Dr. Chukwu Nkumah Okereke
Dr. Chukwu Nkumah Okereke is a READER in BOTANY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2016) January, 2010 to January, 2016 PhD BOTANY BOTANY/ECOLOGY |
| 2 | NATIONAL TEACHERS INSTITUTE, KADUNA. (Post-Graduate Degree, May, 2012) January, 2011 to May, 2012 PGDE SCIENCE (INTER SCIENCE) |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE. (Master Degree, September, 2009) January, 2008 to September, 2009 MSc PLANT ECOLOGY |
| 4 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2005) January, 2002 to September, 2005 BSc BOTANY |
| 5 | PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY OHAFIA, ABIA STATE. (SSCE, June, 1996) February, 1991 to June, 1996 WAEC SSCE |
| 6 | Onicha Central School, Onicha LGA. (FSLC, November, 1990) October, 1985 to November, 1990 FSLC FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | WARD COLLATION OFFICER, INEC March, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | CHAIRMAN, UNIZIK November, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | HOD, Botany Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | Adjunct Lecturer, Ebonyi State university, Abakaliki January, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Adjunct Lecturer, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki January, 2022 to Present |
| 6 | Adjunct Lecturer, King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State September, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | MEMBER, EXAMS MISCONDUCT COMMITTE, FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2021 to February, 2022 |
| 8 | MEMBER, UNIZIK February, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | Proper placement to Senior Lecturer, UNIZIK September, 2020 to Present |
| 10 | TIMETABLE CHAIMAN, • Faculty Chairman On Lectures And Examinations Timetable EBSU February, 2019 to November, 2020 |
| 11 | CLERK, • Clerk Of SUG Senate EBSU July, 2018 to May, 2020 |
| 12 | Secretary General, Ebonyi State university, Abakaliki January, 2018 to January, 2019 |
| 13 | Lecturer I, UNIZIK October, 2016 to September, 2020 |
| 14 | WASP COORDINATOR, • Work And Study Program Coordinator, Department Of Applied Biology EBSU May, 2016 to September, 2018 |
| 15 | Secretary General, Ebonyi State university, Abakaliki January, 2016 to January, 2023 |
| 16 | TIME TABLE OFFER, • Departmental Timetable Officer. Applied Biology Department EBSU August, 2013 to December, 2015 |
| 17 | Lecturer II, Ebonyi State university, Abakaliki May, 2013 to October, 2016 |
| 18 | SECRETARY, • Secretary, Accreditation Committee Applied Biology Department EBSU May, 2013 to July, 2014 |
| 19 | SEMINAR COORDINATOR, • Seminar Coordinator, Department Of Applied Biology. EBSU April, 2013 to September, 2018 |
| 20 | Assistant Lecturer, Ebonyi State university, Abakaliki May, 2012 to May, 2013 |
| 21 | EXAM OFFICER, • Departmental Exam Officer. Applied Biology Department EBSU February, 2012 to June, 2016 |
| 22 | AGRIC AND BIOLOGY TEACHER, Teaching Practice At Redeemers’ International College Awka, August, 2011 to January, 2012 |
| 23 | • Agric Science and Biology Teacher, Amawbia Girls Secondary School, Anambra State September, 2006 to September, 2007 |
| 24 | INDUSTRIAL ATTATCHMENT, • Federal Ministry Of Environment, Abuja FCT April, 2004 to September, 2004 |
| 25 | Adviser, • Students Academic Adviser EBSU September, 0013 to November, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Nnamani CV. Ani OC, Nwonumara GN, Okereke C.N. ETC. (2020, January) Laboratory Manual for General Biology Practical I Meks Printing Press Company LTD, Abakaliki Ebonyi State, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 91-14 |
| 2 | Okogwu OI, Nnamani CV., Ani OC, Uka U. N, Okereke CN ETC. (2019, March) Foundation Biology Meks Printing Press Company LTD, Abakaliki Ebonyi State, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 3 | 45. Okogwu O. I., Nnamani C.V., Ani O.C., Elebe F.A., Uka U. N., Okereke C. N., Ezikanyi D. N., Nwonumara G. N., Ambrose F.C., Nwankwo O.E., and Ukwue. (2019, March) Foundation Biology. Meks Printing and Publishing Company, 8 Jeremi Street, off ST. Theresa Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, pp 317 |
| 4 | Nnamani CV. Ani OC, Nwonumara GN, Okereke C.N. ETC. (2018, September) Laboratory Manual for General Biology Practical Ii Meks Printing Press Company LTD, Abakaliki Ebonyi State, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 95-100 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okoronkwo, O. Francis a*, Kenneth U. Ekwealor b, Okereke, N. Chukwu b, Iroka C. Finian b and Nwakeze, C. Victor. (2024, August), "Evaluating Species Diversity and Ecological Health of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Forest, Awka, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, Vol. 23, (Issue 9), pp 50-65 |
| 2 | Chisom F. Iroka1*, Raphael N. Okigbo1, Kenneth U. Ekwealor1, Clara N. Ikegbunam1, Onyili C. Adachukwu2, and Okereke N. Chukwu. (2024, August), "CHECKLIST OF TREE AND SHRUB SPECIES IN FORESTS ACROSS ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA", African Journal of Environment and Natural Science Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 184-202 |
| 3 | Unachukwu C. Anthonia1*, Ekwealor U. Kenneth2, Okereke N. Chukwu3, and Nwakuche O. Adaugo4. (2024, June), "ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF ORGANIC MANURE AMENDMENT OF WATERSHED SOILS IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA CAMPUS.", African Journal of Environment and Natural Science Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 208-217 |
| 4 | Christopher Uche Okolie, Emmanuel Odinga, Allan Samo, Onyinye Ann Mbaukwu, Uche Patrick Nwaogaranya, Chidozie Azubuike Anukwuorji, Chukwu Nkumah Okereke & Kenneth Udeh Ekwealor. (2024, May), "Assessment of the Combination of Aspergillus niger and Fluorapatite for Cadmium Immobilization in Soil and Its Effect on Soil Biological Properties", Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 1-1532 |
| 5 | Mbaukwu A. Onyinye a*, Ekwealor U. Kenneth a, Okereke N. Chukwu a and Nwaogaranya U. Patrick. (2024, May), "Ecological Study of the Poaceae Family on Different Ecosystems in the Awka Campus of Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Its Surroundings", Asian Journal of Research in Botany, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 102-111 |
| 6 | Mbaukwu A. Onyinye a*, Ekwealor U. Kenneth a, Okereke N. Chukwu a and Nwakuche O. Adaugo. (2024, May), "Evaluation on the Effects of Organic Amendment on Soil Productivity of Selected Watersheds in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Campus, Nigeria", Asian Soil Research Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 11-12 |
| 7 | Okereke N. Chukwu a, Ekwealor U. Kenneth a, Nwakuche O. Adaugo a, Onyili C. Adachukwu a, Hope N. Eze a and Iroka F. Chisom. (2024, March), "Taxonomic Significance of Morphological Characters in Some Species of Cucurbitaceae Common in Abakaliki Ebonyi State", Asian Journal of Research in Botany, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 47-56 |
| 8 | 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 Conservat, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 9 | 3. Okereke C N, U P Nwaogaranya , A C Ogbu, C N Ikegbunam, and C F Iroka. (2023, April), "Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Pre-sowing Treatments on the Germination and Growth Parameters of Zea mays Linn.", Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 93-104 |
| 10 | Chukwu Nkumah Okereke, Clara Nchedochukwu Ikegbunam, Uche Patrick Nwaogaranya, Angela Chinenye Ogbu, Ozibo Amobi Francis and Chisom Finian Iroka. (2023, April), "Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Pre-Sowing Treatments on the Germination and Growth Parameters of Abelmoschus esculenta Linn.", Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 108-118 |
| 11 | Onyili C. Adachukwu, Ekwealor U. Kenneth, Okereke N. Chukwu, Nwakuche O. Adaugo and Iroka F. Chisom. (2023, May), "Ecological Survey on Species of Poaceae Family Present in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Campus Awka, Anambra State", Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 34-42 |
| 12 | 2. Okereke C N, Ikegbunam N. C, Okereke E. K, Nwaogaranya P. U and Iroka F. C.. (2023, March), "Effect of leaf crude extracts of azadirachata indica A. Juss, On the germination and growth of amaranthus hybridus L. And amaranthus spinosus L.", Research Journal of Biotechnology and Life Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 13 | 5. Okereke C. N., Iroka F.C., Mbaukwu O. A., Agulefoh C. O and Okereke K. E.. (2022, March), "The comparative assessment of different fertilizer application on the growth and development of Solanum aethiopicum Linn.", International Journal of phytology research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 25-29 |
| 14 | 6. Friday M N., Okereke C.N., Nwonumara G. N., Nwogiji C. O. and Francis A. O. (2022, April), "Medicinal Values Of The Leaf And Husk Aqueous Extract Of Velvet Beans (Mucuna flagellipes) HOOK. F.", IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 6-12 |
| 15 | 13. Ekwealor U. K., Okereke E. K., Iroka F. C., Okereke C. N. and Francis H. I.. (2021, June), "Growth And Development Of Abelmuschus Esculentus (Okra) In Gully Eroded Soil Amended With Different Rates Of Cow Dung Manure.", International journal of plant and soil science, Vol. 3, (Issue 18), pp 84-93 |
| 16 | 8. K. U. Ekwealor, C.F. Iroka, C. N. Okereke and G. C. Ukpaka. (2020, March), "Comparative study on the vegetative and Floral Morphology of three Ipomoea species from Nigeria.", Asian Journal of Research in Botany, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 17 | K. U. Ekwealor1* , C. B. Echereme1 , T. N. Ofobeze 1 and C. N. Okereke. (2019, December), "Assessment of Phenology in Gmelina (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) Populations in Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Botany, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1-12 |
| 18 | 10. K. U. Ekwealor, C. B. Echereme, T. N. Ofobeze and C. N. Okereke. (2019, December), "Land scape Ecology, A helicopter View", International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, Vol. 31, (Issue 1), pp 1-20 |
| 19 | 11. K. U. Ekwealor, C. B. Echereme, T. N. Ofobeze and C. N. Okereke. (2019, December), "Economic importance of weeds, A review", Asian Plant Research Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 20 | 44. K. I. Ogbu, C F. Ambrose, C. Afiukwa, O. Ogah, N Onwa, C A. Uhuo and CN Okereke.. (2019, June), "Degradation Of Treated Fresh Rice Hust Varieties Using Fungi Isolates From Ebonyi State.", American-Eurasian Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Science., Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 220-223 |
| 21 | 23. Nwankwo, O. E., Nnamani, C.V., Ambrose, F.C., Okereke, C.N., Obasi, S.E. and Nwanchor, K.C.. (2018, May), "Pollen Morphology Of Some Members Of Nigerian Indigofera Linn. (Fabaceae) And Their Taxonomic Significance.", International Digital Organization for Scientific Research. IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 27-34 |
| 22 | 1. Okereke C. N., Iroka F. C., Doris C.N., Medsiatrix N. E., Christiana N.I., and Ukpaka C. G.. (2017, January), "Evaluation Of The Differences In Morphology And Biomass Of Abelmoschus Esculentus L.Moench, Cultivated Under Three Conditions Of Manuring In Abakaliki Peri-urban Area, South-eastern Nigeria.", SM Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies 1(1):1003-1009., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1003-1009 |
| 23 | Ukwueze C. K, Oladimeji V. O., 1Ukwueze G. C. and Okereke C N.. (2017, December), "Comparison Of The Mineral Value Of African Yam Bean Seeds Grown From Different Nigerian Geographical Locations.", IDOSR Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 1-9 |
| 24 | 14. Anuagasi, C.L., Okigbo, R. N., Anukwuorji, C.A and Okereke, C.N. (2017, September), "The Impact Of Biofungicides On Agricultural Yields And Food Security In Africa", International Journal of Agricultural Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 953-978 |
| 25 | 2. Okereke C N.,Mbaekwe E. I.,, Nnabude P C., Ekwealor K.U, NwonumaraG. N., Iroka F.C.and Ukpaka C. G. (2016, May), "Comparative Evaluation Of The Species Richness And Diversity Of Three Parallel Forest Ecosystems In South-Eastern Nigeria.", Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 1-12 |
| 26 | 3. Okereke C. N., Nnama C. D., Ekwealor K. U., Ukpaka C. G. and Nwogiji C. O.. (2016, July), "Comparative Assesment Of The Impact Of Organic And Inorganic Fertilizers Application On The Growth And Development Of Solanum Nigrum L. (Angiosperm; Solanaceae).", Journal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology., Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 1-7 |
| 27 | 4. Okereke C N, Akachukwu E E, Ruffina N A, Nwogiji O C and Chisom F I. (2016, August), "Preliminary Phytochemical Screening On The Leave, Stem And Root Of Acalypha Indica.", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 8-11 |
| 28 | 27. Chisom F. I., Esther E. A., Ruffina N.A., Okereke C. N. and Cletus O.N. (2016, January), "Effect Of Induced Rippening On The Proximate, Biochemical And Mineral Compositions Of Carica Papaya (Pawpaw Fruits).", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 1-10 |
| 29 | 28. Ekwealor K. U., Okereke C.N., Ugwuoke E. C., Ukpaka G. C., Nweze E. A.,and Iroka F.C.. (2016, April), "Studies On The Proximate And The Mineral Composition Of Leaves, Stem And Root Of Catharanthus Roseus (Linn).", European Journal of Biotechnology and Bioscience., Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 35-39 |
| 30 | 21. Chisom F. I., Chukwuma M. O., Izundu A. I. and Okereke C.N.. (2016, June), "Evaluation Of Salt Tolerance Of Some Varieties Of Capsicum Species During Germination Using Morphometric Features.", International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 29-33. |
| 31 | Emmanuel Amadi, Angela Ufele, Chukwu N Okereke. (2016, August), "Ensiled Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Peel and Caged Layers’ Manure Mixture as Energy Source in Cock- erel Starter Diet", American Journal of Life Science Researches, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 151-155 |
| 32 | Clement U. Okeke1, Chisom F. Iroka1 and Chukwu N. Okereke. (2015, June), "Effects of the crude water extract of the leaves of Moringa oleifera on the germination and growth of Amaranthus spinosus and Amaranthus hybridus", European Journal of Experimental Biology,, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 37-44 |
| 33 | 5. Okereke C. N., Iroka F. C., Chukwuma M. O., Kenneth U. E. and Clement U. O.. (2015, August), "The Effect Of Boiling On The Phytochemical And Nutritional Content Of Rauvolfia Vomitoria.", Journal of Global Biosciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 2561-2568. |
| 34 | Okereke C. N., Iroka C. F., Chukwuma O. M. and Okeke C. U. (2015, February), "Studies On The Proximate Composition Of Cucumis Sativus Grown In Soil With Different Organic Manure.", Ewemen Journal of Herbal Chemistry and Pharmacology Research., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 13-18 |
| 35 | 25. Kenneth U E, Clement U O, Chisom F I, Okonkwo N J, Mbaekwe E I, Mbaukwu O.A, Ugwoke C E. Okereke C N. and Maureen O C.. (2015, August), "Comparative Influence Of Ipomoea Batatas, Luffa Cylinderica And Mucuna Flagellipes In Nutrient Recovery And Post-Harvest Soil Management Of Anambra Basin, Southeastern Nigeria.", International Journal of Basic and Life Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 204-213 |
| 36 | 7. Okereke C. N., Iroka F.C., Okeke C.U. and Chukwuma M.O.. (2015, May), "Morphometric Growth Analysis Of Abelmoschus Esculentus L., Cucumis Sativus L And Citrillus Lanatus L., Under The Influence Of Three Different Kinds Of Organic Manures.", Ewemen Journal of Plant Genetics and Chemotaxonomy., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 37 | 8. Okereke C. N., Iroka F.C., Okeke C. U. and Chukwuma M.O.. (2015, August), "The Effect Of Heat Treatment At Different Time Intervals On The In-vitro Germination Of Mimosa Invisa Mart.", Research Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences., Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 18-24 |
| 38 | Clement U Okeke1, Chisom F Iroka1*, Alex I Izundu1, Nkumah C Okereke2 and Bio Louis Nyanayo3. (2015, February), "Saponins and tannins in the species of Stachytarpheta found in Awka, Nigeria and their taxonomic implications", Direct Research Journals, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 123-126, |
| 39 | 9. Okereke C N., Iroka F. C. and Chukwuma M. O.. (2015, June), "Assessing The Morphological And Taxonomic Characteristics Of Some Members Of Convolvulaceae Family.", International Journal of Herbal Medicine., Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 38-42 |
| 40 | 10. Okereke CN, Iroka FC, Chukwuma MO.. (2015, May), "Phytochemical Analysis And Medicinal Uses Of Hibiscus Sabdariffa.", International Journal of Herbal Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 16-19 |
| 41 | 29. Iroka Chisom Finian, Okeke C.U and Okereke C.N.. (2015, May), "Taxonomic Significance Of Alkaloids And Phenols In The Species Of Stachytarpheta Found In Awka, Nigeria", Journal of Global Biosciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 1961-1965 |
| 42 | 31. Chisom F. I., Clement U. O and Okereke C. N.. (2015, May), "Systematic Implications Of Trichomes In The Species Of Stachytarpheta Found In Awka, Nigeria.", Asian Journal of Plant Science and Research., Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 30-34 |
| 43 | 32. Clement U. Okeke, Chisom F. Iroka, Alex I. Izundu, Okereke C. Nkumah, Chibuike I. Onwuasoeze and Bio L. Nyananyo.. (2015, March), "Comparative Systematic Leaf And Petiole Anatomical Studies Of The Genus Stachytarpheta Found In Awka. Nigeria.", Journal of Medicinal plant studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 82-84 |
| 44 | 17. Clement C.U, Chisom F.I, Okereke C.N and Nyanayo B.L.. (2015, February), "Effects Of Crude Water Extracts Of The Leaves Of Morinda Lucida On The Germination And Growth Of Amaranthus Spinosus And Amaranthus Hybridus.", European Journal of medicinal plants., Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 45 | Clement U Okeke, Chisom F Iroka, Alex I Izundu, Okereke C N and Bio L N. (2015, March), "Taxonomic Implications Of Flavonoids And Steroids In The Species Of Stachytarpheta Present In Awka, Nigeria", The Pharma Innovation Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 4-6 |
| 46 | 18. Iroka F.C., Okeke C.U., Izundu A.I., Okereke C.N., Onwuasoeze I.C. and Nyananyo L.B. (2015, August), "Comparative Systematic Anatomical Studies On Stem And Root Of Stachytarpheta Species Present In Awka, South-eastern Nigeria.", Ewemen Journal of Plant Genetics and Chemotaxonomy., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 7-11 |
| 47 | 34. Chisom FI., Okeke CU., Izundu AI., Okereke CN., Nyanayo BL. and Ekwealor KU.. (2015, February), "Taxonomic Significance Of Morphological Characters In The Species Of Stachytarpheta Found In Awka, Nigeria.", International Journal of Plant and soil Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 1-6 |
| 48 | 35. Chisom F I, C U Okeke and Okereke C N. (2015, February), "Leaf Epidermal Studies In The Species Of Stachytarpheta Found In Awka, Nigeria And Its Taxonomic Implications.", International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 299-305 |
| 49 | 19. Uhuo C A., Okereke C.N., Nwele E.D. Ogbonna S. U. Nwanchor K.C. and Okoh F.N.. (2015, April), "Larvicidal Activities Of Tithonia Diverssifolia Leaf Extract On Peri-Urban Mosquito Larvae In Abakaliki; Alternative To Insecticide Development.", Journal of Social Science Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1225-1228 |
| 50 | 20. Kenneth U. E., Christopher E. U., Clement U. O., Okereke C. N., Iroka F. C., Osward O. C., Chukwuma M. O. and Ezeabara C.O.. (2015, May), "Preliminary Studies On The Evaluation Of The Phytochemistry And Proximate Composition Of Dicksonia Antarctica (Labill).", Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences (SAJB), Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 607-610 |
| 51 | 11. Okereke C N., Nnabude PC., Mbaekwe EI ., Ekwealor KU., Uhuo CA., and Nwanchor K. (2014, May), "The Use Of Ecological Methods In The Study Of Plant Species And Abundance In South-Eastern Nigerian Forests.", African Journal of Plant Science,, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 441-449 |
| 52 | 15. Amadi E.N., Okereke C.N., Njoku O.O., Ndubuisi J.L. and Ekwealor K.U.. (2014, June), "Benchmark Study On Effect Of Trypanosome Brucei Using Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract And Honey As Treatment Measures.", Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 70-73 |
| 53 | 16. Amadi E.N., Njoku O.O., Okereke C.N., Ndubuisi J.L., Ekwealor K.U. and Edoga C.O.. (2014, March), "Honey And Vitamin E Supplimentation In Treating Human African Trypanosomiasis With Special Reference To Trypanosoma Brucei Albino Rats.", Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS)., Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 67-69 |
| 54 | Iroka Finian Chisom, Okereke Chukwu N., Okeke C. U.. (2014, May), "A comparative foliar anatomical and morphological study on Anacardium occidentale L. and Spondias mombin L.", International Journal of Herbal Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 150-153 |
| 55 | 37. Ogbonna S. U., Uhuo C. A., Okereke C. N. and Azi S.O.. (2014, May), "Effects Of Soybean Meal (glycine Max) On The Growth Performance And Feeding Habits Of Clarias Gariepinus Fingerlings Reared Under Laboratory Condition.", Sky Journal of Biochemistry Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 24-27 |
| 56 | 38. Amadi N. E, Njoku O. O, Ufele N. A. and Okereke C. N.. (2014, February), "Performance Of Weaner Rabbits Fed Dietary Levels Of Cassava Root Mea", American Journal of Life Science Researches, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 1-3 |
| 57 | 39. Iroka F C, Okereke C N and Okeke C. U.. (2014, April), "Comparative Phytochemical And Proximate Analyses On Ceiba Pentandra (L) Gaertn. And Bomba Buonopozense (P) Beauv.", International Journal of Herbal Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 162-167 |
| 58 | 22. Amadi E.N., Njoku O.O., Okereke C.N., Ndubuisi J.L., and Oguoma O.I.. (2014, March), "Anti Acute Inflamatory Effect Of Buchholzia Coriacea.", International Journal of Engineering and Science Research., Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 456-465 |
| 59 | 40. Uhuo A.C., Uneke B. I., Nwele D. E., Azi S. O., Ogiji E. D. and Okereke C. N. (2014, August), "The Prevalence Of Acanthocephalan Parasites Of Tilapian Species In Cross River Basin Indibe Beach, Afikpo North Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", Sky Journal of Biochemistry Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 042 - 045 |
| 60 | 41. Uhuo C A., Uneke B I, Okereke C N, Nwele D E Ogbanshi M.E. (2014, March), "The Bacteriological Survey Of Borehole Waters In Peri-urban Areas Of Abakaliki; Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", International Journal Bacteriology Research., Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 028-031 |
| 61 | 42. Oko N F.,Odikamnoro O.O., Uhuo CA., Okereke, C N., Azi SO and Ogiji ED. (2014, August), "The Epidemiology Of Malaria Among Children Aged: 1-15 Years In South-Eastern Nigeria.", Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, Vol. 6, (Issue 11), pp 390-397 |
| 62 | 43. Amadi EN, Njoku OO, Okereke CN, Ndubuisi JL and uguoma OI. (2014, March), "The Pharmacological Use Of Ocimum Gratissimum In Pectic Ulcer Disease (PUD) Treatment.international", International Journal of Engineering and science Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 459-455. |
| 63 | 12. Okereke C. N. and Mbaekwe E. I.. (2011, June), "Some Aspects Of The Biology And Ecology Of Mimosa Invisa Mart. Around Agu-Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of botany,, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 67-80. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Antibacterial activity of Methanol and Ethanol extracts of V. amygdalina, O. gratissimum and A. barbadensis against P. aeruginosa and S. aereus isolated from wounded samples in AE-FETHA" (2024). Completed Masters project by AGBO OSONDU OMINYI (EBSU/PG/M,Sc/2021/112296) |
| 2 | "ecological Assessment of pecies diversity of the forest resources of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Okoronkwo Okechukwu Francis, Reg NO: 2022576004FA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "BIO-BANKING ON NEGLECTED AND UNDERUTILIZED CROPS OF EBONYI STATE: POTENTIALS FOR FOOD AND NUTRIENT SECURITY, SUSTANABILITY IN CLIMATE CHANGING SCENERIO" (January, 2016 to December, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND-EBSU SEED RESEARCH GRANT 2015 |
| 2 | Collaborator: "BIOPROSPECTING ON AFRICAN YAM BEAN: A SHIFT IN PARADIGM ON FOOD AND NUTRIENTSECURITY FOR THE VULNERABLE GROUPS IN eBONYI STATE NIG." (February, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND-EBSU SEED RESEARCH GRANT 2020 |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "POTENTIALS OF RUDERAL PLANTS IN THE REMEDIATION OF POTENTIALLY TOXIC METAL-CONTAMINATED SITES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, NORTHWESTERN NIGERIA" (March, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Protective effect of zinc against cadmium induced biochemical and haematological alterations in rats" (June, 2019) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Phytochemical Screening, Antimicrobial Activities and Gas Chromatography Profile of the n-Hexane extract of Trigonella foenum-graecum “Fenugreek” Seed Oil" (November, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Influence of Different Population Densities in the Production Performance of Azuki Bean Lines" (October, 2017) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Rhizoctonia solani Control in Field Grown Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) Using Moringa oleifera Extracts" (October, 2017) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "On Improving Seed Germination and Seedling Growth in Rice under Minimal Soil Salinity" (March, 2017) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Influence of Pre-harvest Sprays of Calcium and Potassium on the Storage Behaviour of Banana Fruits" (August, 2017) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "internal and External PHD Defense" (February, 2017 to February, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Ecological Survey on Species of Poaceae Family Present in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Campus Awka, Anambra State" (March, 2014 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "PhD PROPSAL" (September, 2022). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Masters PG Internal/External Exams, Department of Biochemistry, UNIZIK" (March, 2019). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of Deapartment Botany, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | Collation Officer, "INEC, Appointment as a ward collation officer for Idemili North LGA" (March, 2023) |
| 3 | Chairman, overseeing the conservation and preservation of the faculty's environment, "Chairman, Environment and Conservation Committee, Faculty of Bioscience, NAU, Awka" (November, 2022) |
| 4 | TEACHING AND SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATES AND POST GRADUATES, "ADJUNCT APPOINTMENT IN APPLIED BIOLOGY, FACULTY OF SCIENCE EBSU" (January, 2022) |
| 5 | Member, Interrogator, "Member, Faculty of Bioscience Examination Miasconduct Committee" (January, 2021) |
| 6 | Member/ Quality control, "NOMINATION OF DEPARTMENTAL REPRESENTATIVES IN FACULTY OF BIOSCIENCE QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT" (August, 2021) |
| 7 | TEACHING AND SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATES AND POST GRADUATES, "ADJUNCT APPOINTMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY/BIOTECHNOLOGY, KING DAVID UNIVERSITY, UBURU, EBONYI STATE" (September, 2021) |
| 8 | PARTICIPANT, "GENERAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING BY SMEDAN" (June, 2020 to June, 2021) |
| 9 | Trainee for teaching and supervision of PG Students, "Certificate of participation EBSU PG Training on Teaching and supervision of post graduate students," (March, 2019) |
| 10 | secretary, "Curriculum Committee, Faculty of Science, Ebonyi State university, Abakaliki" (April, 2018 to April, 2019) |
| 11 | Clerking the proceedings of the SUG-SENATE Meetings, "EBSU-SUG Appointment as Senate Clerk, Ebonyi State University Student Union Government" (July, 2018) |
| 12 | SECRETARY GENERAL, "GRANT GROUP. EBSU-Institution-Based TEFUND GRANT GROUP, Biodiversity for Bio-Happiness Initiative (BBHI) Co," (February, 2015) |
| 13 | Participant/second runner up, "EBSU Faculties Annual Sports competition, Certificate of Participation" (May, 2014) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (ECOSON)" - ECOSON/2021/062 (member since 2021), https://nigerianjournalofecology.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA. ECOSON" - FULL MEMBER (member since 2021), https://nigerianjournalofecology,org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "2nd International Bioscience Conference, Faculty of Bioscience, NAU, Awka, Anambra State", (Faculty of Biosciences, NAU-AWKA), 1st October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; NAU-AWKA |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Summer Training WOrkshop on tropical Plant Biotechnology", (Organized by the Biotechnology Research and Developement Center, Ebonyi State University. Abakaliki), 4th July, 2023 to 4th July, 2023; Ebonyi Stae Ubiversity, Abakaliki |
| 2 | "Academic Research supervision for Teaching and Supervision of Post graduate Students in EBSU", (SCHOOL OF POST GRADUATE STUDIES, EBSU), 1st February, 2019 to 1st March, 2019; EBSU, ABAKALIKI |
| 3 | "Association of Common Wealth Universities (ACU)-CIRCLE Sponsored Workshop, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Effective Teaching and commonwealth and Research uptake by EBSU Institutional Strengthening Progragramme (ISP Team)", (EBSU Institutional StrengtheningProgramme ISP Team), EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY |
| 4 | "Association of Common wealth Universities (ACU)-CIRCLE Sponsored Workshop in Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki", (Ebonyi State University Research Development Frame work (RDF) ,Workshop for Early Carrier in Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki )), EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY, ABAKALIKI |
| 5 | "General Enterpreneurship Development Training", (Organized by SMEDAN, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria), Ebony State, Abakaliki |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Google Form Workshop, Organized By Ivory Tower Analytics", (Ivory Tower Analytics, NAU, Awka), 2nd September, 2021 to 4th September, 2021; NAU-Awka |
| 2 | "A -2 Day Orientation/training For Newly Employed Lecturers", (NAU MANAGEMENT), 11th August, 2021 to 12th August, 2021; NAU AWKA |
| 3 | " 10th Annual Conference Of Zoological Society Of Nigeria (ZSN) EBSU", (EBSU Climate Change, Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Development), 11th October, 2015 to 14th October, 2015; EBSU |
| 4 | " 3rd Summer Training Course On Tropical Plant Biotechnology.", (BIOTECH RESEARCH CENTRE EBSU), 14th August, 2015 to 14th August, 2015; Biotechnology Research Center, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki |
| 5 | " Botanical Society Of Nigeria (BOSON), 20th Annual Conference (BOSON-NAU 2011)", (BOSON NAU AWKA), 6th September, 2011 to 9th September, 2011; NAU AWKA |