Prof. Nnanyere Donald Okoli

Prof. Nnanyere Donald Okoli is a PROFESSOR in PHYSICS AND INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Prof. Nnanyere Donald Okoli

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My name is Prof. Donald N. Okoli, a Professor of Solid State Physics with the Department of Physics and Industrial Physics of Nnamdi Azikiwe University University, Awka. I am from Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.

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Physics And Industrial Physics, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PHYSICS AND INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto Sokoto State. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2011)
February, 2010 to February, 2011
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2007)
October, 2003 to January, 2007
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2003)
September, 2001 to June, 2003
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1998)
September, 1994 to June, 1998
5Private Candidate. (GCE, December, 1994)
November, 1994 to December, 1994
6All Saints Secondary School Umunze. (SSCE, December, 1990)
September, 1984 to July, 1990
7Igwebuike Central School Umunze. (FSLC, September, 1987)
September, 1978 to September, 1984

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Donald N. Okoli. (2022, June) “ Clean Energy and Sustainable Infrastructure as a panacea for Disruptive world Ecosystem ” a book chapter in University –led Knowledge and Innovation for Sustainable Development, Publication of Centre for Sustanble Developement Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, pp 149-168.
2Donald N. Okoli. (2021, June) “Charting a Roadmap to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria a book chapter in University –led Knowledge and Innovation for Sustainable Development, Publication of Centre for Sustanble Developement Nnamdi Azikiwe University, pp 81-87
Journal Articles
1Muomeliri Chukwudi B., Ekpunobi Azubuike J., and Okoli Donald N. (2026, February), "Study of the frequency modulations on the optical and structural Characteristics of Electrodeposited Ni-Doped PbTe Thin Films", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 206-217
2Chiedozie Emmanuel Okafor, Azubike Josiah Ekpunobi, Donald Nnanyere Okoli, Jeroh Diemiruaye Mimi, Okechukwu Emma Odikpo, Chukwudi Benjamin Muomeliri, Overcomer Anusiobi, Adline Nwaodo, Augustine Azubogu, Lynda Adaora Ozobialu, Evangeline Onuigbo ,Chiamaka Peace Onu, Augustine Nwode Nwori, Nonso Livinus Okoli, Lois Ugomma Okafor. (2025, January), "Investigation of Voltage Modulation on the Optical , and Structural Properties of Electrodeposited Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) Thin Films", International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology (IARJSET), Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 2208-2217
3Lois Ugomma Okafor, Donald N. Okoli and Azubike Josiah Ekpunobi. (2025, June), ": Electrodeposition of SilverSulphide (Ag2S) and Cerium doped Silver Sulphide (Ce: Ag2S) thin films for structural properties investigation.", Unizik Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 2450-2460.
4Lois Ugomma Okafor, Donald N.Okoli and Azubike Josiah Ekpunobi. (2025, November), "Influence of Concentration of Cerium Dopant on the optical Properties of Ag2S and Cerium Doped Ag2S Thin Filmsfor technological Application", Journal of Basic Physical Research , A publication of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. JBPR, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 813-823
5Ogugua Sandra Onochie, Edith Makwe, Kenneth Ekpetere and Donald N. Okoli. (2025, June), "Multiscale Flood Hazard Assessment Across the United States: Integrating Regional Vulnerability Patterns and Machine Learning-Based Projections”,", Tropical Built Environmental Journal of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, NAU, Awka.
6Chukwudi Benjamin Muomeliri, Azubuike Josiah Ekpunobi, Donald Nnanyere Okoli, Chiedozie Emmanuel Okafor, Diemiruaye Mimi Jeroh, Okechukwu Emmanuel Odikpo, Overcomer Anusiuba, Adline Nwaodo, A. Azubogu, Lynda Ozobialu, Onuigbo E, Onu Chiamaka, Ikechukwu Chibuowgu, Augustine Nwodo Nwori, Nonso Livinus Okoli. (2025, May), "Effect of Ti Doping on the Structural and Optical Properties of ZnO: Ti Thin Films Prepared by Electrodeposition", Physical Science: New Insights and Developments, Vol. 4
7OZOBIALU LYNDA ADAORA a* , EKPUNOBI AZUBUIKE JOSIAH a , OKOLI DONALD NNANYERE a , JEROH DIEMIRUAYE MIMI a , OKECHUKWU EMMA ODIKPO a , OVERCOMER ANUSIUBA b , ADLINE NWODO c , NONSO LIVINUS OKOLI d , AZUBOGU, AUGUSTINE C. O e , OKAFOR CHIEDOZIE a , MUOMELIRI CHUKWUDI BENJAMIN a , ONUIGBO E. f , ONU, CHIAMAKA PEACE a and UCHE EUNICE EKPUNOBI. (2025, May), "The Impact of Fe Doping on the Optical and Structural Properties of ZnFeS Fabricated by Electrodeposition Technique", Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 407-420
8Diemiruaye Mimi Jeroh, Azubuike Josiah Ekpunobi, and Donald Nnanyere Okoli. (2024, March), "Optical and Structural Characterization of CdSe:Eu films at Different Volumes of Europium Concentration”,", Journal of Theoretical and Applied Physics, ( JTAP, Vol. 16, (Issue 2)
9C.B. Muomeliri, A.J. Ekpunobi, D.N. Okoli, C.Okafor, J.D. Mimi, E.Odikpo, O. Anusiobi, A.Nwaodo, A.Azubogu, L.Ozobialu, E.Onuigbo, C.Onu, I.Chibuogwu, A.N. Nwori and N.L. Okoli. (2024, June), "Influence of Ti Doping on the optical and structural Properties of ZnTiO thin films Deposited by Electrodeposition Technique,", J.Mater.Sc. Res., Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 493-506
10Muomeliri Chukwudi Benjamin, Ekpunobi Azubike Josiah, Okoli Donald Nnanyere, Azubogu Augustine C., Nwori Augustine Nwode, Jeroh Diemiruyare Mimi, Anusiuba Overcomer Ifeanyi Alex, Okafor Chiedozie Emmanuel, Lynda Ozobialu and Adline Nwaodo. (2024, September), "Effects of Deposition Periods on the Optical and Structural Properties of Electrochemically Deposited Nickel-Doped Zinc OxideThin Films", Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Materials, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp .01-10.
11Lois Ugomma Okafor, Donald Okoli and Azubike Josiah Ekpunobi. (2024, November), "“Influence of Cerium (Ce) Doing on the Optical Properties of Silver (Ag2S) and Silver Sulphide (Ce:Ag2S) Thin Films Deposited by Electrodeposition Method", Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews,, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 813-823
12Lois Ugomma Okafor, Donald Okoli, Azubike Josiah Ekpunobi. (2024, November), "Electrosynthesis and Characterization of Silver Selenide (Ag2Se) and Cerium Doped Silver Selenide (Ce: Ag2Se), Thin Films for Structural Properties investigation", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 11, (Issue 11), pp 554-562
13Kufre Imoh Udoia, Imosobomeh Lucky Ikhioya, Donald Nnanyere Okoli, Azubike Josiah Ekpunobi. (2023, November), "Impact of Solution pH on the Physical Properties of Rare Earth Metal Doped PbSe Chalcogenide Material for Photovoltaic Application", Journal of Engineering in Industrial Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 157-166.
14D.M. Jeroh, A.J. Ekpunobi and D.N. Okoli. (2023, February), "Growth of nanostructured Zinc Selenide Films doped withEuropium and their Possible Applications", Applied Nanoscience, Vol. 13, pp 4605-4611
15Imosobomeh L. Ikhioya, Edwin U. Onoh, Donald N. Okoli and Azubuike J . Ekpunobi. (2023, February), "Impact of Bismuth as Dopant on ZnSe Material Synthesis for Photovoltaic Application, Materials Research Innovations,", Taylor& Francis, https://doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2023.2180582., Vol. 27, (Issue 6)
16Alhassan D.Yusuf and Donald N. Okoli. (2023, September), "Investigation of Desirable Properties of Semiconductor Materials Used in Fabrication of Solar Cells”", Proceedings of Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria (RAESON) Conference
17Kufre I. Udofia, Imosobomeh Lucky Ikhioya, Donald N. Okoli, Azubike J. Ekpunobi. (2023, April), "“Impact of doping on the Physical Properties of PbSe Chalcogenide Material for Photovoltaic Application", Asain Journal of Nanoscience and Materials, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 135-147
18Imosobomeh L. Ikhioya, Eli Danladi, Okoli D. Nnanyere, Abdulazeez O. Salawu. (2022, February), "Influence of Precursor Temperature on Bi Doped ZnSe Material via Electrochemical Deposition Technique for Photovoltaic Application", Journal of Nigeria Society of Physical Sciences,, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 123-129.
19Imosobomeh L. Ikhioya, Cyril O. Ugwuoke, Raphael M. Obodo, D.N. Okoli, Chimezie U. Eze, M. Maaza, and Fabian I. Ezema. (2022, February), "Influence of Precursor pH on Bi doped ZnSe material via electrochemical deposition technique”", Elsevier, Applied Surface Science Advances, Vol. 4, (Issue 1)
20Imosobomeh L. Ikhioya, Agnes C. Nkele, and Okoli D.N.. (2022, June), "Effects of Temperature and pH variations on Electrochemically-Deposited Zirconium Doped Zinc Selenide Thin Films”,", Optik-International Journal for light and electron optics, Vol. 260
21Alhassan D. Yusuf and Donald N. Okoli. (2022, August), "Effect of Dopant Concentration and Solution pH on the structural and Optical Properties of Electrodeposited Manganese –Doped Zinc Selenide Thin Films", Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews,, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 91-104
22Imosobomeh I. Ikhioya, Cyril O. Ugwuoke, Donald N. Okoli, Azubuike J. Ekpunobi, M. Maaza and Fabian I. Ezema. (2022, July), "Effect of Cobalt on the Photovoltaic Properties of Zinc Selenide Thin Film Deposited on Fluorine-doped Tin Oxide (FTO) via electrochemical Deposition Technique", ”, Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Vol. 5
23Imosobomeh I. Ikhioya, Agnes C. Nkele, D.N. Okoli, A.J. Ekpunobi and Ishaq Ahmed. (2022, September), "Influence of varying molar concentration on the properties of electrochemically deposited zirconium doped ZnSe thin films", Journal of the Indian Chemical Society 99, Vol. 99, (Issue 9)
24Kufre I. Udofia, Imosobomeh L. Ikhioya, Augustine U. Agobi, Donald N. Okoli and Azubuike J.Ekpunobi. (2022, October), "Effects of Zirconium on Electrochemically Synthesized tin selenide materials on Fluorine doped tin oxide substrate for Photovoltaic application", Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, Vol. 99, (Issue 10)
25Okafor C. Emmanuel, Okoli N. Donald, and Imosobomeh L. Ikhioya. (2022, September), "Effect of Doping and Co-Sensitization on the Photovoltaic Properties of Natural Dye-sensitized Solar Cells", International Journal of Applied Physics,, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 44-54.
26P.O. Isi, A.J. Ekpunobi and D.N. Okoli. (2021, August), "Optical and Electrical Properties of Fabricated Dye Sensitized Solar Cells based on extract from Bush Tea ( Hyptis Suaveolens),", IOSR Journal of Applied Physics (IOSR-JAP), Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 01-07
27P.O. Isi , A.J. Ekpunobi and D.N. Okoli. (2021, July), "Optical and Electrical Properties of Fabricaed Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Based on Extract from Kolanut (Cola Acuminta)", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 3805-3811
28D.M. Jeroh, A.J. Ekpunobi and D.N.Okoli. (2020, June), "The Optical Properties of Europium-doped Zinc Selenide Films”, Journal of Nano-and Elecrtonic Physics", Journal of Nano-and Elecrtonic Physics, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 05006-1 – 05006-5.
29Imosobomeh Lucky Ikhioya, Donald N. Okoli and Azubuike J. Ekpunobi.. (2020, April), "Electrochemical Deposition of Tin Doped Zinc Selenide (SnZnSe) Thin Film Material", Asian Journal Of Nanoscience and Materials, Vol. 3, pp 189-202
30Ikhioya I. Lucky ,Okoli D.N. and Ekpunobi A.J. (2019, April), "Effect of Temperature on SnZnSe Semiconductor Thin Films For Photovoltaic Application", SSRG-IJAP, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 55-67
31IkhioyaI Lucky ,Okoli D.N. and Ekpunobi A.J. (2019, June), "Influence of PH on Tin Doped Zinc Selenide (SnZnSe) via Electrochemical Deposition Technique", IJCRGG, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 200-211.
32K.I. Udofia, C.J. Nkamuo and D.N. Okoli. (2018, June), "Fabrication and Characterization of Lead Selenide Thin Films by Electrodeposition Technique", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1)
33M.D. Jeroh, A.J. Ekpunobi and D.N. Okoli. (2018, February), "Optical Analytical Studies of Electrostatic-Sprayed Eu-doped Cadmium Selenide Nanofilms at Different Temperatures", Journal of Nano-and Electronic Physics, Vol. 10, (Issue 3)
34D.M. Jeroh, A.J. Ekpunobi and D.N. Okoli. (2018, June), "Growth of Europium- Doped Magnesium Selenide Films by Electric Field Assisted Spray Pyrolysis: Optical and Structural Analysis", East Eur.J., Vol. 4, pp 13-21
35Donald N. Okoli and Henry Igwebuike Nwanosike. (2017, April), "Optical, Electrical and structural properties of Zinc Selenide Semiconductor Nano Films Deposited by Electrodeposition Technique", IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 9, pp 2278-4861
36Donald N.Okoli and Henry Igwebuike Nwanosike. (2017, April), "“Structural, Electrical and Optical Properties of Copper Selenide Semiconductor Thin films Deposited by Electrodeposition Technique”", ”- Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 64-69
37K.I. Udofia and D.N. Okoli. (2017, April), "Investigation of the Optical, Structural and Surface Morphology Properties of Copper Selenide Thin films", IJSRE, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 6357-6367
38Okoli, C.N., Aronu, C.O and Okoli, D.N. (2017, June), "Determining Predictors of Incident Hypertension Using Logistics Regression,", COOU Journal of Physcial Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp . 210-220
39Okechukwu E.O. and Okoli D.N. (2016, June), "Electrical and Solid- State Properties of CdS/ZnS Thin Films Deposited Using Electrodeposition Technique", AASCIT Journal of Physics, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-4
40Okoli D.N.. (2016, June), "Influence of Complexing Agent (TEA) on the Optical Properties of Bismuth Sulphide Thin Films Deposited by Chemical Bath Deposition Technique”", IJSER, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 17-20
41Okoli D.N.. (2016, June), "Optical Properties of Zinc Sulphide Thin Films fabricated using Chemical Bath Deposition Technique", Res. J. Recent Sci, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 12-18
42Donald Okoli and Chinwe Nkamuo. (2016, June), "Effects of Ligand on the Optical Properties of Manganese Sulphide Thin Films Prepared Using Chemical Bath Deposition (CBD) Technique”,", Chemistry and Material Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 61-67.
43Okoli Donald Nnanyere. (2015, June), "Optical Properties of Tin Selenide Thin Films Prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition Technique", Journal of Natural Sciences Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 124-129
44Okoli Donald Nnanyere. (2015, June), "Optical Properties of Chemical Bath Deposited Magnesium Sulphide Thin Films", Journal of Chemistry and Materials Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 61-67
45Okoli D.N. and Okoli C.N. (2015, April), "Optical Properties of Zinc Oxide Films Deposited by Chemical Bath Deposition Technique", International Journal of Scientific Research and Education, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 3246-3253
46Okoli C.N. and Okoli D.N.. (2015, June), "A New Approach for Interaction and Parameters-Best Fits In Hierarchical Log Linear Models for N-Dimensional Contingency Tables", ” International Journal of Scientific Research and Education, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp , 3665-3678
47Okoli D.N.. (2015, June), "Optical properties of Barium Sulphide thin films Prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition Technique", IOSR-JAP, e-ISSN: 2278-4861, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 10-15
48E. O. Okechukwu, D. N. Okoli. (2015, April), "Optical and Structural properties of Electrodeposited CdS/ZnS Compound thin films and their possible applications", ” Journal of Materials Sciences and Applications, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 282-291
49Okoli Donald Nnanyere. (2015, May), "Influence of Dip Times on the Optical Properties of Manganese Sulphide Thin Films Synthesized by Chemical Bath Deposition (CBD) Technique", AASCIT Journal of Physics, Vol. 1, (Issue 5), pp 357-362
50M.D. Jeroh and D.N. Okoli. (2012, April), "Optical, Structural and Morphological Studies of Chemical Bath Deposited Antimony Sulphide Thin Film", Global Journal of Science Frontier Research and Space Science, Vol. 12
51M.D. Jeroh and D.N. Okoli. (2012, June), "Effect of Dip Time on the Structural, Electrical and Morphological Properties of Antimony Sulphide Thin Films”", ” Advances in Applied Science Research,, Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 691-697
52M.D. Jeroh and D.N. Okoli. (2012, June), "Optical and Structural Properties of Amorphous Antimony Sulphide Thin Films: Effect of Dip Time”", Advances in Applied Science Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 793-800
53Donald N.Okoli and Cecilia N. Okoli. (2012, June), "Optimal Growth and Characterization of Cobalt Sulphide Thin Film Fabricated Using the Chemical Bath Deposition Technique”", Journal of Natural Sciences Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 5-8
54Okoli D.N.. (2012, April), "Growth and Characterization of PbSe Thin films prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition Technique", Res. J. Chem. Sci., Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 1-5
55C.H. Achebe, S.N. Omenyi, O.P. Manafa and D. Okoli. (2012, June), "Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Blood Interactions: Surface Thermodynamics Approach", Proceedings of the International Multi-conference of Engineers and Computer Scientists, Vol. 1
56Okoli D.N.. (2012, May), "The effect of complexing agent on the optical properties of FeS2 thin films prepared by chemical bath”", Prime Journal of Physical Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 9-12
57S.C. Ezike and D.N. Okoli. (2012, August), "Deposition temperature effects on CuAlSe2 compound thin films prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition Technique", IOSR Journal of Applied Physics (IOSRJAP), Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 23-26
58M.D. Jeroh and D.N. Okoli. (2012, September), "The influence of Dip time on the optical properties of Antimony Tri-Sulphide Thin films", IJRRAS, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 431-437
59Okoli Donald Nnanyere. (2012, June), "The Effect of Complexing agent (TEA) on the Optical Properties and Band Gap Energy of Chemical Bath Deposited CuSe thin Films", . Int. J. Res. Chem. Environ, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 41-44
60D.N. Okoli, G.C. Okeke and A.J. Ekpunobi. (2010, May), "Optical Properties of Chemical Bath Deposited Ag2S Thin Films”", Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 411-415
61Okoli D.N., Okeke G.C. and Ottih E.I. (2010, June), "Enhancing the Efficiency and the Performance of Photovoltaic Cells Using Integrated Tandem Junction Solar Cell Arrangement", Natural and Applied Science Journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 2)
62Okoli D.N. and Ekpunobi A.J. and Okeke C.E. (2006, May), "Optical Properties of Chemical Bath Deposited CuAlS2 Thin Films", Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 59-63
63Okoli D.N. and Ekpunobi A.J. and Okeke C.E.. (2006, April), "Growth and Characterization of ZnCdS Thin Films by Chemical Bath DepositionTechnique", http//wwwacadjournal.com/2006/v18/part5/p2/ZnCdS.pdf.
64Okoli D.N. and Ekpunobi A.J. and Okeke C.E. (2006, June), "Optical Properties of AgAlS2 Thin Films Prepared by Chemical Bath Deposition Technique (CBDT)", http//www acadjournal.com/2006/v18/part5/p2/AgAlS2.pdf .
65Okoli D.N., Ekpunobi A.J. and C.E. Okeke. (2006, June), "Photovoltaic Technology for Improved Agricultural Productivity", The Solar Energy Society of Nigeria, Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1, pp 159-162
66Okoli D.N. and Ekpunobi A.J. (2004, June), "Role of Solar Cells in Reduction of Environmental Warming", Environmental Studies and Research Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 1)
67Okoli D.N. and Ekpunobi A.J. (2004, June), "Car Challenges in Environmental Transportation Problems”", Environmental Studies and Research Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 2)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Chairperson, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2023 to May, 2024)
2Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2023 to January, 2024)
3Chairperson, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2023 to February, 2024)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Fellow Member, "Institute of Resources and Scientific Management" - 13/06/2026 (member since 2026), https://irsm.org.ng
2Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)" - AN/T/00671 (member since 2017), https://trcn.gov.ng
3Full Member, "Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria (RAESON)" - RAESON 2016/001M (member since 2016), https://www.raeson.com.ng
4Full Member, "Solar Energy Society of Nigeria (SESN)" - 05/11/2008 (member since 2008), https://www.seson.com.ng
5Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP)" - 05/0014 (member since 2005), https://nipngr.org