Dr. Tochukwu Ofobeze
Dr. Tochukwu Ofobeze is a LECTURER I in BOTANY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Mr. Tochukwu Nosike Ofobeze
Personal Information
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Address: | Botany, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | BOTANY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2025) September, 2020 to March, 2025 Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D) In Botany (Plant Physiology) Botany (Plant Physiology) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2008) April, 2005 to June, 2008 M. SC Botany (Plant Physiology) |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2002) November, 1998 to November, 2002 B.Sc Hons, Botany Biological Sciences (Botany) |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Deoartmental Timetable Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Sandwich Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2024 to October, 2025 |
| 3 | ICT Officer and Exam Officer II, Department of Botany June, 2019 to June, 2022 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ofobeze T.N., Izundu A.I., Nwakuche A. O., Chukwubeze C. P.. (2025, March), "Vine length, Fruit Lycopene and Carotene contents as Influenced by Fertilizer, Salinity and Bicarbonate Treatments in Snake Tomato ( Tricosanthes cucumerina)", Asian Journal of Research in Botany, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 85 - 92 |
| 2 | Obudulu C. Ikeh M.I., Olisa C. S., Aghalu U. C., Okpani S. I., Ofobeze T. N.. (2025, December), "Assessment of Arthropod Diversity on Medicinal Trees in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka", Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 10 |
| 3 | Ofobeze T.N., Izundu A.I., Chukwubeze C. P., and Uba C. Christian. (2025, February), "Influence of Fertilizer, Salinity and Bicarbonate Treatment on Leaf area and Fruit Mineral content in Snake Tomato (Tricosanthes cucumerina)", Asian Plant Research Journal, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 81 - 91 |
| 4 | Anyanele W. C.,Anyanele I.S., Ezenwata I.S., Okoye E.C.S., Ofobeze T.N. and Ubaezuonu. (2023, August), "Ecological studies of Tridax procumben (Linn) and Argeratum conyzoides (Linn) and their comparetive Studies of their Phytochemicals", Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 240-254 |
| 5 | Anyanele W, T.N. Ofobeze, O.G. Okoro, I.S. Ezenwata. (2022, April), "Evaluation of Plant Roots Ploriferation and Vegetation Characteristics on the Gully Horizon", Asian Journal of Research in Botany, Vol. 07, (Issue 57), pp 9 |
| 6 | K.U. Ekwealor, C.B. Echereme, T.N. Ofobeze, and G.C. Ukpaka. (2020, February), "Adaptive Strategies Of Dessert Plants In Coping With The Harsh Conditions Of Desert Environment: A Review", International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, Vol. 31, (Issue 5), pp 1-8 |
| 7 | Ofobeze, T.N., Chukwubeze, C.P., and Uba, C.C.. (2019, August), "Modulated Water Application On Shoot Size, Flower And Fruit Production In Abelmoschus Esculentus L. (Moench)", Asian Journal of Research in Botany, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 1-8 |
| 8 | K.U. Ekwealor, C.B. Echereme, T.N. Ofobeze, and C.N. Okereke. (2019, December), "Landscape Ecology: A Helicopter View", International Journal of Plant and Soil Science, Vol. 31, (Issue 1), pp 1-20 |
| 9 | K.U. Ekwealor, C.B. Echereme, T.N. Ofobeze, and C.N. Okereke. (2019, December), "Economic Importance Of Weeds: A Review", Asian Plant Research Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-11 |
| 10 | K.U. Ekwealor, C.B. Echereme, T.N. Ofobeze, and C.N. Okereke. (2019, December), "Assessment Of Phenology Of Gmelia (Gmelina Arborea Roxb.) Populations In Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Botany, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1-12 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Examinerships | |
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| 1 | Examiner, "Studies on Candida species Associated with Economic Tree Trunk and their antifungal Susceptibility Profile" (June, 2026). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary, "Umuosonwu Family Kinsmen" (December, 2025) |
| 2 | Faculty Exam monitor, "Faculty of Bioscience, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2023 to August, 2025) |
| 3 | Hall Warden, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2021 to June, 2024) |
| 4 | Sub Zonal Coordinator, "The EFAC NIGERIA AWKA ZONE" (December, 2019 to December, 2024) |
| 5 | Group Leader, "The EFAC NIGERIA AWKA ZONE" (January, 2019 to June, 2025) |
| 6 | Chairman Youth Revival Rally, "The EFAC NIGERIA AWKA ZONE" (April, 2016 to April, 2024) |
| 7 | Hall Warden, "Paul University Awka" (November, 2014 to November, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA" - BOSON/2025/RM/0339 (member since 2025), https://www.boson.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "GMO Science at the Crossroads: Balancing Food Security, Biosafety and Public Safety", (Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) UNILORIN, 2026), 7th June, 2026 to 10th June, 2026; Zoom |
| 2 | "Waste to Wealth: BIO-BASED SOLUTION FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY", (Faculty of Bioscience, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 13th May, 2026 to 14th May, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Facility of BIOSCIENCE |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "DATA ANALYSIS TRAINING USING STATA SOFTWARE AND MICROSOFT EXCEL", (FLOURISH DATA ANALYTICS IN COLLABORATION WITH FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 12th July, 2021 to 16th July, 2021; FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| 2 | "BASIC TO ADVANCED MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP", (Molecular Research For Students and Scientists), 18th November, 2019 to 21st November, 2019; CHISCO BUILDING NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| 3 | "PLANTS IN AN EVER CHANGING WORLD", (Botanical Society of Nigeria), 16th August, 2015 to 20th August, 2015; UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS |
| 4 | "PLANTS AND THE FUTURE OF OUR PLANET", (Botanical Society of Nigeria), 25th May, 2014 to 29th May, 2014; UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA |
| 5 | "VANISHING PLANT RESOURCES: BASIC FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL WARMING", (Botanical Society of Nigeria), 6th June, 2011 to 9th June, 2011; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| 6 | "BOTANY AND THE NATION'S ECONOMY", (Botanical Society of Nigeria), 16th March, 2008 to 19th March, 2008; EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY ABAKALIKI |