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UNILORIN Team wins IAFP’s Most-cited Research Publication Award

By Temitope Omoniyi

A team of researchers from the University of Ilorin has been awarded the 2025 Food Protection Trends (FPT) Peer-Reviewed Research Most-Cited Publication Award by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), USA.

The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) represents a broad range of members with a singular focus-protecting the global food supply.

In a post shared on its website, the IAFP listed the recipients to include Dr Ismail A. Odetokun, Dr Ibraheem Ghali-Mohammed, and Prof. Saliu A. Ameen, alongside some alumni – Dr. Aliyu A. Nuhu and Dr. Habeeb A. Oyedele, as well as Nma B. Alhaji and Prof. Victoria O. Adetunji.

The award was presented to the research team at the just concluded IAFP annual meeting at Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Their groundbreaking research, titled “Occupational Health and Food Safety Risks in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Slaughterhouse Workers,” has garnered significant recognition and citations within the field, underscoring its impact and relevance.

Reacting to the cheering news, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, noted that the achievement not only highlights the research prowess of the University, but also demonstrates its commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing critical issues in food safety and occupational health.

In a statement by the University Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, the Vice Chancellor pointed out that the recognition of this research by IAFP further confirms the dedication and expertise of the members of the UNILORIN Research Team in their field.