Prof. Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama
Prof. Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama is a PROFESSOR in OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | FEDERAL GOVT COLLEGE ODOGBOLU. (GCE, June, 1988) October, 1982 to June, 1988 |
| 2 | PRACTISING SCHOOL AWKA. (FSLC, February, 1986) January, 1980 to June, 1982 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY (November, 1996) October, 1989 to November, 1996 MBBS MEDICINE |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (October, 0009) January, 2000 to April, 0008 FWACS OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY October, 2019 to October, 2020 |
| 2 | READER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY October, 2018 to Present |
| 3 | SUB DEAN, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY November, 2016 to October, 2018 |
| 4 | SENIOR LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY October, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 5 | LECTURER I, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY December, 2012 to October, 2015 |
| 6 | CONSULTANT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL January, 2009 to December, 2012 |
| 7 | POST FELLOWSHIP SENIOR REGISTRAR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL August, 2008 to January, 2009 |
| 8 | SENIOR REGISTRAR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL October, 2004 to April, 2008 |
| 9 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY February, 0021 to February, 2022 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Nene Okunna, Ph.D, MPPA, MPH1, Nkiru Ezeama, MBBS, PhD2 and Chukwuemeka Ezeama, MBBS, FWACOG3. (2025, November), "Examining factors Associated with Patient Satisfaction under the Nigerian National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis", APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo |
| 2 | Zebulon C. Okechukwu, George U. Eleje, Joseph I. Adinma, Gerald O. Udigwe, Innocent I. Mbachu, Chukwuemeka O. Ezeama, Nkiru N. Ezeama, Chukwudi A. Ogabido, Chukwunwendu F. Okeke, Chidinma C. Okafor, Stella C. Okechukwu, Chinedu L. Olisa and Chigozie G. Okafor. (2025, May), "Association between maternal ABO blood group and preeclampsia: a prospective cohort study", TherapeuTic advances in reproductive health, Vol. 19, (Issue 12) |
| 3 | GeorgeUchenna Eleje1,2,HadizaAbdullahiUsman3,4,ChinyereUkamakaOnubogu5, Preye Owen Fiebai6,7, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba8,9, Ayyuba Rabiu10,11, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu1,2, Osita Samuel Umeononihu1,2, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu12, Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam Ogbuagu13, Ngozi Nneka Joe-Ikechebelu14,15, Emeka Philip Igbodike16, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu2, Ijeoma Chioma Oppah7, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye17, Chike Henry Nwankwo18, Stephen Okoroafor Kalu19, Chisom God’swill Chigbo20, Moriam Taiwo Chibuzor21, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah22, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu23, Aishat Ahmed9, Samuel Oluwagbenga Inuyomi24, Bukola Abimbola Adesoji25, Ubong Inyang Anyang9, Ekene Agatha Emeka26, Odion Emmanuel Igue27, Ogbonna Dennis Okoro28, Prince Ogbonnia Aja12, Chiamaka Perpetua Chidozie12, Hadiza Sani Ibrahim11, Fatima Ele Aliyu11, Harrison Chiro Ugwuoroko2, Aisha Ismaila Numan4, Solace Amechi Omoruyi7, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro2, Ifeanyi Kingsley Nwaeju2, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna29, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje30, David Chibuike Ikwuka31, Eric Okechukwu Umeh32,33, Sussan Ifeyinwa Nweje34, IfeomaClaraAjuba35,AngelaOgechukwuUgwu36,UzoamakaRufinaEbubedike32,33, Divinefavour Echezona Malachy1, Chiamaka Henrietta Jibuaku17, Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor2, Nnaedozie Paul Obiegbu2, Obinna Kenneth Nnabuchi2, Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama1,2, Kingsley Chidiebere Nwaogu33, Rashida Khalid Yakubu1, Ifunanya Anita Ezeamama37, Amaka Elizabeth Agbata38, Maryrose Onyinyechukwu Ikem39, Kingsley Chukwuebuka Agu40, Ekenedilichukwu Anselem Odiegwu41, Chinedu Charles Nwankwo2, Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu42, Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai10,11, Olabisi Morebise Loto43,44, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi45, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu1,2. (2025, April), "Seroprevalence, seroconversion, and mother-to-child transmission of dual and triplex infections of HIV, HBV, and HCV among Nigerian obstetric population: A national multicentre prospective cohort study", Antiviral Therapy |
| 4 | Obinna K Nnabuchi, George U Eleje, Joseph I Adinma, Emmanuel O Ugwu, Ahizechukwu C Eke, Joseph I Ikechebelu, Okechukwu C Ikpeze, Betrand O Nwosu, Gerald O Udigwe, Joseph O Ugboaja, Osita S Umeononihu, Chukwudi A Ogabido, Ikechukwu I Mbachu, Chukwuemeka O Ezeama, Richard O Egeonu, Arinze C Ikeotuonye, Tobechi K Njoku, Chukwuemeka C Okoro, Charlotte B Oguejiofor, Ifeanyichukwu J Ofor, Ifeoma M Nnabuchi, Chidinma C Okafor, Chinedu L Olisa, Chigozie G Okafor. (2025, May), "Effectiveness of intrapartum perineal massage in preventing perineal trauma in nulliparous women during the second stage of labour: A randomised controlled trial", Obstetrics and Gynecology International, Vol. 2025, pp 10 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Ikechukwu Okaforcha1, George Uchenna Eleje1,2 , Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu1,2 Emeka Philip Igbodike3 SAGE Open Medicine Volume 12: 1 –10 © The Author(s) 2024 Article reuse guidelines: sagepub.com/journals-permissions DOI: 10.1177/20503121241230484 journals.sagepub.com/home/smo https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121241230484 , Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama1,2, , Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu,4 Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala1,2 , , Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu1,2, Osita Samuel Umeononihu1,2, Chukwudi Anthony Ogabido1,2, Daniel Nnaemeka Onwusulu1,2, Charlotte Blanche Oguejiofor1,2, Chidinma Charity Okafor5, Chinedu Lawrence Olisa1, David Chibuike Ikwuka6, Ifeanyichukwu Jude Ofor7 and Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor1. (2024, February), "Intravenous versus intramuscular oxytocin injection for preventing uterine atonic primary postpartum haemorrhage in third stage of labour: A double-blind randomised controlled trial", SAGE Open Medicine, Vol. 12, pp 1-10 |
| 6 | Eleje, Gerald Okanandu Udigwe, Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama, Joseph Odirichukwu Ugboaja, Chukwunonso Isaiah Enechukwu, Osita Samuel Umeononihu, Chukwudi Anthony Ogabido, Charlotte Blanche Oguejiofor, Tobechi Kingsley Njoku, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu, Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor, Hillary Ikechukwu Obiagwu, Chukwudubem Chinagorom Onyejiaka, Afam Ben Obidike, Christian Ejike Onah, Ifeanyi Uzukwu, Amarachukwu Doris Okoro, Evaristus Chino Ezema, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu. (2024, October), "Association between serum vitamin D status and uterine leiomyomas: a case-control study", Obstetrics & Gynecology Science, Vol. 67, (Issue 1), pp 101-111 |
| 7 | Chigozie G Okaforhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4458-82161, George U Elejehttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0390-21521,2, Joseph I Adinma1, Joseph I Ikechebeluhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2515-84641,2, Eric O Umeh3, Chisolum O Okafor3, Emmanuel O Ugwu4, Joseph O Ugboaja1, Betrand O Nwosu1, Chukwuemeka O Ezeama1, Gerald O Udigwe1,2, Chukwuemeka C Okorohttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5772-661X1, Richard O Egeonu1, Evaristus C Ezema5, Osita S Umeononihu1, Boniface C Okpalahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1693-373X1, Chidinma C Okafor6, Chukwuemeka J Ofojebe1, Chito P Ilika1, Charlotte B Oguejiofor1, Chukwudi A Ogabido1, Chijioke C Umeokafor3, John E James1, Hillary I Obiagwu1, Lazarus U Okafor1, Afam B Obidike7, Princeston C Okam1, Kenneth N Okeke8, Anselem O Inya1, Tobechi K Njoku1, and Lydia I Elejehttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8587-289X. (2023, August), "A randomized clinical trial of Premaquick biomarkers versus transvaginal cervical length for pre-induction cervical assessment at term among pregnant women", SAGE Open Medicine, Vol. 11 |
| 8 | Cyril C. Ikeoha , 1 Chidebe C. Anikwe , 1,2 Osita S. Umeononihu , 2 Bartholomew C. Okorochukwu,3 Johnbosco E. Mamah,1 George U. Eleje , 2 Chukwuemeka O. Ezeama , 2 Basil I. Nwokoye,1 Chigozie F. Okoroafor,1 and Ikechukwu S. Ugwoke. (2022, September), "Fetal Fibronectin as a Predictor of Preterm Delivery: A Nigerian Cohort Study", BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL |
| 9 | Cyril C. Ikeoha ,1 Chidebe C. Anikwe ,2 Bartholomew C. Okorochukwu,3 Johnbosco E. Mamah,1 George U. Eleje ,1,2 Osita S. Umeononihu Chukwuemeka O. Ezeama ,2 ,2 Basil I. Nwokoye,1 Chigozie F. Okoroafor,1 and Ikechukwu S. Ugwoke1. (2022, August), "Research Article Fetal Fibronectin as a Predictor of Preterm Delivery: A Nigerian Cohort Study", Hindawi BioMed Research International |
| 10 | Chukwuemeka O EZEAMA,Chukwuemeka C OKORO1 Joseph I IKECHEBELU. (2021, June), "Intrauterine Retention of Fetal Bones: An Unusual Cause of Infertility", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 33, (Issue 2), pp 5 |
| 11 | Timothy Uzoma Mbaeri1, Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama2, Chinonso Od. (2020, February), "Primary Infertility Secondary to Posterior Urethral Valve", Nigerian Journal of Surgery |
| 12 | George Uchenna Eleje1,2*, Chito Pachella Ilika1, Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama1,2, Joseph Chinedu Umeobika3, Charlotte Blanche Oguejiofor. (2017, October), "Feto-maternal outcomes of women with Rhesus iso-immunization in a Nigerian tertiary health care institution", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 21-27 |
| 13 | Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu1*, Chukwuemeka Ezeama2, Kelechi Osuagwu3, Osita Samuel Umeononihu4, Chibuzor Obiannika3 and Nkeiru Ezeama. (2017, March), "A cross sectional study of maternal near miss and mortality at a rural tertiary centre in southern nigeria", BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
| 14 | George Uchenna Eleje*, Euzebus Chinonye Ezugwu, Ahizechukwu Chigoziem Eke, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, Chukwudi Celestine Obiora, Nnabuike Okechukwu Ojiegbe, Ifeanyichukwu Uzoma Ezebialu, Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama, Betrand Obi Nwosu, Gerald Okanandu Udigwe, Charles Ikechukwu Okafor and Frank Okechukwu Ezugwu. (2016, January), "Comparison of the duo of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1/alpha fetoprotein (Amnioquick duo+®) and traditional clinical assessment for diagnosing premature rupture of fetal membranes", Washington University in St. Louis |
| 15 | ChukwuemekaO.Ezeamaa,GeorgeU.Elejea,⁎,NkiruN.Ezeamab,AnthonyO.Igwegbea,JosephI.Ikechebelua, Joseph O. Ugboajaa, Ifeanyichukwu U. Ezebialuc, Ahizechukwu C. Eke. (2014, January), "A comparison of prophylactic intramuscular ergometrine and oxytocin for women in the third stage of labor", International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 124, pp 5 |
| 16 | Chukwuemeka O Ezeama, George U Eleje, Theresa Okonkwo, Joseph I Ikechebelu. (2014, June), "Partner human immunodeficiency virus sero-discordance in Nnewi, Nigeria", Journal of HIV and Human Reproduction, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 2 |
| 17 | George U. Elejea,⁎, Joseph I. Adinmaa, Samuel Ghasib, Joseph I. Ikechebelua, Anthony O. Igwegbea, John E. Okonkwoa, Charles I. Okafora, Chukwuemeka O. Ezeamaa, Ifeanyichukwu U. Ezebialu c, Chukwuanugo N. Ogbuagu. (2014, April), "Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of genital tract bacteria in pregnant womenwith preterm premature rupture of membranes in a resource-limited setting", International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 10-14 |
| 18 | Saswata Dutt, Chukwuemeka O Ezeama. (2013, July), "The use of option B+ in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV infection programs", Journal of HIV and Human Reproduction, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 84 |
| 19 | I Mbachu, GO Udigwe, CI Okafor, OS Umeonunihu, C Ezeama, GU Eleje. (2013, June), "The pattern and obstetric outcome of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in Nnewi, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 20 | CO Ezeama, JI Ikechebelu, NJ Obiechina, NN Ezeama. (2012, July), "Clinical Presentation of Uterine Fibroids in Nnewi", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 5 |
| 21 | IU Ezebialu, NJA Obiechina, II Mbachu, U Ukanwa, C Ezeama. (2010, April), "Pattern of Presentation of Cervical Cancer at Nnamdi Az ikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 21-23 |
| 22 | Joseph I. Adinmaa, Lawrence Ikeakob, Echendu Dolly Adinmac,⁎, Chukwuemeka Ezeamaa, Nkemakolam Ekea. (2010, October), "Postabortion care counseling practiced by health professionals in southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 111, pp 53-56 |
| 23 | NO Eke, C Ezeama, CO Eke, GU Eleje, JC Akabuike, IU Ezebialu. (2010, May), "Knowledge of cervical cancer and its screening amongst female workers in Nnewi, Nigeria", Afrimedic journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 31-36 |
| 24 | JI Ikechebelu, CO Ezeama, NJAObiechina. (2010, June), "THEUSEOFTORNIQUETTOREDUCEBLOODLOSSATMYOMECTOMY", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice |
| 25 | JIB Adinma1, L Ikeako2, ED Adinma3, CO Ezeama1 and JO Ugboaja1. (2010, May), "AWARENESS AND PRACTICE OF POST ABORTION CARE SERVICES AMONG HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA", KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF PAC SERVICES IN NIGERIA |
| 26 | GU Eleje, IU Ezebialu, JC Umeobika, AC Eke, CO Ezeama, ZC Okechukwu. (2010, June), "Pre-labour rupture of membranes at term: a review of management in a health care institution", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 10-14 |
| 27 | ED Adinma, C Ezeama, JIB Adinma, MC Asuzu. (2009, July), "Knowledge and practice of universal precautions against blood borne pathogensamongst house officers and nurses in tertiary health institutions in southeast Nigeria", Nigerian journal of clinical practice, Vol. 12, (Issue 4) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "INTRAVENOUS VERSUS INTRAMUSCULAR OXYTOCIN FOR PREVENTING ATONIC PRIMARY POST PARTUM HAEMORRHAGE FOR THE THIRD STAGE OF LABOUR IN NAUTH NNEWI. A DOUBLE BLIND RANDOMISED STUDY" (2019). Completed Doctorate project by DR OKAFORCHA EMMANUEL IKECHUKWU |
| 2 | "CORELATES AND PATTERN OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AMONGST WOMEN IN NNEWI, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA" (2016). Completed Doctorate project by DR OKEKE FRANKLIN |
| 3 | "CORELATES AND PATTERN OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AMONGST WOMEN IN NNEWI, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA" (2016). Completed Doctorate project by DR OKEKE FRANKLIN |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (October, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (April, 2021 to April, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "4TH MBBS EXAM" (May, 2021 to May, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (October, 2020 to October, 2020). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (October, 2018 to October, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "4TH MBBS EXAM" (November, 2016 to November, 2016). Completed External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | MEMEBER, "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS ACCREDITATION PANEL TO FMC LOKOJA" (July, 2019) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | MEMEBER, "COMMITTEE FOR SMOOTH TAKE OFF OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES NAU" (August, 2021) |
| 2 | COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, "CEREMONIAL / WORKSHOP COMMITTEE" (July, 2021) |
| 3 | MEMEBER, "SPACE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE" (April, 2021) |
| 4 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY" (October, 2020 to October, 2021) |
| 5 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY" (October, 2019 to October, 2020) |
| 6 | MEMEBER, "CEREMONIAL / PROTOCOL COMMITTEE" (October, 2019) |
| 7 | MEMEBER, "FACULTY OSCE COMMITTEE" (October, 2019) |
| 8 | COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, "FOCAL PERSON PMTCT" (January, 2019) |
| 9 | MEMEBER, "NAUTH CLINICAL AUDIT COMMITTEE" (April, 2019) |
| 10 | MEMEBER, "NAUTH MATERNITY SECTIION COMMITTEE" (March, 2019) |
| 11 | MEMEBER, "MATERNITY SECTION COMMITTEE" (March, 2019) |
| 12 | MEMEBER, "MDCAN ADVISOR TO OUTREACH COMMITTEE" (July, 2018) |
| 13 | COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, "DTLC MONITORING COMMITTEE" (January, 2017 to October, 2018) |
| 14 | COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, "INDUCTION CEEMONY COMMITTEE" (January, 2017) |
| 15 | SUB DEAN, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY" (October, 2016 to October, 2018) |
| 16 | COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, "MDCAN OUTREACH COMMITTEE" (June, 2016) |
| 17 | MEMEBER, "VALEDICTORY AWARD" (August, 2014) |
| 18 | MEMEBER, "HALL WARDEN" (February, 2013) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "MEDICCAL AND DENTAL CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (member since 2019), https://www.mdcan.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Associate Member, "INTERNATONALL SOCIETY OG GYNAECOLOGICAL ENDOSCOPY" (member since 2018), https://www.isge.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "FELLOW INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (member since 2018), https://www.icsglobal.org/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "MEDICAL AND DENTAL CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (member since 2009), https://www.mdcan.org.ng/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "FELLO WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (member since 2008), https://www.wacscoac.org/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "SOCIETY OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS OF NIGERIA" (member since 2008), https://sogon.org/ |
| 7 | Full Member, "NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION" (member since 1996), https://nationalnma.org/ |