Dr. Eric Elebua Okereke
Dr. Eric Elebua Okereke is a LECTURER I in ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Environmental Health Science, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2024) January, 2019 to October, 2023 B. Sc. EHS Environmental Health Science |
| 2 | ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY , UTURU, ABIA STATE. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2020) September, 2015 to January, 2020 Ph.D ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE |
| 3 | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS CONVERSION CERTIFICATION DIPLOMA PROGRAM. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2016) December, 2010 to November, 2011 DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE |
| 4 | IMO STATE UNIVERSITY, OWERRI. (Master Degree, January, 2015) July, 2012 to April, 2014 MASTERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) PUBLIC HEALTH |
| 5 | FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, NEKEDE, OWERRI. (OND, November, 1996) September, 1993 to December, 1995 NATIONAL DIPLOMA SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY |
| 6 | UTUTU/IHE HIGH SCHOOL, IHECHIOWA, ABIA STATE. (SSCE, December, 1993) September, 1985 to December, 1991 SSCE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE |
| 7 | IHE CENTRAL SCHOOL, IHECHIOWA, ABIA STATE. (FSLC, May, 1991) September, 1979 to July, 1985 FSLC FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, FACULTY STUDENTS' DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE, FHST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi Campus April, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Member, GRANT/RESEARCH COMMITTEE, FHST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi Campus April, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Member, BOOK OF ABSTRACT COMMITTEE, FHST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi Campus April, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | Examination Officer, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnewi Campus, Okofia, Anambra State May, 2024 to Present |
| 5 | Chairman Faculty Timetable Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnewi Campus, Okofia, Anambra State May, 2024 to Present |
| 6 | Member, Counselling and Career Development Centre (CCDC)., Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi Campus August, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | Guest Speaker, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Throne of David Zone July, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | A Resource Person, Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Abia State Branch July, 2021 to July, 2021 |
| 9 | Member, Expanded Ethical Committee Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology ethical Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus May, 2021 to Present |
| 10 | Member, Accreditation Committee for Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus April, 2021 to Present |
| 11 | Member, Project 200/Quality Control Committee for Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus April, 2021 to Present |
| 12 | Member, Environmental Maintenance Committee in Okofia Premises, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus April, 2021 to Present |
| 13 | An Examiner, Environmental Health Officers Registration Council (EHORECON) Certification Examination at Shehu Idris College of Health Science and Technology, Makarfi, Kaduna State. November, 2020 to Present |
| 14 | Team member, Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON) May, 2020 to Present |
| 15 | LECTURER II, Dept. of Environmental Health Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria February, 2019 to Present |
| 16 | A Resource Person, Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON) for the Thematic training of EHOs practicing in the public and private sector across Nigeria. July, 2016 to Present |
| 17 | Adjunct Lecturer, College of Health Science and Management Technology, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. April, 2015 to Present |
| 18 | Adjunct Lecturer, EHORECON/ECO-HEALTH Services, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. January, 2014 to Present |
| 19 | COORDINATOR, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Abia Province 1, City of David Parish March, 2013 to Present |
| 20 | PRESIDENT, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Abia Province 1, City of David Parish June, 2006 to December, 2013 |
| 21 | National Youth Service Corps, State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria May, 2001 to April, 2002 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Peter M. Eze, Eric E. OKereke, Ebele N. Ihekwoaba, Isaiah C. Abonyi. (2025, March) BASIC INSTRUMENTATION AND USE LABORATORY MANUAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS Abbot Books Ltd, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-80 |
| 2 | Peter M. Eze, Eric E. OKereke, Ebele N. Ihekwoaba Isaiah C. Abonyi. (2025, March) BASIC INSTRUMENTATION AND USE LABORATORY MANUAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS Abbot Books Ltd, 75 Old Market Road, Onitsha, Anambra State, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-80 |
| 3 | Peter M. Eze, Eric E. OKereke, Isaiah C. Abonyi. (2025, March) A MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY HANDBOOK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS Abbot Books Ltd, 75 Old Market Road, Onitsha, Anambra State, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-53 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Uwaoma Uche, Okereke E.Eric, Chibuike Eze Aru et. al.,. (2020, December) Kaleidoscope of Ihechiowa Development; ISSF Lecture Series Volume 1; A handbook on the Challenges of Land and Environmental Management in Ihechiowa Ihechiowa Students and Scholars Forum, Ihechiowa, Abia State, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-987-239-8 |
| 2 | Am, A.N, IROH O.K. OKEREKE, E.E. et. al.. (2016, September) : Fundamentals of Environmental Public Health Laboratory; A handbook on Environmental Public Health Laboratory Procedures, Instrumentations, Collection, Storage, Transportation and Preservation of Environmental Media Eagle Publishers |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Obasi K. Ojo, Nnamah Stella, Okereke Eric E., Osisiogu E. Chinwe, Iwuoha Greg, Mbamaonyeukwu C. Felicia, Ukah Andy, Anoh U. Marvins. (2026, June), "Assessment of the Bacteriological Quality of Sachet-Packaged Water Brands in Nibo, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 13, (Issue 5), pp 1328-1334 |
| 2 | Obasi K. Ojo, Nwazunku A. Austine, Ezeokoli G. Okeomachukwu, Nwafia W. Chukwuma, Okereke Eric E., Ede Alison O., Osisiogu E. Chinwe, Iwuoha Greg N., Mbamaonyeukwu C. Felicia, Ake Jephta. (2026, June), "Assessment of the Selected Physicochemical Properties of Well Water in Isuofia Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 13, (Issue 5), pp 2453-2461 |
| 3 | Obasi K. Ojo, Nwazunku A. Austine, Chukwu Catherine I., Ede Alison O., Okereke Eric. E., Eze Peter M., Anunonwu C. C. Okereke, Iwuoha Greg, Okonji N. L., Eze E. Goodness, Okonkwo Celestine I. (2024, September), "Assessment of Selected Physicochemical Parameters of Selected Rivers around Umudim Nnewi, Anambra State Nigeria and its Environs in 2024", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 2454-6186 |
| 4 | Ike Amalachukwu Okwukwe, Ogenyi Samuel Ifedioranma, Eric Elebua Okereke, Achilefu Ramson Chinemerem, Agwaraonye Christian Kelechi, Madukwe Jonathan Uja, Clement Ugochukwu Nyenke. (2024, December), "Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Immunoreactivity Pattern in Different Cervical Cancer Types in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in South Eastern Nigeria. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Biology", Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Biology, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 57-62 |
| 5 | Monique Okeke, Peter M. Eze, Adaeze E. Chukwudebelu, Chidiebere J. Nwankwo, Nchekwube K. Eze, Uchenna U. Okafor, Isaiah C. Abonyi, Eric E. Okereke, Kalu O. Obasi, Okorie A. Ede, Chika P. Ejikeugwu, Cajetan I. Ilo, Jerome O. Okafor. (2024, May), "Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS coinfection in patients attending Directly Observed Treatment Short‐course (DOTS) centers in Anambra State, Nigeria: A retrospective study", Health Science Reports, pp 1-8 |
| 6 | Abonyi, I. C., Amadi, C. O. A., Eze, P. M., Ojo, O. K., Okorie, E. A., Okereke, E. E., Asogwa, E. U., Abonyi, D. O., Ugwu, N. C., Nwazunku, A. A., Amadi, A. N.. (2022, October), "Influence of Socio-Economic Factors in The Use of Biomass Fuels in Enugu State, Nigeria", Journal of Current Biomedical Research (JCBR), Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 423-439 |
| 7 | Immaculata O. Uduchi; Jacinta C. Elo-Ilo; Emmanuel C. Ogbodo; Stella N. Kanu; Eric E. Okereke.. (2022, October), "Effect of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Vernonia amygdalina on Haematological Parameters in Albino Rats in Orlu, Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria. Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences", Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (AJRIMPS), Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 35-44 |
| 8 | Eric E. Okereke, Kalu O. Obasi, Chinasa A. Amadi, Okorie A. Ede, Cecilia Aronu, Isaiah C. Abonyi, Chidiebere J. Nwankwo, Peter M. Eze, Agwu N. Amadi. (2022, August), "Physico-Chemical Quality of Drinking Water from Various Sources in Abia State, Nigeria", Journal of Biomedical Investigation (IJB), Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 350-358 |
| 9 | Eric E. Okereke, Kalu O. Obasi, Chinasa A. Amadi, Okorie A. Ede, Cecilia Aronu, Isaiah C. Abonyi, Chidiebere J. Nwankwo, Peter M. Eze, Agwu N. Amadi. (2022, August), "Physico-Chemical Quality of Drinking Water from Various Sources in Abia State, Nigeria.", Journal College of Biomedical Research (JCBR), Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 350-358 |
| 10 | Ede A. Okorie, Amadi C.O. Agwu, Okereke E. Elebua, Anunonwu C.C. Okereke, Nwankwo C. Joy, Obasi K. Ojo, Udo-Inyang Florence, Chioma A. Ohanenye, Orji S. Mercy, Abonyi I. Chimezie, Mbaegbu N. Okwudili, Okorie P. Chidiebere, Peter M. Eze, Ilo C. Ifeyinwa, Amadi A. Nkwa, Nwazunku A.A. (2022, June), "Socio-Economic Burden in the sustenance of Sanitation Related Diseases in Ebonyi State, Southeast, Nigeria.", Journal of Biomedical Investigation (JBI), Vol. 10, (Issue 30), pp 103-115 |
| 11 | Ede A. Okorie, Amadi N. Nkwa, Amadi C. O. Agwu, Nwazunku A. Alugbala, Anunowu C. C. Okereke, Udo-Inyang Florence, Yakubu M. Baba, Ukah A. Andy, Chioma A. Ohanenye, Mbaegbu N. Okwudili, Okereke E. Elebua, Obasi K. Ojo, Abonyi I. Chimezie, Okorie P. Chidiebere, Orji S. Mercy, Nwankwo C. Joy, Peter M. Eze, Olorunda J.O.. (2022, November), "Open Defecation Practices and Its Public Health Implication among Children in Ebonyi State, Nigeria", West African Journal of Environmental Health (WAJEH), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 12 | Ingwu J. Akem, Amadi A. Nkwa, Amadi C. O. Agwu, Yakubu M. Baba, Ukah A. Andy, Udo-Inyang Florenc, Nwazunku A. Alugbala, Okereke E. Elebua, Abonyi I. Chimezie, Okorie P. Chidiebere, Orji S. Mercy, Ede A. Okorie, Olorunda J.O.. (2022, November), "Examination of Bacteriological Characteristics of Food Contact Surfaces in the Food Services Organizations in Cross River State, Nigeria", West African Journal of Environmental Health (WAJEH), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 17-27 |
| 13 | Ede A. Okorie, Amadi C.O.A., Nwazunku A.A., Udo-Inyang F. O., Ingwu J. A., Okereke E. E., Abonyi, I. C., Obasi, K. O., Orji, S. M., Olorunda J.O.. (2022, November), "Assessment of Community Sanitation and Distribution of Common Sanitation Related-Diseases among Children in Ebonyi State, Nigeria", West African Journal of Environmental Health (WAJEH), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 35-44 |
| 14 | Ede A.O, Nwazunku A.A, Orji S.M, Abonyi I.C, Okereke E.E, Obasi K.O, Amadi C.O.A, Amadi A.N, Nwankwo C.J, Aronu C.N, Mbaegbu N. (2021, January), "Evaluation of Performance of Flexible and Floating Drum Biogas Digester for Gas Production at Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria", World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR), Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 128-134 |
| 15 | Okereke E.E., Amadi C.O.A., Iro O.K., Obasi K.O., Azuamah Y.C., Iwuoha G.N., Igwe C.N., Amadi A.N.. (2020, January), "An Investigation into the Relationship between Sanitation Practices and Water-Borne Enteric Diseases in Ihechiowa Community, Arochukwu, Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 447-452 |
| 16 | Igwe C.N., Amadi A.N., Onwuzulike N.M., Ozims S.J., Amadi C.O.A., Achigbu K.I., Azuamah Y.C., Okereke E.E.. (2020, March), "Anal Cleansing and Excreta Disposal Practices among Young Adults in Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 409-415 |
| 17 | Igwe C.N., Amadi A.N., Onwuzulike N.M., Ozims S.J., Amadi C.O.A., Achigbu K.I., Azuamah Y.C., Okereke E.E. (2020, May), "Menstrual Hygiene Management Practices among Undergraduates of Imo State, Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 415-420 |
| 18 | Okereke E.E., Amadi C.O.A., Iro O.K., Obasi K.O., Azuamah Y.C., Braide W., Ede A.O., Igwe C.N. and Amadi A.N.. (2019, January), "Bacteriological qualities of drinking water among residents of Umuahia, Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Research & Review, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 324-330 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okereke E. E., Obasi K. O., Ede A. O., Nwazunku A. A., Abonyi C. I., Eze P. M., Ihekwoaba E. N., Nwankwo C. J., Chukwudebelu A. E., Aronu C. N., Nwachukwu M. C., Amadi A. N.. (2023, October), "Bacteriological Analysis of Water Samples Collected From Selected Boreholes in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria", Environmental Health Association of Nigeria, Southeast Zone, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 16, Three Zonal EHOAN Conference |
| 2 | Isaiah C. Abonyi, Esther O. Nnoyba, Monique C. Okeke, Kalu O. Obasi, Eric E. Okereke, Cecilia N. Aronu, Okorie A. Ede, Joy C. Nwankwo and Agwu N. Amadi. (2023, October), "Determination of the Level of Knowledge and Perception of Environmental Pollution and It's Associated Health Risks Amongst Residents of Okofia Community, Otolo Nnewi", Environmental Health Officers' Association of Nigeria, Southeast Zone, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 17, Three Zonal EHOAN Conference |
| 3 | Obasi K. O., Dike P. N., Nwazunku A. A, Okereke E. E., Ede A. O., Aronu C. N., Ihekwoaba E. N., Chukwudebelu A. E., Abonyi C. I.. (2023, October), "Bacteriological Analysis of Water in Selected Healthcare Facilities in Orlu Local Government Aera , Imo State, Nigeria", Environmental Health Officers' Association of Nigeria, Southeast Zone, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 15, Three Zonal EHOAN Conference |
| 4 | Ede A.O., Obasi K.O., Amadi C.O.A., Amadi A.N., Okereke E.E. and Iro O.K. (2019, August), "The Role of Socio-economic factors in the distribution of Diabetes mellitus in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State; paper presented at the second International Congress of the Society for Environmental and Public Health of Nigeria (SEPHON)", , Theme; Preventive Healthcare in Nigeria: Everyone, Everywhere, Leaving Nobody Behind |
| 5 | Ede A.O., Obasi K.O., Amadi C.O.A., Amadi A.N., Okereke E.E. and Iro O.K. (2019, August), "The Role of Socio-economic factors in the distribution of Diabetes mellitus in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State; paper presented at the second International Congress of the Society for Environmental and Public Health of Nigeria (SEPHON)", , Theme; Preventive Healthcare in Nigeria: Everyone, Everywhere, Leaving Nobody Behind |
| 6 | • Ede A.O., Orji S.M., Okorie P.C., Obasi K.O., Abonyi I.C., Okereke E.E., Ingwu J.A., Amadi C.O.A., Amadi A.N. and Iro O.K.. (2019, November), "Industrial Hygiene and Safety: Insight and Solution; Paper presented at the Environmental Health Officers’ Association of Nigeria Southeastern first zonal EHOAN conference", , Theme: Environmental Health Practice: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow |
| 7 | Okereke E.E., Amadi C.O.A., Iro O.K., Zacchaeus U., Godson A., Henry S., Okeke C. and Amadi A.N. (2016, August), "Environmental Health Laboratory, Instrumentation and Standard Operating Procedures: Emerging Issues in Environmental Healthcare System in Nigeria", , paper presented at the First International Congress on Health Sciences and Technology, School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Examinerships | |
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| 1 | Examiner, "Faculty Exam Officer" (May, 2024 to February, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Environmental Health Council of Nigeria 2022 Certification Examination" (May, 2023 to May, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Environmental Health Council of Nigeria Certification Examination" (January, 2022 to January, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Environmental Health Council of Nigeria Certification Examination" (November, 2020 to November, 2020). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member of Grant/Research Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnewi Campus, Okofia, Anambra State" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Member of Book of Abstracts Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnewi Campus, Okofia, Anambra State" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | Member of Faculty Students' Disciplinary Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnewi Campus, Okofia, Anambra State" (April, 2025) |
| 4 | Chairman Faculty Timetable Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnewi Campus, Okofia, Anambra State" (May, 2024 to February, 2026) |
| 5 | Humanitarian support, "The Inyom Inyom Obichie Development Union" (August, 2015 to July, 2023) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA, SOUTH-EAST ZONE", (THIRD SOUTHEAST EHOAN BIENNIAL CONFERENCE), 17th October, 2023 to 21st October, 2023; Physical, Umuahia Abia State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW", (EHOAN, SOTHEAST ZONE), 11th January, 2019 to 11th January, 2019; Physical, ENUGU, S0UTHEAST, NIGERIA |
| 3 | "THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY", (SCHOOL OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI, NIGERIA), 8th January, 2016 to 8th April, 2016; Physical, Federal University of Technology, Owerri FUTO |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH DATA ANALYSIS", (MEDICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY of the College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus), 7th June, 2023 to 9th June, 2023; Physical, UNIZIK, Nnewi campus |
| 2 | "Training Workshop for Coaches and Careers of Departments", (The Centre for Counselling and Career Development of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; Physical, UNIZIK, FHST, Nnewi campus |