Dr. Innocent Achonam Enwelu
Dr. Innocent Achonam Enwelu is a READER in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Rev. Can.Dr. Innocent Achonam Enwelu. I am a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture.
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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 | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2012) September, 2005 to January, 2011 Agricultural Extension(Rural Sociology) |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, October, 2002) September, 1999 to February, 2002 MSc Agricultural Extension |
| 3 | Community Primary School, Agungwu Ugwuoba. (FSLC, May, 1988) September, 1971 to July, 1975 |
| 4 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1986) September, 1981 to July, 1986 B.Agric Agricultural Extension |
| 5 | Agulu Boys' Secondary School. (GCE, June, 1981) September, 1976 to April, 1981 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Dress Code Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Acting Head of Department, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2020 to February, 2020 |
| 3 | Acting Head of Department, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2018 to March, 2018 |
| 4 | Academic Adviser/ Examination Officer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka October, 2011 to October, 2013 |
| 5 | Examination Officer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka February, 2010 to July, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Enwelu, I. A. & Igbokwe, E. M.. (2012, February) Traditional Watershed Management System in Southeast, Nigeria. |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Enwelu, I. A., Ijeoma, C.S., Dimelu, M. U., Asadu, A. N. & Chah, J. M. (2013, February) Contribution of Part-time farmers to Food Production in Anambra State, Nigeria Discovery Publishing House, pp 225 - 239 |
| 2 | Okoroh, J. P., Chah, J. M., Enwelu, I. A. & Igbokwe, E. M.. (2013, February) Knowledge of Climate Change among Farmers in Okigwe Senatorial Zone of Imo State, Nigeria. , pp 335 - 342 |
| 3 | Dimelu, M. U., Akinnagbe, O. M. & Enwelu, I. A. (2012, February) Agricultural Extension Approaches and Social Mobilization in Nigeria |
| 4 | Enwelu, I. A & Ajayi, A. R.. (2010, February) An Appraisal of the Community Development Coordinating Council Programme of Enugu State, Nigeria. , pp 125 - 138 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Enwelu, I. A. and Okeke, H. C.. (2023, April), "Training Needs of Farmers in Soil Erosion Control in Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Nigeria", N I G E R I A N A G R I C U L T U R A L J O U R N A L, Vol. 54, (Issue 1), pp 315-322 |
| 2 | Enwelu I. A., Onuorah C. E., Iyere-Freedom C. J.. (2023, February), "Economic analysis of catfish production in Anambra West metropolis local government area, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1 - 6 |
| 3 | ILESANMI, Z. F., P.I. IFEJIKA, A. MUHAMMAD-LAWAL, J.E. OMEJE, L.I. IFEJIKA AND I. A. ENWELU. (2023, June), "TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF TABLE SIZE CATFISH PRODUCTION IN KAINJI LAKE BASIN, NIGERIA", Nigerian Journal of Fisheries, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 2559-2566 |
| 4 | Chilaka, P.C., Meludu, Nkiru T. and Enwelu, I.A.. (2023, March), "ADOPTION OF HERMETIC BAG TECHNOLOGY AMONG SMALL HOLDER COWPEA AND MAIZE FARMERS IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT), ABUJA", African Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 26 - 38 |
| 5 | Enwelu, I. A. and Okpoto, C. O.. (2023, July), "ANALYSIS OF INCOME LEVELS ON THE PATTERN OF BREADFRUIT CONSUMPTION IN EBONYI STATE", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 9 |
| 6 | Enwelu, I. A. and Chukwuma C. C.. (2023, June), "FARMERS’ PERCEPTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR SOIL CONSERVATION IN ENUGU WEST SENATORIAL ZONE, NIGERIA", African Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 11 - 22 |
| 7 | Iyere-Freedom, Chioma Jennifer and Enwelu, Innocent Achonam. (2023, May), "Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies among Rural Women and Youth in Agriculture in Abia State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Vol. 41, (Issue 8), pp 198 - 208 |
| 8 | IYERE-FREEDOM, CHIOMA JENNIFERa AND ENWELU, INNOCENT ACHONAM. (2022, April), "ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AMONG RURAL WOMEN AND YOUTHS IN AGRICULTURE IN ABIA STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Global Agriculture and Ecology, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 27 - 32 |
| 9 | Olaniyi, A.I and Enwelu, I.A.. (2021, December), "DETERMINANTS OF USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AMONG ACTORS WITHIN THE CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Nigerian Agricultural Journal, Vol. 52, (Issue 3), pp 339-344 |
| 10 | Ozoiko Remigius, Nwigwe Blessing, Asadu Anthonia, Nwafor Miracle, Nnadi Onyinyechi, Onyia Chukwuemeka, Enwelu Innocent, Oluwasegu Felix. (2020, October), "Food Security Situations among Female Headed Households in Enugu East Senatorial Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 24, (Issue 4), pp 100-112 |
| 11 | Anumudu Oluchi, Obianefo Chukwujekwu, Onugu Charles, Enwelu Innocent. (2020, January), "Arresting Unemployment through Bee-Keeping: A Survey of Trainees from Leventis Agricultural Training School, Osun State, Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 12 | Nwalieji Hyacinth, Ezeakunne Celestine, Enwelu Innocent, Okeke Margaret, Udemezue Joseph, Uzuegbunam Christopher. (2019, April), "Mass Media Utilization by Poultry Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 23, (Issue 2) |
| 13 | Nnadi I., Nwokolo C., Enwelu I., Nnadi U.. (2018, March), "An Assessment of Availability and Benefits of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) in Agricultural Development in Enugu State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, Vol. 23, (Issue 3), pp 1-12 |
| 14 | Enwelu I., Enwereuzor S., Asadu A., Nwalieji H., Ugwuoke B.. (2017, June), "Access and Use of Information and Communication Technologies by Extension Workers in Anambra State Agricultural Development Programme, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 21, (Issue 2) |
| 15 | Dimelu I., Salifu D., Enwelu I., Igbokwe E.. (2017, February), "Challenges of herdsmen-farmers’ conflict in livestock production in Nigeria: Experience of pastoralists in Kogi State, Nigeria", Afric a n Journal o f Agricultural Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 8) |
| 16 | Asadu A., Enwelu I., Ifejika P., Igbokwe E.. (2016, September), "Urban crop production in southeast Nigeria: Potentials and constraints", Afric a n Journal o f Agricultural Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 45) |
| 17 | Dimelu M., Onwuatudo C., Enwelu I.. (2016, September), "Climate Change and Agricultural Adaptation: Roles and Competence Needs of Frontline Extension Workers in Anambra State, Nigeria", Transylvanian Review, Vol. 24, (Issue 11) |
| 18 | Ezeano C., Enwelu I., Okeke C., Gbughemobi B.. (2016, August), "Extent of Use of Performance Indicators for Appraisal of Field Officers in Enugu State Agricultural Development Programme (ENADEP)", Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Horticulture, Vol. 6, (Issue 4) |
| 19 | Enwelu I., Onyenkwo D., Dimelu M., Nwalieji H. (2016, November), "Gender Role in Sustainable Palm Oil Production in Imo State, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 249-261 |
| 20 | Enwelu Innocent. (2015, March), "APPROACHES TO OVERCOMING CORRUPTION IN THE NIGERIAN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR", Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, Vol. 15, (Issue 2) |
| 21 | Enwelu I., Ezeuko E., Machebe N.. (2015, February), "Challenges of Smallholder sheep and goat keeping in rural communities of Aguata Agricultural Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria", Indian Journal of Animal Research, Vol. 49, (Issue 2) |
| 22 | J. M. Chah, I. J. Irohibe1, C. I. Itodo and I. A. Enwelu. (2015, February), "Information Needs of Indigenous Chicken Farmers in Enugu State: Implications for Agricultural Extension Services", British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 404-411 |
| 23 | Enwelu, I. A., Dimelu, M. U. and Asadu, A. N.. (2015, February), "FARMER - CATTLE HERDER CONFLICT: POSSIBLE MITIGATION AND MEDIATION STRATEGIES IN NIGERIA", Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 84-92 |
| 24 | Ayogu, C. J., Agwu, A. E., Enwelu, I. A.. (2015, January), "Print Media Journalists’ Coverage of Agriculture related Climate Change News in Nigeria: Implications for achieving Vision 20:2020", Climate Change, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 11-19 |
| 25 | Dimelu, M. U., Enwelu, I. A., and Ogbonna, S. E.. (2015, January), "Pattern of Soil Conservation Practices in Arable Crop limate ChangeFarming System in Derived Savannah Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria: Implication for C", Life Sciences International Research Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 204-211 |
| 26 | Uddin, I. O., Enwelu, I. A., Igbokwe, E. M.. (2015, January), "Influence of socioeconomic characteristics of farmers on knowledge of herbicide use in Edo State, Nigeria", Life Sciences International Research Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 301-307 |
| 27 | Uddin, I.O.1; Igbokwe, E.M.2; Enwelu, I.A.. (2015, April), "Knowledge and Practices of Herbicide Use Among Farmers in Edo State, Nigeria", International Journal of Social Relevance and Concern, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 1-7 |
| 28 | I. O. Uddin, I. A. Enwelu and E. M. Igbokwe. (2015, September), "Influence of Institutional Factors and Attitude on the Use of Herbicides by Farmers in Edo State, Nigeria", American Chemical Science Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 1-7 |
| 29 | Edoka, M. H., Enwelu, I. A., Olaolu, M.O, Ojih, J. T., Adah, O.C., Otajele, S.D., Ochimana, M. M., Okeme, S.. (2015, September), "Factor Analysis of constraints to farmers labour groups formation and productivity in Kogi State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Management and Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 142-166 |
| 30 | IFEJIKA, P.I., ASADU, A.N., ENWELU, I.A., SANNI, A.O. NWABEZE, G.O. & J. OMEJE. (2015, January), "DETERMINING YOUTH CHOICE OF ENTERPRISE IN AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION FOR JOB CREATION IN ABIA STATE, NIGERIA", Nigerian Journal of Fisheries, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 809-814 |
| 31 | Enwelu, I. A. Morah, U.L. Dimelu, M. U. Ezeano, C. I.. (2014, November), "Women Farmers’ Access and Use of Land For Agriculture in Selected Communities of Anambra State, Nigeria", Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 26), pp 37-43 |
| 32 | I. A. Enwelu, S. T. Ugwu Ayogu C. J. Ogbonna, O. I.. (2014, November), "Gender Roles and Challenges of Small Scale Cashew Nut Processing Enterprise in Enugu North, Nigeria", Journal of Educational and Social Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 74-78 |
| 33 | Enwelu I. A. , K. O.Uramah, A. N. Asadu and J. Chah. (2014, December), "Assessment of ICT Utilization in Agriculture Across-Gender in Enugu-Ezike Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 86-97 |
| 34 | Dimelu, M. U., Enwelu, I. A., Attah, C.P.,and Emodi, A. I.. (2014, December), "Enhancing performance of farmers cooperative in rice innovation system in Enugu State, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 225-239 |
| 35 | ENWELU, I. A, ASOGWA, N. P., NWALIEJI, H. U. AND EZEANO, C. I. (2014, March), "ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRAINTS TO COCOYAM CONSUMPTION IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 31-40 |
| 36 | Asadu, A.N., Agwu, A.E., Chah, J.M. and Enwelu I.A.. (2014, December), "Factors Influencing Adoption of Improved Cassava Processing Technologies by Rural Women in Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in Extension and Education Systems, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 205-210 |
| 37 | Onoh, P.A., Ugwoke, F. O., Echetama, J.A., Ukpongson, M. A., Agomuo, C.I., Onoh, A. L. and Enwelu, I. A.. (2014, July), "Farmers Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 50-54 |
| 38 | Enwelu, I. A, Ugwu, S. T Irohibe, I.. (2013, July), "Gender Roles and Challenges of Small Scale Processed Cashew Nut Marketers in Enugu North, Nigeria", Journal of Educational and Social Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 21-28 |
| 39 | Enwelu, I. A., Nwanegbo, O. A., Onoh, P. and Ifejika, P. I.. (2013, December), "Challenges and Prospects of Smallholder Oil Palm Production in Awka Agricultural Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 46-54 |
| 40 | Nwalieji H.U., I.A. Enwelu and C.O. Uzuegbunam. (2013, December), "Local Government Funding of Extension Services in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 118-126 |
| 41 | ONWURAFOR E. U. & ENWELU I. A.. (2013, July), "RURAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AGRO-FOOD PROCESSING IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Research in Applied, Natural and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 13-29 |
| 42 | Dimelu, M. U; Ogbonna, S. E.. and Enwelu, I. A. (2013, June), "Soil conservation practices among Arable Crop Farmers In Enugu – North Agricultural Zone, Nigeria: Implications for Climate Change", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 176-186 |
| 43 | Jane M. Chah, Odo, E., Asadu, A. N. and Enwelu, I. A.. (2013, June), "Poultry farmers’ adaptation to climate change in Enugu North Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 100-115 |
| 44 | ENWELU I. A., IZUAKOR C.F., DIMELU M. U. & NWOBODO, C.E.. (2012, December), "UPSCALING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE (IK) OF FOREST PRODUCTS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 63-70 |
| 45 | ENWELU, I. A.. (2012, December), "CHALLENGES OF UPSCALING WATER PROVISION AMONG FARM HOUSEHOLDS IN SELECTED RURAL COMMUNITIES OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 111-120 |
| 46 | A.N. Asadu, E. M. Igbokwe, Chah, J.M. and Enwelu, I.A.. (2012, December), "Health and Environmental Hazards Posed by Urban Livestock Keeping in Enugu Urban, Nigeria: Implication for Climate Change Mitigation", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 14-22 |
| 47 | Onovo, C. L. and Enwelu, I. A. (2011, June), "Farmers’ Awareness and Use of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Selected Communities in Enugu North Senatorial Zone, Enugu State", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 40-50 |
| 48 | Enwelu, I. A.; Agwu, A.E. and Igbokwe, E.M.. (2010, June), "Challenges of Participatory Approach to Watershed Management in Rural Communities of Enugu State", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 80-92 |
| 49 | Dimelu, M. U., Igbokwe, E.M. and Enwelu, I. A.. (2005, March), "Assessment of the effectiveness of regulatory measures for the control and exploitation of forestry resources in Enugu and Anambra States, Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol. 8, pp 129-135 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Enwelu , I. A. and Iyere-Freedom, C.J.. (2023, March), "Application of Agricultural Extension Principles to Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Rural Communities of Enugu State, Nigeria", , pp 318-322 |
| 2 | Ozioko, R. I. ; Enwelu, I. A; Ukwuani, R. A., Chiemela, V. N.. (2019, April), "Post-Harvest Losses Among Tomato Farmers in Nsukka and Udi Local Government Areas of Enugu State, Nigeria", , pp 280-288 |
| 3 | Enwelu, I.A., Ozioko. R.I., Edeh, I.,Ohagwu V.A., Udoye C.E., Okoro J.C.. (2018, April), "Value Addition in Rice Processing and Marketing in Rural Communities of Enugu State, Nigeria", |
| 4 | Enwelu, I. A., Nwalieji, H. U. & Attamah, C. O.. (2016, April), "The role of agricultural extension in enhancing ethical issues in agricultural development", |
| 5 | Nwalieji, H. U., Okeke, M. N., Uzuegbunam, C. O. & Enwelu I. A.. (2016, April), "Impact of small-scale cassava processing on the environment in Nigeria:", |
| 6 | Enwelu, I. A., Ezeukwu, Obinna & Dimelu, M. U. (2015, May), "Family involvement in local chicken production in Anambra State, Nigeria", |
| 7 | Ogbonna, O. I., Dimelu, M. U., Agwu, A. E. & Enwelu, I. A.. (2015, May), "Potential role of information and communication technologies in family farming and agricultural development in Enugu State, Nigeria", |
| 8 | Enwelu, I. A. Nwalieji, H. U. & Eze, P. A.. (2012, May), "Factors Militating against Rural Women’s Participation in Modern Palm Oil Processing in Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Knowledge, attitude and practices of herbicide use among farmers in Edo State" (2014). Completed Masters project by Uddin Irenonsen (PG/MSc/12/ 61530) |
| 2 | "Rural Women Farmers Access and use of land in Enugu State" (2015). Completed Masters project by Ogbonna Gloria Nkechi (PG/PGD/12/63069) |
| 3 | "Effects of the Use of information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on Cassava Value Chain Actors in Anambra State, Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Olaniyi Isaac Abiodun (2018856003F) |
| 4 | "Adoption of Hermetic Storage bag technology by smallholder cowpea and maize farmers in FCT, Abuja" (2023). Completed Masters project by Chilaka Precious Chibueze (2019856003PA) |
| 5 | "Climate Change mitigation and adaption though land management practices by yam farmers in Ondo State" (2023). Completed Masters project by Olorunsola Akinsele Silvanus (2019855002FA) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity" (March, 2020) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology" (February, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Organic Agriculture Research Output: Dissemination, Awareness and Implementation in Selected South-Eastern Nigerian States" (March, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (January, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman of the Communique Group, "Oji River South Development Center" (July, 2022) |
| 2 | Agricultural Consultant, "Oji River South Development Center" (September, 2021) |
| 3 | PG Coordinator, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2021 to July, 2022) |
| 4 | Member of Faculty Investigative Panel, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2019 to June, 2020) |
| 5 | Consultant to Oji River Agricultural Development Project, "Oji River Local Government Council" (December, 2019) |
| 6 | Students Adviser, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2019 to February, 2020) |
| 7 | PG Cordinator, "Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2018 to September, 2019) |
| 8 | Post Graduate Supervisor, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2018 to July, 2019) |
| 9 | Departmental Representative of the SIWES program, "University of Nigeria, Nsukka" (September, 2014 to September, 2015) |
| 10 | Consultant to Dioscesan Women Agricultural Project, "Diocese of Oji River Women's Ministry" (January, 2005) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria" - 0019 (member since 2015), https://rusan.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria" - 523 (member since 2009), https://www.aesonnigeria.org |