Mr. Nsikak Sunday Awah

Mr. Nsikak Sunday Awah is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Mr. Nsikak Sunday Awah

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I am Nsikak Sunday Awah, a lecturer in the Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

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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

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Interest Areas

Biotechnology Brewing Science And Technology Food Microbiology And Biotechnology Industrial Microbiology

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State. (Master Degree, January, 2001)
October, 1995 to January, 2001
M. Sc. Industrial Microbiology
2University Of Uyo, Uyo. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1992)
October, 1986 to November, 1992
B. Sc. Brewing Science And Technology

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
September, 2005 to Present
2Part-Time Lecturer, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
March, 1996 to September, 2005
3Shift Brewer, Jos International Breweries, Jos (NYSC)
October, 1992 to November, 1993

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1N. E. Nwakoby, N. S. Awah, J. O. Chiedu and C. F. Ejimofor. (2021, April), "Bacteriological evaluation of smoked catfish sold in Awka", Asian Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 11-16
2Agu, K. C., Nmecha, C. O., Nwaiwu, M. O., Ikedinma, J. C., Awah, N. S., Eneite, H. C., Victor-Aduloju, A, T., Umeduagu, N., Onwuatuegwu, J. T. C.. (2017, ), "Isolation And Characterization Of Halotolerant Bacteria From Ezzu River Amansea, Awka, Anambra State. Nigeria", Bioengineering and Bioscience, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 55-59
3Anaukwu, C. G., Ezemba, C. C., Anakwenze, V. N., Agu, K. C., Nwankwegu, A. S., Okeke, B. C., Awah, N. S.. (2016, ), "Influence Of Anionic, Cationic And Non-ionic Surfactants On Growth Of Hydrocarbon Utilizing Bacteria.", American Journal of Current Microbiology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 2-7
4Nwankwegu, A. S., Irondi, C. R., Anagboso, M. O., Aneke, C. J.,Awah, N. S., Obika, E. I.. (2016, ), "Studies On The Wort Properties Of Some Improved Sorghum Varieties Using Partially Purified Alpha Amylase Produced By Aspergillus Oryzae Using Brewers' Spent Grains", Asian Journal Of SCience and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 3135-3142
5Anaukwu, C. G., Ezemba, C. C., Anakwenze, V. N., Agu, K. C., Okeke, B. C., Awah, N. S., Ekwealor, E. I.. (2016, ), "Effect Of Biosurfactant Produced By Citrobacter Murliniae AFo25369 And Synthetic Surfactant On Degradation Of Crude Oil.", Edorium Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 2, pp 1-6
6Agu, K. C., Awah, N. S., Okeke, C. B., Nwodo, M. T., Anaukwu, C. G., Iloanusi, C. A., Archibong, E. J., Ngenegbo, U., Mgbenema, I. C., Umeoduagu, N.. (2016, ), "Mycological Deterioration And Pathogenicity Studies Of Post-harvest Cassava.", Food Science and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 23-30
7Adindu, C. S., Odili, L. C., Nwagu, E. E., Agu, K. C., Awah, N. S., Okeke, B. C., Orjionwe, R. N.. (2016, ), "Phytochemical And Antimicrobial Screening Of Cola Gigantea Leaves, Stem And Bark.", Universal Journal of Microbiology Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 49-54
8Awah, N. S., Agu, K. C., Muokwe, J. Irondi, C. R., Okeke, B. C., Anaukwu, C. G., Archibong, E. J., Iloanusi, C. A., Ngenegbo, U., Umeoduagu, N.. (2016, ), "Microbial Assessment Of Yoghurts Sold In Amawbia, Nigeria", Universal Journal of Microbiology Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 55-58
9Awah, N. S., Agu, K. C., Okorie, C. C., Okeke, B. C., Iloanusi, C. A., Irondi, C. R., Udemezue, O. I., Kyrian-Ogbonna, A. E., Anaukwu, C. G., Eneite,. (2016, ), "In-vitro Assessment Of Antibacterial Quality Of Some Commonly Used Herbal And Non-herbal Toothpastes On Streptococcus Mutans.", Open Journal of Dentistry and oral Medicine, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 21-25
10Okafor, U. C., Orji, M, U., Agu, K. C., Awah, N. S., Okeke, B. C., Okafor, O. I., Okoro, N. C. N.. (2016, ), "Bioremediation Of Crude Oil-polluted Soil Using Broiler-chiken Droppings", journal of Applied Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 75-84
11Okeke, C. B., Agu, K. C., Uba, P. O., Awah, N. S., Anaukwu, C. G., Archibong, E. J., Uwanata, L. I., Ezeneche, J. N., Ezenwa, C. U., orji, M. U... (2015, ), "Wine Production From Mixed Fruits (pineapple And Watermelon) Using High Alcohol Tolerant Yeast Isolated From Palm Wine", Universal Journal of Microbiology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 41-45
12Chidi-Onuorah, L. C., Onunkwo, A. U., Agu. K. C., Ogbue, M., Kyrian-Ogbonna, E. A., Awah, N. S., Okeke, C. B., Nweke, G. U.,. (2015, ), "Optimization Of Reaction Time For The Assay Of Protease Activity In A Local Strain Of Aspergillus Niger", International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 1-5
13Ifediegwu, M. C., Agu, K. C., Awah, N. S., Mbachu, A. E., Okeke, C. B., Anaukwu, C. G., Uba, P. O., Ngenegbo, U. C., Nwankwo, C. M.. (2015, ), "Isolation, Growth And Identification Of Chlorpyrifos Degrading Bacteria From Agricultural Soil In Anambra Stare, Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 46-52
14Agu, K. C., Nweke, G. U., Awah, N. S., Okeke, C. B., Mgbemena, I. C. C., Okigbo, R. N., Ngenegbo.. (2015, ), "Fungi Associated With The Post-harvest Loss Of Sweet Potato.", International Journal of Research Studies in Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 32-37
15Agu. K. C., Bassey, E. E., Iloanusi, C. A., Awah, N. S., Okeke, C. B., Anaukwu, G. G., Ezenwa, C. U., Orji, M. U., Okafor, A. C.. (2015, ), "Isolation And Characterization Of Microorganisms From Oil Polluted Soil In Kwata, Awka South, Nigeria", American Journal of Current Microbiology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 46-59
16E. J. Archibong, C. R. Irondi, c. c. Ezemba, N. S. Awah, C. L. Ozuah. (2015, ), "Extraction Of Enzymes From Two(2) Improved Sorghum Cultivars (SSV98001 And SSV98002) And Their Applications In Mashing Studies Of A Nigerian Local White Sorghum Variety.", International Journal of Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 20-28
17Okigbo, R. N., Enweremadu, C. B., Agu,. K. C., Irondi, R. C., Okeke, C. B., Awah, N. S., Anaukwu, C. G., Okafor, I. O., Ezenwa, C. u., Iloanusi, A. C.. (2015, ), "Control Of White Yam (Dioscorea Rotundata) Rot Pathogen Using Peel Extract Of White Yam (Dioscorea Alata).", Advances in Applied Science Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 7-13
18Mbachu, A. E., Onochie, C. C., Agu, K. C., Okafor, O. I., Awah, N. S.. (2014, ), "Hydrocarbon Degrading Potentials Of Indigenous Bacterial Isolated From Auto-mechanic Workshops At Mgbuka-Nkpor, Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 321-326
19Mbachu, A. E., Etok, C. A., Agu, K. C., Okafor, O. I., Awah, N. S., Chidi-Onuorah, L. C., Ekweleme, V.C., Okpala, J., Ogbue, M. O., Ikele. (2014, ), "Microbial Quality Of Kunu Drink Sold In Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.", Journal of Global Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 511-515
20Agu, K. C., Awah, N. S., Sampson, P. G., Ikele, M. O., Mbachu, A. E. Ojiagu, K. D., Okeke, C. B., Okoro, N. C. N., Okafor, O. I.. (2014, ), "Identification And Pathogenicity Of Rot-causing Fungal Pathogens Associated With Xanthosoma Sagittifolium Spoilage In South Eastern, Nigeria.", International Journal of Agricultural Innovations and Research., Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 1155-1159
21Agu, K. C., Orji, M.U., Onuorah, S. O., Egurefa, S. O., Anaukwu, C. G., Okafor, U. C., Awah, N. S., Okafor, O. I., Mbachu, A. E., Anyagbunam, B. C.. (2014, ), "Influence Of Solid Waste Dumps Leachate On Bacteriological And Heavy Metals Contaminationof Ground Water In Awka.", American Journal of Life Sciences Researches., Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 450-457
22Agu, K. C., Orji, M.U., Njoku, A. I., Anaukwu, C. G., Mbachu, A. E., Okafor, O. I., Awah, N. S., Okafor, U. C.. (2014, ), "Comparative Bacteriological Analysis Of Ready-to-eat Vegetables Salad Sold By Various Food Vendors In Awka, South-Eastern Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 458-465
23Agu, K. C., Archibong, E. J., Anekwe, D. C., Ago, C. A., Okafor, A. C., Awah, N. S.. (2014, ), "Assessment Of Bacteria Present In Yoghurt Sold In Awka Metropolis.", Scholars Journal Of Applied Medical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 3071-3075
24Agu, K. C., Okafor, F. C., Amadi, O.C., Mbachu, A. E., Awah, N. S., Odili, L. C.. (2014, ), "Production Of Mannase Enzyme Using Aspergillus Species Isolated From Decaying Palm Press Cake.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 12), pp 863-870
25Ikegbunam, M. N., Metuh, R., Anagu, L. O., Awah, N. S.. (2013, ), "Antimicrobial Activity Of Some Cleaning Products Against Some Selected Bacteria.", International Research Journal Of Pharmaceutical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 133-135
26K. C. Agu, I. O. Ukponmwan, M. U. Orji, N. S. Awah, C. I. Anaso, O. I. Udemezue.. (2013, ), "Prevalence Of Pathogenic Bacteria In Smoked Fish Sold In Major Retail Markets In Benin, Nigeria.", International Journal of Applied Sciences & Engineering, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-4
27S. C. Onuorah, N. Ezeukwu, P. E. Okonkwo, N. S. Awah M. Ugwu.. (2013, ), "Prevalence Of Bacterial Flora In Major Hospital Sewages In Awka, Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 57-59
28S. C. Onuorah, M. N. Ikegbunam, N. S. Awah, J. O. Ezeadila. (2013, ), "Microbial Contamination Of Stored Diesel Oil In Nigeria.", World Journal 0f Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 1459-1464
29Agu, K. C., Ogbue, M. O., Abuchi, H, C., Onunkwo, A. U., Chidi-Onuorah, L. C., Awah, N. S.. (2013, ), "Lipase Production By Fungal Isolates From Palm Oil-contaminated Soil In Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 386-390
30N. S. Awah, K. C. Agu, A. C. Odemena. (2011, ), "Fungal Assessment Of Sweet Yam (Dioscorea Esculenta) Flour.", World Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 12, pp 1763-1768
31S. C. Onuorah, N. S. Awah, M. C. Onyia, O. C. Okafor. (2011, ), "Characterization And Identification Of Contaminantsof Raw Beef .", World Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 1810-1813
32S. C. Onuorah, N. S. Awah, M. c. Onyia, A. V. Egbuonu, N. V.Iloghalu. (2011, ), "Isolation, Characterization And Identification Of Microorganisms In Unbranded Soymilk.", African Journal of Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 2852-2859
33K. C. Agu, N. S. Awah, S. C. Onuorah, c. I. Anaso, C. O. Anonu. (2011, ), "Mycological Studies Of Cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta) Flour.", Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 10375-10383
34N. S. Awah,S. C. Onuorah,, O. M. Amadi, K. C. Agu, C. I. Anaso. (2011, ), "Fungal Assessment Of Sorghum Steep Liquors.", African Journal of Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 2737-2743
35N. S. Awah, E. J. Archibong. (2009, ), "Isolation And Characterization Of Bacteria From Bambara Groundnut (Voandzeia Subterranean) Paste.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 116, (Issue 3), pp 8984-8990
36N. S. Awah, E. J. Archibong. (2009, ), "Bacterial Flora Associated With Three Improved Nigerian Sorghum Cultivars.", African Journal of Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 2267-2276
37E. J. Archibong, F. J. C. Odibo, N. S. Awah. (2009, ), "Effects Of Germination Days On Malting Properties Of Three New Sorghum Cultivars.", World Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1578-1583
38M. U. Orji, E. J. Archibong, N. S. Awah, B. C. Anyaegbunam. (2006, ), "Microbiological, Nutritional And Shelf-life Of 'agbarati', A Nigerian Indigenous Boiled Melon ( Colocynthis Vulgaris) Cake", Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 980-986
Conference Papers
1Agu. K. C., Nweke, G. U., Ike T. K., Awah, N. S., Ojiagu, D. K., Anyamene, N. C., Mgbemegba, I. C. C.. (2015, ), "Fungi Associated With The Post-harvest Loss Of Sweet Potato, Awka, Nigeria.", 1st Annual Conference Lecture and Conference of Faculty of Biosciences, UNIZIK, Awka
2Agu, K. C., Awah, N. S., Ojiagu, D. K., Ekechukwu, C. C., Nweke, G. U., Anyamene, N. C., Mgbenema, I. C. C.., Iloanusi, C. A., Archibong, E. J., Ngene. (2015, ), "Use Of Some Aspergillus Species In The Dephosphorization Of Agbaja Iron Ore And Its Attendant Economic Impact In The Nigerian Iron And Steel Industry.", 1st Annual Conference Lecture and Conference of Faculty of Biosciences, UNIZIK, Awka
3Orji, M. U., Agu, K. C., Njoku, A. I., Anaukwu, C. G., Awah, N. S., Udemezue, O. I.. (2014, ), "Comparative Bacteriological Analysis Of Ready-to-eat Vegetables Salad Sold By Various Food Vendors In Awka, South-Eastern Nigeria.", Proceeding: 20th Annual Conference /Workshop, FADIB, Enugu
4Ukwuru, M. U., Anyache, M. U. I., Awah, N. S., Awah,J. I.. (2012, ), "Evaluation Of Starter Culture For Cassava Fufu Fermentation.", Proceeding: 36th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society For Microbiology, Awka, pp 4
5Awah, N. S., Enemuo, C. C., Agu, K. C., Okafor, I. O., Ikele, M. O., Ukwuru, M. U.. (2012, ), "Fungal Assessment Of Sorghum Malts.", Proceeding: 36th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society For Microbiology, Awka, pp 120

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Environmental Sanitation Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2018)
2Staff Adviser, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2017)
3Chairman, "Environmental Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2010 to October, 2014)
4President, "Akwa Ibom State Staff Union (AKISSU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2009)
5Examination Officer, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2009 to October, 2020)
6Departmental CEP Coordinator, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2008 to October, 2009)
7Departmental Time-Table Officer, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2008 to October, 2009)
8Welfare Officer, "Akwa Ibom State Staff Union (AKISSU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2004 to February, 2009)
9Member, "Classical People Club, Ibiaku Itam 1, Itu LGA, Akwa Ibom State" (December, 2003)
10President, "Ibiaku Itam ! Development Union, Ibiaku Itam 1, Itu LGA, Akwa Ibom State" (February, 2001 to February, 2005)
11Secretary General, "Manamo Progressive Union, Ibiaku Itam 1" (August, 1993 to August, 1997)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "American Society of Microbiology" (member since 2015), https://asm.org
2Full Member, "Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)" (member since 2015), https://stan.org
3Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Microbiology" - AO202 (member since 2013), https://www.nsm.ng
4Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology" (member since 2006), https://nifst.org

Relevant Events Attended

Other Event
1"36th Annual Conference Of The Nigerian Society For Microbiology", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 10th August, 2012 to 10th November, 2012; Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State