Dr. Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie
Dr. Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie is a LECTURER I in ANATOMY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Dr (Mrs) Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie. Lecturer 1
Anatomy Department
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Address: | Anatomy, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANATOMY |
Social Profiles
Uloneme, G.C., Akukwu, D.C., Ezejindu, D.N., Udodi, P.S, Ezejindu, I.O., Okike, I.D., Obinwa B.N., Obiesie, I.J., Okafor, E.C., Okeke, S.N., Ogbuokiri, D.K., Agulanna, A.E. (2021) The Effect Of Aqueous Seed Extract Of Chrysophyllum Albidum (African Star A
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Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Abia State University, Uturu. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2021) February, 2017 to July, 2021 PhD Anatomy Anatomy |
| 2 | Abia State University, Uturu. (Master Degree, July, 2017) November, 2014 to February, 2017 Msc. Anatomy Anatomy |
| 3 | Anambra State University, Uli campus, Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2012) October, 2008 to October, 2012 B.Sc Human Anatomy |
| 4 | Holy Rosary College Uwani Enugu. (SSCE, June, 2007) September, 2001 to June, 2007 WAEC WAEC |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe Uni. Demo. Primary School, Awka.. (FSLC, February, 2003) September, 1996 to July, 2001 FSLC FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Examination Officer, NAU/ ANATOMY DEPARTMENT April, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nnewi Campus March, 2020 to Present |
| 4 | Assistant lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nnewi Campus March, 2019 to March, 2020 |
| 5 | Students tutor, Ahmed Bello University, College of Agriculture, kabba campus, Kogi State. March, 2013 to February, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie and Favour Okwukweka Nwajiobi. (2026, February), "Hepatoprotective effects of Syzygium Aromaticum ethanolic extractagainst mercury chloride toxicity in wistar rats.", Journal of Medicine and Health Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 165-173 |
| 2 | OD Kasarachi, EE Nonso, UI Anastesia, OS Chiemelie, EI Chibueze, OI Justicia, AF Chukwudi, AM Onyinyechukwu, AK Ekenedirichukwu.. (2025, August), "Investigating the protective effects of Mentha piperita leaf extract on mercury-chloride induced cardio-toxicity in adult male wistar rats", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 1251-1257 |
| 3 | Nweke, E.O., Ewa, O., Ibezim, E.O., Ejiofor, D.C., Elizabeth, E.O., Agu, K.A., Momodu, R.I., Obiesie, I.J., Onwuka, K.C., Ude, U.T.. (2025, April), "Evaluation of the anti-diabetic potential of methanol leaf extract of Phyllanthus Amarus(Gale of the wind) on Streptozotocin-induced Type-1 diabetes mellitus in albino rats", Journal of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 4633-4641 |
| 4 | Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Emeka Christain Okafor, Chioma Rita Ezeugo, Albert Tobechukwu Nwamaradi, Ifeoma Miracle Onyejike, Ifeoma Frances Okwuonu, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie. (2025, April), "Nephrotoxic effects of Odogwu Bitters Herbal drink in adult male wistar rats", Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 1-17 |
| 5 | Ifechukwu J. Obiesie, Darlington N. Onyejike, Ifeoma M. Onyejike, Sonia K. Okechukwu, Emeka A. Okubike. (2025, April), "Toxicological evaluation of co-administration of Odogwu bitters and Goko Cleanser Herbal drink on the kidney of adult male wistar rats", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 1256-1262 |
| 6 | Darlington Onyejike, Ifeoma Onyejike, Dominic Ejiofor, Chinaechelum Izuegbunam, Ifechukwu Obiesie, Albert Nwamaradi, Ambrose Agulanna. (2025, December), "Reproductive effects of Odogwu bitters and Goko cleanser on testicular histology, Sperm parameters and Hormonal profiles in adult male wistar rats", Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 24, (Issue 11), pp 1371-1381 |
| 7 | Ogbuokiri, Doris Kasarachi, Aguwa, Ugochukwu Samuel, Janeth, Jonathan Oluchi, Agulanna, Ambrose Echefulachi, Ukoba, Obatavwe, Okonkwo, Izuchukwu, Onwuelingo, Sopuru Okwuchukwu, Okeke, Somadina Nnamdi, Nwoko, Sebastine Okechukwu, Nwankwo, Matthew Ogbonnaya, Demshimeno Paul, Obiesie, Ifechukwu Justicia, Aguwa, Adline Uchechi. (2024, March), "The effects of Methanolic leaf extract of Mentha Piperita on the histology of Cerebellum of Adult male wistar rats exposed to Lead Acetate", Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 73-85 |
| 8 | Darlington Cyprain Akukwu, Godwin Chinedu Uloneme, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Ifesinachi Ogochukwu Ezejindu, Chukwudi Jesse Nwajagu, Benedict Nzube Obinwa, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Emeka Christain Okafor, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke, Doris kasarachi Ogbuokiri, Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna, Chisom Esther Oguejiofor, Chizubelu Irene Omile, Joshua Izuchukwu Abugu.. (2024, March), "The effect of local millet drink (Kunu) on the testis and epididymis of adult male wistar rats", WikiJournal of science, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 9 | Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Darlington Cyprian Akukwu, Soibitom Rossel Idoniboye-obu, Ifeoma Miracle Onyejike, Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna, Ifechukwu Obiesie, Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa.. (2023, January), "Specialist embalming of burnt bodies in Nigeria using porcine analogues: A validation study", Nigerian Journal of Basic and clinical Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 24-29 |
| 10 | Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Tobechi Christopher Anonye, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Joshua Izuchukwu Abugu, Chizubelu Irene Omile, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Roseline Nneka Ogwo, Chukwudumebi Ijeoma Abattam, Darlington Cyprian Akukwu, Godwin Chinedu Uloneme, Charles Oyinbo. (2023, October), "Exposure to Insecticide mixture of Cypermethrin and Dichlorvos induced Neurodegeneration by Reducing antioxidant capacity in striatum induced", Journal of Chemical Health Risks, Vol. 13, pp 0-0 |
| 11 | DC Akukwu, DN Onyejike, IF Okwuonu, IJ Obiesie, EA Okubike, GC Ojemeni, EN Ezenwata, AE Agulanna, SN Okeke, IM Onyejike. (2022, July), "Validation study on the embalming of lynched early decomposing bodies in Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 221-227 |
| 12 | Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Victor Adolf Fisher, Ugochukwu Godfrey Esomonu, Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Emmanuel Nzube Ezenwata, Darlington Cyprian Akukwu, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Emeka Ambrose Okubike, Gloria Chinenye Ojemeni, Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna, Ifeoma Miracle Onyejike. (2022, July), "Estimation of time since death of bodies above soil surface in a Guinea Forest -Savannah Vegetation of Nigeria using visible Post Mortem Changes", International Journal of Anatomical Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 8398-8407 |
| 13 | Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Ugochukwu Godfrey Esomonu, Victor Adolf Fisher, Ifeoma Miracle Onyejike, Darlington Cyprian Akukwu, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Emeka Ambrose Okubike, Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna, Nsikak Michael Umoh, Gloria Chinenye Ojemeni, Emmanuel Nzube Ezenwata, Cletus Obun. (2022, July), "Factors that influence the estimation of post mortem interval in a Guinea Forest -Savannah Vegetation in Nigeria", Forensic science International: Reports, Vol. 5 |
| 14 | Princewill Sopuluchukwu Udodi, Edwin Ifeanyichukwu Nnadi, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Emeka Christian Okafor, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Charles Oyinbo, Darlington Cyprian Akukwu, Godwin Chinedu Uloneme. (2022, October), "The Neurotoxic impact of formulated Pyrethroid Insecticide on the Substantia Nigra of Adult wistar rats", Journal of Chemical Health Risks, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 323-334 |
| 15 | Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Winifred Chidera McWilliams, Chidinma Ifeyinwa Mmaju, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Chinyere Elizabet. (2021, September), "Haematological Study on the Effects of Goko Cleanser (Herbal Mixture) on Adult Female Wistar Rats", International Blood Research& Reviews, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 18-19 |
| 16 | E O Nweke, J K Opara, I J Obiesie. (2021, August), "Chrysophyllum albidum and its Potential Damage to the Kidney of Wistar Rats", Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 27-32 |
| 17 | U. S. Aguwa D. K. Ogbuokiri C. S. Eze B. N. Obinwa F. O. Ovie K. C. Obi S. F. Onwuelingo D. I. Okonkwo I. J. Obiesie A. E. Agulanna A. J. U. (2021, June), "Evaluating the Neuroprotective Effects of the Aqueous and Methanolic Extracts of Vernonia amygdalina on the Hippocampus of Adult Male Wistar Rats", International Journal of Pathogen Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-16 |
| 18 | Uzozie Chikere Ofoego*1, Ejike Daniel Eze2 , Okafor Emeka Christian1 and Rabiu Mohammed Karimah4 , Elizabeth Obioma Nweke3 Ikechukwu Smart Mbagwu1. (2021, January), "Allium Cepa(Onion) Extract Enhances and Protects Testicular Function and Architecture against Paraquat Induced Oxidative Damage.", International Journal of Life science and Pharma Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 194-203 |
| 19 | Obiesie Ifechukwu Justicia, Obinwa Benedict Nzube*, Ogbuokiri Doris Kasarachi, Okubike Emeka, Mmoto Onyinyeand Onyedibe, Lilian Ukamaka. (2021, December), "EFFECT OF ALLIUM SATIVUM AND ALOE BARBADENSIS ON INDOMETHACIN INDUCED STOMACH ULCER IN MALEWISTAR RATS", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Obiesie et al. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1757-1771 |
| 20 | US Aguwa, CE Eze, BN Obinwa, SN Okeke, SF Onwuelingo, DI Okonkwo, DK Ogbuokiri, AE Agulanna, IJ Obiesie, AJ Umezulike. (2020, September), "Comparing the effect of methods of rat euthanasia on the brain of wistar rats: Cervical dislocation, chloroform inhalation, diethyl ether inhalation and formalin inhalation", Advanced medicine Res, Vol. 32, (Issue 17), pp 8-16 |
| 21 | Madu Chiamaka Promise and Ofoego Amarachukwu Ndubusi ofoego uzozie chikere, Mbagwu Smart Ikechukwu, Ekwujuru Ezinne Uchechi, Obiesie Ifechukwu Justici. (2020, August), "Maydis stigma (cornsilk) extract protects the functionality and the histoarchitecture of the testis against paraquat induced toxicity.", International Journal of Agriculture and Biological sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 111-122 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "The effects of Co-administration of Goko Cleanser and Bitters Herbal Mixtures on the kidney and Testis of Adult male wistar rats." (May, 2024 to May, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by TETF/DR & D/CE/UNI/AWKA/IBR/2024/VOL.11 |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Effect of Allium Cepa Linn Extract on Aluminum Chloride - induced Testicular and Renal Toxicity in Adult male wistar rats." (October, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Committee on the Animal House" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Department Computer Based Test (CBT) Committee" (October, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Department Accreditation Committee" (October, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Anatomy Department" (May, 2023 to May, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "Departmental curriculum review committee" (June, 2022) |
| 6 | Supporter, "Life beyond school mentoring program" (December, 2022) |
| 7 | Member, "Mother's Union, Diocese on the Niger" (September, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN)" - FM/22/003 (member since 2022), http://www.secannigeria.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Anatomical society of Nigeria" - ASN/ 2019/ 025 (member since 2019), https://www.asn-ng.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Integrative Anatomy: Merging experimental, Clinical and Digital Approaches", (SECAN), 24th March, 2026 to 27th March, 2026; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, 750 Hall, Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka, Nigeria. |
| 2 | "CURE Beyond Classrooms: Strengthening Undergraduate Research Capacity through Inquiry-Based Learning and Industry Collaboration", (CURE (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences) Program at Bowie State University.), 20th November, 2025 to 20th November, 2025; Zoom |
| 3 | "Anatomy and Quality control", (SECAN 2022), 24th November, 2022 to 26th November, 2022; Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Auditorium, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL SENSITIZATION OF LECTURERS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS", (Nigerian code of corporate goverNance (NCCG).), 9th March, 2021 to 9th March, 2021; Zoom |