Mr. Onyedika Ifeanyi Okafor
Mr. Onyedika Ifeanyi Okafor is a LECTURER II 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, Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2016) October, 2011 to September, 2016 M.Sc Microbiology (Medical) |
| 2 | Madonna University Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2008) September, 2004 to November, 2008 B.Sc Microbiology |
| 3 | National Comprehensive Secondary School, Awka. (SSCE, June, 2003) September, 2002 to June, 2003 West African Senior Secondary School Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer, 2019: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Department Of Applied Microbiology And Brewing. Lecturer August, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | Laboratory Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka March, 2012 to August, 2019 |
| 3 | Programme Officer, Community Health, Education And Development In Africa, Awka. Program Officer August, 2010 to August, 2011 |
| 4 | 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 | 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) |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | 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) |
| 7 | 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) |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | 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, December), "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 2319 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Member, "Anambra Central Campaign Coordinating Council" (November, 2022 to February, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Biosciences (Faculty Conference Marking Committee" (March, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 3 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 4 | Member, "Office of the Dean Student Affairs" (June, 2017 to June, 2018) |
| 5 | 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
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| 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 |