Chidiebere Joy Nwankwo
Chidiebere Joy Nwankwo is a LECTURER I in ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu Campus. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2025) May, 2017 to December, 2024 Ph.D Public Health: Health Promotion And Communication |
| 2 | University Of Port-Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State. (Master Degree, September, 2016) May, 2014 to December, 2015 MPH Public Health |
| 3 | University Of Port-Harcourt. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2012) December, 2007 to September, 2011 B.Sc Human Anatomy |
| 4 | Federal Government Girls' College Owerri, Imo State.. (SSCE, June, 2006) September, 2000 to June, 2006 |
| 5 | Redemption Model Primary School. (FSLC, July, 2001) August, 1994 to July, 2000 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | ICT Officer, Department of Environmental Health Science October, 2023 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Isaiah Chimezie Abonyi , Isabel Chukwudumebi Ofumelu, Justina Nkechi Okoli , Matthew Chinwemmadu Nwachukwu , Chidiebere Joy Nwankwo and Victoria Ginika Awari. (2026, June), "Assessment of lead levels and microbial quality in selected spices sold in Onitsha Markets, Anambra State, Nigeria", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews,, Vol. 27, (Issue 3), pp 049-061 |
| 2 | Isaiah C. Abonyi , Peter M. Eze , Callistus O. Enyi , Matthew C. Nwachukwu , Chidiebere J. Nwankwo and Vincent I. Obi. (2026, February), "Household biomass fuel use and associated visual impairment in Enugu state, Nigeria", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews (GSCARR), Vol. 26, (Issue 2), pp 037-044 |
| 3 | Isaiah C. Abonyi, Matthew M. Nwachukwu, Chelsea C. Nwabuisi, Chidiebere J. Nwankwo, Vincent I. Obi, Justina N. Okoli, Peter M. Eze. (2026, March), "Malaria Transmission Hotspots in Off-Campus University Lodges: The Role of Micro-Environmental Conditions in Southeastern Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 2116-2123 |
| 4 | Nnamdi Okwudili Mbaegbu , Alison Okorie Ede, Philomena Ngozi Obiakor-Okeke , Ihuoma Chinonyerem Benneth-Ugochukwu, Chisom Cynthia Ali-Okoro , Mercy Orji Somtochukwu, Chidiebere Joy Nwankwo, Chike Christopher Anunonwu Okereke, Blessing Tochukwu Onyeje , Joakin Chidozie Nwaokoro, Ijeoma Felicia Okereke , Evelyn Omolegho Akhigbe , Ebelechukwu Nwaoma Ihekwoaba, Egbunonu Rosemary Chiamaka. (2026, March), "Assessment of nutritional status and anthropometric compositions of over-nourished adults (36-64 years) in Imo State, Nigeria", Journal of Contemporary Studies in Epidemiology and Public Health, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Somtochukwu Mercy Orji, Sandra Chijioke Njoku, Martin Chigozie Opara,Chidiebere Joy Nwankwo,Uzoma Chidiebere Ajoku, Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala, Egbunonu Rosemary Chiamaka,Grace Chinyere Egwuogu,Chinwe Grace Onwuagba and Ede Alison Okorie. (2025, May), "ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AND KNOWLEDGE OF CHOLERA PREVENTION IN OWERRI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 5), pp 319-327 |
| 6 | Ede A. Okorie , Nwazunku A. Alugbala, Ihekwoaba E. Nwaoma, Orji S. Mercy, Rotimi E. Adeyem , Ingwu J. Akem6 , Nwankwor J. Chidiebere, Blessing T. Onyeje, Odok E. Akem, Ibecheozor C. Eberechi. (2024, May), "Assessment of Noise Pollution in the Motor Parks at Izuchukwu Junction and its Axis in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies |
| 7 | 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. (2024, June), "Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS coinfection in patients attending Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) centers in Anambra State, Nigeria: A retrospective study", Health Science Reports, Vol. 7, (Issue 6) |
| 8 | Eric E. Okereke, Kalu O. Obasi, Chinasa A. Amadi, Okorie A. Ede, Cecilia Aronu, Isaiah C. Abonyi, Chidiebere J. Nwankwo, Peter M. Eze, Agwu N. Amadi. (2022, August), "Physico-Chemical Quality Of Drinking Water From Various Sources In Abia State, Nigeria", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 350-358 |
| 9 | Ede, A. O., Amadi, C. A., Okereke, E. E., Anunonwu, C. C. O., Nwankwo, C. J., Obasi, K. O., Udo-Inyang, F., Ohanenye, C. A., Orji, S. M., Abonyi, I. C., Mbaegbu, N. O., Okorie, P. C., Eze, P. M., Ilo, C. I., Amadi, A. N., & Nwazunku,. (2022, June), "SOCIO-ECONOMIC BURDEN IN THE SUSTENANCE OF SANITATION RELATED DISEASES IN EBONYI STATE, SOUTHEAST, NIGERIA", Journal of Biomedical Investigation |
| 10 | Roselyn N. Egbuna, Ujam Treasure, Chidinma Chukwunwejim, Nchekwube K. Eze, Uchenna U. Okafor, Abonyi Isaiah, Allison Okorie Ede, Chidiebere J. Nwankwo. (2021, September), "PRESENCE OF MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA IN SOME ORALLY-ADMINISTERED HERBAL PREPARATIONS SOLD IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 12), pp 7-16 |
| 11 | Aronu Cecilia Nkechi, Ede Alison Okorie, Ilo Clementine Ifeyinwa, Okeke Monique Ugochinyere, Nwankwo Chidiebere Joy, Adaeze E. Chukwudebelu, Mbaegbu Nnamdi Okwudili, Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala, Odupute Colman N and Obasi Kalu Ojo. (2021, September), "Assessment of Building Coverage and Environmental Quality of Residential Area in Nkpor Uno Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews |
| 12 | 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. (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, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 128-134 |
| 13 | Mbaegbu, N. Okwudili, Ede A. Okorie, Oparaocha R., Orji S. Mercy, Opara, E. Chinedu, Akpelu, A. Ugochinyere, Abonyi, I. Chimezie, Ilo, C. Ifenyinwa. (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,", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 146-156 |
| 14 | Ilo, Clementine Ifenyinwa, Ede, Allison Okorie, Aronu, Cecilia Nkechi, Abonyi, Isaiah Chimezie, Okeke, Monique Ugochinyere, Nwazunku, Augustine Alu. (2021, June), "Knowledge Of Occupational Health Hazards And Preventive Practices Among Abbattoir Workers In Anambra State.", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 115-121 |
| 15 | Chidiebere J. Nwankwo and Kennedy, A. Nkporbu.. (2019, August), "Practice Of Provider Initiated HIV Testing And Counseling (PITC) Among Medical Doctors In University Of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.", East African Scholars Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 452-467 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Provision of Books to Departmental Library" (July, 2026 to July, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by Danfox Technologies Limited |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "EYE HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF SAWMILL WORKERS IN ONITSHA, NIGERIA" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Prevalence of Eye Diseases among Welders in Onitsha, Nigeria" (November, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Welfare/Sendforth of Retirees Committee, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | Departmental Rep, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification" (March, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Welfare/Sendforth of Retirees Committee, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, "Research Ethics Committee, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (August, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, "Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria, St. Leo Catholic Church, Federal Housing Estate, Trans-ekulu, Enugu" (March, 2020) |
| 7 | Member, "Catholic Women's Organization, St. Leo Catholic Church, Federal Housing Estate, Trans- ekulu, Enugu" (December, 2020) |
| 8 | Member, "Health Economics Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (January, 2020) |
| 9 | Library Coordinator, "Department of Environmental Health science" (October, 2019 to October, 2023) |
| 10 | Member, "Catholic Women's Organisation, St. Joseph's Catholic Parish, Ogwa, Imo state" (September, 2019) |
| 11 | Volunteer, "Biomedical Communication Centre, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku-Ozalla Campus" (May, 2017 to May, 2018) |
| 12 | Intern, "HIV/AIDS And Malaria Control Units, Public Health Department, Rivers State Ministry Of Health" (April, 2015 to June, 2015) |
| 13 | Tutor, "Ogba Junior Grammar School, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos State" (July, 2012 to July, 2013) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU)" (member since 2019), https://asuu.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "Conclave on Sustainable Development", (Centre For Sustainable Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state), 9th May, 2024 to 10th May, 2024; Asuu Secretariat Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra state |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Research Methodology and Grants Writing Workshops", (Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus), 19th February, 2018 to 20th February, 2018; Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus |
| 2 | "Synopsis and Grant Writing", (School of Post-Graduate Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 13th October, 2017 to 13th October, 2017; School of Post-Graduate Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka |