Dr. Ngozi Nonyelum Okonkwo
Dr. Ngozi Nonyelum Okonkwo is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Okonkwo Ngozi Nonyelum, à Lecturer1 in Applied Microbiology and Brewing with Staff number SS 4985
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Address: | 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 |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2026) September, 2013 to August, 2025 PhD Environmental Microbiology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2024) September, 2013 to January, 2024 Ph.D ( Degree In View) EnvironmentAl Microbiology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2013) January, 2008 to January, 2013 Higher Degree Examination Result EnvironmentAl Microbiology |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2013) January, 2008 to January, 2013 Higher Degree Examination Result Environmental Microbiology |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2004) January, 1998 to April, 2004 Bachelor Of Technology In Biotechnology Biotechnology |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2004) January, 1998 to April, 2004 Biological Technology |
| 7 | St. John Of God Secondary School,Awka. (SSCE, June, 1995) September, 1989 to June, 1995 |
| 8 | St. John Of God Secondary School,Awka. (SSCE, June, 1995) September, 1998 to June, 1995 WAEC CERTIFICATE |
| 9 | Urban 1 Primary School, Awka. (FSLC, May, 1992) May, 1983 to September, 1988 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka. Constitution of Faculty Committee on Students Feedback. March, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Undergraduate Seminar Committee October, 2025 to October, 2028 |
| 3 | Chairman, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee October, 2025 to October, 2028 |
| 4 | Chairman, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka. Constitution of Faculty Committee on Students Feedback. February, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Committee February, 2025 to March, 2027 |
| 6 | Member Seminar Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2024 to Present |
| 7 | Member Alumni Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2024 to Present |
| 8 | Member Disciplinary Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2024 to Present |
| 9 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka. Environmental management committee February, 2024 to March, 2025 |
| 10 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka October, 2023 to October, 2026 |
| 11 | Confectionery and Decoration, Anambra state 1 youth 2 skills Program November, 2022 to Present |
| 12 | full member, NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATORS AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT June, 2022 to Present |
| 13 | Manager/Director, Nony online variety stores May, 2021 to Present |
| 14 | Manager/Director, Ralph stores May, 2021 to Present |
| 15 | Manager/Director, Online shopping mall January, 2021 to Present |
| 16 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka August, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 17 | Manager/Director, Day by Day Shopping Mall February, 2020 to Present |
| 18 | Manager/Director, Austina stores January, 2020 to Present |
| 19 | Manager/Director, Day by Day Import/wholesale Enterprises January, 2020 to Present |
| 20 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka July, 2019 to August, 2020 |
| 21 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2017 to Present |
| 22 | Secretary, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2016 to September, 2018 |
| 23 | Executive Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2016 to August, 2019 |
| 24 | Member, Foundation For African Development Through International Biotechnology (FADIB) February, 2014 to Present |
| 25 | Member, Balm in Gilead Healthcare awareness August, 2012 to April, 2016 |
| 26 | Clerical Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2011 to October, 2016 |
| 27 | Examiner (EG 11), National Examinations Council (NECO) August, 2010 to Present |
| 28 | Examiner (EG 11), West African Examination Council (W.A.E.C) June, 2010 to Present |
| 29 | Laboratory Technologist, Sefton Specialist Medical Centre,Awka August, 2006 to November, 2011 |
| 30 | Member, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,Ondo May, 2005 to June, 2006 |
| 31 | Independent Monitor, National Program On Immunizations, Ilage, Ondo State April, 2005 to November, 2007 |
| 32 | Laboratory Technologist, Ilage Local Government Health Centre,Igbokoda,Ondo State August, 2004 to September, 2005 |
| 33 | Laboratory Technologist, Silgrey Royal Hospital July, 2002 to June, 2003 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Okonkwo N.N, Akpadolu K.C , Egurefa S.O , Awari V.G, Orji C.C , Orji S.L , Kanu N.V, Ogbunude A.P , Ikegwuonu E.A and Okpala, C.O. (2026, May), "Biodegradation of Pure Water Sachets and Polythene Treated Under Alkaline Conditions Using Microorganisms", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (IJARBS), Vol. 13, (Issue 5), pp 16 to 35 |
| 2 | OGUJAWA C.N., OVOWA O.F., UWANTA L.I. OGHONIM P.A.N.,OKOLI F.A., ANAZODO C.A., OKOYE C.V. OKONKWO N.N., EBO P.U. AND UMEODUAGU N.D.. (2026, January), "Biochemical, Histopathological, and Microbiological Assessment of Herbal Bitters-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Gut Health Alterations in Albino Rats", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (IJARBS), Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 44-66 |
| 3 | OKONKWO N.N., UWANTA L.I., OKEKE C.B., NZEAJUNWA G.C., OGHONIM P.A.N., EGWUATU C.I.., AWARI, V.G.,. UMEODUAGU N.D. AND AGU K.C.. (2026, January), "Monoculture biodegradation of packaged water sachets and polythene treated with heat using diverse microbial isolates", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL RESEARCH PUBLICATION ANALYSIS, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-25 |
| 4 | OKONKWO N.N, ORJI M.U.. UMEODUAGU N.D., NWIYI I.U,AWARI V.G, VICTOR-EBO P.U, ORJI C.C AND OFUNWA J.O. (2025, February), "EFFECTS OF CASSAVA WASTE WATER EFFLUENT ON GROWTH OF ZEA MAYS (MAIZE) SEEDLINGS", International journal of research, pp 562-572 |
| 5 | EZE H.C, EUPHEMIA AFOMA IKEGWUONU, U.O. OKOLI, CHUKWUJEKWU ANULIKA AND OKONKWO NGOZI NONYELUM. (2025, July), "Antibacterial activities of Daucus Carota against Urinary Tract Pathogen Escherichia coli isolated from Urine Specimen collected from the students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND APPLIED SCIENCE(IJLTEMAS), Vol. 14, (Issue 7), pp 293-300 |
| 6 | CHUKWUELUE ANGELA ODINAKACHUKWU, EZE H.C., IKEGWUONU.AFOMA EUPHEMIA, OKONKWO NGOZI NONYELUM. (2025, September), "Determination of antibiotic potency of N-hexane, ethanolic and methanolic leaf extracts of Cymbopogon Citratus on some selected Hospital Bacteria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TREND IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE(IJPREMS), Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 94-105 |
| 7 | OKONKWO N.N, ORJI M.U.. UMEODUAGU N.D., EGUREFA S.O, AWARI V.G, O, VICTOR ADULOJU A.T , ORJI C.C AND OFUNWA J.O. (2025, February), "CYANIDE BIODEGRADATION POTENTIALS OF MICROBIAL ISOLATES FROM CASSAVA PROCESSING WASTEWATER", International journal of research, pp 547-560 |
| 8 | EZE H.C, EUPHEMIA AFOMA IKEGWUONU, OKONKWO NGOZI NONYELUM, CHUKWUJEKWU ANULIKA,ENWELUZOR ADAUGO, CHINWENDU ANAZODO, CHIDIEBERE AGATHA IZOMOR RAY NIOFUNIMBII. (2024, August), "Comparison between in vitro activities of Solanium Aethiopicum and Rauwolfia Vomitoris Leaves extract on urinary tract infections (UTI) Isolates from Urine", International journal of research and innovation in social sciences |
| 9 | EZE H.C, EUPHEMIA AFOMA IKEGWUONU, OBASI C.J. OKONKWO NGOZI NONYELUM AND U.O.OKOLI. (2024, February), "Antibacterial activities of honey bee against gram-positive bacteria isolated from urine", GSC BIOLOGICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, pp 113-122 |
| 10 | EZE H.C, OBASI C.J, EUPHEMIA AFOMA IKEGWUONU, OKONKWO NGOZI NONYELUM. (2024, February), "Antibacterial effects of honey on gram-negative bacteria isolated from urine", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE(IJPREMS), Vol. 04, (Issue 2024), pp 6 |
| 11 | OBIANOM O. A, OGBONNA U. S A. AGU K. C. OZUAH C. L, OKONKWO N. N, VICTOR ADULOGU À J. AND UMEODUAGU N D. (2023, November), "Microbiological and phytochemical evaluation of Jack fruit and Sour sop", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE ACADEMIC RESEARCH, Vol. 4, (Issue 2023), pp 13 |
| 12 | UMEODUAGU N.D;CHIDOZIE C.P.; IFEMEJE E.M.;ANAZODO C.A; OKOLI F.A., OKONKWO N.N.;AGU K.C.; UWANTA L.I, AZUKA G.E. (2023, September), "Halitosis : THE ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF SOME COMMERCIALLY SOLD TOOTHPASTE ON SELECTED ISOLATES", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING TRENDS, Vol. 9 |
| 13 | AWARI V. G. UMEODUAGU N. D, AGU K. C. OKONKWO N N. OZUAH C. L, VICTOR ADULOJU A T. (2023, September), "The Ubiquity Importance and Harmful effects of Microorganisms, An Environmental and Public Health Perspective", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE(IJPREMS), Vol. 3, pp 10 |
| 14 | OBIANOM O. A, OGBONNA U. S A. AGU K. C. OZUAH C. L, OKONKWO N. N, VICTOR ADULOGU À J. AND UMEODUAGU N D. (2023, September), "Fungal Assessment Of Artificial Nails Of Female Students Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE ACADEMIC RESEARCH, Vol. 4, (Issue 2023), pp 6 |
| 15 | OKONKWO N.N.;OKOLI F.A.;AGU K.C.;OKEKE C.M;AWARI V.G.;IFEDIEGWU M.C.;UMEODUAGU N.D.;. (2023, September), "Identification of Indigenous Bacteria From Soil Contaminated with Cassava mill effluents", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE(IJPREMS), Vol. 3 |
| 16 | VICTOR-ADUOJU A.T. , OKONKWO N.N.;OKOLI F.A.;AGU K.C.;OKOYE C.W.;AWARI V.G.;UMEODUAGU N.D.. (2023, September), "Comparative analysis of microbial load of water in selected hostels in ifite, Awka", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE(IJPREMS), Vol. 3, pp 9 |
| 17 | OKOLI F.A., OKONKWO N.N.;AGU K.C.; NWOBU W.C, UWANTA L.I, IFEDIEGWU M.C.;UMEODUAGU N.D.;. (2023, September), "IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL MICROBIAL CONTAMINANTS FROM STORED PAP", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE(IJPREMS), Vol. 3 |
| 18 | Okonkwo N.N, Chukwura E.I, Mbachu A.E. (2020, March), "Boiremediation Potentials And Emulsification Activity Of Indigenous Bacteria Isolated From Crude Oil Polluted Soil In Ohaji Egbema Nigeria", Research gate |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Community perception of the cooling effects of urban green spaces in Laoang, Northern Samar" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Small Scale Farmers’ Legume Production in Nangoma Agriculture Camp Area: Challenges, Local Solutions and Opportunities for Scaling Up" (July, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "National Examinations Council" (July, 2024 to August, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "National Examinations Council" (July, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "National Examinations Council" (August, 2022 to September, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "National Examinations Council" (July, 2021 to September, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Constitution of Faculty Committee on Students Feedback" (March, 2026) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Constitution of Faculty Committee on Students Feedback" (February, 2025 to March, 2026) |
| 3 | Member, "Examination management/moderation committee" (October, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Undergraduate Seminar Committee" (October, 2025 to November, 2026) |
| 5 | Member, "Appointment as Member, Disciplinary Committee 2024/2025 Academic Session" (February, 2025 to March, 2026) |
| 6 | Chairperson, "Appointment as Chairperson, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee" (October, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 7 | Member, "Appointment as Member, Alumni Committee 2024/2025 Academic Session" (February, 2025 to March, 2026) |
| 8 | Member, "Task Force Monitoring Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library Staff" (May, 2017 to June, 2023) |
| 9 | Secretary, "Task Force on University Ventures Audit" (October, 2016 to November, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATORS AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT" - No 54 (member since 2022), https://www.nipasnig.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Global-Conferences-Multi-Disciplinary-Academy.pdf |
| 2 | Full Member, "Foundation for African Development Through International Biotechnology" (member since 2014), https://uia.org/s/or/en/1100058693 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "4th Bioscience International Conference", (Faculty of Biosciences, local organising Committee), 13th May, 2026 to 14th May, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, faculty of biosciences |
| 2 | "Foundation for African Development Through International Biotechnology (Fadib)", (Department of Microbiology), 4th March, 2025 to 7th March, 2025; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 3 | "Maiden International Conference", (Faculty of Biosciences, local organising Committee), 10th December, 2024 to 11th December, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, faculty of biosciences |
| 4 | "9th Annual Symposium and General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigeria Society for Microbiology (NSM)", (Nigerian Society of Microbiology), 3rd July, 2024 to 5th July, 2024; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 5 | "3rd International Bioscience Conference of the Faculty of Biosciences", (Faculty of Biosciences), 18th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 6 | "2022 REGIONAL MCPD AND INDUCTION OF NEW PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS", (NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATOR AND OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT), 6th November, 2022 to 5th July, 2023; Abuja |
| 7 | "Foundation For African Development Conference", (FADIB), 2nd December, 2014 to 2nd December, 2014; Enugu |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Women of Divine Destiny Initiative (WODDI)", (WODDI), 23rd April, 2026 to 25th April, 2026; Abuja |
| 2 | "IDK Enterpreneurship Learning", (IDK LEARNING CENTRE), 9th May, 2023 to 2nd June, 2023; Aroma, Awka |
| 3 | "Cancer Incidence And Awareness", (Balm in Gilead Health care Awareness), 29th August, 2012 to 29th August, 2012; Enugu |
| 4 | "National Drug Law Enforcement Agency", (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Ondo State Chapter), Health centre Igbokoda, ilaje local government, Ondo State |