Ngozi Virginia Okolo
Ngozi Virginia Okolo is a SENIOR LECTURER in ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 | |
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| 1 | Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2017) October, 2010 to October, 2016 PhD Enviromental Management |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2017) June, 2013 to June, 2017 MSc Environment Management |
| 3 | University of Calabar. (Master Degree, December, 2002) August, 2001 to June, 2002 MBA Business Administration |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, October, 2002) October, 2000 to December, 2002 PGD Evironmental Management |
| 5 | University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. (Post-Graduate Degree, May, 2000) February, 2019 to March, 2000 PGD Business Administration |
| 6 | Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu. (HND, July, 1988) August, 1986 to February, 1988 HND Industrial Chemistry |
| 7 | Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu. (OND, July, 1985) February, 1983 to December, 1985 OND Industrial Chemistry |
| 8 | Girls Secondary School, Abakaliki. (SSCE, June, 1983) August, 1978 to May, 1983 SSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | faculty rep, Facuty representative centre for councelling and career development October, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | MEMBER, ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE March, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State February, 2019 to Present |
| 4 | ACTING HEAD, Department Polymer and Environmental Technology NATIONAL INSTUTUTE FOR LEATHER AND SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY(NILEST) January, 2018 to May, 2019 |
| 5 | Lecturer, Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST), Zaria, Kaduna State November, 2007 to February, 2019 |
| 6 | Senior Environmental Health Officer, Anambra State Environmental Protection Agency (ANSEPA) January, 1995 to September, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Nwabueze, I. Igu1*, Chinero, N. Ayogu2, Ngozi, V. Okolo3, Joseph, O. Duluora3 and Peter, I. Eburu1. (2023, March), "Ecosystem modification and land use change in South East Nigeria: Realities and prospects for conservation", African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 70-79 |
| 2 | Nwabueze I. Igu1* , Jacinta U. Ezenwenyi2, Chinero N. Ayogu3, Ngozi V. Okolo4. (2023, August), "Carbon Storage and Environmental Determinants in a Tropical Rainforest Landscape", Open Journal of Ecology, Vol. 13, pp 229-240 |
| 3 | Uzoamaka Rita Onyeizugbe, Valerie Chinedu Nnodu, Ngozi V Okolo, Anselem Chukwuma Alom, Vivian Emeka Okeke, Ebelechukwu Nwaoma Ihekwoaba. (2023, October), "Environmental Awareness, Attitude and Perception of Senior Secondary School Students In Onitsha Onitsha South Local Government Area Of Anambra State, Nigeria", Environmental Review, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Virginia Ngozi Okolo, Evelyn Ijeoma Orji, Benjamin Anabaraonye. (2023, December), "Green Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Environmental Photography for Sustainable Development in Nigeria", Covenant Journal of Entrepreneurship (CJoE), Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 45-50 |
| 5 | Okon E Okon, Ijeoma Evelyn Orji, Ngozi V Okolo, Benjamin Anabaraonye. (2023, March), "The innovative use of literary arts in e-education for sustainable development in Nigeria", International Journal of Humanities and Arts 2023, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 22-25 |
| 6 | Ngozi V Okolo, J Obidiozor, C Ukah, C Okereke. (2023, October), "CAPACITY GAP ASSESMENT FOR GREEN GROWTH IN NIGERIA; FOCUS ON NIGERIA INSTITUTE FOR LEATHER AND SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (NILEST) ZARIA", Environmental Reviews, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 7 | JU Ezeobi, NV Okolo, CC Odoh. (2023, December), "EXTENT AND VOLUME OF SOIL LOSS USING RUSLE MODEL IN AGULU – NANKA – OKO AND EKWULOBIA GULLY EROSION COMPLEXES OF ANAMBRA STATE, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA", Environmental Reviews, Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 8 | Ngozi Okolo, J Obidiozor, D Danjuma. (2023, October), "LEATHER TANNING EPFLUENT AND ITS EFFECTS ON VEGETATION IN CHALLAWA INDUSTRIAL AREA, KANO, NIGERIA.", Environmental Reviews, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 9 | Ngozi V Okolo, CE Onwuegbusi. (2023, October), "Assessment of Risks from Fire Disaster at Onitsha Main Market, Onitsha", Environmental Reviews, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Uzoamaka Rita Onyeizugbe, Valerie Chinedu Nnodu, Ngozi V Okolo, Anselem Chukwuma Alom, Vivian Emeka Okeke, Ebelechukwu Nwaoma Ihekwoaba. (2023, October), "ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ONITSHA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.", Environmental Reviews, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Nwabueze, I. Igu1*, Chinero, N. Ayogu2, Ngozi, V. Okolo3, Joseph, O. Duluora3 and Peter, I. Eburu1. (2023, March), "African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology", African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 70-77 |
| 12 | NGOZI VIRGINIA OKOLO, AMACHI MERCY, NZEMEKA C OLISAH, ULOMA ONWUZURIKE AND BENJAMIN ANABARAONYE. (2022, May), "PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT: A VIABLE STRATEGY FOR ERADICATING PLASTIC POLLUTION IN NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH I CIVIL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 33-36 |
| 13 | Benjamin Anabaraonye, Ngozi V. Okolo, Kelachi Wala. (2022, May), "impact of climate change on human and environmental health in Nigeria", International journal of research in Civil Engineering and Tchnology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 17-20, manual copy available |
| 14 | Benjamin Anabaraonye, Mercy Amaechi, Ngozi V. Okolo, TOyin F. Adeniyi, Emma Nwobu. (2022, March), "The impact of climate change on biodiversity in nigeria", International journal of research in Civil Engineering and Tchnology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 01-05 |
| 15 | Okon E. Okon, Ngozi V. Okolo, Samuel I.C Dibia, Benjamin Anabaraonye. (2022, May), "Innovative use of poetry in tree planting education for sustainable environment in Nigeria", International journal of research in Civil Engineering and Tchnology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 13-16 |
| 16 | Benjamin Anabaraonye, Ngozi V Okolo and Kelachi Wala. (2022, May), "Impacts of climate change on human and environmental health in Nigeria", International Journal of Research in Civil Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 17-20 |
| 17 | Benjamin Anabaraonye, Ngozi V Okolo and Kelachi Wala. (2022, May), "Impacts of climate change on human and environmental health in Nigeria", International Journal of Research in Civil Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 17-20 |
| 18 | David ibeabuchi onyemachi, wilson uzochukwu eze, Mekidani Aaron Musa, Virginia Ngozi Okolo. (2022, June), "Carbon Sequestration in the ocean-an escape route", Academic Journals and conferences, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 23-33 |
| 19 | Benjamin Anabaraonye, Charles C Anukwonke, Somkenechi S Unachukwu, Emma A Nwobu and Ngozi V Okolo. (2022, February), "Tree planting as a climate change adaptation strategy for sustainable development in Nigeria", International Journal of Research in Civil Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 40-44 |
| 20 | Ngozi V, Okolo, Amaechi Mercy, Nzeemeka C.. (2022, April), "plastic waste management-a viable strategy for eradicating plastic pollution in nigeria", International journal of research in Civil Engineering and Tchnology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 33-36 |
| 21 | NWabueze .I. Igu, Chinelo .N. Ayogu, Ngozi .V. Okolo. (2021, September), "Soil Carbon Dynamics in a Humid Tropical Zone in SE Nigeria: Environmental Influences, Conservation and Prioritization", journal of geography and regional planning |
| 22 | David Miracle Okorochukwu, Igu I Nwabueze, Ngozi V Okolo. (2021, December), "ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ASTHMA AND CLIMATIC ELEMENTS IN ORLU ZONE, IMO STATE, NIGERIA", Environmental Review, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 23 | Emodi Edmond Emeka, Okolo Virginia Ngozi, Udechukwu-Ukoha Eunice Ifeoma. (2021, April), "Environmental Health Implications of Increase in level of Carbon Monoxide in Onitsha, Nigeria", Journal of science and technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 863-870 |
| 24 | Affiang S.D, Okolo V.N, Gamde GG, Olabode V, Jekada J.Z,. (2018, January), "Synthesis of Sulphated-fat Liquor from Neem(AzadirachtaIndica) seed oil for leather Tannage.", American Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 215-221 |
| 25 | Okolo V.N, Olowolafe E.A, Kalip A.D, Onyemachi D.I, Eze W, Adegboro N, Danlami H. (2017, July), "Synthesis of Sulphated-fat Liquor from Neem(AzadirachtaIndica) seed oil for leather Tannage.", journal of global ecology and environment, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 109-119 |
| 26 | Okolo V.N, Butu A.W, Olowolafe E.A. (2017, November), "Assesment of the effects of the industrial effluents on the water resources in Challawa industrial area, Kano, Nigeria", Pacific journal of science and technology, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 352-363 |
| 27 | Okolo V.N, Olowolafe E.A, Onyemachi D.I, Eze W, Adegboro N, Danlani H. (2016, June), "Comparative Analysis of Effects of Industrial Effluent on the Heavy Metal content of Profile soil of Challawa Industrial area, Kano, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 28 | Okolo V.N, Olowolafe E.A. (2016, May), "Comparative analysis of different physical and chemical components on different horizons of soil profile pits in Challawa Industrial Area and adjacent area not affected by industrial waste.", Pacific journal of science and technology, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 345-351 |
| 29 | Okolo V.N, Olowolafe E.A, Akawu I, Okoduwa S.I.R. (2016, July), "Effects of industrial effluents on soil resource in Challawa Industrial area, Kano, Nigeria", journal of global ecology and environment, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 30 | W.U EZE, A. NUHU, J. GAIYAL, R. UMUNAKWE, N.V OKOLO, M.O AIYEGBARA. AND N.N ADEBGORORO. (2012, January), "STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF EPOXIDATIONON THE PROPERTIES OF NATURAL RUBBER BASED ADHESIVE", JOURNAL OF INSTITUTE OF POLYMER ENGINEERING, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 31 | ISHIDI, Y.E, OKEKE I.A. OKOLO, N AND AHMED, H.D. (2012, March), "THE EFFECT OF AGE AND POLYMERIZATION TEMPERATURE ON POLYANILINE CONDUCTING POLYMER", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 215-221 |
| 32 | Okolo V.N, Okoye P.A.C, G.N Egwuonwu. (2012, May), "Water quality characteristics of Nkissi River in onitsha, ANambra", Pacific journal of science and technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 669-672 |
| 33 | Egwuonwu G.N, olabode V.o, Bukae P.H, Okolo V.N, A.C Odunze. (2011, May), "Characterization of topsoil and groundwater at leather industrial area, Challawa, Kano", Pacific journal of science and technology, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 628-641 |
| 34 | Ishdi Y.E, Okeke I.A, Okolo V.N, Ahmed H.D, Ishidi M.Y.N. (2011, May), "The place of polymer technology in the actualizaation of vision 20-2020", journal of material science and technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 8), pp 1-7 |
| 35 | P.A.C OKOYE. V.N OKOLO AND F.D.C OZOIGBO. (2003, August), "PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WASTE EFFLUENT OF NIGERIA NINERAL WATERS LIMITED, ONITSHA (LIMCA)", WORLD JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, Vol. 4, pp 678-681 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okolo, V.N, Obidiozor, Igu and Uka. (2022, April), "Leather Tanning effluent and its effects on vegetation in Challawa industrial Area, Kano, Nigeria.", |
| 2 | Okolo, V.N, Obidiozor, Igu and Uka. (2022, April), "Leather Tanning effluent and its effects on vegetation in Challawa industrial Area, Kano, Nigeria.", , International Conference held in Edmonton, Canada |
| 3 | Dr Okolo Ngozi VIrginia. (2020, November), "Schools reopening: community action", |
| 4 | Dr Okolo Ngozi VIrginia. (2019, February), "Technical capacity gap assessment for green economy", |
| 5 | Okolo, V.N, Chukwumerije Okerekaria, Nigeria. (2019, February), "Capacity Gap Assessment for Green Economy Transition in Nigeria", |
| 6 | Okolo, V.N, Okereke, Okonkwo, Adeniyi and Uka. (2019, November), "Capacity Gap Assessment for Green Growth in Nigeria: Focus on Nigeria Institute for Leather and Science Technology", |
| 7 | Okolo V.N. (2018, December), "Climate change, mitigation and adaptation: focus on human beings .", |
| 8 | Okolo V.N. (2018, December), "Climat Change, Mitigation and Adaptation: Focus on Human Beings ( A Review)", |
| 9 | Okolo V.N, Butu A.W, Olowolafe E.A, Kalip D.A, Onyemachi D.I. (2017, September), "Assessment of the effects of industrial effluents on the water resources in Challawa industrial area , Kano, Nigeria.", |
| 10 | Kalip A.D, Okolo V.N, Maju C.C. (2016, May), "Towards a cleaner environment: In-house waste treatment approach", |
| 11 | Okolo Ngozi Virginia. (2015, March), "Advanced digitals appreciation programe for tertiary institutions", |
| 12 | Okolo V.N, Okoye P.A.C, AKawu I, Egwuonwu G. (2013, September), "Investigation into Anion characteristics of Nkissi river, Onitsha, ANmabra state", |
| 13 | Okolo V.N, Danzarami D. (2013, September), "Chemical comparative analysis of the effluent from textile and tannery industries in Challawa area, Kano, Nigeria", |
| 14 | Okolo V.N, Olowolafe E.A, Irimiya J. (2011, September), "Effects of industrial effluents on Challawa industrial area, Kano, Nigeria", |
| 15 | Okolo V.N, Zakari L, Gamde G.G, Affiang S.D,. (2010, September), "Quality characteristics of Okro seed oil grown in Zaria", |
| 16 | Gamde G.G, Affiang D.S, Okolo VN. (2010, November), "Spectroscopic Analysis of some heavy metals (zinc and lead) in soil and maize samples from Marwas farm Basawa", |
| 17 | Okolo V.N, Ishidi Y.E. (2009, October), "Water quality characteristics of Nkissi River in onitsha, ANambra", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Assessment of awareness and practice of ..." (2022). Ongoing Masters project by 2021346001PA |
| 2 | "UTILIZATION OF GIS TOOL FOR FIRE" (2022). Ongoing Masters project by 2020346002FB |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "SAND EXTRACTION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE LIVELIHOOD OF RURAL PEOPLE OF BANGLADESH, EVIDENCE FROM PRAHMAPUTRA RIVER" (May, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METAL COMTAMINATION OF AUTO-MOBILE WORKSHOP AND ITS EFFECT ON PLANT GROWTH IN AWKA" (February, 2017 to December, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "ASSESSMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES LOSS IN AKPAKA FOREST RESERVE, ONITSHA NORTH L.G.A ANAMBRA STATE" (April, 2016 to September, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty representative in Ekwueme centre for multi-displinary research centre" (August, 2021) |
| 2 | Chairperson, "Auxillary of Giedion International awka central camp" (July, 2019) |
| 3 | Chairperson, "Ladys of fellowship (FGBMFI) Awka" (May, 2019) |
| 4 | Secretary/Treasurer, "Harvest committee St. Peters church Amawbia" (June, 2019) |
| 5 | Member, "NILEST DESK OFFICER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE IN NIGERIA" (February, 2018) |
| 6 | vice-president, "Auxillary of Giedion International, Zaria centre" (October, 2013 to April, 2018) |
| 7 | Secretary/Treasurer, "Giedion's International in Nigeria, Zaria Central" (May, 2010 to June, 2016) |
| 8 | Chairperson, "Ladys of fellowship FULL GOSPEL BUSINESS MEN FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (FGBMFI)" (October, 2010 to August, 2016) |
| 9 | Chairperson, "Awka-South Development Union (women group) Zaria Chapter" (August, 2008 to July, 2015) |
| 10 | Treasurer, "St. Andrews Anglican Church Women Fellowship Zaria" (June, 2008 to March, 2015) |
| 11 | Chairperson, "Re-evaluation counselling committee (NGO) for creation of awareness on environment." (September, 2003) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Environmental Management Association of Nigeria" - 0148 (member since 2018), http://eman.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ZAR/10/04045 (member since 2010), https://wwwchemsociety.org.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria" - 2/11/07/1087 (member since 2007), http://iccon.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "International Society foe Engineers and Researchers", (International Society for Engineers and Researchers), 20th April, 2022 to 21st April, 2022; Edmonton, Canada (International Conference) |
| 2 | "Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP)", (Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics), 29th July, 2021 to 30th July, 2021; Virtual |
| 3 | "Environmental Management Association of Nigeria", (Environmental Management Association of Nigeria), 6th November, 2019 to 8th December, 2019; Grand Cubana Hotels. Jabi, Abuja |
| 4 | "Organization for Women in Science for the Developed World", (Organization For Women in Science for the Developing World), 16th October, 2019 to 15th November, 2019; Abia State University, Uturu Okigwe |
| 5 | "Environmental Management Association of Nigeria", (Environmental Management Association of Nigeria), 5th December, 2018 to 7th December, 2018; Grand Cubana Hotels. Jabi, Abuja |
| 6 | "Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 17th September, 2017 to 22nd October, 2017; Dialogue Resource Center (IT Academy) Conference Hall, 35 Ali Akilu Road Kaduna, Nigeria |
| 7 | "Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 16th September, 2013 to 20th October, 2013; Justice Lefbo Kutigi International Conference Center Minner, Niger State |
| 8 | "Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 19th October, 2011 to 23rd November, 2011; Kwara, University of Ilorin Main Auditorium |
| 9 | "Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 20th September, 2010 to 24th October, 2010; Ogun State Cultural Center, Kuto, Abeokuta |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "University of Reading, UK / Federal MInistry of Science and Technology, Abuja", (University of Reading, UK / Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Abuja), 8th February, 2020 to 9th February, 2020; Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State |
| 2 | "Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) WORKSHOP ZARIA CHAPTER", (CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 6th February, 2016 to 6th February, 2016; ZARIA |