Dr. Enwelem Anselm Egwunatum

Dr. Enwelem Anselm Egwunatum is a SENIOR LECTURER in FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Enwelem Anselm Egwunatum

Staff Profile

Dr. Anselm Enwelem Egwunatum is a Forest soil, regeration and conservation ecologist with the Department of Forestry and Wildlife. He was an Assistant Director (Forest regeneration & special conservation services) in the Delta State Ministry of Environment where he designed and implemented forest regeneration/restoration projects before joining the academics. Passionate research interest in carbon de-capitalization via compost formulation and utilization earned him the Hi-PACT (Association of British University) and Delta State Scholarship awards for the MSc and PhD degrees respectively. Special research interest include Environmental conservation; Watershed and Ecosystem rehabilitation using indigenous forest species; Forest carbon indices and assessment; forest floor component analysis and Compost utilization. His current research effort is at intensified study and use of various forest floor components to generate extended minor forest products for pressure reduction on the remnant tropical forest ecosystem in view of sustainable forest management. He has over 50 international and local journal articles/conference papers.

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Forestry And Wildlife, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department/Sub-Unit:
FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2013)
June, 2006 to December, 2012
PhD SOIL SCIENCE (Forest Soil Conservation)
2UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM. (Master Degree, November, 2004)
October, 2003 to October, 2004
MSc Botanical Conservation
3FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1995)
October, 1989 to August, 1995
B. Tech. Forestry & Wood Technology

Relevant/Working Experience

1AG. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, Department of Forestry & Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2022 to March, 2023
2AG. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, Department of Forestry & Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
February, 2021 to January, 2022
3SENIOR LECTURER, Department of Forestry & Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2020 to Present
4AG. HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, Department of Forestry & Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2019 to January, 2021
5LECTURER 1, Department of Forestry & Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
July, 2017 to September, 2020
6FOCAL PERSON, UNDP/GEF/World Bank Sustainable Fuelwood Management Programme
July, 2015 to June, 2017
7CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER, Department of Environmental Conservation, Delta State Ministry of Environment
July, 2015 to June, 2017
8FACILITATOR & FIELD TRIP COORDINATOR, Department of Environmental Science & Resource Mgt., National Open University of Nigeria, Asaba
April, 2014 to Present
9ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (PRODUCTION), Department of Environmental Conservation, Delta State Ministry of Environment, Asaba
February, 2013 to June, 2017
10DESK OFFICER, Delta State UN-REDD+ (Reducing Emission From Deforestation & Forest Degradation) Program
October, 2012 to February, 2015
11ASSISTANT CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER, Department of Environmental Conservation, Delta State Ministry of Environment
July, 2012 to July, 2015
12STATE COORDINATOR, Presidential Initiative on afforestation & Desertification Control Program
February, 2010 to December, 2012
13PRINCIPAL SCIENTIFIC OFFICER, Department of Environmental Conservation, Delta State Ministry of Environment
July, 2009 to July, 2012
14AREA CONSERVATION OFFICER, Department of Environmental Conservation, Delta State Ministry of Environment, Asaba
September, 2007 to March, 2012
15SENIOR FOREST OFFICER, Department of Environmental Conservation, Delta State Ministry of Environment
July, 2007 to July, 2009
16FOREST OFFICER 1, Department of Environmental Conservation, Delta State Ministry of Environment
July, 2004 to July, 2007
17FORESTRY OFFICER 11, Department of Forestry, Delta State Ministry of Agriculture And Natural Resources, Asaba
January, 2001 to December, 2002
18GRADUATE ASSISTANT, Department of Forestry & Range Management, Federal University Of Technology, Yola
November, 1996 to December, 1998

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Anselm Enwelem Egwunatum. (2023, May) Forest Soil and Agricultural Demands: The Albatross for Forest degradation, Climate change and Food insecurity , pp 94-100
2Okore, I.K, Ike, R.C., Egwunatum, A.E., and Ibigweh, M.N.. (2023, July) The Place of Soil in Waste Management and Decontamination of Pollutants, , pp 256-264
3Egwunatum, A.E., Dolor, D.E. and Ofobike, C.J.. (2021, March) Monitoring the effect of Variegated Forest Soil amendments on the Germination and Early growth of Irvingia gabonensis (O Rorke Baill) Cutting Edge Research in Agricultural Science, Vol. 6, pp 110-118
Journal Articles
1A.E. Egwunatum, P.N. Emilimor, N.S. Emma-Otum and D.C. Alukwe. (2023, June), "Evaluation of organo-mineral qualities of combusted compost floor litters in Achalla forest reserve on early growth responses of Dacryodes edulis H. J. Lam", International Journal of Agricultural Research Innovation &Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 31-37
2Anozie, EL; Egwunatum, AE; Igbinosa, IO; Umeh, CL; Udeze, U. (2023, January), "Evaluating the Effects of Biochar and Organic Soil Amendments on Seedling Development of Annona muricata. Linn", Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-9
3Okonkwo, Ujunwa Mercy; Igwe, Ernest Chukwusoro; Egwunatum, Anselm Enwelem. (2023, December), "Effect of Processing on the Chemical Composition and Sensory Properties of Aku (Winged Termite) Insect Foods in Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 809-820
4Okore, I. K., Nwagu, F. A.; Egwunatum, A. E.. (2023, February), "Impact of Creeping vegetable cover crops on Mineral N and Microbial Group Population of a Sandy loam Ultisol under Immature Rubber Plantation in Southern Nigeria", Environment & Ecosystem Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 16-20
5Nsofor, O. C., Egwunatum, A. E. and Igwe, E. C.. (2023, March), "Comparative evaluation of the nutritional, phytochemical, functional and anti-nutrient contents of Treculia africana and Treculia mollis", African Journal of Agriculture, Technology and Environment, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 47-56
6Egwunatum, A. E. and B. C. Okonta. (2023, November), "Assessment of habitat fragmentation impact on community taboo species for adoption as conservation portfolios in lowland rainforest ecological zone of Delta State, Nigeria", Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Bioresource Management, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 29-38
7A. E. Egwunatum, E. O. Uyovbisere, L. C. Umeh. (2022, October), "Effect of Forest-Incubated Composts on Crude-oil Soils for Zea mays, L. Cultivation in Delta State, Nigeria", World Journal of Environmental Biosciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 14-20
8Egwunatum, AE; Adeyemi, M; Ezenwenyi, JU; Chisom, J. (2022, December), "Distribution of African Grey Parrots (Psittacus erithacus) Linnacus, 1758 in Okomu National Park, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, pp 78-84
9Anozie, EL; Egwunatum, AE; Ezenwenyi, JU; Okonkwo, CI. (2022, December), "Effects of Different Potting Media on the Germination and Early Growth of Newbouldia laevis.(P. Beauv.) Seem.", Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 220-234
10Dickens, E.Dolor; Abigail, O. Ohwo; Chukwumaeze, Chiamaka C.; Egwunatum, Anselm E.. (2022, December), "The impact of socio-economic variables of fringe forest dwellers on forest resources conservation on Egbema Forest Reserve in Imo State, Nigeria", J. Bio. Env. Sci., Vol. 21, (Issue 6), pp 1-10
11Egwunatum, A.E.; Ndulue, N.B; Okoro, V.I.. (2022, December), "Assessment of fuelwood utilization and carbon emission on conservation of Mangrove (Rhizophora racemosa) forest in Koko, Delta State, Nigeria", International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment, Vol. 6, (Issue 01), pp 215-223
12Egwunatum, A.E; Kator, P.E; Emilimor, P.N.; Ezike, R.O.. (2022, December), "Effect of Scattered-Hevea Trees Agroforestry system on Cassava (Manihot esculenta) in Ebedei Gas Flaring Community, Delta State, Nigeria", Innovations, Vol. 71, pp 1210-1216
13Anselm Enwelem Egwunatum and Julius C. Christian. (2022, September), "Effect of Amenity Forests on Metropolitan Carbon Management in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 127-133
14Egwunatum, A.E., Emilimor, P.N. and Aregbesola, H.A.. (2022, July), "Effect of Composting Mangrove Forest Litters on Remediation of crude-oil contaminated soil and Epigeal Emergence of Threatened Forest Tree Species", Forest Chemicals Review, (Issue 1), pp 2705-2714
15Egwunatum, A.E., Umeh, C.I. and Ezeokafor, S.H.. (2022, January), "Influence of Land use types on Carbon Bioaccumulation in Achalla and Mamu Forest Reserves, Anambra State, Nigeria", Medicon Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 54-61
16Egwunatum, A.E; Ureigho, U.N. (2022, June), "Agroforestry Adaptation for Climate Resilient Economy in Lowland Rainforest Ecological Zone of Delta State, Nigeria", Nigerian Agricultural Policy Research Journal, Vol. 10, pp 108-112
17Anselm Enwelem Egwunatum. (2021, August), "Assessment of the Watershed Properties of Iyi-abi Stream Forest in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria", European Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Research, Vol. -9, (Issue -3), pp 13-22
18Egwunatum, A.E., Ureigho, U.N. and Eburu, E.E.. (2021, May), "Effect of Grassland Utilitarian value on Conservation of Khaya senegalensis Grass-plain in Delta State, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 8-15
19Ancha,P.U., Ikyaagba, E.T., Egwunatum, A.E., Origbo, B.I. and Sunday, L.M... (2021, February), "Assessment of Forest Products And Services Utilization as Sustainable Livelihood Options Among Households in Okpukwu Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture and Sustainability,, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 1-22
20Chukwu, O., Egwunatum, A.E., Udekwe, M.A. and Ezenwenyi, J.U.. (2020, May), "Influence of Pre-sowing Treatments on the Germination of Prosopis africana (Guill. and Perr.) Taub. Seeds", Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 20-25
21Egwunatum, A.E., Anozie, E.L. and Unuegbu, E.. (2020, June), "Effect of Mineralized Organic manures as soil amendments on the Growth Performance of Gambiya albida (G. Don)", African Journal of Agriculture, Technology and Environment,, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 224-233
22Ezenwenyi, J.U., Chukwu, O., Egwunatum, A.E., Obukwelu, S.L. and Ojomah, B.C.. (2020, June), "Effect of Potting Media on the Early Seedlings Growth of Treculia africana Decne.", Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife and Environment,, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 311-316
23Egwunatum, A.E., I.K. Okore, Dolor, D.E and N.V. Orji. (2020, August), "A Preliminary Evaluation of Bamboo Tree Effect on selected Properties of Coal Spoil Contaminated Soils of a Humid Area of Southern Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 76-83
24Ikyaagba, E.T., Egwunatum, A.E., Ancha, P.U., Kongo, M. and Origbo, B.I.. (2020, July), "Awareness Of Forestry As A Career Among Secondary School Students In Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria.", Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International,, Vol. 21, (Issue 6), pp 21-32
25Egwunatum, A.E., Dolor, D.E. and Ofobike, C.J.. (2020, June), "Effect of Vegetative Forest Soil amendments on the Germination and Early growth of Irvingia gabonensis (O Rorke Baill)", Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 43-50
26Egwunatum, A.E., Dolor, D.E and Umeh, P. C. (2020, June), "Evaluation of Forest Litter Mineralization Capacity on the Growth of Irvingia Gabonensis in Ogwashi-Uku Forest Reserve", Journal of Horticulture and Forestry, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 49-56
27Egwunatum, A.E. and Ezealisji, C. M.. (2020, March), "Effect of Taungya System on Forest Soil Conservation in Mamu River Forest Reserve, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Forestry, Environment and Sustainable Development,, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 115-122
28Egwunatum, A.E., Anozie, E.L and Agu, V. I.. (2020, March), "Effect of Enhanced Foliar Compost on the Growth Performance of Treculia Africana Decne", Journal of Forestry, Environment and Sustainable Development,, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 93-99
29Egwunatum, A.E., Oke, D. O. and Izegboya, G. A. (2019, April), "Impact of Multiple Land-use Matrix on the Sustainability of River Ethiope Riparian forest in Delta State, Nigeria", Researchjournali’s Journal of Forestry, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 1-14
30Egwunatum, A. E, Menankiti, O.A. and Adekunle, V.A. J. (2019, March), "Effects of Different Fire Regimes on the Germination and Development media of Treculia", Nigerian Journal of Forestry, Vol. 49, (Issue 2), pp 89-95
31Ureigho, UN, Egwunatum, AE and JC Egwuelu. (2018, April), "Crown and Stem Diameter Growth Models for Tectona grandis stand in Ogwashi-Uku Forest Reserve, Delta State", Forests and Forest Products Journal, Vol. 18, pp 1-4
32Egwunatum, A. E., Enebeli, G. N and Ramsay, P.. (2016, May), "Soil Carbon Sequestration Potential of the Iyiocha Stream Forest Reserve In Delta State, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Forestry, Vol. 46, (Issue 2), pp 75-80
33Egwunatum, A. E., Ureigho, U. N. and Dolor, D. E.. (2015, September), "Effects of Gmelina arborea And Tectona grandis Vegetative Cover on the Watershed Soil Characteristics of Iyiada River Forest Reserve in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State", Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Vol. 2, pp 161-168
34Egwunatum, A.E. and Lane, S.D. (2009, September), "Effects of Compost Age on the Suppression of Armillaria Mellea With Green waste Compost Teas", Compost Science and Utilization, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 237-240
35Fuwape, J.A, Oyegade, A.O and Egwunatum, A.E.. (1999, November), "Mangrove (Rhizophora Racemosa) Tannin as Adhesive for Wood-Based Panel Product", Nigerian Journal of forestry, Vol. 29, (Issue 1), pp 1-3
Thesis
1Anselm Enwelem Egwunatum. (2012, December), "The Effects of Compost Formulations and Incubation Periods on the Remediation of Crude Oil-Contaminated Soil". Faculty of Agriculture, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
2Anselm Enwelem Egwunatum. (2004, September), "Suppression of White Root-Rot (Armillaria mellea) Disease with Green Waste Compost Tea". School of Biological Sciences, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom.
3Anselm Enwelem Egwunatum. (1995, June), "Mangrove (Rhizophora racemosa) Tannin as Adhesive for Wood-Based Panel Products". Department of Forestry &Wood Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State. Nigeria

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"STUDIES ON UTILIZATION, PHYTOCHEMICALS AND NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF SELECTED CROP SPECIES" (2023). Completed Masters project by NSOFOR, ONYINYE CYNTHIA (2020836009FA)
Grants
1Collaborator: "Sustainable Fuel-Wood Management (SFM) Project" (July, 2016 to November, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/ Global Environmental Facility (GEF) World Bank
2Awardee: "Hi-Pact Scholarship" (October, 2003 to November, 2004). Completed sponsored grant by Delta State Government
Editorships
1Editor, "Medicon Agriculture and environmental Sciences" (March, 2022)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Advances in Research" (January, 2024)
2Reviewer, "International Journal of Environment and Climate Change" (April, 2022)
3Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry" (July, 2022)
Accreditation Panel Memberships
1Departmental Chair/HOD, "NUC Departmental accreditation of the Forestry and Wildlife Program in 2021" (December, 2021)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Mega Group Pastor (Westend Asaba), "Deeper Life Bible Church, Asaba Region, Delta North State" (June, 2023)
2Member,Vice Chancellor Committee, "University Zoo-Garden Development Committee" (December, 2020 to December, 2024)
3Member, "Faculty of Agriculture Management Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2019 to December, 2024)
4Member, "Arboreal Environmental Protection Committee" (November, 2019 to November, 2020)
5Vice Chairman, "Department of Forestry &Wildlife Accreditation Committee" (September, 2017 to August, 2019)
6Group Pastor, "Group of Deeper Life Districts/Church, Asaba Region" (June, 2015 to December, 2022)
7Member/Forestry Arrow-Head, "Delta State Climate Change Committee/Team" (August, 2012 to October, 2015)
8Chairman, "Deeper Life Bible Church Asaba Region /Marriage Committee" (October, 2012 to December, 2024)
9Member, "Delta state Task Force on Poaching & Environmental Degradation Committee" (March, 2006 to August, 2010)
10Member, Representing Delta State Ministry of Environment, "Ogwashi-Uku Earth Dam Project Committee" (May, 2005 to April, 2010)
11Member, Representing Delta State, "Draft Committee, National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)" (May, 2001 to November, 2003)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Ecological Society of Nigeria" - ECOSON/2022/157 (member since 2022), http://ecologicalsociety.ng
2Life Member, "Forestry Association of Nigeria" - LMFAN/2021/30 (member since 2021), https://www.fan-ng.org
3Full Member, "European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK" - 11187 (member since 2021), https://themedicon.com
4Full Member, "International Society for Tropical Foresters (ISTF) Nigeria Chapter" (member since 2020), https://www.ffps.org
5Full Member, "Forests and Forest Product Society (FFPS)" - 040 (member since 2016), https://www.ffps.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"1st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Awka, Anambra State
2"Repositioning Forestry for Sustainable Ecosystems & Livelihoods", (Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN)), 21st November, 2022 to 26th November, 2022; Obas Conference Hall, Ministry of Local Government &Chieftaincy affairs, Abeokuta, Ogun State
3"Promoting research in sustainable forest management & environment-friendly processing & utilization of tropical forest products", (Forests and Forest Products Society of Nigeria), 14th August, 2022 to 20th August, 2022; the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Nigeria
4"7th Agricultural Policy Stakeholders' Forum & 1st Annual International Conference", (Agricultural Policy Research Network (APRNet)), 1st June, 2022 to 3rd June, 2022; Hotel Benezia, Asaba, Delta State
5"Natural Ecosystem Sustainability in the 21st Century", (Ecological Society of Nigeria), 15th May, 2022 to 19th May, 2022; University of Ibadan, Nigeria
6"Securing the Nigeria's Forest Estates for Sustainable Development", (Forestry Association of Nigeria), 14th March, 2022 to 18th March, 2022; Akure, Ondo State
7"Securing the Nigeria's Forest Estates for Sustainable Development", (Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN)), 14th March, 2022 to 18th March, 2022; Akure, Ondo State
Workshops
1"Sustainable Fuel wood Management Summit", (UNDP/Global Environmental Facility& Delta State Government), 23rd July, 2019 to 25th July, 2019; Best Western Hotel, Asaba. Delta State
2"Forest: Its Wealth and Future", (Forestry Association of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom Branch & Directorate of Forestry/Environmental Conservation), 28th June, 2018 to 29th June, 2018; University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
3"Emerging Issues in Tropical Forest Measurements", (Forests and Forest Products Society), 25th April, 2016 to 26th April, 2016; Delta State University, Asaba Campus
4"Our Wetlands: Our Forest, Our Wealth, Our Heritage", (Nigerian Environmental Society), 28th November, 2014 to 29th November, 2014; Federal University of petroleum Resources, Effurun, Warri, Delta State
5"Forest Carbon Evaluation and Forest Conservation Techniques", (UN-REDD+ in collaboration with University of Calabar), 19th March, 2012 to 21st March, 2012; Calabar, Cross River State
Seminar
1"Forest Monitoring and Biodiversity Conservation", (Nigerian Conservation foundation and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 30th November, 2020 to 5th December, 2020; Chike Okolie Centre of Entrepreneurial Studies, Unizik, Awka