Staff Profiles: Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Prof. Edosa Omoregie

Department: Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

1. Name: (Title , First, Last Names)	Professor Edosa Omoregie
2. Tertiary Qualifications (High to Low) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	PhD (Fisheries), University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, 1995. M.Sc. (Fishing Enterprise Management), University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, 1994. M.Sc. (Applied Hydrobiology and Fisheries), University of University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, 1989. B.Sc. (Zoology), University of University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, 1986.
3. Current Position	Director, Sam Nujoma Marine and Coastal Resources Centre
4. Campus Address (Postal, Room No, Block/Unit)	Henties Bay Campus
5. Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone (optional)	+264 - 64 - 502 610 (Office) +264 - 64 - 502 608 (Fax) +264 81 373 2311 (Cell)
6. Email Address	omoregie@unam.na
7. Short Biography (maximum 150 words)	Professor Omoregie is a Nigerian with over 20 years university teaching and research experience, which started at the University of Jos in Nigeria. Professor Omoregie joined the services of University of Namibia in February 2008. His main area of specialization is Fisheries and Aquatic Ecotoxicology. He has been actively involved in research and has over 50 scientific publications in several reputed journals worldwide. Equally, he has served as reviewer for several reputed journals: Aquaculture, Aquaculture Research, Aquaculture International and Aquaculture Nutrition. Professor Omoregie has served as Technical Expert on various technical committees of both FAO and UNDP. In 2004, he was awarded the prestigious Indian National Science Academy Fellowship for his contributions to research and development in Aquatic Toxicology. Professor Omoregie has at various times served as External Examiner to several Universities both within and outside Africa. Between 2000 and 2002, he was the National Vice President of the Nigerian Fisheries Society.
8. Resume/Vita	..\Abridged Resume.doc
9. Recently Taught Courses (last 2 years- include course codes)	ANRA 3852: Aquaculture NRF 3272: Water Chemistry NRF 3311: Fish Biology and Marine Animal Physiology NRF 3410: Research Project
10. Academic interest/ expertise	Environmental (Aquatic) Impact Assessment Studies, Toxicological Assay, Water Analysis Aquaculture Development
11. Research and Publications List of references/citations: Title, year, place& publisher (includes links to abstracts& UNAM Press) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	Articles: R. L. Bwala and E. Omoregie (2009). Organic Enrichment of Fish Ponds: Application of Pig Dung vs. Tilapia Yield. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 8 (9): 1373 – 1379 [Full-text]. http://www.pjbs.org/pjnonline/fin1427.pdf E. Omoregie, M. N. O. Ajima, R. I. Keke and & K. Wieski. (2009). Effect of single superphosphate fertilizer on survival and respiratory dynamics of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Cichlidae). Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 39(2): 103 – 110 [Full-text]. http://www.aiep.pl/volumes/2000/9_2/pdf/04_868_P_4.pdf E. Omoregie, L. Igoche, T. O. Ojobe, K. V. Absalom and B. C. Onusiriuka (2009).Effect of varying levels of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) peels on growth, feed utilization and some biochemical responses of the cichlid (Oreochromis niloticus). African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 9(2): 700 – 712 [Full-text]. http://www.ajfand.net/Issue23/PDFs/Omoregie2165.pdf F. A. Ajayi, S. B. Audu, D. M. Usman, I. R. Keke and E. Omoregie (2006). Effect of insect infestation on nutritional quality of some smoked fish species in Jos, Nigeria. Cameroon Journal of Experimental Biology 2(1): 26 - 30. E. Omoregie and S. A. Okunsebor (2005). Levels of biochemical constituents of fish associated with water dispersed fractions of used automobile lubricants. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A – Toxic/Hazardous Substances & Environmental Engineering 40(1): 156 – 166 [Abstract]. http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a725275000~db=all T. O. Ojobe, E. Omoregie, E. B. C. Ufodike and K. V. Absalom (2005). Potentials of Indigofera (Indigofera suffruticosa) and Tridax (Tridax procumbens) leaves as dietary components for the juvenile Cichlid (Oreochromis niloticus). African Journal of Natural Sciences 8(1): 000 – 000. J. El Moata, A. El Ghmari, M. Droussi, H. Latrache, M. Sajieddine, E. Omoregie and A. El Bouadili. (2005). Growth performances of common carp fry (Cyprinus carpio) in semi arid and semi intensive conditions: Deroua Fisheries Station (Béni Mellal, Morocco). Journal of Aquatic Sciences 20(1): 39 – 42 [Abstract]. http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?jid=1&id=20399 Omoregie, E.; Idoko, D. I. and Ojobe, T. O. (2004). Replacement of Groundnut Meal by Cottonseed Meal in Diets for the Toothed Carp, Aphyosemion gairdneri: Growth and Feed Utilization. Discovery and Innovation 16(1/2): 26 – 31. Musa, S. O. and E. Omoregie (2004). Acute toxicity of malachite green (zinc free) on the mudfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell). Journal of Environmental Sciences 8(2): 15 – 19. S. U. Mohammed and E. Omoregie (2004). A preliminary investigation into the fisheries potentials of Doma Lake, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 19(2): 99 – 104 [Abstract]. http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?jid=1&id=16706 Akueshi, E. U., Omoregie, E. Ocheakiti, N. and Okunsebor, S. (2003). Levels of some heavy metals in fish from mining lakes on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. African Journal of Natural Sciences 6: 82 – 86. E. Omoregie, M. N. O. Ajima and I. R. Keke (2003). Effects of sub-lethal concentrations of NPK (15:15:15) fertilizer on growth and feed utilization by the toothed carp Aphyosemion gairdneri under laboratory conditions. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 18(2): 101 – 105 [Abstract]. http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?jid=1&id=7857 E. Omoregie (2002). Acute toxicity of water-soluble extracts of crude oil to the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.). Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 68(5): 623 – 629 [Abstract]. http://www.springerlink.com/content/27xvf4ceh988yh7p/ E. Omoregie and S. M. Oyebanji (2002). Oxytetracycline induced blood disorder in Juvenile Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Trewavas). Journal of the World Aquaculture Society 33(3): 377 – 382 [Abstract]. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119927217/abstract E. OmoregieO. O. Adeleye and I. A. Jauro (2002). The effects of graded levels of sulphonamide antibiotic in the diet on growth performance and feed utilization in juvenile Tilapia zilli (Trewavas). Nigerian Journal of Tropical Agriculture 4: 100 – 105. D. P. Yakubu, J. W. Wade, E. Omoregie and D. U. Faringoro (2002). A comparative study of gut helminths of Tilapia zilli and Clarias gariepinus from River Uke, Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 17(2): 137 – 141 [Abstract]. http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?id=7829 J. W. Wade, E. Omoregie and I. Ezenwaka (2002). Toxicity of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) effluent on the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) under laboratory conditions. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 17(2): 89 – 94 [Abstract]. (http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?id=7818) P. C. Ofojekwu, E. Omoregie and T. O. Ojobe (2002). Effect of smoking on protein and amino acid contents of preserved Clarias gariepinus muscle. Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology, 3: 13 – 16. E. Omoregie, S. A. Okunsebor and B. S. Audu (2002). Haematological assessment of the effects of lubricating oil in the cichlid, Tilapia, zilli (L.) under laboratory conditions. African Journal of Environment and Pollution Health 1(1): 28 – 36 [Full-text]. http://www.ecoservepublishers.org/prod04.htm E. Omoregie, M. O. Okoronkwo, A. C. Eziashi and A. I. Zoakah (2002). Metal concentrations in water column, benthic macroinvertebrates and tilapia from Dilimi River, Nigeria. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 17(1): 55 – 59 [Abstract]. http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?jid=116&id=7811 P. C. Ofojekwu, E. Omoregie and A. S. Dan-Kishiya (2001). Effect of the pest, Dermestes maculatus De Geer (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) on dried Cyprinus muscle. Journal of Pest, Disease and Vector Management 3: 220 – 224. E. Omoregie, S. A. Okunsebor and B. C. Onusiriuka (2001). Inhibition of growth and nutrient digestibility in the cichlid, Tilapia zilli (L.) exposed to used automobile lubricating oil. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 16(1): 25 – 28 [Abstract]. http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?id=12731 E. Omoregie (2001). Dietary intake of oxytetracycline in juvenile Labeo senegalensis (Valencciennes 1842): Effects on growth performance and feed utilization. Journal of Aquaculture in the Tropics 16(4): 323 – 330 . http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/120712017/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0 E. Omoregie (2001). Utilization and nutrient digestibility of mango seeds and palm kernel meal by juvenile Labeo senegalensis (Antheriniformes: Cyprinidae). Aquaculture Research 32(9): 681 – 688 [Abstract]. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/120712017/abstract E. Omoregie and E. B. C. Ufodike (2000). Effects of water soluble fractions of crude oil on growth of the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.). Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 64(4): 601 – 604 [Abstract]. http://www.springerlink.com/content/peumvmphl3qxr4ma/ E. Omoregie and V. I. Onuogu (2000). Growth and survival of the cyprinid, Aphyosemion gairdneri exposed to water extracts of Balanites aegyptiaca and Azadirachtha indica. Hamdard Medicus XLIII(2): 24 - 29. E. Omoregie, E. B. C. Ufodike and C. O. E. Onwuliri (2000). Effects of Petroleum Effluents on the Carbohydrate Reserves of the Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.). Discovery and Innovation 12(1/2): 26 - 29. P. C. Ofojekwu, T. O. Ojobe and E. Omoregie (2000). Influence of freezing, storage time on protein and amino acid contents of Clarias gariepinus muscle. African Journal of Natural Sciences 3: 122 – 123. D. A. Dakul, A. O. Iyagba, P. F. Akufongwe and E. Omoregie (2000). Effects of inorganic fertilizers on the mortality of Schistosoma mansoni cercariae and their infectivity in the albino mice. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 15: 27 – 29 E. Omoregie and E. B. C. Ufodike (1999). Effects of crude oil exposure on growth, feed utilization and food reserves of the Nile tilapia. Acta Hydrobiologica 41: 259 – 268 [Abstract]. http://psjc.icm.edu.pl/psjc/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?AAAA000242 P. C. Ofojekwu, V. N. Okwuosa and E. Omoregie (1999). Effects of alkylbenzene sulphonate (ABS) detergent on the weight gain of the toothed carp, Aphyosemion gairdneri (L.). Journal of Environmental Sciences 3(2): 228 – 234. K. V. Absalom, E. Omoregie, and A. M. Igbe (1999). Effects of kidney bean, Phaseolus vulgaris meal on the growth performance, feed utilization and protein digestibility of the Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 14: 55 - 59 [Abstract]. http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?jid=116&id=12705 S. O. Musa and E. Omoregie (1999). Haematological changes in the Mudfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell) exposed to Malachite green. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 14: 37 – 42 [Abstract]. (http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?id=12701&jid=116) E. Omoregie, P. C. Ofojekwu and E. I. Amali (1998). Effects of sub-lethal concentrations of formalin on the weight gain of the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Trewavas). Asian Fisheries Science 12: 323 – 327. E. Omoregie (1998). Changes in the haematology of the Nile tilapia under the influence of crude oil stress. Acta Hydrobiologica 40: 287 – 292. E. Omoregie, P. C. Ofojekwu, J. C. Anosike and A. O. Adeleye (1998). Acute toxicity of malachite green to the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.). Journal of Aquaculture in the Tropics 13(4): 233 – 237. E. Omoregie, P. C. Ofojekwu and I. C. Ezenwaka (1998). Acute toxicity of potassium permanganate to the cyprinid, Barbus nigeriensis. African Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture 1(1): 1 - 6. E. Omoregie, E. B. C. Ufodike and I. A. Jauro (1998). Variations in fecundity and fertility of the common carp primed with pituitary extracts of carp, tilapia and clarias. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 13: 15 - 18. E. Omoregie and M. A. Okpanachi (1997). Acute toxicity of the bark of Neem plant, Azadirachta indica on the cichlid Tilapia zilli. Acta Hydrobiologica 39: 47 ‑ 51 [Abstract]. http://psjc.icm.edu.pl/psjc/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?B98-11-46 E. Omoregie, E. B. C. Ufodike, C. O. E. Onwuliri and T. O. Ojobe (1995). A field study of the effects of Petroleum Effluents on the ash, protein and lipid contents of the Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.). Himalayan Journal of Environment and Zoology 9(2): 67 - 69. V. N. Okwuosa and E. Omoregie (1995). Acute toxicity of alkylbenzene sulphonate (ABS) detergent to the toothed carp, Aphyosemion gairdneri (L.). Aquaculture Research 26: 755 - 758 [Abstract]. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119257596/abstract#ss1 E. Omoregie, P. C. Ofojekwu and A. Dawet (1995). Effects of the pest, Dermestes maculatus on dried Citharinus and Tilapia fish species sold in Jos, Plateau State. Journal of Pest, Disease and Vector Management 1(2): 107 – 110. E. Omoregie, E. B. C. Ufodike and C. O. E. Onwuliri (1995); A comparative survey of helminth parasites of the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus from a fish farm and petroleum polluted freshwater body. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 10: 7 ‑ 14. E. Omoregie, T. E Eseyin and P. C. Ofojekwu (1994). Chronic effects of formalin on erythrocyte counts and plasma glucose of the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Asian Fisheries Science 7(1): 1 - 6. E. B. C. Ufodike and E. Omoregie (1994). Acute toxicity of water extracts of barks of Balanites aegyptiaca and Kigelia africana to Oreochromis niloticus. Aquaculture and Fisheries Management 25: 873 - 879 [Abstract]. http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/120148276/abstract E. Omoregie and F. I. Ogbemudia (1993). Effect of substituting fishmeal with palm kernel meal on growth and food utilisation of the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. The Israeli Journal of Aquaculture - Bamidgeh 45(3): 113 - 119. T. O. Ojobe, E. Omoregie and P. C. Ofojekwu (1992). Effects of salt curing preservation on the protein and amino acid contents of preserved Clarias gariepinus muscle. Journal of Inland Fisheries Society of India 24(2): 15 - 19. E. Omoregie and M. A. Okpanachi (1992). Growth of Tilapia zilli exposed to sub-lethal concentrations of crude extracts of Azadirachtha indica. Acta Hydrobiologica 34: 281 ‑ 286. E. Omoregie, P. C. Ofojekwu and T. E Eseyin (1992). Effects of sub-lethal concentrations of malachite green on carbohydrate reserve of the Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 7: 53 - 57. J. C. Anosike, E. Omoregie, P. C. Ofojekwu and I. E. Nweke (1992). A survey of helminth parasites of Clarias gariepinus in Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 7: 39 - 43. E. Omoregie, E. B. C. Ufodike and M. S. Umaru (1991). Croissance et utilisation des aliments chez les fingerlings Oreochromis niloticus nourris avec des regimes a base d’epluchures de manioc et de noyaux de mangue. Aquabyte 4: 10 - 11. E. B. C. Ufodike and E. Omoregie (1991). Growth of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus subjected to sub-lethal concentrations of Gammalin 20 and Actellic 25 EC in a continuous‑flow toxicant auto‑delivery system. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health 3: 221 - 223 [Abstract]. http://afs.allenpress.com/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1577%2F1548-8667(1991)003%3C0221%3ACGONTO%3E2.3.CO%3B2 E. Omoregie, and E. B. C. Ufodike (1991). Histopathology of Oreochromis niloticus exposed to Actellic 25EC. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 6: 13 - 17 [Abstract]. http://md1.csa.com/partners/viewrecord.php?requester=gs&collection=ENV&recid=3687454&q=omoregie+fisheries+jos&uid=791806982&setcookie=yes E. B. C. Ufodike and E. Omoregie (1990). Acute toxicity of Gammalin 20 and Actellic 25 EC to Oreochromis niloticus. Acta Hydrobiologica 32: 447 - 455. E. Omoregie, E. B. C. Ufodike and I. R. Keke (1990). Tissue chemistry of Oreochromis niloticus exposed to sub-lethal concentrations of Gammalin 20 and Actellic 25 EC. Journal of Aquatic Sciences 5: 33 - 36.(http://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search/display.do?f=1994/NG/NG94001.xml;NG9400053 ) Omoregie E, Tjipute M and J Murangi (2010). Effects of harvesting of the Namibian Kelp (Laminaria pallida) on the re-growth rate and recruitment. African Journal of Agriculture, Nutrition and Development. 10(5): 2542 - 2555. http://www.ajfand.net/Issue35/PDFs/Edosa4190.pdf Books: E. Omoregie (1999). Effects of bush burning on the conservation of birds and mammals. In: Consequences and Measures of Controlling Bush Burning in Nigeria (Ed.: A. C. Eziashi). Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Abuja, Nigeria. 43 – 55 pp. Conference Papers: E. Omoregie (2006). Mobilization of heavy metal in aquatic environment: An emerging problem in African freshwater system. African Society for Toxicological Sciences. 2006 Risk Assessment and Quality Assurance Training Workshop, October 21 – 28th 2006, Limbe, Cameroon. E. Omoregie (2002). Induced Fish Breeding: Environmental Manipulation. Plateau Agricultural Development Programme Monthly Technology Review Meeting (MTRM), 21st – 24th October 2002, Mangu, Plateau State E. Omoregie (2001). Fish-cum-Fadama production. Plateau Agricultural Development Programme Monthly Technology Review Meeting (MTRM), 29th – 30th October 2001, Tunkus, Plateau State. E. Omoregie (2001). General Fish Pond Management. Plateau Agricultural Development Programme Monthly Technology Review Meeting (MTRM), 25th – 26th June 2001, Shendam, Plateau State. E. Omoregie (2001). Rearing of fish larvae, fry and fingerlings. 16th National Aquaculture Training Programme, Federal Department of Fisheries. 18th – 23rd June 2001. Panyam, Plateau State. E. Omoregie (2001). Genetic Engineering in Fisheries. 16th National Aquaculture Training Programme, Federal Department of Fisheries. 18th – 23rd June 2001. Panyam, Plateau State. E. Omoregie, C. O. E. Onwuliri and E. B. C. Ufodike (2000): Impact of crude oil exploration, production and refinery effluent on biological productivity of the aquatic environment. Conference on the Niger Delta: The Past, The Present and the way forward, 6th – 9th December 2000, Port Harcourt.
12. Recent Professional Activities (last 2 years): Training, Presentations, University Committees, Community Outreach, Professional Associations, Bodies &Public Lectures Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	Consultancy Project: Consultant to Thermosteel Nigeria Ltd. (Oil and Gas Service Company) on Environmental Impact Assessment within the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria (From 2002 to 2007) FAO Expert Lecturer on Fisheries to the University of the Gambia on behalf of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO Project Number TCP/GAM/2905) (2005) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Technical Expert as Professor of Zoology, University of Gondar, Ethiopia (From November 2006 to 2007)