Pharm. Ikechukwu Daniel Oraekei
Pharm. Ikechukwu Daniel Oraekei is a LECTURER I in PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Pharm Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu; a native of Akwaeze in Anaocha local government area of Anambra State of Nigeria. I am an Academic staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. my area of specialization is Clinical Pharmacology and currently, I am focusing my research on HERBAL DRUG DEVELOPMENT and I am carrying out researches that will proffer solutions to the empirical recommendation of herbal drug doses with the consequent over dosages or sub-optimal doses.I am currently developing poly-herbal medicine formulations as a solution to deficiency, high cost and toxicity of standard Pharmaceutical orthodox drugs especially when it concerns protracted illnesses such as Cancers.
email: [email protected]
Phone: 08061629459
Personal Information
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Address: | Pharmacology And Toxicology, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2025) June, 2021 to September, 2025 PhD Pharmacology And Toxicology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, October, 2019) January, 2016 to December, 2019 MPharm Clinical Pharmacology |
| 3 | University Of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2003) September, 0092 to September, 1992 BPharm Clinical Pharmacology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, November, 2019 to September, 0299 |
| 2 | Production Pharmacist/Manager, DIZPHARM INDUSTRY LTD.ASABA DELTA STATE, NIGERIA June, 2010 to January, 0020 |
| 3 | Production Pharmacist, Chazmax Pharmaceutical Industry Ltd, Odume Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria January, 2010 to December, 2017 |
| 4 | Superintendent Pharmacist, Tudee Pharmacy, Onitsha Anambra State, Nigeria January, 2009 to December, 3009 |
| 5 | Superintendent Pharmacist, Paragon Pharmacy Nigeria LTD., Oko Anambra State, Nigeria January, 2007 to December, 2008 |
| 6 | Internee Pharmacist, Pharmacists Council Of Nigeria, Idu Abuja January, 2004 to March, 2005 |
| 7 | Industrial trainee, Golden Pharmacy Ltd, Abakpa Nike Enugu State, Nigeria January, 1995 to December, 1996 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Mba Ogbonnaya2, Okeke Ebere Maryvera2, Abone Harrison Odera3, Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu1*, Obidiegwu Onyeka Chinwuba4. (2026, March), "COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONTENTS OF TELFAIRIA OCCIDENTALIS (FRUITED PUMPKIN) LEAVES IN ANAMBRA MARKETS, NIGERIA", International Journal Research Publication Analysis, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 1-27 |
| 2 | Mba Ogbonnaya, Obidiegwu Onyeka Chinweuba, Abone Harrison Odera, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma, Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu*. (2026, April), "MOLECULAR PATHOGENESIS AND CLINICAL IMPACT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW", International Journal Research Publication Analysis, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 01-37 |
| 3 | Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu*, Okonkwo Chukwuemeka Micheal, Mba Ogbonnaya, Abone Harrison Odera, Obidiegwu Onyeka Chinwuba, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma.. (2026, March), "Acute Toxicity, Anti-oxidative, and Anti-inflammatory Activities of a Combination of Zingiber officinale, Allium sativum, and Doxorubicin in Wister Rats Model", International Journal of Research (IJR), Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 816-837 |
| 4 | Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu*, Okoye Odinachi Anthony, Mba Ogbonnaya, Abone Harrison Odera, Obidiegwu Onyeka Chinwuba. (2026, March), "A combination of Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum ethanol extracts prevented liver and kidney toxicities caused by doxorubicin in Wistar rats", International Journal of Research (IJR)), Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 121-138 |
| 5 | Daniel I. Oraekei1,2*, Harrison O. Abone3, Onyeka C. Obidiegwu4, Ogbonnaya Mba1. (2026, June), "Regulatory Mechanisms and Pathological Significance of Crohn’s Disease Focused on Recent Advancements: A Narrative Review", Advanced Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Letters, Vol. 2026, (Issue 3), pp 14-27 |
| 6 | Matthew Ikechukwu Ezugwu, Nkem Moses Chendo, Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei *. (2025, July), "Physicochemical characteristics of the water in selected hotel swimming pools in Awka, Anambra State Capital, Nigeria", World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Vol. 23, (Issue 01), pp 013-021 |
| 7 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei*1. Harrison Odera Abone2, Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu3, Marcellus Ejike Nnamani1, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma1. (2025, July), "Hematology Parameters Modulation by Blends of Zingiber Officinale and Allium Sativum Ethanol Extracts in Female Rattus Norvegicus Models.", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 6, (Issue 7), pp 4242-4250 |
| 8 | Matthew Ikechukwu Ezugwu, Nkem Moses Chendo, Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei*.. (2025, August), "Microbial load estimation of selected hotels’ swimming pool water in Awka, the Capital City of Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research (IJR), Vol. 12, (Issue 08), pp 64-79 |
| 9 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei *, Nnamdi Markben Adione , Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma, Harrison Odera Abone. (2025, May), "Breast histopathological examination of Rattus norvegicus induced with 7,12- dimethylbenz[a]anthracene and treated with a blend of Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum ethanol extracts", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 31, (Issue 02), pp 127-136 |
| 10 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei *, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma, Cynthia Onyinyechi Ezeugwu, Marcellus Ejike Nnamani .. (2024, June), "Evaluation of the sedative and anti-oxidative activity of Rauwolfia vomitoria methanol leaves extract using mature Swiss albino rats", Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy, Vol. 11, (Issue 01), pp 081–090 |
| 11 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei *, Peter Chibueze Ihekwereme, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma and Marcellus Ejike Nnamani. (2024, May), "Modulation of female reproductive hormones by Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum ethanol extracts administered singly and in combinations in female Wister rats", Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 024–031 |
| 12 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei 1, *, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma 1, Nnamdi Markben Adione 2 and Mitchelle Chioma Ezeobi 1. (2024, April), "Evaluation of blood boosting potentials of combined administration of Vigna unguiculata and Citrus limon ethanol extracts using Wister rat models", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews,, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 213–221 |
| 13 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei *, Peter Chibueze Ihekwereme, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma, Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu, Marcellus Ejike Nnamani and Nnamdi Markben Adione. (2024, January), "Evaluation of the protective effects of co-administered Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum ethanol extracts on hepatic and renal functions using female Wister rat models", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 26, pp 268–274 |
| 14 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei*, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma, Uchechukwu Harrison Orji, Marcellus Ejike Nnamani, Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu, Nnamdi Markben Adione, Mitchelle Chioma Ezeobi. (2024, March), "Proximate analysis, total phenolic content, acute toxicity, anti-oxidative and anti- inflammatory studies of Vigna unguiculata and Citrus limon using Wister rat models", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 18, (Issue 03), pp 317–325 |
| 15 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei *, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma, Uchechukwu Harrison Orji, Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu, Marcellus Ejike Nnamani, Nnamdi Markben Adione, Cynthia Chioma Ibeh. (2024, March), "Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and gastric histopathology activities of ethanol leaf extracts of Gongronema latifolium in diclofenac induced albino rat models", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 21, (Issue 03), pp 182–191 |
| 16 | Peter Chibueze Ihekwereme 1, Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei,*, Rose Ngozi Asomugha , Harrison Odera Abone , Matthew Ikechukwu Ezugwu, and Marcellus Ejike Nnamani. (2024, October), "Anti-breast cancer activities of Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum ethanol extracts in 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene induced female Wister rats", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 29, (Issue 01), pp 224–232 |
| 17 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei *, Peter Chibueze Ihekwereme, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma, Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu and Marcellus Ejike Nnamani. (2024, January), "Elucidation of the effects of combined administration of Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum ethanol extracts on lipid profile by means of female Wister rat models", World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Vol. 17, (Issue 01), pp 220–227 |
| 18 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei,*. Peter Chibueze Ihekwereme, Rose Ngozi Asomugha, Harrison Odera Abone, Matthew Ikechukwu Ezugwu, Nnamdi Markben Adione.. (2024, August), "Potentials of Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum ethanol extracts to inhibit oxidative stress and inflammation resulting from cancer inducement with 7,12- dimethylbenz[a]anthracene", World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 340-350 |
| 19 | Sonne Ikechukwu Mbagwu, Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei *, Loveth Chioma Onah. (2023, September), "Hypoglycemic activity of ethanol leaf extract of Grona trifloral in alloxan induced diabetic mice", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences,, Vol. 24, (Issue 3), pp 028-040 |
| 20 | Mbagwu Sonne Ikechukwu1, Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu*2, Anaekwe Brendan Chinedu3. (2023, October), "Investigation Of Pro-fertility Actions Of“ Female Corrective” Poly-herbal Medicine Formulation Using Female Wister Rat Model", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 1279-1292 |
| 21 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei 1, *, Peter Chibueze Ihekwereme 1, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku 3, Markben Nnamdi Adione 2 and Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu 2. (2023, November), "Investigation of possible heavy metal contaminants of Zingiber officinale rhizomes and Allium sativum bulbs sourced from a market in Enugu State of Nigeria using rat models", World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 088–095 |
| 22 | Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei*, Fortune Ebubechukwu Okonkwo, Marcellus Ejike Nnamani, Benjamin Uzodimma Chukwuka, Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu, and Nnamdi Markben Adione. (2023, December), "Evaluation of the anti-oxidation and wound healing activities of Chromolaena odorata methanol leaf extract using rat model", World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 03), pp 042–054 |
| 23 | Peter Chibueze Ihekwereme, Rose Ngozi Asomugha, Sonne Ikechukwu Mbagwu, Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei*, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku. (2023, October), "Phytochemicals, acute toxicities and actual median lethal doses (actual LD50) of Zingiber officinale and Allium sativum given singly and in combination via mice models", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 008-018 |
| 24 | Mbagwu Sonne Ikechukwu1, Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu1* Iduma Kelechukwu Emmanuel1. (2022, December), "Evaluation of the pharmacological interactions between coadministered Newbouldia laevis root bark extract and omeprazole in ulcer induced rat model", Journal of current biomedical research (JCBR), Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 659-667 |
| 25 | Omoirri Moses Aziakpono1*, Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu1, Mbata Uchenna Chisom1, Ataihire Johnson Uyovwiesevwa2, Chukwuemeka Charles Ofili2 and Bogwu Ngoz. (2021, April), "Hemostatic Parameters In Administration Of Graded Doses Of Hydrocortisone In Wistar Rats", Journal of Anatomy and Physiological Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 26 | Ogagayere Lucky Omamuzo, Omoirri Moses Aziakpono, Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu, Ataihire Johnson Uyovwiesevwa, and Ofili Chukwuemeka Charles. (2021, April), "Comparative Evaluation of Saliva and Serum Proteins in Diabetics and Normo-Glycemics", European Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 39 |
| 27 | Omoirri Moses Aziakpono 1, *, Madubogwu Ngozi Ukamaka 2, Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu 2, Ataihire Johnson Uyovwiesevwa 2, Chukwuemeka Charles Ofili 3 and Mbata Uchenna Chisom 1. (2021, May), "Anti-malaria and hypoglycaemic activities of Diosgenin on alloxan-induced, diabetic Wistar rats", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 073-079 |
| 28 | Oraekei DI, Ihekwereme CP. Agbata CA, Ike JC. (2020, March), "Effects Of Super7 – A Poly-herbal Antimalarial Drug – On Female Wister Rats Gonadotropin Hormones.", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 1296-1320 |
| 29 | Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu*1, Ihekwereme Peter Chibueze1, Agbata Chukwuemeka Amaechi1, Ike Chibueze Jeremiah1. (2020, August), "HISTOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FEMALE WISTER RATS OVARIES AFTER 30 DAYS ADMINISTRATION OF SUPER7 – A POLY-HERBAL ANTIMALARIAL DRUG FORMULATION", Global Scientific Journals ISSN 2320-9186, Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 2073-2079 |
| 30 | Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu1, Obiora Celestine Ugwu2, Uchechukwu Harrison Orji1, Raymond Ogbonna Offiah3 , Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei1 and Daniel lotanna Ajaghaku2*. (2020, December), "Low-Dose 17β-Estradiol Supplemented with Andrographis Paniculata Improved Glucose and Lipid Homeostasis in a Type-2 Diabesity Mice Model", Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 1-7 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Scaling Up Research Ethics & Research Integrity (SURER)" (August, 2024 to December, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by United States National Institute of Health Award Number R25TW012213 |
| 2 | Awardee: "INVITATION FOR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN OLIVIA UNIVERSITY, BUJUMBURA BURUNDI." (October, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Olivia university Bujumbura Burundi |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Barriers and enablers to the provision of pressure ulcer care experienced by informal carers of older adults: A mixed methods systematic review" (July, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, ""Limited Benefit of PD-1 Blockade in Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Chronically Damaged Skin (Marjolin Ulcer): A Multicenter Real-World Cohort" (July, 2026) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of Acute Dermal Toxicity and Acute Toxicity of Neurovoral Cream and Tea Extract in Rats" (September, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of Acute Dermal Toxicity and Acute Toxicity of Neurovoral Cream and Tea Extract in Rats" (September, 2025) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "A Literature-Based Review on Gastrodin: Botanical Sources, Biopharmaceutical Profile, Anticancer Effects with Mechanistic insight, Clinical Evidence, Toxicological Studies" (March, 2025) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "The potential effects of cranberry extract on indomethacin- induced gastric ulcer in rats" (March, 2025) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Is there an Association Between Tobacco And Ankylosing Spondylitis In Western Algeria Region?" (September, 2024) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Atherogenic indices of type 2 diabetic patients receiving metformin monotherapy and metformin plus glibenclaminde combination therapy" (April, 2023) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Effects of hydromethanolic stem extract of Costus afer Ker Gawl. (Costaceae) on relative organ weight (ROW) and histology of selected organs in rats" (August, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF POST-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS FOR HIV AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN TWO TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN ENUGU, SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA" (July, 2026 to July, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | ICT Officer, "Pharmacology and Toxicology department, UNIZIK" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | course teaching, "Guidance and counseling" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | Lecturer teaching Applied Pharmacology and involved in practicals, "Foreign Pharmacists PG students" (August, 2023 to September, 2023) |
| 4 | Course coordinator for - PCO 213, 214, 216, 351, 352, 353, 451, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences" (January, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Quality Assurance Committee" (member since 2025), file:///C:/Users/user/Documents/MY%20DOCUMENTS%20(CREDENTIALS)/committee%20membership%20faculty%20QA.jpeg |
| 2 | Full Member, "Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Quality Assurance Committee" (member since 2025), file:///C:/Users/user/Documents/MY%20DOCUMENTS%20(CREDENTIALS)/Committee%20membership%20Department%20QA.jpeg |
| 3 | Full Member, "Exam malpractice and disciplinary committee" - SS-5035 (member since 2021), https://napanational.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "UNIZIK Guidance and Counselling" - SS-5035 (member since 2021), https://napanational.org |
| 5 | Full Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Sports Committee" - SS-5035 (member since 2020), https://napanational.org |
| 6 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA)" - SS-5035 (member since 2019), https://napanational.org |
| 7 | Full Member, "Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria" - 011667 (member since 2006), https://www.psnnational.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "NAPA 23 NATIONAL ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 2025 GARDEN CITY", (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACISTS IN ACADEMIA), 18th August, 2025 to 22nd August, 2026; GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY OF PORTHARCOURT |
| 2 | "Thechalleges and implications of medicine insecurity in a chaotic drugs distribution system and the role of pharmacists.", (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria 30th Annual Scientific Conference), 18th October, 2023 to 19th October, 2023; Beautiful Gate Resort and Conference Hotel Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. |
| 3 | "The challeges and implications of medicine insecurity in a chaotic drugs distribution system and the role of pharmacists.", (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria 30th Annual Scientific Conference), 18th October, 2023 to 19th October, 2023; Beautiful Gate Resort and Conference Hotel Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. |
| 4 | "PSN National conference", (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria), 5th November, 2021 to 9th November, 2021; Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Abeokuta Ogun State |
| 5 | "PSN National conference", (Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria), 31st October, 2011 to 4th November, 2022; Nike lake resort hotel Enugu state |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Chareer and Character CounsellingProject 200 in Perspective", (Center for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Alex Ekwueme Multidisciplinary Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Problems associated with the use of herbal medicine formulations and some possible solutions", (Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.), 19th December, 2023 to 19th December, 2023; PG Board room, Faculty of Pharmacy, UNIZIK |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Hoe Bibliometrics and School Rankings Reward Unreliable Science", (PANDORA-ISTH Virtual Research Clinic in collaboration with The Office of Research Integrity and Compliance, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria), 20th December, 2023 to 20th December, 2023; Zoom |
| 2 | "How Bibliometrics and School Rankings Reward Unreliable Science", (PANDORA-ISTH Virtual Research Clinic in collaboration with The Office of Research Integrity and Compliance, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria), 20th December, 2023 to 20th December, 2023; Zoom |
| 3 | "The Role of Research in Pharmacy Regulation", (Pharmacy Scholars Initiative), 16th December, 2023 to 16th December, 2023; Google meet |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "National Association Of Industrial Pharmacists (NAIP) Workshop At Nike Lake Hotels", (Pharmacists Council of Nigeria), 1st September, 2015 to 1st November, 2015; Nike lake Hotels Enugu State |