Miss. Kenechi Philomena Okpala-ezennia

Miss. Kenechi Philomena Okpala-ezennia is a LECTURER II in FISHERY AND AQUATECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Miss. Kenechi Philomena Okpala-ezennia

Staff Profile

A dedicated lecturer and researcher with a strong academic foundation in aquatic pollution and toxicology. Currently pursuing advanced research in emerging contaminants and their environmental impacts. Research interests includes water resource management, pollution remediation, aquatic microbiology pollutant-pathogen interactions, biogeochemical cycling and climate change impacts in Aquatic ecosystem, leveraging innovative approaches in ecotoxicology and environmental engineering. Beyond academia, I actively embrace emerging tools in programming and data analytics for in-depth analytical capabilities, enhancing my ability to address complex environmental challenges.

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Fishery And Aquatechnology, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department/Sub-Unit:
FISHERY AND AQUATECHNOLOGY

Interest Areas

Aquatic Pollution And Toxicology AQUATIC POLLUTION AND TOXICOLOGY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. (Master Degree, February, 2022)
July, 2018 to December, 2022
M.Sc Aquatic Pollution And Toxicology
2MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE, ABIA STATE. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2012)
September, 2007 to October, 2012
BACHELOR OF FISHERIES FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Relevant/Working Experience

1Departmental ICT Officer, Department of Fisheries and aquaculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
June, 2023 to Present
2Course Adviser, for 200L Students, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra, Nigeria
June, 2023 to Present

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Okpala-Ezennia, K.P., Amachree, D., Akinrotimi O.A, Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K, and Chinenye C.N. (2025, February), "Assessment of Microplastic Contaminations in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) From Selected Fish Farms in Awka Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria", Research Journal of Pure Science and Technology
2NWANKWO C.G , IKEOGU C.F , OKEKE P.A , IKECHUKWU C.C & OKPALA-EZENNIA K.P.. (2025, March), "Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria isolated from cultured and wild Clarias gariepinus in Awka, Nigeria", Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal
3K.P. Okpala-Ezennia, A.A. Nlewadim, C.F. Ikeogu, T.C. Okoye. (2025, April), "Chronic consequences of atrazine exposure on growth, proximate composition and histological integrity in Clarias gariepinus and its hybrid progeny", Environmental Pollution and Management
4Okpala-Ezennia K.P, Nlewadim A.A, Ikeogu C.F. (2024, March), "Impact of Sub-Lethal Atrazine Exposure on Haematology, Serum Biochemistry, and Muscular Accumulation on Juveniles of Clarias Gariepinus and its Hybrid with Heterobranchus Longifilis", Journal of Marine Biology and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 10
5Ogbodo,J.A; Odebiri, O.D; Okpala-Ezennia, K.P. (2023, July), "Assessment of the Impacts of Urban Sprawling on Freshwater Ecosystem in Onitsha, Nigeria", Centre for Sustainable Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
6Ikeogu C.F, Uzoma O.S, Okpala-Ezennia K.P, Ogbonnaya H.F, Nwankwo C.G. (2022, March), "Socio-Economic Assessment of Fisherfolks in Anaku Community, Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria: A Base for potential Aquaculture Development", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research (IJOEAR), Vol. 8
7Ikeogu C.F, Uzoma O.S, Okpala-Ezennia K.P, Ogbonnaya H.F, Nwankwo C.G. (2022, March), "Evaluation of Suitability of Omambala River in Anaku Community for Aquaculture Production", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research (IJOEAR)
8.F. Ikeogu, H.F. Ogbonnaya, K.P. Okpala-Ezennia and C.G. Nwankwo (2021). (2021, January), "Heavy Metal Analysis of Consumer Fish Sold in Three Selected Markets in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria,", Singapore Journal of Scientific Research
9• P.C Onuoha, K.P. Okpala-Ezennia; G. Ugwumadu, D. Chinonyerem and K.A Ogbuagu. (2020, June), "Physical properties and water stability of wheat and cassava flour binders for fish feed formulation. Journal of Aquatic sciences", Journal of Aquatic sciences, Vol. -1135, (Issue 1)
10C.F. Ikeogu, H.F. Ogbonnaya, K.P. Okpala-Ezennia, and G.T. Obuakor. (2020, September), "Challenges of women involved in fishing activities (a case study of Otuocha, Anambra State, Nigeria).", Global Journal of Fisheries Science

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Accreditation Committee Member, "Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (October, 2024)
2500L Course Adviser, "Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (June, 2023)
3ICT Officer, "Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (May, 2023)