Dr. Henry Okolie
Dr. Henry Okolie is a LECTURER I in CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr.Okolie Henry haisl from Oru-West Local Government
Area of Imo State where he also did his primary education. His secondary
education was at Eziachi Boys Secondary
School Orlu,Imo State from where he proceeded to the then Federal College of
Agriculture Umudike for Higher Diploma Certificate in Crop Production(1995).He
later went to Rivers State University, were he did a Post Graduate Diploma in
Crop Science(2001),Master Degree in Agronomy and crop Protection(2007),Doctorate
Degree in Agronomy and Plant Breeding(2012).He is presently a lecturer at
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State .He has over twenty published works.
Personal Information
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Address: | Crop Science And Horticulture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CROP SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Rivers State University,Port Harcourt,Rivers State.. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2012) September, 2005 to October, 2010 P.hD Crop Breeding And Genetics. |
| 2 | Rivers State University,Port Harcourt,Rivers State.. (Master Degree, June, 2007) September, 2002 to October, 2005 M.sc Crop Protection |
| 3 | Federal College Of Agriculture Umudike,Umuahia.. (OND, December, 1991) May, 1990 to October, 1991 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman Faculty Vegetable Farm Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Faculty of Agriculture June, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Deputy Chairmam Career Development Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Faculty of Agriculture June, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Part Time Instructional/Tutorial Facilitator and Project supervisor., National Open University of Nigeria May, 2019 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | Senior Agriculture Science Educator and Hostel Master., Deeper Life High School ,Enugu Campus September, 2013 to July, 2019 |
| 6 | Adjunct Lecturer, Graduate Management Institute,PortHarcourt. March, 2009 to July, 2013 |
| 7 | Research Fellow, IITA, Onne High Rainfall Station,Nchia Rivers State. February, 2006 to August, 2008 |
| 8 | Corper, Dendo Secondary School, Agaie,Niger State. October, 1996 to October, 1997 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Obasi C.C. *a, Obasi S.N. b, Ngwuta A.A. c, Ofori K. d,Obidiebube A.Ea., Okolie Ha. (2024, February), "ADVANCING MUNGBEAN CULTIVATION AND NUTRITION: INSIGHTS FROM GENETIC STUDIES AND BREEDING PROGRESS", Sustainability in Food and Agriculture (SFNA) |
| 2 | Ikechukwu CCa*, Okolie Hb, Edeh ICc, Nwankwo CGa, and Ekwenze AEa. (2023, May), "The Efficacy of Fish Pond Water Effluent on the Growth and Yield of Two Varieties of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)", International Journal of Water Research |
| 3 | Obidiebube E. A, Akparaobi S.O, Eruotor P. G., Okolie H., Obasi C. C, Iwuagwu C. C.(. (2022, March), "Response of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranea (L) Verdc.) Varieties to Plant Spacing in South Eastern Zone of Anambra State.", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. -2 |
| 4 | Obidiebube E. A, Eruotor P. G, Akparaobi S. O, Okolie H, Obasi, C. C. (2022, March), "Response of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L) Verdc.) Varieties to Planting Dates in Ogbakuba, South Eastern Nigeria", Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences.Abbreviated Key Title: Sch J Agric Vet Sci. |
| 5 | Obidiebube E. A,Okolie H, Obasi, C. C and Ochuenwike,K,C.:. (2022, September), "Effects Of Different Rates Of Wood Ash On The Growth And Yield Of Carrot (Daucus Carota) In Awka, South Eastern Nigeria.", Current Research in Agricultural Sciences., Vol. -2 |
| 6 | Okolie,Henryxa,Obidiebube,Euchariaa, Obasi,Chiamakaa, Umeh Ogechukwua, Enwerem, Julieta. (2022, February), "Manifold Antioxidant Potentials of Riverine Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina) Accession in Nigeria.", IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT) |
| 7 | Obidiebube E. A, Akparaobi S.O, Eruotor P. G., Okolie H., Obasi C. C, Iwuagwu C. C.. (2022, March), "Response of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranea (L) Verdc.) Varieties to Plant Spacing in South Eastern Zone of Anambra State.", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) |
| 8 | Okolie,Henryxa,Obidiebube,Euchariaa, Obasi,Chiamakaa, Umeh Ogechukwua, Enwerem, Julieta. (2022, February), "Manifold Antioxidant Potentials of Riverine Bitter Leaf (Vernonia Amygdalina) Accession in Nigeria.", IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), Vol. -16, (Issue -2) |
| 9 | Okolie, Henry, Ndukwe, Okorie, Obidiebube, Eucharia, Obasi, Chiamaka, Enwerem, Juliet. (2021, December), "Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Compositions of Two bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) Accessions in Nigeria..", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 10 | Okolie, Henry, Ndukwe, Okorie, Obidiebube, Eucharia, Obasi, Chiamaka, Enwerem, Juliet. (2021, December), "Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Compositions of Two bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) Accessions in Nigeria.", IntInternational Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)ernational Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 12) |
| 11 | Okolie, Henry, Ndukwe, Okorie, Obidiebube, Eucharia, Obasi, Chiamaka, Enwerem, Juliet. (2021, December), "Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Compositions of Two bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) Accessions in Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 12) |
| 12 | Orluchukwu, J. A.; Nwinyenyor, L. D. and Okolie, H.. (2020, June), "Effect Of Mulching Materials On Upland Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) In Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.", African Journal of Agriculture, Technology and Environment |
| 13 | Iwuagwu C.C., Nwizu V.C., Apalowo R, Nwogbaga A.C., Onejeme F.C, Okolie. H. and U.O. Aguwa. (2020, December), "):Effect Of Different Storage Media On Physical And Proximate Composition Of Plantain(Musa Paradisiaca) Fruits And Associated Pathogens.", . Agriways ., Vol. -8 |
| 14 | Iwuagwu, C.C., J.IIweka, A.C.Nwogbaga, E.A Obidiebube, H. Okolie, C.C Obasi,F.C. Onejeme, A.O. Uwaoma, M.E.Ejiofor. (2020, October), "Component Assessment Of Pathogenic Fungi Organisms Associated With Egusi Melon (Citrillus Coloncythis L) Seeds And Control Using Some Plant Extracts And Synthetic Fungicide.", Global Journal of Medicinal Plants Research:, Vol. -6 |
| 15 | Christian Chukwunenye Iwuagwu, Adaobi Obidiebube,Okolie Henry and Chiamaka Obasi. (2020, June), "): Assessment Of Effect (Dioscorea Spp L (Poir) Control Of Isolated Pathogens With Some Plant Synthetic Fungicide In Awka South, Nigeria.", The Journal of Agricultural Science., Vol. 8 |
| 16 | . C.C. IWUAGWU, C.C. ONONUJU2, C.I. UMECHURUBA1, A.C. NWOGBAGA2, A.E. OBIDIEBUBE, H. OKOLIE, C.C. OBASI and A.O. UWAOMA. (2020, July), "EFFECT OF PLANT EXTRACTS ON RADIAL GROWTH OF Helminthosporium Oryzae CAUSATIVE OF BROWN SPOT DISEASE OF RICE UNDER IN-VITRO.", African Crop Science Journal, Vol. 28 |
| 17 | Obidiebube ,E.A.,Erutor,P.G.,Akparobi,S.O.,Okolie,H.,and Obasi,C.C. (2020, February), "): Assessment Of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranean) Varieties For Adaptation To Rainforest Agro-Ecological Zone Of Anambra State Of Nigeria:", Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops,, Vol. 5 |
| 18 | Okolie H, Orluchukwu JA. (2020, October), "Introgression Of Plantain Fruit Parthenocarpy (pfp) Genes In Land Races Of Plantain (Musa Spp.).", International Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science, Vol. 7, pp 681-688 |
| 19 | Christian, C. I.,Olisa,J.N.,Obidiebube,E.,A.,Okolie,H., Otuodichinma , Nwogbaga,A.C.,Obasi,C.C, Aguwa,Onejeme,F.,C.,Uwaoma,A.,O.and Ejiofo,M.,G.. (2020, July), "Assessment Of Effects Of Post-harvest Tuber Rot Of Yam (Dioscorea Spp L (Poir) On Proximate Composition And Control Of Isolated Pathogens With Some Plant Synthetic Fungicide In Awka South, Nigeria.", Merit Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil scence, Vol. 8, pp 100-108 |
| 20 | Obasi S. N.1 Obasi C. C. Nweke V. Okolie H. (2020, August), "CHARACTERIZATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF CROPLAND-SOILS AFFECTED BY EROSION IN IGBUDU IKWO, SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA,", International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research, Vol. 7, pp 73-83 |
| 21 | Uko I., Okolie H.,Obidiebube, E.A and Orakanma, C.(. (2020, June), "Assessment Of Manual And Chemical Weed Control Methods On The Performance Of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata [L.]) In Awka, South East Nigeria.", IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), Vol. 13, pp 21-26 |
| 22 | I Uko, AC Amadioha, H. Okolie and NJ Okonkwo. (2020, July), "Problems And Prospects Of Giant Sensitive Plant (Mimosa Invisa Mart.) In AgroEcosystems In Nigeria:", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences www.ijagbio.com |
| 23 | OKOLIE, HENRY, EKWURIBE, CHUKWUEMEKA, OBIDIEBUBE, EUCHARIA, AND OBASI, CHIAMAKA,(2020):. (2020, March), "IMPACT OF PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT (POME) ON THE POPULATIONS OF RHIZOBIUM AND MELOIDOGYNE SPECIES IN AWKA, NIGERIA", Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences Vol. 19, 2020: 27-32. |
| 24 | Obidiebube E .A Eruotor P .G Akparaobi S . Okolie, H. Obasi, C. C.. (2020, May), "): Evaluation Of Bambara Groundnut ( Vigna Subterranea (L) Verdc. ) V Arieties For Adaptation To Rainforest Agroecological Zone Of Delta State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research, Vol. 7, pp 39-43 |
| 25 | Okolie,Henry, Obidiebube ,E.A. and Obasi,C.C.. (2019, September), "Yield Prediction and Predictors in Musa species", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE. |
| 26 | Okolie, H. . Ekwuribe,C.S., Obasi C.C., Obidiebube E.A..Obasi S.N.. (2019, March), "Evaluation Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) Impact On Soil Chemical Properties And Weed Cover In Awka–Rain Forest Zone Of Nigeria,", , Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Vol. 4, pp 93-100 |
| 27 | Okolie,Henry, Obasi,S.N.,and Obidiebube ,E.A. and Obasi,C.C.. (2019, September), "The Use Of Different Cropping Systems For Pepper (Capsicum Annum) Seed Production In Tropical Rain Forest Soils Of Nigeria", Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Vol. 4, pp 228-234 |
| 28 | Obasi,C.C.,Okolie,Henry,Obasi,S.N.,and Obidiebube ,E.A. (2019, March), "Variation In Seed Yield Of Two Cucumber Cultivars As Affected By Poultry Manure In Awka Rain Forest Zone Of Nigeria", International Journal of Biosciences, Vol. 15, pp 396-404 |
| 29 | Orluchukwu J.,A., Okolie,H. (2019, March), "The Efficacy Of Improved In-situ Mulch Rows In Maintaining Yields In Different Plantain (Musa Sp) Cycles Rivers State", New York Science Journal, Vol. 12, pp 39-43 |
| 30 | Orluchukwu J.,A., Okolie,H.,and Dum khana K.,(. (2018, May), "Response Of Cassava (M. Esculentua) Varieties To Dry Season Planting In PortHarcourt,Rivers State,Nigeria.", International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), Vol. 12, pp 1-8 |
| 31 | T.T Epidi and Okolie H.. (2016, October), "A Preliminary Investigation Into The Effect Of Intercropping On Insect Pests’ Infestation And Fruit Quality Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus )", Environtropica, Vol. 12 |
| 32 | T.T Epidi and Okolie H.. (2005, September), "Incidence Of Stem Borers On Elephant Grass (Pennisetum Purpurenum) In Ahoada/Mabiama Axis Of Rivers State.", Plant Protection Society of Nigeria, Vol. 22, pp 83-87 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwosu, B.*, Okolie, H., Obidiebube E.A., John, C. L., Ike, R. and Onwuchekwa, C.. (2023, March), "Impacts of Selected Plant Extracts on Three Solanacea Cultivars Nursery Development", |
| 2 | Okolie, H. ,Obidiebube, E. A., Obasi, C., Nwosu, B., John, C. L., Ikechukwu C., and Onwuchekwa, C.. (2023, March), "Performances of Riverine and Upland Accessions of Fluted Pumpkin in Awka Rain Forest Zone of Nigeria", Proceedings of the First Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 3 | Ikechukwu, C. C. 1, Umeaniebue, A. C.1, Nwankwo, C. G.1, Okolie, H.2, Onuoha, R. C.1. (2023, March), "Effects of Neem, Gmelina, and African Velvet Tamarind Wood Fuel on the Organoleptic and Shelf Life of Clarias gariepinus", Proceedings of the First Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 4 | Obidiebube, E. A.*, Okolie, H., Obasi, C., Ndukwe, O. O., Muojiama, S., Eche, P. and Umeh, O. A.. (2023, March), "Effect of Planting Methods on the Growth and Yield of Carrot (Daucus carota L) in Humid Tropical Zone", Proceedings of the First Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 5 | Ike, C. R.1, Ngwu, O. E.1, Okore, I. K.1, Nwosu, E. A.1, Asiegbu, F. O.1, Orakwe, C. L.2, Okolie, H.3. (2023, March), "Effect of Selected Organic Soil Amendments on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties, Growth and Yield Of yellow Pepper (Capsicum annum)", Proceedings of the First Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 6 | Obidiebube, E. A.*, Okolie, H., Obasi, C., Ndukwe, O. O., Muojiama, S., Eche, P. and Umeh, O. A.. (2023, March), "Effect of Planting Methods on the Growth and Yield of Carrot (Daucus carota L) in Humid Tropical Zone", Proceedings of the First Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 7 | Obasi, C. C., Okolie, H., Obidiebube, E. A., and Ude, O. C.. (2019, November), "Evaluation of Five Mung bean (Vigna radiate) Cultivars in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria.", |
| 8 | Obasi, C. C., Okolie, H., Obidiebube, E. A., and Ngwu, S. C.. (2019, October), "Influence of Organic Farming on the Performance of Two Cucumber Varieties (Cucumis sativum) in Awka, Nigeria.", |
| 9 | Iwuagwu, C. C., C. I. Umechurumba, C.C. Ononuju, M. T. Salaudeen, A. C. Nwogbaga, F. C. Onejeme, Obidiebube, E. A., Okolie, H and Obasi, C. C.. (2019, October), "Survey of Incidence and Severity of Fungi Diseases of Rice in Rice Growing Areas of South Eastern Nigeria.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "First Faculty of Agriculture Conference Grant" (March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Faculty of Agriculture,Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Efficacy of Carbendazim and other Synthetic Fungicides on Taro Leaf Blight Disease caused by Phythophtora Colocasiae" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Response of Storage Fungi of Onion (Allium cepa) to selected Botanicals" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Early and Late-Season Maize Landraces Performance on Selected Weed Control Practices" (July, 2023) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Intercropping Impact on Weed Dry Matter, Soil C/N content and Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) Productivity" (July, 2023) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Intercropping Impact on Weed Dry Matter, Soil C/N content and Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) Productivity" (June, 2023) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "History of rice in Kenya: When was rice first introduced in Kenya?" (March, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Determination of optimum poultry manure rate for bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Del.) production in a humid rainforest zone of Nigeria" (June, 2021) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Role of Heterosis in Crop Improvement" (December, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY UNDERGADUATE EXAMINATION BANK." (May, 2023). Ongoing External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Internal External Examiner, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Faculty of Agriculture" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Quality Assurance ,Department Representative., "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Faculty of Agriculture" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme,Co-ordinator., "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Church Head Usher, "Deeper Life Bible Church, Awka ,Anambra State" (December, 2023) |
| 5 | Financial secretary, "Climate change intelligent cope" (February, 2022) |
| 6 | Secretary, "Umuegede Age Grade,Ihite Oha Nempi." (February, 2022) |
| 7 | Student staff Adviser, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2021) |
| 8 | Departmental Accreditation Committee., "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Crop Science Society of Nigeria" (member since 2019), whttps://thescienceassociationofnigeria.org/ww.cropsciencesocietysa.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2nd Faculty of Agriculture International Hybrid Conference", (FAG), 12th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; hybrid |
| 2 | "First Faculty of Agriculture International Conference.", (FAG), 22nd March, 0202 to 24th March, 0202; hybrid |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "6th Annual Conference Of The Crop Science Society Of Nigeria, ‘‘OWERRI 2019’’", (Crop Science Society of Nigeria), 14th October, 2019 to 16th October, 2019; Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. |
| 2 | "Demand-Led Variety Design (DLVD) Workshop, Organized By The West Africa Centre For Crop Improvement(WACCI),", (Demand led Breeding Network,University of Ghana.and West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement.(WACCI)), 5th August, 2019 to 9th August, 2019; University of Ghana,Ghana. |
| 3 | "SPDC Integrated Environment And Community Development Stakeholders Workshop Held At The Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Warri", (Shell Petroleum Development Company), 24th January, 2004 to 24th January, 2004; , Effurun, Warri ,Delta State |