Dr. Chinenye Henrietta Nedum
Dr. Chinenye Henrietta Nedum is a LECTURER I in PHARMACOGNOSY AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Chinenye Henrietta Nedum.
Pharmacognosy and Natural Products.
C. H. Nedum is a dedicated researcher and lecturer; with interests in Pharmaceutical Quality Control, Natural product Drug discovery and development
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2021) February, 2017 to April, 2021 Ph.D Pharmacy |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Master Degree, July, 2016) March, 2014 to May, 2016 M.Sc. Phamacy |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2008) February, 2004 to June, 2008 B.Sc. Applied Biochemistry |
| 4 | Special Science School, Abagana.. (SSCE, June, 2002) September, 1999 to June, 2002 O'Level |
| 5 | Infant Jesus Primary School, Awka.. (FSLC, June, 1996) September, 1991 to June, 1996 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Examination Officer, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences April, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Examination Officer, Department of Pharmacognosy and Traditional Medicine April, 2024 to April, 2025 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chigozie Clestina Ezeagha, Chioma Mmesoma Ifeakandu, Chinenye Henrietta Nedum, Onumsinachukwu Consolata Orji, Emmanuel Chuks Oranu, Ngozi Ukamaka Madubogwu, Ejike Victor Otitochukwu. (2026, April), "Total phenolic and flavonoid contents of Cola acuminata and evaluation of subacute toxicity on the hematological parameters of Wistar rat", International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Vol. 19, (Issue 01), pp 1119-1127 |
| 2 | Chukwunwejim C. R., Idris N. A., Ebenebe I. N., Nedum C. H., Egbuna R. N., Ekpunobi N. F., Oghonyon E. I., Okoye S. C.. (2026, March), "Antibacterial Activity of Senna siamea Leaf extracts against multidrug-resistant Salmonella spp. isolated from poultry sources", World Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 01), pp 026-034 |
| 3 | Amara N. Ulasi 1, Emeka E. Ilodigwe, Chiamaka B. Ugwu, Chinenye H. Nedum and Chima E. Orji. (2025, June), "Study on the anti-inflammatory and in vivo antioxidant effects of crude leaf extract and fractions of Ipomoea involucrata in Albino Wistar Rats", International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 1064-1075 |
| 4 | Ekpunobi, N. F., Ugwu, M. C., Agu, K. C., Chukwunwejim, C. R., Nedum, C. H., Okoye, L. C. and Mgbedo, U. C.. (2025, July), "Prevalence and molecular detection of ESBL genes in uropathogens isolated from children and adolescents in a General Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria", African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology, Vol. 26, (Issue 3), pp 263-273 |
| 5 | Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Chinenye H. Nedum, Ijeoma N. Ebenebe, Goodness M. Nwanaeri, Treasure N. Ujam, Jane I. Ugochukwu, Chukwunonso Onwuzuluigbo. (2025, December), "Evaluation of Antimicrobial potentials of Leaf Extracts of Ludwigia abyssinica on Multi-Drug-Resistant Microorganisms", Pan African Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 09, (Issue 03), pp 610-616 |
| 6 | Miriam G. U. Nwaneri, Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Chinelo K. Ezejiegu, Chinenye H. Nedum, Roselyn N. Egbuna, Ijeoma N. Ebenebe. (2025, October), "Evaluation of the antifungal efficacy of Mitracarpus scaber extracts and Ocimum gratissimum oil against clinical isolates of funfi", Mediterranean Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 05, (Issue 04), pp 29-37 |
| 7 | Chidimma C. Chukwunwejim, Ekene O. Onyeogulu, Miriam Goodness U. Nwaneri, Ijeoma N. Ebenebe, Chinenye H. Nedum. (2025, June), "Evaluation of the Antifungal Activity of Azadirachta indica Leaf Extracts and Fractions against clinically resistant fungal isolates", Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Vol. 17, (Issue 5), pp 19-25 |
| 8 | Grace Sunday, Goodness Nwaneri, Chigozie Malachy Ugwu, Onyinye Ifeyinwa Onyekachi, Chukwunwejim Chidimma Ruth, Ijeoma Ngozi Ebenebe, Chinenye Henrietta Nedum and Angus Nnamdi Oli. (2024, July), "Agrobacterium tumefaciens: Biology and application in genetic engineering", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 20, (Issue 01), pp 389-398 |
| 9 | Chidimma Ruth Chukwunwejim, Nonye Treasure Ujam, Uchenna Eze, Raymond Ogbonna Offiah, Chinenye Henrietta Nedum. (2024, April), "Prevalence and sensitivity of Candida albicans to fluconazole and nystatin.", Journal of Current Biomedical Resesarch, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1586-1597 |
| 10 | 2. Miriam Goodness Udochukwu Nwaneri, Ijeoma Ngozi Ebenebe, Chinenye Henrietta Nedum, Vincent Chima Okore, Anthony Amaechi Attama, Udochi Anayo Ugo, Lilian Ngozi Chukwuma, Chukwunonso Marbel Eduzor. (2024, March), "Combination of gentamicin and clindamycin as a promising therapy for multidrug-resistant (MDR) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated in Enugu State", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 21, (Issue 03), pp 2233-2239 |
| 11 | Chima Ernest Orji, Nkemakonam Chinecherem Madu, Izunna Somadina Okwelogu, Josephat Chekwube Obasi, Chinenye Henrietta Nedum, Cyril Onyeka Ogbue, Victoria Nonyelum Olli and Jude Nnaemeka. (2024, July), "Antidiarrheal effects of ethanol leaf extract of Eleusine indica in Castor oil induced diarrhea using mice model.", Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy, Vol. 12, (Issue 02), pp 011-022 |
| 12 | Chigozie Celestina Ezeagha, Chioma Precious Duru, Ifeyinwa Stellamaris Agbasi, Onumsinachukwu Consolata Orji, Jacinta Ogechukwu Ogbuebuna, Chinenye Henrietta Nedum, Amara Nwanyioma Anozie and Uche Maryann Chukwudulue. (2024, January), "Nutritional properties of Nauclea latifolia root and leaves", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 26, (Issue 01), pp 130-138 |
| 13 | Chigozie Celestina Ezeagha, Jacinta Ogechukwu Ogbuebuna, Amara Nwanyioma Anozie, Emmanuel Chuks Oranu, Chinenye Henrietta Nedum. (2023, May), "Determination of the Phytochemical and Antimicrobial properties of Nauclea latifolia Root. Smith. (Rubiaceae).", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 23, (Issue 02), pp 182-188 |
| 14 | Cyril Onyeka Ogbue, Hope Morris Ifebi, Chinenye Henrietta Nedum, Charity Chinasa Ezea and Chibueze Jeremiah Ike. (2023, July), "Evaluation of Pharmacognostic Profile of the leaves of Dialium guineese Willd. (Fabaceae) collected from Ukehe in Enugu state, Nigeria", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 24, (Issue 01), pp 252-262 |
| 15 | 5. Chigozie Celestina Ezeagha, Onumsinachukwu Consololata Orji, Jacinta Ogechukwu Ogbuebuna, Amara Nwanyioma Anozie and Chinenye Henrietta Nedum. (2023, July), "Phytochemical Screening and Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties of Nauclea latifolia Root Smith. (Rubiaceae).", World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 12), pp 24-30 |
| 16 | Oguejiofor Ifeoma Judith, Ifebi Hope Morris Nchekwube*, Ezea Charity Chinasa, Ogbue Cyril Onyeka, Nedum Chinenye Henrietta and Iredu Stella Chisom. (2021, June), "EVALUATION OF ANTI-HELMINTICS EFFECT OF NELSONIA CANESCENS PLANT LAM. (ACATHECEAE)", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 17 | Hope Morris Nchekwube Ifebi1 *, Felix Ahamefule Onyegbule2 , Charity Chinasa Ezea1 , Chibueze Jeremiah Ike3 , Onyeka Udemezue4 and Henrietta Chinenye. (2021, June), "PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIDIABETIC STUDIES OF METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF SANSEVIERIA LIBERICA GER. AND LABR. USING GC-FID, FT-IR, GC-MS AND HPLC ANALYSIS.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 1383-1421 |
| 18 | N.J. Alieze1 , F.A. Onyegbule2 , H.M.N. Ifebi1 , C.C. Ezea1*, C.C. Onwuzuligbo1 , F.C. Anowi1 , C. J. Ike3 , H. C. Nedum. (2021, May), "STANDARDIZATION AND TOXICOLOGICAL STUDIES OF THE LEAF OF SENNA SIAMEA IRWIN & BARNEBY (FABACEAE) COLLECTED FROM AGULU IN AWKA SOUTH OF ANAMBRA STATE", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 19 | Hope Morris Nchekwube Ifebi, Ifeoma Judith Oguejiofor, Charity Chinasa Ezea, Cyril Onyeka Ogbue, Chinenye Henrietta Nedum, Felix Ahamefule Onyegbule. (2021, July), "PHARMACOGNOSTIC PROFILE AND EVALUATION OF THE ANTIDIARRHEAL ACTIVITY OF NELSONIA CANESCENS PLANT (LAM.) ACATHECEAE IN MICE MODEL", International Journal of Modern Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4) |
| 20 | IKE Chibueze Jeremiah, Nwankwo Azubuike A., IFEBI Hope Morris Nchekwube, Elebeke Kaosisonna Chris, Nnedum Chinenye Henrietta. (2021, October), "EVALUATION OF THE ANTIDIARRHEA EFFECT OF METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS OF ALCHORNEA LAXIFLORA (BENTH.)", International Journal of Modern Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 5) |
| 21 | O.I. Ajawobu, J.C. Ifemeje, E.O. Erhirhie, N.J. Ajawobu, C.C. Chikelu, H.C. Nedum. (2021, November), "Comparative Assessment of Formulated Instant Weaning Foods Based on Morphometric and Biochemical Parameters of Albino Rats", nigeria food journal, Vol. 38, (Issue 2) |
| 22 | Uduma E. Osonwa, Henrietta C. Nedum, Felix A. Onyegbule, Christopher O. Ezugwu. (2016, September), "Antidiabetic Effects Of Stem Bark Extract And Fractions Of Terminalia Catappa Linn. (Combretaceae)", The Journal of Phytopharmacology, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 167-175 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chidinma R. Chukwunwejim, Ijeoma N. Ebenebe, Chinenye H. Nedum and Charles O. Esimone. (2025, June), "Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Candida species isolated from HIV/AIDS patients attending two different Tertiary Hospitals in Anambra State, Nigeria", , pp 72 |
| 2 | Chigozie C. Ezeagha, Chioma P. Duru, Jacinta O. Ogbuebuna, Chinenye H. Nedum. (2022, June), "Proximate, Vitamin and Mineral Analysis of Nuclea latifolia Root and Leaves", |
| 3 | Ike C.J, Ifebi H.M.N, Ezea C.C, Nedum H.C, Onwuzuligbo C.C. (2021, August), "Evaluation Of Antihelminthes And Antidiarrhoea Effect Of Methanolic Extract And Fractions Of Alchonia Laxiflora (Benth.) Pax. And Hoffman", Nigeria Association of Pharmacist in Academia |
| 4 | Ifebi H.M.N, Oguejiofor I.J, Ezea C.C, Ogbue C.O, Nedum H.C.. (2021, August), "Pharmacognostic Profile And Evaluation Of Antidiarrhoea Acitivity Of Nelsonia Canescens (Lam.) Acathaceae", |
| 5 | Uduma Osonwa, Nedum Henrietta Chinenye, Felix A. Onyegbule. (2015, December), "Anti-hyperglycemic effect of Terminalia catappa Linn. (Combretaceae) stem bark extract", 8th International Conference of the African Materials Research Society |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "ANALYSIS OF ADANSONIA’S SPECIES ABUNDANCE IN SOUTHERN YOBE STATE, NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA" (September, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Advancing Otolaryngology Through Telemedicine" (September, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "KIDNEY FUNCTION STATUS OF DIABETIC MALE WISTAR ALBINO RAT TREATED WITH Senna tora EXTRACT," (May, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "EFFECTS OF N-HEXANE FRACTION OF Senna tora LEAVES ON ASPARTAME-INDUCED TOXICITY," (April, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "EVALUATION OF PLASMID PROFILES AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF PLANT EXTRACT ON BACTERIA ISOLATES FROM DIARRHEAL CHICKS" (June, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "PHYTOREMEDIATION POTENTIAL OF KANGKONG (Ipomoea reptans Poir) IN LEAD-INDUCED HYDROPONIC SYSTEM" (June, 2024) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE: INTERPLAY OF ANIMAL, ENVIRONMENT, HUMAN AND COORDINATED MITIGATION STRATEGIES," (August, 2024) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Investigation of Nutritional Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and Cytotoxicity of Artemia Species Found in the Batticaloa Lagoon" (July, 2024) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Antioxidant Effect of Ethanol Extract of C. sativus on Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rat Liver" (December, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Suppressive and Curative effects of Carica papaya, Cymbopogon citratus and Artemisia annua (CCA) extracts on mice infected with Plasmodium berghei" (April, 2023 to March, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Genotypic determination of EBLS and Metallo-Beta-Lactamases production in E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolated from urine samples of UTI patients in COOUTH Awka" (April, 2021 to March, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Isolation and Molecular identification of potential Agrobacterium tumefaciens from Nigerian soil and Crowngall of selected plants" (April, 2020 to December, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Natural product (Pyrophen) produced by endophytic funig Poitrisia circinia isolated from Nigeria mangrove plant Rhizophora, Mangrove-biological screening and Structure elucidation" (April, 2020 to September, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "The effect of black palm kernel oil on the wound healing properties of cicatrin powder" (April, 2010 to June, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Faculty Examination Officer, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Department Examination officer, "Dept. of Pharmacognosy and Traditional Medicine" (April, 2024 to April, 2025) |
| 3 | Editor: Ethnoforestry and Pharmacognosy, "Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal" (October, 2024) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshops | |
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| 1 | "Grant Writing Workshop", (Centre for Sustainable Development, NAU), 22nd June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; Ekwueme Centre for Migration Studies |
| 2 | "Online Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Unit, NAU), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU NAU Secretariat |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "19th Annual Nigerian Association Of Pharmacists In Academia (NAPA) National Conference And Scientific Meeting", (Nigerian Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA)), 16th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. |
| 2 | "1st Virtual Scientific Conference", (Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos), 10th March, 2021 to 11th March, 2021; Lagos, Nigeria. |
| 3 | "MS4SSA Project Based Learning, Materials Science And Engineering, And Robotics Modules", (Worchester Polytechnic Institute), 27th August, 2018 to 31st August, 2018; Pan African Materials Institute at the African University of Science and Technology Abuja |
| 4 | "PASMAT Biomaterials Workshop Sessions", (Pan African Materials Institute), 20th August, 2018 to 24th August, 2018; Pan African Materials Institute at the African University of Science and Technology Abuja |
| 5 | "Materials Science And Engineering Module Abuja, Nigeria.", (Worchester Polytechnic Institute), 24th July, 2017 to 28th July, 2017; Abuja, Nigeria. |
| 6 | "MS4SSA Robotics Module Abuja, Nigeria.", (Worchester Polytechnic Institute), 24th July, 2017 to 28th July, 2017; Pan African Materials Institute at the African University of Science and Technology Abuja |
| 7 | "PASMAT Biomaterials Workshop Session", (Pan African Materials Institute), 17th July, 2017 to 21st July, 2017; Pan African Materials Institute at the African University of Science and Technology Abuja |
| 8 | "8th International Conference Of The African Materials Research Society", (Pan African Materials Institute), 6th December, 2015 to 11th December, 2015; Accra, Ghana |
| 9 | "PASMAT Biomaterials Workshop Session", (Pan African Materials Institute), 11th January, 2015 to 11th July, 2015; Pan African Materials Institute at the African University of Science and Technology Abuja |