Nnamdi Azikiwe University Research Articles

Ecological Studies of Tridax procumbens (Linn) and Ageratum conyzoides (Linn) and the comparative Studies of Their Phytochemical

Tridax procumbens and Ageratum conyzoides are two plant species commonly found in tropical regions and have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes. Field surveys were conducted in selected sites across Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria to assess the distribution and abundance of the two species. Data on soil moisture, light intensity, temperature, and altitude were also collected to determine the ecological factors that influence their growth and distribution. Phytochemically, the main constituents present in these plants using various techniques including chromatography and spectroscopy were isolated and identified. Results showed that the two plants have different ecological niches and exhibit varying levels of phytochemical diversity. Both plants were found to contain compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids, which may have potential medicinal properties. The leaves of Tridax procumbens and Ageratum conizoides were used for this study, and it was evaluated and compared for total saponin, total flavonoids and other secondary metabolites using standard procedures. The study of two different samples from the two plant species revealed the presence of saponin, tannin, alkaloid, flavonoid, steroid. The dried sample of Tridax gave a higher composition of saponin (1.85±0.03 mg/100g), flavonoids (1.34±0.03 mg/100g), tannin (2.51±0.02 mg/100g), alkaloids (1.49±0.02 mg/100g) and steroid (0.26±0.02 mg/100g), while the dry sample of Ageratum gave a composition of (1.68±0.03 mg/100g) of total saponins, (1.95±0.03 mg/100g) of total flavonoids, (0.06±0.02 mg/100g) of total phenol, (2.14±0.02 mg/100g) of alkaloids, (0.26±0.02 mg/100g) of total Terpenoid. There is significant difference between the phytochemicals seen in the two samples. Thus, this reveals that Tridax plant has more tannin which is used medicinally to lower total cholesterol and lower blood pressure, while Ageratum plant contains more saponins which is used medicinally to decrease blood lipids and lower cancer risks.

Ecological Study of Aspilia africana and Sida acuta and the Comparative Study of Their Phytochemical Constituents

Aspilia africana and Sida acuta are two plant species that are widely distributed across Africa and are used in traditional medicine for various ailments. In this study, we aimed to compare their ecological characteristics and phytochemical constituents. Field surveys were conducted in selected sites across Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria to assess the distribution and abundance of the two species. Data on soil type, rainfall, temperature, and altitude were also collected to determine the ecological factors that influence their growth and distribution. Our results showed that A. africana was more widely distributed and had a higher abundance than S. acuta. A. africana was found in a wide range of ecological conditions, including grasslands, savannas, and secondary forests. S. acuta, on the other hand, was found mainly in disturbed habitats such as farmlands, roadsides, and waste grounds. Both species were found to be adaptable to a wide range of soil types, but A. africana had a higher preference for sandy soils while S. acuta was more commonly found in loamy soils. Phytochemical screening was carried out on samples of the two species collected from different sites. The presence of secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and phenols was determined using standard procedures. Our results showed that both species contained varying concentrations of these secondary metabolites. A. africana had higher concentrations of alkaloids, saponins and tannins (4.20±0.05 mg/100g) of total saponins, (1.18±0.04 mg/100g) of total glycosides, (8.22±0.40 mg/100g) of total alkaloids, (0.40±0.01 mg/100g) of total steroids, and (2.23±0.03 mg/100g) of total tannins, while S. acuta had higher concentrations of flavonoids and saponins (0.28±0.05mg/100g) of total saponins, (0.55±0.02 mg/100g) of total flavonoids, (2.31±0.03 mg/100g) of total alkaloid, (1.51±0.02 mg/100g) of alkaloids, (1.85±0.04 mg/100g) of total steroids. These findings suggest that A. africana and S. acuta may have different medicinal properties and potential applications. Flavonoids and phenols have been reported to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, while alkaloids and tannins are known for their antimicrobial and analgesic activities. Further studies are needed to explore the pharmacological activities of their phytochemical constituents and validate their traditional uses in African medicine.

Studies on the Malting Parameters of Two Acha Species Digitaria exilis and Digitaria iburua

The malting parameters of two acha species (Digitaria exilis-white and Digitaria iburua-black), a small annual herbaceous indigenous African cereal grain were studied. This study was aimed at assessing the brewing potential of the two acha species. The research was carried out in Microbiology Laboratory of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The brewing properties assessed were; moisture content, cold water extract, hot water extract, diastatic power, total nitrogen, cold water soluble protein, total soluble protein and free amino nitrogen. Extraction, digestion, titration, colorimetric and spectrophotometric methods were used to assess the above brewing properties. The moisture content of the white species malt (11.0 - 12.4%) was higher than that of the black (10.3 – 11.2%) and increased with germination time but decreased after the peak (4th) day. The lower moisture content of the black acha malts gave a resultant effect of more extract production from cold water extract ( CWE 27.5, 30.10%), hot water extract (HWE 278, 304ol/kg) and diastatic power (DP 19 ,23oL) of the two acha malts on the fourth (peak) day of germination. The peak values for total nitrogen (1.6, 1.75%), cold water soluble protein (120, 128%), total soluble protein (6.2, 7.5%) and free amino nitrogen (FAN 105, 114.5%) were also higher for the black acha on the peak day of germination. The correlation studies between the HWE (R2=0.9903, 0.9551), Cold water soluble protein (CWS-P- R2= 0.9809, 0.9285) and Diastatic power for the black and white species, respectively, were positively significant depicting a strong relationship between the correlated parameters. The black acha malt recorded more extract yield than the white acha and the result of the two acha species assessed showed that they possess brewing properties.

Assessment of Opportunity-Based Entrepreneurial Skills'Acquisition of Students in Tertiary Institutions During ASUU strike

The study investigated the opportunity-based entrepreneurial skills acquisition of undergraduate students in public universities during industrial actions by ASUU in Nigeria. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. A descriptive survey research design and a sample of 744 undergraduate students using a purposive sampling technique, were used for the study. The instrument used for the study was a questionnaire, which was subjected to validation and reliability test. Data were collected online using Google Forms. Mean, standard deviation, percentage, and Chi-Square statistical tools were used to analyze the collected data. The results revealed that faculty of education undergraduate students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State are not idle but are meaningfully engaged in the learning of diverse entrepreneurial skills during ASUU strikes. The study also revealed significant gender stereotyping among the students in favour of female students in the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills. It was recommended amongst others that male students should be reoriented to begin embracing Culinary/Art skills. On the other hand, female students should be encouraged to also embrace technical skills.

Risk Factors Associated with Cardiovascular Diseases among Adults Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria

Risk Factors Associated with Cardiovascular Diseases among Adults Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria

DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PALONOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE JELLIES

Aim and objective: Dysphagia is one of the most common diseases mainly in geriatric and podiatric populations. As swallowing is the main difficulty in dysphagic patients, in that situation medicated jelly preparations are the best alternative to conventional doses forms (tablets and capsule doses form). This research article is aimed at the formulation and evaluation of Palonosetron hydrochloride oral jelly to avoid swallowing related issues in paediatric and geriatric patients and to improve its bioavailability. Methods: Two methods i.e., congealing and heating were chosen to prepare sucrose-based jellies. All prepared formulation were evaluated on different parameters like physical appearance, drug content, pH and dissolution study, stability study etc. Results: All formulation was found free from any type of gritty particles. Out of all formulations MJ1 was found best formulation on the basis of drug release profile i.e., 79.22% within 30 mins. Accelerated stability studies also confirmed that MJ1 and MJ2 are the best formulations. Conclusion: This study concludes that Palonosetron hydrochloride can be delivered successfully by the means of jellies to avoid first pass metabolism. Peer Review History: Received: 4 March 2023; Revised: 26 April; Accepted: 20 June 2023, Available online: 15 July 2023 Academic Editor: Dr. Emmanuel O. Olorunsola, Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Uyo, Nigeria, olorunsolaeo@yahoo.com Received file: Reviewer's Comments: Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 5.5/10 Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10 Reviewers: Rola Jadallah, Arab American University, Palestine, rola@aauj.edu Dr. Ogbonna B. Onyebuchi, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, summitpharm@yahoo.com

Obstetric Outcome of Induction of Labour in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A Five-Year Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Induction of labour has remained one of the most valuable interventions in obstetric practice. Over the years, the proportion of women undergoing induction of labour (IOL) has been on a steady increase. The significance to obstetrics practice as well as its maternal and perinatal outcomes are sacrosanct, hence the need for its periodic review. To determine the obstetric outcomes of induction of labour. A five-year retrospective study of all cases of induction of labour at the maternity unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Nigeria between January 1st 2017 and 31st December 2021. The labour ward's records were assessed to determine the total number of women who had induction of labour during the study period. Women whose case files could be not retrieved were excluded. The folder numbers of the patients were extracted and their case files retrieved from the medical records department of the hospital. The primary outcomes measures were the indications and the methods of induction of labour, while the secondary outcome measures were the mode of delivery, cause of failed induction, and the perinatal outcome. Data were obtained using proformas and analysed using statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) version 26.0 IBM corporation. A total of 3,638 deliveries were taken during the period under review and 168 patients had induction of labour giving an overall prevalence of 4.6% (46/1000 deliveries). Induction of labour was successful in 71.2% of cases. Misoprostol was used in 90.4% of cases as an induction agent. The commonest indication for induction of labour was postdate pregnancy (53.8%). Failed induction was due to fetal distress, poor progress of labour from cephalopelvic disproportion/malposition and failed cervical ripening. In about 72% of deliveries, there was good perinatal outcome, 10.3% of babies had moderate to severe asphyxia while 1.3% had neonatal death. Induction of labour is a safe and beneficial procedure in obstetrics. However, it can be associated with adverse obstetric outcomes.

Reading Habit among Students in College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Library, and Anambra State

Reading Habit among Students in College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Library, and Anambra State

The Spectrum of Intradialysis Complications in Renal Patients Accessing Care in A Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria

Background: Haemodialysis (HD) is currently the most common mode of renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the Sub-Saharan Africa. It is however, fraught with many complications which sometimes cause morbidity and mortality outside the primary kidney problems. Hence, there must be concerted effort to identify them early. This would enable the clinician institute preventive measures or treat them efficiently when these adverse effects occur. Materials and Method: A prospective study was carried out among chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury (AKI) patients in failure assessing HD care at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi dialysis center. Subjects were one hundred and twenty six in number: 84 CKD and 42 AKI. Sixty five (65) were males while sixty one (61) were females. A total of three hundred and sixty nine (369) HD sessions were done. Sociodemographic data and medical history were obtained from each subject and relevant physical examinations and laboratory investigations were carried out prior to and intra dialysis for each subject. Results were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 17. Results: Intradialytic complications occurred in 86 out of 126 subjects. The commonest intradialytic complication was hypotension (20.6% for patient-based analysis and 21.1% for session-based analysis). This was followed by hypertension (19.8% for patient-based analysis and 16.5% for session-based analysis). Other complications noted were fever (9.95%), chest pain (9.95%), cramps (1.0%) and seizure (1.0%). Conclusion: In this study population, intradialysis hypotension was the most common complication followed by intradialysis hypertension. Patients on HD should be assessed and monitored actively to identify and possibly prevent or treat these complications when they occur.

A 5-Year Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of the Pattern of Infertility in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria

A 5-Year Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study of the Pattern of Infertility in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria

Eclampsia Managed at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), NNEWI, South-East Nigeria: A 5-Year Retrospective Cross-Sectional Studya

Eclampsia Managed at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), NNEWI, South-East Nigeria: A 5-Year Retrospective Cross-Sectional Studya

Relationship between Social Cognition, Social Adjustment and Pro-Social Behaviour among Undergraduates in Federal Universities in South-East Nigeria

Aims: The thrust of this study was to determine the relationship between social cognition, social adjustment and prosocial behaviour among undergraduates in federal universities in South-east. Nigeria.
 Study Design: The study adopted the correlational survey design.
 Place and Duration of Study: Undergraduates in federal universities in South-east, Nigeria (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Federal University of Technology, Owerri FUTO, Federal University Ndifu-Alike, Ebonyi State and Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike), between January 2023 and April 2023.
 Methodology: The sample for the study comprised of 1500 undergraduates drawn from two federal universities (University of Nigeria = 780, Nnamdi Azikiwe university = 720). The instruments for data collection were the social cognition questionnaire, social adjustment scale and pro-social behaviour scale. The instruments were validated and its reliability determined using Cronbach alpha reliability statistics (r = 0.786, r = 0.748 & r = 0.631). Data collected was analysed using Pearson product moment correlation coefficient and t-test for correlation analysis. The research questions were answered using Pearson product moment correlation coefficient, while hypotheses were tested using the t-test for correlation analysis.
 Results: The findings of the study revealed a high positive relationship between social cognition and prosocial behaviour among undergraduates in federal universities in South-east, and a very high positive relationship between social adjustment and prosocial behaviour among undergraduates in federal universities in South-east. The findings revealed a statistically significant relationship between social cognition and prosocial behaviour among undergraduates in federal universities in South-east. Also the findings revealed a statistically significant relationship between social adjustment and prosocial behaviour among undergraduates in federal universities in South-east, Nigeria.
 Conclusion: Professional psychologist in collaboration with universities should develop psychological programmes tailored towards behaviours and undergraduates engaging in them.

ERODIBILITY INDICES UNDER DIFFERENT LAND USES IN AWKA, NIGERIA

Erosion problems are on the increase, worldwide, especially in the Southeastern part of Nigeria, where this problem is becoming uncontrollable. In this study, erodibility indices were studied in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria under four land uses (cultivated land, fallow land, bush and bare land). The land uses are located in the Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering Farm Workshop, apart from the bush, which is located close to the farm workshop. Soil samples were collected from each of the land uses at 0-25cm depth using soil auger. The soil samples were taken to the laboratory for determination of %silt, %clay, %sand and organic matter content. Soil structure, permeability, clay ratio (CR), modified clay ratio (MCR), critical level of organic matter (CLOM) and erodibility (K) index were also determined. From the result. %sand and % silt had negative correlation with k index, while % clay and organic matter content has positive correlations. The average CR and MCR obtained were 2.303 and 1.98 respectively, while CLOM of soil obtained in all the land uses were less than 5%. The result of the CLOM indicates poor soil structure and high susceptibility of erosion, while conclusion could not be drawn from CR and MCR.

Knowledge of Uterine Fibroid among Female Undergraduate Students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria

Knowledge of Uterine Fibroid among Female Undergraduate Students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria

Application of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to Cucumber Yield under Different Tillage Methods

Response surface methodology (RSM) was used in the modeling of cucumber (Cucumissativus) yield under different Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium (NPK) fertilizer application rates and tillage methods at the experimental farm of the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. From the field experiment conducted, three tillage methods; conventional tillage (CT), manual tillage (MT) and no tillage (NT), were varied with three levels of NPK application; 0.04kg/m2, 0.05kg/m2 and 0.06kg/m2. All the cucumber plants for no tillage wilted and didn’t survive to maturity, while the highest cucumber yield of 3.29kg/m2 was obtained at conventional tillage/0.06kg/m2 NPK application rate. In optimizing the yield using optimal design of response surface methodology, it was observed that increasing NPK application rate beyond the maximum 0.06kg/m2 increased cucumber yield for the area. The optimized values obtained in the area were: the best tillage method; conventional tillage, NPK application rate of 0.064kg/m2 and cucumber yield of 3.376. The study revealed that no tillage at the chosen NPK application rates is not adequate for the study area. It was also evident that conventional tillage with increased NPK is the best management practice for the area, but care must be taken not to add excess NPK that will not be favourable to the crops and the soil of the area.

A Comparative Analysis of the Adoption of Conflict Resolution Model for Conflict Management in Colleges of Education and Universities in South-East Nigeria

Aims: This study compared the adoption of conflict resolution model for conflict management in colleges of education and universities in South-east Nigeria.
 Study Design: The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study.
 Place and Duration of Study: Academic staffs of Nwafor Orizu College of Education and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, between November 2022 and February 2023.
 Methodology: Simple random sampling technique of balloting with replacement was used to select 1,046 academic staffs from the accessible population of 5,225 academic staffs of Nwafor Orizu College of Education and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. The standardized instruments adopted for data collection was conflict management style assessment by Reginald Akins. The psychometric properties of the instrument were validity and a reliability coefficient of 0.74; also the instrument was administered using the direct delivery approach. Data collected was analysed using arithmetic mean and standard deviation. A table of real limit of numbers was used to interpret the respondents’ response. Rarely - 1.00 - 1.49, Sometimes - 1.50 – 2.00, Often - 2.50 – 3.00, Always - 3.50 – 4.00. Analysis for this study was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
 Results: The findings revealed that academic staffs in colleges of education always adopt competing mode of conflict resolution for conflict management. While, academic staffs in universities often adopt competing mode of conflict resolution for conflict management. Furthermore, academic staffs in colleges of education often adopt avoiding mode of conflict resolution for conflict management, while academic staffs in universities always adopt avoiding mode of conflict resolution for conflict management among others.
 Conclusion: Conflict is inevitable in all organisations and the tertiary institutions being a formal organisation have intricate network of members with divergent needs that trigger conflicts. The findings of this study revealed that academic staffs in colleges of education and universities adopt conflict resolution model for conflict management.

Histopathologic Spectrum and Clinicopathologic Concordance of Pediatric Skin Biopsies: 18-Year Experience in a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast Nigeria

ABSTRACT Background: Many studies have evaluated the spectrum of pediatric skin disorders in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings in different regions of Nigeria. However, literature analyzing histopathological data of dermatologic diseases in children undergoing biopsy or excision of skin lesions in Nigeria is lacking. The present study was aimed at determining the spectrum, frequency, and clinicopathologic diagnostic concordance of pediatric dermatopathological lesions at a tertiary care hospital in southeast Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study undertaken at the department of Histopathology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi. All pediatric (up to 18 years old) skin biopsies received at the department of Histopathology, NAUTH, Nnewi over an 18-year period from January 2004 to December 2021 were included in the study. Relevant clinical and demographic data had been collected from the request forms. For ease of analysis and comparison with other skin studies, the skin lesions were classified according to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth revision (ICD-10) (2019), for disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Results: Pediatric skin biopsies constituted 20.2% of all the skin biopsies received at our laboratory during the study period, with a male to female ratio of 1:1. The initial clinical diagnosis was concordant with histopathologic diagnosis in 88 out of 189 cases (46.6%). Forty-nine percent of biopsies/excisions were performed in the head and neck area. The most common diagnostic categories, in decreasing order of size, were neoplasms, disorders of skin appendages, papulosquamous disorders, and infections. Only about a quarter of neoplasms were malignant. Conclusion: Our study has documented the importance of histopathology as a gold standard in the diagnosis and management of skin lesions. Improved training of primary care physicians and closer cooperation between pediatricians, dermatologists, and pediatric surgeons will increase the chances of accurate diagnosis.

Histological pattern of nephrectomy specimens: A fifteen-year review

Background: Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of a diseased kidney in a living person. Pathological assessment of the tissue specimen is required in most cases for eventual diagnosis and disease prognostication. Objective: To demonstrate the pathological patterns of nephrectomy specimens in Nnewi, South East Nigeria. Methods: The data of all the nephrectomy specimens submitted to the Department of Histopathology of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, as well as Triple Green Diagnostic Clinics Ltd, Nnewi, from 2007 to 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Their pathological features were analyzed. Results: Of the 153 nephrectomy specimens, 141 that had complete data were used for the study. Those that had neoplastic lesions were 84(59.6%), while 57(40.4%) were non-neoplastic. Of the neoplastic lesions, 79 (94%) were malignant and renal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounted for 60%, with a mean age of 48.8±18.1 years and median age 52.5 years. RCC occurred commonly in the sixth decade of life (26%) with male preponderance (56%) and predominantly involving the left kidney (64%). Clear cell variant of renal cell carcinoma was the most common (52%), followed by papillary variant (34%). Nephroblastoma was the most common malignancy in the first decade with a modal age of 2years. Chronic pyelonephritis was the most common non-neoplastic lesions. Conclusion: Nephrectomy is done for a wide range of renal pathology, with more done for neoplastic conditions than non-neoplastic ones.

Office information technologies and performance of Tertiary institutions in Southeast Nigeria

The study examined office information technologies and performance of Tertiary institutions in Southeast Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to: investigate the influence of printer on employee job performance of tertiary institutions and ascertain the influence of photocopy machine on quality job delivery of tertiary institutions. Research design was descriptive survey research. Sample size of 378 respondents were drawn from 5,503 academic staff of three selected tertiary institutions in Southeast Nigeria namely University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike and Ebonyi State University Abakiliki. The hypotheses were tested with regression analysis comprising student-t statistics. The empirical results show printer has significant influence on employee job performance of tertiary institutions in Southeast in Nigeria (t-statistics (9.292) > P-value (0.000) and photocopy machine has significant influence on quality job delivery of tertiary institutions in Southeast in Nigeria (t-statistics (6.312) > P-value (0.000). The study recommended that management of tertiary institutions in Nigeria should adopt the idea of using up-to-date information technology devices/tools so as avoid obsolescence so as to improve the service delivery.

Ecological Survey on Species of Poaceae Family Present in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Campus Awka, Anambra State

An ecological survey was done on the species of poaceae family present in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka campus. Data was collected from eight different zones of the campus which was randomly divided for adequate coverage and proper representation. Species dominance, percentage cover of species, abundance and diversity of poaceae species were recorded. The result of the study showed that a total of 24 poaceae species were identified in the study area; Eleusine indica had the highest species abundance across the eight zones, with a total frequency of 36 and a total average cover of 28.59, while Sporobulus pyramidalis is the second most abundant with a frequency of 35 and Pennisetum polystachion is the third most abundant with a frequency of 25. The result went further to show the various distributions of the poaceae species across the different zones. Eleusine indica had a relative abundance of 19.4%, followed by Sporobulus pyramidalis (16%) and Pennisetum polystachion (13.5%). More so, Andropogon gayanus had a relative abundance of (8.1%) while Andropogon tectorum, Brachiaria falcifera, Dactyloctenium aegyptium and Digistaria horizontalis as well as Eragrostis tenella, Eragrostis tremela, Panicum maximum and Pennisetum violaccum all had the lowest relative abundance of 0.5 % each. The result of Shannon Wiener index for species of poaceae family in the study area was 2.59 and this showed that there is high diversity of species of poaceae family in the study area which invariably indicates a great potential for utilization in conservation and ecological purposes.