Dr. Obumneme Christian Soludo

Dr. Obumneme Christian Soludo is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Obumneme Christian Soludo

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Applied Microbiology And Brewing, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING

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Interest Areas

Environmental Microbiology. Pharmaceutical Microbiology. Public Health. Bioremediation. Bioinformatics. Biotechnology.

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2023)
June, 2016 to August, 2023
PHD ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University {NAU} Awka, Anambra State Nigeria. (Master Degree, September, 2015)
September, 2012 to May, 2015
Mr Environmental Microbiology
3NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2011)
October, 2007 to June, 2011
BSC APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING
4UGA BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL UGA AGUATA L.G.A ANAMBRA STATE. (SSCE, December, 2002)
September, 1997 to July, 2002
WASSCE {WAEC}
5Amorji Primary School, Umueze, Isuofia, Aguata LGA, Anambra State.. (FSLC, June, 1997)
September, 1991 to June, 1996
FSLC

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Ajogwu, T.M.C., Osilo, C., Ohuche., J.C, Ozoh, C.N., Nwiyi, I.U., Soludo, O.C., Okafor, O.I., Amalunweze, A.E. and Ekwealor, I.A.. (2025, May), "Improving the Nutritional and Functional Qualities of Fermented Soymilk by Lactobacillus rhamnosus", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 113 - 126
2Ifionu, V.C., Agu, K.C. Oghonim, P.A.N., Awari, V.G., Okinedo, J.I., Anazodo, C.A., Soludo, O.C., Ojeah, I.K., Mbachu, I.A,C., and Uwanta, L.I.,. (2025, April), "Microbiological and Physiochemical Analysis of Sachet Water within Awka Metropolis", JENER Journal of Empirical and Non Empirical Research., Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 697 - 709
3Igwilo, C.Q., Okinedo J.I., Mbachu, L.I., Uwanta, L.I., Soludo, O.C., Awah, N.S., and Nwosu, C.F.. (2025, December), "Microbiological Quality and Food Safety Assessment of Vended Jollof Rice: Prevalence of Pathogenic Bacteria in Restuarants Serving Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", JENER Journal of Empirical and Non Empirical Research., Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 535 - 540
4Orakwelu, N.O., Victor-Aduloju, A.T., Nwozor., N.C, Oghonim, P.A.N., Imo., K.I., Anieto, E.C., Igwilo, C.Q., Soludo, O.C., Chidozie, C.P. and Agu, K.C.. (2025, November), "Physicochemical Constituents and Antimicrobial Potential of Tridax Procumbers L", ISAR Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences., Vol. 3, (Issue 8), pp 7 - 13
5Awari, V.G., Nwozor., N.C, Oghonim, P.A.N., Ogbonna, U.S.A., Egurefa, S.O., Anazodo, C.A., Soludo, O.C., Nwajiobi, F.O., , Chukwu, A.U., Imo., K.I., Oguejiofor., F.I., and Osuji, C.E.. (2025, August), "Effect of Chemical Synthetic Pesticides on Plant-Growth Promoting – Bacteria Isolated from Tansian University Agricultural Farm Umunya, Anambra State", International Journal of Advance Research Publication and Reviews., Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 401 - 409
6Awari, V.G., Victor-Aduloju, A.T., Nwozor., N.C, Orji, C.C., Anazodo, C.A., Abana, C.C., Imo., K.I., Soludo, O.C., Nwajiobi, F.O., Oguejiofor., F.I., and Chukwuka, A.U.. (2025, August), "Bacteriological Quality of Borehole Water, its Health and Environmental Implication in Nnewi North L.G.A, Anambra Metropolis", International Journal of Advance Research Publication and Reviews., Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 389 - 400
7Awari, V.G., Nwozor., N.C, Oghonim, P.A.N., Ogbonna, U.S.A., Egurefa, S.O., Oguejiofor, F.I., Abana, C.C., Soludo, O.C., Imo., K.I., Chukwu, A.U., Awah, N.S., and Kaliku, M.O.. (2025, July), "Microbiological Quality of Recreation Water: A Case Study at Oba Community in Anambra State", International Journal of Research (IJR),, Vol. 12, (Issue 7), pp 2348 - 6848
8Awari., V.G., Ofunwa., J.P., Nwozor., N.C, Soludo, O.C., Imo., K.I., Nwajiobi, F.O., Chukwu., A.U., Agu, K.C., Oguejiofor., F.I., Awah., N.S., and Agor, T.M. (2025, June), "Microbial Investigation of Waste Discharge from Temple and Nkwelle Abattoir in Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research (IJR), Vol. 12, (Issue 7), pp 2357 - 2870
9Nwagboso, H.A., Okwulehie, I.C., Okinedo, J.I., Ekwenze, T.N., Soludo, O.C., Victor-Aduloju, A.T., Awari, V.G., Nwiyi, I.U., Obiefuna, O.H., Uwanta, L.I., and Agu, K.C.. (2025, May), "Substrate-dependent Nutritional Variation in Hypsizygus ulmarius and pleurotus pulmonarius: A study on Rice Straw and Groundnut shell cultivation", Scholarly Journal of Science and Technology Research and Development., Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 65 - 82
10Tobechukwu Maximilian Cajetan Ajogwu., Chidimma Osilo., Josephine Chigbolum Ohuche., Chinwendu Njideka Ozoh., Ikechukwu Uzodimma Nwiyi., Obumneme Christian Soludo., Onyedika Ifeanyi Okafor and Ikechukwu Amaechi Ekwealor.. (2025, August), "Antioxidant Activity and Quality Evaluation of Probiotic Soymilk Produced with Lactobacillus rhamnosus Yoba as starter culture", European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety,, Vol. 17, (Issue 8), pp 281 - 289
11Favour Okwukweka Nwajiobi; Nwanneka Chinazor Nwozor., Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene., Obumneme Christian Soludo., and Euphemia Afoma Ikegwuonu.. (2025, January), "Evaluation of probiotic and antimicrobial properties of lactobacillus species isolated from decaying Musa acuminata", International Journal of Science and Research Archive,, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 1709 - 1717
12Okereke E. Kingsley; Ekwealor, U. Kenneth., Okereke, N. Chukwu., Soludo, C. Obumneme., Nwogiji, C. Olando., Ogbu, C. Angela., Ozibo, A. Francis., Okoronkwo, O. Francis.. (2025, March), "Comparative Analysis of Soil Fertility and Nutrient Dynamics in Two Secondary Foresrt in Awka North and South Local Government Area, Anambra State", African Journal of Environmental and Natural Sciences Research., Vol. 8, (Issue 2)
13Okereke E. Kingsley; Ekwealor U. Kenneth., Okereke N. Chukwu., Soludo C. Obumneme., Nwogiji C. Olando., Ogbu C. Angela., Ozibo A. Francis., Okoronkwo O. Francis.. (2025, July), "Seed Bank Dynamics and Above-Ground Species Composition in Secondary Tropical Forests of Anambra State, Nigeria: Implications for Biodiversity Conversation", Journal of Applied Life Sciences International., Vol. 28, (Issue 1), pp 55 - 74
14Soludo O.C., Orji, M.U., Anaukwu, C.G., Anyaoha V.N., Ajogwu T.M.C., and Eze, H.C.,. (2024, June), "Microbial Populations of Agricultural Soil Polluted with Crude Oil", Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 149 - 158
15Nnaebue N.D., Onuorah S.C., Soludo O.C., Anyaoha V.N., Ajogwu T.M.C.,. (2024, March), "Antibacterial Activities of Leaf Extracts of Bryophyllum Pinnatum (African Never Die Flower) on Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated From Cow Dung", International journal of scientific Research and Engineering Trends, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 395 - 566
16Nnaebue Ndirika D, Anaukwu Chikaodili G., Anyaoha Victoria N., Soludo Obumneme C., Isiaka Amarachukwu B., Ajogwu Tobechukwu M.C., Onuorah Samuel C. (2024, January), "Comparative Phytochemical Constituents of Extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum grown in Anambra State, Nigeria", International journal of applied sciences and Biotechnology (IJASBT), Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 7
17Eze, H. C1 ; Ajogwu, T. M1 ; Ozor C. N1 ; Ike, Gloria Chinelo2 ; Soludo, O. C1. (2021, October), "Isolation and In-Vitro Activities of Asplenum Bulbiferum Leaf Extracts on Bacteria Associated with Lung Diseases", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 2456 – 6470
18Eze, H. C1 ; Ajogwu, T. M1 ; Ozor C. N1 ; Ike, Gloria Chinelo2 ; Soludo, O. C1. (2021, September), "The In-Vivo Effects of Asplenum Bulbiferum Ethanolic Leaf Extracts on Four Common Bacteria Associated with Lung Diseases", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp : 2456 – 6470
19Chinaza Joyce, Frank Ogbo, Chisom Godswill, Soludo Obumneme Christian.. (2021, April), "Production of fermented soymilk drink containing probiotic Bacillus coagulants", European journal of nutrition and food, Vol. 13, (Issue 7), pp 88 -98
20Onuorah Samuel, Soludo Christian, Odibo Fredrick. (2018, September), "Evaluation of the Potential of Indigenous Bacterial Consortium in the Remediation of Ogoniland Crude Oil-Polluted Rivers", Environmental Science Biology, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 67 - 88
21Onuorah Samuel, Soludo Christian, Odibo Fredrick. (2018, April), "Effect of pig manure on the microbial remediation of crude– oil polluted soil", American journal of life science Researches, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 76 - 90
22Onuorah Samuel, Soludo Christian, Odibo Fredrick. (2018, December), "Impact of pig manure on the chemical characterisrisc of and Microbial population of crude oil - polluted soil in Awka, Nigeria", American journal of life science Researches, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 47-59
23Samuel, Soludo Christian, Odibo Fredrick.. (2017, December), "Biodeterioration Potentials of Microorganisms Isolated from Pig Manure at Awka, Nigeria", Natural Resources and Conservation, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 33-43
Conference Papers
1Soludo, O.G., Anaukwu, C.G., Soludo, O.C. and Okoli, F.A.. (2026, May), "Assessment of antibiotics resistance genes bla_ctx-m, bla_ndm and aac(6’)-ib-cr and patterns in borehole water sources around open dump sites of Onitsha South, Anambra State, Nigeria",
2Orakwelu, N.O., Obianom, A.O., Akpadolu, C.B., Akpadolu, K.C. and Soludo,O.C.. (2025, August), "Physicochemical Constituents and Antimicrobial Potentials of Tridax Procumbens L",
3Obianom, A.O., Orakwelu, N.O., Soludo,O.C Akpadolu, C.B. and Akpadolu, K.C. (2025, August), "Characterization of Promising Phytase-Producing Bacteria Isolates from Fermented Pentaclethra macrophylla seeds",
4Anyaoha, V.I, Ekwealor, C.C, Anaukwu, C.G and Soludo,O.C.. (2024, June), "Screening for Cellulase Producing Fungi from mutilated Naira Notes in Anambra State",
5Soludo, O. C., Anaukwu, C. G., Soludo, O. G. (2023, January), "Antioxidant in - vitro activity of the bark extract and fractions of Ochna Schweinfurthiana",
6Soludo, O. C., Ajogwu, T. M. C., Okoye, Ebere. (2023, January), "Determination of levels of heavy metals and Microbiological load in boreholes and Hand dug wells in Awka Anambra State Nigeria",
7Okoye Ebere and Soludo, O. C.. (2023, January), "Antibiotics Susceptibility pattern of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from wound infections of patterns attending Ahmad Sani Yarima Bakura Specialist Hospital",
8Soludo, O. C., Anaukwu, C. G., Onuorah, S. C.. (2017, June), "Microbial assessment of pig manure", , A paper presentation at NSM south East Symposium

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"MICROBIOLOGICAL, PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND MICROBIAL PATHOGENICITY ATTRIBUTES ASSOCAITED WITH FISH POND IN ASABA NIGERIA" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by EYA, ELINA ULOMA (2024836009PN)
2"COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITIES OF Bacillus thurigiensis AND NEEM LEAVES AGAINST ARMY WORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) AND MOSQUITO (Culicidae)." (2026). Ongoing Masters project by OHAKWE, RITA OGECHUKWU (2024486010FN)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "PREVALENCE OF MALARIA AND TYPHOID FEVER COINFECTIONS AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING UNIZIK MEDICAL CENTRE, AWKA." (May, 2026)
Contributions to the University/Society
1GS SUPERVISOR, "SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES" (May, 2025)
2MEMBER, STUDENTS' INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES), "MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE & VICE-CHANCELLORS COMMITTEE/BOARDS FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR" (January, 2025)
3Chairman, Faculty Alumni Liaison Committee, "FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES" (February, 2025)
4Member, Faculty Medical Outreach Committee, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025)
5Member, Faculty Research Ethics for Undergraduates Committee, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025)
6Member, Faculty Time Table Committee – (2024/2025) Till Date, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025)
7Member, Faculty international/External Linkages Committee – (2024/2025) Till Date, "Faculty of Biosciences" (February, 2025)
8Time Table Committee (Member), "MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE & VICE-CHANCELLORS COMMITTEE/BOARDS FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR" (January, 2025)
9TIME TABLE OFFICER, "APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING DEPARTMENT" (June, 2023)
10ASSISTANT SEMINAR/PROJECT COORDINATOR, "APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING DEPARTMENT" (July, 2019)