Mr. Okechukwu Christopher Okafor

Mr. Okechukwu Christopher Okafor is a TECHNOLOGIST I in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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.My secondary school education was at St Charles Special Science, School,Onitsha where I obtained my SSSC in 1989.I had my first degree at University of Nigeria,Nsukka where I studied Biochemistry and graduated in 1995.I am presently studying Nutritional Biochemistry for my second degree( M.Sc ) at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (former Anambra State University),Uli.At family level, I am happily married to Senior Nurse Chioma Christine Okafor and the union is blessed with five children (four boys and a girl).

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

M.Sc (Nutritional Biochemistry)

Academic Qualifications

	Degrees / Basic Certificates
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
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	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
4	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
1	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)
2	Supervisor, "Depatmental Generator Maintenance Supervision" (June, 2023)

Relevant Events Attended

	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.