Dr. Obiageli Blessing Gbughemobi
Dr. Obiageli Blessing Gbughemobi is a SENIOR LECTURER in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Blessing Obiageli Gbughemobi. Ian a Lecturer I in the department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
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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 | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2022) January, 2015 to February, 2022 Ph. D Agricultural Economics And Extension |
| 2 | University of Makurdi. (Master Degree, June, 2009) March, 2006 to August, 2008 Agricultural Extension And Communication |
| 3 | University of Agriculture Makurdi. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2006) September, 1997 to July, 2002 Agric Science Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Coordinator Post Graduate Studies, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2016 to October, 2022 |
| 4 | Secretary, Faculty of Agriculture UNIZIK Committee on Editorial and Publications, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2016 to May, 2016 |
| 5 | Examination officer, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2015 to November, 2019 |
| 6 | Member, Faculty of Agriculture UNIZIK Committee on library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2013 to September, 2013 |
| 7 | Secretary, Faculty of Agriculture , committee on Exhibition and trade fair, Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2013 to August, 2013 |
| 8 | Lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2013 to October, 2016 |
| 9 | SIWES COORDINATOR, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2012 to March, 2017 |
| 10 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2012 to February, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ositanwosu, C. O, Nkamigbo, D. C, Gbughemobi, B. O, Nwankwo, E. C, and Ugwumba, C. A. O.. (2024, July), "Market Structure, Conduct and Performance of Fresh Ginger Marketing in Southeast, Nigeria.", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, Vol. 10, pp 299. 308 |
| 2 | Nkamigbo, D. C, Gbughemobi, B. O, Nwankwo, E. C, and Ositanwosu, C. O.. (2024, November), "Socioeconomic Determinants of Fast Food Vending in Nnewi Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Research and Review, Vol. 11, (Issue 11), pp 239-247 |
| 3 | Gbughemobi, B.O., Nkamigbo, D.C., Ositanwosu, C.O.. (2024, May), "Perceived constraints in the use of ICT tools by smallholder rice farmers in Southeast, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 1-11 |
| 4 | Obianefo CA, Gbughemobi BO, John N N, Nna O O. (2021, October), "The effect of Anambra State value chain development programme partnership with Nigerian Agricultural Insurance cooperation (NAIC) on farmers production security and risk management", International Journal of Agriculture and Social Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 51-58 |
| 5 | Gbughemobi, B O, Umebali, E.E., Nkamigbo, D C,.. (2021, October), "Socioeconomic determinants and availability of ICT for use among smallholder rice farmers in south east, Nigeria", International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 7-15 |
| 6 | Gbughemobi B O, Nkiru T M, Nkamigbo D C. (2021, October), "Analysis of accessibility and level of knowledge of farmers on the use of ICT among small holder rice farmers in south, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Review, Vol. 8, (Issue 10), pp 133-140 |
| 7 | Onugu CU, Gbughemobi BO, Chinwuba OL, Obiekwe, N.J.. (2020, April), "Non-governmental organizations as agents of women empowerment: The case of development education center (DEC) in Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 1269-1280 |
| 8 | Umeh, S.I., Ezeano, C.I., Gbughemobi, BO.. (2018, June), "Analysis of the environmental effect of pig production in Okigwe Local government area of Imo state", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 12-21 |
| 9 | Ezeano CI, Smile U, Gbughemobi BO. (2018, January), "Socioeconomic determinants to adoption of improved cassava varieties by Agricultural development programme (ADP) contact farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria", Life Science Archives (LSA), Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 1352-1364 |
| 10 | Smiles U, Ezeano CI, Gbughemobi BO. (2018, March), "Resource use and technical efficiency of Okra production among female headed household: Implication for poverty alleviation in the rural areas of south east, Nigeria", International Journal of Advanced Research and Development |
| 11 | Smiles U, Ezeano CI, Gbughemobi BO. (2018, March), "Effect of climate change on pig production and choice of adaptation strategies by farmers in south east, Nigeria", International Journal of Academic Research and Development |
| 12 | Smiles U, Ezeano CI, Gbughemobi BO. (2018, January), "Socioeconomic determinants factors to access to credit by livestock farmers in Ivo local government area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Case Studies Journal |
| 13 | Ezeano CI, Gbughemobi BO. (2018, May), "Socioeconomic determinants to Catfish production in Anambra State, Nigeria", Case Studies Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 26-33 |
| 14 | Nkamigbo DC, Makwudo E, Gbughemobi BO, Ifeanyi IN. (2018, May), "Economics of maize production in Oyi local government area of Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences |
| 15 | Smiles U, Ezeano CI, Gbughemobi BO. (2018, March), "Food Insecurity; Consequences and coping mechanism among rural farm households in Nigeria", International Journal of Academic Research and Development |
| 16 | Ezeano CI, Smiles U, Chinyere CO, Gbughemobi BO. (2017, January), "Socioeconomic determinants factors to youths participation in broilers production in imo state of Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Review |
| 17 | Smiles U, Ezeano CI, Chinyere CO, Gbughemobi BO. (2016, November), "Determinants of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) production and production and profitability in Ayamelum Local government area of Anambra State, Nigeria", Case Studies Journal |
| 18 | Onugu CU, Gbughemobi BO, Okonkwo PC. (2016, January), "Behavioral changes among Fadama II Project farmers and lessons in Agriculture Development of Enugu State, Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture and Social Research |
| 19 | Chinyere CO, Ezeano CI, Gbughemobi BO. (2016, May), "Effect of rising temperature and wind on productivity of women farmers in Anambra East local government area of Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 124-127 |
| 20 | Smiles U, Ezeano CI, Chinyere CO, Gbughemobi BO. (2016, January), "Determinant factor to discontinue the adoption of improved okra production technologies by farmers in Ivo local government area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Indo – Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research |
| 21 | Ezeano CI, Enwelum IA, Chinyere CO, Gbughemobi BO. (2016, January), "Extent of use performance indicators for appraisal of extension officers in Enugu State Agricultural development programme (ENADEP)", Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare |
| 22 | Nkamigbo DC, Atiri OA, Gbughemobi BO, Ngozi JO. (2015, June), "Comparative analysis of cost and return in hybrid and non-hybrid maize production in Osun state, Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences |
| 23 | Gbughemobi BO, Okoye CE. (2013, January), "Adoption of recommended Agricultural technologies of Anambra State Agricultural development project by small scale farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria.", Global Approaches to Extension Practice: A Journal of Agricultural Extension |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ositanwosu, C.O., Gbughemobi, B.O., Nkamigbo, D.C.. (2024, March), "Analysis of Marketing Margin and Marketing Efficiency of Fresh Coconut (cocus nucifera) marketing in Onitsha North South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria", Faculty of Agriculture, NAU, Vol. 2 |
| 2 | Nkamigbo, D.C., Gbughemobi, B.O., Nwankwo. (2024, March), "Market Conduct and Profitability of Cashew Nut Marketing in Aba North LGA, Abia State, Nigeria", Faculty of Agriculture, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojugwu University, Vol. 1 |
| 3 | Gbughemobi B.O Ezeano C.I, Okeke C.C, Nkamigbo D.C. (2023, March), "Perceived attitude of farmers towards the use of ict tools among small Holder rice farmers in south east Nigeria", Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Vol. 11, (Issue 11), pp 323-328, First Faculty of Agriculture Conference |
| 4 | Onugu, C.U., Gbughemobi, B.O., Tyover, A.G.. (2021, August), "Challenges Faced by Women in Agriculture (WIA) of Benue State in the Adoption of Technologies Promoting or Enhancing Agripreneurship", Nassarawa University, Awka |
| 5 | Okeke, C.C., Gbughemobi, B.O.. (2018, October), "Climate Change and Productivity of women Farmers in Anambra East LGA Anambra State", Sunyani Ghana |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Plant Science and Agricultural Research" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension" (May, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Digitalization of Agriculture and Bio-conservation for Food Security" (March, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Influence of Sustainable Agricultural Practices on Maize Yield in KOGI STATE, Nigeria" (January, 2025). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension" (July, 2025) |
| 2 | Curriculum Agric Extension Member, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension" (July, 2023) |
| 3 | Examination Officer, "Department" (January, 2016 to March, 2019) |
| 4 | Secretary, "Faculty Committee on Editorial and Publications" (February, 2016 to January, 2018) |
| 5 | Examination Officer, "Department" (January, 2015 to January, 2019) |
| 6 | Coordinator, "SIWES" (March, 2013 to March, 2016) |
| 7 | Secretary, "Faculty" (March, 2013 to December, 2013) |
| 8 | Member, "Faculty" (March, 2013 to January, 2016) |