Dr. Nwabueze Ikenna Igu
Dr. Nwabueze Ikenna Igu is a READER in GEOGRAPHY AND METEROLOGY Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Am Dr Nwabueze Ikenna Igu. I have a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of York, UK and a good background in Geography at M.Sc and B.Sc levels. Am a researcher and lecturer in a public University in Nigeria. My research is focused on tropical landscapes and employs trans-disciplinary approaches to elucidate the ecology, carbon sequestration, emissions and capacities in different landscapes, biogeography of ecosystems and the environmental management of a wide array of ecosystem services, processes and landscapes.
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Address: | Geography And Meterology, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | GEOGRAPHY AND METEROLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | University Of York, UK. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2017) May, 2012 to June, 2016 PhD Environmental Science |
| 2 | University of Ibadan, Ibadan. (Master Degree, August, 2007) July, 2005 to March, 2007 M.Sc Geography Geography |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2005) October, 1998 to March, 2003 B.Sc Geography |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Career Development tutor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | PG Supervisor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2017 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Jacinta U. Ezenwenyi, Chinero N. Ayogu, Ngozi V, Okolo. (2023, April), "Carbon storage and environmental determinants in a tropical rainforest landscape", Open Journal of Ecology, Vol. 13, pp 229-240 |
| 2 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Jacinta U. Ezenwenyi, Chinero N. Ayogu, Ngozi V, Okolo. (2023, April), "Carbon storage and environmental determinants in a tropical rainforest landscape", Open Journal of Ecology, Vol. 13, pp 229-240 |
| 3 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Jacinta U. Ezenwenyi. (2023, May), "Ecology and Determinants of a Tropical Rainforest Landscape", Research in Ecology, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 12-22 |
| 4 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Chinero N. Ayogu, Ngozi V. Okolo, Joseph O. Duluora, Peter I. Eburu. (2023, March), "Ecosystem modification and land use change in South East Nigeria: Realities and prospects for conservation", African Journal of Environmental science and technology, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 70-79 |
| 5 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Chinero N. Ayogu, Peter I. Eburu. (2023, June), "Ecosystem Service Potentials and Underlying Influences in a Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem", Sustainability in Environment, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 20-32 |
| 6 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Chinero N. Ayogu, Chidimma C. Umeogu, Michael C. Obikwelu. (2023, May), "Analysis of Land Use Change and Associated Implications on Soil Ecosystem Functions in South Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, Vol. 11, pp 126-134 |
| 7 | Nwabueze Igu. (2023, July), "Species Distribution and Patterns in a Forest-savannah Ecotone: Environmental Change and Conservation Concerns", Journal of Botanical research, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 27-35 |
| 8 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Paul Ajibo, Chinero N. Ayogu. (2023, April), "Welding Activities and their Associated Impacts in an Urban Area: Necessity for Environmental Standards and Regulation", Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment a, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 9 | Nkiru Meludu, Chukwujekwu Obianefo, Geraldine Nzeribe, Nwabueze Igu, Charles Onugu. (2022, April), "Effect of Covid-19 pandemic lockdown of agricultural migrant workers in south eastern Nigeria", The Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 41, (Issue 1), pp 19-30 |
| 10 | Ogochukwu F. Igu, Nwabueze I. Igu, Geraldine E. Nzeribe, Maryrose I. Eze. (2022, April), "The Role of TVET in Mitigating Climate Change among SMEs", Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment a, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 13-21 |
| 11 | David Okorochukwu, Nwabueze Igu, Ngozi Okolo. (2021, August), "Analysis of the relationship between asthma and climatic elements", Environmental review, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 30-36 |
| 12 | Patrick Oyem, Nwabueze Igu. (2021, March), "Assessment of forest loss and degradation in Ndokwa-West, Delta state", Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment a, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-21 |
| 13 | Chinero Ayogu, Maduka Iweanya, Onyekachi Ayogu, Nwabueze Igu. (2021, March), "Sediment contamination and the implications of its mining in the Anambra drainage basin, south east Nigeria", Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment a, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 39-61 |
| 14 | Nwabueze Igu, Chinero Ayogu, Ngozi Okolo. (2021, January), "Soil carbon dynamics in a humid tropical zone in SE Nigeria: environmental influences and conservation prioritization", Journal of Geography and Regional Planning, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 19-31 |
| 15 | James Okorocha, Nwabueze Igu. (2020, January), "Energy demands and the place of biofuel technology and forest management initiatives", Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment a, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 135-147 |
| 16 | David Onuoha, Nwabueze Igu, Rotimi Oluwole. (2020, February), "GIS based study of prioritized gully erosion and flood locations in Ebonyi state", Journal of Environment and Earth science |
| 17 | Ifeanyi Onwuadiochi, Nwabueze Igu, Ifeanyi Enete, Maduka Ozoemene. (2020, June), "Modelling the trends of causal interaction among key selected microclimatic elements in Enugu urban", IOSR Journal of Environmental science, toxicology and food technology, Vol. 14, (Issue 6), pp 9-21 |
| 18 | Nwabueze Igu, Joseph Duluora, Uzoamaka Onyeizugbe. (2020, April), "Land conversions and forest dynamics in a riparian forest zone in south east Nigeria", Journal of Geographical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1-6 |
| 19 | Susan Aniekwe, Nwabueze Igu. (2019, January), "A geographical analysis of urban sprawl in Abuja", Journal of Geographical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 13-19 |
| 20 | Nwabueze Igu. (2019, September), "Mangrove-freshwater swamp transition forest landscape in the Niger Delta: species dominance and diversity", Environmental review, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 124-131 |
| 21 | Nwabueze Igu, Amauchechukwu Udeogu, Benedicta okafor. (2019, October), "Plantation forestry and associated ecosystem service benefits at landscape scale.", Tropical Built Environment Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 156-165 |
| 22 | Nwabueze Igu, Joseph Duluora. (2019, December), "Land cover change in a freshwater swamp forest landscape: implications for biodiversity conservation", Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 10, pp 1578-1590 |
| 23 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Robert Marchant. (2018, October), "Floristic composition and diversity of freshwater swamp forest in the Niger basin of Nigeria", Open Journal of Forestry, Vol. 8, pp 567-584 |
| 24 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Robert Marchant. (2018, October), "Floristic Composition and Diversity of Freshwater Swamp Forests in the Niger Basin of Nigeria", Open Journal of Forestry, Vol. 8, pp 567-584 |
| 25 | Chukwudi Nzoiwu, Emmanuel Ezenwaji, Ifeanyi Enete, Nwabueze Igu. (2017, July), "Analysis of trends in rainfall and water balance characteristics", Journal of Geography and Regional Planning, Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 186-196 |
| 26 | Nwabueze Igu, Chukwudi Nzoiwu, Evaristus Anyaeze. (2017, July), "Biodiversity and carbon potentials of a Nigerian forest reserve: insights from the Niger basin", Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 8, pp 914-922 |
| 27 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Robert Marchant. (2017, April), "Ecological patterns and sustainability of freshwater swamp forest ecosystem: assessing climate and disturbance interactions", Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, Vol. 39, pp 62-74 |
| 28 | Nwabueze Igu. (2017, January), "Swamp forest use and loss in the Niger Delta: contextual and underlying issues", Open Journal of Forestry, Vol. 7, pp 34-47 |
| 29 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Robert Marchant. (2017, February), "Freshwater swamp forest use in the Niger Delta: perception and insights", Journal of Forest research, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 44-52 |
| 30 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Robert Marchant. (2017, March), "Potentials and determinants of carbon storage of freshwater swamp forests in the Niger Delta", Open Journal of Ecology, Vol. 7, pp 199-210 |
| 31 | Nwabueze Igu. (2017, April), "Species diversity and structure of an intact freshwater swamp forest in the Niger Delta", Open Journal of Forestry, Vol. 7, pp 242-254 |
| 32 | Nwabueze Igu, Emmanuel Ezenwaji, Peter Nzoiwu. (2017, September), "Species diversity and modification in freshwater swamp forest ecosystem: implications for conservation and climate change", Nigeria Geographical Journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 185-192 |
| 33 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Robert Marchant. (2016, September), "Aboveground carbon storage in a freshwater swamp forest ecosystem in the Niger Delta", Carbon management, Vol. 7, pp 137-148 |
| 34 | Nwabueze Igu. (2013, May), "Mangrove forest loss in Nigeria: implications for climate change", International Journal of Ecosystem, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 55-63 |
| 35 | Emmanuel Ezenwaji, Raymond Anyadike, Nwabueze Igu (mistaken for Nnaemeka Igu). (2013, October), "Optimal allocation of public water supply to the urban sector of Enugu: a linear programming approach", Applied water science, Vol. 4, pp 73-78 |
| 36 | Nwabueze Igu, Ifeanyi Enete, Femi Olaniyan. (2013, July), "Spatial incidence of tuberculosis in Enugu state, Nigeria", World Environment, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 71-76 |
| 37 | Ifeanyi Enete, Ernest Obienusi, Nwabueze Igu, Romanus Ayadiulo. (2012, March), "Harmattan dust: composition, characteristics and effects on soil fertility in Enugu, Nigeria", British Journal of applied science and technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 72-81 |
| 38 | Ifeanyi Enete, Nwabueze Igu. (2011, August), "Analysis of weather and wet road crashes in Enugu urban", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 289-293 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Chidimma C. Umeogu. (2023, April), "Agriculture in a tropical wetland zone: food security and land use change concerns", |
| 2 | Ogochukwu F. Igu and Nwabueze I. Igu. (2022, July), "Environmental change and importance of environmental education", AE-FUNAI Journal of Education, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 133-142 |
| 3 | Okolo V.N, Obidozor C. J, IGU N. I, UKA S. C.. (2022, April), "LEATHER TANNING EFFLUENT AND ITS EFFECTS ON VEGETATION IN CHALLAWA INDUSTRIAL AREA, KANO, NIGERIA", |
| 4 | Chidimma C. Umeogu, Nwabueze I. Igu. (2021, August), "Investigation into the Biodiversity Management and Conservation Practices in Southeast of Nigeria", |
| 5 | Nwabueze Igu, Amauchechukwu Udeogu. (2019, October), "Plantation forestry, ecosystem services and prospects for natural disaster management", |
| 6 | Ezenwaji E.E, Nzoiwu, C.P, Phil- Eze, P.O, Igu, N.I. (2018, September), "Analysis of land use/land cover change in Awka, Nigeria", , Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 17-29 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Analysis of the relationship between asthma and climatic elements" (2021). Completed Masters project by Okorochukwu Miracle David |
| 2 | "Assessment of forest loss and degradation in Ndokwa West, Delta state" (2021). Completed Masters project by Oyem Patrick Okwudili |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Assessing of the ecology and carbon storage of rainforest ecosystem in southeast Nigeria" (January, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education trust fund |
| 2 | Awardee: "Developing SMART strategies for enhancing maximum carbon capture in tropical rainforest belt of southeast Nigeria" (December, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education trust fund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment" (October, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "Asian Journal of Geological research" (February, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Physiological EvaluationOf Spent Engine Oil Contamination On Accumulation Of Heavy Metals InThree Vegetables" (April, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Perceptions of Local Communities on Mangrove Forests, their Services and Management: Implications for Eco-DRR and Blue Carbon Management for Eastern Samar, Philippines" (December, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Geospatial modelling and analysis of Covid-19 prevalence in Lagos state, Nigeria" (February, 2023). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | member of board, "National water resources capacity building network, south east centre" (February, 2021) |
| 2 | Career officer, "Centre for counselling and career development" (November, 2021) |
| 3 | Chairman, "Department of Geography and Meteorology committee on World Met Day" (January, 2021) |
| 4 | Module development and teaching, "Migration studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "British Ecological society" (member since 2016), https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Association of Nigerian Geographers" (member since 2010), https://ang.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Renewable and alternative energy society of Nigeria 11th annual and international conference", (Renewable and alternative energy society of Nigeria), 25th April, 2023 to 28th April, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Climate Change, Disease Pandemic and Insecurity: The Geographical Perspective", (Association of Nigerian Geographers), 7th February, 2023 to 11th February, 2023; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 3 | "International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Science", (INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERS AND RESEARCHERS), 20th April, 2022 to 21st April, 2022; Edmonton, Canada |
| 4 | "Geography and sustainable development goals", (Association of Nigerian Geographers), 1st August, 2021 to 5th August, 2021; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife |
| 5 | "Climate Change and Education for Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Education, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi state), 17th May, 2021 to 20th May, 2021; Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi state |
| 6 | "2019 webinar and conference", (Centre for migration studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 6th August, 2020 to 6th August, 2020; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka via zoom |
| 7 | "Geography and disaster management", (Association of Nigerian Geographers), 13th October, 2019 to 17th October, 2019; Kaduna state University |
| 8 | "Geography, nation building and Environmental change", (Association of Nigerian Geographers), 12th March, 2017 to 17th March, 2017; Nasarawa State University, Keffi |