Mrs. Blessing Chiedu Ojomah
Mrs. Blessing Chiedu Ojomah is a LECTURER II in FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A Lecturer II in the Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Personal Information
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Address: | Forestry And Wildlife, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, March, 2024) March, 2021 to July, 2023 MSc. Forest Economics And Governance Social And Environmental Forestry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2017) September, 2012 to June, 2017 B.Forestry And Wildlife Forestry And Wildlife |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Examination Officer, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, August, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Time Table Officer, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, August, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, July, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Assistant Lecturer, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, July, 2023 to July, 2024 |
| 5 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria July, 2019 to July, 2023 |
| 6 | Teacher, Community Grammar School, Ona-ara, Ibadan, Nigeria July, 2018 to July, 2019 |
| 7 | Teacher, Eaglepower College of Excellence, Awka, Nigeria September, 2017 to June, 2018 |
| 8 | Industrial Trainee, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Benin City, Edo State , Nigeria March, 2016 to September, 2016 |
| 9 | Secretary, Forestry and Wildlife Students Association (FOWSA) November, 2013 to November, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ezenwenyi, J.U., Chukwu, O. and Ojomah, B.C. (2021, April) Relevance of Tree Crown Architecture in Conservation and Management of Dry Tropical Forests Nova Science Publishers |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chukwu, O, Ojomah, B. C., Okunsuyi, D. U, Onyekwere, C. E, & Umeh, C. L.. (2025, June), "Assessment of Land Use Land Cover Changes of Mamu River Forest Reserve, Nigeria", Journal of Forest Science and Environment, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 44-51 |
| 2 | Ojomah, Blessing Chiedu, and Jimoh, Saka Oladunni. (2025, September), "Willingness-To-Pay for Ecosystem Services at Sakponba Forest Reserve, Edo State, Nigeria", Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife & Environment, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 53-73 |
| 3 | Ezenwenyi , J. U, Chukwu, O , Egwunatum, A.E , Obukwelu, S.L , Ojomah, B.C. (2020, June), "EFFECT OF POTTING MEDIA ON THE EARLY SEEDLINGS GROWTH OF Treculia africana Decne", Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 311-316 |
| 4 | Onyekachi Chukwu, Ayobami A. Adeagbo , Chisom L. Umeh , Blessing C. Ojomah and Ogheneochuko Ohwokevwo. (2020, December), "Effects of pre-sowing treatments on germination of Jatropha curcas L. seeds", The Journal of the Society for Tropical Plant Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 645-649 |
| 5 | B. C. Ojomah1, A. E. Ibe , J. U. Ezenwenyi, O. Chukwu and N. N. Adum. (2020, February), "Assessment Of Income Generation From Non-Timber Forest Products In Awka-North Local Government Area Of Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 16-21 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ojomah, B. C., Umeh, C. L., Adum, N. N., Odoh, N. C., and Onyekwere, C. E. (2025, March), "Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Forest Management in Nigeria", , pp 240-245 |
| 2 | Chukwu, O., Okutu, G., Umeh, C. L., Idoghor, S. M., Ojomah, B. C., Wali, M. D. and Silas, A. E.. (2025, November), "Development of an Open-Source Geospatial Database for Conservation Sites in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", In: Proceedings of the “47th Annual Conference of the Forestry Association of Nigeria on Urban Forestry and Sustainable Development”, pp 721-733 |
| 3 | Chukwu, O., Obiamalu, J. M., Silas, A. E., Adum, N. N., Ojomah, B. C., Okafor, T. T., Emebo, A. A. and Isimoya, E. (2024, November), "Geospatial Modelling of Urban Green Spaces in Awka, Nigeria", , pp 778-785 |
| 4 | Ojomah, B. C and Ezenwankwo, S. O.. (2024, March), "Digitalization of Forest Resources Management in Nigeria: A Review of Concept, Status, Challenges and Way Forward", , Vol. 1, pp 137-141 |
| 5 | OJOMAH, Blessing Chiedu, and CHIAKWA, Juliet Ogechukwu. (2024, May), "Sustainable Utilization of Non-Timber Forest Products in Nigeria: A Review", , Vol. 2, pp 472-478 |
| 6 | Ojomah, B. C and Fasoro, O. A. (2023, March), "Conservation Strategies of Forest Resources: A Path to Sustainability", First Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 128-132 |
| 7 | Ezenwenyi, J. U., Innocent, F. M., Ojomah, B. C., Onyili A.C. and Obukwelu, S.L.. (2020, November), "Inventory of Defective Forest Tree Species in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", 42nd Annual conference of the Forestry Association of Nigeria, Vol. 42, pp 100-106 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Society for Conservation Biology-Africa Student Research Grant, 2022" (December, 2022 to May, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Society for Conservation Biology |
| 2 | Awardee: "Academic Staff Training and Development Fund" (June, 2021 to December, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Determinants of Social Status Among Farmers in Rural Punjab: Role of Income, Education and Landholding." (May, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Socio-economic Profile and Marketing Channel Analysis of Inland Fish Producers in Middle Gujarat" (June, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Digital Innovations for Sustainable Forest Management: A Review of Strategies and Applications in the Nigerian Context" (March, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Benefit-cost implications of catfish production in Ibeno metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria" (September, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Determinants of the adoption of improved packaging materials amongst tomato farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria" (September, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Deterrent Methods for Mitigating Crop Raiding By Primates in the Communities around Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria" (March, 2023) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Forest Governance Effectiveness of Community- and Government- managed Forests in Cameroon" (April, 2022) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of Traditional Know-How for the Cultivation of Muskuwaari Transplanted Sorghum in a Context of Climate Change (Mayo-Danay and Mayo-Kani, Far North Cameroon)" (July, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty of Agriculture Committee on Alumni Relations" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Time-Table Officer 2025, "Department of Forestry and Wildlife" (October, 2025 to August, 2026) |
| 3 | Examination Officer 2025, "Department of Forestry and Wildlife" (October, 2025 to August, 2026) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Agriculture Committee on Library" (November, 2025) |
| 5 | Time-Table Officer 2024, "Department of Forestry and Wildlife" (August, 2024 to July, 2025) |
| 6 | Examination Officer 2024, "Department of Forestry and Wildlife" (August, 2024 to July, 2025) |
| 7 | Representative, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, "Faculty of Agriculture Inaugural Lecture Committee" (March, 2024 to March, 2024) |
| 8 | Member, "Committee on Eco-Restoration for Climate Action Project, Department of Forestry and Wildlife" (August, 2023 to November, 2024) |
| 9 | Member, "Committee on construction of the Taxidermy Laboratory of the Department of Forestry and Wildlife" (May, 2020 to June, 2021) |
| 10 | Member, "Department of Forestry and Wildlife Accreditation Sub-Committee" (August, 2019 to August, 2020) |
| 11 | Secretary, "Forestry and Wildlife Student Association (FOWSA), Department of Forestry and Wildlife" (October, 2013 to November, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Green Initiative for Humanitarian Aid and Development (GreeniHAD)" (member since 2024), https://greenihad.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "African Forest Forum (AFF)" (member since 2022), https://afforum.org/ |
| 3 | Student Member, "Society for Conservation Biology" - 90450 (member since 2022), https://conbio.org |
| 4 | Life Member, "Forestry Association of Nigeria" - LMFAN/2022/009 (member since 2022), https://www.environewsnigeria.com/tag/forestry-association-of-nigeria-fan/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "Civil Alliance for Climate Protection and Education (CACPE)" (member since 2019), https://wwwcacpe.org |
| 6 | Full Member, "Wildlife Society of Nigeria (WISON)" (member since 2019), https://wildlifesocietyng.org |
| 7 | Full Member, "Awka Bird Club (ABC)" (member since 2019), https://web.facebook.com/groups/375698426452344/?locale=hu_HU&_rdc=1&_rdr |
| 8 | Full Member, "International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF), Nigeria Chapter" (member since 2019), https://mobile.twitter.com/istfnigeria |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "3rd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference themed “Sustainability of Food Systems and Natural Resources Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence”", (Faculty of Agriculture), 12th March, 2025 to 14th March, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "2nd International Society of Tropical Foresters Conference", (International Society of Tropical Foresters), 28th May, 2024 to 30th May, 2024; Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| 3 | "2nd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria themed “Digitalization of Agriculture and Bio-Conservation for Food Security”", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 12th March, 2024 to 14th March, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 4 | "1st Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria themed “Sustainable Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Climate change"", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 5 | "Forestry Development in Nigeria: Fifty years of interventions and advocacy, 42nd Annual Conference of Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN)", (Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN)), 23rd November, 2020 to 28th November, 2020; Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| 6 | "Sustainable Development Goals through Appropriate Forest Management Strategies, 41st Annual Conference of Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN)", (Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN)), 7th October, 2019 to 11th October, 2019; Dr. Maryam Babangida Auditorium, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "One Day Staff Capacity Training Boot Camp on Academic Writing and Presentation for Scopus and Clarivate Indexed Journals", (Faculty of Agriculture), 17th December, 2024 to 17th December, 2024; UNIZIK Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Workshop on Capacity building for Staff and Officers themed “Inculcating Employability Skills”", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development), 2nd May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Capacity Building Training titled “Nature Restoration and Monitoring Techniques”", (Green Environment and Climate Change Initiative (GECCI) in partnership with Green Initiative for Humanitarian Aid and Development (GreeniHAD) and Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria (FOW-UNIZIK)), 9th December, 2023 to 9th December, 2023; Ekwueme Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 4 | "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training titled “Application of AI in Teaching, Learning and Research”", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria in collaboration with Davak Consults, Lagos, Nigeria), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 5 | "Capacity building for Staff and Officers themed “Career and Character counselling: Project 200 in Perspective”", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Ekwueme Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Quality Assurance: An Index of Academic Exceptionalism", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 18th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Executive Diploma Course on Public Speaking", (La Plage Meta Verse in collaboration with Africa Public Speaking Academy), 2nd December, 2023 to 4th December, 2023; WhatsApp |
| 2 | "Strengthening capacity of stakeholders in African forestry on business enterprises on gums and resins and other NTFPs", (African Forest Forum), 12th September, 2022 to 14th September, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "Framework for integration of forest and farm tree-based climate change mitigation and adaptation", (African Forest Forum), 29th July, 2022 to 29th July, 2022; Zoom |
| 4 | "Advancing women in African forestry in the context of climate change", (African Forest Forum), 11th July, 2022 to 21st July, 2022; Zoom |
| 5 | "Advancing women in African forestry in the context of climate change", (African Forest Forum), 11th July, 2022 to 21st July, 2022; Zoom |
| 6 | "Statistical Data Analysis for Post-Graduate Students and Staff using R Programming Language", (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)), 7th February, 2022 to 19th February, 2022; Zoom |