Dr. Onyedika Ifeanyi Okafor
Dr. Onyedika Ifeanyi Okafor is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Applied Microbiology And Brewing, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2025) October, 2016 to June, 2025 PhD Food Microbiology |
| 2 | National Open University of Nigeria. (Master Degree, April, 2025) June, 2023 to April, 2025 M.SC Public Health |
| 3 | National Open University of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2023) October, 2021 to March, 2023 PGDE Education |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2016) October, 2011 to September, 2016 M.Sc Microbiology (Medical) |
| 5 | Madonna University Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2008) September, 2004 to November, 2008 B.Sc Microbiology |
| 6 | National Comprehensive Secondary School, Awka. (SSCE, June, 2003) September, 2002 to June, 2003 West African Senior Secondary School Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria March, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Chairman, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria February, 2025 to February, 2026 |
| 3 | Secretary- Project Committee, Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria February, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | Staff Adviser, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria January, 2025 to March, 2026 |
| 5 | Chairperson, Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria February, 2024 to Present |
| 6 | Lecturer, 2019: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Department Of Applied Microbiology And Brewing. Lecturer August, 2019 to Present |
| 7 | Laboratory Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka March, 2012 to August, 2019 |
| 8 | Programme Officer, Community Health, Education And Development In Africa, Awka. Program Officer August, 2010 to August, 2011 |
| 9 | Teacher, National Youth Service Corps; Community Secondary School Randa, Kaduna State February, 2009 to February, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | NWANKWO, CHIOMA M , OKAFOR, ONYEDIKA I , AGUDOSI, KENECHUKWU T , PIUS, CHINONSO JUDITH. (2026, January), "Isolation, Identification and Evaluation of Hydrocarbon Degradation Capabilities of Diesel Degrading Bacteria Isolated from Mechanic Workshop in Anambra State", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS, Vol. 9, (Issue 7), pp 1124-1131 |
| 2 | T.M.C Ajogwu, C. Osilo, J. C. Ohuche, C. N. Ozoh, Ikechukwu Uzodimma I. U. Nwiyi O. C. Soludo, O. I. Okafor, A. E. Amalunweze, I. A. Ekwealor. (2026, April), "IMPROVING THE NUTRITIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL QUALITIES OF FERMENTED SOYMILK BY LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS", Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 113-126 |
| 3 | Tobechukwu Maximilian Cajetan Ajogwu, Chidimma Osilo , Josephine Chigbolum Ohuche, Chinwendu Njideka Ozoh, Ikechukwu Uzodimma Nwiyi , Obumneme Christian Soludo , Onyedika Ifeanyi Okafor and Ikechukwu Amaechi Ekwealor. (2025, August), "Antioxidant Activity and Quality Evaluation of Probiotic Soymilk Produced with Lactobacillus rhamnosus Yoba as Starter Culture", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 17, (Issue 8), pp 281-289 |
| 4 | Okafor, O.I., Odibo, F.J.C., Ajogwu, T.M.C. , and Obianom, A.O.. (2025, May), "Microbial Characterization and Probiotic Profiling of Starter Cultures in Palm Wine Fermentation: A Biotechnological Assessment", ISAR Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 1-9 |
| 5 | Okafor, O.I., Odibo, F.J.C ., Ajogwu, T.M.C. , Obianom, A.O. , and Aniekwu, C.C.. (2025, May), "Microbial Dynamics and Biochemical Complexity in Traditional Palm Wine Fermentation: Insights into Flavor Development and Health Implications", ISAR Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 1-6 |
| 6 | Umeh S. O.; Okafor O. I.; Chidubem-Nwachinemere, N. O. (2021, August), "Isolation and Identification of Bacteria from Peeled and Ready to Eat Pineapple (Ananas Comosus) Fruits Retailed at Eke Awka Market, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 5, (Issue 5) |
| 7 | I. M. Izundu C. O. Anyamene N. C. N. Okoro O. I. Okafor M. O. Echeta. (2021, September), "Wound Healing and Antimicrobial Effects of Azadrachita indica Leaves Extracts on Eschericha coli Infected Diabetic Wounds using Albino Rat Model", Journal of Advances in Microbiology, Vol. 21, (Issue 10), pp 10-20 |
| 8 | Okey-Nwankwo Chinaza Joyce , Ogbo Frank Chinweike , Chigbo Chisom Godswill , Okafor Onyedika Ifeanyi , Iduu Nneka Vivian and Soludo Obumneme Christian. (2021, August), "Production of Fermented Soymilk Drink Containing Probiotic Bacillus coagulans", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 13, (Issue 7), pp 51-61 |
| 9 | Eze, H. C; Okoli Ik; Ajogwu Tobechukwu Maximilian; Okafor, Onyedika Ifeanyi; Ozor, Chinwendu Njideka. (2021, October), "Medicinal Effects of Solanum aethiopicum Leaf Ethanolic Extracts on Renal and Hepatic function of Wistar Rats,", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 961-965 |
| 10 | E. J. Archibong , Ifeanyi E. Obika 1, O. I. Okafor , U. I. Okafor , C. S. Ezewuzie , C. C. Ezemba , N. C. Awah , B. C. Okeke , G. C. Anaukwu , V. N. A. (2016, July), "Ethanol Production From Cassava Wastes (Pulp And Peel) Using Alcohol Tolerant Yeast Isolated From Palm Wine”", American Journal of Life Science Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 92-97 |
| 11 | Okigbo N. Raphael, Enweremadu C. Ebere, Agu C. Kingsley, Irondi R. Chidiebere, Okeke B. Chidi, Awah S. Nsikak, Anaukwu C. Gladys, Okafor I. Onyedika,. (2015, November), "Control of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata) rot pathogen using peel extract of water yam (Dioscorea alata)", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 7-13 |
| 12 | Chikodili G. Anaukwu, Franklin C. Nwangwu F., Onyedika I. Okafor, Chinyere C. Ezemba, Chinedu C. Orji, Kingsley C. Agu and Etim J. Archibong. (2015, January), "Microbiological analysis of Burukutu beverage produced in southern part of Nigeria", European Journal of Experimental Biology, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 18-22 |
| 13 | ONUORAH, S.C; OBIKA, I.E.; OKAFOR, U.C.; OKAFOR, O.I.; ORJI, M.U.; UDEMEZUE,, O.I. (2014, October), "PRELIMINARY SCREENING OF HYDROCARBON-UTILIZING FUNGI ISOLATED FROM DRY CHICKEN EXCRETA IN IFITE AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE", nternational Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Health Care, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 43-51 |
| 14 | ONUORAH, S.C.; OBIKA, I.EE.; OKAFOR, U.C.; OKAFOR, O.I.; ORJI, M.U.; ESIAKA, R.C.; OKERE, J.C. UDEMEZUE, O.I.. (2014, October), "BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH RAW MILK FROM DIARY COWS IN AGU-AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE", International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Health Care, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 50-61 |
| 15 | Agu, KC*, Orji MU, Onuorah S.C., Egurefa, SO., Anaukwu, CG, Okafor, UC, Awah, NS, Okafor, OI, Mbachu, A.E. And Anyaegbunam BC. (2014, September), "Comparative Bacteriological Analysis of Ready-to-Eat Vegetables Salad Sold by Various Food Vendors in Awka", American Journal of Life Science Researches, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 458-465 |
| 16 | Agu, KC, Orji MU, Onuorah S.C., Egurefa, SO., Anaukwu, CG, Okafor, UC,Awah, NS, Okafor, OI, Mbachu, A.E. And Anyaegbunam BC. (2014, September), "Influence of Solid Waste Dumps Leachate on Bacteriological andHeavy Metals Contamination of Ground Water in Awka", American Journal of Life Science Researches, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 450-457 |
| 17 | Mbachu, A.E., C.C. Onochie, K.C. Agu, O.I. Okafor and N.S. Awah.. (2014, July), "Hydrocarbon degrading potentials of indigenous bacteria isolated from auto-mechanic workshops at mgbuka-nkpor Nigeria", Journal of Global Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 321-326 |
| 18 | Mbachu A.E., C.A.Etok , K.C. Agu, O.I. Okafor , N.S. Awah, L.C. Chidi-Onuorah, V.C. Ekwueme, J. Okpala, M.O. Ogbue, and M.O. Ikele. (2014, April), "Microbial Quality of Kunu Drink Sold in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria", Journal of Global Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 511-515 |
| 19 | Agu, K.C.*;Awah, N. S.; Sampson, P. G.; Ikele, M. O.; Mbachu, A. E.; Ojiagu, K. D.;Okeke, C.B.; Okoro, N. C. N. and Okafor, O.I.. (2014, June), "Identification and Pathogenicity of Rot Causing Fungal Pathogens Associated with Xanthosoma sagittifolium Spoilage in South Eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research., Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 1155-1159 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okafor, O. I; Umeaku, C.N and Iheukwumere, I.H. (2026, May), "Optimization of the Synergistic Anti-Helicobacter pylori Activity of a Tetra-Herbal Formulation (Unripe Plantain, Ginger, Turmeric, Cabbage) using Central Composite Design", |
| 2 | Okafor, O. I. and Ojiokpota, F. O.. (2026, May), "FUNGAL PATHOGENS ASSOCIATED WITH POST-HARVEST SPOILAGE OF CUCUMBERS (Cucumis sativus) SOLD IN AWKA.", |
| 3 | Okafor, Onyedika Ifeanyi and Anyamene, Chris O. (2024, June), "TOPICAL TREATMENT OF WOUND INFECTION CAUSED BY PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA IN HEALTHY AND IMMUNOCOMPROMISED MICE USING SYNERGY OF HONEY AND POTASH COMPOUND", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH-RELATED PREDICTORS OF PERCEIVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS: AN ACADEME-CENTERED ANALYSIS" (October, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (March, 2026) |
| 2 | Staff Adviser, "Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (January, 2025 to March, 2026) |
| 3 | Chairman, "Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (February, 2025 to February, 2026) |
| 4 | Secretary- Project Committee, "Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "Anambra State Taekwondo Association" (November, 2024 to November, 2026) |
| 6 | Chairperson, "Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria" (February, 2024) |
| 7 | Member, "Anambra Central Campaign Coordinating Council" (November, 2022 to February, 2023) |
| 8 | Member, "Faculty of Biosciences (Faculty Conference Marking Committee" (March, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 9 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 10 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 11 | Member, "Office of the Dean Student Affairs" (June, 2017 to June, 2018) |
| 12 | Interviewer, "Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA)" (April, 2012 to June, 2012) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Graduate Member, "Society for Applied Microbiology" (member since 2016), https://sfam.org.uk |
| 2 | Full Member, "Foundation for African Development Through International Biotechnology" (member since 2015), https://uia.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society For Microbiology" - 0079 (member since 2012), https://nsm.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshop | |
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| 1 | "Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment Africa Training Workshop (QMRA Africa)", (QMRA Africa), 14th October, 2021 to 15th October, 2021; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "39th Annual General Meeting And Scientific Conference", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 19th August, 2016 to 23rd August, 2016; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 2 | "Annual Conference/Workshop Of The Foundation For African Development Through International Biotechnology (FADIB)", (Foundation for African Development Through International Biotechnology (FADIB)), 24th November, 2015 to 25th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "5th South East Zonal Annual Scientific Conference Of The Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology", (Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), 24th August, 2014 to 24th August, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "31st Annual Scientific Conference Of Nigerian Society For Microbiology", (Nigerian Society for Microbiology), 8th October, 2012 to 11th October, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |