Dr. Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu
Dr. Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu is a LECTURER I in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Ogochukwu Rita NGWU is a Researcher and Lecturer 1 in the Department of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. I have special interest in Industrial Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Food and Nutritional Biochemistry and pharmacological Biochemistry.
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Address: | Applied Biochemistry, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka.. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2024) January, 2016 to June, 2024 Ph.D Industrial Biochemistry And Biotechnology Industrial Biochemistry And Biotechnology |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka.. (Master Degree, February, 2016) October, 2012 to August, 2014 M.Sc Industrial Biochemistry |
| 3 | National Open University Of Nigeria.. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2015) January, 2014 to December, 2014 P.G.D Education Education |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka.. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2011) October, 2005 to September, 2010 B.Sc Biochemistry |
| 5 | Trans-Ekulu Primary School, Enugu.. (FSLC, November, 2006) September, 1992 to June, 1998 FSLC Primary Education |
| 6 | Federal Government College, Okigwe, Imo State.. (SSCE, June, 2004) September, 1998 to June, 2004 WAEC SSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. September, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Assisstant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. March, 2019 to March, 2020 |
| 4 | Assisstant Lecturer, Caritas University, Enugu. January, 2016 to March, 2019 |
| 5 | Science Teacher, Model Comprehensive Secondary School, Enugu October, 2014 to November, 2014 |
| 6 | Science Teacher, Asaba Girls' Grammar School, Asaba, Delta State. November, 2011 to October, 2012 |
| 7 | Industrial Trainee, Doyin Pharmaceuticals, Nig. Ltd, Lagos. August, 2007 to October, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Chisom Cajetan Iwunze, Alexander Idoko, Nelson Onubuiwe Nwali and Anthonia Nkechi Ilomechina. (2026, June), "Gastroprotective Effect of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Chromolaena odorata (Siam Weed) against Indomethacin-Induced Ulceration in Wistar Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 35, (Issue 4), pp 35 - 46 |
| 2 | Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu and Francis Chidiebere Umezinwa. (2026, April), "Phytochemistry and Proximate composition of Dalium guineense pulp and seed", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 27, (Issue 01), pp 088 -096 |
| 3 | Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu and Favour Ekeledirichukwu Edwin. (2026, May), "Comparative Assessment of Mineral and Vitamin Composition of Canarium schweinfurthii Pulp and Seed", Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Vol. 18, (Issue 6), pp 1 -11 |
| 4 | Ogana Joy a, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances, Orji Ejike Celestine, Ngwu Ogochukwu Rita and Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo. (2026, May), "Accumulation of Heavy Metals by Earthworms Exposed to Soil Contaminated with Thermal Power Station Condensate and Used Transformer Oil in Delta State, Nigeria", International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, Vol. 16, (Issue 6), pp 83 - 94 |
| 5 | Ogana, Joy, Nworji, Ogechukwu Frances, Orji, Celestine Ejike, Ogbodo, Uchechukwu Chibuzo, Ngwu, Ogochukwu Rita and Iloanya, Ebele lauretta. (2025, November), "Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Crude Polluted Soil from Esaba, Ughelli South, Delta Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN APPLIED SCIENCE (IJRIAS), pp 591 - 601 |
| 6 | Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Vivian Okochi, Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo, Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu, Chisom Miracle Okeke and Chiamaka Maryann Nwarienne. (2025, October), "Comparative Phytochemical and Proximate Analysis of Cajanus cajan Leaves and Chromolaena odorata Leaves", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 24, (Issue 9), pp 46 - 57 |
| 7 | Ezenwelu, Chijioke, O., Okeke, Chisom M., Udemezue, Onyeka, I., Ngwu, Ogochukwu, R., and Oparaji, Emeka, H.. (2024, May), "Palm oil mill effluent disposal and its utilization in Agricultural soil.", Bionature |
| 8 | Ezenwelu, Chijioke, O., Okeke, Chisom M., Udemezue, Onyeka, I., Ngwu, Ogochukwu, R., Ogana, Joy, Oparaji, Emeka, H.. (2024, April), "Chitosan and its Significant Properties: A Review.", ISAR Journal of Agriculture and Biology. |
| 9 | Ezenwelu, Chijioke, O., Okeke, Chisom M., Udemezue, Onyeka, I., Ngwu, Ogochukwu, R., Ogana, Joy, Oparaji, Emeka, H.. (2024, April), "Lipases, Catalytic Cycle and Sources: A Review.", ISAR Journal of Agriculture and Biology. |
| 10 | Chijioke O. Ezenwelu, Chisom M. Okeke, Onyeka I. Udemezue, Ogochukwu R. Ngwu, Joy Ogana and Emeka H. Oparaji.. (2024, March), "Assessment of Differential Sheer Stress Indices in Agricultural Soil Receiving Cafeteria Effluent.", Rafidain Journal of Science. |
| 11 | Chijioke O. Ezenwelu, Kingsley Agu, Rita O. Ngwu, Joy Ogana and Emeka H. Oparaji.. (2024, March), "Studies on Kinetic Properties of Aspergillus producing Peroxidase from Petroleum Hydrocarbon Spilled Soil.", Rafidian Journal of Science. |
| 12 | Iloanya, E.L, Nwodo, O.F.C, Ezeigwe, O.C, Ngwu. O.R, Nwobodo, V.O.G and Obayuwana, E.A.. (2021, March), "Antidiabetic Property Of A Fraction Of The Methanol Extract Of The Seeds Of Abrus Precatorius In Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats", Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 12) |
| 13 | 9. V. H. A. Enemor, O. F. Nworji, U. C. Ogbodo, O. R. Ngwu, E. C. Orji and I. O. Ohagim.. (2020, December), "Screening Of Carica Papaya Seeds For Pharmacologically Bioactive And Nutritionally Beneficial Substances For Optimization Of Its Nutraceutical Potential.", European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, Vol. 12, (Issue 11) |
| 14 | Ezeigwe, Obiajulu Christian, Okpala, Chukwuemeka Obumneme, Ogbodo, Uchechukwu Chibuzo, Anwuna, Chioma Divine, Ngwu, Ogochukwu Rita and Chigbo, Chidieb. (2020, February), "Effect Of A Combination Of Ethanol Extract Of Ficus Capensis And Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius On Liver And Kidney Function Parameters Of Phenylhydrazine-Induced Anemic Rats.", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 6, (Issue 2) |
| 15 | Ngwu, O.R., Eze, S.O.O. and Nwanguma, B.C.. (2018, February), "Chemical Composition And Antioxidant Potentials Of The Aqueous-methanol Extract And Essential Oil Of Gongronema Latifolium Leaves.", Forensic Science and Addiction Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 16 | Idoko A., Ikpe V.P.O., *Ngwu, O.R., Nelson N.O., Effiong J.U., Alhassan A.J., Muhammad I.U., Abubakar N., Abubakar S.M and Ugwudike P.O.. (2018, March), "Hypoglycemic And Lipid Lowering Effect Of Aqueous Fresh Leaves Extract Of Chromolaena Odorata (Linn) In Albino Wistar Rats Fed Different Concentrations Of Cholesterol Enriched Diet.", Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 17 | Nwali O.N., Idoko, A.1., Okolie J.E., Ezeh, E., Ugwudike, P.O.,*Ngwu, O.R., Ezenwali, M.O., Odo, I.A., Ani, P.N. and Okolie, S.O.. (2018, November), "Comparative Analysis Of The Phytochemical Compositions Of Leaf, Stem-bark And Root Of Azadirachta Indica (neem).", Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 5) |
| 18 | Uroko, R.I., Egba, S.I, Achi, N.K., Uchenna, O.N, Agbafor, A., *Ngwu, O.R. and Nweje-Anyalowu, P.C.. (2017, January), "Effects Of Aqueous Extracts Of Palm Fruits (Elaeis Guineensis) On Liver Function Indices Of Male Wistar Albino Rats.", Research Journal of Medicinal Plant. |
| 19 | Uroko, R.I., Agbafor, A., Uchenna, O.N, Achi, N.K., Egba, S.I, Nweje-Anyalowu, P.C and *Ngwu, O.R.. (2017, February), "Evaluation Of Antioxidant Activity Of Aqueous Extracts Of Palm Fruits (Elaeis Guineensis).", Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Vol. 12 |
| 20 | Adim, E.U., Obeta, J.N. and *Ngwu, O.R.. (2017, May), "Preparation And Characterization Of Tolterodine Tartrate Proniosomes.", Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 21 | Idoko, A., Muhammad, G.Y., Ibrahim, U.M, *Ngwu, O.R. and Nwali, O.N.. (2017, November), "Percentage Carbomonoxide Estimation And Measurement Of Malondialdehyde, Catalase, Vitamin E And Vitamin C In Relation To Oxidative Stress In Exhaust Fume In Humans.", Journal of Biological Sciences and Bioconservation, Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 22 | Idoko, A., Anyebe, V.E and *Ngwu, O.R.. (2017, November), "Evaluation Of Factors Affecting Learning In Secondary School In Otukpo Local Government Area Of Benue State, Nigeria.", Journal of Education and Leadership Development, Vol. 9, (Issue 8) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ogochukwu Rita NGWU, Ebele Lauretta ILOANYA, Chisom Cajetan IWUNZE, Alexander IDOKO, Nelson Onubuiwe NWALI and Anthonia Nkechi ILOMECHINA.. (2024, June), "Assessment of the anti-ulcer potential of Chromoleana odorata (Siam weed).", |
| 2 | Ngwu, O.R, Nwanguma, B.C and Eze, S.O.O. (2023, May), "Resistant starch contents and cooking qualities of noodles produced from Sorghum bicolor (Sorghum), Musa pardisiaca (Plantain) and Manihot esculenta (Cassava) flours.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Tertiary Education Trust Fund Academic Staff Training and Development" (October, 2021 to June, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Synergistic effect of preharvest application with some elicitors on quality and shelf life of Avocado fruits." (January, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "M.Sc Dissertation" (December, 2024 to January, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "M.Sc Dissertation" (August, 2024 to August, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty handbook committee" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Students disciplinary committee" (February, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty peace and reconciliation committee" (February, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty prayer committee" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | Secretary, "Departmental Board" (January, 2024) |
| 6 | Secretary, "Faculty conference marking committee" (January, 2023 to January, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, "Departmental Library accreditation committee" (January, 2021 to January, 2026) |
| 8 | Member, "Departmental Counseling and Career development committee" (January, 2021) |
| 9 | Member, "Departmental welfare committee" (September, 2019) |
| 10 | Level Exam Officer and Academic adviser, "Departmental Exam officers/Academic advisers committee" (April, 2019) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Biosciences International Conference", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka.), 13th May, 2026 to 14th May, 2026; Hybrid |
| 2 | "The 3rd International Bioscience Conference", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe university.), 18th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; Hybrid |
| 3 | "University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Annual National conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology, 2023", (Faculty of Biological sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 30th May, 2023 to 1st June, 2023; University of Nigeria, Nsukka. |
| 4 | "2nd International Bioscience conference, 2023", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; ASUU NAU Secretariat complex, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka. |
| 5 | "Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology; 36th Annual Scientific Conference- UNI-UYO 2017", (Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), 13th November, 2017 to 17th November, 2017; University of Uyo, Akwa-ibom state. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "2026 career Officers Capacity Building Workshop", (Center for Counselling and Career Development), 14th April, 2026 to 15th April, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 2 | "Appraisal Sensitization Workshop", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka.), 10th March, 2026 to 10th March, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 3 | "A 1-Day Research Training", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka.), 10th February, 2026 to 10th February, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 4 | "DRI/ASUU Winning National Research Fund", (Directorate of Research and innovation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 13th August, 2024 to 13th August, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 5 | "Centre for counseling and career development training workshop", (Centre for counseling and career development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 24th August, 2021 to 27th August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University. |
| 6 | "Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology; 8th South-East Zonal Symposium/workshop- FUTO 2016", (Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), 9th August, 2016 to 12th August, 2016; Federal University of Technology, Owerri |