Dr. Francisca Abumchukwu Okoli
Dr. Francisca Abumchukwu Okoli is a LECTURER I in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Applied Microbiology And Brewing, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2024) July, 2021 to September, 2024 PhD Public Health Microbiology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State. (Master Degree, July, 2018) August, 2013 to July, 2018 M.Sc Applied Microbiology & Brewing |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2007) August, 2003 to August, 2007 B.Sc Applied Microbiology & Brewing |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Deputy Coordinator, Post graduate program, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Chairman, Biosciences Interdepartmental Research committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Secretary, Post graduate program, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2025 to October, 2026 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ogujawa C. N., Ovowa O.F., Uwanta L.I., Oghonim P.AN., Okoli F.A., Anazodo C. A., Okoye C. V., Okonkwo N.N., Ebo P. U. and Umeoduagu, N.D.. (2026, January), "Biochemical, Histopathological, and Microbiological Assessment of Herbal Bitters Induced Hepatotoxicity and Gut Health Alterations in Albino Rats.", International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 45-66 |
| 2 | Okoli, F. A., Anieto, E.C., Anazodo C.A., Awari V.G., Okoye K.C., Ebo, P.U., Ogbunude, A.P. , Chidozie, C.P. , Okoye C. V. , Orji, C.C., Obi Z.C. (2026, April), "Sterility Studies and Isolation of Bacteria from Vaccine Carriers used in Primary Health Care Centres in Awka, Anambra State", International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 14, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | Idu, P. N., Okonkwo, I. F., Uba, B. O., Okoli, F. A., Okongwu, D. J., Anaebonam, E. C., & Afulukwe, S. C.. (2026, May), "Water quality index: Important instrument for environmental monitoring of Anambra State Central Senatorial Zone water resources.", Journal of Pollution Monitoring, Evaluation Studies and Control, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 216-234 |
| 4 | Idu, P. N., Chukwura, E. I., Uba, B. O., Okoli, F. A., & Oghonim, P. A. N.. (2026, May), "Assessment of the bacteriological quality of selected surface water resources in Anambra Central Senatorial Zone, Anambra State", Journal of Public Health, Policy, and Society,, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 87-100 |
| 5 | Awari, V.G., Egurefa, S.O., Anazodo, C.A., Anene, C.C., Okoli, F.A., Ebo, P.U., Abana, C.C., Okinedo, J.I., Ojeah, I.K., and Ifediegwu, M.C.. (2025, May), "Prevalence of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria on High-Contact Surfaces in a Nigerian Healthcare Facility", ISAR Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 15-26 |
| 6 | Nwozor, N. C., Ezeokoli, C. M., Udoka, R. K., Uwanta, L. I., Agu, K. C., Okafor, M. N., Okoli, F. A., Anieto, E. C., Ezenwanagu, G. C., & Anazodo, C. A.. (2025, November), "Valorizing Underutilized Crops for Dairy Innovation: Creating a Market Ready, Nutraceutical-based, Preservative-Free Yoghurt with Added Value from Zobo and Turmeric", ISAR Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Vol. 3, (Issue 11), pp 1-20 |
| 7 | Abana, C. C., Anyamene, C. O., Ezebialu, C. U., Okonkwo, N. N., Umeoduagu, N. D., Egurefa, S.O, Okoli, F.A, Udenweze, E.C., Awari, V. G.. (2024, April), "Isolation and Identification of Bacteria and Fungi from Selected Rivers and Lake", ISAR Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 4) |
| 8 | Umeoduagu, N.D., Uwanta, L.I., Agu, K.C., Ozuah, C.L., Anazodo, C. A., Okoli, F.A, Orji, C.C., Chukwujekwu, A.G. and Anene, C.C. (2024, June), "Randomized Genetically Modified Monoculture Degradation by Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum on Varying Concentration of Spent Engine Oil", International Journal of Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 6), pp 162-173 |
| 9 | Obasi C. J., Agu K.C., Anazodo C. A., Aniekwu C. J., Okeke C. B., Adepeju D. M., Okoli F.A., Umeoduagu N. D.. (2024, May), "In Vitro Activity of Β-Lactams and Other Antimicrobials against Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa", International Journal of Scientific Research & Engineering Trends, Vol. 3, 10 |
| 10 | Anazodo, C.A., Umeoduagu, N.D., Awari, V.G., Okoli, F.A., Nwiyi, I., Agu, K.C., Aniekwu, C.C., Uwanta, L.I., Ezenwelu, C.O.. (2024, June), "EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF DIFFERENT PRESSURE COOKER STERILIZATION TIMES: AN ALTERNATIVE STERILITY CHECK METHOD", International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 1885-1893 |
| 11 | Anazodo, C.A., Adepeju, D.M., Okoli, F.A., Obasi, C.J., Abana, C.C., Agu, K.C., Ezenwelu, C.O., Awari, V.G., Umeoduagu, N.D. (2024, June), "INVESTIGATING THE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF OTOMYCOSIS-CAUSING MICROORGANISMS TO DIFFERENT EAR DROPS", International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 1958-1965 |
| 12 | Francisca Abumchukwu Okoli, Edna Ifeoma Chukwura and Augustine Ebele Mbachu. (2024, April), "Agro wastes compost quality parameters and effect on the growth of Amaranthus amaranthus", Technology in Agronomy, pp 1-7 |
| 13 | Uwanta, L.I., Okoli, F.A., Anazodo, C., Ozuah, C.L., Agu, K.C., Ezeokoli, M.C. and Ezenwelu, C.O.. (2024, April), "Comparative Mechanical Properties of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) and Potato (Ipomoea batatas) peel starch Biodegradable Plastics in Food Packaging.", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 4376-4379 |
| 14 | Ogbonna U. S. A., Okoh F. N., Obianom, O. A., Agu K.C., Anazodo C. A., Chidubem Nwachinemere N. O., Abana C. C., Okoli F. A., Egurefa S. O., Nwosu J. C. (2024, August), "Phytochemical Composition & Bacterial Isolates Associated with Moringa Oleifera Leaves/Seeds", Research and Analysis Journals, Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 40-53 |
| 15 | Anazodo C. A., Abana C. C., Agu K. C. , Victor-Aduloju A. T., Okoli F. A., Ifediegwu M. C., Awari V. G., Chidozie C. P.. (2024, August), "In Vitro Antifungal Efficacy of Allium Cepa And Allium Sativum: A Comparative Study with Commercial Drugs", Research and Analysis Journals, Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 33-39 |
| 16 | Ogbonna U. S. A., Okoh F. N., Obianom, O. A., Agu K. C., Abana C. C., Anazodo C. A., Okoli F. A., Egurefa S. O., Chidubem - Nwachinemere N. O., Nwosu J. C. (2024, August), "Nutritional Composition and Fungi Isolates Associated with Moringa Oleifera Leaves and Seeds", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 54-60 |
| 17 | Okoli, FA, Agu, K.C., Chukwura, E. I.. (2024, July), "ENTEROBACTER SP: A POTENTIAL BIOMARKER IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF DEPRESSION", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE (IJPREMS), Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 1232-1237 |
| 18 | Okoli, F.A, Anazodo, C.A., Chukwura, E.I.. (2024, July), "The Ameliorating Effect of Lactate-rich Akamu in Reversing Depressive Symptoms in Rats", International Journal of Scientific Research & Engineering Trends, Vol. 10, (Issue 4) |
| 19 | Umeoduagu, N.D., Chidozie, C.P., Ifemeje, E.M., Anazodo, C.A., Okoli, F.A., Okonkwo, N.N., Uwanta L.I., Agu, K.C. and Azuka G.E.. (2023, October), "Halitosis: The Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of some Commercially Sold Toothpaste on Selected Isolates", International Journal of Scientific Research & Engineering Trends, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 1309-1315 |
| 20 | Francisca Abumchukwu Okoli, Edna Ifeoma Chukwura and Augustine Ebele Mbachu. (2023, October), "Quality assessment of compost produced from agricultural wastes: Impact on the growth and yield of Zea Mays L.", International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, Vol. 12, (Issue 4) |
| 21 | Victor-Aduoju, A.T. , Okonkwo, N.N., Okoli, F.A. , Agu, K.C. , Okoye, C.W. , Awari, V.G. and Umeoduagu, N.D. (2023, September), "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MICROBIAL LOAD OF WATER IN SELECTED HOSTELS IN IFITE, AWKA", International Journal of Progressive Research in Engineering Management and Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 400-408 |
| 22 | Okonkwo, N.N. , Okoli, F.A ., Agu, K.C. , Okeke, C.M. , Awari, V.G., Ifediegwu, M.C. and Umeoduagu, N.D. (2023, September), "IDENTIFICATION OF INDIGENOUS BACTERIA FROM SOIL CONTAMINATED WITH CASSAVA MILL EFFLUENTS", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE (IJPREMS), Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 393-399 |
| 23 | Nwankwo,C., Okolo, I.,Mba, A.,Uzoeto, H., Udenweze, E., Okoli, F., Thompson,M.,Chukwu, E., Bassey, N., Ngwu, J. and Peter, I.. (2023, February), "In Vitro Assessment of Conventional and Plant-derived Antifungal Agents against Candida Species Prevalence among Pregnant Women in Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Phytopharmacological Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 13-18 |
| 24 | Okoli, F.A., Okonkwo, N.N., Agu, K.C., Nwobu, W.C., Uwanta, L.I., Ifediegwu, M.C. and Umeoduagu, N.D.. (2023, September), "IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL MICROBIAL CONTAMINANTS FROM STORED PAP", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE (IJPREMS), Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 409-415 |
| 25 | Augustine Ebele Mbachu, Amaka Olivia Obianom, Ugoy Sonia Ogbonna, Nancy Amalachukwu Mbachu and Francisca Abumchukwu Okoli. (2022, February), "Mode of attack of microbiological control agents against plant pathogens for sustainable agriculture and food security", Asian Journal of Agricultural and horticultural research, Vol. 9, pp 1-16 |
| 26 | Mbachu, A.E , Okoli, A.N , Ozoh, C.N , Okoli, F.A and Mbachu, N.A. (2022, February), "A Review of Municipal Solid Waste Composting: Benefits and Prospects", Himalayan journal of Agriculture, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 29-36 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Examinerships | |
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| 1 | Examiner, "Antidiabetic property of ethanol extracts of Mimosa pudica ,Cissamples pareira and their combinations in alloxan-induced diabetic rats" (March, 2026 to March, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Plasmid Profile, Molecular Identification and Antimicrobial effects of Luffa cylindeica Leaf Extracts on Multidrug Resistant Uropathogens" (December, 2025 to March, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Graduate Member, "American Society for Microbiology" (member since 2025), https://myasm.asm.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=MyMemberships |