Mrs. Ndidi Benedethe Ezenyilimba
Mrs. Ndidi Benedethe Ezenyilimba is a LECTURER I in ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Greetings in Jesus name Amen. My name is Mrs Benedethe Ndidiamaka Ezenyilimba (nee Ezeanyika).
I am Born in 1969 in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. I am 3rd of the 6th children of Mr & Mrs Innocent Ezeanyika. I had my primary and secondary education at Amaigbo Lane Primary School and Girls’ High School, Uga respectively. I read and obtained B.Agric.Sc. in Animal Sc. From University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Professional Diploma of Education from Enugu State College of Education Technical (ESCET); M.Sc. in Animal Production and Management ESUT Enugu and currently a Ph.D. student of Animal Sc. UNN. My relevant experiences include: Sales Manager Animal production section Justice and Peace Farms (CIDJAP) Enugu. I taught at the College of the Immaculate Conception (CIC) Enugu and currently Lecturer II in Animal Science and Tech. Department (2017- till date). I wrote a book chapter in Animal Science Practical Workbook; co-authored 7 Journals, published 2 conference papers and co- authored 13 including 1 book of Abstracts; I have supervised over 24 students and currently have 6 supervisees. I have held the following positions in the Department: an academic adviser of Animal science students (2019-2021), SIWES Coordinator (2017-2020), Currently, I am CEP coordinator, Unit head of Micro livestock section of Teaching and Research Farm of the Department (2019 till date), Animal science representative, Faculty lecture series committee, Committee member Quality Assurance, career officer and a member of Food Security. I won an award of the visionary guidance by Animal Science
Association of Nigeria, UNIZIK chapter. I belong to these professional bodies:
Nigeria Institute of Animal Science (NIAS); Animal Science Association of
Nigeria (ASAN); Network on Giant African Land Snail (NETGALS); Organization of
Women in Science for the Developing World (OSWD) UNIZIK chapter, Insect Farming For Eradication of Rural
Poverty (IFFERP) UNIZIK Chapter, Food security Committee UNIZIK. My societal
contributions include: team leader WAEC and NECO Exams and Assistant Examiner
Nigerian Teachers Institute among others. I am married to Dr. Emmanuel
Ezenyilimba (Reader) and blessed with 3 lovely Children.
Personal Information
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Address: | Animal Science And Technology, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. (Master Degree, July, 2013) July, 2006 to July, 2013 M.SC Animal Science(Animal Production) |
| 2 | ENUGU STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TECHNICAL. (Post-Graduate Degree, May, 2013) February, 2010 to February, 2013 EDUCATION EDUCATION |
| 3 | ENUGU STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TECHNICAL(NAU Affliated). (Post-Graduate Degree, May, 2013) August, 2010 to May, 2013 PDE Education |
| 4 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA (UNN). (Bachelor Degree, June, 1995) May, 1990 to May, 1995 BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL SCIENCE(ANIMALPRODUCTION) |
| 5 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1995) August, 1990 to May, 1995 B.Sc Animal Science |
| 6 | GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL UGA. (SSCE, October, 1986) November, 1981 to July, 1986 |
| 7 | GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL, UGA. (SSCE, June, 1986) August, 1981 to June, 1986 |
| 8 | AMIGBO LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL 2 UWANI ENUGU. (FSLC, July, 1985) July, 1976 to July, 1981 |
| 9 | AMIGBO LANE II UWANI ENUGU. (FSLC, September, 1981) September, 1976 to September, 1981 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE, FIRST FACULTY OF AGRIC. INTERNATIONAL (HYBRID) CONFERENCE March, 2023 to March, 2023 |
| 2 | Participant, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY,AWKA October, 2018 to October, 2018 |
| 3 | SIWES Supervisor, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY,AWKA July, 2018 to February, 2019 |
| 4 | Teacher, COLLEGE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (CIC) ENUGU April, 2002 to February, 2017 |
| 5 | ASSISTANT CHIEF LIBRARIAN, CATHOLIC INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT, JUSTICE AND PEACE December, 2001 to March, 2002 |
| 6 | Sales Manager, CATHOLIC INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT JUSTICE AND PEACE (CIDJAP) ENUGU; JUSTICE AND PEACE FARMS August, 1996 to March, 2002 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Cordelia Ebenebe, Simon Okwueche, Oghale Okore, Valentine Okpoko, Maduabuchi Amobi, Joan Nneamaka Eze, Benedethe Ezenyilimba and Michael Okonkwo. (2021, December) Arthropods in Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals and Medicine: A Review” contained in a book titled arthropods- Are They Beneficial For Mankind? IntechOpen, Print ISBN: 978-1-78984-165-7; Online ISBN: 978-1-78984-166-4, pp 1-21 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ugwumba C. Isaac, Reginald J. Nosike, Jonas Ezea, Helen C. Ezejesi, Benedethe N. Ezenyilimba and Sylvester N. Ibe. (2023, January), "HERITABILITY OF BODY WEIGHT AND LINEAR BODY MEASUREMENTS OF ISA BROWN x LOCAL CHICKEN GENOTYPES", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. -8, (Issue -2), pp 90-102 |
| 2 | HC Ezejesi, FO Obinani, JC Okonkwo,KC Oguchienti, JN Omumuabuike and Ezenyilimba Benedethe N. (2023, September), "Growth Characteristics of Abor-Acre Broilers Administered Neem Leaf (Azadirachta indica) and Pawpaw Leaf (Carica papaya) Extracts", Acta Scientific AGRICULTURE (ISSN: 2581-365X), Vol. 46, (Issue -2), pp 65-68 |
| 3 | Onunkwo, D. N. Ufot, U. E., Ezenyilimba, B. N., Omumuabuike, J. N and Ezeoke, F. C. (2022, October), "Blood profile of starter broiler chickens fed diet containing leaf meal composite as alternative to commercial broiler premix.", Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 103-110 |
| 4 | Okonkwo J.C, Samuel K., Nwankwo C.A, Okonkwo I.F, Ezenyilimba B.N and Okafor E.C. (2022, May), "INTERNAL EGG QUALITY TRAITS OF CHICKEN: STORAGE DURATION AND STRAIN EFFECTS", Agrobiological Records, Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 1-6, Open Access Journal |
| 5 | Okonkwo JC,Samuel K, Nwankwo CA, Okonkwo IF,Ezenyilimba BN and Okafor EC. (2022, May), "INTERNAL EGG QUALITY TRAITS OF CHICKEN: STORAGE DURATION AND STRAIN EFFECTS", Agrobiological Records Open Access Journal, Vol. -8, pp 1-6 |
| 6 | Onunkwo, D. N., Udokwu, I. U., Ekundayo, E. O., Ezenyilimba, B. N., Omumuabuike, J.N., and Ezeoke, F.C.. (2022, February), "Serum biochemical assay of broiler chickens administered water containing various medicinal plant leaf methanol extract .", Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, Vol. 49, (Issue 2), pp 95 -100, ASAN-NIAS |
| 7 | Onunkwo, D. N., Udokwu, I. U., Ekundayo, E. O., Ezenyilimba, B. N., Omumuabuike, J. N and Ezeoke, F. C.. (2022, February), "Carcass and internal organ changes in broiler chickens administered water containing various medicinal plant leaf methanol extracts", Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, Vol. 49, (Issue 2), pp 209-214 |
| 8 | Onunkwo, D. N., Ezenyilimba, B. N., Ezea, J. and Daniel-Igwe, G.. (2021, July), "Growth performance and haematology indices of broiler birds fed diet containing graded levels of biochar", International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology, Accepted for publication on 7th July 2021 (In press) |
| 9 | Onunkwo, D. N., Udeme, M.A., Ezea, J. and Ezenyilimba, B. N.. (2021, July), "Growth performance of broiler starter broiler fed diet containing leaf meal levels composite as alternative to commercial broiler premix", International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology, Accepted for publication on 7th July 2021 (In press) |
| 10 | Onunkwo, D.N., Udeme, M.A., Ezea, J. and Ezenyilimba, B.N.. (2021, August), "Blood profile of finisher broiler chickens fed diet containing leaf meal composite as alternative to commercial broiler premix", Nigerian Agricultural Journal, Vol. 52, pp 306-311, Number 2 |
| 11 | Agida, C. A., Onunkwo, D. N., Ezenyilimba, B. N., Afam-Ibezim, E. M., Ukonu, A. B., John, U. E., Adje, C. I.. (2021, July), "Carcass Traits, Organ Proportion And Bio-Economic Cost Benefits Analysis Of Broiler Chickens Fed Different Dietary Plant Protein Sources In Sorghum-Based Diet", World Agricultural Economy, Vol. 2, pp 17-22 |
| 12 | Onunkwo, D.N., Daniel-Igwe, G., Odoemelam,V., Agida, C.A., Ezenyilimba, B.N., Udokwu, I. U.. (2020, June), "Carcass Characteristics And Organ Proportions Of Broiler Chickens Fed Acha Grain -based Diet Supplemented With Different Plant Protein Sources", Nigerian Journal of Animal production, Vol. 47, pp 108-112, 47(6) |
| 13 | Onunkwo, D.N., Daniel-Igwe, G., Odoemelam,V., Agida, C.A., Ezenyilimba, B.N. (2020, June), "Growth Performance And Feed Cost Benefit Of Broiler Chickens Fed Acha Grain -based Diet Supplemented With Different Plant Protein Sources.", Nigerian Journal of Animal production, Vol. 46, pp 113-119, 46 (6) |
| 14 | Ezeakacha, E.M., Okonkwo, J.C. and Ezenyilimba, B. (2018). (2018, February), "Effect Of Mimosa Diplotrica Leaf Meal On The Organ Weights And Organoleptic Properties Of Three Broiler Strains", Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, Vol. 45, pp 239-250 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ebenebe, C.I. Okonkwo, M. N.; Ezenyilimba, B.N. and C.I. Ezeano (2024).. (2024, March), "ECOLOGICAL, BEHAVIOURAL AND MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GIANT CRICKET (BRACHYTRUPES MEMBRANACEUS L.): A PRELUDE TO SEMI- INTENSIVE REARING TECHNIQUE", Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 2 | Ebenebe C.I., Iheukwumere E.I., Ezenyilimba B.N., Oyisi M., Ekugba C. U., Nwankwo C. A., Ugwuowo L.C., U.C. Isaac., Afomezie P.I., Ogbu O. and Ikeogu C.F.(2024). (2024, March), "Nanotechnology in Livestock Production: A Review", Faculty of Agriculture,University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 3 | Onunkwo, D. N., Nwachukwu, K. T., Wogu, K. R., Ezenyilimba, B. N., and Ndukwe, O. (2024). (2024, March), "GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND HAEMATOLOGICAL PROFILE OF BROILER CHICKENS FED STRAIGHT DIET SUPPLEMENTED WITH BIONIC PREBIOTIC (HILYSES) AND HARDCORE YEAST CELL WALL (IMMUNO WALL)", Nigerian Society of Animal Production (NSAP), Vol. -49, ISSN 1596-5570 |
| 4 | C. O. Ostia, C. Ezenwosu, B.N. Ezenyilimba, M.C. Ogala, and O. B. Ezeugwu. (2022, December), "Effect of varying levels of kaolin as a feed additive on growth performance of broiler chickens.", Faculty of Agriculture,University of Nigeria Nsukka, Vol. -1, pp 308-317 |
| 5 | Ebenebe, C. I., Nweke, R. O., Oguchienti, K. C., Onunkwo, D. N. and Ezenyilimba, B. N. (2021, March), "Characterization Of West African Dwarf Goat In Three Local Governments In Anambra State.", |
| 6 | Onunkwo, D. N., Ezenyilimba, B. N., Afam-Ibezim, E. M. and Agida, C. A. (2020, November), "Substitution Of Fermented Palm Kernel Meal For Maize In Broiler Starter Diets.", |
| 7 | Onunkwo, D. N., Ezenyilimba, B. N., Agida, C. A. and Afam-Ibezim, E. M.. (2020, November), "Carcass Characteristics And Organ Proportion Of Broiler Chickens Fed Different Dietary Plant Protein Sources In Sorghum-based Diet.", |
| 8 | Ezenyilimba, B. N., Onunkwo, D. N. and Okonkwo, J. C.. (2020, November), "Growth Performance And Haematological Indices Of Broiler Birds Fed Diet Containing Graded Levels Of Biochar", , pp 5 |
| 9 | Ebenebe, C.I., Okonkwo, M.N., Ezenyilimba, B.N. and Ezeano, C.I.. (2020, February), "Ecological, Behavioural And Morphometric Characteristics Of The Giant Cricket (Brachytrupes Membranaceus L.) In Oji River LGA, Enugu State, South East, Nigeria: A Prelude To Semi-Intensive Rearing Technique", |
| 10 | Okonkwo, J.C., Ehibe, P.C., Onunkwo, D.N. & Ezenyilimba, B. (2018, October), "Comparative Evaluation Of The Effect Of Breed On The Semen Quality Of Rabbits.", , pp 9 |
| 11 | Oguama, M.C., Ezenyilimba, B. & Onunkwo, D.N.. (2018, October), "Growth Performance Of Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) Fed Varying Levels Of Pro-vitamin A Cassava Root Meal Based Diet", |
| 12 | Okonkwo, J.C., Nsofor, R.N.,Onunkwo, D.N. &Ezenyilimba, B.. (2018, October), "Effect Of Breed On Semen Biochemical Parameters Of Rabbit Bucks", , pp 4 |
| 13 | Okonkwo, J.C., Amaefula, H.I., Onunkwo, D.N. &Ezenyilimba, B. (2018). (2018, October), "Comparative Evaluation Of Effects Of Breed On The Serum Biochemical Properties Of Rabbits.", , pp 5 |
| 14 | Madumelu, B.N.,Ezenyilimba, B., &Onunkwo D.N.. (2018, October), "Effect Of Natural Clean Probiotic On The Carcass Yield And Organ Characteristics Of Broiler Birds.", , pp 5 |
| 15 | Ezenyilimba, B., Okeke-Ike, A.N., &Onunkwo, D.N.. (2018, October), "Growth Performance Of Archachatina Marginata Fed Diets Containing Poultry Dropping Meal", , pp 5 |
| 16 | Ezenyilimba, E., Okonkwo, R., Ezeudu, E.I, Ezeanyika, B.N.. (2012, December), "Strategic Options For Youth Career Development In Nigeria.", |
| 17 | Ezenyilimba, E.U., Nwobi, T.U, Ezeanyika., B.N.. (2011, September), "Entrepreneurial Marketing Oriented Curriculum And Nigeria Economic Development,", , pp 11 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, NATURE CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE", (FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, IFITE OGWARI), 22nd March, 2024 to 22nd March, 2024; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| 2 | "SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, NATURE CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE", (FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE), 3rd July, 2023 to 3rd July, 2023; NAU AUDITORIUM AND ARCHTECTURE BUILDING |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "RESEACH AND RESEARCH PROPOSALS: MODALITIES AND IMPROVING MUSHROOM CULTIVATION IN NIGERIA", (WOMEN IN SCIENCE FOR THE DEVLOPING WORLD SOUTH EAST ZONE IN ON JUN TION WITH FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENES AND TECHNOLOGY), 19th October, 2022 to 20th October, 2022; CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA |
| 2 | "Coaching and Career Administration Processes", (Centre for counselling and Career Development of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 23rd July, 2021 to 29th July, 2021; Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. |
| 3 | "Money Spinners in your Domain", (Faculty of Agriculture, Grasscutter Researches and Farmers Forum and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Women Association), 5th May, 2021 to 5th June, 2021; FAG Hall 1, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University , Awka, Nigeria. |
| 4 | "Deepening Research Competence for effective Scholarship", (School of Post Graduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 9th November, 2018 to 12th November, 2018; FAG Hall 1, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University , Awka, Nigeria. |
| 5 | "Setting of Examination Questions, Development and Application of Marking Scheme and Setting of Examination Questions in Unizik", (Dean, Faculty of Agriculture), 1st March, 2018 to 1st March, 2018; FAG Hall 1, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University , Awka, Nigeria. |
| 6 | "RESOURCE MOBILIZATION", (DFID’S CAPACITY BUILDING FOR DECENTRALISED DEVELOPMENT (CBDD) PROJECT IN COLLABORATION WITH LIVING EARTH NIGERIA FOUNDATION (LENF) AND NKUM ASSOCIATES.), 19th November, 2001 to 24th November, 2001; RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE, EMENE, ENUGU . |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "WORKSHOP ON BEE FARMING,SNAIL FARMING,FISH FARMING,GRASSCUTTER FARMING AND BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE FARMING.", (FAG,NAU GRASSCUTTER RESEACHERS AND FARMERS FORUM AND NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY WOMEN ASSOCIATION), 26th July, 2021 to 28th July, 2021; AWKA |
| 2 | "25TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA", (ASAN-NIAS), 15th November, 2020 to 18th November, 2020; ABUJA |
| 3 | "24TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA", (ASAN-NIAS), 8th September, 2019 to 12th September, 2019; UMUAHIA,ABIA |
| 4 | "23RD NIAS CONFERENCE 2018", (ASAN-NIAS), 9th September, 2018 to 13th September, 2018; ILORIN |
| 5 | "22ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA", (ASAN-NIAS), 10th September, 2017 to 14th October, 2017; ABUJA |
| 6 | "21ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA", (ASAN-NIAS), 18th September, 2016 to 21st September, 2016; PORTHARCOUT |
| 7 | "20TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA", (ASAN-NIAS), 6th September, 2015 to 10th September, 2015; IBADAN |
| 8 | "4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP ON GIANT AFRICAN LAND SNAILS", (FAG-NAU), 1st June, 2015 to 4th June, 2015; NAU,AWKA |
| 9 | "RESOURCE MOBILIZATION", (DFID'S CAPACITY BUILDING FOR DECENTRALISED DEV(CBDD) project AND LIVING EARTH NIGERIA FOUNDATION(LENF)), 19th November, 2001 to 24th November, 2001; ENUGU |