Dr. Ngozi Josephine Obiekwe
Dr. Ngozi Josephine Obiekwe is a SENIOR LECTURER in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr Obiekwe Ngozi .J. I am a lecturer in the department of Agricultural Economics and Extension. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Anambra state Nigeria.
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Address: | Agricultural Economics And Extension, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwuemekam Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra state. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2022) February, 2017 to April, 2022 PhD Agricultural Economics |
| 2 | Anambra state University Uli, Igbariam Campus. (Master Degree, March, 2015) April, 2009 to December, 2014 M.Sc. Agricultural Business/Production Economics |
| 3 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2005) March, 1998 to August, 2003 B. Agric. Agricultural Economics |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Chairman, Local Organizing Committee, 3rd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference March, 2025 to March, 2025 |
| 3 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2024 to October, 2025 |
| 4 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2024 to December, 2024 |
| 5 | Member, Local Organizing Committee, 2nd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference March, 2024 to March, 2024 |
| 6 | Member, Faculty of Agriculture Banquet Committee September, 2023 to September, 2023 |
| 7 | Faculty Senate Representative, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2023 to December, 2024 |
| 8 | Undergraduates Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2018 to September, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Obiekwe Ngozi Josephine, Obianefo Chukwujekwu Aloysius, Ahaneku Chinwendu Evangel, Okoroji Nma Okechukwu, Anyikwa Chikezie Friday, Nwankwo Eucharia Chijindu, Nzeocha Chibuzo Chinwendu, Anyanwu Uchechi Gerarda, Azodo Lawretta Ngozi, Ebere Obianuju Nwankwo-Offiah, Francisca Chinwendu I-Ezeoke and Uchemba Victor Uzochukwu. (2026, April), "PERCEPTIBLE EFFECTS OF THE 2022 FLOODS ON AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY IN AGRARIAN COMMUNITIES OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", SCIENTIFIC CULTURE, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 6232-6244 |
| 2 | Obiekwe Josephine Ngozi , Obianefo Aloysius Chukwujekwu , Nzeocha Chinwendu Chibuzo , Anyikwa Friday Chikezie , Ahaneku Evangel Chinwendu ,Uchemba Victor Uzochukwu and Nwankwo Eucharia Chijindu. (2026, April), "Comparative and competitive advantage of cooperative cassava farmers under the Anambra state VCDP: Evidence from a policy analysis matrix", Journal of Agricultural, Food Science & Biotechnology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 67-79 |
| 3 | Obiekwe Ngozi Josephine , Obianefo Chukwujekwu Aloysius , Okoroji Nma Okechukwu , Ezeaputa Chima Perpetua , Nzeocha Chibuzo Chinwendu. (2026, May), "Livelihood Impact of Good Agronomic Practice on the Output and Income of Cassava Cooperative Farmers in Adani Omor Zone of ATASP-1", International Journal of Agriculture Sustainable Farming, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 28-38 |
| 4 | Obiekwe Ngozi Josephine , Obianefo Chukwujekwu Aloysius , Anyikwa Chikezie Friday, Nzeocha Chibuzor Chinwendu , Ekwelie Obiageli Stella. (2025, December), "Technical Efficiency of Honey Production by Members of Apicultural Society of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter", International Journal of Agriculture Sustainable Farming, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 15-24 |
| 5 | Okonkwo-Emegha, Kate, Obiekwe Ngozi , Ogbonna Amarachi Felicity. (2025, September), "Economics of Kola Nut (cola acuminate) Marketing in Onitsha South Local Government Area, Anambra State", © UKR Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (UKRJMS). Published by UKR Publisher 114 UKR Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (UKRJMS), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 114-120 |
| 6 | Josephin Ngozi Obiekw, Joseph Oluwaseun Komolafe , Sunday Onalo Adejoh , Samuel Emeka Anarah and Samuel Obiajulu Ikechukwu. (2025, March), "Effect of Credit Constraint on Co-operators Maize Production in Oyo State, Nigeria", TRENDS IN ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCES, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 28 - 35 |
| 7 | Obiekwe Ngozi Josephine. (2025, June), "Economic Evaluation of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) Production Among Women Farmers in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", UKRS PUBLISHERS |
| 8 | Okonkwo-Emegha Kate, Umebali Ejike Emmanuel and Obiekwe, Ngozi Josephine. (2025, February), "Determinant of Loan Repayment Performance among Smallholder Vegetable Farmer Cooperators in Anambra State, Nigeria Okonkwo-Emegha Kate, Umebali Ejike Emmanuel and Obiekwe, Ngozi Josephine Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria", RSIS JOURNAL, Vol. 1, (Issue 10) |
| 9 | Isibor, C.A., Obianefo, C.A., Obiekwe, N.J., Nwankwo, G.N.. (2024, May), "The Effects of Livelihood Risk on Poverty Types among Smallholder Cassava Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria", UNIZIK Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 199-212 |
| 10 | Komolafe, J.O., Obiekwe, J.N., Okechukwu, J.C.. (2024, December), "Determinants of Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Organically Produced Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) among University Workers in Eastern Nigeria", Food Bulletin, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 16-23 |
| 11 | Obianefo, C.A., Obiekwe, N.J., Okoroji, N.O., Shah, Z.A., Uchemba, U.V., Osegbue, E.G.. (2024, June), "Usability of E-Extension Technology and Growth of Agricultural Productivity in Southeast Nigeria: ADP Extension Worker’s Survey", Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, Vol. 40, (Issue 2), pp 659-671 |
| 12 | Obiekwe, N.J., Ugwumba, C.O.A., Chiekezie, N.R., Ozor, M.U.. (2023, May), "Determinants of Level of Economic Efficiency of Rice Producers in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Advance Research in Food, Agriculture and Environmental Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 7-14 |
| 13 | Ngozi J. Obiekwe, Chukwujekwu A. Obianefo, Ifeoma P. Okafor and Ebere O. Offiah.. (2022, June), "Management and climatic pressure on the efficiency performance of snail farming in Nigeria: A trend stochastic frontier approach from 2019 – 2021", International Journal of Science and Technology Research Archive, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 41-53 |
| 14 | Obianefo A. Chukwujekwu, Okoroji O. Nma, Obiekwe J. Ngozi.. (2022, September), "The effect of input value chain financing on rice farmer’s efficiency in IFAD assisted value chain development Programme, Awka", International Journal of Life Science Research Archive, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 144-154 |
| 15 | Obianefo C. A., Okoroji N. O., Obiekwe N. J., Osuafor O. O., ZA Shah. (2022, October), "ECONOMICS OF GOOD AGRONOMIC PRACTICES ADOPTION BY RICE FARMERS IN VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", African Journal of Food Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, Vol. 22, (Issue 8), pp 21,308-21,330 |
| 16 | Obianefo A Chukwujekwu, Okoroji O Nma, Obiekwe J Ngozi.. (2022, August), "The effect of input value chain financing on rice farmer’s efficiency in IFAD assisted value chain development Programme, Awka", International Journal of Life Science Research Archive, pp 144-154 |
| 17 | OSUAFOR, Ogonna. O., OBIEKWE, Ngozi. J., OBOT, A.P., UDE, Kingsley. D.. (2021, March), "DETERMINANT OF RISK-SMART OPTIONS AMONG CASSAVA FARM HOUSEHOLDS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", INELA VENTURES & PUBLISHERS LTD., pp 305-315 |
| 18 | Chukwujekwu A. Obianefo, John N. Ng’ombe, Agness Mzyece, Blessing Masasi, Ngozi J. Obiekwe and Oluchi O. Anumudu. (2021, December), "Technical Efficiency and Technological Gaps of Rice Production in Anambra State, Nigeria", Agriculture, Vol. 11, (Issue 12), pp 1-13 |
| 19 | Onugu Charles Uchenna, Gbughemobi B.O., Chinwuba Onyinye Lovina, Obiekwe N. J.. (2020, April), "Non Governmental Organisations as Agents of Women Empowerment: The Case of Development Education Center (DEC) in Enugu State, Nigeria", International journal of innovative science and research technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 1269-1280 |
| 20 | Okonkwo-Emegha Kate, Obiekwe Ngozi Josephine, Agu-Aguiyi Fortune Nneka,, Okafor Ifeoma Pethronil Umebali Emmanuel Ejikeme.. (2020, April), "Determinants of Profitability of Organic Farming Technologies among Vegetable Farmers: Evidence from South-South Zone Nigeria", American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 51-55 |
| 21 | Obianefo Chukwujekwu Aloysius, Nwike Chukwudi Matthew , Anumudu Oluchi Odinaka, Onyekineso Chimnedum Johnpaul. (2020, August), "Analysis of the Resource Management Ability by Catfish Farmers in Nigeria: A Case of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State", International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 156 -164 |
| 22 | Okonkwo-Emegha Kate, Umebali E. E., Isibor Chinwe Annunciata, Obiekwe Ngozi Josephine, Ekpunobi Emeka Charles.. (2020, March), "Factors influencing the use of Organic Farming Technology among small Scale Fluted Pumpkin Farmers in South-South Zone, of Nigeria.", IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 27-32 |
| 23 | Cecilia A. Nwigwe, Nkiru T. Meludu, Chinyere C. Okeke, Ngozi J. Obiekwe.. (2020, April), "Cost and Returns Analysis for Small-scale Dry Season Tomato Production in Onitsha Agricultural Zone of Anambra state", International Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 129-137 |
| 24 | Ume, S. I., Ezeano, C. I., Obiekwe, N. J.. (2018, June), "Analysis of Determinant Factors to Loan Repayment among Broiler Farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research (IJOEAR), Vol. 4, (Issue 6) |
| 25 | Ugwumba, C.O.A., Obiekwe, J.N., Ozor, M.U. (2016, June), "Marketing of African Giant Snail (Achatina Achatina) in Anambra State, Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), Vol. 15, (Issue 6), pp 57-66 |
| 26 | Ndulue N.K., Harriman J.C., Okoye A.I., Okagbue S.C., Obiekwe N. J, Okafor J.M. Okoye L.E., Omumuabuike J.N.. (2015, March), "Response of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) to Seed Dressing Pesticide and Poultry Manure Rates in the Humid Tropical Environment of Owerri.", Global Journal of Current Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 122-127 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Umeh O. J. 1 , Ude K. D. 2 , Obiekwe N. J.1 Ukwuaba I. C. 2 and Ositanwosu, C. O.1. (2025, March), "Advancing Global Smart Agriculture with AI and IoT: A Systematic Review of Technologies, Applications, and Challenges", , Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 224-230 |
| 2 | Okonkwo-Emegha K. and Obiekwe, N. J.. (2025, March), "Assessment of the Constraints of Orange Flesh Sweet Potato Production in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", , Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 295-303 |
| 3 | Okonkwo-Emegha Kate, Umebali Ejike Emmanuel and Obiekwe, Ngozi Josephine. (2025, January), "Determinant of Loan Repayment Performance among Smallholder Vegetable Farmer Cooperators in Anambra State, Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN APPLIED SCIENCE (IJRIAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 429-442 |
| 4 | Okonkwo-Emegha, K., Obiekwe, N.J.. (2025, March), "Comparative Analysis of Profits of Organic and Non-Organic Fluted Pumpkin Production in Rivers State, Nigeria", , pp 288-294, https://doi.org/10.5281/nfbwqy19 |
| 5 | Okonkwo-Emegha Kate, and Obiekwe, Ngozi Josephine. (2024, October), "ECONOMICS OF CUCUMBER PRODUCTION IMPLICATION FOR SMALL HOLDER FARMERS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", , Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 268-276 |
| 6 | Osuafor, O.O., Obiekwe, N.J. Obot, A.P. & Ude, K.D.. (2021, March), "Determinant Of Risk-smart Options Among Cassava Farm Households In Enugu State Nigeria", Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists, pp 305-320, In G.S. Umoh, E.J. Udoh, G.E. Edet, S.B. Akpan, O.D. Akpan & U.E. Okon (eds). Agricultural Risk and Management in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 20th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists held at The University of Uyo Akwa |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "MACROECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF AGRO-BNASED FIRMS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA" (2026). Completed Masters project by IBEZIM PATRICK ONYEDIKA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "TETFund Institution Based Research Grant" (January, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "International Journal of Agriculture Sustainable Farming" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Faculty of Agriculture International Conference 2025" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Editor, "Festschrift in Honour of Prof Nnabude" (July, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Organic Agriculture Research and Innovation" (April, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Socioeconomic determinants of food security among internally displaced persons (IPDs) in North Central Nigeria" (March, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity (IJAFAB)" (March, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Determinant of Yield and Profitability of Rainfed Cucumber (CSL) Productivity in Anambra State, Nigeria" (February, 2024 to February, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | AWARD OF DISTINCTION, "SENATE COMMITTEE ON DRUGS AND NARCOTIC" (May, 2026 to May, 2026) |
| 2 | Head of Appointment, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2025 to October, 2025) |
| 3 | University Search Team for the Appointment of Substantive Vice Chancellor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2024) |
| 4 | Acting Head of Department, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, NAU" (September, 2024) |
| 5 | Head of Appointment, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2024 to October, 2025) |
| 6 | Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2023) |
| 7 | Senate Faculty Representative, Faculty of Agriculture, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2023) |
| 8 | Curriculum Agric Business Chairman, "Department of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2023) |
| 9 | Deputy Chairman Quality Assurance, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2023) |
| 10 | Member, Faculty Banquet Committee, "Faculty of Agriculture, NAU" (September, 2023) |
| 11 | Teaching and Supervision, "Postgraduate College, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023) |
| 12 | Dept'l Sub-committee Member, "NAU Quality Assurance Committee" (March, 2021) |
| 13 | Welfare Officer, "Department of Agricultural Economics, NAU" (February, 2019) |
| 14 | Undergraduate Coordinator, "Department of Agric. Economics. & Extension Faculty of Agriculture NAU" (March, 2019) |
| 15 | Adviser for the Student' Association, "Department of Agric. Economics. & Extension Faculty of Agriculture NAU" (March, 2019) |
| 16 | Departmental Association's Adviser, "Department of Agric. Economics. & Extension Faculty of Agriculture NAU" (March, 2018) |
| 17 | Full Member, "Farm Produce and Marketing Committee Faculty of Agriculture NAU" (June, 2017) |
| 18 | Local Organizing Committee Member, "Association of Deans of Agriculture of Nigeria (ADAN) 2016 Conference" (March, 2016 to July, 2016) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (Anambra Chapter)" (member since 2019), https://www.noannigeria.net |
| 2 | Full Member, "Organization of Women in science and Development" (member since 2019), https://owsd.net/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World" (member since 2019), https://owsd.net/ |
| 4 | Life Member, "Nigeria Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE)" (member since 2016), https://naae.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "3rd International Conference of the Faculty of Agriculture Research, NAU", (Faculty of Agriculture, NAU), 13th March, 2025 to 14th March, 2025; Physical |
| 2 | "3rd International Agriculture Conference", (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojugwu University), 22nd October, 2024 to 25th October, 2024; Physical |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Academic Writing and Presentation", (Faculty of Agriculture in collaboration with TETFUND), 17th December, 2024 to 17th December, 2024; Physical |
| 2 | "Hands-on-data training workshop on data analysis using STATA and Microsoft Excel", (Flourish Data Analytics School in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 10th August, 2021 to 13th August, 2021; Faculty of agriculture AEC studio Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |