Dr. Maurice Uchechukwu Ozor
Dr. Maurice Uchechukwu Ozor is a LECTURER I in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Rev Fr Dr Maurice U. Ozor is a lecture in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Address: | Agricultural Economics And Extension, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwu Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu ,University. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2018) August, 2014 to August, 2018 Agric Econs |
| 2 | Chukwuemeka Odumegu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. (Master Degree, August, 2014) August, 2012 to August, 2014 Agric Econs |
| 3 | Usman Danfodio University Sokoto. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2012) October, 2010 to July, 2012 Pg In Education Education |
| 4 | Duguesne University ,U.S.A. (Master Degree, August, 2008) October, 2006 to July, 2008 Masters Theology |
| 5 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2007) September, 2004 to July, 2007 Religion |
| 6 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1996) October, 1990 to July, 1996 Agric Econs |
| 7 | Boys Secondary School Awhum. (SSCE, August, 1986) September, 1980 to May, 1986 |
| 8 | Amoka Primary School Invite Okpatu. (FSLC, August, 1980) September, 1974 to June, 1980 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Lirary Affairs, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Deputy Chairman, Curriculum Development, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Project Appraisal Committee Member, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, UNIZIK June, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Curriculum Agric Business Member, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, UNIZIK June, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Secretary PG Board, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, UNIZIK June, 2023 to February, 2025 |
| 6 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2023 to Present |
| 7 | SIWES officer, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2022 to February, 2025 |
| 8 | Time table officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2019 to February, 2023 |
| 10 | Church Bursar, Holy Ghost Novitiate Awo-Omamma January, 2016 to Present |
| 11 | Senior Agric Master, Holy Ghost Juniorate Ihiala August, 2013 to August, 2019 |
| 12 | Assistant Farm Manager, Assistant Farm Manager, Spiritan Farm Okija, Anambra State August, 2009 to August, 2016 |
| 13 | Farm Manager (2008-2016), Spiritan Farms Okija November, 2008 to January, 2016 |
| 14 | Assistant Parish Priest, St Martins Catholic Church, Ihiala January, 2008 to December, 2009 |
| 15 | Nysc corps member, Catholic Cathedral Minna ,Niger State October, 1998 to August, 1999 |
| 16 | Senior Agric Master, El Amin International School Minna , Niger State August, 1997 to August, 1998 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ozor, Maurice U.. (2025, March), "MARKET STRUCTURE, PROFITABILITY AND DETERMINANTS OF NET MARKETING INCOME OF DRY MAIZE MARKETING IN IMO STATE NIGERIA", International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, Vol. 10, (Issue 02) |
| 2 | Obiekwe Ngozi, Uche Okeke, Chiekezie Njideka, and Ozor Maurice. (2024, February), "Profitability and Determinants of Output of Rice Production in Anambra State, Nigeria", Publication of the European Centre for Research Training and Development, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 51-63 |
| 3 | Orji Mary Onyinyechi, Chinwe Isibor & Maurice Ozor. (2024, June), "ASSESSMENT OF PERCEPTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND MITIGATION RESPONSE AMONG SMALLHOLDER RICE FARMERS IN EBONYI STATE OF NIGERIA", International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 6) |
| 4 | Ofoedu, Sylvia Ifeoma , Ekenta, Lilian Ukamaka , Ozor Maurice Uchechukwu , & Chiekezie Njideka Rita. (2024, October), "Determinants of net value added to produced and processed paddy rice in South East, Nigeria", International Journal of Advanced Economics, Vol. 6, (Issue 10) |
| 5 | Ozor Maurice Uchechukwu, Chiekezie Njideka Rita, Isibor Chinwe Annunciata, Nwankwo Eucharia chijindu. (2024, September), "DETERMINANTS OF NET MARKETING INCOME OF DRY MAIZE (ZEA MAYS) IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.", Journal of Advance Research in Food, Agriculture and Environmental Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 3) |
| 6 | Nwankwo, E. C., Okeke, U., Chiekezie, N. R., and Ozor, M.U.. (2023, July), "Determinants of Marketing Margin and Efficiency of Wholesale Marketing of Cocoyam in Southeast, Nigeria", Global Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 17-31 |
| 7 | Nwankwo E. C. , Ugwumba C. O. A., Chikezie N. R., Ozor M. U.. (2023, June), "The Structure and Profitability of Wholesale Marketing of Cocoyam in Southeast, Nigeria", Journal of Advance Research in Business Management and Accounting, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 28 - 38 |
| 8 | Chiekezie N. R., Nwankwo E. C., Ozor M. U.. (2023, June), "Economic Analysis of Catfish Farming and It's Contributions to Household Poverty Alleviation in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Advance Research in Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 5 - 12 |
| 9 | Chikezie J. C., Chikezie N. R., Nwankwo E. C., Ozor M. U.. (2023, July), "Assessment of the Extent of Post-Harvest Losses Along the Cassava Value Chain in Anambra State", Journal of Advance Research in Food, Agriculture and Environmental Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 7), pp 1-6 |
| 10 | Nwigwe C., Obot A., Ozor M., Nwabueze L.. (2023, February), "Comparative analysis of cost and return of improved cassava production in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria", Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 11 |
| 11 | Anarah S. E., Komolafe J. O., Umeh O. J., Ozor M. U.. (2023, April), "Assessment of Crop Farmers production Activities Differential in and off farmer-herder conflicts period in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 101 - 112 |
| 12 | Chiekezie, Johnson Chimaobi, Chiekezie, Njideka Rita, Nwankwo, Eucharia C , Ozor, Maurice U.. (2023, July), "ASSESSMENT OF THE EXTENT OF POST-HARVEST LOSSES ALONG THE CASSAVA VALUE CHAIN IN ANAMBRA STATE", Journal of Advance Research in Food, Agriculture and Environmental Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 7) |
| 13 | Obot A., Ozor M., Nwankwo T., Obiekwe N.. (2022, June), "Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Smallholder Farmers on Corona Virus Pandemic in Nigeria", American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, pp 34 - 39 |
| 14 | Isibor A.C, Okonkwo-Emegha K. and Ozor, M.U.. (2022, January), "Economic Analysis of Fresh Tomato Marketing in Awka South Local Government, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Network Organization for Scientific Research; INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 15 | Isibor C.A., Okonkwo-Emegha K. and Ozor M.U.. (2022, January), "Analysis of Profitability of Snail Production among Smallholder Farmers in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria", International Network Organization for Scientific Research Isibor et al, INOSR Scientific Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 16 | Chiekezie Njideka Rita, Nwankwo Eucharia Chijindu and Ozor Maurice U. (2022, February), "Analysis of Small Scale Broiler Poultry Production In South East Nigeria, West Africa", International Journal of Animal and Livestock Production Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 17 | Obot, A., Ozor, M. and Anunobi, C.P.. (2022, September), "Rural women involvement in oil palm value chain in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria", Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 105-111 |
| 18 | Chiekezie N.R., Ozor M.U. and Isibor C.A.. (2021, September), "Economic Analysis of Layers Poultry Prodution in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 129-137 |
| 19 | Chiekezie N.R., Ozor, M.U. and Nwankwo E.C.. (2021, September), "SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF BIO-FORTIFIED CASSAVA VARIETIES AMONG FARMERS IN ANAMBRA AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Global Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 47-57 |
| 20 | Isibor, C. A., Ozor, M., Okonkwo-Emegha, K. and Anarah, S. E.. (2021, January), "Economic Analysis of Duck Farming in Anambra State of Nigeria", IDOSR Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 77-84 |
| 21 | Isibor, C. A., Okonkwo-Emegha, K., Ozor, M. and Ahaneku, C.E.. (2021, January), "Economic Analysis of Broiler Production in Anambra State of Nigeria", IDOSR Journal of Experimental Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 118-126 |
| 22 | Chiekezie Njideka Rita, Nkamigbo, Darlington Chineze and Ozor, Maurice Uche. (2020, August), "Economic assessment of government expenditure on agricultural sector with relevance to the economic growth (1981- 2017)", International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 4) |
| 23 | Chiekezie N.R., Nkamigbo C. and Ozor M.U.. (2020, August), "Economic Assessment of Government Expenditure on Agricultural Sector With Relevance Sector With Relevance to the Economic Growth", International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 97=106 |
| 24 | Nkamigbo D.C., Chiekezie, N.R. and Ozor, M.U.. (2019, September), "Performance Efficiency of Fresh Tomato Marketing in Nnewi North Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Applied Science and research, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 91-98 |
| 25 | Nwankwo T.N., Ozor M.U. and Ugwumba C.O.A.. (2019, May), "Market Integration And Price Transmission Between Rural And Urban Oil And Raphia Palm Wine In South East, Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Marketing, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 200-205 |
| 26 | Ozor M.U., Nkamigbo D.C. and Chiekezie N.R.. (2019, September), "Performance Evaluation of Dry White and Yellow Maize (zea mays) Marketing, Implication for Employment and Poverty Alleviation in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Applied Science and Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 80-90 |
| 27 | Ozor M.U. and Nwankwo T. N.. (2018, August), "A Comparative Analysis of the Market Structure of Two Varieties of Maize (zea mays) in South-east, Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 150-154 |
| 28 | Ozor M.U. and Nwankwo T.N.. (2018, July), "Structure of Dry White Maize (Zea Mays) Market in Southeastern, Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 72-75 |
| 29 | Ozor M.U, Ugwumba C.O.A and Nwankwo, T.N. (2018, June), "Analysis of price spread, profitability and constraints to dry maize (Zea mays) marketing in Southeast, Nigeria", International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 76-82 |
| 30 | Ugwumba C.O.A., Obiekwe J.N. and Ozor M.U. (2016, June), "Marketing of African Giant Snail (Achatina Achatina) in Anambra State, Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 6), pp 57-66 |
| 31 | Ugwumba C.O.A., Omojola J.T. and Ozor, M.U.. (2013, October), "Comparative Profitability and Determinants of Net Farm Income of Two Cocoyam Varieties in Enugu West Agricultural Zone, Enugu State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Applied research and technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 10), pp 8-16 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chiekezie, N. R., Ozor, M. U., Nwankwo, E. C., Ositanwosu, C. O. and Obiekwe, N.J.. (2023, March), "Analysis of Sustainable Small Scale Catfish Farming in South Eastern Nigeria", , pp 44-50 |
| 2 | Chiekezie N. R., Ozor M. U., Nwankwo E. C., Ositanwosu C. O., Obiekwe N. J.. (2023, March), "Analysis of Sustainable Small Scale Catfish Farming in South Eastern Nigeria", , pp 44 - 50 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Grant for hosting the first Faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (March, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension" (May, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Biodiversity (IJAFAB)" (April, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Agriculture Food and Biodiversity (IJAFAB)" (November, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION, CURRICULUM AGRIC BUSINESS" (July, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION, PROJECT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE" (July, 2023) |
| 3 | Secretary, "Postgraduate Board" (July, 2023) |
| 4 | Deputy Chairman, "Faculty of Agriculture, Curriculum Development" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Chairman,, "Faculty of Agriculture, Library Affairs" (June, 2023) |
| 6 | Departmental SIWES Coordinator, "Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2023) |
| 7 | Time table officer, "Department of Agric Economics and Extension, UNIZIK" (March, 2021 to March, 2023) |
| 8 | Departmental Time Table Officer, "Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2021) |
| 9 | FARM MANAGER, "SPIRITAN FARM LIMITED" (September, 2008 to September, 2016) |
| 10 | Priest, "Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu" (July, 2008) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMISTS" - 690544 (member since 2025), htttp://www.naae.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "UNIZIK JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND EXTENSION (UJAEE)" (member since 2024), https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/ujaee |
| 3 | Full Member, "Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria" - 1508/08/024 (member since 2022), http://www.noanigeria.net |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "International Agricultural Conference", (Faculty of Agriculture, Anambra State University, CBN, Raw Material Research & Development Council,Young Shall Grow Ltd & Anambra State FADAMA III Project), 6th May, 2012 to 9th May, 2012; COOU Igbariam |