Dr. Chukwuebuka Onwuzuligbo
Dr. Chukwuebuka Onwuzuligbo is a LECTURER I in PHARMACOGNOSY AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Advancing career in phytopharmacology, Health system strengthening and supply chain
Personal Information
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Address: | Pharmacognosy And Traditional Medicine, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACOGNOSY AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2025) March, 2020 to September, 2025 PhD Pharmacognosy |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2025) March, 2020 to September, 2025 Ph.D Pharmacognosy And Traditional Medicines |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, June, 2019) November, 2015 to June, 2019 M.pharm Pharmacognosy |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2015) October, 2010 to July, 2015 B.Pharm Pharmacy |
| 5 | Christ The King College, Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 2010) September, 2004 to June, 2010 SSCE Secondary School |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences ICT Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences August, 2023 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Cynthia A. Onwughalu, Chiamaka B. Ugwu, Ugochukwu M. Okezie, Chukwuebuka C. Onwuzuligbo and Felix A. Onyegbule. (2025, September), "Antimicrobial activity of ethyl acetate sub-fractions of African Yam Bean (AYB) (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) on Multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 32, (Issue 03), pp 186-193 |
| 2 | Cynthia A. Onwughalu, Chiamaka B. Ugwu, Ugochukwu M. Okezie, Chukwuebuka C. Onwuzuligbo and Felix A. Onyegbule. (2025, January), "Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extract and fractions of the African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) Seed", Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy, Vol. 14, (Issue 01), pp 008-015 |
| 3 | Chukwuebuka Chukwuezugolum Onwuzuligbo, Chukwunonso Chukwudike Onwuzuligbo, Cyril Onyeka Ogbue, Felix Ahamefule Onyegbule, Cynthia Adaeze Onwughalu and Akuchukwu Jedidiah Onwuzuligbo. (2025, August), "Evaluation of Wound Healing Activity (Excision Wound Model) of Ointment Prepared from Ethanolic Leaves Extract and Fractions of Cleistopholis staudtii", Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy, Vol. 15, (Issue 02), pp 069-074 |
| 4 | Chukwuebuka Chukwuezugolum Onwuzuligbo, Akuchukwu Jedidiah Onwuzuligbo 2, Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu, Amarachukwu Ukamaka Onwuzuligbo, Chukwunonso Chukwudike Onwuzuligbo, and Felix Ahamefule Onyegbule. (2025, August), "Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activities of ethanolic extract and solvent fractions of Cleistopholis staudtii leaves", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 32, (Issue 02), pp 175-181 |
| 5 | Chukwuebuka Chukwuezugolum Onwuzuligbo, Chiamaka Hansa Ibezimako, Nnamdi Peter Odionyenma, Akuchukwu Jedidiah Onwuzuligbo and Chukwunonso Chukwudike Onwuzuligbo. (2025, September), "Evaluation of the Antitussive and Expectorant Activities of Fruit Extract and Fractions of Azanza Garkeana.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN APPLIED SCIENCE, Vol. 10, (Issue 8), pp 1267-1274 |
| 6 | Chukwuebuka Chukwuezugolum Onwuzuligbo, Amarachukwu Ukamaka Onwuzuligbo, Akuchukwu Jedidiah Onwuzuligbo, Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu, Ebere Ifejirika Ezeonyi and Chukwunonso Chukwudike Onwuzuligbo. (2025, August), "The dual nature of inflammation: From essential host defense to driver of chronic disease: A review", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 24, (Issue 02), pp 277-283 |
| 7 | IMMACULETA CHIKAMNELE UMEYOR, OGBUE CYRIL ONYEKA, ONWUZULIGBO CHUKWUEBUKA CUKWUEZUGOLUM, CHUKWUEBUKA EMMANUEL UMEYOR, FELIX AHAMUFULE ONYEGBULE, FESTUS BASDEN CHIEDU OKOYE. (2022, March), "EVALUATION OF THE TOXICITY AND ANTIOXIDANT PROFILES OF METHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS OF DIAPHANANTHE BIDENS", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 97-108 |
| 8 | Cyril O. Ogbue, Felix A. Onyegbule, Christopher O. Ezugwu c, Chukwuebuka C. Onwuzuligbo and Daniel L. Ajaghaku. (2022, December), "Musanga cecropioides Attenuates Chemical and Diabetes Induced Oxidative Stress in Experimental Animal Models", Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, Vol. 28, (Issue 12), pp 61-79 |
| 9 | Ogechukwu L Chukwuemerie, Samuel J Bunu, Ezinne S Iloh, Chika U Ogujiuba, Josephat Obasi, Chukwuebuka C Onwuzuluigbo and Collins O Okeke. (2022, April), "Evaluation of the anthelmintic property of the endophytic extract of Senna alata in mice model", Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 52-54 |
| 10 | Ogechukwu L. Nwankwo, Onwuzuluigbo C. Chukwuebuka, Okeke O. Collins , Bunu J. Samuel, Josephat C. Obasi, Ezinne S. Iloh Emmanuel Okechukwu Nwankwo. (2021, September), "Quantitative phytochemical analysis of the fungus endophytic extracts isolated from Azadirachta indica using gas chromatography- flame ionization detector", Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 80-83 |
| 11 | Ifeanyi Peter Onyeka, Charity C Ezea, Chukwuebuka C Onwuzuligbo, Cyril Onyeka Ogbue and Ugonna Chinwe Morikwe. (2021, September), "Standardization, anti-oxidants and anti-ulcer potential of S. nodiflora and honey", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 159-168 |
| 12 | N.J. Alieze, F.A. Onyegbule, H.M.N. Ifebi, C.C. Ezea, C.C. Onwuzuligbo, F.C. Anowi, C. J. Ike, H. C. Nedum. (2021, July), "Standardization and Toxicological Studies of The Leaf of Senna Siamea Irwin and Barneby (Fabaceae) Collected From Agulu In Awka South of Anambra State", International Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 11), pp 25-36 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ogechukwu L. Nwankwo, Onwuzuluigbo C. Chukwuebuka, Sylvester Aghahowa, Ezinne Iloh. (2021, July), "Evaluation of the knowledge of community pharmacits on the interactions between herbal and Orthodox medicine use in Anambra State South East Nigeria", , pp 52 |
| 2 | Nwankwo, O. L., Obi, U. P 1, Okeke C.O1, Onwuzuluigbo, C. C1, Ugochukwu, S. B., Umeyor, I. C1 and Iloh, E. S. (2021, August), "Effect of the endophytic extract of the leaves of Justicia secunda on human sickle haemoglobin (Hbss) and polymerization inhibition", , pp 27 |
| 3 | Nwankwo, O.L., Obi, U.P., Okeke, C.O., Onwuzuluigbo, C.C., Ugochukwu, S.B., Umeyor, I.C., and Iloh, E.S. (2021, August), "Antilipidemic properties of a phytonutrient-rich extract of Aspergillus striatus, an endophyte from Senna alata(L.) Roxb (Leguminosae)", , pp 49 |
| 4 | Ike I.J., Ifebi H.M.N., Ezea C.C, Nedum H.C., Onwuzuluigbo C.C. (2021, July), "Evaluation of antihelmintic and antidiarrhea effect of methanol leaf extract and fractions of Alchornealaxiflora(Benth.) Pax. And Hoffman", , pp 80 |
| 5 | Alieze N.J., Onyegbule F.A., Ifebi H.M.N., Ezea C.C., Onwuzuligbo C.C., Anowi F.C.. (2020, August), "Pharmacognostic Profile and Anti-plasmodial Activity of the Leaves of Senna siamea Irwin & Barneby (Fabaceae). 18th National Conference, National Association of Pharmacists in Academia.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Funding Notification- ₦25,000,000 for Simulation Laboratory" (April, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by PharmacyPlus Ltd. |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Methanolic Extract of Vitex doniana Fruits in Wistar Rats" (August, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Cetirizine and liposomal Inhibitory Effect on Plasmodium berghei PGlycoproteins and Chloroquine Induced Pruritus" (July, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF INNOVATION, ADAPTATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION COMMITTEE" (May, 2021) |
| 2 | Member, "Induction committee" (May, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management" - 247074 (member since 2018), https://nim.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "International Strategic Management Institute" (member since 2018), https://www.ismiportal.net/home.php |
| 3 | Full Member, "Pharmaceutical society of Nigeria" - 022612 (member since 2015), https://psnnational.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Nigerian Society of Pharmacognosy (nsp) 31st AGM and 15th Scientific Conference", (Nigerian Association of Pharmacognosy), 24th March, 2021 to 26th March, 2021; Zoom |
| 2 | "18th National Conference, National Association of Pharmacists in Academia.", (National Association of Pharmacists in Academia), 24th August, 2020 to 26th August, 2020; Zoom |