Lady Nkechi Evelyn Ekekwe
Lady Nkechi Evelyn Ekekwe is a LECTURER I in MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medical Laboratory Science in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I AM LADY EKEKWE EVELYN NKECHI EMPLOYED AS A MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS .MY PRESENT POSITION HAS EXPOSED ME TO A WIDE FIELD OF LABORATORY DIAGNOSIS AND RESEARCHES . MY QUALIFICATIONS , TRANINGS AND WILLINGNESS TO LEARN HAS HELPED ME EXTEND MY CAPABILITIES IN TEACHING AND SUPERVISINGS STUDENTS, LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS , RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS. A LADY OF THE KNIGHT OF ST. MULMBA NIGERIA AND CURRENTLY PURSUING A PhD IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND PARASITOLOGY.
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Address: | Medical Microbiology, Faculty Of Medical Laboratory Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY ULI, ANAMBRA STATE. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2022) April, 2019 to August, 2022 PhD Public Health And Parasitology |
| 2 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY ULI, ANAMBRA STATE. (Master Degree, August, 2018) July, 2016 to February, 2018 MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PUBLIC HEALTH AND PARASITIOLOGY |
| 3 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY ULI, ANAMBRA STATE. (Post-Graduate Degree, January, 2016) July, 2013 to July, 2015 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA |
| 4 | ARMY DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL. (SSCE, January, 1992) January, 1987 to November, 1989 SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE |
| 5 | GOVERNMENT CENTRE. (GCE, December, 1991) September, 1991 to September, 1991 SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus December, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC CO-ORDINATOR FOR LABORATORY SERVICES., DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH. April, 2023 to March, 2024 |
| 3 | HEAD OF LABORATORY UNITS, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES April, 2021 to December, 2023 |
| 4 | HEAD OF LABORATORY UNITS, MEDICAL LAB SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NAU NNEWI CAMPUS April, 2019 to April, 2021 |
| 5 | CHIEF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST INCHARGE, LISDOM REFERENCE LABORATORIES , ZETA /SAFETY MEDICAL LABORATORIES AND ECON MEDICAL LABORATORIES ONITSHA. February, 1998 to May, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Evelyn N. Ekekwe; Clara I. Eleazar Ify O. EmmyEgbe, Nkeiruka M. Orji, Veronica N. Emenuga.. (2026, June), "Microscopic and Molecular Detection of Intestinal Parasites Prevalence in Patients Attending Health Facilities in Anambra State, Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 436-449 |
| 2 | Ekekwe, E. N., Uba, B. O., Dokubo, C. U., Okoye, E. C. S., Dibua, N. A., Anaebonam, E. C, Afulukwe, S. C.. (2026, June), "Determination of the Pathogenicity Profile of Food-Borne Salmonella Pathogens.", Journal of Public Health, Policy, and Society (JPHPS), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 165-171 |
| 3 | Ekekwe, E. N; Dokubo, C. U; Uba, B. O.. (2026, July), "Antifungal Activity of Hydroethanolic Extract of Annona muricata Leaves against Plant Pathogenic Fungi: A Potential Alternative to Synthetic Chemical Preservatives", IPS Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 481-488 |
| 4 | Ekekwe, E. N; Uba, B. O; Dokubo, C. U.. (2026, June), "In Vitro Assessment of Aqueous, Acetone and Ethanolic Extracts of Garlic and Turmeric as Plant-based Antimicrobial Agents", IPS Journal of Drug Discovery Research and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 77-85 |
| 5 | Ekekwe, E. N; Dokubo, C. U; Uba, B. O.. (2026, June), "Microbiological Quality of Packaged Cereals and Unpackaged Cereals Sold in Ogbeogonogo Market, Asaba, Delta State", IPS Journal of Public Health, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 763-771 |
| 6 | EN Ekekwe, CM Chukwueze, A Okwuonu, AC Nwuko, FN Oguwike. (2026, April), "Awareness of Bacterial and Parasitic Organisms among Unhygienic Kindergarten Schools and its Effect on the Children Learning in Uli Anambra State", Greener Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 20-24 |
| 7 | Emenuga, VN; Ebede, SO; Onwosi - Ejeh, FC; Ekekwe , EN; Chukwueze, CN; Anuseim , CC; Ewuotu, AU; Okeke , BC; Ogwike ; Oguwike ,FN;. (2025, January), "Incidence of tooth decay and its percentage bacterial load in Mbaitolu Imo state of Nigeria", Greener journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 13, pp 1 - 5 |
| 8 | Chukwueze C.M, Ebede S.O, Emenuga V.N, Ekekwe E.N, Ewuotu A.U, Ogwuike F.N, Oguwike R.C. (2025, April), "EVALUATION OF VIRULENT BACTERIA AND VIRAL ORGANISMS PRESENT IN THE NASOPHARYNGEAL GLAND OF CATARRH SUBJECTS AND ITS EFFECT IN THE RESPIRATORY REGION OF SUBJECTS IN EMENE STATE.", Greener journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 13, pp 19 - 23 |
| 9 | Anameze C.E., Emmyegebe I.O., Anyaegbunam L.C., Ogoamaka I.J., Uba B.O., Odumodu O.A.,Ezeigwe C., Kamalu N.L., Chukwubuude C.B., Akaogu O., Ezekwueme E.N., Emmyegbe C.C., Obiefoka O.S., Ezenwata S.I., Ilechukwu C.C. (2023, September), "Qualitative and Quantitatve Phytohemical Analysis of Gongronema Latifolium Leaf Extract; Implication for the treatment of Helminthiasis.", IPS Journal of Applied Microbiolgy and Biotechnology, pp 12-15 |
| 10 | Eze C.C.,Ekekwe E.N.,Ezenwata I.S.,Frank O.N.,Okorie I.U.,Anaebonam E.,Nweze K.E. and Onyemeka R.M.. (2021, September), "Municipal Waste: Effescts on the Physico-Chemical and Microbiological Parameters of Otamiri River in Owerri,Nigeria.", Asian Journal of Basic Science and Research., Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 98-109 |
| 11 | AKULE J.C., EKWUNIFE A.C., UMEANAETO P.U., AMILO G.I., OCHIABUTO O.M.T.B.., ONWUSOANYA U.F., IRIKANNU.K.C., EKEKWE E.N.. (2017, June), "A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES FOR MALARIA", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCHES IN HEALTH CARE AND NURSING, pp 77-78 |
| 12 | OBI.M.C.., OCHIABUTO O.M.T.B.., ODILI F.., ONWUSOANYA U.F., EKEKWE E.N., AKULUE T.I, EKWUNOH P.O., CHIJIOKE O.U. AND OBEAGU E.I.,. (2017, February), "ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF H.PYLORI FROM CULTIVATED COMMERCIALLY SOLD VEGETABLES AND SALADS FROM SOME SELECTED TOWNS (NNEWI AND ODEKPE) IN ANAMBRA STATE.", WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES, pp 55-64 |
| 13 | OCHIABUTO O.M.T.B., OGBACHALU O.M., OBI.C.M., EKEKWE E.N., AND UNEZE.B.C. (2017, April), "STREPTOCOCCUS PHARANGITIS IN SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ORAUKWU ,SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA : A RISK FACTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RHEUMATIC FEVER.", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, pp 145-151 |
| 14 | S.I.Ogenyi, A.A.Ngokere, A.O.Onyemelukwe, T.P.P.Choji, A.O.Oluboyo, R.C.Chukwuanukwu, E.N.Ekekwe, P.O.Manafa. (2015, June), "Effect of Ethanolic Crude Extracts of NauclealatifolianSmiith (Rubiaceae) Leaves , Fruits , Stems and Roots Barks on the Liver of Chinchilla Rabbit.", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 1-8 |
| 15 | Oguwike F.N.,Olisah M.C.,Nwadighoha A.N.,Emenuga V.N. and Ezekwueme E.N.. (2014, February), "Evaluation of Pathogenic Bacterial Contamination in Roadside African Salad[Manihot Esculenta]and their effect in the gastro intestinal system of subjescts in Enugu Nigeria .", IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences., Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 01-00 |
| 16 | OCHIABUTO O.M.T.B., EZUKUMALU B., OKOEKE O.C., OKOLI.A.., OBI C.M., AKULU J.C., EZEKWUEME E.N. AND ONWUASOANYA U.FE J.C., EZEKWUEME E.N., AND ONWUSANY. (2014, September), "PREVALENCE OF DERMATOPHYTES IN FAIRLY-USED SHOES SOLD IN NNEWI MARKET, SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA .", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ., pp 36-41 |
| 17 | P.O MANAFA., R.C CHUKWUNUKWU ., C.P UGOCHUKWU., J.I IKECHEBELU., C.C ONYENEKWE.., A.O OLUBOYO., N.E EZEKWUEME., A.O ONYEMELUKWE., I.P EZEKWUEME., N.. (2012, March), "ASSESMENT OF LIPID PROFILE IN HIV SEROPOSITIVE PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ATTENDING ANTE-NATAL CLINIC IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSIPTAL ,NNEWI,ANAMBRA STATE", NIGERIA ORIENT JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, pp 40-44 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | EKEKWE, E.N, EMMY-EGBE, I.O, ORJI, N.M.. (2026, May), "MICROSCOPY AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME FAECAL PARASITES OF PATIENTS ATTENDING HOSPITALS IN AWKA/ONITSHA METROPOLIS, ANAMBRA STATE – NIGERIA", |
| 2 | Emenuga Veronica N, Ekekwe Evelyn N, and Maduegbunam Vivian E.. (2024, September), "ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF ALOE VERA GEL, BARK AND THE COMBINATION OF BARK AND GEL ON ESCHARICHIA COLI AND SALMONELLA TYPHIS", |
| 3 | Emenuga Veronica N, Okpara S N, Ezekwueme Evelyn N,. (2024, May), "THE MICROBIAL LOAD OF WRAPPED AND NAKED TISSUE PAPERS AND ITS HEALTH IMPLICATION", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | EZEKWUEME EVELYN NKECHI. "INCIDENCE PATTERN AND TRENDS OF SCABIES ON RANDOMLY SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA", (Research Work, 2021 August) |
| 2 | EZEKWUEME EVELYN NKECHI. "CYST AND OVA OF HUMAN INTESTINAL PARASITES ASSOCIATED WITH SOLANIUM AETHIOPICUM IN OGBARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE", (Research Work, 2018 November) |
| 3 | EZEKWUEME EVELYN NKECHI. "COMPARATIVE STUDY ON MALARIA DIAGNOSIS USING RAPID DIAGNOSTIC KITS AND MICROSCOPY.", (Research Work, 2015 August) |
| 4 | EZEKWUEME EVELYN NKECHI. "BACTERIAL LOAD OF MEAT PIES SOLD IN ENUGU METROPOLIS", (Research Work, 1997 December) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "NONE YET" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Chukwu Emeka Obi Ifeanyi |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "ASSOCIATION BETWEEN FAST BLOOD GLUCOSE AND LIPID PROFILE STATUS AMONG NEWLY DIAGNOSED TYPE 2 DIABETICS OF THE 3 MAJOR ETHIC GROUPS IN NIGERIA" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND MULTI DRUG RESISTANT PROFILES OF UROPATHOGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI FROM ADULTS ATTENDING NATIONAL ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL ENUGU NIGERIA." (November, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "REVIEW OF LABORATORY BIOMARKERS OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE" (November, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "DEPT OF NURSING - MSc FINAL DEFENSE ( INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES AMONG NURSES CLINICIANS WORKING IN SOME TERTIARY HEALTH INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA AND THE RUBRIC FOR SCORING)." (July, 2025 to August, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "DEPT OF NURSING SCIENCE - MSc DEFENSE ; ADHERENCE OF HAEMODIALYSIS REGIMEN AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NNEWI." (November, 2025 to January, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | MEMBER, "DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY & PUBLIC HEALTH WELFARE COMMITTEE" (April, 2026) |
| 2 | COURSE ADVISER, "FACULTY OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES" (December, 2023) |
| 3 | ASSISTANT CHIEF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, "DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES" (October, 2020 to December, 2023) |
| 4 | PARISHIONER, "S.S PETER AND PAUL PARISH" (February, 2016) |
| 5 | STATE FINANCIAL SECRETARY AND CHAIRMAN FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE FOR AWARD / LUNCHEON, "ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS OF NIGERIA ,ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER" (February, 2015 to November, 2018) |
| 6 | PARISHIONER, "MADONNA PARISH IYIOWA ODEKPE" (January, 2012 to December, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Neuroscience Society Of Nigeria" (member since 2026), http://forms.gle/wkPmv52VZv8wBuUP6 |
| 2 | Full Member, "Organization of Women in Science for Developing World(OSWD)" (member since 2017), http://www.OSWD.com |
| 3 | Full Member, "PARASITOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH SOCIETY OF NIGERIA" (member since 2015), http:ppsn.org.ng |
| 4 | Associate Member, "ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE COUNCIL OF NIGERIA" - RA 6671 (member since 1997), http:mlscn.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Interdisciplinary Approaches to Biotechnology for Sustainable Developement and Economic Advancement", (Faculty of Natural Sciences), 13th May, 2026 to 14th May, 2026; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Unversity Uli Campus |
| 2 | "The Roles of Research in Health and Economy Recovery in a Challenged Economy", (Health Promotion , Molecular Therapy and Rehabilitation initiative University of Nigeria , SMITHTOWN CENTRE For Nursing and Rehabilitation , United States of America), 17th September, 2024 to 18th September, 2024; ICAN Hall , University of Nigeria , Enugu Campus . |
| 3 | "THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN HEALTH AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN A CHALLENGED ECONOMY", (Health Promotion , Molecular Therapy and Rehabilitation initiative University of Nigeria , SMITHTOWN CENTRE For Nursing and Rehabilitation , United States of America), 18th May, 2024 to 18th May, 2024; ICAN Hall , University of Nigeria , Enugu Campus . |
| 4 | "QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM", (ASSOCIATION OF FEMALE MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS OF NIGERIA, ANAMBRA STATE BRANCH.), 22nd September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Emmaus House , Awka, Anambra State |
| 5 | "ROLE IN CURBING INCESSANT INSECURITY IN FOOD , IMPROVED HEALTHCARE AND ENVIROMENTAL MANAGEMENT", (ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN IN SCIEWNCE FOR THE DEVELOPING WORLD SOUTH-EAST ZONE), 10th May, 2022 to 13th May, 2022; ENUGU |
| 6 | "COMPARATIVE STUDY ON MALARIA DIAGNOSIS USING MICROSCOPY AND RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST KIT", (BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH GROUP NAUTH), 20th April, 2016 to 23rd April, 2016; AWKA , ANAMBRA STATE |
| 7 | "COMPARATIVE STUDY ON MALARIA DIAGNOSIS USING MICROSCOPY AND RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST", (BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH GROUP NAUTH), 20th April, 2016 to 23rd April, 2016; AWKA , ANAMBRA STATE |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "OVERVIEW /GENELOGY/BASICS OF COVID -19", (ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS OF NIGERIA), 7th September, 2020 to 7th September, 2020; ANAMBRA STATE |
| 2 | "BASELINE DATA FOR WIDAL ,HEPATITIS B&C AND BODY MASS INDEX", (ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS OF NIGERIA), 7th August, 2013 to 7th August, 2013; ANAMBRA STATE |
| 3 | "BASELINE DATA FOR WIDAL ,HEPATITIS B&C AND BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)", (ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS OF NIGERIA), 5th August, 2013 to 5th August, 2013; ANAMBRA STATE |
| 4 | "QUALITY ESSENTIALS IN MEDICAL LABORATORY PRACTICE: DOCUMENTATION AND PROCESSING", (GUILD OF MEDICAL LABORATORY DIRECTORS), 8th July, 2013 to 9th July, 2013; ENUGU |
| 5 | "MALARIA DIAGNOSIS", (ROLL BACK MALARIA INITIATIVE), 12th July, 2012 to 22nd July, 2012; PHYSICAL IN PERSON |
| 6 | "TRAINING ON POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH", (SAFETY BIOMEDICAL LIMITED), 10th November, 2009 to 12th November, 2009; ENUGU |