Professor Augustine O Okhamafe

BPharm (Hons)  (Benin, Nigeria); PhD (Bradford),MICTAC, FPSN, FPCPharm

Curriculum vitae

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Technology), School of Pharmacy, University of Bradford, U.K., 1984.

• BPharm (1st Class Hons), University of Benin, Nigeria, 1978.

• Higher School Certificate, Government College, Ughelli, Nigeria, 1972.

• West African School Certificate (Grade 1), Annunciation College, Irrua, Nigeria, 1970.

• Certificate in Corporate/strategic Planning, Centre for Management Development, Lagos, 1995

HONOURS & AWARDS

• 1^st May & Baker Award for Excellence in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2005

• Fellowship of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists, 2001

• Fellowship of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, 2001

• 1^st ECOWAS Prize for Excellence, 1997

• Distinguished Alumnus Award by University of Benin Alumni Association, 1995

• Pfizer Travel Fellowship, 1985.

• Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship for doctoral studies, 1981-1984

• Provost's Prize for the best overall graduating student, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, 1978.

• Dean's Prize for the best graduating student, School of Pharmacy, University of Benin, 1978.

• Family Chemist Prize for the best second year student in Pharmaceutics, University of Benin, 1976.

• Winner, John F Kennedy Memorial Essay Competition, School Level, Government College, Ughelli, 1972.

 CAREER/WORK EXPERIENCE 

• Visiting Professor, School of Pharmacy, Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria, 2005-2006

• Professor of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Benin, 1993 to date.

• Associate Professor, University of Benin, 1990-1993

• Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering (Bio- engineering), Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 1990-1991.

• Senior Lecturer, University of Benin, 1987-1990.

• Summer Research Work (in collaboration with Prof. P. York) at the University of Bradford, U.K., summers of 1984-1986.

• Lecturer I, University of Benin, 1984-1987.  

FURTHER (ADMINISTRATIVE) EXPERIENCE

Positions Held

• Ag. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), University of Benin, 2003-2004

• Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, 1999-2003

• Acting Head, Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, 1993-1995.

• Hall Warden, Hall III, University of Benin, 1995-1996

• Assistant Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, 1988-1990

• Chairman, Information & Communication Technology Unit (formerly Project Implementation Unit (Vice Chancellor's Office), University of Benin, since 1995. (This position has status of Dean/Director, as per the original letter of appointment which is attached)

COMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIP & MEMBERSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN

• Chairman, A&PB Subcommittee on Training/Study Leave, Sabbatical Leave and Leave of  Absence, 2003-2004.

• Chairman, Drug Manufacturing Management Committee, 2001 - 2003

• Chairman, UB Technologies Ltd (a joint venture firm in which the University of Benin has a major shareholding), representing University  interests, 2002-2005.

• Chairman, Computer Utilisation Committee (now Information & Communication Technology Committee), University of Benin, 1999-2004.

• Chairman, University Admissions Board, University of Benin, 1997-1999

• Chairman, University of Benin World Bank Project Implementation Committee, 1995-1999 and member, 1993 -1999. 

COMMITTEE CHAIRMANSHIP AT IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY (DURING SABBATICAL LEAVE)

• Chairman, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Committee, 2006

• Chairman, Committee on the Review of Students' Regulations, 2005-2006

GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP

• Member, Governing Council, University of Benin, 1997-2001. Also member of several of its committees during the period

• Member, Governing Council, Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (the government regulatory agency for the pharmacy profession & pharmacy practice in Nigeria), 1999 –2003. Also Chairman of its Education Committee (2000 – 2003) and member of several of its committees during the period

• Member, Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, 1999-2003

• Chairman, Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) Vision 2010 Committee, 2002

CONSULTANCY AND EXPERT/SPECIALIST ASSIGNMENTS UNDERTAKEN OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY

• ICT Consultant to Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria, 2006 to date

• Chairman, Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) Visitation Panel – University of Jos & Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 2006

• Chairman, National Universities Commission Pharmacy Accreditation Panel – University of Jos & Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 2005

• Member, Federal Government of Nigeria’s Expert Committee on National Pharmacopoeia, and Coordinator of the committee’s South-South Zone activities, since 2001

• Chairman, Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) Visitation Panel – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 2001

• Member, National Universities Commission Pharmacy Accreditation Panel – University of Ibadan, 2000

• Member, National Universities Commission Pharmacy Accreditation Panel – University of Nigeria & University of Uyo, 1999

• Consultant/Core Facilitator, National Programme on Immunisation (NPI) Agency/WHO National Immunisation Days (Sub-NIDs & NIDs) for Polio eradication in Nigeria, since 1999.

• Set up and operationalised a pilot tablet manufacturing unit for the University of Benin, 1994 - 1995

• Consultant to Jimah Yesuf Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Igarra, Nigeria. Assisted in plant design and installation of equipment for the manufacture of liquid drug products. Single-handedly developed and formulated the company's product lines, and facilitated the licensing of the factory by the relevant regulatory bodies. Prepared dossiers for the licensing of the drug products, since 1994

• Consultant to Biode Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria, on drug development, formulation and manufacture, 1995 – 1999.

• Currently working on a pilot plant project for the extraction of cellulose from agricultural wastes to be used as a raw material in the pharmaceutical, chemical and allied industries.

• Carried out special pharmacokinetic studies on new drug products as part of clinical trials for Nigerian Hoechst, PLC, Lagos, and Associated Pharmaceutical Products Ltd (formerly Merck, Sharpe & Dohme), Lagos, 1987 – 1994

• Carried out a feasibility study for a drug manufacturing unit for Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, 1995.

• Consultant to the Ministry of Finance, Commerce & Industry, Edo State on the reorganisation and commercialisation of Bendel Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Benin City, 1993.

• Member, Nigerian Government/UNICEF Working Group on Pharmacists' role in Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT), 1987. 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Major:

• Microencapsulated systems for oral vaccine and hormone delivery in human medicine and aquaculture.

• Development of pharmaceutical excipients from agricultural wastes.

Subsidiary:

• Public Health Pharmacy

• Development and characterization of polymeric coatings/membranes for drug delivery systems.

• Pharmaceutical biotechnology.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

• With Professor P. York, School of Pharmacy, University of Bradford, Bradford, U.K., 1984-1986. Research Project: Characterization of polymeric interactions in pharmaceutical film coating formulations.

• With Professor M.F.A. Goosen, Bioengineering Laboratories, Department of Chemical Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. 1990 to 1998. Research Project: Development of chitosan-alginate microencapsulated systems for oral delivery of bioactive/therapeutic proteins in human medicine and aquaculture.  

EXTERNAL ( AND UNIVERSITY) RESEARCH GRANTS

• N2.88 million grant from the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja in 2004 to set up a prototype facility for the production of cellulose from agricultural wastes for test-use by local pharmaceutical manufacturers.

• United States Government grant worth N2.1 million (jointly granted to Dr PO Erah and myself) under the Universities Innovation Fund program

• U.S. $20,000.00 grant from UNESCO in 1995 under the UNISPAR programme to set up a pilot plant for the extraction of cellulose from agricultural wastes.

• Approx. N68,000 grant from the defunct National Science & Technology Fund, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology in 1993, for the simulated studies on pilot scale extraction of cellulose from agricultural wastes.

• Money and materials worth tens of thousands of naira granted by Nigerian Hoechst, Plc., Ikeja on a continuous basis, beginning from 1987, for the progressive study of the pharmacokinetics of the antibacterial drugs, ofloxacin and roxithromycin in human subjects.

• University of Benin Research Grant of N189,500.00: ‘Development of Microencapsulated System For Oral Delivery of Bioactive/Therapeutic Proteins and Peptides’, 1994.

• University of Benin Research Grant of N110,400.00: ‘Pharmacokinetic Studies on the Interactions of the New Fluoroquinolone chemotherapeutic Agents with Some Commonly Used Oral Drugs in Healthy Human Volunteers, 1992.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES    

• Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria.

• International Confederation for Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry

• Nigerian Association of Academic Pharmacists.

• Bioencapsulation Research Group (BRG), France.

• International Society for Artificial Cells, Blood Substitutes and Immobilization Biotechnology (ISABI)

• Pharmacotherapy Group (PRG)

• Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)

• Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN)

PATENT/PUBLICATIONS/PAPERS, etc.

INAUGURAL LECTURE

• Okhamafe, A.O. (2003). From Rubbish to Riches, Trash to Treasure. Delivered at the Akin Deko Auditorium, University of Benin, Benin City, 26 June 2003.

PATENT

• Okhamafe, A.O., Ovbiagele, G.E. (1996), Patent no. RP. 12434 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria assigned in 1996 for the Extraction and Development of  Cellulose From Agricultural Wastes

BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS

• Erah, P.O., Okhamafe, A.O., Oviasu, E. (2003). Patient Care in Hospitals. Guidelines for Pharmacists. Pharmacoptherapy Group, Benin City. In Press

• Erah, P.O., Okhamafe, A.O. (2002). A Guide To Clinical Rotations in Pharmacy. Pharmacoptherapy Group, Benin City

• Okhamafe, A.O., Goosen, M.F.A. (1999). Modulation of Membrane Permeability. In: Cell Encapsulation Technology and Therapeutics (Kuhtreiber, W.M., Lanza, R.P., Chick, W.L., Eds.), Birkhauser Boston, U.S.A., pp. 53-62.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Goosen, M.F.A. (1993). Control of Membrane Permeability in Microcapsules. In: Fundamentals of Animal Encapsulation and Mobilization (Goosen, M.F.A., Ed.), CRC Press Inc., Boca Raton, Florida. 1993, pp.55-78.

          JOURNAL PAPERS

• Enato E.F.O., Okhamafe A.O., Okpere E.E. (2006). A Survey of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Malaria Management Among Pregnant Women From Two Health Care Facilities in Nigeria. Acta Obstetrica et Gynaecologica Scandinavica. (in press)

• Enato E.F.O., Okhamafe A.O. (2006). A Survey of Antimalarial Activities During Pregnancy and Child’s Malaria Care-seeking Behaviour in Two Nigerian Rural Communities. Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases 38(6-7): 474-478

• Enato E.F.O., Osamwonyi A.P., Okhamafe A.O., Uzzi I.O. (2006). Malaria Control in Sub-Saharan Africa: the need for accurate diagnosis and effective malarial therapy. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 14:(Suppl 1): A27-A28.

• Enato E.F.O., Okhamafe A.O. (2006). Plasmodium falciprum malaria, and antimalarial interventions in sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Opportunities. African Journal of Biotechnology 4(13): 1598-160

•  Arhewoh I.M., Ahonkhai E.I., Okhamafe A.O. (2006). Optimising Oral Systems for the Delivery of Therapeutic Proteins and Peptides, African Journal of Biotechnology 4(13):1591-1597

• Enato, E.F., Oparah AC, Okeke O.C., Okhamafe, A.O., Aghomo O., Odili V.U. (2005). Assessment of Quality of Life for HIV/AIDS Patients in Nigeria. Quality of Life Research 14(9): 2072.

• Ozolua R.I., Omogbai E.K.I., Akerele J.O., Okhamafe, A.O. (2005). Microbiological and Toxicological Studies on Cellulose Generated from Agricultural Wastes. African Journal of Biotechnology 4(10):1147-1151

• Erah P.O., Okhamafe A.O. (2004). Sowing the Seeds for Improved Pharmacy Education in Nigeria: Development of ICT at University of Benin Faculty of Pharmacy. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 3(1): 35-41.

• Arhewoh I.M., Okhamafe, A.O. (2004). An Overview of Site-Specific Delivery of Orally Administered Proteins/Peptides And Modelling Considerations. Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research  3(1): 7-20

• Enato E.F.O., Aghomo O.E., Okhamafe A.O. (2003). Drug Use Pattern on a Nigerian University Campus. Ethnicity & Disease 13: S2-199

• Enato E.F.O., Aghomo O.E., Okhamafe A.O. (2003). The Role of Mothers in the Management of Malaria in Children 5 Years and Younger in a Nigerian Community. Ethnicity & Disease 13: S2-199

• Enato E.F.O., Okhamafe A.O., Omoruyi N.S., Ifedili, C.J. (2003). Hypertension in Pregnancy: A Retrospective Case Review. Preliminary Report. Ethnicity & Disease 13: S2-198

• Erah, P.O., Arienmughare, G., Okhamafe, A.O. (2003). Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Resistance to Chloroquine in Five Communities in Southern Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology 2(10):384-389.

• Erah, P.O.Asonye, C.C., Okhamafe, A.O. (2003) Response of Tripanosomabrucei brucei – induced Anaemia to a Commercial Herbal Preparation. African Journal of Biotechnology 2(9):307-311.

• Erah, P.O.Olumide, G.O., Okhamafe, A.O. (2003). Prescribing Pratices in two Health Care Facilities in Warri, Southern Nigeria: A Comparative Study. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 2(1):175-182.

• Jatto, E. and Okhamafe, A.O.(2002). An Overview of Pharmaceutical Validation and Process Controls in Drug Development. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 1(2):115-122

• Okhamafe, A.O. (1998). Local Sourcing of Raw Materials. West African Journal of Pharmacy, 12(2): 25-39.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Akerele, J.O. (1998). Pharmacokinetics of Ciprofloxacin Following Oral Co-administration With Some Metallic Therapeutic Agents. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice. 4(1):1-6.

• Ig-Izevbekhai, D.O., Akerele, J.O., Isah, A.O., Aigbavboa, S.O., Okhamafe, A.O. (1997). Pharmacokinetic Profiles of Ciprofloxacin and Ofloxacin Orally Co-administered With Either Diclofenac Potassium or Piroxicam in Healthy Human Volunteers. Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacy Practice 3(2): 39-43.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Amsden, B., Chu, W., Goosen, M.F.A. (1996). Modulation of protein release from chitosan-alginate microcapsules using the pH-sensitive polymer hydroxypropyl methylcellulose succinate. Journal of Microencapsulation. 13: 497-508.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Akerele, J.O., Aigbavboa, S.O., Okei, E.A. (1996). Trial Rectal Formulations of Ofloxacin - Preliminary Pharmacokinetics in Healthy Human Volunteers. Journal of West African Pharmacy. 10(2):17-12

• Polk, A.E., Amsden, B., Scarratt, D.J., Gonzal, J., Okhamafe, A.O., Goosen, M.F.A.(1994). Oral Delivery in Aquaculture: Controlled Release of Bioactive Agents from Microcapsules. Aquacultural Engineering.13:311-323.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Ejike, E.N., Akinrinola, F.F., Ubuane-Inedegbo, A.(1995). Aspects of the Tablet Disintegrant Properties of Celluloses Derived From Bagasse and Maize Cob. West African Journal of Pharmacy. 9 : 8-13.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Igbinadolo, E.P.(1994). Effect of Drug/Polymer and Excipient/Polymer Interactions on the Moisture Permeation Characteristics of Some Aqueous-based Tablet Film Coatings. Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy. 25(2/3): 36-37.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Azubuike, C.P.C.(1994). Direct Compression Studies on Low-cost Celluloses Derived From Maize Cob. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice. 2: 26-29.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Ihaza, P.(1994). Effect of Acrylic Polymer Blending on the Moisture Permeability of Aqueous-based Vinyl and Cellulose Ether Film Coatings. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice. 2: 35-39.

• Okor, R.S., Iwu-Anyanwu, U., Okhamafe, A.O.(1992). Swellability of Acrylate Methacrylate-Cellulose Matrix Systems and the Effect on Solute Diffusion Rates. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 44: 749-750.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Igboechi, A.C., Ubrufih, C.E., Akinyemi, B.O. Ighalo, M.O.(1992). Celluloses Extracted From Groundnut Shell and Rice Husk. 2: Disintegrant Properties. Pharmacy World Journal. 9: 11-16.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Igboechi, A.C., Obaseki, T.O, (1991). Celluloses Extracted From Groundnut Shell and Rice Husk. 1: Preliminary Physicochemical Characterization. Pharmacy World Journal. 8: 121-123.

• Akerele, J.O., Okhamafe, A.O.(1991). Influence of Oral Co-administered Metallic Drugs on Ofloxacin Pharmacokinetics. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 28: 87-94.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Akerele, J.O., Chukuka, C.S.(1991). Pharmacokinetic Interactions of Norfloxacin with some Metallic Medicinal Agents. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 68: 11-18.

• Okhamafe, A.O.(1990). Characterization of Pharmaceutical Film Coating Formulations by Thermal Methods. Thermal Analysis Reviews and Abstracts. 19(3): 1-4.

• Okhamafe, A.O.(1990). Recent Trends in Drug Delivery Technology 1. Pharmacy World Journal. 7: 8-14.

• Okhamafe, A.O.(1990). Recent Trends in Drug Delivery Technology 2. Pharmacy World Journal. 7: 54-58.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1989). Thermal Characterization of Drug/Polymer and Excipient/Polymer Interactions in some Film Coating Formulations. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 41: 1-6.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Akerele, J.O.(1989). Some Aspects of the Bioavailability of Orally Administered Ofloxacin in Healthy Human Volunteers. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 50: 83-86.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1988). Studies of Interaction Phenomena in Aqueous-based Film Coatings Containing Soluble Additives Using Thermal Analysis Techniques. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 77: 435-444.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Obi, A.C., Oboh, J.E.(1988). Drug Release Characteristics of Potassium Chloride Matrix Tablets Prepared with Some Polymers. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 4: 1-10.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1987). Evaluation of Excipient/Polymer and Drug/Polymer Interactions in some Film Coating Systems by DSC. Presented at the 124th British Pharmaceutical Conference, Manchester, Sept., 1987 and published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 39: (Suppl.) 87p.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1987). Interaction Phenomena in Pharmaceutical Film Coatings and Methods. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 39: 1-21.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Omoshe, V.E.O. (1987). A Preliminary Report on the Suitability of Some Agriculture Wastes as Tablet Disintegrants. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 3(1): 42-47.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Iwebor, H.U. (1987). Moisture Permeability Mechanisms of Some Aqueous-based Tablet Film Coatings Containing Soluble Additives. Proceedings, 4th International Conference on Phamaceutical Technology, Paris, June, 1986 and published in Die Pharmazie. 42: 611-613.

• Okhamafe, A.O. (1986). Polymers and the Film Coatings of Solid Dosage Forms. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2(2): 1-9.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P. (1986). Coating of Aqueous-based Polymeric Films Used in Tablet Coating. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2(1): 20-29.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1986). Mechanical Properties of Some Pigmented and Unpigmented Aqueous-based Film Coating Formulations Applied to Aspirin Tablets. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 38: 414-419.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1985). The Adhesion Characteristics of Some Pigmented and Unpigmented Aqueous-based Film Coatings Applied to Aspirin Tablets. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 37: 849-853.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1985). Effect of Aging on the Elastic Modulus of Some Tablet Film Coatings. Presented at the 122nd British Pharmaceutical Conference, Leeds, Sept, 1985, and published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 37(Suppl.): 26P.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1985). Tensile Anisotropy of Some Pigmented Tablet Film Coating Systems. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 37: 492-493.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1985). Relationship between Stress, Interaction and the Mechanical Properties of Some Pigmented Tablet Coating Films. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy. 11: 131-146.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1985). Characterization of Moisture Interactions in Some Aqueous-based Tablet Film Coating Formulations. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 37: 385-390.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1985). Stress Crack Resistance of Some Pigmented and Unpigmented Tablet Film Coating Systems. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 37: 449-454.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1985). Interaction Phenomena in Some Aqueous-based Tablet Film Coating Polymer Systems. Pharmaceutical Research. 2(1): 19-23.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1985). Studies on the Moisture Permeation Process in Some Pigmented Aqueous-based Tablet Film Coats. Pharmaceutica Acta Helvatiae. 60: 92-96.

• York, P., Okhamafe, A.O., (1985). Examination of Interaction Phenomena in Pharmaceutical Polymeric Film Coats by Thermal Methods. Presented at the Themal Methods Group Meeting of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Leeds, April, 1984 and published in Analytical Proceedings. (1985). 22: 40-41.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P. (1984/85). The Glass Transition in Some Pigmented Polymer Systems Used for Tablet Coating. Journal of Macromolecular Science - Physics. B23: 373-382.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P. (1984). Effect of Aging on the Adhesion of Film Coatings to Aspirin Tablets. Presented at the 121st British Pharmaceutical Conference, Southampton. Sept. 1984 and published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 36(Suppl.): 1P.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P. (1984). Effect of Solids-Polymer Interactions on the Properties of Some Aqueous-based Tablet Film Coating Formulations. I. Moisture Permeability. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 22: 265-272.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P. (1984). Effect of Solids-Polymer Interactions on the Properties of Some Aqueous-based Tablet Film Coating Formulations. II. Mechanical Characteristics. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. 22: 273-281.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P. (1983). Analysis of the Moisture Permeation and Mechanical Characteristics of some Aqueous-based Film Coating Systems. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 35: 409-415.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P. (1982). Moisture Permeation Mechanism of Some Aqueous-based Film Coats. Presented at the 119th British Pharmaceutical Conference, Edinburgh, Sept., 1982 and published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 34(Suppl.): 53P.

INVITED LECTURES, CONFERENCE PAPERS, ABSTRACTS AND POSTERS     

• Enato E.F.O., Osamwonyi A.P., Okhamafe A.O., Uzzi I.O. (2006). Malaria Control in Sub-Saharan Africa: the need for accurate diagnosis and effective malarial therapy, Oxford, July 2006.

• Okhamafe A.O. (2006). Improving the Factory Productivity of Service Pharmaceutical Services Company Ltd. Paper presented at a Training Workshop organized by National Productivity Centre for Service Pharmaceutical Company Ltd, Benin City, August 2006.

• Okhamafe A.O. (2006). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Pharmacy Education and Research. Keynote Address delivered at the Nigerian Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) Annual Conference, Zaria, July 2006

• Enato, E.F., Oparah AC, Okeke O.C., Okhamafe, A.O., Aghomo O., Odili V.U. (2005). Assessment of Quality of Life for HIV/AIDS Patients in Nigeria, Abstract P-136/1686, 12^th International Conference of the International Society for Quality of Life Research, San Francisco, CA, USA, October 2005.

• Okhamafe A.O. (2005). Ethics and Integrity in Corporate Governance. Guest Lecture delivered at the Inaugural Etinosa Obaseki Memorial Foundation Lecture, Lagos, March 2005.

• Okhamafe, A.O.  (2004). Licensure of Pharmacists in Nigeria. Guest Lecture delivered at the 77th Annual National Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Bauchi, November 2004.

• Okhamafe, A.O.  (2004). Recent Developments in Pharmacy Education and Practice. Keynote Address at the Annual Pharmacy Week of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Edo State branch, Benin City, October 2004.

• Okhamafe, A.O.  (2003). Drug Delivery – Moving or Leaping? Guest Lecture delivered at National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development , Abuja, September 2003.

• Okhamafe, A.O. (2003). Innovation, Dynamism and Excellence – The Tripod of Professional Excellence. Guest Lecture delivered at the Annual Mid-Year Luncheon of the Board of Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Saidi Centre, Benin City, August 2003.

• Okhamafe, A.O. (2001). Pilot Plant for the Production of Pharmaceutical –Grade Cellulose From Agricultural Wastes – Progress and Problems. UNESCO Workshop on “The Preparation of Guidebook/Toolkit on Transfer of Research Results to End-Users”, Harare, Zimbabwe, May 21-24, 2001.

• Okhamafe, A.O. (1999). Harnessing the vast cellulose raw materials of the West African subregion for pharmaceutical production. Workshop on 'Strategies for Actualising Industrial Utilisation of Locally Sourced Pharmaceutical Excipients' organised by the West African Pharmaceutical Federation (WAPF) and the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP), Lagos, March 1999.

• Okhamafe, A.O. (1999). Local Sourcing of Raw Materials. 11^th Scientific Congress of the West African Pharmaceutical Federation, Lagos, February 1998

• Okhamafe, A.O., Azubuike, C.P.C. (1993). Prospects for a Low-cost Diluent from Agricultural Wastes. Poster Presentation, 66th Annual Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Conference, Ibadan, Nigeria, November 1993.

• Akerele, J.O., Okhamafe, A.O., Aigbavboa, S.O., Okei, E.A. (1993). Exploratory Studies on a Low-cost Ofloxacin Suppository With Prolonged Action. Poster Presentation, 66th Annual Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Conference, Ibadan, Nigeria, November 1993.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Roper, K., Goosen, M.F.A.(1992). Exploring Chitosan-Alginate Microcapsules as an Oral Delivery System for Bioactive Proteins. Proceedings of the 2nd National Scientitic Conference of NAAP, Zaria, Nigeria, October 1992, pp.143-150.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Roper, K., Goosen, M.F.A.(1991). Modification of Chitosan-Alginate Microcapsules For Oral Delivery of Vaccines - A Preliminary Report. Proceedings of the Bioencapsulation Research Group Workshop, Pointe Claire, Canada, March 1991, p.9.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Igboechi, A.C., Obaseki, T.(1990). Evaluation of the Physicochemical Characteristics of Celluloses Extracted from Some Agricultural Wastes. Abstract #A6, National Workshop on Natural Products, Benin City, January 1990. Published also in `Medicinal Plants in a Developing Economy' (A.J. Aladesanmi, A.A. Elujoba, C.A. Igboechi, Eds.), Nigerian Society of Pharmacognosy, p.267.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Igboechi, A.C., Ubrufih, C.E., Akinyemi, B.O. (1989). Some Disintegrant Characteristics of Celluloses Extracted from Groundnut Shells and Rice Husks. Abstract #C11, Science Session, 62nd Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Conference, Abeokuta, November 1989.

• Okhamafe, A.O., Akinrinola, F.F., Ubuane-Inedegbo, A. (1988). Extracted Celulloses from Agricultural Wastes as Tablet Disintegrants - A Preliminary Assessment. Abstract #C6, Science Session, 61st Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Conference, Abeokuta, November 1988.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P. (1984). Radiotracer Studies on Moisture Interactions in Some Aqueous-based Film Coatings. Proceedings of the 4th Pharmaceutical Technology Conference, Edinburgh, April 1984, Vol. I, pp. 126-132.

• Okhamafe, A.O., York, P.(1983). Polymer-Polymer Interactions in Some Representative Aqueous-based Film Coating Systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Pharmaceutical Technology, May/June 1983, Vol. III, pp. 136 - 144. 

JOURNAL MANUSCRIPTS UNDER EDITORIAL REVIEW OR IN PREPARATORY STAGES

• Ofonaike J.O., Enato E.F.O., Okhamafe A.O. (2006). A study of the pharmaceutical quality of chloroquine and paracetamol products sold in a major Nigerian “market”. African Journal of Health Sciences. (Under editorial review at African Journal of Health Sciences)

• Azubuike C.P.C., Okhamafe, A.O. (2006). Some Pharmacopoeial and Diluent/Dry Binder Properties of Maize Cob-Derived Cellulose in Selected Tablet Formulations.. (Under editorial evaluation at Journal of Raw Materials Research).

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