Dr. Temple Nneamaka Nwankwo
Dr. Temple Nneamaka Nwankwo is a SENIOR LECTURER in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
|  |
Staff Profile
I am Temple Nneamaka Nwankwo, a lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension with specialization in Agribusiness and Food system sustainability.
Personal Information
Email: | |
Phone: | |
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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY), ULI. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2018) September, 2014 to September, 2018 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS |
| 2 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY), ULI. (Master Degree, May, 2014) January, 2012 to January, 2014 MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS |
| 3 | USMAN DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY, SOKOTO. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2012) January, 2011 to January, 2012 POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA EDUCATION |
| 4 | FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2009) September, 2003 to September, 2008 B. AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS |
| 5 | GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, UGA. (SSCE, June, 2002) September, 1996 to September, 2002 |
| 6 | GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL, UGA. (NECO, June, 2002) September, 1996 to September, 1996 |
| 7 | Central Primary School, Uga. (FSLC, June, 1997) September, 1991 to September, 1996 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Deputy Director (Sciences), JUPEB, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Examination Officer, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension January, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Postgraduate Co-ordinator, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension September, 2021 to March, 2022 |
| 4 | CEP Co-ordinator, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension October, 2018 to July, 2021 |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2017 to Present |
| 6 | Assistant Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic Oko January, 2012 to March, 2017 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Temple N. Nwankwo, John A. Ogbodo , Franklyn K. Oramulu. (2026, January), "Factors influencing youth participation in bamboo value chain enterprises in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Bamboo and Rattan, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 29-40 |
| 2 | Olorunsola, A.S., Enwelu, A.I. and Nwankwo, T.N.. (2026, April), "Analysis of Indigenous Agricultural Technologies to Climate Change Adaptation in Yam Production in Ondo State, Nigeria", Nigerian Agricultural Journal, Vol. 57, (Issue 1), pp 19-28 |
| 3 | Nwankwo Temple Nneamaka. (2024, August), "Viability of Floricultural Plants Nursery Business in Southeast, Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 229-240 |
| 4 | Obot 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, (Issue 1), pp 34-39 |
| 5 | Oluwaseun Joseph Komolafe, Temple Nneamaka Nwankwo, Precious Chibueze Chilaka. (2022, April), "Willingness of Agriculture Students to be involved in Agripreneur Career in Southeast Nigeria", ournal of Agricultural Production, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 9-16 |
| 6 | Temple Nneamaka NWANKWO, Oluwaseun Joseph KOMOLAFE. (2021, March), "Assessment of agricultural produce price differentials in Anambra State, Nigeria before and during demonetization", Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 8-13 |
| 7 | Temple 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 |
| 8 | Chizoba 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 |
| 9 | Cecilia A. Nwigwe, Victor O. Okoruwa, Temple N. Nwankwo, Chukwunonso O. Ositanwosu. (2020, May), "Drivers of Market Participation Decisions among Smallholder Yam-based System Farmers in Oyo North Area of Oyo State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 1-7 |
| 10 | Nwankwo 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 |
| 11 | Nwankwo, 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 200-205 |
| 12 | T. N. Nwankwo, T. O. Okoli, 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 |
| 13 | Ayawari D.T., Nwankwo N.T.O., Ugwumba C.O.A., Ugbaja M.O.. (2018, November), "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 |
| 14 | Osuafor Ogonna O, Nwankwo Temple 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 |
| 15 | Nwankwo NTO, Oghenehogagame P, Ugwumba COA. (2017, July), "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 |
| 16 | Ogonna O. Osuafor1*, Nonyelum M. Azubugwu, Temple N. Nwankwo. (2017, 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 |
| 17 | Ugwumba, C. O. A. and 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", International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 10), pp 33-40 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwankwo T. N.. (2025, March), "Assessment of Stress Management For Women Poultry Farmers in Aguata and Awka Agricultural Zones of Anambra State, Nigeria", Proceedings of the Third Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, pp 98-102 |
| 2 | Anyanwu, V.K., Nwankwo, T.N.. Ugwumba, C.O.A.. (2024, October), "Economic Efficiency of Honey production in Southeast Nigeria", Conference Proceedings, Faculty of Agriculture, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, pp 33-40 |
| 3 | Nwankwo 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 |
| 4 | Ozor M. U., Nwankwo T. N.. (2018, October), "Evaluation of Dry Maize (Zea Mays) Marketing in Anambra State", Proceedings of the Second International Conference On Food Security and Hidden Hunger, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) Faculty Of Agriculture, pp 110-114 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INDIGENOUS AND MODERN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN YAM PRODUCTION IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Olorunsola Akinsele Silvanus (2024856002FN) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Travel grant" (May, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Chinese Embassy in Nigeria |
| 2 | Awardee: "PhD Research Grant" (October, 2014 to October, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International Journal of Bamboo and Rattan" (January, 2026) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Organic Agriculture Research and Innovation (JOARI)" (May, 2025) |
| 3 | Editor, "Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Journal" (March, 2025) |
| 4 | Editor, "Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal" (January, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Sustainable Agriculture, Nature Conservation, and Climate Change Response. Proceedings of the 1st Faculty of Agricultue International Conference" (March, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Masters Final Examination" (January, 2024 to May, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Masters Thesis" (May, 2023 to December, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Contributor, "Food and Agriculture Organization of th United Nations" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Faculty Representative, "University Senate" (December, 2024) |
| 3 | Secretary, "Faculty of Agriculture Conference Protocol Sub-commitee" (November, 2024 to March, 2025) |
| 4 | Participant - Call to Earth Day, "CNN" (December, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 5 | Member, "Reviewing/Technical Team for the First Faculty of Agriculture International (Hybrid) Conference" (January, 2023) |
| 6 | LOC Member, "2023 AGM of the Association of Organic Agriculture Practictioners of Nigeria" (January, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, "Business Generation Committee For Faculty 2nd International Conference" (December, 2023 to March, 2024) |
| 8 | Inauguration Committee Member, "Sahelian Institute For Bamboo Research and Entrepreneurship Development" (June, 2023 to November, 2023) |
| 9 | Convener, SACOBAR 2024 (LOC on Refreshments Subcommittee), "Planning Committe of the 1st Sahelian Congress on Bamboo and Rattan (SACOBAR)" (February, 2023) |
| 10 | Deputy Chairman, "Faculty of Agriculture Staff Development Matters" (June, 2023) |
| 11 | Member, "Faculty of Agriculture Lecture Series Committee" (July, 2021 to June, 2023) |
| 12 | Member, "Faculty of Agriculture Books and Journal Committee" (July, 2021 to June, 2023) |
| 13 | Member, "Faculty of Agriculture Need Assessment Committee" (July, 2021 to June, 2023) |
| 14 | Career Officer, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension" (August, 2021) |
| 15 | Member, National Constitution Review Committee, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practictioners of Nigeria" (January, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 16 | Treasurer, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN), Anambra State Chapter." (January, 2018) |
| 17 | Secretary, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Undergraduate Committee" (September, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Agricultural Society of Nigeria" - ASN-5907 (member since 2026), https://agriculturalsocietynigeria.org/certificate/new-membership-certificate-eai/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum)" (member since 2025), https://www.fao.org/fsnforum/index.php |
| 3 | Research 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/ |
| 4 | Full 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 |
| 5 | Full Member, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria (NOAN)" - R176/06/17 (member since 2017), http://www.noanigeria.net/ |
| 6 | Life 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 |
| 7 | Fellow 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 | "Sustainability of Food Systems and Natural Resources Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence", (Faculty of Agriculture), 12th March, 2025 to 14th March, 2025; ASUU Secretariat |
| 2 | "Smart Agriculture: A Panaccea for Food Security, Environmental Health and Sustainable National Development", (Faculty of Agriculture, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State in Collaboration with African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)), 22nd October, 2024 to 25th October, 2024; Faculty of Agriculture Auditorium, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State |
| 3 | "Bamboo and Rattan Innovation for Entrepreneurship, Livelihoods, and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)", (The Sahelian Institute for Bamboo and Rattan, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Partenership with the Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja and The International Network of Universities and Research Centres Focused on Bmaboo), 22nd May, 2024 to 23rd May, 2024; Chisco Building of Transport Studies, UNIZIK, Awka |
| 4 | "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. |
| 5 | "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. |
| 6 | "Enhancing E-Agricultural Extension Systems", (Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria), 26th September, 2022 to 28th September, 2022; Virtual. |
| 7 | "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. |
| 8 | "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. |
| 9 | "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. |
| 10 | "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 | "Academic Affairs Management for Improved Employability and Mental Health", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka), 14th April, 2026 to 15th April, 2026; CIBN (Bankers Hall) Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Training on Academic writing and Presentation titled Publish with Confidence and Promote with Ease", (TETFUND/ Faculty of Agriculture), 17th December, 2024 to 17th December, 2024; UNIZIK BUsiness School |
| 3 | "Grant Proposal Writing", (TETFUND Centre of Excellence (BEATS)/Faculty of Agriculture, NAU), 4th December, 2024 to 4th December, 2024; Chem Hall, Faculty of Agriculture |
| 4 | "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. |
| 5 | "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. |
| 6 | "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. |
| 7 | "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. |
| 8 | "Executive course on Econometrics for PolIcy Analysis III", (African Heritage Institution, Enugu), 21st May, 2018 to 25th May, 2018; AfriHeritage Secretariat, Enugu. |
| 9 | "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. |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Technological Innovation and Standardization of Bamboo and Rattan for Developing Countries", (International Centre for Bamboo and Rattan co-organized by International Bamboo and Rattan Organization), 15th May, 2024 to 29th May, 2024; Beijing, China |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Call to Earth Day 2024", (CNN), 4th December, 2024 to 4th December, 2024; Model Nursery and Primary School, Igboukwu, Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State |