Dr. Victoria Ginika Awari
Dr. Victoria Ginika Awari is a LECTURER II in ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Victoria Ginika AWARI, a female lecturer in Environmental Health Science Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. I possess disciplines trained in Microbiology and Quality ASSURANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH. My areas of research interest are: Environmental Biotechnology and Public Health (microbiology). I have passion for quality assurance, development and possess good communication skills and strategies to model students in character and in learning.
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Address: | Environmental Health Science, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
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| 1 | Rivers State University , Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2020) March, 2016 to April, 2020 Ph.D. Applied And Industrial Microbiology |
| 2 | University of Port Harcourt, Choba,Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria.. (Master Degree, June, 2015) March, 2013 to April, 2015 MSc. Microbiology (Environmental Microbiology And Bioremediation) |
| 3 | University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2008) March, 2002 to April, 2006 BSc Microbiology |
| 4 | Command Secondary School Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.. (SSCE, June, 1999) May, 1993 to June, 1999 Wassc |
| 5 | Onward Nursery and Primary School, Surulere Lagos, Nigeria.. (FSLC, December, 1996) June, 1987 to July, 1993 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus, Anambra state. April, 2023 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Awari, V.G., Umeoduagu, N.D., Agu, K.C., Obasi, C.J., Okonkwo, N.N. and Chidozie, C.P.3. (2024, March), "25.Antibiogram of Pathogenic Pseudomonasaeruginosa Isolated from Hospital Environment", Antibiogram, Pseudomonasaeruginosa, Hospital, Antibiotic,, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 2 | Marcel Chikelue Ifediegwu1, Bright Obidinma Uba2*, Victoria Ginika Awari 3 and Dozie John Okongwu4. (2024, March), "26.BIODEGRADATION OF BONNY LIGHT CRUDE OIL BY PLASMID AND NON-PLASMID BORNE SOIL BACTERIAL STRAINS USING BIOSTIMULATION AND BIOAUGMENTATION TECHNIQUES", Science World Journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 178-188 |
| 3 | Abana, C. C.1*, Anyamene, C. O.1, Ezebialu, C. U.1, Okonkwo, N. N.1, Umeoduagu, N. D. 3, Egurefa, S.O2, Okoli, F.A1, Udenweze, E.C.1, Awari, V. G.3. (2024, April), "27.Isolation and Identification of Bacteria and Fungi from Selected Rivers and Lake", ISAR Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 29-35 |
| 4 | Abana, C. C.1*, Anyamene, C. O.1, Okwukweka, F. O.1, Egurefa, S. O4., Umeoduagu, N.D.2, Victor-Aduloju, A.T.3, Anazodo, C.A1, Awari, V. G2. (2024, May), "28.Evaluation of the Seasonal Variation of Bacteria and Fungi from Rivers and Lake", ISAR Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 5), pp 1-10 |
| 5 | Awari V.G.1, Umeoduagu N. D2, Adepeju D.M3, Abana C. C4, Obasi C.J5, Okeke C.B.6, Aniekwu C. J.7, Ikegwuonu E. A8, Chidubem Nwachinemere N. O9, Agu K.C10, Uwanta L.I.11. (2024, May), "29.Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Among Male and Female Students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific Research & Engineering Trends, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 385-393 |
| 6 | Anazodo, C.A.*1, Umeoduagu, N.D.*2, Awari, V.G.*3, Okoli, F.A.*4, Nwiyi, I.*5, Agu, K.C.*6, Aniekwu, C.C.*7, Uwanta, L.I.*8, Ezenwelu, C.O.*9. (2024, June), "P30.EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF DIFFERENT PRESSURE COOKER STERILIZATION TIMES: AN ALTERNATIVE STERILITY CHECK METHOD", International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 1885-1893 |
| 7 | Effiong E.C.1*, Iheanacho, G.C2, Awari, G.V.3, Iheagwam, K.S1. (2024, July), "Microbiological Assessment of Smartphone Surfaces Obtained from Final Year Students at Hezekiah University Umudi, Nkwerre, Imo State, Nigeria.", JOURNAL OF LIFE AND BIO-SCIENCES RESEARCH, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 18 - 23 |
| 8 | Anazodo, C.A.*1, Adepeju, D.M.*2, Okoli, F.A.*3, Obasi, C.J.*4, Abana, C.C.*5, Agu, K.C.*6, Ezenwelu, C.O.*7, Awari, V.G.*8, Umeoduagu, N.D.*9. (2024, June), "P31. INVESTIGATING THE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF OTOMYCOSIS-CAUSING MICROORGANISMS TO DIFFERENT EAR DROPS", International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 1958-1965 |
| 9 | Awari Victoria Ginika 1,2*, Aleruchi, Owhonka2 and Ehiogu, Christiana2. (2023, April), "6.Assessment of Microbiological Quality of Some Recreational Waters in Port Harcourt Metropolis.", International Journal of Microbiology and Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 10 | Agu, K.C.1*, Umeoduagu, N.D.2, Egurefa, S.O.2, Awari, V.G.2, Uwanta L.I1., Ikenwa, B.O.3, Udenweze, E. 1, Nwiyi, I.U.1, Chidubem-Nwachinemere, N.O.1, Ozoh, C.N.1, Ohanazoeze, C.F1. and Nwosu, J.C.1. (2023, June), "Comparative Study of the Microbiota of Fish Ponds in Awka, Anambra, Nigeria", Global scientific journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 6), pp 1625-1646 |
| 11 | Victoria Ginika Awari. (2023, April), "13.Ecotoxicity Evaluation of Remediated Soils in Niger Delta Region Using Maize (Zea mays) and Okra (Abelmoshus esculentus) Plants", International Journal of Microbiology and Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 68-84 |
| 12 | Iheanacho G. C.1,*, Effiong E.2, Awari, V. G.3, Ibiene A. A.4. (2023, July), "14.Biodegradation of Phenol Tainted Industrial Effluent by Exogenous Bacterial Isolates Bio-Mined from Crude Oil Polluted Soil", JOURNAL OF LIFE AND BIO-SCIENCES RESEARCH, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 63-70 |
| 13 | Agu, K.C.1*; Umeoduagu, N.D.2; Victor-Aduloju A.T.3; Uwanta L.I.4; Adepeju, D.M.5; Udenweze, E.C.6; Awari, V.G.7; Chidubem-Nwachinemere, N.O.8; Nwosu, J.C.9; Udeh, K.C.10. (2023, June), "15.Isolation and Characterization of Proteolytic Enzyme Produced from Fungi", Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 485-493 |
| 14 | Agu, K.C.1*; Adepeju, D.M.2; Umeoduagu, N.D.3; Uwanta L.I.4; Udenweze, E.C.5; Ozoh, C.N.6; Awari, V.G.7; Chidubem-Nwachinemere, N.O.8; Nwosu, J.C.9; Ojinnaka, P.E.10; Okonkwo, A.C.11. (2023, June), "16.Production of Mycological Media using Local Raw Inedible Materials", Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 494-504 |
| 15 | Umeoduagu, N.D*1., Egurefa, S. O1., Awari, V.G. 1, Agu, K.C.2, Udenweze, E.C2. and Uwanta, L.I2. (2023, August), "17.Bacteriological and Antibiotic Resistance Evaluation of Bacteria Isolated from Fresh Meat Sold at Afor Oba Market, Anambra State", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews554-, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 554-560 |
| 16 | Uwanta L.I.1*, Orji. M.U 1, Agu K.C 1, Udenweze E.C1, Umeoduagu N. D2, Egurefa, S. O2, Awari, V. G2. (2023, August), "18.Pseudomas Aeruginosa Isolated from Vermicompost in the Degradation of Varying Concentration of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 557-563 |
| 17 | Adepeju, D. M.1* Uwanta, L. I1., Agu, K.C1., Udenweze, E. C1., Mbah, C. A.1, Awari, V. G2 and Umeoduagu, N. D2.. (2023, August), "19.Mosquito Larvae Biocontrol Potential of Bacillus Thuringiensis Isolated from Soil Samples", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 1899-1906 |
| 18 | Okonkwo, N.N.*1, Okoli, F.A2., Agu, K.C.3, Okeke, C.M.4, Awari, V.G.5, Ifediegwu, M.C6., Umeoduagu, N.D.7. (2023, September), "20.IDENTIFICATION OF INDIGENOUS BACTERIA FROM SOIL CONTAMINATED WITH CASSAVA MILL EFFLUENTS", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE (IJPREMS), Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 393-399 |
| 19 | Victor-Aduoju, A.T.1*, Okonkwo, N.N.2, Okoli, F.A.3, Agu, K.C.4, Okoye, C.W.5, Awari, V.G.6, Umeoduagu, N.D.7. (2023, September), "21.COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MICROBIAL LOAD OF WATER IN SELECTED HOSTELS IN IFITE, AWKA", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE (IJPREMS), Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 400-408 |
| 20 | Marcel C. Ifediegwu1, Samuel C. Onuora1, Bright O. Uba2*, Ebele L. Okoye1, Samson O. Egurefa3, Ginika V. Awari4. (2023, October), "22.Assessment of the Plasmid Mediated Biodegradation of Crude Oil under Optimal Growth Conditions", IPS Interdisciplinary Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 32-44 |
| 21 | Chikelue M. Ifediegwu1, Bright O. Uba2*, Ginika V. Awari3, Anulika G. Chukwujekwu1 and Ifeanyi P. Akaun4. (2023, October), "23.Post Reclamation Evaluation of Residual Hydrocarbons in Crude Oil Contaminated Soil Using Gas Chromatographic Techniques and Plant Growth Indices", Journal of Pollution Monitoring, Evaluation Studies and Control, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 15-29 |
| 22 | Awari, V. G.1, Umeoduagu, N. D.2, Agu, K. C.3, Okonkwo, N. N.4, Ozuah, C. L.5, Victor-Aduloju, A. T.6. (2023, December), "24.THE UBIQUITY, IMPORTANCE AND HARMFUL EFFECTS OF MICROORGANISMS: AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE (IJPREMS), Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 1-10 |
| 23 | Chidi N. Amadi-Ikpa1,, Victoria G. Awari2. (2022, December), "7.Microbial and Physicochemical Evaluation of Water Sourced from the Diobu Neighborhood Water Scheme, Port Harcourt, Nigeria", JOURNAL OF LIFE AND BIO-SCIENCES RESEARCH, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 20-24 |
| 24 | N. P. Akani1*, D. N. Ogbonna1, S. I. Douglas1 and V. G. Awari1. (2020, April), "4.Comparative Evaluation of Crude oil Degradability Efficiency of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Comamonas testosteroni in Soil", Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 11-24 |
| 25 | D. N. Ogbonna1*, S. I. Douglas1 and V. G. Awari1. (2020, June), "5.Characterization of Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria and Fungi Associated with Crude Oil Contaminated Soil", Microbiology Research Journal International, Vol. 30, (Issue 5), pp 54-69 |
| 26 | Victoria Ginika Awari, David Nwagozie Ogbonna, Akani Nnedie Patience and Douglas Salome. (2020, January), "8.Hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria and organic nutrients mixture potential for biodegradation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils in Niger Delta", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 6-20 |
| 27 | Victoria Ginika Awari, Aleruchi Owhonka and Loveday Peace Adaniella. (2020, February), "9.Assessment of mycological abattoir waste water contaminated soil in Port Harcourt", Journal of Advances in Microbiology Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 21-28 |
| 28 | Owhonka Aleruchi, Victoria Ginika Awari and Ejike Miracle Emmanuel. (2020, April), "10.Effect of organochlorine pesticide consortium on the indigenous farm soil microorganisms", Journal of Advances in Microbiology Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 29-36 |
| 29 | Nrior Renner Renner, Awari Victoria Ginika and Ajikwaru Glory Praisejah. (2020, March), "Toxicity of spent automobile battery on Nitrobacter and nitrosomonas species in soil", Journal of Advances in Microbiology Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 51-60 |
| 30 | V. G. Awari1, D. N. Ogbonna1* and R. R. Nrior1. (2019, November), "Bio-stimulation Approach in Bioremediation of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil Using Fish Waste and Goat Manure", Microbiology Research Journal International, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 33-46 |
| 31 | V. G. Awari1, D. N. Ogbonna1* and R. R. Nrior1. (2019, November), "Bio-stimulation Approach in Bioremediation of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil Using Fish Waste and Goat Manure", Microbiology Research Journal International, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 33-46 |
| 32 | Victoria Ginika Awari1,2*, Abiye Anthony Ibiene2, Caroline Nchedo Ariole2 and Victor Ezebuiro3. (2018, June), "Broad-range pH/Temperature-stable Cellulase from a Novel Hydrocarbon Contaminated Mangrove soil Bacterium, Bacillus licheniformis VVA21", Microbiology Research Journal International, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 1-14 |
| 33 | Ekhaise, F. O1., Ofoezie, V. G.2 and Enobakhare, D. A3.. (2010, October), "Antibacterial properties and preliminary phytochemical analysis of methanolic extract of mistletoe ( Tapinanthus bangwensis)", Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 65-68 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | AWARI V.G., OGBONNA D.N.AKANI N.P., DOUGLAS S.I., DIMEJESI S.A.. (2023, July), "C4.HYDROCARBONOCLASTIC BACTERIA AND ORGANIC NUTRIENTS MIXTURE POTENTIALS IN BIOREMEDIATION OF YDROCARBON-CONTAMINATED SOIL IN NIGER DELTA", |
| 2 | AWARI V.G., ALERUCHI O. ADANIELLA, L. P.. (2022, June), "C3.ASSESSMENT OF MICROBIAL AND PHYSIOCHEMICAL IMPACT OF EFFLUENTS FROM AN ABATTOIR IN RUMOKORO PORTHARCOURT", |
| 3 | AWARI V. G., IBIENE A. A.. (2021, April), "C1A.ISOLOTION AND SCREENING OF CELLULOLYTIC BACTERIA FROM ABALAMA MANGROVE", |
| 4 | AWARI V.G., OGBONNA D.N.. (2021, May), "C2.BIOAUGUMENTATION EFFICIENCY OF HYDROCARBONOCLASTIC BACTERIA AND BIOSTIMULATION EFFICIENCY OF ORGANIC NUTRIENT TO REMEDY CRUDE OIL CONTAMINATED SOIL", |
| 5 | AWARI, V.G., Ibiene A. A. and Ariole C. N.. (2021, August), "CIB.PROTEASE PRODUCTION POTENTIALS OF MANGAL BACTERIA IN NIGER DELTA REGION", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Departmental representative, "Quality Assurance Committee Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2023) |
| 2 | Examination coordination and Post Exam Report, "Quality Assurance Committee Tansian University" (July, 2021 to August, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "International Society of Comparative Education Science and Technology of Nigeria (ISCEST)" - ISCEST-N-203 (member since 2023), http:www.iscest.org |
| 2 | Affiliate Member, "Digital bridge institute" - DBI/SPSS-MsP-BI (member since 2023), http:www.bgi.org |
| 3 | Professional Member, "Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM)" - NSM/21/421 (member since 2021), http:www.nsm.org |
| 4 | Professional Member, "Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigerian (ISPON)" - ISPON-98011135 (member since 2015), http:www.ispon.org |
| 5 | Professional Member, "Profound Love Health Initiative (PLHI)" - PLHI-111314161820 (member since 2014), http:www.plhi.org |
| 6 | Associate Member, ", Institute of Management (NIM)" - MN-NIM/119138 (member since 2009), http:www.nim.org |
| 7 | Associate Member, "Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS)" - NRCS-CBSFA/ABJ/09-034 (member since 2008), http:www.nrcs.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshops | |
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| 1 | "World Environment Day waste plastic material mop-up and collation of plastic waste in the environment.", (Green and sustainable environment solution, Anambra State, Nigeria.), 7th July, 2023 to 14th July, 2023; Anambra State |
| 2 | "Capacity building for effective implementation of CCMAS", (Quality Assurance Commitee), 21st June, 2023 to 21st June, 2023; Anambra State |
| 3 | "Orientation for University Quality Assurance Committees", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Directorate of Quality Assurance), 26th March, 2023 to 26th March, 2023; Awka |
| 4 | "Research and Project Writing Workshop", (Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Tansian University Umunya.), 31st January, 2023 to 4th February, 2023; Anambra State |
| 5 | "Improving Quality of Research in Tetiary Institution", (Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance), 14th June, 2022 to 28th June, 2022; Anambra State |
| 6 | "Profound Love Health Initiative (PLHI).", (Free Medicals Missions Sponsored by Exon Mobil, held at Omagwa, Ipo and Igwuruta Health Center,Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria), 16th June, 2015 to 21st June, 2015; Akwaibom State |
| 7 | "Profound Love Health Initiative (PLHI)", (Screening and Counselling Programme; A.M Project Sponsored by Niger Delta DevelopmentCommission, Akwa-Ibom State.), 11th August, 2014 to 20th August, 2014; Port Harcourt |
| 8 | ". Center for Drug Abuse and Crime Prevention (CDACP)", (Trainers on: Causes, Consequences and Prevention of Crime held at Mem-house, Maitana , Abuja, Nigeria.), 11th June, 2009 to 19th June, 2009; Abuja |
| 9 | "Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS) Competence Based Standard First Aid Programme, Abuja Chapter, Nigeria.", (Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS), Abuja Chapter, Nigeria.), Abuja |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme", (Digital Bridge Institute), 12th August, 2023 to 12th December, 2023; Anambra State |
| 2 | "General Health Safety AND Environment Course", (Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigerian (ISPON)), 1st June, 2015 to 5th June, 2015; Port Harcourt |
| 3 | "HSE I-Competence Development Course", (Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigerian (ISPON)), 5th January, 2015 to 6th May, 2015; Port Harcourt |