Dr. Chijioke M Okeke
Dr. Chijioke M Okeke is a LECTURER I in ANATOMY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
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Personal Information
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Address: | Anatomy, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANATOMY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | College of post graduate studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2024) October, 2019 to December, 2024 PhD (Anatomy) Anatomy |
| 2 | School Of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2016) October, 2011 to August, 2016 MSc (Anatomy) Anatomy |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2008) October, 2002 to October, 2008 MBBS Medical And Surgery |
| 4 | Agulu Grammar School, Agulu. (SSCE, December, 1999) October, 1993 to September, 1999 WASSC Sciences |
| 5 | Umuezennaofor Primary School Ekwulobia. (FSLC, January, 1996) September, 1987 to September, 1993 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman award subcommitee, Unizik Alumni, Friends and Stakeholders Converge LOC, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | member, Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee, College of Health Sciences, NAU, Nnewi Campus July, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Deputy Coordinator, Unizik Alumni Relations, Nnewi Campus, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to April, 2024 |
| 4 | Unizik Alumni Faculty Representative, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Hall Warden, College of Health Sciences, NAU, Nnewi Campus April, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | MBBS Cordinator, Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | ICT officer, Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | member, Departmental Research group, Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2020 to Present |
| 9 | member, Departmental Curriculum Commiittee, Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2020 to Present |
| 10 | member, maintenance and technical committee, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus June, 2018 to Present |
| 11 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus October, 2017 to Present |
| 12 | Medical Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi December, 2012 to January, 2018 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chijioke Mmadueke Okeke, Ukoha Ukoha. (2025, March), "Metric Assessment of Palatal Index and Gnathic Index in Nigerian Population", International journal of research and innovation in applied science (IJRIAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 615-622 |
| 2 | CM Okeke, OJ Chukwuka, IC Enemuo. (2025, March), "Correlation of intercanine distance with bizygomatic width and intercanthal distance in Nigerian population", Journal of Experimental and clinical Anatomy, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 116-119 |
| 3 | Chijioke Mmadueke Okeke and Ukoha Ukoha. (2024, April), "Analysis of craniofacial indices of dry crania in Southeast and Southsouth Nigeria", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 27, (Issue 1), pp 035-042 |
| 4 | Chijioke Mmadueke Okeke, Ukoha Ukoha. (2024, March), "Analysis of nasal parameters and nasal index of dry crania in Southern Nigeria", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 21, (Issue 03), pp 1754-1759 |
| 5 | Ndubuisi Paris Obi, Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Chijioke Okeke. (2023, June), "Fingerprint Patterns in Students with Learning Disability: Evidence of Sexual Dimorphism and Potential for Diagnosis in a Nigerian Population", Journal of forensic medicine, Vol. 9, pp 153 - 161 |
| 6 | Ukoha U, Okeke C.M, Ukoha C.C, Ekezie J, Mbah J.C. (2022, January), "Morphometric Study of the Suprascapular Notch in Nigerian Dry Scapulae", African Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 25, pp 53-57 |
| 7 | Aguwa US, Okeke S.M., Okeke C.M., Eze C.E., Obinwa B.N., Izuogu M., Ovie F.O., Onyejike D.N., Ogbuokiri D.K., Ezejindu D.N. (2020, July), "Comparing The Neuroprotective Effects Of Aqueous And Methanolic Extracts Of Vernonia Amygdalina On The Cerebellum Of Adult Male Wistar Rats", International Annals of Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 145-159 |
| 8 | 2. Aguwa US, Okeke SN, Ezejindu DN, Eze CE, Azurunwa O, Obinwa BN, Ovie OF, Obi KC, Onwuelingo S, Okonkwo D, Doris O, Okeke C. (2020, July), "Evaluating The Effect Of Chloroform Inhalation As A Method Of Euthanasia On The Cerebellum And Hippocampus Of Adult Wistar Rats", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 22, (Issue 6), pp 14-25 |
| 9 | Okeke C, Omaballa T. (2020, July), "Angular Photogrammetric Analysis Of Facial Profile Of Igbos Of Anam Community Of Nigeria", Revista Argentina de Anatomía Clínica, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 90-97 |
| 10 | Chijioke Mmadueke Okeke, Onyechege Ann, Ukoha Ukoha Ukoha, Uchechukwu Dimkpa, Ijeoma Enemuo. (2020, April), "The Study Of Sexual Dimorphism In Lip Print Patterns Among Igbos In Anambra State Of Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal Of Advanced Oral", Journal of Advanced Oral Research, pp 1-5 |
| 11 | Ugwu C. Anthony, Odoh O. Fidelis, Dimkpa U, Okeke M. Chijioke, Okafor E. Christian, Enemuo C. Ijeoma, Okafor Izuchukwu, Mmaju Chidimma. (2020, January), "Cytotoxic Effect Of Radiographic Fixer Effluent On Testicular Tissues Of Wistar Rats", Ugwu C. Anthony, Odoh O. Fidelis, Dimkpa U, Okeke M. Chijioke, Okafor E. Christian, Enemuo C. Ijeoma, et al., Cytotoxic Effect of Radiographic Fixer Effluent on Testicular Tissues of Wistar Rats. Int J Reprod Fertil Sex Healt h. 2020;6(1):131-135. 131 OPEN ACCESS International Journal of Reproduction, Fertility & Sexual Health, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 131-135 |
| 12 | Dimkpa U, Chidi EC, Unaeze B, Besong EE, Umahi OG, Enemuo CI, Okafor EC, Okeke CM.. (2020, February), "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 |
| 13 | Okeke CM, Etoniru I, Oforbuike V. (2019, ), "Comparative Study Of Digital Dermatoglyphics Among Congenital Deaf And Control Subjects In South East Nigeria", Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 102-106 |
| 14 | Ukoha U Ukoha, Chijioke M Okeke, Chinwe Ukoha, Jervas Ekezie, Kelechi R Onyenankeya. (2019, October), "Estimation Of Stature Using The Clavicular Length Of Adults In South-Eastern Nigerian", National journal of medical research, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 141-144 |
| 15 | 9. Ukoha UU, Ukoha C, Okeke CM, Simon TE. (2019, ), "Sexual Dimorphism Of Palmar Dermatoglyphic Parameters Of An Adult Student Population In Nigeria", Advanced human biology, Vol. 9, pp 80-83 |
| 16 | Ukoha U, Jervas E, Clarice UC, Ezuchwu O, Okeke CM, Ebem MO. (2018, ), "Study Of Neck Circumference As A Measure Of Obesity In South-Eastern Nigerian Population", Anthropology Open Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 11-17 |
| 17 | Ukoha UU, Okeke CM, Ukoha C, Obazie IF, Nwankwo HC, Ekezie J. (2018, ), "Morphometric Study Of The Jugular Foramen In Dry Nigerian Skulls", Revista Argentina de Anatomia clinica, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 112-119 |
| 18 | Okeke CM, Ukoha UU. (2018, ), "Correlation Of Hallux Deviation Angle With Age, Weight, Height, And Body Mass Index In Adult Nigerians", Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, Vol. 17, pp 18-22 |
| 19 | Ukoha U, Ekezie J, Okeke CM, Osmond AI. (2017, ), "Angular Craniofacial Photometric Analysis Of The Facial Profile Of Igalas In Nigeria", Anthropology Open Journal, (Issue 2), pp S1-S2 |
| 20 | Okeke CM, Ukoha UU. (2017, ), "Prevalence Of Hallux Abducto Valgus Among Various Groups In Anambra State Of Nigeria", Revista Argentina de Anatomia clinica, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 52-57 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Assessing the Mental Health of School Children in the Pre-COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown Era: A Comparative Analysis" (September, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Relationship between Spleen dimensions and Anthropometric parameters: A case study of Nnewi People in Nigeria" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Anthropometric Analysis of Cephalic Index in Orlu Population of Imo State Nigeria" (November, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "FACTORS AFFECTING EXERCISE SELF-EFFICACY AND TEMPTATION TO NOT EXERCISE AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING ADULTS WITH HYPERTENSION IN NNEWI NORTH, ANAMBRA, NIGERIA" (September, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Exploring Quality of Life, Stress, and Coping Strategies Among Married Female Clinical Students: Implications for Interventions" (September, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Models of Damages Caused by Microsporidia Infection among HIV-Positive Patients in White Albino Mice (Mus Musculus domesticus)" (December, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Prevalence and pattern of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among load carriers in Ibadan metropolis" (December, 2024) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Organisation of the middle meningeal artery in a sample of black South African population: clinical correlates" (November, 2024) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Utilization of diagnostic efficacy of alpha methylacyl CoA racemase (AMACP) and p63 in differential diagnosis of prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia" (May, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni association, Nnewi branch" (October, 2024) |
| 2 | Chairman of Award and search sub committee, "Unizik alumni stakeholders and friends converge local organizing committee" (November, 2023 to April, 2024) |
| 3 | Deputy coordinator, Alumni relations (Nnewi Campus), "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2023 to April, 2024) |
| 4 | Alumni Faculty representative, "Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022) |
| 5 | Hall Warden, "C.C Hostel Okofia ground floor, A wing" (April, 2021) |
| 6 | ICT Officer, "Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2021) |
| 7 | MBBS Coordinator, "Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2021) |
| 8 | Member, Junior Staff disciplinary committee, "College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2021) |
| 9 | Workshop for Coaches and Career Officers of Department, "Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2021) |
| 10 | Departmental Curriculum Review Committee, "Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2020) |
| 11 | member, Departmental Research Group Committee, "Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2020) |
| 12 | 1. Member, Maintenance and Technical Committee, "Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Anatomical society of Nigeria" (member since 2018), https://www.asn-ng.com/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria" - FM/15/088 (member since 2016), https://secanigeria.com |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian medical association" (member since 2008), https://nationalnma.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "Maintaining the practice of Anatomy for Sustainable Growth and Development", (SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ANATOMISTS OF NIGERIA (SECAN)), 26th March, 2024 to 30th March, 2024; Rivers State University |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "DEEPENING RESEARCH COMPETENCE FOR EFFECITVE SCHOLARSHIP", (SCHOOL OF POST GRADUATE NAU, AWKA), 8th October, 2018 to 19th October, 2018; UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM |
| 2 | "SURFACE ANATOMY AND AESTHETICS", (SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ANATOMISTS OF NIGERIA (SECAN)), 7th March, 2018 to 10th March, 2018; NNEWI |
| 3 | "Healthcare In A Frail Economy: Challenges And Way Forward", (Nigerian medical association), 24th October, 2016 to 30th October, 2016; Nnewi |
| 4 | "Anatomy Act", (Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN)), 19th September, 2016 to 23rd September, 2016; Ekiti State |
| 5 | "Forensic Science In Developing Countries: The Nigerian Perspective", (SOCIETY OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL ANATOMISTS OF NIGERIA (SECAN)), 22nd March, 2016 to 24th March, 2016; ABRAKA, DELTA STATE |