Dr. Chinwemadu Matthew Nwachukwu
Dr. Chinwemadu Matthew Nwachukwu is a SENIOR LECTURER in ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr Chinwemadu Matthew Nwachiukwu hails from Ezimo in Udenu Local Governmwnt Area of Enugu State. A lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Department of Environmental Health Sciences. Staff no SS-5007,
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Address: | Environmental Health Science, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2018) September, 2012 to May, 2018 PhD Enviromnmental Management |
| 2 | College Of Health Technology, Zawan, Platue State. (HND, October, 2015) October, 2011 to October, 2015 HND Enviromnmental Health |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, June, 2011) October, 2007 to June, 2011 Msc Enviromnmental Management |
| 4 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2004) October, 2018 to December, 2019 PGD Postgraduate Diploma In Public Health Sanitary Engineering |
| 5 | Unjiversity Of Ibadan. (Post-Graduate Degree, October, 1994) October, 1993 to October, 1994 PGD Diploma For Tutors Of Health Sciences |
| 6 | School Of Health Technology, Oji River, Enugu State. (HND, August, 1991) August, 1989 to July, 1991 HND Diploma For Public Health Superitendents |
| 7 | Boys Secondary School Imilike Agu, Udenu LGA , Enugu State. (GCE, June, 1984) August, 1979 to June, 1984 Certificate West African Examinations Council, General Certificate Of Education |
| 8 | Ibagwa Ezimo Primary, School, Isi Uzo LGA. (FSLC, March, 1982) June, 1972 to June, 1978 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Examination Officer, Department of Environmental Health Sciences October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Head of Unit/Cordinator, Meat/Food Inspection Practical, Department of Environmental Health Sciences March, 2020 to Present |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Nwachukwu Matthew C. & Nwachukwu Blessing O.. (2018, September) Meat Hygiene and Inspection PEGAAT Ventures, ISBN: 978-978-942-390-3 |
| 2 | Nwachukwu, M. C, Nwachukwu Blessing,. O.. (2018, March) Introduction to BiuldingConstruction and Sanitaion Eve Ventures, Achi Road Oji River |
| 3 | Matthew C. Nwachukwu. (2008, March) Tropical Disease Prevention and Control Eve Ventures, Achi Road Oji River, ISBN: 978-078-235-4 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Agubuokwu V. C., Nwachukwu M.C, Okoye V.C et al. (2026, May), "Knowledge and Practice of HIV and AIDS Prevention among students of Anambra State College of Health Sciences Obosi", International Journal of Progressive Research in Engineering Management and Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 3200-3212 |
| 2 | Nwachukwu M.C, Abonyi I.C, Nwankwo C.J et al. (2026, June), "Assessment of Microbial contamination of street foods and food preparation surfaces in Nnewi metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in social sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 9) |
| 3 | V.K. Nwodo, I.C. Abonyi, C.J.Amah, M,C. Nwachukwu, N.C. Ugwu. (2026, May), "Radiological safety of hair creams sold in Nnewi metrpolis based on natural radionuclide content", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews |
| 4 | Dr Okolo Chidera Vivian,Prof. Onodugo Ifeanyi Chris,Eze, Priscilla Ifeyinwa,Amalu,Dr Matthew Chinwemadu Nwachukwu, Christopher Tochukwu,Dr Dennis Iyidiobi Ochiaka.. (2026, May), "FACIAL AND NASAL ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES AND THEIR ROLE IN AIR POLLUTION–RELATED RESPIRATORY MORBIDITY IN NIGERIAN CITIES", JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 21 |
| 5 | Dr Ugwu Eunice Ngozi,Dr Matthew Chinwemadu Nwachukwu,Eze, Priscilla Ifeyinwa,Amalu, Christopher Tochukwu,Ochechi Joseph Ugbede,Dr Dennis Iyidiobi Ochiaka,. (2026, May), "COMMUNITY-LEVEL ANATOMICAL VARIATIONS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR MATERNAL MORTALITY IN RURAL NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 27 |
| 6 | Nwakpa, Cletus Chukwuemeka,Dr Matthew Chinwemadu Nwachukwu,Dr Okolie Chidera Vivian,Dr Dennis Iyidiobi Ochiaka,Prof. Onodugo Ifeanyi Chris,Eze, Priscilla Ifeyinwa.. (2026, May), "ANATOMY-INFORMED PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE OF STROKE OUTCOMES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN POPULATIONS: A STUDY OF NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 26 |
| 7 | Isaiah C. Abonyi1*, Matthew M. Nwachukwu1, Chelsea C. Nwabuisi1, Chidiebere J. Nwankwo1, Vincent I. Obi2, Justina N. Okoli3, Peter M. Eze1. (2026, March), "Malaria Transmission Hotspots in Off-Campus University Lodges: The Role of Micro-Environmental Conditions in Southeastern Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI), Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 8 |
| 8 | Isaiah C. Abonyi 1, *, Peter M. Eze 1, Callistus O. Enyi 2, Matthew C. Nwachukwu 1, Chidiebere J. Nwankwo 1 and Vincent I. Obi 3. (2026, May), "Household biomass fuel use and associated visual impairment in Enugu state, Nigeria", GSC ADVANCED RESEARCH AND REVIEW, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 2 |
| 9 | V.K. Nwodo 1, I. C. Abonyi 2, *, C.J. Amah 1, M. C. Nwachukwu 2 and N. C. Ugwu 3. (2026, May), "Radiological safety of hair creams sold in Nnewi metropolis based on natural Radionuclides content", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, pp 082-088 |
| 10 | Abonyi I.C, Ofumelu I.C, Nwachukwu M.C. (2026, June), "Assessment of Lead levels and microbial quality in selected spices sold in Onitsha markets in Anambra State, Nigeria", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, pp 049-061 |
| 11 | Abonyi I.C, Unarah J.U, Nwachukwu M, C. (2026, June), "Assessment of Agricultural practices and pesticides residue level in tomatoes and garden egg sold in southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation., pp 3234 |
| 12 | Ebelechukwu Nwaoma Ihekwoaba, Mathew Chinwemadu Nwachukwu, Chizoba Eze , Nelson Eberechukwu Oruhe. (2025, August), "ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SHIGELLA CONTAMINATION OF WATER SOURCES IN OKOFIA, OTOLO, NNEWI NORTH LGA, ANAMBRA STATE", OMANARP INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES, Vol. 2, (Issue 11), pp 66-73 |
| 13 | Ebelechukwu Nwaoma Ihekwoaba, Mathew Chinwemadu Nwachukwu, Chizoba Eze, Nelson Eberechukwu Oruche. (2025, August), "THE PREVALENCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF SHIGELLA BACTERIA IN DRINKING WATER SOURCES IN OKOFIA, OTOLO, NNEWI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE", OMANARP INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES VOL.2. ISSUE II, 2025, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 74-87 |
| 14 | Somtochukwu M. Orji, Ede A. Okorie, Chidiebere Joy Nwankwo, Nwazunku A. Alugbala, Chinwemadu M. Nwachuwu, Blessing T. Onyeje, Ihekwoaba E. Nwaoma, Kalu O. Obasi, Mbaegbu N. Okwudili, Egbunonu R. Chiamaka. (2025, August), "Assessment of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in the Selected Primary Healthcare Centers in Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, Vol. 12, (Issue 7), pp 877-887 |
| 15 | Ihekwoaba, Ebelechukwu Nwaoma; 2Nwachukwu, Mathew Chinwemadu; 3Eze Chizoba & 4Oruche Nelson Eberechukwu. (2025, August), "PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF SHIGELLA CONTAMINATION IN DRINKING WATER SOURCES IN OKOFIA, OTOLO, NNEWI NORTH LGA, ANAMBRA STATE", OMANARP INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES VOL.2. ISSUE II, 2025, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 58-65 |
| 16 | Ihekwoaba Ebelechukwu Nwaoma; Ede Alison Okorie; Charles Chijioke Dike; Nwachukwu Mathew Chinwemadu; Sebastine Okechukwu Nwoko; Anikwe Happiness Ebele. (2025, March), "Assessment of Sanitary Status and Practices in the Selected Abattoirs and Slaughter Houses in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 1-9 |
| 17 | Ochechi Joseph Ugbede, Dr Okolo Petronilla Nnenna, Dr Dennis Iyidiobi Ochiaka, Eze Priscilla Ifeyinwa, Dr Ogbuyeme Jennifer Ngozika, Atuchi Nneka Modester, Nwachukwu Matthew Chinwemadu, Offor Eusebius Chinedu. (2025, January), "PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF INTERNAL CLIMATE-INDUCED MIGRATION: TRACKING DISEASE PATTERNS IN IDP SETTLEMENTS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 355-372 |
| 18 | Ochechi Joseph Ugbede, Okolo Petronilla Nnenna, Ugwuanyi Rosemary Chinenye, Ogbuyeme Jennifer Ngozika, Ochechi Emmanuel Onuh, Nwachukwu Matthew Chinwemadu. (2025, January), "SILENT KILLERS: INVESTIGATING THE LONG-TERM RESPIRATORY EFFECTS OF HOUSEHOLD GENERATOR FUMES IN NIGERIAN SUBURBS", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 411-429 |
| 19 | Ochechi Joseph Ugbede, ogbuyeme Jennifer Ngozika, Okolo Petronilla Nnenna, Dennis Iyidiobi Ochiaka, Adiele Nneoma Susan, Nwachukwu Matthew Chinwemadu. (2025, January), "LINKING URBAN STREET FOOD CONSUMPTION PATTERNS TO HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES PREVALENCE IN NIGERIAN CITIES", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 449-463 |
| 20 | Jennifer Ngozika Ogbuyeme, Dennis Ochiaka, Rosemary Chinenye Ugwuanyi, Nneka Modester Atuchi, Matthew Chinwemadu Nwachukwu, Okenwa Uzoechina Uzoamaka, Ochechi Joseph Ugbede. (2024, September), "Influence of Food Insecurity on Child Growth and Development: A Northern Nigeria Study", Multidisciplinary Research and Development Journal Int’l, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 154-168 |
| 21 | Nneka Modester Atuchi, Rosemary Chinenye Ugwuanyi, Dennis Ochiaka, Jennifer Ngozika Ogbuyeme, Matthew Chinwemadu Nwachukwu, Uzoamaka Okenwa Uzoechina, Ochechi Joseph Ugbede. (2024, September), "Impact of Climate Change on Vector-Borne Diseases in Nigeria", Multidisciplinary Research and Development Journal Int’l, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 141-153 |
| 22 | Ugwuanyi Rosemary Chinenye, Nneka Modester Atuchi, Ochiaka Dennis, Ogbuyeme Jennifer Ngozika, Nwachukwu Matthew Chinwemadu, Uzoamaka Okenwa Uzoechina, Ochechi Joseph Ugbede. (2024, September), "Climate Change and Health Outcomes in Urban Slums: A case of Lagos Nigeria", Multidisciplinary Research and Development Journal Int’l, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 129-140 |
| 23 | Isaiah C. Abonyi, Peter M Eze, Ede A Okorie, Joseph O Umunnah, Emmanuel U Asogwa, Domnic O Abonyi, Matthew C Nwachukwu. (2022, June), "Effects of Biomass Cooking Fuels on the Respiratory Health of Household Members in Enugu State, Nigeria", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 37-47 |
| 24 | M. C. Nwachukwu, J. C. Agunwamba, B. C. Okoro, C. N. Mama. (2021, January), "Comparative Analysis of Existing and Optimal Maintenance Policy of Water Borehole Schemes in South Eastern States of Nigeria", Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 43-50 |
| 25 | Nwachukwu, M. C, Uchegbu, S. N, Okoye, C. O.. (2019, January), "Analysis of the Perceptions of Mothers on Hygeine Factors Affecting Diarrhea Occurrence in Enugu State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Public Health, Pharmacy and Pharmacology., Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 25-38 |
| 26 | Nwachukwu, M. C, Uchegbu, S. N, Onwuka, S. U.. (2018, December), "Environmental and Hygiene Factors Affecting Diarrhea Occurrence in Enugu State, Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Environmental Science,Toxicology and Food Technology, Vol. 12, (Issue 12), pp 1-7 |
| 27 | Nwachukwu, M. C, Okoye, C. O.. (2014, March), "Human Induced Environmental Factors and Mosquitoe Breeding in Enugu Urban, Ngeria", American Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 57-63 |
| 28 | Nwachukwu M. C.; Okoye Chinedu, O.. (2014, June), "Environmental Factors and Malaria Prevalence in Enugu Urban, Ngeria", International Journal of Engineering Research Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 901-909 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwachukwu M.C. (2017, August), "Building ethical culture through formative training "Environmental health experience"", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Impact of water sanitation and hygiene intervention on diarrhea diarrhea disease prevention among children aged 0-5 years in rural community of Ikolo in Igbo-Etiti LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria LGA" (2025). Completed Masters project by Ezugwu Bestion Onyebuchi EZU27993 |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Biomedical Investigation" (January, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Appointment as an Internal/External Examiner" (May, 2026 to May, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "EXAMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGISTS" (October, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member, "Resources Inspection Team, National Board for Technical Education [NBTE]" (December, 2017) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Prayer Committee (REC) , Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Committee on Implementation of Prof. Jerome Nriagu's Scholarship Scheme" (March, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Ethics and Code of Conduct Committee, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology" (April, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Steering, Planning and Implementation Committee of the Proposed College of Nursing Sciences and Oji River Mission Specialist Hospital" (May, 2024) |
| 5 | DEACON, "Diocese of Oji River, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)" (September, 2024) |
| 6 | Adjunct Lecturer, "Charisma University" (June, 2023) |
| 7 | Departmental Exam Officer, "NAU Exam Officers" (October, 2023) |
| 8 | Member, Exam Malpractice Committee, "Department of Environmental Health Science" (October, 2023) |
| 9 | Member, "LIAISON FOR PENSION,MORTGAGE, CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES, ASUU COMMITTEE" (June, 2023) |
| 10 | Facilitator, "West Africa Health Examination Board" (June, 2023) |
| 11 | Member, "Resources Inspection Team, National Board for Technical Education [NBTE]" (December, 2017 to December, 2017) |
| 12 | Head of Department, "Department of Environmental Health. Enugu State School of Health Technology, Oji River" (December, 2014 to December, 2016) |
| 13 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY, "ENUGU STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY, OJI RIVER" (December, 2014 to January, 2016) |