Dr. Ibeabuchi Uko
Dr. Ibeabuchi Uko is a READER in CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Uko Ibeabuchi is a Reader in the Department of Crop Science and Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He is a Weed Scientist Presently, he is the Sub-Dean, Faculty ICT, SIWES cooridnator, and Career and Development Officer for the Faculty of Agriculture, Deputy Director, Centre for Agripreneur and Cooperative Research and Practice (CACORP), NAU, Awka.
He is the Assistant Secretary, NOAN (Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria), Master trainer for KCOA and PGS-Certified trainer on Organic Agriculture. Technical Officer - Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Eastern Zone.
His marriage is blessed with two lovely children; a male and a female.
He is proficient in the use of statistical packages such as GenStat, SPSS, Statistica, Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and the internet.
Motivational speaking, reading, playing musical instruments, listening to good music, and darts are his areas of interest and hobby.
Personal Information
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Address: | Crop Science And Horticulture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2021) December, 2011 to April, 2021 Ph.D. Weed Science |
| 2 | Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike. (Master Degree, April, 2010) December, 2006 to April, 2010 M.Sc. Weed Science |
| 3 | Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2005) December, 1999 to January, 2005 B.Agric Crop Protection |
| 4 | Government College Umuahia. (SSCE, June, 1999) May, 1995 to June, 1999 SSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Deputy Director, Centre for Agripreneur and Cooperative Research/Practice - Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Secretary, Association Of Organic Agriculture Practitioners Of Nigeria September, 2023 to October, 2023 |
| 3 | Editorial Board member, Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria June, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Sub-Dean, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2022 to July, 2023 |
| 5 | Secretary - COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR INCRERASED VITUAL SPACE VISIBILITY FOR NOAN, Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN) April, 2022 to Present |
| 6 | Assistant Secretary, NOAN, Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN) March, 2022 to Present |
| 7 | Vice Chairman, CTC, Government College Umuahia Old Boys' Association (GCU OBA), Class of '92 March, 2022 to October, 2022 |
| 8 | Sud-Dean, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | NAU ICT Representative, FAG, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka May, 2021 to Present |
| 10 | Secretary, 2021 Accreditation Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka May, 2021 to June, 2022 |
| 11 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to Present |
| 12 | Data Analyst, Global Open Data For Agriculture And Nutrition (GODAN Action), United Kingdom, On Open Data Management In Agriculture, Nutrition And Land November, 2018 to December, 2018 |
| 13 | PGS-Certified trainer on Principles, Practices and Entrepreneurship on Organic Agriculture, Association Of Organic Agriculture Practitioners Of Nigeria September, 2017 to Present |
| 14 | Consultant on Advisory Services and Input Consultancy (ASIC), Anambra State FADAMA Coordinating Office (Third National Fadama Development Project - NFDP III) AF Project April, 2017 to April, 2018 |
| 15 | Technical Officer, Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Eastern Zone In Partnership With Association Of Organic Practitioners Of Nigeria (NOAN) April, 2017 to Present |
| 16 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2016 to October, 2020 |
| 17 | Exam Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka October, 2014 to October, 2018 |
| 18 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to October, 2016 |
| 19 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2012 to October, 2013 |
| 20 | One year Industrial training (I.T.), M.O.U.A. Umudike, Livestock, Poultry And Experimental Farm December, 2002 to February, 2003 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ernest Chukwusoro Igwe, Ibeabuchi Uko, Akudo O. Onunwa. (2023, July) Valedictorian Festschrift in honour of Prof. Chinedum Nnabude Cadventures Nigeria, Published, pp 231 |
| 2 | Peter C. Nnabude, Akudo O. Onunwa, Paul N. Okpata, Ibeabuchi Uko. (2023, July) Soil: The Indispensable Link Cadventures Nigeria, Published, pp 320 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Ndukwe, O. O., Uko. I., Onunwa, A. O., Imo, C.M.. (2023, July) APPLICATION OF SOIL IN CROP PRODUCTION Cadventures Nigeria, Chapter 4, pp 61-68 |
| 2 | Onunwa, A.O., Okoli, N.A., Uko, I., Ndukwe, O.O., Imo, C.M.. (2023, July) SOIL-CROP PRODUCTION RELATIONSHIP Cadventures Nigeria, Chapter 5, pp 69-80 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Uko, I. , Ekeleme, , Amadioha, A. and Chukwu, L.I.. (2025, January), "EFFECT OF RESIDUE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND WEED CONTROL METHODS ON THE EMERGENCE PATTERN AND DENSITY OF MIMOSA INVISA MART. IN CASSAVA FARM", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 120-138 |
| 2 | Uko, I., Ekeleme, F., Amadioha, A.C. and Chukwu, L.I.. (2025, February), "Effect Of Crop Spacing And Weed Control Methods On The Emergence Pattern And Density Of Mimosa Invisa Mart. In Cassava Production Systems.", Iosr Journal Of Agriculture And Veterinary Science (Iosr-Javs), Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 07-15 |
| 3 | Nweke I.A., Chukwuma R.T., Ngonadi E.N., Uko I., Okechukwu O.M.,. (2025, March), "Biopesticides and Anaerobic Fermentation in Sustainable Agricultural Production in Nigerian Soils", American Journal of Biomedical Science and Research, Vol. 26, (Issue 3), pp 278-290 |
| 4 | Nweke, I. A., Ijeh A. C., Okafor, J. M., Okenmuo, F. C., Ernest, C. I., Uko, I., Anene, C. K.,3 Obidiebube, E. A., Nwankwo, J. E., and Ogalanya, F. C.. (2025, April), "WATER USE AND MAIZE GROWTH IN A UNIVERSITY FARM", International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 32398-32404 |
| 5 | Uko, I.; Amadioha, A.C.; Ekeleme, F.. (2025, January), "EFFECT OF CROP SPACING, CASSAVA VARIETY, AND WEED CONTROL METHODS ON DENSITY OF MIMOSA INVISA MART. IN CASSAVA PRODUCTION SYSTEMS.", Tropical Agrobiodiversity (TRAB), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 07-12, ISSN: 2716-7046 (Online) |
| 6 | Okonkwo, A.E., Ngonadi, E.N. and Uko, I.. (2024, October), "Effect of Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Three Varieties of Sweet Potato (Ipomea batata) in Igbariam, South East Nigeria", ISAR Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Vol. 2, (Issue 10), pp 41 - 44 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Odii, Nnaemeka Joe Okonkwo, and Ibeabuchi Uko. (2024, June), "Effect of Hexane and Methanol Extracts of Piper guineense (Schum and Thonn) Seeds against the Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) in Stored Maize Grains", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 4563-4569 |
| 8 | Ngonadi, E.N., Uko, I. and Okonkwo, N.J.. (2023, July), "ASSESSMENT OF WEED CONTROL PRACTICES ON SELECTED MAIZE (Zea mays L. Moench) LANDRACES PRODUCTION", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. 8 |
| 9 | Ngonadi, E.N.; Uko, I.. (2023, March), "ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH AND YIELD PARAMETERS OF MUSHROOM SPECIES (Pleurotus Eryngii and Pleurotus Ostreatus) AS INFLUENCED BY DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES", Tropical Agroecosystems, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 6-10 |
| 10 | Ngonadi, E.N., Uko, I. and Okonkwo, N.J.. (2023, July), "Profitability of Selected Weed Control Methods in Maize (Zea mays L. Moench) Production at Igbariam in three successive Months.", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity (IJAFAB), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 37-42 |
| 11 | Ndukwe, O. O., Okondor, P. I., Uko, I., Obidiebube, E. A., Okolie, H., Apalowo, O. A. and Orji, C. M.,. (2023, January), "AGRONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF FIVE SORGHUM VARIETIES IN A HUMID TROPICAL ZONE AS INFLUENCED BY FERTILIZER RATES", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 103-115 |
| 12 | Okonkwo, A.E., Ngonadi, E.N., Uko, I., Onwughalu, J.T., Izundu, A.I.,. (2023, July), "EFFECT OF TILLAGE PRACTICES AND FERTILIZER RATES ON GROWTH, AND YIELD OF SWEET POTATO (IPOMEA BATATA)", Journal of Wastes and Biomass Management (JWBM), Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 36-40 |
| 13 | Onunwa, A.O., Uko, I., Ndukwe, O.O., Okeke, C.C., Meludu, N.T.,. (2022, November), "Organic Agriculture Research Output: Dissemination, Awareness and Implementation in Selected South-Eastern Nigerian States.", International Journal of Agriculture, Food And Biodiversity, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 8 |
| 14 | Uko I., Onunwa A.O., Obidigwe N.A. and Okorie C.H.. (2021, December), "Weed Management, Soil Physico-chemical Properties and Growth Response of Hot Yellow Pepper (Capsicum chinense N.) as Influenced by Different Organic Mulches", African Journal of Organic Agriculture and Ecology (AJOAE), Vol. 5, pp 9-18 |
| 15 | Ndukwe, O. O., Uko, I., Muojiama, S. O., Ndukwe, C. E., Okoh, A. U. and Baiyeri, K. P.. (2021, May), "Early Growth And Dry Matter Partitioning Of Yellow Passion Fruit As Affected By Time Of Application And Method Of Poultry Manure Placement", International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, Vol. 10, pp 101-109 |
| 16 | Uko I., Okolie H.,Obidiebube, E.A and Orakanma, C.. (2020, June), "Assessment Of Manual And Chemical Weed Control Methods On The Performance Of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata [L.]) In Awka, South East Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 21-26 |
| 17 | I Uko, AC Amadioha, H Okolie and NJ Okonkwo. (2020, May), "Problems And Prospects Of Giant Sensitive Plant (Mimosa Invisa Mart.) In Agro- Ecosystems In Nigeria: A Review.", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 95-102 |
| 18 | Okonkwo Nnaemeka Joe, Ejiofor MaryGeraldine Ebele, Iwuagwu Christian Chukwunenye, Aguwa Uwaoma Otuodichimma, Ibeabuchi Uko. (2020, January), "Protectant Efficacy Of Dennetia Tripetala Bak. (F) (Annonaceae) Extracts And Deltamethrin Against Sitophilus Zeamais Motsch (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) In Stored Maize", International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 10-14 |
| 19 | Onunwa AO, Igwe CA, Ezema RA and Uko, I.. (2019, February), "Tillage And Residual Effect Of Some Organic Amendments On Selected Soil Chemical Properties And Yield Of Maize And Cowpea Intercrop In A Tropical Ultisol", International Journal of Applied Sciences & Engineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 20 | Uko, I., Onunwa, A.O., Ndukwe, O.O., Nwadike, P.C. and Ezennia, O.L.. (2019, January), "Soil physico-chemical properties, cucumber (cucumis sativus l.) growth and yield as influenced by land preparation and weed control methods", Nigerian Journal of Crop Science (NJCS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 14-20 |
| 21 | Uko, I, Onunwa AO, Ndukwe OO, Anikwe HO, Eugene EC and Okonkwo NJ. (2018, November), "Evaluation Of Weed Control Methods On Some Soil Chemical Properties And Performance Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L. Moench) In An Ultisol, South Eastern, Nigeria.", International Journal of Applied Sciences & Engineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 211-217 |
| 22 | Uko, I, Anyanwu SC, Ndukwe OO and Okonkwo NJ (2018). (2018, November), "Residual Effect Of Pre-emergence Herbicide Application On Weed Emergence, Growth And Yield Of Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.)", International Journal of Applied Sciences & Engineering, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 10-15 |
| 23 | Ekesiobi, I.A., Uko, I. and Uchebo, S.I.. (2016, January), "Evaluation Of Indigenous Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.) Varieties Growth And Yield Response To Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Intercrop And Weed Suppression In South-Eastern Nigeria", World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development (WWJMRD), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 70-74 |
| 24 | Uko Ibeabuchi, Nkwocha Jideaku C., and Ekeleme Friday. (2015, November), "Studies on the effect of density and duration of Cyperus rotundus interference on vegetable cowpea production in an Ultisol", Researcher, Vol. 7, (Issue 11), pp 77-85 |
| 25 | Okonkwo, N.J., Nwankwo, E.N., Uko, I., Okafor, E.G., Ukonze, B.C., Ogbonna,C.U., Egbuche,C.M., Chikezie, F.M. and Obiechina, I.O.. (2014, November), "Evaluation Of Moringa Oleifera (Lam) (Moringaceae) Seed Oil For Larval Control Of Aedes Aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae)", The International Journal of Science and Technoledge, Vol. 2, (Issue 12), pp 75-81 |
| 26 | Okonkwo, N.J., Nwankwo, E.N. and Uko, I.. (2014, September), "Duration Of Exposure And Mortality Of Different Strains Of Prostephanus Truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) Exposed To Bifenthrin Insecticide In The Laboratory", International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 286-295 |
| 27 | Uko, I., and F. Ekeleme. (2013, January), "Speargrass Response To PH, Phosphorus And Potassium In A Tropical Ultisol", Nigerian Journal of Weed Science, Vol. 26, pp 43-52 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Uko, I., Izuchukwu, F. A. and Okechukwu, O. M.. (2025, March), "Effect of Organic Soil Amendments on Growth and Yield of Amaranthus viridis L.", , Vol. 3, pp 171-179, https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/faic |
| 2 | Ejiofor M.E., Okonkwo N.J., Uko I., Nwankwo E.N., Ahumaraezeama M.C., Eze M.U. and Odii C.E.,. (2023, April), "Evaluation of Weight Loss Caused By Prostephanus Truncatus on Two Processed Forms of Cassava Chips Treated With Zingiber Officinale and Deltamethrin", NOAN, KCOA and EOA, Vol. 1, pp 91-98 |
| 3 | Onunwa, A.O.; Uko, I.; Ozoagu, C.S.; Nwaiwu, C.J.; Nwankwo, J.E., Imo, C.M.. (2023, April), "Effect of Some Organic Amendments on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties, Growh and Yield Parameters of Sweet Melon (Cucumis melo L.) In Awka, Southeast Nigeria", NOAN, KCOA and EOA, Vol. 1, pp 134-158 |
| 4 | Uko, I.; Ngonadi, E.N.; Ikenwa, B.O.. (2023, March), "Early and Late-Season Maize Landraces Performance on Selected Weed Control Practices", , Vol. 1, pp 55-61 |
| 5 | Onunwa, A.O.; Uko, I.; Ozoagu, C.S.; Nwaiwu, C.J.; Nwankwo, J.E.. (2023, March), "Soil Physicochemical Properties, Growth and Development of Sweet Melon (Cucumis melo L.) as Influenced by some Organic Amendments at Awka, South Eastern Nigeria", , Vol. 1, pp 67-71 |
| 6 | Onunwa, A.O.; Nwankwo, J.E.; Nwaiwu, C. J.; Nwaigwe, C. E.; Uko, I.. (2023, March), "Effect of Different Live Mulches on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Yield of Okra in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", , Vol. 1, pp 115-120 |
| 7 | Uko, I. and Ekeleme, F.. (2018, October), "Effect Of Flora Residue And Weed Management Methods On The Emergence Pattern, Density Of Mimosa Invisa Mart. And Yields Of Two Cassava Varieties Of Contrasting Morpho-types", Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN), Vol. 5, pp 475-484 |
| 8 | Korieocha, D.S., Udom, G.N. and Uko, I.. (2014, January), "Effect Of Weed Management Methods On Sweetpotatio Yield And Economic Returns In Umudike, South-Eastern, Nigeria", , Vol. 48, pp 209-212 |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Onunwa, A.O., Uko, I., Ndukwe, O.O., Okeke, C.C. and Meludu, N.T.. (2020) Organic Agriculture Research Output: Dissemination, Awareness And Implementation In Selected South-Eastern Nigerian States. , pp 15, Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative Nigeria |
| 2 | Uko, Ibeabuchi. (2018) Completion report on 2017, Wet / Rainy Season rice farming in Ogbuodudu (Amanuke) and Nuke (Ugbene) rice production clusters in Awka North L.G.A. ANAMBRA STATE FADAMA COORDINATION OFFICE (ANSFCO) AWKA, pp 36, 2017, Wet/Rainy Season (Completion Report) |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Emmanuel Odii, Nnaemeka Joe Okonkwo, and Ibeabuchi Uko. "Effect of Hexane and Methanol Extracts of Piper guineense (Schum and Thonn) Seeds against the Larger grain borer (Prostephanus truncatus) in Stored Cassava Chips", (Preprint, 2024 June) |
| 2 | Meludu, N. T., Obiegbuna, J. E., Onunwa, A. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Okeke, C. C. and Uko, I.. "Database On Organic Livestock Nutrition, Management And Health", (Others, 2021 October) |
| 3 | Meludu, N. T., Obiegbuna, J. E., Onunwa, A. O., Ndukwe, O. O., Okeke, C. C. and Uko, I.. "Database On Organic Livestock Nutrition, Management And Health", (Others, 2021 July) |
| 4 | Uko, Ibeabuchi. "Weed Science Manual e-book Formatted Template", (Preprint, 2021 October) |
| 5 | Uko Ibeabuchi. "Completion Report On 2017, Wet / Rainy Season Rice Farming In Ogbuodudu (Amanuke) And Nuke (Ugbene) Rice Production Clusters In Awka North L.G.A.", (Others, 2018 January) |
| 6 | Uko Ibeabuchi. "Report: Survey On The Assessment Of Available Organic Agriculture (OA) Research Outputs That Have Been Put Into Use In South Eastern Nigeria", (Others, 2018 April) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Comparative performance of Prostephanus truncatus (HORN) (Coleoptera bostrichidae) on cassava (Manihot esculenta (Crantz) chips treated with plant extracts" (2023). Completed Masters project by Ejiofor Mary-Geraldine Ebele (2019826001PB) |
| 2 | "Evaluation of Rabbit urine as a bioenhancer for the botanical control of cowpea field pests" (2022). Ongoing Masters project by Emmanuel Odii (2020826001FB) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Grant FAG Hybrid Conference 2023" (March, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Personal donations |
| 2 | Awardee: "2021 EOA Journal publication grant" (September, 2021 to March, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in Nigeria |
| 3 | Awardee: "To process and avail the validated information and knowledge in various repositories e.g.Knowledge banks, data bases, print" (October, 2021 to March, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by KWASU Organic Research Team |
| 4 | Collaborator: "First Database on Organic Livestock Nutrition, Management and Health, Vol. I" (August, 2020 to January, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in Nigeria |
| 5 | Collaborator: "First Database on Organic Livestock Nutrition, Management and Health, Vol. II" (August, 2020 to January, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in Nigeria |
| 6 | Awardee: "Academic Staff Training and Development" (June, 2015 to June, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND - 2013/2014 (Merged) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria" (March, 2023) |
| 3 | Editor, "Sarcouncil Journal of Agriculture" (March, 2023) |
| 4 | Editor, "International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity" (March, 2022) |
| 5 | Editor, ", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch" (March, 2022) |
| 6 | Editor, "International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences" (March, 2022) |
| 7 | Editor, "American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development" (March, 2022) |
| 8 | Editor, "International Journal of Current Science Research and Review" (April, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Influence of Zinc and Boron on Yield and Economics of Cowpea" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Estimation of Correlation and Path Analysis for Quantitative Traits in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp)." (February, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "PRODUCTIVITY OF SWEETPOTATO (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) CULTIVARS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA" (March, 2023) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Performance of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) on crude oil polluted soil" (March, 2022) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Development of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) under Different Doses of Phosphorus in a Sandy Soil with and without Gypsum" (August, 2022) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "THE ROLE OF PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF ZINGERON IN GENE EXPRESSİON AGAINST GENOTOXIC EFFECT OF 2,4-D ISOOCTYLESTER HERBICIDE ON WHEAT TYPES" (March, 2020) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Yield of different varieties of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in different harvest intervals" (November, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "M.Sc. Project Report" (March, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "M.Sc. Project Report" (March, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "M.Sc. Project Report" (March, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member Faculty of Agriculture Agribusiness Committee, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Award - Excellence in Academic Administration, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in collaboration with Global Forum on Sustainable Rural Development" (March, 2025 to March, 2025) |
| 3 | Member 2nd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference Committee, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2024 to March, 2024) |
| 4 | Certificate of Recognition - Commitment, "Forum on Agrecology and organic Agriculture in West Africa (Special Edition)" (October, 2024 to October, 2024) |
| 5 | Member Faculty of Agriculture Banquet Committee, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2023 to September, 2023) |
| 6 | 2023 RA/Ward Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 7 | State Research and Advocacy Manager, Anambra State, "Civil Alliance for Climate Action (CACA)" (February, 2023) |
| 8 | Technical Sub-Committee Convener/member LOC, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)" (April, 2023 to April, 2023) |
| 9 | Secretary, Strategies for increased virtual space visibility for NOAN, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)" (April, 2022) |
| 10 | Faculty Career Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (June, 2021) |
| 11 | Contributed to B. Agric 2021 Full Accreditation - NUC Accreditation visitation, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (December, 2021 to February, 2022) |
| 12 | Member, Books and Journal Publication Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (July, 2021) |
| 13 | Secretary, Programme Accreditation Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (July, 2021 to June, 2022) |
| 14 | Secretary, Teaching and Research Farm Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (July, 2021) |
| 15 | Faculty, Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (May, 2021) |
| 16 | Business Editor, International Journal of Agriculture Food and Biodiversity (IJAFAB), "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (March, 2020) |
| 17 | Contributor, Database of Organic Livestock in Africa, "Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative in Nigeria" (July, 2020 to January, 2021) |
| 18 | Faculty SIWES Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (July, 2019) |
| 19 | Techinical Officer for Pillar 1 of EOA-I in Southern Nigeria, "Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative in Nigeria" (April, 2017) |
| 20 | Consultant on Advisory Services and Inputs for Anambra State (FADAMA III AF Project), "Anambra State FADAMA Coordinating Office (Third National Fadama Development Project) (NFDP III) AF" (April, 2017 to December, 2019) |
| 21 | CEP, ICT Biometric Data Verification Officer for 2015/2016 2nd Semester Examination, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (October, 2016 to December, 2016) |
| 22 | Departmental Examination Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (October, 2014 to October, 2018) |
| 23 | NYSC Community Service, "National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) - Osun State" (June, 2005 to August, 2006) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)" (member since 2018), http://www.noanigeria.net |
| 2 | Full Member, "Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN)" (member since 2016), http://www.cropsciencenigeria.com |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP)" (member since 2013), https://nsppnigeria.org/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "i. Weed Science Society of Nigeria (WSSN)" (member since 2009), https://wssn.org.ng/index.php/en/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "West Africa Forum on Agroecology and Organic Agriculture Conference", (Association of Organic Agriculture practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)), 21st October, 2025 to 24th October, 2025; Sandralia Hotel, Jabi, Abuja |
| 2 | "Sustainability of Food Systems and Natural Resources Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence| Proceedings of the 3rd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 12th March, 2025 to 14th March, 2025; Hybrid at ASUU Secretariat, UNIZIK |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Inculcating Employability Skills", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 2nd May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awkaa |
| 2 | "3rd Workshop of the Doctoral Academy of Nigeria (DAN)", (Directorate of Learning Content and Management System), 23rd November, 2023 to 24th November, 2023; Hybrid |
| 3 | "Application of AI in Teaching, Learning and Research", (Faculty of Agriculture, NAU in Collaboration with Davak Consults, Lagos), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; Faculty of Agriculture (Hybrid), NAU, Awka |
| 4 | "Career and Character counselling: Project 200 in Perspective", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awkaa |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "INSOP Assessment working group meeting on SOPs for pesticides and soil pollutant threshold values", (International Network On Soil Pollution and FAO), 16th November, 2023 to 16th November, 2023; Zoom |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "National Organic Agriculture Business Summit (NOABS) 2019", (Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria), 16th October, 2019 to 18th October, 2019; Banquet Hall, Solab Hotels and Suites, Ikeja, Lagos State |
| 2 | "46th Annual Conference Of Weed Science Society Of Nigeria (WSSN)", (Weed Science Society of Nigeria (WSSN)), 4th November, 2018 to 7th November, 2018; University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| 3 | "5th National Annual Conference Of Crop Science Society Of Nigeria (CSSN) At University Of Nigeria", (Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN)), 8th October, 2018 to 10th October, 2018; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 4 | "National Organic Agriculture Business Summit (NOABS) 2018", (Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria), 11th July, 2018 to 13th July, 2018; Banquet Hall, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State |
| 5 | "Contact Class Of Training Of Trainers (ToT) On Principles, Practices And Entrepreneurship On Organic Agriculture", (Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria), 18th September, 2017 to 22nd September, 2017; Ministry of Agriculture, Processing and Export Headquarters, Awka, Anambra State |
| 6 | "Capacity Building For Private Advisory Services Organized By Ministry Of Agriculture – Mechanization, Processing And Export In Collaboration With Anambra State FADAMA III Additional Financing (AF)", (Ministry of Agriculture – Mechanization, Processing and Export), 5th May, 2017 to 5th May, 2017; Don Ritz Hotel Udoka Housing Estate, Awka, Anambra State. |
| 7 | "Sensitization Workshop On Intellectual Property And Technology Transfer", (NAU, University / Industry Research Committee), 12th April, 2016 to 13th April, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 8 | "The Nigerian University Electronic Teaching And Learning Platform Certificate", (Spectrum Engineering Limited), 28th September, 2015 to 30th September, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | "Maiden Annual Conference Of The Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 30th March, 2014 to 2nd April, 2014; Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies NAU, Awka, Anambra State |
| 10 | "38th Annual Conference Of The Nigerian Society For Plant Protection [NSPP]", (Nigerian Society for Plant Protection [NSPP]), 10th March, 2013 to 14th March, 2013; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike |
| 11 | "38th Annual Conference Of Weed Science Of Nigeria", (Weed Science of Nigeria), 1st November, 2010 to 4th November, 2010; Umudike |
| 12 | "37th Annual Conference Of Weed Science Society Of Nigeria", (Weed Science Society of Nigeria), 1st November, 2009 to 5th November, 2009; Kano |