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

Dr. Oji Samuel Iheukwumere

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Geography And Meterology, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
GEOGRAPHY AND METEROLOGY

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2022)
October, 2017 to December, 2021
PhD Geography And Meteorology (Environmental Management)
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, June, 2017)
March, 2015 to June, 2017
MSc. Geography And Meteorology (Environmental Management)
3Modibbo Adama University Of Technology Yola, Adamawa State. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2013)
September, 2006 to August, 2012
B. Tech. Ed. Geography Education
4Government Day Secondary School Jabbi Lamba, Adamawa State. (NABTEB, June, 2009)
February, 2009 to June, 2009
5Government Secondary School Yelwa, Keffi, Nassarawa State. (SSCE, September, 2004)
September, 2003 to June, 2004
6L.E.A. Jabi Primary School Abuja. (FSLC, October, 1997)
September, 1991 to September, 1997

Relevant/Working Experience

1Ag HOD, Department of Geography and Meteorology
December, 2024 to Present
2PG Coordinator, Department of Geography and Meteorology
February, 2022 to December, 2024
3SIWES Coordinator, Department of Geography and Meteorology
June, 2021 to February, 2022

Creative Output

Books
1Anyaeze, 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
1Samuel 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
2Chukwu, 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)
3Ezeomedo, 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
4Iheukwumere 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
5Onuoha 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
6Samuel 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
7Samuel 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
8Nkwocha, 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
9Nkwocha, 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
10Iheukwumere, 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
11Iheukwumere, 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
12Nkwocha, 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)
13Iheukwumere, 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)
14Umeh, 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.
15Nwabudike 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
Other Relevant Publications
122. Nkwocha, K. F., Phil-Eze, P. O., Iheukwumere, S. O., Shettima, M. K., and Zulum, U.. "Towards Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Selected Urban Areas of South-East Nigeria", (Research Work, 2023 May)
2Nkwocha K. F., Phil-Eze P. O., Iheukwumere S. O., and Shettima M. K.. "Municipal Solid Waste Disposal in the City of Aba: Challenges and Solutions.", (Research Work, 2023 May)
3Emri, S. I., Iheukwumere, S. O. and Onwuadiochi, I. C.. "Analysis of Spatial Location of Municipal Solid Waste Micro Disposal Sites in Calabar Metropolis-Nigeria", (Research Work, 2023 June)
4Igboanugo I.R., Iheukwumere S.O., Obikwelu M.C., Ozoemene M.L., Umeogu C.C., Eburu P.I., and Onuoha D.C.. "Analysis of Flood Susceptibility in Northern Anambra State: A GIS Multi-Criteria Decision Making Model of AHP, BWM and CRITIC Method", (Research Work, 2023 August)
5Nwanneka Tonnie-Okoye, Ernest A. Obienusi, Samuel Oji Iheukwumere, and Kelechi Friday Nkwocha. "Geospatial Analysis of Public Water Supply Facilities in Awka Capital Territory, Anambra State Nigeria", (Research Work, 2023 April)
6Iheukwumere, S. O., Phil-Eze, P. O., and Nkwocha, K. F.. "Seasonal Variability and Wastewater Treatment Efficiency in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja", (Research Work, 2021 October)
7Iheukwumere, S. O., Nkwocha, K., Nwabudike, C., Nwabudike, C., & Umeh, P.. "Analysis of Family Size Preference in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria", (Research Work, 2021 January)
8Abdullahi, I., Umeh, P. P., Atteh, M. M., Nkwocha, K. F., and Iheukwumere, S. O.. "Gender and Health Status of People of Idah Local Government Area, of Kogi State, Nigeria.", (Research Work, 2021 August)
9Iheukwumere, S. O., Nkwocha, K. F., Tonnie-Okoye, N.. "Stemming Plastic Bag Pollution In Anambra State: Willingness Of The Public To Accept Alternative Bags", (Research Work, 2020 )
10Agulue, E., Okoye, N., Iheukwumere, S. O., and Nkwocha, K. F.. "Assessment Of Landuse And Landcover Changes And Its Implications To Flooding Along Omambala Flood Plain, Anambra State", (Research Work, 2020 )
11Nkwocha, K. F., Shettima, M. K., Iheukwumere, S. O., Nwabudike, C. P., Agulue, E. "Forced Migration In Northeast Nigeria: Drivers And Effects On Urban Living", (Research Work, 2020 )
12Nkwocha, K, F., Iheukwumere, S. O., Shettima, M.K., and Audu, A.. "An Autopsy Of Housing Challenges In Urban Maiduguri", (Research Work, 2020 )
13Nwanneka Tonnie-Okoye, Samuel Oji Iheukwumere, Kelechi Friday Nkwocha, Ifunanya Rita Igboanugo. "Trend Analysis of Road Transport Infrastructure Development in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", (Research Work, 2020 June)
14Iheukwumere, S. O., Phil-Eze, P. O., Nwabudike C. P., Nkwocha K. F.. "Domestic Wastewater Treatment And Reuse In Awka Urban, Anambra State, Nigeria.", (Research Work, 2018 )

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Collaborator: "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
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Spatial Analysis of Surface Runoff Using SCS-CN Technique Integrated with GIS and Remote Sensing" (May, 2024)
2Reviewer, "Impact of the Hydro-Meteorological Disasters in the Upper Beas Basin in the Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India" (May, 2023)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Google Earth Based Street Guide Mapping and Update of Asaba Delta State" (January, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam
2Examiner, "Topographic Survey of Emodi Progressive Club Estate Umunya, Oyi LGA." (January, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam
3Examiner, "Route Survey of Part of Kano State for Hydroelectric Power" (April, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam
4Examiner, "Topographical and As-Built Survey of Part of Cross River Basin" (April, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam
5Examiner, "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
1Member, "Special Taskforce on Vetting, Compilation and Production of Pre-Science Results for 2023/2024 Academic Session, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2024)
2Member, "Committee for Drafting of Anambra State Policy and Strategy for Management of Off-Grid Renewable Energy Waste Stream" (November, 2024)
3Member, "Quality Assurance Sub Committee" (June, 2023)
4Member, "Special Taskforce on Vetting, Compilation and Production of Pre-Science Results for 2022/2023 Academic Session, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (November, 2023)
5Member, "ASUU NAU Uncompleted Projects Intervention Committee" (November, 2023 to June, 2025)
6Member, "Anambra State Environmental Laws Review Committe" (October, 2022 to August, 2023)
7Member, "Department of Geography and Meteorology Curriculum Review Committee" (July, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Association of Nigerian Geographers" (member since 2021), https://ang.org.ng/
2Full Member, "Nigerian Environmental Society" (member since 2019), http://www.nes.org.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
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
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