Professor Paul Ngbede Olotu is a distinguished Professor of Natural Products and Traditional Medicine whose academic career spans teaching, research, scholarly publishing, academic leadership, and professional service. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Pharmacognosy, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmacognosy and Traditional Medicine. He also possesses a National Diploma in Computer Science, reflecting his multidisciplinary academic background.

Professor Olotu has made significant contributions to the advancement of Pharmacognosy, Natural Products, and Traditional Medicine through his research on medicinal plants and their therapeutic applications. His scholarly output includes 46 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, contributing to scientific knowledge and professional discourse in his field. He is also the author of four professional books in Pharmacognosy, widely recognized as valuable resources for students, researchers, and practitioners.

In addition to his scientific achievements, Professor Olotu is an accomplished scholar and author in Biblical studies, having published 114 scholarly books on theological and biblical subjects. This exceptional body of work demonstrates his broad intellectual interests and commitment to knowledge creation across multiple disciplines.

Professor Olotu currently serves as Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy and Traditional Medicine, where he provides academic and administrative leadership. His responsibilities include teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, mentoring young academics, promoting research excellence, and contributing to curriculum and programme development.

His expertise has earned him recognition beyond his institution. He has served as an External Examiner to Gombe State University and as a Visiting Professor at Bingham University, contributing to academic quality assurance and scholarly development within the Nigerian university system.

Professor Olotu has also served on the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) Accreditation Team, participating in accreditation exercises at Bingham University and Bayero University, Kano. These engagements reflect his commitment to maintaining high standards in pharmaceutical education and professional practice.

Through his dedicated service, scholarly productivity, and academic leadership, Professor Olotu continues to make impactful contributions to the advancement of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Traditional Medicine, higher education, and interdisciplinary scholarship.

Research Interests: Pharmacognosy, Natural Products, Medicinal Plants, Traditional Medicine, Phytotherapy, Drug Discovery from Natural Sources, and Pharmaceutical Education