Dr. Chukwumaije Chuks Ikechukwu
Dr. Chukwumaije Chuks Ikechukwu is a LECTURER I in FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Fisheries And Aquaculture, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Ebonyi State University , Abakaliki. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2025) March, 2022 to April, 2025 PhD Fisheries And Aquaculture |
| 2 | Ebonyi State University Abakaliki. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2025) March, 2021 to April, 2025 Fisheries And Aquaculture |
| 3 | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2025) March, 2021 to April, 2025 Ph. D Fisheries And Aquaculture |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. (Master Degree, March, 2017) February, 2013 to March, 2016 M.Sc Fisheries And Aquaculture |
| 5 | National Open University of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2015) February, 2014 to December, 2014 PGD In Education |
| 6 | University of Calabar. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2010) February, 2005 to December, 2010 Bachelor Of Science (Hons.) Fisheries And Aquaculture |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Marketing Executive, Kins-Tins Logistics Ltd January, 2009 to May, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ikechukwu Chuks C. (2012, July) Basic Tips on Snail Farming |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okeke, P. A*, Ohatururonye, S. O., Ikechukwu, C.C., Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K., Evulobi. O. O. C. (2026, March), "Study on Gut-Content Analysis of Heterotis Niloticus from Otuocha Axis of Omambala River, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science, Vol. 12, pp 37-47 |
| 2 | Okeke, P. A*, Ohatururonye, S. O., Ikechukwu, C.C., Ayaobu-Cookey, I. K., Evulobi. O. O. C5 and Nwaechem, I.. (2026, March), "Studies on the Level of Aflatoxins and Proximate Composition of Some Commercial Feeds in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science, Vol. 12, pp 26-36 |
| 3 | Okpala-Ezennia KP , Akinrotimi OA , Ikechukwu CC , Ayaobu-Cookey IK , Anwuri PA and Ezeh HC. (2026, February), "Factors Influencing Students Enrolment into Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme in South-Eastern Nigerian Universities", Global Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 10 |
| 4 | Okpala Ezennia KO, Akinrotimi OA, Ikechukwu CC, Ayaobu Cookey IK, Anwuri PA and Onyejeakor JN. (2026, February), "Impact of Climate Change on Fishing Activities in Some Coastal Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria", Global Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Okpala-Ezennia KP, Akinrotimi OA, Ikechukwu CC, Ayaobu-Cookey IK, Anwuri PA and Mbadugha IG. (2026, February), "Assessment of Micro plastics Level in Selected Commercial Fish Feeds Sold in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Veterinary Science & Medical Diagnosis, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Okeke PA, Ohatururonye SO, Ayaobu-Cookey IK, Ikechukwu CC and Evulobi OOC. (2026, March), "Immunological Responses in Coptodon Guineensis Exposed to Handling Stress", European Journal of Immunology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 7 | Ikechukwu, C.C, Okeke, P.A, Okoye, T.C3, Nwankwo, C.G, Akwuaka, P.C, Ogwu.C.V. (2026, March), "Effects of Replacement of Fish Meal with Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal on Antioxidants and Enzymes Activities in the Serum of Clarias Gariepinus", Research Journal of Pure Science and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 8 | Ikechukwu, C.C, Ude, E, F, Okeke, P. A, Okoye, T.C, Akwuaka, P.C. (2026, March), "Evaluation of Clarias Gariepinus Nutrients Conversion and Growth Rate Fed Different Inclusion Rates of Cultured Chlorella Vulgaris Diet", Research Journal of Pure Science and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 9 | Nwankwo, C.G, Ikeogu, C.F, Okeke, P.A, Ikechukwu, C.C , Okpala-Ezennia, K.P. (2025, March), "Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria isolated from cultured and wild Clarias gariepinus in Awka, Nigeria", Agriculture,Food,and Natural Resources Journal |
| 10 | Chukwumaije Chuks IKECHUKWU, Emmanuel Fame UDE, Chika Florence IKEOGU , Chidimma Gift NWANKWO & Henry OKOLIE. (2025, September), "Physico-chemical properties of pond water as influenced by different inclusion levels of cultured Chlorella vulgaris in Clarias gariepinus feed", Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 11 | Ikechukwu CC , Akinrotimi OA, Ayaobu-Cookey IK , Orokotan OO, Ogbuzuru-Ebe LS, Ani PU. (2025, June), "Haematological Changes in Clarias Gariepinus Juvenile Fed with Jathropha Leaves As an Additive", International Journal of Water Research |
| 12 | Ikechukwu CC , Akinrotimi OA , Ayaobu-Cookey IK, Orokotan OO , Ogbuzuru-Ebe LS and Basil RU. (2025, June), "Nutrient Utilization of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Juveniles Fed With Jatropha Leaves as an Additive", Journal of Soil Science and Plant Physiology, Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 13 | Ikechukwu CC , Akinrotimi OA, Orokotan OO, Ayaobu-Cookey IK, Ogbuzuru-Ebe LS , Onuigwe OB. (2025, June), "A Study on the Effects of Jatropha Leaves as an Additive on the Growth Performance of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Juveniles", Journal of Soil Science and Plant Physiology, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 14 | Ikechukwu CC , Akinrotimi OA , Amachree D, Ayaobu-Cookey IK , Nwankwo CG , Nwosu PO and Nwankwoala IC. (2025, January), "Stomach Content Analysis of Silver Catfish (Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus) In Otuocha River, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 5 |
| 15 | Ikechukwu CC, Okeke PA, Akinrotimi OA, Ayaobu-Cookey IK, Nwankwo CG and Okoli CM. (2025, January), "Roles of Cooperative Society among Fish Farmers in Awka Agricultural Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria", World Journal of Agriculture and Soil Science |
| 16 | : IKECHUKWU, C. C, FAME UDE, E, IKEOGU, C. F, NWANKWO, C. G, APALOWO, O. A. AND OKOLIE, H.. (2025, May), "GROWTH RESPONSE, PROXIMATE AND BIOACTIVE COMPOSITIONS OF Chlorella vulgaris CULTURED ON DIFFERENT QUANTITIES OF PURE POULTRY MANURE", Journal of Aquatic Sciences, Vol. 40, (Issue 1) |
| 17 | 12. Akinrotimi O.A, Ikechukwu, C.C, Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K, Nwangwu, M.C, Nwankwo, A.K, Ejiko, E.O6 , Oni,O.J. (2024, April), "Changes in some metabolites in the plasma of clarias gariepinus exposed to atrazine", International Journal For Research In Bioscience, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 18 | Ikechukwu, C.C, Akinrotimi O.A, Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K, Nwankwo, C.G and Okoro P. C. (2024, May), "Evaluation Of Microbial Load In Some Smoked Marine Fish Products Sold In Open Markets In Nnewi Metropolis, Nnewi North Local Government Area Of Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Veterinary and Animal Science. |
| 19 | Ikechukwu CC , Ikeogu CF , Akinrotimi OA*, Ayaobu-Cookey IK, Onoja CR and Obieguo CC. (2024, April), "Physicochemical Characteristics and Micro Algae Composition of UNIZIK Stream, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Global Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 10 |
| 20 | Ikechukwu CC, Okeke PA, Akinrotimi OA, Ayaobu-Cookey IK, Nwankwo CG and Jacob AC. (2024, September), "Assessment of Awareness and Constraints of Aquaculture Biosecurity among Fish Farmers in Awka North and South, Local Government Areas of Anambra State", Open Access Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 3) |
| 21 | Akinrotimi O.A ., Ikechukwu, C.C, Ayaobu-Cookey, I.K, Nwangwu, M.C, Nwankwo, A.K, Ejiko, E.O , Oni,O.J. (2024, April), "CHANGES IN SOME METABOLITES IN THE PLASMA OF Clarias gariepinus EXPOSED TO ATRAZINE", International Journal For Research In Bioscience, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 22 | Ikechukwu CC, Okolie H and Edeh IC. (2023, May), "Efficacy of Fish Pond Water Effluent on the Growth and Yield of Two Varieties of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)", International Journal of Water Research |
| 23 | I. C. Edeh C. I. Nsofor D. C. Nnabufe C. C. Ikechukwu B. U. Uzonna A. C. Umeaniebue. (2023, January), "Utilization of Natural Honey on wound healing in African catfish clarias gariepinus(Burchell 1822)(Siluriformes:clariidae).", Journal of Aquatic Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 24 | C.C. Ikechukwu, M.M Chukwurah, C.G Nwankwo, H.F Ogbonnaya, I.C Edeh. (2023, May), "The Roles of Women in Aquaculture in Selected Riverine Communities of Anambra State", Journal of Aquaculture & Livestock Production |
| 25 | Edeh, Ifeoma C, Nsofor, Charity I, Iheanacho, Stanley C,Ikechukwu, Chukwumaije C, Nnachi, Ijem A, Nwankwo, Chidimma G.. (2023, January), "Behavioural and Haematological Alterations in the African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Exposed to Varying Concentrations of Glyphosate", Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 32-42 |
| 26 | C.C. Ikechukwu, M.M Chukwurah, C.G Nwankwo, H.F Ogbonnaya, I.C Edeh. (2022, June), "Socio-economic factors affecting fisherfolks in Otuocha and Ebenebe fishing communities in Anambra state, Nigeria", . Journal of Aquatic Sciences, Vol. 36, (Issue -1) |
| 27 | Edeh, I. C, Olise, C. S, Ononye, B. U, Ikechukwu, C. C, Nwankwo, C. G, Okoli, I. K. (2022, December), "Nutraceutical Role of Honey and Garlic (Allium sativum) on Haematological and Plasma-Antioxidant Profile of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus).", Asian Journal of Biology |
| 28 | C.C. Ikechukwu, M.M Chukwurah, C.G Nwankwo, H.F Ogbonnaya, I.C Edeh. (2021, June), "Socio-economic factors affecting fisherfolks in Otuocha and Ebenebe fishing communities in Anambra state, Nigeria", Journal of Aquatic Sciences |
| 29 | Edeh, I.C., Nsofor, C.I., Ikeogu, C.F., Amobi, M.I., Ikechukwu, C.C, Ogbonnaya, H.F., and Avwernoya, F.. (2021, August), "Comparative Study On The Growth And Survival Of Heteroclarias Fry Fed On Artemia Nauplii And Moina Micrura", The Bioscientist Journal |
| 30 | C.C. Ikechukwu, C.I. Nsofor, C.F. Ikeogu & H.F. Ogbonnaya. (2019, August), "Comparative effects of ovaprim and pituitary hormone on the inducement, hatchability, survival and growth performance of Clarias gariepinus.", Journal of Aquatic Sciences, Vol. 34, (Issue 2) |
| 31 | Ikechukwu C.C, Nsofor,C.I, Ufodike E.B.C. (2016, April), "Comparative Effect Of Ovaprim And Pituitary Hormone On The Inducement,hatchability,survival And Growth Performance Of Clarias Gariepinus", Ikechukwu Chukwumaije Chuuks, Vol. 2, pp 7, Association for Aquatic Sciences of Nigeria(AASN)nces of Nigeria |
| 32 | P. Asuquo, V. O. Eyo, C. C. Ikechukwu. (2015, March), "Feeding Ecology, Length-Weight relationship and Condition Factor of Mugil cephalus (Pisces: Mugilidae; Linnaeus, 1758) From Cross River Estuary, Nigeria", EUROPEAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH, Vol. 2, (Issue 12) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | ONOJA C.R. , S. O NWOSU , C. C IKECHUKWU , T.C OKOYE , C. G NWANKWO AND O.A AKINROTIMI. (2025, November), "STUDIES ON THE COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF DIFFERENT STARTER DIETS IN Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) FINGERLINGS", |
| 2 | Nwankwo, C. G, Ikeogu, C. F, Okeke, P. A, Ikechukwu, C. C, Okoye, T. C. (2025, March), "Innovative Feed Technology in Aquaculture Production in Nigeria", E-Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, 263-269. https://doi.org/10.5281/bbe4dc51 |
| 3 | Ikechukwu, C.C, Ikeogu C.F, Akinrotimi O.A , Okolie, H and Achugbu G. C. (2024, March), "Assessment of Consumer Preferences for Boiled, Smoked, and Barbecued Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Ikechukwu Chukwumaije Chuks |
| 4 | Ikechukwu, C. C, Umeaniebue, A. C, Nwankwo, C. G, Okolie, H, & Onuoha, R. C.. (2023, March), "Effects of Neem, Gmelina, and African Velvet Tamarind Wood Fuel on the Organoleptic and Shelf Life of Clarias gariepinus", , pp 98–102 |
| 5 | Ikechukwu, C. C, Nwankwo, C. G, Okolie, Edeh,I.C, Eboh,U.C, Ezenwosu ,C.M. (2023, March), "Profitability of Fish Farming in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", , pp 336–341. |
| 6 | Okolie, H, Obdiebube, E. A, Obasi, C, Nwosu, B, John, C. L, Ikechukwu, C, & Onwuchekwa, C.. (2023, March), "Performances of Riverine and Upland Accessions of Fluted Pumpkin in Awka Rain Forest Zone of Nigeria", , pp 218–222 |
| 7 | Ikechukwu C.C, Madu, C.T, Onyeka, P.M. Edeh, I. C & Okeke, P.A. (2021, August), "Role of women in fisheries and Aquaculture from selected Riverine communities of Anambra State.(AASN2021CONF/005). Book of abstract in the conference held on 11th – 14th August, 2021", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "ACADEMIC STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT" (September, 2022 to September, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "“Socio-Economic Characteristics of Farmers Influencing Adoption of Information and Communication Technologies in Lokoja Local Government Areas of Kogi State, Nigeria" (May, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Supervisor of MSc and PGD Programmes, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, School of Postgraduate Studies" (January, 2026) |
| 2 | Fisheries and Aquaculture Consultant, "AIONS ORGANIC AGROACRES" (January, 2026) |
| 3 | Faculty University- Industry Focal Person, "Faculty of Agriculture" (April, 2026) |
| 4 | Vice-Chairman, "Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Accreditation Committee" (June, 2025) |
| 5 | SIWES Coordinator, "Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme" (June, 2025) |
| 6 | Farm Manager, "Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture" (June, 2025) |
| 7 | SIWES Supervisor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Directorate of SIWES" (July, 2025 to July, 2025) |
| 8 | Vice-Chairman, "FAG Agribusiness Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 9 | Member, "Translational Agropreneurial Skills and Empowerment Training/cooking contest" (March, 2025) |
| 10 | Departmental Coordinator, "Certificate Program" (February, 2025) |
| 11 | Member, "Second Faculty of Agriculture International Committee" (March, 2024) |
| 12 | Departmental SIWES Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture" (April, 2023) |
| 13 | Member, "first Faculty of Agriculture International (Hybrid) Conference" (March, 2023) |
| 14 | DEPARTMENTAL FARM MANAGER, "department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture,NAU" (May, 2023) |
| 15 | DEPARTMENTAL SIWES COORDINATOR, "department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture,NAU" (May, 2023) |
| 16 | Convener of the Protocol and Ushering Unit, "first Faculty of Agriculture International (Hybrid) Conference" (March, 2023) |
| 17 | Course Adviser for 400 level students, "department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture,NAU" (June, 2023) |
| 18 | Member, "Faculty Banquet Committee" (September, 2023) |
| 19 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, "YOUNGMEN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP" (May, 2021) |
| 20 | Chairman, "St.thomas Church Parish, Otolo Nnewi, Diocese of Nnewi,Anglican communion" (November, 2020) |
| 21 | Departmental Farm Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture" (October, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Fisheries Society of Nigeria" - PM 4909 (member since 2025), https://www.fison.org.ng/ |