Dr. Adaeze Nnedimma Achugbu
Dr. Adaeze Nnedimma Achugbu is a READER in BOTANY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2023) September, 2016 to January, 2023 PhD Botany Botany |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2015) March, 2013 to July, 2015 M.Sc. Botany |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2009) October, 2005 to July, 2009 B. Sc. Botany |
| 4 | Mainland 1. (GCE, November, 2002) November, 2001 to December, 2001 |
| 5 | Our Lady Of Apostles Secondary School, Yaba. (SSCE, June, 2001) September, 1994 to July, 2000 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member Exam Monitoring Committee, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Vice-Chancellor Committee on Biotechnology center, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman Undergraduate Seminar and Project Committee, Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | Chairman Manual Committee, Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | Staff Adviser (NABOTS), Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2025 to Present |
| 6 | Chairman, Career Development Officers, Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2025 to Present |
| 7 | Deputy Director, Sahelian Institute for Bamboo Research and Entrepreneurship Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2025 to Present |
| 8 | Member, Vice-Chancellor Committee on Biotechnology center, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2024 to January, 2025 |
| 9 | Deputy Director, Sahelian Institute for Bamboo Research and Entrepreneurship Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2024 to January, 2025 |
| 10 | Member Library Committee, ASUU, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2023 to Present |
| 11 | Senior Lecturer, Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 12 | Member, Quality Assurance, Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 13 | Lecturer 1, Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2019 to September, 2022 |
| 14 | Member, Faculty Examination Monitoring Committee, Faculty of Bioscience, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2018 to September, 2020 |
| 15 | Lecturer 2, Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka July, 2016 to September, 2019 |
| 16 | Staff Adviser, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2016 to September, 2019 |
| 17 | Exam Officer, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2016 to April, 2023 |
| 18 | Assistant Lecturer, Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka July, 2015 to July, 2016 |
| 19 | LOC sub-committee member, Mycological Society of Nigeria June, 2013 to June, 2013 |
| 20 | Graduate Assistant, Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2012 to July, 2015 |
| 21 | N.Y.S.C., Yerwa Government Girls Secondary School March, 2010 to March, 2011 |
| 22 | I.T. Student, IITA Ibadan, Oyo State March, 2008 to August, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Okigbo R.N., Amadi, J.E., Achugbu, A.N., Anukworji, C.A., Oledibe, O.J. and Afam-Ezeaku, C.. (2024, January) PRACTICAL MANUAL FOR UNDERGRADUATES (PLANT PATHOLOGY , pp 20 |
| 2 | Okigbo R.N., Amadi, J.E., Achugbu, A.N., Anukworji, C.A., Oledibe, O.J. and Afam-Ezeaku, C.. (2024, January) PRACTICAL MANUAL FOR UNDERGRADUATES (MYCOLOGY) , pp 16 |
| 3 | Achugbu AN, Ikegbunam CN, Anukworji CA and Nwakuche AO. (2024, January) PRACTICAL MANUAL FOR UNDERGRADUATES (SEEDLESS PLANTS , pp 20 |
| 4 | Ilodibia CV, Achugbu AN, Anukworji,C, Afam-Ezeaku, C. (2024, January) PRACTICAL MANUAL (PLANT MORPHOGENESIS) , pp 20 |
| 5 | Ngenegbo UC, Achugbu AN, Nwabundo PU. (2023, January) ALTERNATIVE TO LABORATORY PRACTICAL MANUAL WORKBOOK (INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES) , pp 29 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Achugbu Adaeze Nnedinma, Ibedu Oprah Chidinma, Orakwelu Ncheta Obianuju, Unachukwu Chibuzor and Nwigbo Regina Chinelo. (2025, July), "Effect of bio-fungicide in the control of fungi isolated from selected farm soils across Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", International Journal of Science and Research Archive |
| 2 | Achugbu Adaeze Nnedinma, Okoubulu Ben Augustine, Omaka, Onyekachi, Orakwelu, Ncheta Obianuju and Achugbu Obioma Erochukwu. (2025, July), "Comparative Study on the Physiochemical and Toxicological Properties of Agaricus bisporus (edible) and Amanita phalloides (non-edible) Mushrooms", Asian Journal of Research in Botany |
| 3 | Ilodibia CV*, Nwachukwu IV and Achugbu A N. (2025, January), "Evaluation of Comparative Morphological and Phytochemical Studies on the Seeds Extracts of Cocos nucifera (L.) and Elaeis guineensis Jacq. (Arecaceae)", Open Access Journal of Botanical Insights (OAJBI) |
| 4 | Afam-Ezeaku, Chikaodili Eziamaka , Chukwuekee, Miracle Mmesomachukwu, Achugbu, Adaeze Nnedimma , Eze, Hope Nkiruka and Nwakuche, Adaugo Ozioma. (2025, January), "Preservative Potential of Cussonia barteri Seed Essential Oil against Fungal Spoilage in Yams (Dioscorea rotundata)", Asian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences |
| 5 | Adaeze Nnedinma Achugbu and Ilodibia Chinyere Veronica. (2025, February), "Studies on Fungi Affecting Maize [Zea Mays L.] Grains in Storage: A Review", Journal of Plant Biota |
| 6 | Achugbu, A.N., Akubuko, M.J., Omaka, O and Ilodibia, C.. (2025, March), "Comparative analysis of Azadirachta indica and Trichoderma viride in the management of fungal-induced rot in Ipomoea batatas", Journal of Plant Biota |
| 7 | Achugbu Adaeze Nnedinma, Odiah Veralyn Ummi , Okolie Henry and Okoubulu Ben Augustine. (2025, June), "An Overview of Bamboo Biodiversity: Exploring their Genetic Resources, Sustainability and Uses: Review Article", RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| 8 | Achugbu A.N., Ojo C.V. and Orakwelu N.O. (2025, June), "Evaluation of Aflatoxin Content in Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum) in Awka", NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NIJBAS) |
| 9 | Neboh O. G., IlodibiaC.V., and AchugbuA.N. (2025, June), "Morphological and Phytochemical Studies on Pisum Sativum L. (Fabaceae)", NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES |
| 10 | Achugbu Adaeze Nnedinmma and Ojukwu Chioma Blessing. (2024, June), "ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF SEED EXTRACTS OF Aframomum melegueta AND Monodora myristica IN CONTROLLING ONION BULB ROT", Nigerian Journal of Mycology |
| 11 | Anukwuorji Chidozie Azubuike, Chibuzo-ogelle Chinenye Princess, Achugbu Adaeze Nnedimma, Ogbuozobe Okwudili Gabriel and Nwakuche Adaugo, Ozioma. (2024, September), "Control of Yam Spoilage Fungi Using Xylopia aethiopica and Monodora myristica Seed Extracts", Asian Journal of Plant Pathology |
| 12 | Chidubem-Nwachinemere, Ncheta Obianuju, Orji, Michael U., Achugbu, Adaeze Nnedinma, Okoli, Uzoma O.. (2023, June), "Isolation and Identification of Cassava Mill Effluents Utilizing Microorganisms from Five Cassava Processing Plants in Anambra State", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) |
| 13 | Chidubem-Nwachinemere Ncheta Obianuju, Orji, M.U., Achugbu Adaeze Nnedinma, Achugbu Obioma Erochukwu, Okoli Uzoma O, Osilo Chidimma, Nwakuche Adaugo Ozioma. (2023, May), "Physicochemical Composition of Cassava Mill Effluents in Five Processing Plants in Anambra State, Nigeria", World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development |
| 14 | Chukwukaelo Dilys Chukwunonyelum, Okoye Ebele Linda, Achugbu Adaeze Nnedinma, Adindu Joy Chinwe, Godwin Victor Chukwusom, Emeribe Chiemeka Elochi. (2023, June), "Phytochemical Analysis and Chemical Characterization of Carica Papaya and Carica Papaya-Synthesized Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles", International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies |
| 15 | Odira Johnson Oledibe, Ifeoma Bessie Enweani-Nwokelo , Raphael Nnajiofor Okigbo and Adaeze Nnedinma Achugbu. (2023, August), "Formulation of Fungal Media from Local Plant Materials", Advanced Gut & Microbiome Research |
| 16 | Adaeze Nnedinma Achugtbu, Jude Ejiofor Amadi, Bibian Okwuchukwu Aziagba, Dilys Chukwunonyelum Chukwukaelo, Chikaodili Eziamaka Afam-Ezeaku and Adaugo Ozioma Nwakuche. (2022, December), "Evaluation of Plant Fungicides in the Control of Fungi Affecting the Growth and Cob Yield of Maize in Awka", Asian Journal of Research in Botany |
| 17 | Adaeze Nnedinma Achugbu, Jude Ejiofor Amadi and Kenneth Udeh Ekwealor. (2022, December), "Pre- and post- harvest evaluation of approaches in controlling Aflatoxin-Producing fungi in maize (Zea mays L.): A review", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation |
| 18 | Adaeze Nnedinma Achugbu, Jude Ejiofor Amadi, Kenneth Udeh Ekwealor, Onyekachi Omaka and Odira Johnson Oledibe. (2022, April), "Effect of Selected Fungicides in the Control of Aflatoxin-producing Fungi in Pre-harvest Maize (Zea mays L) in Anambra State", Journal of Advances in Microbiology |
| 19 | Adaeze Nnedinma Achugbu, Goodness Ebubechukwu Emeka , Chinyere Veronica Ilodibia and Obioma Erochukwu Achugbu. (2021, November), "Comparative study on the growth rate and physicochemical properties of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) using Zea mays l. (corn) and Triticum asetivum l. (wheat) flour substrates", Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology Discovery |
| 20 | Achugbu Adaeze Nnedinma , Amadi Jude Ejiofor , Ukonze Chikodili Blessing and Ikegbunam Moses Nkechukwu. (2019, July), "Identification and control of specific aflatoxin-producing fungi in stored maize seeds in awka using azadirachta indica (neem) and garcinia kola seeds", Pak. J. Pharm. Sci. |
| 21 | Ikegbunam Moses N, Achugbu Adaeze N ,Nwachukwu Judith C, Okoye Adaora M and Uba Chibuzo C. (2018, June), "Combined Activities of Some Selected Nigerian Medicinal Plants against ESBL Producing Strains of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia", EC MICROBIOLOGY RESEARCH ARTICLE |
| 22 | A. N. Achugbu, J. E. Amadi, C. V. Ilodibia, M. N. Ikegbunam. (2016, August), "Effects of Garcinia kola and Azadirachta indica Seeds in the Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus Isolated from Zea mays L. Awka, Nigeria", American Journal of Plant Sciences |
| 23 | EZEABARA CA, ORACHU IA, OKEKE CU, ILODIBIA CV AND EMEKA, AN. (2015, February), "COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PHYTOCHEMICAL, PROXIMATE AND MINERAL COMPOSITIONS OF STACHYTARPHETA CAYANNENSIS (L.C. RICH.) SCHAU AND STACHYTARPHETA INDICA (LINN.) VAHL", International Journal of Plant Biology and Research |
| 24 | Chinyere V. Ilodibia, Ijeoma J. Ezeja, Ebele E. Akachukwu, Maureen U. Chukwuma, Tochukwu P. Egboka and Adaeze N. Emeka. (2015, January), "Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Effects of Aqueous and Ethanol Leaf and Stem Extracts of Gongronema latifolium Benth.", Research Journal of Botany |
| 25 | EZEABARA CA, OKANUME OE, EMEKA AN, OKEKE CU AND MBAEKWE EI. (2014, August), "Heavy Metal Contamination Of Herbal Drugs: Implication For Human Health-A Review", International Journal of Tropical Disease and Health |
| 26 | ILODIBIA CV, CHUKWUMA MU, ACHEBE U, EMEKA A, EGBOKA T AND EZEABARA CA. (2014, May), "Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Some Selected Plant Materials (botanicals) In The Control Of Cowpea Weevil (Callosobruchus Maculatus F.) On Stored Cowpea", Nigeria Agricultural Journal |
| 27 | Eze, Chuma Sylvester, *Amadi, Jude Ezejiofor and Emeka, Adaeze Nnedinma.. (2014, June), "Survey and proximate analysis of edible mushrooms in Enugu State, Nigeria", Annals of Experimental Biology |
| 28 | EZEABARA CA, OKEKE CU, AZIAGBA BO, ILODIBIA CV AND EMEKA, AN. (2013, August), "Taxonomic Importance Of Radial Longitudinal Section In The Stem Characters Of Six Citrus Species Of Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences |
| 29 | Chinelo A. Ezeabara, C. U. Okeke , Bibian O. Aziagba, Chinyere V. Ilodibia and Adaeze N. Emeka. (2013, October), "Determination of Saponin Content of Various Parts of Six Citrus Species", International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry |
| 30 | OKIGBO RN and EMEKA, AN. (2010, February), "Biological Control Of Rot-inducing Fungi Of Water Yam (Dioscorea Alata) With Trichoderma Harzanium, Pseudomonas Syringae And Pseudomonas Chlororaphis", JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS AND POSTHARVEST RESEARCH |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Achugbu AN, Ojo, CV and Orakwelu, NC. (2024, June), "3rd International Bioscience Conference (Evaluation of Aflatoxin content in tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum) in Awka", |
| 2 | Achugbu AN and Amadi JE. (2023, January), "2nd International Bioscience Conference (Growth and Cob yield of Maize in Awka)", |
| 3 | Achugbu AN, Ojukwu CB and Chidubem-Nwachinemere NO. (2023, October), "MYCOSON (ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF SEED EXTRACTS OF Aframomum melegueta AND Monodora myristica IN CONTROLLING ONION BULB ROT)", , pp 49 |
| 4 | Ilodibia CV, Okolii BE, Okeke CU and Emeka AN. (2015, July), "Cytological and Morphological Studies on Morinda lucida Benth", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Achugbu AN. "Bamboo is a source of medicine, food, others", (Others, 2024 August) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "MORPHOLOGICAL, CYTOLOGICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDIES ON PISUM SATIVUM L (FABACEAE)" (2025). Completed Masters project by NEBOH OZIOMA GLORIA 2023457600FA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Production of Mushrooms for Commercial use and Identification of Some Edible Wild Species from South Eastern Nigeria Forest" (January, 2012 to April, 2014). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Investigation of Aflatoxin level in Exported Teff from Commercial Farms of Ethiopia" for Cogent Food & Agriculture (Open Research)" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Management of aflatoxins in maize during storage using plant products and diatomaceous earth" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Effect of Black Soldier Fly Larva as a Meal on Proximate Composition and Carcass Quality of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)" (February, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Masters Final Defence" (June, 2025 to June, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MSC FINAL DEFENCE" (February, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "MSc FINAL DEFENCE/EXTERNAL" (December, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE" (October, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE" (August, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "FACULTY INTERNAL" (December, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE" (December, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "INTERNAL EXAMINER PROPOSAL DEFENCE" (December, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Member Vice Chancellor Committee on Biotechnology Center" (February, 2025 to October, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Member Faculty Accreditation Committee" (February, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Member Faculty Exam Monitoring Committee" (February, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 4 | Chairman Botany manual Committee, "Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | Chairman, Undergraduate Seminar and Project Committee, "Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2025) |
| 6 | Staff Adviser (NABOTS), "Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, "Member Vice Chancellor Committee on Biotechnology Center" (February, 2024 to January, 2025) |
| 8 | Member, "Member Faculty Bus Purchase Committee" (February, 2023 to September, 2024) |
| 9 | Member, "Member Environment and Conservation Committee" (November, 2022 to November, 2024) |
| 10 | Member, "Member of the Development of Practical Manuals for all Botany Courses" (December, 2022 to September, 2024) |
| 11 | Participant, "Agri Life Research" (January, 2022 to July, 2022) |
| 12 | Member, "Member Faculty of Biosciences Central Laboratory Management Committee" (January, 2021 to January, 2023) |
| 13 | Chairman, Departmental Career Officer, "Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2021) |
| 14 | Member, Departmental Quality Assurance Committee, "Department of Botany Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2021) |
| 15 | Career Officer, "Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2021 to August, 2021) |
| 16 | Member, "Faculty of Biosciences Exam Monitoring Committee" (September, 2018 to August, 2020) |
| 17 | Exam officer, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2016 to December, 2022) |
| 18 | Staff adviser, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2016 to September, 2019) |
| 19 | Registration Officer, "Mycological Society of Nigeria" (June, 2013 to June, 2013) |
| 20 | TREASURER, "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOTANY STUDENTS" (January, 2008 to February, 2009) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (BOSON)" (member since 2013), https://www.boson.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2nd International Bioscience Conference", (LOC faculty of Bioscience), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; Chike Okolie |
| 2 | "6th Annual Conference of Mycological Society of Nigeria", (LOC MYCOSON Unizik), 10th June, 2013 to 13th June, 2013; Chike Okolie |
| 3 | "BOSON 21ST Annual Conference 2012", (LOC BOSON OAU), 3rd June, 2012 to 7th June, 2012; OAU University |
| 4 | "BOSON 20th Annual Conference", (LOC BOSON UNIZIK), 6th June, 2011 to 9th June, 2011; AFRIHUB |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "CITI Responsible Conduct of Researh", (CBR, Nigeria), 9th April, 2024 to 9th April, 2024; VIRTUAL |
| 2 | "Re-engineering the University System through Quality Assurance.", (Directorate Quality Assurance, NAU), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Auditorium |
| 3 | "Online Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Programme), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU secratariat Unizik |
| 4 | "Workshop on Introduction to Bioinformatics and Biological Databases", (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Unizik), 14th February, 2013 to 15th February, 2013; NAFDAC, Agulu |
| 5 | "CITI Conflict of Interest", (CBR, Nigeria), VIRTUAL |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "ACADEMIC WRITING AND PUBLISHING", (ENAGO), 15th December, 2017 to 15th December, 2017; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |