Mr. Benedict Nzube Obinwa
Mr. Benedict Nzube Obinwa is a LECTURER II in ANATOMY Department, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Obinwa, Benedict Nzube. A young, pragmatic, resourceful and research oriented academic staff of the department of Anatomy, with also a keen interest in all round students development and community service.
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Address: | Anatomy, Faculty Of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANATOMY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, April, 2023) October, 2019 to February, 2022 MSc Anatomy |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | Center for Bioethics and Research (CBR) (November, 2024) August, 2024 to December, 2024 Diploma Bioethics |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Coordinator Gross Anatomy Unit, Anatomy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2022 to February, 2023 |
| 4 | Deputy Coordinator Gross Anatomy Unit, Anatomy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2021 to February, 2024 |
| 5 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2019 to February, 2022 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Mmanesochi Chieze Mbonu, Agnes Akudo Nwakanma, Benedict Nzube Obinwa, Wali Catherine Chukwumuanya. (2026, February), "Ameliorative Effects of the Ethanolic Extract of Brassica oleracea on Naphthalene-Induced Cerebellar Toxicity in Adult Male Wistar Rats", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 28, (Issue 1), pp 51-59 |
| 2 | Acharaike Amarachi Chidimma, Uzozie Chikere Ofoego, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Paul Matthew Demshimeno, Makuachukwu Francisca Obinwa, Benedict Nzube Obinwa. (2025, December), "Neuroprotective effects of Vernonia amygdalina and Moringa oleifera in alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats", European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Vol. 23, (Issue 4), pp 969–977 |
| 3 | Ofoego Uzozie Chikere, Anyaorah Goodness Ugochi, Obinwa Benedict Nzube, Ekwujuru Ezinne Uchechi, Ofoego Amarachukwu Ndubuisi. (2025, February), "PROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF ALLIUM SATIVUM (GARLIC) AGAINST FORMALININDUCED LUNG DAMAGE IN WISTAR RATS", European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 42-49 |
| 4 | Ofoego Uzozie Chikere, Nwachukwu Chinecherem Favour, Obinwa Benedict Nzube, Ekwujuru Ezinne Uchechi, Ofoego Amarachukwu Ndubuisi, Ezeagu Darlington Kenechukwu. (2025, March), "Hepatoprotective Effects of Solanum macrocarpon Leaf Extract against Paraquat-induced Liver Toxicity in Wistar Rats", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 37, (Issue 3), pp 268-277 |
| 5 | Darlington Cyprain Akukwu, Godwin Chinedu Uloneme, Damian Nnabuihe Ezejindu, Princewill Sopulu- chukwu Udodi, Ifesinachi Ogochukwu Ezejindu, Chukwudi Jesse Nwajagu, Benedict Nzube Obinwa, Ifechukwu Justicia Obiesie, Emeka Christian Okafor, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke, Doris Kasarachi Ogbuokiri, Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna, Chisom Esther Oguejiofor, Chizubelu Irene Omile, Joshua Izuchukwu Abugu. (2024, August), "The effect of local millet drink (Kunu) on the testis and epididymis of adult male wistar rats", WikiJournal of Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 6 | Obiesie Ifechukwu Justicia, Obinwa Benedict Nzube, Ogbuokiri Doris Kasarachi, Okubike Emeka, Mmoto Onyinye and Onyedibe, Lilian Ukamaka. (2022, January), "EFFECT OF ALLIUM SATIVUM AND ALOE BARBADENSIS ON INDOMETHACIN INDUCED STOMACH ULCER IN MALE WISTAR RATS", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1757-1771 |
| 7 | Obinwa Benedict Nzube and Ukoha Ukoha. (2021, December), "PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDIES ON GREEN COFFEE BEAN (COFFEE ARABICA)", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1656-1664 |
| 8 | US Aguwa, OF Ovie, FS Onwuelingo, DI Okonkwo, MO Ogbonnaya, SJ Asebioyo, CE Eze, BN Obinwa. (2021, March), "Proposing The Incorporation Of Basic Medical Sciences Into The Curriculum For Basic Education Training", Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 11-17 |
| 9 | AE Anyabolu, DN Ezejindu, BN Obinwa. (2021, May), "Evaluation Of Toxic Effect Of D-alletrin Based Mosquito’s Coil On The Lungs And Selected Haematological Parameters Of Adult Wistar Rats.", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 23, (Issue 4), pp 9-19 |
| 10 | AE Anyabolu, DN Ezejindu, BN Obinwa. (2021, May), "The Effect Of Dichlorvous (Sniper) Inhalation On The Histology Of The Lungs Of Adult Male Wistar Rats", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 33, (Issue 12), pp 59-68 |
| 11 | US Aguwa, DK Ogbuokiri, CS Eze, BN Obinwa, FO Ovie, KC Obi, SF Onwuelingo, DI Okonkwo, IJ Obiesie, AE Agulanna, AJ Umezulike. (2020, September), "Evaluating The Neuroprotective Effects Of The Aqueous And Methanolic Extracts Of Vernonia Amygdalina On The Hippocampus Of Adult Male Wistar Rats.", International Journal of Pathogen Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-16 |
| 12 | US Aguwa, BN Obinwa and CE Eze.. (2020, December), "Histological Effect Of Different Inhalants On The Heart And Lungs Of Wistar Rats.", Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases., Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 27-35 |
| 13 | US Aguwa, SM Okeke, CM Okeke, CE Eze, BN Obinwa, M Izuogu, FO Ovie, DN Onyejike, DK Ogbuokiri, DN Ezejindu. (2020, July), "Comparing The Neuroprotective Effects Of Aqueous And Methanolic Extract Of Vernonia Amygdalina On The Cerebellum Of Adult Wistar Rats.", International Annals of Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 145-159 |
| 14 | US Aguwa, SN Okeke, DN Ezejindu, CE Eze, O Azurunwa, BN Obinwa, OF Ovie, KC Obi, S Onwuelingo, D Okonkwo, OK Doris, SM Okeke.. (2020, July), "Evaluating The Effect Of Chloroform Inhalation As A Method Of Euthanasia On The Cerebellum And Hippocampus Of Adult Wistar Rats", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 22, (Issue 6), pp 14-25 |
| 15 | US Aguwa, CE Eze, BN Obinwa, SN Okeke, SF Onwuelingo, DI Okonkwo, DK Ogbuokiri, AE Agulanna, IJ Obiesie, AJ Umezulike. (2020, September), "Comparing The Effect Of Methods Of Rat Euthanasia On The Brain Of Wistar Rats: Cervical Dislocation, Chloroform Inhalation, Diethyl Ether Inhalation And Formalin Inhalation.", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 32, (Issue 17), pp 8-16 |
| 16 | Nzeako H.C., Ezejindu D.N., Atuegwu C.L., Obinwa B.N.. (2015, June), "Incidence of supernumerary Y-chromosome among male students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus", CIBTech Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 6-12 |
| 17 | HC Nzeako, DN Ezejindu, AB Iwunze, BN Obinwa. (2015, April), "Pubertal Development In Nigerian Igbo Girls", CIB Tech J Pharma, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 45-51 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Obinwa BN, Udegbunam CP, Obinwa MF, Ofoego UC, Ezenwatu EN, Acharike CA, Mbonu CM. (2026, March), "Neuroprotective Effect of Green Coffee Bean Extract Against Lead-Induced Cerebellar Damage in Wistar Rats", 24th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN), Delta State University, Abraka |
| 2 | Ofoego UC, Elemuo CS, Ofoego AN, Obinwa BN, Udodi PS, Ezeagu DK, Suru MS, Okonkwo CO. (2026, March), "Attenuation of Monosodium Glutamate-Induced Oxidative Organ Injury by Telfairia occidentalis Ethanolic Leaf Extract", 24th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN), Delta State University, Abraka |
| 3 | Obinwa Benedict Nzube, Ofoego Uzozie Chikere, Acharike Chidimma Amarachi. (2025, April), "NEUROPROTECTIVE POTENTIAL OF MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT AGAINST METHAMPHETAMINE-INDUCED CEREBRAL TOXICITY IN ADULT WISTAR RATS", 23rd Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN), University of Lagos. |
| 4 | Ofoego Uzozie Chikere, Anyaorah Goodness Ugochi, Obinwa Benedict Nzube, Ekwujuru Ezinne Uchechi, Ofoego Amarachukwu Ndubuisi, Ikechukwu Smart Mbagwu, Suru Monday Stephen. (2025, April), "ALLIUM SATIVUM (GARLIC) PROTECTS AGAINST FORMALIN-INDUCED LUNG DAMAGE IN WISTAR RATS", 23rd Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN). University of Lagos. |
| 5 | Ofoego Uzozie Chikere, Ese Miracle Bassey, Obinwa Benedict Nzube, Ofoego Amarachukwu Ndubisi, Ekwujuru Ezinne Uchechi, Eze Chinyere Elizabeth.. (2024, October), "Effect of ethanolic extract of Azadirachta indica and Cymbopogon citratus leaves on plasmodium berghei induced renotoxicity in adult male Swiss mice.", 20th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting of Anatomical Society of Nigeria, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Discriminant Analysis of Craniometric Traits for Sex Classification in Southern Nigerians Using Computed Tomography" (June, 2026) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Faculty Representative, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), NAU" (July, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Seminar Topics Review Committee, Anatomy Department" (October, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Computer Based Test (CBT) Committee, Anatomy Department" (October, 2025) |
| 4 | Coordinator, "Gross Anatomy Committee" (February, 2024) |
| 5 | Member, "Lecture Monitoring and Students Attendance Committee" (February, 2024) |
| 6 | Departmental Liaison Officer, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), NAU" (February, 2024 to May, 2025) |
| 7 | Departmental Liaison Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Committee" (December, 2023) |
| 8 | Member, "Department of Anatomy Alumni Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 9 | Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities NAU Health Committee" (October, 2023 to May, 2025) |
| 10 | Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)" (May, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Anatomical Society of Nigeria" (member since 2023), https://www.asn-ng.com/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria" (member since 2023), https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068292515432&_rdr |
| 3 | Full Member, "Neuroscience Society of Nigeria" - NSN0532 (member since 2022), https://neurosociety.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "24th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria", (Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria), 24th March, 2026 to 27th March, 2026; Delta State University, Abraka |
| 2 | "22nd Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria, UNEC", (Neuroscience Society of Nigeria), 2nd September, 2025 to 5th September, 2025; University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC) |
| 3 | "23rd Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria", (Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria), 8th April, 2025 to 11th April, 2025; University of Lagos |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Surer Training Programme", (Center for Bioethics and Research/Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 10th April, 2024 to 11th April, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 2 | "Molecular Techniques Workshop for Biomedical Technologists", (Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists), 7th April, 2023 to 8th April, 2023; The Molecular Research Foundation for Students and Scientists Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Modulating Ion Channels to Treat Parkinson’s Disease", (Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA)), 18th June, 2026 to 18th June, 2026; YouTube |
| 2 | "Navigating Science in Africa: Reflections on Strategy, Resilience and Impact", (Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA)), 28th April, 2026 to 28th April, 2026; YouTube |
| 3 | "From Seizure-Toxicant Injury to Remyelination: The Central Role of Glia", (Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA)), 10th March, 2026 to 10th March, 2026; Zoom |
| 4 | "Medical Education Masterclass", (Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria), 7th March, 2026 to 14th March, 2026; Zoom |