Dr. Ede Alison Okorie
Dr. Ede Alison Okorie is a LECTURER I in ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Ede, Alison Okorie, a lecturer in Department of Environmental Health Science, Faculty of Health of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnewi Campus, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. He was born in Amene
Mgbom Ugwulangwu, Ohaozara Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. He obtained Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Public Health and Masters Degree in Public Health both from Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) in 2010 and 2015 respectively. He is concluding his Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D) in Environmental Health, specializing in Environmental Epidemiology at Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria. Ede, Alison Okorie, is a member of professional bodies including Environmental Health Officers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON), Postgraduate College of Environmental Health Science of Nigeria (PCEHSN) and West African Postgraduate College of Environmental Health (WAPCOEH). He taught in Polytechnic/Imo State University, Owerrinta, Abia State in 2016-2017 and joined Legacy University, the Gambia, West Africa in 2018. He has many academic publications in both International and Local Journals. He has gained recognition among his peers
and supervisors for outstanding performance of tasks in teaching and research. He is
married to Mrs Nnennaya and they are blessed with wonderful children.
Personal Information
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Address: | Environmental Health Science, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Abia State University. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2023) May, 2015 to December, 2022 PhD Environmental Health Science |
| 2 | Federal University Of Technology, Owerri. (Master Degree, January, 2015) September, 2016 to August, 2014 MPH Public Health |
| 3 | Federal University Of Technology, Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) October, 2004 to March, 2009 B.Tech Public Health |
| 4 | Ugwulangwu Central School. (FSLC, January, 2003) September, 1988 to June, 1995 FSLC Primary School |
| 5 | Community Secondary School, Omuanwa. (SSCE, June, 2002) September, 1996 to June, 2001 SSCE Secondary School |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus February, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer, Legacy University, The Gambia December, 2018 to March, 2019 |
| 3 | Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Girei LGA, Adamawa State March, 2010 to September, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ohanenye C. A., Ede A. O., Nwazunku A. A., Orji S. M., Okoronkwo N. C,. Iro K. O., Offiah A. U., Amadi A. N.. (2024, January) Demographic and Socioeconomic Impact of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Occurrence of Diarrheal Disease among Paediatric Age Group in Abia State BP International, Vol. 1, pp 171-190 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Orji S. Mercy , Ede A. Okorie* , Osuoji J. Nkechi3, Nwazunku A. Alugbala , Anyanwu E.O, Ihekwoaba E. Nwaoma, Nnamdi O. Mbaegbu , Opara M. Chigozie , Ogbonna M. Chidiadi. (2024, February), "Assessment of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices Among Households in Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 01-07 |
| 2 | Peter C Okorie; Agwu N Amadi;, Chinasa AO Amadi; Ede A Okorie; Somotochukwu M Orji; Isaiah C Abonyi; Samuel C Okoronkwo; John Emaimo; Maria E Okorie; Kenneth N Okeke; Muhammed ID & Sikiru A Olademeji. (2023, March), "Oral Hygiene Knowledge and Practices among Rural and Urban Dwellers in parts of South Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Dentistry and Dental Medicine, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 176 |
| 3 | Monique Okeke, Peter M. Eze, Adaeze E. Chukwudebelu, Chidiebere J. Nwankwo, Nchekwube K. Eze, Uchenna U. Okafor, Isaiah C. Abonyi, Eric E. Okereke, Kalu O. Obasi, Okorie A. Ede, Chika P. Ejikeugwu, Cajetan I. Ilo, Jerome O. Okafor. (2023, September), "Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Co-infection in Patients Attending Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) Centers in Anambra State, Nigeria", BMJ Yale journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 01-08 |
| 4 | Chioma Ekenna-Ohanenye, Nto Johnson Nto* , Uloaku Akubueze Nto-Ezimah, Jervas Ekezie, Hope Okechukwu , John Paul Nwolim, Ede Allison Okorie. (2023, May), "Foreign Body in the Nostril: A Nigerian Case Report", Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 7), pp 397-401 |
| 5 | Ede A.Okorie; Amadi C.O.Agwu2; Okereke E.Ebula1; Anunonwu C. C. Okereke2;Nwankwo C. Joy1; Obasi K. Ojo1; Udo-Inyang Florence3; Chioma A Ohanenye4; Orji S.Mercy2; Abonyi I. Chimezie1; Mbaegbu N. Okwudili5; Okorie P.Chidiebere6; Peter M. Eze 1; Ilo, C. Ifeyinwa7; Amadi A.Nkwa2and Nwazunku A.A2. (2022, October), "SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDEN IN THE SUSTENANCE OF SANITATION RELATED DISEASES IN EBONYI STATE, SOUTHEAST, NIGERIA", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 9-10 |
| 6 | Eric E. Okereke1*, Kalu O. Obasi1, Chinasa A. Amadi2, Okorie A. Ede1, Cecilia Aronu1, Isaiah C. Abonyi1, Chidiebere J. Nwankwo1, Peter M. Eze1, Agwu N. Amadi2. (2022, August), "Physico-Chemical Quality Of Drinking Water From Various Sources In Abia State, Nigeria", Physico-Chemical Quality Of Drinking Water, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 350-358 |
| 7 | Ede Alison Okorie1; NwazunkuAugstine Alagbula1; ObasiKalu Ojo1; AmadiChinasaOrie Agwu2; Anunonwu Christopher Chike Okereke2; MbaegbuNnamdi Okwudili3; Udo-Inyang Florence4; ChiomaAkunnaya Ohanenye5; Odupute Colman Ndunaka6; Ingwu, Joseph Akem7 and AmadiAgwu Nkwa2. (2022, February), "Knowledge of Rural People on the Distribution of Sanitation-Related Diseases in Ebonyi State, Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 115-122 |
| 8 | Ede A.O, Nwazunku A.A, Orji S.M, Abonyi I.C, Okereke E.E, Obasi K.O, Amadi C.O.A, Amadi A.N, Nwankwo C.J, Aronu C.N, Mbaegbu N. (2021, April), "Evaluation Of Performance Of Flexible And Floating Drum Biogas Digester For Gas Production At Federal University Of Technology Owerri, Nigeria", World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR), Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 128-134 |
| 9 | Mbaegbu N. Okwudili, Ede A. Okorie* , Oparaocha R, Orji S. Mercy, Opara, E. Chinedu, Akpelu A. Ugochinyere, Abonyi I. Chimezie, Ilo C. Ifeyinwa, Nwank. (2021, May), "Assessment Of Noise Pollution And Its Perceived Health Risks On Residents Of Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews,, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 146-156 |
| 10 | Mbaegbu Nnamdi O, Oparaocha Evangeline T, Ede Alison O*, Zubair Abdulkarim, Odupute Colman N, Nwolisa Emeka, Nwakwuo Geoffrey C, Opara Emmanuel C, Akp. (2021, May), "Influence Of Environmental Factors And Its Associated Health Risks Of Noise Pollution In Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 001-011 |
| 11 | Ilo, Clementine Ifeyinwa *, Ede, Alison Okorie, Aronu, Cecilia Nkechi, Abonyi, Isaiah Chimezie, Okeke, Monique Ugochinyere, Nwazunku, Augustine Alugba. (2021, June), "Knowledge Of Occupational Health Hazards And Preventive Practices Among Abattoir Workers In Anambra State", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 115-121 |
| 12 | Mbaegbu, Nnamdi.O; Unamma, Anthony O; Ede, Alison O; Okorie, Ikechukwu D; Ohuakanwa, Onyedimma S; Odupute, Colman N; Zubair, Abdulkarim I; Chima, Onye. (2021, August), "Availability And Utilization Of Instructional Materials In Teaching And Learning Of Basic Science In Secondary Schools In Owerri Municipal Council, Imo State, Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 45-50 |
| 13 | Obarhoro O.I , Nwufo C.R , Nworu B , Ibe S.N.I , Iwuala C.C , Ede A , Ebirim C.I.C , Iwuoha G , Azuamah Y.C. (2020, January), "Compliance In The Use Of Personal Protective Equipment By Welders In Delta State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Review, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 21-26 |
| 14 | Chioma A Ohanenye, Chinasa Orie Amadi, Okorie Alison Ede, Awa Ukony Offiah, Amadi Agwu Nkwa, Okechukwu Iro, Augustine A Nwazunku, Nneka Chioma Okoronk. (2020, May), "Demographic And Socioeconomic Impact Of Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene In Occurrence Of Diarrheal Disease Among Pediatric Age Group In Abia State", Indian Journal of Child Health, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 201-206 |
| 15 | Ochiabuto, O. M. T. B., Abonyi, I. C., Ofili, R. N., Obiagwu, O. S., Ede, A. O*., Okeke, M. and Eze, P. M.. (2020, June), "Assessment Of Noise Levels In Primary And Secondary Schools In Nnewi, Anambra State", European Journal of Environment and Public Health, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | Orji S.M., Ede A.O., Onwuagba C.G., Nwazunku A.A., Okorie P.C.,& Abonyi, I.C. (2020, May), "Assessment Of Water And Excreta Sanitation In Owerri Municipal And Owerri North Local Government Area, Imo State, Southeast, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Review, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 67-74 |
| 17 | Nwazunku, A.A., Amadi, A.N., Amadi, C.O.A and Ede A.O. (2020, January), "Assessment Of Blood Pressure And Forced Vital Capacity Of Workers At Quarry Sites In Ivo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Review, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 493-497 |
| 18 | Nwazunku A.A. 1 , Amadi C.O.A. 2 , Ede A.O. 1 *, Obasi K.O. 1 , Abonyi I.C.1 , and Amadi A.N. 2. (2020, April), "Assessment Of Quarrying Activities And Dust-related Health Problems Among Quarry Workers And Residents Communities In Ebonyi State,Nigeria", ASJ: International Journal of Health, Safety and Environment (IJHSE), Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 519 – 525 |
| 19 | Anumudu, Irene Chioma, Dozie, Ikechukwu Nosike, Iwuala, Christian Chimezie, Iwuoha, Gregory, Ede, Alison Okorie. (2019, November), "Seasonal Variations And The Prevalence Of Malaria In Imo State, Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS), Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 4-10 |
| 20 | Okereke E.E.1 , Amadi, C.O.A.2 , Iro O.K.3 , Obasi K.O.1 , Azuamah Y.C.4 , Braide W.5 , Ede A.O.1 , Igwe C.N.6 , Amadi A.N.. (2019, December), "Bacteriological Qualities Of Drinking Water Among Residents Of Umuahia, Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Review, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 324-330 |
| 21 | Ihuoma J. N., Iwuala C.C. , Ede A.O , Udujih O.G, and Udujih H.I. (2019, September), "PREVALENCE OF RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS AND RISK FACTORS AMONG POULTRY FARM WORKERS IN OWERRI SENATORIAL ZONE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Health, Safety and Environments (IJHSE), Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 430-438 |
| 22 | Asiegbu W, O.I ; Amadi A.N ; Ede A.O and Amadi C.O.A. (2019, November), "Assessment Of Occupational Health Hazards Associated With The Quarry Workers In Abakaliki, Ebonyi State", IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), Vol. 18, (Issue 11), pp 69-75 |
| 23 | Amadi Chinasa Orie Agwu, Udo Edet Akpan, Udo-Inyang Florence Obiageli, Iro Okechukwu Kalu, Amadi Agwu Nkwa, Ede Alison Okorie, Okereke Christopher Chi. (2018, May), "Assessment Of Food Hygiene Practices In Abia State, South East Nigeria", American Journal of Food, Nutrition and Health, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 31-36 |
| 24 | Amadi C.O.A., Ukani, D, O.K and Obasi K.O Amadi A.N., Ede A.O., Iro. (2018, April), "Study On The Availability And Utilization Of Sanitary Facilities In Selected Markets In Aba, Abia State, Nigeria", International Journal of medical Science and Health Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-17 |
| 25 | Amadi C.O.A.1 ; Iro, O.K2 ; Amadi A.N1 ; Ibe S.N.O1 ; Nwufo R.C 1 ; Ede A.O 2 and Obasi K.O4 .. (2018, May), "Influence Of Environmental Factors In The Occurrence Of Hypertension And Stroke In Ohafia, Abia State Nigeria", International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 8-16 |
| 26 | Opara, E. C. & Ede A. O. & Anunonwu C. C. O. & Akpelu U. A. & Williams R. & Mbaegbu N. & Onwuagba S. M.. (2017, March), "Evaluation Of Environmental Sanitation In Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State", International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 17-26 |
| 27 | Nwaokoro Joakin Chidozie, Ede Alison Okorie, NO Ibe Sally, O Emerole Chima, C Nwufo Regina, A Nwaokoro Amaka, Onwuliri Daniel Chinemerem, Dozie Judith. (2016, ), "Challenges Faced In Accessing Diabetes Drugs In Low And Middle Income Settings In Aba North, Southeast Nigeria", British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 1-10 |
| 28 | Nwaokoro Joakin C*, Ede Alison O, Ibe Sally NO, Emerole Chima O, Nwufo Regina C, Nwaokoro Amaka A and Igwe Ikenna. (2015, March), "Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Female Condom Use Among Undergraduates Of Three Selected Higher Institutions In Owerri, South-Eastern, Nigeria", Global Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 132-142 |
| 29 | Oke, K. M,. Oparaocha, E.T., Numonyo D and Ede, A.O.. (2015, June), "Cases Of Asthma Among Under-Five In Two Selected Hospitals In South-Southern Nigeria", American Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 14-18 |
| 30 | Udeh M. U Weje Queen A Ibe Sally N. O., Oke Kelechi M., Ede Alison O.. (2015, ), "Assessment Of Awareness And Knowledge Of Health-Hazards Associated With Firewood And Generator Use Among Residents Of Coastal Communities Of Port Harcourt", American Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 80-86 |
| 31 | Chukwuocha Uchechukwu, Udeh Mary, Ede Allison O., Amadi Chinasa & Chukwuocha Adanna.. (2015, August), "Assessment Of Maternal Health Seeking Behavior And Service Utilization Among Women Of Reproductive Age In South- Eastern, Nigeria", Scientific Review, Academic Research Publishing Group, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 64-73 |
| 32 | Ede Alison Okorie, Nwaokoro Joakin C and Iwuala C. Joakin Chidozie Nwaokoro, C C Iwuala, Amadi, A N and Ugochinyere Alvana Akpelu. (2014, October), "The Provisions Of Potable Water In Eradication Of Guinea Worm Disease In Ezza North, Ebonyi State", Journal of community health, USA, Vol. 5, (Issue 39), pp 980-6 |
| 33 | Joakin Chidozie Nwaokoro, Ede Alison Okorie, O Emerole Chima, NO Ibe Sally, AN Amadi, INS Dozie, SC Iwuji, AA Nwaokoro. (2014, February), "Study On The Effect Of Smoking On Type 2 Diabetic Patients In Federal Medical Center Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria", Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 63-71 |
| 34 | Nwaokoro Joakin Chidozie, Ede Alison Okorie, NO Reginald, OE Chima, NI Chukwuma, CN Regina. (2014, May), "Effectiveness Of Traditional And Conventional Medicine In The Treatment Of Diabetes: A Comparative Study Of South-east, Nigeria", International Journal of Clinical Medicine Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 35-41 |
| 35 | Nwaokoro, J.C., Ede, A.O., Emerole, C.O and Ibe, S.N.O.. (2014, September), "Prevalence Of Needle Stick Injuries Among Healthcare Workers At The Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, South-East Nigeria", Research Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 150-161 |
| 36 | Nwaokoro Joakin Chidozie, N Oputa Reginald, Ede Alison Okorie, O Emerole Chima, C Nwufo Regina, Nwawume I Chukwuma. (2014, May), "Community Participation In The Prevention Of Diabetes Complications In South-east, Nigeria", American Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 69-76 |
| 37 | Nwaokoro J.C; Ede A.O; Emerole C.O & Ibe Sally N.O. (2014, ), "Assessment Of The Level Knowledge, Attitude And Risk Perception Of HIV/AIDs Among Students In Owerri West Metropolis, South-Eastern, Nigeria", American Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 127-139 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ede A. O., Orji S. M., Okorie P. C., Obasi K. O., Abonyi, I. C., Okereke E. E., Ingwu, J. A., Amadi C.O.A, Amadi A. N., and Iro, O. K. (2019, October), "Industrial Hygiene And Safety: Insight And Solution", 1st Zonal Conference Of Environmental Health Officers’ Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN), South East Zone |
| 2 | Abonyi, Isaiah C., Ede A. O., Onwuagba C., Okorie P. C., Amadi C. O. A., Amadi A. N., Iro O. K and Ingwu J. A.. (2019, October), "Recent Trends In Arboviral Infections", |
| 3 | Okorie P. C., Ede A. O., Onwuagba C., Okorie P. C., Amadi C. O. A., Amadi A. N., Iro O. K and Ingwu J. A. (2019, October), "Role Of Environmental Health Practitioners In Achieving Food Hygiene And Safety", Environmental Health Officers’ Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN), South East Zone |
| 4 | Onwuagba, C., Ede A. O., Okorie, P. C., Abonyi, I. C., Amadi C. O. A., Amadi A. N., Iro O. K and Ingwu J. A. (2019, October), "Issues In Global Sanitation", Environmental Health Officers’ Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN), South East Zone |
| 5 | Ede A.O., Iwuala C.C., Amadi A.N et al. (2013, June), "Assessment Of The Potential Parameters On Biogas Production Using Cow Dung Materials At Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, South-east, Nigeria", Society for Environmental Health of Nigeria in collaboration with Environmental Health Officers Registration Council and Institute for Environmental h |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "DETECTION OF DENTAL CARIES USING SALIVARY BIOMARKERS – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW" (September, 2021) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Knowledge of Covid -19 and Death toll cases in Manipur" (February, 2021) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Bacteriological Assessment of Hospital Air and Selected Surfaces in Three Referral Hospitals in Makurdi Middle Belt Nigeria" (July, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Project 200 Quality Control Committee" - NAU/FHST/NC/DO/111 (member since 2023), http: www.unizik.edu.ng |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "West Postgraduate College of Environmental Health" (member since 2022), https://wapceh.org |
| 3 | Senior Member, "Environmental Health Council of Nigeria" - EHO/6286 (member since 2012), https://ehorecon |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "Environmental Practice, Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow", (EHORECON), 27th October, 2019 to 1st November, 2019; Enugu |
| 2 | "A Thematic Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme On Special And Hazardous Waste Management", (EHORECON), 27th June, 2018 to 28th June, 2018; Owerri |
| 3 | "A Thematic Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme On Environmental Health Management In Emergencies", (EHORECON), 25th June, 2018 to 28th June, 2018; Owerri |