Durotoye, I.A.Salaudeen, A. G.Babatunde, A. S.Durowade, K. A.Sanni, E. OAkande, T. M.Olawumi, H. O.Musa, O. I.2021-03-222021-03-222020-06Durotoye, I.A., Salaudee, A.G, Babatunde, A. S., Durowade, K. A, Sanni E. O, Akande, T. M. et al (2020). Determination of Haemoglobin Concentration of Prospective Voluntary Blood Donors using Digital Haemoglobinometer in North Central Nigeria. J.Appli.Basic Sciences. Vol 11, No 1, June, 2020http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4514Haemoglobin estimation is one of the most important criteria in donor selection so as to safeguard the health of donors. To achieve this, reliable and cost-effective methods should be employed during blood donation drive. The aim of this study was to determine the haemoglobin concentration of voluntaryblood donors using digital haemoglobinometer. This study was a prospective, community based conducted in five tertiary institutions in Kwara and Kogi States. Blood samples were taking from consecutive male and female donors within the age of 15-63 years following blood donation campaign. Assessment of haemoglobin concentration was done using Diaspect haemoglobinometer. A total of 905 students and staff of five tertiary institutions participated in this study. The mean age of the respondents was 21.98±5.17 years and 96.3% were below 30 years of age. The mean, median, and standard deviation of heamoglobin level were 13.22, 13.20, and 1.62 g/dl respectively. Using the WHO haemoglobin cut –off value of 12.5g/dl for donor selection, about 64.1% of the prospective donor had haemoglobin value of greater. There was a statistically significant difference between haemoglobin level of male and female donors (p=0.001). This study revealed that 64% of blood donors had heamoglobin concentration greater than 12.5g/dl and were fit for blood donation. Students of tertiary institutions could therefore be encouraged for regular blood donation to meet WHO vision 2020 towards attaining 100% voluntary non-remunerated blood donorsenHaemoglobin Concentration, Voluntary blood donor, NigeriaArticle