Dr. Ohiakwu Joachim Ezeadila
Dr. Ohiakwu Joachim Ezeadila is a SENIOR LECTURER in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr Joachim O. Ezeadila, a senior lecturer in the Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing in the Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. My area of specialization is Medical Microbiology. I hail from Uli in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State.I am married with three (3) children.
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Address: | Applied Microbiology And Brewing, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Faculty Examination Monitoring Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Research and Journal Committee of Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research (ECMR), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman, Faculty of Biosciences Central Laboratory Management Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. July, 2021 to July, 2023 |
| 4 | Member, Faculty of Biosciences Central Laboratory Management Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. July, 2021 to July, 2023 |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | ASUU Faculty of Biosciences Representative, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to August, 2023 |
| 7 | Member, Faculty of Biosciences Ad Hoc Committee on Examination Monitoring for 2nd Semester, 2014/2015 session., Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. June, 2015 to August, 2015 |
| 8 | Secretary, Women, Gender and Human Rights Committee, Academic Staff Union Of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2014 to May, 2016 |
| 9 | Member, ASUU NAU Women, Gender and Human Rights Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. September, 2014 to May, 2016 |
| 10 | Acting Secretary, Biosciences Research Support Foundation (BRSF) February, 2014 to January, 2016 |
| 11 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2013 to September, 2020 |
| 12 | President, Watchman UNIZIK Alumni Fellowship (WUAF). July, 2013 to July, 2017 |
| 13 | Member, Publicity/Protocol Committee for the 36th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) (UNIZIK, 2012)., Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. July, 2012 to October, 2012 |
| 14 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. January, 2010 to September, 2013 |
| 15 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. January, 2009 to January, 2010 |
| 16 | Member, Certificate Verification Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. June, 2007 to December, 2009 |
| 17 | Member, LOC, 3rd National Conference (Awka 2006) of the Society for Occupational Safety and Environmental Health , Society For Occupational Safety And Environmental Health (SOSEH) August, 2006 to November, 2006 |
| 18 | Member, Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB)., Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. November, 2005 to Present |
| 19 | Exam Officer, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. January, 2005 to Present |
| 20 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. January, 2004 to January, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Joachim Ohiakwu Ezeadila, Ikechukwu Okoli and Christie Amaechi Oyeka. (2020, October), "Antifungal Resistance Pattern Of Candida Species Isolated From High Vaginal Swabs Of Women Attending A Hospital In Enugu State, Nigeria.", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 20, (Issue 9), pp 62-72 |
| 2 | Uchechukwu G. Nwankwo, Chinenye U. Ezebialu, Joachim O. Ezeadila and Ikechukwu Okoli. (2020, January), "Macroscopy And Microscopy Urinalysis: A Vital Screening Procedure For Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) In A Hospital In Awka, Nigeria", Journal of Biology and Life Science, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 143-153 |
| 3 | Joachim O. Ezeadila, Christie A. Oyeka, Ikechukwu Okoli and Lilian C. Chidi-Onuorah. (2020, June), "Prevalence Of Vaginal Candida Colonization Among Women Attending University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu State, Nigeria.", Global Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 88-95 |
| 4 | Ezeadila Joachim O., Ubani Cleandon C., Kyrian-Ogbonna Evelyn A., and Chidi-Onuorah Lilian C.. (2019, May), "Prevalence Of Tinea Capitis Among Primary School Pupils In Ovom-Ama-Asaa, Abia State, Nigeria.", World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences,, Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 294-304 |
| 5 | Victoria I. Anyaoha, Joachim O. Ezeadila, Onyekachukwu I. Udemezue and Evelyn A. Kyrian-Ogbonna. (2017, March), "In- Vitro Antimicrobial Screening Of Some Commercialized Unregistered Herbal Mixtures Sold In Anambra And Enugu States, Nigeria", Global Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 101-107 |
| 6 | Ezeadila Joachim O., Umenonihu Chiamaka M., Kyrian-Ogbonna Evelyn A. and Udemezue Onyekachukwu I.. (2017, June), "Antibacterial Potency Of Crude Citrus Juices On Bacteria Isolated From Zobo Drinks Sold In Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 792-797 |
| 7 | Amutaigwe Ekpereka U., Okoli I., Joe-Ikechebelu N. N. and Ezeadila Joachim O.. (2017, October), "Prevalence And Distribution Of Candida Isolates From High Vaginal Swab Samples Of Some Women In Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.", European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences,, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 22-26 |
| 8 | Chidi-Onuorah, Lilian C., Oyeka, Christie A., Kyrian-Ogbonna, Evelyn A. and Ezeadila, Joachim O.. (2017, June), "Screening Of Some Antifungal Drugs On Fungal Isolates From Barbering Equipment.", Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 4054-4058 |
| 9 | Ezeadila Joachim O., Orubu Valerie A., Ejike Onyibo S. and Udemezue Onyekachukwu I.. (2016, July), "IN-VITRO ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF CRUDE CITRUS EXTRACTS ON STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS AND ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATED FROM THE HUMAN SKIN AND STOOL RESPECTIVELY.", World Journal of pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 132-141 |
| 10 | Ezeadila Joachim O., Ogu Gideon I., Odiakose Ruth A. and Ejike Onyibo S.. (2016, February), "ISOLATION, IDENTIFICATION AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTIs) IN PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE AT REGINA-CAELI HOSPITAL AND MATERNITY AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 215-226 |
| 11 | Anyaoha Victoria I., Tasie Floretta O., Ezeadila Joachim O. and Anagonye Calistus O.. (2016, July), "In-vitro Antimicrobial Screening Of Some Commercialized Registered Herbal Mixtures Sold In Anambra And Enugu States, Nigeria.", World Journal of pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 184-193 |
| 12 | Joachim O. Ezeadila, Michael O. Nwande, Gideon I. Ogu and Francis A. Aneke. (2015, June), "Antibacterial Activity of Ethyl acetate and n-hexane Extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Moringa oleifera Leaves on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli Isolated from Urine Samples", Advances in Applied Science Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 11), pp 23-28 |
| 13 | J. O. Ezeadila1, I. E. Echetabu1, G. I. Ogu and F. A. Aneke. (2015, June), "Isolation, Identification And Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern Of Bacteria From Urine Samples Of Female Students Living In The Hostels Of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 12), pp 255-262 |
| 14 | Joachim O. Ezeadila , Ikechukwu Okoli , Marcel Agomuo , Francis C. Aneke , and Chukwudi M. Egbuche. (2015, August), "Prevalence Of Urinary Schistosomiasis Among Community Primary School Pupils In Amagunze, Enugu State, Nigeria", World Rural Observations, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 46-51 |
| 15 | S.C. Onuorah, M.N. Ikegbunam, S.N, Awah, and J.O Ezeadila. (2013, May), "MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF STORED DIESEL OIL IN NIGERIA", World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 1459-1464 |
| 16 | Okeke, J.J, Ikegbunam, N.M, Umeaniebue, A. C, Ezeonyejiaku D.C and Ezeadila, J.O. (2013, June), "A Survey On The Ectoparasites And Haemoparasites Of Grasscutter (Thryonomys Swinderianus) Reared Under Captive Conditions", Journal of Natural Sciences Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 57-60 |
| 17 | Gideon Ikechukwu Ogu, Joachim Ezeadila and John Meomikem Ehiobu. (2013, May), "Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Activities Of Dialium Guineense (Willd) Leaf Extract", Pharmacy and Pharmacology Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 18 | Ogu, G.I., Ezeadila, J.O. and Nwachukwu, P.U.. (2012, May), "Phytochemical Analysis And In Vivo Anti-plasmodial Potential Of Nigerian Bambusa Vulgaris (L).", International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 21-28 |
| 19 | Ogu, G.I., Madagwu, E.C., Eboh, O.J. and Ezeadila, J.O.. (2011, January), "Anti-fungal Evaluation Of Diodia Scandens SW Leaf Extracts Against Dermatophytes In Ukwuani Region Of Delta State, Nigeria", International Research Journal of Plant Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 10), pp 311-316 |
| 20 | Anyamene, C.O. and Ezeadila, J.O. (2010, March), "Anti-microbial Activity of Some Medicinal Plants/Herbs Used in South Eastern Nigeria.", Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 8940-8948 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwankwo, U.G., Ezebialu, C.U., Ezeadila, J.O., and Okoli I.. (2021, June), "Prevalence of Uropathogens and Risk Factors Associated with Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in a Teaching Hospital in Awka, Nigeria.", , Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 143 - 153 |
| 2 | Ezeadila, J. O., Echetabu, I. E., Ogu, G. I. and Aneke, F. A.. (2015, November), "Isolation, Identification and Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern of Bacteria from Urine Samples of Female Students Living in the Hostels of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.", |
| 3 | Ezeadila, J. O., Okwaraebo, C. V. and Aneke, F. A.. (2015, November), "Antifungal Activities of Coconut Oil on some Candida Species Isolated from High Vaginal Swab Samples", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Ezeadila, J. O., Orubu,V.A.. "Antibacterial Activity of Crude Juice of some Citrus Fruits on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli Isolated from the Human Skin And Stool Respectively", (Presentation, 2015 November) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "OFFER OF 2010 EDUCATION TRUST FUND ACADEMIC STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT" (December, 2010 to December, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by EDUCATION TRUST FUND (ETF) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Book of Abstracts of the 1st International Conference on Biosciences Research (ICBR)-Awka, 2015." (May, 2015) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (May, 2023 to May, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MSc External Examination (Final Defence)" (July, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "MSc External Examination (Final Defence)" (July, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "MSc External Examination (Final Defence)" (July, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | CHAIRMAN, "FACULTY EXAMINATION MONITORING COMMITTEE" (August, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Ekweme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research (ECMR) Committee on Research and Journals" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | CHAIRMAN, "FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES CENTRAL LABORATORY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE" (July, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 4 | Exam Officer, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing" (January, 2005) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "The 21th Annual Conference/Workshop of Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB)", (Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB)), 23rd November, 2015 to 25th November, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "The 1st Annual Lecture and Conference of the Faculty of Biosciences, UNIZIK, Awka", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 1st July, 2015 to 1st July, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "1st International Conference on Biosciences Research", (Biosciences Research Support Foundation), 25th May, 2015 to 27th May, 2015; SUNCITY Hotel, Awka |
| 4 | "The 6th Annual Conference of Mycological Society of Nigeria (MYCOSON)", (Mycological Society of Nigeria (MYCOSON)), 10th June, 2013 to 13th June, 2013; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "36th Annual Scientific Conference Of The Nigerian Society For Microbiology", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM)), 8th October, 2012 to 11th October, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 6 | "Third National Conference (Awka 2006) of the Society for Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (SOSEH)", (Society for Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (SOSEH)), 8th November, 2006 to 11th November, 2006; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Introductory Molecular Techniques Workshop", (Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists (MRFSS)), 27th June, 2018 to 29th June, 2018; Chisco Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Workshop on Scientific Writing and Publishing", (Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology), 4th July, 2013 to 4th July, 2013; NAFDAC Zonal Laboratory Auditorium, Agulu, Anambra State |