Mrs. Chinelo J Nwaiwu
Mrs. Chinelo J Nwaiwu is a LECTURER II in SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
|  |
Staff Profile
Chinelo Jennifer Nwaiwu is an emerging scholar in Agronomy with a Master’s degree from the Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brazil. Her academic training and research experience focus on sustainable agricultural systems, with particular interest in soil management, crop productivity, and environmental resilience. She has developed strong competencies in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing through her postgraduate research.
Chinelo is passionate about advancing agricultural practices that address food security challenges, especially in developing regions. She is committed to interdisciplinary research, innovation, and capacity building in the agricultural sector. Her long-term goal is to contribute meaningfully to academic research and policy development through doctoral studies and collaborative research initiatives.
Personal Information
Email: | |
Phone: | |
Address: | Soil Science And Management, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Universidade Federal De Goiás UFG Goiania Brazil. (Master Degree, October, 2023) March, 2021 to March, 2023 MSc In Agronomy Agronomy (Solo E Agua) |
| 2 | Universidade Federal de Goiãs UFG Goiania Brazil. (Master Degree, October, 2023) March, 2021 to March, 2023 MSc. Agronomy |
| 3 | Grace International Secondary School Oyigbo, Rivers State. (SSCE, August, 2021) September, 2005 to September, 2011 West African Senior School Certificate |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2017) August, 2021 to August, 2021 Bachelor Of Agriculture Soil Science And Land Resources Management |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2017) September, 2011 to June, 2017 B.Agric Soil Science And Land Resources Management |
| 6 | Grace International School Oyigbo Rivers State. (SSCE, June, 2011) September, 2005 to August, 2011 WAEC |
| 7 | Victory International Nursery And Primary School Oyigbo, Rivers State.. (FSLC, August, 2003) August, 1996 to September, 2003 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State. July, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Agricultural Science Teacher, Government Secondary School Oyigbo, Rivers State (NYSC) July, 2018 to July, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chinelo J. Nwaiwu, Angela C. Oraegbunam, Akudo O. Onunwa, Emmanuel C. Nnabuihe, Tochukwu V. Nwosu, Maduabuchi J. Okafor, Jessica E. Nwankwo. (2025, December), "Effect of Tillage methods and fertilizer types on some selected physicochemical properties of soil and cowpea (vigna unguiculata) yield in Awka southeastern Nigeria", Acta Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 1, pp 1-7 |
| 2 | Nwosu T. V.*, Onunwa A.O., Nnabuihe E.C., Okafor M.J., Madueke C.O., Nwaiwu C. J., Ibigweh M.N., Chukwuma T.R., Ikot I.E., Igboka C.R., Obasi S.N.. (2025, September), "Aggregate stability and dispersibility index of Soil in relation to land use management in humid tropics of southeast Nigeria", Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 03), pp 39-44 |
| 3 | Okafor, M. J.*, Nnabuihe, E. C., Oluropo, A. A., Onunwa, A. O., Anene, C. K., Ernest, C. I., Nwaiwu, C. J., Nwankwo, J. E., Obidiebube, E. A., Uko, I., Anarah, S. E.. (2025, August), "Influence of repeated agrochemicals inputs on nutrient availability and heavy metal status of lowland soils of Ifite-Ogwari Anambra State Nigeria", Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 4 | Okafor, M. J 1* , Odoh, P. A1 , Nnabuihe, E. C1 , Nwosu, T. V1 , Apalowo, O. A.2 , Onunwa, A. O1 , Anene, C. K1 , Ernest, C. I4 , Nwaiwu, C. J1 , Nwankwo, J. E1 , Obidiebube, E. A2 , Uko, I2 , Anarah, S. E.3. (2025, November), "Physicochemical and heavy metal responses of Soils to cattle market activities in southeastern Nigeria", IIARD International Journal of Geography & Environmental Management, Vol. 11, (Issue 8), pp 164-172 |
| 5 | Nnabuihe, E. C1 , Okafor, M.J1 , Nwosu, T.V1 , Ugochukwu, G.U4 ,Onunwa, A.O1 , Apalowo, O.A3 , Ibigweh, M. N1 , Nwaiwu, C. J1 ,Anarah, S. E5 , Steve-Obi, C. E1 , Madueke, C.O2. (2025, July), "Soil Fertility Management Strategies for Sustainable Crop Production at Ifite Ogwari, Southeastern Nigeria", IKR Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IKRJMS), Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 139-147 |
| 6 | Nnabuihe, E. C1, Okafor, M. J2, Nwosu, T. V3, Onunwa, A. O4, Chukwu, E. D5, Ugochukwu, G. U6, Madueke, C. O7, Apalowo, O. A8, Ibigweh, M. N9, Nwaiwu, C. J10 &Anarah, S. E11. (2025, August), "Assessment of Soil Degradation under Different Land Use Practices in Owerri, Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Agricultural Development", UKR Journal of MultidisciplinaryStudies (UKRJMS), Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 99-118 |
| 7 | Chinelo Jennifer NWAIWU, Beata Emoke MADARI, Marcia Thais DE MELO CARVALHO, Priscila Silva Matos, Akudo Ogechukwu ONUNWA, Chike O. MADUEKE, Emmanuel Chinweike NNABUIHE, Maduabuchi Johnbosco OKAFOR, Tochukwu Victor NWOSU. (2024, December), "THE EFFECT OF DIVERSIFIED CROP ROTATIONS ON SOIL ORGANIC CARBON DYNAMICS IN A CLAYEY TROPICAL SOIL", Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment, Vol. 57, (Issue 4), pp 519-544 |
| 8 | 1Onunwa A.O., 1*NwaiwuC.J., 1Nwankwor J.E., 1Emeh C.E., 1Madueke C.O. and 2 Igwe C.A.. (2021, April), "Effect Of Four Organic Amendments On Physicochemical Properties Of The Soil And Yield Of Maize- Cowpea Intercrop In Awka Southeastern Nigeria", Agro-Science Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, Vol. 20, pp 49-56 |
| 9 | *1Madueke C.O., 1Okore I.K., 2Maduekeh E.C., 1Onunwa A.O., 1Okafor M.J., 1Nnabuihe E.C., 1Nwosu T.V., 1Nwaiwu C.J. and 3Nwosu B.. (2021, April), "Characterisation And Land Evaluation Of Three Tropical Rainforest Soils Derived From Coastal Plain Sands Of Southeastern Nigeria", Agro-Science Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, Vol. 20, pp 24-36 |
| 10 | Nwosu T. V, Nwaiwu C. J, Egboka N. T. (2021, September), "Analysis of Water Quality Deterioration in Nworie River", JournalCleanWAS |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwosu T.V, Umezurike M.C, Amen C.K, Igboka C.R, Chukwuma T.R, Ikott I.E, Nwaiwu C.J. (2025, March), "Assessment of infiltration characteristics of soil at faculty of Agriculture Demonstration farm, IfiteOgwari Anambra State, Nigeria", Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University journal, pp 194-200 |
| 2 | Nwaiwu C.J, AGOHA R, Onunwa A.O, Nwosu T.V, Nnabuihe E.C, Okafor M.J.. (2025, May), "Effects of poultry manure rates on selected soil properties, growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) In IfiteOgwari, Southeastern Nigeria", FAIC-UNIZIK, pp 215-222 |
| 3 | Nnabuihe, E. C. Madueke, C. O. Okafor, M. J. Nwosu, T. V. Ibeh, C. U. Ibigweh, M. N. Nwaiwu, C. J. Ike, C. R. Onunwa, A. O. Okore, I. K. Nnabude, P. C.. (2024, March), "Morphology, Physico-Chemical Properties and Classification of Soils of Coastal Plain Sands in Owerri, Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria", , pp 232-239 |
| 4 | Nwosu, T. V. Igboka, C. R. Ogbuefi, U. B. Edeh, P. C. Nnabuihe, E. C. Nwaiwu, C. J. Nzejekwu, O. C. Ibigweh, M. N.. (2024, March), "Soil Physicochemical Properties as Influenced by Land Use Practices in Ifite Ogwari, Anambra State", , pp 221-226 |
| 5 | Onunwa, A.O.* 1 , Uko, I.2 ; Ozoagu, C.S.1 ; Nwaiwu, C.J.1 ; Nwankwo, J.E.. (2023, March), "Soil Physicochemical Properties, Growth and Development of Sweet Melon (Cucumis melo L.) as Influenced by some Organic Amendments at Awka, South Eastern Nigeria", |
| 6 | Nwosu, T.V*, Orji, O. J, Nnabuihe, E. C, Igboka, C. R, Nwaiwu, C.J.. (2023, March), "Impact of Different Land Uses on Soil Erodibility Assessed using selected Indices in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria", |
| 7 | Nnabuihe, E. C.1 *, Nwadibia, M. U.1 , Nwosu, T.V.1 , Okafor, M.J.1 , Ibeh, C.U.1 , Ibigweh, M.N. 1 , Nwaiwu, C. J. 1 , Nwankwo, J. E1 . and Osujieke, D. N. (2023, March), "Characterization of Soils of Ifite Ogwari Campus of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria", |
| 8 | Onunwa, A.O., Nwaiwu, C. J.*, Madueke C. O., Nnabuihe, E. C., Nwosu, T. V., Iwuchukwu, T.. (2023, March), "Effect of Different Mulch Materials on Soil Properties, Growth and Yield of Tomato (Lycoperiscon esculentum mill) at Awka, Southeastern Nigeria", |
| 9 | Onunwa, A.O.1 *, Nwankwo, J.E. 1 , Nwaiwu, C. J.1 , Nwaigwe, C. E.1 , Uko, I. (2023, March), "Effect of Different Live Mulches on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Yield of Okra in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", |
| 10 | E. C. Nnabuihe1 , E.U Onweremadu2 , C.O Madueke 1 , T.V Nwosu1 , M.J Okafor1 , C.U Ibeh1 , M.N Ibigweh1 & C.J Nwaiwu1. (2021, November), "Characterization and classification of floodplain soils of different geomorphic surfaces along onumirikwa River Ulakwo Owerri Southeastern Nigeria", Publishing real time ltd |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Awardee: "Academia staff Development fund" (March, 2021 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Staff adviser, "Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Faculty library committee member, "Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State" (November, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Agricultural Research and Innovation for Africa" (member since 2024), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://faraafrica.org/2023/04/04/maiden-cohort-of-the-fara-tetfund-fellows-of-the-agricultural-research-and-innovation-fellowship-for |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "The Agricultural Research and Innovation Fellowship for Africa (ARIFA)" (member since 2023), http://faraarifa.com |
| 3 | Full Member, "Soil Science Society of Nigeria" (member since 2021), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://sssn.ng/&ved=2ahUKEwjqttP3j8qTAxULSEEAHZkEDMQQFnoECB8QAQ&usg=AOvVaw2qnPt1dRHB-IkvHsRqADrD |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "3rd Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State", (Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State), 12th March, 2025 to 14th March, 2025; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State |
| 2 | "2nd international conference of Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State 2023", (Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 20th March, 2023 to 20th March, 2023; Awka Anambra State Nigeria |
| 3 | "1st international Conference of Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State 2022", (Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 12th April, 2022 to 12th April, 2022; Awka Anambra State Nigeria |
| 4 | "Coal City 2021 - 44th Annual Conference of Soil Science Society of Nigeria in Enugu State. 2021", (SSSN), 15th July, 2021 to 15th July, 2021; Enugu, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Translational Agropreneurial skills and empowerment training/cooking contest", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 12th March, 2025 to 14th March, 2025; Ekwueme Center Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "Training programme on the theoretical framework of Innovative Platforms (IP) and Agriculture Learning Alliance (ABLA) by ARIFA", (ARIFA), 5th April, 2023 to 7th April, 2023; Abuja |
| 3 | "Quality Assurance Workshop Seminar Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State", (Faculty of Agriculture), 14th March, 2023 to 14th March, 2023; Awka Anambra State Nigeria |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Evento proporcionou Uma trocar de experiências para a promoção e disseminação de práticas productive sustentáveis e day agropecuária de baixa emissão de carbono", (Embrapa rice and beans), 14th April, 2023 to 14th April, 2023; Brazil |
| 2 | "Social and Behavioral science to address antimicrobial resistance in agrifood system", (FAO United Nations), https://collaborative-learning.fao.org/badges/badge.php?hash=93b954549621e026116b069d8cf71f76c1a37059 |