Mr. Christian Uchechukwu Ekugba
Mr. Christian Uchechukwu Ekugba is a LECTURER I in ANIMAL SCIENCE AND PRODUCTION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Animal Science And Production, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANIMAL SCIENCE AND PRODUCTION |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2026) June, 2019 to April, 2026 Doctor Of Philosophy Animal Breeding And Genetics Animal Breeding And Genetics |
| 2 | Federal University Of Technology Owerri, Imo State. (Master Degree, September, 2018) February, 2013 to August, 2018 M.Sc In Animal Science(Animal Breeding And Genetics) Animal Breeding And Genetics. |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, April, 2018) January, 2017 to December, 2017 Educational Foundations |
| 4 | Federal University Of Technology Owerri, Imo State. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2009) April, 2004 to December, 2008 B.Agric Tech. Animal Science And Technology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Information and Communication (ICT) Officer, Department of Animal Science and Technology February, 2024 to February, 2026 |
| 2 | Faculty SIWES Coordinator, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. June, 2023 to November, 2025 |
| 3 | Secretary, Farm Development Committee, Department of Animal Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2020 to January, 2022 |
| 4 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | Departmental SIWES Coordinator, Department of Animal Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2019 to January, 2022 |
| 6 | Technical Team member, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. January, 2019 to October, 2021 |
| 7 | Assistant Project Officer(Works), Caritas University Amorji-Nike, Enugu State February, 2011 to October, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ikele, C.M.-C., Ahamba, I.S., Egon, M., Ekugba, C.U., and Awaogu, C.E.. (2024, February) A case study on Activin Gene in Avian Species. , Vol. 8, pp 25-44 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ekugba, Christian Uchechukwu, Nwachukwu, Eugene Nnamdi, Oke, Uma Kalu, Obike, Onyemauchechi Mercy. (2026, May), "SEX-BASED HAEMATOLOGY AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL PROFILES OF CROSSBRED PROGENY FROM NIGERIAN LOCALCHICKENSAND AN EXOTIC FEMALE LINE", Animal Research International, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 7036-7047 |
| 2 | C.U. Ekugba, U.K. Oke, E.N. Nwachukwu, O.M. Obike. (2026, March), "EGG PRODUCTION POTENTIALS OF PROGENIES OF NIGERIAN LOCAL CHICKENS WITH EXOTIC ABOR ACRE FEMALES RAISED IN THE HUMID TROPICS.", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. 11, (Issue 02), pp 21-27 |
| 3 | Emmanuel C. Nnabuihe, Pamela C. Chukwu, Gift U. Njoku, Mmaduabuchi J.Okafor, Eucharia A. Obidiebube, Christian U. Ekugba, Akudo O.Onuwa. (2026, January), "EFFECTS OF ANIMAL MANURE ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF MAIZE ZEA MAYS AND SOIL PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN AWKA ANAMBRA STATE.", Acta Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 1, pp 27-34 |
| 4 | OO Ike, CU Ekugba, BN Ezenyilimba, IJ Onwumelu, AP Okonkwo, OM Ejivade, HC Ezejesi, JC Okonkwo, CA Nwankwo. (2025, February), "Strain Effect on Hematological Indices of Broiler Chicks Fed Graded Levels of Phyllanthus amarus Leaf Extract.", Agrobiological Records, Vol. 19, pp 50-55 |
| 5 | Ekugba, C.U., Udodiba, C.J., Okonkwo, J.C., Ahamba, I.S.. (2024, March), "Effect of Bovine Blood Meal Based Diet on Body Weight and Morphometric Characters of Two Strains of Broilers.", Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, pp 162-165 |
| 6 | Okafor E.C., Nzomiwu O.C., Onwumelu I.J., Okonkwo J.C., Ekugba C.U., Ejivade O.M.. (2023, September), "EFFECT OF CHICKEN STRAIN ON THE NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF EGGS", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 7-12 |
| 7 | Ikele, C.M.-C., Ahamba, I.S., Egon, M., Ekugba, C.U., and Awaogu, C.E.. (2023, October), "Activin Gene in Avian Species: A Case Study.", Open Journal of Animal Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 513-528 |
| 8 | C.U. Ekugba, E.D. Anu. E.B. Etuk, I.S Ahamba. (2023, July), "Strain x Sex Effect on the Body Weight and Morphometric Characteristics of Finisher Broilers Raised in Southeast Nigeria.", The International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 692-696 |
| 9 | Onunkwo, D.N., Mmadubugwu, C.A., Ekugba, C.U., Okocha, O.I., Nwokolo, C.P.. (2023, July), "Growth Performance, Organ and CarcassTraits of Broiler Chickens Fed Diet Containing Probiotics Direct Fed Microbial (DFM)", The International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology., Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 697-705 |
| 10 | C.U. Ekugba, K.M. Nweke-Uchebo, J.C. Okonkwo, I.S. Ahamba. (2023, July), "Morphological Variation of West African Dwarf Goat Population in Awka, Anambra State Nigeria.", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 619-623 |
| 11 | Ahamba S.I, Ekugba C.U., Kadurumba O.E., and Ogundu U.E.. (2021, March), "Prediction Of Body Weight Using Morphometric Indices In Giant African Land Snail In Three Zones Of Imo State", Nigerian Society for Animal production, Vol. 6, (Issue 47), pp 1-9 |
| 12 | S. I. Ahamba, U. E. Ogundu, O. E. Kadurumba and C. U. Ekugba.. (2019, March), "Genetic Variability Of Grasscutter (Thryononymus Swinderianus L) In Imo State Using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Markers.", Federal university of Agriculture Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 150-153 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | CI Ebenebe, EI Iheukwumere, BN Ezenyilimba, M Oyisi, CU Ekugba, CA Nwankwo, LC Ugwuowo, UC Isaac, PI Afomezie, O Ogbu, CF Ikeogu. (2024, March), "Nanotechnology in Livestock Production: A Review", |
| 2 | S.I. Ahamba, C.U. Ekugba, O.E. Kadurumba, U.E. Ogundu and J.C. Ekeh. (2021, March), "Pattern Of Growth Of Ross308 Strain Of Broilers In Owerri, Imo State", Nigerian Society for Animal production |
| 3 | C.U. Ekugba and U.E. Ogundu. (2019, March), "Quality And Efficiency Of Inter Simple Sequence Repeat Markers (ISSR) In Genetic Studies Of WAD Goat.", Nigerian Society for Animal production |
| 4 | C.U. Ekugba and U.E. Ogundu. (2018, March), "Genetic Structure Of West African Dwarf Goat In South East Nigeria Using Inter-Simple Sequence Repeat Markers (ISSR)", Nigerian Society for Animal production |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Quest Journal of Food Security" (May, 2026) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Breed and Sex Influences on Broiler Productivity: A PRISMA-Guided Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2000-2025)" (May, 2026) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Faculty of Agriculture SIWES Committee" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Electoral Committee Member for 2025 NAU Branch Elections, "Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter" (May, 2025 to July, 2025) |
| 3 | Secretary, Electoral Committee, "University Workers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (UWMCS), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2025 to February, 2026) |
| 4 | Research Assistant, "International Livestock Research Institute" (February, 2024 to September, 2024) |
| 5 | ICT Officer, "Department of Animal Science and Technology" (February, 2024 to February, 2026) |
| 6 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 7 | Coordinator/Chairman, "Faculty of Agriculture SIWES Committee" (June, 2023 to November, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Animal Science" - NIAS/RAS/02367 (member since 2020), https://nias.gov.ng/ng |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "Improved Technology: A Key Strategy For Enhanced Livestock Productivity And National Development", (Animal Science Association of Nigeria and Nigerian Institute Of Animal Science), 16th November, 2020 to 19th November, 2020; ABUJA |
| 2 | "Animal Agriculture: Exploring The Value Chain Goldmine Of Nigeria's Agro-Revolution.", (Nigerian Society For Animal Production(NSAP)), 15th March, 2020 to 19th March, 2020; BAUCHI |
| 3 | "Animal Agriculture: Anchor For Sustainable Economic And Human Development In Nigeria", (Animal Science Association of Nigeria and Nigerian Institute Of Animal Science), 8th September, 2019 to 12th September, 2019; UMUAHIA |
| 4 | "Repositioning Livestock Industry For Sustainable Economic Development In A Diversifying Economy", (Nigerian Society For Animal Production(NSAP)), 17th March, 2019 to 21st March, 2019; ABUJA |
| 5 | "Exploring Science And Technology Innovations For Sustainable Livestock Development", (Nigerian Society For Animal Production(NSAP)), 18th March, 2018 to 22nd March, 2018; OWERRI |