Dr. Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku
Dr. Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku is a SENIOR LECTURER in ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku, a licensed Consultant Environmental Health Practitioner; a Specialist Fellow of the West African Postgraduate college of Environmental Health,(FWAPCEH). Dr. Nwazunku iscurrently a Senior Lecturer in Department of Environmental Health Science, Faculty of Health of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnewi Campus, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. I’m a native of Ntezi-Aba,Izzi in Nkalekle-Echara unuhu autonomous Community in Ebonyi Local Government, Ebonyi State. I possess various academic qualifications to include: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Health Science (Specializing in Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology) Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State; a Master of Science (MSc.) Degree in Environmental Health Science of Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State; a Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree from the Imo State University Owerri, Imo State; Bachelor of Science, Second class upper (BSc.) Degree in Environmental Science from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State; a professional Diploma in Public Health of West African Health Examination Board WAHEB. Dr Nwazunku has additional certificates and diplomas from short capacity development courses of capacity development institutions like Lagos Business School (LBS), Administrative staff college of Nigeria (ASCON), The World Bank Institute etc; Dr Nwazunku Augustine is a member of professional bodies including Environmental Health Officers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON), Fellow of West African Postgraduate College of Environmental Health (FWAPCEH), Fellow of Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigerian (FCAI). Member International Federation of Environmental Health(ifeh), Associate Member Institute of Management Consultant of Nigeria (Mimcon) and alumnus of Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, ASCON. Dr Nwazunku has vast working experiences in the public sector as Environmental health Officer held positions like, LGA immunization officer, Ezza LGA, Anambra State, Lecturer Enugu State School of Health Technology, Acting State Epidemiologist Ebonyi State, Ebonyi State Health Management Information Officer, Project Manager Ebonyi State World Bank Assisted HIV/AIDS Programme Development Project and Executive Secretary Ebonyi State Agency for Control of AIDS.
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Address: | Environmental Health Science, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Abia State university, College of Medicine & Health science. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2018) June, 2014 to November, 2018 PhD In Environmental Health Science(Environmental Epidemiology & Toxicology Option) Environmental Health |
| 2 | Abia State university, College of Medicine & Health science. (Master Degree, June, 2015) June, 2010 to June, 2015 Master Of Science, MSc. Environmental Health |
| 3 | Imo State university Owerri. (Master Degree, January, 2010) July, 2007 to January, 2010 Master Of Public Health Public Health |
| 4 | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umuahia. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2007) September, 2004 to October, 2007 BSc Environmental Science( Second Class Honours Upper Division) Environmental Science |
| 5 | West African Postgraduate College Of Environmental Health. (Post-Doctorate Degree, November, 2002) January, 2018 to November, 2022 Fellowship Of West African Postgraduate College, Environmental Health |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member FHST Sanitation committee, FHST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awk June, 2023 to June, 2024 |
| 2 | Member FHST accreditation committee, FHST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2023 to June, 2024 |
| 3 | Ag. Head of Department, Environmental Health, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2023 to April, 2024 |
| 4 | UOM representative for the Key Population Size Estimation (KPSE) with Global Fund Project For 3(Three) Months in Ebonyi State effective from October 24th 2022, West African Centre for Public Health and development an Affliate of University of Manitoba (UOM) institute for Global Public Health Nigeria November, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Ag. Head of Department, Environmental Health, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2022 to April, 2023 |
| 6 | Ag. Head of Department, Environmental Health, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2021 to January, 2022 |
| 7 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Lecturer II, Imo state University Owerri November, 2015 to December, 2018 |
| 9 | Director of environmental Health services, Ebonyi State Ministry of Health, Abakaliki January, 2012 to October, 2017 |
| 10 | Project Manager, World Bank Assisted Ebonyi State HIV/AIDS Development Project IDA 354 November, 2004 to July, 2018 |
| 11 | Member FHST Office Allocation committee, FHST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2003 to June, 2024 |
| 12 | Executive Secretary/Project Manager, Ebonyi State Ministry of Health Agency for Control of AIDS June, 2003 to October, 2018 |
| 13 | Ag State Epidemiologist, Ebonyi State Ministry of Health, Abakaliki April, 1997 to December, 1998 |
| 14 | Ag State Epidemiologist, Ebonyi State Ministry of Health, Abakaliki February, 1997 to November, 1998 |
| 15 | Lecturer, Enugu State School of Health technology Oji River February, 1993 to October, 1995 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Isaiah Abonyi, Chinasa OA Amadi, Peter M Eze, Obasi K Ojo, Ede A Okorie, Eric E Okereke, Emmanuel U Asogwa, Dominic O Abonyi, Nnaemeka C Ugwu, Augustine A Nwazunku, Agwu N Amadi. (2022, October), "Influence of Socio-Economic factors in the use of Biomass fuels in Enugu State, Nigeria.", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 423-439 |
| 2 | Ingwu J. Akem, Amadi Nkwa Amadi, Ukah A. Andy Yakubu M. Bab, Ude-Inyag Florence, Nwazunku A. Alugbala, Okereke E Elebua, Abonyi I. Chimezie, Orji S. Mercy Okorie P. Chidiebere, Ede E. Okorie, Olorunda J. O. (2022, June), "Examination of Bacteriological Characteristics of food service Organisation in Cross River State, Nigeria.", West African Journal of Environmental Health, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 18-34 |
| 3 | Amadi. C. O. A. Ede A. Okorie, Nwazunku A. A., Yakubu M. B., Udo-Inyang F. O., Ingwu J. A., Okereke E. E., Abonyi A. C., Orji S. M., Okereke E. Elebua Oloranda J.O. Anunonwu C. C., Obasi Ojo, Abonyi I. Chimezie, Okorie P. Chidiebere, Orji S. Mercy, Nwankwo C. Joy, Peter M. Eze, Oloranda J.O. (2022, June), "Assessment of Community Sanitation and distribution of Common sanitation Related Dideases among Children in Ebonyi State", West African Journal of Environmental Health, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 36-44 |
| 4 | Okereke E. Elebua Ede A. Okorie, Amadi Nkwa, Nwazunku A. Alugbala, Anunonwu C. C., Obasi Ojo, Abonyi I. Chimezie, Okorie P. Chidiebere, Orji S. Mercy, Nwankwo C. Joy, Peter M. Eze, Oloranda J.O. (2022, June), "Open Defecation Practice and Its Public Health implications among Children in Ebonyi State, Nigeria", West African Journal of Environmental Health, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 5 | Ede Alison Okorie1; NwazunkuAugstine Alagbula1; ObasiKalu Ojo1; AmadiChinasaOrie Agwu2; Anunonwu Christopher Chike Okereke2; MbaegbuNnamdi Okwudili3; Udo-Inyang Florence4; ChiomaAkunnaya Ohanenye5; Odupute Colman Ndunaka6; Ingwu, Joseph Akem7 and AmadiAgwu Nkwa2. (2022, February), ""Knowledge of Rural People on the Distribution of Sanitation-Related Diseases in Ebonyi State, Nigeria"", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 115-122 |
| 6 | 1. Ede Alison Okorie; Nwazunku Augstine Alagbula1; Obasi Kalu Ojo; Amadi Chinasa Orie Agwu2; Anunonwu Christopher Chike Okereke; Mbaegbu Nnamdi Okwudili3; Udo-Inyang Florence4; Chioma Akunnaya Ohanenye5; Odupute Colman Ndunaka6; Ingwu, Joseph Akem7 and Amadi Agwu Nkwa. (2022, June), "Knowledge of Rural People on the Distribution of Sanitation-Related Diseases in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 115-122 |
| 7 | 2. Ede A. Okorie; Amadi C.O.Agwu; Okereke E.Ebula; Anunonwu C. C. Okereke; Nwankwo C. Joy; Obasi K. Ojo; Udo-Inyang Florence; Chioma A Ohanenye; Orji S.Mercy; Abonyi I. Chimezie; Mbaegbu N. Okwudili; Okorie P.Chidiebere; Peter M. Eze; Ilo, C. Ifeyinwa; Amadi A.Nkwa and Nwazunku A.. (2022, June), "A Socio-Economic Burden in the Sustenance of Sanitation Related Diseases in Ebonyi State, Southeast, Nigeria.", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 9-19 |
| 8 | Aronu Cecilia Nkechi, Ede Alison Okorie, Ilo clementine Ifeyinwa, Okeke Monique ugochinyere, Nwankwo Chidiebere joy, Adaeze E chukwudebelu Mbaegbu Nnamdi okwudilli, Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala, Odupute Colman N, obasi Ojo Kalu. (2021, September), "Assessment of Building Coverage and Environmental Quality of Residential Areas in Nkpor Uno Idemili Local government area, Anambra State, Nigeria", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 03, (Issue 01), pp 019-024 |
| 9 | Nwazunku Augustine A and Ilo Clementine Mbaegbu Nnamdi O, Oparaocha Evangeline T, Ede Alison O*, Zubair Abdulkarim, Odupute Colman N, Nwolisa Emeka, Nwakwuo Geoffrey C, Opara Emmanuel C, Akpelu Ugochinyere A, Aronu Cecilia N, Obasi Kalu O. (2021, April), "Influence of environmental factors and its associated health risks of noise pollution in Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 001-011 |
| 10 | Ede A.O, Nwazunku A.A, Orji S.M, Abonyi I.C, Okereke E.E, Obasi K.O, Amadi C.O.A, Amadi A.N, Nwankwo C.J, Aronu C.N, Mbaegbu N. (2021, April), ""Evaluation Of Performance Of Flexible And Floating Drum Biogas Digester For Gas Production At Federal University Of Technology Owerri, Nigeria"", World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR),, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 128-134 |
| 11 | 4. Mbaegbu Nnamdi O, Oparaocha Evangeline T, Ede Alison O*, Zubair Abdulkarim, Odupute Colman N, Nwolisa Emeka, Nwakwuo Geoffrey C, Opara Emmanuel C, Akpelu Ugochinyere A, Aronu Cecilia N, Obasi Kalu O, Nwazunku Augustine A and Ilo Clementine I.. (2021, August), "Influence of environmental factors and its associated health risks of noise pollution in Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria.", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews,, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 001-011 |
| 12 | 5. Ilo, Clementine Ifeyinwa*, Ede, Alison Okorie, Aronu, Cecilia Nkechi, Abonyi, Isaiah Chimezie, Okeke, Monique Ugochinyere, Nwazunku, Augustine Alugbala, Nwankwo, Chidiebere Joy and Mbaegbu, Nnamdi Okwudili. (2021, June), "Knowledge of occupational health hazards and preventive practices among abattoir workers in Anambra State.", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews,, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 115-121 |
| 13 | Prince Christian Ifeanchor Umoke, MaryJoy Umoke, Chioma Adaora Nwalieji, Festus Okechukwu Igwe, ugochi Georgina Umuoke, Rosemary Onwe, Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku, Ifeanyi Emmanuel Nwafor, Obinna Jude Chukwu, Nora Eyo, Adaeze Ugwu, Kalu ogbonnaya, Emmanuel Okeke, David Onyemachi. (2021, January), "Investigating Factors Associated with Immunization Incompletion of Children Under Five in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria: Implication for Policy Dialogue", Global Pediatric Health, Vol. 8, pp 1-18 |
| 14 | Nwazunku A.A.1 , Amadi C.O.A.2 , Ede A.O.1*, Obasi K.O.1 , Abonyi I.C.1, and Amadi A.N.2. (2020, April), "Assessment of Quarrying Activities and Dust-related Health Problems among Quarry Workers and Residents Communities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 115-122 |
| 15 | Orji S.M., Ede A.O., Onwuagba C.G., Nwazunku A.A., Okorie P.C.,& Abonyi, I.C. (2020, May), ""Assessment Of Water And Excreta Sanitation In Owerri Municipal And Owerri North Local Government Area, Imo State, Southeast, Nigeria",", International Journal of Research and Review,, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 167-174 |
| 16 | Nwazunku, A.A., Amadi, A.N., Amadi, C.O.A and Ede A.O.. (2020, January), ""Assessment Of Blood Pressure And Forced Vital Capacity Of Workers At Quarry Sites In Ivo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria",", International Journal of Research and Review,, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 493-497 |
| 17 | Nwazunku A.A. 1 , Amadi C.O.A. 2 , Ede A.O. 1 *, Obasi K.O. 1 , Abonyi I.C.1 , and Amadi A.N.. (2020, April), ""Assessment Of Quarrying Activities And Dust-related Health Problems Among Quarry Workers And Residents Communities In Ebonyi State,Nigeria"", ASJ: International Journal of Health, Safety and Environment (IJHSE), Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 519-5525 |
| 18 | 6. Chioma A Ohanenye1, Chinasa Orie Amadi2, Okorie Alison Ede3, Awa Ukony Offiah4, Amadi Agwu Nkwa2, Okechukwu Iro5, Augustine A Nwazunku3, Nneka Chioma Okoronkwo1. (2020, May), "Demographic and socioeconomic impact of water, sanitation, and hygiene in occurrence of diarrheal disease among pediatric age group in Abia state", Indian J Child Health., Vol. 24, (Issue 24), pp 1-6 |
| 19 | Jonathan Ogbonna Igboji1, Prince Christian Ifeanachor Umoke2, MaryJoy Umoke3, Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku3, Chioma Adaora Nwalieji3, Emmanuel Uchechukwu Umoke1, Rosemary N. Onwe1, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Nwafor4 & Clara Nneka Nwalieji4.. (2020, July), "Perception of Pupils, on Home Grown School Feeding Programme in Ebonyi State, South-East Nigeria", Global journal of Health, Vol. 12, (Issue 10), pp 45 |
| 20 | Y C Azuamah, A A Nwazunku, A N Amadi, E C Esenwah, N C Ikoro, A U Megwas. (2019, June), "Major ocular problems found among quarry workers and residents of quarrying communities in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 6, (Issue 7), pp 129-136 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwazunku, Augustine, Alugbala. (2023, June), "Institutional roles in waste management", , Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-43 |
| 2 | Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala. (2019, September), "‘Environmental Administration and Resource Management: ‘Environmental Impact Assessment methodology’.", EHORECON, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 26 |
| 3 | Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala. (2019, June), "Modern Technologies In Sanitary Inspection Of Premises", , Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-23 |
| 4 | Nwazunku A.A.1 , Amadi A, N, Azumuama,Y, C, Amadi C, O, A,2 , Obasi Ojo,1*,Iro, O, K,. (2019, October), "Assessment of Quarrying Activities and Dust-related Health Problems among Quarry Workers and Residents Communities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria", , Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 116-120 |
| 5 | Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala. (2018, October), "ASSESSMENT OF AIR QUALITY STATUS AROUND QUARRYING COMMUNITIES AND ITS HEALTH IMPACTS IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA", , Vol. 1, pp 1-28 |
| 6 | Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala. (2018, August), "Environmental Impact Assessment Development Technology", , Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-53 |
| 7 | Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala. (2018, September), "Global Food Security and Sustainabilty Authors", , Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-14 |
| 8 | Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala. (2018, November), "'ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IMPACT OF OOR MANAGEMENT OF CORPSES AND BURIAL PRACTICES'", , Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-34 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY SANITATION STATUS IN AKURE TOWWNAND ENVIRONS, ONDO STATE" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Adeyemi Rotimi Emmanuel/18/PG/PhD./EHS/2529 |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Operational Guidelines for registered Environmental Health service providers and consulting Environmental Health officers" (February, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Operational guidelines For Registered Environmental Health Services providers and consulting Environmental Health officers" (February, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Critique meeting on Draft Professional practice guidelines" (November, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Appointment as a PG/undergraduate Project supervisor by National Open University of Nigeria" (January, 2020 to January, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Environmental Health council of Nigeria accreditation of Environmental Health Science @ FUTO Owerri" (December, 2022) |
| 2 | Chairman/HOD, "Environmental Health council accreditation of Environmental Health Science Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Nnewi Campus" (August, 2021) |
| 3 | Chairman/HOD, "NUC accreditation of Environmental Health Science Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Nnewi Campus" (June, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of department, HOD, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Environmental Health Department." (June, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 2 | SIWESS COORDINATOR, "Department of Environmental Health science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2020 to October, 2022) |
| 3 | President, "Abakaliki Recreation Club, Abakaliki" (November, 2016 to November, 2020) |
| 4 | President, "Abakliki Golf club, Abakaliki" (November, 2014) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "West African Postgraduate college of Environmental Health(WAPCEH" - WAPCEH/2022/001 (member since 2022), http://wapceh.org |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "Society For Environmental and Public Health of Nigeria" - SEPHON/112 (member since 2019), https://sephon.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "International federation of En" (member since 2017), https://www.ifeh.org/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria" - EHO/3723 (member since 2007), https://ehorecon.gov.ng |
| 5 | Associate Member, "Institute of management Consultants of Nigeria" - 635/2007 (member since 2007), http://imcinm.com |
| 6 | Fellow Member, "INSTITUTE OF COPERATE ADMINISTRATORS OF NIGERIA ." - 6th October 2006 (member since 2006), http://.icad.org.ng |