Dr. Chimezie Isaiah Abonyi
Dr. Chimezie Isaiah Abonyi is a LECTURER I in ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a Licensed Environmental Health Officer and currently a Lecturer (Lect. 1) in the Department of Environmental Health Science of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus.
I am dedicated to my duties of teaching, research and community service. I have PhD in Environmental Health Science from Abia State University, Uturu. I as well served as the ICT Officer, Department of Environmental Health Science, NAU, Nnewi Campus, among many other committee responsibilities.
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Address: | Environmental Health Science, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Abia State University, Uturu.. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) May, 2017 to September, 2023 Ph>D. In Environmental Health Science. Environmental Health Science (Environmental Epidemiology And Toxicology) |
| 2 | Federal University Of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).. (Master Degree, April, 2014) July, 2008 to April, 2014 Masters In Public Health (MPH). |
| 3 | Federal University Of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).. (Post-Graduate Degree, April, 2004) April, 2001 to March, 2004 PGD Environmental Toxicology And Waste Management Technology |
| 4 | College Of Health Technology, Oji-River, Enugu State.. (HND, August, 1998) July, 1995 to August, 1998 HND Environmental Health Technology |
| 5 | Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC). (SSCE, June, 1993) September, 1981 to June, 1993 SSSC |
| 6 | Community Primary School, Opi Agu Oye. (FSLC, July, 1986) September, 1981 to July, 1986 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | LECTURER I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2016 to Present |
| 2 | Local Government Immunization Officer, Nkanu East Local Government Council February, 2007 to November, 2016 |
| 3 | Local Government Immunization Officer, Isi-Uzo Local Government Council October, 1998 to February, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Peter C Okorie, Agwu N Amadi, Chinasa AO Amadi, Ede A Okorie, Somotochukwu M Orji, Isaiah C Abonyi, Samuel C Okoronkwo, John Emaimo, Maria E Okorie, Kenneth N Okeke, Muhammed ID, Sikiru A Olademeji. (2023, March), "Oral Hygiene Knowledge and Practices among Rural and Urban Dwellers in parts of South Eastern Nigeria.", Journal of Dentistry and Dental Medicine., Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1 -11 |
| 2 | Eric E. Okereke, Kalu O. Obasi, Chinasa A. Amadi, Okorie A. Ede, Cecilia Aronu, Isaiah C. Abonyi, Chidiebere J. Nwankwo, Peter M. Eze, Agwu N. Amadi. (2022, August), "Physico-Chemical Quality Of Drinking Water From Various Sources In Abia State, Nigeria", Journal of Current Biomedical Research (JCBR), Vol. 2, pp 350 - 358 |
| 3 | Ede A.Okorie; Amadi C.O.Agwu; Okereke E.Ebula; Anunonwu C. C. Okereke;Nwankwo C. Joy; Obasi K. Ojo; Udo-Inyang Florence; Chioma A Ohanenye; Orji S.Mercy; Abonyi I. Chimezie; Mbaegbu N. Okwudili; Okorie P.Chidiebere; Peter M. Eze Ilo, C. Ifeyinwa; Amadi A.Nkwa and Nwazunku A.A. (2022, June), "SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDEN IN THE SUSTENANCE OF SANITATION RELATED DISEASES IN EBONYI STATE, SOUTHEAST, NIGERIA", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 115 - 125 |
| 4 | Isaiah C. Abonyi, Chinasa O. A. Amadi, Peter M. Eze, Obasi K. Ojo, Ede A. Okorie, Eric E. Okereke, Emmanuel U. Asogwa, Dominic O. Abonyi, Nnaemeka C. Ugwu, Augustine A. Nwazunku, Agwu N. Amadi. (2022, October), "Influence Of Socio-Economic Factors In The Use Of Biomass Fuels In Enugu State, Nigeria.", Journal of Current Biomedical Research (JCBR), Vol. 2, pp 423 - 439 |
| 5 | Isaiah C. Abonyi , Peter M. Eze , Ede A. Okorie , Joseph O. Umunnah , Emmanuel U. Asogwa , Dominic O. Abonyi , Nnaemeka C. Ugwu , Cecilia N. Aronu , Matthew C. Nwachukwu , Chinasa C. O. Amadi, Agwu N. Amadi. (2022, June), "EFFECTS OF BIOMASS COOKING FUELS ON THE RESPIRATORY HEALTH OF HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 37 - 47 |
| 6 | Asogwa, Emmanuel U., Abonyi, Isaiah C., Prof. J. E. F. Okpako. (2022, January), "Assessment of Nutritional Status of Primary School Pupils Using Anthropometrics in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.", International Journal of Progressive Sciences and Technologies (IJPSAT), Vol. 30, (Issue 2), pp 396-403 |
| 7 | 4. Isaiah C. Abonyi, Chinasa O. A. Amadi, Peter M. Eze, Obasi K. Ojo, Ede A. Okone, Dominic O. Abonyi, Agwu N. Amadi, Olorunda J.O.. (2022, October), "Association Between Use Of Biomass Fuels And Occurrence Of Hypertension Among Households In Enugu State, Nigeria.", West African Journal of Environmental Health (WAJEH), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 45-56 |
| 8 | Ede A. Okorie, Amad A.Nkwa , Amadi C.O. Agwu, Nwazunku A. Alugbala, Anunonwu C.C. Okereke, Okereke E.Elebua, Obasi O. Ojo, Abonyi I Chimezie, Okorie P Chidiebere, Orji S. Mercy, Nwankwo C. Joy, Peter M. Eze and Olorunda J. O.. (2022, October), "Open Defecation Practices and Its Implications among Children in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", West African Journal of Environmental Health (WAJEH), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 9 |
| 9 | Ilo, Clementine Ifeyinwa,* Ede, Alison Okorie, Aronu, Cecilia Nkechi, Abonyi, Isaiah Chimezie, Okeke, Monique Ugochinyere, Nwazunku, Augustine Alug. (2021, June), "Knowledge Of Occupational Health Hazards And Preventive Practices Among Abattoir Workers In Anambra State.", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews., Vol. 07, (Issue 03), pp 115 - 121 |
| 10 | Ede A.O, Nwazunku A.A, Orji S.M, Abonyi I.C., Okereke E.E, Obasi K.O, Amadi C.O.A, Amadi A.N, Nwankwo C.J, Aronu C.N, Mbaegbu N.. (2021, April), "Evaluation Of Performance Of Flexible And Floating Drum Biogas Digester For Gas Production At Federal University Of Technology Owerri, Nigeria.", World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR)., Vol. 10, (Issue 04), pp 128 - 134 |
| 11 | Mbaegbu N. Okwudili , Ede A. Okorie ,* , Oparaocha R., Orji S. Mercy, Opara, E. Chinedu, Akpelu A. Ugochinyere, Abonyi I. Chimezie, Ilo C. Ifeyinwa, N. (2021, May), "Assessment Of Noise Pollution And Its Perceived Health Risks On Residents Of Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria.", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews., Vol. 10, (Issue 02), pp 146 - 156 |
| 12 | Ogochukwu M. T. B. Ochiabuto, Isaiah C. Abonyi, Rebecca N. Ofili, Onyinye S. Obiagwu, Alison O. Ede*, Monique Okeke, Peter M. Eze. (2020, June), "Assessment Of Noise Levels In Primary And Secondary Schools In Nnewi, Anambra State.", European Journal of Environment and Public Health., Vol. 05, (Issue 01) |
| 13 | Gloria C. Ifiora, Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Chika P. Ejikeugwu*, Roselyn N. Egbuna, Francis C. Ifiora, Isaiah C. Abonyi, Peter M. Eze, Auwalu H. Arzai. (2020, May), "Microbiological Safety Assessment Of Food And Handlers In Wudil Local Government Area Of Kano State, Nigeria.", MicroMedicine., Vol. 08, (Issue 01), pp 22 - 27 |
| 14 | Orji S.M., Ede A.O., Onwuagba C.G., Nwazunku A.A., Okorie P.C. and Abonyi I.C.. (2020, May), "Assessment Of Water And Excreta Sanitation In Owerri Municipal And Owerri North Local Government Area, Imo State, Southeast, Nigeria.", International Journal of Research and Review., Vol. 07, (Issue 05), pp 2454 - 2237 |
| 15 | Nwazunku A.A., Amadi C.O.A. , Ede A.O., Obasi K.O., Abonyi I.C., and Amadi A.N.. (2020, April), "Assessment Of Quarrying Activities And Dust-related Health Problems Among Quarry Workers And Residents Communities In Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Health, Safety and Environment (IJHSE)., Vol. 6, (Issue 03), pp 519 - 525 |
| 16 | Akubue Augustine Uchenna, Nnanke Etimita, Akubue Ngozika Peace, Obi Ikechukwu Vincent, Emeka Onugu, Maureen Uchechi Ugochuku, Ani Chinwetalu, Koton Ew. (2019, April), "Quality Micro-Planning Processes - Key Strategy For Achieving High Quality LLINs Campaign: Pilot Report From Cross-River State Nigeria; Quality Micro-Planning Processes - Key Strategy For Achieving High Quality LLINs Campaign: Pilot Report From Cross-Rive", European Journal of Preventive Medicine., Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 23 - 39 |
| 17 | Obi Ikechukwu Vincent, Okoronkwo Ijeoma Lewechi , Akubue Augustine Uchenna , Ughasoro Maduka , Akubue Ngozika Peace , Uche Glory Igbo , Nnanke Etimit. (2019, June), "Evaluation Of Preparedness Towards Total Quality Management At Tertiary Hospital From Health Workers Perception: A Case Study.", European Journal of Preventive Medicine., Vol. 7, (Issue 02), pp 40 - 49 |
| 18 | Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Peter M. Eze , Nonye T. Ujam, Isaiah C. Abonyi, Chika P. Ejikeugwu, Dominic O. Abonyi, Charles O. Esimone .. (2018, July), "Incidence Of Community Acquired ESBL-producing Bacteria Among Asymptomatic University Students In Anambra State, Nigeria.", European Journal of Biological Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 138 - 147 |
| 19 | Akubue Augustine Uchenna, Jalal-Eddeen Abubakar Saleh, Abdullahi Saddiq, Mpazanje Rex, Alemu Wondimagegnehu , Okoro Linus Eze, Izegbune Angela Anwagom. (2018, March), "An Evaluation Of The Integrated Disease Surveillance And Response (IDSR) In Enugu State, Nigeria.", Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, Vol. 48, pp 2422 - 8419 |
| 20 | Akubue Augustine Uchenna, Jalal-Eddeen Saleh, Saddiq, Okoro Linus Eze, Peter Ezeugwu Ogbonna, Ada Erinne, Angela Anwagom Izegbune,William Komakech, Nk. (2018, May), "Intensified Routine Immunization (RI) Activities: A Strategy For Improving RI And AFP Surveillance Outcomes; Lessons From Abia State Nigeria.", Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health, Vol. 2018, (Issue 02), pp 2577 - 2228 |
| 21 | Akubue Augustine Uchenna, Dr. Oketah Anthony Chinedu, Dr. Jalal –Eddeen Saleh, Dr. Saddiq, Pharm.Ukor Nkiruka Calista, Isaiah Abonyi, Prof. Amadi, Agw. (2018, April), "Assessing The Knowledge, Practice And Attitudes (KPA) Of Traditional Healers In Malaria Control Programme In Nsukka Zone Of Enugu State Nigeria", Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, Vol. 49, (Issue 2018), pp 2422 - 8419 |
| 22 | Akubue Augustine Uchenna, Co-Authors: Jalal-Eddeen Abubakar Saleh , Dr. Abdullahi Saddiq, Dr. Ugwunweze Jacinta Ifeyinwa, Ukor Nkiruka Calista3, Dr. E. (2018, May), "The Role Of Dashboards In Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN) Campaigns: A Pilot Report From Nigeria.", Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health, Vol. 2018, (Issue 02), pp 2577 - 2228 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Umunnah, Joseph Onuwa; Ejike, Matthew Nonso; Alom, Grace Ogonnaya; Akobundu, Ukamaka; Abonyi, Isaiah Chimezie and Okereke, Eric Elebua. (2020, November), "Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy And Atittude Towards Participating In Physical Activity Of Community-Dwelling Persons With Mobility-Related Disability In Some Selected Communities In Enugu State.", |
| 2 | 2. Adindu, C. and Abonyi, Isaiah C.. (2019, October), "The Roles Of Environmental Health Officers In Primary Health Care; A Paper Presented At The 1st Zonal Conference Of Environmental Health Officers’ Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN), South East Zone, Held At Hotel Sylvia Ltd, Enugu From 27th To 31St Of Octobe", |
| 3 | Abonyi, Isaiah C., Ede A. O., Onwuagba C., Okorie P. C., Amadi C. O. A., Amadi A. N., Iro O. K and Ingwu J. A.. (2019, October), "Recent Trends In Arboviral Infections; A Paper Presented At The 1st Zonal Conference Of Environmental Health Officers’ Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN), South East Zone, Held At Hotel Sylvia Ltd, Enugu From 27th To 31St Of October, 2019.", |
| 4 | Abonyi, Isaiah C., Ede A. O., Onwuagba C., Okorie P. C., Amadi C. O. A., Amadi A. N., Iro O. K and Ingwu J. A.. (2019, October), "Role Of Environmental Health Practitioners In Achieving Food Hygiene And Safety; A Paper Presented At The 1st Zonal Conference Of Environmental Health Officers’ Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN), South East Zone, Held At Hotel Sylvia Ltd, Enugu From 27th To ", |
| 5 | Ede A. O., Orji S. M., Okorie P. C., Obasi K. O., Abonyi, I. C., Okereke E. E., Ingwu, J. A., Amadi C.O.A, Amadi A. N., and Iro, O. K.. (2019, October), "Industrial Hygiene And Safety: Insight And Solution; A Paper Presented At The 1st Zonal Conference Of Environmental Health Officers’ Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN), South East Zone, Held At Hotel Sylvia Ltd, Enugu From 27th To 31St Of October, 2019.", |
| 6 | Onwuagba, C., Ede A. O., Okorie, P. C., Abonyi, I. C., Amadi C. O. A., Amadi A. N., Iro O. K and Ingwu J. A.. (2019, October), "Issues In Global Sanitation; A Paper Presented At The 1st Zonal Conference Of Environmental Health Officers’ Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN), South East Zone, Held At Hotel Sylvia Ltd, Enugu From 27th To 31St Of October, 2019", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "ASSESSMENT OF THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES, HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATIONS, AND BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF BOREHOLE WATER IN ETSAKO CENTRAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA" (December, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Professional Council (EHORECON) Certification Exam" (August, 2019 to August, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "Professional Council (EHORECON) Certification Exam" (November, 2018 to November, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Professional Council (EHORECON) Certification Exam" (November, 2017 to November, 2017). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Professional Council (EHORECON) Certification Exam" (November, 2016 to November, 2016). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Professional Council (EHORECON) Certification Exam" (November, 2015 to November, 2015). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Professional Council (EHORECON) Certification Exam" (November, 2013 to November, 2013). Completed External Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "Professional Council (EHORECON) Certification Exam" (November, 2010 to November, 2010). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Departmental Liaison Officer to Env. Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), "Department of Environmental Health Science, FHST, CHS, NAU, Nnewi Camous" (October, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, Students Disciplinary Committee, "Faculty of Heakth Sciences and Technology, NAU, Nnewi Campus" (April, 2021) |
| 3 | CCDC Officer, "Department of Environmental Health Science, FHST, NAU, Nnewi Campus" (August, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, "NAU ( Faculty Liaison for Pension, Mortgage, Co-operative Society and ASSU Committee)" (April, 2021) |
| 5 | Member, "NAU (Examination Misconduct Committee)" (April, 2021) |
| 6 | Member, "NAU (College Students Disciplinary Committee)" (April, 2021) |
| 7 | Member, "NAU ( Faculty Ethical Committee)" (May, 2021) |
| 8 | Departmental SIWES Supervisor, "Department of Environmental Health Science, FHST, NAU, Nnewi Campus" (October, 2019) |
| 9 | Undergraduate Research Coordinator, "Department of Environmental Health Science, FHST, NAU, Nnewi Campus" (October, 2019 to October, 2021) |
| 10 | Member, "NAU (Faculty Consultancy Committee)" (September, 2019) |
| 11 | ICT OFFICER, "NAU ( Departmental ICT Officer)" (October, 2019) |
| 12 | Chief Examiner in Council Exam, "Environmental Health Officers' Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON), Abuja" (November, 2018 to November, 2018) |
| 13 | Examiner in Council Exam, "Environmental Health Officers' Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON), Abuja" (November, 2017 to November, 2017) |
| 14 | Examiner in Council Exam, "Environmental Health Officers' Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON), Abuja" (November, 2016 to November, 2016) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Society for Environmental and Public Health of Nigeria (SEPHON)" - ESPHON/2971 (member since 2019), https://web.facebook.com/pages/category/Non-Governmental-Organization--NGO-/Society-for-Environmental-and-Public-Health-of-Nigeria-1264144143754254/?_rdc=1&_rdr |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "Institute of Proficient Safety Measures, Nigeria (IPSM)" - PSM/FM/25/0139 (member since 2019), http://www.ipsm.org.ng/#:~:text=The%20institute%20of%20proficient%20safety,to%20issue%20certificate%20of%20proficiency%20. |
| 3 | Full Member, "Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN)" - EHO/1899 (member since 1998), https://web.facebook.com/ehoan.nigeria/?_rdc=1&_rdr |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "Modern Environmental Health Practice: Essentials of Professional Guidelines", (Environmental health Officers' Association of Nigeria, South East Zone.), 10th May, 2022 to 14th May, 2022; Owerri, Imo State |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "South East Zonal Conference Of Environmental Health Officers", (SOUTH EAST EHOAN), 27th October, 2018 to 2nd November, 2018; Enugu |
| 2 | "National Conferences On Environmental Health Practice", (EHORECON), 9th June, 2014 to 13th June, 2014; Abuja |