Prof. Chinelo, Anthonia Ezeabara
Prof. Chinelo, Anthonia Ezeabara is a PROFESSOR in BOTANY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Prof. Chinelo A. Ezeabara is a Professor in Department of Botany, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. She got her BSc, MSc and PhD from the same institution in 2008, 2012 and 2018 respectively. She is an expert in Plant Taxonomist and Biosystematics. She is a life member of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) since 2011 and an associate member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan since 2024. Her main research interests lie in phytochemistry, phytomedicine, plant anatomy, morphology and taxonomy. She has published more than sixty research articles in reputable local and international journals. She has attended and presented papers in conferences. She has 19 and 15 years of teaching and undergraduate students’ supervision experiences respectively. She also has 7 years of teaching and supervision experiences of postgraduate students. She has 17 years of research experience. She reviews for several prestigious international journals, upholding their high peer-review standards. She is an editorial board member of Journal of Plant Sciences (JPS), Science Publishing Group, 1 Rockefeller Plaza, 11th Floors, New, NY 10021, USA.
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2018) January, 2013 to April, 2018 |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, July, 2012) October, 2009 to July, 2012 |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2008) October, 2004 to June, 2008 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Chairman, Department of Botany Herbarium Unit October, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Coach and Career Officer, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. August, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | CEP Coordinator, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria March, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Assistant Post Graduate Coordinator, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria February, 2021 to December, 2022 |
| 6 | Departmental Seminar Coordinator, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria November, 2019 to September, 2020 |
| 7 | Senior Lecturer, Department Of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Lecturer I, Department Of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2016 to September, 2019 |
| 9 | ICT Officer, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria March, 2015 to September, 2017 |
| 10 | CEP Coordinator For 2014/2015 Session, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. February, 2015 to September, 2015 |
| 11 | Secretary, Appraisal Commitee for Non Teaching Staff Department of Botany February, 2014 to September, 2014 |
| 12 | Departmental Seminar Coordinator, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria February, 2014 to September, 2017 |
| 13 | Lecturer II, Department Of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria July, 2013 to September, 2016 |
| 14 | Assistant Lecturer, Department Of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria July, 2012 to July, 2013 |
| 15 | Secretary, Department of Botany July, 2012 to June, 2013 |
| 16 | Graduate Assistant, Department Of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria August, 2010 to July, 2012 |
| 17 | Biology and Basic Science Teacher, SS Peter And Mary Juniorate Bishopscourt, Asaba, Delta State September, 2008 to July, 2010 |
| 18 | Industrial Trainee, New Divine Favour Pharmaceutical Ltd, Akuzu, Nkpor, Anambra State. March, 2007 to September, 2007 |
| 19 | English and Geography Teacher, School Of Business Studies Uga, Anambra State September, 1997 to July, 1999 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ezeabara, C.A., Ikegbunam, C.N., Nwaogaranya, P.U. and Iroka, C.F.. (2022, October) Practical Manual Workbook - Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms KingsMary Prints., pp 16 |
| 2 | Ezeabara, C.A., Aziagba, B.O., Uka, C.J. and Iroka, C.F.. (2022, January) Practical Manual for Undergraduates - Angiosperm Taxonomy KingsMary Prints, pp 24 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ezeabara,C. A., Obi-Nwoye, A.M., Okoye, E.P. and Anyanele, W.C.. (2025, August), "Phytological and pharmacological investigations of extracts from various parts of Costus afer Ker Gawl.", Advances in Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 721-729 |
| 2 | Ezenwata, Ifeoma Sussan, Anyanele, Wisdom Chibuzo, Eze, Chinwe Catherine, Egbe, Patricia Amaka, Ezeani, Amalachukwu Chinwe, Ezeabara, Chinelo Anthonia, and Anyanele, Ijeoma Sylvalyn. (2024, December), "Evaluation of Water Quality of Ogbujilekwe Stream in Njikoka L.G.A of Anambra State.", Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 117-124 |
| 3 | Anyanele, Chibuzo Wisdom, Izundu, Alexander Ikechukwu, Ezenwata, Ifeoma Sussan, Ezeabara, Chinelo Anthonia, Anyanele, Ijeoma Sylvalyn, Mbaukwu, Onyinye Ann, Egbe, Patricia Amaka and Nwaogaranya, Uche Patrick. (2024, November), "Ecological study and phytochemical analysis of Ageratum conyzoides in three selected States of South-East Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 400-417 |
| 4 | Ezeabara, Chinelo Anthonia, Okafor, Chiemelie, Anona, Regina Oluchukwu, Anyanele, Wisdom Chibuzo. (2024, January), "Preliminary evaluation of phytochemical and proximate composition of Isoberlinia doka Craib & Stapf", Advances in Zoology and Botany, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 107-114 |
| 5 | Regina O. Anona, Ezeabara, C.A., C.U. Okeke and H.C. Chukwudi. (2023, January), "Proximate evaluation on the various parts of “Ede Ocha”, a cultivar of Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott found in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria", Acta Scientific Nutritional Health, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 62 – 64 |
| 6 | Henry C. Chukwudi, Regina O. Anona, Ezeabara, C.A. and Clement U. Okeke. (2023, January), "Comparative studies on the phytochemicals of leaf, stem and root of Mimosa pigra L.", Acta Scientific Nutritional Health, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 100‒102 |
| 7 | Ezeabara, C.A., Ihedimbu, M.C. and Anyanele, W.C.. (2023, February), "Phytochemical screening and in vitro antimicrobial activity of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte ex O’Rorke) Baill", Pharmacophore, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 32‒38 |
| 8 | Anyanele, W.C., Anyanele, I.S., Offiah, N.M., Ezenwata, I.S., Idigo, M.A. and Ezeabara, C.A.. (2023, February), "A survey of plants used in the treatment of diabetes and hypertension in Awka metropolis, Nigeria", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 556‒570 |
| 9 | Ezeabara, C.A., Umeka, L.N. and Anyanele, W.C.. (2023, August), "Phytochemical and proximate studies of leaf, stem and root of Cassia mimosoides L.", International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. -9, (Issue -8), pp 38‒45. |
| 10 | Udechukwu Chidozie Dennis, Anukwuorji Chidozie Azubuike, Ezeabara Chinelo Anthonia, Mouka Rufina Ogechukwu. (2023, April), "A Study on the Checklist of Plants and their Phytochemical Contents from Ugwuto Forest in Nsude, Enugu State.", Research Journal of Botany, Vol. -18, (Issue 1), pp 18 – 27 |
| 11 | Anyanele, W. C., Anyanele, I. S., Ezeabara, C. A., Anierobi, J. E. and Afam-Ezeaku, C. E.. (2022, April), "Comparative study on the ecological effects of different drying methods on the phytochemical constituents of the leaves of Tridax procumbens Linn.", Asian Journal of Advances in Research, Vol. 15, (Issue 4), pp 1-9 |
| 12 | Ezeabara, C.A., Ezema, C.M. and Anyanele, W.C.. (2022, November), "Phytochemical and proximate determinations of Dissotis rotundifolia (Sm.) Triana leaf", International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. -8, (Issue -11), pp 47‒53 |
| 13 | Ezeabara, C. A. and Vincent, G.C.. (2021, March), "Evaluation of phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activities of leaf, stem and root of Ipomoea involucrata (P. Beauv).", Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, Vol. 25, (Issue 3), pp 45 ‒ 53 |
| 14 | Ezeabara, C. A. and Okeke, C.U.. (2021, April), "Determination of phytochemical, proximate, mineral and vitamin values in various parts of five varieties of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott.", International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 61‒ 68 |
| 15 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Gabriel Shalom O.. (2021, October), "Phytochemical and in vitro antimicrobial assessments of various parts of Securinega virosa (Roxb. ex Willd.) Baill.", International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 35 - 38 |
| 16 | Ezeabara, C.A., Chukwuedo, N.A. and Chukwudi, H.C.. (2020, December), "Evaluation of phytochemical and in vitro antimicrobial activity of leaf, stem and root of Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken.", Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, Vol. 24, (Issue 12), pp 149 ‒156 |
| 17 | Innocent C. Okeke and Ezeabara, C.A.. (2019, December), "Phytochemical screening and in vitro antimicrobial activity of various parts of Cleome ciliata Schum. & Thonn.", Bioscience Horizons, Vol. 12, pp hzy018 |
| 18 | Ezeabara, C. A. and C.U. Okeke. (2019, July), "Nutrient content assessment of six Citrus species parts and their feedstuff significance.", Agriculture and Food Sciences Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 166 – 171 |
| 19 | Ezeabara, C. A. and Dikeh R.C.. (2019, October), "Evaluation of phytochemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial activity of various parts of Citrus grandis Osbeck", Pharmacophore, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 23‒28 |
| 20 | Ezeabara, C.A., Chukwu, E.M. and Okeke, C.U.. (2019, December), "Determination of phytochemical and proximate constituents of various parts of Commelina benghalensis L. and Commelina diffusa Burm. f.", International Journal of Plant Science and Ecology, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 43‒46 |
| 21 | Ezeabara, C. A., Nwizugbe, S.I. and Okeke, C.U.. (2019, December), "Phytochemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial activity of leaf, pulp and seed of Dacryodes edulis (G. Don) H. J. Lam.", Open Science Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 7‒12 |
| 22 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Regina O. Anona. (2018, June), "Comparative analyses of phytochemical and nutritional compositions of four species of Dioscorea.", Acta Scientific Nutritional Health, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 90 – 94 |
| 23 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Miracle O. Egenti. (2018, July), "Phytochemical and antimicrobial investigations on various parts of Sida acuta Burm. f.", Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 71 – 75 |
| 24 | Henry C. Chukwudi and Ezeabara, C.A.. (2018, December), "Phytochemical screening and in vitro antimicrobial activities of Mimosa invisa Mart. leaves and stems.", Bioscience Horizons, Vol. 11, pp hzy019 |
| 25 | Ogochukwu Esther Okanume, Basil Dalang, Okwoli Aboje Agaba and Ezeabara, C.A.. (2017, January), "Taxonomic significance of foliar epidermis in four Euphorbia species in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria", Analele Universitatii din Oradea, Fascicula Biologie, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 19 – 24 |
| 26 | Aziagba Bibian O., Okeke C.U., Ilodibia Chinyere V., Ezeabara, C.A., Izundu Alexander I. and Uka Chiedozie J.. (2017, January), "Comparative study on the epidermal features of seven varieties of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp cultivated in Anambra State South Eastern Nigeria.", Advances in Zoology and Botany, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 4 – 9 |
| 27 | C. V. Ilodibia, E. Nnaji, B. O. Aziagba and C. A. Ezeabara. (2017, March), "Morphological and nutritional assessment of leaf, stem and root of Zanthoxylum macrophylla (Rutaceae).", Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 44 – 46. |
| 28 | Aziagba Bibian O., Okeke, C.U., Ezeabara, C.A., Ilodibia, Chinyere V., Ufele Angela N. and Egboka, Tochukwu P.. (2017, January), "Determination of the flavonoid composition of seven varieties of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp as food and therapeutic values.", Universal Journal of Applied Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1 – 4 |
| 29 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Ujunwa Collete Nwiyi. (2017, September), "Investigation of phytochemical and proximate components in different parts of Boerhavia diffusa L. and B. erecta L.", Advances in Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 60–63 |
| 30 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Clement U. Okeke. (2016, May), "Taxonomic significance of transverse sections of roots of six Citrus species.", Bioscience Horizons, Vol. 9, pp hzw004 |
| 31 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Elizabeth U. Mbah. (2016, July), "Phytochemical and proximate investigations of leaf, root and stem of Mimosa invisa Mart. and M. pudica L.", Journal of Pharma Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 56 – 63 |
| 32 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Gloria C. Egwuoba. (2016, July), "Comparative screening of phytochemical and proximate constituents of leaf, stem and root of Oldenlandia corymbosa L. and Oldenlandia herbacea (L.) Roxb.", American Journal of Life Science Researches, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 113 – 118 |
| 33 | Bibian O. Aziagba, C. U. Okeke, Ezeabara, C.A., Chinyere V. Ilodibia, Toochukwu P. Egboka and Ifeanyi Obika. (2016, October), "Taxonomic implication of morphology of seven varieties of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. cultivated In Awka Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria.", American Journal of Life Science Researches, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 132 – 135 |
| 34 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Ezeani, Darlington Somtochukwu. (2016, October), "Comparative assessment of phytochemical and proximate constituents of Irvingia gabonensis (Aubry-Lecomte Ex O’ Rorke) Baill. and Irvingia wombolu Vermoesen.", International Journal of Pharmacy and Chemistry, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 10 – 14 |
| 35 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Okonkwo, E. E.. (2016, November), "Comparison of phytochemical and proximate components of leaf, stem and root of Croton hirtus L’Herit and Croton lobatus Linn.", Journal of Pharma Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 47 – 56 |
| 36 | C. Ilodibia, A. Chukwu, E. Akachukwu, R. Adimonyemma, N. Igboabuchi and C.A. Ezeabara. (2016, May), "Anatomical, proximate, vitamin and mineral studies on Piper guineense (Piperaceae).", International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1 – 6 |
| 37 | Ezeabara, C.A., Okeke, C.U., Izundu, A.I., Udechukwu, C.D. and Ogbuozobe, G.O.. (2015, November), "Comparative leaf and root anatomical studies of five varieties of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott.", International Journal of Science and Nature, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 576 – 580 |
| 38 | Ezeabara, C.A. Okeke, C.U., Izundu, A.I. and Ogbuozobe, G.O.. (2015, November), "Anatomy and histochemical localization of Calcium oxalate crystals in petioles of five varieties of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott.", International Journal of Advanced Biological Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 303 – 308 |
| 39 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Nwafulugo, S.N.. (2015, November), "Comparison of phytochemical and proximate compositions of parts of Cleome ciliata Schum. & Thonn. and Cleome viscosa L.", World Journal of Biomedicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1 – 5 |
| 40 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Ezeh, C.M.. (2015, November), "Determination of phytochemical, proximate, mineral and vitamin compositions of various parts of Stachytarpheta angustifolia (Mill.) Vahl.", Bioscience Research in Today’s World, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 72 – 76 |
| 41 | Kenneth U. Ekwealor, Christopher E. Ugwoke, Clement U. Okeke, Nkumah C. Okereke, Chisom F. Iroka, Oswald O. Chukwunwike, Maureen O. Chukwuma and Ezeabara, C.A.. (2015, July), "Preliminary studies on the evaluation of phytochemistry and proximate composition of Dicksonia antarctica (Labill).", Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 607 – 610 |
| 42 | Chinyere V. Ilodibia, Rachael U. Ugwu, C. U. Okeke, Ebele E. Akachukwu and Ezeabara, C.A.. (2015, July), "Phytochemical evaluation of various parts of Dracaena arborea Link. and Dracaena mannii Bak.", African Journal of Plant Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 7), pp 287 – 292 |
| 43 | Okeke, C.U., Ezeabara, C.A., Ekwuonye, B.C., Onwubiko, V.C, Udechukwu, C. D. and Aziagba, B. O.. (2015, July), "Comparative study of proximate and phytochemical of Anthocleista djalonensis Planch. and Anthocleista vogelii A. Chev. (Longaniaceae) in South Eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 377 – 379 |
| 44 | Aziagba, Bibian O., Okeke, C.U., Ezeabara, C.A., Chinyere V. Ilodibia and Uka C.J.. (2015, January), "Macro morphological observations in Capsicum varieties cultivated in Awka, Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria.", American Journal of Life Sciences Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 30 – 34 |
| 45 | C. A. Ezeabara, Lovina A. Orachu, Okeke, C. U., Chinyere V. Ilodibia, Adaeze N. Emeka and Ekwealor, K. U.. (2015, February), "Comparative study of phytochemical, proximate and mineral compositions of Stachytarpheta cayannensis (Rich.) Schau. and Stachytarpheta indica (Linn.) Vahl.", International Journal of Plant Biology and Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1027 |
| 46 | Okeke, C.U., Ezeabara, C. A., Oluchi F. Okoronkwo, Udechukwu, C. D., Uka, C. J. and Bibian O. Aziagba. (2015, June), "Determination of nutritional and phytochemical compositions of two variants of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Del.).", Journal of Human Nutrition and Food Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 1065 |
| 47 | Okeke, Clement Uwabunkeonye, C. A. Ezeabara, Chimezie, Horoiheoma, Udechukwu, Chidozie Denis and Bibian Okwuchukwu Aziagba. (2015, June), "Comparative proximate and phytochemical compositions of Cola acuminata (P Beauv) Schott and Cola nitida (Vent) Schott and Endl.", Plant, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 26 – 29. |
| 48 | C. A. Ezeabara, C. U. Okeke, J. E. Amadi, A. I. Izundu, Bibian O. Aziagba, P. T. Egboka and C. D. Udechukwu. (2015, November), "Morphological comparison of five varieties of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria.", American Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 18), pp 2819 – 2825825 |
| 49 | Ezeabara, C. A., Okeke, C. U. and Amadi, J. E.. (2015, April), "Phytochemical, proximate, mineral and vitamin investigations of cormels of five varieties of Colocasia Esculenta (L.) Schott found in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria.", American Journal of Life Science Researches, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 273 – 281 |
| 50 | C. A. Ezeabara, Ike, C. F., Chinyere V. Ilodibia, Bibian O. Aziagba, Ogochukwu E. Okanume and Mbaekwe, E.I.. (2014, December), "Determination of phytochemical, proximate and mineral compositions of Portulaca oleracea L.", Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 294 – 298 |
| 51 | Ilodibia, C.V., Ugwu, R.U., Okeke, C.U., Ezeabara, C.A., Okeke, N.F., Akachukwu, E.E. and Aziagba, B.O.. (2014, November), "Determination Of Proximate Composition Of Various Parts Of Two Dracaena Species.", International Journal of Botany, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 37 – 41 |
| 52 | Aziagba, Bibian Okwuchukwu, Okeke, Clement Uwabunkeonye, Ezeabara, C. A., Uka Chiedozie Joel and Egboka Tochukwu Praise. (2014, October), "Transverse section of the root of Capsicum annum and their taxonomic importance.", Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 222 – 225 |
| 53 | Ilodibia, C.V., Chukwuma M.U., Achebe, U.A., Emeka, A.N., Egboka T.P. and Ezeabara, C. A.. (2014, January), "Evaluation of the efficacy of some selected plant materials (botanicals) in the control of cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus F.) on stored cowpea.", Nigerian Agricultural Journal, Vol. 45, (Issue 1), pp 126 – 131 |
| 54 | Ilodibia, C. V., Achebe, U. A., Udeorah, S. N., Okeke, N. F. and Ezeabara, C. A.. (2014, October), "Growth and yield response of “egwusi” melon (Citrulus lanatus L.) to different nutrient sources in Ultisol of South-Eastern Nigeria.", Nigerian Agricultural Journal, Vol. 45, (Issue 2), pp 203 – 210 |
| 55 | B. O. Aziagba, C. U. Okeke, A. N. Ufele, C. A. Ezeabara and R. O. Muoka. (2014, March), "Evaluation of three phytochemical constituents of the seed extract of three varieties of Capsicum annum in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria in relation to their medicinal value.", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 82 – 84 |
| 56 | C. A. Ezeabara, Ogochukwu E. Okanume, Adaeze N. Emeka, C. U. Okeke and E. I. Mbaekwe. (2014, August), "Heavy metal contamination of herbal drugs: Implication for human Health - A review.", International Journal of Tropical Disease and Health, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 1044 – 1058. |
| 57 | C. A. Ezeabara, C. U. Okeke, Bibian O. Aziagba, Chinyere V. Ilodibia and Adaeze N. Emeka. (2014, October), "Determination of saponin content in various parts of six Citrus species.", International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 137 – 143 |
| 58 | C. A. Ezeabara, C. U. Okeke, Chinyere V. Ilodibia and Bibian O. Aziagba. (2014, April), "Determination of tannin content in various parts of six Citrus species.", Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, Vol. 3, (Issue 10), pp 1384 – 1392. |
| 59 | I. Ozobia, C. A. Ezeabara and E.I. Mbaekwe. (2013, March), "Host range of Cassytha filiformis L. (Lauraceae) in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Campus, Awka, Anambra State.", Journal of Science Engineering and Technology, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 11193 – 111991 |
| 60 | Okigbo, R. N., Anukwuorji, C. A. and Ezeabara, C. A.. (2013, January), "Effects of leaf extracts of Chromolaena odorata (L.) and Terminalia catappa (L.) on mycelial growth of yam tuber pathogens.", Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection, Vol. 27, (Issue 1), pp 74 ‒ 84 |
| 61 | Ilodibia, C. V., Egboka, T., Okeke, N. F. and Ezeabara, C. A.. (2013, June), "Determination of Growth and productivity of selected Cowpea varieties (Vigna unguiculata) (L.) in Ultisols of South Eastern Nigeria.", Nigerian Agricultural Journal, Vol. 44, (Issue 2), pp 211 – 216 |
| 62 | C. A. Ezeabara, C. U. Okeke, Bibian O. Aziagba, Chinyere V. Ilodibia and Adaeze N. Emeka. (2013, August), "Taxonomic importance of radial longitudinal section in stem characters of six Citrus species Of Southeastern Nigeria.", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 188‒ 191 |
| 63 | Aziagba, B. O., Okeke, C.U., Ufele, A.N., Mogbo, T.C., Muoka, R.O. and Ezeabara, C.A.. (2013, October), "Comparison of three phytochemical constituents of the leaf extracts of three varieties of Capsicum annum in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, in relation to their medicinal value.", Research Journal of Animal, Veterinary Fishery Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 19), pp 20–22 |
| 64 | Ezeabara, C.A., Okeke, C.U., Aziagba, Bibian O. and Ilodibia, Chinyere V.. (2013, May), "Bee- Plants Of Southeastern Nigeria - A Review", The Bioscientist, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 94‒98 |
| 65 | C. A. Ezeabara, C.U. Okeke, Bibian O. Aziagba, Rufina O. Muoka and Chinyere V. Ilodibia. (2013, July), "Transverse section of stem of Citrus and their taxonomic significance.", International Journal of Plant Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 23 – 26 |
| 66 | C. A. Ezeabara, C.U. Okeke and Bibian O. Aziagba. (2013, May), "Flavonoid content of Citrus species grown in Awka, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria.", Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 103 – 107 |
| 67 | Theresa U. Okwesili, C. A. Ezeabara and Mbaekwe, E. I.. (2012, December), "Investigation of the seedbank status of a pasture land in Agu-Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Botany, Vol. 25, (Issue 2), pp 375 - 386 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ezeabara, C. A. and Okeke, C. U.. (2012, June), "Morphology and anatomy of Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle (Rutaceae)", Presented at the 21st Annual Conference of Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) Ile-Ife from 3rd to 7th June, 2012. Abstracts Book, pp 17 |
| 2 | Ezeabara, C.A. and Okeke, C. U. (2012, June), "Phytochemical and proximate analyses of Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle (Rutaceae)", Presented at the 21st Annual Conference of Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) Ile-Ife from 3rd to 7th June, 2012. Abstracts Book, pp 64 |
| 3 | Ogochukwu E. Okanume, Ochumba, S. N., Ezeabara, C.A. and Mbaekwe, E. I. (2012, June), "A survey of extinct and endangered plant species in Alor, Anambra State, southeastern, Nigeria", Presented at the 21st Annual Conference of Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) Ile-Ife from 3rd to 7th June, 2012. Abstracts Book, pp 43 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Comparative Studies of the Anatomy, Morphology and Phytochemistry of Three Cultivars of Xanthosoma sagitifolium (L) Schott" (2023). Completed Masters project by Anona, Oluchukwu Regina REG. Number: 2019576003FA |
| 2 | "Comparative Studies of the Anatomy, Morphology and Phytochemistry of Three Species of the Genus, Mimosa" (2023). Completed Masters project by Chukwudi, Chukwuebuka Henry;REG Number:2019576004FA |
| 3 | "Evaluation of Proximate, Mineral, Vitamin and Phytochemical Of The Seed Of African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa Hochst)" (2024). Completed Masters project by Okoaluu, Onuchukwu Theodore |
| 4 | "Variability Studies on Agro-Morphological Traits of Okra - Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. Cultivated in Two Southern Nigerian States.." (2024). Completed Masters project by Okolie, Emmanuel Bamibor 2015576002F |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Plant Sciences, Science Publishing Group, 1 Rockefeller Plaza, 11th Floors, New York, NY 10020, USA" (October, 2019) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition." (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Pesticide Science and Pest Control" (May, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)" (January, 2023) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry" (July, 2023) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Biology" (December, 2023) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review" (December, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology" (January, 2021) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "American Journal of Experimental Agriculture" (June, 2016) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Issues in Biological Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research" (November, 2015) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (September, 2025 to October, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "PhD Dissertation Defence Evaluation" (July, 2025 to July, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "PhD Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (January, 2025 to February, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (April, 2024 to April, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "MSc Thesis Defence Evaluation" (May, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (August, 2024 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "MSc Thesis Defence Evaluation" (December, 2024 to December, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "MSc Thesis Defence Evaluation" (July, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 9 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (April, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 10 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (May, 2023 to May, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Continuous Education Programme (CEP) Coordinator, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria." (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Department of Botany Coach and Career Officer, "Centre For Counselling and Career Development" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Staff Training and Development Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Accreditation Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "Exhibition Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2025) |
| 6 | Member, "Junior Staff Appraisal Committee, Department Of Botany" (February, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, "Accreditation Committee, Department Of Botany" (February, 2025) |
| 8 | Member, "Department Of Botany Junior Staff Appraisal Committee" (February, 2025) |
| 9 | Departmental Welfare Committee, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria." (January, 2025) |
| 10 | Continuous Education Programme (CEP) Coordinator, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (January, 2024) |
| 11 | Department of Botany Coach and Career Officer, "Centre For Counselling and Career Development" (January, 2024) |
| 12 | Member, "Departmental Welfare Committee" (January, 2024) |
| 13 | Continuous Education Programme (CEP) Coordinator January 2024, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (January, 2023) |
| 14 | Department of Botany Coach and Career Officer, "Centre For Counselling and Career Development" (January, 2023) |
| 15 | Chairman, "Oka Improvement Union Women Wing, Onitsha Branch" (April, 2023) |
| 16 | Consultant on Family, Gender and Health Development Initiatives, "Catholic Women’s Organisation, St. Vincent Catholic Church, Uga, Anambra State" (March, 2023) |
| 17 | Departmental Welfare Committee, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (January, 2023) |
| 18 | Continuous Education Programme (CEP) Coordinator, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria." (January, 2022) |
| 19 | Department of Botany Coach and Career Officer, "Centre For Counselling and Career Development" (January, 2022) |
| 20 | Departmental Welfare Committee, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria." (January, 2022) |
| 21 | Secretary, "Uga Improvement Union (UIU), Women Wing, Onitsha Branch" (November, 2022) |
| 22 | Chairman, "Catholic Women’s Organisation (CWO),Holy Trinity Zone, St. Vincent Catholic Church, Uga, Anambra State" (December, 2022) |
| 23 | Chairman, "Department of Botany Herbarium Unit" (October, 2022) |
| 24 | CEP Coordinator, "CEP Coordination, Department of Botany" (March, 2021) |
| 25 | Coach and Career Officer of the Department of Botany, "Centre For Counselling and Career Development" (August, 2021) |
| 26 | Chairman, "Umu-Umebika Women Wing, Umuikpa, Oka, Uga, Anambra State, Nigeria." (June, 2021) |
| 27 | Member, "Departmental Welfare Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 28 | Seminar Coordinator, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (September, 2019 to September, 2021) |
| 29 | Ward Collation Officer for the State House of Assembly Election, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 30 | Ward Collation Officer for National Assembly Election, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 31 | Representative, "Umu-Umebika Women Wing at Umuikpa Women Wing, Oka, Uga, Anambra State, Nigeria." (January, 2019) |
| 32 | Member, "Faculty of Biosciences Ad Hoc Committee on Examination Monitoring for 1st Semester" (March, 2016 to March, 2018) |
| 33 | CEP Coordinator, "CEP Coordination in Department of Botany" (February, 2015 to March, 2017) |
| 34 | Assistant Coordinator, "Post Graduate Programme, Department of Botany" (February, 2015 to December, 2022) |
| 35 | Member, "Faculty of Biosciences Ad Hoc Committee on Examination Monitoring for 2nd Semester" (July, 2015 to June, 2017) |
| 36 | ICT Officer, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (January, 2015 to September, 2017) |
| 37 | Secretary, "Appraisal Committee, Department Of Botany" (February, 2014 to April, 2017) |
| 38 | Seminar Coordinator, "Department of Botany Seminar Coordinator" (February, 2014 to September, 2017) |
| 39 | Departmental Secretary, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (July, 2012 to June, 2013) |
| 40 | Secretary, "Department of Botany" (July, 2012 to June, 2013) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS) Japan." (member since 2024), https://www.isdsnet.com |
| 2 | Full Member, "Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON)" (member since 2011), http://boson.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Biosciences (FBS) Annual Lecture And Conference", (Faculty Of Biosciences (The Bioscientist)), 7th January, 2015 to 7th January, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Botanical Society Of Nigeria (BOSON), 22nd Annual Conference", (Botanical Society Of Nigeria (BOSON).), 25th May, 2014 to 29th May, 2014; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria |
| 3 | "Botanical Society Of Nigeria (BOSON), 21st Annual Conference [Ile-Ife, 2012].", (Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON)), 6th March, 2012 to 6th July, 2012; Department Of Botany, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria |
| 4 | "Botanical Society Of Nigeria (BOSON), 20th Annual Conference [BOSON-NAU, 2011]", (Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON)), 6th June, 2011 to 6th September, 2011; Department Of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "ONE-DAY WORKSHOP ON WINNING THE TETFUND NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND (NRF).", (The Directorate of Research and Innovation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), in conjunction with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU-NAU).), 20th August, 2025 to 20th August, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. |
| 2 | "Dynamics in Doctoral Supervision", (Doctoral Academy of Nigeria (DAN)), 24th June, 2025 to 25th June, 2025; Zoom |
| 3 | "Essentials of Effective career coaching, and Counselling", (Centre For Counselling and Career Development), 15th April, 2025 to 16th April, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 4 | "Post Graduate Research Workshop", (College of Post Graduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 28th February, 2025 to 28th February, 2025; Zoom |
| 5 | "Inculcating Employability Skills", (Centre For Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 2nd May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 6 | "Re-Engineering the University System through Quality Assurance", (Directorate of Quality Assurance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "Career and Character Counselling: Project 200 in Perspective", (Centre For Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 8 | "On-line Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Programme, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | "Training for Sandwich Learning Management System", (Sandwich Programme, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 10th November, 2022 to 11th November, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 10 | "Training Workshop For Coaches And Career Officers Of Departments", (Centre For Counseling And Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 24th August, 2021 to 27th August, 2021; Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 11 | "2018 Postgraduate Research Workshop On Deepening Research Competence For Effective Scholarship", (School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.), 8th October, 2018 to 19th October, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. |
| 12 | "2017/2018 PG Research Workshop on Improving Research Capacity for Sustainable Development", (School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.), 22nd January, 2018 to 1st February, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| 13 | "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, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| 14 | "Workshop On Writing Grant Oriented Proposals And Research Management", (Ekwueme Centre For Multidisciplinary Research (ECMR) in Collaboration with Centre For Health and Allied Legal and Demographical Development Research and Training (CHLADDRAT)), 26th May, 2015 to 27th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Universal Mandatory IT Training (UMITT)", (AfriHub Nigeria in collaboration with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 5th January, 2009 to 20th January, 2009; AfriHub, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Writing a Winning Concept Note for the TETFund National Research Fund (NRF) Research Grant.", (The Directorate of Grants Development and Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.), 18th August, 2025 to 18th August, 2025; Zoom |