Dr. Hope Nkiru Eze
Dr. Hope Nkiru Eze is a LECTURER I in BOTANY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Eze, Hope Nkiruka,a Lecturer in Plant Physiology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. I am a researcher and an expertise in plant physiology, with research interests centered on plant growth, development, stress physiology, and sustainable agricultural systems. As an educator and researcher, I am committed to excellence in teaching, impactful scientific research, and mentoring the next generation of scientists. My work aims to contribute to the advancement of plant sciences and the development of sustainable solutions for agriculture and environmental conservation. of .
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Address: | Botany, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | BOTANY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2023) February, 2012 to July, 2023 Botany |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2023) February, 2012 to July, 2023 Ph.D In Botany (Plant Physiology) Botany |
| 3 | University of Maiduguri. (Master Degree, April, 2012) October, 1997 to October, 2001 Plant Morphology And Physiology |
| 4 | General Certificate Of Education. (GCE, December, 2011) November, 2011 to December, 2011 GCE |
| 5 | University Of Maiduguri. (Master Degree, April, 2002) March, 1998 to September, 2001 M.sc Plant Morphology And Physiology |
| 6 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, May, 1995) August, 1990 to June, 1995 B.sc B.sc (ed) Biology |
| 7 | Federal Government College, Maiduguri. (SSCE, August, 1989) August, 1983 to August, 1989 |
| 8 | Army Children School III Maiduguri. (FSLC, March, 1984) August, 1977 to August, 1983 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Scientific Editor, The Bioscientist June, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Classroom teacher, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2009 to July, 2019 |
| 3 | Vice Principal Administration, St. John's College, Maiduguri. May, 2008 to June, 2009 |
| 4 | HOD Sciences, St. John's College, Maiduguri. September, 2006 to May, 2008 |
| 5 | Biology teacher, St. John's College, Maiduguri September, 2003 to September, 2006 |
| 6 | Lecturer, College Of Education Finely, Jigawa State November, 1995 to August, 1996 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Eze, H.N. et.al.. (2021, ) Ultimate Millenium Solutions For National Common Entrance Examinations SCOA Heritage Nig. Ltd, pp 1-595 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Eze, H. N., Anukworji, C. A. and Obiagwu, V. S.. (2026, March), "The Effect of Fermentation on the Antioxidant effect of Pentaclethra macrophylla (Ugba)", Journal of Global Agriculture and Ecology, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 1-9 |
| 2 | Eze, H. N. C. E. Afam-Ezeaku and G. I. Nwabueze. (2026, April), "Comparative Analysis of Temperature Effects on the Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Moringa oleifera Leaves", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 472-479 |
| 3 | Anukworji,Chidozie Azubuike, Obidife Chisom Precious, N.C. Ikegbunam, Eze, Hope Nkiruka , Gabriel Okwudili Ogbuozobe and Nwakuche, Adaugo Ozioma. (2025, May), "Comparative Nutritional Analysis of Three edible Mushrooms", Research Journal of Phytochemistry, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 11-18 |
| 4 | Eze, Hope Nkiruka and Izundu, Alexander Ikechukwu. (2025, October), "Influence of Nutritional Treatments on the Vitamin of Dwarfgem Tomato Variety (Solanum lycopersicum var Dwarfgem L.).", Biotechnology Journal International, Vol. 29, (Issue 5), pp 137-150 |
| 5 | Eze, Hope Nkiruka, Afam-Ezeaku, Chikodili Eziamaka, Anukwuorji, Chidozie .A. and Okparachi. Joyce Ugbede-Ojo. (2025, August), "Assessment of the Bioactive Composition and In vitro Antioxidant Effect of the Aqueous and Ethanol Extract of Two Pepper Cultivars", International Digital Organization for Scientific Research, Vol. -11, (Issue -2), pp 35-45 |
| 6 | Afam-Ezeaku, Chikodili Eziamaka, Eze, Hope Nkiruka and Onyia, Precious Chidera. (2025, January), "The preservation potential of utazi and scent leaf extracts against spoilage microbes isolated from spoilt water yam", Asian Journal of Research in Biology, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 18-33 |
| 7 | Afam-Ezeaku, Chikodili Eziamaka, Eze, Hope Nkiruka and Anyanele, Wisdom Chibuzo. (2025, January), "Antifungal activities of unripe plantain (Musa paradisiacal) peels extract in the treatment of skin fungal infection - Ring worm )Tinea corporis)", Asian Journal of Research in Biology, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-17 |
| 8 | Afam-Ezeaku, Chikodili Eziamaka, Chukwukere, Miracle Mmesomachukwu, Achugbu, Ada Eze Nnedimma, Eze, Hope Nkiruka and Nwakauche, Adaugo Chioma. (2025, January), "Preservation potential of Cussonia barteri seed essential oil against fungal spoilage in yams (Dioscorea rotundata)", Asian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 99-113 |
| 9 | Eze, Hope Nkiruka and Izundu Alexander Ikechukwu. (2025, August), "Influence of Nutritional Treatments on the Mineral Content of Dwarfgem Tomato Variety (Solanum lycopersicum var dwarfgem L)", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 12, (Issue 7), pp 2472-2487 |
| 10 | Eze, Hope Nkiruka and Izundu Alexander Ikechukwu. (2025, August), "Influence of Nutritional Treatments on the Mineral Content of Dwarfgem Tomato Variety (Solanum lycopersicum var dwarfgem L)", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 12, (Issue 7), pp 2472-2487 |
| 11 | Okereke, N. Chukwu., Ekwealor, U. Kenneth, Nwaka uche, O. Adaugo, Onyili, C. Adachukwu, Hope, N.Eze and Iroka, F. Chisom. (2024, March), "Taxonomic significance of morphological characters in some species of Cucurbitaceae common in Abakaliki Ebonyi State", Asian Journal of Research in Botany, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 47-56 |
| 12 | Okeke, N. Chukwu, Ekwealor, U. Kenneth, Nwakauche, O. Adaugo, Onyii, C. Adachukwu, Hope, N. Eze and Iroka, F. Chisom. (2024, March), "Taxonomic significance of morphological characters in some species of Cucurbitaceae common in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State", Asian Journal of Research in Botany, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 47-56 |
| 13 | Afam-Ezeaku, Chikodili Eziamaka, Eze, Hope Nkiruka, Mbaukwu, Continue Ann and Igbozurike, Racheal Ijeoma. (2024, December), "A critical review on need for preservation of significant medicinal and ethno-botanical plants in Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Biology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 71-88 |
| 14 | Afam-Ezeaku, Chikodili Eziamaka, Eze, Hope Nkiruka, Anyanele, Wisdom and Ahah Ngozidom Chibuzo. (2024, December), "Antimicrobial activity and antioxidant activity of clove (Syzyguim aromatum) and thyme (Thymus vulgaris) traditionally used as food packaging against food borne pathogens", Asian Journal of Research in Biology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 71-88 |
| 15 | Eze, H. N., Anukworji, C.A., Iroka, F.C., Afam-Ezeaku, C., Egboka, T.P.. (2024, April), "The bioactive compound composition of three different pepper varieties: A comparative study", ACTA Botanical Plantae, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 17-20 |
| 16 | A ukwuorji, C.A., Ejibe, I., Okigbo, R.N., Eze, H.N., Ndubuisi, J.C., Uka, C.J., Okorie, C.U.. (2023, December), "Cultivation of Pleurotus pulmonarius utilizing substrates derived from local agricultural waste.", Fungal Biotechnology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 17 | Eze, N. Hope and Izundu, A.I.. (2023, January), "Proximate composition of tomato as influenced by nutritional treatments", Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-12 |
| 18 | Eze, N. Hope and Izundu, Alexander. I.. (2023, January), "Phytochemicals of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var dwarfgem) as influenced by nutritional treatments", Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 84-102 |
| 19 | Eze, N. Hope and Izundu, Alexander. I.. (2023, January), "Phytochemicals of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var dwarfgem) as influenced by nutritional treatments", Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 84-102 |
| 20 | Anukworji, C.A., Ebije, I., Okigbo, R.N., Eze, H.N., Ndubuisi, K.C., Uka, C.J. and Okolie, C.U.. (2023, December), "Cultivation of Pleuritis pulmonarius utilizing substrates derived from local agricultural waste", Fungal Biotechnology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 21 | Anukworji, C.A., Ebije, I., Okigbo, R.N., Eze, H.N., Ndubuisi, K.C., Uka, C.J. and Okolie, C.U.. (2023, December), "Cultivation of Pleuritis pulmonarius utilizing substrates derived from local agricultural waste", Fungal Biotechnology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 22 | Afam-Ezeaku Chikodili Eziamaka, Obiekwe, Innocent Chukwuemeka, Oledibe, Odira Johnson, Mbaukwu, Onyinye Ann, Anyanele, Wisdom Chibuzo, Anukworji, Chidozie Azubuike and Eze, Hope Nkiruka. (2022, March), "The efficacy of extracts from mango ( Mangnifera indica) Stem in the treatment of toothache", Asian Journal of Advances in Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 577-588 |
| 23 | Anukworji, C.A., Chikwendu, A.E., Eze, H.N. Izundu, M.I., Egboka, T.P. and Afam-Ezeaku, C.E.. (2021, October), "Assessment of Aflatoxin contamination of some foods in South Eastern Nigeria", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 9, (Issue 10), pp 206-224 |
| 24 | Ekwealor, U. Kenneth, Iroka, F. Chisom, Eze, N. Hope and Okafor .N. Patience. (2021, September), "Comparative Effects of Organic and Inorganic Manure on the Growth and Development of CUCUMIS SATIVUS", African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, Vol. 4, pp 51-58 |
| 25 | Ekwealor, K.U., C.F. Iroka, K.C. Okeakpu, H. N. Eze and W.C.Anyanele. (2020, July), "Survey Of Soil Seed Bank In Two Secondary Forests In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria. Advances In Zoology And Botany.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 291-297 |
| 26 | Ekwealor, K. U., Anukwuorji, C. A., Eze, H.N. and Egboka, T.P.. (2020, June), "Studies On The Comparative Effects Of Cow Dung And Poultry Manure In The Restoration Of Gully Eroded Soil Using Amaranthus Hybridise As Test Plant", Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 10-16 |
| 27 | Ekwealor, K.U., Iroka,C.F., Eze, H.N., Okezie, V.C. and Anyanele, W.C.. (2020, May), "Effect Of Seed Position In The Pod On The Germination And Development Of Telfaria Occidentalis", Asian Plant Research Journal, Vol. 3, pp 1-6 |
| 28 | Chikwendu, A. E., Okigbo, R. N., Anukwuorji, C. A., Anukwu, J.U. and Eze, H. N.. (2020, June), "Effects of some Ethno Medicinal Plant Extract on Boteyodiplodia Theobromae, the Causal Organism of Yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir) Rot.", South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology, Vol. 6, pp 17-26 |
| 29 | Rabo, E. T., Eze, H.N and Donli, P. O.. (2002, December), "Effect Of Position Of Cutting On Growth Of Water Leaf, Taliban Triangulare (JACQ) Willd In The Semi-Arid Zone Of Nigeria.", Research Journal of Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 33-37 |
| 30 | Rabo, E. T., Eze, H.N. and Donli, P. O.. (2002, December), "Effect Of Number Of Nodes On Growth Of Water Leaf, Talinum Triangulate (JACQ) Willd, In The Semi-Arid Zone Of Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 261-264 |
| 31 | E.T.Rabo, H.N. Eze and P.O.Donli. (2002, December), "Study on the Nutrient content of water leaf, Talinum triangulare (JACQ) Wild grown from different stem cutting techniques in the Semi-Arid zone of Nigeria", Journal of Sustainable Tropical Agricultural Research, Vol. 4, pp 81-86 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Assessment of the Species Richness and Diversity of Nnamdi Azikiwe Conservation Forest, Awka" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Okoye, Ebubechukwu Princewill . 2024576002FN |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "in Recognition of the Review made for the Journal" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "in Recognition of the Review made for the Journal" (May, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "in Recognition of the Review made for the Journal" (July, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "in Recognition of the Review made for the Journal" (July, 2025) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "in Recognition of the Review made for the Journal" (July, 2025) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "in Recognition of the Review made for the Journal" (August, 2025) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "in Recognition of the Review made for the Journal" (August, 2025) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Integrated Effects of Lime and Fertilizers Application on Soil Properties and Sorghum Performance in Acidic Soils of Kenya" (August, 2025) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Effect of Combined use of Organic Crop Growth Enhancer, Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)" (August, 2025) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "Ecological and Environmental Issues in Contemporary International Relations" (August, 2025) |
| 11 | Reviewer, "diversity and Taxonomy of Two Species of Cladosporium From India" (August, 2025) |
| 12 | Reviewer, "Effect of Combined use of Organic Crop Growth Enhancer, Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)" (August, 2025) |
| 13 | Reviewer, "Effect of Combined use of Organic Crop Growth Enhancer, Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)" (August, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Faculty defense" (March, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defense" (October, 2024 to October, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Distinguished Beacon of Faith Award, "St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Enugwu-ukwu (Women Ministry)" (March, 2026) |
| 2 | Scientific Editor, "The Bioscientist" (June, 2026) |
| 3 | Secretary, "Faculty of Biosciences Committee on Students' Orientation" (February, 2025) |
| 4 | Co-Chairman, "Faculty of Biosciences on illegal dues monitoring" (May, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "FBS RESEARCH GRANT COMMITTEE" (February, 2025) |
| 6 | Member, "Faculty of Biosciences Welfare committee" (February, 2025) |
| 7 | Co-Chairman, "Faculty committee on illegal dues monitoring" (May, 2025) |
| 8 | Member, "Diocese of Awka Anglican Communion Management Board members of Diocesan schools:" (April, 2025) |
| 9 | Provincial Co-ordinator, "Action/outreach, Province of the Niger" (January, 2024) |
| 10 | Provincial Co-ordinator, "Action/Outreach Province of the Niger" (January, 2024) |
| 11 | Secretary, "Faculty Library Committee" (August, 2023) |
| 12 | Member, "Mission and Evangelism group of St Faith's Cathedral Church" (July, 2023) |
| 13 | Coordinator, "Mother's Union Diocesan Executive, Women Coordinator, Action/Outreach Committee" (June, 2022) |
| 14 | Secretary, "Fountain of Life Foundation" (May, 2022) |
| 15 | Course Adviser, "300 Level Botany Department" (February, 2022) |
| 16 | Co_ordinator, "Action/Outreach Diocese of Awka" (April, 2021) |
| 17 | Secretary, "Cathedral Church of St. Faith's St Luke's Women Group" (November, 2020) |
| 18 | Member, "Church of Missionary Society (CMS)" (July, 2019) |
| 19 | Secretary, "Cathedral Church of St Faith's St. Luke's Zone Harvest Committee" (May, 2019 to October, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (BOSON)" - BOSON/2025/RM/0322 (member since 2025), https://www.boson.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "4th Bioscience International Conference", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 13th May, 2026 to 14th May, 2026; https://us06web.zoom.us/j/75065585432?pwd=X5NeSr3vawhDoC6TdGVjN8B69kUjTa.1 |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "A TWO -DAY HANDS -ON TRAINING ON CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF GOOGLE FORM DATA COLLECTION TOOL IN DIGITAL AGE RESEARCH.", (Ivory Tower Analytics in Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 2nd September, 2021 to 3rd September, 2021; Faculty of Biosciences , Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Orientation Programme Organized By Faculty Of Biosciences Quality Assurance Committee", (Faculty of Biosciences), 11th August, 2021 to 11th August, 2021; Faculty of Biosciences |
| 3 | "5-day Hands On Data Analysis Training Using STRATA And Microsoft Excel", (Flourish Data Analytical School), 12th July, 2021 to 15th July, 2021; Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |