Dr. Chika Florence Ikeogu
Dr. Chika Florence Ikeogu is a SENIOR LECTURER in FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Ikeogu Chika Florence, currently an Associate Professor and Head of Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I attended the prestigious Federal Government Girl's College Owerri (1978-1983). I graduated with ten distinctions in Veterinary Medicine from University of Nigeria Nsukka in 1989. I hold a Masters degree in Business Administration (2001), Masters in Fisheries and Aquaculture (2013) and PhD in Fisheries (Aquatic Toxicology 2020) from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I am a Fellow of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine (2021) at the College of Veterinary Surgeons Nigeria. I have written many scholarly articles published in reputable journals. I am married to Dr. Ikeogu Emeka Ubah, a medical practitioner and we are blessed with three wonderful children.
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Address: | Fisheries And Aquaculture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka School of Postgraduate Studies. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2021) October, 2013 to March, 2020 PhD Fisheries |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka School of Postgraduate Studies. (Master Degree, May, 2013) March, 2010 to May, 2013 Master Of Science Fisheries |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka School of Postgraduate Studies. (Master Degree, October, 2003) October, 1998 to October, 2000 Master Of Business Admin Business Admin |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka School of Postgraduate Studies. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2001) March, 1996 to October, 1998 Post Graduate Business Admin Business Admin |
| 5 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1990) October, 1983 to October, 1989 Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | College of Veterinary Surgeons Nigeria (December, 2021) September, 2014 to April, 2021 Post Graduate Fellowship Diploma Aquatic Veterinary Medicine |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Fishery and Aquaculture Management, NAU Awka February, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Deputy Director II, School of General Studies (Oct 2024 - Dec 2024), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2012 to Present |
| 3 | Deputy Director II, TETFUND CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE(August 2025 - Date), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2012 to Present |
| 4 | Member, FAG Agribusiness Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2012 to Present |
| 5 | Member, 2nd FAG International Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2012 to Present |
| 6 | Technologist II (Veterinarian/Livestock Manager) (2012 -2013), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Dept of Fisheries & Aquaculture) April, 2012 to Present |
| 7 | Head of Department 2014-2019 and 2022-2024, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2012 to Present |
| 8 | Director, Cornerstone Agro Veterinary Limited Onitsha April, 2004 to December, 2012 |
| 9 | Part Time Lecturer, Dept. Of Management, Institute of Distance Education, Abia State University Onitsha Outreach Centre March, 1997 to September, 2021 |
| 10 | Graduate Assistant, University of Nigeria Nsukka: Department of Veterinary - Anatomy August, 1991 to April, 1995 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ikeogu CF, Akinrotimi OA, Ayaobu-Cookey IK. (2026, April), "Sub-Lethal Toxicity of Atrazine on Haematological Indices, Hepatic Enzymes, Metabolic Profiles, Antioxidants Levels and Electrolytes Balance in the Mudskipper (Periophthalmus Papilio)", International Journal of Veterinary Science & Medical Diagnosis, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 7 |
| 2 | Onoja, CR; Ikeogu, FC; Akinrotimi, OA; Ayaobu-Cookey,IK and Amanze, SC. (2026, March), "EVALUATION OF MICROBIALPROFILES OF SELECTED READY AND NONREADY TO CONSUME FISH VENDED IN SOME OPEN MARKET IN AWKA, ANAMBRASTATE,NIGERIA", Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 01, (Issue 1), pp 9 |
| 3 | Ikeogu CF; Akinrotimi, OA; and Okafor, M.S. (2026, March), "Assessment of Selected Heavy Metals in Water, Sediments and Fish Species in Twin Lake, Unizik Golf Course, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Research Journal of Pure Science and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 16 |
| 4 | Ikeogu, CF; Akinrotimi, OA; Onuoha, L. (2026, March), "Assessment of Women Participation in Fisheries Activities in Some Coastal Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria", Research Journal of Pure Science and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 14 |
| 5 | Ikeogu, CF; Akinrotimi, OA and Nwankwo, CI. (2026, April), "Comparative Evaluation of Growth and Yield of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis) Cultivated In Soil and Aquaponics Systems", Journal of Soil Sciences and Plant Physiology, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 6 |
| 6 | Ikeogu, CF; Okpala-Ezennia, KP and Ofordeme, CC. (2026, April), "A Study on the Organoleptic and Consumer Acceptability of Differently Processed Clarias gariepinus in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Research Journal of Food Science and Quality Control, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 11 |
| 7 | Ikeogu CF, Akinrotimi OA and Ayaobu-Cookey IK. (2026, April), "Challenges of Disease Management in Some Fish Farms in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria", International Journal of Veterinary Science & Medical Diagnosis, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 5 |
| 8 | Ikeogu, CF; Akinrotimi, OA and Ezeh, IR. (2026, April), "Assessment of the Composition of Aquatic Macrophytes in the Twin Lakes, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Biology and Genetics Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 12 |
| 9 | Ikeogu CF; Akinrotimi, OA and Ezeh, IR. (2026, April), "Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters and Plankton Compositions of The Twin Lakes, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Biology and Genetics Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 17 |
| 10 | Ikeogu CF and Akinrotimi, OA. (2026, April), "Effects of Some Processing Methods on Organoleptic Properties and Proximate Composition of Coptodon guineensis (Günther, 1862)", Research Journal of Food Science and Quality Control, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 9 |
| 11 | Ikeogu, CF and Enendu, SC. (2026, April), "Sustainable Livelihood of Women in Fisheries Value Chain in Akpaka Axis of Onitsha North Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 14 |
| 12 | Ikeogu CF ; Akinrotimi OA and Ayaobu-Cookey IK. (2026, April), "Anaesthetics Efficacy of Aqueous Extracts of Indian almond (Terminalia Catappa) Leaves on Different Life Stages of Coptodon Guineensis", International Journal of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 5 |
| 13 | Ikeogu CF, Akinrotimi OA and Ayaobu-Cookey IK. (2026, April), "Comparative Anaesthetics Efficacy of Nutmeg (Myristica Fragrans), Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum) and Mustard (Brassica Nigra) Seed Extracts in Fingerlings of Clarias Gariepinus", International Journal of Anesthesiology & Intensive Care, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 6 |
| 14 | Ikeogu CF; Akinrotimi OA and Onyeagba JC. (2026, April), "Assessment of Youth Participation in Aquaculture in Awka Agricultural Zone, Anambra State, Nigeria", Global Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 8 |
| 15 | Ikeogu, C.F, Akinrotimi O.A, and Omodu, F.A. (2026, May), "Climate Responsive Strategies for Flood Risk Mitigation Among Fish Farmers in Some Coastal Area of Rivers State, Nigeria", IIARD International Journal of Geography & Environmental Management, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 13 |
| 16 | Akinrotimi O.A ., Ikeogu C.F ., Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K., Ejiko, E.O and Oselu,C.J. (2026, March), "ENZYMATIC RESPONSES IN CLARIAS GARIEPINUS JUVENILES EXPOSED TOATRAZINEINTHELABORATORY", IJRDO-JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 12 |
| 17 | Okafor, U.C., Okorie-Kanu, O.J., Ogugua, A.J., Ikeogu, C.F., Okafor S.C., Anyanwu, M.U., Nwobi, O.C et. al.,. (2025, September), "Molecular Epidemiology, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Virulence Profiles of Staphylococcus aureus from Fish, Aquatic Environments, and Fish Handlers in Southeast Nigeria", Microrganisms, pp 25 |
| 18 | Chukwumaije Chuks Ikechukwu, Emmanuel Fame Ude, Chika Florence Ikeogu, Chidimma Gift Nwankwo and Henry Okolie.. (2025, September), "Physico-chemical properties of pond water as influenced by different inclusion levels of cultured Chlorella vulgaris in Clarias gariepinus feed.", Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, pp 6 |
| 19 | Ikeogu CF, Akinrotimi OA. Kanu DN. (2025, June), "Comparative Study on Growth and Yield of Latuca sativa Propagated on Soil and Aquaponics Systems.", Journal of Soil Science and Plant Physiology, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 6 |
| 20 | K. P Okpalaezennia, A. A Nlewadim, C.F.Ikeogu and T.C Okoye. (2025, December), "Consequences of Atrazine Exposure on Growth, Proximate Composition and Histological Integrity in Clarias gariepinus and its Hybrid Progeny", Environmental Pollution and Management, Vol. 2, pp 8 |
| 21 | Chidinma Gift Nwankwo, Chika Florence Ikeogu, Patrick Amaechi Okeke, Chukwumaije Chuks Ikechukwu, Kenechi Philomina Okpala-Ezennia. (2025, March), "Prevalence of Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria isolated from Cultured and Wild Clarias gariepinus in Awka, Nigeria.", Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 7 |
| 22 | Toochukwu Franklin Osegbo, Chika Florence Ikeogu, Chidinma Gift Nwankwo. (2025, March), "Assessment of Antibiotic Residues in Commercial Aquaculture Feeds in Selected Farms in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Engineering Research and Science, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 8 |
| 23 | Ruth Chidinma Oti,Olalekan Rahman Oguntade, Patrick Amaechi Okeke, Chika Florence Ikeogu and Chidimma Gift Nwankwo.. (2025, March), "Effect of Stunning Methods on the Proximate Composition and Organoleptic Properties of Fresh and SmokeDried Catfish.", International Multispecialty Journal of Health (IMJH), Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 8 |
| 24 | Chiagozie Jude Nwachukwu, Florence Chika Ikeogu. (2025, March), "Assessment of Heavy Metal Accumulation in Two Commercial Fish Species (Clarias gariepinus and Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus) from Amansea River, Nigeria.", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews,, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 9 |
| 25 | Ikechukwu, C.C., Ude F.E., Ikeogu, C.F., Nwankwo, C.G., Apalowo, O.A,and Okolie,H. (2025, September), "Growth Response,Proximate and Bioactive Compositions of Chlorella vulgaris Cultured on Different Quantities of Pure Poultry Manure.", Journal of Aquatic Sciences, Vol. 40, (Issue 1) |
| 26 | Ikechukwu CC , Ikeogu CF, Akinrotimi OA, Ayaobu-Cookey IK, Onoja CR and Obieguo CC. (2024, April), "Physicochemical Characteristics and Micro Algae Composition of UNIZIK Stream, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Global Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 10 |
| 27 | Akinrotimi O.A, Ikeogu C.F, Ayaobu-Cookey I.K, Onoja C.R and Emeka K. J. (2024, April), "Assessment of Some Heavy Metals in Selected Dried Fishes Sold in Three Major Markets in Awka Metropolis Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Global Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 5 |
| 28 | Ikeogu C.F., Akinrotimi O.A ., Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K, Onoja C.R., Onyemegbulem H.C. (2024, March), "PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIAL ANALYSIS OF POND WATER IN SOME FISH FARMS IN AWKA METROPOLIS, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal for Research in Veterinary Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 8 |
| 29 | Ikeogu C.F, Akinrotimi O.A., Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K., Onoja C.R., Etuk, N.A. (2024, April), "Fisheries and Aquaculture Development in Awba-Ofemili: A Fishing Community in Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal for Research in Environment, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 7 |
| 30 | Akinrotimi OA, Ikeogu CF, Ayaobu-Cookey IK, Onoja CRdand Ugwu NJ. (2024, April), "Effects of Atrazine on Some Electrolytes in the Plasma of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles.", Journal of Marine Biology and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 8 |
| 31 | Onoja, C.R., Ikeogu, C.F, Akinrotimi, O.A, Ayaobu- Cooley, I.K, Nwankwo, A.K, Alagu, O.D.. (2024, April), "Investigation of the Composition, Abundance and Distribution of Fish Species in Ebenebe River, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal for Research in Environment, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 6 |
| 32 | Echezona Cynthia Ijeoma, Ikeogu Chika Flourence , Onoja Clement Raphael. (2024, July), "Flavor and Shelf Life of Smoked African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Using Various Spicies in South East, Nigeria", ASRIC Journal on Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 7 |
| 33 | Okpala-Ezennia KP, Nlewadim AA, Ikeogu CF. (2024, March), "Impact of Sub-Lethal Atrazine Exposure on Haematology, Serum Biochemistry, and muscular Accumulation on Juveniles of Clarias gariepinus and its Hybrid with Heterobranchus longifilis.", Journal of Marine Biology and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 10 |
| 34 | CC Ikechukwu, CT Madu, CF Ikeogu, OA Akinrotimi, CG Nwankwo and P. Merit. (2023, May), "The Roles of Women in Aquaculture in Selected Riverine Communities of Anambra state.", Journal of Aquaculture and Livestock Production, Vol. 4, pp 121 |
| 35 | Akinrotimi OA, Ikeogu CF and Anyaobu-Cookey IK. (2023, May), "Survival of Tilapia guineensis fingerlings transported with different plant extracts as anaesthetics.", Journal of Fisheries Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 141 |
| 36 | Akinrotimi OA, Ikeogu CF and Anyaobu-Cookey IK. (2023, April), "Efficacy of Rauwolfia Vomitoria Root Extracts as Anaesthetic Agents in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)", International journal of Oceanography & Aquaculture, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 235 |
| 37 | Ikeogu CF, Akinrotimi OA and Ogiridiri AS.. (2023, April), "Assessment of heavy metals in water and some shell fishes Crassostrea gasar, Callinectus amnicola and Tympanotonos fuscatus from Buguma creek, Rivers state, Nigeria.", International Journal of water research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 150 |
| 38 | Ikeogu CF, Akinrotimi OA and Onyekperem. (2023, April), "Evaluation of heavy metals in water and selected shrimps (Panaeus africanus, Penaus monodon, Penaeus notialis) from Buguna creek, rivers state, Nigeria", International Journal of water research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 150 |
| 39 | Ikeogu C.F, Ofuokwu EC, Ezembu E.N, Amuneke K.E, Oguntade O.R and Akinrotimi O.A. (2023, August), "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Levels in Clarias gariepinus Dried with Traditional and Modern Smoking Kiln", International Journal of Oceanography & Aquaculture |
| 40 | Edoziem, N., Ude, E. F, Ikeogu, C. F, Ikwor, T.N.. (2023, November), "VOLUNTARY FEED INTAKE AND GROWTH RESPONSE OF Clarias gariepinus FINGERLINGS TO ad libitum", Journal of Science of Agriculture, Food Technology and the Environment, Vol. 2, (Issue 20), pp 40 |
| 41 | IKEOGU, C. F., UZOMA, O. S., OKPALA-EZENNIA, K. P., OGBONNAYA, H. F. and NWANKWO, C.G.. (2022, March), "Evaluation of suitability of Omambala river in Anaku community for aquaculture production.", International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research (IJOEAR), Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 8 |
| 42 | IKEOGU, C. F., OKPALAEZENNIA, K.P. and EGWUDIKE, A.C.. (2022, June), "Growth performance of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) juveniles cultured with fish feeds formulated with different nutritional components.", AGROBIOLOGICAL RECORDS |
| 43 | IKEOGU, C. F., UZOMA, O. S., OKPALA-EZENNIA, K. P., OGBONNAYA, H. F. and NWANKWO, C.G.. (2022, March), "Socio-Economic assessment of fisherfolks in Anaku community, Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra state, Nigeria: A base for potential aquaculture development.", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research |
| 44 | IKEOGU, C. F., UZOMA, O. S., OKPALA-EZENNIA, K. P., OGBONNAYA, H. F. and NWANKWO, C.G.. (2022, February), "Evaluation of suitability of Omambala river in Anaku community for aquaculture production.", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research |
| 45 | OGBONNAYA,H.F., IKEOGU,C.F.,EDEH, I.C. and UZOMA, O.S.. (2021, January), "Gender role in the construction and operation of traditional fishing gears in fishing communities of Anambra state, Nigeria.", Bioscientist Journal |
| 46 | EDE,I.C.NSOFOR,C.I.,IKEOGU,C.F., AMOBI,M.I. IKECHUKWU,C.C. OGBONNAYA, H.F. and AVWERNOYA, F.. (2021, March), "Comparative study on the growth and survival of Heteroclarias fry fed on Artemia nauplii and Moina micrura.", The Bioscientist Journal |
| 47 | IKEOGU, C.F., NSOFOR, C.I., AND EZEH, C.C.. (2020, February), "Assessment of the limnological parameters of Nnamdi Azikiwe University stream, Awka, Anambra state, Nigeria for fish production", Journal of Aquatic Science, Vol. 2, pp 6 |
| 48 | C.F. Ikeogu, O.O. Ikpeze, T.O. Omobowale and B.E. Olufemi. (2020, November), "Ascorbic Acid Effect on Glyphosate-induced Hematological and Serological Pathology in Juveniles of the Catfish Clarias gariepinus (Pisces: Clariidae) Burchell,1822", Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
| 49 | C.F. Ikeogu, O.O. Ikpeze, T.O. Omobowale and B.E. Olufemi. (2020, November), "Effect of Ascorbic Acid on Glyphosate-Induced Residues in Muscles of Juvenile Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)", Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research |
| 50 | IKEOGU C. F, OGBONNAYA H. F, OKPALA-EZENNIA K.P AND OFORAH P.C. (2020, June), "Effects of two feeding rates on the growth performance of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed on Skretting fish feed.", Global Journal of Fisheries Science |
| 51 | IKEOGU,C.F.,OGBONNAYA,H.F.,OKPALA-EZENNIA,K.P. AND NWANKWO C.G. (2020, July), "Heavy metal analysis of consumer fish sold in three selected markets in Awka, Anambra state Nigeria.", Singapore Journal of Scientific Research |
| 52 | AMUNEKE K.C, OGUNTADE O.R, IKEOGU C.F AND NOMEH U.A. (2020, March), "Effect of natural preservatives on the organoleptic characteristics and storage stability of smoked Heterotis niloticus.", Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension. |
| 53 | IKEOGU C.F, OGBONNAYA H.F OKPALAEZENNIA K.P AND OBUAKOR G.I. (2020, May), "Challenges of women involved in fishing activities (A case study of Otuocha, Anambra state, Nigeria): A SWOT analysis.", Global Journal of Fisheries Science |
| 54 | EZEMBU, E.N, OKOLO C.A, OBIEGBUNA J AND IKEOGU C.F. (2019, May), "Acute toxicity and anti-diabetic activity of Asystacia gangetica leaf ethanol extract.", Nutrition and Food Science |
| 55 | IKEOGU N.M., IKEOGU C.F., AND EZEH I.O.. (2018, June), "Effects of methanol leaf extract of Annona muricata (MEAM) on the serum chemistry of Trypanosoma brucei infected albino rats.", World Journal of Research and Review |
| 56 | .IKEOGU N.M., IKEOGU C.F., AND EZEH I.O., AND ONAH D.N.. (2018, September), "In vitro and In vivo assessment of the antitrypanosomal activity of methanol leaf extract of Annona muricata (MEAM) on the blood parameters of Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected albino rats.", International Journal of Advanced and Innovative Research |
| 57 | IKEOGU C. F., NSOFOR, C. I., IGWILO I. O., AND NGENE A. A.. (2017, October), "The effects of crude oil on the blood parameters and serum enzymes of the African Catfish", Clarias gariepinus Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Bioscientific Research |
| 58 | IKEOGU C. F., NSOFOR, C. I., IGWILO I. O., AND NGENE A. A.. (2016, March), "Heamatological and Serological Responses of Clarias gariepinus to Sub lethal Concentrations of Lead Nitrate.", Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Bioscientific Research., Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 6 |
| 59 | IKEOGU, C. F., NSOFOR, C. I., IKPEZE O. O., EZEASOR S. A., AND NWAOGU I. C.. (2016, April), "Histopathological Changes in Liver of Clarias Gariepinus Fish exposed to sub-lethal concentrations of Lead Nitrate and Crude Oil", Advances in Bioresearch |
| 60 | IKEOGU, C. F., NSOFOR, C. I., IKPEZE O. O., NWUBA L. A., EZEASOR S. A., AND NWAOGU I. C.. (2016, March), "Histopathological Alterations in Gills of Catfish and Changes in Aquarium pH, Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen due to Lead Nitrate and Crude Oil.", Advances in Bioresearch |
| 61 | Charity I Nsofor, Obiora O, Ikpeze, Uche C Ngenegbo, Chika F Ikeogu, Josiah C Okonkwo4. (2014, January), "Histopathological Alterations in the Liver and Kidney of the Fish Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus due to Heavy Metals in Niger River", Journal of Natural Sciences Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 12), pp 10 |
| 62 | NSOFOR, C.I., IKPEZE, O.O., NGENEGBO, U.C., IKEOGU, C.F., AND OKONKWO, J.C.. (2014, May), "Histopathological alterations in the liver and kidney of the fish chrysichthys nigrodigitatus due to heavy metals in Niger River.", Journal of Natural Sciences Research |
| 63 | IKEOGU C.F, NSOFOR C.I, IGWILO I.O, IKPEZE O.O, UMEOGUAGU O.F AND OKONKWO C.J.. (2014, June), "Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in shellfish macrobrachium rosenbergi in Niger River at Onitsha Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences |
| 64 | IKEOGU C.F., NSOFOR C.I., AND IGWILO I. I.. (2013, May), "Toxicity of Lead Nitrate and Crude Oil on the growth of the African Catfish Clarias gariepinus.", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | IKEOGU CHIKA FLORENCE. (2020, March), "THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF L-ASCORBIC ACID ON LEAD NITRATE INDUCED PATHOLOGY IN SOME ORGANS OF THE AFRICAN CATFISH Clarias gariepinus". , pp 200 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ikeogu,C.F., Nwankwo,C.G., Jonah, A.C., Okpala-Ezennia, K.P., Okoye ,T.C.. (2025, March), "Prospects and Challenges of Using Fish Species for Biomedical Research in Nigeria:", , pp 6 |
| 2 | ONYEKACHI CHUKWU, CHIKA F. IKEOGU, CLEMENT C. EZEGBE, NGOZI J, OBIEKWE and CORDELIA I. EBENEBE.. (2025, March), "2025: Sustainability of Food Systems and Natural Resources Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence| Proceedings of the 3rd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", , pp 361 |
| 3 | Nwankwo, C. G., Ikeogu, C. F., Okeke, P. A., Ikechukwu, C. C. and Okoye, T. C.. (2025, March), "Innovative Feed Technology in Aquaculture Production in Nigeria", , pp 7 |
| 4 | IKECHUKWU, C.C., IKEOGU, C.F., AKINROTIMI, O.A, OKOLIE, H and ACHUGBU, G.C. (2024, March), "Assessment of Consumer Preferences for Boiled, Smoked and Barbecued Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Awka, Anambra State Nigeria.", , pp 7 |
| 5 | IKEOGU,C.F., UMEONONIGWE, C. N. ,AMUNEKE,C.C.,EBENEBE,C.I. (2024, March), "Prevalent Livestock Diseases in South East Nigeria and their Control Measures: A Review.", , pp 10 |
| 6 | EBENEBE,C.I.,IHEUKWUMERE,E.I.,EZENYILIMBA,B.N,OYISI,M., EKUGBA,C.U,NWANKWO,C.A.,UGWUOWO,L.C.,ISAAC,U.C., AFOMEZIE, P.I., OGBU, O. and IKEOGU, C. F.. (2024, March), "Nanotechnology in Livestock Production: A Review.", , pp 5 |
| 7 | ONYEKACHI CHUKWU, CHIKA FLORENCE IKEOGU, EUCHARIA ADAOBI OBIDIEBUBE and CORDELIA IFEYINWA EBENEBE. (2024, March), "Digitalisation of Agriculture and Bio-Conservation for Food Security. EProceedings of the 2nd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria.", , pp 443 |
| 8 | MELUDU N.T., OBIDIEBUBE E.A., CHUKWU O., IKEOGU C.F.,. (2023, March), "Sustainable Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Climate Change Response. Proceedings of the 1st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria.", , pp 139 |
| 9 | IKEOGU C.F., NSOFOR C.I. AND IKPEZE O.O.. (2010, October), "A Review of risk factors for Fish Diseases in aquatic environment", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Teach a (wo)man to fish: An impact assessment of position in the aquaculture value chain on the livelihoods and food security of women in Eastern Nigeria." (2018). Completed Masters project by Nnamdi Onyechi 6193676 |
| 2 | "Antibiotics Assay and Haematology of Pond Raised and Wild Catfish in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (2025). Completed Masters project by Nwankwo, Chidimma Gift 2022876003PA |
| 3 | "Assessment of Antibiotics Residues and Heavy Metals in Fish Feeds Used for Aquaculture in Awka, Anambra State Nigeria" (2025). Completed Masters project by Osegbo, Toochukwu Franklin 2022876004FA |
| 4 | "Heavy Metal Accumulation and Public Health Risk Assessment in Two Consumer Fish Species from Amansea River Awka, Nigeria" (2025). Completed Masters project by Nwachukwu Jude Chiagozie 2020876002FB |
| 5 | "Antibiotic Resistance, Heavy Metals, Contraceptives and Microplastics in Selected Anambra Freshwaters: Impact on Fish and Public Health" (2026). Ongoing Doctorate project by Nwankwo, Chidimma Gift 2025877004PS |
| 6 | "Evaluation of Plant - Derived Essential Oils and Extracts as Natural Preservatives for Artisanal Fish Processing" (2026). Ongoing Doctorate project by Ruth Chidinma Oti 2025877004PS |
| 7 | "Cockroach (periplaneta americana) Production and Effects of Its Meal on Growth, Digestibility. Haematology and Intestinal Histology of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822)" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Angela Chinelo Ossai 2023876002FA |
| 8 | "An Assessment of the Bycatch and Discard Practices in Liberia's Industrial Trawl Fisheries Towards the More Sustainable Harvesting Methods" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Amos Gomo Gobeh 202587615006FN |
| 9 | "Surveillance of Fish - Associated Aeromonas and Edwardsiella in Southeastern Nigeria : Their Pathogenic Characteristics and Antibiotic Resistance." (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Eunice Chigolum Ofuokwu 2025876003FN |
| 10 | "Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitude of Fish Farmers Towards Quarantine Practices in Abuja Nigeria" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Pamela Amarachukwu Mogbo 2025876009PN |
| 11 | "Microplastic and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Contamination in Aquatic Systems and their Implications for Aquatic Food Safety and Consumer Health" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Peace Nkeiruka Maduako 2025786007FN |
| 12 | "Seasonal Variation of Helminth Parasites and Bacterial Isolates of Fish from Omambala River in Relation to Their Public Health Risk" (2026). Ongoing Doctorate project by Tinaphine Chinyere Okoye 2024877001PS |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Journals (Unizik Faculty of Agriculture Journal) Publication Grant for 2024-2025 Academic YearA" (February, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "e Proceedings of the 3rd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Assessment of Green Space Connectivity Amid Land Cover Changes: A Case Study of Delta State Nigeria" (September, 2024) |
| 3 | Editor, "Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal (AFNRJ)" (March, 2024) |
| 4 | Editor, "Digitalization of Agriculture and Bio-conservation for Food Security e Proceedings of the 2nd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference NAU Awka Nigeria" (March, 2024) |
| 5 | Editor, "Proceeding of the 1st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria" (March, 2023) |
| 6 | Editor, "Journal of Fisheries Research" (June, 2022) |
| 7 | Editor, "Global Journal of Fisheries Science" (October, 2019) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Effects of Silkworm Pupae Meal and Black Soldier Fly Meal as Fishmeal Replacements on Growth, Performance and Digestive Enzyme Activity in Heteropneustes fossilis" (March, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Liposarcoma in a Common Quail ( Cortunix cortunix): A Case Report" (August, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Study of Ethnoveterinary Medicinal Plants in Metema and Quara Districts Northwestern Ethiopia" (October, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "e Proceedings of the 2nd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (March, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Microbial Quality Evaluation of Seafood Samples from the Vishakhapatnam Coast from Andra Pradesh India" (September, 2023) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Caudal Skeleton Variations in Albumoides spp from Iranian Water Basins" (January, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Insight into the Utilization of the Blue Sources of Funds in Fisheries Investments as a Key Sector in Blue Economy in Zanzibar" (April, 2022) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Efficacy of Terminalia catapa leaf as an Alternative to Synthetic Antibiotics in the Diet of Oreochromis niloticus Challenged with Salmonella typhi" (March, 2022) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Do quality standards affect the growth of the fisheries sector in Cameroon?" (January, 2021) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "Do Quality Standards Affect the Growth of the Fisheries Sector in Cameroon?" (December, 2021) |
| 11 | Reviewer, "Histopathological Changes in Kidney of Freshwater Teleost Fish Barbus carnatius (Jerdon,1849) Exposed to sublethal concentration of Atrazine" (December, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "PhD Thesis Evaluation : Evaluation of Molecular Enzyme Defense Mechanisms and Endocrine Disrupting Effects on some Chosen Fish Species and Nanoparticle Bioremediation against Pulp Effluents" (March, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate External Examination" (August, 2021 to August, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "MSc Thesis Title: Impact of Processing on In vitro and In vivo Studies on Broilers Fed Diets Supplemented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae mg865964 by Attah Chukwuebuka Anselm PG/MSc/18/88219" (October, 2018 to June, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of Department, Fishery and Aquaculture, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2026) |
| 2 | Conference, "International Association for Great Lakes Research" (May, 2026 to May, 1990) |
| 3 | Member, "Committee on NAU Zoological Garden" (January, 2026) |
| 4 | Member, "Committee on NAU Zoological Garden" (January, 2026) |
| 5 | Member Board of Directors, "Veterinary Education and Animal Welfare Center" (February, 2026) |
| 6 | Member, "2026 Pandemithon LOC For MPox Vaccine Development in Unizik" (January, 2026) |
| 7 | Member/ Recipient of Award of Distinction, "Senate Committee in the Fight Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking in Nigeria" (April, 2026) |
| 8 | Lecturer in Aquatic Vet. Medicine, "Post Graduate College of Veterinary Surgeons Nigeria" (October, 2025) |
| 9 | Awardee, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2025 to March, 2025) |
| 10 | Member, "National AquaGRIS Task Team" (September, 2025 to September, 2025) |
| 11 | Deputy Director II, "TETFUND CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE (TCE BEATS), NAU AWKA" (August, 2025) |
| 12 | Member, "FAG Agribusiness COMMITTEE" (January, 2025 to January, 2025) |
| 13 | Chairman, "Faculty of Agriculture Examination Misconduct Committee" (August, 2025) |
| 14 | Appointment as Deputy Director II, School of General Studies, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 15 | Member, "2ND Faculty of Agriculture International Committee" (March, 2024 to March, 2024) |
| 16 | Validation of AMU Strategy for Animal Health, "Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Abuja" (September, 2024) |
| 17 | Chairman, "Committee for Proposal /CCMAS Development for NAU Veterinary Medicine Program" (September, 2023) |
| 18 | Active Member, "DVM UNN 1989 CLASS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION" (January, 2023) |
| 19 | PG Coordinator, "Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture NAU Awka" (October, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 20 | Member, "NAU Senate committee on International Collaboration and Linkages" (October, 2019 to July, 2023) |
| 21 | Member, "NAU Senate committee on Animal Research Ethics" (October, 2019 to October, 2021) |
| 22 | Member, "NAU Committee to articulate the achievements of VC Prof Ahaneku from 2014 to 2019" (July, 2018 to May, 2019) |
| 23 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2017 to September, 2019) |
| 24 | Funding 'Chika Ikeogu BGS Vet. Anatomy Prize Award, "Faculty of Vet. Med. UNN" (February, 2016) |
| 25 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (December, 2015 to January, 2017) |
| 26 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2014 to November, 2015) |
| 27 | Member, "NAU Central Ethics Committee" (October, 2014 to October, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Asian Council of Science Editors" - Membership Number 242634493 (member since 2026), https://theacse.com |
| 2 | Full Member, "Veterinary Education and Animal Welfare Center" - Member Board of Directors (member since 2026), https://www.veteducationanimalwefare.com |
| 3 | Fellow Member, "College of Veterinary Surgeons Nigeria" (member since 2021), https://cvsn.ng |
| 4 | Full Member, "Fisheries Society of Nigeria" (member since 2014), https://www.fison.org.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association" (member since 2014), https://www.wavma.org |
| 6 | Full Member, "World Aquaculture Society" - 20130257 (member since 2013), https://www.was.org |
| 7 | Full Member, "Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association" (member since 1990), https://nvma.org.ng |
| 8 | Life Member, "Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International Nigeria" (member since 1989), https://fgbmfi-nigeria.org.ng |
| 9 | Full Member, "Veterinary Council of Nigeria" - 002343 (member since 1989), https://www.vcnng.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "International Association for Great Lakes Research", (International Association for Great Lakes Research), 25th May, 2026 to 29th May, 2026; RBC Convention Centre, Canada |
| 2 | "International Conference on Aquaculture Production Technology", (Cognition Conferences), 13th October, 2025 to 15th October, 2025; Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| 3 | "3rd International Conference of the Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka in Collaboration with Global Forum on Sustainable Rural Development), 13th March, 2025 to 14th March, 2025; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "FISON Annual Conference and General Meeting", (Fisheries Society of Nigeria), 28th October, 2024 to 1st November, 2024; National Universities Commission, Maitama, Abuja. FCT |
| 5 | "1st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, NAU Awka), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; NAU Awka |
| 6 | "world Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) 2022 Congress", (University of Pretoria), 4th December, 2022 to 7th December, 2022; Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, South Africa |
| 7 | "WAVMA | UP Conference 2022", (Veterinary Medical Association), 4th December, 2022 to 6th December, 2022; Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria South Africa |
| 8 | "Real Life Veterinary Impact", (Association of Christian Veterinarians), 24th July, 2020 to 25th July, 2020; zoom |
| 9 | "General Agriculture Techniques", (African Regional Aquaculture Centre), 30th May, 2016 to 3rd June, 2016; African Regional Aquaculture Centre, Rivers State. |
| 10 | "4th International Conference on Giant African Snail", (Research Network on Giant African Land Snails (NetGALS)), 1st June, 2015 to 1st June, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 11 | "Aquaculture Conference", (world Aquaculture Society (WAS)), 9th February, 2014 to 12th February, 2014; Seattle, Washington, USA |
| 12 | "Faculty of Agriculture, NAU Awka, Maiden Conference", (Faculty of Agriculture), 2nd February, 2014 to 2nd February, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 13 | "Aquaculture 2013 Conference", (world Aquaculture Society (WAS)), 21st February, 2013 to 25th February, 2013; Nashville Tennesse, USA |
| 14 | "Current Advances in Fish Health and Production Management", (Christian Veterinarians of Nigerial (CVN)), 11th September, 2012 to 15th September, 2012; University of Ibadan |
| 15 | "Aquaculture Biosecurity Training", (World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association), International convention Centre, Cape Town |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "SPSS SIMPLIFIED", (La Grande Galaxie Consult), 12th February, 2026 to 15th February, 2026; Zoom |
| 2 | "Mastering Digital Survey Tools for Research and Evidence-Based Decision Making", (Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education), 1st November, 2025 to 13th December, 2025; Zoom || VICHBE Platform |
| 3 | "One day Training on Academic Writing and Presentation for Scopus and Clarivate Indexed Journal", (Faculty Of Agriculture, NAU Awka), 17th December, 2024 to 17th December, 2024; Unizik Business School |
| 4 | "Genomics and Bioinformatics", (African Biosciences Training Institute), 10th April, 2019 to 12th April, 2019; African Biosciences Training Institute, Ibadan Nigeria |
| 5 | "Animal Health as a tool for National Economic Diversification", (Veterinary Council of Nigeria, Continuing Education), 14th July, 2016 to 14th July, 2016; Emmaus House Complex, Awka, Anambra State. |
| 6 | "Research Grant Proposal Writing Worshop", (CHALADDDRAT), 26th May, 2015 to 27th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 7 | "General Aquaculture Training", (African Regional Aquaculture Centre), 20th April, 2015 to 25th April, 2015; African Regional Aquaculture Centre, Rivers State. |
| 8 | "Transboundary Animal Disease Control", (Veterinary Council of Nigeria), 18th August, 2014 to 18th August, 2014; Imo State Government House Owerri |
| 9 | "Fish Health Management Workshop", (Fisheries and Wild Life Unit, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine.), 1st July, 2014 to 3rd July, 2014; University of Ibadan |
| 10 | "Alkaline Water in Human and Fish Health", (Christian Veterinarians of Nigerial (CVN)), 28th August, 2013 to 28th August, 2013; Emmaus House Complex, Awka, Anambra State. |
| 11 | "Aquatic Medicine in Fish Farming", (Veterinary Council of Nigeria), 27th September, 2012 to 27th September, 2012; Federal University of Agriculture, Abeaokuta. |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Professional Development Course", (University of Washington), 5th October, 2022 to 14th December, 2022; zoom |
| 2 | "Professional Continuing Education Courses", (Veterinary Council of Nigeria), 22nd June, 2022 to 22nd June, 2022; zoom |
| 3 | "Professional Accounting Education Courses", (Veterinary Council of Nigeria), 28th July, 2021 to 29th July, 2021; zoom |
| 4 | "Professional Development Course", (University of Washington), zoom |