Abstract: Overweight and obesity, disorders of energy metabolism characterized by excessadipose tissue, contribute significantly to global morbidity and mortality. With increasingurbanization and lifestyle shifts, Nigeria faces rising prevalence rates, including amonguniversity staff. The study aimed to determine the prevalence and clinical correlates ofoverweight and obesity among staff of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS).Descriptive cross-sectional study was used among 109 consenting non-academic and academicstaff of UDUS using structured questionnaires to collect socio-demographic and behavioraldata. Anthropometric measurements and biochemical assays, including fasting blood glucose,lipid profiles, leptin, and renal function tests, were performed. Data were analyzed by using alogistic regression to identify determinants of overweight and obese, with statistical significanceof p < 0.05. The prevalence of overweight and obesity combined were 47%, with non-academicstaff showing higher risk. Family history of diabetes and medication use was significant whichwere associated overweight and obesity (p < 0.05). Other clinical markers such as hypertensionhistory, lipid parameters, fasting glucose, and leptin levels did not show significant associations.Occupation and fruit consumption frequency independently predicted overweight and obesityafter adjusting for age. The high prevalence aligns with prior regional studies and underscoresthe impact of sedentary work and dietary habits on obesity risk. The paradoxical positiveassociation between fruit consumption and obesity may reflect intake of sugar-rich fruitproducts. Overweight and obesity remain highly prevalent among UDUS staff, influenced byoccupational status and dietary patterns. Workplace health interventions focusing on activitypromotion and nutrition education are essential.