Dr. Emeka Samuel Anarah

Dr. Emeka Samuel Anarah is a LECTURER I in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Emeka Samuel Anarah

Staff Profile

Anarah Samuel Emeka is a lecturer in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka ,Anambra state. I am from Nteje in Oyi local government area in Anambra state. A researcher with interest in Environmental economics, climate change and natural resources. 

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Agricultural Economics And Extension, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department/Sub-Unit:
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University of Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2025)
November, 2020 to June, 2025
PhD Agricultural Economics (Resource And Environmental Economics) AGRICULTURE
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, February, 2018)
October, 2014 to January, 2018
M.Sc Agric Economics M.Sc Resource And Environmental Economics
3Federa University Of Technology, Minna. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2006)
October, 2000 to November, 2005
M.Sc Agric Economics B. Tech General Agriculture

Relevant/Working Experience

1Deputy Director II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Commercial Agriculture
October, 2025 to Present
2NAU ALUMNI FAG COORDINATOR, NAU ALUMNI FACULTY COORDINATOR
May, 2025 to Present
3SIWES coordinator, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
March, 2024 to Present
4lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
October, 2023 to Present
5FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE SPORTS COORDINATOR, NAU FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
May, 2021 to Present
6lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
August, 2020 to September, 2023
7Assistant lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra state
July, 2019 to August, 2020
8Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria
March, 2012 to June, 2019
9Manager, Feed Affairs Kaduna
April, 2009 to January, 2011
10I T, Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative And Rural Development Bank
January, 2003 to August, 2021

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Osuafor, O. O.1, Okonkwo, N. A., Anarah, S. E., Ude, K. D.,and Okoye, F. U.. (2023, August) Food security status and it's determinants among rural non-farm and farm households in south east Nigeria Faculty of Agriculture Book of Readings (FABR), University of Uyo, Nigeria. Vol. 4, Vol. 4, pp 99-107
Journal Articles
1Raymond Chukwuka ONYEMEKONWU1*, Friday Akasiri EHIWARIO 2, Oluwaseun Joseph KOMOLAFE 3, Samual Emeka ANARAH. (2026, May), "Evaluation of the Factors Affecting Technology Adoption Among Cassava Farmers in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Animal Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-12
2Emeka C., Izuchukwu, Akpan Nsima A., Igwegbe Kelvin C., Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Ezeabasili Peter I., Obi Justina N., and Anarah Samuel E. (2026, January), "Environmental and Toxicological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Eleme Agricultural Soils", Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 67-81
31Emmanuel C. Nnabuihe, 1Chinelo J. Nwaiwu, 1Magnus N. Ibigweh, 1Tochukwu V. Nwosu, 1Maduabuchi J. Okafor, 2Ngozi J. Obiekwe, 2Samuel E. Anarah, 3Anietie A. Ansa, 4Henry O. Okolie, 5Gift U. Ugochukwu, 3Emilia C. Okafor, 6Chike O. Madueke, 1Akudo O. Onunwa. (2026, March), "Effects of Poultry Manure, NPK Fertilizer and their Integrated Application on Soil Fertility and Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Yield in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria", ACTA Agricultural Sciences
4Anarah Samuel Emeka, Okoye Chukwuemeka Uzoma, Nnamerenwa Gideon C and Samuel Yusuf Jedina. (2026, January), "Trend Analysis of climate variables in different Agroecological zone in Nigeria", PLANT AND CROP LETTERS, pp 1-19
5Komolafe, J.O., Anarah, S.E., and Ogulewie, D.O.. (2026, May), "Influence of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies on the Yield of Selected Food Crops among Farmers in Southeast Nigeria", N I G E R I A N A G R I C U L T U R A L J O U R N A L, Vol. 57, (Issue 1), pp 317-327
6Samuel Emeka Anarah* , Okechukwu Chrıstopher Onuegbu , Jedina Samuel Yusuf. (2026, April), "Effects of climate change on food crops productivity in Nigeria: assessing impacts, adaptation strategies, and media communication", EJAE Eurasian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 47-60
7Anarah, S. E., Komolafe, J. O., Ahaneku, C. E., Godwin, C. M. and Agbanaje, C. E.. (2026, January), "Macroeconomic Analysis of Climate Change Impacts on Yam productivity in Nigeria", unizik journal of Agricutural economics and extension (UJAEE), Vol. 2, (Issue 2)
8Anarah samuel emeka, ahaneku chinwendu evangel, ositanwosu chukwunoso.o, ogulewe divine onyema, ezeude nwando assumpta. (2025, April), "Effect of climate change on cassava production in Nigeria: long and short- term effect", international journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bio research, Vol. 10, (Issue 2)
9Joseph Oluwaseun Komolafe1*, Nnenna Kosisonna Okeke1, Sunday Onalo Adejoh1, Anarah Samuel Emeka1. (2025, November), "Determinants of Snail Farmers Willingness to use Climate-smart Agricultural Practices in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria", SCIENCE AND SOCIETY INSIGHTS, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 195-202
10Ahaneku CE 1*, Onubuogu GC 2, Chidiebere-Mark NM 3, Uzor MU 4, Anarah SE 5, Chilaka PC 6. (2025, December), "Socioeconomic factors influencing the participation of rice farmers in value chain development programme (VCDP) in southeast Nigeria", Global Agronomy Research Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 45 - 53
111Anarah Samuel Emeka, 2Chioma. E. Agbanaje, 3Godwin Chinwe Maureen and 4Ezeude Nwando Assumpta. (2025, December), "Effects of Climate Change on Food Security in Nigeria: A Macroeconomic Approach", PLANT AND CROP LETTERS, pp 1-7
12Anarah1, Samuel Emeka, komolafe Oluwaseun Joseph2, Ahaneku Chinwe Evangel3, Chioma. E. Agbanaje4 and Godwin Chinwe Maureen5. (2025, September), "Modeling the Climate Agriculture Welfare Nexus in Nigeria Using ARDL and the Gini Coefficient", TRENDS IN ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCES, Vol. 5, pp 123-136
13*Nnabuihe, E. C1, Okafor, M.J1, Nwosu, T.V1, Ugochukwu, G.U4,Onunwa, A.O1, Apalowo, O.A3, Ibigweh, M. N1, Nwaiwu, C. J1,Anarah, S. E5, Steve-Obi, C. E1, Madueke, C.O2. (2025, August), "Soil Fertility Management Strategies for Sustainable Crop Production at Ifite Ogwari, Southeastern Nigeria", IKR Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 139-147
14Okafor, M. J et al. (2025, August), "Influence of Repeated Agrochemical Inputs on Nutrient Availability and Heavy Metal Status of Lowland Soils of Ifite-Ogwari Anambra State Nigeria", Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-6
15Samuel, Y.J.,1* Ogaji, A2., Umar, A., 2 Anarah, S. E.,3 Adams, E.,4 Usman, N.S.,4Audu, H.,4 Ibrahim, M.E.,4 Mairabo, A.,4 Liman, A.,4 and Salisu, J.4. (2025, June), "Evaluation of Sustainability Practices among Small-Holder Food Crop Farmers in Niger State and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 107-119
16Umueni, Uchenna E. a,Rasheed Habib O.b, Edodi Iyam O. c, Aningo Gloria N. d, Okpoji, Awajiiroijana U. e*, Etesin Monday U. f, Okonkwo Chidiebere C.g, Ekwere Ifiok O.f, OkekeChioma F.handAnarah Samuel E. (2025, November), "Nutrient Enrichment and Eutrophication Potential of Agricultural Runoff in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 154-163
17Anarah S. E*.,Ahaneku C. E., Umeukeje A.P.,Ogulewe D.O.,& Ezeude N.A. (2025, May), "Climate change and Groundnut productivity in Nigeria: A Macro-Economic Investigation", NOUN Journal of Agricultural Research and Development (NJARD, Vol. 1, pp 53-61
18Anarah Samuel Emeka1, Okoye Chukwuemeka Uzoma2, Ositanwosu Chukwunonso.O3, Umeukeje Adaeze Peace4 and Joseph Oluwaseun Komolafe5. (2025, October), "Assessing the effects of Climate Change on Food Crops Productivity in Nigeria", TRENDS IN ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCES, Vol. 6, pp 12-22
19Anarah S. Emeka, Umeukeje, A. Peace, Obiajulu, I. Samuel, Meludu N. Theresa. (2025, June), "ECONOMICS ANALYSIS OF BAMBOO MARKETING IN ANAMBRA AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", FUDMA Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology ISSN: 2504-9496, Vol. 11, (Issue -1), pp 121-126
20Anarah et al. (2025, September), "Physicochemical and Heavy Metal Responses of Soils to Cattle Market Activities in Southeastern Nigeria", IIARD International Journal of Geography & Environmental Management, Vol. 11, (Issue 8), pp 164-172
21Nnabuihe, E. C1, Okafor, M. J2, Nwosu, T. V3, Onunwa, A. O4, Chukwu, E. D5, Ugochukwu, G. U6, Madueke, C. O7, Apalowo, O. A8, Ibigweh, M. N9, Nwaiwu, C. J10 &Anarah, S. E11. (2025, August), "Assessment of Soil Degradation under Different Land Use Practices in Owerri, Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Agricultural Development", UKR Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (UKRJMS), Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 99-118
22V.O. Chukwu, E.N. Onyeabor, O.O. Osuafor ,C.O. Okereke, S.E. Anarah. (2024, March), "Effective Participation in Intervention Projects: An Evaluation of Farmers’ Participation in NEWMAP Livelihood Enhancement Activities", Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 414-423
23Umeukeje A.P , Umar B.F, Osuafor.O.O ,Anarah .S.E. (2024, September), "Gender Participation in Groundnut Value Chain among USAID Groundnut Up-scaling Project’s Participants and Non-Participating Households in Sokoto State, Nigeria", unizik journal of Agricutural economics and extension (UJAEE), Vol. 1, pp 274-287
24Anarah S.Emeka, komolafe Joseph oluwaseum, Umeh onyebuchi Jonathan, ozor m.u. (2023, April), "Assessment of crop farmers production activities differential in and off farmer-herder conflicts period in Anambra Nigeria", International journal of scientific and research publication, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), April 2023
25Isibor C. A, Odor. M,Okonkwo-Emegha.k,Anarah .S.E. (2021, September), "Economics Analysis Of Duck Farming In Anambra State Nigeria", International Digital Organization for Scientific Research
26Anarah Samuel E, Anunobi Chizoba P, Obot Akaninyene, Umeh Onyebuchi. (2021, February), "The Corona Virus Pandemic Threat And Assessment Of Women Participation In Agricultural Activities In Oyi Local Government Area Of Anambra State ,Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 134-142
27Chisonum Michael, Onyemekonwu Raymond Chukwuka, Anarah Samuel Emeka. (2021, ), "Technical Efficiency Of Resources Use On Yam Production Among Small Scale Farmers In Delta State Nigeria", International journal of Agriculture and Bioscience, Vol. 10, pp 27-32
28Anarah Samuel E, Osuafor Ogonna O, Umeh, Onyebuchi Jonathan, Meludu Nkiru. T. (2021, ), "Small Scale Cassava Producers' Adaptation Strategies To Climate Variability In Anambra State, Nigeria", International journal of Agriculture and Bioscience, Vol. 10, pp 1-5
29OC Aloysius, AE Samuel, OO Olive, OO Anumundu. (2020, September), "Determinant Of Rain Fed And Dry Seasons Rice Farming In Anyamelum Local Government Area Of Anambra State, Nigeria", Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Vol. 9, pp PP 40-45
30SE Anarah, CI Ezeano, OO Osuafor. (2019, ), "Perceived Effects Of Climate Change Variability On Cassava Production Among Small Scale Farmers In Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural studies, Vol. 7, pp 27-43
31JA Ogbodo, EJ Wasige,SM Shauibe,T Dube, SE Anarah. (2019, May), "Remote Sensing Of Droughts Impacts On Maize Prices Using SPOT-VGT Derived Vegetation Index", intechOpen, pp 235-255
32Samuel Emeka Anarah, Kingsley Nnaemeka Ogbu, Obasi Arinze. (2018, September), "Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on Watershed Runoff Using Soil and Water Assessment Tool Model in Southeast Nigeria", Open Science Index, Environmental and Ecological Engineering Vol:12, No:09, 2018 publications.waset.org/abstracts/87127/pdf, Vol. 12
33Ogbodo JO, Anarah SE, Abubakar SM. (2018, August), "GIS-Based Assessment Of Small Holder Farmers Perception Of Climate Change Impacts And Their Adaptation Strategies For Maize Production In Anambra State, Nigeria", intechopen http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.79009, Vol. 4, pp 116-138
34Elijah ST, Osuafor OO, Anarah SE. (2018, April), "Effects Of Climate Change On Yam Production In Cross River State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 104-111
35Okonkwo Emegha Kate, School F. O,Anarah S. E. (2018, February), "Credit Worthiness And Repayment Among Farmers Cooperators In Delta State Nigeria", International journal of Applied Economics Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 8-18
36Osuafor OO, Anarah SE. (2017, September), "Determinants Of Gender Contribution To Farm Income Decision Making Among Rural Farming Households In Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Vol. 6, (Issue 9), pp 81-86
Conference Papers
1Anarah, S. E, Nwakwo C.B, Obiajulu I.S, Umeukeje A.P.. (2024, March), "A Review of the awareness of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices by Potato Farmers in Ayamelum Local Government, Anambra State", Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka., pp 298-304
2Obot A P, Ahaneku C E, Anarah E S, Umeh OJ et al. (2023, March), "Perceived effect of COVID -19 pandemic on Rural Farming Households in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka Nigeria, pp 281-287
3Anarah Samuel E ,Anunobi Chizoba P,Obot Akaninyene, Umeh Onyebuchi. (2021, August), "Covid 19 And Assessment Of Women Participation In Agricultural Activities In Oyi Local Government Area Of Anambra State Nigeria", (ADAN) Association of Dean's of Agriculture in Nigeria University Annual Conference
4Anarah SE, Umeh OJ, Onyekwe CN, Meludu NT. (2020, October), "Small Scale Cassava Farmers Adaptation Strategies To Climate Variability In Anambra State Nigeria", Department of Agricultural Economics ,University of Nigeria Nsukka, pp 111-124
5Anarah S. E, Ezeano C. I, Okonkwo E. K, Anunobi C. P. (2017, October), "Analysis Of Women Participation In Arable Crop Production In Nteje, Oyi Local Government Area Of Anambra State, Nigeria", 31st Annual Conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria at Abubakar Tafawa Belewa University Bauchi (ATBU)
6Okonkwo Emegha Kate, Achoja F. O,Anarah S. E. (2016, July), "Credit Worthiness And Repayment Among Farmers Cooperators In Delta State Nigeria", Journal of Applied Economic Studies, Publisher: SI Journals, Tehran, Iran.

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Collaborator: "Investigator" (August, 2022 to January, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria and Knowledge Center for Organic Agricul
2Awardee: "TET FUND AST&D GRANT 2020" (September, 2020 to July, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND
3Awardee: "INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH (IBR) GRANT" (August, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND
Editorships
1Editor, "RKGP Journal of Plant science and Agricultural Research" (March, 2025)
2Editor, "TAPS (TRENDS IN ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCE)" (September, 2025)
3Editor, "JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (RKGP)" (October, 2025)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "medicon Agriculture and Environmental science" (October, 2025)
2Reviewer, "factors affecting the adoption of improved varieties of maize, among farm families of Ardo kola local government area of taraba state Nigeria" (September, 2024)
3Reviewer, "examining the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Agricultural production Among Smallholder Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria" (September, 2024)
4Reviewer, "Performance of cassava processing industry in Nkanu west local government area of Enugu state Nigeria" (February, 2021)
Contributions to the University/Society
1CEP COORDINATOR, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension" (February, 2026)
2Alumni Faculty Representative, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni" (May, 2025)
3Deputy director II NAU commercial Agriculture, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2025)
4PG AND MSc SUPERVISION, "POSTGRADUATE STUDIES" (September, 2025)
5SECRETARY, "ASUU NAU BRANCH COMMITTEE 2025-2027 ON RESEARCH, GRANTS AND PUBLICATIONS" (August, 2025)
6SIWES COORDINATOR, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension" (January, 2025)
7member of committee, "Faculty of Agriculture" (March, 2025)
8MEMBER SPECIAL TASK FORCE, "PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMME, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (August, 2025 to September, 2025)
9SIWES SUPERVISOR, "Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme DIRECTORATE" (October, 2024 to October, 2024)
10SUPERVISOR, "school of General studies" (December, 2024 to October, 2025)
11Faculty Sports Coordinator, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka" (May, 2021)
12Supervisory presiding officer, "Independent national electoral commission" (February, 2019 to February, 2019)
13Supervisory presiding officer, "Independent national electoral commission" (January, 2018 to January, 2018)
14Time table officer, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension" (February, 2014)
15Time table officer, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension" (February, 2014 to December, 2016)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Associate Member, "sahelian institute for bamboo research and entrepreneurship development (SIBRED)" - NAU/SIBRED/A/APP/017 (member since 2025), https://sibred.unizik.edu.ng
2Full Member, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria" - 1462/04/022 (member since 2021), https://noanigeria.net/
3Full Member, "Agricultural society of Nigeria" - 0000168 (member since 2016), https://agriculturalsocietynigeria.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Digitalization of Agriculture & Bio-Conservation for food security", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria), 13th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Campus, Anambra State. Nigeria
2"1st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Campus, Anambra State. Nigeria
Workshops
1"Certificate in Environmental Standards. Special Executive Track A", (Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standard (CE-sPESS)), 18th July, 2023 to 22nd July, 2023; Center for Migration Studies , Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
2"Synopsis and Grant Writing", (School of Postgraduate studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka.), 5th June, 2023 to 5th June, 2023; University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Other Events
1"Catalysing Post Covid -19 Economic Recoveries Through Agripreneurship Development : The Agribusiness Incubation Centre (AICs) Model", (Association of Dean's of Agriculture in Nigeria University (ADAN), Agripreneurship Academy, Nasarawa State University keffi (NSUK), and International institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)), 16th August, 2021 to 17th August, 2021; Agripreneur Academy, Shabu Farms, Jojoba LGC keffi Nasarawa State
2"Agricultural Transformation In The Ecowas Sub-region", (AEC conference 2020, Department of Agricultural Economics University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria), 27th October, 2020 to 28th October, 2020; Nsukka
3"Introduction To Monitoring And Evaluation", ((USAID) United States agency international development), 18th March, 2020 to 20th March, 2020; Delta State University Anwai
4"1st National Conference And Stakeholders Forum On Africa Yam Bean For Biohapiness", (Ebonyi state university, Abakaliki), 5th September, 2017 to 6th September, 2017; Abakaliki
5"The Change Era And Consolidation Of Agricultural Transformation Agenda", (Association of Deans of Agriculture in Nigeria University (ADAN),), 18th July, 2017 to 19th July, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra state Nigeria
6"National Organic Agriculture Business Summit 2017", (National Association of Organic Agriculture of Nigeria (NAON )), 11th July, 2017 to 12th July, 2017; Finotel Cassique Hotel Awka, Anambra state
7"Web 2.0 Learning Opportunity", (Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation), 22nd August, 2016 to 5th September, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra state Nigeria