Dr. Chintua Stella Ortutu
Dr. Chintua Stella Ortutu is a LECTURER II in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr. Stella C. Ortutu of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry. My area of specialization is Analytical/Industrial Chemistry with interest in Food Chemistry.
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Address: | Pure And Industrial Chemistry, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nasarawa State Universe, Keffi. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2017) November, 2011 to January, 2017 IPh.D In Industrial Chemistry |
| 2 | Nasarawa State Universe, Keffi. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2017) November, 2011 to January, 2017 Ph.D In Industrial Chemistry |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2007) July, 2003 to November, 2004 PGDE In Education |
| 4 | Federal University Of Technology, Owerr. (Master Degree, September, 2002) September, 1998 to February, 2002 M.School In Analytical Chemistry |
| 5 | University Of PortHarcout. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1990) September, 1986 to January, 1990 B.Sc In Industrial Chemistry |
| 6 | WAEC. (SSCE, June, 1986) April, 1981 to May, 1986 WAEC |
| 7 | Rivers State School Of Science And Technology. (SSCE, June, 1986) September, 1981 to May, 1986 WAEC |
| 8 | LadyLake Primary School, 1, Bariga, Lagod. (FSLC, July, 1980) September, 1974 to May, 1980 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2025 to October, 2026 |
| 2 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2024 to October, 2025 |
| 3 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to October, 2024 |
| 4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2022 to September, 2023 |
| 5 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2021 to September, 2022 |
| 6 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2020 to September, 2021 |
| 7 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2019 to September, 2020 |
| 8 | Assistant Deputy Director, Federal Capital Administration (FCTA January, 2019 to September, 2019 |
| 9 | Lecturer 1, National Open University (NOUN) May, 2018 to January, 2026 |
| 10 | Chief Education Officer, FCT Secondary Education Board January, 2016 to January, 2019 |
| 11 | Assistant Chief Education Officer, FCT Secondary Education Board January, 2013 to January, 2016 |
| 12 | Principal Education Officer, FCT Secondary Education Board January, 2010 to January, 2013 |
| 13 | Senior Education Officer, FCT Secondary Education Board October, 2006 to January, 2010 |
| 14 | Principal Education Officer, Abia State Government October, 1994 to September, 2006 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Omuku, PE; Ugwumba, MC; Nnachor, AC and Ortutu, SC. (2026, January), "Ecotoxicological Composition and potential Treatment with Orthophosphate Modified Rice Husk Activated Carbon of Wastewater Discharge from Local Chemist Shops within Onitsha Metropolis", International Journal of Recent Development in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 15, (Issue 01), pp 1-17 |
| 2 | Stella Ortutu, Joy Obiefuna, Patrick Omuku, and Daniel Izundu,. (2026, March), "Lipid composition and Potential Health Benefits of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Pulp and Seed", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 62-69 |
| 3 | M. O. Aremu, M. A. Arabic, A. I. Abdullah, S. C. Ortutu. (2026, January), "Comparative Analysis of the Nutritional and Antinutritional Compositions of Mango (Mangifera indica), Pawpaw (Carica papaya) and Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Sold in Lafia Modern Market, Nigeria.", Lafia Journal of Science and Industrial Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 4 | M. O. Aremu, B. Z. Musa, A. J. Omeiza, S . C. Ortutu. (2026, May), "Comparative Studies on Nutritive and Antinutritive composition of onions (Allium cepa) Bulb and Leaves", Lafia Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 9-17 |
| 5 | Omuku, P. E.; Igiebor, F. E.; Ortutu, S. C.; Inya, A. I.; Nwanisobi, G.C. (2025, September), "Comparative assessment of pollution status of liquid wastewater from hair dressing saloon and local pharmaceutical shops in Aduhanhan community, Edo State", International Journal of Physical Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 20), pp 1-8 |
| 6 | SC.Ortutu, MO. Aremu, G. Otobo, UC. Onyeije. (2024, January), "Health benefit of lipid composition of orange (Citrus sinensis) Fruit Pulp at Different maturation stages", Pure and Applied Chem., Dept. Of Pure and Industrial Chemistry |
| 7 | Aremu, M A.; Osonwa, N V; Omotehinwa, F. H.; Ortutu, S. C.; Ibrahim, H. E.. (2024, April), "Comparative Studies on the Nutritional Composition of Three Commonly sold Leeafy Vegetables Sold in Lafia Modern Market, Nasarawa State, Nigeria", Lafia Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 40-46 |
| 8 | C.U. Onyeije, M. I. Iloamaeke, S. C. Ortutu, C. Onwuka, and C. Enyia. (2024, December), "Sorption Study of H2SO4 activated Periwinkle Shell Using SEM and XRD Analysis", ANACHEM, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 140-153 |
| 9 | Ortutu, S C.; Aremu, M.O. and Tarfa, F.B.. (2024, August), "Evaluation of Fatty acid and phosphatide composition of mango (Mangifera indica) Fruit Pulp Grown in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria at different degree of ripeness", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 13, pp 61-69 |
| 10 | S. C. Ortutu, M. O. Aremu, D. C. Vinna, and C. V. Onwuka. (2024, December), "Comparative Studies on Nutritional, Mineral and Vitamin Compositions of Mature and Immature Coconut water", ANACHEM, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 27-38 |
| 11 | Aremu, M.O.; Eden, R. L.; Aremu, S.O.; Ortutu, S.C; Ayakeme, E. B.; Enyioha, I. M.; Muhammad, H. I.; Obasi, B. C.. (2024, June), "Comparative Studies on Nutritive and Antinutritional Vaues of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculate L.walp) and Rice (Oryza sativa L.)", Lafia Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 40-45 |
| 12 | M. O. Aremu, H. Ibrahim, A. Abdullah, A. M. Magomya, E. S. Aremu, and S. C. Ortutu. (2023, August), "Physicochemical characteristics and fatty acid composition of ginger (Allium sativum) oils cultivated in the north-central region of Nigeria", Journal of Human Health and Halal Metrics, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 33-40 |
| 13 | M. O. Aremu, E. I. Achuri, S. C. Ortutu , M. O. Omosebi, A. Usman, O. J. Oko, and L. Labaran. (2022, January), "Lipid Composition of Germinated and NonGerminated Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) Found in Nasarawa State, Nigeria", International Journal of Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 10), pp 20-27 |
| 14 | Matthew Olaleke Aremu1, John Agaji Okpele2 , Hashim Ibrahim1,3 , Stella Chintua Ortutu4 , Mohammed Alhaji Mohammed1,5 , Rasaq Bolakale Salau6. (2022, January), "Comparative Studies on Nutrient and Anti– nutrient Composition of Carrot (Daucus carota L.) and Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)", International Journal of Sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 01), pp 13-21 |
| 15 | N. K. Okoye, S. C. Ortutu and S.C. udefi,. (2022, June), "Proximate and Heavy metals concentration of instant Powdered milk", Journal of basuc Physical Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 21-25 |
| 16 | Mattew Aremu, Stella Ortutu, Emmanuel Achuri,. (2022, January), "Lipid Composition of Germinated and Non-Germinatef Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) found in Nasarawa State, Nigeris", International Journal of Scienced, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 22-27 |
| 17 | MO. Aremu, JA. Okpele, H. Ibrahim, SC. Ortutu, MA. Mohammed, RB. Salau. (2022, January), "Comparative Studies on the Nutrient and Anti-nutrient composition of Carrot (Daycare cadets L)", International Journal of Scienced, Vol. 11, (Issue 01), pp 13-21 |
| 18 | S.C. Ortutu, and M.O. Atemu,. (2021, April), "Evaluation of Peroxidase (POD) Activity of Mango (Mangifera indica)Fruit Pulp at Different Maturation Stages", International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 9), pp 1-14 |
| 19 | Ortutu, S. C. & Aremu, M. O.. (2021, September), "Evaluation of Peroxidase Activity of Mango (Mangifera indica) Fruit Pulp At Different Level of Ripeness", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publication, Vol. 11, (Issue 9), pp 2-15 |
| 20 | M. O. Aremu, M. A. Odey, L. Labaran, C. C. Nweze, R. B. Salau and S. C. Ortutu. (2020, November), "Health Effect of Lipid Components Extracted from Avocado Pear (Persea americana) Pulp and Seed", Trends in Medical Research, Vol. 15, (Issue 10), pp 20-24 |
| 21 | Aremu, M. O., Odey, M. A., Labaran, L., Nweze C. C., Salad, R. B. & Ortutu, S C.. (2020, November), "Health Effect Of Lipid Components Extracted From Avocado Pear ( Person Americans) Pulp And Seed", Trends in Medical Research, Vol. 15, pp 14-21 |
| 22 | M. O. Aremu1, A. Haruna1 , O. J. Oko1, S. C. Ortutu. (2017, May), "Fatty Acid, Phospholipid and Sterol Compositions of Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) and Wonderful Kola (Buchholzia aoriacea) Seeds", International Journal of Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 117-123 |
| 23 | Aremu, M. O., Haruna, A., OKo, O.J., Ortutu, S C.. (2017, April), "Fatty Acid, Phospholipids And Sterol Compositions Of Breadfruit (Artacarpus Altilis) And Wonderful Kola (Buchiholzia Aoriacea) Seeds", International Journal of Sciences, Vol. 6, pp 117-123 |
| 24 | Ortutu, S C & Aremu, M. O.. (2017, October), "Effect Of Maturation On The Fatty Acids And Phospholipids Composition Of Guava (Psidium Guajava) Fruit Pulp", LaRivista Italian Delle Sostannze Grasse, Vol. 94, (Issue 4), pp 265-270 |
| 25 | S.C. Ortutu, and M.O. Aremu,. (2017, December), "Effect of maturation on the fatty acids and phospholipids Compositions of guava (Psidium guajava) fruit pulp", La Rivista Italiana Delle Sostanze Grasse, Vol. 94, (Issue 4), pp 265-270 |
| 26 | Ortutu, S. C., Aremu, M. O. & Bako, S.S.. (2016, ), "Activity Of Peroxidase (POD) Extracted From Ripe Pawpaw (Carica Papaya) Fruit Pulp", FUW Trends in Science and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 225-228 |
| 27 | Ortutu, S C & Aremu, M. O.. (2016, January), "Antioxifant Capacity And Free Radical Scavenging Effects On Nigerian Pineapple (Ananas Cosmos) And Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Pulp Extracts At Different Levels Of Ripeness", Open Pharmaceutical Sciences Journal, Vol. 3, pp 1-6 |
| 28 | S.C. Ortutu, M.O. Atemu, and S.S. Bako. (2016, April), "Activity of peroxidase (POD) extracted from ripe pawpaw ( Carica papaya) fruit pulp", FUW Trends in Science and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 225-228 |
| 29 | S.C. Ortutu and M.O Aremu. (2016, January), "Antioxidant capacity and Free radical Scavenging effect on Nigerian pineapple (Ananas comosus) and orange(Citrus sinensis) pulp extract at Different levels of ripeness", Open Pharmaceutical Sciences Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 29), pp 1-6 |
| 30 | Ortutu, S. C., Aremu, M. O. & Bako, S.S.. (2015, ), "Comparison Of Antioxidants Capacity Of Nigerian Paepaw (Asimina Triloba) And Guava (Psidium Guajava) Pulp Extracts At Different Maturation Stages", Chemistry and Materials, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 20-29 |
| 31 | Aremu, M.O., OKo, O. J., Ibrahim, H., Basu, S. K., Andrew, C. & Ortutu, S. C.. (2015, ), "Composition Evaluation Of Pulp And Seed Of Blood Plum (Haematostaphisbarteri), A Wild Tree Found In Taraba State, Nigeria.", Advances in Life Science and Technology, Vol. 33, pp 225-228 |
| 32 | S.C. Ortutu, M.O. Atemu, and S.S. Bako. (2015, September), "Comparison of antioxidant capacity of Nigerian pawpaw (Asinina triloba) and guava (Psidium guajava) pulp extracts at Different maturation stages", Chemistry and Materials Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 20-29 |
| 33 | M.O. Aremu, O.J. Oko, H. Ibrahim, S.K.Basu, C. Andrew and S.C. Ortutu. (2015, June), "Compositional evaluation of pulp and seed of blood plum (Haematostaphisbarteri), a wild tree found in Taraba State, Nigeria", Advances in Life Science and Technology, Vol. 33, pp 9-17 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ortutu, S. C.; Aremu, M. O.; Obiefuna, J.; Izundu, D. (2025, November), "Health benefit of Lipid Composition of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Pulp and Seed: A Comparative study", Faculty of Physical Sciences 3rd International Hybrid Conference |
| 2 | S.C. Ortutu, M.O. Atemu and G. Otobo.. (2023, September), "Composition and Phytochemical Evaluation of Pulp and Seed of Jackfruit(Artocarpus and Heterophyllus) Found in Anambra State, Nigeria", Chemical Society of Nigeria |
| 3 | M.O. Aremu, R.L. Edem, H. Ibrahim, S.C. Ortutu, E.B. Ayakeme, and H. Muhammad. (2023, September), "Comparative Studies on Proximate, Mineral, and Antinutritional Compositions of Cowpea(Vigna Ungulculata L. walp) and Rice(Oryza Sativa L.)", Chemical Society of Nigeria |
| 4 | G. Otobo, S.C. Ortutu, & A.I. Obi. (2023, August), "Effects of Physico-chemical properties of Wetland soil on the Adsorption of cadmium ions", Research Plus |
| 5 | S.C. Ortutu, M.O. Atemu, and S.S. Bako. (2016, April), "Evaluation of fatty acid composition of Mango (mangifera indics,) and pineapple ( Ananas comosus) grown in Nigeria at Different maturation stages", CSN |
| 6 | S.C. Ortutu, M.O. Atemu, and S.S. Bako. (2016, April), "Phospholipids compositions of pineapple ( Ananas comosus) and mango (Mangifwra indica) pulp extracts at Different levels of ripeness", North zonal CSN chapter |
| 7 | Ortutu, S. C., Aremu, M. O. & Bako, S.S.. (2016, ), "Phospholipids Composition Of Pineapple (Bananas Complaints) And Mango (Mangifera Indica) Pulp Extracts At Different Level Of Ripeness", Zonal Conference and Exhibition of North Central Chemical Society of Nigeria, Book of Abstracts, pp pp iii |
| 8 | Ortutu, S. C., Aremu, M. O. & Bako, S.S.. (2016, April), "Evaluation Of Fatty Acid Composition Of Mango (Mangifera Indica) And Pineapple (Bananas Complaints) Grown In Nigeria At Different Maturation Stages", Zonal Conference and Exhibition of North Central Chemical Society of Nigeria, Book of Abstracts, pp pp iii |
| 9 | S.C. Ortutu, M.O. Atemu, and S.S. Bako. (2015, September), "Antioxidant capacoty and free radical scavenging effects on pineapple (Ananas comosus) and orange ( Citrus sinensis)pulp extracts at Different levels of ripeness", Chemical Society of Nigeria |
| 10 | Ortutu, S. C., Aremu, M. O. & Bako, S.S.. (2015, September), "Antioxidant Capacity And Free Radical Scavenging Effects On Pineapple (Ananas Cosmos) And Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Pulp Extracts At Different Level Of Ripeness", Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) at Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Book of Abstracts, pp 16-17 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Institution Based Research (IBR)" (April, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tetfund |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Physicochemical and Mineral analysis of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) water during stages of maturation" (April, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Nutritional Content of underutilised Vegetable Crops: A source of Nutritional security and Human Health" (April, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Effect of NAA and ZnSO4 on Cracking and Chemical Quality of Litchi Fruits" (July, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Physicochemical Properties as affected by concretionary Nodules of oxic Rhodustalf of Sounthern Guinea Savanna Agroecological zone of Nigeria" (September, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Assessment of Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Sodium metabisulphite and Citric Acid Levels in some Biscuit Brands Sold in Nigeria" (September, 2023) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Effect of Storage Media on Palm oil Quality Sold in Ekiti State" (July, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "In Vitro organogenesis in Cotton (Gossypium Spy) for Ex-situation conservation issue" (August, 2021) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "The Light effect on Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Fruits in Storage" (April, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal-External Defence" (June, 2026 to June, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Proposal Defense" (March, 2026 to October, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (September, 2025 to September, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Faculty internal-external proposal Defense" (August, 2025 to August, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary of Local Organising Committee, "Faculty of Physical Sciences Annual Lecture/ International Hybrid Conference" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Guest Speaker, "Assemblies of God, Nigeria, Awka District, Youth Department" (February, 2025 to February, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, SCSN Committee, "NAU/Department of Pureand Industrial Chemistry" (January, 2024 to March, 2026) |
| 4 | Secretary of the LOC of FPS International Hybrid Conference, "Faculty of Physical Sciences International Hybrid Conference Committee" (February, 2023) |
| 5 | LOC Secretary, "Faculty of Physical Sciences (Nnamdi Azikiwe University)" (June, 2023 to December, 2024) |
| 6 | Year four adviser coordinator, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry" (January, 2021 to August, 2025) |
| 7 | Departmental career officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2021 to April, 2026) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ANA/11/02901 (member since 2011), http://www.chemsociety.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - CT/S/03827 (member since 2007), http://trcn.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "3rd International Hybrid Conference", (Faculty of Physical Sciences), 10th November, 2025 to 13th November, 2025; Physical |
| 2 | "48th Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN)), 14th September, 2025 to 19th September, 2025; Physical |
| 3 | "2nd International Hybrid Conference", (Faculty of Physical Sciences), 12th May, 2024 to 12th June, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe Business School |
| 4 | "46th International Conference, Workshop & Exhibition", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 17th September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; Physical |
| 5 | "VCCA-2023", (National Acoustic Laboratories, University of Pretonia and University of California Irvine), 9th July, 2023 to 9th November, 2023; Online- University of Mauritius Redurt, 80837, Mauritius |
| 6 | "1st International Hybrid Conference & Exhibition", (Faculty of Physical Sciences), 12th February, 2023 to 12th February, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe Business school |
| 7 | "Chemistry and chemical technology in the diversification of Nigerian economy", (North Central Zone of Chemical Society of Nigeria), 4th July, 2016 to 31st October, 2022; federal Polytecnic Nasatawa, Nigeria |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Certificate of Participation", (Dept. Of Pure and Industrial Chemistry), 30th June, 2023 to 30th June, 2023; Final year classroom |
| 2 | "The Technical elements of writing good academic work", (Dept. Of Pure and Industrial Chemistry), 23rd October, 2021 to 23rd October, 2021; Final year classroom |
| 3 | "How to use goggle scholar and the central information Referencing and management system (CIRMS)", (Dept. Of Pure and Industrial Chemistry), 23rd October, 2021 to 23rd October, 2021; Final year classroom |
| 4 | "The Technical elements of writing good academic work", (Dept. Of Pure and Industrial Chemistry), Final year classroom |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Harnessing The Potentials Of Women Chemists In The Chemical Industry", (Chemical Society of Nigeria - Women in Chemistry), 1st June, 2021 to 1st June, 2021; Virtual |
| 2 | "Harnessing The Potentials Of Women Chemists In The Chemical Industry", (Chemical Society of Nigeria - Women in Chemistry), 1st June, 2021 to 1st June, 2021; Virtual |
| 3 | "Harnessing The Potentials Of Women Chemists In The Chemical Industry", (Chemical Society of Nigeria - Women in Chemistry), 1st June, 2021 to 1st June, 2021; Virtual |
| 4 | "Chemical Security Practice For Nigerian Chemical Professionals", (Chemical Society of Nigeria - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory), 15th September, 2020 to 15th September, 2020; Virtual |
| 5 | "Chemistry And Chemical Technology In The Diversification Of Nigerian Economy", (Chemical Society of Nigeria- North Central Zone), 7th April, 2016 to 7th April, 2016; Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic's Secretariat, Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nigeria |
| 6 | "Shaping Chemistry Of Natural Resources Into Sustainable Product Development For Combating Current And Future Challenges Of Global Health", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 6th September, 2015 to 11th September, 2015; International Conference Centre, FCT, Abuja |
| 7 | "Chemicals And Environmental Safety", (Chemical Society of Nigeria Abuja Chapter), 3rd August, 2010 to 3rd August, 2010; Conference Hall of Raw Materials, FCT, Abuja |