Dr. Uzoamaka Rita Onyeizugbe

Dr. Uzoamaka Rita Onyeizugbe is a LECTURER I in ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Staff Profile

Name: UZOAMAKA RITA ONYEIZUGBE PhD I am a Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria. Research Interest: Environmental Hazards, Environmental Risk Reduction and Environmental Disaster Control; Renewable Energy; and Environmental Resources Management. Rita is hardworking, disciplined, and eager to solve problems through research.

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Environmental Management, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2022)
May, 2017 to November, 2022
PhD Environmental Management
2Anambra State University (COOU). (Master Degree, September, 2016)
August, 2012 to August, 2016
MSc Environmental Management
3Anambra State University (COOU). (Bachelor Degree, March, 2007)
July, 2001 to June, 2005
BSc Environmental Management
4Federal Government Girls College Yola. (SSCE, June, 2001)
September, 1993 to July, 1999
WASSC Sciences
5Aliyu Mustapha International School Yola. (FSLC, July, 1994)
October, 1987 to September, 1993
FSLC

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
August, 2020 to Present
2Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
August, 2019 to August, 2020

Creative Output

Other Relevant Publications
1Onyeizugbe Uzoamaka Rita, Nnodu Valerie Chinedu, Okolo Ngozi, Alom Anselem, Emeka Vivian Okeke, Ihekwoaba Ebelechukwu Nwaoma. "Environmental Awareness, Attitude and Perception of Senior Secondary School Students in Onitsha, Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.", (Research Work, 2023 October)
Research work
2Uzoamaka Rita Onyeizugbe, Valerie Nnodu, Alom Anselem Chukwuma, Emeka Okeke, Nkechi Nnoli. "Loss of Forest Reserves in Anambra State, Nigeria: Causes, Effects and Policy Implications", (Research Work, 2023 July)
3Onyeizugbe Uzoamaka Rita, Onyejiaka Joseph Chukwudi. "Mapping Forest Loss And Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Rate Between 2000-2015 Using Remote Sensing In Apkaka Forest Reserve, Onitsha North LGA Of Anambra State", (Research Work, 2021 June)
London
4Uzoamaka Rita Onyeizugbe, Valerie Chinedu Nnodu. "An Assessment of Forest Loss Using Remote Sensing in Akpaka Forest Reserve Onitsha North L.G.A. of Anambra State, Nigeria", (Research Work, 2021 November)
New york, USA
5Onyeizugbe Uzoamaka Rita, Nnodu Valerie Chinedu. "Assessment of Loss of Trees in Akpaka Forest Reserve Onitsha North LGA of Anambra State Nigeria", (Research Work, 2021 July)
6Nwabueze I. Igu, Joseph O. Duluora, Uzoamaka R. Onyeizugbe. "Land Conversions And Forest Dynamics In A Riparian Forest Zone In South East Nigeria", (Research Work, 2020 April)
7Onyeizugbe Rita Uzoamaka, Onyejiaka Joseph Chukwudi. "The Effect Of Flood On Land Utilization In Ogbaru L.G.A. Of Anambra State", (Research Work, 2019 )
8Onyeizugbe Rita Uzoamaka. "ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF WASTE DUMPSITE ON SOIL QUALITY USING OTAMIRI HILLTOP DUMPSITE IN OWERRI IMO STATE OF NIGERIA AS A CASE STUDY", (Research Work, 2019 July)
New york, USA
9Augustina U. Okonkwo, Rita U. Onyeizugbe. "Disaster Vulnerability, Severity Of Flood Losses And Information Dissemination In Ogbaru Local Government Area Of Anambra State, Nigeria", (Research Work, 2017 March)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Staff Files and Students Project/Seminar Committees for departmental accreditation committee" (May, 2023)
2Member, "Faculty of Environmental Sciences Conference and Seminar Committee" (May, 2023)
3Member, "Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (June, 2023)
4Member, "External Examiners Report Committee 2020/2021 Accreditation Exercise Department of Environmental Management" (July, 2021 to November, 2021)
5Staff Adviser, "Staff Adviser for 400Level students, Department of Environmental Management" (September, 2021)
6Member, "External Examiners Report Committee 2019/2020 Accreditation Exercise Department of Environmental Management" (September, 2020 to October, 2020)
7Member, "External Examiners Report Committee 2018/2019 Accreditation Exercise Department of Environmental Management" (September, 2019 to January, 2020)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Organisation for Women in Science" (member since 2019), https://www.owsd.ng.net

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Women Scientists: Role in Curbing Incessant Insecurity in Food, Improved Health Care and Environmental Management", (Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World, South East Zone), 10th May, 2022 to 13th May, 2022; Enugu, Nigeria
2"Geographers and Post COVID-19", (Association of Nigerian Geographers South West Zone), 1st September, 2021 to 1st September, 2021; Virtual
3"Ecosystem Based Approaches For A Sustainable Environment", (Association of Nigerian Geographers North Central Zone), 7th September, 2020 to 9th September, 2020; Virtual
4"International Conference On Environmental Science And Development", (Academic World), 16th May, 2019 to 17th May, 2019; New York, USA
5"International Conference On Social Science And Humanities- ICSCH- 2018", (The International Academic Association of Researchers in Humanities, IT, Engineering and Science), 16th June, 2018 to 17th June, 2018; New York, USA
Workshops
1"Re-engineering the University System Through Quality Assurance", (Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
2"Quality Assurance: An Index of Academic Exceptionalism", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria), 18th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; Awka, Nigeria
3"Staff Career Strengthening Workshop", (Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria), 13th July, 2023 to 13th July, 2023; Awka, Nigeria