Mrs. Uchenna Chinonye Aghalu

Mrs. Uchenna Chinonye Aghalu is a LECTURER II in ZOOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Staff Profile

I am Aghalu Uchenna Chinonye,An Assistant lecturer in the department of zoology,I am very much interested in research in other to optimize our environment and ensure the proper growth of man and other animals

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Zoology, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
ZOOLOGY

Social Profiles

Interest Areas

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka College of Post graduate Studies Studies. (Master Degree, June, 2024)
October, 2019 to July, 2023
M.Sc Animal Physiology
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2016)
August, 2012 to August, 2016
B.Sc Zoology
3Leads College,Ijegun - Satellite,Lagos State. (SSCE, September, 2008)
September, 2003 to September, 2008
WASSCE
4Oyewole Nursery And Primary School Mazamaza,Lagos State. (FSLC, July, 2003)
September, 1997 to September, 2002

Relevant/Working Experience

1National youth service corps,(serving corper), Kogi State University,anyigba,kogi State
November, 2017 to November, 2018
2Zoo keeper (Trainee), Zoological Garden,University Of Ibadan,Ibadan Nigeria
May, 2015 to October, 2015

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Obudulu C., Okafor I.J., Ikeh M.I., Aghalu, U.C., Olisa C.S., Okafor, N.C., Nwandu F.C. (2025, September), "Assessment of Nematode Diversity in selected farmlands at science village, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka", Hollex international Journal of Agriculture and Allied sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 2995 -0511
2C.Obudulu., H.K. Ezenwa., E.C. Orji, U.C. Aghalu., M.I. Ikeh., C.S. Olisa., N.C. Okafor. (2025, September), "Effect of Solanum aethiopicum aqueous extract on acute hyperlipidemia in Triton X- 100 induced Wister albino rats ( Rattus norvegicus)", African Journal of Biochemistry Research, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 15 - 21
3Obudulu C., Nwandu F.C., Okafor I.J., Ikeh M.I., Aghalu, U.C., Orji E.C., Olisa C.S., Okpani, S.I. (2025, July), "Comparative analysis of heavy metal contamination in raw and smoked meat and fish samples from Eke- Awka market, Awka Anambra state", Acta Biology Forum, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 01 -04
4Obudulu C., Ikeh M.I., Aghalu, U.C., Orji E.C., Olisa C.S., Okpani, S.I. (2025, October), "Evaluation of Growth Performance in Juvenile Achatina achatina fed diets of cassava leaves (Mnihot esculanta) and plantain leaves (Musa paradisiaca)", International Journal of Basic science and technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 326 -331
5Ononye, B.U., Agwuncha, A.M., Onyewuche, K.C., Ekwonu, E.N., Azaka, E.I., Okeke, T.E., Afoemezie, P.I., Offor, V.O., Okeke, C.J., Chidi, C.A., Akwuaka, P.C., Umeaniebue, A.C., Mbelede, K.C., Okpani, S.S., Aghalu, U.C., Olisa, C.S., Uzonna-Ononye, C.B. (2025, October), "Lipid Profile of Wistar Albino Rats orally Administered Apis mellifera Honey and Refined Granulated Sugar", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 34, (Issue 5), pp 276- 283
6Obudulu C., Ikeh M.I., Olisa C.S., Umeanor B.C., Okpani, S.I. (2025, August), "Assessment of Microbial and parasitic contamination on Nigerian currency notes at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", Journal of biomedical Investigation, Vol. 13, (Issue 2)
7Obudulu Chibuzor., Okoye Chiamaka Judith., Ikeh Ifeanyi Mulumba., Aghalu Uchenna Chinonye., Orji Ejike Celestine., Olisa Chinemerem Sylvia.,Okpani Ifeanyi sunday.,Obinweke Helen Obianuju. (2025, September), "Evaluation of heavy metal contamination in selected exotic fruit samples from Eke-Awka market, Awka, Anambra state, Nigeria", Animal research international, Vol. 22, (Issue 3), pp 6514 -6521
8Okeke Chioma J. , Nwoye C. P, Okeke I. R, Ezewudo B. I, Oraneli U. B , Azaka E. I. , Olisa C. S, and Aghalu U. C.. (2024, September), "Evaluation and health risk assessment of some heavy metals in pork and beef sold in okpuno, Awka south, Anambra state, Nigeria", Advanced Journal of Science, Technology and Engineering, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 65 - 73
9Azaka Ebele Ijeoma, Ufele- Obiesie Angela Nwogor, Ononye Benjamin Uzonna, Office Vivian Onyinyechi, Afoemezie Ifeyinwa Philippa, Okeke Chioma Janefrances, Akwuaka Prisca Mary Chinasaram, Aghalu Uchenna Chinonye, Olisa Chinemerem Sylvia, Okafor Nkem Chinwendu. (2024, December), "Effect of a Combination of Honey and Vitamin C on the blood parameters of Broiler Chicks C", American Journal of BioScience, Vol. 12, (Issue 6), pp 203 - 208
10V. O Offor, A.N. Ufele, B.U. Ononye, U.C. Aghalu, P.I . Afoemezie, E.I. Azaka, C. F. Chude. (2023, May), "Effect of Aloe barbardensis and Cymbopogon citratus on Blood glucose levels of Alloxan induced Diabetic albino rats", Journal of complementary and alternative medical research, Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 44-51
11Ufele Angela Nwogor, Ofordile Sandra, Aghalu Uchenna. (2020, March), "The Effects Of Allium Sativum And Piper Nigrum On The Growth Performance And Packed Cell Volume Of Broiler Chicks", International Journal of Animal science and technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-5
12Chidinma Florence Chude, Chukwuebuka Joseph Okorie, Uchenna Chinonye Aghalu, Ebby Ayaegbunam. (2020, February), "Larvicidal Activity Of Leaf Extract Of Aegyratum Conyzoides And Hyptis Suaveolens Against Added Aegypti", Unknown Journal or Publisher

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Membee, "Faculty of BioSciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Medical outreach Committee" (February, 2025)
2Member, "Departmental Scholarship committee" (September, 2024)

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"The Organic Revolution: How synthetic Products are being replaced by Natural Alternatives", (Tetfund Centre of Excellence for Biomedical engineering and Agricultural Translational Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka in Conjunction with Faculty of Biosciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 10th December, 2025 to 11th December, 2025; Faculty of BioSciences NEEDS Assessment Hall, Science Village, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka