Dr. Chinyere Charity Okeke
Dr. Chinyere Charity Okeke is a READER in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Chinyere Charity Okeke is a staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. She joined the services of the University in 2011. Born in Awka, Anambra State Nigeria; Mrs. Okeke attended Girls’ Secondary School, Awka, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka where she obtained her Senior School Certificate, B. Agric, and M.Sc. degrees respectively. In 2006, Mrs. Okeke was a resource person with the National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna in the training of Science teachers for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). She was a lecturer at the Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe (NOCEN), Anambra State from 2005 to 2011. In 2017, she obtained her P.hD in Agricultural Economics (Farm Management and Production Economics) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her research interest has been in the area of Agricultural Credit and finance, Farm Management, climate change, and Organic agriculture Mrs. Okeke has to her credit, published articles in both local and International Journals and actively participating in research activities.
Personal Information
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Address: | Agricultural Economics And Extension, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5. University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2017) May, 2007 to June, 2016 Ph.D Agric. Econs Agricultural Economics |
| 2 | 3. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2008) January, 2006 to June, 2008 PGDE Education |
| 3 | 4. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2005) October, 2002 to February, 2005 MSc Economics |
| 4 | 2. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, October, 2002) October, 2000 to June, 2002 PGD Econs Economics |
| 5 | 1. University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1996) November, 1989 to May, 1995 B.Agric Agricultural Extension |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Faculty of Agriculture Certificate courses, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka July, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Theme leader, Health, Wellness & Environment group, Ekwueme center for multidisciplinary research,Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2021 to May, 2023 |
| 5 | Acting Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2019 to December, 2019 |
| 6 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2018 to September, 2021 |
| 7 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 8 | Lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2012 to October, 2015 |
| 9 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2011 to October, 2012 |
| 10 | Resource person, National Teachers Institute Kaduna August, 2006 to April, 2007 |
| 11 | lecturer, Nwafor Orizu College Of Education, Nsugbe. August, 2005 to October, 2011 |
| 12 | lecturer 2, Nwafor Orizu college of Education Nsugbe Anambra State August, 2005 to October, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Okeke, Chinyere. Charity. (2013, November) Budget Formulation And Implementation In Anambra State Lambert Academy Publishing Germany |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Ibigwe M N, Nnabuihe E C ,& Okeke Chinyere. (2023, August) Soil science and Agribusiness In soil: the indispensable link , Edited by P C Nnabude, Akudo Onunwa, Ibeabuchi Uko, Christopher U Okolie, Paul N Okpata, pp 54- 63 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | okoro okorie Ndukwe; chinyere charity okeke; paul kayode Baiyeri. (2022, July), "Economic analysis of yellow passion fruit production in south- eastern Nigeria under different soil fertility management", African journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 115-125 |
| 2 | utobo oliver, Ezeano Ci; E E Umebali, C C Okeke M O Nwibo. (2022, September), "profitability analysis of dry season fluted pumpkin production among small holder farmers in okigwe South eastern Nigeria", Journal of agricultural technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 9-17 |
| 3 | AO Onunwa, I. Uko, O O Ndukwe , C C Okeke, N T Meludu. (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 |
| 4 | OKEKE C C, OBIANEFO CA, UMEBALI E E, AKANINYENE OBOT. (2022, September), "Analysis of Youth Engagement on IFAD value chain as a panacea for youth unemployment in south east Nigeria", American journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences |
| 5 | Ezeano Caleb Ike, Anyanwu Zeal -Frances, Chinyere Charity Okeke. (2022, February), "Profitability and Determinants of Edible Insects Marketing in Oji-River and Udi Local Government Areas, Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Review, (Issue 9), pp 1 |
| 6 | Okeke, C. C. Obianefo, C. A, & Umebali, E. E. (2020, April), "Agricultural Budgeting In Anambra State: Its’ Implication For Sustainable Economic Development.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 7 | Onugu Charles Uchenna, Okeke, Chinyere Charity and Unoaku Ekwegbalu. (2020, June), "The Rural Poor And Escape From Poverty: The Case Of In-care Of The People Programme(COPE) In Anambra State, Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 8 | Cecilia A. Nwigwe, Nkiru T. Meludu, Chinyere C. Okeke, Ngozi J. Obiekwe. (2020, October), "Cost And Returns Analysis For Small Scale Dry Season Tomato Production In Onitsha Agricultural Zone Of Anambra State.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 9 | Henry Chiaka Unaeze, Chinyere Charity Okeke and Blessing C. Nwaobiri.. (2019, December), "Farmers Responses On Integrated Farming As Risk Averse Mechanisms To Climate Change In Etche Local Government Area Of Rivers State Nigeria. Journal Of Environmental Issues And Agriculture In Developing Countries.", Published by International center for integrated Development Research Nigeria in collaboration with Copperstone University Zambia. |
| 10 | Okeke, Chinyere Charity, Onugu, Charles Uchenna, Unoaku Ekweghalu. (2018, August), "1 Public Policy, Social Development. And Enterprise Studies.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, pp pages 82-94 |
| 11 | Okeke, C. C. Onugu, C. U, and Ekwegbalu, U. (2018, August), "The impact of COPE programme in changing the poverty status of the rural poor households in Anambra State", International Journal of Advanced Research in Public Policy, Social Development and Enterprise Studies |
| 12 | S. I. Ume, C. I. Ezeano and C. C. Okeke. (2018, April), "Effect Of Climate Variability On Cocoyam Production And Adaptation Coping Strategies By Farmers In Afikpo South Local Government Area Of Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Indo-Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IAJMR) |
| 13 | Ezeano, C. I., Ume, S. I., Okeke, C. C. and Gbughemobi, B.O. (2017, April), "Socio- Economic Determinant Factors To Youth Participation In Broiler Production In Imo State Of Nigeria.", International Journal of Research And Review. |
| 14 | Iorliam T., Okeke, C. C., Iortima, P., Imbur, E. N., Nor, L. M. and Ahire, O.. (2017, February), "Effects Of Rural Land Tenure On Rice Productivity In Female- Headed Households In Enugu State, Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 15 | C. I. Ezeano, C. C. Okeke, N. J. Obiekwe and A. I. Onwusika. (2017, October), "Adoption And Profitability Of TMS Cassava Variety In Enugu South Local Government Area Of Enugu State, Nigeria", Indo Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research |
| 16 | C. I. Ezeano, C. C. Okeke, A. I. Onwusika and N. J. Obiekwe. (2017, June), "Determinants Of Cocoyam Production And Profitability Among Small Holder Farmers In South East Nigeria.", Life Science Archives |
| 17 | Ezeano, C.I., C.C. Okeke, S. I Ume and B. Gbughemobi. (2016, September), "Determinant factor to discontinue the adoption of improved okra production technologies by farmers in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State", Indo-Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IAJMR) |
| 18 | Ezeano, C.I., I.A. Enwelum; C.C. Okeke and B. Gbughemobi. (2016, July), "Extent Of Use Of Performance Indicators For Appraisal Of Field Officers In Enugu State Agricultural Development Programme (ENADEP). Journal Of Biology, Agriculture And Healthcare.", Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. |
| 19 | Okeke, C. C; C. I. Ezeano and B. O Gbughemobi. (2016, November), "Effects Of Rising Temperature And Wind On The Productivity Of Women Farmers In Anambra East Local Government Of Anambra State,", Inter. J. Agri. Biosci. |
| 20 | Ume, S. I., Ezeano, C. I., Okeke, C. C. and Gbughemobi, B. O.. (2016, September), "Determinants Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) Production And Profitability In Ayamelum Local Government Area Of Anambra State, Nigeria.", Case Studies Journal. |
| 21 | Ume, S. I., Ezeano, C. I., Dauda, E. and Okeke, C. C.. (2016, March), "Technical Efficiency Of Rabbit Production Among Small Holders In Ivo Local Government Area Of Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", Indo-Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IAJMR) |
| 22 | Iorliam T., Okeke, C. C., Iortima, P; Imbur, E. N., and Abado, M. T.. (2016, November), "Effects Of Farm Management Factors On Net Income Of Dairy Farmers In Benue State Nigeria:", Journal of Agricultural Economics and Sustainable Development. |
| 23 | Basssey, N.E, Edet, M.E and Okeke, C. C. (2015, August), "Determinants Of Off-farm Labour Supply Among Farming Households In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.", Agricultural Science. |
| 24 | Bassey, N.E, Okeke, C. C and Edet, M.E. (2015, May), "Empirical Link Between Macroeconomic Policy Variables And The Performance Of Quoted Agro – Based Firms In Nigeria.", Agricultural Science. |
| 25 | Basssey, N.E, Edet, M.E and Okeke, C. C. (2015, August), "Determinants Of Off-farm Labour Supply Among Farming Households In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.", Agricultural Science. |
| 26 | Basssey, N. E., Okon, U. E. and Okeke, C. C. (2015, July), "Effect Of Market Structure And Conduct On The Performance Of Selected Agro–based Firms In Nigeria.", International Journal of Management Sciences and Business Research. |
| 27 | Okeke Daniel C. Okeke, Charity C., Udeora Samuel. (2013, November), "Asian Journal Of Agricultural And Rural Development", Asian Economic and Social Society, Vol. 3, pp pp. 148-153 |
| 28 | Okeke, D. C., Okeke C.C., and Udeorah, S.N.. (2013, April), "Socio-economic Determinants Of Seed Yam Production In Oyi Local Government Area Of Anambra State.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 29 | Okeke C. C and Ikponwosa A.. (2012, October), "Factors hindering the accessibility of agricultural credit by farmers in Edo State", Journal of Agriculture and Social Research |
| 30 | Okeke, Chinyere Charity, Ikponmwosa Aiwekhoe. (2012, April), "Journal Of Agriculture And Social Research", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 12, pp pp 142-148 |
| 31 | Okeke, C. C.. (2011, August), "An assessment of availability and utilization of agricultural credit by farmers in Aguata Local Government of Anambra State", Journal of science Education |
| 32 | Okeke, C. C. (Mrs.), Okeke, Daniel C.. (2011, June), "Journal Of Science Education", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 11, pp pp. 153-159 |
| 33 | Okeke, C. C.. (2010, October), "Effects of global economic melt down on Women: Implications on Agricultural education", JOWICE |
| 34 | Okeke, C. C.. (2010, October), "An analysis of factors affecting credit use by farmers in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State", Nigeria South east Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension |
| 35 | Okeke, C. C.. (2010, April), "Nigerian Southeast Journal Of Agricultural Economics & Extension", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 9, pp pp. 90-94 |
| 36 | Okeke, C. C.. (2009, October), "Child Labour, Human Trafficking and Agricultural Education – The Way Out.", Journal of women in Colleges of Education |
| 37 | Okeke, C. C.. (2009, September), "Women empowerment and Development in Nigeria", Nwafor Orizu Journal of Educational research and Development |
| 38 | Okeke, C. C.. (2009, May), "1 NWAFOR ORIZU Journal Of Educational Reseaarch And Deevelopment", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, pp pp. 319-324 |
| 39 | Okeke, C. C.. (2007, September), "Teaching and learning of Agricultural Science in Secondary schools - implications on agricultural development in Nigeria", Journal of Vocational and Technical Education |
| 40 | Okeke, C. C.. (2005, August), "Food security and sustainable development in Nigeria", Journal of Vocational and Technical Education |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okeke, C. C., Gbughemobi, B. O.. (2013, October), "Organization For Women In Science For The Developing World (OWSD)", , pp pp. 223-232 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "determinants of migration on food security: the case of internally displaced persons in North Central Nigeria" (2022). Completed Masters project by Ochie Francis Okenna 2018856001F |
| 2 | "Assessment of influence of open grazing on Food Security among rural crop farmers in Anambra State" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Onuoha Martha Nkechinyere 2019856001FA |
| 3 | "Assessment of ICT Usage among rice farmers by extension agents in Ayamelum LGA in Anambra State" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Eze Martins Amechi 2020856001FA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "EOA Sponsored Research grant" (May, 2018 to January, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Swiss Agency for development Cooperation SDC via BvAT (Bio- vision Africa Thrust) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International Journal of Food Agriculture and biodiversity" (March, 2020) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Economics Business and Accounting" (March, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner" (March, 2021 to September, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "external examination" (March, 2021 to December, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Research team leader, "Ekwueme center for multidisciplinary research Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)" (May, 2022 to March, 2024) |
| 3 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2022 to May, 2023) |
| 4 | contribution to volume 1& 2 of first organic database, "Recognition of service: Contribution to Database of organic Livestock in Africa." (September, 2020 to September, 2021) |
| 5 | Member, "2019 Nnamdi Azikiwe Postgraduate committee" (August, 2019 to March, 2020) |
| 6 | Faculty Representative, "ASUU Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2018 to July, 2022) |
| 7 | ASUU Representative, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2018 to April, 2023) |
| 8 | Member, "Faculty Library Commitee" (August, 2016 to June, 2018) |
| 9 | Member, "Awka Education commitee" (October, 2015 to December, 2017) |
| 10 | ICT Officer, "ICT Unit" (August, 2015 to January, 2021) |
| 11 | Staff Adviser, "Deparment" (December, 2011 to September, 2016) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Member, Institute of Professional Agriculturist in Nigeria. (IPAN) 2015 to date" (member since 2015), https://www.ipan,org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Organization of Women in Science in the Developing world (OWSD). 2012 to date" (member since 2012), https://www.owsd.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "2. Member, International Research and Development Institute (IRDI) 2009-Date" (member since 2009), https://www.irdi.org |
| 4 | Affiliate Member, "African Institute of Applied Economics (AIAE, now Afri-heritage Institution)" (member since 2006), https://www.aiae.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "6th African Agricultural Extension week", (Federal department of Agricultural Extension/ FMARD), 11th November, 2023 to 11th November, 2023; Hybrid |
| 2 | "International Conference on Authentic agriculture for sustainable food security in the global food system", (University of Uyo), 6th November, 2019 to 9th November, 2019; University of Uyo |
| 3 | "International Conference of Faculty of Management Sciences", (Faculty of Management Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 15th October, 2014 to 18th October, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 4 | "African Regional Conference of OWSD", (Organization of Women in Science in the Developing World (OWSD)), 15th October, 2013 to 18th October, 2013; University of Energy and Natural Resources Sunyani Ghana |
| 5 | "5th International Conference on Sustainable Development Held on 15-18 September, 2009 at the main hall,", (international research development Network), 15th September, 2009 to 18th September, 2009; University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Strategic Implementation of Bio- ethanol pilot project in Nigeria", (Federal Ministry of Finance Budget and National Planning), 3rd July, 2023 to 5th July, 2023; Nassarawa State University Keffi |
| 2 | "Training course on Econometrics for Policy Analysis using Stata organized by. June 10-14, 2019 at", (Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project in collaboration with FEED the future project), 10th June, 2019 to 14th June, 2019; Delta State University Asaba, Nigeria. |
| 3 | "Electronic library resources training workshop on AGORA and TEEAL for Nigeria.", (ITOCA Africa), 16th September, 2015 to 20th September, 2015; University of Nigeria Nsukka. |
| 4 | "Training of teacher educators in integrated Science", (National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE)), 19th January, 2009 to 23rd January, 2009; Hotel Presidential Enugu. |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Data Analysis Training Using STATA Software And Microsoft Excel .", (Flourish Data Analytics), 10th August, 2021 to 13th August, 2021; Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "International Conference On “Authentic Agriculture For Sustainable Food Security In The Global Food System, Held On 6th-8th November, 2019", (ICIDR), 6th November, 2019 to 9th November, 2019; Onyema Ugochukwu Auditorium, University of Uyo (Town campus) Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria. |
| 3 | "A Training Workshop: The Nigerian Universities Electronic Teaching And Learning Platform Organized By .", (TETFUND/Spectrum Engineering Limited), 30th September, 2015 to 30th September, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 4 | "Child Labour, Human Trafficking And Agricultural Education – The Way Out.", (National Conference of Women in Colleges of Education), 13th October, 2008 to 16th October, 2008; Federal College of Education, Kano. |