Dr. Chidiadi Maryann Njoku

Dr. Chidiadi Maryann Njoku is a SENIOR LECTURER in CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chidiadi Maryann Njoku

Staff Profile

Njoku Chidiadi Maryann is a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK). She obtained the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS) from Imo State University (IMSU) and MSc and PhD degrees in Chemical Pathology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Chidiadi is an awardee of International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine Travel Scholarship (2022).She is also an awardee of Sub-Dean students Affairs award of honour as Best Hostel Hall Warden of 2023/2024 Academic year. Her areas of interest includes: Reproductive endocrinology, Exercise, Mineral metabolism in health and diseases. She is a member of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) and a member of the Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria (ACCN). Currently, she is the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) officer and also Career Officer of the Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, UNIZIK. Chidiadi has attended many Scientific Workshops, Local and International Conferences and she’s actively involved in scientific research. She has published over thirty-two (32) articles in both local and international peer review journals, conference papers in local and international conferences. She is happily married.

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Chemical Pathology, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2023)
January, 2016 to June, 2023
Ph.D Chemical Pathology Chemical Pathology
2A) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2014)
September, 2011 to November, 2014
M.Sc In Chemical Pathology Chemical Pathology
3B) Imo State University, Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2006)
September, 2001 to September, 2006
B.MLS Medical Laboratory Science
4C) Oke Ovoro Secondary School, Uvuru. (SSCE, June, 2001)
September, 1994 to June, 2001
WASSC Science
5D) Oke Ovoro Secondary School, Uvuru. (SSCE, June, 2000)
September, 1994 to June, 2000
WASSC Science
6E) Central School, Uvuru. (FSLC, June, 1994)
September, 1988 to June, 1994
FSLC

Relevant/Working Experience

1Acting Faculty ICT Officer, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
May, 2025 to Present
2Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Pathology
October, 2024 to Present
3Departmental Examination Officer, Department of Chemical Pathology
July, 2024 to Present
4Lecturer I, Chemical Pathology Department, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus
October, 2022 to October, 2024
5Hall Warden, College of health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
October, 2022 to Present
6Departmental ICT Officer, Department of Chemical Pathology
October, 2021 to Present
7Lecturer II, Chemical Pathology Department, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus
September, 2019 to October, 2022
8Unit head, Department of Chemical Pathology Laboratory Unit
July, 2019 to January, 2021
9Senior Medical laboratory Scientist, Chemical Pathology Department/ Medical Laboratory Science Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus
October, 2016 to October, 2019
10c) Medical laboratory Scientist I, Chemical Pathology Department/ Medical Laboratory Science Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus
October, 2013 to October, 2016
11Medical laboratory Scientist II, Chemical Pathology Department/ Medical Laboratory Science Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus
June, 2010 to October, 2013
12Intern Medical laboratory Scientist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
June, 2009 to May, 2010
13Coordinator, MHCT Outreach, F) Management Sciences For Health (MSH)
April, 2009 to April, 2009
14Corp Member, General Hospital Mokwa, Niger State.
March, 2008 to March, 2009

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Njoku CM, Meludu SC , Dioka CE, Umunnah JO , Onyegbule OA, Olisah MC, Bamigbowu EO. (2022, January), "Effect of Moderate-Vigorous Intensity Exercise on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers after 3 Months.", International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1306-1310
2Onyema A Onyegbule, Samuel Chukwuemeka Meludu, Chudi Emmanuel Dioka, John E Okwara, Chikaodili Nwando Obi-Ezeani, Chidiadi M Njoku, Ejike Christian Onah.. (2022, June), "Effect of omega-3 supplementation on serum adiponectin and fertility hormones in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.", Journal of Applied Sciences and Clinical Practice, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 43-48
3Chinonso J Nnamdi, Amah K Ubuo, Anaelechi J Onuegbu, Madu J Olisekodiaka, Chima H Okpara, Ekenedirichukwu J Okwara, Adamma R Analike, Chidiadi M Njoku.. (2022, December), "Remnant Cholesterol and Leptin: Any Association in Normal Weight, Over Weight and Obese Individuals in South East Nigeria", The Ulutas Medical Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 135-141
4Njoku CM, Meludu SC , Dioka CE , Umunnah JO , Onyegbule OA , Olisah MC , Bamigbowu EO. (2022, January), "Effect of 3 Months Exercise on Ovarian Reserve and Ovulatory Status of Premenopausal Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus.", International Journal of Health Sciences and Research., Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 78-86
5J. E. Okwara, C. C. Agudi, E. C. Ogbodo , C. M. Njoku, R. A. Analike, A. K. Amah , O. O. Eze, S. C. Meludu. (2021, April), "EVALUATION OF THE SERUM LEVELS OF SOME TRACE ELEMENTS AND ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS WITH FAMILY HISTORY OF TYPE 2 DIABETES IN NNEWI, NIGERIA", International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 2108-2116
6IC Maduka, Rosemary Adamma Analike, SN Chiwetalu, EC Ogbodo, CE Onah, CM Njoku, JC Nnamdi, AK Amah, UN Agada. (2021, April), "Evaluation of plasma glucose and serum lipid profile levels among students in nnewi consuming Glycine max (Soya bean).", International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research., Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 2085-2092.
7Ubou K Amah, Adamma R Analike, Somadina S Uzodinma, Chukwuemeka E Ogbodo, Chinonso J Nnamdi, Chidiadi M Njoku, Chibuike C Agudi, Akuma K Amah, Chikaod. (2020, October), "Effect Of Coffee Consumption On Liver Enzymes (alanine Transaminase, Aspartate Transaminase And Alkaline Phosphatase), Total And Conjugated Bilirubin Levels Among Students In Nnewi", International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 10), pp 3488-3492
8IP Ezeugwunne, IM Oputa, EC Ogbodo, CM Njoku, RA Analike, IJ Onuora, CN Obi-Ezeani. (2019, January), "Effect Of Chicken Egg Consumption On Antioxidant Status And Lipid Profile Levels In Students Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Nigeria. Santosh University Journal Of Health Sciences.", Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 24-30
9AK Amah, EC Ogbodo, EL Mbanaso, CC Akunneh-Wariso, DC Ejiofor, CM Njoku. (2018, January), "Determination Of The Heavy Metal Contents Of Vernonia Amygdalina (bitter Leaf) Collected From Eke Okigwe Market In Imo State, South-eastern Nigeria.", Int J Med Sci Health Res., Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 1-16
10EC Ogbodo, IP Ezeugwunne, BC Eze, CM Njoku. (2018, October), "The Effect Of Malaria Infection On Some Hematological Parameters Of Pregnant Women In Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Development Research., Vol. 8, (Issue 10), pp 23353-23358
11Amah A.K , *Ogbodo E.C , Njoku C.M , Okhiai O , Amaechi I.P , Akunneh-wariso C.C , Ejiofor D.C , Iheukwumere C.B , Timothy C.O ,Mbanaso E.L. (2018, October), "Proximate Composition Of Cocoyam Varieties X. Sagittifolium (Red Cocoyam) And X. Atrovirens (White Cocoyam) Collected From Umuocham Market In Aba, Abia State, South Eastern Nigeria.", International Journal of Medical Research and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 10), pp 8-12
12Saheed Opeyemi Usman, Samuel Chukwuemeka Meludu, Ifeoma Joy Onuora, Chikaodili Nwando Obi-Ezeani, Chudi Emmanuel Dioka, Chidiadi Maryann Njoku. (2018, July), "Endurance Physical Activity Impact On Heart Type Fatty Acid Binding Protein Of Health Individuals In Eastern Nigeria", Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 1-5
13Ihim Augustine Chinedu, Obi Patrick Chinedu, Meludu Chukwuemeka Samuel, Charles Chinedum Onyenekwe, Anyabolu Ebelenna Arthur, Njoku Chidiadi MaryAnn. (2018, October), "Free Fatty Acid And Lipid Profile In Active Tb, Latent Tb, Active Tb And Hiv, Active Tb And Malaria Parasite In Subjects In Anambra.", European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 11), pp 506-511
14Ogbodo EC, Onyekwelu PC, Ezeugwunne IP, Madukwe DUP, Analike RA, Okeke KU, Njoku CM, Oguaka VN, Okwara EC, Amah UK.. (2017, April), ") Effect Of Sida Corymbosa Leaf Extract On The Serum Blood Glucose, Total Protein, Albumin And Bilirubin Levels Of Alloxan Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats.", International Journal of Herbs and Pharmacological Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 37-42
15Analike RA, Ahaneku JE, Njoku MC, Ezeugwunne IP, Ahaneku GI, Ogbodo EC. (2017, July), "Effects Of Tetracarpidium Conophorum - ‘Nigerian Walnuts’ On Blood Lipids, Lipoproteins And Glucose Values In Adult Nigerians", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 67-71
16Onuora IJ, Ogbu ISI, Onyegbule OA, Njoku CM, Obi-Ezeani CN, Meludu SC. (2017, July), "Assessment Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Obese Individual In Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 26, (Issue 3), pp 194-199
17Analike RA, Udekwe LL, Ogbodo EC, Ezeugwunne IP ,Ezeani MC, Ugwu EC, Njoku MC ,Amah UK, Okwara EC, Meludu SC. (2017, August), "Assessment Of Total Antioxidant Status, Malondialdehyde And Serum Lipid Profile In Cigarette Smokers In Nnewi Metropolis", Advance Research Journal of multi-Disciplinary Discoveries., Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 13-18
18Saheed Opeyemi Usman, Samuel Chukwuemeka Meludu, Chudi Emmanuel Dioka, Jude Anaelechi Onuegbu, Japhet M. Olisekodiaka, Ifeoma Onuorah, Chikaodili Nwan. (2017, December), "Influence Of Aerobic Exercise Training On Cardiac Troponin Of University Students In Nnewi South Eastern Nigeria.", Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-6
19Okwara J.E, Esharejero M.A, Njoku C.M, Ikaraoha C.I, Onyegbule O.A, Okwara E.C, Oguaka V.N, Ezego A.1. (2017, August), "Effect Of Cucumber Consumption On Serum Albumin And Plasma Glucose Level In Apparently Healthy Students Of College Of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria", Palgo J.Med.Medical Sci., Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 187-190
20Ogbodo E.C, Okafor P.U, Ogbu I.S.I, Ukibe N. R, Madukwe D.U.P, Analike R.A, Njoku M.C, Amah U.K, Ezeugwunne I.P , Oguaka V.N , Asebioyo S.J. (2017, August), "Assessment Of Serum Levels Of Prostate Specific Antigen And Prostatic Acid Phosphatase In Commercial Motorcyclist In Nnewi Metropolis", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 231-237
21Amah U.K, Okoli S.N,Ogbodo E.C, Ezeugwunne I.P, Analike R.A, Onuegbu A.J, Olisekodiaka M.J, Njoku C.M, Oguaka V.N, Meludu S.C. (2017, July), "Effect Of Short-Term Aerobic Exercise On Liver Function Of Apparently Health Students Of College Of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 67-77
22Ogbodo EC, Emeka NC, Ezeugwunne IP, Analike RA, Dike CC, Njoku CM, Oguaka VN, Amah, UK. (2017, July), "Effect Of Ethanoic Leaf Extract Of Phyllantus Amarus On Fasting Blood Glucose, Bilirubin, Albumin And Total Protein On Diabetic Induced Albino Wistar Rats In College Of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 78-88
23Onyegbule O.A., Onah C.E., Iheukwumere B.C., Udo J.N., Atuegbu C.M., Nosakhare N.O.. (2016, May), "Serum Copper And Zinc Levels In Preeclamptic Nigerian Women", Nigerian Medical Journal, Vol. 57, (Issue 3), pp 83-85
24Onah C.E., Meludu S.C., Dioka C.E., Nnamah N.K., Nnoli J.K., Amah U.K., Atuegbu C.M., Asuoha C.P.. (2015, May), "The Levels Of Testosterone, Zinc, Manganese And Selenium In Type 2 Diabetic Patient In South-Eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 1138-1141
25Onuegbu A.J., Olisekodiaka J.M., Udo, J.U., Umeononihu O., Amah U.K., Okwara J.E., Atuegbu C.. (2015, April), "Evaluation Of High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein And Serum Lipid Profile In Southeastern Nigerian Women With Pre-eclampsia. Medical Principles And Practice", Medical principles and practice, Vol. 24, pp 276-279
26Onyema A. Onyegbule, Samuel C. Meludu, Chudi E. Dioka, Gerald O. Udigwe, John N. Udo, Azubuike N. Ezidigboh, Chidiadi C. Atuegbu, Nosakhare Osakue. (2014, April), "Comparison Of Serum Levels Of Calcium And Magnesium Among Preeclamptic And Normotensive Pregnant Women At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital ,Nnewi ,Nigeria.", International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 404-408
27John Kennedy Nnodim, Meludu Samuel, C. E. Dioka, Christian Ejike Onah, Augustine Ihim, Chidiadi Atuegbu. (2014, May), "Trace Elements Deficiency In Patients With Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease.", British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 21), pp 3878-3883
28Atuegbu C.M., Meludu S.C., Dioka C.E., Onyenekwe C.C., Onuegbu J.A., Onah C.E., Onyegbule O.A., Analike R.A., Udo J.N.. (2014, November), "Effect Of Moderate - Vigorous Intensity Physical Exercise On Female Sex Hormones In Premenopausal University Students In Nnewi, Nigeria", International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1516-1520
29Odiegwu C.N.C., Ifeanyi M.O., Okolie U.V., Odiegwu U.O., Okeke G.I., Atuegbu C.M.. (2012, January), "Investigation Of Erythropoietic Activities Of Cucurbita Pepo Leaf Extract In Albino Wistar Rats", African Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 70-76
30Odiegwu C.N.C., Okibe S.C., Onwuasoanya U.F., Ezekwueme N.E., Atuegbu C.M., Okeke C.O.. (2012, August), "Effects Of Cigarette Smoking On Some Heamatological Parameters Of Smokers In Nnewi, Anambra State-Nigeria", African Journal of Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 2905-2916
Conference Papers
1C Njoku, S Meludu, E Dioka, C Okafor. (2022, June), "Assessment of serum level of vitamin D, selenium and calcium in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Nnewi south east Nigeria.", Clinica Chimica Acta, Vol. 530, pp S362
2CM Njoku, SC Meludu, CE Dioka, JA Onuegbu, JE Okwara, WS Nnaemeka, OA Onyegbule. (2022, June), "Effect of three months physical exercise on some oxidative stress markers in premenopausal university students in Nnewi, Nigeria", Elsevier, Vol. 530, pp S421
3C Njoku, S Meludu, E Dioka, C Obi-Ezeani. (2022, June), "Serum level of some trace elements and vitamin c in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Nnewi south east Nigeria", Elsevier, Vol. 530, pp S360-S361 S360-S361
4RA Analike, JE Ahaneku, GI Ahaneku, SC Meludu, DL Ajaghaku, OB Onyema-Iloh, CM Njoku. (2022, June), "Effects of ethanolic extract of gongronema latifolium leaves on renal function of streptozotocin induced diabetic male wistar rats", Elsevier, Vol. 530, pp S376
5R.A. Analike, J.E. Ahaneku, G.I. Ahaneku, E.C. Ogbodo, D.L. Ajaghaku, C.M. Njoku, O.B. Onyema-Iloh, JC Nnamdi, R.C. Analike. (2022, November), "Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Gongronema latifolium Leaves (GLE) on Liver Enzymes Activities of Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Male Wistar Rats.", West African Postgraduate college of Medical Laboratory Science Book of Abstracts,, pp 72-75
6Njoku M. Chidiadi , Meludu C. Samuel, Dioka E. Chudi , Onuegbu A. Jude, Usman S. Opeyemi.. (2018, October), "Effect Of Moderate -To- Vigorous Intensity Physical Exercise On Some Minerals In Premenopausal University Students In Nnewi, Nigeria", 7th Scientific Conference Of Association Of Clinical Chemists Of Nigeria And African Federation Of Clinical Chemistry, pp 39
7Saheed Opeyemi Usman, Samuel Chukwuemeka Meludu, Chudi Emmanuel Dioka, Ifeoma Joy Onuora, Chikaodili Nwando Obi-Ezeani, Chidiadi Maryann Njoku.. (2018, October), "Impact of Cardiovascular Exercise Training on Apo lipoproteins Of Adult Nigerians", 7th Scientific Conference of Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria and African Federation of Clinical Chemistry., pp 41
8Analike RA, Ahaneku JE, Ahaneku GI, Ezeugwunne IP, Njoku CM. (2018, October), "Synergistic Effects Of Tetracarpidium Conophorum (Tc) Nuts(Nigerian Walnuts) And Gongronema Latifolium (Gi)Leaves(Utazi)On Plasma Lipid Profile And Blood Glucose.", 7th Scientific Conference Of Association Of Clinical Chemists Of Nigeria And African Federation Of Clinical Chemistry, pp 43

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Awardee: "TETFUND Conference attendance (CA) intervention" (May, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND)
2Awardee: "IFCC Travel Scholarship" (April, 2022 to June, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
3Awardee: "Sponsorship for Hybrid training "Critical Role of Clinical Laboratories in the Covid-19 Pandemic"" (February, 2021 to February, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by African Federation of Clinical Chemistry
4Awardee: "Sponsorship for POCT Africa Conference" (May, 2021 to May, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by African Federation of Clinical Chemistry
5Awardee: "Year 2024 TETFUND intervention in Research Project(RP) : Disbursement of first Tranche of funds (Batch 18)" (August, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Service Provision by Female Nurses: Assessing Locals’ Perceptions and Attitudes in Homa Bay County" (May, 2024)
2Reviewer, "Health Seeking Behaviour among Hypertensive and Type -2 Diabetic Patient regarding alternative medicine care services in selected District" (August, 2024)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Department of Clinical Chemistry MSc Final Defense" (September, 2024 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, Committee on College of Health Sciences Ceremonies/Protocols, "College of health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (February, 2025)
2Member, Deans Merit Award Committee., "Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences" (February, 2025)
3Acting Faculty ICT Officer, "Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences" (May, 2025)
4Member, Committee on CHS college voice, "College of health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University." (April, 2025)
5Secretary of Unbundling Pathology Committee, "Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences" (August, 2024)
6Secretary of Staff Audit Committee, "Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences" (May, 2024)
7Member, "Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences Laboratory Equipment Audit Maintenance Committee, "Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences" (December, 2023)
8ICT Officer of the department of Chemical Pathology, "Department of Chemical Pathology" (October, 2023 to October, 2024)
9Member, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences Fundraising and Endowment Committee, "Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences" (December, 2023)
10Member, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences Committee for Deployment of UNIZIK Alumni Computerisation, "Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences" (December, 2023)
11Hall Warden, "College of health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University." (August, 2023 to December, 2024)
12ICT Officer of the department of Chemical Pathology, "Department of Chemical Pathology" (October, 2022 to October, 2023)
13Career officer of the department of Chemical Pathology, "Centre for counselling and career development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka." (September, 2021)
14ICT Officer of the department of Chemical Pathology, "Department of Chemical Pathology" (October, 2021 to October, 2022)
15Secretary ACCN 2018 LOC Finance Sub Committee, "Association of Clinical Chemist of Nigeria" (February, 2018 to February, 2018)
16Member, "Department of Chemical Pathology Laboratory and Equipment Management Committee, "Department of Chemical Pathology" (March, 2017)
17Member, "Department of Chemical Pathology Welfare Committee, "Department of Chemical Pathology" (March, 2017)
18Deputy Student Liaison Officer, "Department of Chemical Pathology" (March, 2017)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)" (member since 2019), https://asuunigeria.org/
2Full Member, "Association of Clinical Chemist of Nigeria" (member since 2018), https://ng-check.com/association-of-clinical-chemists-of-nigeria/1120020.html
3Full Member, "Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) of Nigeria" (member since 2014), https://www.cwonigeria.org
4Full Member, "Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria" - RA 11731 (member since 2010), https://amlsn.org.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"26th international Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 26th May, 2024 to 30th May, 2024; World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE.
2"Challenges of contemporary Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine practice in Nigeria", (Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria), 18th October, 2023 to 21st October, 2023; Abuja
3"Quality Management System", (Association of Female Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Anambra State Branch), 22nd September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Awka
4"25th International Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 21st May, 2023 to 25th May, 2023; Hybrid
5"16th International Congress of Pediatric Laboratory Medicine", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 20th May, 2023 to 20th May, 2023; Hybrid
6"• XXIV International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) WORLDLAB Seoul 2022 – XVI APFCB Congress Seoul 2022", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 26th June, 2022 to 30th June, 2022; Seoul , South Korea
7"Critical Role of Clinical Laboratories in the Covid-19 Pandemic", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 15th February, 2021 to 17th February, 2021; Hybrid
8"7th Scientific Conference Of Association Of Clinical Chemists Of Nigeria And African Federation Of Clinical Chemistry", (Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria), 17th October, 2018 to 20th October, 2018; Awka
9"The Role Of Laboratory Medicine In Emerging And Re-emerging Acute And Chronic Diseases", (Bioscience Research Group,College of Health Sciences ,Nnamdi Azikiwe University in collaboration with MLSCN), 3rd July, 2018 to 7th July, 2018; Metu Uzodike Auditorium,NAUTH Nnewi
Workshops
1"Non-Communicable Diseases: The Role Of A Biomedical Laboratory Scientist In The Detection, Screening And Treatment", (AMLSN,NAUTH Chapter in collaboration with AMLSN), 15th April, 2019 to 15th April, 2019; Metu Uzodike Auditorium, NAUTH Nnewi
2"7th Scientific Conference Of Association Of Clinical Chemists Of Nigeria And African Federation Of Clinical Chemistry/Hands-on Practicals", (Association of Clinical Chemists of Nigeria in Collaboration with AMLSN), 14th October, 2018 to 17th October, 2018; Awka
3"2017/2018 PG Research Workshop On Improving Research Capacity For Sustainable Development", (PG School Unizik), 2nd January, 2018 to 2nd January, 2018; Metu Uzodike Auditorium,NAUTH Nnewi
4"Biotechnology Workshop On Molecular Diagnosis", (Biotechnology Center Unizik), 29th October, 2017 to 5th November, 2017; Awka
5"Diagnostic Challenges In Medical Laboratory Science Practice In Nigeria", (AMLSN,NAUTH), 23rd February, 2017 to 23rd February, 2017; Metu Uzodike Auditorium,NAUTH Nnewi
6"Evolving Healthcare System In Sub-Saharan Africa: Prospects And Challenges", (Bioscience Research Group,College of Health Sciences ,Nnamdi Azikiwe University in collaboration with MLSCN), 20th April, 2016 to 23rd April, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka
7"Good Laboratory Practice On The Use Of BD FACSCOUNT And REFLOTRON SYSTEM Under The Project Of MSH Nigeria", (Management Sciences for Health), 22nd October, 2008 to 23rd October, 2008; Abuja
Webinars
1"Different Approaches to Bioethics", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 24th July, 2024 to 24th July, 2024; Live Webinar
2"New approaches in clinical and laboratory evaluation of pregnant women", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 4th April, 2024 to 4th April, 2024; Live Webinar
3"Omics in LM: Genomics, proteomics, metabolomics", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 19th January, 2024 to 19th January, 2024; Live Webinar
4""Outcome studies to advance excellence in laboratory medicine"", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 6th December, 2023 to 6th December, 2023; Live Webinar
5""Principles and practice of indirect methods for reference interval establishment"", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 21st November, 2023 to 21st November, 2023; Live Webinar
6"Improved implementation of medical tests- a new quality improvement project for the Laboratory.", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 8th November, 2023 to 8th November, 2023; Live Webinar
7"Expanding the use of emerging technologies in pediatrics", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 25th October, 2023 to 25th October, 2023; Live Webinar
8"Clinical Laboratory and its impact on the environment", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 27th September, 2023 to 27th September, 2023; Live Webinar
9"Artificial intelligence applied to the Clinical Laboratory", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 7th June, 2023 to 7th June, 2023; Live Webinar
10"Single-sample rule-out of NSTEMI-are we ready for prime time", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 17th May, 2023 to 17th May, 2023; Live Webinar
11"Nitrous oxide abuse: clinical consequences and biological markers related", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 22nd March, 2023 to 22nd March, 2023; Live Webinar
12"Recent updates on SARS-CoV-2 biology and diagnostics", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 15th March, 2023 to 15th March, 2023; Live Webinar
13"High sensitivity troponin point of care assays", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 2nd March, 2023 to 2nd March, 2023; Live Webinar
14"Metabolomics: Promises and Clinical Translation Challenges", (International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC)), 15th February, 2023 to 15th February, 2023; Live Webinar