Prof. Chike Samuel. Okafor
Prof. Chike Samuel. Okafor is a PROFESSOR in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Prof. Chike Samuel Okafor, a lecturer in the Department of Applied Biochemistry and currently, a full Professor.
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Address: | Applied Biochemistry, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2012) September, 2004 to October, 2012 Ph.D Applied Biochemistry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2003) September, 1999 to October, 2003 M.Sc. Applied Biochemistry |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, October, 1997) September, 1992 to October, 1997 B.Sc. Applied Biochemistry |
| 4 | CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE, ONITSHA. (SSCE, September, 1991) September, 1985 to September, 1991 SSCE Science |
| 5 | ALL SAINTS PRIMARY SCHOOL, NKPOR. (FSLC, September, 1985) September, 1979 to September, 1985 FSLC Primary School |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Associate professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2017 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2012 to September, 2017 |
| 3 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2009 to September, 2012 |
| 4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2006 to September, 2009 |
| 5 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2005 to September, 2006 |
| 6 | Lecturer III, FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO June, 2001 to September, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Nwaiwu, N.E., Onu, C.A. and Okafor, C.S.. (2021, June), "Efficiency of Protein Extracted From Stored Moringa Oleifera Seed in Modifying the Physicochemical Properties of Water.", American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER)., Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 96-101 |
| 2 | Afees Adebayo Oladejo, Onwubuya Emmanuel Ikechuckwu,Ogbunugafor Henrietta Aritetsoma, Okafor Chike Samuel, Ogbodo Chibuzor Uche.. (2021, May), "Inhibitory Effects of Bryophyllum pinnatum Leaf Extract on Inflammatory Biomarkers.", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 7-13. |
| 3 | V. H. A. Enemor, Chinenye Enoch Oguazu, C. O. Okpalagu, S. C. Okafor.. (2021, May), "In vitro Antioxidant Activity of Ethanol Extract of Soybeans (glycine max [l.] merill) Seeds.", Niger J Exp Clin Biosci., Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 25-31. |
| 4 | Nwaiwu, N.E., Onu, C.A., Okafor, C.S.. (2020, April), "Effect of Storage Conditions on Coagulation Properties of Moringa oleifera Seed.", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science., Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 52-63 |
| 5 | Nwaiwu, N.E., Onu, C.A., Okafor, C.S.. (2020, August), "A Novel Procedure for Selecting Optimum Dosage and Coagulant Activity of Protein Extract from Stored Moringa Oleifera Seed.", American Journal of Engineering Research., Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 25-31 |
| 6 | Okafor,C.S.,Ogbachebe, C.C.,Okwubanego, M.K., Enemor,V.A., Eneh. F.U., Nwenyi.V.. (2020, September), "Inflammatory and Lipid Peroxidation effects of Canola Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Sunflower Oil on Albino Rats Fed With the Oils.", Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology ., Vol. 14, (Issue 6), pp 33-39 |
| 7 | Enemor, V.H.A.; Opara, P.O.; Martins, C.E.; Okafor, C.S.; Mbaka, O.P., Obayuwana, E.A.. (2020, June), "Nutritional Composition and In-vitro Free Radical Scavenging Potentials of Sesamum Indicum Seeds", Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry., Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 52-62 |
| 8 | C.S Okafor., N C. Muoto.. (2019, June), "Comparative Analysisa of Essential Oil Extracted from Scent Leaf Ocimum gratissimum by Cold and Soxhlet Extraction Methods.", Journal of Biological and Chemical Research, Vol. 36, (Issue 1), pp 56-60 |
| 9 | Ifedilichukwu N. H, Okafor C.S, Nwosu O .K, Ezeigwe O.C.. (2019, June), "Evaluation of Wound Healing Properties of Nigerian Archacatina marginata mucin and Its Combination with Honey in Wistar Rats.", International Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 47-62 |
| 10 | Okafor C S, Ononuju C. O, Eze C. G, Nwosu O.K, Ifedilichukwu .. (2019, August), "Chromolaena odorata (Siam Weed) as Bio-pesticide Against Beans Weevils.", Agricultural and Biological Sciences Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 105-109 |
| 11 | Nwaiwu, N.E., Onu, C.A., Okafor, C.S.. (2019, August), "Microbial Regrowth Assessment of Moringa oleifera Seed Protein-Treated Water.", Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 863-873 |
| 12 | V.H.A. Enemor, C.E. Oguazu, A.U. Odiakosa, S.C. Okafor .. (2019, September), "Evaluation of the Medicinal Properties and Possible Nutrient Composition of Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon) Seeds", Research Journal of Medicinal Plants ., Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 129-135 |
| 13 | C.E.Nwumeh,C.S Okafor, and C.N.Ezekwesili.. (2017, April), "Effect of formalin in local and foreign instant noodles on haemaological, biochemical parameters of male albino rats", Journal of Biological and Chemical Research, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 171-180 |
| 14 | C.S Okafor, O.E. James, and C.N.Ezekwesili.. (2017, August), "Heavy Metal Contents of Meat Samples Sold in Awka Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria .", Journal of Biological and Chemical Research, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 68-71 |
| 15 | C.S Okafor, M.A Okwudiri and G. Ekwulundu. (2016, July), "Determination of Aluminum Contents OF Distilled Water Heated in Aluminum Foil only, and Food Samples (MOIMOI) Cooked in Alumuinum Foil Plantain Leaves and Transparent Water Proof.", Journal of Biological and Chemical Research Science, Vol. 33, (Issue 1), pp 314-317 |
| 16 | Okafor C.S, Ifezulike, CK, Agulefo, G., Ogbodo, S.O.. (2015, July), "Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of The Ethanolic Extract of Watermelon Peels.", International Journal of Developmental Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 4686-4688 |
| 17 | C.S Okafor, O.O. Dickson, C.G. Agulefo and V.H. Enemor.. (2015, June), "The Effect of Exposure to Atmosphere on the Vitamin A and Vitamin E Contents of Wheat Flour .", Journal of Biological and Chemical Research., Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 84-88 |
| 18 | C.S Okafor, K.S. Onuorah, V. Anyaorah.. (2015, June), "Palm Wine Preservative Using Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amydalina).", Journal of Biological and Chemical Research., Vol. 32, (Issue 2), pp 878-882 |
| 19 | Okafor, C.S. Amuluche, CS., Ezinwa, LL, NNabuenyi, O.H and Okafor, N.C.. (2014, June), "The Effect of The Extract of The Leaf of Chromolaena odorata on The Liver of Wistar Albino Rats", The Bioscientist, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 37-40 |
| 20 | Ogbodo, S.O., Okaka, A.N.C, Nwgha, U.I., Okafor, CS.. (2014, August), "Oxidative Stress in Symptomatic Malaria Parasitemic Pregnant Women from Malaria Endemic Area of Nigeria.", American Journal of Medicine and Medical Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 168-174 |
| 21 | Ogbunugafor, H.A Ajaghaku, D.L, Ezekwesili, C.N, Okafor, CS, Igbokwe, GE, Ajuezieogu, C.F. Ezeonmumelu, I.J. (2014, September), "Effects of Cooked Discorea dumetorium, Based Diet on Blood Glucose, Antioxidant Enzymes and Lipid Profile of Streptozotocin induced Diabetic Rats.", Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology., Vol. 29, (Issue 20), pp 107-116 |
| 22 | Henrietta Artetsoma Ogbunugafor, Emmanuel Emeka Ilodigwe, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghake, Chinwe Nnoyelum Ezekwesili, Chike Samuel O. (2014, March), "Diocorea dumetorum- Fed Rats Exhibited Decreased Body Weight, Blood Glucose, and insulin in STZ-induced Diabetes.", Functional Food in Health and Disease, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 87-97 |
| 23 | C.S Okafor, V.H.A Enemor, A. Obidinma, and H.O. Nnabuenyi.. (2014, May), "Determination of the Heavy Metal and Moisture Contents of Some Samples of Red Palm Oil Sold in Awka Metropolis, Nigeria.", Journal of Biological and Chemical Science, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 708-712 |
| 24 | Ogbodo .S, Oti, M.E, Okeke, A.C, Okafor, C.S.. (2013, August), "Pneumoconiosis Among Quarry Workers in a Metropolitan Town in Southeastern Nigeria.", International Journal of Environmental Sciences ., Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 1437-1445 |
| 25 | Chike S. Okafor, Desmond Okeke, Chike C. Okoli,. (2013, April), "Determination of the Levels and Hepatic Effects of Potassium Bromte in Bread Samples Sold in Awka Metropolis, Nigeria.", Research Journal of Science and IT Management, Singapore, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 17-21 |
| 26 | Okafor C.S, Igbokwe .A., Ogbodo, S.O. (2013, February), "Alcohol Content of Herbal Preparation Sold in Awka Metropolitian Nigeria.", Research Journal of Science and IT management, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 19 |
| 27 | Okafor C.S Ugochukwu A.C, Ubaoji, K.I., Nnabuenyi, O.H, Okafor, N.C.. (2013, September), "The Effect of the Ethanolic of the Leaf of Chromolaena Odorata on the Packed Cell Volume (PCV) of Wistar Albino Rats.", Research Journal of Science and IT management, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 17-23 |
| 28 | V.H.A Enemor, LA Afuwape, CJ Okonkwo, CS Okafor.. (2013, August), "Mineral, Vitamins And Phytochemical Profile of Side acuta (Broom Weed): Indices for the Evaluation of safety and Antioxidant Potentials of the Medicinal Plant.", Journal of Biological and Chemical Science, Vol. 30, (Issue 2), pp 840-848 |
| 29 | Igwilo , I.O., Ogokw T.J, Igwilo, S.N., Udedi, S,C, Abdulsalami, M.S. and Okafor, CS.. (2013, March), "The Effect of De-fatted Moringa Oleifera Seed Powder on Growth Rate and some Biochemical Parameters of Albino Rats.", The Bioscientist, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 28-31 |
| 30 | Okafor, C.S, Igwilo, I.O., Amoke, C.I .. (2013, June), "Assessment of the Quality of Fresh Fish Sold in Awka Metropolis, Anambra State Nigeria", The Bioscientist, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 86-88 |
| 31 | Enemor, V.H.A, Okaka, A.N.C, Okafor, CS.. (2013, October), "Free Radical Scavenging Potential of Sorcocephalus lotifollus (African peach) Leaf and Screening for Possible contamination with some Heavy Metals.", The Bioscientist, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 158-163 |
| 32 | Okafor, CS, Ezeonu F.C. Anajekwu. B.A. (2012, November), "The effect of potassium bromate on the vitamin E content of wheat flour and dough.", Biochemistry: An Indian Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 57-59 |
| 33 | Okafor, CS., Okeke, CE, Omuku., P.E., Okafor, N.C. (2012, August), "Heavy Metal Contents Assessment of Cowhide Singed with Firewood(Bamboo).", Biochemistry: An Indian Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 7), pp 243-245 |
| 34 | Ogbodo, S.O., Nwagha, U.I. Chukwurah, E.F., Okafor, CS.. (2012, August), "Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in malaria-endemic rural areas: Outcomes and areas of improvement", American Journal of Medicine and Medical Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 13), pp 819-824 |
| 35 | Okafor, CS., Igwilo, I.O., Oparaji CA., Umoguaju, U.F. Enemor, V.A.. (2011, August), "Effects of gas flaring on the environment, using the Niger Delta area of Nigeria as a case study. Environment science", An Indian Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 209-211 |
| 36 | Igwilo, I.O., Okafor, CS., Ezeonu F.C, Udedi, S.C. Nsofor C.I.. (2011, March), "The anti- Nutritional factors in the stems of a local cultivar of Moringa Oleifera (LAM).", An Indian Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 249-252 |
| 37 | Okafor, CS, Ezeonu F.C.ogbodo .S.. (2011, May), "The effect of potassium bromate on the vitamin A and iron contents of wheat flour and dough.", Biochemistry: An Indian Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 245-248 |
| 38 | Okafor, CS, Ezeonu F.C. Anagonye, C.O., N.C.. (2011, March), "The effect of potassium Bromate on the packed Cell Volume (PCV) of Wistar albino rats.", Biochemistry:An Indian Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 313-315 |
| 39 | Okafor, C.S. (2010, August), "Analysis of Locally And Industrially Made Soymilk For Lactic Acid and Microbial Content.", African Journal of Science., Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 2657-2661. |
| 40 | Okafor C. S., Ozokwe B.F.. (2009, May), "Quantitative analysis of nitrate in bottled water samples sold in Awka metropolis.", Anachem Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 673-474 |
| 41 | Okafor, C.S. (2008, June), "Chemical Biotechnology: Siderophores and Biotechnology", Anachem Journal., Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 525-536 |
| 42 | Okafor, C.S. (2008, August), "Shelf life of Exposed and Unexposed lodized Salt with respect to their iodine contents.", Anachem Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 535-536 |
| 43 | Okafor, C.S. (2007, May), "Estimation of vitamin A and iodine levels in flour samples and Table Salts.", African Journal of Science., Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1940-1944. |
| 44 | Okafor, C.S. (2006, February), "Proximate and Microbal Analysis of some locally made Cocoa Food Drinks .", Journal of Science Engineering & Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 6938-6944 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "11th South East Zonal Scientific Conference Of Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology", (Nigerian Society of Biochemoistry and Molecular Biology), 30th August, 2017 to 30th August, 2017; Imo aste |
| 2 | "9th South East Zonal Scientific Conference Of Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology", (Nigerian Society of Biochemoistry and Molecular Biology), 19th July, 2017 to 19th July, 2023; Imo State University Owerri |
| 3 | "First Annual Lecture And Conference Of The Faculty Of Biosciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", (Faculty of Biosciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 1st July, 2015 to 1st July, 2015; Awka |
| 4 | "5th South East Zonal Scientific Conference Of Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology", (Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)), 29th August, 2014 to 29th August, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | "Evaluation Of Dioscorea Dumetorium Feed On Antioxident Enzymes And Lipid Indices In STZ. Induced Diabetic Rats.", (17th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology), 13th July, 2014 to 18th July, 2014; South Africa |
| 6 | "South East Zonal Scientific Conference Of Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology", (Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)), 22nd August, 2012 to 24th August, 2012; Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria. |
| 7 | "Scientific And Technology Effects Of Man’s Activities On The Environment”.", (The 2011 Annual ANACHEM Conference.), 1st November, 2011 to 4th November, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 8 | "Shelf-life Of Exposed And Unexposed Iodized Salt With Respect To Their Iodine Contents”.", (The 2008 Annual ANACHEM Conference.), 30th October, 2008 to 31st October, 2008; Anambra State University Uli |
| 9 | "Analysis Of Refrideerated And Unrefridgerated Yoghurts For Protein, Lactic Acid , And Microbial Load.", (Nigerian Society of Biochemoistry and Molecular Biology), 6th November, 2007 to 9th November, 2007; FUTO Owerri |
| 10 | "The 2007 ANACHEM Conference. “Conference Biotechnology", (ANACHEM), 26th October, 2007 to 26th October, 2007; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 11 | "The 2007 African Education Initiative International Scientific Conference. “The Application Of Pharmacogenomics In Drug Development”", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 11th June, 2007 to 14th June, 2007; Awka |
| 12 | "3rd Annual National Conference Of Society For Occupational Safety And Environmental Health (SOSEH).", (National Conference of Society for Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (SOSEH)), 8th November, 2006 to 11th November, 2006; Oko |
| 13 | "The 2005 Annual National Conference Of The Federal Polytechnic Oko", (Federal Polytechnic Oko), 15th November, 2005 to 18th November, 2005; Oko |
| 14 | "The 2004 Annual National Conference Of The Federal Polytechnic Oko.", (Federal Polytechnic Oko), 18th October, 2004 to 22nd October, 2004; Oko |