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CURRICULUM VITAE
Of
PROFESSOR IKECHUKWU MARK NWACHUKWU
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND RURAL SOCIOLOGY
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
08035485064
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CURRICULUMVITAE
PERSONALDATA
NAME NWACHUKWU, Mark Ikechukwu (Ph.D)
Email [email protected] OR
TELEPHONE 08035485064.
POSTAL ADDRESS: P O Box 700, Umuahia, Nigeria
INSTITUTION: Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural
Sociology, Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria
CURRENT POST Professor
DATE OF BIRTH 2nd October, 1959
STATE OF ORIGIN Abia (Umuahia South L.G.A)
NATIONALITY Nigerian
MARITAL STATUS Married
NAME & ADDRESS OF SPOUSE: Dr (Mrs) Olayinka I. Nwachukwu, Department of
Soil Science and Meteorology, Michael Okpara
Univ. Of Agric. Umudike
INSTITUTIONSATTENDEDWITHQUALIFICATIONS
Year Institution
a. School Certificate 1978 Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan
b. Higher School Cert. (HSC) 1980 Federal Govt. College, Ogbomoso.
c. B.Sc. Social Sciences 1983 University of Lagos, Lagos
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(Mass Communication & Sociology 2/2)
d. M.Sc. (Agricultural 1987 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Communication)
e. Ph.D. (Agricultural Extension 1999 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
and Rural Sociology
CERTIFICATE S YEAR INSTITUTE
Certificate, Comm. Training Skill 1989 Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria
Certificate, Effective Public Relations 1994 Minna, Nigeria
Certificate, Scientific Writing 1994 WARDA, Cotonou, Benin
Republic
Certificate, Writing and Production 1995 WARDA, University of Cape
of Extension materials Coast, Ghana
PREVIOUSEMPLOYMENT
Position Dates Organization
a. Advertisement Executive 1984 Hobsy Media Agency, Kano
b. Research Assistant 1985-1987 Agric. Extension Dept. Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
c. Research Officer I 1989-1992 National Cereals Research Inst.
Badeggi.
d. Senior Research Officer 1992-1995 National Cereals Research Inst.
Badeggi
e. Principal Research Officer 1995-1998 National Cereals Research Inst.
Badeggi
f. Assistant Chief Research Officer 1998-2001 National Cereals Research Inst.
Badeggi
g. Senior Lecturer 2001-2004 Michael Okpara Univ. of Agric.,
Umudike
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h. Associate Professor 2004 – 2008 Michael Okpara Univ. of Agric.,
Umudike
i. Research Fellow 2005-2006 University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
(Sabbatical)
j. Professor 2008 – Date Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike
k. Research Advisor 2012—2013 Shell Petroleum Development Company,
Port Harcourt (Sabbatical)
WORKEXPERIENCE
a. Agricultural and Rural Development Research
For about two decades, I have been actively involved in independent and
collaborative research projects in the areas of agriculture and rural development. In
this regard, I have successfully designed and supervised twenty-two Doctoral theses
and many Master’s projects
b. Teaching
Since 2001, I have been teaching Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
courses in the University, especially at the Post Graduate level.
c. Training
As an Extension specialist, I have been involved in training programmes organized
by my Institution and other organizations. My involvement in trainings has been
both as a planner (as in developing and executing proposals) and as a resource
person.
d. Editing and Publishing
With my training in Scientific writing and editing, I have edited and published many
journals, books and extension guides. These are listed in this CV.
e. Consultancy services
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I have rendered consultancy services to different organizations as can be seen from
the listed reports
Consultanciesundertaken
1. Abia State Consultant on World Food Day, 2003
2. Abia State Consultant on Cassava Transformation Agenda, 2013
3. United Nations Population Funds (UNFPA) Consultant on Traditional Communication
and Communication patterns in Abia State, 2008.
4. UNICEF’s A- fields, Enugu. Consultant on the Effectiveness of UNICEF’s
communication on safe excreta disposal and hand washing in Imo State, Nigeria, 2008.
5. United Nations Millennium Villages Consultant on the Review of the Millennium
Villages, 2010- 2011
6. National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike Consultant on Extension Research
and Annual Research Report, 2011 till date.
7. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Consultant on Gender responsive cassava breeding
project, 2013.
8. Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Consultant on GMOU evaluation,
2013 till date
9. Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Consultant on Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) 2014.
10. International Energy Services Lmt. Consultant on social impact assessment of Afam
Oil and Gas Facilities. Oct. 2015
11. International Energy Services Lmt. Consultant on social impact assessment of Adibawa
Oil and Gas Facilities. Mar. 2016
ExternalExaminations/ProfessorialAssessments
1. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
2. University of Uyo, Uyo
3. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
4. University of Agriculture, Makurdi
5. University of Port Harcourt
6. Enugu State University of Science and Technology
7. Ekiti State University
8. Delta State University, Abraka
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StudyFellowships
1. Research Fellow, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. 2005-2006 (Sabbatical leave)
2. Research Advisor, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt. 2012-
2013(Sabbatical Leave)
ResearchGrants
1. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Study on technology transfer, 1985-
N10,0000
2. National Agricultural Research Project(World Bank Project) for my Ph.D. study, 1997
(N1,000,000)
3. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Research Grant on Bird Flu disease and
control methods, 2007.
4. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) on book publishing. 2014. N1,180,000
AdministrativeExperience
1. Head of Department, Rural Sociology and Extension 2001 – 2005
2. Deputy Dean, Students Affairs 2007
3. Ag Dean, Students Affairs 2007-2008
4. Director, MOUAU Extension Centre 2007-2012
NationalService
1. Member, Agricultural Extension Transformation Agenda, Federal Ministry of Agriculture,
Abuja 2011—date
2. Member, Abia State Cassava Transformation Agenda 2011—date
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COMMITTEES,PANEL,TEAMMEMBERSHIP
In MOUAU
1. Member, University Senate 2001 - date
2. Member, Senate Business Committee 2001 - 2005
3. Member, University Library Committee 2001 -2005
4. Member, University Post Graduate School Board 2001 –2005
5. Chairman, Exam Malpractice Committee 2004-2005
6. Member, Investigative Panel on Cult Activities 2002
7. Member, Senate Search Party Committee for a new Vice Chancellor 2007
8. Chairman, LOC, Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria. 13th Annual Conference 2008
9. Member, Senate Search Party Committee for a new Vice Chancellor 2010
10. Senate Representative in the interview panel for the appointment
of the University Librarian 2010
11. Member, Board of MOUAU Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2014
In NCRI (National Root Crops Research Institute, Badeggi)
a. Secretary, Editorial Board, NCRI, 1989 to 1993.
b. Secretary, Investigation Panel on the NCRI Fadama Fire Incident – April, 1990
c. Information Officer Senior Staff Association Executive Committee – 1989 – 1994.
d. Member, NCRI Sports Team to 1990 RIGAN Games in Kaduna 22nd – 28th April,
1990
e. Member, NCRI 50 Million Endowment Fund Planning Committee 1990 (Secretary
Foundation Laying Sub-Committee)
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f. Member, LOC, CRET Conference, 1991.
g. Member, LOC, Agric. Society of Nigeria, National Conference, 1991.
h. Member, LOC, North Central Training Workshop organized by NAERLS/NCRI – 24th
– 28th January, 1992.
i. Secretary, Planning Committee, EEC/IITA. Rice Processing Workshop, NCRI 20th –
25th January, 1992.
j. Chairman, LOC, Rice processing in Nigeria Workshop held in Minna, Niger State.
1st September, 1992.
k. Chairman Publicity Committee, LOC 1996 Annual Conference of the Nigerian
Soybean Association.
l. Chairman, Publicity Committee, LOC 1996 Annual Conference of the Weed Science
Society of Nigeria.
m. Member, NCRI Sports Team to 1997 RIGAN Games.
n. Member, NCRI Sports Team to 1999 RIGAN Games.
ResearchThesesProducedasMajorSupervisor
Ph.D.
1. Ekwe K. C. (2004) Factors associated with Garri Processing Technology in the south
east, Nigeria
2. Okon D (2005) Evaluation of Information and Communication Technology use among
extension agents in the South East of Nigeria.
3. Obasi O (2005) Socio-cultural factors influencing the adoption of Modern Birth Control
Methods in rural communities of Imo State, Nigeria.
4. Ogueri E I (2006) Performance evaluation of multinational oil corporation’ rural
development programmes in the Niger Delta of Nigeria
5. Aniedu C (2006) Gender factors in the access and utilization of improved yam
technologies by farmers in South Eastern Nigeria.
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6. Onuekwusi, G.C (2007) Evaluation of Agricultural and rural development programmes of
Niger Delta Development Commission, Nigeria
7. Nwosu E.I (2008) Assessment of community participation in World Bank Assisted rural
development and poverty reduction programmes in Abia State, Nigeria
8. Amamgbo L.E.F (2009) Evaluation of “sweet potato flour for confection” technology
transfer and utilization in South East agro-ecological zone, Nigeria.
9. Onukwube V.C (2009) Impact of the participation of National Teachers’ Institute’s
graduates on rural development in South East, Nigeria.
10. Okwusi, M (2009) Information and communication Technologies use among extension
officers in South East, Nigeria
11. Odoemelam L.E (2010)Effectiveness of mass media and interpersonal communication
patterns in disseminating HIV/AIDS information to rural communities in Abia State,
Nigeria
12. Uranta, D.T (2011) Effectiveness of skills acquisition training programme of Shell
Petroleum Development Company and the Niger Delta Development Commission among
rural youths in the Niger Delta.
13. Harry, A.T (2011) Assessment of gender participation in public and private extension
systems in Rivers State, Nigeria.
14. Nnodim A U. (2012) Impact of widowhood on the livelihood activities and wellbeing of
rural women in Rivers State, Nigeria.
15. Egwu N. J (2012) Impact of National Special Programme for Food Security on farm
households in Abia State, Nigeria.
16. Egeonu N.E (2012) Effectiveness of traditional communication pattern in the transfer of
UNICEF promoted health messages in the south-eastern Nigeria.
17. Ekanem J.T. (2013) Performance evaluation of Shell Petroleum Development Company’s
agricultural intervention in the Niger Delta, Nigeria (2004-2008)
18. Ojo Ojo (2014) Analysis of Research- Extension- Farmer communication Pattern for the
transfer and adoption of fisheries technologies in Abia and Imo states, Nigeria.
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19. Nwakwasi R (2014) Evaluation of Traditional and Orthodox Methods of Malaria Control
among farmers in the South East Zone, Nigeria
20. Odunze N.B (2014) Effectiveness of folklore in communicating agricultural and health
messages among rural women in South East agricultural zone, Nigeria.
21. Urang E (2014) Performance evaluation of the European Union Micro Health project in
Niger Delta Region.
22. Udousung I. J (2015) Evaluation of traditional and orthodox methods of poultry disease
control among farmers in Akwa Ibom and Cross Rivers States, Nigeria.
23. Kanu R.U (2016) Comparative assessment of youth farmers’ access and utilization of farm
land and inputs between Abia and Benue States of Nigeria
MSc
1. Egwu, N. J. (2003) Adoption potentials of IITA Black Stigatoka resistant hybrid
plantain in south east Nigeria
2. Tokula, M. H. (2003) Adoption of cocoyam production and processing technologies
in Ikwuano, Abia State, Nigeria
3. Odoemelam L. O. (2004) “Access and Utilization of Television farm broadcast in Abia
State”
4 Apu U (2004) “Factors influencing the adoption of two cassava varieties in Abia State”
5 Osuji, A.I (2005) Determinants of rural youths participation in selected agricultural
projects in Owerri Agricultural Zone, Imo State, Nigeria
6 Ukpabi, M.E (2006) Evaluation of secondary school students’ potentials as agent of
agricultural technology transfer in Abia State
7 Kalu, C.I (2008) Assessment of participation in poverty reduction programmes among
ruralites in Abia State, Nigeria
8 Osahon, E (2009) Adoption of fruits and vegetables preservation technologies extended to
farmers in Imo State, Nigeria.
9 Ukoha, J.C (2011) Adoption of improved F3 Amazon Variety of cocoa in Abia State,
Nigeria.
10 Kanu, R.U (2011) Farm situation and needs analysis of University- selected communities
in Abia State, Nigeria.
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11 Diriyai D.D (2014) Adoption of ‘PITA 14’ Hybrid plantain variety by farmers in Bayelsa
State. Nigeria.
12 Kalu U.A (2014) Analysis of youth’s participation in HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing
(HCT) Programme in Abia State, Nigeria
13 Clyd-Mbah G (2014) Impact of rural based factory operations on the quality of life of
farmers in host communities of Abia State.
14 Umesi J.C (2014) Evaluation of Researcher- Farmer participatory technology development
pattern in Abia State, Nigeria.
15 Chibueze A.B (2014) Autonomization of communities and rural development in Abia
State, Nigeria.
16 Ekereuke H.E (2015) Effectiveness of the television malaria drug advertisement among
farmers in Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria
ResearchInterest
1. Development Communication
Agriculture in Nigeria and Africa cannot develop unless the technologies developed for
farmers are successfully transferred to them. My research interest is in understanding the
farmers’ communication environment and then develop communication strategies that
can successfully transfer innovations to them. In this regards, Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT) become both tools for reaching the farmers, and as
research topic. The same communication studies are deployed in the areas of ;
HIV/AIDS Campaigns Health messages
2. Globalization and rural development in Nigeria
The world has become a global village, hence, any problem in one part of the world has a
direct or indirect consequence on rural development in Nigeria. Also, Globalization and
commercialization have opened international markets for crops produced by local
farmers. I have been interested in;
a. studying how cassava farmers in Nigeria have been responding to these global markets.
b. impact of economic meltdown on rural development
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c. climate change; consequences and adaptation strategies for farmers in the south eastern
Nigeria
3. Impact studies.
I have been evaluating the impact of some rural development projects in agriculture,
health and education.
Current Research Projects
a. Mitigating the spread of HIV/AIDS disease among rural farmers in Abia State through
different communication strategies.
b. Directing the rural development strategies of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
in developing and implementing poverty alleviation programmes.
PUBLICATIONS
i. Theses
a. Nwachukwu, Ike (1983). “Marketing strategies of Lagos street traders”. A B.Sc. thesis,
University of Lagos, Lagos.
b. Nwachukwu, Ike (1987). “A study of the effectiveness of agricultural television
programmes in Oyo State”. M.Sc. thesis. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
c. Nwachukwu, Ike (1999). “Evaluation of the effectiveness of an improved rice processing
technology transfer method among women in the Middle Belt of Nigeria”. Ph.D. thesis.
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
ii. Books/Proceedings
Books
1. Babaleye, Taye and Nwachukwu, Ike. (1993) (Eds.) Rice Processing in Nigeria. Media
Forum for Agriculture, IITA, Ibadan 36pp.
2. Nwachukwu, Ike and Ojehomon, Vivian (1997) Writing and Production of Research
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Project. Sharon Media, Bida 27pp.
3. Nwachukwu, Ike (2003) Agricultural Communication: Principles and Practice. Lambhouse
Publications, Umuahia. 132pp
4. Nwachukwu Ike and Onuekwusi Gideon (Eds) (2005) Agricultural Extension and Rural
Sociology in Nigeria. Snaap Press. Enugu. 330pp
5. Nwachukwu Ike (2008) Planning and Evaluation of Rural and agricultural Development
Projects. Lamb house Publications, Umuahia.74pp
6 Nwachukwu Ike and Ekwe K. C(2011) (Eds) Globalization and Rural Development in
Nigeria. MOUAU Press, Umudike. 412pp
7 Nwachukwu Ike and Nwachukwu Yinka (2012) Guidelines for writing research
projects. Lamb House Publications, Umuahia. 28pp
8 Nwachukwu Ike and Mbanaso, E.O (2012) (Eds) Promoting Indigenous Knowledge for
the Attainment of the Millennium Development Goals. Proceedings of the Annual
Conference of Nigeria Society for Indigenous Knowledge and Development. 5-7th June.
250pp
9 Nwachukwu Ike (Ed) (2013) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development: Promoting
Indigenous Knowledge. Lamb House Publications. P.O Box 700, Umuahia. 282PP.
10 Nwachukwu Ike (E-i-C) (2015) Contemporary issues in Agricultural Extension and
Rural Development. Dept. of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Michael
Okpara University of Agric. Umudike. 418pp
11 Nwachukwu Ike and Ekanem Jemima (2016) Oil Exploration, Environmental
Degradation and Sustainable Agriculture in the Niger Delta. SCCDR Publications. 120pp
12 Nwachukwu Ike, Ekwe Ken, Agbareveo M.B, Chioma Nwaobiala (Editors) (2016)
Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development. Proceedings. Michael
Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Aug 16-18, 2016.
13 Nwachukwu Ike (in press) Sustainable Community Development.
Proceedings
14 Nwachukwu Ike (1989) Evaluating the awareness of a rice processing technology among
female extension agents in the middle belt of Nigeria. Proceedings of the annual
conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria. Pp240-242
15 Tokula M and Nwachukwu Ike (2004) Adoption of improved cocoyam production
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technologies by farmers in Abia State: Basis for private sector participation. Proc.
Agricultural Society of Nigeria. 38th Annual Conference. Lafia
16 Nwachukwu, Ike (1991) “Communication Agricultural Innovation, The Public
Relations Imperative”: Proc. African Council for Communication Education
ACCE
17 Onuekwusi, G. O and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Rural youth participation in infrastructural
development in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Proc. 15th
Annual Congress of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association. Ado-Ekiti
18 Okwusi,M,C; Nwachukwu, I; Adesope, O.M (2009) Assessment of the usefulness of
agricultural information obtained from the internet among farmers in the South eastern,
Nigeria. Proc. Global food crises: the way forward. Editors, Iloeje,M.U;Asiabaka, C.C;
Obiefuna, J.C. Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Pp420-42
19 Uchechi A. and Nwachukwu, I (2010) Averting Household Food Insecurity through
Adoption of Improved Cassava Varieties by Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Proc. 44th
Annual Conference, Agricultural Society of Nigeria. LAUTECH, Ogbomosho. Pp192-
196
20 Nwachukwu, Ike (2010) Communication for development: Concept, principles and
practice. In Okoro,B.O;Ubi, E.O; and Uzebgu, H. O, Effective extension communication
methods and techniques. Proc. NAERLS, South east zonal workshop. NRCRI, Umudike.
Pp14-30
21 Nwachukwu Ike and Kanu Rose (2010) Challenges and prospects of University based
extension system in Nigeria. The case of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umudike. Proc. Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, Annual Conf. May 10-14.
22 Harry A.T, Nwachukwu Ike, Okon E.M, Franklin N, and Adesope O.M (2013) Socio-
economics of gender participation in private extension system in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Proc. International Conference on Research and development. University of Lome, Togo.
Vol.8, no 2. 13-16pp
23 Nwachukwu Ike and Ukpai Kalu (2016) Assessment of corporate social responsibility of
a multinational oil company in Afam communities of Rivers State, Nigeria. Proceedings
of conference on Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development. Michael
Okpara Uni. Umudike. 16-18 August, 2016.
Book Chapters
24. Nwachukwu Ike (2005) “Technical Report Writing”. In: Nwachukwu Ike and
Onuekwusi Gideon;, Agricultural Extension and rural Sociology in Nigeria.
25 Nwachukwu Ike, Unamma R P A, and A C Nwosu (2005) Extension of agricultural
research findings. In Unamma R P A et. al. Farming systems research and development
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in Nigeria. Principles and practice in the humid and derived savanna South east zone,
Nigeria. MOUA, Umudike
26 Nwachukwu, Ike (2009) Youth development for agricultural and rural transformation in
Nigeria. Proc. 17th Annual Congress of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association.
NRCRI, Umudike. Pp 11- 14
27 Adesope, O.M; Okwusi, M; Nwachukwu I (2010) ICTs for Agricultural Extension:
NigerianReport.In: Saravanan, R. ICTs for Agricultural Extension. Global Experiments,
Innovations and Experiences. New India Publishing Agency. New Delhi. India. Pp323-
360
28 Ekwe K.C and Nwachukwu Ike (2011) Sustaining rural livelihood through cassava-garri
enterprise; a mix of farmers’ use of local and improved innovation in Nigeria. In Amadi,
C.O, Ekwe K.C, Chukwu G.O, Olojede A.O and Egesi C.N, (eds) Root and Tuber crops
research for food security and empowerment. National Root Crops Research Institute,
Umudike, Nigeria. Pp493-51022.
29. Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Agricultural Extension. In , Nwachukwu Ike (ed) Agricultural
Extension and Rural Development. Promoting Indigenous Knowledge. Lambhouse
Publications.pp1-12.
30. Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Development Communication for Effective Extension Services.
In, James B.D (Ed) Research for Development Responses to Food Security and Poverty
Reduction in Africa. Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Pp93-104
31. Ekanem J and Nwachukwu Ike (2015) Qualitative evaluation of Shell’s Corporate Social
Responsibility and its sustainability in its host communities of Niger Delta Region. In
Mittal S and Gupta A, CSR and sustainable Development: a multinational perspective.
Society for Education and Research Development. India. Pp63-74.
32 Umeh, O.J and Nwachukwu Ike (2015) Revamping grassroots agricultural production
through the Agricultural Transformation Agenda. In, Contemporary issues in agricultural
extension and rural development. Dept. of Agric Extension and Rural Sociology. Pp1-13
Technical/Consultancy Reports
33 Nwachukwu Ike (2003) International alliance against hunger in Nigeria. Invited paper by
the Abia State Government in celebration of World Food Day. Michael Okpara
Auditorium, Umuahia.
34 Nwachukwu Ike (2008) Traditional Communication and Communication pattern in Abia
State, Nigeria. A Consultancy project report for United Nations Population Funds
(UNFPA)
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35 Nwachukwu Ike (2008) Evaluation of the effectiveness of UNICEF’s communication on
safe excreta disposal and hand washing in Imo State, Nigeria. A consultancy project
report submitted to UNICEF’s A- fields, Enugu.
36 Nwachukwu Ike; Udeh,N.E; Akinmutimi,A and Odoemlam,L (2008) Evaluation of the
awareness of bird flu disease and its control methods among farmers and extension
officers in Abia State, Nigeria. Funded by MOUAU Research and Development
37 Nwachukwu Ike (2015) Social Impact Assessment Report Of the Environmental
Evaluation of Afam Oil and Gas Facilities. A consultancy report for International Energy
Services Limited, Port Harcourt
38 Nwachukwu Ike (2016) Social Impact Assessment Report
Of the Environmental Evaluation of Adebawa Creek Field Facilities. A consultancy
report for International Energy Services Limited, Port Harcourt
iii. Journal Articles
39. Nwachukwu, I.M. and Akinbode, I.A. (1989). The use of Television in disseminating
agricultural technology. A case study of selected communities in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Rural Development in Nigeria. Vol. 3, No.2, 111 – 115
40. Nwachukwu, Ike (1993) “Promoting natural farming methods in Nigeria” Media
Forum for Agriculture Newsletters No. 2, IITA, Ibadan
41. Nwachukwu, Ike (1994) “Meet the (book) Market” Interlit No. 4 Illinois pp23
42. Ojehomon, V.E.T.; Ojehomon, O.; Nwachukwu, I and Kehinde, J.K. (1997)
“Identifying Local Names for Adopted Improved Rice Varieties Nigeria”
Agrosearch, Ilorin. Vol.3 Nos. 1 and 2 pp 111 – 113.
43. Nwachukwu, Ike and Nwachukwu, Y (2000) “A Study of Women’s Access to
Agricultural Technology in the Central Zone of Nigeria”. Nigeria Journal of Gender
and Development, Bida. Vol. 1, No. 1 pp 135-137.
44. Nwachukwu, Ike (1999) “Participatory Rural Appraisal and Agricultural Research
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in Nigeria”. NIPRANET NEWS Vol. 3, No. 2; Kaduna
45. Nwachukwu, Ike (2000) “Soaking rice in hot water; women not men” Coraf Action.
Dakar No. 17; pp9 – 10.
46. Nwachukwu, Ike and A.A. Jibowo (2000) Evaluation of the Utilization of rice
processing technology among women farmers in the central zone, Nigeria.
Journal of Agricultural Extension Vol. 4; pp63-69.
47. Nwachukwu, Ike and O.I. Nwachukwu (2001) Status of researcher – farmer
interaction in the development of rice processing technology in Niger State and FCT,
Nigeria Polymath Journal Vol. 2, No.1.pp 25-27
48. Nwachukwu, Ike and Onuekwusi, G. (2002) Regularity and Publishing trends in “The
Nigerian Agricultural Journal Vol 33, pp 139 – 142
49 Tokula M and Nwachukwu Ike (2004) “Evaluation of factors associated with the
adoption of cocoyam minisett techniques by farmers in Umuahia agricultural zone of
Abia State, Nigeria” Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment.Vol. 6
No2. Pp128-133
50 Ekwe K C and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Rural livelihood enhancement through garri
processing techniques in South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Management and Enterprise
Development. Vol3 No 4
51. Okon D P and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Evaluation of Information and Communication
Technologies use among extension officers in South South Zone, Nigeria. Journal of
Research in Education. Vol 3 No 1 pp77-83
52. Ekwe K C and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Influence of household factors on the utilization
of improved garri processing technology in the south eastern Nigeria. Journal of
Agricultural Extension. Vol 9 pp134-141.
53. Ekwe K C and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Effects of IITA/NRCRI improved garri
processing technology on the economy of farm households in south eastern Nigeria.
Journal of Sustainable Development. Vol 3 No1/2 pp14-23
54. Ekwe, K. C. and Nwachukwu, I. (2006) Utilization status of improved garri processing
technology in south eastern Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension.Vol. 9. 126-133
55. Ekwe, K.C and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Appraisal of the use of mechanized cassava
grater among farm households in south eastern Nigeria. Journal of Science and
Technology Research. Vol. 5 No. 4. Pp77-82
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56. Nwachukwu Ike and Ekwe K C (2007) Farmers’ perception of an improved garri
processing technology in the South eastern Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Rural
Development. Vol 1 No 1. Pp95-105
57. Nwachukwu Ike and Onuegbu R (2007) Adoption of aquaculture technology by fish
farmers in the Imo State of Nigeria. Journal of Technology Studies.Vol.xxxiii. No1.pp57-
63
58. Nwachukwu Ike and Obasi O (2008) Use of Modern Birth Control Methods among
rural Communities in Imo State, Nigeria. African Journal of Reproductive Health. Vol 12
No 1 pp101-108
59. Nwachukwu I and Egwu, N.K. (2008) Response of farmers to the adoption of a new
resistant hybrid plantain variety in Nigeria. Agricultural Journal 3 (6) 463-468
60. Nwachukwu Ike and Ogueri, I (2008) Multinational Oil and Gas Companies and rural
development in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the
Environment. Vol 10 No 2, 96-105
61. Nwachukwu Ike and Ibiam N (2008) Analysis of career aspiration of agricultural science
graduates from Nigerian Universities. Global Approaches to Extension Practices. Vol 4.
No 1. Pp49-56
62. Nzeribe T.A.K and Nwachukwu I (2008) Use of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) in
the control of erosion in Anambra State, Nigeria. Environment Research Journal 2 (6)
317-321
63. Ekwe, K.C, Nwosu.K.I, Nwachukwu I, and Ekwe, C.C. (2008) Examining the under
exploited values of cocoyam for enhanced household food security, economy and
nutrition in South East Nigeria. Acta Horticulturea (in press)
64. Ekwe, K.C, Nwachukwu, I, and Ekwe, C.C (2008) Determinants of improved garri
processing technology’s utilization and marketing profile among rural households in
South Eastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology. Vol 8 No1 pp1-8
65. Nwachukwu, I and Apu, U (2008) Comparative analysis of factors affecting the adoption
of two improved cassava varieties (TMS 30572 and NR 8082) in Abia State, Nigeria.
Nigerian Agriculture Journal.39 No.2; 108-113
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66. Apu U and Nwachukwu I (2008) Issues for agricultural extension policy; structures and
institutional arrangement. Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol. 12 (1) 117-123
67. Apu, U and Nwachukwu, I (2008) Effect of the adoption of improved cassava varieties
on farmers’ income in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Social Sciences.
Vol 11, No 2. 155-160
68. Tokula, M.H; Ekumankama, O.O; Nwachukwu, I and Aniedu, O.C (2008) Analysis of
the factors influencing the adoption of value-added products of cassava in southern
Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practices. Vol 8 No 2
69. Amamgbo L.E.F, and Nwachukwu Ike (2008) Cultural factors influencing use of sweet
potato flour for confectionery in Imo and Ebonyi States of Nigeria. Journal of
Agriculture and Social Research (JASR) Vol. 8, No 2. Pp35-39
70 Onuekwusi, G.C, and Nwachukwu, Ike (2009) Analysis of agricultural and rural
development activities of Niger Delta Development Corporation (NDDC) in Nigeria.
Journal of Food and Fibre Production. 2(1): 311-319. www.forfipro.org.
71. Okwusi, M.C; Ekumakanma, O.O; Nwachukwu, I; Amamgbo, L.E.F; Ekedo, T.O;
Akinpelu, A.O and Clifford, E (2009) Alleviating poverty and food insecurity through
use of ICT among farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Food and Fibre
production. 2(1) 257-281, www.forfipro.org.
72. Tokula, M. H, Unamma, R.A.P, Ekumankama, O.O, and Nwachukwu Ike (2009)
Factors influencing the adoption of National Institute of Horticultural Research’s
technologies in the South eastern Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practices.
Vol 5. No 2. Pp14-20
73 Ekwe, K.C. Nwachukwu, I. and Ironkwe, A, G (2009) Appraisal of the use of
mechanized cassava grater among farm households in South eastern Nigeria. Nigerian
Journal of Rural Sociology. Vol.9 No 1 pp17-24
74 Ajah, J; Unnama R. A. P and Nwachukwu, I (2010) Perceptional Evaluation of the
Influence of Women-in-Agriculture Programme on Women farmers’ access to farm
inputs in the South East Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Research and Policies. Vol 5 No
1. Pp34-38
75 Ogueri, E,I., Nwachukwu Ike, Unamma, R (2010) Critical Success Factors Affecting
Sustainability of Oil and Gas Production in Niger Delta, Nigeria.
OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 85-97, 2010
76 Nwachukwu Ike and Nwanna H (2010) Contents analysis of the Journal of Sustainable
Agriculture and the Environment: 1999—2007. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and
the Environment. 12(2)
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77 Tokula M. H., Ekumankama, O.O and Nwachukwu, I (2010) Assessment of the factors
influencing the contributions of University staff to agricultural research in south east
Nigeria.
The Nigerian Agricultural Journal. 41(2). Pp 60-66
78 Amambgo, L.E.F., Nwachukwu, I, Akinpelu, A.O.,Ekumankama, O.O. and Njoku,S
(2010) Evaluation of consumers’ perception of sweet-potato based confectionaries in
Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
The Nigerian Agricultural Journal. 41(2) pp 85-89
79 Udeh, N.E, Nwachukwu, I, Odoemelam, L and Akimutimi, A (2010) Some socio-
economic characteristics influencing the awareness of avian influenza among farmers in
Abia State, Nigeria.
International Journal of Current Research. Vol.11, pp166-173
80 Nwachukwu Ike and Nwanna, H (2010) Contents analysis of the Journal of Sustainable
Agriculture and the Environment (MOUAU): 1999-2007) Journal of Sustainable
Agriculture and the Environment, pp 88-95.
81 Odoemelam L.E and Nwachukwu I (2010) Evaluation of interpersonal communication
strategy in the control of HIV/AIDS disease in Abia State. journal of Biology and food
research. 1(1) 318-328
82 Odoemelam L.E and Nwachukwu I (2011) Effectiveness of television in
communicating HIV/AIDS control messages in rural communities in Abia State, Nigeria.
Journal of Media and Communication Studies. Vol 3(10), pp295-301
83 Nnodim A.U and Nwachukwu Ike (2011) Impact of widowhood on the livelihood
activities of rural women in Rivers State, Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension
Practices. Vol7 (2)
84 Nwachukwu Ike (2012) Gender studies in Nigeria; Understanding the gaps and setting
forth an agenda. Insight. A bulletin of the Centre for Women, Gender and Development,
Federal University of Agriculture, Owerri.
85 Egeonu, N.E and Nwachukwu, I (2012) Effects of UNICEF promoted community
dialogue on attitude of farmers towards malaria prevention and control in Imo State,
Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practice. Vol. 8, No 1 50-55
86 Odoemelam L.E and Nwachukwu I (2012) Determinants of farmers’ use of agricultural
television broadcast in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the
Environment. 13 (2): 137-145
87 Kanu, R.U., Nwachukwu, I. and Mazza, M. (2013). Women Farmers’ Response to
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal
of Applied Research and Technology. 2(1): 9-13
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88 Odoemelam L.E and Nwachukwu I (2013) Evaluation of the effect of media-mix on
HIV/AIDS information dissemination in Abia State. International Journal of Applied
Research and Technology. 2(4): 39-47
89 Egeonu, N.E and Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Impact of community dialogue on attitude and
behaviour change towards exclusive breast feeding among rural farmers in South eastern
Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Socioeconomics and Sustainable Environment. Vol 1, No
1. 18-25
90 Ekanem, J and Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Sustainable
Performance of Shell funded Agricultural Projects in the Niger Delta, Nigeria.
International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. Vol.2 (4). P110-126.
91 Nnodim A.U, Nwachukwu Ike and Ekumankanma O.O (2013) Effectiveness of
widowhood support systems in the rural areas of Rivers State. Stud Tribes Tribals. 11(1).
49-53
92 Egeonu, N.E and Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Socio-economic determinants of attitude
change towards UNICEF promoted messages on HIV/AIDS among farmers in south east
agro-ecological zone of Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Socioeconomic and Sustainable
Environment. Vol. 1No 2
93 Ekanem, J.T, Nwachukwu Ike, Etuk U.R (2014) Impact of Shell’s sustainable
community development approaches on the livelihood activities of community
beneficiaries in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Society. Vol. 3, No 2. 7-
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94 Ekanem, J.T and Nwachukwu, Ike (2014) Effectiveness of multinational Oil Company’s
Sponsored Agricultural Intervention in Niger Delta region, Nigeria. International Journal
of Development and Sustainability. Vol.3 No 8. Pp1685-1696.
95 Umeh, J.O, Ekumakanma, O.O, Nwachukwu, I, Ekwe,K.C (2015) Comparative
performance evaluation of the Agricultural Development Programmes of Abia and Enugu
States, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol. 19(2). Pp 106-114
Keynote/ Invited Papers
1. Nwachukwu Ike (2009) Farmers Participatory Research and Extension in technology
development and utilization in mitigating the impact of climate change in south east agro-
ecological zone of Nigeria.
Keynote paper presented at the Annual Research Conference of the National Root Crops
Research Institute, Umudike.
2. Nwachukwu Ike (2012(Policy options towards repositioning REFILS for food security,
youth empowerment and mitigating the impact of climate change. Keynote paper
presented at the Annual Research Conference of the National Root Crops Research
Institute, Umudike.
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3. Nwachukwu Ike (2012) Globalization and the prospects of resource diversification in
the south east Nigeria.
Invited paper present to the Abia State Government during the visit of study group of
Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Study.
4. Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Gender studies in Nigeria; understanding the gaps and setting
forth an agenda. Keynote paper presented at the inauguration of the Centre for Gender
Studies. Federal University of Technology. Owerri. 2013.
5. Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Human behaviour and safety management in the oil and gas
industry. Keynote paper presented at the Safety week celebration of the Shell Petroleum
Development Company. Port Harcourt.
6. Nwachukwu Ike (2014) Agricultural Transformation Agenda and the quality of rural
infrastructure and institutions: lessons from global reflections and perspectives. Lead
paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Rural Sociological Association
Conference. University of Benin.
7. Nwachukwu Ike (2014) From drumbeats to gigabytes: Communicating Agricultural
Technologies Effectively to farmers in Nigeria. 20th Inaugural Lecture, Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture, Umudike.
8. Nwachukwu Ike (2016) Agricultural Institutions and food security in Nigeria: agenda
for Buhari and Ikpeazu’s Administrations. Annual lecture of Great Ife Alumni
Association, Umuahia Branch
Extension Publications/Newspaper Articles
1. Nwachukwu, Ike (1994) “Nupe Women and soybean production” NCRI Newsletter Vol.
1, No.1
2. Nwachukwu, Ike (1999) “Becoming a successful farmer” Nupe School Magazine No1,
Bida
3. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Reaching the rural farmers”. The Guardian, 1986.
4. Nwachukwu, Ike, “What is good for Wheat is good for Rice”. New Nigeria – May
4th, 1989.
5. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Research Institutes and Rice Production”. National Concord – May
24th, 1989.
6. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Rice, the Miracle seed; NCRI to improve production”. Daily Times
June 6th, 1989.
7. Nwachukwu, Ike, “The Politics of Soybeans”. The Guardian – June 20th 1989.
8. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Solving the Sugar Problem in Nigeria”. New Nigerian; July 27th
1989.
9. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Five years of rice ban” New Nigerian Sept., 15th 1990.
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10. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Food Production, Research Institutes to the rescue”. Daily Times
– February 1st 1991.
11. Nwachukwu, Ike, “finding alternatives to fertilizer”. New Nigerian – October 5th,
1992.
12. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Alternatives to fertilizers”. The Guardian. November 23rd, 1992.
13. Nwachukwu, Ike, O. Oladejo. “NCRI Solving Farmers’ Problems. Daily Times May
27th 1994.
14 Nwachukwu, Ike, “Solving Nigeria’s Agric. Problems”. National Ambassador 11th –
17th June, 2001; p8.
Conferences/Seminar Papers Presented (Abridged)
1. Nwachukwu, Ike (1986). “Communication Strategies for rural development in Nigeria”
A paper presented at the National Conference on the “Quality of life in a depressed
economy”. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 6th May, 1986.
2. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1990. “Communicating Agricultural Innovations. The Public
Relations Imperative”. A paper presented at the 7th Conference of the African
Council on Communication Education (ACCE) Burkina Faso. 22nd – 27th
October, 1990.
3. Nwachukwu, Ike 1990. “Publish or Perish”. Tips on writing, presenting and
publishing research papers. Presented at NCRI Seminar. 10th August, 1990.
4. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1991. “Understanding the brown envelope problem; Implications
for solution”. Presented at the National Seminar of the African Council on
Communication Education (Nig. Chapter), Owerri, 27th – 30th March, 1991.
5. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1991. “Effective Communication in Agricultural Extension”. A paper
presented at the 1991 NAERLS (MBZ) 20th – 22nd June, 1991. Bida.
6. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1991. “Ethnic Structures and the Communication of Innovation
to rural women in Nigeria”. (University of Ibadan, Ibadan 20th – 22nd November, 1991).
ACCE, Ibadan Chapter.
7. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1992. “Effective Seminar Presentation”. A seminar paper
presented at the Federal Polytechnic, Bida. 30th April, 1992.
8. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1991. “Mass Media and Agricultural Production”. Paper
presented at the workshop on “Rice Processing in Nigeria’, Minna 1st Sept., 1992.
9. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1994. “Communicating innovations for sustainable agricultural
development in Nigeria”. Presented at the 9th Biennial Conference of the African
Council for Communication Education. Accra, Ghana. 6th – 23rd Oct., 1994.
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10. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1995. “Communication Skills for Agricultural Extension
Officers”. Paper delivered at the Communication Training Course for Extension
Officers of the Niger State ADP, Niger State, Nigeria. July 31st – August 31st.
11. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1996. “Oral and Poster Presentation of Research Results”. NCRI
Seminar Series (July).
12. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1997. “Effective Communication for Extension Message
Delivery”. Invited paper delivered at the Abuja Agricultural Development
Project. 20th March.
13. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1998. “Effective Communication of Agricultural Technology to
Women Farmers in Nigeria”. A paper presented at the 11th Biennial Conference of
ACCE, Kenya.
14. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1999. “Evaluation of the Performance of Women Extension Agents
in the Middle Belt of Nigeria”. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of Agric.
Society of Nigeria, NCRI, Badeggi.
15. Nwachukwu, Ike, 2000. “Method of writing field reports in research and extension. A
paper presented at the FCT ADP, Gwagwalada.
16. Nwachukwu, Ike, 2000. “Evaluation of the rice processing technology transfer among
women farmers in the Central Zone of Nigeria”. A paper presented at the Annual
Conference of the Agric. Extension Society of Nigeria, Ibadan.
17. Nwachukwu, Ike, 2000. “Communication Skills for farmer participatory research”. A
paper presented at the participatory research training workshop. IITA, Ibadan.
18. Nwachukwu, Ike, 2000. “Writing research reports”. A paper presented at the
participatory research training workshop. IITA, Ibadan.
19. Nwachukwu, Ike and O.I. Nwachukwu, 2000. “Evaluation of research – farmer
interaction in the development of a rice processing technology: A paper presented at the
Annual Conference of the Agric. Engineering Society of Nigeria, University of Ibadan,
11th – 14th Sept., 2000.
iii. Religious/Literary Books
1. Nwachukwu, Ike (1997) Pure Courtship; Sharon Media, Bida. ISBN 978- 2769-
97-5 pp41
2. Nwachukwu, Ike (1999) Choosing a Life Partner. CAPRO Media, Jos, ISBN 978-
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2769-97-978-2668-84-2 pp74.
3. Nwachukwu, Ike (2001) Experiencing Happy Marriage. Sharon Media. ISBN 978-
33278-3-6.
4 Nwachukwu, Ike (2015) Audacious Will. The biography of Dr (Senator) Chris Adighije
Publications Edited and Produced
a. NCRI Annual Report, 1987 to 2001
b. NCRI Quarterly Newsletter, 1989 to 2001
c. NCRI Weekly News Bulletin, 1991 to2001
d. A Bibliography on Maize in NCRI Library Memo No. 135 by R.E. Udoh, 1991.
e. A bibliography of Grain Legumes in NCRI Memo No. 133 by R.E. Udoh, 1991.
f. A Bibliography on Rice in NCRI Library Memo No. 123 by R.E. Udoh, 1991 (July)
g. Profitable cereals production in Nigeria by B.B. Wudiri, K.A. Ayotade and I.O. Fatoba,
1991.
h. Soybeans Processing and Utilization Research in Nigeria by B.B. Wudiri and U.I. Awuja,
1991.
i. ‘Agroserve’ (Founding Editor of a Departmental Magazine)
Extension Guides Produced
a. Rice Processing
b. Steps to Grow Upland Rice
c. Steps to Grow Lowland Rice
d. Step to Grow Sugarcane
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CoursestaughtintheUniversity
Post graduate courses
Extension Communication
Agricultural Journalism
Principles of Human communication
Research Methods
Programme Planning in Extension
Undergraduate courses
ProfessionalBodyMembership
1. African Council for Communication Education (ACCE)
2. Nigerian Association of Science Editors (NASE)
3. Nigerian Guild of Agricultural Communicators.
4. Agricultural Society of Nigeria
5. Media Forum for Agriculture.
6. Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON)
7. International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists
8. Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (NIFAAS)
9. African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services
10. Society for Community and Communication Development Research (SCCDR)
Positions Held In Associations
a. Co-coordinator, Niger State Chapter, Media Forum for Agriculture 1990 - 1998
b. Assistant Secretary, Nigerian Association of Science Editors. 1992 -1995
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c. General Secretary 11, Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria. 2014- date
d. President, Society for Community and Communication Development Research. 2015-date
e. Vice President, Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services. 2015- date
COMMUNITYSERVICE
1. Member, Chapel of Revelation Council 2001-date
2. Chairman, Chapel of Revelation Council 2003-2009
3. Director of community development, under, MOUAU Extension Centre
4. Founder/Director, Amakama Believers Association
5. Founder/Sponsor, Amakama Annual Youth Summit, 2001-date
6. Regular speaker in radio and television programmes
7. Regularly invited to give talks, especially at youth programmes
8. Member, Research-Extension-Farmer-Input-Linkage-System (REFILS) South Eastern
Zone 2007-date
ProposalsmadeandacceptedbytheUniversity
1. Developed a certificate course in Agricultural Communication. Implemented by the
Consultancy Unit, MOUAU (2001)
3. Developed a Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development as
the Head of Department. Implemented in 2004
2. Proposed and designed the publication of a Weekly bulletin for the University,
“MOUAU Update” Implemented by the University Management (July, 2002)
3. Designed and produced a video documentary and colour brochure of Michael Okpara
University of Agric., (2002)
4. Developed a guideline for Postgraduate thesis writing. Accepted by the PG
School, MOUAU, (2002)
5. Proposed the establishment of Centre for extension and development. Accepted and
implemented in 2007 as MOUAU Extension Centre
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Awards/ResearchGrantsReceived
i. A recipient of IITA’s 1987 Post Graduate Fellowship Award.
ii World Bank/ NARP Award for PhD Programme, 1996 – 1999
iii MOUAU Research Grant 2008. ‘Awareness and control of bird-flu disease in Abia State
Referees
a. Prof. Ikenna Onyido
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
b. Prof. O.C Onwudike
Rhema University, Aba
c. Prof. A. A. Jibowo
Dept. of Agric. Extension
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
