Dr. Okwuchukwu, Bibian Aziagba

Dr. Okwuchukwu, Bibian Aziagba is a LECTURER II in BOTANY Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Okwuchukwu, Bibian Aziagba

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Dr Bibian Okwuchukwu Aziagba is a lecturer 11 in the Department of botany Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka.She is a Plant Taxonomist,a member of Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON).Her research interest;Plant morphology,Plant anatomy,Phytomedcine and plant systematics. She has published more than thirty articles in local and international journals.She has teaching, research and supervision experiences. Her believe : Trust in God no matter what for his plan is always the best.

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Botany, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
BOTANY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2018)
January, 2013 to April, 2018
Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) In Botany.(Plant Taxonomy) Plant Taxonomy
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2012)
October, 2009 to February, 2012
Master Of Science In Botany (Plant Taxonomy) Plant Taxonomy
3National Compr.sec.sch.Awka. (NABTEB, June, 2009)
May, 2009 to June, 2009
NABTEB
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, October, 2006)
October, 2002 to October, 2006
PGD In Botany Botany
5Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1998)
September, 1995 to September, 1998
Bachelor Of Education In Educational Administration And Supervision /Agricultural Science Edu Adim And Supervision/Agricultural Science
6Anambra State College Of Education,Awka. (NCE, October, 1991)
October, 1988 to October, 1991
Nigerian Certificate In Education Agricultural Science
7Girls Secondary School Enugwu-Agidi. (GCE, October, 1987)
October, 1986 to October, 1987
General Certificate In Education
8Girls Secondary School ,Nimo. (GCE, June, 1986)
October, 1981 to June, 1986
General Certificate In Education
9Girls Secondary School ,Nimo. (SSCE, June, 1986)
October, 1981 to June, 1986
West African School Certificate
10Nimo Ifite -enu Primary School. (FSLC, June, 1985)
October, 1975 to August, 1981
FSLC

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
October, 2020 to Present

Creative Output

Books
1Agu K.C, Aribodor O.B, Aziagba B.O, Obialor C.O, Obiefule I.E, Okereke K.E,Okoye M.N, Uzoma O.A.. (2020, August) Understanding the basic concepts in Biology Patrobas, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-274
2Bibian Aziagba, Ann Umeh. (2019, February) Biology Practical Manual 2 , Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-22
3Bibian Aziagba, Ann Umeh. (2018, September) Biology practical for JUPEB students , Vol. -1, (Issue 1), pp 1-16
Journal Articles
1Iroka F Chisom, Mabukwu A Onyinye, Orji E May, Chinwa O Crescent, Aziagba O Bibian.. (2022, February), "Effect of poultry manure application on the early seedling development of Treculia africana (breadfruit).", Summerianz journal of Biotechnology
21 C.V. Ilodibia, 2 U.A. Achebe, 1 B.O. Aziagba and 3 S.I. Udegbe. (2022, July), "A Comparative Morphological Study on Dacryodes edulis (G. Don) H.J. Lam. and Canarium schweinfurthii England (Burseraceae)", . Journal of Plant Sciences.
3Ekwealor U.Kenneth,Okeke A. Kelechi,Iroka F.Chisom ,Aziagba O. Bibian and Njom S. Victor. (2022, May), "Evaluation of the Restorative Effect of Three Organic Manures in Rill and Gully Eroded Soil Using Amaranthus hybrids L. as Test Plant", Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
4Aziagba Bibian Okwuchukwu, Ilodibia Chinyere Veronica, Obodoekwe Sandra Ogechukwu,Ikegbunam Nchedochukwu Clara. (2022, November), "The Importance of Morphology and Palynology of Two Species of Amaranthus Found in Awka South Eastern Nigeria", Universal Journal of Plant Science
5Adaeze Nnedimma Achugbu,Jude Ejiofor Amadi,Bibian Okwuchukwu Aziagba,Dilys Chukwunonyelum Chukwukaelo,Chikodili Eziamaka Afam-Ezeaku and Adaugo Ozioma Nwakuche. (2022, December), "Evaluation of Plant Fungicides in the Control of Fungi Affecting the Growth and Cob Yield Of Maize in Awka", Asian Journal of Research in Botany
6Ebele Lauretta Iloanya1 *, Okwesili Fred Chiletugo Nwodo 2 , Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe1 , Ogochukwu Prince Alaebo3 , Nnanyelugo Benneth Enemchukwu4 , Okwuchukwu Bibian Aziagba5 , and Ifeanyi Sunday Okpani. (2021, March), "Effects of a Fraction of the Methanol Extract of the Seeds of Abrus Precatorius on Malondialdehyde and Antioxidant Levels of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats", Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 35-51
7Uka Chiedozie Joel, Okeke Clement Uwabunkeonye , Aziagba Bibian Okwuchukwu. (2020, July), "Numerical taxonomic study of some Ipomoea species (Convolvulaceae) in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria", National Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 1-6
8Ezeigwe Obiajulu Christian1*, Okpala Chukwuemeka Obumneme2, Ogana Joy3, Akonam Nkemakonam Edith4, Aziagba Bibian Okwuchukwu5, Nnadi Naomi Ngozi6, Anekwe Ozioma Juliana7, Nwobodo Valentine Osita Godwin. (2020, January), "Comparative Phytochemical and Nutritional Profiles of Ficus capensis and Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Leaves", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-6
9Okeke Philomena N , Ilodibia Chinyere V, Ngene Anita C, Iroka Finian C Aziagba Bibian O. (2020, February), "Anatomical and Biochemical Studies of Solanum melongena and Solanum nigrum", Universal Journal of Plant Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 11-16
10Aziagba, Bibian Okwuchukwu, Okeke, Clement Uwabukeonye. (2017, January), "Taxonomic Significance of Stem and Petiole Anatomy of Three White Varieties of Vigna Unguiculata Aziagba", American Journal of Life Science Researches, Vol. -5, (Issue 1), pp 1-5
11C.V. Ilodibia*, U.A. Achebe, B.O. Aziagba, N.F. Okeke and S.N. Udeorah. (2017, November), "Effects of crossbreeding on fruits characteristics of two species of tomatoes (Solanum esculentum L. and Solanum pimpinellifolium L.)", Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 305-307
12C.V. Ilodibia*, E. Nnaji, B.O. Aziagba and C.A. Ezeabara. (2017, March), "Morphological and nutritional assessment of leaf, stem and root of Zanthoxylum macrophylla (Rutaceae)", Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, Vol. -2, (Issue 1), pp 44-46
13Aziagba, Bibian O.*, Okeke, C.U., Ezeabara, Anthonia C., Ilodibia, Chinyere V., Ufele Angela N., Egboka, Tochukwu P.. (2017, June), "Determination of the Flavonoid Composition of Seven Varieties of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp as Food and Therapeutic Values", Universal Journal of Applied Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-4
14Aziagba Bibian O.*, Okeke C.U., Ilodibia Chinyere V., Ezeabara Chinelo A., Izundu Alexander I., Uka Chiedozie J.. (2017, March), "Comparative Study on the Epidermal Features of Seven Varieties of Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp Cultivated in Anambra State South Eastern Nigeria", Advances in Zoology and Botany, Vol. 5, (Issue -1), pp 4-9
15Bibian O Aziagba 1,*, C U Okeke 1, Chinelo A Ezeabara , Chinyere V Ilodibia ,*, Toochukwu P Egboka , Ifeanyi Obika. (2016, October), "Taxonomic Implication of Morphology of Seven Varieties of Vigna unguiculata (.L.) Walp. Cultivated in Awka Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria", American Journal of Life Science Researches, Vol. 4, (Issue 4)
161C.V. Ilodibia, 1C.E. Ugwoke, 1T.P. Egboka, 2E.E. Akachukwu, 2U.M. Chukwuma and 1B.O. Aziagba. (2015, April), "Breeding Pepper for Enhanced Food Nutrients", Asian Journal of Crop Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 214-218
17Ufele Angela Nwogor, Ogbumuo Prisca Ndidi, Ezeonyejiaku Demian Chigozie, Mogbo Tochukwu Chinedu, Ebenebe Cordelia Ifeyinwa, Aziagba, Bibian Okwuchukwu .. (2015, February), "Evaluation of Insecticidal Efficacy of Piper Guineenseon Fish Beetle (Dermestes maculatus)", American Journal of BioScience, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 41-45
18Chinelo A. Ezeabara*, C. U. Okeke, J. E. Amadi, A. I. Izundu, Bibian O. Aziagba, P. T. Egboka, C. D. Udechukwu. (2015, November), "Morphological Comparison of Five Varieties of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria", American Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol. 6, pp 2819-2825
19. Okeke CU1, Chinelo A Ezeabara*, Oluchi F Okoronkwo, Udechukwu CD, Uka CJ and Bibian O Aziagba. (2015, June), "Determination of Nutritional and Phytochemical Compositions of Two Variants of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Del)", Journal of Human Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 1-4
20Okeke, Clement Uwabunkeonye1, Chinelo Anthonia Ezeabara1, *, Chimezie, Horoiheoma, Udechukwu, Chidozie Denis, Bibian Okwuchukwu Aziagba. (2015, June), "Comparative Phytochemical and Proximate Compositions of Cola acuminata (P. Beauv.) Schott and Cola nitida (Vent) Schott and Endl.", Plant ,Science publishing Group, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 26-29
21Chinyere .V. Ilodibia 1*, Rachael. U. Ugwu 1, C. U. Okeke 1,Ebele E. Akachukwu 2, Bibian O. Aziagba1, Nneka F. Okeke 1. (2015, May), "Anatomical studies on two species of Dracaena in southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Biological Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 9-11
22.Ufele Angela Nwogor, Ogbumuo Prisca Ndidi, Ezeonyejiaku Demian Chigozie, Mogbo Tochukwu Chinedu, Ebenebe Cordelia Ifeyinwa, Aziagba, Bibian Okwuchukwu. (2015, February), "Evaluation of Insecticidal Efficacy of Piper Guineenseon Fish Beetle (Dermestes maculatus)", American Journal of BioScience, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 41-45
23Chinyere V. Ilodibia *, C. U. Okeke , Maureen U. Chukwuma , Nneka F.. (2015, January), "Taxonomic significance of morphology and palynology of two species of Dracaena found in south eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Biological Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 5-8
24Aziagba, Bibian.O., Okeke ,C.U. ,Ezeabara,Chinelo,A. .Ilodibia Chinyere .V. U. (2015, January), "Macro Morphological Observation Macro Morphological Observations in Capsicum Varieties Cultivated in Awka Soth Eastern Nigeria a Anambre State South Eastern Nigeria", American Journal of Life Science Researches, Vol. -3, (Issue 1), pp 30-34
25Chinelo Anthonia Ezeabara,Ikeh Chigozie Faith,Chinyere Veronica Ilodibia, Bibian Okwuchukwu Aziagba,Ogochukwu Esther Okanume,Mbaekwe Ebenezer Ike. (2014, December), "Comparative Determination Of Phytochemical ,proximate And Mineral Compositions In Various Parts Of Portulaca Oleraceae L.", Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 294-298
26Aziagba Bibian Okwuchukwu, Okeke Clement Uwabunkeonye, Ezeabara Chinelo Anthonia, Uka Chiedozie Joel, Egboka Toochukwu Praise. (2014, March), "Transverse section of the root of Capsicum species and their taxonomic importance", Journal of Plant Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 222-225
27Chinyere V Ilodibia, Racheal U Ugwu, C.U Okeke,Chinelo A. Ezeabara,Nneka F.Okeke,Ebele E Akachukwu and Bibian O Aziagba. (2014, December), "Determination of Proximate Composition of Various parts of Two Dracaena Species", International Journal of Botany, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 37-41
28Chinelo A. Ezeabara1*, C. U. Okeke1, Chinyere V. Ilodibia1 and Bibian O. Aziagba1. (2014, April), "Determination of Tannin Content in Various Parts of Six Citrus Species", Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, Vol. 3, (Issue -10), pp 1384-1392
29.BO Aziagba, 2CU Okeke, 1AN Ufele, 2CA Ezeabara and 3RO Muoka. (2014, April), "Evaluation of Three Phytochemical Constituents of the Seed Extracts of Three Varieties of Capsicum Annum in Awka, Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria in Relation to Their Medicinal Value", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences ., Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 82-84
30Chinelo A. Ezeabara, C.U Okeke, Bibian O. Aziagba, Chinyere V. Ilodibia and Adaeze N. Emeka. (2014, March), "Determination of Saponin content of various parts of six citrus species", International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry, Vol. 4, (Issue -1), pp 137-143
311Uka, C. J., 2Okeke, C. U, 3Awomukwu, D. A., 4Aziagba, B. and 5Muoka, R.. (2014, August), "Taxonomic Significance of Foliar Epidermis of some Phyllanthus species in South Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue -4), pp 1-6
32Ufele A.N., Ozuluonye E.J., C.I., Akunne E.C., Aziagba B.O., Mogbo T.C. and Okeke J.J.. (2013, May), "Evaluation of the Antinociceptive (Anti Pain) Activity of Prosopis Africana Using Formalin Test on Rats", Research Journal of Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue -4), pp 13-14
33Ezeabara, Chinelo A. , Okeke, C.U., Aziagba, Bibian O. and Ilodibia, Chinyere V.. (2013, May), "Bee - Plants Of Southeastern Nigeria - A Review", The Bioscientist, Vol. -1, (Issue 1), pp 94-98
34Ufele, A. N., Ebenebe, C. I., Igwe, I. I., Mogbo, T. C., Akunne, E. C. and Aziagba, B. O.. (2013, May), "The Effects of Drumstick Tree (Moringa oleifera) Leaf Meal on the Average Weight Gain of Domestic Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).", The Bioscientist, Vol. 1, (Issue -1), pp 106-108
35Ufele A.N., Nnajidenma U.P., Ebenebe C.I., Mogbo T.C., Aziagba B.O. and Akunne C.E.. (2013, January), "The Effect of Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Leaf Extract on Longevity of Snails (Achatina achatina)", International Research Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. -2, (Issue -1), pp 61-63
36Chinelo A. Ezeabara1,*, C. U. Okeke1, Bibian O. Aziagba1, Rufina O. Muoka2, Chinyere V. Ilodibia1. (2013, June), "Transverse Section of Stem of Citrus Species and Their Taxonomic Significance", International Journal of Plant Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 23-26
37Aziagba ,B.O. Ufele A.N ,Mogbo T.C. Muoka ,R.O,and Ezeabara C.A.. (2013, October), "Comparism of three phytochemical constituents of the leaf extracts of three varieties of capsicumannum in Awka ,ANAMBRA state Nigeriain relation to their medicinal value", Research Journal of Animal ,vertinary and Fishery Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 9), pp 20-22
38*Chinelo A Ezeabara, CU Okeke and Bibian O Aziagba. (2013, June), "Flavonoid Content of Citrus Species Grown in Awka, Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences ., Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 103-107
39Ezeabara, Chinelo A. , Okeke, C.U., Aziagba, Bibian O. and Ilodibia, Chinyere V.. (2013, August), "Taxonomic Importance of Radial longitudinal Section in the Stem Characters of Six Citrus Species of Southeastern Nigeria", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences ., Vol. 2, (Issue -5), pp 188-191
40UFELE, Angela Nwogor, EBENEBE, Cordelia Ifeyinwa, MOGBO, Tochukwu Chinedu and AZIAGBA, Bibian Okwuchukwu. (2012, June), "EFFECT OF Prosopis africana ETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACTS ON PACKED CELL VOLUME OF Rattus norvegicus", Animal Research International, Vol. 9, (Issue -1), pp 1537-1539

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Chairperson, "Departmental welfare committee (Botany)" (July, 2022)
2Member, "Canteen Management Committee" (March, 2021)

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"2ND International Bioscience Conference.Conference THEME-Post- covid -19 pandemic Resilience:Role of the Biosciences:R", (Faculty of Biosciences), 10th January, 2023 to 11th January, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University ,Awka
2"The International Conference on Biotechnology for Food Security and Human Health", (UNESCO INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY,NSUKKA), 16th November, 2022 to 16th November, 2022; NSUKKA
Workshops
1"One- day workshop on : on_line Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich unit), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University ,Awka
2"Rehabilitation Reorientation And Rejuvenation ,The Imperatives Of The ASUU Struggle" (Academic Staff Union Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter)", (ASUU NAU CHAPTER), 25th October, 2022 to 29th October, 2022; ASUU NAU sECRETARIAT
3"Professing Knowledge Of the Things We Think Say or Do", (Dean and Welfare Committee of Faculty of Biosciences), Needs Assessment Building
Seminars
1"7th Annual Lecture Series Theme :" Science TechnologyAnd Global Environmental Changes;The African Perspective "", (Faculty of Biosciences), 2nd February, 2022 to 2nd February, 2022; Science Village NAU Awka
2"Orientation Program for Newly Recruited Lecturers,Technologists and Admin Officiers", (Quality Assurance Committee and Faculty of Biosciences), 11th August, 2021 to 12th August, 2021; Faculty of Biosciences General Laboratory
3""Orientation Program For Newly Recruited Lecturers"", ((Couselling and Career Development Centre and Vice Chancellor)), 20th April, 2021 to 20th April, 2021; Multipurpose Hall NAU Awka