Mr. Somtochukwu Richard Ewuzie
Mr. Somtochukwu Richard Ewuzie is a LECTURER II in PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Somtochukwu Richard Ewuzie; employed in the year 2019 as a 'graduate assistant' in the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. I am an academician, gifted at turning prospects into deliverables while also delivering exceptional management, leadership and effective teamwork where needed.
I was upgraded as a Lecturer II in May 2023 after obtaining my M. Pharm. degree.
Personal Information
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Address: | Pharmaceutics And Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Master Degree, May, 2023) October, 2019 to May, 2023 MASTER OF PHARMACY FORMULATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARM. TECHNOLOGY |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2011) June, 2006 to November, 2011 B. PHARM. PHARMACY |
| 3 | Federal Government College, Nise, Anambra State; Nigeria.. (SSCE, June, 2005) September, 1999 to May, 2005 |
| 4 | CROWN MODEL N/P SCHOOL, ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE; NIGERIA. (FSLC, May, 2000) January, 1993 to January, 1999 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Africa Resource Center for Experience in Supply Chain Management (ARC_ESM) February, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | STAFF ADVISER, Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. April, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | LECTURER II, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA (FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES) May, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | RESEARCH ASSISTANT, COVID-19 VACCINE HESITANCY STUDY, SYDANI INITIATIVE INTERNATIONAL August, 2021 to August, 2021 |
| 5 | CONSULTANT, VACCINE LOGISTICS, SYDANI INITIATIVE INTERNATIONAL March, 2021 to April, 2021 |
| 6 | RSSH PROJECT CONSULTANT, NATIONAL PRODUCT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (NPSCMP) December, 2019 to December, 2020 |
| 7 | GRADUATE ASSISTANT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA (FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES) August, 2019 to May, 2023 |
| 8 | LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER, ACHIEVING HEALTH NIGERIA INITIATIVE (FHI360) GLOBAL FUND PROJECT December, 2017 to August, 2019 |
| 9 | Supply Chain Pharmacist, Anambra State Civil Service (Logistics Management Coordinating Unit), Awka, Anambra; Nigeria April, 2016 to December, 2017 |
| 10 | PRODUCTION PHARMACIST, SURELIFE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, ASABA, DELTA STATE; NIGERIA January, 2015 to November, 2015 |
| 11 | SUPERINTENDENT PHARMACIST, SERAPH PHARMACY, OWERRI, IMO STATE; NIGERIA November, 2014 to December, 2014 |
| 12 | SUPERINTENDENT PHARMACIST, BEKAM PHARMACY OWERRI, IMO STATE; NIGERIA April, 2014 to November, 2014 |
| 13 | NYSC - hospital pharmacist, Ebonyi State Hospital Management Board, Abakiliki, Ebonyi State; Nigeria March, 2013 to March, 2014 |
| 14 | Intern Pharmacist, Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakiliki, Ebonyi State; Nigeria March, 2012 to February, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Henrietta I Obi, Ogechukwu C Dozie-Nwakile, Somtochukwu R Ewuzie, Ifeanyi J Okeke, Angus N Oli, Calistus D Nwakile. (2025, April), "Anti-dermatophytic Potentials of Garcinia kola and Vernonia amygdalina extracts", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 1878 – 1881 |
| 2 | Chika C Abba, Ogechi O Anyanwu, Somtochukwu R Ewuzie, Chukwubuikem C Okolo, Blessing O Umeokoli, Ugochukwu M Okezie, Ike V Ezenwa. (2025, June), "Evaluation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of endophytic fungi isolated from leaves of Acioa barteri (Hook F. ex. Oliv)", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 405 - 412 |
| 3 | Somtochukwu Richard Ewuzie. (2025, April), "Technical report on interventions during the global fund resilient and sustainable systems strengthening for health project in Edo state, Nigeria", Discover Health Systems, Vol. 4, (Issue 36) |
| 4 | Dominic Obielosi, Somtochukwu Richard Ewuzie. (2025, April), "Christian Religion in the face of artificial intelligence: Challenges and Prospects from the backdrop of 1COR 1:21-25", IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL of IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM for SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT, Vol. 18, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Dominic Obielosi, Somtochukwu Richard Ewuzie. (2024, December), "... wahásìrötîmaHálâmiqqirBeºkä”(Exod 23:25) and John 15:7: A Contextual Analysis", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 144 - 155 |
| 6 | Somtochukwu Richard Ewuzie, Ogechi Rosemary Ikueze, Emmanuel Maduabuchi Uronnachi. (2024, December), "Evaluation of Wound-healing Potentials of Aloe vera and Honey-based Formulation for Treatment of Burns", International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Phytopharmacological Research, Vol. 14, (Issue 6), pp 28 - 35 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Uronnachi, Patience Ngbo, Somtochukwu R Ewuzie, Chidalu Ikeotuonye, Anthony Attama. (2024, December), "Eucalyptus Oil Nanoemulsion: Evaluation of in vitro activity against Trypanosoma brucei", Zagazig Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 33, (Issue 2), pp 41 - 50 |
| 8 | Somtochukwu R Ewuzie, Nneoma C Chuks-aginam, Emmanuel M Uronnachi. (2024, June), "Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of a Topical Cream Containing Ocimum gratissimum and Cucurbita Seed Oil", World Journal of Environmental Biosciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 16 - 22 |
| 9 | Somtochukwu R Ewuzie, Calistus D Nwakile, Emmanuel M Uronnachi, Chukwuebuka E Umeyor, Ogechukwu C Dozie-Nwakile, Henrietta I Obi, Ifeanyi E Okoye, Anthony A Attama, Vincent C Okore. (2024, August), "Oral Gentamicin Sulphate Nanoemulsion for Systemic Indication: Formulation and Evaluation", Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 129 - 139 |
| 10 | Michael Onyeukwu, Emmanuel Uronnachi, Chidalu Benedicta Ikeotuonye, Chibuzor Ijezie, Tochukwu Okeke, Somto Ewuzie, Ifeanyi Nzekwe. (2024, October), "Quality control and Microbial analysis of liquid herbal drug formulations marketed in three major cities of South Eastern, Nigeria", Journal of Preventive and Complementary Medicine, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 125 - 134 |
| 11 | Somtochukwu R Ewuzie, Calistus D Nwakile, Emmanuel M Uronnachi, Chukwuebuka E Umeyor, Ogechukwu C Dozie-Nwakile. (2023, November), "A Review of gentamicin sulphate oral preparation containing natural oil (pumpkin seed oil) for systemic indication", International Journal of Emerging Trends in Science and Technology, Vol. 10, (Issue 11), pp 8032 - 8042 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Somtochukwu Richard Ewuzie, Nneoma Chiagoziem Chuks-Aginam, Emmanuel Maduabuchi Uronnachi. (2024, August), "Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory Activity of a Topical Cream Containing Ocimum gratissimum and Cucurbita sp. (Pumpkin) seed oil", The Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia, pp 12 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "RESEARCH GRANT for Post-Graduate Dissertation" (December, 2024 to March, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by SUSU COLLEGE (#125 Limca Road Nkpor, Anambra State Nigeria) |
| 2 | Awardee: "Global Affairs Canada Scholarship Grant" (May, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Study In Canada Scholarships_ Global Affairs Canada |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Africa Resource Center for Experience in Supply Chain Management (ARC_ESM) Innovation Hub" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | SECRETARY, "INDUCTION PLANNING COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF PHARM. SCIENCES, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, N.A.U AWKA SPORTS COMMITTEE" (April, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF PHARM. SCIENCES, N.A.U AWKA SPORTS COMMITTEE" (November, 2024 to March, 2025) |
| 5 | STAFF ADVISER, "Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (April, 2024) |
| 6 | Member, "Induction Planning Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2024 to July, 2024) |
| 7 | SECRETARY, "Curriculum Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2024 to November, 2024) |
| 8 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF PHARM. SCIENCES, FOREIGN PHARMACY GRADUATE ORIENTATION PROGRAM (FPGOP) FOR AUG/SEPT 2023 PROGRAM COMMITTEE" (July, 2023 to September, 2023) |
| 9 | SECRETARY, "INDUCTION PLANNING COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 10 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF PHARM. SCIENCES, N.A.U AWKA SPORTS COMMITTEE" (January, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 11 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, N.A.U AWKA SPORTS COMMITTEE" (May, 2019 to December, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Affiliate Member, "Africa Resource Center for Supply Chain Excellence" (member since 2021), https://africaresourcecentre.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities" (member since 2019), http://www.asuunigeria.org |
| 3 | Professional Member, "National Association of Pharmacists In Academia" (member since 2019), https://napanational.org |
| 4 | Associate Member, "International Association of Public Health Logisticians" (member since 2018), https://iaphl.org |
| 5 | Professional Member, "Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://psn.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) Conference "GATEWAY 2024"", (NAPA), 19th August, 2024 to 23rd August, 2024; Olabisi Onabanjo University, Sagamu campus, Ogun State |
| 2 | "Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) National Conference", (PSN), 31st October, 2022 to 5th November, 2022; physical |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Workshop on 'Intensive Academic Writing Course'", (Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology; N.A.U, Awka.), 14th August, 2024 to 15th August, 2024; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (N.A.U), Awka |
| 2 | "Pedagogy Workshop for Teachers in Tertiary Institutions", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, N.A.U Awka, Anambra, Nigeria. |
| 3 | "MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (MCPD) COURSES XIII - XV", (PHARMACISTS COUNCIL OF NIGERIA), 16th January, 2023 to 20th January, 2023; ENUGU; NIGERIA |
| 4 | "PERFORMANCE MONITORING, DATA ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP", (NSCIP - GLOBAL FUND), 16th August, 2017 to 18th August, 2017; ABUJA; NIGERIA |
| 5 | "ADVANCED TRAINING ON 'QUALITY AND DOCUMENTATION'", (NAFDAC & PMG-MAN), 13th May, 2015 to 15th May, 2015; LAGOS; NIGERIA |
| 6 | "BASIC GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE", (NAFDAC & PMG-MAN), 11th May, 2015 to 12th May, 2015; LAGOS; NIGERIA |