Dr. Kasarachi Patricia Okafor
Dr. Kasarachi Patricia Okafor is a LECTURER I in ZOOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Kasarachi Patricia Okafor with staff no: SS-6605
Lecturer II in the Department of Zoology
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Anambra State.
Personal Information
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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 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, January, 2017) January, 2012 to November, 2015 M.Sc. Zoology Zoology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2011) January, 2006 to December, 2010 B.Sc. Zoology Zoology |
| 3 | Central School Ikenanzizi, Obowo. (FSLC, February, 2004) September, 1990 to September, 1996 FSLC First School Leaving Certificate Examination |
| 4 | Okenanlogho Sec. Tech. School,Obowo. (NECO, June, 2002) January, 1996 to June, 2002 NECO Senior School Certificate |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | National Teachers' Institute, Kaduna (July, 2017) August, 2015 to November, 2016 PGDE Education |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (October, 2009) February, 2008 to March, 2009 Universal Mandatory IT Training (UMITT) AfriHUB |
| 3 | Anny Best Computer College, Umunze (September, 2005) January, 2004 to September, 2005 Diploma Certificate Computer Studies |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State June, 2020 to Present |
| 2 | Consultant, JUDIF Farms Ltd. Mgbakwu Awka North L.G.A. Anambra State May, 2018 to Present |
| 3 | Biology Instructor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State (JUPEB) October, 2017 to June, 2020 |
| 4 | Piggery Manager, Pope John Paul II Major Seminary Okpuno, Awka March, 2017 to March, 2021 |
| 5 | Class Teacher, NEMA International School, Arhankunu Mubi, Adamawa State (NYSC Scheme) February, 2011 to February, 2012 |
| 6 | Industrial Training (IT), Ministry Of Agriculture (Industrial Training Scheme) Port Harcourt, Rivers State. April, 2009 to September, 2009 |
| 7 | Computer Instructor/Operator, Any Best Computer College, Umunze Anambra State January, 2004 to December, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Tobechukwu Ebele Okeke, Sylvanus Chima Ewuim, Cosmas Augustus Uhuo, Benjamin Uzonna Ononye, Chidi Emmanuel Akunne, Kasarachi Patricia Okafor. (2024, February), "Evaluating the ecological consequences of heavy metal contamination in soil induced by spent engine oil and palm oil mill effluents for sustainable development", Asia Pacific Academic of Science Pte. Ltd., Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 2410 |
| 2 | Kasarachi Patricia Okafor*, Chidi Emmanuel Akunne, Amarachi Joy Nwaoke, Chukwuebuka Joseph Nlemchi, Tobechukwu Ebele Okeke, Chinaza Alvan Chidi, Chinemerem Sylvia Olisa, Ngozi Eucharia Ekwuonu, Ebele Ijeoma Azaka, Kingsley Chinemerem Mbelede, Vivian Onyinyechi Offor. (2024, June), "Evaluation of Insecticidal Potentials of Chilli Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) and Guinea pepper (Xylopia aethiopica Dun. A. Rich.) in the Control of Bean Weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus L. Fabricus)", Journal of Multidisciplinary Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 51-66 |
| 3 | Offor, V. O. *, Ufele, A. N., Ononye, B. U., Azaka, E. I., Ishar, C. O., Okafor, P. K. and Afoemezie, P. I.. (2024, September), "Antilipidemic Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Aloe barbadensis Gel, Cymbopogon citratus Leaves and Its Combination on Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 13-22 |
| 4 | Kasarachi Patricia Okafor*, Chidi Emmanuel Akunne, Tobechukwu Ebele Okeke, Benjamin Uzonna Ononye, Kelechi Kingsley Asogwa, Chinaza Alvan Chidi, Chinemerem Sylvia Olisa, Ngozi Eucharia Ekwuonu, Ebele Ijeoma Azaka and Kingsley Chinecherem Mbelede. (2024, March), "Pesticide Residues in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.Walp) grains sold in Senatorial Zones of Anambra State, Nigeria", IJO-International Journal of Applied Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 5 | B. U. Ononye, C. E. Akunne, E. O. Ogbuefi , T. E. Okeke, K. P. Okafor, E. I. Azaka, G. E. Obiyo, C. O. Aniefuna, P. C. Akwuaka and C. A. Chidi. (2023, January), "Effect of Improved Hive Cover designs on Internal Microclimate and Colony Establishment of West African Honeybees (Apis mellifera adansonii L) in Awka, Nigeria", Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, Vol. 26, (Issue 5), pp 1-16 |
| 6 | Mbelede K. C., Akunne C. E., Ononye B. U., Chidi C. A., Okafor K. P., Okeke T. E. and Aniefuna C. O.. (2023, November), "Diversity of Insects of Two Rice (Oryza sativa L. 1787) Farms in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Biology, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 44-56 |
| 7 | B. U. Ononye a* , C. E. Akunne a , I. C. Edeh b , T. E. Okeke c , E. E. Ekejiuba d , C. A. Chidi a , K. P. Okafor b , V. O. Offor b , E. I. Azaka b and C. F. Chude. (2023, February), "Influence of Hive Cover Modifications and Ambient Microclimate on Colonization of African Honeybees in Awka, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 20 - 29 |
| 8 | B. U. Ononye a*, C. T. Udeagulu a , C. E. Akunne a , K. C. Onyewuchi b , K. C. Mbelede a , C. A. Chidi a , O. C. Ekwebene c , F. C. Akubukor d , K. P. Okafor a , I. Offorbuike a , S. E. Ayaegbunam a and I. E. Obiefule e. (2023, February), "Effect of the Golden Liquid from Honeybees and Refined Granulated Sugar on the Blood Glucose and Serum Iron Levels of Albino Rats", Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 30 - 36 |
| 9 | B. U. Ononye a* , C. R. Kalu a , T. E. Okeke b , C. E. Akunne a , K. C. Onyewuchi c , K. P. Okafor a , C. A. Chidi a , K. M. Ugonkwo c , O. C. Ekwebene d , C. A. Okoli e , A. U. Akpan f , V. O. Offor a and D. E. Oboho f. (2022, April), "Growth Performance of Albino Rats Orally Administered with Honey from Apis mellifera adansonii and Refined Sugar at Varying Levels", Annual Research & Review in Biology, Vol. 37, (Issue 3), pp 41 - 48 |
| 10 | N. P. Udeh1*, A. C. Ikegwuonu1 , O. A. Okeke1 , C. Obudulu1 , K. P. Okafor1 and C. C. Egwuagu1. (2021, August), "Physicochemical Characteristics and Heavy Metals Contents in Soils and Cassava Plants from Farmlands within Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 37 - 43 |
| 11 | C. Obudulu1* , N. P. Udeh1 , J. J. Okeke1 , O. A. Okeke1 , K. P. Okafor1 , C. C. Egwuagu1 and M. Ogbozor. (2021, September), "Comparison of the Growth Performance of Three Commercial Hybrid Chicken Varieties Using Grain Based Feeds", Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, Vol. 22, (Issue 5), pp 19 - 27 |
| 12 | Akunne, C.E., Ugonkwo, K.M., Ononye, B.U., Chidi, C.A. and Okafor, K.P.. (2019, January), "THE SUSCEPTIBILITY STATUS OF ANOPHELES GAMBIAE S.L POPULATIONS IN IFITEAWKA, ANAMBRA STATE TO STANDARD INSECTICIDES", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 15 - 27 |
| 13 | AKUNNE, C. E.1 MOGBO, T. C.2 EWUIM, S. C.3 UFELE, A. N.4 ABAJUE, M.C.5 OKAFOR, K. P.. (2015, May), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AMBIENT AND TOP-BAR HIVE TEMPERATURE IN RELATION TO OPTIMAL PRODUCTION OF HONEY IN FALLOW AND CASSAVA PLOTS AT SCIENCE VILLAGE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA, NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC RESEARCH FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY, Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 14 | Chidi Emmanuel Akunne* , Gladys Nneka Chima, Benjamin Uzonna Ononye, Kasarachi Patricia Okafor. (2015, July), "Comparative Efficacy of Cymbopogon citratus and Psidium guajava Powders as Poison against Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) in Stored Maize Grains", Open Science Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 41 - 44 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Workshop On Improving Students' Academic Performance In JUPEB Examinations", (JUPEB), 3rd December, 2018 to 4th December, 2018; UniLag, Lagos State |
| 2 | "Workshop On Effective Teaching Of The New JUPEB Syllabus", (JUPEB), 3rd January, 2018 to 4th January, 2018; UniLag, Lagos State |
| 3 | "Extreme Wealth Institute", (Extreme Wealth), 12th April, 2012 to 13th April, 2012; Awka, Anambra State |
| 4 | "Public Health And Environment C.D.S. Group", (NYSC C.D.S. Group), 15th February, 2012 to 15th February, 2021; Mubi, Adamawa State |