Dr. Maduabuchi Johnbosco Okafor
Dr. Maduabuchi Johnbosco Okafor is a LECTURER I in SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Maduabuchi Johnbosco Okafor, a Lecturer in the department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. my research interest is in remediation and reclamation of soils polluted by organic and inorganic pollutants, mitigation of methane and nitrate emission from paddy soils, carbon sequestration and soil health.
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Address: | Soil Science And Management, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2025) May, 2021 to May, 2025 PhD Soil And Environmental Management |
| 2 | Federal University of Technology, Owerri. (Master Degree, June, 2015) January, 2012 to February, 2015 MSc Soil Science |
| 3 | Federal University of Technology, Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2010) October, 2004 to December, 2009 B.Agric. Tech Soil Science |
| 4 | Madonna Senior Secondary Schoolfor Science, Etiti.. (SSCE, May, 2003) October, 2000 to May, 2003 WAEC Science |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Sub-Committee Chairman on Faculty of Agriculture Market Garden, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of Agriculture December, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman, Students Advisory Team, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Sub-Committee Member on Quality Assurance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2021 to June, 2023 |
| 5 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 6 | Committee Member on UNIZIK Land and Natural Resources Management Team, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, AwkaMember January, 2020 to January, 2023 |
| 7 | Staff Adviser to 100 & 300 Level students, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2019 to April, 2023 |
| 8 | Staff Adviser to the HOD, Soil Science and Land Resources Management, on SOSSA matters, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2019 to Present |
| 9 | SIWES coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2019 to April, 2023 |
| 10 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2019 to April, 2020 |
| 11 | Lecturer III, Anambra State College of Agriculture, Mgbakwu October, 2016 to April, 2019 |
| 12 | Senior Agric. Officer, Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture December, 2013 to September, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Okafor Maduabuchi Johnbosco. (2023, August) Application of Soil Science in the production and sustenance of Native Vegetables |
| 2 | Okafor M.J.. (2017, June) cassava production and business (illustrated practical manual) Mercyseat global link, Vol. 1, pp 1-7 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Nnabuihe, E. C., Nwaiwu, C. J., Ibigweh, M. N., Nwosu, T. V., Okafor, M. J., Obiekwe, N. J., Anarah, S. E., Ansa, A. A., Okolie, H. O., Ugochukwu, G. U., Okafor, E. C., Madueke, C. O., Onunwa, A. O. (2026, February), "Effects of Poultry Manure, NPK Fertilizer and their Integration Application on Soil Fertility and Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Yield in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria", Acta Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 2 | Okafor, M. J., Nweke, I. A., & Nsoanya, L. N. (2025, June), "Comparative assessment of soil fertility and function across depths in rice-cultivated and fallow wetlands of Ifite-Ogwari and Omor in Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Horticulture and Agricultural Research., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 12 |
| 3 | Okafor, M. J., Nweke, I. A., & Nsoanya, L. N.. (2025, June), "Soil degradation and nutrient dynamics in soils under continuous rice production in seasonal wetland ecosystems of Anambra State, Nigeria.", FUDMA Journal of Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 164 - 170 |
| 4 | Apalowo O. A, Balogun O, Izuogu N. B, Banji A, Baba H. S, Okafor M. J, Nnabuihe E.C, Akinyemi D. A. (2025, March), "Occurrence of virus in some watermelon growing areas of Kwara State, Nigeria", Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Vol. 39, (Issue 2), pp 259 - 267 |
| 5 | Nweke IA, Okafor MJ, Okenmuo FC, Nwosu VT, Egboka NT, Odii JN, Odii OU. (2025, March), "An association between 14 different aggregate stability indices, soil properties, soil depths and eight different soil land use types", American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development (AJMRD) |
| 6 | Nweke IA, Ijeh AC, Okafor MJ, Okenmuo FC, Ernest CI, Uko I, Anene CK, Obidiebube EA, Nwankwo JE, Ogalanya FC. (2025, April), "WATER USE AND MAIZE GROWTH IN A UNIVERSITY FARM", International Journal of Current Research |
| 7 | Nweke IA, Okafor MJ, Okenmuo FC, Nwosu VT, Egboka NT, Odii JN, Odii OU. (2025, April), "Biofertilizer Its Effect on Degraded Ultisol, Soybean Nodulation and Yield", International Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences |
| 8 | Akudo Ogechukwu Onunwa, Nancy Nmesoma Amutaigwe, Ethelreda Chisom Ude, Emmanuel Chukwunweike Nnabuihe, Tochukwu Victor Nwosu and Maduabuchi Johnbosco Okafor. (2025, August), "RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF SELECTED ORGANIC MULCHES ON SOIL PHYSICO CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND YELLOW PEPPER (Capsicum chinense) YIELD IN A DERIVED SAVANNAH, SOUTHEASTERN, NIGERIA", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 172 - 184 |
| 9 | Nnabuihe, E. C, Okafor, M.J, Nwosu, T.V, Ugochukwu, G.U, Onunwa, A.O, Apalowo, O.A, Ibigweh, M. N, Nwaiwu, C. J, Anarah, S. E, Steve-Obi, C. E, Madueke, C.O. (2025, July), "Soil Fertility Management Strategies for Sustainable Crop Production at Ifite Ogwari, Southeastern Nigeria", IKR Journal of Multidisciplinary StudiesIKR Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 139 - 147 |
| 10 | Okafor MJ, Nnabuihe EC, Oluropo AA, Onunwa AO, Anene CK, Ernest CI, Nwaiwu CJ, Nwankwo JE, Obidiebube EA, Uko I, Anarah SE. (2025, August), "Influence of Repeated Agrochemical Inputs on Nutrient Availability and Heavy Metal Status of Lowland Soils of Ifite-Ogwari Anambra State Nigeria", Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 6 |
| 11 | Tallen V. A, Nnabuihe E. C, Okafor M. J, Soropu G, Ligowe I. S, Gatere L, Benefo S. K, Wassif O. M, Heuvelink G. B. M, Khurshid C.. (2025, November), "From Fragmented Data to Shared Intelligence: A Research Agenda for Soil Information in Africa", European Journal of Soil Science, Vol. 76, pp e70255 |
| 12 | Nweke IA, Nwosu VT, Okafor JM, Madueke CO. (2025, April), "Evaluation of structural stability, soil properties, quality and quantity of organic materials in soils of different history", Discovery Agriculture |
| 13 | Nwosu, T. V, Onunwa, A.O, Nnabuihe, E. C, Okafor, M. J, Madueke, C. O, Nwaiwu, C. J, Ibigweh, M. N, Chukwuma, T. R, Ikot, I. E, Igboka, C. R, Obasi, S. N.. (2025, September), "Aggregate Stability and Dispersibility Index of Soil in Relation to Land Use Management in Humid Tropics of Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 39 - 44 |
| 14 | Okafor, M. J, Odoh, P. A., Nnabuihe, E. C, Nwosu, T. V., Apalowo, A. A., Onunwa, A. O, Anene, C. K, Ernest, C. I, Nwaiwu, C. J, Nwankwo, J. E. (2025, August), "Physicochemical and heavy metal response of soils to cattle market activities in Southearn Nigeria", International Journal of Geography & Environmental Management, Vol. 11, (Issue 8), pp 164 - 172 |
| 15 | Onunwa, A. O., Nwosu, T. V., Nnabuihe, E. C., Okafor, M. J., Nwite, J. C., Ezema, A., Okolo, C. C., Nwaiwu, C. I., and Igwe, C. A. (2025, August), "Relative Contribution of Aggregated Soil Carbon to Soil Organic Carbon Pool in an Ultisol, Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 103 - 114 |
| 16 | Ilouno E. E, Okafor M. J. (2025, December), "Evaluation of Influence of Regular use of Agrochemicals on Physicochemical Properties of Floodplain Soils in Awka North", American Journal of Applied Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 1-11 |
| 17 | Emmanuel C. Nnabuihe, Pamela M. Chukwu, Gift U. Njoku, Maduabuchi J. Okafor, Eucharia A. Obidiebube, Christian U. Ekugba, Akudo O. Onunwa. (2025, December), "Effects of Animal Manures on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L) and Soil Physicochemical Properties in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Acta Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 1, pp 27-34 |
| 18 | Nnabuihe, E. C, Okafor, M. J, Nwosu, T. V, Onunwa, A. O, Chukwu, E. D, Ugochukwu, G. U, Madueke, C. O, Apalowo, O. A, Ibigweh, M. N, Nwaiwu, C. J, Anarah, S. E. (2025, August), "Assessment of Soil Degradation under Different Land Use Practices in Owerri, Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Agricultural Development", UKR Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 99-118 |
| 19 | Okafor MJ, Nnabuihe EC, Madueke CO, Egboka TN, Apalowo OA, Nwaiwu CJ, Ernest CI, Ezeonu CJ. (2024, March), "Assessment of carbon and nitrogen stock in soils of cassava and rice farms in the Derived Savanna of Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria", Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 14 - 30 |
| 20 | Nwaiwu CJ, Madari BE, De Melo Carvalho MT, Matos PS, Onunwa AO, Madueke CO, Nnabuihe EC, Okafor MJ, Nwosu TV. (2024, December), "THE EFFECT OF DIVERSIFIED CROP ROTATIONS ON SOIL ORGANIC CARBON DYNAMICS IN A CLAYEY TROPICAL SOIL", Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment |
| 21 | Apalowo, O. A, Izuogu, N. B, Baba, H. S, Olajide, C. M, Balogun, O. S, Nnabuihe, E. C, Okafor, M. J. (2024, October), "Assessment of Single and Mixed Infections of Meloidogyne enteroibii and Cucumber Mosaic Virus on the Growth and Yield of Watermelon in Kwara State, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Nematology, Vol. 6, pp 13 - 23 |
| 22 | Nweke I, Ijeh A, Okafor J, Ngonadi E, Igidi D.. (2023, August), "AGGREGATION STATUS OF FOUR NIGERIAN SOIL CLASSES TESTED UNDER DIFFERENT WATER SOAKING TIME", Danish Scientific Journal |
| 23 | Nnabuihe E.C, Madueke C.O, Osujieke D.N, Chukwu E.D, Obasi S.N, Okafor M.J, Onunwa A.O, Okore I.K. (2023, July), "MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION AND DISTRIBUTION IN SELECTED FLOODPLAIN SOILS OF SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR ARABLE CROP PRODUCTION", International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 16-23 |
| 24 | Nwosu T. V; Nnabuihe E.C; Okafor M.J; Madueke, C.O. (2021, February), "ASSESSMENT OF SOME PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL ALONG AN EROSION PRONE WATERSHED, OWERRI-IMO STATE NIGERIA", Journal Clean WAS, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 10-16 |
| 25 | Chike Onyeke Maduekea*, Ikokwu Kalu Okorea, Ebubechukwu Chizoba Maduekehb, Akudo Ogechukwu Onunwaa, Maduabuchi Johnbosco Okafora, Emmanuel Chinweike N. (2021, February), "COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF TROPICAL RAINFOREST SOILS FORMED FROM DIFFERENT GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA", Environment & Ecosystem Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 47-57 |
| 26 | Madueke, C.O., Nnabude, P.C., Okore, I.K., Onunwa, A.O., Madueke, E.C., Okafor, M.J., Nnabuihe, E.C., Nwosu, T.V.. (2021, January), "Evaluation of soils on a toposequence formed from the coastal plain sands of the Imo river basin, Southeastern Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 1-9 |
| 27 | Madueke, C.O., Maduekeh, E.C., Okore, I.K., Onunwa, A.O., Okafor, M.J., Nnabuihe, E.C., Nwosu, T.V. and Ibeh, C.U.. (2021, December), "Pedology of coastal plain sands and sandstones of the Imo River Basin, Southeastern Nigeria", Journal of Agriculture and Ecosystem Management, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 39 - 50 |
| 28 | 23. Madueke, C. O., Nnabude, P. C., Okore, I. K., Onunwa, A. O., Madueke, E. C., Okafor, M. J., Nnabuihe, E. C., and Nwosu, T. V.. (2021, March), "Evaluation of soils on a toposequence formed from the coastal plain sands of the Imo River basin, Southeastern Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 9 |
| 29 | Ernest Iheanyi Chidozie*, Irokwe Friday Ifeanyi, Okafor Maduabuchi Johnbosco, Irondi Aaron Onyekachi, Chime Chidubem Anthony, Okeke Marcellinus Obinna. (2019, June), "Assessment of hydraulic conductivity and soil quality of similar lithology under contrasting landuse and land cover in humid tropical Nigeria", Soil Environ., Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 75-80 |
| 30 | Ernest C.I, Okafor M.J., Okoye A.I. (2018, May), "CHARACTERIZATION AND COMPARATIVE SOIL QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF SINKHOLE DEGRADED LAND, RESTORED LAND AND FORESTED UNDISTURBED LAND", Tavria scientific bulletin, Vol. 100, (Issue 1), pp 206 - 215 |
| 31 | Okafor M.J., Ernest C.I.. (2016, May), "IMPACT OF DIFFERENT SOIL AMENDMENTS ON CRUDE OIL POLLUTED SOIL AND PERFORMANCE OF MAIZE", Agrochemistry and soil science collected papers, Vol. 85, pp 19-27 |
| 32 | Ndulue N.K., Harriman J.C., Okoye A.I., Okagbue S.C., Obiekwe N. J., Okafor J.M., Okoye L.E. and Omumuabuike J.N.. (2015, May), "Response of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) to Seed Dressing Pesticide and Poultry Manure Rates in the Humid Tropical Environment of Owerri.", Global Journal of Current Reseaech, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 122-127 |
| 33 | Ernest C.I, Okafor M.J., Irokwe I.F.. (2015, March), "LAND SUITABILITY EVALUATION OF OGOCHIE RIVER WETLAND SOILS IN NGOR-OKPALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA FOR RAIN FED RICE PRODUCTION.", Agrochemistry and soil science collected papers, Vol. 84, pp 28-35 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Okafor M.J., Onweremadu E.U.. (2010, January), "Characterization, classification and erodibility of soils of different lithology in Agulu". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwaiwu C. J., Agoha R., Onunwa A. O., Nwosu T. V., Nnabuihe E. C, Okafor M. J.. (2025, March), "Effects of Poultry Manure Rates on Selected Soil Properties, Growth and Yield of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) in Ifite-Ogwari, Southeasthern Nigeria", , pp 215-222 |
| 2 | Okafor MJ, Madueke CO, Nnabuihe EC, Ibeh CU, Ibigwe MN, Onunwa AO, Nwosu TV. (2023, March), "Soil Chemical properties response to regular application of agrochemicals in Ifite-Ogwari, Anambra State", Proceedings of the First Faculty of Agriculture Internaltional Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 3 | Nnabuihe EC, Nwadibia MU, Nwosu TV, Okafor MJ, Ibeh CU, Ibigwe MN, Nwaiwu CJ, Nwankwo JE, Osujieke DN. (2023, March), "Characterization of Soils of Ifite Ogwari Campus of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria", Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, pp 177-182 |
| 4 | Ibeh CU,Chime EU,NNabuihe EC,Okafor MJ,Ibigwe MN. (2023, March), "Assessment of two Biofertilizers under two Crop Combination on Microbial Population and Plant Growth in South Eastern Nigeria", |
| 5 | E.C Nnabuihe, E.U Onweremadu, C.O Madueke,T.V Nwosu, M. J Okafor, C. U Ibeh, M. N Ibigwe, C.J Nwaiwu. (2021, June), "Characterization and classification of floodplain soils of different geomorphic surfaces along onumirikwa River Ulakwo Owerri Southeastern Nigeria", Publishingrealtime Ltd. All rights reserved, pp 312 - 318 |
| 6 | Nwosu T. V, Nnabuihe E.C, Okafor M.J, Ekpe I.I. (2020, July), "Chemical properties of a watershed prone to erosion along Nworie river banks in Owerri-Imo State, Southeast Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Soil Science, Vol. 44, (Issue 228), pp 236 |
| 7 | OKOYE A.I., NDULUE N.K.,OKAGBUE C. S., OKAFOR J.M., ILOUNO E.E.AND OKOYE-EFI C.P.. (2016, March), "A SURVEY OF SEX DISTRIBUTION AND FRUITING OF FLOWERING POPULATIONS OF WHITE GUINEA YAM (Dioscorea rotundata poir)", , Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Offer of Award of Federal Government Scholarship for Studies in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions" (December, 2022 to December, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Federal Ministry of Education |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Proceedings of the second Faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Plant and Soil Science" (March, 2020) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Attraction of 2023/2024 School Fees for 10 indigent students, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (December, 2024) |
| 2 | Departmental ICT Officer, "Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2024) |
| 3 | Chairman, Faculty Student advisory committee, "Faculty student advisory committee" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Departmental Quality Assurance sub-committee member, "Sub-Committee on Departmental Quality Assurance" (April, 2021 to April, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, UNIZIK Land and Natural Resource Management Team, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2020 to January, 2023) |
| 6 | Departmental SIWES coordinator, "SIWES UNIT, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2019 to April, 2023) |
| 7 | Departmental students' staff adviser, "Departmental of Soil Science and Land Resources Management" (April, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigeria Institute of Soil Science" - NISS/RSS/2019/0137 (member since 2019), http://niss.gov.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Soil Science Society of Nigeria" - M-14-175B (member since 2014), http://soilsnigeriaconference.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Sustainability of Food systems and Natural Resources Mangement in the area of Artificial Intelligence", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 12th March, 2025 to 14th March, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Agriculture and Bio-conservation for Food Security", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 13th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; Physical |
| 3 | "1st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Awka, Anambra State |
| 4 | "Soils for Nutrition", (Food and Agricultural Organization of United Nations (FAO)), 26th June, 2022 to 29th June, 2022; Zoom |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Essentials of effective career coaching and counselling", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development), 15th April, 2025 to 17th April, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Artificial Intelligence in teaching, leaving and research", (Davak Consult), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; FAG Hall, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Capacity building on career and character counselling: project 200 in perspective", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Research and Grant writing TEchniques", (School of Post graduate Studies, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University), 27th October, 2023 to 27th October, 2023; Igbariam Campus |
| 5 | "Research and Grant writing", (School of Post Graduate Studies, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State), 25th October, 2023 to 25th October, 2023; Chuwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State |
| 6 | "NISS capacity 2022 capacity building on the protection and management and management of soil resources for farmers and extension agents in Awka central senatorial zone, Anambra state", (Nigeria Institute of Soil Science), 8th November, 2022 to 9th November, 2022; ADP, Awka |
| 7 | "NISS Mandatory Continous Professional Education Series 3", (Nigeria Institute of Soil Science), 31st May, 2022 to 31st May, 2022; Zoom |