Dr. Victoria Anyaoha
Dr. Victoria Anyaoha is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Victoria Ihedinachi Anyaoha, Lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka with over eighteen years experience in Scientific research. Holds a PhD in Medical Microbiology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. My research interests include Medical Mycology, Bacteriology and Public Health.
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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
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2022) March, 2017 to September, 2021 PhD Medical Microbiology |
| 2 | Enugu State University Of Science And Technology. (Master Degree, February, 2017) May, 2014 to December, 2016 Medical Microbiology |
| 3 | Enugu State University Of Science And Technology. (Post-Graduate Degree, April, 2014) October, 2007 to January, 2014 Applied Microbiology And Brewing |
| 4 | Ehor. (GCE, December, 2011) October, 2011 to December, 2011 |
| 5 | University Of Jo's,Study Center. (HND, April, 1997) September, 1991 to April, 1997 Final Diploma(Microbiology/Virology) |
| 6 | Community Secondary School, Isienu. (SSCE, December, 1989) September, 1982 to December, 1989 |
| 7 | Ovim Community School. (FSLC, August, 1986) September, 1976 to August, 1982 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Scientific Editor, Faculty of Biosciences, The Bioscientist April, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Secretary, Central Laboratory Management Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Senate Representative, Faculty of Biosciences February, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | Member Sexual harassment and staff misconduct committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | Editorial board member, European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences August, 2024 to Present |
| 6 | Chairman,Quality Assurance Committee, Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2024 to February, 2025 |
| 7 | SIWES Coordinator, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2024 to Present |
| 8 | Chairman, Canteen management Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2023 to February, 2025 |
| 9 | Member, Entertainment Alumni Converge subcommittee, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2023 to November, 2023 |
| 10 | Member, Faculty of Biosciences Exam Misconduct Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2023 to February, 2025 |
| 11 | Postgraduate Supervisor, Postgraduate College April, 2023 to Present |
| 12 | Lecturer 1, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2022 to Present |
| 13 | Member, Faculty of Biosciences Local organizing Committee for the 2nd International conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka October, 2021 to January, 2023 |
| 14 | Chief Technologist, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2021 to March, 2022 |
| 15 | Member, departmental accreditation committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2019 to Present |
| 16 | Assistant Chief Technologist, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2018 to October, 2021 |
| 17 | Principal Technologist, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 18 | member, local organizing committee, Foundation for African development through International Biotechnology (FADIB) February, 2015 to November, 2015 |
| 19 | Senior Technologist, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2012 to October, 2015 |
| 20 | Member, Non- Teaching staff Appraisal committee, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2012 to March, 2022 |
| 21 | Head of Laboratory, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 2012 to March, 2022 |
| 22 | Dual Appointment ( Technologist), Department of Food Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2010 to March, 2022 |
| 23 | Technologist 1, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2009 to October, 2012 |
| 24 | Technologist 11, Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2005 to October, 2009 |
| 25 | NYSC, Jonyx Medical Laboratory, Jos June, 1997 to June, 1998 |
| 26 | Industrial Attachment, OLA Hospital, Jos January, 1995 to June, 1995 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Nnabue Ndirika D., Anaukwu Chikaodili G., Anyaoha Victoria I., soludo Obumneme C., Isiaka Amarachukwu B., Ajogwu Tobechukwu M. C, Onuorah Samuel C.. (2024, March), "Comparative Phytochemical Constituents of Extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum Grown in Anambra state, Nigeria", International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 2 | Soludo, O. C., Orji, M. U., Anaukwu , C. G., Anyaoha, V. I., Ajogwu, T. M. C. and Eze, H. C.. (2024, February), "Microbial Populations of Agricultural Soil Polluted With Crude Oil", Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 149-158 |
| 3 | Ekwealor C.C., Okonkwo C.I., Anyaoha V.I., Nwofor M.N.. (2024, January), "Urinary Tract Infection and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Uropathogens among Pregnant Women in Ogidi, Southeast Nigeria", African Journal of Biomedical Resources, Vol. 27, pp 21-27 |
| 4 | Abba Oluchukwu, Ukwuaja Victor Chijioke, Anyaoha Victoria, Nura Idris. (2024, January), "Bacteriological Analysis of Cow Milk (Nono) Sold Within Gusau Metropolis, Zamfara State", Malaysian Journal of Science and Advanced Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 10 - 17 |
| 5 | Abba, O., Anyaoha, V.I, Abbah, D.O, Ekwegbalu, E.A. and Odibo, F.J.C. (2024, October), "Production and characterization of keratinase enzymes from Alcaligenes faecalis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from decayed fish scales", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE FOR GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 116-128 |
| 6 | Ogechukwu R Maduabuchi, Chikodili G Anaukwu, Chito C. Ekwealor, Vivian N. Anakwenze, Tobechukwu MC Ajogwu, Victoria I. Anyaoha, Chibuike G. Obi, Amarachukwu B. Isiaka. (2024, July), "A Native Bacillus Thuringiensis Strain with Higher Insecticidal Activity Against Adult Aedes Aegypti Than the Larvae", Research and Analysis Journals |
| 7 | Nnaebue N. D., Onuorah S. C., Soludo O. C., Anyaoha V. N, Ajogwu T. M. C.. (2024, May), "Antibacterial Activities of the Leaf Extracts of Bryophyllum Pinnatum (African Never Die Flower) on Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Cow Dung", International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Trends, Vol. 10, (Issue 31), pp 433-439 |
| 8 | Vivian Nonyelum Anakwenze , Esther Chidera Enukorah, Kazeem Shakiru Adewale, Emmanuel Nnaemeka Nnadi, Amarachukwu Bernaldine Isiaka, Chikodili Gladys Anaukwu, Chito Clare Ekwealor, Chinyere Constance Ezemba, Victoria Ihedinachi Anyaoha and Emmanuela Nneamaka Amailo. (2024, July), "Harnessing phages as biocontrol agents against common bacterial blight diseases in plants", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 962-973 |
| 9 | Abba Oluchukwu, Anyaoha Victoria Ihedinachi, Amaka Olivia Obianom, Anene Chukwuebuka Chisom and Fredrick John Chidi Odibo. (2024, September), "Isolation a nd C haracterization of Keratinase P roducing Orga nisms f rom Fish Scale Dumpsite a t Gusau Dam , Gusau , Zamfara State , Nigeria Abba", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN APPLIED SCIENCE (IJRIAS |
| 10 | Chikodili G. Anaukwu, Vivian, N. Anakwenze, Chito C. Ekwealor, Chibuike G. Obi, Blessing I. Onyebuagu, Tobechukwu M.C. Ajogwu, Victoria I. Anyaoha, Amarachukwu, B. Isiaka. (2024, June), "OPTIMIZED PRODIGIOSIN PRODUCTION BY SERRATIA MARCESCENS AND ITS ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT", The Bioscientist Journal |
| 11 | Chikodili G Anaukwu, Blessing I Onyebuagu, Chibuike G Obi, Vivian, N Anakwenze , Chito C Ekwealor, Tobechukwu MC Ajogwu, Victoria I Anyaoha, Josephine C Ohuche, Chidimma Osilo and Amarachukwu B Isiaka. (2024, May), "Antimicrobial Effect of Response Surface Optimized Pyocyanin Produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa", Journal of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 1-7 |
| 12 | 1. Anaukwu, C. G., Ekwealor, C. C., Anakwenze, V. N., Orji, C. C., Ogbukagu, C. M., Anyaoha, V. I., & Ekwealor, I. A.. (2024, May), "Heavy metal application of response surface optimized-lipopeptide biosurfactant produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain CGA-02 in low-cost substrate", Discover Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 1-16 |
| 13 | Umeanaeto, P. U.1, Ani, E. G.1, Anyaoha, V. I.2, Anumba, J. U.3*, Afulukwe, S. C.4 and Okoli, C. C.. (2022, September), "Parasitic and Bacterial contamination of Sachets Water sold at Ngwo, Enugu State, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 43, (Issue 2), pp 303-310 |
| 14 | Anyaoha V. I.*, Oyeka C. A., Udemezue O. I. and Umeh O. R.. (2021, January), "FUNGAL ISOLATES ASSOCIATED WITH NAIRA CURRENCY NOTES OBTAINED FROM SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA", European Journal of Biomedical AND Pharmaceutical sciences |
| 15 | Anyaoha V. I, Oyeka C. A., Udemezue O. I. ,UmehO. R.. (2021, October), "Bacteriological Assessment of Naira Currency Notes From End Users In Anambra State, Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Vol. 16, (Issue 5), pp 14 -18 |
| 16 | Okafor,C.S, Onuora,K.S, Anyaora,V.I.. (2018, November), "Palm Wine Preservation Using Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)", Journal of Biological and Chemical Research, Vol. 32, (Issue 2), pp 878-882 |
| 17 | Chidi￾OnuorahLilianC .,OkaforUgochukwuC ,OkoroNnennaC.N ,AnyaohaVictoriaI,Kyri an-OgbonnaEvelynA ,OnuorahMargaretE ,ChiemelaVictorO. (2018, May), "Antibacterial Susceptibility Evaluationof Enteric Bacteria from Stool Samples of Diarrheal Patients in Awka metropolis", Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 12 - 18 |
| 18 | Victoria I. Anyaoha, Joachim O. Ezeadila, Onyekachukwu I. Udemezue , Evelyn A. Kyrian-Ogbonn. (2017, March), "N-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 |
| 19 | Nwankwo, Joseph . I, Anyaoha Victoria I.. (2016, May), "Isolation And Characterization of Coagulase-Positive Staphylococcus Aureus From Traditionally Fermented Food Condiments Sold In Some Markes In Awka And Enugu, South East Nigeria", Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 74 -78 |
| 20 | Anyaoha Victoria I ., Tasie Floretta O ., Ezeadila Joachim O., Anagonye Calistus O .. (2016, July), "IN-VITRO ANTIMICROBIAL SCREENING OF SOME COMMERCIALIZED REGISTERED HERBAL MIXTURES SOLD IN ANAMBRA AND ENUGU STATES, NIGERIA. An", World Journal Of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 184 -195 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | OGUAZU CHINENYE ENOCH, ANIH CHIDOZIE, AJAKPOFO FIRSTINA ORUARO AND ANYAOHA IHEDINACHI VICTORIA. (2024, September), "EVALUATIONN OF POTASSIUM BROMATE CONTENT IN SELECTED BREAD PRODUCTS WITHIN AWKA", , pp 404 |
| 2 | Orji, C.C., Orji, O.B., Iheukwumere, I.H., Iheukwumere, C.M., Anaukwu, C.G., Anyaoha, V.I., Nwajiobi, F.O., Ezeokoli, C.M. and Egbuche, C.M.. (2024, December), "Amelioration of Multiple Antibiotic Resistance Cases and Gut Stability of Diabetic PatientsUsing Nauclea latifolia Fruit Extracts", TCE-BEATS/FBS MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024, pp 6 |
| 3 | Esther Chidera Enukorah, Amarachukwu Bernaldine Isiaka, Chikodili Gladys Anaukwu, Chito Clare Ekwealor, Chinyere Constance Ezemba and Victoria Ihedinachi Anyaoha and Vivian Nonyelum Anakwenze. (2024, July), "Isolation and Characterization of Salmonella from Poultry Wastewater", Nigerian Society for Microbiology, 9th Annual Zonal Symposium; NAU ‘24, pp 76 |
| 4 | Vivian Nonyelum Anakwenze, Esther Chidera Enukorah , Kazeem Shakiru Adewale , Emmanuel Nnaemeka Nnadi, Amarachukwu Bernaldine Isiaka , Chikodili Gladys Anaukwu , Chito Clare Ekwealor , Chinyere Constance Ezemba, Victoria Ihedinachi Anyaoha and Emmanuela Nneamaka Amailo. (2024, July), "Harnessing Phages as Biocontrol Agents Against Common Bacterial Blight Diseases in plants", Nigerian Society for Microbiology, Southeast Symposium |
| 5 | Anyaoha Victoria Ihedinachi, Ekwealor Chito Claire, Anaukwu, Chikaodili Gladys and Soludo, Obumneme Christian. (2024, June), "Screening for cellulase producing fungi from mutilated naira notes in Anambra state", 3rd Bioscience Conference |
| 6 | Anyaoha Victoria I., Ekwealor,C.C, Anaukwu,C.G., Anakwenze,V.N. and Orji,C.C. (2024, July), "Fungal contamination of covered shoes worn by some undergraduate students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", Nigerian Society for Microbiology: Southeast Zonal Chapter |
| 7 | Abba Oluchukwu, Ukwuaja Victor Chijioke, Anyaoha Victoria, Fredrick John Chidi Odibo. (2024, June), "Isolaton and Characterization of Keratinolytic Organisms from Fish Scale dumpsite at Gusau dam, Gusau, Zamfara State", Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 8 | ANYAOHA,V.I, Ikele,M.O and Oyeka,, C.A. (2023, January), "Invitro Antifungal Activity Of Euphorbia. hirta Aqueous And Methanolic Extracts Against Gymnascella hylinospora", |
| 9 | Anaukwu, Chikodili Gladys, Anyaoha, Victoria Ihedinachi and Onyebuagu, Blessing Ifunanya. (2023, December), "The Assessment ofAntimicrobial Activity of Prodigiosin and Pyocyanin Produced by Serratia marcesccns and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Wastewater", Nigerian Society for Microbiology in Conjuction with University of Benin |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effects of disinfection practices on fungal contamination of Barber's tools in Awka, Anambra state" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Egbo, Anastasia Tochukwu |
| 2 | "A microbial assessment of second hand clothing samples in Awka and the effects of granulated detergents." (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Muoneke, Ezinwanne |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Characterisation of Multidrug Resistant Enterococci from Domestic Effluents within Nasarawa State, Nigeria." (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "N-HEXANE LEAF FRACTION OF CNIDOSCOLUS ACONITIFOLIUS ATTENUATES BENIGN PROSTRATE HYPERPLASIA: AN IN-SILICO STUDY" (April, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "PG Final Exam" (September, 2024 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "PG Final Exam." (August, 2024 to August, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "PG final exam" (September, 2024 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "PG final examination" (June, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "PG final examination" (May, 2023 to May, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member, "Departmental 2019 Accreditation Committee" (February, 2019) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Scientific Editor, "Faculty of Biosciences The Bioscientist" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Faculty of Biosciences Laboratory Management Committee" (February, 2025) |
| 3 | Senate Representative, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, sexual harassment and staff misconduct committee, "Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Sexual harassment and staff misconduct committee" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | SIWES SUPERVISOR, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka STUDENTS INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME" (October, 2024) |
| 6 | Coordinator SIWES, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 7 | General secretary, "Mountain of fire and miracles ministries south East mega region Amawbia" (August, 2024) |
| 8 | Departmental Chairperson, Quality Assurance Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2024 to February, 2025) |
| 9 | Member, Faculty Exam misconduct committee, "Faculty Examination Misconduct Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University ,Awka" (May, 2023 to February, 2025) |
| 10 | Postgraduate Supervisor, "Postgraduate College, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2023) |
| 11 | Chairman, Canteen Management Committee, "Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2023 to February, 2025) |
| 12 | Entertainment Alumni Converge Subcommittee, "Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023 to July, 2024) |
| 13 | Member, Local organizing Committee, "Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 2nd International Bioscience Conference (Lie/Virtual)" (March, 2021 to January, 2023) |
| 14 | Member, Accreditation Committee, "Department of Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2019 to November, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY" - 200483612 (member since 2024), https://asm.org/ |
| 2 | Associate Member, "Nigerian Institute of science Laboratory Technology" - A.21313 (member since 2019), http://.nislt.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "TCE- BEATS/FBS MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (Tetfund Center of Excellence and Biomedical Engineering and Agricultural Translational Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 10th December, 2024 to 11th December, 2024; Live |
| 2 | "3rd International Bioscience Conference", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerity, Awka), 18th July, 2024 to 18th July, 2024; ASUU NAU Secretariat Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 3 | "9th Annual Symposium & General Meeting 2024", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology Southeast Zonal Chapter), 3rd June, 2024 to 5th June, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 4 | "Emerging Microbial technologies for National Economic development", (Nigeria Society for Microbiology), 27th November, 2023 to 1st December, 2023; University of Benin |
| 5 | "2nd International Bioscience Conference ( Live/ Virtual)", (Faculty of Biosciences,N amdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 10th January, 2023 to 10th January, 2023; ASUU NAU Secretariat Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka/ Zoom |
| 6 | "ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE GIR THE DEVELOPING WORLD", (ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE FOR THE DEVELOPING WORLD), 22nd October, 2019 to 22nd October, 2019; University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 7 | "SOUTH EAST ANNUAL ZONAL SYMPOSIUM AND ZONAL MEETING", (NIGERIAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY), 29th June, 2017 to 29th June, 2017; CHIKE OKOLI CENTRE NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE. |
| 8 | "Annual conference/workshop of the Foundation of African Development through International Biotechnology", (FOUNDATION FOR AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INTERNATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY), 24th November, 2015 to 24th November, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Orientation for the University's Quality Assurance Committees", (Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification), 26th March, 2024 to 26th March, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Quality Assurance Workshop", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 18th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "GENERAL TRAINING WORKSHOP ON LABORATORY ADMINISTRATION, QUALITY MANAGEMENT GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE AND SAFETY A", (Director of Research and Innovation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 25th November, 2019 to 25th November, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |