Dr. Emeka Christian Okafor

Dr. Emeka Christian Okafor is a SENIOR LECTURER in ANATOMY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Emeka Christian Okafor

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Anatomy, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
ANATOMY

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Interest Areas

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Abia State University, Uturu. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2024)
April, 2019 to October, 2023
Ph.D Reproductive Anatomy

Relevant/Working Experience

1Acting Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
December, 2024 to Present

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Okwuanga, N. L., Onyewuchi, M. O , Mbah, C. A., Okafor, E. C. Ejikeme, S. N., Nwanama, E. K. and Nwachukwu, R. C.. (2024, April), "Hepato-protective Effect of Costus afer (Okpete) Juice Extract on Alcohol-induced Liver Toxicity in Adult Female Wistar Rats", Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 5), pp 10-17
2Okafor EC, Ezejindu DN, Ezeokafor EN, Akor EB, Nnakife JC. (2024, August), "THE EFFECT OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS (LEMON GRASS) ON THE TESTES OF ADULT MALE WISTAR RAT", Journal of Emerging technologies and Innovative Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 8), pp 248-263
3Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe, Udodi Princewill Sopuluchukwu¹, Enemuo Chidili Ijeoma¹, Okafor Emeka Christian, Okeke Somadina Nnamdi¹, Agulanna Ambrose Echefulachi, Ifeanacho Ezetaonu Abarth, Idorenyin Umoh, Kingsley Akaninyene Nikon, Okara Andy-Davis Chidi. (2024, March), "The effect of local millet drink (Kunu) on the testis and epididymis of adult male wistar rats", Wikijournal of Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1
4Uchechukwu Dimkpa, Ikechukwu Okoli, Kester E. Nwaefulu, Ijeoma C. Enemuo, Emeka C. Okafor, Bright C. Unaeze, Emmanuel N. Ezeokafor, Ngozi C. Chuka-Onwuokwu Okpala. (2023, June), "Effects of Sitting Recovery Protocols on Postexercise Heart Rate in Young Adults", J Clin Exerc Physiol, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 72–79
5E. C. Okafor, G. U. Ndukwe, F. C. Akpuaka and H. K. Okechukwu. (2023, July), "Effects of Cucumis sativus Extract on the Histomorphology of the Ovaries and Hormonal Profile of Adult Female Wistar Rats", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 25, (Issue 5), pp 24-29
6Nkemjika Nnama, DN Ezejindu, PS Udodi, AE Agulanna, IC Enemuo, EC Okafor. (2023, August), "Ameliorative effects of palm oil on sniper induced toxicity on the cerebral cortex of adult male Wistar rats", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 19, (Issue 02), pp 809-815
7Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Edwin Ifeanyichukwu Nnadi, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Emeka Christian Okafor, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Charles A Oyinbo, Darlington Cyprain Akukwu, Godwin Chinedu Uloneme. (2022, September), "The neurotoxic impact of formulated pyrethroid insecticide on the substantia Nigra of adult wistar rat", Journal of Chemical Health Risks, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 323-334
8Ofoego UC, Eze ED, Nweke EO, Obiesie IJ, Mbagwu IS, Okafor EC, Rabiu MK. (2021, January), "Allium Cepa (onion) Extract Enhances And Protects Testicular Function And Architecture Against Paraquat Induced Oxidative Damage.", International Journal of Life science and Pharma Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 194-203
9Uloneme GC, Okukwu DC, Ezejindu DN, Udodi PS, Ezejindu IO, Okike ID, Obinwa BN, Obiesie IJ, Okafor EC, Okeke SN, Obuokiri DK, Agulanna AE. (2021, August), "The Effect Of Aqueous Seeds Extract Of Charysophyllum Albidum (African Star Apple) On The Ovary And Sex Hormones Of Female Adult Wistar Rats", International Journal of Natural and Human Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 16-23
10Dimkpa U, Chidi EC, Unaeze B, Besong EE, Umahi OG, Enemuo CI, Okafor EC. (2020, March), "A Comparative Study Of Cardio-metabolic Responses To Exercise Between Untrained Non-athletic Young Nigerian Adults And Trained Soccer Players.", Comparative Exercise Physiology, Vol. 16, (Issue 3), pp 217-224
11Anthony UC, Fidelis OO, Dimkpa U, Chijioke OM, Okafor EC, Ijeoma EC. (2020, April), "Cytotoxic Effect Of Radiographic Fixer Effluent On Testicular Tissues Of Wistar Rats.", International Journal of Reproduction, Fertility and Sex Health., Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 131-135
12Ezejindu DN, Aguwa US, Ugwuja Jo, Ezejindu IO, Akukwe CD, Uloneme GC, Okafor EC. (2020, May), "Effect Of Food Additives; Carmoisine And Acesulfame Potassium On The Liver Of Adult Wistar Rats", European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 181-188
13Ugwu C Anthony, Odoh O Fidelis, U Dimkpa, Okeke M Chijioke, Okafor E Christian, Enemuo C Ijeoma. (2020, April), "Cytotoxic Effect of Radiographic Fixer Effluent on Tes-ticular Tissues of Wistar Rats", Int J Reprod Fertil Sex Health, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 131-135
14OEC OSM, Ezejindu DN, Aguwa US, Ugwuja JO, Ezejindu IO, Akukwu CD, Uloneme GC. (2020, September), "Effect of food additives; Carmoisine and Acesulfame Potassium on the heart of adult wistar rats", European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 85-90
15Ozumba OG Tochukwu N, Okafor EC, Okafor MC, Asebioyo SJ. (2019, April), "Curative and protective effect of Cassio occidentalis ethanolic leaf extract on carbon tetrachloride induced kidney damage of female albino Wistar rat", EC Clinical and Experimental Anatomy, Vol. 1, pp 48-61
16Nnama TN, Nwogueze BC, Okafor EC, Okafor MC, Ikpeze SC, Ozumba OG. (2019, February), "Effects Of Ethanolic Leaf Extract Of Erythrina Senegalensis On The Haematological Indices And Histology Of The Spleen Of Albino Rats.", International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research and Review, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 5-13
Conference Papers
1Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe1, Udodi Princewill Sopuluchukwu1, Okafor Christian Emeka1, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie2, Obiekwe Emmanuel Chinwendu1. (2025, April), "EFFECT OF METHANMPHETAMINE ON THE KIDNEYS OF ADULT MALE WISTAR RATS", , pp 158
2Ezejindu Damian Nnabuihe1, Udodi Princewill Sopuluchukwu1, Okafor Christian Emeka1, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie2, Okore Maryann Chinecherem1. (2025, April), "PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF VITAMIN B COMPLEX ON THE HIPPOCAMPUS OF METHAMPHETAMINED INTOXICATED ADULT MALE WISTAR RATS", , pp 157
3Ezejindu DN, Uzondu P, Udodi PS, Okafor EC, Enemuo IC, Agada EN. (2024, February), "Effect of co-administration of methamphetamine and vitamin C on the prefrontal cortex of adolescent male wistar rats.",
4Umeh, CM, Ezejindu DN, Udodi PS, Okafor EC, Enemuo IC. (2024, February), "Effects of co-administration of methamphetamine and vitamin C on Hippocampus of Adult male wistar rats.",
5Innocent PC, Ezejindu DN, Udodi PS, Okafor EC, Enemuo IC. (2024, February), "Effects of Co-administration of methamphetamine and vitamin C on the tested of adolescent male wistar rats.",
6Nzeadibenma NJ, Ezejindu DN, Udodi PS, Enemuo IC, Okafor IC. (2024, February), "Effects of co-administration of methamphetamine and vitamin E on the testis of adolescent male wistar rats",
7Ezejindu DN, Udodi PS, Aguwa US, Okafor EC, Enemuo IC, Eleh CM. (2023, September), "The Impact of Cypermethrin and Diclorvos mixtures of Pyrethroid insecticide on the Oligodendrocyte of Amygdala of Male wistar rats",
8Ezejindu DN, Udodi PS, Aguwa US, Okafor EC, Enemuo IC, Orji I. (2023, September), "The Impact of Cypermethrin and Diclorvos mixtures of Pyrethroid insecticide on Oligodendrocyte of Substantia of Male Wistar Rats",
9Nnama NG, Ezejindu DN, Udodi PS, Agulanna AE, Eze CE, Enemuo IC, Okafor EC. (2023, September), "Ameliorative effect of Palm Oil on Sniper Induced Toxicity on the Cerebral Cortex of Adult Male Wistar Rats",
10Ezejindu DN, Udodi PS, Aguwa, US, Okafor EC, Enemuo IC, Uche, EF. (2023, September), "The impact of cypermethrin and Diclorvos mixture of pyrethroid insecticide on myelination of Amygdala of Male wistar rats",
11Duru FI, Okafor EC. (2018, September), "Histomorphological Effect Of Alcohol Beverage (Origin) On The Tested Of Sprague Drawley Rats", , 17th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting 2018 (SECAN NAU 2018/058).

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Awardee: "Needs Assessment Sponsorship" (July, 2019 to July, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Editorships
1Editor, "PATTERN AND PREVALENCE OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH QUALITY OF SLEEP AMONG FOOD VENDORS IN OGBOMOSHO, NIGERIA" (December, 2024)
2Editor, "Journal of experimental and clinical anatomy" (February, 2023)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "ASSESSMENT OF ADIPONECTIN, TRIGLYCERIDE, AND CHOLESTEROL LEVELS AMONG ELDERLY RESIDENTS OF NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA" (December, 2024)
2Reviewer, "Social determinant of obesity in the United Kingdom: a systematic review of the literature" (December, 2023)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Effect of Methanolic seed extract of Manihot esculenta on Alloxan induced Renal and Pancreatic toxicities in adult male Wistar rats" (April, 2024 to April, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Departemental quality assurance officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2024)
2Chairman, "Histology manual production unit, Anatomy NAU." (June, 2023)
3Vice-chairman, "Committee of Histology manual production, Anatomy, NAU" (February, 2020)
4Committee member, "Departemental BSc. Accreditation committee" (September, 2019 to November, 2019)
5Committee member, "Maintenance and technical committee Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, NAU" (June, 2018)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Section Member, "Psychological Research Center, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (member since 2025), https://unizik.edu.ng/
2Full Member, "Society of experimental and clinical anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN)" - FM/2024/021 (member since 2024), https://secanigeria.com
3Section Member, "PG Board" (member since 2024), https://unizik.edu.ng/
4Section Member, "Senate Committee - Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (member since 2024), https://unizik.edu.ng/
5Full Member, "Nigerian Medical Association" - FM/57178 (member since 2015), https://nationalnma.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"The anatomist in the 21st century: sustenable growth, development and techniques", (Society of experimental and clinical anatomist), 8th April, 2025 to 11th April, 2025; Lagos, Nigeria
2"The Anatomist in 21st Century", (Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria), 8th April, 2025 to 11th April, 2025; University of Lagos
3"Society of experimental and clinical anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN)", (SECAN), 25th March, 2024 to 27th March, 2024; Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
4"Annual scientific conference and General assembly of Anatomical society of Nigeria", (Anatomical society of Nigeria), 4th September, 2023 to 8th September, 2023; Baze University, Abuja
Workshop
1"Essentials of Effective Career Coaching and Counseling", (Psycology Research Center), 15th April, 2025 to 17th April, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University