Abraham Goodness Ogofure

@uj.ac.za

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology
University of Johannesburg

Abraham Goodness Ogofure

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Multidisciplinary, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Agricultural and Biological Sciences
28

Scopus Publications

632

Scholar Citations

16

Scholar h-index

20

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Dataset on the differential metabolite composition of ripe and green fruit coats of Solanum mauritianum
    AG Ogofure, E Green
    Data in Brief, 112829 , 2026
    2026
  • Microbial risk assessment of Staphylococcus species in smoked fish from informal markets in Edo State, Nigeria: processing practices and public health implications
    PE Boyo-Agbonile, AG Ogofure, BO Isichei-Ukah, E Green, EO Igbinosa
    Annals of Microbiology 76 (1), 23 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • pH stability during fermentation is associated with sustained antibacterial metabolite production in marine sediment Bacillus species
    KC Uzima, T Mambane, AG Ogofure, E Green
    Applied and Environmental Microbiology 92 (4), e02595-25 , 2026
    2026
  • Draft genome sequence of Enterobacter sp. I4, an endophytic bacterium isolated from Aloe barbadensis Miller
    MM Nchabeleng, AG Ogofure, E Green
    Microbiology Resource Announcements 15 (4), e01514-25 , 2026
    2026
  • A reproducible workflow for isolating and characterizing bacterial endophytes, pathogens, and saprophytic colonizers from tomato fruits
    AG Ogofure, E Green, EO Igbinosa
    MethodsX, 103889 , 2026
    2026
  • Draft genomes of three strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from clinical, recreational, and ocean surface water samples
    AG Ogofure, E Green
    Microbiology Resource Announcements 15 (3), e01468-25 , 2026
    2026
  • Characterization of Enterococcus species in surface drinking water from Akoko Edo Nigeria reveals contamination levels and risks to public health
    NA Isokpehi, A Beshiru, E Green, IH Igbinosa, AG Ogofure, EO Igbinosa
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 38120 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Toxigenic and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacillus cereus in Raw Cow Milk from Eastern Cape, South Africa: A Potential Public Health Threat
    E Green, AG Ogofure
    Microorganisms 13 (10), 2253 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Characterization of Bacterial Communities in Indoor Air of Shuttle Buses Serving University Commuters and General Public along the Ugbowo–Ring Road Route in Benin City, Nigeria.
    DK NGOZI, OA OLOGBOSERE, AG OGOFURE
    Journal of Applied Sciences & Environmental Management 29 (9) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Metabolomic profile and bioactivity of fungal endophytes isolated from Crinum macowanii
    AG Ogofure, T Sebola, E Green
    BMC complementary medicine and therapies 25 (1), 269 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Genomic insights into five selected multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from Sodwana Bay, South Africa
    MH Serepa-Dlamini, K Kondiah, P Maumela, AG Ogofure, E Green
    Frontiers in microbiology 16, 1578578 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Antibacterial and anticancer properties of Solanum mauritianum fruit components analyzed using LC-QTOF-MS/MS
    AG Ogofure, T Sebola, E Green
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 16698 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Bioactivity and metabolic profiling of crude extracts from endophytic bacteria linked to Solanum mauritianum scope: discovery of antibacterial and anticancer properties
    AG Ogofure, E Green
    Heliyon 11 (2) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 15
  • Bacterial species associated with houseflies (Musca domestica) and blowflies (Lucilia cuprina and L. sericata) at a market dumpsite and possible disease risk in Benin City, Nigeria
    AO Omoregie, AG Ogofure, EN Osawe, NM Ambali, OJ Mordi, BE Akpan, ...
    UNIZIK J. Eng. Appl. Sci 4 (1), 1452-1460 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Curcuma longa rhizome extract: a potential antibiofilm agent against antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens
    A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, JO Salami, KE Uwhuba, AG Ogofure, GM Azazi, ...
    Biofouling 40 (10), 932-947 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Identification and Assessment of Secondary Metabolites from Three Fungal Endophytes of Solanum mauritianum Against Public Health Pathogens
    AG Ogofure, SP Pelo, E Green
    Molecules 29 (20), 4924 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 15
  • Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)- and non-ESBL producing Escherichia coli surveillance in surface water sources in Edo State, Nigeria: a public health …
    A Beshiru, NA Isokpehi, IH Igbinosa, O Akinnibosun, AG Ogofure, ...
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 21658 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 24
  • Characterization of resistance and virulence factors in livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
    A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, O Akinnibosun, AG Ogofure, A Dunkwu-Okafor, ...
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 13235 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 16
  • Dataset of 16S ribosomal DNA sequence-based identification of bacteriocinogenic lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented food samples
    EE Imade, SE Omonigho, OO Babalola, BJ Enagbonma, ON Igiehon, ...
    Data in Brief 52, 110021 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Evaluation of the Water Purification/Disinfection Efficacy of Neem and Basil Leaves for Reducing Pathogens in Drinking Water
    LI Isa, AG Ogofure, OB Isichei-Ukah, AT Ehigiegba, FE Oviasogie
    J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 15 (9), 1233 1249, 6.63-0.12 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Detection of methicillin-resistant staphylococci isolated from food producing animals: a public health implication
    EO Igbinosa, A Beshiru, LU Akporehe, AG Ogofure
    Veterinary Sciences 3 (3), 14 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 62
  • Prevalence, multiple antibiotic resistance and virulence profile of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in retail poultry meat from Edo, Nigeria
    EO Igbinosa, A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, AG Ogofure, TC Ekundayo, AI Okoh
    Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology 13, 1122059 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 50
  • Prevalence and Characterization of Food-Borne Vibrio parahaemolyticus From African Salad in Southern Nigeria
    EO Igbinosa, A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, AG Ogofure, KE Uwhuba
    Frontiers in microbiology 12, 632266 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 50
  • Anaerobic co-digestion of cattle rumen content and food waste for biogas production: Establishment of co-digestion ratios and kinetic studies
    NA Ihoeghian, AN Amenaghawon, MU Ajieh, CE Oshoma, A Ogofure, ...
    Bioresource Technology Reports 18, 101033 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 43
  • Multi-antibiotic resistant and putative virulence gene signatures in Enterococcus species isolated from pig farms environment
    A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, FI Omeje, AG Ogofure, MM Eyong, EO Igbinosa
    Microbial pathogenesis 104, 90-96 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 40
  • Assessment of fungal pathogens associated with orange spoilage
    FE Oviasogie, AG Ogofure, A Beshiru, JN Ode, FI Omeje
    African Journal of Microbiology Research 9 (29), 1758-1763 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 34
  • Identification and characterization of MDR virulent Salmonella spp isolated from smallholder poultry production environment in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria
    IH Igbinosa, CN Amolo, A Beshiru, O Akinnibosun, AG Ogofure, ...
    PloS one 18 (2), e0281329 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 32
  • Physico-chemical and microbiological profile of bacterial and fungal isolates of Ikpoba River in Benin City: Public health implications
    OA Ologbosere, HSA Aluyi, AG Ogofure, A Beshiru, FI Omeje
    African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 10 (3), 67-76 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 29
  • Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)- and non-ESBL producing Escherichia coli surveillance in surface water sources in Edo State, Nigeria: a public health …
    A Beshiru, NA Isokpehi, IH Igbinosa, O Akinnibosun, AG Ogofure, ...
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 21658 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 24
  • The Microbial Burden Load of Eggshells from Different Poultry Rearing Systems in Ekosodin Village, Edo State, Nigeria
    AG OVIASOGIE, F. EFOSA, 2OGBOGHODO, I. BLESSING, 3BESHIRU, A., 4OMOREGIE, B ...
    J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 20 (2), 227-231 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 22
  • Biochar-facilitated batch co-digestion of food waste and cattle rumen content: An assessment of process stability, kinetic studies, and pathogen fate
    NA Ihoeghian, AN Amenaghawon, A Ogofure, CE Oshoma, MU Ajieh, ...
    Green Technologies and Sustainability 1 (3), 100035 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 19
  • Biofilm and antimicrobial resistance profile of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and AmpC β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in vegetables and salads
    A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, TI Enabulele, AG Ogofure, AJ Kayode, AI Okoh, ...
    Lwt 182, 114913 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 19
  • Evaluation of different agar media for the antibiotic susceptibility testing of some selected bacterial pathogens
    EO Igbinosa, AG Ogofure, A Beshiru
    University of Lagos Journal of Basic Medical Sciences 8 (1-2) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 19
  • Effects of rinsing on Staphylococcus aureus load in frozen meats and fish obtained from open markets in Benin City, Nigeria.
    AG Ogofure, EO Igbinosa
    African Journal of Clinical & Experimental Microbiology 22 (2) , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 17
  • Characterization of resistance and virulence factors in livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
    A Beshiru, IH Igbinosa, O Akinnibosun, AG Ogofure, A Dunkwu-Okafor, ...
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 13235 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 16
  • Qualitative detection and isolation of bacteria from surfaces of canned drinks sold in Ugbor, Benin City
    OG Abraham, BOO Idowu, AU Barbara, IE Veadams, EO Alexander
    Ann Sci Technol 3, 20-25 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 16
  • Bioactivity and metabolic profiling of crude extracts from endophytic bacteria linked to Solanum mauritianum scope: discovery of antibacterial and anticancer properties
    AG Ogofure, E Green
    Heliyon 11 (2) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 15
  • Identification and Assessment of Secondary Metabolites from Three Fungal Endophytes of Solanum mauritianum Against Public Health Pathogens
    AG Ogofure, SP Pelo, E Green
    Molecules 29 (20), 4924 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 15
  • Microbiological and Proximate Properties of Healthy and Diseased/spoilt(Broken) Tomatoes(Lycopersicum esculentum L.) Sold in Open Markets in Benin City: Public Health Implications
    AG Ogofure, AO Ologbosere
    J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 14 (4), 395 409 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 12
  • Evaluation of proximate, phytochemical and antibacterial properties of the pseudostem and hand of plantain (Musa paradisiaca)
    AG Ogofure, AO Emoghene
    Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment 12 (2), 19-26 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 12