Dr. Cyril Ali Imakwu

Dr. Cyril Ali Imakwu is a LECTURER I in PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Cyril Ali Imakwu

Staff Profile

Cyril Ali Imakwu holds a Ph.D in Zoology and Environmental Biology (Parasitology) from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I started my University teaching career in 2007 from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka where as a Postgraduate student, I doubled as a Graduate Demonstrator and was entrusted with teaching undergraduate students Biology Practical. I have published over 27 academic papers in well referenced international and national Journals with good impact factor. I am currently a Lecturer 1 in the Department of Parasitology and Entomology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I have contributed immensely to advancing knowledge in Biology through quality teaching, researches, publications, project supervision, conferences, tutorials and laboratory demonstrations in different areas of Biology. These experiences, excellent ICT skills and values of discipline, hard work and moral uprightness I bring to bear in the discharge of my duties.Azikiwe University Awka

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Parasitology And Entomology, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PARASITOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2016)
May, 2010 to August, 2015
Ph.D Parasitology And Environmental Study
2University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, July, 2010)
February, 2007 to February, 2009
M,Sc Parasitology And Environmental Study
3University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2006)
February, 2021 to June, 2004
B.Sc Ed Biology Education
4Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Nsugbe.. (NCE, December, 2001)
August, 1999 to December, 2001
N.C.E Biology/Mathematics
5Izzi High School Iskhieke.. (GCE, February, 2001)
November, 1992 to February, 1997
WASSC Secondary School
6Odomoke Ishieke Community Primary School. (FSLC, December, 1991)
February, 1986 to December, 1991
F.S.L.C Primary School

Relevant/Working Experience

1Department SIWES coordinator, Department of Parasitology and Entomology
February, 2024 to February, 2025
2member Departmental Postgraduate Committee, Department of Parasitology and Entomology
February, 2024 to February, 2025
3Department SIWES coordinator, Department of Parasitology and Entomology
January, 2024 to January, 2025
4Chairman quality assurance Department of Prasitology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
January, 2024 to November, 2025
5Lecturer 1, Department of Parasitology and Entomology
June, 2023 to June, 2025
6member departmental committee on junior staff appraisal, Department of Parasitology and Entomology
May, 2023 to May, 2024
7year one Academic Adviser, Department of Parasitology and Entomology
May, 2023 to May, 2025
8member departmental Quality assurance, Department of Parasitology and Entomology
May, 2023 to May, 2025
9Member Faculty Examination Monitoring team, Faculty of Biosciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
January, 2021 to April, 2023
10member canteen management, Faculty of Biosciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
January, 2021 to April, 2023
11Department SIWES coordinator, Department of Parasitology and Entomology
October, 2019 to May, 2021
12Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria.
February, 2019 to October, 2022
13Biology Practical Demonstrator, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
March, 2007 to November, 2010
14graduate assistance, Jigawa State College Of Education
September, 2006 to September, 2007

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Cyril A.Imakwu, Uchenna A. Ubakaa Jennifer O.Okoye, Chibumma . Nzeukwu, Obiageli A. Okeke , Mediatrix A. Idigo , Ifeanyi E. Obiefule and Chukwuebuka U. Uzochukwu. (2024, March), "Larvicidal Effect of AzadirachtaindicaExtract on Aedes aegyptiin Nnamdi Azikiwe University Environment, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State,", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 33-40
2Nzeukwu, C. I., Ubaka, U. A.1 Okwuonu, E. S., Imakwu, C. A., Nnanna, C. E., Irikannu, K. C., Ezeamii, P. C. and Ukonze C. B.. (2024, March), "Prevalence of Human Intestinal Helminths in Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. -445, (Issue -1), pp 10-10-20
3Cyril Ali Imakwu1, Uchenna Athanasius Ubaka1, Muojeke Chiamaka Blessing1, Elijah Sunday Okwuonu2, Chibumma Immaculata Nzeukwu1, Obiageli Anthonia Okeke3, Festus Chizoba Eze2, Patra Chisom Ezeamii2. (2023, November), "Prevalence of malaria infection and associated risk factors in Adazi-Enu, Anambra State, Nigeria", international Journal of Recent Research in Life Sciences (IJRRLS), Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 47-53
4J. C. Ozougwu., C. A. Imakwu., I. Nwachukwu and O. A. Okeke. (2023, June), "Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis Infection among Women of Reproductive Age in Anambra State, South Eastern, Nigeria", International STD Research and Reviews,, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 1-7
5Elosiuba, N. V., Akulue J. C., Imakwu, C. A., Chikwendu, J. I., Ogbuefi, E. O., and Onyido A. E. (2023, February), "Abundance and diversity of man-biting mosquito species in the tropical rainforest belt of Southeastern Nigeria.", Journal of Entomology and Zoology Study, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 52-56
6Okeke, O.A., Ezirike, A.C., Udeh, N.P., Nwadike, C.C., Imakwu, C,A. Nnatuanya, I.O., Egwuagu, C.C., Afoemezie, P. I., Okeke, C.J., Okafor, N. C. and Obudulu, C. (2023, March), "Incidence of Intestinal Parasites among School-aged Children: A Case Study of Nnarambia, Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria.", South Asian Journal of Parasitology,, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 34-43
7C.A. Imakwu, J.C. Ozougwu, I. Nwachukwu, O.P. Okeke and C.U. Uzochukwu. (2022, May), "prevalance and associated factors of intestinal parasites among pregnant women at Odoakpu, Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian journal of pregnancy and childbirth, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 1-8
8J.C. Ozougwu, C.A. Imakwu, I. Nwachukwu, O.P. Okeke and C.U. Uzochukwu. (2022, May), "prevalence and associated risk factors of urogenital schistosomiasis among primary school children in Agulu, Anambra State, Ngeria", south Asian journal of Parasitology, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 29-36
9O.A. Okeke, N.N. Udemba, N.P. Udeh, C.A. Imakwu, C.C. Nwadike, iI.O. Nnatuanya, N.V. Elosiuba, C.C. Egwuagu, P.I, Afoemezie, and C. Obudulu. (2022, January), "parasitic contamination of fresh bitter leaf vegetable- onugbu (vernonia amygdalina): a case study of farmers in nimo, njikoka LGA, anambra state nigeria", annual research and review in biology, Vol. 37, (Issue 1), pp 43-49
10G.U. Amana, J.C. Ozougwu, J. Idakwo, C.A. Imakwu, O.P. Okeke, C.U. Uzochukwu, J.U. Kadiri and J.T. Haruna. (2022, October), "mosiquito genera in prince Abubakaar Audu university, Anyigba, kogi State, North central Nigeria", Asian journal of research in zoology, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 7-13
11onyido, A.E, Elosiuba, N.V.,Anyikwa, N.O.,Chikwendu, J.I., Ikeh, R.E., Umeanaeto, P.U.and Imakwu, C.A.. (2022, April), "community perception and utilization of moringa oleifera in ohaukwu LGA, Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria", animal research international, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 4382-4389
12D.E.Oboho, A. U. Nelson, A.Edeke, J. I.Okwor, C.A. Imakwu, A.A.Udoh, S. Oyebadejo and J.E. Eyo. (2022, April), "phytochemical secreening, GC-MS and histological effects of methanolic leaf extract of hippocratea africana (willd) on the midgut of sitophilus zeamais (motsch", London journal of research in science: natural and formal, Vol. 22, (Issue 4), pp 12-22
13Ozougwu, J. C., Imakwu, C. A., Eziuzor, S. C., Ekeleme, J. E., Okeke, O. P., Amana, G. U. and Ogbodo, J. C.. (2021, January), "Prevalence Of Intestinal Helminthes With Respect To Age, Sex And Breeds Of Chicken Slaughtered At Eke Awka Market, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal off Biology, Vol. -11, (Issue 1), pp 1-7
14Amana, G. U., Ozougwu, J. C., Okoye, I. C., Imakwu, C. A., Okeke, O. P., Nwachukwu, I., Ekeleme, J. E., Idakwo, J. and Ogbodo, J. C.. (2021, June), "Prevalence And Intensity Of Parasites Of Anurans In Selected Wetlands Of Kogi State, North Central, Nigeria.", South Asian Journal of Parasitology., Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 24 - 30
15Amana, G.U., Ozougwu, J.C., Okoye, I. C., Imakwu C. A., Okeke, O. P. Ogbodo, J. C. and Idakwo, J.. (2021, May), "Abundance And Seasonality Of Phytoplankton, Zooplankton And Anuran Species In Selected Wetlands Of Kogi State, Nigeria.", Asian Journal of Research in Zoology., Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 27 - 36
16Imakwu, C. A., Ozougwu, J. C., Eyo, J. E., Okeke, P. O., Amana, G. U., Eziuzor, S. C., Ekeleme,J. E. and Aniekwe, M. I. (2020, July), "Prevalence And Intensity Of Intestinal Helminths Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic In Ebonyi State.", Asian Journal Pregnancy and Childdbirth, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 18 - 30
17Imakwu, C. A., Ozougwu, J. C., Eyo, J. E., Okeke, P. O., Amana, G. U., Eziuzor, S. C., Ekeleme,J. E. and Aniekwe, M. I.. (2020, August), "Malaria Knowledge, Practices, Prevalence And Parasitaemia Among Pregnant Women In Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 32 - 40
18Imakwu, C. A., Ozougwu, J. C., Okeke, P. O., Amana, G. U., Eziuzor, S. C.. (2020, June), "Anaemia, Body Mass Index And Risk Factors Association With Malarious Pregnant Women In Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 22, (Issue 4), pp 32 – 38
19Okeke, P. O., Okeke J. J., Orjiagu, B. U.,Ononye, N. U., Ike, I. M. and Imakwu, C. A.. (2020, December), "Asurvey On The Ectoparasites And Haemoparsites Of Bats Trapped In Ogbunike Caves, Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of parasitology., Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 52 - 56
20Ozougwu, J. C., Imakwu, C. A., Ekeleme,J. E., Okeke, P. O., Amana, G. U., Eziuzor, S. C. and Ogbodo, J. C.. (2020, November), "Prevalence Of Falciparum Malaria In Relation To Age, Gravidity, Trimester, Blood Group And Genotype Among Pregnant Women.", Asian Journal Pregnancy and Childdbirth., Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 1-7
21Nnamonu, E. I., Ejilibe, O. C., Ndukwe-Ani, P. A., Nwosu, C. G., Imakwu, C. A., Ezugwu, K. C. and Ekwueme, C. C.. (2020, July), "Pregnancy Malaria: Predisposing Factors, Burden, And Management In Agrarian Settlements Southeast, Nigeria", International Journal of Tropical Diseases and Health., Vol. 41, (Issue 9), pp 22 – 33
22Nnamonu, E. I., Ndukwe-Ani, P. A., Imakwu, C. A., Okenyi, C. I., Ugwu, F. J., Aniekwe, M. I., Odo S. O. and Ezenwosu, S. U.. (2020, September), "Malaria: Trend Of Burden And Impact Of Control Strategies.", International Journal of Tropical Diseases and Health, Vol. 41, (Issue 12), pp 18 - 30
23Ozougwu, J. C., Alozie, K. C., Imakwu, C. A., Eziuzor, S. C. and Akwari D. K. (2019, May), "Changes In Renal Parameters Associated With Typhoid Infection.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 38, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 6
24Ozougwu, J. C., Imakwu, C. A. and Eziuzor, S. C. (2019, June), "Alteration In Hepatic Parameters Associated With Malaria Infection Patients In Oyigbo, River State", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 16, (Issue 4), pp 166 - 169
25Imakwu, C. A., Okeke, P. O., Ukwah B.N. and Amana, G. U. (2019, May), "Prevalence, Intensity And Predictors Of Urogenital Schistosomiasis Among Pregnant Women In Ebonyi State, Nigeria", World Journal of Biology and Medical Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 67 - 76
26Okeke, O., Imakwu, C. A., Ngwu, N., Eyo, J. E., and Okafor, F. C. (2018, ), "Malaria Prevalence In Children And The Use Of Distributed Long-Life Insecticide Treated Nets (LLINs) In Anambra State", The Egyptian Journal of Experimental Biology, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 63 - 66
27Okeke, P. O., Imakwu, C. A., Eyo, J. E., and Okafor, F. C.. (2016, July), "Prevalence Of Malaria Infection In Children In Anambra State, Nigeria After Change Of Policy From Presumptive/clinical To Confirmed Diagnosis", Animal Research International., Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 2385 - 2391
28Okeke, P. O., Imakwu, C. A., Eyo, J. E. (2016, August), "A Six-year Review Of The Trend In Prevalence Of Malaria Infection In Children In Secondary And Tertiary Health Care Outlet In Anambra State", Animal Research International, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 2311 -2315
29Amana, G. U., Itodo, E. U. and Imakwu, C. A. (2016, May), "Comparative Assessment The Prevalence Of Ascariasis Among Primary School Pupils", International of Innovation Research and Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 263 – 266
30Ukwah, B. N., Kanu, S.C. Nweze, E., Nwovu, A. I., Imakwu, C. A, Akpan J. I., Ezeonu, C. I and Ndie, E. C.. (2013, January), "In Vivo Comparative Evaluation Of Effects Of Artemeter-lumefantrine, Sulphadoxine-Pyrimetamine And Halofantrine On G6PD Activities, Haemogbobin Concentration And Malaria Parasite Clearance Rate In Malaria Infected Adults", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 1-9

Academic Leadership Qualities

Examinerships
1Examiner, "prevalent mosquitoes species in Awka Anambra State Nigeria" (February, 2024 to February, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
2Examiner, "Diversity, prevalence and Damage caused by ecto and endo parasites of cattle in two abattoirs in Anambra State" (March, 2024 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Parasitology and public society of nigeria" - PPSN/SE/2022/0742 (member since 2022), https://www.ppsn.org.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"EFFICACY OF SOXHLET AND MACERATION EXTRACTS OF Azadirachta indica LEAF ON FOURTH INSTAR LARVA OF Aedes aegypti", (Parasitology and Public health society of Nigeria), 14th October, 2023 to 14th October, 2023; GRAND AMARI HOTELS AND RESORT, GRACELAND ESTATE EGBEADA OWERRI
2"Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasites among Among Farmers in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria", (Parasitology and Public health society of Nigeria), 10th October, 2023 to 14th October, 2023; GRAND AMARI HOTELS AND RESORT, GRACELAND ESTATE EGBEADA OWERRI
3"Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite among children 5-14 years in Okpefe community, EZinihitembaise, imo State", (Parasitology and Public health society of Nigeria south East zone), 20th June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; chukwuekwuemeka odimegwu Ojukwu university
4"Larvicidal Effect of Azadirachta indica extract on Aedes aegypti in Nnmdi Azikiwe University Environment, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.", (Parasitology and Public health society of Nigeria), 4th September, 2022 to 7th September, 2022; Delta State university Abraka
5"prevalence of intestinal parasites among school children in Nnarambia, Ahiazu-Mbaise L.G.A. of Imo State, Nigeria", (Parasitology and Public health society of Nigeria), 4th September, 2022 to 7th September, 2022; Delta State university Abraka
6"malaria - typhod co-infection in enegukwu community anaocha LG.A. Anambra state Nigeria", (Parasitology and Public health society of Nigeria), 4th September, 2022 to 7th September, 2022; Delta State university Abraka
7"prevalence of soil transmitted parasites in slaughter houses in Anambra central, eastern Nigeria", (Parasitology and Public health society of Nigeria), 4th October, 2021 to 8th October, 2021; women development centre Abuja
8"Childhood malaria infection and management practices among mothers/care givers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", (Parasitology and Public health society of Nigeria), 10th September, 2019 to 13th September, 2019; University of Port – harcourt, River State,
9"prevalence of gastrointestinal helminthes among primary schoolchildren 5-15 in Nibo Awka South L.G.A of Anambra state, Nigeria", (Entomological society of Nigeria), university of uyo Akwa Ibom state
Workshop
1"Hand- on training on molecular biology techniques and quantitative analysis", (Federal Ministry of health Enugu), 23rd November, 2023 to 25th November, 2023; national Abovirus Enugu State, Nigeria
Other Events
1"Ecology And Parasites Of Anurans In Some Wetland Of Kogi State.", (Society for Animal and Environmental Biology (SAEB)), 6th November, 2019 to 9th November, 2019; University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
2"Prevalence And Intensity Of Urogenital Schistosomiasis Among Pregnant Women In Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", (Society for Animal and Environmental Biology (SAEB)), 6th November, 2019 to 9th November, 2019; University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
3"Childhood Malaria Infection And Management Practices Among Mothers/care Givers In Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", (PPSN), 10th September, 2019 to 13th September, 2019; University of Port – harcourt, River State, Nigeria
4"Anti-Plasmodium Effect Of Ethanolic Leaf Of Eucalyptus Ciriodora On Haematological Parameters Of Swiss Albino Mice Infected With Plasmodium Bergei", (PPSN), 10th September, 2019 to 13th September, 2019; University of Port – harcourt, River State, Nigeria
5"A Comparative Survey Of Ectoparasites In Kogi State University Teaching And Research Livestock Farm Anyigba, Kogi State", (PPSN), 10th September, 2019 to 13th September, 2019; University of Port – harcourt, River State, Nigeria
6"Malaria Co – Infection Among Children Under Five Years Of Age In Selected Private Hospitals In Ilupeju Lagos State, Nigeria.", (ZNS), 5th August, 2019 to 8th August, 2019; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
7"Malaria Parasitaemia And Risk Factors Among Pregnant Women In Eastern Part Of Ebonyi State,", (ZNS), 8th November, 2017 to 11th November, 2017; Federal University of Technology Mina,
8"Prevalence And Intensity Of Malaria Among Pregnant Women In North Eastern Part Of Ebonyi State, Nigeria", (ZNS), 8th November, 2016 to 11th November, 2016; University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
9"Study On The Effects Of Childhood Malaria On The Biochemical And Haematological Profiles Of Infected Children In Anambra State", (ZNS), 8th November, 2016 to 11th November, 2016; University of Nigeria, Nsukka,