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this work. I give gratitude to Dr. O. Oginni for his love, selfless contributions to the success of this work. I appreciate Akele
Olatunbosun, for his effort and guidance during the microbial bench-work. I also appreciate Dr. Olajubu Felix for reading and
effecting necessary corrections. I will not fail to appreciate my loving and supportive parents Mr. and Mrs. Ileogben for their prayers,
provision, care and support throughout the research work.
Authors’ contributions
Tina Agbon Ileogben is the main owner of the thesis work. Felix. A. Olajubu is a co-supervisor from the cognate department of
micriobiogy and contributed by reading and making sure that proper micriobiology terms and rules are used and followed. Akele
Olatunbosun is the technologist who worked with me and assisted throughout the practical period. Olatunde Oginni is the supervisor
of Tina Agbon Ileogben, supervised, read and made corrections throughout the research period. Omobuwa Mary Oluwaseun, Ojo
Blessing Olusoji, Umeh Eberechukwu Stella, and Ogunojemite Oladotun Ayodeji are undergraduate students who assisted during the
practical period.
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