Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko
Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko is a LECTURER I in HUMAN BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Human Biochemistry, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | HUMAN BIOCHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, United Kingdom. (Master Degree, June, 2013) February, 2012 to June, 2013 Master Of Science In Safety, Health And Environmental Management Safety, Health And Environmental Management |
| 2 | University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. (Master Degree, July, 1999) January, 1998 to May, 1999 Master Of Science In Biochemistry Drug Metabolism And Toxicology |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1996) September, 1990 to July, 1995 B.Sc Biochemistry Biochemistry |
| 4 | Mbaise Secondary School, Aboh Mbaise. (GCE, December, 1988) September, 1983 to December, 1988 WAEC General Certificate Of Education WAEC School Certificate |
| 5 | Community School, Okwu Nguru, Aboh Mbaise, Imo State. (FSLC, October, 1988) September, 1977 to July, 1983 FSLC First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus March, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | HSEQ Coordinator/Advisor, Dr. Jesus’ Omega Power Ministry (OPM) H/Q Project, Port Harcourt September, 2015 to October, 2017 |
| 3 | Health and Safety Officer, Bracon Engineering Nigeria Limited, Port Harcourt September, 2007 to November, 2011 |
| 4 | Corporate Security Officer, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Bonny May, 2001 to August, 2007 |
| 5 | NYSC/ Service Contract Staff, Shell, Port Harcourt December, 1996 to August, 1997 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Emilia Chika Nwankwo, Emmanuel Iroha Akubugwo2 , Stanley Chukwuma Okereke2 , Samuel Chukwuemeka Meludu, Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko. (2025, February), "Studies on Carrageenan Induced Inflammation in Wistar Rats Treated with Gongronema latifolium Aqueous Leaves Extracts (Utazi)", American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences |
| 2 | 1. Okpogba, A. N., Ogbodo, E. C., Muoneke, G.I., Chinaka, C.N., Nwoko, S.O., Mounmbegna, E. P., Ejiogu,I. C., Ikimi, C.G., Okezie, A. O., Amah, A. K.,. (2020, September), "Assessment Of The Renal Function Status In Persons Occupationally Exposed To Lead In Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing Factory In Nnewi", Discovery |
| 3 | 2. Okpogba, A. N., Ogbodo, E. C., Dike, C.C., Nwoko, S.O., Ugwu, E. C., Amah, A. K., Mounmbegna, E. P., Izuogu,M. N., Onyeneke, E. C.,. (2019, ), "Evaluation Of Heavy Metal Levels In Blood Of Cable Manufacturing Factory Workers In Nnewi", International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research, vol. 6, no. 3, 2019, pp. 430-436, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 430 - 436 |
| 4 | 3. Okpogba, A. N., Ogbodo, E. C., Ugwu, E. C., Dike, C.C., Nwoko, S.O., Amah, A. K., Mounmbegna, E. P., Izuogu,M. N., Onyeneke, E. C.,. (2019, ), "Assessment Of Heavy Metal Levels In Blood Of Metal Forging Factory Workers In Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 34 - 40 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Nwoko SO, Ekweogu CN, Nwamkpa PN, Oze GO. "Dose-Dependent Protective Effects of Persea americana Mill. Seed Extract Against Doxorubicin Induced Multi-Organ Toxicity in Rats", (Research Work, 2026 April) |
| 2 | Nwoko SO, Ekweogu CN, Nwamkpa PN, Oze GO. "Hematological and Biochemical Alterations in DoxorubicinInduced Toxicity and the Protective Role of Persea americana Seed Extract", (Research Work, 2026 April) |
| 3 | Ogbuokiri DK, Ikeme DN, Ezeokafor EN, Egbunike CG, Mmaju CI, Nwoko SO, Chukwumbah DU, Okeke PO, Nwozor AD. "REMEDIAL POTENTIAL OF MENTHA PIPERITA METHANOLIC EXTRACT ON LEAD ACETATE INCUCED NEPHROTOXICITY", (Research Work, 2026 May) |
| 4 | Nwanneka C. Nwozor, Sebastine O. Nwoko, Ndubuisi S. Onuoha, Hilary Chibuikem Ojiaku, Chinedu Kingsley Onuoha. "Examination of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes among Multidrug Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli Isolated from Local Herbal Drugs in Anambra, Nigeria", (Research Work, 2026 March) |
| 5 | Chineze H. Ugwu, Chidimma A. Ezetulugo, Tochi I. Cookey, Ray N. Izomor, Nwanneka C. Nwozor and Sebastine O. Nwoko. "Prevalence, Awareness and Socio- demographic Determinants of Hepatitis B Infection among Antenatal Women in Southeast Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study", (Research Work, 2026 March) |
| 6 | Ihekwoaba Ebelechukwu Nwaoma, Ede Alison Okorie, Charles Chijioke Dike, Nwachukwu Mathew Chinwemadu, Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko, Anikwe Happiness Ebele. "Assessment of Sanitary Status and Practices in the Selected Abattoirs and Slaughter Houses in Anambra State, Nigeria", (Research Work, 2025 March) |
| 7 | Joshua Izuchukwu ABUGU, Ezejindu Damian NNABUIHE, Enemuo IJEOMA, Doris Kasarachi OGBUOKIRI, Agulanna Ambrose ECHEFULACHI, Darlington Kenechukwu EZEAGU, Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko, Samuel Chukwudi Chime, Ebangah Ashutiku EGBEWATT, Eduitem Sunday Otong, Gerald Ekene APEH, Ovuoba Kenneth NWODOM. "Vitamin C and E Abrogate Myelin, Oligodendrocyte and Inflammatory Markers of Rohypnol Exposed Amygdala in Adult Rats", (Research Work, 2025 May) |
| 8 | Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Ugochukwu Precious Chisom, Ebisintei Precious, Ezeagu Darlington Kenechukwu, Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko, Afuberoh Francis Chukwudi, Okoye Ogochukwu Fidelis, Charles Chinemeze Anyaogu, Ejeh Lovelyn Ene. "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF THE AFRICAN WALNUT (TETRACARPIDIUM CONOPHRUM) AND DOUBLE ROOT COFFEE ON LIBIDO, HORMONAL PROFILE(TESTOSTERONE) AND LIVER FUNCTION ON ADULT MALE WISTAR RATS", (Research Work, 2025 October) |
| 9 | Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Ikunna Adaobi Precious, Egbunike chijioke Geoffrey, Chukwumbah Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko, Chukwumbah Daniel Ugochukswu, Mmaju Chidinma Ifeyinwa, Obi Mmesoma Juliet. "Comparative Effects of Double Root Coffee and African Walnut on Sexual Behaviour and Semen Parameters in Male Wistar Rats", (Research Work, 2025 October) |
| 10 | Dike CC, Maduka HCC, Meludu SC, Nwoko SO. "Genotoxic Effects of Mosquito-Cypermethrin Insecticide Exposures on Sprague-Dawley Male Rats Up to Second Filial Generations", (Research Work, 2025 August) |
| 11 | Ogbuokiri, Doris Kasarachi, Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Jonathan Oluchi Janeth, Ambrose Echefula Agulanna, Obatavwe Ukoba, Izuchukwu Okonkwo, Sopuru Okwuchukwu Onwuelingo, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke, Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko, Matthew Ogbonnaya Nwankwo, Paul Demshimeno, Ifechukwu Jaustina Obiesie, and Adline Uchechi Aguwa.. "The Effect of Methanoic Leaf Extract of Mentha piperita on the Histology of the Cerebellum of Adult Male Wistar Rats Exposed to Lead Acetate", (Research Work, 2024 July) |
| 12 | Emmanuel Nonso Ezeokafor, Winifred Chioma Ezekwudo1 , Kosisochukwu Emmanuel Ifemenam, Serah Wuraola, Njideka Constance Uchefuna, Ike chibueze Jeremiah, Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko. "HEALING POTENTIALS OF ANNONA MURICATA LEAVES EXTRACT AGAINST HYOSCINE INDUCED OXIDATIVE STRESSED WISTA RATS AND ITS EFFECT ON LIVER ENZYMES", (Research Work, 2024 September) |
| 13 | Charles Chijioke Dike*, Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko, Francis Chukwuemeka Ezeonu, Ikedichukwu Chibueze Ejiogu and Ogbuokiri Doris Kasarachi. "Effects of Sida corymbosa Leaf-Extract on the Lipid Profile of Carbon Tetrachloride-Injected Male Rats", (Research Work, 2023 September) |
| 14 | Eyeghre, O. A.1 ; Ezeokafor, E. N.1 ; Dike, C. C.2 ; Oparaji, K. C.3 ; Amadi, C. S.1 ; Chukwuma, C. C.1 ; Ogbodo, O. N.1 ; Obianyo, C. M.4 ; Illah, C.5 , Nwoko, S. O.2 , Umeasiegbu, A. C.1 , Muorah, C. O. "The Impact of Annona Muricata on Semen Quality and Antioxidants Levels in Alcohol-Induced Testicular Dysfunction in Male Wistar Rats", (Research Work, 2023 August) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Institution Based Research (IBR)" (December, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Editorship" (April, 2026) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Resource Fellow in the Centre for Environmental Impact Analyses and Laboratory Services, "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSES AND LABORATORY SERVICES (CEIALS), NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Workshop Participant, "FUTO Centre of Excellence and Sustainable Procurement, Environment and Social Standards CE-sPESS Track B" (November, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 3 | Workshop on Environmental Standards - Special Executive Track A, "Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement Environmental and Social Standards (CE-sPESS) Federal University of Technology Owerri" (July, 2023) |
| 4 | Workshop on Environmental Standards - Special Executive Track A Flyer, "Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement Environmental and Social Standards (CE-sPESS) Federal University of Technology Owerri" (July, 2023) |
| 5 | Nomination for PhD Programme for Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) Programme, "Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (November, 2022) |
| 6 | Postgraduate Student, "Imo State University, Owerri" (December, 2022) |
| 7 | Training on Nigeria Code of Corporate Governance (NCCG) 2018, "Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria" (August, 2021) |
| 8 | Committee member Provost's Administrative Committee on COLLEGE NURSERY/PRIMARY SCHOOL COMMITTEE, "College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2021) |
| 9 | Training Workshop for Coaches and Career Officers of Departments, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2021) |
| 10 | Nomination for Training on Nigeria Code of Corporate Governance (NCCG), "Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria" (August, 2021) |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "FUTO Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards (CE-sPESS) SPECIAL TRACK B Workshop", (FUTO Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards (CE-sPESS)), 28th November, 2023 to 2nd December, 2023; Centre of Migration Studies, Unizik Awka |