Dr. Okorie Okoro Ndukwe

Dr. Okorie Okoro Ndukwe is a READER in CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Staff Profile

Dr. Okorie O. Ndukwe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He holds a B. Agric (Hons.) degree in Agronomy from the prestigious Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. He was the best graduating student of the College of Crop and Soil Sciences. He was selected, as a Research Student, to conduct his M.Sc research work in International Institute for Tropical Agriculture through which he was awarded Master of Science (Crop Production and Physiology) in 2010 also from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Dr. Okorie Ndukwe holds Ph.D degree in Tropical Fruits and Plantation Crops from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He teaches both Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in Crop Production, Crop Physiology and Horticulture, with specialization in Tropical Fruits and Plantation Crops. He has indepth experience in biostatistics and currently using different statistical software applications to analyze data from Researchers. He has served in several areas within and outside the University. Major areas include Head of Department, Crop Science and Horticulture (2021-2023), Sub-Dean, Faculty of Agriculture (2019-2021), Faculty ICT Officer (2015-2021), Faculty Students Adviser (2012-2021), Faculty Sports Representative (2012-2020), Postgraduate Coordinator (2019-2021, 2023 till date) and several Committees. Dr. Ndukwe works mainly in the following areas of specialization: production of horticultural crops, especially indigenous and underutilized crops; plantain and banana cultivation, passion fruit production. He has published many articles in indexed and high Impact Factor Journals with many In Press. He is a member of Professional bodies such as International Society for Horticultural Sciences, Horticultural Society of Nigeria, Crop Science Society of Nigeria, and Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria. He has attended relevant Conferences and Trainings. He is also a Crop Production Consultant for the Government and private farmers. Dr. Okorie Ndukwe is a team player and strongly have passion for multidisciplinary and collaborative researches geared towards improving the livelihood of farmers, young people and the society at large.

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Address:	Crop Science And Horticulture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:	FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department/Sub-Unit:	CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE

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Interest Areas

Climate Change Adaptation And Mitigation Crop Production And Physiology Germplasm Evaluation Horticulture Plant Nutrition Postharvest Management Of Fruits And Vegetables Propagation And Conservation Of Neglected/ Underutilized Indigenous Crop Species Tropical Fruits And Plantation Crops

Academic Qualifications

	Degrees / Basic Certificates
1	University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2018) December, 2011 to June, 2018 Ph.D Tropical Fruits And Plantation Crops
2	Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike. (Master Degree, March, 2010) January, 2007 to November, 2009 M.Sc Crop Production And Physiology
3	Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2005) January, 2021 to December, 2004 B.Agric. Agronomy
4	The Presbyterian Seminary School, Amaekpu Ohafia. (SSCE, September, 1998) September, 1992 to June, 1998
5	Ukwa Community School, Ukwa Nkporo. (FSLC, June, 1997) September, 1987 to July, 1992

Relevant/Working Experience

1	Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2021 to Present
2	Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department Of Crop Science And Horticulture February, 2021 to April, 2023
3	Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 2019 to February, 2021
4	Sub-Dean, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty Of Agriculture July, 2019 to July, 2021
5	Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2018 to September, 2021
6	ICT Officer, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2015 to July, 2021
7	Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2014 to September, 2018
8	Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2011 to September, 2014
9	Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2010 to June, 2011
10	Agronomic Assistant, International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC), Muscle Shoals, Alabama U.S.A (Nigerian Office) November, 2009 to November, 2009
11	Research Student, International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Onne Station, Rivers State, Nigeria July, 2007 to December, 2008
12	Teacher, St. Augustine’s Anglican Seminary, Nbawsi, Abia State October, 2006 to July, 2007
13	Corper Training Secretary, Nigeria Fellowship Of Evangelical Students (NIFES), Gombe Sub-zone. September, 2005 to September, 2006

Creative Output

	Books
1	Ndukwe, O. O., Okoli, N. A., Uko, I., Obidiebube, E. A., Okolie, H., Umeh, O. A., Iheaturu, D. E., Obasi, C. C., Onejeme, F. C., Muojiama, S. C. and Nwafor, I. C.. (2021, November) Practical Manual for Crop Production and Breeding Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
2	Okorie Ndukwe, Paul Baiyeri, Cosmas Muoneke. (2012, March) Plantain Hybrids: Influence Of Fertilizer Types And Time Of Application LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co.KG, pp 120p
	Book Chapters
1	Ndukwe, O. O., Uko, I., Onunwa, A. O. and Imo, C. M.. (2023, July) Application of Soil in Crop Production Cadventures Nigeria, pp 61-68
2	Onunwa, A. O., Okoli, N. A., Uko, I., Ndukwe, O.O., Imo, C. M.. (2023, July) Soil-Crop Production Relationship Cadventures Nigeria, pp 69-80
	Journal Articles
1	Ndukwe, O. O., Okondor, P. I., Uko, I., Obidiebube, E. A., Okolie, H., Apalowo, O. A. and Orji, C. M.. (2023, April), "Agronomic Performance of Five Sorghum Varieties in a Humid Tropical Zone as influenced by Fertilizer Rates", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 103-115
2	Samuel O. Baiyeri, Chimaluka C.A. Samuel-Baiyeri and Okorie O. Ndukwe. (2023, March), "Proximate, Mineral, Vitamin, and Anti-nutrient Contents of the leaves of Senecio biafrae", Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Belgrade), Vol. 68, (Issue 1), pp 67-79
3	Iheaturu, D. E., Nwakaeze, B. N., Ndukwe, O. O., Okoli, N. A., Obasi, C. C. and Ibeawuchi, I. I.. (2023, December), "Effect of neem leaf mulch rates on the growth, yield and blossom end rot of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in Awka", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity
4	Nwakanma, V. T., Ndukwe, O. O., Okoli, N. A. and Komolafe, J. O.. (2023, July), "Economic Analysis of Rain-Fed and Dry Season Bitter Leaf Production under Different Frequencies of Poultry Manure Application", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 24-29
5	Aba, S. C., Onah, C. B., Ndukwe, O. O. and K. P. Baiyeri. (2023, September), "Potting media and seed pre-sowing treatments influencing emergence and early seedling growth of bitter kola (Garcinia kola Heckel) under humidity chamber environment", African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Vol. 23, (Issue 9), pp 24523-24541
6	Iheaturu, D.E., Okorie, H.A., Christo, I.E.C., Obasi, C.C., Ndukwe, O.O.. (2023, December), "Effect of Poultry Manure Rates and Planting Dates on the Yield of Different Varieties of Bambara Groundnut in Southeastern Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science, Vol. 27, (Issue 4), pp 68-73
7	Onunwa, A. O, Uko, I., Ndukwe, O. O., Okeke, C. C. and Meludu, N. T.. (2022, December), "Organic Agriculture Research Output: Dissemination, Awareness and Implementation in Selected South-Eastern and South-South Nigerian States", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 70-77
8	Ndukwe, O.O., Nwakanma, V.T., Orji, C.M. and Iheaturu, D.E.. (2022, December), "Poultry Manure Rate for Pot-Plant Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Del.) Production in a Humid Rainforest Zone of Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 25-30
9	Okorie Ndukwe, Amarachi Ezeoke, Chidiebere Orji, Chinelo Umeokafor, Simon Aba , Paul Baiyeri. (2022, December), "Seedling development and juvenile growth of two yellow passion fruit genotypes as influenced by poultry manure rates", Journal of Central European Agriculture, Vol. 23, (Issue 4), pp 739-748
10	O.O. Ndukwe, C. Ihejirika, K.P. Baiyeri. (2022, December), "Drought tolerance of yellow passion fruit seedlings under nursery production", Journal of Central European Agriculture
11	Okorie Okoro Ndukwe, Chinyere Charity Okeke, Paul Kayode Baiyeri. (2022, July), "Economic analysis of yellow passion fruit production in southeastern Nigeria under different soil fertility management", African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 115-125
12	Okorie Okoro Ndukwe, Ibeabuchi Uko, Stella Muojiama, Chinyere Esther Ndukwe, Amanda Uzoma Okoh, Paul Kayode Baiyeri. (2021, May), "Early Growth And Dry Matter Partitioning Of Yellow Passion Fruit As Affected By Time Of Application And Method Of Poultry Manure Placement", International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 101-109
13	O.O. Ndukwe, I.K. Okore, J.C. Jude, R.C. Osuafor. (2021, May), "Effects Of Organic Manure Types And Rates On Growth And Leaf Yield Of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina Del.)", Acta Horticulturae
14	Henry Okolie, Okorie Ndukwe, Eucharia Obidiebube, Chiamaka Obasi, Juliet Enwerem. (2021, December), "Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Compositions of Two bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) Accessions in Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 16-20
15	Okorie Okoro Ndukwe, Paul Kayode Baiyeri. (2020, May), "Agronomic Evaluation Of Two Passion Fruit Genotypes In Containers (mega-pot) Predicted Corresponding Performances Under Field Conditions", Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, Vol. 23
16	Mbaeyi-Nwaoha, Ifeoma Elizabeth, Nnamani, Chidinma Lynda, Ndukwe, Okorie Okoro. (2019, April), "Evaluation Of The Effects Of Pectin Extracted From Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterohyllus) And Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis Var. Flavicarpa Deg.) Peels On The Quality Attributes Of Yoghurt From Skimmed Milk", Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 371-385
17	Nnedu, M. N., Ndukwe, O. O., Eze, S. C., Baiyeri, K. P.. (2019, September), "Juvenile Growth And Development Of Cashew (Anacardium Occidentale) As Influenced By Soilless Nursery Media And Nut Sizes", Nigerian Journal of Crop Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 8-14
18	Okorie O. NDUKWE, Paul K. BAIYERI. (2019, September), "Fruit And Juice Metric Characteristics Of Two Yello W Passion Fruit ( Passiflora Edulis Degener) Genotypes Grown In Southeastern Nigeria", Notulae Scientiae Biologicae, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 422-428
19	Uko, I., Onunwa, A. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Nwadike, P. C., Ezennia, O. L.. (2019, January), "Soil Physico-chemical Properties, Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Growth And Yield As Influenced By Land Preparation And Weed Control Methods", Nigerian Journal of Crop Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 14-20
20	Ani, J. U., Ndukwe, O. O., Baiyeri, K. P.. (2019, September), "Growth And Coppice Re-growth Responses Of Eight Accessions Of Ocimum Gratissimum (Linn.) As Influenced By Poultry Manure Rate", Nigerian Journal of Crop Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 15-21
21	Uko, I., Onunwa, A. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Nwadike, P. C., Ezennia, O. L.. (2019, April), "Soil Physico-chemical Properties, Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) Growth And Yield As Influenced By Land Preparation And Weed Control Methods", Nigerian Journal of Crop Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 14-20
22	Ndukwe, O.O., Baiyeri, K.P.. (2018, October), "Influence Of Genotype And Poultry Manure Rate On Phenology And Fruit Yield Of Yellow Passion Fruit", Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1225, pp 139-144
23	Ndukwe, O.O., Baiyeri, K.P.. (2018, October), "Biochemical Characterisation Of Fruit Juice From Two Yellow Passion Fruit Genotypes As Influenced By Poultry Manure Rates", Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 1225, pp 295-302
24	Ndukwe, O.O., Baiyeri, K.P.. (2018, December), "Combined Application Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers Influenced Biochemical Qualities Of Fruit Juice From Yellow Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis Deg.) Genotypes", African Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 74-83
25	Uko, I., Onunwa, A. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Anikwe, H. O., Eugene, E. C., Okonkwo, N. J.. (2018, November), "Evaluation Of Weed Control Methods On Some Soil Chemical Properties And Performance Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L. Moench) In An Ultisol", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 211-217
26	Uko, I., Anyanwu, S. C., Ndukwe, O. O., Okonkwo, N. J.. (2018, November), "Residual Effect Of Pre-emergence Herbicide Application On Weed Emergence, Growth And Yield Of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.)", International Journal of Applied Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 10-15
27	Aba SC, Ndukwe OO, Ayogu, CJ, KP Baiyeri. (2017, November), "The Role Of Trees And Plantation Agriculture In Mitigating Global Climate Change", African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development., Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 12691-12707
28	Cosmas Osita Muoneke, Okorie Okoro Ndukwe, Charles Agodichukwu Amih, Matthias James Eka. (2016, December), "Cropping System And NPK Fertilizer Rate Influenced Productivity Of Garden Egg (Solanum Gilo) And Egusi Melon (Colocynthis Citrullus) In Garden Egg/egusi Melon Intercropping System", International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 1-14
29	Muoneke, C. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Okocha, P. I., A. U. Akpan. (2015, October), "Growth And Yield Responses Of Vegetable Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp) To Varying Rates Of Phosphorus And Potassium Fertilizers", Journal of Applied Agricultural Research, Vol. 7, pp 123-131
30	K. P. Baiyeri, P. Apeh, G. C. Stevens, O. O. Ndukwe, S. C. Aba, G. T. Otitoju. (2015, June), "Growth Performance And Nutrient Quality Of Three Moringa Oleifera Accessions Grown As Potplant Under Varied Manure Rates And Watering Intervals", African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 14, (Issue 24), pp 1996-2004
31	Ekesiobi, I. A., Ndukwe, O. O., Ezeano, C. I., Odukwe, R. A., Nnabuife, E. L. C.. (2015, May), "Influence Of Complementary Rates Of Poultry Manure And Urea Fertilizers On Growth And Yield Of Maize (Zea Mays L. Walp) In Southeastern Agroecology Zone", International Journal of Applied Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 8-13
32	Ndukwe O. O., Ekesiobi, I. A., Uzondu N. C., Nnabuife, E. L. C.. (2014, December), "Growth And Yield Responses Of Maize (Zea Mays) To Poultry Manure And NPK 15-15-15 Fertilizer In Igbariam, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 261-265
33	K. P. Baiyeri, O. O. Ndukwe, A. Tenkouano. (2013, January), "Manure Placement Method Influenced Growth, Phenology And Bunch Yield Of Three Musa Genotypes In A Humid Zone Of Southern Nigeria", Communications in Biometry and Crop Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-9
34	Muoneke, C. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Umana, P. E., Okpara, D. A., Asawalam, D. O.. (2013, September), "Component Varietal Effect On The Growth And Yield Of Vegetable Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp) And Maize (Zea Mays L.) In Vegetable Cowpea/maize Intercropping System", Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science, Vol. 18, pp 6-14
35	Muoneke, C. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Akpan, A. U., P. I. Okocha. (2013, December), "Response Of Vegetable Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp) To Planting Density In A Humid Zone Of Southeastern Nigeria", Journal of Applied Agricultural Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 273-281
36	Ndukwe, O. O., Muoneke, C. O., Baiyeri, K. P. and Tenkouano, A.. (2012, January), "Effect Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers On Nutrient Concentrations In Plantain (Musa Spp.) Fruit Pulp", African Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 11, (Issue 7), pp 1651-1658
37	K. P. Baiyeri, Ndukwe, O. O. and Tenkouano, A.. (2012, October), "Effect Of Manure Placement Methods On Dry Matter Partitioning Pattern In Three Musa Genotypes Grown In A Humid Agro-ecology Of Southern Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science, Vol. 17, pp 73-79
38	Muoneke, C. O., Ndukwe, O. O. and Noah, I. F.. (2012, October), "Growth And Yield Responses Of Vegetable Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Varieties To Lime Rates In An Acid Soil Of South Eastern Nigeria", The Nigerian Agricultural Journal, Vol. 43, (Issue 83), pp 94
39	C. O. Muoneke, O. O. Ndukwe, S. E. Odoemenam. (2012, January), "Responses Of Vegetable Cowpea/maize Intercrop To Early And Late Rains Of A Humid Zone Of South-eastern Nigeria", Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 65-76
40	C. O Muoneke, O. O. Ndukwe, P. E Umana, D. A. Okpara, D. O. Asawalam. (2012, July), "Effect Of Relative Sowing Time On Growth And Yield Of Vegetable Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp) And Maize (Zea Mays L.) In Vegetable Cowpea/maize Intercropping System", Journal of Agricultural Science and Environment, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 1-14
41	Muoneke, C. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Umana, P. E., Okpara, D. A., Asawalam, D. O.. (2012, July), "Productivity Of Vegetable Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp) And Maize (Zea Mays L.) Intercropping System As Influenced By Component Density In A Humid Tropical Zone Of South-eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 835-847
42	Chioma M. Idigbor, Okorie O. Ndukwe. (2011, ), "Evaluation Of The Effects Of Sole And Combined Applications Of Organic Amendments On Soil Chemical Properties And Soybean Production In Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal for Organic Agricultural and Research Development, Vol. 3, pp 10-22
43	O. O. Ndukwe, C. O. Muoneke, K. P. Baiyeri, A. Tenkouano. (2011, February), "Growth And Yield Responses Of Plantain Genotypes As Influenced By Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers", Journal of Plant Nutrition, Vol. 34, (Issue 5), pp 700-716
44	O. O. Ndukwe, K. P. Baiyeri, C. O. Muoneke. (2011, April), "Effect Of The Time Of Poultry Manure And Cultivar On The Growth, Yield And Fruit Quality Of Plantains (Musa Spp. AAB)", Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 261-270
45	Ndukwe, O. O., Baiyeri, K. P., Muoneke, C. O., Tenkouano, A.. (2011, May), "Studies On Intra And Inter Correlative Responses Of Phenological, Yield And Postharvest Traits In Some Plantain (Musa Spp.) Genotypes In Nigeria", Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 69-77
46	Cosmas Osita Muoneke, Okorie Okoro Ndukwe, Chioma Onuoha. (2011, June), "Growth And Yield Responses Of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis Hook F.) As Affected By Organic Manure Sources And Rates In An Ultisol Of South-eastern Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-15
47	Ndukwe, O. O., C. O. Muoneke, K. P. Baiyeri. (2010, June), "Effect Of Time Of Poultry Manure Application On Leave And Pulp Nutrient Concentrations And Uptakes Of Plantain", Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science, Vol. 15, pp 15-30
48	Ndukwe, O. O., Muoneke, C. O., Baiyeri, K. P., Tenkouano, A.. (2009, September), "The Effects Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers Growth, Yield And Black Sigatoka Disease Reaction Of Some Plantain (Musa AAB) Genotypes In South-eastern Nigeria", Agroscience, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 151-161
49	O. O. Ndukwe, K. P. Baiyeri, C. O. Muoneke, A. Tenkouano. (2009, ), "Impact Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers On The Postharvest Fruit Qualities Of Four Musa (AAB Sub-group) Genotypes In Sub-humid Zone Of Nigeria.", Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 185-194
50	Muoneke, C. O., Ndukwe, O. O.. (2008, January), "Effect Of Plant Population And Spatial Arrangement On The Productivity Of Okra/amaranthus Intercropping System", Agroscience, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 15-21
	Thesis
1	Ndukwe, Okorie Okoro. (2010, January), "Growth, Yield And Post-harvest Responses Of Selected Musa Genotypes To Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers And Time Of Fertilizer Application". , M.Sc Thesis submitted to the Department of Agronomy, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
	Dissertations
1	Ndukwe, Okorie Okoro. (2018, June), "Evaluation Of Some Horticultural Practices And Biochemical Characterization Of Two Genotypes Of Yellow Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis Flavicarpa Degener) In Response To Poultry Manure Application". , Ph.D Dissertation Submitted To The Department Of Crop Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
	Conference Papers
1	Obidiebube, E. A., Okolie, H., Obasi, C., Ndukwe, O. O., Muojiama, S., Eche, P. and Umeh, O. A.. (2023, March), "Effect of Planting Methods on the Growth and Yield of Carrot (Daucus carota L) in Humid Tropical Zone", e-Proceedings of the First Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, pp 84-90
2	Edum, U. N., Ndukwe, O. O. and Okonkwo, N. J.. (2023, March), "Growth and Yield Responses of two Accessions of Bitter Leaf to Stem Pruning", e-Proceedings of the First Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, pp 62-66
3	Iheaturu, D.E., Nwakeze, B. and Ndukwe, O.O.. (2023, November), "Effects of Neem Leaf Molch Rates on Growth and Yield of Padma Varieties of Tomato in Awka, Anambra State", Proceedings of 41st Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria held on 12th to 16th November, 2023 at Ogbomoso, Nigeria, pp. 567-570
4	Ndukwe, O. O., Nwakanma, V. T., Obijiofor, O. D. and Edum, U. N.. (2021, November), "Stem pruning influenced growth and leaf yield of three accessions of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Del.)", Horticultural Society of Nigeria, pp 884-892
5	Ndukwe, O. O., Umeokafor, C. A., Okoli, N. A., Onyebulie, T. U. and Baiyeri, K. P.. (2021, November), "Planting position and pinching inluence on growth and leaf yield of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Del.)", Horticultural Society of Nigeria, pp 948-954
6	Ndukwe, O.O., Orji, C.M., Anyagwa, J. and Abiola, I.O.. (2021, November), "Growth and yield evaluation of eight accessions of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Del.) in a humid tropical zone", Horticultural Society of Nigeria, pp 961-966
7	Ndukwe, O. O., Nwakanma, V. T. and Iheaturu, D. E.. (2020, November), "Determination Of Optimum Poultry Manure Rate For Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina Del.) Production In A Humid Rainforest Zone Of Nigeria", Horticultural Society of Nigeria, pp 660-667
8	Ani, J. U., Ndukwe, O. O., Baiyeri, K. P.. (2019, October), "Growth And Biomass Production Of African Basil (Ocimum Gratissimum Linn) Under Varying Irrigation Intervals And Poultry Manure Rates", Crop Science Society of Nigeria
9	Ani, J. U., Ndukwe, O. O., Baiyeri, K. P.. (2019, October), "Evaluation Of Eight Accessions Of African Basil (Ocimum Gratissimum Linn) For Growth, Coppice Re-growth And Biomass Yield", Crop Science Society of Nigeria
10	Iheaturu D. E., Okorie, H. A., Christo, I. E. C., Obasi, C. C., Ndukwe, O. O.. (2019, October), "Effect Of Poultry Manure And Planting Dates On The Yield Of Different Varieties Of Bambara Groundnut In Southeastern Nigeria", Crop Science Society of Nigeria, pp 17-22*
11	Ndukwe, O.O., Baiyeri, K.P.. (2018, October), "Horticultural Practices That Influence Source-sink Efficiency In Crops", Crop Science Society of Nigeria
12	Mbaeyi-Nwaoha, I. E., Nnamani, C. L., Okonkwo, T. M., Baiyeri, K. P. and Ndukwe, O. O.. (2017, October), "Effect Of Pectin Extracted From Jackfruit And Passion Fruit Peels Addition On The Microbial Quality Of Yoghurt From Skimmed Milk", Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology
13	Mbaeyi-Nwaoha, I. E., Ezeoke, A. M., Baiyeri, K. P. and Ndukwe, O. O.. (2017, October), "Assessment Of Physicochemical Composition And Microbiological Quality Of Formulated Flavoured Yoghurt Using Two Accessions Of Passion Fruits (Passiflora Edulis Flavicarpa)", Nigerian Society for Microbiology
14	Ndukwe, O.O., Baiyeri, K.P.. (2016, August), "Influence Of Genotype And Poultry Manure Rate On Phenology And Fruit Yield Of Yellow Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis F. Flavicarpa Degener) In Nsukka, Southeastern Nigeria", International Society for Horticultural Science
15	Ndukwe, O.O., Baiyeri, K.P.. (2016, August), "Biochemical Characterisation Of Fruit Juice From Two Yellow Passion Fruit Genotypes (Passiflora Edulis F. Flavicarpa Degener) As Influenced By Poultry Manure Rates", International Society for Horticultural Science
16	Ezekannagha, O. J., Aderibigbe, O. R., Ezeocha, V. C., Ndukwe, O. O.. (2014, April), "Adoption Of Agribusiness Incubators For The Promotion Of Neglected And Underutilized Species Of Crops", Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
17	Nwosu, B. O. and Ndukwe, O. O.. (2014, April), "Effect Of Different Levels Of Urea On The Yield Performance Of Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum)", Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
18	Muoneke, C. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Akpan, A. U., Okocha, P. I.. (2012, November), "Growth And Yield Responses Of Vegetable Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp) To Rates Of Phosphorus And Potassium Fertilizers", Horticultural Society of Nigeria
19	Baiyeri, K. P., Ndukwe, O. O.. (2011, July), "Biotechnology In Horticultural Crop Production: A Challenge", Horticultural Society of Nigeria, pp 36-45
	Technical Reports
1	Ndukwe, Okorie Okoro. (2022) Inception and Second Milestone Reports on intervention by Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus to vulnerable cassava, rice and poultry farmers , pp 1-33
2	Orakwe, E. L., Ezeagu, C. A., Nwaiwu, N. E., Ndukwe, O. O., Ezeugwu, M., Edmond, N., Ono, M. N., Anwadike, N. A., Uduezue, T.. (2019) Technical Report on feasibility/design studies for flood protection of 40 hectares of rice farmland at Ufuma in Orumba North L.G.A Anambra State Federal Government of Nigeria/International Fund for Anambra State Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD Assisted Programme), pp 31p, Submitted To Anambra State Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-Assisted)
3	Onunwa, A. O., Meludu, N. T., Uko, I. Ndukwe, O. O., Okeke, C. C., Obiegbuna, J. E.. (2018) Assessment Of Available Organic Agriculture Research Outputs That Have Been Put Into Use In South Eastern Nigeria Ecological Organic Agriculture, pp 19p, Submitted To Research, Training And Extension (Pillar 1) Of The Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative Implementation In Nigeria
4	Ndukwe, Okorie Okoro. (2017) Completion Report On 2017 Wet/Rainy Season Rice Farming In ‘Mgboko’, ‘Nuke’ And ‘Nuke II’ Rice Production Clusters In Ugbenu And Ugbene, Awka North L.G.A Third National FADAMA Development Project (FADAMA III+Additional Financing), pp 30p, Submitted To The Third National FADAMA Development Project (FADAMA III Additional Financing, Anambra State
5	Ndukwe, Okorie Okoro. (2016) Completion Report On 2016 Rain-fed Rice Production In ‘Ofia Ozu’ And ‘Agbaligbo’ Rice Production Clusters In Ifite-Ogwari, Ayamelum L.G.A Third National FADAMA Development Project (FADAMA III+Additional Financing), pp 23p, Submitted To The Third National FADAMA Development Project (FADAMA III Additional Financing, Anambra State FADAMA Coordinating Office
	Other Relevant Publications
1	Meludu, N. T., Obiegbuna, J. E., Onunwa, A. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Okeke, C. C., Uko, I.. "Database On Organic Livestock Nutrition, Management And Health, Vol. I", (Others, 2021 March)
2	Meludu, N. T., Obiegbuna, J. E., Onunwa, A. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Okeke, C. C., Uko, I.. "Database On Organic Livestock Nutrition, Management And Health, Vol. II", (Others, 2021 March)

Academic Leadership Qualities

	Supervisions
1	"Agronomic Performance of Bitter Leaf as influenced by Mulching and Frequency of Poultry Manure Application" (June, 2021). Completed Masters project by Nwakanma Victor Tochukwu (2020826001F)
2	"Growth and Yield Responses Of Bitter Leaf to Poultry Manure Rates in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria" (October, 2019 to November, 2021). Completed Masters project by Orji Chidiebere Martin (2019826004FB)
3	"Effect of Pinching and Harvesting Frequency on the Growth and Yield of Bitter Leaf" (October, 2019 to November, 2021). Completed Masters project by Umeokafor Chinelo Assumpta (2019826003FB)
4	"Agronomic evaluation of five rice (Oryza sativa) hybrids in Anambra State" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Ojuolape Olayinka Dotun (2020826003F)
5	"Early seedling growth and nutrient uptake of pawpaw as influenced by selected soilless and soil-based nursery media" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Iwuala, Chizitere Assumpta (2020826003FB)
	Grants
1	Collaborator: "First Database on Organic Livestock Nutrition, Management and Health, Vol. I" (January, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in Nigeria
2	Collaborator: "First Database on Organic Livestock Nutrition, Management and Health, Vol. II" (January, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in Nigeria
3	Awardee: "2013/2014 (Merged) TETFUND Academic Staff Training and Development" (June, 2015 to June, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund
4	Awardee: "2011/2012 (Merged) TETFUND Conference Attendance Intervention" (December, 2012 to December, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund
	Editorships
1	Editor, "Journal of Organic Agriculture Research and Innovation" (June, 2023)
2	Editor, "Proceedings of Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN) AGM/Technical Workshop 2023" (April, 2023)
3	Editor, "Open Journal Of Agricultural Research" (April, 2021)
4	Editor, "International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch" (January, 2021)
5	Editor, "International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity" (September, 2021)
6	Editor, "International Journal Of Applied Agricultural Sciences" (November, 2018)
	Reviewerships
1	Reviewer, "African Journal of Organic Agriculture and Ecology" (December, 2022)
2	Reviewer, "Agro-Science" (September, 2021)
3	Reviewer, "Organization for Women in Science for the Developing" (May, 2021)
4	Reviewer, "International Journal for Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture" (August, 2019)
5	Reviewer, "International Journal of Plant & Soil Science" (May, 2017)
	Examinerships
1	Examiner, "Ph.D Proposal Defence (Ozoemene, Maduka Loius - 2020327001P)" (November, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
2	Chief Examiner, "Examiner, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria" (May, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed External Exam
3	Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defense (Nsofor, Onyinye Cynthia - 2020836009FA)" (August, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
4	Chief Examiner, "External Examiner, Department of Crop Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka" (March, 2022 to December, 2023). Completed External Exam
5	Examiner, "M.Sc Proposal Defence (Nsofor, Onyinye C. - 2020836009FA)" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam
6	Examiner, "Proposal Defence (Ngonadi Emmanuel Nzube)" (November, 2022 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
7	Examiner, "Proposal Defense (Olaniyi, Abiodun Isaac - 2018856003F)" (September, 2021 to September, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam
	Contributions to the University/Society
1	Editorial Board Member, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)" (June, 2023)
2	Chairman, Commercial Agriculture, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023)
3	Chairman, Tractor Management, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023)
4	Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023)
5	Deputy Chairman, Journal and Publication, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023)
6	Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2022 to April, 2023)
7	Member, "Books and Journal Publication Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2021)
8	Member, "2021 NUC Accreditation Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2021)
9	Secretary, Awareness Creation Committee, "Crop Science Society of Nigeria" (February, 2021)
10	Chairman, "Awka Zonal Council, Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Students" (October, 2021)
11	Zonal Coordinator, South-East, "Horticultural Society of Nigeria" (November, 2021)
12	Chairman, "Technical Committee on Movement to Ifite-Ogwari, Faculty of Agriculture" (January, 2020 to July, 2021)
13	Chairman, "Faculty Committee on Tractor Utilization" (August, 2019 to July, 2021)
14	Postgraduate Coordinator, "Department of Crop Science and Horticulture" (August, 2019 to February, 2021)
15	Keynote Address Speaker, "31st Annual Synod Ceremonial Opening of East Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria" (June, 2019 to June, 2019)
16	Sub-Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2019 to July, 2021)
17	Vice-Chairman, "Awka Zonal Council, Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Students" (October, 2018 to September, 2021)
18	Consultant (Advisory Services and Inputs), "Third National FADAMA Development Project (FADAMA III+Additional Financing, Anambra State Coordinating Office" (January, 2017 to December, 2017)
19	Consultant (Advisory Services and Inputs), "Third National FADAMA Development Project (FADAMA III+Additional Financing, Anambra State Coordinating Office" (May, 2016 to December, 2016)
20	Faculty ICT Representative, "Faculty of Agriculture,Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2015 to June, 2021)
21	SIWES Coordinator, "Department of Crop Science and Horticulture" (June, 2015 to March, 2018)
22	Assistant Secretary, "Ukwa Nkporo Development Union" (January, 2015)
23	Seminar Coordinator, "Department of Crop Science and Horticulture" (February, 2015 to February, 2018)
24	Member, "Faculty Committee on Environment/Demonstration Farm" (January, 2014 to June, 2019)
25	Data Officer on NUSMAP, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2013 to April, 2015)
26	Faculty Sports Representative (Staff and Students), "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2012 to July, 2019)
27	Faculty Students Adviser, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2012 to July, 2021)
28	President, "Alumni Fellowship, Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Students (Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike)" (September, 2008 to August, 2010)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1	Full Member, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria" (member since 2021), https://directory.ifoam.bio/affiliates/74-association-of-organic-agriculture-practitioners-of-nigeria-formerly-nigerian-organic-agriculture-network
2	Full Member, "International Society for Horticultural Science" - 106731 (member since 2019), https://www.ishs.org/members/
3	Full Member, "Network of Organic Agriculture Researchers in Africa" (member since 2019), https://noara.bio/
4	Full Member, "Crop Science Society of Nigeria" (member since 2018), http://www.cropsciencenigeria.com/
5	Full Member, "Horticultural Society of Nigeria" - OW2012-021 (member since 2012), https://hortson.org.ng/index.php/pages/membership-directory

Relevant Events Attended

	Conferences
1	"Second Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 12th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and Virtual
2	"Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria AGM/Technical Workshop", (Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)), 27th April, 2023 to 29th April, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
3	"First Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84567665914?pwd=eGgvODRQcno2SFLvMFJ6RzNjZlQwdz09
4	"National Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria", (Horticultural Society of Nigeria), 14th November, 2021 to 18th November, 2021; Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
5	"4th All Africa Horticultural Congress Titled Transformative Innovations In Horticulture", (International Society for Horticultural Science), 29th March, 2021 to 31st March, 2021; Abdou Diouf International Conference Centre, Dakar, Senegal
6	"38th Annual National Conference Of Horticultural Society Of Nigeria Titled Sustainable Horticulture Production System Intensification", (Horticultural Society of Nigeria), 8th November, 2020 to 12th November, 2020; Univeristy of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
7	"38th Annual National Conference Of Horticultural Society Of Nigeria (Sustainable Horticulture Production System Intensification)", (Horticultural Society of Nigeria), 8th November, 2020 to 12th November, 2020; Univeristy of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
8	"6th Annual Conference Of The Crop Science Society Of Nigeria", (Crop Science Society of Nigeria), 13th October, 2019 to 17th October, 2019; Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
9	"6th Annual Conference Of Crop Science Society Of Nigeria (Improving Crop Production Systems For Sustainable Development In Nigeria)", (Crop Science Society of Nigeria), 13th October, 2019 to 17th October, 2019; Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
10	"41st Conference And Annual General Meeting Of Nigerian Institute Of Food Science And Technology Titled Rejuvenating The Nigerian Economy Through Promoting Of The Food Chain)", (Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology), 22nd October, 2017 to 25th October, 2017; International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
11	"40th Annual National Conference Of The Nigerian Society For Microbiology", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 9th October, 2017 to 13th October, 2017; Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria
12	"3rd All Africa Horticultural Congress (AAHC) Held At International Institute For Tropical Agriculture Titled Horticulture For Improved Livelihoods", (International Society for Horticultural Science), 7th August, 2016 to 12th August, 2016; International Institute for Tropical Agriculture
13	"Maiden Annual Conference Of Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Titled Promoting Enterpreneurship In Agricultural Transformation Agenda For Food Security And Poverty Alleviation", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 30th March, 2014 to 2nd April, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
14	"30th Annual Conference Of The Horticultural Society Of Nigeria Titled Horticulture For Food Security And Environmental Sustainability In A Changing Climate", (Horticultural Society of Nigeria), 11th November, 2012 to 15th November, 2012; Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
15	"29th Annual Conference Of The Horticultural Society Of Nigeria Titled Nigerian Horticulture: Meeting The Challenges Of Human Health And Agricultural Sustainability", (Horticultural Society of Nigeria), 24th July, 2011 to 29th July, 2011; Federal Univeristy of Agriculture, Markudi, Nigeria
16	"National Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria", (Horticultural Society of Nigeria), Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
	Workshops
1	"Introduction to Climate Information Services for Agriculture", (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)), 12th December, 2023 to 14th December, 2023; Virtual (Zoom)
2	"Training on Introduction to Climate Information Services for Agriculture", (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)), 12th December, 2023 to 14th December, 2023; Zoom
3	"How to effectively use Mendeley in Research Cycle", (Elsevier), 21st November, 2023 to 21st November, 2023; Virtual (Zoom)
4	"Virtual Modular Training of Trainers on Indigenous and Local Trees-based Agroforestry Systems", (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)), 11th April, 2023 to 14th April, 2023; Virtual (Zoom)
5	"Training-of-Trainers Workshop on Climate Smart Soil Nutrient and Water Management in Crop Production", (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)), 28th February, 2023 to 3rd March, 2023; Virtual (Zoom)
6	"South-South Cooperation Forum on Food Security and Agrobiodiversity in Times of Covid-19 and Climate Change", (United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with Global Alliance for the future of the food, ICIMOD, IFAD, IFPRI and UN WOMEN), 30th November, 2020 to 2nd December, 2020; Virtual (Zoom)
7	"Global Open Data Management In Agriculture, Nutrition And Land", (Wageningen Environmental Research in collaboration with AgroKnow, AidData, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR), the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), the Land Portal, th), 1st October, 2018 to 9th October, 2018; Online Course
8	"Global Open Data Management In Agriculture And Nutrition", (Wageningen Environmental Research in collaboration with AgroKnow, AidData, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR), the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), the Land Portal, th), 9th April, 2018 to 4th May, 2018; Online Course
9	"Training Course On Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme For Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) (Statistical Package For The Social Sciences)", (Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC)), 8th May, 2017 to 12th May, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
10	"2016 Postgraduate Research Workshop: Train The Trainers", (School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
11	"Sensitization Workshop on Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer", (University/Industry Research Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 12th April, 2016 to 13th April, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
12	"Writing Grant Oriented Proposals And Research Management", (Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research (ECMR) in collaboration with the Centre for Health and Allied Legal and Demographical Development Research and Training (CHALADDRAT)), 26th May, 2015 to 27th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
13	"Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme For Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI)", (Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC)), 10th March, 2014 to 14th March, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
14	"ACP-EU Regional Training Course on Food Systems: from Agronomy to nutrition and human health with focus on Neglected and Underutilized Species Crops", (Biodiversity International), 3rd September, 2012 to 7th September, 2012; Cotonou, Benin Republic
15	"Universal Mandatory IT Training (UMITT)", (Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in partnership with Afrihub Nigeria Limited), 2nd February, 2009 to 27th July, 2009; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture