Dr. Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo
Dr. Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo is a LECTURER I in APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM. ANAMBRA STATE. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2023) March, 2020 to December, 2022 Ph.D Medical Biochemistry And Pharmacology |
| 2 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, I GBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE. (Master Degree, September, 2018) June, 2015 to June, 2018 M. SC. Biochemistry |
| 3 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY IGARIAM, ULI CAMPUS ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2011) July, 2007 to December, 2010 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BIOCHEMISTRY |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2021 to September, 2024 |
| 3 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2020 to January, 2021 |
| 4 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, PAUL UNIVERSITY AWKA October, 2019 to January, 2020 |
| 5 | MANAGER, TRANSLOGOS CONSULT September, 2012 to September, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | P. U. UMEANAETO, K. C. IRIKANNU, C. C. NWADIKE, C.U. EZEBIALU, C.F. IROKA, C.M. CHIGBO, B. A. ANAJEKWU, and J. T. NNEKWELUGO. (2026, January) LABORATORY MANUAL FOR GENERAL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL 1 Faculty of Biosciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | P. U. UMEANAETO, K. C. IRIKANNU, C. C. NWADIKE, C.U. EZEBIALU, C.F. IROKA-, C.M. CHIGBO. (2025, January) Laboratory Manual BIO 108 FOR GENERAL BIOLOGY PRACTICAL 11 Faculty of Biosciences, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Nworji Ogechukwu Frances *, Ogana Joy , Orji Ejike , Ogbodo Uchechukwu and Chigbo Chidiebere Malachy. (2026, April), "Biodegradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil Microcosms by Indigenous Microbial Communities in Ubeji, Nigeria", Biotechnology Journal International, Vol. 30, (Issue 2), pp 252-263 |
| 2 | Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe , Afees Adebayo Oladejo, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo and Vivian Onyinyechi Offor. (2026, January), "Effect of Ethyl acetate fraction of crude ethanol extract of Ficus capensis on haematological and biochemical indices of phenylhydrazine-induced anaemic rats", GSC Biological and Pharmaceuticalel sciences, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 034- 54 |
| 3 | Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo, Anuli Chiagozie Ogu, Emmanuel Israel Nsedu, Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo, and Ijeoma Cynthia Anyaoku. (2026, July), "Phytochemical Characterization and Antioxidant Analysis of Essential Oils Isolated from Cymbopogon citratus", FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, Vol. 10, (Issue 11), pp 208 - 214 |
| 4 | Ogechukwu Frances Nworji , Joy Ogana, Ejike Celestine Orji, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo and Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo. (2026, June), "Effect of a Six-month Attenuation Study on the Concentration of Heavy Metals in Crude-oil-impacted Soil from Ubeji, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 16, (Issue 4), pp 62-74 |
| 5 | Johnpaul O. Amuka , Chidiebere C. Ezike, Henderson O. Ogbaji , Awajiiroijana U. Okpoji , Agbonma B. Ukaigwe , Ann C. Obieje , Chihurumnanya O. Oji , Muhammed H. Garuba , Basil N. Anukam , Azubuike G. Otuuh , Gertrude U. Nwafor , Chidiebere M. Chigbo , Chukwuemeka F. Nnadozie. (2026, May), "Public Health Risk Assessment of Antibiotic Residues and Waterborne Pathogens in Drinking Water Sources of Jos North and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas, Plateau State, Nigeria", Public Health Open Journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 507-518 |
| 6 | Joy, Ogana, Nworji Ogechukwu Frances, Orji Ejike Celestine, Ngwu Ogochukwu Rita, and Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo. (2026, May), "Accumulation of Heavy Metals by Earthworms Exposed to Soil Contaminated with Thermal Power Station Condensate and Used Transformer Oil in Delta State, Nigeria", International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, Vol. 16, (Issue 6), pp 83-94 |
| 7 | Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo, Christian Obiajulu Ezeigwe, Orji Ejike Celestine, Ijeoma Cynthia Anyaoku and Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo. (2026, June), "Phytochemistry and Anti-Ulcerogenic Effects of the Ethanol Extract of Psidium guajava on Indomethacin- Induced Ulcer in Wistar Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review, Vol. 35, (Issue 4), pp 47-57 |
| 8 | Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo , Ejike Celestine Orji, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji, Joy Ogana , Earnest Oghenesuvwe Erhirhie , Ijeoma Cynthia Anyaoku and Chibuike Franklin Ubah. (2026, August), "Antiplasmodial Activity and Hematological Recovery Effects of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Solenostemon monostachyus in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice", South Asian Journal of Parasitology, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 639-650 |
| 9 | Chigbo, C. M., Nwobodo, V. O., Orji, E. C., Okeke, O. D., Nworji, O. F., Ogana, J. and Iloanya, E. L.. (2026, July), "Antidiarrheal Potential of Ethanol Extract of Psidium guajava Leaves", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 157 - 174 |
| 10 | Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe , Chiamaka Vivian Okochi , Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo , Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu , Chisom Miracle Okeke and Chiamaka Maryann Nwarienne. (2025, October), "Comparative Phytochemical and Proximate Analysis of Cajanus cajan Leaves and Chromolaena odorata Leaves", Asian Food Science Journal, Vol. 24, (Issue 9), pp 46-57 |
| 11 | Nwobodo V. O. G. , Ibiam U. A. , Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo C. M. , Iloanya E. , Anyaoku I. C. , Osita B. N. , and Iloh C. G. (2025, May), "IN-SILICO ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIALS OF CNIDOSCOLUS ACONITIFOLIUS LEAF IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 63-80 |
| 12 | Anyaoku Ijeoma Cynthia , Igwilo Innocent Onyeze, Ezekwesili Chinwe Nonyelum, Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo, Agbara Amaka Cecelia and Okafor Okechukwu Christopher. (2025, December), "Antioxidant, Hematological and Anti-obesity properties of curcuma longa and mentha piperita in Albino rats", International Journal of Science and Research Archives, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 681-690 |
| 13 | Ilechukwu Cyril C, Ezenwelu Chijioke, Iloanya Lauretta E., Chigbo Malachy Chidiebere and Oparaji EH. (2025, March), "Bacteria Loading Index and their Antibiotics Susceptibility Profiles from Accident Victims at Nsukka Health Care Centre, Nsukka, Enugu State Nigeria", EC MICROBIOLOGY, Vol. 21, (Issue 4), pp 1-5 |
| 14 | Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo, Valentine Osita Godwin Nwobodo, Ejike Celestine Orji, Shalom Mmesoma Ahams and Vivian Chizoba Anokwuru. (2025, July), "Anti-ulcerative and biochemical effects of aqueous extract of Carica papaya pulp on indomethacin- induced ulcerative rats", International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 8), pp 1084-1089 |
| 15 | Ejike Celestine Orji, Victor Henry Azubike Enemor, Joy Ogana, Ogechukwu Frances Nworji, Malachy Chidiebere Chigbo , Cheryl Ifeanyichukwu Nwokeoma, Victoria Obianuju Abiaka , Chigaemezu Anachu and Victory Chinedu Ifezue. (2025, November), "Comparative Effects of Crude Ethanol Zapoteca portoricensis Leaf Extract and Its Fractions on Some Kidney Markers in Formalin-induced Inflammation in Rats", Asian Plant Research Journal, Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 47-57 |
| 16 | Ejike Celestine Orji , Victor Henry Azubuike Enemor, Ujunwa Jennifer Okoye , Ifeanyichukwu Chukwubuikem Unegbu, Joy Ogana , Ogechukwu Frances Nworji and Malachy Chidiebere Chigbo. (2025, November), "Hepatoprotective Evaluation of Crude Ethanol Extract and Solvent Fractions of Zapoteca portoricensis Leaves in Formalin-induced Inflammatory Rats", International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, Vol. 34, (Issue 6), pp 114-125 |
| 17 | Ezenwelu Chijioke O. , Ilechukwu, Cyril C. , Chigbo, Malachy C., Okeke, Chisom M., and Oparaji, E. H.. (2024, July), "Quantification of Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation Quotients in Invertebrates from Petroleum Hydrocarbon Impacted Soil.", Journal of Industrial Pollution Effects and Control, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 101 - 110 |
| 18 | Nwobodo, V. O., Ibiam, U. A., 1Obiekezie, T. O., Chigbo, C. M., Osita, B. N., and Nwarienne, C. M. (2024, March), "AMELIORATING ACTION OF CNIDOSCOLUS ACONITIFOLIUS ON TESTOSTERONE PROPIONATE-INDUCED BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA", The Bioscientist Journal, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 59 -75 |
| 19 | Ezenwelu Chijioke Obinna, Ilechukwu Cyril Chijioke, Iloanya Lauretta Eberechukwu, Onwah Joy, Chigbo Malachy Chidiebere, Oparaji Emeka Henry. (2024, November), "Spectra Analysis of Endocrine Related Compounds and Heavy Metals in Petroleum Hydrocarbon Impacted Soil", Journal of Health and Environmental Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 78-84 |
| 20 | Enemali, M. O., Ijeoma, W. C., Okeke, C. B., Chigbo, C. M and Okeke, C. M.. (2024, May), "The Effect of Processing on Some Nutritional Indices of Purple Onion, (Allium cepa Linn), Bulb", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI), Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 601-608 |
| 21 | Nonye T. Ujam, Cyril C. Adonu, Thaddeus H. Gugu, Restus Onwusoba, Chibueze Ike, Raymond O. Offiah, Malachy C. Chigbo, Festus B. C. Okoye and Charles O. Esimone. (2022, March), "Assessment of antiplasmodial and immunomodulatory activities of endophytic fungal metabolites from Azadirachta indica A. Juss", African Journal of Microbiology Research, Vol. 16, (Issue 3), pp 121-131 |
| 22 | Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian, Okpala Chukwuemeka Obumneme, Enemali Michael Okey, Iloanya Ebele Lauretta, Chigbo Chidiebere Malachy, Okeke Chisom Miracle, Okeke Chioma Blessing, Okafor Michael Chinonso. (2022, June), "Effect of Citrus aurantifolia juice on bodyweight and haematological indices of wistar rats", AFRICAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES, Vol. 16, (Issue 6), pp 151-159 |
| 23 | BN Enemchukwu, OC Ezeigwe, OF Orinya, UI Nwali, CM Chigbo, EL Iloanya. (2021, March), "Phytochemical Evaluation And Antimicrobial Potential Of Methanol Extracts Of Mistletoe (Loranthus Micranthus) Leaves Grown On Cola Tree (Cola Nitida) And Oil Bean Tree (Pentaclethra Macrophylla)", Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 28-32 |
| 24 | Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chukwuemeka Obumneme Okpala, Uchechukwu Chibuzo Ogbodo, Chioma Divine Anwuna, Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu, Chidiebere Malachy Chig. (2020, February), "Effect Of A Combination Of Ethanol Extract Of Ficus Capensis And Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius On Liver And Kidney Function Parameters Of Phenylhydrazine-Induced Anemic Rats", Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 25 | Chigbo Chidiebere M., Lukong C.B., Okechukwu A U.. (2018, March), "Comparative Analysis Of The Oil Extracted From Two Different Species Of Wild Catfish In Otuocha River, Anambra State, Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Applied Natural Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 78-84 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ebube N. Ibezim , Jonathan C. Ifemeje, and Banboye C. Lukong and Chidiebere M. Chigbo. (2023, February), "BIOBLEACHING OF INDUSTRIAL VAT DYES WITH Mucuna pruriens PEROXIDASE: AN APPROACH TOWARDS BIOREMEDIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS", https://www.bioscientistjournal.com, pp 53 |
| 2 | Ebube N. Ibezim, Chukwuebuka Egbuna and Chidiebere M. Chigbo. (2023, January), "PLANT PEROXIDASES: THEIR APPLICATIONS WITH EMPHASIS ON FOOD INDUSTRY, HUMAN HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION", https://www.bioscientistjournal.com, pp 54 |
| 3 | Chigbo, C. M., IFEMEJE, J. C., AND UMEOHAEKWULU. (2022, March), "ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES AND PROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF SOLONESTEMON MONOSTACHYUS AND PHYLLANTUS AMARUS LEAVES", , pp 32-33 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Onyeche , Vincent OnyekaChukwu andChigbo, Chidiebere Malachy. "EXTRACTION AND PURIFICATION OF PROTEIN ( HEMOCYANIN) FROM SAIL", (Experimental Findings, 2013 June) USA |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "INSTITUTIONAL BASED RESEARCH (IBR) TETFUND GRANT" (May, 2026 to November, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUSTFUND |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Biosciences, Faculty SIWES COMMITTEE" (June, 2026 to December, 2026) |
| 2 | SIWES COORDINATOR, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2024 to June, 2026) |
| 3 | Chair, Faculty of Bioscience Committee of SIWES, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2024 to January, 2025) |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "POST-COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESILIENCE: ROLE OF THE BIOSCIENCES", (FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCES: 2ND INTERNATIONAL BIOSCIENCES), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; ASUU NAU SECRETARIATE COMPLEX NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA |
| 2 | "DIVERSIFICATION OF NIGERIA ECONOMY THROUGH NATURAL SCIENTIFIC APPROACH", (FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES 3RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2022), 3rd March, 2022 to 4th March, 2022; OLD ETF AUDITORIUM , CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, ULI CAMPUS ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA |