Dr. Oji Samuel Iheukwumere
Dr. Oji Samuel Iheukwumere is a LECTURER I in GEOGRAPHY AND METEROLOGY Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Geography And Meterology, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | GEOGRAPHY AND METEROLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2022) October, 2017 to December, 2021 PhD Geography And Meteorology (Environmental Management) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, June, 2017) March, 2015 to June, 2017 MSc. Geography And Meteorology (Environmental Management) |
| 3 | Modibbo Adama University Of Technology Yola, Adamawa State. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2013) September, 2006 to August, 2012 B. Tech. Ed. Geography Education |
| 4 | Government Day Secondary School Jabbi Lamba, Adamawa State. (NABTEB, June, 2009) February, 2009 to June, 2009 |
| 5 | Government Secondary School Yelwa, Keffi, Nassarawa State. (SSCE, September, 2004) September, 2003 to June, 2004 |
| 6 | L.E.A. Jabi Primary School Abuja. (FSLC, October, 1997) September, 1991 to September, 1997 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Ag HOD, Department of Geography and Meteorology December, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Geography Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Pre-Science Programme February, 2024 to December, 2024 |
| 3 | Geography Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Pre-Science Programme February, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | PG Coordinator, Department of Geography and Meteorology February, 2022 to December, 2024 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Anyaeze, E. U., Igboanugo, P.C., Iheukwumere, S.O., Nzoiwu, P.C., Obiadi, I.I., Onwuadiochi, C.I., Ubah, I.A. and Udeogu, A.C.. (2020, June) Understanding Basic Concepts in Geography Patrobas Nigeria Limited |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Samuel Oji Iheukwumere, Nwabueze Ikenna Igu, Chukwuma Patrick Nwabudike, Kelechi Friday Nkwocha. (2024, June), "Rapid Population Growth and Resource Utilization: A Review of Theories", International Journal of Geography & Environmental Management (IJGEM), Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 80-96 |
| 2 | Chukwu, C.P., Igu, N. I., and Iheukwumere, S. O.. (2024, August), "Challenges of Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) Waste Management in Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Geography & Environmental Management, Vol. 10, (Issue 8) |
| 3 | Ezeomedo, A. P., Igu, N. I., and Iheukwumere, S. O.. (2024, September), "Assessment of Species-Based Ecosystem Services and Its Usefulness in Forest-Savanna Ecological Zone", Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, Vol. 28, (Issue 10), pp 25-40 |
| 4 | Nkwocha, K. F., Phil-Eze, P. O., Iheukwumere, S. O., Shettima, M. K., and Zulum, U.. (2023, May), "Towards Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Selected Urban Areas of South-East Nigeria", International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 150-153 |
| 5 | Nkwocha K. F., Phil-Eze P. O., Iheukwumere S. O., and Shettima M. K.. (2023, May), "Municipal Solid Waste Disposal in the City of Aba: Challenges and Solutions.", Journal of Waste Management and Xenobiotics, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 6 | Emri, S. I., Iheukwumere, S. O. and Onwuadiochi, I. C.. (2023, June), "Analysis of Spatial Location of Municipal Solid Waste Micro Disposal Sites in Calabar Metropolis-Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 170-184 |
| 7 | Igboanugo I.R., Iheukwumere S.O., Obikwelu M.C., Ozoemene M.L., Umeogu C.C., Eburu P.I., and Onuoha D.C.. (2023, August), "Analysis of Flood Susceptibility in Northern Anambra State: A GIS Multi-Criteria Decision Making Model of AHP, BWM and CRITIC Method", International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Review, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 106-133 |
| 8 | Nwanneka Tonnie-Okoye, Ernest A. Obienusi, Samuel Oji Iheukwumere, and Kelechi Friday Nkwocha. (2023, April), "Geospatial Analysis of Public Water Supply Facilities in Awka Capital Territory, Anambra State Nigeria", Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 10-24 |
| 9 | Iheukwumere S.O., Onuoha D.C., Nkwocha K.F., and Nwabudike C.P.. (2023, February), "Driving Education of Environmental Legislations Through ICT for Wide-Ranging Accessibility and Implementation", Environmental Review, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 8-28 |
| 10 | Onuoha D.C., Ukah C., and Iheukwumere S.O.. (2023, November), "Evaluation of the Challenges of Effective Solid Waste Management in Awka, Anambra State", Tropical Built Environment Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 364-371 |
| 11 | Samuel Oji Iheukwumere; Philip O. Phil-Eze; Kelechi Friday Nkwocha. (2022, April), "Appraisal of Reticulation and Largescale Reuse of Treated Municipal Wastewater for Nonportable Purposes in FCT, Abuja Nigeria.", Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-12 |
| 12 | Samuel Oji Iheukwumere; Philip O. Phil-Eze; Kelechi Friday Nkwocha. (2021, May), "Water Resource Management in Nigeria: Acceptability of Treated Municipal Wastewater Reuse in Federal Capital City, Abuja", British Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 26-39 |
| 13 | Iheukwumere, S. O., Phil-Eze, P. O., and Nkwocha, K. F.. (2021, October), "Seasonal Variability and Wastewater Treatment Efficiency in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja", International Journal of Environmental Chemistry, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 31-37 |
| 14 | Iheukwumere, S. O., Nkwocha, K., Nwabudike, C., Nwabudike, C., & Umeh, P.. (2021, January), "Analysis of Family Size Preference in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria", Coou African Journal of Environmental Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-12 |
| 15 | Abdullahi, I., Umeh, P. P., Atteh, M. M., Nkwocha, K. F., and Iheukwumere, S. O.. (2021, August), "Gender and Health Status of People of Idah Local Government Area, of Kogi State, Nigeria.", Jalingo Journal of Social and Management Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 256-268 |
| 16 | Nkwocha, K. F., Akanwa, A. O., Jimme, M. A., Iheukwumere, S. O. and Nkechebelu, N.J.. (2020, ), "Perception And Impacts To Climate Emergency In Maiduguri Urban, North-East Nigeria: A Case For Community Based Adaptation Approach. Review Of Environment And Earth Sciences.", Review of Environment and Earth Sciences |
| 17 | Iheukwumere, S. O., Nkwocha, K. F., Tonnie-Okoye, N.. (2020, March), "Stemming Plastic Bag Pollution In Anambra State: Willingness Of The Public To Accept Alternative Bags", African Journal of Environmental Research., Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 17-32 |
| 18 | Nkwocha, K. F., Phil-Eze, P.O., Akanwa, A.O., Iheukwumere, S. O., and Eze, S. G.. (2020, ), "Analysis Of Solid Waste Evacuation From Residential Areas Around Major Markets In Awka Urban, South-East Nigeria. African Journal Of Environmental Research", African Journal of Environmental Research |
| 19 | Agulue, E., Okoye, N., Iheukwumere, S. O., and Nkwocha, K. F.. (2020, May), "Assessment Of Landuse And Landcover Changes And Its Implications To Flooding Along Omambala Flood Plain, Anambra State", International Journal of Geography and Geology, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 71-83 |
| 20 | Iheukwumere, S. O., Nkwocha, K. F., Tonnie-Okoye, N., and Umeh, P. P.. (2020, ), "A Look At Plastics Bags And Alternatives", Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment |
| 21 | Iheukwumere, S. O., Nkwocha, K. F., and Nwabudike, C. P.. (2020, September), "Schematic Modelling Of Sustainable Solid Waste Management In Nigeria", International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research |
| 22 | Nkwocha, K. F., Shettima, M. K., Iheukwumere, S. O., Nwabudike, C. P., Agulue, E. (2020, November), "Forced Migration In Northeast Nigeria: Drivers And Effects On Urban Living", International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 9), pp 86-92 |
| 23 | Nkwocha, K, F., Iheukwumere, S. O., Shettima, M.K., and Audu, A.. (2020, November), "An Autopsy Of Housing Challenges In Urban Maiduguri", Open Access Journal of Waste Management & Xenobiotics, Vol. 3, (Issue 4) |
| 24 | Samuel Oji Iheukwumere, Kelechi Friday Nkwocha, Nwanneka Tonnie-Okoye and Emmanuel Agulue. (2020, June), "Environmental Disaster Management in Delta State: A Public Perception", IIARD International Journal of Geography and Environmental Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 49-59 |
| 25 | Nwanneka Tonnie-Okoye, Samuel Oji Iheukwumere, Kelechi Friday Nkwocha, Ifunanya Rita Igboanugo. (2020, June), "Trend Analysis of Road Transport Infrastructure Development in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLEDGE, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 17-24 |
| 26 | Nkwocha, K. F., Nwabudike, C. P., Iheukwumere, S. O., Oluyori, K. O., Umeh, P.P.. (2019, April), "Optimization Of Municipal Solid Waste Management In Ifite, Awka Urban Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS) |
| 27 | Iheukwumere, S. O., Phil-Eze, P. O., Nkwocha, K. F., Nwabudike, C. P., and Umeh, P. P.. (2019, April), "Assessment Of Domestic Wastewater Disposal In Anambra State, South-East Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
| 28 | Umeh, P. P., Nkwocha, K. F., and Iheukwumere, S. O.. (2019, ), "Geographical Analysis Of Household Waste Generation And Disposal In Taraba State, Northeast Nigeria.", International Journal of Geography and Geology. |
| 29 | Nwabudike C. P., Obienusi E. A., Nkwocha K. F., Iheukwumere S. O.. (2018, January), "The Role of Culture in Achieving Census Objective in 2006 Census Exercise in Asaba", International Journal of Scientific and Education Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1-13 |
| 30 | Iheukwumere, S. O., Phil-Eze, P. O., Nwabudike C. P., Nkwocha K. F.. (2018, January), "Domestic Wastewater Treatment And Reuse In Awka Urban, Anambra State, Nigeria.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IJGEM), Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Flood Resilient Communities – Riverside Resilience in Nzam Community, Anambra" (June, 2024 to August, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Heinrich Böll Foundation (hbs) |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Developing Smart Strategies for Enhancing Maximum Carbon Capture in Tropical Rainforest Belt in South East Nigeria" (December, 2022 to December, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tetfund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Maritime and Climate Change Review Journal" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment" (January, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Rainfall Trend Analysis and Contingent Crop Planning for Temporally Non-submerged Wetlands in North Bihar (Zone I), India." (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Spatial Analysis of Surface Runoff Using SCS-CN Technique Integrated with GIS and Remote Sensing" (May, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Impact of the Hydro-Meteorological Disasters in the Upper Beas Basin in the Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India" (May, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Google Earth Based Street Guide Mapping and Update of Asaba Delta State" (January, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Topographic Survey of Emodi Progressive Club Estate Umunya, Oyi LGA." (January, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Route Survey of Part of Kano State for Hydroelectric Power" (April, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Topographical and As-Built Survey of Part of Cross River Basin" (April, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Geospatial Assessment of the Impact of Urban Expansion on Peoples' Livelihood in Oyi LGA, Anambra State" (February, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Special Taskforce on Vetting, Compilation and Production of Pre-Science Results for 2023/2024 Academic Session, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Committee for Drafting of Anambra State Policy and Strategy for Management of Off-Grid Renewable Energy Waste Stream" (November, 2024) |
| 3 | PG Coordinator, "Department of Geography and Meteorology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (March, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Quality Assurance Sub Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, "Special Taskforce on Vetting, Compilation and Production of Pre-Science Results for 2022/2023 Academic Session, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (November, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, "ASUU NAU Uncompleted Projects Intervention Committee" (November, 2023 to June, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, "Anambra State Environmental Laws Review Committe" (October, 2022 to August, 2023) |
| 8 | PG Coordinator, "Department of Geography and Meteorology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "Department of Geography and Meteorology Curriculum Review Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 10 | SIWES Coordinator, "Department of Geography and Meteorology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (June, 2021 to February, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association of Nigerian Geographers" (member since 2021), https://ang.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Environmental Society" (member since 2019), http://www.nes.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Sustainability of Water and Sanitation in Nigeria", (National Water Resources Capacity Building Network South East Centre), 22nd October, 2024 to 26th October, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 2 | "Towards Effective WASH Governance in Nigeria", (National Water Resources Capacity Building Network South East Centre), 11th October, 2023 to 13th October, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 3 | "Sustainable Development Goals: Challenges, Gains and Prospects", (Centre for Sustainable Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and United Nations Information Centre for Nigeria, UN House, Abuja), 31st August, 2023 to 3rd September, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 4 | "Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development", (Institute of Climate Change Studies, Energy and Environmental, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 2nd September, 2021 to 2nd September, 2021; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 5 | "Geography and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)", (Association of Nigerian Geographers), 1st August, 2021 to 5th August, 2021; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State |
| 6 | "Challenges of the African Built Environment: A Search for Sustainable Solutions", (Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli Campus), 20th November, 2019 to 22nd November, 2019; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli Campus |
| 7 | "GEOGRAPHY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT", (Association of Nigerian Geographers), 13th October, 2019 to 17th October, 2019; Kaduna State University |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Training workshop on policy instruments on off-grid renewable energy equipment for policy experts", (United Nations Industrial Development Organization), 20th February, 2025 to 21st February, 2025; UN House Abuja |
| 2 | "Sustainable Healthcare and Chemical Waste Management in Enugu State", (Nigerian Environmental Society), 30th October, 2019 to 30th October, 2019; CEMAC Hall University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus |