Mr. Okechukwu Christopher Okafor
Mr. Okechukwu Christopher Okafor is an ASSISTANT LECTURER in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Okechukwu Christopher Okafor.I am a native of Awka in Awka South Local Government of Anambra State.I had my primary school education at Udeozo Memorial primary School,Awka,Anambra State, Nigeria.My secondary school education was at St Charles' Special Science School,Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria where I obtained my SSSC in 1989.I had my first degree at University of Nigeria,Nsukka,Enugu State, Nigeria where I studied Biochemistry and graduated in 1995.I also studied M.Sc in Biochemistry (Nutritional Biochemistry) 2021-2023 at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (former Anambra State University),Uli, Anambra, Nigeria.Presently,I am studying my PhD in Food and Nutritional Biochemistry 2023-2027 at Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka,Anambra, Nigeria.At family level, I am happily married to Nurse Chioma Christine Okafor and the union is blessed with five children[Twins (a boy and a girl) and three boys].
Personal Information
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Address: | Applied Biochemistry, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University,Uli, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, November, 2023) July, 2021 to August, 2023 M.Sc Biochemistry |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1996) October, 1990 to July, 1995 B.Sc Biochemistry |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Import & Logistics Manager, Samchez Associates Ltd January, 2002 to December, 2019 |
| 2 | Quality Controller, Chigin Industries Nig Ltd March, 1997 to December, 2001 |
| 3 | Chemistry And Mathematics Teacher, Lutheran Secondary School,Obot Ideng,Uyo,Akwa Ibom State. November, 1995 to November, 1996 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Okafor,O.C., Okafor,I.N.,and Ezenwa,C.B.. (2024, February), "Prevalence of Overweight/Obesity Amongst Preschool Children in Awka South Local Government Area,Anambra State, Nigeria.", Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Science (TJANS)., Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 2 | Ezenwa Chinelo,Nwaka Andrew, Okafor Okechukwu and Nwaka Chinyere. (2024, February), "Comparative Study On The Phytochemical Constituents And Haematological Parameters Of Ethanol Extracts Of Telfaira Occidentalis And Justica carnea On Phenylhydrazine Anaemia Induced Wistar Albino Rats.", Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Science of COOU,Uli,Anambra State, Nigeria., Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 3 | Anyaoku,Ijeoma Cynthia; Igwilo, Innocent Onyeze; Ezekwesili,Chinwe Nonyelum; Okafor, Okechukwu Christopher;Ikimi,Charles German;Iloanya, Where Lauretta and Agbara,Amaka Cecilia.. (2024, September), "Renal and Hepatic Impacts of Curcuma Longa and Mentha Piperita in Albino Rats.", International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science., Vol. 6, (Issue 8), pp 2982-2990 |
| 4 | Okafor,O.C., Okafor,I.N., Ezenwa,C.B. and Idama,F.O.. (2023, January), "Prevalence of Wasting and Underweight Amongst Preschool Aged Children in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Academic Association Journal of Biological Sciences(IAA-JBS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 61-67 |
| 5 | Okafor,O.C., Okafor,I.N., Ezenwa,C.B. and Idama,F.O.. (2023, January), "Prevalence of Stunting Amongst Preschool Aged Children in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Academic Association Journal of Biological Sciences(IAA-JBS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 54-60 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Chairman, "Faculty of Biosciences Taskforce On Electricity/Energy" (July, 2024) |
| 2 | Supervisor, "Faculty of Biosciences Borehole Water Supply" (August, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Documentary Committee of the Department of Applied Biochemistry For the 4th Anniversary of The Vice Chancellor,Prof C.O.Esimone" (May, 2023 to June, 2023) |
| 4 | Supervisor, "Depatmental Generator Maintenance Supervision" (June, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology (NSBMB)" - NSBMB/25/01476 (member since 2025), https://www.nsbmb.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Tetfund Centre of Excellence For Biomedical Engineering and Agricultural Translational Studies/FBS Maiden International Conference 2024", (TCE-BEATS/FBS), 10th December, 2024 to 11th December, 2024; Faculty of Bioscience Needs Assessment Hall, Science Village,Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 2 | "3rd International Bioscience Conference", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 18th June, 2024 to 20th June, 2024; ASUU NAU Secretariat Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Molecular Techniques Workshop For Biomedical Technologists.", (Molecular Research Foundation For Students And Scientists.), 7th February, 2023 to 8th February, 2023; The Molecular Research Foundation For Students And Scientists Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 2 | "Training In the Laboratory Animal (Rats and Mice) Handling", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Animal Research Ethics Committee), 18th January, 2023 to 19th January, 2023; Needs Building,FBS, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 3 | "Data Analysis Training Using STATA software and Microsoft Excel", (Flourish Data Analytics School), 12th July, 2021 to 16th July, 2021; Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |