CURRICULUM VITAE

 PERSONAL DATA:

Name: – Nassai Ishaku, PhD. Mppsn

PSN – 0040

Area of Specialization: – Public Health Parasitology

Date of Birth: – 11^th Aptil, 1987

L.G.A. – Billiri

State of Origin – Gombe

Nationality – Nigerian

Marital Status – Married

Phone   – 08064425838 / 08028682767

Email: – ishakunassai10@gmail.com

SCHOOLS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola    –  2017 – 2021

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola    –  2014 – 2016

Gombe State University     –  2008 – 2012

Modibbo Adama University, Yola –  2018 – 2023

Federal College of Education (Tech.) Gombe (GOFCECON) –            2006

Baptist Academy Gombe      –  1999 – 2005

Baptist Modern Nursery and Primary School Gombe –  1990 – 1998  

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES:

Ph.D. Public Health Parasitology – 2021

M.Tech. Applied Entomology and Parasitology – 2016

B.Sc. (Hons) Biology – 2012

B.Sc. (Hons) Community Health – 2023

Certificate in General Computing – 2006

Senior Secondary School Certificate – 2005

First School Leaving Certificate – 1998

WORK EXPERIENCE WITH DATES:

1. Lecturer with Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo, 2018 to Date.
2. Director, Research and Development, Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo, April, 2026 to Date.
3. Head of Department, Public Health Technology, Epidemiology and Disease Control Technology, Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo, 2014 to Date.
4. Chairman, Research, Publications and College Public Lecture Committee, Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo, 2024 to Date.
5. Desk Officer, Canadian Education Council, International Career Centre, Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo, May, 2026 to Date.  
6. Editor In-Chief, Kaltungo Journal of Helth, Science, and Technology, 2025 to Date.
7. Member, Leadership and Management Team, jhpiego, 2025 to Date.
8. Director Admissions Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo, March, 2023 to Date.
9. Admission Officer, Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo, 2019 to 2023.
10. Chairman Community Health Department Student Handbook Committee, May, 2023.
11. Deputy Coordination Northeast, Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), 2023 to Date.
12. State Coordination, Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), 2023 to Date.
13. Deputy State Coordination, Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), 2021 – 2023.
14. Part time Lecturer with Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo, 2015 to 2018.
15. Member Project Committee, Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kaltungo, 2017 to 2022.  
16. Class Teacher at Government College Nafada L.G.A. Gombe State, under Graduate Internship Scheme by Subsidy Reinvestment Programme (SURE-P), 2015.
17. Class Teacher: National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at Government Girls College Wamba L.G.A. Nasarawa State, 2012/2013.
18. Corps Liaison Officer (CLO), Wamba L.G.A. Nasarawa State, 2013.
19. Six months Student Work Industrial Experience Scheme (SWIES) at Pantami Veterinary Clinic and Poultry Production Unit (PPU) Gombe State, 2011.

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP:

1. Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN)
2. Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN)

CHAPTERS CONTRIBUTED IN A BOOK:

1. Primary Care of the Eye for Community Health Practitioners and Other Health Care Providers. Chapter: 3 and 5.  
2. Research Compendium: A Practical Approach (under review)
3. Using Nematode Control and Utilization in the Food Production System (under review)

STUDENTS’ PROJECTION SUPERVISED WITH DATES:

1. Assessment of Community Directed Treatment with Ivermectin Strategy for the Control and Elimination of Onchocerciasis in Girei LGA, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Vitalis Mary 20/PGDPHEP/002.
2. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Nursing Mothers attending Maternal and Child Clinic at Michika Maternity Primary Health Care Centre, Michika LGA, Adamawa State. Vahyalla Musa 20/PGDPHEP/005.
3. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perception on Secondhand Clothes among the Inhabitants of Gombe Metropolis, Gombe State. 19/PGDPHEP/004.
4. Assessment on the Acceptance of Reintroduction of Monthly Sanitation by Gombe State Government among the People of Bajoga, Funakaye LGA, Gombe State. Zannah Shuaibu 17/EVT/073.
5. Assessment on the Ownership and use Insecticides Treated Nets (ITNs) as Preventive Measures of Malaria in Billiri Local Government Area, Gombe State. Ishaya Gloria 17/ETKA/027.
6. Assessment of E-Waste Generation, Management, and Health Impacts in Gombe Metropolis, Gombe State. Haruna Idi Ba’e 17/EVT/022.
7. Determination of Sprozoite and Man Biting Rate of Female Anopheles Mosquitoes in Bare Community of Billiri Local Government Area, Gombe State. Danmaraya Ibrahim 16/MLTK/03/018.
8. Public Acceptance of Covid-19 Vaccine and Associated Factors in Gombe Metropolis, Gombe State. Aliyu Nafisat Muhammed 20/CHE/065.
9. Ownership and use Long Lasting Insecticides Nets (LLINs) amongst the People of Garko Ward, Tumfure, Akko Local Government Area, Gombe State Mohammed Hauwa 20/CHE/057.

PUBLICATION IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS:

1. Larvicidal Efficacy of Leaves and Seeds Oil Extract of Khaya senegalensis(African Mahogany) in the Control of Third and Fourth Insta Mosquito Larvae. Kaltungo Journal of Health, Sciences, and Technology. Vol.1(1). December, 2024. pp. 103-110. Nassai, I., Mamman, H.Y., Lawiye, D.J., Laubau, G.P. and Sammy, S.

2. Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Viral Infection in the Geo-Political Zones of Nigeria. Nehemiah Kure HASSAN, Best ORDINIOHA, Nassai, ISHAKU, Oluwaseun David OLADOYE. Port Harcourt Journal of Public HealthVolume 1, Issue 2; April – June, 2025.

3. Determination of Sporozoite Infection Rate of Indoor Resting Female Anopheles Mosquitoes in Gombe South, Gombe State. Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 9(3)015.Nassai, I., Kunihya, I. Z., Yusuf, H. M., Daniel, J. L. and Bulak, F. D.

4. A Ccross-sectional Study on Assessment of Birth Control Methods in Family Planning Facilities among Pregnant Mothers in parts of Hong, Adamawa State, Nigeria.Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 9(3)033. Kunihya, I. Z., Nassai, I., Shuaibu, H. and Lukman, I.  

5. Malaria Infection: Knowledge, Attitude and Perception among the Inhabitants of Shongom Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 2-22. 43(2): pp. 276-285. Nassai, I., Pukuma, M. S., Chessed, G., Kunihya, I. Z. Seni, J. B.Kure, N. H.1 and Godwin, P.

6. Malaria Infection: Speciation, Parasite Density, ABO Blood Group, and Haemoglobin Concentration amongst the Inhabitants of Billiri Local Government Area, Gombe State. FUDMA Journal of Science, 2021. 5(1): pp.418-423. Nassai, I., Cheessed, G., Pukuma, M. S., Na’acha, F. E., and Kure, N. H.

7. Impact of Preventive Practices on Anaemia due to Malaria Among ChildrenAttending Out-Patient Clinic in Specialist Hospital Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria. FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS), Vol. 3(No. 4): 29-33. June, 2020 Nassai, I., Kunihya, I. Z., Seni, J. B., Justine, L. D., Sarki, A.

8. Population Dynamics, Ecology and Infection Rate in Freshwater Snails in Shelleng Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 6(2): pp.4-10. Na’acha, F. E., Naphtali, S., S. R., Chessed, G., and Nassai, I.

9. Prevalence of Malaria Infection among Children Attending Specialist Hospital Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Journal of Medical and Biological Science Research, Vol. 2(8): Pp. 136-142, August, 2016. ISSN: 2449-1810. Kunihya I. Z., Samaila, A. B., Nassai, I., Sarki, A. and Haruna, M. Y.

10. A Study on Malaria Parasite Density and Haemoglobin Concentration among Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Clinic in Gombe Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria. Bima Journal of Science and Technology, 2(2): 106-126, June, 2018.  ISSN 25366041. Sarki, A., Pukuma, M. S., Joseph, R., Kunihya, I. Z., Abdullahi, A. M., Nassai, I.and Philimon, J.

11. Intestinal Parasitic Infections among HIV/AIDS Patients attending Cottage Hospital Bambam, Balanga Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Biological Research, 8(2,): 85-92. Naphtali, R. S., Filgona, J., Kanta, Y. F. and Ishaku, N.

12. Phyto-Chemicals of Some Plant Leaf Powder as Anti-Insect Agents Against MaizeWeevils Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS), Vol. 3(No. 4): 291-295. December, 2019. Abdullahi, A.M., Sarki, A., Hafizu, M.S., Kunihya, I.Z., Kolawole, A.A., Nassai, I. and Haruna, M.Y.

PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS:

1. Larvicidal Effect of Leaf and Seed Oil Extract of Khaya senegalensis(African mahogany) on Third Instar Mosquito Larvae. Poster Presentation at the 40TH Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) Umaru Musa Yar’aduwa University, Katsina, 16TH-21ST October, 2017. Paper No. PPSN/2016/ABS/081. Nassai, I., Pukuma, M. S., Seni, J. B. and Kunihya, I. Z.

2. HIV Infection among Individuals attending Health Clinic in Hong: Prevalence and attributed Determinates.  Poster Presentation at the 42ND Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State, September 11TH-14TH, 2018. Paper No. PPSN/2018 Abstrct/2018/ABS/011. Kunihya, I. Z.,Joseph, R., Nassai, I., Danladi, T., Wandeje, H. J and Nelson, G.

3. Knowledge, Accessibility and Used of Birth Control Method among Pregnant Mothers in Hong, Adamawa State. Abstract Presentation at the 43RD Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, 10TH – 13TH September, 2019. Paper No: PPSN/2019/ABS/192. Kunihya, I. Z.,Iliyasu, L., Sarki, A. and Nassai, I.

4. HIV Viral Load Suppression, Co-infection in General Hospital Hong, Adamawa State, Nigerian: A Retrospective Survey. Poster Presentation at the 40TH Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN)Delta State University, Abraka, 4th – 8th October, 2022. Kunihya, I. Z., Hassan, S., Nassai, I., Yerima, C. H. and Daniel, U.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED:

1. 49th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), Mina, 2025.

2. 48th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), 2024.

3. 47th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), At Grand Amari Hotels and Resort, Graceland Estate Egbeada, Owerri, Imo, Nigeria, 11th – 14th October, 2023. Theme: Global Control, Elimination and Eradication of Public Health Diseases – A Reflection.

4. 46th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria, 4th – 7th October, 2022. Theme: “Political will towards Diseases Control and African Experience”.

5. 45th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), National Research and Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria, 4th – 8th October, 2021. Theme: “Environmental Changes and Diseases Dynamics”.

6. 43rd Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, 10th – 13th September, 2019. Theme: “Environmental Changes and Diseases Dynamics”.

7. 42nd Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria, 11th-14th September, 2018. Theme: “Migration: Emerging Environmental Changes and Parasitic Diseases”.

8. 41st Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsins, Katsina State, 16^th-21^stOctober, 2017. Theme: “One Health and Severe Emerging Diseases with Potential to Generate Public Health Emergencies”.

9. 50th Annual Conference of Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN), American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State, 7th – 10^thOctober, 2019. Theme: “Biodiversity and Conservation in Entomology: Prospects and Challenges in the 21st Century”.

SEMINAR PRESENTED:

1. Quality Improvement (QI) in Health Care, Workshop organized by Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology Kaltungo in Collaboration with Jhpiego 6^th– 7^th November, 2025.
2. Public Lecture on the Scourge of Vector-borne Diseases: A Public Health Concern, 31^stJanuary, 2025.

3. Academic Awareness for Effective Student’s Project Supervision: Re-Engineering Approach (Student’s Project Supervision Procedure), 2022.

SEMINAR ATTENDED:

1. Certificate in Conducting Research Responsibility, 2019.
2. How to Critically Review a Paper by EIDER AFRICA, 31st March, 2023.
3. Scholarly Communication (Academic & Research Proposal Writing Open Science). Training Centre in Communication, University of Nairobi, 2023.
4. D., M.Tech, BSc. thesis proposals and final defense, 2017.
5. Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) and Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS) Training, Bauchi, 2022.
6. Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Policy Meeting Abuja, 2022.
7. National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Pre-mobilization workshop at Abuja, 2022.
8. Motivational and Confidence Building, Skills and Strategies.
9. Graduate Internship Scheme (SURE-P), orientation and exit workshop, 2015.
10. Several postgraduates and undergraduate thesis seminars.

REFEREES

1. Umar Mohammed, PhD

Provost

Gombe State College of Health Sciences and Technology Kaltungo, Gombe State

Email: mmumar2016@gmail.com

Contact: 07066696999

2. Adamu Danladi Bojude

MBBS, MSc., Ph.D. FMCR, FWACS

Deputy CMAC (Research and Training), Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, Nigeria.

Email: adbojude@yahoo.com

Contact: 08060161630.

3. Dr. Abare Yunusa Kallah

Chairman Waja District Church Council, Gelengu, Balanga LGA, Gombr State.

Email: abarekallah@gmail.com

Contact: 07036449985.