Dr. Amaechi Patrick Okeke
Dr. Amaechi Patrick Okeke is a READER in FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr Patrick Amaechi Okeke, a Fellow of Fisheries Society (Ffs) of Nigeria. A native of Enugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka L. G. A. of Anambra State, Nigeria. I am a Reader in the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. I am a Ph.D holder in the field of Fisheries and Aquaculture, with specialization in Fish breeding, production, processing, Fisheries Economics, Fish Farming Engineering, Aquatic Pollution,Impact Assessment and Remediation. I was the Ag. Head of Department of Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture in 2019/2020 and 2020.2021 respectively.
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Address: | Fisheries And Aquaculture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU UNIVERSITY,ULI, ANAMBRA STATE. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2016) February, 2011 to May, 2016 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY,AWKA,ANAMBRA STATE. (Master Degree, November, 2007) April, 2004 to August, 2007 MASTERS DEGREE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY,AWKA,ANAMBRA STATE. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2002) April, 2000 to September, 2002 PGD FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE |
| 4 | TEKNIX INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER STUDIES Z, ENUGU. (OND, October, 1998) August, 1998 to October, 1998 DIPLOMA COMPUTER LITRRACY |
| 5 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY,AWKA,ANAMBRA STATE. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 1996) May, 1994 to June, 1996 |
| 6 | FEDERAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE, ABIA STATE. (HND, June, 1991) May, 1988 to August, 1990 |
| 7 | ANANMRA STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE,IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE. (OND, March, 1989) September, 1986 to December, 1988 |
| 8 | CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE ,ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE. (SSCE, February, 1981) October, 1975 to April, 1980 SSCE SSCE |
| 9 | LUMLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE. (FSLC, April, 1975) September, 1970 to April, 1975 FSLC FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Postgraduate Coordinator, College of Postgraduate Studies, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture November, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Ag. Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2021 to January, 2022 |
| 3 | Ag. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to February, 2021 |
| 4 | Chairman, Faculty of Agriculture UNIZIK Awka Multipurpose Cooperative Society October, 2017 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2015 to September, 2018 |
| 6 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2012 to October, 2015 |
| 7 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2011 to Present |
| 8 | Site Manager, National Programme for Food Security (MPFS) February, 2007 to April, 2011 |
| 9 | Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), Anambra State Agricultural Development Programme (ASADEP) October, 2001 to May, 2008 |
| 10 | Block Extension Supervisor (BES), Anambra State Agricultural Development Programme (ASADEP) October, 2001 to May, 2008 |
| 11 | Zonal Extension Officer (ZEO), Anambra State Agricultural Development Programme (ASADEP) September, 2001 to April, 2011 |
| 12 | NYSC Corper, Federal Department of Agriculture, Tree Crop Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, (TCMEU) Benin City October, 1990 to October, 1991 |
| 13 | Vice Principal, Ministry of Agriculture, Anambra State Vocational Agric School November, 1987 to June, 1988 |
| 14 | Clerical Officer, Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Production January, 1982 to July, 1985 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Adibe, A. C., Okeke, P. A. and Arinze, O. M.. (2019, October) The Organoleptic Properties of Clarias gariepinus (African Catfish) LAP LAMBERT Academic PUBLISHING, ISBN:978-613-9-47707-4, pp 1-42 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okeke, P. A1*, Ohatururonye, S. O2., Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K3, Evulobi. O. O. C4. Peter, O. C5.. (2026, March), "Studies on Physio-Chemical Properties and Fish Species Composition, Distribution and Abundance in Ezu River, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Biology and Genetic Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 1-11 |
| 2 | Okeke, P. A1*, Ohatururonye, S. O2., Ikechukwu, C.C3., Ayaobu-Cookey, I. K4., Evulobi. O. O. C5 and Nwaechem, I6.. (2026, March), "Studies on the Level of Aflatoxins and Proximate Composition of Some Commercial Feeds in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science (IJAES), Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 26-36 |
| 3 | Okeke, P. A1*, Ohatururonye, S. O2., Ikechukwu, C.C3., Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K.4, Evulobi. O. O. C5. (2026, March), "Study on Gut-Content Analysis of Heterotis Niloticus from Otuocha Axis of Omambala River, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science (IJAES), Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 37-47 |
| 4 | Okeke PAa*, Ayaobu Cookey IKb, Evulobi OOCa and Umeh CCa. (2026, March), "Assessment of Heavy Metals Accumulation in Prevalent Fish Species from Omambala River, Anambra State, Nigeria", Global Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 5 | Okeke PAa*, Ohatururonye SOa, Ayaobu-Cookey IKa and Egenti HOb. (2026, March), "Studies on the Effects of Some Organic Spices on the Shelf-Life of Smoked-Dried Gymnarchus niloticus (Curvier, 1829)", Journal of Food Technology and Preservation, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 6 | Okeke PAa*, Ohatururonye SOb, Ayaobu-Cookey IKc, Ikechukwu CCd and Evulobi OOCe. (2026, March), "Immunological Responses in Coptodon Guineensis Exposed to Handling Stress", European Journal of Immunology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 7 | Okeke PAa*, Ohatururonye SOa, Ayaobu-Cookey IKc, and Evulobi OOCd. (2026, March), "Immunological Changes in Fish Exposed to Environmental Pollutants: Mechanisms, Biomarkers and Ecological Implications", European Journal of Immunology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 8 | Ikechukwu, C.C1., Ude, E, F2., Okeke, P. A1., Okoye, T.C1., Akwuaka, P.C3. (2026, March), "Evaluation of Clarias Gariepinus Nutrients Conversion and Growth Rate Fed Different Inclusion Rates of Cultured Chlorella Vulgaris Diet", Research Journal of Pure Science and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 83-96 |
| 9 | Ikechukwu, C.C1., Okeke, P.A2., Okoye, T.C3., Nwankwo, C.G4., Akwuaka, P.C5, Ogwu. , C. V6.. (2026, March), "Effects of Replacement of Fish Meal with Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal on Antioxidants and Enzymes Activities in the Serum of Clarias Gariepinus", Research Journal of Pure Science and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 68-82 |
| 10 | Okeke, P. A1*, Ohatururonye, S. O2., Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K3.., Evulobi. O. O. C4.. (2026, March), "Biological and Genetic Factors Influencing Fish Production in Nigeria", Journal of Biology and Genetic Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 46-59 |
| 11 | Chidimma Gift NWANKWO , Chika Florence IKEOGU , Patrick Amaechi OKEKE ,Chukwumaije Chuks IKECHUKWU & Kenechi Philomena OKPALA-EZENNIA. (2025, March), "Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria isolated from cultured and wild Clarias gariepinus in Awka, Nigeria", Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 197-203 |
| 12 | Amachree, D, Lazarus, O. T, Owunna, R. Ibiam, M., Akinrotimi O.A. and Okeke P.A. (2025, January), "Microbiological Quality of Surface Water and Sediment from Amadi Creek, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria: An Evolving Public Health Risk", International Journal of Microbiology and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 94-104 |
| 13 | Agbabiaka, C. N. and Okeke, P. A.. (2024, December), "Socio-Economic Characteristics and Constraints of Fish Farmers in Three Agricultural Zones of Imo State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science (IJAES), Vol. 10, (Issue 10), pp 162-176 |
| 14 | Ohaturuonye SO, Okeke PA and Akpabio SE. (2024, August), "Studies of the Composition and Abundance of Fish Species from Different Landing Sites in Oguta Lake, Imo State Nigeria", International Journal of Water Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 15 | Igwe, J. A., Olaide, S. σ Umoh, C. D. & Okeke, PA. (2024, November), "The Contribution of Fish Farming to the Socio-Economic Status of Fish Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Global Journal of Science Frontier Research: D Agriculture and Veterinary, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 1-12 |
| 16 | Onwujiariri CE, Okeke PA, Onwujiariri CA and Nwankwo AK. (2024, May), "Alterations in Immunology in Three Sizes of Black Jaw Tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) Exposed to Dimethoate in the Laboratory", International Journal of Oceanography & Aquaculture, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 17 | Ohaturuonye S.O ., Okeke P.A ., Osuagwu, E.L Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K., Owhonda, K.N., Nwosu, P.O., Omodu, FA., and Edwin R. C. (2024, December), "Assessment of Some Heavy Metals in Fish and Water Samples from Oguta Lake, Imo State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science (IJAES), Vol. 10, (Issue 10), pp 221-233 |
| 18 | Ikechukwu CC, Okeke PA, Akinrotimi O.A, Ayaobu-Cookey I.K, Nwankwo CG and Jacob A.C. (2024, September), "Assessment of Awareness and Constraints of Aquaculture Biosecurity among Fish Farmers in Awka North and South, Local Government Areas of Anambra State", Open Access Journal of Agricultural Research (OAJAR), Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 1-8 |
| 19 | Anthonia Ujunwa Oli, Patrick Amaechi. Okeke, Christian Chukwuemeka Oli, Franklin Nnanna Ibe and John Dozie Okogwu. (2024, November), "Comparative Study of the Proximate Composition and Sensory Evaluation of Fresh and Smoke-dried Fish Species from Omambala River, Anambra State, Nigeria", NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NIJBAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 44-50 |
| 20 | Ukagwu, J. I., Ohaturonye, S. O, Okeke P.A and Aguh, G. C.. (2024, June), "Current assessment and classification of fishing gears and crafts deployed by fisherfolks in Oguta Lake, Imo State Nigeria", Integrity Research Journals, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 33-41 |
| 21 | Ohaturuonye SO, Okeke PA and Igwe GW. (2024, August), "Evaluation of Heavy Metal Levels in Water and Sediment Samples from Oguta Lake, Imo State, Nigeria", International Journal of Water Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-5 |
| 22 | Okeke P.A1and Ohaturuonye S.O. (2024, November), "Haematological Responses in Tilapia Guineensis Exposed to Butachlor in the Laboratory", International Journal of Innovative Studies in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-4 |
| 23 | Okeke P. A, Ohaturuonye, S.O, Onwujiariri C. E, Onwujiariri C. A, Nwangwu, M.C And Nwankwo, A.K. (2024, April), "OXIDATIVE STRESS IN BLACK JAW TILAPIA (Sarotherodon melanotheron) EXPOSED TO DIMETHOATE IN THE LABORATORY", nternational Journal For Research In Bioscience, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 24 | Evulobi, O. O. C., Okeke, P. A., Amuneke, K. E., Adibe, A. C., Ibemenuga, K. N. and M. U. Okoli. (2023, February), "Physico-Chemical Parameters and Zooplankton Distribution of Idozu/Ogbujilekwe Stream Oraukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, pp 216-221 |
| 25 | Okeke, PA, Ichoku, CC. (2023, June), "Studies on polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) concentration on Smoke dried African Catfish (CLarias gariepinus) Using Different Localized Smoke Drying Equipment", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 207-217 |
| 26 | Okeke, PA, Evulobi, OOC, Onyeche, SE, Ohaturuo ye, SO. (2023, April), "Studies on some Physico-chemical parameters and heavy metal concentration in the tissues of Oreochromis niloticus and CLarias gariepinus from Amansea River of Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 102-108 |
| 27 | Ohaturuonye, S. O, Okeke. P. A., Ukagwu, J.. (2023, July), "Constraints Faced By Fish Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Fisheries Fisheries Society of Nigeria, This article was accepted for review and publication on the 4/4/2023. It was sent back for corrections and the the corrections have been been made and sent back. Publication is being awaited |
| 28 | Okeke, P. A., Igwe, J. A , Evulobi, O. O. C., Ohaturuonye, S. O.. (2023, July), "Studies on Fish Species Diversity, Abundance and Distribution Along Onitsha Axis of River Niger Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 04, (Issue 04), pp 881-890, ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION ON THE 20/07/2023 |
| 29 | SO Ohaturuonye, PS Okeke, SI Ukagwu. (2023, June), "Assessment of Fish Distribution, Composition and Abundance in Otamiri River Imo State Nigeria", Journal of Aquatic Sciences, Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 11 - 20, http/www..ajol. info. OR [email protected]. OR. www.journalofaquaticsciences.com |
| 30 | Okeke, P. A., Adibe, A. C., Evulobi, O. O . C., Okoye, A. (2022, December), "Comparative Evaluation of Sensory Properties of Fish and Beef Kilishi (Roasted)as Food Snacks", E. and Amuneke, K. E., Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 141 - 147 |
| 31 | PA Okeke, KE Amuneke, OOC Evulobi. (2022, December), "Comparative Study of Physico-chemical Parameters and Microbial Load of Aqua Media of different Receptacles Used in culturing CLarias garipinus", Global Journal of Fisheries Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 40 - 45, 8F1156991(1)pdf |
| 32 | Evulobi, O. O. C., Okeke, P. A., Amuneke, K. E., Ogbonnaya,H.F.. (2022, April), "Partial Characterization and Use of Activated Charcoal from Different Sources in Pollution Abatement in Aquaculture", FUW Trends in Science and Technology Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 5.31 - 5 39, e- ISSN: 24085162. p-ISSN: 20485170 |
| 33 | Evolubi, O.O.C., Okeke, P.A.,Amuneke,K.E.,Obi,I and Ogbannaya,H.F.. (2022, April), "Partial Characterization and Use of Activated Charcoal from different sources in pollution Abatement in Aquaculture", FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp pp 531-539 |
| 34 | Okeke, P. A., Amuneke, K. E. and Evulobi, O. O. C.. (2022, December), "Comparative study of physico-chemical parameters and microbial load of aqua media of different receptacles used in culturing Clarias gariepinus", Global Journal of Fisheries Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 40-45 |
| 35 | Ikechukwu CC, Okeke PA, Akinrotimi OA, Ayaobu-Cookey IK, Nwankwo CG and Okoli CM. (2021, December), "Roles of Cooperative Society among Fish Farmers in Awka Agricultural Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria", World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 36 | Okeke Patrick A, Evulobi Onyedikachi O.C., Amuneke Kennedy E.. (2021, September), "Comparative Analysis of the sanitation labour costs and benefits associated with the use of different first feeds in Clarias gariepinus nursary", International Journal of Life Sciences Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 33-38 |
| 37 | Okeke Patrick, A., Evulobi Onyedika, O. C., Amuneke Kennedy, E. (2021, September), "Comparative analysis of the sanitation labour cost and benefits associated with the use of different first feeds inClarias gariepinus nursery", International Journal of Life Sciences Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 33 - 38, ISSN 2348 - 323X(print). ISSN2348 - 3148(Online) |
| 38 | Okeke Patrick A1., Evulobi Onyedikachi O.C., Nwankwo, Chidimma G., Amuneke, Kennedy E., Uzoeto Ifeanyi. (2021, May), "ASSESSMENT OF SOME HEAVY METALS AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF THE STREAMS AND WETLAND OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA NIGERIA", International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 52-58 |
| 39 | Okeke, P. A., Adibe, A. C., Ezenwenyi, J.U., Ogbonnaya, H.F., And Moghalu, K.. (2020, June), "Evaluation of the Effects of Anthnotha marcophylla (Hardwood)'Dialium guineense (Softwood) and Gas Oven on the Nutrient Composition and Organoleptic Properties of Smoked Dried CLarias gariepinus", Biomedicine and Nursing Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 65-69, http://www.sciencepub.net/nurse |
| 40 | Amuneke, K. E., igbodiegwu, G. C., Okeke, P. A., Adobe, A. C.. (2020, April), "Bacteriological Profile of Selected Fish Species and Water Sample From Otuocha River, Anambra State,.", Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 11 - 26, website: www. ajol.info/index.php/jafs |
| 41 | ISHIWU, C. N; OPARA A. G; OBIEGBUNA, J. E AND OKEKE, P. A. (2019, November), "ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF AFRICAN CATFISH (Clariasgariepinus) FED WITH FEED PRODUCED FROM BLEND OF PIGEON PEA (Cajanuscajan) BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (Vignasubterranea) AND FISH MEAL", GLOBAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Vol. 19, pp 17-26 |
| 42 | Adibe, A. C., Okeke, P. A. and Arinze, O. M.. (2018, June), "Evaluation of the Organoleptic Properties of Clarias gariepinus Smoked with Natural and Artificial Spices", Biomedicine and Nursing, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 92-96 |
| 43 | OKEKE, J.J. OBAZIE, C.K., OKEKE, P. A., IBEMENUGA, K. N., ONWOSU, M. C., ARAZU, V. N.. (2017, September), "EFFECT OF PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF FISHMEAL WITH AFRICAN YAM BEAN (SPHENOSTYLIS STENOCARPA) MEAL ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND GONAD DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICAN CATFISH HYBRID (HETEROCLARIAS) FINGERLINGS", Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS), Vol. 14, pp 60-72 |
| 44 | P.A. Okeke, H.C. Nwigwe, M.C. Nwosu, V.N. Arazu. (2016, August), "A comparative study on effects of different artificial starter feeds on growth and survival of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings", Journal of Aquatic Sciences, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 443-454 |
| 45 | Okeke, J.J., Otikpa, C.A., Okeke, P.A., Ezeonyejiaku, D.C., Okoye, C.O., Arazu, V.N., Ibemenuga, K.N. and Nwosu, M.C.. (2016, October), "A comparative study of the effect of feeding frequency on growth and feed utilization of Clarias Gariepinus fed on the commercial feed – Coppens", Scholarly Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 7), pp 216-220 |
| 46 | V. N. Arazu, A. E. Ogbeib,P. A. Okeke. (2015, March), "Pre-Dredging Physico-chemical Status of the River Niger at Onitsha Stretch, Anambra State, Nigeria", Environment and Ecology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 15-23 |
| 47 | P.A OKEKE. (2014, May), "Agriculture and Bioscience (Studies on the Effects of Stocking Densities on Growth Performance and Survival Level of Heteroclarias (Hybrid))", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 136-140 |
| 48 | P.A Okeke, L.A Nwuba, V.N Arazu. (2014, August), "Comparative Study of tte Effects of Four Differet Types of Diets on te Growth Performance and Survival Rate of Clarias gariepinus Hatchlings (Burchell,1822)", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 230-235 |
| 49 | Arazu Vivian Nneka, Okeke John Joseph, Okeke Patrick Amaechi. (2014, September), "The chemical properties of the African match box crab, Pachygrapsus transversus (Gibbes, 1850) of lower river Niger at Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 227-230 |
| 50 | Okeke, P. A., Nwuba, L. A. and Ezeonejiaku, D. C.. (2013, May), "Comparative Studies on the Effects of Crude Pituitary Extract (CPE) of Clarias gariepinus, Toad and Synthetic ormone(Ovaprim) on Inducement and Hatchability of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)", Internnational Journal of Researc Findings in Engineering,Science and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 17 - 22 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ohaturuonye, S. O., Okeke, P. A., Ukagwu, J. J., Osuagwu, L. E., Mezue, J.. (2022, November), "Identification of Major Fishing Gears and Crafts in Omabala River (Ogbaru Axis, Anambra State", Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Vol. 36, (Issue 1), pp 623 - 628, This is a conference paper |
| 2 | Ohaturuonye S.O., Okeke, P.A., Ukagwu, J.J, Osuagwu, L.E, and Mezue,J.. (2021, October), "Identification of major fishing gears and crafts in Omambala river and Niger river(Ogbaro axis), Anambra state", , Vol. 36, pp 628-631 |
| 3 | OCC Evulobi, P.A Okeke, KE Amuneke, A.C Adobe, K N Ibemenuga, OM Okoli. (2017, October), "Physico-chemical Parameters and Zooplankton Distribution of Idozu/Ogbujiliekwe Stream, Oraukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria", Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 216 - 221, This conference paper has cittatipn on google scholar. Proceedings of 32 second Annual National Conference of FISON 2017 Anambra State Nigeria 32 |
| 4 | Adibe, A.C, Okeke, P.A, Nwuba, L.A and K.E Amuneke. (2017, October), "Assessment of Heavy Metal in Water, Sediments and Fish Fauna Samples of Ogbujiekwe/Idozu River,Anambra State, Nigeria", , Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 205-211 |
| 5 | Amuneke , K.E, Okeke ,P.A and Agorua ,U.N. (2017, October), "Aquaculture and Fisheries:A Tool towards Fish Food Security in a Recessed Nigeria Economy.", Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 134-137 |
| 6 | Evolubi,O.O.C., Okeke, P.A., Amuneke, K.E., Adibe,A.C ,. Ibemenuga, K.N and Okoli,M.U. (2017, October), "Physio-Chemical Parameters and Zooplankton Distribution of Idozu/Ogbujilekwe Stream, Oraukwu, Anambra State,Nigeria", Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 215-220 |
| 7 | Ibemenuga,O.B., Ifeanyi, P.C.,Nwuba, L.A., Okeke,P.A and Evolubi, O.O.C. (2017, October), "Fish Farmers Perception of Agricultural extension services in Anambra Central Senatorial District, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 79 |
| 8 | Okwusa,O.B, Otuchukwu, N., Udeze, H.E., Dike, U.A and Okeke ,P.A. (2017, October), "The Rate of Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals within a Period of Time in Muscle Tissues of Cultural Clarias gariepinus.", Fisheries Society of Nigeria, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 89 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Socio-Economics Factors and Constraints Affecting Aquaculture Enterprises in Imo State, Nigeria" (2024). Completed Masters project by Agbabiaka, Chito Nnenna Reg. No:2020876001FA |
| 2 | "Nutrient Composition, Shelf-life and Organoleptic Properties of Fish Species from Omabala River Using Different Storage Processes" (2024). Completed Masters project by Oli Anthonia Ujunwa Reg. No: 2022876002FA |
| 3 | "EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT STUNNING METHODS ON THE NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION AND ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES OF PROCESSED CATFISH (Clarias gariepinus)" (2025). Completed Masters project by OTI RUTH CHIDIMMA 2022876001FA |
| 4 | "ANTIBIOTIC ASSAY AND HAEMATOLOGY OF POND RAISED AND FERAL CATFISH IN AWKA AND ITS EVIRONS" (2025). Completed Masters project by NWANKWO CHIDIMMA GIFT 2022876003FA |
| 5 | "STUDIES ON ORGANILEPTIC PROPERTIES, PRXIMATE NUTRIENT COMPOSITIO N AND MICROBIAL LOAD of smoke dried Clarias gariepinus VENDED IN MAJOR MARKETS IN ANAMBRA STATE OF NIGERIA" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by NGOZI OBIAMAKA IWUNZE 2025876OO8FN |
| 6 | "STUDIES ON EFFECTS OF BLACK SOLDIER FLY Hermetia illucens PRODUCED USING DIFFERENT SUBSTRATE ON GROWTH INDICES AND HAEMATOLOGICL PROPERTIES OF Clarias gariepinus" (2026). Ongoing Doctorate project by ADEWALE SUNDAY, OJUKANNIYE 20250301316 |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Donation of FISON Journals and Proceedings" (December, 2020 to December, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by FISHERIES SOCIETY OF NIGERIA |
| 2 | Awardee: "Books/Extension Bulletins Donation" (April, 2019 to April, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by Anambra State Agricultural Development Programme |
| 3 | Collaborator: "Proposalfor Table Size Fish Production in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2012 to May, 2013). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education TGrust Tund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences" (November, 2021) |
| 2 | Editor, "International Journal of Agriculture,Food and Diversity" (March, 2020) |
| 3 | Chief Editor, "Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) 32nd Annual National Conference, Anambra State" (October, 2018) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "species composition and diversity in the artisanal fisheries of the Cross River Estuary, Nigeria" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "DOMINANCE AND FLUCTUATIONOF KEY SPECIES IN A WEST AFRICAN TROPICAL RIVER ECOSYSTEM" (June, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Fish species composition and diversity in the artisanal fisheries of the Cross River Estuary, Nigeria" (October, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Determining the type of gene action(s) involved in the genetic control ...yield-associated traits of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) using generation mean and variance analysi" (November, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "REMOVAL OF HEAVY METAL FROM WATER USING BAMBOO BIOCHAR AS LOW COST ABSORBENT" (July, 2021) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "EFFECT OF REPLACE SOYBEAN WITH BERNI SEED (SESAME INDICUM) SEED MEAL ON SOME HAEMOTOLOGICAL PARAMETER OF CLARIAS GARIEPINUS" (July, 2021) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "COMPARISON OF HAEMATOLOGICAL PROFILES OF OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS CULTURED IN FIBRE TANK AND EARTHEN POND USING TREATED WATER" (July, 2021) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "35TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE'S BOOK" (October, 2021) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "COMPARATIVE FEEDING EFFECTS OF LIVE MAGGOTS AND VITAL FEED ON THE GROWTH AND SURVIVAL RATE OD CLARIAS GARIEPIRUS FINGERLINGS (BURCHELL, 1822)" (July, 2021) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "ECO-MORPHOLOGY OF SOME DECAPOD CRUSTACEANS IN TROPICAL COASTAL MARINE WATERS" (July, 2021) |
| 11 | Reviewer, "COMPARATIVE FEEDING EFFECTS OF LIVE MAGGOTS AND VITAL FEED ON THE GROWTH AND SURVIVAL RATE OF CLARIAS GARIEPIRUS FINGERLINGS (BURCHELL, 1822)" (July, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "INTERNAL EXAM" (May, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "INTERNAL EXAM" (June, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "INTERNAL EXAM" (September, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "INTERNAL EXAM" (April, 2024 to June, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "INTERNAL EXAM" (March, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Chief Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINER TO DEPT. OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY IGBARIAM" (August, 2023 to April, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 7 | Chief Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINER TO DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE" (August, 2022 to October, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "INTERNAL EXAM" (December, 2025). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| 9 | Examiner, "INTERNAL EXAM" (December, 2025). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Head of Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, "Faculty of Agriculture December, 2022 Accreditation Exercise" (December, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | FAG PG SUB-DEAN, "ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (April, 2026 to April, 2026) |
| 2 | FAG PG SUB-DEAN CUM COORDINATOR, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE" (April, 2026 to April, 2026) |
| 3 | PG SUB-DEAN, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, "Unizik School of Postgraduate studies" (November, 2025) |
| 4 | Member Curriculum Review Committee Faculty of Agriculture, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2025 to August, 2025) |
| 5 | Departmental PG Coordinator, "Dept. of Fisheries and Aquaculture Faculty of Agriculture, Unizik." (January, 2025) |
| 6 | CHAIRMAN PG CURRICULUM REVIEW COMMITTEE, "DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE" (June, 2025 to March, 2025) |
| 7 | PATICIPATED IN A TRAINIG WORKSHOP, "FISHERIES SOCIETY OF NIGERIA 40TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA" (October, 2025 to October, 2025) |
| 8 | CHAIRMAN OF TECHNICAL SESSION AND WAS INVESTED AS A FELLOW OF FISHERIES SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, "FISHERIES SOCIETY OF NIGERIA 40TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA" (October, 2025 to October, 2025) |
| 9 | Ph.D SUPERVISOR, "UNIZIK COLLELGE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES" (May, 2025) |
| 10 | Postgraduate Supervisor, "Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 11 | DEPARTMENTAL PG COORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE" (February, 2024 to November, 2025) |
| 12 | ANCHORED AS CHAIRMAN OF ONE THE TECHNICAL SESSION SESSION IN, "ISHERIES SOCIETY OF NIGERIA" (October, 2024 to October, 2024) |
| 13 | CHAIRMAN OF TECHNICAL SESSION, "FISHERIES SPOCIETY OF NIGERIA (FISON)" (November, 2024 to November, 2024) |
| 14 | Chairman , Office Spaces, "Unizik Faculty of Agriculture, Ifite Ogwari" (June, 2023) |
| 15 | EXTERNAL EXAMINER, "DEPT. OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY" (April, 2023) |
| 16 | CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE" (March, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 17 | ANCHORED AS CHAZIRMAN OF REVIEWER OF ARTICLES PRESENTATION, "FISHERIES SPOCIETY OF NIGERIA (FISON)" (November, 2023 to November, 2023) |
| 18 | DEPARTMENTAL PG COORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE" (November, 2022 to October, 2024) |
| 19 | ANAMBRA STATE CHAIRMAN FISHERIES SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, "FISHERIES SPOCIETY OF NIGERIA (FISON) ANAMBRA STATE CHAOTER" (March, 2021 to June, 2026) |
| 20 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "AG. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, DEPT. OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (February, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 21 | CHAIRMAN ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER, "FISHERIES SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (FISON) ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER" (March, 2021 to December, 2026) |
| 22 | AG. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 23 | STATE CHIARMAN, "FISHERIES SOCEITY OF NIGERIA (FISON), ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER, NIGERIA" (February, 2021) |
| 24 | AS HOD MAKING SURE THAT THE DEPART5MENT ACCREDITATION NEEDS ARE ARTICULTED AND ASUBMITTED, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE" (July, 2021 to July, 2022) |
| 25 | Postgraduate Supervisor, "College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2021) |
| 26 | Deputy Editor-in-Chief, "International Journal of Agriculture food and Biodiversity (IJAFAB)" (March, 2020) |
| 27 | MEMBER AND RESOURCE PERSON, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE" (January, 2020 to January, 2020) |
| 28 | Member of Committee, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2020 to April, 2020) |
| 29 | Member of Misconduct Committee, "FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (February, 2019 to June, 2019) |
| 30 | PARTICIPANT, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (December, 2019 to December, 2019) |
| 31 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, DEPT. OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE" (October, 2019 to October, 2020) |
| 32 | AG. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2019 to January, 2020) |
| 33 | VICE CHARIMAN, "FISHERIES SOCEITY OF NIGERIA (FISON), ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER, NIGERIA" (March, 2018 to February, 2021) |
| 34 | Chairman Faculty Cooperative Society, "Faculty of Agriculture UNIZIK, Awka Multipurpose Cooperative Society" (October, 2017) |
| 35 | MEMBER AND PARTICIPANT, "THE ASSOCIATION FOR AQUATIC SCIENCES OF NIGERIA (AASN)" (April, 2016 to May, 2016) |
| 36 | CONFERENCE EDITOR, "FISHERIES SOCEITY OF NIGERIA (FISON), 2017 AWKA CONFERENCE" (November, 2016 to October, 2017) |
| 37 | AG. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (February, 2015 to June, 2015) |
| 38 | Member of the committee, "Faculty Committee on Agribusiness" (July, 2015) |
| 39 | Ag. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2015 to April, 2015) |
| 40 | PRO, "FISHERIES SOCEITY OF NIGERIA (FISON), ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER, NIGERIA" (March, 2015 to March, 2018) |
| 41 | Faculty Examination Officer, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2013) |
| 42 | Department Examination and Result, "DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (December, 2012 to September, 2016) |
| 43 | APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF THE FACULTYOF AGRICULTURE EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT COMMITTEE, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE" (February, 2012 to July, 2017) |
| 44 | ZONAL EXTENSION OFFICER, "ANAMBRA STATE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME" (May, 2008 to June, 2010) |
| 45 | ZONAL EXTENSION OFFICER (ZEO), "Anambra State, Agricultural Development Programme (ASSDEP)" (May, 2008 to November, 2010) |
| 46 | SITE MANAGER NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR FOOD SECURITY, "ANAMBRA STATE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (ASADEP)" (February, 2007 to October, 2010) |
| 47 | SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST (SMS), "AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME , AWKA ZONE" (October, 2001 to May, 2008) |
| 48 | BLOCK EXTENSION SUPERVISOR (BES), "ANAMBRA ADP, AWKA ZONE" (May, 2000 to October, 2001) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Fisheries Society of Nigeria" - FFS 221 (member since 2025), https://www.fison.org.ng/pages/about.html |
| 2 | Full Member, "THE ASSOCIATION FOR AQUATIC SCIENCES OF NIGERIA" - IT/CERT.NO 13889CAC/6/INCT/7635 (member since 2016), https://ng-check.com/the-association-for-aquatic-sciences-of-nigeria/1058033.html |
| 3 | Full Member, "FISHERIES SOCIETY OF NIGERIA" - PM2160 (member since 2015), https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=FISON |
| 4 | Full Member, "CROP PRODUCTION STUDENTS ASSOCIATION FEDERAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE" - 1989 1990 SESSION (member since 1990), http:irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "40th Annual Conference of Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) Nigeria 2025", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)), 27th October, 2025 to 31st October, 2025; Nasarawa State, Nigeria. |
| 2 | "UNLOCKING THE INVESTMENT POTENTIAL OF NIGERIA'S BLUE ECONOMY: ADVANCING THE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SECTOR FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)), 28th October, 2024 to 1st November, 2024; National University Commission, Maitama, Abuja. FCT |
| 3 | "The Use of R-Statistic research tool & Strategies for Publishing in High Impact Journal", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)), 28th October, 2024 to 28th October, 2024; The National University Commission (NUC) Maitama, Abuja. |
| 4 | "National Conference", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria Bayelsa State Chapter), 27th November, 2023 to 27th December, 2023; Yenegoa |
| 5 | "38th Annual Conference of Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)), 27th November, 2023 to 1st December, 2023; Niger Delta Faculty of Law, Ovom, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| 6 | "Sustainable Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Climate Change Response", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Campus, A State, Nigeria. |
| 7 | "32ND CONFERENCE OF THE FISHERIES SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (FISON)", (ANAMBRA STATE FISON CHAPTER), 25th October, 2017 to 29th October, 2017; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 8 | "THE ASSOCIATION FOR AQUATIC SCIENCES OF NIGERIA (AASN)", (THE ASSOCIATION FOR AQUATIC SCIENCES OF NIGERIA (AASN)), 27th April, 2016 to 30th April, 2016; NNEWI |
| 9 | "International Conference on Policy Review and Development Strategies", (International Institute for policy review and development strategies), 2nd May, 2013 to 3rd May, 2013; UNN, Nsukka, Enugu State |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Enhancement of Research through Data Processing and Analysis for Academics with the use of Statistical Tools for Agricultural Research (STAR) & fish Production with Taemprowiz. System and Technology: A Business Solution.", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)), 27th October, 2025 to 27th October, 2025; School of Postgraduate Studies, Nasarawa State University Keffi |
| 2 | "/SENAT2 DAYS LEADERSHIP/CAPACITY BUILDING FOR DEANS, DIRECTOR, COORDINATOR, DEPUTY DIRECTORS/DEPUTY COORDINATORS, HEAD OF DEPARTMENT AND CHAIRPERSON'S/SENATE COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE VICE CHANCELLOR 2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR", (FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY), 4th December, 2019 to 5th December, 2019; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 3 | "2016 POSTGRADUATE RESERACH QORKSHOP: TRAIN THE TRAINERS", (SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 4 | "2010 South East - South-South Agric REFILS workshops", (Agric Development Programme Southeast south-south in collaboration with federal department of agriculture), 3rd November, 2010 to 8th November, 2010; Awka |
| 5 | "2009 South East - South-South Agric Refils workshops", (Agric Development Programme Southeast south-south in collaboration with federal department of agriculture), 29th October, 2009 to 4th November, 2009; Owerri |
| 6 | "2008 South East - South-South Agric Refils workshops", (Agric Development Programme Southeast south-south in collaboration with federal department of agriculture), 4th November, 2008 to 10th November, 2008; Anambra State Development Programme |