Dr. Victor Okechukwu Okonkwo
Dr. Victor Okechukwu Okonkwo is a SENIOR LECTURER in ZOOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Okonkwo Victor Okechukwu a parasitologist and a public health scientist.
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Address: | Zoology, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ZOOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Benin, Benin City. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2014) June, 2010 to April, 2013 Ph.D Parasitology |
| 2 | University of Benin, Benin City. (Master Degree, February, 2010) June, 2007 to August, 2009 M.Sc Parasitology |
| 3 | University of Ibadan. (Master Degree, October, 2008) July, 2006 to June, 2008 M.Sc Public Health |
| 4 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, September, 2000) April, 1998 to September, 1999 MBA Business Administration |
| 5 | University of Ilorin, Kwara State. (Bachelor Degree, October, 1991) October, 1987 to July, 1991 |
| 6 | Union Prima Sch. Adani Uzouwani L.G.A; Comprehensive Sec. Sch. Nawfia, Anambra State. (SSCE, March, 1980) September, 1974 to August, 1979 B.Sc Zoology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Department of Zoology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | DEAN FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, PAUL UNIVERSITY AWKA August, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | DIRECTOR PRE-MEDICAL UNIT, PAUL UNIVERSITY AWKA July, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | CHAIRMAN, FACULTY OF BIO SCIENCE INTER FACULTY COLLABORATION COMMITTEE February, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | COORDINATOR PRE-MED PROGRAMME, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA October, 2024 to December, 2024 |
| 6 | Examination Officer, Department of Zoology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2019 to August, 2023 |
| 7 | Principal Lecturer, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe February, 2019 to August, 2019 |
| 8 | Academic Staff rep in the Council, NWAFOR ORIZU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION NSUGBE October, 2015 to August, 2019 |
| 9 | Lecturer II, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe January, 2010 to August, 2014 |
| 10 | Senior Lecturer (part time), National open university of Nigeria March, 2008 to Present |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Okonkwo Victor Okechukwu PhD. (2022, March) PARASITOLOGY A FUNDAMENAL APPROACH |
| 2 | Okonkwo Victor Okechukwu PhD. (2020, February) Animal Histology |
| 3 | Okonkwo Victor Okechukwu PhD. (2018, January) Developmental Biology and Comparative Embryology |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Prof. C. E. Akunne, Dr. M. I. Ikeh. (2018, May) Introductory Zoology (Fundamentals Concepts) |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | UMUNNAKWE, EO; 1 IKEH, IM; 1ARIBODOR, OB; 1OKONKWO, VO; 1OGOEGBULEM, CP; 2ATTAMAH, GN. (2025, October), "Prevalence, Risk Factors and Management Practices Of Hypoglycaemia among Plasmodium Falciparum Infected Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Applied Sciences Enviromental and management, Vol. 29, (Issue 10), pp 3141-3153 |
| 2 | 1Nwankwo Ifeoma. C., 2Okonkwo Victor. O. 3Ekwuonu Eucharia N. & Okpalauba, Precious .C. (2024, September), "An Assessment Of Uncomplicated Malaria Related Febrile Illness Among Primary School Children Aged 5-9 Years in Umunze Community, Orumba South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 35-50 |
| 3 | Okonkwo Victor. O., Okwuoha Nzubechukwu. M and Nwankwo Ifeoma. C.. (2023, March), "PREVALENCE, OF INFECTION ASPECTS OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NSUGBE TOWN ANAMBRA EAST OF ANAMBRA STATE SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA.", Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific research, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 79-88 |
| 4 | Okonkwo Victor. O., Ikechukwu Ifunanya .B & Nwankwo Ifeoma. C.. (2023, September), "A Survey of Parasites Found In Commonly Consumed Vegetables In Awka Metropolitan Market, In Anambra State, Nigeria", Advances in Multidisciplinary and Scientific research, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 59-66 |
| 5 | Okonkwo Victor Okechukwu, Nwankwo Ifeoma Cordelia, Ikeh Ifeanyi Mulumba. (2023, April), "Neonatal Malaria Prevalence Among Infant Aged 1-28 Days Adamitted in Chukwuemeka Odumaegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku Awka", American Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 6-10 |
| 6 | Benedict, A.G., Ikeh, I.M., Okonkwo, V. O., Okeke, O. A., Danjuma, B.J and Ishar, C. O. (2023, January), "A Survey of Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites and Haemoparasites of Tilapia zilli in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 12-18 |
| 7 | Victor Okechukwu Okonkwo, Ifeanyi Mulumba Ikeh. (2021, August), "Malaria Endemicity Offers ProtectionAgainst Coronavirus 2/Covid 19 Pandemic: Why Most African Countries - Nigeria May Not Record Much Fatality.", Academic Journal of Current Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 1-12 |
| 8 | Ike, I.M., Odikamnoro, O.O., Okonkwo, V. O., and Nnatuanya, I. O. (2021, August), "Comparative Assesment of Adverse Effects of Synergistic Combination of Pyrimethamine and Sulfadoxine (Fansidar/Maloxine) in Patients Studied in Abakaliki, Ebonyin State, Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 14-18 |
| 9 | Okonkwo, V. O. and Okaka C. E. (2019, December), "Environmental Sanitation Practice Affecting Malaria Prevalence and Transmission in Awka Metropolis of Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria", Advances in multidisciplinary & scientific research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 1-8 |
| 10 | Okonkwo V. O. and Okaka C. E. (2019, December), "Evalution of Environmental Sanitation on the Prevalence and transmission of Malaria in Onitsha Urban Anambra State South Eastern Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 001-008 |
| 11 | Okonkwo V.O and Okaka C.E. (2019, December), "Evaluation of environmental sanitation on the prevalence and transmission of Malaria in Onitsha Urban Anambra state South Eastern Nigeria", December International Research on Medical Sciences Vol. |
| 12 | Okonkwo V. O., Okaka, C.E. and Udeze H. E. (2018, January), "Prevalence of Human Myiasis Infestation among Primary School Pupils in Ayamelum Local Government Area, Anambra State South- Eastern Nigeria", Journal of medical research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 007-012 |
| 13 | Okonkwo V. O. and Okaka C. E. (2018, June), "Epidemiology of Placental Malaria in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State South Eastern Nigeria.", International journal of scientific engineering and applied sciences (IJSEAS), Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 104-113 |
| 14 | Okonkwo, V. O. and Okaka C. E. (2018, December), "An Investigation into Parasites of The African Grand Pangolins Manis temminckii (Akabo in Igbo Language) Ayamelum L.G.A. of Anambra South Easten Nigeria", International Journal of Health, Safety and Environments (IJHSE), Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 308-314 |
| 15 | Okonkwo V. O., Okaka, and Udeze, H.E, Ugochukwu V. E. (2017, October), "Knowledge, Attitude and Perception, of Secondary School Student on Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever Disease in Onitsha Metropolis Anambra State Nigeria.", Pyrex Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 10-14 |
| 16 | Orhierhor, M., Okaka, C.E. and Okonkwo, V.O.. (2017, September), "A Survey of The parasites of the African White-Bellied Pangolin (Phagaginus tricuspis) in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 38, (Issue 2), pp 2666-2671 |
| 17 | Okonkwo, V. O, Udeze H. E. (2017, October), "Biosecurity: The Role of Zoonotic and Parasitic Agent in Bioterrorism, the Need for Biosafety Standard and Compliance in Nigeria.", Animal Research international, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 2666-2671 |
| 18 | Okonkwo, V.O., Udeze, H.E.and Ugochukwu, V.E.. (2017, April), "Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever Disease in Onitsha Metropolis Anambra State, Nigeria", Pyrex Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 10-14 |
| 19 | Okonkwo, V. O. (2016, September), "Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever: Its Impact, Challenges and Control Strategies in Nigeria.", iSTEAMS Multidisplinary Innovations & Technology Transfer [MINTT] Conference, Vol. 42, pp 11 |
| 20 | Okonkwo, V.O., Okaka, C.E., Ikeakor, L.C. and Okonkwo, C.A. (2015, June), "Placental Malaria in parts of Anambra State, South-Eastern Nigeria.", Journal of Life sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 115-120 |
| 21 | Okonkwo,V.O.,Okaka,C.E and Ezenduka,C.U.. (2013, August), "Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Senior Secondary School Students on HIV/AIDS in Njikoka L.G.A of Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of life science, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 106-113 |
| 22 | Okonkwo, V.O., Okaka, C.E., Akinbo, F.O and Okonkwo, C.A.. (2013, July), "Prevalence of Placental Malaria in Njikoka and Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra Sate, Nigeria", Journal of Life sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 134-139 |
| 23 | Okonkwo, V.O, Okaka C.E and Okonkwo C.A. (2013, August), "Placental Malaria in South Eastern Nigeria; The Role of Gravidae and Parity in repeated bout of Plasmodium Falciparum infection.", Journal of Life Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 115-120 |
| 24 | Okonkwo, V.O. and Ezenduka, C. U.. (2013, May), "Association between the Environment Communicable Disease and Children Education in Nigeria.", Journal of Research in Pure and Applied Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 56-62 |
| 25 | Okonkwo Victor Okechukwu. (2012, December), "Myiasis: uncommon communicable disease infection of Dipterans (Two-winged flies) associated with unhygienic (filthy) environment", NATTI journal of readings in the Discipline of Knowledge, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 17-24 |
| 26 | Okonkwo, V.O. and Udeze H. E. (2012, May), "Quality Assurance in Teachers Education in Nigeria Challenges and the way forward.", Journal of Research and Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 127-134 |
| 27 | Okonkwo V. O. and Udeze H.E. (2011, September), "Perception of Malaria Treatment with Arthemisini Base Combination Therapy (ACT) a biological extract of great importance to public health in Nigeria at role for vision 20:20:20. 2", Journal of science Education, Vol. 11, pp 206-212 |
| 28 | Okonkwo, V. O. (2011, January), "Environmental Hazard of Radiation, one Action, too many biological health effects.", International Bi-Lingual Journal of Anti-corruption Law, Humanities, Social Sciences and Development Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 117-122. |
| 29 | Okonkwo, V.O. and Okonkwo, C.. (2011, August), "Social Class Health and Diseases", Knowledge Builder Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 109 – 116 |
| 30 | Okonkwo, V. O. (2011, September), "Epidemiology of Cryptosporidial Infection among the HIV/AIDS, Patient with Diarrhea in Anambra State", NATTI Journal of Reading in Disciplines, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 27-31. |
| 31 | Okonkwo, V. O. (2010, October), "Cryptosporidiosis; a Zoonotic infection of Great Public Health Importance", Journal of Multi Disciplinary Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 71-77 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Malaria related Febrile illnesses among primary school children aged 5-9 years in Umunze Community Orumba South Local government area Anambra State, Nigeria." (2024). Completed Masters project by Nwankwo Cordelia Ifeoma (2022596002FA) |
| 2 | "Bench Report on Neonatal Malaria Prevalence in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Amaku Awka" (2022). Completed Masters project by Nwankwo Cordelia Ifeoma |
| 3 | "A survey of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Malaria Infection among households in Selected communities in Aguata local government area, Anambra State, Nigeria." (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Okpalauba Precious Chiamaka (2020596001FB |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "PhD Animal and Environmental Biology" (December, 2012 to December, 2014). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund tetfund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "American Journal of Life Science" (November, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "American Journal of Life sciences" (November, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Tropical Diseases and Health" (November, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Microbiology Research Journal International" (June, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Mathematics" (May, 2022) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science" (March, 2022) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Journal of Economics, Management and Trade" (July, 2022) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science" (March, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International" (November, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS" (September, 2025 to September, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Internal-External examiner" (September, 2023 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Two Plant Based materials as effective attractants of Honeybee (Apis melliferaadonsanil) for production of Honey and Hive Products in awka" (March, 2021 to March, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of Department, "Department of Zoology" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Supervisor Postgraduate School, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State" (March, 2021 to April, 2022) |
| 3 | Examination Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State" (February, 2020 to February, 2022) |
| 4 | Secretary Electoral Comittee, "NAWFIA PROGRESSIVE UNION" (February, 2019 to December, 2022) |
| 5 | Member Conversion Committee, "Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe" (November, 2016 to March, 2018) |
| 6 | Academic Represntative to the Governing Council, "Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe" (October, 2015 to March, 2019) |
| 7 | Chairman Education committy, "NAWFIA PROGRESSIVE UNION" (September, 2015 to May, 2018) |
| 8 | Lecturer II, "Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe" (January, 2010 to February, 2012) |
| 9 | Facilitator/Lecturer, "National Open University Nigeria" (September, 2009 to August, 2012) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "• Zoological Society of Nigeria (ZSN)" - • Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN) (member since 2016), https://zoologicalsocietyohttps://ppsn.org.ng/fnigeria.com/contact |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Bioscience Annual conference", (Faculty of Bio science Unizik), 16th September, 2023 to 18th September, 2023; Needs Assesment Building Unizik |
| 2 | "41st Annual Conference of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN", (PPSN), 16th October, 2017 to 21st October, 2017; Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina Nigeria, |
| 3 | "48th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria", (Entomological society of Nigeria), 9th October, 2017 to 12th October, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 4 | "International Conference on children in Science Education Accra Ghana", (ICCSE), 16th September, 2012 to 18th September, 2012; Accra Ghana |
| 5 | "5th International conference on Research and Development held at Ampli 750 University of Buea, Buea Cameron", (UAACAI), Cameron |
| 6 | "40th Annual Conference of Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN)", (PPSN), Federal University of Technology Abeokuta |
| 7 | "7th iSTEAMS Multidisplinary Innovations & Technology Transfer [MINTT] Conference", (iSTEAMS), University of Ilorin, Kwara state Nigeria |
| 8 | "Annual Conference of Zoological Society of Nigeria", (ZSN), University of Nigeria Nsukka |