Dr. Ibeabuchi Uko

Dr. Ibeabuchi Uko is a READER in CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Ibeabuchi Uko

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.

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Crop Science And Horticulture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department/Sub-Unit:
CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE

Interest Areas

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2021)
December, 2011 to April, 2021
Ph.D. Weed Science
2Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike. (Master Degree, April, 2010)
December, 2006 to April, 2010
M.Sc. Weed Science
3Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2005)
December, 1999 to January, 2005
B.Agric Crop Protection
4Government College Umuahia. (SSCE, June, 1999)
May, 1995 to June, 1999
SSCE

Relevant/Working Experience

1Deputy Director, Centre for Agripreneur and Cooperative Research/Practice - Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
May, 2024 to Present
2Secretary, Association Of Organic Agriculture Practitioners Of Nigeria
September, 2023 to October, 2023
3Editorial Board member, Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria
June, 2023 to Present
4Sub-Dean, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
July, 2022 to July, 2023
5Secretary - COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR INCRERASED VITUAL SPACE VISIBILITY FOR NOAN, Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)
April, 2022 to Present
6Assistant Secretary, NOAN, Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)
March, 2022 to Present
7Vice Chairman, CTC, Government College Umuahia Old Boys' Association (GCU OBA), Class of '92
March, 2022 to October, 2022
8Sud-Dean, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
July, 2021 to Present
9NAU ICT Representative, FAG, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka
May, 2021 to Present
10Secretary, 2021 Accreditation Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka
May, 2021 to June, 2022
11Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2020 to Present
12Data 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
13PGS-Certified trainer on Principles, Practices and Entrepreneurship on Organic Agriculture, Association Of Organic Agriculture Practitioners Of Nigeria
September, 2017 to Present
14Consultant 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
15Technical Officer, Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Eastern Zone In Partnership With Association Of Organic Practitioners Of Nigeria (NOAN)
April, 2017 to Present
16Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2016 to October, 2020
17Exam Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka
October, 2014 to October, 2018
18Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2013 to October, 2016
19Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
March, 2012 to October, 2013
20One year Industrial training (I.T.), M.O.U.A. Umudike, Livestock, Poultry And Experimental Farm
December, 2002 to February, 2003

Creative Output

Books
1Ernest Chukwusoro Igwe, Ibeabuchi Uko, Akudo O. Onunwa. (2023, July) Valedictorian Festschrift in honour of Prof. Chinedum Nnabude Cadventures Nigeria, Published, pp 231
2Peter C. Nnabude, Akudo O. Onunwa, Paul N. Okpata, Ibeabuchi Uko. (2023, July) Soil: The Indispensable Link Cadventures Nigeria, Published, pp 320
Book Chapters
1Ndukwe, 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
2Onunwa, 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
1Uko, 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
2Uko, 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
3Nweke 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
4Uko, 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)
5Okonkwo, 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
6Emmanuel 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
7Ngonadi, 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
8Ngonadi, 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
9Ngonadi, 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
10Ndukwe, 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
11Okonkwo, 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
12Onunwa, 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
13Uko 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
14Ndukwe, 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
15Uko 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
16I 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
17Okonkwo 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
18Onunwa 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
19Uko, 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
20Uko, 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
21Uko, 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
22Ekesiobi, 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
23Uko 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
24Okonkwo, 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
25Okonkwo, 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
26Uko, 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
1Uko, 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
2Ejiofor 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
3Onunwa, 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
4Uko, 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
5Onunwa, 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
6Onunwa, 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
7Uko, 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
8Korieocha, 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
1Onunwa, 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
2Uko, 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
1Emmanuel 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)
2Meludu, 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)
3Meludu, 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)
4Uko, Ibeabuchi. "Weed Science Manual e-book Formatted Template", (Preprint, 2021 October)
5Uko 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)
6Uko 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
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
1Collaborator: "Grant FAG Hybrid Conference 2023" (March, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Personal donations
2Awardee: "2021 EOA Journal publication grant" (September, 2021 to March, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative in Nigeria
3Awardee: "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
4Collaborator: "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
5Collaborator: "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
6Awardee: "Academic Staff Training and Development" (June, 2015 to June, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND - 2013/2014 (Merged)
Editorships
1Chief Editor, "International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch" (March, 2025)
2Editor, "Journal of Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria" (March, 2023)
3Editor, "Sarcouncil Journal of Agriculture" (March, 2023)
4Editor, "International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity" (March, 2022)
5Editor, ", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch" (March, 2022)
6Editor, "International Journal of Applied Agricultural Sciences" (March, 2022)
7Editor, "American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development" (March, 2022)
8Editor, "International Journal of Current Science Research and Review" (April, 2022)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Influence of Zinc and Boron on Yield and Economics of Cowpea" (May, 2023)
2Reviewer, "Estimation of Correlation and Path Analysis for Quantitative Traits in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp)." (February, 2023)
3Reviewer, "PRODUCTIVITY OF SWEETPOTATO (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) CULTIVARS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA" (March, 2023)
4Reviewer, "Performance of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) on crude oil polluted soil" (March, 2022)
5Reviewer, "Development of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) under Different Doses of Phosphorus in a Sandy Soil with and without Gypsum" (August, 2022)
6Reviewer, "THE ROLE OF PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF ZINGERON IN GENE EXPRESSİON AGAINST GENOTOXIC EFFECT OF 2,4-D ISOOCTYLESTER HERBICIDE ON WHEAT TYPES" (March, 2020)
7Reviewer, "Yield of different varieties of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in different harvest intervals" (November, 2019)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "M.Sc. Project Report" (March, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
2Examiner, "M.Sc. Project Report" (March, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
3Examiner, "M.Sc. Project Report" (March, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member Faculty of Agriculture Agribusiness Committee, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2025)
2Award - 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)
3Member 2nd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference Committee, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2024 to March, 2024)
4Certificate of Recognition - Commitment, "Forum on Agrecology and organic Agriculture in West Africa (Special Edition)" (October, 2024 to October, 2024)
5Member Faculty of Agriculture Banquet Committee, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2023 to September, 2023)
62023 RA/Ward Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2023 to March, 2023)
7State Research and Advocacy Manager, Anambra State, "Civil Alliance for Climate Action (CACA)" (February, 2023)
8Technical Sub-Committee Convener/member LOC, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)" (April, 2023 to April, 2023)
9Secretary, Strategies for increased virtual space visibility for NOAN, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)" (April, 2022)
10Faculty Career Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (June, 2021)
11Contributed to B. Agric 2021 Full Accreditation - NUC Accreditation visitation, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (December, 2021 to February, 2022)
12Member, Books and Journal Publication Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (July, 2021)
13Secretary, Programme Accreditation Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (July, 2021 to June, 2022)
14Secretary, Teaching and Research Farm Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (July, 2021)
15Faculty, Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (May, 2021)
16Business Editor, International Journal of Agriculture Food and Biodiversity (IJAFAB), "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (March, 2020)
17Contributor, Database of Organic Livestock in Africa, "Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative in Nigeria" (July, 2020 to January, 2021)
18Faculty SIWES Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (July, 2019)
19Techinical Officer for Pillar 1 of EOA-I in Southern Nigeria, "Ecological Organic Agriculture (EOA) Initiative in Nigeria" (April, 2017)
20Consultant 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)
21CEP, ICT Biometric Data Verification Officer for 2015/2016 2nd Semester Examination, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (October, 2016 to December, 2016)
22Departmental Examination Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka" (October, 2014 to October, 2018)
23NYSC Community Service, "National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) - Osun State" (June, 2005 to August, 2006)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)" (member since 2018), http://www.noanigeria.net
2Full Member, "Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN)" (member since 2016), http://www.cropsciencenigeria.com
3Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP)" (member since 2013), https://nsppnigeria.org/
4Full 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