Prof. Prosper Obunikem Adogu

Prof. Prosper Obunikem Adogu is a PROFESSOR in COMMUNITY MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Prof. Prosper Obunikem Adogu

Staff Profile

My name is Professor Prosper Obunikem Adogu. I work in the department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi campus. I was born in February 12, 1963 in Onitsha Anambra State. I hail from Aguluzigbo, Anaocha LGA, Anambra state, Nigeria. I am married with children.

My duties are summarized and include teaching of medical students; Training of resident doctors; Training of postgraduate students for award of Masters in Public Health; Supervision of research projects for Medical students, Resident doctors, MPH students and other postgraduate students in the allied departments; Active and regular involvement in scientific research; Regular attendance to conferences; Active member of NHREC-certified Ethics Review Board, NAUTH Nnewi, Nigeria, participating in regular review of research proposals from different parts of the country and world; Focal Person, Monitoring and Evaluation thematic unit, and twice HOD and PHC Coordinator, department of Community Medicine NAU/NAUTH and operating from Neni outpost in the hub-spoke arrangement of comprehensive medical care; Weekly conduct of ward rounds, teaching and business rounds.

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Community Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Department/Sub-Unit:
COMMUNITY MEDICINE

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). (Bachelor Degree, June, 2021)
September, 1981 to June, 1987
MBBS Medicine And Surgery
2Oraifite Secondary School Oraifite. (SSCE, June, 1980)
September, 1975 to June, 1980
WASC West African Examination Council (O Level)
3Central School Onitsha. (FSLC, August, 1974)
September, 1969 to June, 1974
FSLC Primary School

Relevant/Working Experience

1Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
January, 2015 to Present
2Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
January, 2012 to January, 2015
3Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
January, 2009 to January, 2012

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Odenigbo, Adogu, Oguejiofo. (2011, January), "Relationship Of Waist Circumference, Waist Hip Ratio And Body Mass Index As Predictors Of Obesity In Adult Nigerians", O
2Adogu POU, Ilika AL, Okaro ACN. (2006, January), "Road Safety Education And Mobilopathy Among Commercial Motorcyclist Within Anambra State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher
3Adogu POU, Ilika AL. (2006, December), "Knowledge Of And Attitude Towards Road Traffic And Safety Codes Among Commercial Motorcycle Riders In Anambra State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher

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