Dr. Elochukwu Cajetan Ilo
Dr. Elochukwu Cajetan Ilo is a READER in PHARMACOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr Cajetan ELOCHUKWU ILO graduated from Nnamdi Azikiwe University with MB BS degree in 1996, he has in addition a masters and doctorate degree in 2014 from the same University. He is also an Anesthesiologist with membership certificate of the National post graduate medical college of Nigeria in 2005.He is presently a senior lecturer in Pharmacology and a senior registrar in Anaesthesiology. He is married with four children.He has served the community in several positions especially his local church where he held several positions including the coordinator of the charistmatic group.
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Address: | Pharmacology, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2014) October, 2007 to April, 2014 Ph D Pharmacology Ande Therapeutics |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2000) September, 1998 to July, 2021 M Sc Pharmacology And Therapeutics |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1996) September, 1988 to November, 1996 MB BS Medicine And Surgery |
| 4 | Inyi Boys Secondary School, Inyi. (GCE, June, 1996) July, 1981 to June, 1986 WAEC/ |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Sub Dean student affairs and chairman hostel management , Nnewi, Nnamdi Azikiwe University , NNEWI Campus May, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Head of department, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universiy, Pharmacologv and Therapeuticx department January, 2021 to January, 2022 |
| 3 | Head of department, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universiy, Pharmacologv and Therapeuticx department January, 2019 to January, 2020 |
| 4 | Head of department, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universiy, Pharmacologv and Therapeuticx department January, 2017 to January, 2018 |
| 5 | Head of department, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universiy, Pharmacologv and Therapeuticx department January, 2016 to January, 2017 |
| 6 | head of gepartment, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universiy, Pharmacologv and Therapeuticx department January, 2015 to January, 2016 |
| 7 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to Present |
| 8 | Senior lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2009 to October, 2020 |
| 9 | LECTURER 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2005 to October, 2009 |
| 10 | Senior Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teachin Hospital, Nnewi April, 2005 to November, 2005 |
| 11 | Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teachin Hospital, Nnewi February, 2001 to December, 2005 |
| 12 | senior house officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teachin Hospital, Nnewi July, 2000 to July, 2001 |
| 13 | Corper doctor, Dutsinma Local Government Area Family Support Clinic, Katsina State September, 1998 to January, 1999 |
| 14 | House officer, University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu(UNTH) January, 1997 to January, 1998 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Chiara Frazzoli,Orish Ebere Orisakwe .Elochukwu Cajethan Ilo. (2020, July) Encyclopedia of Environmental Health, 2e: Article Template |
| 2 | iLO CE,Orisakwe O E, Elo-Ilo JC. (2019, June) REDUCED CIHLOROQUINE BIOAVAILABIT,ITY AND INCREASED EXCRETTON ON CO.ADNITNISTRATION }YITH CIPROFLOXACIN , pp 339-349 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Immaculata O. Uduchi a , J. C. Okolie Nnaemeka , Ifeanyi O. C. Obiajuru , Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu * , Cajetan E. Ilo and Jude O. Okoye. (2022, September), "Histopathological Assessment of Organ Impairment of Rattus albus Treated with Selected Medicinal Plants", Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 37-50 |
| 2 | Tharcitus Chilaka Onwudiwe ✉ 1, Prince Chiazor Unekwe , Kingsley Chimsorom Chilaka, Cajetan Elochukwu Ilo , Godwin Christian Akuodor , Samuel Kelechi Mobisson. (2022, May), "Assessment of Gastric Acid Anti-Secretory Effects of Fraction Extracts of Piper guineense Leaf on Histamine-Induced Gastric Ulcer in Wistar Rats", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 6-12 |
| 3 | Evelyn Ogochukwu Nwachukwu, Godwin Christian Akuodor *, Joseph Olanrewaju Oyindamola, Kingsley Chimsorom Chilaka, Cajetan Elochukwu ILO, Ejeatuluchukwu Obi and Prince Chiazor Unekwe. (2022, March), "Evaluation of the anticonvulsant properties of the ethanol extract of Detarium senegalense leaves in mice", International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Archive,, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 67-73 |
| 4 | Immaculata O. Uduchi1*, Cajetan E. Ilo 2, Stella N. Kanu3, Emmanuel C. Ogbodo1, Cindy C. Okpalaji1, Francisca U. Onwuasoanya1. (2022, September), "Medicinal Effects of Sida acuta Ethanolic Extract on Some Haematological Indices in Rattus albus", International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods (IJARESM, Vol. 10, (Issue 9), pp 1587-1594 |
| 5 | Immaculata O. Uduchi a, Okolie Nnaemeka J. C. b, Ambrose U. Opara , Cajetan E. Ilo , Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu and Samuel I. Ogenyi. (2022, June), "Curative and Toxic Effects of Selected Medicinal Plants on Internal Organs of Rattus albus Experimentally Infected with Human Intestinal Parasites", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 24, (Issue 4), pp 28-43 |
| 6 | Chikezie N. Okwesileze1 , Godwin C. Akuodor, Casimir C. Ofor , Daniel O. J. Aja , Gideon A. Ibiam , Cajetan E. Ilo. (2022, July), "Antiplasmodial activity of the ethanol extract of Dacryodes edulis leaf in Plasmodium berghei infected mice", International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 296-301 |
| 7 | Evelyn Ogochukwu Nwachukwu 1, Godwin Christian Akuodor 1, * , Cajetan Elochukwu ILO 1, Donatus Onyebuchi Anele , Casimir Chijioke Ofor , Mansur Aliyu Ramalan and Basil Chukwuma Ezeokpo. (2022, November), "The anti-seizure and anti-nociceptive potential of hexane fraction from the leaves of Detarium senegalense", Magna Scienta Advanced Research and reviews, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 5-13 |
| 8 | Tharcitus Chilaka Onwudiwe, Prince Chiazor Unekwe, Kingsley Chimsorom Chilaka, Ilo Cajetan Elochukwu and Peter Olisa Ughachukwu.. (2021, September), "EVALUATION, ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIULCER PRINCIPLE(S) OF ETHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF PIPER GUINEENSE ON INDOMETHACIN-INDUCED ULCER IN WISTAR RATS", European Journal of Biomedical AND Pharmaceutical sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 10), pp 426-434 |
| 9 | Tharcitus Chilaka Onwudiwe1*, Prince Chiazor Unekwe2 , Kingsley Chimsorom Chilaka , Cajetan Elochukwu Ilo , Peter Olisa Ughachukwu , Athanasius Ugochukwu Aligwekwe. (2021, September), "Evaluation of Gastroprotective Activities of Fraction Extracts of Piper guineense Leaf on Ethanol-Induced Ulcer in Wistar Rats", Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 458-468 |
| 10 | Benjamin Oritsemuelebi 1 , Chiara Frazzoli 2 , Eze Chidi Eze , Cajetan Elochukwu Ilo , Ify L. Nwaogazie , Orish Ebere Orisakwe. (2021, March), "Levels of toxic and essential metals in maternal cord blood and anthropometry at birth: a pilot study", Journal of Global Health Reports, pp 1-15 |
| 11 | NWOZOR C.M*, UGHACHUKWU P.O, OKONKWO P.O, ILO C.E. (2020, September), "Effects of Methanol Leaf Extract of Vernoniaamygdalina on Paraquat-Induced Hepatic Injury", IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Vol. 15, (Issue 5), pp 26-31 |
| 12 | Peter Olisa Ughachukwu 1, *, Cornelius Maduabuchi Nwozor 2, Ifesinachi Ukaoma Madu , Emmanuella Chidiogo Azubuko , Elizabeth Chika Nnakaenyi and Cajetan Elochukwu Ilo. (2020, September), "Aqueous extract of leaves of Moringa oleifera increased serum immunoglobulin G concentration in mice", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 13 | Anyiam, A.F. , Obi, E. , Ifeanyichukwu, M.O. , Ilo Elochukwu, C.. (2020, April), "Effects of gasoline on haematological parameters of gasoline station workers in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 5-10 |
| 14 | Nwozor C. M. , Ughachukwu P. O. , Okonkwo P. O. and Ilo C. E.. (2020, April), "ANTIPARKISONIAN ACTIVITIES OF THE ACTIVE COMPONENTS OF VERNONIA AMYGDALINA IN WISTAR RATS", European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 549-563 |
| 15 | Jacinta C. Elo – Ilo, Immaculata O. Uduchi, Cajetan E. Ilo and Ifeanyi O. C. Obiajuru. (2019, May), "IN VIVO TESTING OF THE EFFECTS OF MEDICINAL PLANTS ON ALBINO RATS EXPERIMENTALLY INFECTED WITH INTESTINAL PARASITES", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 538-552 |
| 16 | Irogbeyi Longinus Amarachi1*, Nweke Ifeoma Nneka1 , Akuodor Godwin Christian , Orji Chima Ernest , Ekenjoku John Azubuike , Ezejiofor, Tobias Innocent Ndubuisi , Cajetan Elo Ilo. (2019, October), "Assessment of Health Risk of Bromate in Ozonised Bottled and Sachet Water in Aba Metropolis, South Eastern Nigeria", Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, pp 885-892 |
| 17 | 1Anyadoh-Nwadike Sylvia O., 1Ahumibe N. C., 1Manunyewor Donatus J. and 2Ilo Cajetan Elochukwu. (2019, August), "PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIFUNGAL PROPERTIES OF CHROMOLAENA ODORATA LEAVES (SIAM WEED", European Journal of Biomedical AND Pharmaceutical sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 10) |
| 18 | Ifeanyi O. C. Obiajuru, Jacinta C. Elo – Ilo,and Cajetan E. Ilo. (2018, June), "The Impact of Malaria in Pregnancy among Women Attending Ante Natal Care in Imo State Nigeria", International Journal of Research Studies in Microbiology and Biotechnology (IJRSMB, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 20-31 |
| 19 | Obi E. ; Ifeanyichukwu M.O.; Ilo Elochukwu C.; Anyiam A.F.. (2017, March), "Toxicological and Biochemical Profile of Gasoline Station Workers in Onitsha, Anambra State", Toxicology Digest, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 92-100 |
| 20 | Bright Chukwuebuka UNAEZE*, Ruben Udeozor NWOBU, Cajetan Elochukwu ILO and Ebele Chinwe EJIKE. (2017, February), "Effect of methanol, n-hexane and aqueous extract of Irvingia gabonensis leaf on castor oil-induced diarrhoea in albino rats", International. Journal of Biological and Chem. Sci., Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 1788-1833 |
| 21 | Unaeze Bright Chukwuebuka, Nwobu, R.A.U., Ilo C.E. and Ejike C. E.. (2017, May), "EFFECT OF METHANOL, N-HEXANE AND AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF PSIDIUM GUAJAVA LEAF ON CASTOR OIL-INDUCED DIARRHOEA IN ALBINO RATS", European Journal of Biomedical AND Pharmaceutical sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 65-68 |
| 22 | Bright Chukwuebuka UNAEZE1*, Cajetan Elochukwu ILO, Chukwudi EGWUATU3, Ifeoma ORABUEZE and Ejeatuluchukwu OBI2. (2017, February), "Anti-diarrhoeal effects of three Nigerian medicinal plant extracts on E.coli-induced diarrhea", International. Journal of Biological and Chem. Sci., Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 414-419 |
| 23 | Jacinta C. Elo-Ilo1, *, Elochukwu Cajetan Ilo2, Sylvia O. Anyadoh-Nwadike3. (2015, October), "Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated From Pre-School Children with Asymptomatic Bacteriuria", Science Publishing group, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 34-39 |
| 24 | P Agbasi, O Orisakwe, E Obi, C Ilo.. (2012, September), "Biochemical effects of B success(a Nigerian herbal remedy) on liver and heart of Albino rats", The Internet Journal of Herbal and Plant Medicine, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 14-21 |
| 25 | P. Agbasi , O. Orisakwe , E. Obi, C E. Ilo. (2012, February), "Biochemical Effects Of B-Success (A Nigerian Herbal Remedy) On Liver And Heart Of Albino Rats", The Internet Journal of Herbal and Plant Medicine, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 26 | ILO CE, Ilondu NA, Okwoli N, Brown SA, ELO-iLO JC,Agbasi PU,Orisakwe OE. (2006, February), "Effect of Chloroquine on the bioavailability of CIPROFLOXACIN IN HUMANS", American Journal of Therapeutics, Vol. 13, pp 432-435 |
| 27 | Orisakwe EO, Agbasi PU, Ofoefule IO, Ilondu NA, Afonne OJ, Anusiem CA, Ilo CE,and Maduka SO. (2004, January), "Effect of pefloxacin on the urinary excretion of riFAMPICIN", American Jouirnal of Therapeutics, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 13-16 |
| 28 | Ofoefule SE, Obodo CE, Afonne OJ,Ilondu XA,Agbasi PU,Anusiem CA, Maduka SO, Ilo CE. (2002, January), "Salivary and Urinary excretion and plasma-saliva concentrationnraion ratio of Isoniazid in the presence of co=administered Ciprofloxacin", American Jouirnal of Therapeutics, Vol. 9, pp 15-18 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | ILO ELOCHUKWU, ONYEKA OKORO, PRINCE UNEKWE*, ERIC IRINMWINUWA. "ROLE OF VACCINES IN PREVENTION OF DISEASES: A REVIEW", (Others, 2019 May) |
| 2 | Orish Ebere Orisakwe , Chiara Frazzoli , Cajetan Elochukwu Ilo, Benjamin Oritsemuelebi1. "Public Health Burden of E-waste in Africa", (Others, 2019 May) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Heavy metal contents in different brands of chalk and its risk assessment from exposure yo wistar rats" (2021). Completed Masters project by EYIBE MICHAEL IFEANYI / 201538A6020F |
| 2 | "Heavy metal contents in different brands of chalk and its risk assessment from exposure yo wistar rats" (2021). Completed Masters project by EYIBE MICHAEL IFEANYI / 201538A6020F |
| 3 | "Effect of Promethazine, Liodocaine and iNTERLEUKIN 13 on Dexamethasone induced pruiritis" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Oranusi Ifeatu Ogochukwu 201638A6002P |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "An Appraisal On Poisoning Patterns Among Adolescent Patients Admitted Into Tertiary Care Hospitals In Nigeria" (May, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "External/Internal examinerin Community Medicine" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "3rd mb professional eaxamination in Chukwu Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwun University" (November, 2020 to November, 2020). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "3rd mb professional examination" (November, 2020 to November, 2020). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "3rd mb professional eaxamination in Enugy STATE University University" (October, 2019 to October, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Chief Examiner, "3rdmb external examiner in University of Nigeria Nsukka" (February, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Masters degree final oral examination" (October, 2016 to February, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 7 | Chief Examiner, "Masters degreee final examination in Pharmacology, University of UYO" (October, 2016). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | member, "grant committee of the Dean" (July, 2021 to July, 2021) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Catholic Charistmatic Renewak , Nnewi diocese" (August, 2019 to August, 2019) |
| 3 | HALL WARDEN, "HALL WARDEN" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 4 | faculty chair, "DTLC Committee" (January, 2017 to January, 2017) |
| 5 | LOCAL GHOVERMENT AWARD OF ESCELLRNCE, "NYSC" (December, 1998 to December, 1998) |
| 6 | KATSINA STATE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, "NYSC" (December, 1998 to December, 1998) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "West African Society of Toxicologists" - Registration Number 64870. (member since 2015), https://jbms.unilag.ng/index.php/jbms/article/view/219 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Public health issues and Environmental concern in su-saharan Africa - a look at the field of chemicals and herbal remedies", (West African SOciety of Toxicology), 3rd February, 2015 to 6th February, 2015; Physical |
| 2 | "2nd International conference Global understanding of chemicals in health diseases and Economics", (West African society of Toxicology), 23rd February, 2013 to 23rd February, 2013; Physical |
| 3 | "Principles of risk assessment and total diet study training :'translating toxicological sciences into regulatory sciences", (African Society for Toxicological sciences), 19th August, 2012 to 23rd August, 2012; Physical |
| 4 | "Toxicological and Environmental health issues in sub-saharan Africa;a negleted priority area", (West African SOciety of Toxicology), 7th February, 2012 to 10th February, 2012; P[hysical |
| 5 | "Neuroscience developement in the developing world;which way forward?", (Institute of Nuero Science and Biomedical research (INRI)), 20th July, 2008 to 25th July, 2008; Physical |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Update course on the principles and practice of Anaesthesia", (National and West African post graduate college of Surgeons, Faculty of Anaesthesia), 17th March, 2009 to 21st March, 2009; Physical |
| 2 | "Research methodology in Medicine", (National post graduate medical college of Nigeria), 3rd June, 2006 to 3rd October, 2006; Physica |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Basic life support for health care providers", (Advanced resuscitation Academy ltd), 5th March, 2010 to 5th April, 2010; Physical |