Dr. Temple Nneamaka Nwankwo

Dr. Temple Nneamaka Nwankwo is a LECTURER I in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Temple Nneamaka Nwankwo

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I am Temple Nneamaka Nwankwo, a lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension with specialization in Agribusiness and Food system sustainability.

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Agricultural Economics And Extension, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department/Sub-Unit:
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY), ULI. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2018)
September, 2014 to September, 2018
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
2CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY), ULI. (Master Degree, May, 2014)
January, 2012 to January, 2014
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
3USMAN DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2012)
January, 2011 to January, 2012
POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA EDUCATION
4FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2009)
September, 2003 to September, 2008
B. AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
5GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, UGA. (SSCE, June, 2002)
September, 1996 to September, 2002
6GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, UGA. (NECO, June, 2002)
September, 1996 to September, 1996
7Central Primary School, Uga. (FSLC, June, 1997)
September, 1991 to September, 1996
FSLC

Relevant/Working Experience

1Chairman, Faculty of Agriculture Dress Code Committee
July, 2021 to June, 2023
2Lecturer 1, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
March, 2017 to Present
3Assistant Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State
January, 2012 to March, 2017

Creative Output

Journal Articles
11. Komolafe Oluwaseun Joseph, NwankwoTemple Nneamaka, Chilaka Precious Chibueze. (2022, April), "Willingness of Agriculture Students to be Involved in Agripreneur Career in Southeast Nigeria", Willingness of Agriculture Students to be involved in Agripreneur Career in Southeast Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Production,, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 9-16.
2Obot Akaninyene, Ozor Maurice, Nwankwo Temple, Obiekwe Ngozi. (2022, June), "Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Smallholder Farmers on Corona Virus Pandemic in Nigeria", American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, pp 34-39.
3Temple Nwankwo, Uche Okeke. (2020, February), "A Comparative Analysis on Marketing Efficiency of Raphia and Oil Palm Wine in South East, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 14-28
4Uche Okeke, Temple Nwankwo. (2020, April), "Economic Analysis of Crayfish Marketing in Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, Vol. 14, (Issue 4), pp 34-44
5Chizoba P. Anunobi, Nneamaka O. T. Nwankwo, Cynthia Obi-Nwandikom. (2020, April), "Relationship between Rural Finance Institution Services and Standard of Living of Rural Farming Households in Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Vol. 38, (Issue 3), pp 102-109.
6Nwankwo Temple Nneamaka. (2019, April), "Prospects of Oil Palm Wine and Raphia Palm Wine in South East, Nigeria", Journal of Natural Sciences Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 31-35
7T. N. Nwankwo, T. O. Okoli and C. O. A. Ugwumba. (2019, June), "Value Addition to Beans: The case of bean balls “akara” production in Idemili South Local Government of Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Vol. 33, (Issue 2), pp 1-7
8Nwankwo, T.N., Ozor M. U., Ugwumba C.O.A.. (2019, May), "Market Integration and Price Transmission between Rural and Urban Oil and Raphia Palm Wine Markets in South East, Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 201-205
9Ayawari D.T., Nwankwo N.T.O., Ugwumba C.O.A., Ugbaja M.O.. (2019, May), "Palm Oil Marketing As Veritable Enterprise for Poverty Reduction and Women Empowerment in South South States of Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Analysis, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 23-39
10Ozor M. U., Nwankwo T. N.. (2018, February), "A Comparative Analysis of the Market Structure of Two Varieties of Maize (zea mays) in South-east, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 150-154.
11Nwankwo T.N., Ozor M.U, Ugwumba, C.O.A. (2018, June), "Analysis of price spread, profitability and constraints to dry maize ( Zea mays) marketing in Southeast, Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 76-82
12Ozor Maurice Uchechukwu, Nwankwo Temple Nneamaka. (2018, July), "Structure of Dry White Maize (Zea Mays) Market in Southeastern, Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 72-75
13Ogonna O. Osuafor, Nonyelum M. Azubugwu, Temple N. Nwankwo. (2018, July), "Utilization of Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme Loans and Repayment Performance by Beneficiary Farmers in Anambah State, Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), Vol. 11, (Issue 7), pp 65-73
14Nwankwo NTO, Oghenehogagame P, Ugwumba COA. (2017, April), "Price Efficiency and Profitability of Fresh Fish Marketing In Delta State, Nigeria", Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 160-166
15Osuafor, 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 386-372.
16Ugwumba, C. O. A., Nwankwo, N. O. T.. (2013, October), "Price Variability, Market Structure and Determinants of Net Marketing Income of Land Snail in Aguata Agricultural Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria", nternational Journal of Applied Research and Technology., Vol. 2, (Issue 10), pp 33 – 40.
Conference Papers
1Nwankwo Temple Nneamaka. (2023, March), "Land Use Conflict between Farmers and Herders in Anambra State with Implications For Food Security.", Proceedings of the First Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, pp 293-298.
2Nwankwo Temple Nneamaka, M.U. Ozor, Okafor Cecilia Nonye. (2022, April), "Measuring Technical Efficiency Among Small Scale Pig Producers in Anambra State, Nigeria.", Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Agricultural Extension society of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
3Komolafe J.O., Ikechukwu S.O., Ahaneku C. E., Nwankwo T. N.. (2022, April), "Smallholder Maize Farmers' Perception and use of sustainable Adaptation Practices to mitigate Weather Variabilty in Anambra State, Nigeria", Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Agricultural Extension society of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
4OM Uchechukwu, NT Nneamaka. (2017, October), "Evaluation of Dry Maize Marketing in Anambra State, Nigeria", Proceedings of the Second International Conference On Food Security and Hidden Hunger, Faculty Of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI)., pp 110-114.
5T. N. Nwankwo, Anakebe-Ogbu. (2015, March), "The effects of deforestation on Household Food Production in Aguata Agricultural Zone of Anambra State", 40th Annual Conference, Nigerian Society for Animal Production, pp 612-615
6U.U Herbert, Anakebe-Ogbu, O.C, Nwankwo N. O. T. (2015, March), "Effect of Different levels of Zinc Supplementation on the Growth Rate of Rabbit Bucks", 40th Annual Conference, Nigerian Society for Animal Production, pp 272-273.

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Awardee: "HOSTING OF THE FIRST FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE" (March, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Effects of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) on Smallholder Oil Palm Farming Activities in Agbo Delta State, Nigeria" (March, 2023)
2Reviewer, "Adoption of Sustainable Farming Practices amidst Climate Change Incidence by Crop Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria" (March, 2023)
3Reviewer, "Characterization and Consumption of Edible Insects among Households in Oji River LocaL Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria." (March, 2023)
4Reviewer, "Socio-economic Characteristics of Rice Farmers in Flood Prone areas of Niger State, Nigeria" (March, 2023)
5Reviewer, "Perceived Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Rural Farming Households in Nigeria" (March, 2023)
6Reviewer, "Analysis of Value Addition of Cassava Products in Nasarawa State, Nigeria" (March, 2023)
7Reviewer, "Socioeconomic Determinants of Crop Production Strategies Adopted by Organic Farmers in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria" (March, 2023)
8Reviewer, "Revenue and Income Analysis of Fresh pepper Marketing in Aba North Local Government, Abia State, Nigeria." (March, 2023)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Masters Proposal Defence" (May, 2023). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Reviewing/Technical Team for the First Faculty of Agriculture International (Hybrid) Conference" (January, 2023)
2LOC Member, "2023 AGM of the Association of Organic Agriculture Practictioners of Nigeria" (January, 2023)
3Member, "Reviewing/Technical Team for the 2nd Faculty of Agriculture International (Hybrid) Conference" (November, 2023 to March, 2024)
4Member, "Business Generation Committee For Faculty 2nd International Conference" (December, 2023 to March, 2024)
5Inauguration Committee Member, "Sahelian Institute For Bamboo Research and Entrepreneurship Development" (June, 2023 to November, 2023)
6Convener, SACOBAR 2024 (LOC on Refreshments Subcommittee), "Planning Committe of the 1st Sahelian Congress on Bamboo and Rattan (SACOBAR)" (February, 2023)
7Deputy Chairman, "Faculty of Agriculture Staff Development Matters" (June, 2023)
8Chairman, "Faculty of Agriculture Dress Code Committee" (July, 2021 to June, 2023)
9Member, "Faculty of Agriculture Lecture Series Committee" (July, 2021 to June, 2023)
10Member, "Faculty of Agriculture Books and Journal Committee" (July, 2021 to June, 2023)
11Member, "Faculty of Agriculture Need Assessment Committee" (July, 2021 to June, 2023)
12Career Officer, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension" (August, 2021)
13Member, National Constitution Review Committee, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practictioners of Nigeria" (January, 2021 to January, 2022)
14Treasurer, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN), Anambra State Chapter." (January, 2018)
15Secretary, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Undergraduate Committee" (September, 2018)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Research Member, "Sahelian Institute For Bamboo Research and Entrepreneurship Development (SIBRED)" (member since 2023), https://www.linkedin.com/company/sahelian-institut-for-bamboo-research-and-entrepreneurship-development/
2Full Member, "Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World" (member since 2019), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjtxt-h3pnzAhUgRUEAHaqQCPQQFnoECAYQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fowsd.net%2F&usg=AOvVaw3tVSICPtJ1oHQKBwB8XJPq
3Full Member, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)" - R176/06/17 (member since 2017), http://www.noanigeria.net/
4Life Member, "Nigeria Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE)" (member since 2016), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwihkP3My5LzAhWKzIUKHaC9B1cQFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnaae.org.ng%2F&usg=AOvVaw3XtkRYlqFtRB54raPazzb7
5Fellow Member, "Women Academics in Agriculture" (member since 2016), https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-e&q=Women+Academics+in+Agriculture

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Digitalization of Agriculture and Bio-conservation for Food Security", (2nd International Conference of the Faculty of Agriculture), 12th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
2"Sustainable Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Climate Change response", (Ist Faculty of Agriculture International Conference), 23rd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
3"Enhancing E-Agricultural Extension Systems", (Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria), 26th September, 2022 to 28th September, 2022; Virtual.
4"Transforming National Food Systems to Prevent Hunger. 2nd International Conference on Food Security and Hidden Hunger", (Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State), 8th October, 2018 to 10th October, 2018; Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State.
5"Management of Agricultural Investments in Nigeria.", (17th Annual National Conference Organised by the Nigeria Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE)), 17th October, 2016 to 20th October, 2016; Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
6"The Role of Postgraduate Studies in Research and Manpower Training for Sustainable National Development.", (Maiden Interdisciplinary Conference Organized by the School of Postgraduate Studies, Anambra State University, Uli,), 23rd September, 2014 to 25th September, 2014; ETF Auditorium, Anambra State University, Igbariam Campus.
7"Environmental Concerns and Agricultural Productivity: Addressing the Challenges of Food Security.International Agricultural Conference, 2nd International Conference of the Faculty of Agriculture, Anambra State University, Igbariam Campus", (Faculty of Agriculture, Anambra State University, Igbariam Campus, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Raw Material Research and Development Council, Young Shall Grow Limited and Anambra State FADAMA III Project.), 6th May, 2012 to 9th May, 2012; ETF Auditorium, Anambra State University, Igbariam Campus.
Workshops
1"Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching, Learning and Research", (Faculty of Agriculture in collaboration with Davak Consults, Lagos), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; FEG Hall, Faculty of Agriculture, UNIZIK.
2"Grant Writing Workshop on Building foundation for Fund Raising Success for Sustainable Development Goals' Researches", (Centre for Sustainable Development,Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in conjuction with United Nations Information Centre for Nigeria), 22nd June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; Centre for Sustainable Development.
3"Coaching and Career Adminstration Proccesses", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 17th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Studio.
4"5-day hands-on-data training workshop on data analysis using STATA and Microsoft Excel", (Flourish Data Analytics School in collaboration with the Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 12th June, 2021 to 16th June, 2021; Faculty of Biosciences Boardroom, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
5"Executive course on Econometrics for PolIcy Analysis III", (African Heritage Institution, Enugu), 21st May, 2018 to 25th May, 2018; AfriHeritage Secretariat, Enugu.
6"Acquisition of Knowledge for Effective Functioning", (Petroleum, Coal and Renewable Energy Research Unit, (PECREER), Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in collaboration with Cetvetar Training the Trainee Initiative Programme), 2nd April, 2012 to 3rd April, 2012; Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State.