Dr. Chideraa Courage Offor
Dr. Chideraa Courage Offor is a LECTURER I in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Chideraa is a Lecturer in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Science Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. He holds a PhD in environmental chemistry with research focus on water, soil and dust analysis of organic and inorganic pollutants.
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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 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2018) September, 2015 to July, 2018 Master Degree Environmental Chemistry |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2013) September, 2009 to July, 2013 B.Sc |
| 3 | Federal Science College, Ogoja. (SSCE, June, 2008) September, 2005 to July, 2008 WAEC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | ICT Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Member, departmental research project committe, Pure and Industrial Chemistry Dept, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Member, departmental dress code committe, Pure and Industrial Chemistry Dept, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Hostel Warden, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Member, departmental sandwich programme committe, Pure and Industrial Chemistry Dept, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2020 to Present |
| 7 | Ass. Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2019 to December, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Okerulu, I.O., Anarado C.J., Ogbuagu, A.S., Anarado, C.E., Ekpunobi, U.E., Arinze, R.U., Obumselu, O.F., Offor, C.C. (2022, November) Basic Organic Chemistry for Tertiary Institutions SCOA Heritage System Nigeria |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chideraa Courage Offor, John Kanayochukwu Nduka. (2024, June), "Risk assessment of PAHs in dusts from surfaces of abandoned automobiles at auto-workshops of three semi-urban areas of Eastern Nigeria: Compositional patterns and source apportionments", Environmental Pollution and Management, Vol. 1, pp 24-31 |
| 2 | Christian Chukwuemeka Oli, Chideraa Courage Offor, Emeka Christian Ezeudu, Chinecherem Lilian Muotanya. (2024, March), "Exposure hazards of As in semi-urban rivers of Anambra, South-East Nigeria: Concentrations, source apportionments, health risks, and irrigation quality assessments", HydroResearch |
| 3 | Emeka Christian Ezeudu, Chideraa Courage Offor, Christian Chukwuemeka Oli, Adaobi Susan Nzelu. (2024, January), "Groundwater contamination and its potential health risk in Oba community, Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria: an index analysis approach", Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology |
| 4 | Chideraa Courage Offor, John Kanayochukwu Nduka. (2024, March), "Appraisal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) in indoor of Eastern Nigeria and its implications in the COVID-19 years", Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances |
| 5 | Okerulu, I.O ; Offor, C.S. (2019, January), "Seasonal Variations Of Heavy Metal Concentrations In Water And Fish (malapterurus Electricus) From The Obii Stream, Ufuma, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of basic physical research, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 35-42 |
| 6 | Offor, C.C; Okerulu, I.O. (2019, July), "Assessment Of Heavy Metals Contamination In Sediment Of Obii Stream, Ufuma, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of basic physical research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 43-53 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chideraa Courage Offor, John Kanayochukwu Nduka. (2024, March), "Exposure risk and bioremediation study of heavy metals in harvested rainwater of Eleme refinery area, Rivers, Nigeria", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Chideraa Courage Offor. "Groundwater contamination across an urban community in SouthEastern Nigeria: an index analysis approach.", (Presentation, 2023 April) |
| 2 | Chideraa Courage Offor, John Kanayochukwu Nduka, Perpetua Chioma Okafor. "Trace metal concentrations and health risk assessment of rooftops harvested rainwater (HRW) from Chokocho, Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria.", (Presentation, 2022 March) |
| 3 | John Kanayochukwu Nduka, Chideraa Courage Offor, and Perpetua Chioma Okafor. "Concentration and risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in indoor and outdoor dusts of selected locations from Eastern Nigeria.", (Presentation, 2022 March) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | ICT officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | Departmental Co-Class Adviser, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2023) |
| 3 | Hostel Warden, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2021) |
| 4 | Member departmental dress code committe, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2021 to January, 2024) |
| 5 | Member departmental sandwish programme committe, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2021) |
| 6 | Member departmental research project committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2021 to January, 2024) |
| 7 | Vice President, "Ekwulobia Studens Union" (December, 2020 to December, 2012) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" - RAESON 2023/020M (member since 2023), https://www.unn.edu.ng/renewable-alternative-energy-society-of-nigeria-raeson/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Chemical Society Of Nigeria" (member since 2021), https://www.chemsociety.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "Chemistry: Resource Utilization And Industrial Development", (Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) Anambra State Chapter), 7th November, 2016 to 10th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Chemistry As A Vehicle For Improving Human Well Being", (Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) Anambra State Chapter), 1st November, 2011 to 4th November, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "4th Workshop Practice On The Manufacture Of Disinfectant, Toilet Wash, Washing Soap, Toilet Soap, Hair Cream, Bleach, Wet Lips, Air Freshner And Bleaching Powder", (Students Chemical Society of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka chapter), 1st November, 2011 to 1st November, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "3rd Training Workshop On The Manufacturing Of Paint And Body Cream", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Chapter), 7th May, 2010 to 7th May, 2010; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |