Dr. Chibuzor Okafor Emilia
Dr. Chibuzor Okafor Emilia is a LECTURER I in ANIMAL SCIENCE AND PRODUCTION Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr. Emilia Chibuzor Okafor. I obtained a Bachelor of agriculture (B. Agriculture, Animal production) from University of agriculture Makurdi, Benue state. I earned MSc and PhD (Animal Science) both from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. I specialised in Animal nutrition with option in ruminant animal nutrition. I lecture and carry out research in animal production and ruminant animal nutrition. I am also involved in students career development program.
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Address: | Animal Science And Production, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANIMAL SCIENCE AND PRODUCTION |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2017) May, 2013 to November, 2017 PhD (Animal Science) Animal Science |
| 2 | Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. (Master Degree, August, 2012) March, 2009 to May, 2012 MSc (Animal Science) Animal Science |
| 3 | University Of Agriculture, Makurdi. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2006) September, 1997 to September, 2003 B.Agriculture Animal Production |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental PG co-ordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Faculty Examination Misconduct Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Deputy Chairman, Faculty Environmental committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | Departmental Undergraduate Seminar Co-ordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | Acting HOD, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2024 to December, 2024 |
| 6 | Departmental PG co-ordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2024 to November, 2024 |
| 7 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 8 | Chairman, Dean's List Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2023 to March, 2024 |
| 9 | Departmental exam officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2022 to February, 2024 |
| 10 | Livestock officer, Benue Valley Farms Ltd, Yola March, 2004 to February, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Emmanuel C. Nnabuihe, Chinelo J. Nwaiwu, Magnus N. Ibigweh, Tochukwu V. Nwosu, Maduabuchi J. Okafor, Ngozi J. Obiekwe, Samuel E. Anarah, Anietie A. Ansa, Henry O. Okolie, Gift U. Ugochukwu, Emilia C. Okafor, Chike O. Madueke, Akudo O. Onunwa. (2026, March), "Effects of Poultry Manure, NPK Fertilizer and their Integrated Application on Soil Fertility and Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Yield in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria", Acta Agricultural Science, Vol. 2, pp 1-11 |
| 2 | Ugwuowo Leonard Chidi, Nnamani Lynda, Okafor Emilia Chibuzor, Nwabueze Henry, Nwosu Ngozi, and Umeakuana. Doris Chidinma. (2026, April), "Haematological and serum biochemistry indices of broiler fed diets containing graded levels of cinnamon ( Cinnamomum verum) and red pepper ( Capsicum annum) mixxture", International journal of global Affairs, Research and development (IJGARD), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 320-338 |
| 3 | Ugwuowo, L.C., Okafor, E.C., Nwafulume, U.,Nwosu,N.L. and Umeakuana, D.C.. (2025, December), "Growth performance, blood profiles and economic benefits of weaner pigs fed diets containing Ipomoea asarifolia leaf meal", Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, Vol. 52, (Issue 5), pp 11-16 |
| 4 | Okpalaji NC, Okonkwo AP,JC Okonkwo, Ezenyilimba BN, Ejivade OM, Okafor EC, Ezejesi HC and Nwankwo CA. (2025, January), "Pathogen profile of Poultry Industries in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria", Agrobiological Records, Vol. 19, pp 24-34 |
| 5 | Ugwuowo Chidi Leonard, Okafor Chibuzor Emilia, Ike Onyinye Promise, Umeakuana Doris, Ejivade Mercy Oyisi. (2024, June), "Growth Performance of Weaner Rabbits Fed Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal and Gongronema latofolium Leaf Meal", Malaysian Animal husbandry Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 56-59 |
| 6 | Nwankwo C.A., Okafor E., Ezejesi H.C., Obinna A.L., Onu E.O., Nwankwo K.S., Dim C.E. and Onyimonyi A.E.. (2024, April), "Harnessing Linear Body Measurement of Four Indigenous Beef Cattle for Superior Breed Selection in the Humid Tropics", Agro-Science Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 18-23 |
| 7 | Nwankwo CA, AE Onyimonyi,JC Okonkwo and EC Okafor. (2023, August), "Grazing behaviours of four breeds of cattle in Awka southeast Nigeria", ACTA Scientific Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 126-130 |
| 8 | Nwankwo CA, Allahbamu C, Ezejesi HC and Okafor EC.. (2023, August), "Effect of Moringa oleifera and Centrosema pubescent leaf meal as diet components on hematology and serum biochemistry in broiler chicken", ACTA Scientific Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 121-125 |
| 9 | Oranu M.I., Okonkwo I.F., Onwumelu I.J.,Okafor E.C.,Ekwealor C.C. (2023, September), "Assessment of probiotic properties and consumer acceptability of yogurt made from commercial milk using bacteria isolates from Nono", International journal of Engineering Research and Science (IJOER), Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 15-22 |
| 10 | Okafor E.C., Nzomiwu Oluchukwu Chioma, Onwu I. J, J.C. Okonkwo, Ekugba C.U., Ejivade O.M.. (2023, September), "Effect of chicken strain on the nutrient composition of eggs", International journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research (IJOEAR), Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 7-12 |
| 11 | Nwankwo C.A., Onyimonyi A.E., Ihemebom V.O., Okafor E.C.,Isaac U.C., Ejivade O.M. (2023, September), "The haematological and serum biochemistry of four breeds of cattle fed palm kernel cake based diets", International journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research (IJOEAR), Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 1-6 |
| 12 | Ezejesi HC, Akaolisa S, Okonkwo IF, Okafor EC and Omumuabuike JN. (2022, May), "Mineral composition of Eggs of various chicken strain", International multispeciality Journal of Health (IMJH), Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 5-10 |
| 13 | Okonkwo JC, Samuel K, Nwankwo CA, Okonkwo IF, Ezenyilimba BN, Okafor EC. (2022, May), "Internal Egg quality traits of chicken: storage duration and strain effects", Agro Biological Records, Vol. 8, pp 1-6, https://doi.org/10.47278/journal.abr/2022.003 |
| 14 | Okonkwo, I F, Nwosu, SC, Nwankwo, CA, Isaac, UC, Okafor, EC and JC Okonkwo. (2021, September), "Effect of processing method of kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) on carcass quality, organ weight and organoleptic properties of broiler", Journal of Engineering Research and Science (IJOER), Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 1-6 |
| 15 | Ezebo RO, Omumuabuike JN, Ozoh CN, Nwankwo CA, Okafor EC, Achonye CC, Arusiaba SO,Obienyem JN, Nwafor EC. (2021, October), "Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial extracts activity of Caladium bicolour", Quantum Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 32-44, http://www.qjoest.com |
| 16 | Okafor, E.C., Nwankwo, C. A. and Ezejesi, H.. (2021, August), "Effect Of Mixed Gmelina And Moringa Leaf Meal Inclusion On Haematology And Serum Biochemistry Of Growing Red Sokoto Does", International Journal of environment and Agriculture Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 8) |
| 17 | Okafor, E.C. and Nwankwo, C. A.. (2021, July), "Effect Of Mixed Gmelina And Moringa Leaf Meal Inclusion On Growing Red Sokoto Does Fed Digitaria Smutsii Hay Based Diets", International Journal of environment and Agriculture Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 60-65 |
| 18 | Okafor, E.C., Lakpini, C.A.M., Abdu, S.B., Lamidi, O.S. and Buba, W.. (2021, August), "Effects Of Mixed Gmelina Arborea And Moringa Oleifera Leaf Meal In Digitaria Smutsii Hay Based Diets On The Performance Of Pregnant Red Sokoto Does And Their Kids", Nigerian Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 207-213 |
| 19 | Okafor, E.C., Lakpini, C.A.M., Abdu, S.B., Lamidi, O.S and Buba, W... (2020, March), "Effects Of Mixed Gmelina Arborea And Moringa Oleifera Leaf Meal Inclusion On Growth Performance And Blood Profile Of Red Sokoto Bucks Fed Digitaria Smutsii Hay Based Diets", Nigerian Journal of Animal production, Vol. 47, (Issue 2), pp 235-244 |
| 20 | Okafor, E.C., Lakpini, C.A.M., Abdu, S.B. and Lamidi, O.S.. (2017, June), "Effects Of Gmelina Arborea And Moringa Oleifera Leaf Meal Inclusion On Intake, Digestibility And Nitrogen Balance Of Red Sokoto Bucks Fed Digitaria Smutsii Hay Based Diets", Journal of Animal production research, Vol. 29, (Issue 1), pp 335-346 |
| 21 | Buba,W., Dafwang,I.I.,Olugbemi, T.S., Opoola,E., Iyiola-Tunji,A.O. and Okafor,E.C.. (2013, July), "Effect Of Local Storage Methods On Egg Internal Quality Parameters During Cold Season", Journal of Animal production research, Vol. 25, pp 45-51 |
| 22 | Okafor, E.C., Lakpini, C.A.M. and Fayomi, A.. (2012, March), "Dried Gmelina (Gmelina Arborea Roxb) Leaves As Replacement Forage To Groundnut Haulms In The Diets Of Fattening Red Sokoto Bucks", International Journal of Agri Biosciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 5-10 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Okafor, Emilia Chibuzor. (2012, August), "Dried Gmelina (Gmelina Arborea Roxb) Leaves As Replacement Forage To Groundnut Haulms In The Diets Of Fattening Red Sokoto Bucks". , pp 100 pages |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Okafor Emilia Chibuzor. (2017, November), "Performance Of Red Sokoto Goats Fed Inclusion Levels Of Mixed Gmelina (Gmelina Arborea) And Moringa ( Moringa Oleifera) Leaf Meal In Digitaria Smutsii Hay Based Diets". , pp 147 pages |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Okafor, E.C.. (2003, March), "Anti-nutritional Factors Of Some Selected Browse Leaves In Central Guinea Savannah". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okafor EC, Ezenwa CS, Nwankwo, C.A., Ezejesi, H.C., and Munza, B.M. (2025, March), "Growth performance and carcass characteristics of African giant snails fed varying levels of mixed Aspilia africana and Moringa oleifera leaf meal", Proceedings of Third Faculty of Agriculture International Conference Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, pp 84-88 |
| 2 | Nwankwo, CA, Onyimonyi,AE, Okeke, JC and Okafor, EC. (2023, March), "Grazing Behaviours of four Nigerian Breeds of Cattle in Awka, South East Nigeria", , pp 462-466 |
| 3 | Okafor, E.C., Lakpini, C.A.M., Abdu, S.B., Lamidi, O.S. and Buba, W.. (2020, November), "Effects Of Mixed Gmelina Arborea And Moringa Oleifera Leaf Meal In Digitaria Smutsii Hay Based Diets On Pregnant Red Sokoto Does And Their Kids", Animal Science Association of Nigeria, pp 593-596 |
| 4 | Madziga, I.I., Both(Jr.) A.A., Barje, P.P., Fayomi, A., Amodu, J.T., Lamidi, O.S., Alawa,C.B.I., Goska, D.Y., Muhammad, S.A.and Okafor, E.C.. (2014, March), "Influence Of Breeds Of Cattle On Nutrient Utilisation", Nigerian society for Animal production, pp 324-327 |
| 5 | Buba,W., Dafwang,I.I.,Olugbemi, T.S., Opoola,E., Shehu and Okafor,E.C.. (2013, September), "Effect Of Storage Methods On Weight Loss And Microbial Load Of Poultry Eggs During Hot Season", Animal Science Association of Nigeria, pp 61-64 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Growth performance and immune response of broiler chickens to oral administration of Parquetina nigrescens leaf extracts" (September, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Growth performance, blood profile and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens administered Terminalia mantaly leaf extracts" (May, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Departmental PG co-ordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2026) |
| 2 | Acting HOD, Animal Science, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2025 to February, 2026) |
| 3 | Deputy Chairman, Faculty Environmental committee, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, Examination Misconduct Committee, "Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2025) |
| 5 | Acting HOD, Animal Science, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 6 | Acting HOD, Animal Science, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 7 | Departmental exam officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2022 to February, 2024) |
| 8 | Departmental Representative/ member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe university Covid-19 monitoring committee" (January, 2021) |
| 9 | Departmental career officer, "CCDC" (July, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society for Animal Production" (member since 2025), https://www.nsap.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS)" - RAS 1065 (member since 2012), https://nias.gov.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN)" - 2003/005 (member since 2009), https://asan.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Transforming Nigeria 's Livestock Sector for economic growth and global competitiveness", (Animal Science Association of Nigeria & Nigerian Institute of Animal Science), 26th October, 2025 to 28th October, 2025; Monaliza Events Center, Abuja |
| 2 | "Exploring Transformations in Animal Agriculture for food Security, Wealth Creation and Economic growth", (Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP)), 16th March, 2025 to 20th March, 2025; Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Capacity Building workshop on Inculcating Employability Skills", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 2nd May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, |
| 2 | "Career and character counselling: Project 200 in Perspective", (Centre for counselling and Career Development), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Quality Assurance workshop Seminar", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 18th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Orientation for the University 's Quality Assurance Committees.", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification), University Auditorium |
| 5 | "Orientation for University Quality Assurance Committee", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Quality Assurance and Certification), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Quality Assurance: An Index of Academic Exceptionalism.", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 18th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; Faculty of agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Old Chem Hall |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Artificial intelligence in teaching, learning and research", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi and Dvwk Consulti Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University and zoom |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "Animal Science Association Of Nigeria/Nigerian Institute Of Animal Science Conference", (Animal Science Association of Nigeria and Nigerian Institute of Animal Science), 15th November, 2020 to 18th November, 2020; Evelyn Recreational and event centre Gwarimpa, Abuja Nigeria. |