Chikaodili Blessing Ukonze

Chikaodili Blessing Ukonze is a LECTURER II in PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

 Chikaodili Blessing Ukonze

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Parasitology And Entomology, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Akwa. (Master Degree, October, 2016)
April, 2012 to October, 2016
M.sc. Pest Management
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Akwa. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2011)
October, 2007 to July, 2011
B.Sc. Parasitology And Entomology
3University of Nigeria Secondary School Enugu Campus, Enugu. (SSCE, June, 2006)
October, 2000 to June, 2006
4University of Nigeria Secondary School Enugu Campus, Enugu. (NECO, June, 2006)
October, 2000 to June, 2006
5Airforce Primary School Enugu. (FSLC, March, 2000)
October, 1995 to March, 2000

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2023 to Present
2Lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2017 to October, 2023
3Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2016 to October, 2017
4Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
May, 2013 to October, 2016

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Ezihe K Ebuka, Emmanuel Obi, Nwangwu C Udoka, Ukonze B Chikaodili, Nwankwo N Edith, Udezue Nkemakonam, Egbuche M Chukwudi, Okeke C Peter. (2023, April) Bio-Efficacy of Insecticide-Treated Bednets (ITNs) Distributed through the Healthcare Facilities in a Boundary Community in Nigeria IntechOpen
Journal Articles
1Nzeukwu C. I. , Ubaka U. A. , Okwuonu E. S., Imakwu C. A. , Nnanna C. E. , Irikannu K. C. , Ezeamii P. C. and Ukonze C. B.. (2024, March), "Prevalence of Human Intestinal Helminths in Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 45, (Issue 1), pp 10 - 20
2Chikaodili Ukonze, Ebuka Ezihe, Chibumma Nzeukwu, Ifeanyi Emmanuel Obiefule, Tolulope Oyeniyi, Hadura Abu Hasan. (2023, October), "Molecular characterization of Anopheles gambiae complex mosquitoes in rice agroecosystems in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, pp 1-8
3Uchenna Athanasius Ubaka, Elijah Sunday Okwuonu, Chibunma Immaculata Nzeukwu, Cyril AliImakwu, Chikaodili Blessing Ukonze, Obiageli Anthonia Okeke, Patra Chisom Ezeamii and Chinyelu Angela Ekwunife. (2023, October), "Vector snail fauna and Schistosoma haematobium transmission patterns in freshwater systems of Ishielu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria", World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 123–134
4Confidence U Ogbonna, Nnaemeka J Okonkwo, Edith N Nwankwo, Moses N Alo, Chuwkudi M Egbuche, Lilian C Ezemuoka, Kindness C Irikannu, Chikodili B Ukonze. (2021, March), "Aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera leaf in the management of insect pest of cabbage plant both in the laboratory and field", International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 88-98
5CM Egbuche, AE Onyido, PU Umeanaeto, EN Nwankwo, IF Omah, CB Ukonze, JJ Okeke, CK Ezihe, KC Irikannu, MI Aniekwe, JC Ogbodo, JO Enyinnaya. (2020, September), "Anopheles species composition and some climatic factors that influence their survival and population abundance in Anambra East LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 41, (Issue 2)
6Ezihe K Ebuka, Egbuche M Chukwudi, Ukonze B Chikaodili, Nwangwu C Udoka, Onwude O Cosmas, Amakiri Paschal, Atisele ZU Ejehu, Iangba-Terngu Kapu, Obi O Juliet, Ogudu O Emmanuel. (2020, January), "The Impact of Human and Socio-cultural behavior on Outdoor malaria transmission in a rural community of Nigeria: The Nyumagbagh Experience", New York Science Journal, Vol. 13, pp 86-99
7Ukonze, C. B., Okonkwo N. J., Nwankwo E. N., Ogbonna C. U., Obiefula I. E. and Irikannu K. C.. (2019, October), "Proximate Analysis and Toxicity of Bifenthrin to Prostephanus Truncatus on Dried Cassava Chips", Nigerian Journal of Entomology, Vol. 35, pp 121-133
8Ebuka Kingsley Ezihe, Egbuche Chukwudi Micheal, N Nwankwo Edith, Ukonze Chikaodili, Anumba Joseph Uche, Umenzekwe Chukwudi Christian, Ogudu Ogbonnia Emmanuel. (2019, July), "Malaria vector abundance and the incidence of malaria parasite amongst students living in nnamdi azikiwe university hostels", International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health, Vol. 37, (Issue 4), pp 1-10
9Achugbu Adaeze Nnedinma, Amadi Jude Ejiofor, Ukonze Chikodili Blessing, Ikegbunam Moses Nkechukwu. (2019, July), "Identification and control of specific aflatoxin-producing fungi in stored maize seeds in awka using Azadirachta indica (neem) and Garcinia kola Seeds.", Journal, Vol. 32, (Issue 4)
10CM Egbuche, CB Ukonze, IJ Udofia, T Okafor, KC Okoye, OA Chukwuzoba, CJ Obasi. (2019, March), "Comparative assessment of urine-based RDT in malaria diagnosis during febrile and non-febrile conditions.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 40, (Issue 1)
11CM Egbuche, FG Akunna, CU Ogbonna, CB Ukonze, CK Ezihe. (2019, February), "BREEDING HABITATS OF ANOPHELES MOSQUITOES IN A RIVERINE LOCALITY OF ANAMBRA STATE", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 44-61
12CM Egbuche, PU Samuel, CK Ezihe, CB Ukonze, OA Chukwuzoba, KC Okoye, AE Onyido. (2018, December), "Evaluation of Perma Net® 2.0 in the Control of Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes aegypti from Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Nigerian Annals of Pure and Applied Science, Vol. 1
13CB Ukonze, CB Umeh, E Ezihe, B Ononye, IE Obiefule. (2017, April), "physico-chemical parameters associated with mosquito abundance in rice farms at omor, anambra state, nigeria", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 32-38
14Chukwudi M Egbuche, Chikaodili B Ukonze, Tobechukwu Okafor, Ifreke J Udofia, Obinna A Chukwuzoba. (2017, January), "EFFECTIVENESS OF URINE-BASED RDT AND BLOOD-BASED RDT IN MALARIA DIAGNOSIS", AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, Vol. 97, (Issue 5), pp 299-300
15CM Egbuche, CK Ezihe, DN Aribodor, CB Ukonze. (2016, June), "Survey of mosquitoes in open and closed larval habitats in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, South eastern Nigeria", Journal of Mosquito Research, Vol. 6
16Ugwuanyi Ifeoma Kosisochukwu, Eneanya Christine Ifeoma, Onyido Angus Ejikeme, Okonkwo Nnaemeka Joe, Aribodor Dennis Nnanna, Nwankwo Edith Nonye, Ukonze Chikaodili Blessing, Okoye Chukwuebuka Kingsley. (2016, April), "Microhabitat Assessment of the Breeding Sites of Simulium damnosum Theobald Complex in Oji River Basin, Enugu State Nigeria", International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 1-7
17E. N. Nwankwo, N. J. Okonkwo, R. I. Egwuatu, Adibe F. U., Ukonze C. B., Obiefule I. E., Asogwa J. N.. (2016, January), "Performance of P. Truncatus Strains on maize varieties in choice and no-choice tests", International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 11-15
18EN Nwankwo, NJ Okonkwo, Confidence U Ogbonna, Chugbo JO Akpom, Chukwudi M Egbuche, Blessing C Ukonze. (2015, January), "Moringa oleifera and Annona muricata seed oil extracts as biopesticides against the second and fourth larval instar of Aedes aegypti L", Journal of Biopesticides, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 56-61
19K. C Irikannu, C. N Ugha, C.B Ukonze, I. K Ugwuanyi, I. O Obiechina, A. U Okoduwa, A. Onyebueke, E.O Iyeke. (2015, March), "Pesticidal Activities Of Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Extract To Tribolium Castaneum And Tribolium Confusum On Milled Maize", Journal of Global Biosciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 3)
20Nnaemeka J Okonkwo, Edith N Nwankwo, Uko Ibeabuchi, Ebube G Okafor, Blessing C Ukonze, Confidence U Ogbonna, Chukwudi M Egbuche, Friday M Chikezie, Izuchukwu O Obiechina. (2014, November), "Ukonze C. B. 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
21C Ekwunife, O Nwaorgu, C Ukonze, CN Ukaga, M Ezeunala. (2014, April), "Ukonze C. B. Urinary schistosomiasis and health education in Anambra state of eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 21, pp 389
Conference Papers
1Nzeukwu, C. I., Ndubuisi, C. V., Imakwu. C. A., Irikannu, K. C., Umeanaeto, P. U., Ukonze, C. B., Ubaka, U. A. and Chikwendu, J. I.. (2023, September), "Parasitic Evaluation of Water Sources in Awka-North Local Government Area, Anambra State.",
2Chikaodili Ukonze Blessing, Hadura Abu Hasan. (2022, March), "Ecological Factors affecting the abundance of Anopheles mosquitoes in the rice agroecosystem of Anambra State, Nigeria",
3Chikaodili Ukonze Blessing, Hadura Abu Hasan. (2021, August), "The Molecular characterization of Anopheles gambiae complex mosquitoes breeding in rice agroecosystems in Anambra state, Nigeria.",

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Biology Teacher, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Prescience Programme" (February, 2018 to January, 2019)
2Member, "Faculty of Biosciences Examination Monitoring Committee" (August, 2018 to February, 2019)
3Proctors, "JAMB Officials" (March, 2018)
4Financial Secretary, "Entomological Society of Nigeria South East Branch" (March, 2018)
5Member, "Faculty of Biosciences Committee on Enivronment" (May, 2016)
6Editorial Assistant, "Editorial Board of the Bioscientist Journal" (January, 2016)
7ICT Officer, "Department of Parasitology and Entomology" (October, 2015 to February, 2019)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Organization for Women in Science in Developing World" - 6865 (member since 2017), https://owsd.net/member/ukonze-chikaodili
2Full Member, "Entomological Society of Nigeria" (member since 2015), https://esnjournal.com.ng/
3Full Member, "Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://ppsn.org.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"58th annual Scientific conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine 2022", (Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine), 21st March, 2022 to 22nd March, 2022; Virtual Conferencec
2"15th International symposium in Science and Technology Conference", (Kansai University Japan), 5th August, 2021 to 6th August, 2021; Virtual Conference
3"42nd Annual Conference of the Parasitology and Public Health Society Of Nigeria", (Taraba State University Jalingo), 11th September, 2018 to 14th September, 2018; Taraba
4"40th Annual conference and AGM of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria", (Federal University of Agriculture, Abeoukuta), 21st September, 2016 to 24th September, 2016; Abeokuta
5"39th Annual conference of the Parasitology and Public health Society of Nigeria", (Federal University Lafia), 2nd September, 2015 to 5th September, 2015; Lafia
Workshops
1""Publishing in WOS Journals: Process, Tips & Tricks" Workshop", (Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine), 17th March, 2023 to 17th March, 2023; School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
2"Climate Change and Athropod Vector Borne Negelcted Tropical Disease", (DAAD), 6th July, 2022 to 9th July, 2022; Akwa Ibom
3"Geographical Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) in Public health Research", (DAAD), 2nd February, 2022 to 5th February, 2022; Awka. Anambra
4"Capacity Building for malaria vector control research in Nigerian institutions", (Vector biology Research Group, National Malaria Elimination Progrmme), 1st March, 2017 to 2nd March, 2017; NIMR Lagos
5"Capacity Building for malaria vector control research in Nigerian institutions", (Vector biology Research Group, National Malaria Elimination Progrmme), 24th October, 2016 to 30th October, 2016; UniIlorin
Webinars
1"ENTOMA Webinar Series 2022; How do dead penguins decompose? An Expedition to search for necrophagous insects in Antarctica", (Entomological Society of Malaysia), 7th July, 2022 to 7th July, 2022; Google Meet
2"Creating Study Area Maps using QGIS", (Bio-Postgraduate Society, Universiti Sains Malaysia), 31st March, 2022 to 31st March, 2022; Webex Meet
3"3rd ENTOMA Webinar Series 2021; Insecticide Resistance Management - Mosquito Population Replacement with Wolbachia Technology", (Entomological Society of Malaysia), 29th September, 2021 to 29th September, 2021; Zoom