Dr. Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku is a READER in ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 |
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 |
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 | Examiner, National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN May, 2023 to Present |
4 | Ag. Head of Department, Environmental Health, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2023 to April, 2024 |
5 | 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 |
6 | Ag. Head of Department, Environmental Health, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2022 to April, 2023 |
7 | Ag. Head of Department, Environmental Health, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2021 to January, 2022 |
8 | PG/Undergraduate project Supervisor, National Open University of Nigeria January, 2020 to Present |
9 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2019 to Present |
10 | Lecturer II, Imo state University Owerri November, 2015 to December, 2018 |
11 | Director of environmental Health services, Ebonyi State Ministry of Health, Abakaliki January, 2012 to October, 2017 |
12 | Project Manager, World Bank Assisted Ebonyi State HIV/AIDS Development Project IDA 354 November, 2004 to July, 2018 |
13 | Member FHST Office Allocation committee, FHST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2003 to June, 2024 |
14 | Executive Secretary/Project Manager, Ebonyi State Ministry of Health Agency for Control of AIDS June, 2003 to October, 2018 |
15 | Ag State Epidemiologist, Ebonyi State Ministry of Health, Abakaliki April, 1997 to December, 1998 |
16 | Ag State Epidemiologist, Ebonyi State Ministry of Health, Abakaliki February, 1997 to November, 1998 |
17 | Lecturer, Enugu State School of Health technology Oji River February, 1993 to October, 1995 |
Book Chapters | |
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1 | Ohanenye C. A., Ede A. O* , Nwazunku A. A., Orji S. M , Okoronkwo N. C , Iro K. O. , Offiah A. U. and Amadi A. N.. (2024, January) Recent Updates in Disease and Health Research BP International, Vol. 1, pp 171-190 |
Journal Articles | |
1 | Nwazunku a. A., Ede A. O., Anunonwu C. C. O., Orji Mercy, Obasi K. O, Ihekwuoaba E. Nwaoma., Ingwu J. Akem,.,. (2024, August), "Assessment of Impacts of Air Pollution on people Living in Ezza North Close to Quarry Operation sites in Ebonyi State, Nigeria", BMJ Public Health, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 2-25 |
2 | Obasi K. O, Nwazunku A.A., Chukwu C. I, Ede A.O., Okereke E. E., Eze P. M, Anunonwu C. C O, Iwuoha G, Okonji N L, Eze E. G, Okonkwo C. I,. (2024, August), "Assessment of Selected Physicochemical Parameters of Selected Rivers around Umudim Nnewi, Anambra State Nigeria and its Environs in 2024".", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 15-30 |
3 | EdeA. Okorie, Amadi Nkwa Amadi, Amadi C. O. Agwu, Nwazunku A. Alugbala, Anunonwu C. C. Okereke, Okereke E. Elebua, Obasi K. Ojo, Abonyi I. Chimezie, Okorie P. Chidiebe, Orji S. Mercy, Nwankwo C. Joy, Peter M. Eze, Olorunda J. O.. (2024, November), "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 |
4 | Orji S. Mercy, Ede A. Okorie, Osuoji J. Nkechi, Nwazunku A. Alugbala, Anyanwu E.O, Ihekwoaba E. Nwaoma, Nnamdi O. Mbaegbu, Opara M. Chigozie, Ogbonna M. Chidiadi. (2024, February), "Assessment of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices Among Households in Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 1-7 |
5 | Ede A. Okorie*, Nwazunku A. Alugbala, Ihekwoaba E. Nwaoma, Orji S. Mercy, Rotimi E. Adeyem, Ingwu J. Akem, Nwankwor J. Chidiebere, Blessing T. Onyeje, Odok E. Akem, Ibecheozor C. Eberechi. (2024, May), "Assessment of Noise Pollution in the Motor Parks at Izuchukwu Junction and its Axis in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 11-18 |
6 | Nwazunku A. Alugbala, Ede Okorie, Amadi Nkwa Amadi, Amadi C. O. Agwu, Anunonwu C. C. Okereke, Yakubu M Baba, Ukah A. Andy, Udo-Inyag Florence, Obasi K. Ojo, Mary J. Umoke, Olorunda J. O. (2022, November), "The impact of Noise pollution and Vibration from Quarrying Activities among Workers in Ebonyi State Nigeria", West African Journal of Environmental Health, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 27-34 |
7 | Ede Alison Okorie; Amadi C. O. A., Nwazunku A. A; Yakubu M. B., Udo-Inyang F. O. Ingwu J. A., Okereke E. E. Abonyi I. C. Obasi K. O. Orji S. M. Olorunda J. O. (2022, November), "Assessment of Community Sanitation and Distribution of Common Sanitation Related-Diseases among Children in Ebonyi State", wapceh, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 35-44 |
8 | 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 |
9 | 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, November), "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 |
10 | 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 |
11 | 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 |
12 | 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 |
13 | 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 |
14 | 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 |
15 | 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 |
16 | 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 |
17 | Prince Christian Ifeanachor Umoke, (MPH, Ph.D)1, MaryJoy Umoke, (MPH, Ph.D)2 , Chioma Adaora Nwalieji, (B.Sc)2 , Festus Okechukwu Igwe, (B.Sc)3, Ugochi Georgina Umoke, (RN, RM)4, Rosemary N. Onwe, (B.Sc)5, Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku, (Ph.D)2, Ifeanyi Emmanuel Nwafor, (M.Sc)6, Obinna Jude Chukwu, (MBBS)6, Nora Eyo, (MBBS, MPH)7, Adaeze Ugwu, (MBBS)7, Kalu Ogbonnaya, (B.Sc)2, Emmanuel Okeke, (MBBS)7, and David Onyemaechi Eke, (Ph.D). (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, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
18 | 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 |
19 | 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 |
20 | 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 |
21 | Jonathan Ogbonna Igboji, Prince Christian Ifeanachor Umoke, MaryJoy Umoke, Augustine Alugbala Nwazunku,Chioma Adaora Nwalieji, Emmanuel Uchechukeu Umoke, Rosemary N. Onwe, EmmanuelIfeanyi Nwafor & Clara Nneka Nwalieji. (2020, July), "Perception of Pupils, on Home Grown School Feeding Programme in Ebonyi State, South-East Nigeria", Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 12, (Issue 10), pp 45-59 |
22 | Asiegbu W.O.I, Amadi A. N., Ede A. O., Amadi C. O. A, Nwazunku A. A, Obasi K. O.. (2019, November), "Assessment of Occupational Health Hazards Associated with Quarry workers in Abakaliki Ebonyi State, Nigeria", International Journal of Health, Safety and Environments(IJHSE), Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 452-461 |
23 | 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, A. Alugbala1 ; Ede, A. Okorie1 ; Rotimi, E. Adeyem2 ; Kalu O. Obasi1 ; Chidiebere J. Nwankwo1 ; Ihekwoaba, E. Nwaoma1 ; Okereke E. E1 ;Victoria G. Awari1 ; Olorunda J. O3 Nwafor, D. A1 ; and Amadi A. Nkwa. (2024, September), "Awareness of Roles of Environmental Health Practices in Diseases Control Among Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus", WAPCEH, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-2 |
2 | Nwazunku, A. Alugbala1 ; Ede, A. Okorie1 ; Rotimi, E. Adeyem2 ; Kalu O. Obasi1 ; Chidiebere J. Nwankwo1 ; Orji S. Mercy3 ; Ihekwoaba, E. Nwaoma1 ; Okereke E. E1 ; Abiodun-Fowowe M. Temitope2 and Amadi A. Nkwa. (2024, September), "Assessment of Sanitation Status (Water and Hygiene) Practices and Its Implications on the Health Status of Students of College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Okofia Nnewi Campus", WAPCEH, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-12 |
3 | Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala. (2023, October), "Institutional Roles in Waste management systems", , pp 1-26 |
4 | Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala. (2019, September), "Environmental Health Impact Assessment methodology.", EHORECON, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 26 |
5 | Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala. (2019, June), "Modern Technologies In Sanitary Inspection Of Premises", , Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-22 |
6 | Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala. (2019, August), "Environmental Health Impact Assessment methodology", , pp 1-26 |
7 | 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 |
8 | Nwazunku Augustine Alugbala. (2018, November), "'ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IMPACT OF POOR MANAGEMENT OF CORPSES AND BURIAL PRACTICES'", , Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-21 |
Supervisions | |
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1 | "Assessment of Menstrual Hygiene Management practices, Hand and Genital Bacteriological Profile Among Secondary School Students in Abia State, Nigeria" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Osisiogu Ethel-Chinwe (13/PG/PhD/EHS/8090) |
2 | "Assessement of Community Sanitation Status in Akure town and Environs, Ondo State." (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Adeyemi Rotimi Emmanuel(18/PG/PHD/EHS/2529 |
3 | "MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT: PPERCEPTION, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF ODIGBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA." (2024). Completed Doctorate project by AYO, MESULEYA(18/PG/PhD./EHS/2530 |
4 | "ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY SANITATION STATUS IN AKURE TOWWNAND ENVIRONS, ONDO STATE" (2024). 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, "Assessment of usage and Challenges of Insecticide Treated Bed Net in the Control of Malaria in Obowo Local Government Area Imo State, Nigeria" (September, 2024) |
2 | Reviewer, "Assessment of usage and Challenges of Insecticide Treated Bed Net in the Control of Malaria in Obowo Local Government Area Imo State, Nigeria" (September, 2024) |
3 | Reviewer, "Operational guidelines For Registered Environmental Health Services providers and consulting Environmental Health officers" (February, 2022) |
4 | Reviewer, "Critique meeting on Draft Professional practice guidelines" (November, 2021) |
Examinerships | |
1 | Examiner, "Appointment as a PG external Examiner by National Open University of Nigeria" (January, 2020 to May, 2023). Completed External Exam |
2 | Examiner, "Engagement as Examiner for undergraduate in Environmental Health Science" (May, 2023). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
3 | Examiner, "NOUN Engagement as undergraduate Examiner in Public Health Department" (May, 2023). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
4 | Examiner, "PG supervision appointment by Abia State University" (May, 2022). Ongoing 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 | Coronated Chief of Autonomous community, "umuakpu Autonomous Community, Ngbo, Ohaukwu LGA, Ebonyi State Nigeria." (December, 2022) |
2 | HOD of the year award, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Health Science Students Association (NAUHESSA" (January, 2022 to December, 2022) |
3 | Head of department, HOD, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Environmental Health Department." (June, 2021 to January, 2022) |
4 | SIWESS COORDINATOR, "Department of Environmental Health science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2020 to October, 2022) |
5 | President, "Abakaliki Recreation Club, Abakaliki" (November, 2016 to November, 2020) |
6 | President, "Abakliki Golf club, Abakaliki" (November, 2014) |
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 |
Conference | |
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1 | "8th Scientific conference/AGM of the West African Postgraduate College of Environmental Health", (West African postgraduate College of Environmental health wapceh), 9th September, 2024 to 13th September, 2024; Village du Benin, University de Lome, Lome, Togolaise Republic |