Dr. Chidozie Azubuike Anukwuorji
Dr. Chidozie Azubuike Anukwuorji is a LECTURER I in BOTANY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr. C. A. Anukwuorji. I am a lecturer in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. My option is Plant Pathology/Mycology.
Personal Information
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Address: | Botany, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | BOTANY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2018) January, 2013 to October, 2018 PhD Plant Pathology/Mycology |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2018) February, 2013 to October, 2018 PhD BOTANY (PLANT PATHOLOGY AND MYCOLOGY) |
| 3 | National Open University Of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2014) February, 2013 to September, 2014 PGDE Education |
| 4 | NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2013) January, 2013 to December, 2013 PGDE |
| 5 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Master Degree, August, 2012) February, 2010 to August, 2012 M.Sc BOTANY (PLANT PATHOLOGY AND MYCOLOGY) |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2012) March, 2010 to July, 2012 M.Sc Plant Pathology/Mycology |
| 7 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2008) April, 2004 to August, 2008 B.Sc BOTANY |
| 8 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2008) April, 2004 to June, 2008 B.Sc Botany |
| 9 | Community Secondary School, Mmaku, Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State. (NECO, December, 2000) July, 1994 to December, 2000 SSCE (NECO) |
| 10 | Community Primary School, Enugu Mmaku, Awgu Local Government Area, Enugu State. (FSLC, December, 1994) January, 1988 to December, 1994 FSLC |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | 5-Days Hands-on Training Workshop On Data Analysis Using Stata & Microsoft Excel. Training Workshop Organized By Flourish Data Analytics School (July, 2021) July, 2021 to July, 2021 Certificate Of Participation Data Analysis Using Stata & Microsoft Excel |
| 2 | South-East Professional Educators Conference (March, 2019) March, 2019 to March, 2019 |
| 3 | Teachers Registration Council Of Nigeria (May, 2017) September, 2014 to May, 2017 TRCN Certificate Of Registration |
| 4 | Re-orientation/Refresher Program For Youth Entrepreneurs In Agro-business. Training Workshop Organized By Federal Ministry Of Youth Development In Collaboration With MDGs (December, 2012) December, 2012 to December, 2012 |
| 5 | National Youth Service Corps (March, 2009) March, 2009 to March, 2009 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chief Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Exam Officer, Exam Officer, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Timetable Officer, Timetable Officer, Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | Assistant Lecturer, Enugu State University Of Science And Technology February, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 6 | Industrial Training, National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Abia State March, 2007 to September, 2007 |
| 7 | Research Assistant (Industrial Training), National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike (NRCRI) March, 2007 to September, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher Uche Okolie, Ann Onyinye Mbaukwu, Chidozie Azubuike Anukwuorji, Chukwu Nkumah Okereke. (2024, January), "Immobilization of Heavy Metals in Contaminated Soils Using Phosphate-Solubilizing Fungi: Mechanisms and Advantages", Natural Resources and Conservation, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 2 | Udechukwu, C.D., Anukwuorji, C.A., Ezeabara, C.A., Mouka, R.O.. (2023, April), "A Study on the Checklist of Plants and their Phytochemical Contents from Ugwuto Forest in Nsude, Enugu", RESEARCH JOURNAL OF BOTANY, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 18-27 |
| 3 | Okigbo, R.N., Anuagasi, C.L., Anukwuorji, C.A., Anoruo, C.L.. (2023, April), "Treatment of Prostate Cancer Using Indigenous Plants in Nnewi South Local Government Area", Research Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 42-48 |
| 4 | Anukwuorji Chidozie Azubuike , Ebije Inikpi , Okigbo Raphea Nnajiofor , Eze Hope Nkeiruka . Ndubuisi Joel , Uka Chiedozie Joel , Okolie Christopher Uche. (2023, December), "Cultivation of Pleurotus pulmonarius utilizing substrates derived from local agricultural waste", Fungal Biotec Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 5 | Anukwuorji Chidozie Azubuike, Nwokolo Amarachukwu Anthonia, Ogbuozobe Gabriel Okwudili and Ndubuisi Joel Chimaobi. (2023, November), "Post-Harvest Handling Survey Report on Cocoyam [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] in Oji-River, Enugu State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Bioogical Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 4), pp 590-599 |
| 6 | Edoga, C. O. and Anukwuorji, C. A.. (2022, November), "Effect of tocopherol on trypanosoma brucei brucei induced nephropathy and histopathological indices on male wistar albino rats", Manila Journal of Science, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 44-55 |
| 7 | Edoga, C. O., Anukwuorji, C. A., Ossai, N. I., Ubanwa, E. D.. (2022, February), "Effect of Dietary Vitamin B12 on Trypanosoma brucei brucei-Induced Cardiomyopathy of Male Wistar Albino Rats", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 526-534 |
| 8 | Edoga, C.O., Anukwuorji, C.A.. (2021, October), "Effect of Vitamin E on Serum Albumin, Total Protein, Total and Conjugated Bilirubin of Male Wistar Albino Rats infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei.", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 9, (Issue 10), pp 118-131 |
| 9 | Anukwuorji, C. A., Chikwendu, A. E., Eze, H. N, Izundu, M. I. and Egboka, T. P. and Afam- Ezeaku, C. E.. (2021, October), "ASSESSMENT OF AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF SOME FOODS IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 9, (Issue 10), pp 206-224 |
| 10 | Anukwuorji, C. A., Okigbo, R. N., Chikwendu, A. E., Anuagasi, C. L. and Anukwu, J. U.. (2020, April), "Heavy Metals Contamination Of Some Food Materials From Markets In South Eastern Nigeria", SCIENCEDOMAIN international., Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 94-101 |
| 11 | Chikwendu, A. E.,Okigbo, R. N., Anukwuorji, C. A., Anukwu, J. U. and Eze, H. N.. (2020, June), "Effects Of Some Ethno Medicinal Plant Extracts On Botryodiplodia Theobromae The Casual Organism Of Yam (Dioscorea Rotundata Poir) Rot.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 17-26 |
| 12 | Edoga, C. O., Ejo, J. E., Anukwuorji, C. A., Nzewi, J. I.. (2020, May), "Effect Of Cyanocobalamin On Antioxidant Enzymes Of Male Wistar Albino Rats Infected With Trypanosoma Brucei Brucei.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-5 |
| 13 | Iwubeh, C. J., Izundu, A. I., Egboka, T. P., Anukwuorji, C. A., Anyaegbu, C. F. (2020, June), "Effect Of Crude Oil Treatment On The Morphology And Performance Of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes (Mart) Solms) In Niger-Delta Region Of Nigeria", Agro Environ Media, Publication cell of Agriculture and Environmental Science Academy, Haridwar, India, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 151-156 |
| 14 | Ekwealor, K. U., Anukwuorji, C. A., Egboka, T. P., Eze, H. N.. (2020, June), "Studies On The Comparative Effects Of Cow Dung, Goat Dung And Poultry Manure In The Restoration Of Gully Eroded Soil Using Amaranthus Hybridus As Test Plant", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 10-16 |
| 15 | Edoga, C. O., Wopara, I., Anukwuorji, C. A., Ani, E. C. and Eneje, V. O.. (2020, September), "Effect Of Alpha-Tocopherol On The Antioxidant Enzymes Of Males Wistar Albino Rats Infested With Trypanosoma Brucei Brucei.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 13, pp 109-119 |
| 16 | Edoga, C.O., Eyo, J.E., Onah, I.E., Anukwuorji, C.A. , Wopara, I., Ossai, N.I.. (2020, May), "Effect Of Tocopherol On Trypanosoma Brucei Brucei-induced Hepatomegaly And Histopathological Indices Of Male Wistar Albino Rats.", De La Salle University, Manila, Vol. 13, pp 98-108 |
| 17 | Edoga, C. O., Ejo, J. E., Anukwuorji, C. A., Ani, C. E., Izundu, M. I.. (2020, June), "Antioxidant Effects Of Mixed Doses Of Vitamin B12 And E On Male Wistar Albino Rats Infected With Trypanosoma Brucei Brucei.", Horizon Research Publishing SAN JOSE,CA 95134 USA, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 7-13 |
| 18 | Ekwealor, K. U., Egboka, T. P., Obika, I. E., Anukwuorji, C. A. (2020, November), "Effect Of Different Rates Of Organic Manure (cow Dung) On The Growth Of Solanum Lycopersicum L.", Horizon Research Publishing SAN JOSE,CA 95134 USA, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 34-37 |
| 19 | M.A. Okonkwo , Onyechi , U. A., Anukwuorji, C. A., Chukwunwe , P. C. and Sopuru, J. C. (2018). Heavy metal contents of selected vegetables harvested. (2018, November), "Heavy Metal Contents Of Selected Vegetables Harvested From Crude Oil-producing Rivers State And Non Oil-producing Enugu State In Nigeria: Comparative Assessment.", SciPress Ltd., Switzerland, Vol. 3, pp 1-15 |
| 20 | Nnadiri, P.C. and Anukwuorji, C.A. (2018, November), "Comparative Effect Of Different Concentrations Of Sterilant (jik) And Their Exposure Time During In Vitro Propagation Of Zingiber Officinale Rosc.", South Asia Journal of Biological Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 145-152 |
| 21 | Anuagasi, C.L., Okigbo, R. N., Anukwuorji, C.A. and Okereke, C. N.. (2017, March), "The Impact Of Bio-pesticides On Agricultural Yield And Food Security In Africa: Review.", International Journal of Agricultural Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 953-978 |
| 22 | Ikpo, A. U., Mbanugo J.l., Anukwuorji, C.A. and Ugwuanyi, I. K.. (2016, July), "Studies On The Prevalence Of Onchocerca Volvulus Infection Among The Inhabitants Of Awgu And Oji-river Local Government Areas Of Enugu State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Tropical Disease and Health, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 23 | Anukwuorji, C.A., Chukwuma Maureen Obianuju, Ezebo, R.O., Anuagasi, C.L.. (2016, August), "Antimicrobial Effects Of Four Plant Antimicrobial Effects Of Four Plant Extracts Against Post Harvest Spoilage Fungi Of Yam (Dioscorea Rotundata Poir). Against Post Harvest Spoilage Fungi Of Yam (Dioscorea Rotundata Poir)", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 1-10 |
| 24 | Okigbo, R.N., Anukwuorji, C.A. and Okafor, C.O.. (2015, June), "Assessment Of Mycotoxins Occurrence In Manihot Esculenta, Irvingia Gabonensis, Citrullus Colocynthis In Awka, Anambra State.", Mycotoxicology Society of Nigeria, Vol. 2, pp 22-27 |
| 25 | Ndubueze M. okoloeze, Beatrice, N. Akubuilo, Nwahiri, Stephen, U. and Anukwuorji, C.A.. (2015, October), "Availability And Utilization Of Instructional Materials In Secondary Schools In Awgu Local Government Area, Nigeria.", Ideal Journal of Education and Policy Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 7-12 |
| 26 | Okigbo, R.N., Anukwuorji, C.A., Igweonu, M.Z.. (2014, May), "Fungitoxic Effect Of Azadirachta Indica And Vernonia Amygdalina Extracts On Aspergillus Niger And Fusarium Oxysporium The Casual Organisms Of Yam (Dioscorea Rotundata) Rot.", Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, PMB 5025, Awka, Nigeria, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 70-86 |
| 27 | Okigbo, R.N., Anukwuorji, C.A., Ezeabara, C.A. (2013, May), "Control Of Yam Tuber Rot With Leaf Extracts Of Chromolena Odorata (L) And Terminalia Catappa (L).", Nigerian Society for Plant Protection, Vol. 27, (Issue 1), pp 74-84 |
| 28 | Anukwuorji, C.A., Anuagasi, C.L., Okigbo, R.N. (2013. (2013, May), "Occurrence And Control Of Fungal Pathogens Of Potato (Ipomoea Batatas L. Lam) With Plant Extracts.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 278-289 |
| 29 | Okigbo R. N., Anukwuorji, C. A., Eguae C. T.. (2012, July), "Control Of Microorganisms Causing The Deterioration Of Yam Chips With Vernonia Amygdalina And Zingiber Officinale.", MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, Vol. 5, pp 1-7 |
| 30 | Ekwealor, K.U., Nnabude, P.C. and Anukwuorji, C.A. (2012, January), "). Effect Of Different Irrigation Levels And Mulch Rates On The Performance Of Amaranthus Hybridus (L).", African Journal of Science., Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 3036-3043 |
| 31 | Anukwuorji C.A., Ramesh R. Putheti, Okigbo, R.N.. (2012, April), "Isolation Of Fungi Causing Rot Of Cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta (L) Schott) And Control With Plant Extracts.", Global Advanced Research Journals, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 33-47 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Control of Solanum aethiopicum L. fruit rot with leaf extracts of Hog plum (Spondia mombin) and black plum (Vitex doniana)" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Iwuchukwu Faith Chibuonu 2022576001FA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "ACTA Scientific Open Library" (May, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "The Bioscientist Journal" (March, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (AJFAND)" (November, 2021) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Open Journals Nigeria" (October, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "PROPOSAL DEFENCE" (August, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member, "2021 Botany Department Accreditation Committee" (November, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "UNIZIK Departmental Quality Assurrance Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "BIOSCIENCE FACULTY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE" (December, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "BIOSCIENCE FACULTY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE" (December, 2023) |
| 4 | Exam Officer, "Department of Botany, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, "Member, Faculty of Biosciences Environment and Conservation Committee" (November, 2022) |
| 6 | Member, "Curriculum review/change of department name committee" (February, 2022) |
| 7 | Managing Editor, "Bioscientist Editorial Board (Faculty of Biosciences Journal)" (March, 2021) |
| 8 | Assistant Secretary, "Enugu Mmaku Strategic Development Plan" (August, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "2022 Department Accreditation Committee" (November, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 10 | Editor, "Bioscientist Editorial Board (Faculty of Biosciences Journal)" (March, 2021) |
| 11 | Botany department timetable officer, "Faculty timetable committee" (March, 2021) |
| 12 | Member, Mgbidi/Mmaku ward selection committee, "Federal Government Special Public Work Program" (August, 2020 to December, 2020) |
| 13 | Assistant Secretary, "Enugu Mmaku Development Union" (December, 2016 to October, 2022) |
| 14 | Secretary, "Enugu Mmaku Compendium Committee" (July, 2016 to October, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP)" - 0629 (member since 2023), https://nsppnigeria.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Pesticidal Plants Society of Nigeria (PPSN)" - 054 (member since 2023), https://www.isppweb.org/foodsecurity_mins1023.asp |
| 3 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - EN/R/12039 (member since 2017), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON)" (member since 2013), https://www.boson.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "22nd Annual Conference Of The Botanical Association Of Nigeria", (Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON))), 25th February, 2014 to 29th March, 2014; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 2 | "6th Annual Conference Of The Mycological Society Of Nigeria (MYCOSON)", (Mycological Society of Nigeria), 10th June, 2013 to 13th June, 2013; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "38th Annual Conference Of The Nigerian Society Of Plant Protection (NSPP)", (Nigerian Society for Plant Protection), 10th March, 2013 to 14th March, 2013; Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State |
| 4 | "2nd International Bioscience Conference", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), ASUU NAU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Institutional Training for NAU Community on Responsible Conduct of Research", (Center for Bioethics Research Ibadan), 10th April, 2024 to 11th April, 2024; Chisco Institute for Transportation Studies, NAU |
| 2 | "3rd Virtual Workshop of the Doctoral Academy of Nigeria (DAN)", (Doctoral Academy of Nigeria (DAN)), 22nd November, 2023 to 24th November, 2023; Zoom |
| 3 | "Maiden Workshop of the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certificate Verification. Theme: Re-engineering the University System", (Directorate of Quality Assurance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; University Auditorium, NAU |
| 4 | "Sandwich Programme Training on Online Teaching & Examination", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Sandwich Programme), 20th July, 2023 to 20th July, 2023; ASUU NAU Secretariat |
| 5 | "A Workshop On Journal Sustainability And Development", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Academic Research Journal Publication and Development Committee), 21st August, 2021 to 21st August, 2021; ASUU Secretariat Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 6 | "A 5-day Hands-on Data Analysis Training Using STATA Software And Microsoft Excel Held At The Faculty Of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Flourish Data Analytics School), 12th July, 2021 to 16th July, 2021; Faculty of Biosciences Boardroom, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "South East Professional Educators Conference", (Professional Educators Forum), 23rd March, 2019 to 23rd March, 2019; Sunshine Hotels Enugu |