C.B.N. & Ashionye, E. I. 
15/BUS/02 Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises: Catalyst for Economic 

Development Obisi, C., Uche, C.B.N. & Ashionye, E. I.  

15/BUS/03 Risk Minimisation and Road Traffic Crashes: Empirical Evidence from Road 
Safety Management Authorities in Nigeria. Olowokudejo, F. F.  

15/BUS/04 A Multi-Purpose Three-Phase Quality control Chart Applied to the Length of 
Service and Retirement at the University of Lagos. Alabi-Labaika, A. B.  

15/BUS/05 Determination of Price Level and the Interaction of Monetary and Fiscal 
Policies in Nigeria. Ogege, S.  

15/BUS/06 Is the Nigerian Stock Market Predictable? Ogege, S.  

15/BUS/07 Demand for Reinsurance and Solvency of Insurance Business in Nigeria: An 
Empirical Analysis. Obalola, M. A. & Abass, O. A. 

15/BUS/08 Reinsurance Utilisation and Dependence on the Financial Performance of 
Non-Life Insurers: Evidence from Nigeria. Obalola, M. A. & Dansu, F. S. 

15/BUSE/09 Audit Committee Effectiveness and Audit Report Lag in Nigeria. 
 Emeni, F. K. & Joseph, P. O. 

15/BUSE/10 Workplace Diversity Management: A Corporate Performance Driver.  
Fapohunda, T. M. 

15/BUSE/11 E- Payment and the Nigerian Public Sector: Challenges and Prospects.  
Adelusi, A. I. & Ademola, E. A. 

15/BUSE/12 Mandatory IFRS reporting and Stock Price informativeness: A study of 
Nigerian quoted companies.  Ojua, O. M. & Nwaze, C. 

15/BUSE/15 Total Quality Management and Performance of Telecommunication Firms in 
Nigeria. Ibidunni, A. S., Salau, O. P., Falola, H. O., Ayeni, A. W. & 
Obunabor, F. I. 

15/BUSE/13 Mandatory IFRS Adoption and Accounting Quality of Nigerian Banks 



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Ogundana, O., Uwuigbe, O., Adesanmi, D. Jinadu, O. & Nwaze, C. 
15/BUSE/14 Mandatory IFRS Introduction and Financial Statements Comparability: 

Evidence from Nigerian Listed Companies.  Jinadu, O. O. Oyebisi, M. & 

Nwaze, C. 
15/BUSE/16  Human Capital Management and Organisational Success: Evidence from 

Nigerian State Universities. Salau, O. P., Falola, H. O., Ibidunni, A. S. & 
Oni-Ojo, E. E. 

15/BUSE/17 Skill Management in Academia and Universities Competitiveness: An 
Empirical Evidence of Nigerian Private Universities. Falola, H. O., Ibidunni, 
A. S., Salau, O. P. & Ojo, I. S. 

15/BUSE/18 Strategic Human Resource Managememt Practicies and Competitiveness of 
Selected Organisations in Nigeria. Awe, O. K.  & Matanmi, B.  

15/BUSE/19 Influence of Financial Management Practices on Mandatory IFRS Adoption: 
Evidence from Nigeria. Nwaze, C., Ojua, M., Jinadu, O. & Ogundana, O. 

15/BUS/20 Labour Standards and the Flexible Workforce: Casualisation of Labour under 
the Nigerian Labour Law. Danesi R. A. 

15/BUS/21 Organisational, Individual and Group Relations: Developing a Framework 
for Understanding Workplace Bullying.  Owoyemi, O. 

 
CLINICAL SCIENCES 
15/CLS/01  Virgin Coconut Oil Augments the Healing of Acute Tendon Injury following 

Alcohol Consumption: A Preliminary Study. Aiyegbusi, A. I.,  Dosumu, O. 
O., Samuel, T. A., Anunobi, C. C., Duru, F.I. & Akinfeleye, A. M.  

15/CLS/O2  Development and Evaluation of a New Instrument to Quantify the deep 
Tendon Reflex in the Adult and Elderly. Odebiyi, D. O., Aiyegbusi, A. I., 
Bakare, A. D. & Nwoye, E. O. 

15/CLS/03 Assessment of radiation dose to radiographers moving into the treatment 
room after each treatment fraction using a Cobalt-60 teletherapy machine - is 
the dose significant?. Akpochafor, M. O., Omojola, A. D., Adeneye, S.O, & 
Akinlami, O. E 

15/CLS/04 Design and Optimisation of a Water Cooled Antenna for Microwave Ablation 
using Finite Element method.  
Adeneye, S. O., Aweda, M. A., Ibitoye, Z. A., & Akpochafor, M. O. 

15/CLS/05 Substance Abuse among out of School Youths in Motor Parks in Lagos State. 
Orjiude, V.C., Odukoya, O.O., Okoro, L. & Odugbemi, T.O. 

15/CLS/06 Health seeking behavior pattern of Undergraduate Students of the University 
of Lagos. Aderemi Olurotimi 

15/CLSE/07 The Role of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Hydrops Fetalis: A Case 
Report. Dlama, Z. J., Igashi, J., Joseph, G., Labaran, A., Saidu, K., & Shem, S. 

15/CLSE/08 Evaluation of Infection control measures among Practicing Radiographers in 
Maiduguri, North East Nigeria. Dlama, J., Abubakar, M., Edward, T. & 
Dlama, G. 

15/CLS/09 Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Functional Disability and quality of Life 
of Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis in South-West Nigeria 
Tella, B. A., Ogunleye, I. E. & Akinbo, S. R. A. 

15/CLS/10 Effect of Stabilization Exercise on Pain and quality of Life of Patients with 
Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain.  
Akodu, A. K., Tella, B. A. & Olujobi, O. D. 

15/CLS/11 Genetic Variants of Platelet Glycoprotein Receptors and Stroke Risk in 
Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia 
Ojewunmi, O. O., Osuntoki, A. A., Imaga, N. O. A. & Adeyemo, T. A. 



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15/CLS/12 Effects of aerobic exercise on the pulmonary function, respiratory symptoms 
and psychological status of people living with HIV                     
Aweto H. A., Ayegbusi A. I., Ugonabo A. J. & Adeyemo 

15/CLS/13 A cross sectional study of correlation between psychological distress and 
eating disorders among young adults in tertiary institutions in Lagos 
Aina, O. F., Olagunju, A. T., Akinbode, A. A. & Suleiman, T. F. 

15/CLS/14 Exercise, Recreation and Sport Participation among Lecturers in University of 
Lagos. Akodu, A. K., Owoeye, O. B. A. & Raufu, A. I. 

15/CLS/15 Comparative efficacy of two Physiotherapy approaches in restoring 
functional performance in Individuals Afterabdominal Surgery: A Clinical 
Controlled Study. Gbiri, C. A. O, Ajepe, T. O., & Akinbo, S. R. A. 

15/CLS/16  Comparative Effects of Bicycle Ergometry and Treadmill Training on 
Walking Function and Societal Integration of Ambulant Stroke Survivors. 
Gbiri, C. A., Olawale, O. A. & Ileyemi, B. L. 

15/CLS/17 Knowledge and Patterns of Management of Chronic Pain among Residents of 
Badagry LGA of Lagos State. Moweta, G. C., Roberts, A. A., Opara, C. M. & 
Inem, V.A. 

15/CLS/18    Infrared Radiation Kills Wound Pathogens. Aiyejusunle, C. B., Oduyebo, O.                  
  O. & Mafe, A. A. 
15/CLS/19 Analyses of Extracts from CAPSICUM FRUITESCENS and the Health 

Benefits. Osibote, E. A. S & Anyanwu, C. E 
 
 
DENTAL SCIENCES 
15/DEN/01 Pattern of assault-related maxillofacial injuries treated at Oral and 

Maxillofacial unit of General Hospital, Lagos. Olojede, A. C. O., Gbotolorun, 
O. M., Ogundana, O. M, Emeka, I. C., Emmanuel, M. M. Oluseye, S. A. B. & 
Runsewe, O.  

15/DEN/04 Undergraduate Dental Education in Nigeria: Perceptions of Dental Students 
and Recent Dental Graduates. Isiekwe, G. I., Umeizudike, K. A, Abah, A. A. 
& Fadeju, A. D                                              

15/DEN/02 Impact of common oral health conditions and their treatment on the quality 
of life of preschoolers in Lagos, Nigeria. Chioma, L.  Nzomiwu, C. L., Sote, E. 
O. & Oredugba, F. A. 

15/DEN/03 Evaluation of Work Posture and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders 
among Dentists in Lagos State. Okodugha, O. j., Umesi D. C, Okafor, U. A. 
C.  & Odebiyi, D. O. 

15/DEN/05  Molecular genetics investigation of hearing defects in non-syndromic cleft 
lip/palate implicates damaging mutations in GJB2 gene. Adeyemo, W. L., 

James, O., Bamigboye, B., Akinola, M. D., Adamson, O. O., Nkemjika, B. 
N., Ibikunle, A. A., Ogunlewe M. O., Ladeinde, A. L. & Butali, A. 

15/DEN/06 Children with Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip/Palate are more prone to developing 
middle Ear Dysfunctions than control Subjects. James, O., Bamigboye, B., 
Akinola, M. D., Adamson, O. O., Nkemjika, B. N., Ibikunle, A. A., 
Ogunlewe, M. O., Ladeinde, A. L., Butali, A. & Adeyemo, W. L. 

15/DEN/07 Evaluation of Surgical Outcome of Unilateral Cleft Lip with two Surgical 
Techniques. Adetayo. A. A., James, O., Ogunlewe, M. O., & Adeyemo, W. L. 

15/DEN/08 A Comparative Study on the Knowledge of Cleft Lip and Palate among 
Antenatal Attendees in Rural and Sub-Urban Health Facilities in Lagos, 
Nigeria. Ogunlewe, M. O, Erinoso, O. A., James, O., Ogunlewe, A. O., 
Ladeinde, A. l. & Adeyemo Wl1 



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15/DEN/09 Knowledge and Perception of Mothers of Children without Orofacial Cleft on 
Congenital Oro-Facial Clefts. James, O., Fadeyibi, S. O., Agdogidi, F. O., 

Ogunlewe, M. O., Ladeinde, A. L. & Adeyemo, W. L. 

15/DEN/10 Assessment of Gingival Sulcus Depth in an Adult Nigerian Population.  
Umeizudike, K. A., Ameh, P. O., Adekunle, A. A., Ayanbadejo, P.O., 
Savage. K. O., Temiye, O. A. 

15/DEN/11 Dental Utilization among School Aged Children in an Urban Area in SW 
Nigeria. Dedeke, A. A. & Popoola, O. A.  

15/DEN/12 Impact of Oral Health on the Quality of Life of Clinical Dental Students in a 
Nigerian University. Daramola, O.O, Umeizudike K.A, Ameh P.O, 
Ayanbadejo P.O, & Savage K.O 

15/DEN/13 Periodontal and Chronic Kidney Diseases: Opinions and Practices of Nigerian 
Nephrologists Umeizudike, K. A., Umeizudike, T.I., & Alagbe, S. 

 
 
EDUCATION 
15/EDU/01 An Assessment of Chemistry Students‘ Knowlegde/Awareness of Global 

Warming and Climate Change in Lagos, Nigeria.  Alade, O. M. & Ogbo, A. 
C. 

15/EDU/02 Transforming food production through hygienic meat processing in abattoirs 
in Nigeria. Onwuama, M. A. C   & Aladesokun, T. A. 

15/EDU/03 Crash Helmet Use and Legislation amongst commercial Motorcyclist in Lagos 
Metropolis. Aladesokun, T. A.  

15/EDU/04 Influence of Waste Management on Environmental insucurity among 
Residents in Lagos. Akinloye, A., Ameachi, C. & Akinwusi, A. 

15/EDU/05 Socio-Economic Barriers and Academic Achievement of Secondary School 
Students in Nigeria. Oshionebo, E. E. 

15/EDU/06 Effects of Refuse Exposure on Selected Physiological Parameters of Dumpsite 
Workers in Lagos State. Otinwa, G. O., Enahoro, A. R. & Akinyemi, J. R. 

15/EDU/07 An Appraisal of the impacts of Nigerian Education on Professionalism. 
Mukaila, T. A. & Iyanda, T. J. 

15/EDU/08 Women home-roles and Non-Home Roles Conflict on Family Stability and 
Sustainability. Longe, O. O. 

15/EDU/09 Assessment of Secondary School Students‘ Knowledge of the concept of 
Climate Change: Implications for Teacher Education. Alade, O. M. Oke, C. 
O. & Kuku, O. O.  

15/EDU/10 Influence of Gender Stereotypes on Sports Involvement among Institutional 
Athletes. Adewunmi, C. M. 

15/EDU/11 An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Insecticide –Treated Nets Initiative 
among Pregnant Women in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State. 
Fasoranti, A. J. 

15/EDU/12 Demographic Variables as Determinant Of Students‘ Choice of Sports 
Activities in Lagos State. Ajibola, G.S & Fasoranti, A.J 

15/EDU/13 Constructing National Transformation through Pre-service Chemistry 
Teachers‘ Awareness of Entrepreneurship Opportunities Embedded in School 
Curriculum.  Raphael, O. Y. & Okafor, N. P. 

15/EDU/14 Strategies for Enhancing Quality assurance and Standards in Technology 
Education Programme for National Transformation. Shobowale, I. O. & 
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15/EDU/15 Perceived Knowledge of the Spread, Control and Prevention of Ebola Viral 
Disease on Health Behaviour of Secondary School Students in Lagos State. 
Adewunmi, C. M. & Edjere A. O. 

15/EDU/16 First Language Acquisition and Its Influence on Early Childhoods‘ Language 
Literacy. Omotuyole, C. & Okudo A.  R. 

 
15/EDU/17 Education as Key to Achieving Vision 20: 2020.  Bidmos M. A.  

15/EDU/18 Professional Commitment among In-service Teachers in Teaching and 
Learning in some selected Secondary Schools in Edo State. Nwadinigwe, I. P. 
& Igbinosa, V. 

15/EDU/19 Development and Validation of Instrument: A Panacea for Teachers 
Effectiveness. Igbinosa, V. & Ogbata, O. 

15/EDU/20 Assessment and Management of Occupational Stress among Nurses in Ogun 
State: Implications for Gender.  Akindayo, O. A., Makinde, B. O. & 
Olusakin, A. M. 

15/EDU/21 Assessment and Remediation of Secondary School Students‘ Poor 
Achievements in Some Perceived Difficult Concepts in Mathematics. Akanni, 
O. O. 

15/EDU/22 A Critical Appraisal of the Implementation of Business Studies Curriculum at 
the Junior Secondary Schools in Lagos State. Okuneye, O. S. 

15/EDU/23 Effect of Cognitive Restructuring and Time Management on Academic Task 
Procrastination:  Associations with Self-Esteem and Gender. Olorunfemi, O. 
A., Olusakin, A. M. & Makinde, B. O. 

 
15/EDU/24 The Effects of Differentiated Instructions on Students‘ Achievement in Junior 

Secondary School Basic Science. Owoyemi, T. E 
 
15/EDU/25 Implementing New Research strategies for National Development 

Transforming food production through hygienic meat processing in abattoirs 
in Nigeria. Onwuama, M. A. C. & Aladesokun, T. A. 

15/EDU/26 Learning to Learn: Students‘ Strategies for Lifelong Learning in English in the 
Postmodern World. Ikonta, N. R. & Akhigbe, V. A.  

15/EDU/27 Motivating and Retaining Tertiary Institution Academics for National 
Transformation. Kazeem, O. A. 

15/EDU/28 Participation of Rural Women in Reproductive Health Education 
Programmes in Lagos State, Nigeria. Adekunbi, E. M. 

15/EDU/29 The Assessment of Water Pollutants Using Gamma Distribution   in Lagos 
State, Nigeria. Akinloye, A. O., Fatoki O. & Akinwusi, A.T 

15/EDU/30 Researches in Education Studies: Dissemination and Implementation 
Challenges in Nigerian Higher Institutions. Abolo, E. V. & Nzoka, N. 

15/EDUE/31 Consequences of Substance Abuse on Adolescents‘ Behaviour in Cross River 
State, Nigeria. Ugbong, B. I. & Imona, M. E. 

15/EDUE/32 Relevance of Self-Designed Sports Academic Resources Database 
Management Information Retrieval System. David, B. T.  

15/EDUE/33 Current Trends in Research and Innovation: Improving Teacher Formation 
through Qualitative Research of Lecturers in Cross River State. Edu, M. I. & 
Bessong, F. E. 

15/EDU/34 The Effects of Environmental Literacy on the waste management practices of 
Slum Dwellers in Lagos State: A Study of Makoko Community. Anyikwa, E. 
B., Emiola, A. G. & Chukwukere, C. 



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15/EDU/35 Influence of internal system evaluation practices and environment on student 

performance in Nigerian universities. Bakare, T.V. & Alade, O.M. 

 
15/EDU/36 Pre-Exercise Assessment of Apparently Healthy Middle Aged Workers. 

Otinwa G. O. & Akinyemi, J. S. 
15/EDU/37 Assessment of Aerobic Capacity and Body Composition Characteristics of 

School Aged Children in Lagos. Akinyemi, J. S. 
15/EDU/38 The Design And Use of A Low-Cost Improvised Educational Robotics (Er) 

For The Teaching of Physics And Its Relation to Achievement and Slef-
Esteem. Ogunleye, A. O., Raheem, I. A. & Akande, A. Y. 

15/EDU/39 Demystifying Science Learning to Adult Learners through the application of 
New Digital Technologies. Obasoro-John, Y., Ogunleye, A., Anyinkwa, B., 
Okunuga, R. & Awofala, O. A. A 

15/EDU/40 Nutritional knowledge and Practices among Expectant Mothers in Onitsha 
North and South Local Government Areas of Anambra state. Ochogu, J. O. 

15/EDU/41 Parental background and course of study of undergraduate students in the 
University of Lagos. Ibidapo, S. J. 

15/EDU/42 Preparedness and Response of School Nurses in Emergency Situations in 
Lagos State. Onwuama, M. & Azenabor, L. 

15/EDU/43 Peace Building Culture Intervention for Value and Behaviour Change in 
University Students. Onyene, V. E., Supo, J., Olusola, T. & Nnorom, C.C.P. 

15/EDU/44 Adaptive Research Strategies for Building Quality Management System 
(Qms) in Unit-Based of Professional Practice Transformation University of 
Lagos.Onyene, V. E.15/EDU/45 Beyond the Regular University System: 
An Innovation in the Development of Nigeria‘s first Online Entrepreneurship 
University in Small Scale Business Enterprises. Ogunleye, A. & Anyinkwa, 
B. 

15/EDU/46 Effective Cohort Advising: A Sine Qua Non for Greater Productivity, 
Efficiency and Transformation in Tertiary Educational Institutions. Sule, S. A. 
& Afonja, A. F. 

15/EDU/47 Survival Analysis of a University Distance Learning Science Education 
Students from Matriculation to Graduation: Lessons for National 
Transformation. Oladipo, A. & Yewande R. O. 

15/EDU/48 Transforming the Nigerian Economy into a World Class Economy through 
Language and Inter-Cultural Understaning. Opara, C. C., Ossai R. N. & 
Ayeni, B. O. 

15/EDU/49 Bone Length as a Substitute for Height as an Index of Nutritional Status in 
Elderly Women.  Lano- Maduagu, T. 

 
 
ENGINEERING 
15/ENG/01 Comparative Study of Virgin/Recycled Low Density Polyethylene-Wood 

Flour Composite. Mgbemere, H. E. & Salifu, S. 
15/ENG/02 Styrene Conversion Modeling and Estimation of Polydispersity Index. 
  Owolabi, R. U, Usman, M. A & Kehinde, A. J.                 
15/ENG/03 Single Phase AC-DC Drive with Input Power Factor Correction. Osunde, O. 

D. 
15/ENG/04 Aluminium Alloy Metal Matrix Composites: Different Eggshell Particle Sizes, 

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Agunsoye, J. O., Bello, S. A., Yekinni, A. A., Raheem, I. A, & Awe, I. O. 
15/ENG/05 The Effects of Resin Matrix Composition, Filler Volume and Particle Size on 

the Mechanical Properties of Dental Resin Composites.  
 Adeleye, O. A., Fakinlede, O. A. & Makinde, J. T. 
15/ENG/06 Deformation Behaviour of LED and HiLED Cured Dental Resin Microhybrid 

and Nanofilled Composites. Adeleye, O. A., Fakinlede, O. A, Ajiboye, J. S. & 
Adegbulugbe, I.C. 

15/ENG/07 Design, Construction and Testing of a Nanofibre Electrospining System. 
Adeosun, S.O.  Akpan, E. I, Gbenebor, O. P, Peter, A. A. & Olaleye, S. A. 

15/ENG/08 On the Analysis of Heat Transfer and Kinetics in the Slow Pyrolysis of 
Biomass Particle: Thermo-geometrical Effects.  

  Sobamowo, M. G., Ojolo, S. J., Osheku, C. A. & Kehinde, A. J. 
15/ENG/09 Thermal Analysis of Longitudinal Fin with Temperature-dependent 

Properties and Internal Heat Generation using Galerkin‘s Method of 
Weighted Residual.  
Sobamowo, M. G.  

15/ENG/10 Physico-Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Insulating Refractory Bricks 
from Ikorodu and Osiele Fireclays and Agro-Forestry Wastes. 
Esezobor, D. E., Obidiegwu, E. O., Bodude, M. A. & Lawal, G. I. 

15/ENG/11 Design and Automation of a Force Balance Instrumentation for the UNILAG 
Subsonic wind Tunnel. Ekanem Peter, Abogunloko Olumide, Obiji 
Chibuikem & Ogedengbe Emmanuel. 

15/ENG/12 Design and Development of Microcontroller Based Vehicle Safety Signs 
Display & Control on the Dash Board.  
Folorunso, C. O., Ogunlewe, A. O., Akinyemi, L. A & George, O. 

15/ENG/13 Mapping Encroachment within the Boundary of the University of Lagos. 
  Omogunloye, O. G., Oluwayemi, S. S. & Akintoye S. O. 
15/ENG/14 Geospatial Analysis of the Distribution of Blood Banks at Lagos Island 

General Hospital and Its Environs.  
Omogunloye, O. G., Oluwayemi, S. S. & Akintoye, S. O. 

15/ENG/15 Modelling of Controlled Rectifiers for Resonance Studies by Pivotal Function 
Technique. Frank, N. Okafor, & Felix, O. Kalunta. 

15/ENG/16 Analyses of the Changes in Land Use and Route Network in Port-Harcourt 
City Local Government. Omogunloye, O. G., Akintoye, S. O. & Oluwayemi, 

S. S. 
15/ENG/17 Simulation of GPS Satellites Orbits. Omogunloye, O. G., Akintoye, S. O. & 

Oluwayemi, S. S. 
15/ENG/18 Implementation of Lecture and Workshop Activities on Moodle Learning 

Management System for ―Viscous Flow Theory‖.  
 Yinusa, R. K. & Ogedengbe, E. O. B. 

15/ENG/19 Corrosion Characteristics of Rebar and Fibre Reinforced Concretes in Selected 
Environments. Amuda, M. O. H., Olaniyan, T. A. & Amadi, J. C. 

15/ENG/20 Design of a Double-pipe Heat Exchanger with Blasius Imposed Temperature 
Boundary Condition. 
Olaye, O, Osunbor, G. I. E., Chenebuah, T. & Ogedengbe, E. O. B.  

15/ENGE/21 Assessment of Maintenance Policies and Strategies in Public Secondary 
School Buildings, Ogun State, Nigeria. Izobo-Martins Oladunni, Olotuah 
Abiodun & Adeyemi Ekundayo. 

15/ENG/22 Characterisation of Coconut Shell Nanoparticles Using Electron Microscopes. 
Hassan, Suleiman Bolaji, Agunsoye, Johnson Olumuyiwa & Sefiu, 
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15/ENGE/23 A Unified Perspective on Flow in Porous Media. Adeosun, T. A. 
Uhunmwangho, E. E. & Ajiboshin, I. O. 

15/ENGE/24 Characterisation and Numerical Investigation of Some Co-Flow Problems in 
Oil Reservoirs. Adeosun, T. A, Akinpelu, F. O. & Adabanija, M. A. 

 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES  
15/ENV/01 User Perception and Behaviour in Relation to Provisions of School Buildings; 

A Drive for Efficient School Provisions in Lagos. Oginni Adeyemi 

15/ENV/02 Land Administration Reform in Lagos State.  
Thontteh, E. O. & Omirin, M. M.  

15/ENV/03 Land Use Mix in the Classified Residential Areas of Lagos Metropolis.  
Farinmade, A. 

15/ENV/04 Virtual Mobility Usage and Travel Behaviour of Post-Graduate Students in 
University of Lagos. Agunloye, O. O.  

15/ENV/05 As in Sculpture so in Architecture: A Treatise for Yoruba Aesthetic 
Philosophy in Public Space Design. Adejumo, O. T. 

15/ENV/06 Influence of Fm on Occupancy in Residential Properties in Ikoyi, Lagos. 
 Idowu, O. B. A. & Bamidele, A. O. 

15/ENV/07 Risk Allocation Pattern of Nigerian Contractors. John, B. Iniobong, 
Oyediran, S. Olukayode & Faremi, O. Julius. 

15/ENV/08 Utilisation of Public Private Partnership (Ppp) for Social Infrastructure 
Provision in Nigeria. Akinsiku, Olusegun Emmanuel & Ajayi, Oluwaseyi 
Modupe. 

15/ENV/09 ICT Adoption and Spatio-Temporal Evolution of Lagos.  
Akindeju, F. O. & Nwokoro, I. I. C.  

15/ENV/10 Task Characteristics, Training Practices and Task Performance of 
Professionals in Construction Firms.  Ijaola, I. A., Onukwube, H. N. & Idoro, 
G. I. 

15/ENV/11 Urban Housing Supply: Co-Operative Housing as the Third Way.  
Basirat Oyalowo. 

15/ENV/12 Effects of Church Premises on Residential Property Values in Mowe - Ibafo 
Area of Ogun State. Osagie, J. U. &   Okoye, P. S.  

15/ENV/13 Appropriate Definition and Valuation Techniques for Sustainable Building: 
An Emerging Property Market Perspective.  
Oyalowo, Basirat Ashabi & Babawale, G. K.  

15/ENV/14 Factors Influencing Households‘ Waste Separation Behaviour in Lagos 
Metropolis. Ilechukwu Victor & Chukwukaora Ebere. 

15/ENV/15 Implementation and Use of Open Space in Lagos Re-Housing and Ogba 
Housing Estates, Lagos. Orelaja Olabode 

15/ENV/16 Effects of Changes in the Pattern of Land Use in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. 
Onifade, Victor, .A, Leke Oduwaye & Adedoyin Idowu Michael 

15/ENV/17 Integrating Green Architecture with Appropriate Technology for Sustainable 
Smart Cities. Adio-Moses David & Mike Adebamowo. 

 
LAW 
15/LAW/01 Tunnel Vision Problem with the Legal Regime for Insurance Intermediaries in 

Nigeria: A Case for Reform. Akaayar, V. S. 

15/LAW/02 Micro-insurance as a Socio-Economic Tool for National Transformation: A 
Legal Perspective. Akaayar, V. S. 



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15/LAW/03 Researching for National Development: The Feminist Alternative. Asikia Ige. 

15/LAW/04 Transforming Nigeria‘s Legal Order through Sociological Jurisprudence: 
Resolving the Conflict between Law and Culture. Olukolu, Y. 

15/LAW/05 Towards National Transformation of the Liability and Compensation Regime 
for Air Accidents in Nigeria. Obadina, I. A. 

15/LAW/06 Child justice administration under Child Rights Law of state Lagos.  
Ogunniran, I. & Nwanna, C. R. 

15/LAW/07 Religious Freedom and Religious Conflict: South West Nigeria as a model for 
religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence in Nigeria. Odusote, A. 

15/LAW/08 Development of Tourism as a Vital Key to a Positive National Transformation 
Nwudego, Nkemakonam Chinwuba 

 
PHARMACY 
15/PHM/01 Chemical Composition, Anti-Helicobacter pylori activity and Enhancement of 

Technological properties of Nigerian propolis extract 
Alaribe, C. S., Sansone, F., Sunday, A., Pagano, I., Piccinelli, A. L., Cuesta –
Rubio, O., Coker, H. A., Rastrelli, L. & Picerno, P. 

15/PHM/02 Comparative Evaluation of Physicochemical properties of some commercially 
available brands of Metformin hydrochloride tablets in Lagos, Nigeria. 
Adepoju-Bello, A. A. & Bisiriyu, O. S.  

15/PHM/03 LACTOMIL -cereal based preparation with Lactobacillus from African 
fermented Grains, for control of bacterial Diarrhoea in Children 
Niemogha, M. T., Akeba, S., Obisesan, L., Akortha, E., Egbuna, C., 
Iwalokun, B., Idika, N. & Olukoya, D. k. 

15/PHM/04 Patient- and Provider- Perceived factors Influencing Haart access in Rural 
Epe and Ikorodu Lgas, Lagos State 
Soremekun, R. O., Apanpa-Apanpa, B. N. & Adeyemi, O. C. 

15/PHM/05 Investigation of the Antioxidant activity and Quantification of the amount of 
Heavy Metals and some Vitamins in Carrot 

  Adepoju-Bello, A. A., Oyawaluja, B.O. & Chikaodili, A. 
15/PHM/06 Antimicrobial and Antioxidant activities of extract of Argemone Mexicana Linn 

(Papaveraceae) 
Oyawaluja, A. A., Obisesan, A. A., Odukoya, O. A. & Coker, H.A.B. 

15/PHM/07 Knowledge of University of Lagos final year students‘ on self-care and 
interest in taking a General study course on self -care: A preliminary study.  
Okuzulu, A. A., Adedini, A. A. & Oyetunde, O. O.  

15/PHM/08 Knowledge and use of analgesics among Undergraduates of University of 
Lagos.  Oyerinde, O. O., Akinola, A. A. & Adepitan, K. V.  

15/PHM/09 Towards the Discovery of Novel Anti-Malarial Agents from renewable 
under-Utilised Plant Materials. Nwaeze, K., Anyakora, C., Ayoola, G., 
Owolabi, M., Shode, F. & Odhav, B.                

15/PHM/10 Antimalarial and Phytochemical Investigations of crude leaf extract and 
fractions of Hedranthera barteri Durand & Schinz (Apocynaceae). Adesegun, S. 
A., Okezie-onyedinachi, B. O., Orabueze, C. I., Ota, D. & Coker, H.A.B 

15/PHM/11 Treatment of Tuberculosis in Children in Lagos University Teaching 
Hospital: A Retrospective Study. Aderemi-Williams, R. I. & Ajayi, K. D.         

15/PHM/12 A Novel Pentacyclic Triterpene-Derived Antimicrobial agents from stem Bark 
of Tectona Grandis   (Verbenaceae). 
Nwaeze, K., Anyakora, C., Ayoola, G., Ukpo, G., Shode, F. & Odhav, B. 

15/PHM/13 Evaluation of the antihyperlipidemic activity of Nigerian walnut extract –
plukenetia conophorum müll. Arg. (euphorbiaceae)  



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Ajayi, G. O. & Bassey, M. J. 
15/PHM/14 Anti-convulsant activity of the ethanolic leaf extract of Heliotropium indicum 

Linn. Sowemimo, A, & Ideba, M. 

15/PHM/15 Salmonellae and Enteric Fevers: Possibility of control of Infections by use of 
Lactobacillus from African Fermented Foods.  
Niemogha, M. T., Akebe, S., Iwalokun, B., Akinsinde, K., Adagbada, A., 
Fesobi, T., Umurhuru, A., Iheanacho, E. & Olukoya, D. K. 

15/PHM/16 Comparison of Adsorption Capacities of Acetaminophen unto Varying 
Dosage forms of activated charcoal available in Lagos Nigeria via in Vitro 
Adsorption Studies and Scanning Electron Microsopy.  
Ilomuanya M. O., Ohere A. F., Zubair, S. A. and Ubani-Ukoma U. 

15/PHM/17 Translational Research from Gown to Town: Integrated Medicine Clinic in 
Lagos State. Odukoya, O., Omoseyindemi B., Ajayi G., Sowemimo, 
Abimbola & Odimegwu, Joy 

 
SCIENCE 
15/SCI/01 Use of physiological based extraction test (PBET) for the assessment of 

bioaccessibility of metals bioaccumulated in vegetable plants grown on 
contaminated soils. Odujebe, F. O., Oyeyiola, A. O. & Olayinka, K. O. 

15/SCI/02 Informative g-prior in Bayesian Model Averaging with Bayesian Model 
Sampling. Ogundeji, R. K., Okafor, R. & Adeleke, I. A. 

15/SCI/03 Adopting RDBMS query for Authenticating Access to Patient Information.  
Azeez, N. A. & Dasylva, A. P.  

15/SCI/04 A Mobile-Based Expert System for the Diagnosis of Ebola Virus.  
Azeez, N. A & Oye, O. M.  

15/SCI/05 Modeling Customer Relationships as Hidden Markov Chains. Nkemnole, E. 
B. & Nwaokoro, E. O.  

15/SCI/06 Computational Studies on Tautomerism in (E)-4-R-2-((Pyridin-2-ylimino) 
Methyl) Phenol: Effect of Solvent Polarity. Oloba-Whenu, O. A., Fasina, T. 
M. & Dueke-Eze, C. U. 

 
15/SCI/07 Reaction of 1-chlorodinitrobenzene with aniline in acetonitrile: a DFT study. 

Oloba-Whenu, O. A. & Isanbor, C. 
15/SCI/08 How Students Intake Impacts Quality of Education: Applying Metaheuristic 

Algorithm to the Admission Problem as a Combinatorial Optimisation 
Problem. 
Okewu, E. & Haruna, A. 

15/SCI/09 Resolving the Recruitment and Selection Problem as NP-Hard Problem. 
Okewu, E. & Haruna, A. 

15/SCI/10 Microremediation of Crude Oil Polluted Soil Using Four Isolates of 
Microorganisms. Njoku, K. L., Akinola, M. O. & Olaifa, O. O. 

15/SCI/11 Comparative study on the proximate nutritional Properties of Flour Varieties 
in Lagos Nigeria. Olayinka, K. O., Oladosu, N. O., Adetunde, O. T. & 
Nkemnole, B. E. 

15/SCI/12 Morphology and Degradability of SiO2-Na2O-CaO-P2O5 Glass Prepared by a 
Modified Sol-gel Method. Adams, L. A.   Essien, E. R. & Igbari, F. O 

15/SCI/13 An Overview of Resource Management Challenges in Cloud Computing. 
Ajayi, O. O., & Oladeji, F.A. 

15/SCI/14 Excited Triplet State Energy Of Phthalocyanines: Investigation of the Effect of 
Central Metal.  
Ogunbayo, B. T., Akinbulu, I. A, Ogunsipe, A. O. & Shaibu, O. R. 



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15/SCI/15 Hydrocarbon Utilisation Potentials of Indigenous Wood-Digesting Bacteria 
Isolated from the Lagos Lagoon. Buraimoh, O. M., Ogunyemi, A. K., 
Oyegbite, I.E, Amund, O. O. & Ilori, M. O. 

15/SCI/16 Growth Pattern, Fecundity Study, Food and Feeding Habits of the Royal 
Spiny Lobster (Panulirus Regius), De Brito Capello, 1864) off the Nigerian 
Coastal Area. Lawal-Are, A. O. & Adefule, A. O. 

15/SCI/17 Petrographic and Geochemical Analysis of Tar Sand Occurrence in some 
Parts of Southwestern Nigeria. Nwanekezi-Phil, C. & Akinmosin, A.  

15/SCI/18 Size composition, distribution and growth pattern of two caridean species 
from three interconnecting lagoons, South-west, Nigeria.  
Akinwunmi, M. F. & Lawal-Are, A. O. 

15/SCI/19 Liquid Chromatographic Method for the Simultaneous Determination of 
Sulphamethoxazole and Trimethoprim in Pharmaceutical Formulations. 
Ayejuyo, O.O., Nwoko C., Hamed, M. O. & Ojoniyi, J. O. 

15/SCI/20 Residual distribution and risk assessment of PCB congener profiles in 
environmental samples from Ijora Power Station.  
Folarin, B. T. Oluseyi, T. O. Olayinka, K. O. and Alo, B.  

15/SCI/21 Conservation Attitudes and Challenges: A Study of Forest Elephants in 
Okomu National Park, Edo State, Nigeria.  
Omoregie, Q. O., Fasona, M. I. & Egonmwan, R. I. 

15/SCI/22 Bioinformatics Analyses of Genes Causing Susceptibility to Type 1 Diabetes 
Mellitus in Humans. Adewumi, O. O., Taiwo, I. A., Sawyerr, B. A. & 
Adebiyi, E. 

15/SCI/23 Multi-biomarkers in Clarias gariepinus exposed to Sublethal Concentrations of 
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.  
Sogbanmu, T. O., Otitoloju, A. A. & Osibona, A. O. 

15/SCI/24 Physicochemical Analysis and Isolation of Coliform Bacteria in Water Sample 
from Female Hostels of a Tertiary Institution in Lagos, Nigeria. Egwuatu, T. 
O, Egwuatu, C. C., Adegboyega, T. T. & Ogunlana, F.   

15/SCI/26  The Comparative Evaluation of the Compositional Changes in Lime (Citrus 
Aurantifolia) Juice Stored on Wooden and Cemented Surfaces. Obidi, O. F., 
Oguntade, M. S. & Nwachukwu, S. C. U 

15/SCI/27 Palaeoecological Reconstruction of the Quaternary in the Lagos Metropolis of 
Nigeria. Alebiosu, O. S. & Adekanmbi, O. H  

15/SCI/28 Microbial Quality of Public Swimming Pools. Omotayo, A. E., Oladiipo, T.J., 
Adesida, S.A., Akinyemi, T.H., Adeogun, O.O. & Amund, O.O. 

15/SCI/29 Technical Feasibility and Economics of Direct Application of The Nigerian 
Tar Sand Deposits as Road Asphalt. Olufowobi, S.O. 

15/SCI/30 Monitoring of Concentration of Air Pollutant from Vehicular Emission along 
Major Highways & Bypass within Kosofe Local Government Area. Oluseyia,

 

T. O. & Akinyemi, M. I  
15/SCI/31 Forecasting the tail density of Nigerian exchange rates: a mixture 

autoregressive model approach. Akinyemia, M. I., Boshnakov, G. N. & 
Rufai B. 

15/SCI/32 Antibacterial Activity and Antiseptic Potential of Novel Copper (II) 
Complexes Derived from 4-Aminophenol Schiff Bases. Ejiah, F. N., Fasina, T. 
M., Revaprasadu, N., Ogunsola, F. T. & Familoni, O. B. 

15/SCI/33 On the Stability and Plasticity of Object Oriented and Aspect Oriented 
Programming Using the Adaptive Resonance Theory. Rufai, A. U. 
Opeoluwa, J. O. Abass, O. Uwadia, C.O. Fasina, E. P. & Longe, H. O. D. 



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15/SCI/34 Preliminary Studies on the Distribution Characteristics of Potentially Toxic 
Metals in Soils from a Gold Mining Site in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria. Hamed, 
M., Oluseyi, T. & Alo, B. 

15/SCI/35 Neurotransmitter levels and Amino Acid levels as Biomarkers for Autism 
Screening. Fagbayi, T. A., Taiwo, I., Taiwo, A., Esezobor, C.I., Okpuzor, J.  
Lesi, F.E.A., Bello-Mojeed, M., & Ogun, O 

15/SCI/36 Prevalence of drug Abuse among Adolescents: Implication for Counselling.  
Fashina, A. Y.  

15/SCI/37 Modelling HIV/AIDS Disease Progression Using Homogeneous Semi-
Markov Processes. Adewara, J. A. & Ajala, B. O. 

15/SCI/38 Removal of Cadmium (II), Cobalt (II) and Nickel (II) from Aqueous Solution 
using Corncob Waste. Onwordi, C. T., Okwuolise, C. H., Osifeko, O. L., 
Oguntade, B. K. & Wusu, A. D. 

15/SCI/39 Production of Chitin from Shrimp Waste for the Cultivation of Chitinolytic 
Bacteria. Ajayi, A. A., Onibokun, E. A., Otosa-Abbey, I., Adedeji, O. M. & 
Popoola, S. T. 

15/SCI/40 Evaluation of Industrial Discharge Point Source Pollution in Ikeja Industrial 
Estate, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. Adesuyi, A. A., Nnodu, V. C., Njoku, K. L. & 
Jolaoso, A. 

15/SCI/41 Microbial Assessment of Herbal Products in Ota and its Environs. Alao, F. O. 
& Nejo, V. M. 

15/SCI/42 Nitrate and Phosphate Pollution in Surface Water of Nwaja Creek, Port 
Harcourt, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Adesuyi, A. A., Nnodu, V. C., Njoku, K. L. & 
Jolaoso, A. 

15/SCI/43 Compendium of Medicinal Plants for the Ethno-therapeutic Management of 
Tuberculosis and other Respiratory Diseases. Ibrahim Tijjani Babalola. 

15/SCI/44 Composition and abundance of Odonates at Alatori stream, South-western 
Nigeria. Adu, B. W. & Kemabonta, K. A. 

15/SCI/45 Reverse Flow Injection (Rfi) Techniques for the Determination of Nitrogen 
and Phosphorus Speciesi Saline Water. Oladosu, N. O., Abayomi, A. A., 
Olayinka, K. O. & Alo, B. I. 

15/SCI/46 Lagos Lagoon Sediment Organic Extracts Induce Developmental and 
Genotoxic Effects in Danio rerio (Zebrafish) Embryos. Sogbanmu, T. O., 
Otitoloju, A. A., Nagy, E. & Bury, N. R. 

15/SCI/47 Analysis of the Chemical Constituents of the Essential oil from the Leaves of 
Pterocarpus Osun: A Phytomedicine for Asthma, using Gas 
Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry. Ofor, E.U., Ogunlesi, M. & Okiei, W. 

15/SCI/48 Serologic Analysis and Molecular Characterisation of Hepatitis B Virus 
among Antiretroviral Treatment-Naive Adult HIV Patients Attending a 
Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Opara, M. I., Ogbebor, V. O., Bamiro, 
B. S., Faleye, T. O. C., Adewumi, M. O., Akanmu, S. A. & Adeleye, I. A. 

15/SCI/49 Multiple Hypothesis Testing Methods with Application Comparing Results 
of Two Parallel Examinations for Admission into Nigerian Universities. 
Okafor, R., Dalla, H., Adeleke, I., Nkemnole, B., Onyeka-Ubaka, J., 
Akinyemi, M., Akarawak, E. & Ogundeji, R. 

15/SCI/50 Plasmids and Antibiotics Profiles of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Different 
Communal Water Sources in Ogun State. Odumosu, B. T., Bamidele, T. & 
Esan, B. E. 

15/SCI/51` Effect of Action Bitter on the Sperm Quality of Mice. Njoku, K. L. Akinola, 
M. O. & Akeredolu, M. O. 

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15/SCI/52 Some Refinement of Holder‘s and its Reverse Inequality. Tijani, M. O. & 
Mogbademu, A. A. 

15/SCI/53 Synthesis of Substituted Benzothiadiazines via [Fe(F20TPP)Cl]-Catalysed 
Intramolecular Nitrene–sp3 Bond Insertion. Izunobi J. U., Aina O. S., Kolade 
S. O., Olasupo, I. A. & Familoni, O. B.  

15/SCI/54 Facile Synthesis of Angular Tricyclic Quinoxalinones via Catalytic 
Hydrogenation. Odusami, J. A., Izunobi, J. U. & Familoni, O. B. 

15/SCI/55 Hepatic Biochemical, Haematological and Weight Indices of Occupational 
Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds in Two Print Shops in Lagos Using 
Mus Musculus. Akeredolu, E. O., Sogbanmu, T. O. & Okunoye, T. E. 

15/SCI/56 Significance of Fish Intestinal Parasites in Risk Assessment of Heavy metal 
Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystem – A review Sub-theme. Ukwa, U. D., Saliu, J. 
K. & Akinsanya, B. 

15/SCI/57 Assessment of the Quality of Drinking Water in Flood Infested Areas of 
Akoka and Bariga in Lagos. Alani R. A, Ogunwehin, M. O., Akinpelumi, T. 
E. & Babalola, O. M. 

15/SCI/58 Plant-based Extract as an Alternative Source of Protein in Catfish (clarius 
gariepinus) Production. Odunlade, A. K., Ojokuku, S.A. & Akinjayeju, O.  

15/SCI/59 Synthesis, Characterisations and Applications of Copper Nanoparticles. 
Abdulwahab, K. O. &  Lawanson, S. 

15/SCIE/60 Bacteriological Assessment of Sachet-Packaged Water in a Nigerian 
Community. Alao, F. O. & Odetola, O. O. 

15/SCI/61 GC-MS analysis of crude extract of Oscillatoriabonnetti aghardh (Cyanophyta) 
isolated from Ceratophyllum demersum L. Adesalu, T. A. & Kuti, F. O. 

15/SCI/62 Luminescencecarbon Nanoparticles from soot.  
Nejo, O., AbdulWahab, K., Igbari, O. F., Omoogun, A.,Igbinehi, J., 
Fagbenro-Owoseni, K., & Adams, L. A. 

15/SCI/63 Adaptation to Foods by Mona Monkey (Cercopithecus Mona) in a 
Fragmented Urban Habitat in Lagos, Nigeria. Olaleru, F.  

15/SCI/64 Focus on D. K. Olukoya Central Research Laboratory, Unilag. Kehinde 
Olayinka. 

15/SCI/65 Analyses Of Extracts From CAPSICUM FRUITESCENS and the health 
benefits. Osibote, E. A. S. & Anyanwu, C. E. 

15/SCI/66 Phytoconstituents Investigations and Wound Healing Potentials of the Leaves  
of Croton zambesicus (Euphorbiaceae) Plant. Asekunowo, A. K., Akinpeloye, 
F.V., & Asekun, O. T. 

15/SCI/67 The Electronic Absorption Spectra and In-Vitro Antibacterial Study of some 
Isonicotinohydrazide Schiff Bases. Dueke-Eze, C. U., Fasina, T. M., Familoni, 
O.B. & Coker, A. O. 

15/SCI/68 Green Synthesis of Zns Nanoparticles capped with Fruit Extracts. Nejo, A.O., 
Olaniyi, O.N., Adams, L. A. & Fasina, T. M. 

15/SCI/69 Biosynthesis of Nanosilver using Moringa oleifera and Allium cepa bulbs and 
their Antimycobacterial Study. Bello, A. J., Adams L. A., Onyepeju, N. N., 

Igbinehi, J. I., Igbari, O. F. & Okpuzor, J. 
15/SCI/70 The determination of vitamin A in some fortified foods. Olayinka K. O., 

Muhammed, W. G., Sanusi, C. Y.  & Adetunde, O. T. 
15/SCI/71 A Survey of Microbial Contamination of Hand Sanitizers and Hand Washes 

Omotayo, A. E., Sanusi, M. S. & Nsofor, C.J. 
 
 
 



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15/SSC/01  Spatial variations in workforce sex ratios in Nigeria. Kunnuji, M. O. N. 
15/SSC/02 Exploring the Perceptions and Experiences of Gay people in Nigeria: An 

Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Igundunasse- Nathan, A. & 
Odiase, T. T.  

15/SSC/03 Assessment of Environmental Implications of Feedstock Removal for 
Charcoal Production in Ibarapa Region, Oyo State. Daramola, A.O. 

15/SSC/04  Vulnerability of Pastoral Livelihoods to Climate and Vegetal Changes in 
Ogun-Oyo Region of Southwest Nigeria. Fasona, M., Fabusoro, E., Sodiya, C., 
Oyedepo, C. J., Fapojuwo, O. & Udofia, S.  

15/SSC/05 Appraisal of Charcoal Production Drivers in Ibarapa Region, Oyo State, 
Nigeria. Daramola, A. O. & Ayeni, A. O. 

15/SSC/06 Paradigm Shift in Physical Geography Research Strategies for National 
Transformation. Odunuga, S., Raji, S.A. & Ajayi, O.S. 

15/SSC/07 Dynamic Interactions among Infrastructure Development, Unemployment 
Rate and Poverty Level in Nigeria (1980-2013). Oladipo, S. O. 

15/SSC/09 Does Environmental Quality Matters in Growth Consideration in Nigeria?  
Mesagan, E. P. & Saibu, M. O.  

15/SSC/10 Manufacturing Sector Responses to Government Policies in Nigerian 
Economy Examination of Neoliberal and Structural Approach. Musa, G. O. 

15/SSC/11 A study of the use of Non-Motorised transport in University of Lagos, 
Nigeria. Ege, E. E., Oni, S. I., Ohaegbue, F. R., Longe, I. O., Mordi, G. N. & 
Balogun, G. 

15/SSC/12 An Evaluation of Vehicular Traffic Accidents in the University of Lagos 
Ege, E.E., Oni, S.I., Longe, I., Ohaegbue, F., Nwafor, M. & Balogun, G. 

15/SSC/13 An assessment of government project at alleviating poverty within a coastal 
urban-poor community: case study of Ilaje. Ege, E. E., Oni, S. I, Ohaegbue F. 
R., Longe I. O. & Mordi, G. N 

15/SSCE/14 Is there any link between Democracy and Economic Development in Nigeria? 
College of Development Studies. Adediran, O. S. 

15/SSCE/15 An Economic analysis of the consequences of falling Crude Oil Prices on the 
Nigerian Economy. Shuaibu S. & Ishaya A. 

15/SSCE/16 Global Climate Change: Responses and Challenges. Popoola R. O., Abasilim 
U. D. & Njoaguani O. B. 

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ETHICS OF HUMAN CLONING IN BIOTECHNOLOGY: AN EVALUATION FROM 

KANTIAN MORAL PERSPECTIVE 
 

Irabor, B. P. 
Philosophy Dept., Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Nigeria 

benpet1@yahoo.com 

 
Although considerations into the issues of human cloning are still speculative, the birth of 
the first successfully cloned mammal, the sheep Dolly, by Ian Wilmut and his colleagues, as 
published in the journal Nature in 1996, created a shift in the ethical discourse of human 
reproduction, stem cell research, and even the indirect use of potential ‗persons‘ in scientific 
research that gave no considerations to human dignity and personhood. Owing to the 
boomerang effect of that biotechnological breakthrough in the United States at that time, 
President Clinton immediately banned federal financing of human cloning research and 
asked privately funded scientists to halt such work until the newly formed National 
Bioethics Advisory Commission could review the ―troubling‖ ethical and legal implications. 
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) also joined in the campaign 
and characterised human cloning as ―ethically unacceptable as it would violate some of the 
basic principles which govern medically assisted reproduction. These include respect for the 
dignity of the human being and the protection of the security of human genetic material.‖ 
This paper attempts to critically analyse and evaluate the moral arguments put forward for 
and against human cloning. It argues that attempts to clone human being poses 
fundamental questions about man; his worth, individuality and dignity. The thrust of the 
argument derives from Kant‘s philosophy on human dignity. A maxim from Kant‘s 
Categorical Imperative states: ―Act so that you treat humanity, whether in your own person 
or in that of another, always as an end and never as a means only‖. 
 
Keywords: cloning, biotechnology, human dignity, categorical imperative    

 
 
 
15/ART/02 
 

APTITUDE IN MUSIC: NOT AN ALTERNATIVE FOR A CAREER IN MUSIC 
EDUCATION 

 
Nweke, F.E. 

Department of Creative Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Nigeria 
fnweke@unilag.edu.ng; floxydeeon@yahoo.com 

 
The presence of music is of great significance in all spheres of life all over the world and 
Nigeria in particular. There is a plethora of musical talent shows being sponsored by 
telecommunication giants, breweries and other industrial conglomerates, such as ‗Talent 
Hunt‘, ‗Star Quest‘, and ‗Project Fame‘ in Nigeria. It is pertinent to note that most of the 
musical activities going on in these groups are based on the achievements of a musical 
artiste through his or her actual performance on the stage. It does not show his/her 
aptitude, that is, the degree to which he/she can succeed if he/she takes a career in music. 
Only the knowledge of musical aptitude can reveal such, the need to document the 
association between musical aptitude and musical ability in Nigeria is essential to this 
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procedure from five education districts. The study also proposed a sample of sixty 
participants for each of the selected schools. Musical aptitude and musical ability of the 
selected students were measured using scales adapted from Herbert Wing. A Chi-square 
test was done to test the relationship between their musical aptitude and musical ability. 
The implication of the findings is that knowledge of students‘ musical aptitude would assist 
in the selection of musical materials, their content and teaching strategies appropriate for 
each student. 
 
Keyword: Music, Aptitude, Career, Music Education. 

 
 
 
15/ART/03 

 
THE EVOLVING CULTURE OF IGBO POPULAR MUSIC IN NIGERIA FROM 1940 

TILL DATE: A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS 
 

Osigwe, C. N. 
Department of Creative Arts (Music), University of Lagos, Nigeria 

 
Popular music in Nigeria is kindled with high spirit of cultural awakening and 
representation by different ethnic groups in their various musical practices. This paper 
therefore takes a critical look at the evolution of the musical culture in the contemporary 
Igbo popular music in Nigeria from the pre-independence era (1940) to the modern era 
(2000). Coming from a historical perspective, this paper however adopts the ethnography 
method of gathering relevant data for evaluation and analysis. The outcome of the analysis 
thus reveals that the music element of the culture is the most evolved among other elements 
like the ‗industry‘ and the ‗audience/ consumer‘. The independence/ post independence 
era (1960-2000) was observed to have witnessed the highest level of creativity and ingenuity 
in music production, performance and marketing. On the other hand, the modern era (2000 
till date) was adjudged to have witnessed high level of technological influx into the music 
industry, in spite of that, lack of creativity and requisite standard in music creation and 
performance by the supposedly younger musicians was observed. The activities of music 
producers, promoters and corporate organisations in advancing popular music in Nigeria 
dominated the better part of the modern era. It is however recommended that this paper 
(which is like a historical document) should be archived in Cultural centres/ institutions in 
Nigeria for easy asses and reference purposes to researchers and academia at large. 
 
Keywords: Culture, Evolution, Popular music, Historical, Era. 

 
 
15/ART/04 
 

EPISTEMOLOGIAL ELITISM AND THE BOKO HARAM MENACE: TOWARDS A 
KNOWLEDGE-BASED STRATEGY FOR NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION 

 
Nkemnole, S. M.  

Department of Philosophy, University of Lagos, Nigeria 
klinstan@yahoo.com 

 
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violence and attacks have resulted is a high level of insecurity and uncertainty that has 
continued to threaten the continued existence of Nigeria as a polity. The recurring violent 
attacks have become a major phenomenon in day to day socio-political discourse in Nigeria. 
Many scholars opined that, the major causes of the upheaval is a result of continued 
government neglect to address key issues at the point of incubation, as well lack of good 
governance. This work argues the position that the foundation of the Boko Haram 
insurgency can be found in the view that some people in the society can decide for others to 
perpetuate violence or propel others to violent acts based on the false belief that they know 
better than the others: Epistemological Elitism. 
 
Keywords: Epistemology, Boko Haram, Terrorism, Epistemological Elitism, Religion. 

 
 
 
15/ART/05 

 
REASON AS A BACKGROUND FOR NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION” LESSONS 

FROM HEGEL‟S METAPHYSICS 
 

Shodeinde, T. O. 
Department of Philosophy, University of Lagos, Nigeria 

niyoflammy@yahoo.com 

 
Following the death of Kant and the illustrious career he left behind, the vacuum left made 
for a challenge in Germany, that is, who to complete or replace Kant‘s system? In other 
words, who was to be Kant‘s successor?  This challenge was taken up by a line of thinkers 
who came to be known as German (Absolute) Idealists, among them Johann Gottleb Fitche, 
Friedrich Wilhem Joseph von Schelling, and George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. The last to be 
mentioned, i.e. Hegel, being  a philosopher whose work flowered both as an effort in the 
completion of Kant‘s metaphysical and epistemological system, as well as fully distinct 
metaphysical system in its own right, occupies our discussion in this paper. An examination 
of Hegel‘s thought leads through a path of understanding the entirety of reality, the cosmos, 
history and nature all through the instrument of Reason. In this sense, rationalism is hoisted 
in Hegel‘s system as the cornerstone upon which the whole structure of reality could be 
grounded and comprehended. The real is the rational as Hegel maintains, and he does so in 
a manner that elevates all reality to the plane, not just of an individual mind, but of absolute 
consciousness, implying, in other words, that reality is the expression of infinite or absolute 
thought or consciousness, an attitude that could be described as Transcendental Idealism. 
Using the instrument of Reason, Hegel develops the dialectic with which grades of 
syntheses are ascended up until the apex is reached, which is the synthesis of ―Idea‖ and 
―Nature‖ in ―Spirit‖ or ―The Absolute Idea‖, which alone is being and all truth. In 
Hegelianism thus, a vision of the history of the universe and the history of human 
consciousness as a necessary unfolding of infinite reason is outlined, and in such a picture 
that leads metaphysics and epistemology to dizzying heights. The background of Hegel‘s 
development of this speculative system, the contents of this idea, the role and force of 
Reason within it, as well as the impact of Hegelian metaphysics upon the entire sphere of 
subsequent metaphysics shall all form our concerns within this paper.   
 
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EXISTENTIAL INTERROGATION OF MAX WEBER‟S CULTURAL DETERMINISM 

AND ITS IMPLICATION ON AFRICA‟S DEVELOPMENT 
 

Oni, M. O.  
Department of Philosophy, University of Lagos, Nigeria 

elimint@yahoo.co.uk 
 

Culture is a critical factor in the development of a people; it is without doubt the foundation 
upon which a formidable socio-economic structure necessary for development can be built. 
However, since the time of Weber, culture took a deterministic nomecleture, by asserting 
that a given set of cultural factors will give rise to a given pattern of socio-economic life. 
Thus, in Weber‘s and other cultural determinists view, certain ‗traditional cultures‘ in most 
Third World Countries are negative and as such contributed to economic backwardness and 
poverty. This work rejects this view and argues for cultural possibilism in the existential 
tradition. We submit that culture is not static but rather dynamic through man‘s existential 
powers, who has the ability to recreate or reconstitute the world as he deems fit. 
 

Keyword: Existentialism, culture, determinism, possibilism, Development.   

 
 

 
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UNDERSTANDING THE BIOLOGISATION OF ETHICS THROUGH 
EVOLUTIONARY ETHICS 

 

Ozoemena, N. I.   
Department of Philosophy, University of Lagos, Nigeria 

 

With the growing success and impact of the natural sciences in the explanation of 
phenomena and in the workings of many spheres of human life, there has been increasing 
advocacy for the adoption of the scientific method in attending to many of the age-old 
problems that have puzzled and pre-occupied philosophy and philosophers. This has been 
witnessed in the demands, for example, to naturalise metaphysics and epistemology, and in 
the same vein, acknowledging the revolutionary breakthroughs in the biological sciences, 
has there also gone the call for the biologisation of ethics. With roots in the works of Charles 
Darwin and taking a more modern take-off with E.O. Wilson‘s call for scientists and 
humanists to take ethics temporarily off the domain of philosophers and biologicised, the 
challenge therefore had become for evolutionary biologists and other scientifically-minded 
ethicists to define goodness with reference to ethical theory and then explain why human 
beings ought to be good. In this paper, we trace this movement from its source in Darwin‘s 
The Descent of Man, to the growth of evolutionary ethics in a build-up to understanding the 
backdrop against which the emergence of sociobiology as a field was set. Sociobiology was 
to provide the podium from which E.O. Wilson made his call, and with decades to follow 
which witnessed great achievements in the field of biology, or the New Biology, as it came 
to be known, the crusade for morality to be approached from biological basics only gained 
more impetus. We review these developments in this work, take note of several criticisms 
against this approach like Hume‘s ―Is-Ought problem‖ and the naturalistic fallacy, analyse 
how much these criticisms served in containing biologised ethics, and draw up some 
conclusions for the discussion with an examination of recent efforts by Sam Harris to revive 
approaches on how science can determine human values.  
 

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SCULPTURAL HORTICULTURE IN CONTEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN: 
A PERCEIVED STRATEGY FOR NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION  

 
Quadri, O. O.  

Department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos, Nigeria 
quadri.oluwasegun@gmail.com; quadrioluwasegun@hotmail.com 

 
Sculptural horticulture is an horticultural practice of training live perennial plants by 
clipping the foliage and twigs of trees, growing grasses, vines, plants, shrubs and sub shrubs 
to develop and maintain clearly defined shapes. This research investigates sculptural 
horticulture in contemporary environmental design, a perceived strategy for national 
transformation. A multifaceted methodological approach was engaged in investigating the 
visual property and the underlining environmental significance of sculptural horticulture in 
Lagos environ. Library research, interview, participant observation and visual 
documentation were all put to use in this research. Published materials in form of books, 
magazines, posters, articles in journals as well as catalogues of exhibition were sourced. 
Unpublished thesis, seminar and conference papers were also consulted. Interview as a 
method was employed to bring the researcher into personal interaction with the 
horticulturist and sculptors. Selected topiary and sculptural horticulture were analysed and 
related to the sustenance of the environment. It was discovered that most of the 
horticultural design in Lagos Nigeria were limited to planted foliage which were used for 
gardening and landscaping. It was further discovered that, in an attempt to create a three 
dimensional horticulture, geometric shapes and the hybrid of metal and plant were created 
instead of reinforcing the work with armature. It was recommended that there should be a 
multidisciplinary approach to horticultural design towards achieving the integration of 
sculptural technicalities for a sustainable environment and national transformation. 
 
Keywords: Sculpture, Horticulture, Environmental Design, Strategy, National Transformation. 

 
 
 
15/ART/09 

 
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION: AN ECO-

LINGUISTIC STUDY OF PRINT MEDIA REPORTS ON OIL EXPLORATION IN THE 
NIGER DELTA 

 
Ebim, M. A.   

Department of English, University of Lagos, Nigeria 
meabua@yahoo.com; m.ebimabua@yahoo.com 

 
The study focuses on environmental issues as reported in the media. The rate of oil 
exploration in the Niger Delta region has rendered the land barren even though the region 
is blessed with rich mineral resources, those resources have been exploited to the 
disadvantage of the people who are predominantly agrarian. The level of oil exploration has 
left the Niger Delta people with no option of any means of livelihood. These environmental 
issues have been widely reported in the media. The focus of this study therefore is to 
critically examine those reports from the perspective of language by applying the theoretical 
principles of Eco-Critical Discourse Analysis to explicate the discourses raised. We apply 
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application of Critical Discourse Analysis to texts about the environment and 
environmentalism, in order to reveal hidden assumptions and hidden messages and 
comment on their effectiveness in achieving environmental aims. The model implies 
intervention by providing resources for those who may be disadvantaged by exposing the 
hidden things, since they are not evident for the individuals involved and because of this, 
they cannot be fought against. Critical Discourse Analysis reveals how texts are constructed 
so that particular and ‗Potentially indoctrinating‘ perspectives can be expressed. 
 
Keywords: Environmental Issues, Climate Change Niger Delta, Oil exploration, print Media Reports, 
Eco-Linguistics, CDA. 
 
 
 
15/ART/10 

 
INFLUENCE OF RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION ON THE HEALTH AND 

NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF OLDER PERSONS IN RURAL AREAS, IMO STATE, 
NIGERIA 

 
Ejehu, O.N. 

Confucius Institute, University of Lagos, Nigeria 
ojiugo_ejehu@yahoo.com 

 
Increase in rural-urban migration and simultaneous growth in the population of older 
persons living in the rural areas are part of the demographic changes being experienced in 
most developing countries.  Consequently, there may be decrease in the general welfare of 
older persons who are left behind. This paper investigates the effect of migration on various 
dimensions of elderly health and nutrition using data from selected rural areas of Imo State, 
which has one of the highest rates of rural-urban migration in Nigeria. Descriptive research 
(survey) design was adopted. Four hundred older persons aged seventy and above was 
selected using the multi-stage sampling procedure. Questionnaire and in-depth interview 
were used for data collection. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. The 
study found positive influence of migration on health and nutrition of older persons in the 
rural areas. These positive outcomes were traced to remittances from family members living 
in the cities which led to improvements in health and diet of older persons. Based on the 
findings, it was recommended that, rural-urban migrants be more involved in providing 
healthcare facilities in rural areas; there should be more interventions from government and 
other stakeholders for the improvement of health and nutritional status of older persons in 
rural areas. 
 

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CAN VALUE FOR LIFE MOTIVATE ACTION AGAINST BIOTECHNOLOGY-BASED 

AGRICULTURE AND GM FOODS? 
 

Odor, P. A. P. 
PierayAwele& Associates, Independent Researchers and Public Good Promoters 

28-30 Tijani-Ashogbon Street, Bariga,  
princeawele@gmail.com  

 
―The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget 
what they did here‖. This statement by Mr. Abraham Lincoln (Gettysburg Address, Nov 19, 
1863), applies to the permissive and general application of genetic engineering (also 
biotechnology) to agriculture and medicine in Nigeria in the sense that past presidents, 
governors, legislators, ministers for agriculture and rural development, health, and science 
and technology did not act on any of the letters that I wrote them—with supporting 
evidences—about the practice and the effects of the consumption of its products. It also 
applies in the sense that the rest Nigerians have also not taken seriously the things that I 
have been writing about the practice and the effects of consuming its products. The 
statement applies in the third sense that when the governments and Nigeriansrealise that I 
have been saying and writing the truth, solid and liquid GM foods would be everywhere, 
the rate of diseases and death due to ingesting them would be phenomenal and irreversible. 
Therefore Nigerians can never forget what biotechnology companies did in Nigeria.  
 
In this paper I report the use of banners, dialogue and emphasis on value for life to inform 
and educate Nigerians on the issues in agriculture based on genetic RE-engineering or 
biotechnology with the belief that these will motivate them to demand the banning of it, the 
use of GMOs for farming, and the production and importation of GMOs and GM foods.I 
also report my findings. 
 

Keywords: Agriculture, Biotechnology, GMOs GM foods, Value. 
 
 
 
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UTILISATION OF PLAY-THERAPY ON SOME PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS OF 
CHILDREN OF BEGGARS IN DESTITUTE CENTERS: A CASE OF IMO STATE 

DESTITUTE CENTER, NIGERIA 
     

Iwuagwu, J. N1 & Ughelu, J. N. L.2 
1Department of Guidance and Counselling, 2Department of Teacher Education St Augustine College of 

Education (PROJEC T.I.M.E) 
Nkechy2000@yahoo.com; ughelujennifer@yahoo.com 

 
The study investigated the utilisation of play-therapy method in solving some psychological 
problems of children in Destitute Center in Imo State of Nigeria. The study was hinged on 
the risk of begging in Nigeria society which has created a large hole in the life of children 
belonging to these beggars. The study was restricted to destitute center in Imo State for 
proper control of the study. The children of beggars are faced with some psychological 
problems such as anxiety, depression and obsessive behaviours to mention few. This study 
adopted three research questions and three hypotheses. The design of the study was quasi-
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techniques were used to select 50 participants consisting of 28 female and 22 male. The 
Intervention was Play-Therapy method used for experimental group. The instruments for 
the study were Goldberg Depression Inventory by Goldberg (1993) and Beck Anxiety 
Inventory by Beck (1980). The statistically tool used was Covariance (ANCOVA) at 0.05 
level of significance. The result showed that play-therapy methods significantly reduced the 
level of anxiety and depression of children of beggars in destitute center in Imo State. The 
results of this study were situated within the existing body of knowledge and some 
germane recommendations were made based on the findinfs. 
 
Keywords:  Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive behaviour, Play Therapy. 

 
 
 
15/ARTE/13 

 
VISUAL ART APPRECIATION OF NIGERIA:  

THE ZARIA ART SOCIETY EXPERIENCE 
 

Ndubuisi, C.   
Department of Fine Arts, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria 

chinyerendubuisi@yahoo.com.  

 
This paper focuses on the Modern Nigeria art and its gradual but steady growth since the 
establishment of the first higher institution in Nigeria (1955) by the colonial government to 
award a Diploma certificate in art (Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology). As 
shown in the paper, of the historic trends of transformation of Nigerian traditional art that 
was started by Ben Enwonwu and popularised by the Zaria Art Society Members. The 
growth of Nigerian modern art and the philosophy of the Zaria Art Society have continued 
to expand even many years after the closure of the Society. This paper also discourses the 
extension of the philosophy of the Zaria Art Society into the Church by one of its member, 
(Bruce Onobrakpeya) who represented most of his Christian images in traditional Urhobo 
style as against the popular western style. The paper exposes that Nigeria has a rich art and 
diverse culture which existed long before the colonial reign and thus encourages the efforts 
of the Zaria Art Society in recalling and using Nigerian traditional forms and motifs in their 
modern art by way of synthesis. 
 
Keywords: Art, Traditional, Philosophy, Historic, Synthesis. 

 
 
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MAXIMISING DIGITAL ADVERTISING FOR EFFECTIVE NATIONAL 

DEVELOPMENT 
 

Adedina, F. & Ogunola, B.  
1Department of Performing Arts and Culture, Lead City University, Ibadan 

2Department of Mass Communication, SouthWestern University, Okun-Owa, Ogun State 
jibolaade@gmail.com; beoguntola@gmail.com; bolaofuntolaw@gmail.com 

 
Advertising has taken a new form with the digitalisation of the world and companies, 
nations and individuals are making a good use of it. This can be seen in the in the gradual 
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country. The new media has metamorphosed the use of advertising to becoming a more 
purposeful element in the International Marketing Communications. This is because with 
the new media advertising has become more accessible, ubiquitous and very handy and can 
be easily manipulated to one‘s use as a consumer. This has further empowered the 
consumers towards becoming the creators of information while having a variety of 
information to choose from. The new media has also help advertisers to create awareness for 
their goods at low costs on investments. This has in turn improved the gross national 
product of the nation and it is further leading to greater presence in the global world. 
However, this paper avers that the new media is in its growing state in Nigeria but with the 
availability of adequate power supply, bridging of the digital divide between the urban and 
the rural dwellers in Nigeria, there is also the need to build a viable and all-encompassing 
broadband infrastructure round the country. With this and many more, advertising will be 
maximally utilised for national transformation. 
 
Keywords: Advertising, New Media, National Development, Consumers and Advertisers. 
 
 

 
15/ART/15 
 

THE VIRTUAL SPHERE AS DISCURSIVE SPACE: EXPLORING ASPECTS OF 
DIGITAL HUMANITIES 

 

Opeibi, T 
Department of English, University of Lagos, Nigeria 

bopeibi@unilag.edu.ng 

 
In the last couple of years, Web2.0 has evolved as an emerging space for multimodal 
discursive practices. Apart from the Internet, Social Media Networks such as Facebook and 
Twitter have made web users both consumers and producers of online contents. This 
development has led to a growing interest in the study of digital media communication 
believed to be at the intersection of computer science and linguistics.  
 

This study thus considers this new perspective as a critical sub-discipline in digital 
humanities by exploring how the Internet is increasingly becoming a tool for socio-political 
activities in Nigeria. It adopts both qualitative and quantitative approaches with the aid of 
some computer applications and insights from Susan Herring‘s (2004) Computer-Mediated 
Discourse Analysis (CMDA).   
 

The basic methodology involves monitoring and downloading relevant text from the 
webpages and social media networks of key political actors and stakeholders. The data is 
part of a larger corpus named Corpus of Nigeria New Media Discourse in English 
(CONNMDE). The corpus thus consists of web-based data harvested online and analysed 
with the aid of internet-based computer applications and corpus analytical tools such as 
SkectchEngine, Topsy and AntCorc3.4.  Additional corpus was also extracted from Global 
Web-Based English (GloWbE). The study suggests that the widespread use of the Internet in 
Nigeria for political and allied purposes holds some prospect for the development of a 
strong and sustainable democracy. The future may also witness the emergence of more 
digital media applications that may in turn continue to exert more pressure on the 
communication process and discursive practices in Nigeria.   
 
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TOPIC: TRANSFORMING THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY INTO A WORLD CLASS 

ECONOMY THROUGH LANGUAGE AND INTER-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING 
 

Opara, C. C., Ossai, R. N. & Ayeni, B. O. 
Arts and Social Sciences Education Department, University of Lagos, Nigeria 

 
In order to function effectively in the international economy of the 21st century, Nigeria 
needs language education. In this age of globalisation, international relations on the 
platforms of economy, diplomacy, science and technology, depend a lot on communication 
competence in languages. Information and communication make the role of language in 
economic transformation of a country vital.  
 
Language education will help in promoting Nigerian economic growth to a world class 
standard. Peace and prosperity go together and the quest for peace and prosperity can 
always be a country‘s concern as no nation can be transformed economically when her 
people are at war with each other. The insecurity in the country and the corruption 
observed in the public and private sector of the economy has been attributed to the absence 
of values education. This paper justifies the role of language education in intercultural 
understanding by enhancing bilateral trade and international relations that promote 
economic transformation. It further suggests a review of the language curriculum and its 
implementation strategies for policies relating to intercultural understanding, growth and 
sustainability. It also suggests that French and Nigerian languages be made compulsory at 
the senior secondary school for better cross cultural diversification and competence.  
 
Keywords: culture, language, curriculum, economic sustainability. 

 
 
 

15/ART/17 

 
CONTEMPORARY LINGUISTIC RESEARCH AND NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION: 

AN APPRAISAL OF THE PRAGMA-CRAFTING THEORY 
 

Ayankogbe, B.O.  
Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria 

E-mail: osabeat200@yahoo.com 
 

In all countries of the world, language is an instrument of reform; it transforms society in 
diverse ways and in various facets. This paper engages the roles of language in national 
development which is not something any country wishes to ignore, particularly in this age 
of globalisation, technological development, scientific breakthrough and challenges in the 
areas of insecurity, economic recession, outbreak of epidemics and a host of other 
predicaments. The paper is not a textual analysis of discourse using the Pragma-crafting 
Theory. Rather, it investigates how notions in the theory can be instrumental to national 
transformation or progress across certain facets of national life. A reactionary product of the 
Pragmatic Act Theory by Jacob Mey, the Pragma-crafting Theory is a very recent theoretical 
framework for the analysis of discourses across genres. Therefore, it is suitable for the 
elucidation of the functional potency of language in societal transformation. This study 
finds out conclusively, that language takes goal-driven dimensions as it informs, persuades 
and mobilises society towards a common goal.   
 

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15/ART/18 
 

HEAD WITHOUT HEART; APPRAISING ALTINE’S WRATH AND HANDS THAT  
CRUSH STONES 

OJIESON, Silver ABHULIMHEN 
 

Theatre Arts Unit, Department of Creative Arts 
 University of Lagos 
 
Deprived women are the victim of circumstances perpetrated by egocentric men left at the 
mercy of a patriarchal order. In pursuit of a phallo-centric propagation which leaves women 
at the receiving end, dramatic literature and the theatre postulates a stance antithetical to the 
womans wellbeing. Such ill-conceived portrayal that reiterates and berates woman as being 
perpetually helpless results in the damage of the female psyche and leaves them conditioned 
detrimentally at the mans expense. Using the case study approach, this study asserts that 
portrayal of women in their helpless state makes matters worse for the coping gender as 
OsofisansAltines Wrath  and Eze-igbosHands that Crush Stones posit. 
Keyword: Head, Heart, Wrath and Hands That Crush Stones 
 
 
15/ART/19 

 
A PHONO-SYNTACTIC APPROACH TO ERRORS IN YORU  BA   PLACE NAMES 

 
Bi  so ye  Ẹl  shin 

 
Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, 

Akoka, Lagos. 
aeleshin@unilag.edu.ng 

 

 
The phenomenon of naming places, world over, is not completely akin to the process of 
naming people. There are some distinctive situations that distinguish place names from the 
usual naming of a child at birth. Spontaneous events could be seen as one of the various 
ways through which places are named. Just as the use of vowels and consonants is vital to 
the process of naming places, the use of tones should also be considered as one of the 
variables involved in naming places in Yoru  ba land. Yoru ba  is a tonal language. It exhibits 
three contrastive (phonemic) tones. They are high [    ], mid (usually unmarked in the 
orthography) and low [    ]. The misuse of these tones has been seen as one of the reasons for 
the change in meaning of not only personal names but also place names. Over the years, 
there have been various shift in the pronunciation of place names, ranging from 
phonological to syntactic implications in their internal structure. The aim of this study 
therefore, is to employ the phono-syntactic approach, coupled with etymological account of 
some selected Yoru ba  place names to correct the errors associated with the pronunciation 
and meaning of these place names. It is our belief that this study will underpin the essence 
of tonal representation as well as other phonological processes as well as syntactic analysis 
in Yoru ba  lexemes in general and in Yoru ba  place names in particular. 
 
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ESTIMATING MALE AND FEMALE URETERAL LENGTH WITH MATHEMATICAL 

MODELS: CADAVERIC STUDY 
 

Oluwatosin, A.T.1*, Osinubi, A. A. A.1 , Tijani, K.H.2 & Akinde, O. R.3 

1Department of Anatomy., 2Urology Unit, Department of Surgery., 3Anatomic and Molecular Pathology, College 
of Medicine University of Lagos, Nigeria 

oluwatosin1957@gmail.com 

 
Background: Prior determination of ureteral length helps in pre operation planning for 
urological surgery as an opportunity to choose or select appropriate length of catheter.With 
increase in the use of ureteric stents as a result of obstruction of the ureter, using 
mathematical equation and anthropometric measurement of patient will by- pass normal 
use of x-ray to evaluate ureteral length when considering the length of the stent. The models 
will predict appropriate length of ureter and also reduce cost, time spending and give 
conveniences and comfort to the patients.                             
 
Objective: This study is to generate mathematical models each to estimate human ureteral 
length to avoid risk of using too long stent and x-ray radiation.  
 
Materials and Method: Seven adult male cadavers were dissected as experimental subjects. 
From each subject, we measured the two ureters and the following eight anthropometric 
dimensions: supra orbital notch to medial malleolus; acromion to lateral malleolus; anterior 
superior iliac spine to lateral malleolus; waist circumference; inter anterio superior iliac 
spine distance; pubic symphysis to medial malleolus; first lumbar vertebra to tip of coccyx 
and inter acromion length. The statistical analysis includes mean, correlation coefficient, 
regression and simulation. 
 
Results: There was high correlation coefficient between ureteral length (y) and four out of 
the considered eight anthropometric measurements: Supra orbital notch to medial malleolus 
  = 0.954; waist circumference  = 0.914; Anterior – super iliac spine to lateral malleolus  = 
0.887; acromion to later al malleolus  = 0.796. 
Conclusion: The study generated four mathematical models each to predict ureteral length 
of patient at a time for both sexes. The models can serve as point of care testing (POCT) to 
select proper length of ureteric stents in urological management for patients. 
 
Key words: Ureteral stent, Anthropometric measurement and Mathematical model 
 

 
 
15/BMS/02 

 
ANTIMALARIA ACTIVITY OF AQUEOUS CHINESE HERBAL GREEN TEA 

EXTRACTS (GB/TI9598, BIA849, TD570) ON PLASMODIUM BERGHEI  NK-65 
INFECTED MICE 

 
Akande, I. S., Oshilaja, R. T., Oderinde, A. O. & Adeshakin, A. O. 

Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria 
iakande@unilag.edu.ng 

 

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Aim: In vivo antiplasmodial activity of the aqueous extract of Chinese green tea in mice 
infected with chloroquine-sensitive Plasmodium berghei was evaluated (4-day suppressive 
and Rane‘s curative assay). 
One hundred and forty four (144) mice weighing (18-25 g) were divided randomly into nine 
groups of sixteen mice each. Biochemical and parasitological assays were done.  
Tea extracts produced significant (p< 0.05) dose dependent reduction in the parasitaemia 
level comparable to reduction in the chloroquine treated group. The percentage curative 
activity of chloroquine at 5mg/kg b.wt. was comparable to reduction by 200mg/kg b.wt. of 
BIA849, 200mg/kg b.wt. of TD570 and 400mg/kg b.wt. of GB/TI9598 for the 3 days post-
treatment.  There was a significant increase of WBC, RBC, Hb and MCV while the untreated 
negative control showed reduction in haematological parameters: WBC (5.15±0.12 to 
3.66±0.22); RBC (7.46±0.98 to 4.18±0.04); Hb (14.18±1.08 to 10.99±0.43) against stimulatory 
effect of 400mg/kg b.wt. of GB/TI9598 extract WBC( 5.56±0.01 to 6.86±0.01); RBC (7.47±0.01 
to 6.06±0.04); Hb( 12.52±1.02 to 14.26±0.45); MCV(43.16±3.50 to 44.98±2.60).  Haematopoiesis 
peaked (during the curative treatment) in the group administered 200mg/kg BIA849 
(4.34±0.01 to 6.04±0.01 X109//L), WBC (6.86±0.12 to 6.06±0.01 X1012/L), RBC (8.48±0.68 to 
12.54±1.23g/L) for Hb and (41.76±2.90 to 47.74±1.90) for MCV; 400mg/kg GB/TI9598 also 
showed high haematopoiesis. The tea is good alternative natural antimalarial drug.  
 
Keywords: Malaria, Chinese, Tea, Haematopoiesis, Suppressive, Curative                
 
 
 
15/BMS/03 

 
EVALUATION OF THE PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS, MINERAL 

CONSTITUENTS, AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF THE ETHANOLIC EXTRACT 
OF BAPHIA NITIDA 

 

*Akande, I. S., Fasheun, D. O., Shekoni, O. A 
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences,  

College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria 
 iakande@unilag.edu.ng 

 
Baphia nitida (camwood) is a widely distributed plant most commonly found in the interior 
and coastal regions of tropical Africa. Known by diverse local names across Africa, extracts 
from its stem, leaves and roots have been found to possess several medicinal values. This 
study was designed to investigate the phytochemical constituents, mineral elements 
composition and antioxidant properties of the ethanolic extract of baphia nitida leaves 
responsible for its medicinal values. Baphia nitida leaves were purchased at Mushin market 
in Lagos. It was identified at the herbarium unit, Botany department, University of Lagos 
with herbarium number: LUH 5614.  The ethanolic extract was screened for the presence of 
phytochemicals while antioxidant assays (DPPH scavenging activity and reducing power 
assay) was carried out while the mineral content was determined using atomic absorption 
spectroscopy (AAS). The catechin was detected and quantified using the high performance 
liquid chromatography analytical machine. 
 
Phytochemical screening of the extract revealed the presence of tannins, saponins, steroids, 
reducing sugar, glycosides, phlobotannins, terpenoids, flavonoids and alkaloids. There was 
high reducing power and it inhibited 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), indicating its 
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manganese, magnesium, zinc and cobalt. These were in varying concentrations with iron 
having the highest concentration and cobalt the lowest. HPLC analysis revealed the 
presence of catechins.  The analysis shows that Baphia nitida   is a promising herbal remedy 
with strong anti oxidant property. 
 
Keywords: Baphia nitida; 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; atomic; absorption; spectroscopy  
 
 
 

15/BMS/04 
 
AN EVALUATION OF THE ANALGESIC ACTION OF AQUEOUS LEAVES EXTRACT 

OF HYBANTHUS ENNEASPERMUS LINN. F. MUELL [VIOLACEAE] 
 

Aigbe, F.R., Ameh, D., Salako, O.A & Adeyemi, O.O. 
Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of 

Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria 
faigbe@unilag.edu.ng, fraigbe@cmul.edu.ng 

 
Hybanthus enneaspermus is a tropical and subtropical shrub used to manage conditions 
involving inflammation and pain. This study was carried out to evaluate the analgesic 
activity of aqueous leaves extract of H. enneaspermus (ALHE). 
 
The analgesic activity of ALHE (50, 100 and 2 00 mg/kg) was investigated using acetic acid- 
and acetylcholine-induced mouse writhing tests, formalin-induced pain and tail clip tests in 
mice. Naloxone, glibenclamide or pilocarpine was administered to some animals 30 minutes 
before ALHE prior to induction of pain. Possible contribution of central nervous system 
(CNS) activity of the extract to its analgesic action was also evaluated using open field and 
hexobarbitone-induced sleep tests. 
 
The extract (50-200 mg/kg) significantly inhibited writhing in the acetic acid- and 
acetylcholine-induced mouse writhing tests. It was most effective at 100 mg/kg, producing 
97.6% and 96.5% inhibition in both tests respectively. Naloxone, glibenclamide and 
pilocarpine significantly (p<0.001) altered this analgesic effect of the extract. The extract also 
significantly (p<0.001) increased pain threshold in tail clip test and significantly reduced 
reaction time in both phases of the formalin-induced pain test. The extract significantly 
reduced locomotive and exploratory activities of mice in the open field test but did not 
produce any significant effect in the hexobarbitone-induced sleep test in mice.  
These findings show that the aqueous leaves extract of Hybanthus enneaspermus possesses 
analgesic activity, which is mediated by mechanisms likened to those of opioid receptor 
antagonists, muscarinic receptor anatogonists, and K+ channels opening.  
 
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ESTIMATION OF STANDARD KIDNEY VOLUME IN ADULT NIGERIAN 
POPULATION: USING 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF ABDOMINAL MULTI DETECTOR 

COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY (MDCT) SCAN IMAGES 
 

*Oluwatosin, A.T.,1 Osinubi, A .A. A.,1 Tijani, K. H.,2 Akinde, O. R.3 & Giwa, T. O.4 

1Department of Anatomy, 2Urology Unit Department of Surgery, 3Anatomic and Molecular Pathology, 4 
Department of Radiodiagnosis, College of Medicine University of Lagos, Nigeria 

oluwatosin1957@gmail.com 

 
The kidney volume is an indicator of its size which depends on the length, breath and 
thickness. It can therefore be useful as quantitative indices of value for renal management 
decisions. 
This study is to evaluate the kidney volume, length, breath and thickness among adult 
Nigerians using MDCT. 
Abdominal MDCT scan images of 301 patients (male 181 female 120) age (20-65yrs) was 
retrospectively reviewed. The data processing include extra-polating 3D dimension from 
computer tomography and measuring the maximum length, breadth and thickness of each 

kidney image. Using clinical prolate ellipsoid formular (    (kidney index) as kidney 
volume. Statistics including: mean, mode, median correlation coefficient and t-test. 
The kidney volume for male (157.90 cm3) is larger than female volume (156.60 cm3). The left 
kidney volume 165.70cm3 is larger than right (149.40 cm3). The left kidney length (9.96 cm) is 
longer than the right length (9.86 cm). Correlation coefficient between the left kidney 
volume and left kidney; length (r = 0.288); breadth (r = 0.565); thickness (r =0.719) while 
Correlation coefficient between the right kidney volume and right kidney; length (r =0.286); 
breath (r =0.554) and thickness (r = 0.770). 
Kidney volume, length, breath and thickness for adult Nigerian were established in this 
study using MDCT as against previous study estimating kidney length using ultrasound in 
Eastern Nigeria. These baseline values can be used to select appropriate kidney donor and 
appropriate recipient kidney; it will also be useful to monitor transplanted kidney in routine 
follow up in recipient patient. 
 
Keywords: Kidney volume, Prolate Ellipsoid formula and MDCT  

  
 
 

15/BMS/06 
 

GREEN COCONUT (COCOS NUCIFERA) WATER EFFECT ON OESTROGEN 
RECEPTOR ACTIVITIES IN THE PITUITARY GLAND OF HYPERPROLACTIN 

FEMALE SPRAGUE-DAWLEY RATS 
 

Bakare A. A., Oremosu A. A & Duru, F. I. O. 
Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria 

adeolabakare008@yahoo.com 
 

High serum prolactin is essentially associated with chronic anovulation which is a major 
implication in female infertility. Prolactin interference with gonadotropin-releasing 
hormone leads to poor follicular development hence reduction in granulosa cell oestradiol 
production. Functionally, oestrogenic actions in tissues are mediated at receptor sites.  
The objective of this study is to determine the effect of green coconut water on oestrogen 
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A total of one hundred and thirty-five cyclic female Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 145-170 
g were used for this study.  The animals were randomly divided into six experimental study 
groups. In group A, a dose of metoclopramide hydrochloride (MCH) at 0.2 mg/100 g body 
weight was administered daily  for 28 days to experimentally induce hyperprolactineamia 
and this administration was withdrawn for 8, 16 and 28 days. The animals in group B 
initially received MCH followed by the administration of 5 ml/100 g. b. w. and 10 ml/100 g. 
b. w. of green coconut water (GCW) for 8, 16 and 28 days respectively. In group C, animals 
were concurrently treated with MCH and GCW at 5 ml/100 g. b. w. and 10 ml/100 g. b. w. 
for 28 days.  In group D, animals were pre-treated with 5 ml/100 g. b. w. and 10 ml/100 g. b. 
w. of GCW for 8, 16 and 28 days respectively followed by the administration of MCH.  In 
group E, animals were treated with GCW only at 5 ml/100 g. b. w. and 10 ml/100 g. b. w. 
for 8, 16 and 28 days respectively and group F received distilled water only.                                                         
The result showed that green coconut water causes high and extensive expression of 
oestrogen antigen-antibody complexes in the pituitary tissues.        

Findings of the present study indicate that GCW activates oestrogen receptors. 
 
Keywords:  Pituitary gland, Green coconut water, Oestrogen receptors, Hyperprolactinaemia  
 
 
 
15/BMSE/07 
 

HOW SAFE ARE THE ALCOHOLIC DRINKS WE CONSUME? 
 

Dawodu, O. G.,1