Dr. Chinomso Ukah
Dr. Chinomso Ukah is a LECTURER I in ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Ukah Chinomso, Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Address: | Environmental Management, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | University of Abuja. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2023) February, 2018 to February, 2023 PhD PhD In Environmental Resource Management |
| 2 | University Of Abuja. (Master Degree, November, 2017) February, 2016 to October, 2017 MSc Geography And Environmental Management (Environmental Resource Planning) |
| 3 | University Of Abuja. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2010) January, 2006 to February, 2010 BSc Geography And Environmental Management |
| 4 | Girls' Secondary School ,Ekwerazu. (NECO, December, 2002) September, 1997 to August, 2002 NECO National Examination Council |
| 5 | Girls' Secondary School Ekwerazu. (SSCE, October, 2002) September, 1997 to June, 2002 SSCE The West African Examination Council |
| 6 | Community Primary School, Umuokrika. (FSLC, August, 1996) September, 1991 to August, 1996 FSLC First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Environmental Management March, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | 100 Level Students Course Adviser, Department of Environmental Management March, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Assistant Postgraduate Coordinator, Environmental Management Department June, 2019 to February, 2024 |
| 4 | Data analyst, Institute Of Human Virology Of Nigeria September, 2017 to September, 2017 |
| 5 | Part-Time Lecturer, University Of Abuja September, 2016 to April, 2019 |
| 6 | Operations Officer 1, Geo Environmental Resources Limited September, 2012 to February, 2016 |
| 7 | Examination Officer, Geography and Economics teacher, Best Intellect International Academy January, 2012 to September, 2012 |
| 8 | Mathematics teacher, Noble Comprehensive High School, Uyanga July, 2010 to July, 2011 |
| 9 | Observation Officer, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) February, 2009 to August, 2009 |
| 10 | Admin Officer, Madonna International Nursery/Primary School September, 2002 to December, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ikeanyionwu U. J., Okoye C. O., Ukah C.. (2025, March), "The effects of urban expansion on livelihood on livelihood assets in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State", SciencePlus, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 52 - 71 |
| 2 | Ikeanyionwu U. J., Okoye C. O., Ukah C.. (2025, January), "Urban Expansion and Land Use Land Cover Change Analysis in Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State", IJO - International Journal of Applied Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 21 |
| 3 | Ukah C., Ezenwamma U. E., Makwe E., Mephors J. O.. (2025, April), "An In-Depth Analysis of the Impact of Used Lead Acid Batteries (ULAB) on the Heavy Metal Parameters of the Soil of Mgbuka Obosi in Idemili North L. G. A., Anambra State", British Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 32 - 45 |
| 4 | Ukah C, Ezenwamma UE, Ahmad HA, Adegbulugbe A. (2025, April), "Evaluation of the Impacts of Used Lead Acid Batteries (ULAB) on the Physicochemical Properties of the Soil in Mgbuka Obosi in Idemili North L. G. A., Anambra State", Global Journal of Earth and Environmental Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 91 - 98 |
| 5 | Makwe Edith, Ukah Chinomso. (2025, May), "Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Sachet Water in Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria", International Journal of Environment and Pollution Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 48 - 69 |
| 6 | David D., Amaechi M., Ukah C., Odoh C. C., Nathaniel S. C.. (2024, March), "Environmental Resource Sustainability: The Critical Role of Waste Pickers in Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria.", Journal of Environmental Management and Safety, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 58 - 72 |
| 7 | Ukah Chinomso, David Danjuma, Okolo Virginia Ngozi. (2024, August), "Environmental Effects of River Sand and Gravel Mining in Dagiri Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT", IIARD International Journal of Geography and Environmental Management (IJGEM), Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 37 - 52 |
| 8 | Onuoha D. C., David D., Ukah C., Iloeri-Okafor A. C.. (2024, May), "Appraisal of the Impact of Slum Environment and Water Availability on Residents of Bulbula Slum, Jos, Nigeria", International Journal of Water Resources Management and Irrigation Engineering Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 26 - 51 |
| 9 | Onuoha D. C., Ukah C., Danjuma D., Umeayo S. C.. (2024, May), "Mental Health Implications of Flooding in Nigeria and its Effects on Farmers Health and Wellbeing", International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science (IJAES), Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 52 - 66 |
| 10 | Chrinus AE, Okoye CO, Ukah C. (2024, January), "Assessing the Level of Compliance to Standards among Agencies for Housing Development in Taraba State, Nigeria", Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, Vol. 28, (Issue 1), pp 103 - 112 |
| 11 | Chrinus AE, Okoye CO, Ukah C. (2024, January), "Evaluating the Nature of Constraints of Land Delivery Process for Housing Development in Taraba State, Nigeria", Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, Vol. 28, (Issue 1), pp 159 - 164 |
| 12 | Ahmad H. A., Joseph S., Abdullahi A. and Ukah C.. (2023, July), "Assessment of the Impact of Sewage Treatment Plant Effluents on River Wupa, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.", Tropical Built Environment Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 13 | Ahmad H. A, Ahmad A. A., Ukah C.. (2023, October), "Zero Waste Economy: The Prospects and Challenges of Agro-Waste Conversion in Kabba/Bunu L. G. A. of Kogi State", Tropical Built Environment Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 198 - 208 |
| 14 | Okolo V. N., Obidiozor J., Ukah C, Okereke C.. (2023, October), "Capacity Gap Assessment for Green Growth in Nigeria; Focus on Nigeria Institute for Leather and Science Technology (Nilest) Zaria", Environmental Review, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 71 - 88 |
| 15 | Ukah C., Adeniyi T. F. and Okonkwo C. U.. (2023, June), "Evaluation of the Impact Of Boko Haram Activities on the Patronage Of Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi State, Nigeria", Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 235 - 246 |
| 16 | Igboke, Stephen Azubuike; Ukah, Chinomso and Uwadiegwu, Benjamin Okechukwu. (2023, July), "Evaluation of the Effects of Socioeconomic Conditions of the Residents of Okpoko Slum Neighbourhood, Ogbaru L.G.A., Anambra State.", Confluence Journal of Environmental Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 15 |
| 17 | Nwabunike Chioma Christiana; Ukah Chinomso and Uwadiegwu Benjamin Okechukwu. (2023, July), "An Analysis of the Adequacy of Recreational Open Spaces in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.", Confluence Journal of Environmental Studies |
| 18 | Onuoha DC, Ukah C, Iheukwumere SO. (2023, December), "EVALUATION OF THE CHALLENGES OF EFFECTIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE", Tropical Built Environment Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 364 - 371 |
| 19 | Ukah, C. and Ekanade, O.. (2021, December), "The Assessment of Infrastructural Inequality in Selected Communities of Ahiazu Mbaise L. G. A., Imo State", Osun Geographical Review, Vol. 4, pp 134 - 143 |
| 20 | Adeniyi, T. F., Ukah, C. and Okonkwo, C. U.. (2021, October), "Evaluation of the Water Quality from Manually Operated Suction Pumps in Danraka, Samaru Zaria, Kaduna State.", Environmental Review, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 37 - 43 |
| 21 | Ukah C., Ejaro S. P., Makwe E., Iwara A. I.. (2020, October), "The Effect Of Boko Haram Activities On Land Use And Land Cover At Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi State, Nigeria", European Journal of Environmental Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 1-18 |
| 22 | Ukah C., Ejaro S. P.. (2019, July), "The Socioeconomic Impacts Of Boko Haram Activities On The Host Community Of Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi State, Nigeria.", Advanced Journal of Social Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 37 - 44 |
| 23 | Iwara A. I., Ogundele F. O., Ajisegiri M. S., Ukah C. (2017, May), "Floristic And Structural Composition Of Vegetation In Successional Fallow Communities Southern Nigeria", East Africa Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies and Researches in Education (EAJIDRE), pp 88 - 99 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ukah C., Onuoha D. C., Igweze A. A.. (2024, June), "Assessment of the Level of Gender Participation/Involvement in Mamu River Forest Reserve Management in Orumba North L. G. A., Anambra State", , Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 79 - 92 |
| 2 | Ukah Chinomso. (2024, May), "Built Environment Towards Climate Change Mitigation", Unizik Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | Ukah Chinomso. (2023, October), "A Review of the Environmental Sanitation Models for Effective and Efficient Urban Environmental Sanitation in Nigeria", |
| 4 | Ukah C.. (2023, August), "Sustainable Development Goals: Challenges, Gains and Prospects", |
| 5 | Ukah Chinomso. (2022, April), "Leather Tanning Effluent and its Effects on Vegetation in Challawa Industrial Area, Kano, Nigeria", International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Science |
| 6 | Ukah C., Ekanade O. (2021, August), "Assessment Of Infrastructural Inequality In Selected Communities Of Ahiazu Mbaise L. G. A., Imo State, Nigeria", Department of Geography, Osun State University, State of Osun, Nigeria |
| 7 | Okolo, N. V., Okereke, C., Okonkwo, U. C., Adeniyi, T. F. and Ukah, C.. (2019, November), "Capacity Gap Assessment for Green Growth in Nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Land sustainability analysis for municipal solid waste dumpsites using GIS technique in Awka South L. G. A, Anambra State" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Aso Chukwuemeka Johnmark (2018346004P) |
| 2 | "Evaluation of the environmental and socioeconomic effects of abandoned road construction project on the residents of Awka South L. G. A., Anambra State" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Okeke Maryvivian Chinasa (2021346002FB) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Award Notification as the Environmental Quality Analyst for the Consultancy to Assess the River Health of Major Rivers in Nigeria (Benue River)" (August, 2024 to December, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Sehinwa Geoservices Limited |
| 2 | Awardee: "Research Award for Waste Management Impact Study of the Abuja Annual Output of Two Million Square Meters Stone Coated Roofing Tile Factory, FCT - Abuja" (March, 2023 to May, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Sehinwa Geoservices Limited |
| 3 | Awardee: "Flood Resilient and Inclusive Cities Building - Development of flood resilience guidelines for Anambra State" (March, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Heinrich-Boll-Stiftung Foundation (HBS) |
| 4 | Awardee: "Flood Resilient and Inclusive Cities Building" (April, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Heinrich-Boll-Stiftung Foundation (HBS) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Socioeconomic and environmental impact analysis of sand mining in Born River Flow" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "TALES OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (IP) OF SAMA-DILAUT TRIBE: A SQUINNY ON THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EXTENSION SERVICES OF RMC GRADUATE SCHOOL, DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES" (March, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Tourists' Experiences during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Plateau State, Nigeria: An Empirical Evaluation Using Chaos Theory" (February, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "BUILDING AFFORDABLE HOMES WITH MASS TIMBER CONSTRUCTION" (March, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Spatial Evaluation of a Management Policy by Comparing Decision Maps" (December, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Assessment of slum growth impact on climatic elements in Kuje urban area of FCT of Nigeria" (July, 2024) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Potential of plant based metallophytes for phytoremediation in agriculture" (August, 2024) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Participation and perception of project affected people in SIA process under RFCTLARR Act 2013" (September, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Internal Internal Examination" (February, 2025 to March, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "MSc Proposal Defence" (August, 2023 to December, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "MSc Proposal Defence" (March, 2025). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "MSc Proposal Defence" (February, 2025). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Internal Defence" (April, 2025). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Faculty Examination Malpractice Committee Member, "Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Faculty Sanitation/Environmental Cleanliness Committee Member, "Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | Faculty Journals Committee/Editorial Team (Environmental Review Journal) Member, "Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2025) |
| 4 | PG Coordinator, "Department of Environmental Management" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | 100 Level Students' Coordinator, "Department of Environmental Management" (February, 2025) |
| 6 | Department of Environmental Management Students' Adviser, "Department of Environmental Management" (March, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, Departmental Appraisal Committee, "Department of Environmental Management" (March, 2024) |
| 8 | Postgraduate Coordinator, "Department of Environmental Management" (February, 2024) |
| 9 | 100 Level Students' Adviser, "Department of Environmental Management" (February, 2024) |
| 10 | Member, "Library Committee, Accreditation Exercise 2023, Environmental Management Department" (March, 2023) |
| 11 | Member, "Staff Development Committee, Accreditation Exercise, Environmental Management Department" (March, 2023) |
| 12 | Member, "Marking Scheme Committee, Accreditation Exercise, Environmental Management Department" (March, 2023) |
| 13 | Member, "Students Files Committee, Accreditation Exercise, Environmental Management Department" (March, 2023) |
| 14 | Member, "Environmental Sciences Task Force on Waste Disposal and Environmental Cleanliness, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2023) |
| 15 | Member, "External Examiners Report Committee 2020/2021 Accreditation Exercise, Environmental Management Department" (February, 2021 to February, 2022) |
| 16 | Career Coach, "Coaching and Career Development Center" (August, 2021) |
| 17 | Member, "External Examiners Report Committee 2018/2019 Accreditation Exercise, Environmental Management Department" (August, 2019 to January, 2020) |
| 18 | Member, "External Examiners Report Committee 2019/2020 Accreditation Exercise, Environmental Management Department" (July, 2019 to December, 2020) |
| 19 | PEER EDUCATOR TRAINEE, "National Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Project" (July, 2010) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "International Virtual Climate Change Education Summit (IVCCES)", (Benjy Poetry and Music Global Concepts), 16th November, 2023 to 16th November, 2023; Zoom |
| 2 | "National Water Resources Capacity Building Network South East Centre", (National Water Resources Capacity Building), 11th October, 2023 to 13th November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 3 | "Chemical and Engineering Science", (International Society for Engineers and Researchers), 20th April, 2020 to 21st April, 2022; Edmonton, Canada |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria Training (HSE 1&2)", (Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON)), 11th June, 2024 to 17th June, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 2 | "2023 Training Workshop for Departmental Career Officers (Career and Character Coaching: Project 200 in Perspective)", (The Centre for Counseling and Career Development), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 3 | "Quality Assurance: An Index of Academic Exceptionalism", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 18th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 4 | "Staff Career Strengthening Workshop", (Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 13th July, 2023 to 13th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 5 | "Workshop on Grant Writing Organized by Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Collaboration with United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Nigeria Office", (Centre for Sustainable Development (CDS) and United Nations Information Centre (UNIC)), 22nd June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 6 | "Migration Awareness: Migration Enablement Procedures", (Centre for Migration Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Collaboration with Nigeria Immigration Service, Anambra Command), 13th December, 2022 to 13th December, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 7 | "Coaching and Career Development Centre", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 31st August, 2021 to 3rd September, 2021; Faculty of Environmental Sciences Conference Hall |
| 8 | "A Two-Day Train the Trainers Workshop for the 2024/2025Academic Year", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Association Of Nigerian Geographers (ANG) National Conference 2021", (Department of Geography, Obafemi Awolowo University), 1st August, 2021 to 5th August, 2021; Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. |
| 2 | "Association Of Nigerian Geographers (ANG) National Conference 2018", (University of Ibadan), 16th August, 2018 to 20th August, 2018; University of Ibadan |
| 3 | "Geo-Information Society Of Nigeria; 2017 Annual Conference, AGM And 2017 GIS Day Celebration", (Geo-Information Society of Nigeria), 13th November, 2017 to 15th November, 2017; Obasanjo Space Centre, Abuja |
| 4 | "Association Of Nigerian Geographers (ANG) Conference On International Terrorism", (Department of and Environmental Management, University of Abuja), 6th October, 2016 to 10th October, 2016; University of Abuja |
| 5 | "Information And Communication Technology (ICT)", (Afrihub & University of Abuja), 7th July, 2009 to 25th January, 2010; University of Abuja |
| 6 | "NIMET Annual Conference", (NIMET), 2nd March, 2009 to 4th March, 2009; Abuja |
| 7 | "National Space Research And Development Agency (NASRDA) A 3-day Geo Information Hands-on Tool Training Workshop", (National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA)), 26th March, 2008 to 28th March, 2008; NASRDA Office Asokoro, Abuja |
| 8 | "National Space Research And Development Agency (NASRDA) Theme: National Workshop On Space And Science Technology: Opportunities And Challenges For The Media", (National Space Research and Development Agency), 17th November, 2007 to 20th November, 2007; Abuja |
| 9 | "49th Annual Conference Of The Association Of Nigerian Geographers (ANG)", (Geography and Environmental Management, University of Abuja), 15th October, 2007 to 19th October, 2007; University of Abuja |
| 10 | "Geo-Information Society Of Nigeria (GEOSON) ‘Maiden FCT Chapter Workshop ’A One-day GIS Training Session At Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS)", (Geo-Information Society of Nigeria (GEOSON)), 22nd July, 2006 to 22nd July, 2006; Julius Berger compound Utako |
| 11 | "Geo-Information Society Of Nigeria (GEOSON) Theme: Building Bridges Between Professionals And Sharing Spatial Knowledge: A Key To Success And National Development", (Geo-Information Society of Nigeria (GEOSON)), 25th April, 2006 to 26th April, 2006; Le Meridian Hotel Abuja |