Mrs. Olive Osuafor Ogonna
Mrs. Olive Osuafor Ogonna is a LECTURER I in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Ogonna Olive Osuafor is a lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, February, 2016) September, 2012 to October, 2015 M.Sc. Agricultural Economics |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, January, 2014) January, 2011 to January, 2014 P.G.D.E. Post Graduate Diploma In Education |
| 3 | Federal University Of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2009) January, 2003 to July, 2009 B.Agric.Tech. Agricultural Economics |
| 4 | Federal Government Girls' College Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. (SSCE, June, 2002) September, 1996 to June, 2002 SSCE |
| 5 | Primary School Leaving Certificate. (FSLC, June, 1997) September, 1992 to June, 1996 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria May, 2018 to October, 2021 |
| 3 | Assistant lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria May, 2017 to May, 2018 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Osuafor, O.O., Okonkwo, N.A., Anarah, S.E., Ude, K.D. & Okoye, F.U.. (2023, September) Food security status and its determinants among rural non-farm and farm households in South East, Nigeria , Vol. 4, pp 99-107 |
| 2 | Osuafor, O.O., Okonkwo, N.A., Ude, K.D. & Obiajulu, I.S.. (2022, January) Comparative analysis of food expenditure and consumption patterns of rural non-farm and farm households in South East, Nigeria. Centre for Sustainable Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 2, pp 68-82 |
| 3 | Osuafor, O.O. & Obianefo, C.A.. (2021, December) Technical efficiency of honey production by members of Apiculture Society of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter. , In C.A. Okezie, J.C. Nwaru, M.E. Njoku, K.C. Igwe, O.R. Iheke, B.C. Okoye, I.O. Obasi, T.A. Amusa, & L.D.N. Nnadozie (Eds). Innovative Agriculture for Structural Transformation in Nigeria. Book of Readings in Honour of Prof. A.C. Nwosu., pp 194-204 |
| 4 | Ojemade, A.C., Osuafor, O.O. & Bankole, A.S.. (2018, ) Gender Mainstreaming Into Climate Change Adaptation Options In Oil Palm Agriculture In Nigeria Nsukka: Debees Co, In C.U. Okoye & D. Abah (Eds). Dynamics of Natural Resource and Environmental management in Nigeria: theory, practices, bureaucracy, advocacy, pp 137-146 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chukwu V.A.; Osuafor O.O.; Ukwuaba I.C.; Enyigwe J. & Chinenye C.P.. (2023, March), "Farmers’ Adaptation Strategies to the Effect of Climate Variation on Yam Production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 240-249 |
| 2 | Osuafor, O.O.; Enete, A.A.; Ewuzie, P.O. & Elijah, S.T.. (2023, January), "MUSHROOM PRODUCTION AND ITS ECONOMIC POTENTIALS IN NIGERIA", Advance Journal of Agriculture and Ecology, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 3 | Osuafor, O.O.; Ude, K.D.; Opaoluwa, H.I. & Anakwue, C.V.. (2023, July), "Small-scale farmers’ choice of improved climate change adaptation strategy in Anambra State Nigeria", Nepalese Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 25, pp 80-88 |
| 4 | Chukwu, V.A., Osuafor, O.O. & Morgan, N.C.. (2022, March), "Effect of Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project Livelihood Enhancement Activities on the Beneficiaries’ Poverty Status in Anambra State, Nigeria", IAR Journal of Agriculture Research and Life Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 30-36 |
| 5 | Obianefo, C.A., Okoroji, N.O., Obiekwe, N.J., Osuafor, O.O. & Shah Z.A.. (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 (ajfand), Vol. 22, (Issue 8), pp 21308-21330 |
| 6 | Ude, K.D., Osuafor, O.O. & Ofoha, D.C.. (2022, January), "Awareness, attitude and behavioural intention of medium and large scale poultry producers to poultry waste management practices in Lagos State: A principal component analysis", NASS Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 64-79 |
| 7 | Ojemade, A.C., Osuafor, O.O. & Ahaneku, C.E.. (2021, January), "Choice Of Adaptation Strategies For Climate Change: The Case Of Oil Palm Farmers In Southern Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 39-46 |
| 8 | Obianefo, C.A. Osuafor, O.O. & Ng’ombe, J.N.. (2021, April), "Challenges Faced By Female Members Of Agricultural Cooperatives In Southeast Nigeria.", Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 94-106 |
| 9 | Anarah, S.E., Osuafor, O.O., Umeh, O.J. & Meludu, N.K.. (2021, January), "Small-scale Cassava Producers’ Adaptation Strategies To Climate Variability In Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1-5 |
| 10 | Osuafor, O.O. & Ude, K.D.. (2021, February), "Valuation Of Rice Farmers’ Preferences And Willingness To Pay For Climate-smart Agricultural Technologies In Southeast, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Agricultural Modelling, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 48-57 |
| 11 | Osuafor, O.O., Ude, K.D. & Ositanwosu, C.O.. (2021, August), "Effect Of Land Degradation On Maize Yield In Obudu Local Government Area Of Cross River State, Nigeria", Nigerian Agricultural Journal, Vol. 52, (Issue 2), pp 51-60 |
| 12 | Osuafor, O.O., Umeukeje, A & Ude, K.D.. (2021, November), "Constraints to Use of Risk-Smart Options among Crop Producers in Enugu State of Nigeria: A Principal Component Analysis", Himalayan Journal of Agriculture, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 8-16 |
| 13 | Osuafor, O.O.; Ude, K.D. & Ositanwosu, C.O.. (2021, August), "Effect of Land Degradation on Maize Yield in Obudu Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria", Nigeria Agricultural Journal, Vol. 52, (Issue 2), pp 51-60 |
| 14 | Osuafor, O.O.; Ude, K.D.; Enwa, S. & Okonkwo, A.R.. (2021, December), "Production inputs allocation and performance benchmark of rice farms in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 205-215 |
| 15 | Ezike, K.N.N., Okeowata, E.N., Chukwu, V.A. & Osuafor, O.O.. (2020, December), "Funding Of Agricultural Public Extension Service In A Deregulated Economy: A Study Of Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Asian Research Journal of Agriculture, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 24-35, Asian Research Journal of Agriculture |
| 16 | Obianefo, C.A., Anarah, E.S., Osuafor, O.O. & Anumudu, O.O.. (2020, May), "Determinant Of Rainfed And Dry Seasons Rice Farming In Ayamelum Local Government Area Of Anambra State, Nigeria", Science Publishing Group, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 40-45 |
| 17 | Akpan, O.D., Osuafor, O.O. & Usoroh, M.O.. (2020, June), "Fadama III Financing And Farm Households’ Assets Acquisition And Service Delivery In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension & Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 60-71 |
| 18 | Ojemade, A.C., Osuafor, O.O. & Offiah, E.O.. (2020, July), "The Role Of The Agricultural Economist In Agricultural Adaptation To Climate Change In The Oil Palm Industry In The Southern Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture and Sustainability, Vol. 13, (Issue 7), pp 1-16 |
| 19 | Elijah, S.T., Osuafor, O.O. & Edeh, O.C.. (2020, June), "Yam Farmers’ Adaptation Practices Towards Climate Change Disaster In Cross River State, Nigeria", American International Journal of Agricultural Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 20 | Obot, A., Osuafor, O.O., Chilaka, P. & Antiaobong, E.. (2020, February), "Analysis Of Catfish Value Chain In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria", Poznan University of Life Sciences, Vol. 55, (Issue 1), pp 53-60 |
| 21 | Obianefo, C.A., Osuafor, O.O., Ezeano, C.I. & Anumudu, O.O.. (2020, July), "Mediation Effect Of Adopting Good Agronomic Practices On Rice Productivity In Anambra State, Nigeria", School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, FUTO, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 4913-4926 |
| 22 | Osuafor, O.O., Obianefo, C.A. & Dike, A.B.. (2020, July), "Food Security And Poverty Status Of Cassava Processors In Awka North Local Government Area Of Anambra State Of Anambra State", Bangladesh Agricultural University, Vol. 41, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 23 | Anarah, S.E., Ezeano, C.I. & Osuafor, O.O.. (2019, September), "Perceived Effects Of Climate Variability On Cassava Production Among Small Scale Farmers In Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 27-43, Journal of Agricultural Studies |
| 24 | Azubugwu, N.M. & Osuafor, O.O.. (2019, February), "Effect Of Access To Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme (CACS) On The Agricultural Output Of Beneficiaries And Non-beneficiaries In Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 171-180, International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch (IJAEB) |
| 25 | Elijah, S.T., Osuafor, O.O. & Anarah, S.E.. (2018, March), "Effects Of Climate Change On Yam Production In Cross River State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 104-111, International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry (IJAF) |
| 26 | Osuafor, O.O., Ohajianya, D.O. & Emeni, J.. (2018, January), "Constraints To Increased Demand For African Breadfruit (Treculia Africana) In Owerri Agricultural Zone Of Imo State, Nigeria", Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 19-23 |
| 27 | Osuafor, O.O., Azubugwu, N.M. & Nwankwo, T.N.. (2018, July), "Utilization Of Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme Loans And Repayment Performance By Beneficiary Farmers In Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 7), pp 65-73 |
| 28 | Osuafor, O.O. & Nwankwo, T.N.. (2017, July), "On-farm Income Diversification Decisions Among Rural Farm Households In Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 386-392 |
| 29 | Osuafor, O.O. & Anarah, S.E.. (2017, September), "Determinants Of Gender Contribution To Farm Income Decision Making Among Rural Farming Households In Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 9), pp 81-86 |
| 30 | Ohajianya, D.O. & Osuafor, O.O.. (2017, November), "Economics Of Household Demand For African Breadfruit (Treculia Africana) In Owerri Agricultural Zone Of Imo State, Nigeria", International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 2805-2810 |
| 31 | Osuafor O.O.. (2016, August), "Availability And Utilization Of Information And Communication Technology (ICT) Resources In The Teaching Of Agricultural Science In Secondary Schools In Anambra State, Nigeria", UNIZIK Journal of Education Graduates, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 115-123, UNIZIK Journal of Education Graduates |
| 32 | Chukwu V.A., Eze A.V. & Osuafor O.O.. (2016, August), "Socio-economic Determinants Of Adoption Of Improved Rice Production Technologies Among Rice Farmers In Ebonyi State, Nigeria: A Logit Regression Model Approach", Elixir Agriculture, Vol. 94, pp 39900-39908 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Omokungbe, O.O.; Doherty, V.F.; Osuafor, O.O.; Ahiaka, K.; Aremu, F.J.; Amolegbe, O.A. & Aneyo, I.A.. (2023, April), "The role of technical vocational education and training (VTET) in enhancing agro-industry development in Nigeria and Ghana", Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics In Africa (ATUPA) |
| 2 | Onubogu, O.U.; Uchenna, O. & Osuafor, O.O.. (2023, April), "Agricultural Productivity: Gateway to Sustainable Economic Recovery from Recession and COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria", |
| 3 | Onuwa, G.C., Osuafor, O.O., Ahaneku, C.E. & Okoye, F.U.. (2023, October), "Benefit-cost analysis and rice productivity among smallholder farmers in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria", , pp 67-70 |
| 4 | Chinenye, C.P., Chukwu, V.O., Osuafor, O.O., Uba, A.C. & Eze, P.. (2023, March), "Socioeconomic Determinants of Crop Production Strategies Adopted by Organic Farmers in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria", , pp 304-309, Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 5 | Obot, A.P., Ahaneku, C.E., Anarah, E.S., Umeh, O.J., Osuafor, O.O., Ekpunobi, C.E. & Obot, E.A.. (2023, March), "Perceived Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Rural Farming Households in Nigeria", , pp 281-287, Proceedings of the first Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 6 | Osuafor, O.O., Okonkwo, N.A., Ude, K.D. & Okoye, F.. (2022, December), "Comparative analysis of food security status and determinants among rural non-farm and farm households in South East, Nigeria", , pp 22-33 |
| 7 | Onugu, C.U., Osuafor, O.O. & Igba, A.. (2021, August), "Potentials Of Cooperatives In Marketing Of Vegetable Products In Benue State Of Nigeria", , Catalysing Post Covid-19 Economic Recovery through Agripreneurship Development: The Agribusiness Incubation Centre (AIC) Model. Proceedings of the 64th Annual ADAN Conference & Agripreneurship summit held at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 15th – 17 |
| 8 | Osuafor, O.O., Effiong, M.O. & Ude, K.D.. (2021, November), "Economic assessment of climate change adaptation strategies among crop farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria", , pp 423-433, Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) held at university of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| 9 | Osuafor, O.O., Ude, K.D., Obed, R. & Ahaneku, C.E.. (2021, October), "Meta-analysis of production, management systems and challenges associated with small scale poultry agribusiness enterprises in Abia South Senatorial District of Abia state, Nigeria", Agricultural Society of NIgeria (ASN), pp 772-778, Proceedings of the 55th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria |
| 10 | Onyekwe, C.N., Osuafor, O.O., Ude, K.D. & Onwuemelie, C.P.. (2021, February), "Level Of Awareness And Climate-smart Agricultural Technologies Used By Rice Farmers In Southeast, Nigeria", Agricultural Society of Nigeria, pp 199-206, In J.O. Ogunji, I.I. Osakwe, R.U. Onyeneke, S.C. Iheanacho, & M.U. Amadi (eds). Climate Smart Agriculture and Agribusiness Development in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 54th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria held at AE-FUNAI Ebonyi |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | Obot, A.P., Osuafor, O.O., Nwigwe, C. & Ositanwosu, C.. (2020, October), "Effect Of Agricultural Policy On The Catfish Value Chain Industry In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria", Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria Nsukka, pp 77-86, In C.U. Okoye & B. Okpukpara (eds). Agricultural Transformation in the ECOWAS Sub-Region. Proceedings of the Virtual International Conference of Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, 27th - 28th October |
| 13 | Ojemade, A.C., Osuafor, O.O., Bankole, A.S., Akagbosu, B.E. & Osifo, M.. (2018, October), "Climate Change Awareness And Perception Among Oil Palm Farmers In Abia State, Nigeria", , pp 1084-1089, In B.C. Okoye, J.A. Mbanasor, A.O. Olojede, Y.D. Ndirpaya, J.E. Ewuziem, H.N. Anyaegbunam, T.J. Onyeka, R.U. Onyeneke & D.N. Onunkwo (eds). Sustainable Strategies for Enhancing Food Security and Livelihoods in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 52nd Annual C |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Commendation for attraction of grant for hosting of the first Faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (February, 2023 to February, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Faculty of Agriculture, NAU |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "NAU !st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (March, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "University counselling Committee, Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Alumni Committee, Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "Workshop Staff Training/Devt & Publication, Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "Welfare Committee, Faculty of Agriculture" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Secretary to the Departmental Board, "Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, NAU." (September, 2018 to April, 2021) |
| 6 | Time-table Officer, "Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, NAU." (July, 2017 to April, 2021) |
| 7 | Member, "Undergraduate Committee, Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, NAU." (December, 2017 to April, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Life Member, "Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)" - CAC/IT/101751 (member since 2021), https://agriculturalsocietynigeria.org/ |
| 2 | Life Member, "Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE)" - NAAE/2021 & 2022/13445 (member since 2021), https://naae.org.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria" (member since 2017), https://www.noannigeria.net |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Gateway to Sustainable Economic Recovery from Recession and COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria", (National Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE)), 3rd April, 2023 to 6th April, 2023; Physical |
| 2 | "Sustainable agriculture, nature conservation and climate change response", (Faculty of Agriculture, NAU), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Tropical Agricultural Rebirth in a Changing World", (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 14th December, 2022 to 18th December, 2022; Physical |
| 4 | "Unlocking the Potentials of Agricultural Value Chain for Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria", (Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)), 25th October, 2021 to 27th October, 2021; Physical |
| 5 | "Agricultural Risk And Management In Nigeria", (Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists), 15th March, 2021 to 16th March, 2021; University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Climate Smart Agriculture & Agribusiness Development In Nigeria", (Agricultural Society of Nigeria), 31st January, 2021 to 2nd April, 2021; Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Econometrics For Policy Analysis Using Stata", (The U.S. Government's Global Hunger & Food Security initiative), 10th June, 2019 to 14th June, 2019; Delta State University, Nigeria |
| 3 | "Economics Of Sustainable Growth In Africa", (African Heritage Institution), 30th August, 2018 to 31st August, 2018; Enugu State, Nigeria |
| 4 | "Econometrics For Policy Analysis II", (African Heritage Institution), 21st May, 2018 to 25th May, 2018; Enugu State, Nigeria |
| 5 | "National Organic Agriculture Business Summit", (Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative), 11th July, 2017 to 14th July, 2017; Awka, Nigeria |