Mr. Chukwuma Francis Onejeme

Mr. Chukwuma Francis Onejeme is a LECTURER I in CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Mr. Chukwuma Francis Onejeme

Staff Profile

I am Mr. Francis C. Onejeme, hail from Awka in Anambra State. A subject matter specialist in plant breeding, genetics and biotechnology. Love knowledge acquisition and teaching. 

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Crop Science And Horticulture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department/Sub-Unit:
CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE

Interest Areas

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Ibadan, Ibadan. (Master Degree, January, 2015)
January, 2012 to January, 2015
M. Sc.in Plant Breeding And Biotechnology Agronomy
2Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2010)
November, 2004 to August, 2009
B. Agric Crop Production And Landscape Management
3Comprehensive Secondary School Nawfia. (SSCE, June, 2004)
September, 1999 to May, 2004
4Unity Primary School, Umuokpu-Awka. (FSLC, July, 1999)
September, 1993 to July, 1998

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
October, 2021 to Present
2Ward Collation Officer, INEC
February, 2019 to March, 2019
3Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
May, 2018 to September, 2021
4Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
May, 2017 to May, 2018
5Consultant on Advisory Services and Input Consultancy (ASIC), Anambra State FADAMA III AF Project
May, 2017 to December, 2017
6Project Supervisor, DELFARM Projects Limited
April, 2016 to December, 2016
7Subject Matter Specialist on Crops/Agronomy, Anambra State Ministry Of Agriculture (ADP)
February, 2015 to March, 2017
8Extension Agent, Anambra State Ministry Of Agriculture (ADP)
January, 2014 to January, 2015
9Customer Service (NYSC), United Bank For Africa
November, 2010 to October, 2011
10Senate President SUG, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
January, 2008 to January, 2009
11Secretary General, African Education Initiative, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki Axis
January, 2008 to January, 2009
12International Service Director, Rotary Club Of Abakaliki Community Base
January, 2008 to January, 2010

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Ngwu, C.H., Gana, A.S., Tolorunse, K.D., Mamudu, A.Y. and Onejeme, F.C.. (2023, January), "Impact of Genotype × Environment Interaction on Seed Yield and Pod Shattering of Soybean Genotypes in Nigeria", International Annals of Science, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-13
2Ortiz-García, P., González Ortega-Villaizán, A., Onejeme, F.C., Müller, M. and Pollmann, S.. (2023, February), "Do Opposites Attract? Auxin-Abscisic Acid Crosstalk: New Perspectives", Int. J. Mol. Sci., Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 3090
3Onejeme, F.C., Uchendu, E.E. and Okporie, E.O.. (2023, February), "In-vitro effects of sucrose and ascorbic acid on induction and shelf-life of micro-tuber of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) genotypes.", World J. of Adv. Research and Reviews, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 780-792
4Iwuagwu, C.C., Ononuju, C.C., Umechuruba, C.I., Nwogbaga, A.C., Obidiebube, A.E., Okolie, H., Onejeme, F.C., Obasi, C.C., Uwaoma, A.O. and Ejiofor, M.. (2020, June), "Assessment Of Effects Of Postharvest Tuber Rot Of Yam (Dioscorea Spp L. (Poir)) On Proximate Composition And Control Of Isolated Pathogens With Some Plant Extracts And Synthetic Fungicide In Awka South, Nigeria", Merit Research Journals, Vol. 8, (Issue 6)
5Onejeme, F.C., Okporie, E.O. and Eze, C.E.. (2020, July), "Combining Ability And Heterosis In Diallel Analysis Of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Lines", International Annals of Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 188-200
6Iwuagwu, C.C., Iweka, J., Nwogbaga, A.C., Obidiebube, A.E., Okolie, H., Obasi, C.C., Onejeme, F.C., Uwaoma, A.O. and Ejiofor, M.E.. (2020, October), "Component Assessment Of Pathogenic Fungi Organisms Associated With Egusi Melon (Citrillus Coloncythis L.) Seeds And Control Using Some Plant Extracts And Synthetic Fungicide", Global Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 16-24
7Iwuagwu, C.C., Nwizu, V.C., Apalowo, R., Nwogbaga, A.C., Onejeme, F.C., Okolie, H. and Aguwa, U.O.. (2020, December), "Effect Of Different Storage Media On Physical And Proximate Composition Of Plantain (Musa Paradisiaca) Fruits And Associated Pathogens", Agriways, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 81-87
8Iwuagwu, C.C., Okeke, D.O., Onejeme, F.C., Iheaturu, D.E., Nwogbaga, A.C., and Salaudeen, M.T.. (2019, May), "Effect Of Plant Spacing On Yield And Disease Assessment On Two Varieties Of Eggplant (Solanum Melongena L.) In Awka", East African Scholars J. Agri. Life Sci,, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 281-288
9Iwuagwu, C., Umechuruba, C., Ononuju, C., Nwogbaga, A., Salaudeen, M., and Onejeme, F.. (2019, May), "Effect Of Intercropping Rice With Maize And Soybeans On Disease Incidence, Severity And Yield Of Rice In Abia State", International Journal of Agricultural Science, Vol. 4, pp 23-28
10Iwuagwu, C.C., Kpadobi, R.C., Nwogbaga, C.A., Salaudeen, M.T., Iheaturu, D.E., and Onejeme, F.C.. (2019, May), "Fungitoxic Effects Of Some Plant Extracts On Seed Borne Fungi Pathogens Of Bambara Groundnut In Awka-South Of Anambra State, Nigeria", Advancement in Medicinal Plant Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 44-53
11Iwuagwu, C.C., C.C. Ononuju, C.I. Umechuruba, M.T. Salaudeen, A.C. Nwogbaga and F.C. Onejeme. (2018, April), "Effect Of Aqueous And Ethanol Extracts Of Plant Materials And Synthetic Fungicides On Disease Incidence And Severity Of Rice Spray Inoculated With Fusarium Moniliforme 2 Days Before, 2 Days After And When The Disease Symptom Appeared", Int. J. of Bio. Sci. and Res. | IJBSR |, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 148-162
12Iwuagwu, C.C., Nwogbaga, A.C., Salaudeen, M.T., Onejeme, F.C., Anazodo, E.O., and Iheaturu, D.E.. (2018, April), "Phytochemical Effects Of Some Plant Extracts And Synthetic Fungicide On Postharvest Rot Of Four Cocoyam Corm Varieties From Isuofia, Aguata LGA, Anambra State", Int. J. of Bio. Sci. and Res. | IJBSR |, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 164-184
13Iwuagwu, C.C., Mbah, B.N., Nwogboga, A.C., N.J. Okonkwo, and F.C. Onejeme. (2018, December), "Effect Of Water Quality And Air Movement On The Preservation Of Fresh Agricultural Produce In Vegetable Baskets", American Journal of Research Communication, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 1-15
14Iwuagwu, C.C., Onejeme, F.C., Ononuju, C.C., Umechuruba, C.I., and Nwogbaga, A.C.. (2018, December), "Effects Of Plant Extracts And Synthetic Fungicides On The Radial Growth Of Phoma Oryzae On Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) In Some Rice Growing Areas Of South Eastern Nigeria", J Plant Pathol Microbiol, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 468
15Iwuagwu, C.C., Nwogbaga, A.C., Onejeme, F.C., Nduka, U.F., and Iheaturu, D.E.. (2018, December), "In-vitro Effect Of Some Plant Extracts And Synthetic Fungicide In The Control Of Cocoyam Leaf Necrotic Fungi In Aguata LGA, Anambra State", International Journal of Biotechnology and Food Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 86-94
Conference Papers
1Iwuagwu, C.C., Umechuruba, C.I., Ononuju, C.C., Salaudeen, M.T., Nwogbaga, A.C., Onejeme, F.C., Obidiebube, A.E., Okolie, H. and Obasi, C.C.. (2019, October), "Survey Of Incidence And Severity Of Fungi Diseases Of Rice In Rice Growing Areas Of South Eastern Nigeria", , pp 398-405
2Iwuagwu, C.C., Ononuju, C.C., Umechuruba, C.I., Nwogbaga, A.C., Onejeme, F.C., Obidiebube, A.E., Okolie, H. and Obasi, C.C.. (2019, October), "Effects Of Plant Extracts And Synthetic Fungicides On Radial Growth Of Fusarium Moniliforme On Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) In Some Rice Growing Areas Of South Eastern Nigeria", , pp 440-450

Academic Leadership Qualities

Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Development of Multi-parent Advanced Generation Intercross (MAGIC) Mapping Population for QTL Analysis in Rice" (February, 2024)
2Reviewer, "Overview of sorghum (sorghum bicolor.L), economic importance, ecological requirements, and production constraints in Kenya" (February, 2023)
3Reviewer, "Ecophysiology of Four Mediterranean Forest Species" (December, 2023)
4Reviewer, "Allelopathic Potentiality of Euphorbia hypericifolia L. on Germination and Seedling Development of Sympatric Crops and Weeds" (April, 2021)
5Reviewer, "Assessment of different seedling production techniques of Euterpe edulis" (March, 2020)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Departmental Quality Assurance Sub-Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2021)
2Ward Collation Officer, "INEC" (February, 2019 to March, 2019)
3Stand in as The HOD Crop Science and Horticulture (CSH), "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2019 to October, 2019)
4Exam Officer, Dept. of Crop Science and Horticulture (CSH), "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2018)
5Department of Crop Science Chief Supervisor on Departmental Rice Farm, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2018)
6Consultant (ASIC), "FADAMA III + AF, Anambra State Coordinating Office" (May, 2017 to April, 2018)
7Project Supervisor, "DELFARM Projects Limited" (April, 2016 to March, 2017)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Genetics Society of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://searchworks.stanford.edu
2Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities" (member since 2017), https://asuunigeria.org/
3Graduate Member, "Nigeria Institute of Management" - 172121 (member since 2011), https://nim.ng
4Graduate Member, "International Project Management Professional" - IPMP/2011/7732 (member since 2011), http://www.ipmpglobal.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Digitalization of Agriculture and Bio-conservation for Food Security", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 12th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
2"Sustainable Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Climate Change Response", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
Workshop
1"Training of Trainers on Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) for West Africa", (Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa and the Global Center on Adaptation), 8th December, 2022 to 9th December, 2022; Zoom
Other Events
1"Training On Ward Collation Officer", (INEC (for General Election, Presidential, National Fed & State House of Assembly)), 22nd February, 2019 to 6th March, 2019; Anambra State, Nigeria
2"Rice Seed Production Technology Training", (Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program Phase I (ATASP-1)), 9th April, 2018 to 11th April, 2018; NAERLS, ABU Zaria, Nigeria
3"Capacity Building For Private Advisory Services", (Anambra State FADAMA III Additional Financing (AF)), 23rd May, 2017 to 23rd May, 2017; Don Ritz Hotel Udoka Housing Estate, Awka, Anambra State
4"Oracle 11G (Operator OCA)", (G N T IT Institute of Nigeria), 26th August, 2011 to 26th August, 2011; Ibadan, Nigeria
5"Internet Operation And MS-Word/Excel", (Kunzy Technology), 2nd June, 2011 to 30th June, 2011; Ibadan, Nigeria
6"Rotaract Officers Training Seminar (ROTS)", (Rotary International), 2nd July, 2010 to 2nd July, 2010; Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
7"2009 African Education Initiative International Scientific Conference", (The African Education Initiative), 22nd June, 2009 to 25th June, 2009; NVRI, VOM, Plateau State
8"Citizenship And Leadership Training", (Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Abuja MGD`s Programme), 27th July, 2008 to 1st August, 2008; Hill Top School, Awgu, Enugu State, Nigeria
9"National Workshop On Peace Building And Leadership Development For Student Leaders Of Tertiary Institutions", (Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Networks and Social Mobilization Department), 4th March, 2008 to 7th March, 2008; Evangel. Camp KM.48 Enugu – Abakaliki Express Way, Okpoto, Ebonyi State, Nigeria