Dr. Ebere Charity Anarado
Dr. Ebere Charity Anarado is a SENIOR LECTURER in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Pure And Industrial Chemistry, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2023) January, 2011 to May, 2023 Ph.D. Organic Chemistry/Natural Products Chemistry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2002) October, 2002 to June, 2005 MSc Pure And Industrial Chemistry |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1998) October, 1993 to August, 1998 BSc Pure And Industrial Chemistry |
| 4 | Loretto Special Science School, Adazi. (SSCE, June, 1992) October, 1989 to June, 1992 SSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2011 to October, 2023 |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2009 to October, 2011 |
| 4 | Assistant Lecrurer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2007 to August, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Okerulu, I.O., Anarado, C.J., Ogbuagu, A.s., Anarado, C.E., Ekpunobi, U.E., Arinze, R.U., Obumselu, O.F., Offor, C.S.. (2022, November) Basic Organic Chemistry for Tertiary Institutions |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Chigozie John Onyinye Anarado, Charity Ebere Anarado , Benjamin Chimezie Izuagbachukwu, Uzorchukwu Michael Ogu, Amarachi Maduka, Chinyelu Ijeamaka Egwuatu, Valentine Ifenna Onwukeme. (2020, September) Focusing on quality of potable water available to the residents of Anambra State, Nigeria , Vol. 1, pp 75-93 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Charity Anarado, Chigozie Anarado, Onyeka Obumselu, Chinasa Iziga, Ebuka Onyilogwu, Ijeoma Anarado, Chika Okorie. (2025, January), "Comparative phytoremediation potentials of Jatropha curcas, Ixora coccinea, Codiaeum variegatum, Andropogon tectorium, Panicum maximum, Zea mays, Cajanus cajan for Heavy Metals", Mediterranean Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 76-102 |
| 2 | Anarado CE , Anarado CJO, Okonkwo NA, Obumselu OF, Anyanna, KJ, Ikeh OA, Igbokwe IA. (2024, April), "Comparative Phytochemical, In-vitro Anti-Hyperglycemic Activities of Napoleona vogelii Hook & Planch Stem Bark and Cassia occidentalis L. Root Extracts", Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences |
| 3 | Chigozie John Onyinye Anarado, Charity Ebere Anarado, Ngozi Anastasia Okonkwo, Obianuju Adaobi Ikeh, Ogechi Umendu, Nonso Ernest Adike, Victor Idika Uduma. (2024, April), "Iodine Fortification Study of Some Common Nigerian Vegetables Using Copper Complex", International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry |
| 4 | Onyeka Fabian Obumselu, Nwabueze Igu, Ebere Anarado, Chinonso Mgbeokwere , Chinenye Okolo, Chideraa Courage Offor. (2024, October), "Effects of land use types on the soil physicochemical characteristics of Inyi community, Enugu State, Nigeria: Application of multivariate statistical, and eco-toxicological and human risk model approaches", Environmental Advances |
| 5 | NA Okonkwo, SN Awolo, OA Ikeh, CE Anarado, VO Mgboh and G Otobo. (2024, May), "Physico-Chemical, Microbiological and Mineral Quality of Selected Boreholes and Stream Waters in Elele Community, Rivers State, Nigeria West Africa", Chemical Science International Journal |
| 6 | Chigozie J. O. Anarado, Emmanuel Ekolie, Chinasa G. Iziga, Charity E. Anarado and Augustine N. Eboatu. (2023, September), "A Comparative Study of the Nutritional Composition, Fatty Acid Profiles and Organoleptic Evaluation of Clarias g ariepinus (African Catfish and Oreochromis nilotius (Nile Tilapia ) Raised under Wild and Pond Cultured Systems", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 15, (Issue 9), pp 118-126 |
| 7 | Chigozie John Onyinye Anarado, Chinasa Grace Iziga, Collins Ugochukwu Ibeji, Ilknur Babahan-Bircan, Burak Coban, Füsun Cömert, Charity Ebere Anarado. (2023, July), "Synthesis and Characterization of 4-amino-N'-[(1E)-1-(2-hydroxy-6-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran -3-yl)ethylidene]benzohydrazide and its Cu(II), Ni(II), Zn(II) and Mn(II) Complexes.", Molekul, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 307 – 320 |
| 8 | C. J. O. Anarado, C. E. Anarado, O. F. Obumselu , C. G. Iziga , I. L. Anarado and E. H. Onyilogwu. (2023, July), "Phytochemical, in vitro Antimicrobial, Proximate, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant and Anti-hyperglycemic Activities of Root Extracts of Combretum platypterum (Welw)", Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research |
| 9 | C. J. O. Anarado, Awajiiroijana U. Okpoji and C. E. Anarado. (2023, July), "Bioaccumulation and Health Risk Assessment of Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, and Mercury in Blue Crabs Found in Creeks in Bayelsa State of Niger Delta Region of Nigeria", Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, Vol. 21, (Issue 4), pp 46-59 |
| 10 | Chigozie J. O. Anarado, Ebuka H. Onyilogwu , Collins U. Ibeji , and Charity E. Anarado. (2023, July), "SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERISATION AND STRUCTURAL ELUCIDATION OF NOVEL 4-TERT-BUTYLBENZOHYDRAZONE AND ITS Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II) AND Mn(II) COMPLEXES", bulletin Chemical Society of Ethiopia |
| 11 | C. E. Anarado; N. U. Ejimofor; O. M. Chiadikobi; O. F. Obumselu; C. B. Nsofor; C. J. O. Anarado. (2022, August), "COMPARATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL, PROXIMATE, AND in vitro ANTIHYPERGLYCEMIC ANALYSES OF THE ROOT BARK EXTRACTS OF Nauclea latifolia Smith AND THE STEM BARK EXTRACTS OF Azadirachta indica A. Juss.", J. Chem Soc. Nigeria, Vol. 47, (Issue 4), pp 776 – 797 |
| 12 | C. E. Anarado, F. M. Chukwubueze, O. F. Obumselu, N. U. Ejimofor, N. P. Okafor, C. J. O. Anarado, C. B. Nsofor. (2022, November), "Production, Properties and Applications of Xylooligosaccharides (XOS): A Review", Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 13 | C. E. Anarado , O. F. Obumselu, N. U. Ejimofor, N. P. Okafor, C. L. Igwe, J. C. Udekute, C. E. Igwe, C. B. Nsofor. (2022, November), "Comparative Phytochemical, Proximate and In vitro Antihyperglycemic Analyses of the Stem Bark Extracts of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth and Annona senegalensis Pers", Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 40-48 |
| 14 | C. E. Anarado, V. I. E. Ajiwe, O. F. Obumselu, C. J. O. Anarado, N. P. Okafor. (2021, November), "Phytochemical, Proximate, in-vitro Anti-malarial, Anti-inflammatory and Antimicrobial Screening of Leaf Extracts of Combretum platypterum (Welw) Hutch & Dalziel", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Vol. 33, (Issue 52), pp 39-61 |
| 15 | C. E. Anarado, V. I. E. Ajiwe, C. J. O. Anarado, O. F. Obumselu, T. U. Onuegbu, S. E. Okafor. (2021, November), "Phytochemical, Proximate, In-vitro Antimalarial and Antimicrobial screening of leaf Extracts of Justicia carnea Lindl", International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry, Vol. 22, (Issue 8), pp 55-73 |
| 16 | C. E. Anarado, C. J. O. Anarado, E. E. Okechukwu, F. M. Chukwubueze, G. E. Kenechukwu. (2021, June), "Comparative Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Analyses of Leaves of Pterocarpus mildbraedii Harms and Xylopia aethiopica (Dual) A. Rich", South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 8-17 |
| 17 | C. E. Anarado, V. I. E. Ajiwe, C. J. O. Anarado, O. F. Obumselu, N. L. Umedum, Okafor. (2021, November), "The Phytochemistry, Ethnomedicinal and Pharmacology Uses of Justicia carnea Lindl Used in Traditional medicine in Nigeria- A Review", South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 85-93 |
| 18 | 6. Anarado, C. J. O., Anarado, C. E., Nwajide, F. C., Obiora, A., Chukwuma, V. D., Anarado, I. L.. (2020, June), "Effect of Fertilizer Application on Phytoremediating Potentials of Euphorbia heterophylla, Axonopus compressus, Emilia coccinea and Scoparia dulcis against Hg2+, Pb2+, Cd2+ and As3+", Oriental Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 36, (Issue 3), pp 474-480 |
| 19 | C. E. Anarado, F. M. Chukwubueze, C. J. O. Anarado, N. L. Umedum, C. B. Nwanya. (2020, June), "Comparative Phytochemical and in vitro Antioxidant Screening of the Root and Stem Bark of Annona muricata Linn", International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry, Vol. 21, (Issue 8), pp 48-61 |
| 20 | C. E. Anarado, C. J. O. Anarado, N. L. Umedum, Q. M. Ogbodo. (2020, June), "Comparative Phytochemical and Anti-microbial Studies of Leaf, Stem, Root of Spathodea companulata", Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 10-20 |
| 21 | Anarado CE, Anarado CJO, Umedum NL, Chukwubueze FM and Anarado IL. (2020, April), "Phytochemical and Antimicrobial analysis of leaves of Bridelia micrantha, Cassytha filiformis, Euphorbia hirta and Securinega virosa", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 581-587 |
| 22 | C.E. Anarado, C.J.O. Anarado, E.C. Anyaegbu, N.L. Umedum, V.D. Chukwuma. (2020, May), "COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE PHYTOREMEDIATING POTENTIALS OF Pennistum purpureum and Axonopus fissifolius AGAINST Pb2+, Cd2+, Zn2+ and Co2+", J. Chem Soc. Nigeria, Vol. 45, (Issue 2), pp 275 - 281 |
| 23 | C. E. Anarado, C. J. O. Anarado, M. O. Okeke, C. E. Ezeh, N. L. Umedum, P. C. Okafor. (2019, February), "Leafy Vegetables as Potential Pathways to Heavy Metal Hazards", Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment, Vol. 8, pp 23-32 |
| 24 | J.O. Anarado, C.E. Anarado, C.S. Nwankwo, U.S. Vincent, O.O. Nwachukwu. (2019, August), "Methanol Content In Local Gins Consumed In some selected communities In Southern Part of Nigeria", J. Chem Soc. Nigeria, Vol. 44, (Issue 4), pp 671 -675 |
| 25 | Chigozie John Onyinye Anarado, Charity Ebere Anarado , Benjamin Chimezie Izuagbachukwu, Uzorchukwu Michael Ogu, Amarachi Maduka, Chinyelu Ijeamaka Egwuatu, Valentine Ifenna Onwukeme. (2019, November), "Quality of Potable Water Available to the Residents of Anambra State, Nigeria", Natural Resources, Vol. 10, pp 395-414 |
| 26 | Chigozie John Onyinye Anarado, Charity Ebere Anarado, Richard Ifeanyi Areh, Nonyelum Ifoh, Elijah Okechukwu Eze, Ebuka Ikeakor. (2019, August), "Iodine Fortification Study of Some Common African Vegetables", Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment, Vol. 8, pp 172-183 |
| 27 | Anarado, C.E, Mmeka, O.P, Anarado, C.J.O, and Umedum,N.L.. (2018, July), "Phytoremediation Potentials of Dieffenbachia bownanii and Eleusine indica for Cadmium, Lead, Zinc and Cobalt", IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. -11, (Issue 7), pp 68-71 |
| 28 | Anarado, C.E., Anarado, C.J.O., Agwuna, C., Okeke, M.O., Okafor, P.C.. (2018, November), "Phytoremediating Potentials of Sida acuta and Duranta erecta for Lead, Cadmium, Cobalt and Zinc", International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 11) |
| 29 | C.E. Anarado, F.A. Okoro, C.J.O. Anarado, N.L. Umedum. (2016, November), "Phytoremediating Capacity of Commelina beghalensis", Chemical Society of Nigeria (Anambra State Chapter), ANACHEM, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1153-1156 |
| 30 | Anarado, C.J.O, Eboatu, A.N, Anarado, C.E, Egwuatu, C.I.. (2016, July), "Crystallochemical Study of Kaolinitic Minerals from Anambra And Ebonyi States of Southeastern Nigeria.", IJRDO-Journal Of Applied Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 7) |
| 31 | Anarado C. Ebere, Anarado C. John, Egwuatu C. Ijeamaka, Umedum N. Lilian, Okoye P. A. Chuma. (2016, August), "Phytoremediation of Cobalt, Lead and Zinc Using Selected African Plants", AASCIT Communications, Vol. 3, (Issue 5) |
| 32 | L. Umedum Ngozi, Nwajagu Ugochukwu, P. Udeozo Ifeoma, E. Anarado Charity, I. Egwuatu Chinyelu. (2014, February), "The Efficacy of Hyptis Suaveolens: A Review of Its Nutritional and Medicinal Applications", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. -4, (Issue 6), pp 661-674 |
| 33 | Umedum N.L., Kaka E.B., Okoye N.H., Anarado C.E., Udeozo I. P.. (2013, July), "Physicochemical Analysis of Selected Surface Water in Warri, Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 7) |
| 34 | C.J.O. Anarado, C.E. Anarado, C.I. Egwuatu. (2010, November), "Physicochemical analysis of pyrite mineral occurring in Anambra State", Chemical Society of Nigeria (Anambra State Chapter), ANACHEM, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 799-805 |
| 35 | P.A.C. Okoye, J.O. Ezeonyekwelu, A.B.C. Nzekwe, C. Ezeofor. (2006, August), "Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial screening of seed of Musa paradisiaca", African Journal of Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1606-1610 |
| 36 | P.A.C. Okoye, C.C. Mbonu, C.E. Ezeofor, M.N. Chendo. (2005, August), "Impact assessment of waste effluents from IBETO group of companies, Nnewi Anambra State, on soil and groundwater resources of the environment", World Journal Of Biotechnology, Vol. 6, pp 869-873 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Anarado, C.E, Mmeka, O.P, Anarado, C.J.O, and Umedum, N.L.. (2014, November), "Phytoremediation Potentials of Dieffenbachia bownanii and Eleusine indica for Cadmium, Lead and Cobalt", |
| 2 | Anarado, C.J.O., Eboatu, A.N., Anarado, C.E.. (2012, July), "Crystallochemical Study of Kaolinitic Minerals from Anambra and Ebonyi States of Southeastern Nigeria", |
| 3 | Anarado, C.J.O, Anarado, C.E, Egwuatu, C.I.. (2011, November), "Phytoremediation of Lead-polluted Soil using Selected African Plants", |
| 4 | Anarado, C.J.O., Anarado, C.E., Obiefuna, N.J.. (2009, October), "Fossil Fuels, Biofuels and the World Food Crisis", , pp 122 |
| 5 | Anarado, C.J.O., Ezeofor, C.E., Olisaka, L.I., Molokwu, R.C.. (2007, September), "Zn, Fe and Al Content of Harvested Rain Water in Selected Areas of Anambra State", , pp 155 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Research Journal of Phytochemistry" (April, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "Online Journal of Chemistry" (December, 2021) |
| 3 | Editor, "• Greenfield Advanced Research Publishing House" (July, 2021) |
| 4 | Editor, "Online Journal of Chemistry" (July, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Elucidation and prediction of molecular mechanisms and associated pathways of the PTGS2 as a common key gene for diabetes and cachexia: Bioinformatics strategies" (February, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "“Chemical composition assessment by wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence of agricultural soils in the mining town of Moanda, Gabon”" (August, 2021) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Effectiveness of Fortified Liquid Organic Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on the Growth, Physiological and Pesticidal Response of African Nightshade (Solanum scabrum)" (August, 2020) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Departmental Chairman, "University Quality Assurance Committee" (June, 2023 to August, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty WelfareCommittee" (March, 2021 to March, 2022) |
| 3 | Coordinator, "Departmental Library Committee" (June, 2020 to August, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty Workshop, Research and Exhibition Committee" (May, 2016 to May, 2017) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria" - 1/3/7/0490 (member since 2007), https://iccon.gov.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ANB/02/002 (member since 2004), https://chemsociety.org.ng |