JOSEPH ONWUMERE

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Biography

CURRICULUM VITAE

First name / Surname: JOSEPH / ONWUMERE
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
(Ph.D, Agribusiness Mgt., Agric. Econs)

Address: Department of Agribusiness and Management, College of Agricultural Economics Rural Sociology and Extension, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

E-mail: onwumere.joseph@mouau.edu.ng

Nationality: Nigerian

Educational training
Location and dates

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria 2005-2010

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria 2002 – 2004

University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria 1994 – 1999/00

Afrihub Computer Training, MOUAU 2008

Lexvee Computer Training Centre Abia State 2000

Comprehensive Secondary School, Ndiolumbe 1988 – 1993

Obuba Nvosi Community Primary School, 1981 – 1987

Title of qualifications awarded

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Agribusiness Management

M.Sc. Agribusiness Management

B.Agric. (Agricultural Economics) Certificate in Words and Computer Data Base processing

Certificate in computer operation Senior School Certificate Examination First School Leaving Certificate

Principal subjects / occupational

Skills Development Agribusiness Analysis and Management, Agricultural Economics, Farm Management,

Agricultural Project Management, Production Economics, Rural Development and Sustainability, Agricultural Cooperatives and Agricultural Financing, Entrepreneurship, Agricultural Policy and Development, Value Chain analysis and Marketing

Name of Department/Institute Department of Agribusiness and Management, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, Nigeria

Work experience
Location and dates – Academic Staff/Researcher: Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, Nigeria 2005 till date

-Marketing Officer: Admas Digital Technologies, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Occupation or position held -Head of Department: Agribusiness and Management Department 2015 – 2017

-Associate Professor: Department of Agribusiness and Management, 2015- Date;

-Research Team Leader: Agribusiness Entrepreneurship and Marketing: Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

-Head of Department: Marketing Department, 2014-2015

-Senior lecturer: Department of Agribusiness Management, 2014-2015

Senior Lecturer Department of Agribusiness and Management MOUAU Abia State Nigeria

-Lecturer II: Department of Agribusiness and Management MOUAU Abia State Nigeria 2008-2011

-Assistant Lecturer: Department of Agribusiness and Management MOUAU Abia State Nigeria 2005-2008

-Lecturer I: Department of Agribusiness and Management MOUAU Abia State Nigeria 2011-2014

*College representative: In MOUAU Directorate for agricultural extension services, Abia State Nigeria 2010-2013

*Seminar coordinator: For Agribusiness Management and Marketing Dept. 2008-2014

*Project defense coordinator: for Continuous Education Centre, MOUAU, Abia State Nigeria from 2012-2016

*Students Academic Adviser: CABFM, Dept of Agribusiness and Mgt 2005-2014

*Level result officer: In Agribusiness and Mgt 2005-2014

* Pre-degree Tutor: Michael Okpara University 2005-2012

*Marketing executive: In Admas Digital Technologies, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

University Senate Member in MOUAU: 2014-Date

University Convocation Committee Member in MOUAU: 2012-2014

Main activities and
Responsibilities: Academic lecturing, academic research, community service and knowledge development, innovation extension services, consultancy, group formation

Name of employer: Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

Consultancies: *Abia State Government: Job: Feasibility of cocoa as alternative income generation enterprise for the State and possibly linking the state to external investors

*GEAPPC (Green Energy Agro-Production and Processing Clusters) Nigeria: Job – Raising a proposal for expansive oil palm value-chain project in the State: Status of job: Company has been given a site for operation currently

*Consults for FADAMA Projects

Languages

Mother tongue Igbo language

Other language (s) English language

Academic and research networking records

Collaboration and Networking

Presentations as invited speaker

Onwumere J (2012) “Best principles to improve agribusiness entrepreneurships”. A paper presented at a Federal Government workshop on youth agro-business and entrepreneurship empowerment in NYSC orientation camp Abia State, Nigeria

Onwumere J (2012) “Fitting marketing strategies for agribusiness entrepreneurs” A paper presented at a Federal Government workshop on youth agro-business and entrepreneurship empowerment in NYSC orientation camp Abia State, Nigeria

Onwumere J. and M.E. Njoku (2012) Entrpreneurship Shift-Response as Adaptation Strategy Under Climate Change: The Experience of Farmers in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. Presented and Published in the Book of Abstract 17th National Conference on Agricultural Extension Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation 11th -14th March, 2012. P. 48

Participation in open call for proposals as contributor

Onwumere. J., N. M. Agwu., I.N. Nwachukwu., M.E. Njoku and J. A.Mbanasor (2011). Livelihoods and Income Generation for Poverty Alleviation Management in Abia State, Nigeria. A Technical Report Submitted to Directorate of Research and Development Unit, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.

Nwachukwu E. N and J. Onwumere (2012) Development of mule and hinny-ducks in the rain forest of South-East Nigeria. A Technical Report Submitted to Directorate of Research and Development Unit, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.

Graduate teaching as lecturer or training coordinator

Teaches and coordinates both undergraduate and post graduate courses on agribusiness management, agricultural economics, entrepreneurship and agribusiness marketing

Awards and prizes

Best college graduating student of Bachelor of agriculture (Agric economics), 1999

Participation in collaborative projects funded by competitive programme agencies

Onwumere J., Ndubuisi C., Obi V.C and Mejeha R.O (2016) Promoting youth apprenticeship and self-employment in agricultural enterprises through venture take-off capital in SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
(Team Programme Leader)

Research management, Technology transfer and Communication Scientific References

Partnerships or experience with industry

Agro-industry Programme director and consultant with Chucks Neladi Nig Limited since 2012

Graduate teaching as lecturer or training coordinator

Agribusiness graduate student project and seminar coordinator

Membership of professional bodies

Member of agricultural society of Nigeria

Member of Nigerian association of agricultural economists

Member of farm management association of Nigeria

Team management

University research team member

Technological platform management

Member representing college of agribusiness and financial management in the University extension centre

Consultancy for public or private sector

Agro-industry Programme director and consultant to Chucks Neladi Nig Limited

Consultant on cocoa matters to Abia State Government, Nigeria

Full name
Dr Asumugha Godwin N.

Position
Assistant Director and Coordinator of Agricultural practices and Extension Services

Institution
National root crops research institute, Umudike Abia State, Nigeria

Email address
gnasumugha@yahoo.com

Full name
Dr Mejeha R. O

Position
Professor Department of Agricultural Economics; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Nigeria Limited

Institution
Michael okpara university of agriculture, Umudike, Abia State Nigeria

Email address
onyekamej@yahoo.com

Publications

Onwumere J., and P.Ozioma-Eleodinmuo (2015) Enhancing innovativeness among small and medium scale (SMEs) leather enterprises to boost performance in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Community and Cooperative Studies. Vol.3 No.1, pp1-14

Onwumere J., and J.A. Mmesirionye (2015) Impact of liquidity management on the performance of agribusiness sctor in Nigeria (1978-2013). International Journal of Business and Management Review. Vol.3 No.3. pp1-9

Onwumere J. and C.M Onyebu (2014), Modeling the indices of organizational and marketing innovations adopted by small scale flour agro-marketing firms Abia State, Nigeria. European Journal of Business and Innovation Research. Vol. 2. No. 6 pp.78-92. Publish by European Centre for Training and Development UK

Onwumere J. and P.O. Eleodinmuo (2014) Structural Analysis of trend in Nigerian agro-industry sector and its‟ respect to prime macro-economic indicators (1977-2012). Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship. Vol 1, Issue 3, pp 07-21

Onwumere J., M.C Onyebu and Umoh O.O (2014) Challenges of access to improved water supply among rural agribusiness households: The experience in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Journal of Agribusiness (SCSRJ). Vol. 1, Issue 2, pp25-33

Onwusiribe N.C., J. Onwumere and Ozioma-Eleodinmuo, (2014), The effect of social protection, micro credit and poverty on the entrepreneurs‟ choice of agribusiness in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal Development (SCSRJ). Vol.1, Issue 4. Pp12-23

Mbanasor J. A.,Nwachukwu N. I., Agwu M.N., Njoku M. E and Onwumere J., (2013) Analysis of income inequality and poverty dynamics among rural farm households in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics (( IJFAEC Turkey). Vol 1 No 2. Pp 99-104

Onwumere J. and A.V. Ichie (2013) Response of Nigerian cassava expansion initiatives to climate changes, economic growth and some policy instrument (1970-2012). International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics ( IJFAEC Turkey) Vol 1 No 2 pp.65-75

Onwumere J. and Onwusiribe N. C (2013), The impact of the agribusiness sector on the economy of Nigeria (1970-2010). Asian Journal of Business and Economics Vol 3, No3.3 Quarter III 2013, ISSN: 2231-3699; pp1-14

Onwumere J., Chukwu A.U. and Obi V.C. (2013), Rural agribusiness-based household preferences and management of communication services in abia state, nigeria: a hedonic
approach. European Journal of Business and Innovation Research Vol. 1, No. 1, March 2013, pp. 10-18. Published by European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK (www.ea-journals.org)

Onwumere J. and Ukpebor-Eleodinmuo P. O. (2013), Venture capitalization and wealth allocation: the experience of piggery entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research Vol. 1, No. 1, March 2013, pp. 1-10. Published by European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK (www.ea-journals.org)

Onwumere J., S. Onyike (2012) Effect of Nigerian Macro-Economic and Macro-Environment Related Factors on Agribusiness Output (1970 -2007) Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development (www.iiste.org) ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (USA, Online) Vol.3, No.13, 2012

Onwumere, J., and U. Okoro (2012), Factors Affecting Manpower Capacity Development among Agribusiness-Based Entrepreneurial Organizations in Abia State, Nigeria. European Journal of Business and Management (www.iiste.org) ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839 (USA, Online) Vol 4, No.19, 2012

Onwumere J., J. A Nmesirionye, H.C. Ene (2012) Wealth Allocation and determinants of Venture Capital among Poultry Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Abia State, Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development (www.iiste.org) ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (USA, Online) Vol.3, No.14, 2012 Nigeria.

Onwumere, J., 1 A. Oko-Isu ., A.U. Chukwu (2012 ) Determinants of Productivity among Firms Producing Agribusiness-Based Raw Materials and Those Using Them for Production in Abia State, Nigeria. European Journal of Business and Management (www.iiste.org) ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839 (USA, Online) Vol 4, No.19, 2012

Onwumere J., F. Onwukwe., C.S. Alamba (2012) Comparative Analyses of Modern and Traditional Bee Keeping Entrepreneurships in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development (www.iiste.org) ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (USA, Online) Vol.3, No.13, 2012

Onwumere J., O. N. D Onyemachi., L. Kalu-Okwun (2012) Analysis of the Determinants of Repurchase Intention of Soap Products of an Agribusiness Firm in Abia State, Nigeria.
Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development.(www.iiste.org). ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (USA, Online) Vol.3, No.14, 2012

Onwumere J., A.C Nwosu and J. A. Nmesirionye (2012) Assessment of the Effect Of External Capital Mobilization On The Equipment Investment Of Bakery Enterprises In South Eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Management and Economics, USA,Vol 1. No. 9 pp83-89

Onwumere J., J. A. Mbanasor and P. O. Ukpebor (2012).Profitability of Venturing into Commercial Bakery Industry in South East, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology.USA 1(2): 243 – 251.

Onwumere J., and A.C. Nwosu (2012). Exploration Analyses of the Performance of Medium Scale Fast Food Enterprise in South East Nigeria International Journal of Applied Research and Technology 234 – 242.

Onwumere J. and M.E. Njoku (2012) Entrepreneurship Shift-Response as Adaptation Strategy Under Climate Change: The Experience of Farmers in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. Book of Abstract 17th National Conference on Agricultural Extension Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation 11th -14th March, 2012 P. 48

Onwumere J.and N. C. Onwusiribe (2012).Determinants of Gender Differentials in the Output of Cassava Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria, International Journal of Applied Research and Technology.USA 1(2): 92 – 99.

Ezebiro B.A., C. S. Alamba., J. Onwumere and C. Igwe (2012) Factors influencing pproductivity of cassava-based food crops comparative cost analysis in Abia State, Proceedings of First International Conference of the Women gender and Development Studies 21st – 24th 2012. Federal University of Technology Owerri. Pp76-80

Onwumere J. (2012) Pertinent issues in the management of agribusiness cooperatives in Nigeria. In: A Book of Readings in Honour of Prof Jude A. Mbanasor. Eds: Nto O.O., Nwachukwu I.N and Obasi. R. Pp 118-131

Onyike S. C and J. Onwumere (2012) Nigerian macro-economic environment policies and the effect on agribusiness output (1970-2007). In: Proceedings of 2012 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists. Eds: Idowu E.O, Anyanwale A.S., Bamire. A.S. and Adejobi A.O. Pp 103-106

Onyemechi O.N. D., J. Onwumere and B. Nnaji (2012) Policy implication of enhancing the effiency of palm oil marketing in Abia State Nigeria. In: Proceedings of 2012 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists. Eds: Idowu E.O, Anyanwale A.S., Bamire. A.S. and Adejobi A.O. Pp 778-784

Uche C. P., C.S Alamba., J. Onwumere., M.O.Boniface., C. S. Onyike and C.E. Nwadighoha (2013) “Economics and management of cooperatives business” Ephraimites Printing and Publishing (Nig) LTD. ISBN 9783506308

OnwumereJ., and J. A. Nmesirionye (2012). Determinant of Entrepreneurship Choice Preference among Small Scale Leather Agro-Based Investors in Aba Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology.USA 1(2): 77 – 83.

Onwumere J., C. S. Alamba and V. Iwuji (2011) Economic Analyses of Broiler Production Among Small-Holder Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Niger. Agric. J. 42 (2011): 182-189

Njoku M. E. and J. Onwumere (2011) Analyses of Consumers Perception and Preference for Leather Shoes, Belts and Bags in Aba metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria. Niger. Agric. J. 42 (2011): 254-263

Onwumere J., C. S. Alamba and C. N. Onwusiribe (2011). Determinants of Self Employment and Income Among Agribusiness Households in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Social Research (JASR )11(2) 172-182

Onwumere J. and P.O. Ukpebor (2011).Evaluation of Earning Performance of Female Owned Leather-Based Enterprises in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and SocialResarch (JASR )11(2) 120-127

Mbanasor J.A., N. M. Agwu., I.N. Nwachukwu., M.E. Njoku and J. Onwumere (2011). Livelihoods and Income Generation for Poverty Alleviation Management in Abia State, Nigeria. A Technical Report Submitted to Directorate of Research and Development Unit, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.

Onwumere J. (2010) Analysis of Trade Credit Composition In The Capital Structure Preferences of Agribusiness Firms In South Eastern Nigeria: Case of Fast Foods Enterprises. Journal of Institute of Chartered Treasury and Corporate Finance of Nigeria Vol 4 (2): 28-37

Onwumere J. and R. O. Mejeha (2010) Factors Influencing the Financing of Small and Medium Scale Bakeries in Lagos State, Nigeria. Faman Journal 11 (2):1-6

Onwumere J., J. A. Mbanasor and E. W. Egwu (2010) Effect of Equipment Investment and Debt Capitalization among East Foods Enterprises in South Eastern Nigeria: A. Simultaneous Equation Approach. NIFOJ Vol 28 (2): 407-414

Onwumere J. and G. N. Asumugha (2010) Determinants of Wage Employment of Cassava-Based Agribusiness Household Heads in Abia State, Nigeria Niger. Agric. J 41(2): 144-148

Onwumere J. (2010) Inventory Response to Bank Borrowing and Owners Capital among Fast Food Enterprises in South East Nigeria, Nigeria Journal Farm Management, Vol 11(2): 43-49

Onwumere J. and C. S. Alamba (2010) Analysis of Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Output of Farmers in Three Management Systems of Cocoa (Theobroma) Production in Abia State Nigeria. Global Agricultural Extension Publications (GAEP Journal) Vol 6(2): 11-17

Onwumere J., J. A. Mbanasor and C. E. Nwadighoha (2010).Determinants of Short-Term Bank Capital Decisions of Fast Food Production Firms in South-Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Food and Fibre Production 4(2): 60-72

Onwumere J. and R. O. Obasi (2010), Analysis of Small Scale Turkey Production in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria. IJARD Vol 13: .214-311

Onwumere J. and Njoku M. E. (2010), Profitability and Viability Analysis of Small-Holder Cocoa Production Three Management Systems in Abia State, Nigeria: A study for Commercialization Implications. JASR Vol.10(2):11-17

Onwumere J., A. C Nwosu and A. E. Osuala (2010). Comparative Analyses of Short-Term Bank Capitalization of Bakery and Fast Food Enterprises in South- Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Biology and Food Research 1(1): 136-248

Onwumere J. (2010), “Meaning of Entrepreneurship”.In Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria”.Ephraimites Publishing Nigeria. Pp.1-11

Onwumere J. (2010), “Financing the Venture: In Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria”. Ephraimites Publishers Nigeria. Pp. 28-42

Onwumere J. et al (2010) “Compass of Marketing With Basics In Agribusiness Management”. Atlass Press Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.

Onwumere J. and C. S. Alamba (2010), Estimation of the Effects of Monetary Policy Instruments on Credit and Small Scale Crop Production Agribusiness in Nigeria (1978-2008). In Proceedings of 11th Annual National Conference of National Association of Agricultural Economics (NAAE). Pp. 442-446

Onwumere J. (2010), Assets Holding Size and Determinants of Welfare of Cassava-Based Investors in Abia State. In: Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference Lautech, 2010. Pp. 131-133

Nwachukwu I. N, F. C. Ehumadu, R. O. Mejeha, J.C. Nwaru, N. M. Agwu and J. Onwumere (2009) Empirical Assessment of Nigeria‟s Export and Economic Welfare. Faman Journal Vol.10 (1): 38-42

Ogbonna M.C, H.N. Anyaegbulam, G.N. Asumugha, and J.Onwumere (2009) Investigation of the hypothesis of declaration in yam output area and productivity in Nigeria): In: Proceedings of Agricultural Society of Nigeria, Abuja, 2009.Pp334-337.

Onwumere, J. (2008), Policy issues in enhancing the output of agribusiness small and medium scale piggery enterprise (AGRI-SMEs) in Abia State. Journal of Agricultural Extension.Vol 12(2): 24-28

Onwumere J., (2008), Analysis of the determinants of access to formal and informal rural banking credit by agribusiness investors in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. In: Conference Proceedings of Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists held at Abuja , 7th- 10th October. Eds: E.Aiyedun, P.O. Idisi, and J.N. Nmadu. Pp201-206

Onwumere J. (2008) Use of Loans among agribusiness investors in Lagos State of Nigeria. IJARD Vol 11 (1): 41-43

Onwumere J, C.S. Alamba and S.C. Onyike(2008) Impact of monetary policy on Agribusiness credit and fish production in Nigeria.IJARD Vol 11 (1): 125-129

Ogbonna M.C, G.N. Asumugha, H.N. Anyaegbulam, B.C. Okoye, J.Onwumere, and O.A. Akinpelu(2007), Resource use efficiency in cassava processing in two selected areas of Abia State, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Social Science 4(6):778-781

Ogbonna M.C, B.C. Okoye, H.N. Anyaegbulam, , J.Onwumere, and O.A. Akinpelu, (2007) Economics of cassava processing in two selected areas of Abia State. Journal of Sustainable Tropical Agricultural Research 22:29-32

Onwumere, J and Mbanasor, J.A., (2006)Determinants of labour supply among agribusiness enterprises in Abia State. In: Conference Proceedings of Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists, LAUTECH Ogbomosho 2006. Oyo State. Pp 240-243

Onwumere, J., Nwajiuba C. U., and Asumugha G.N.,(2006),. Intra- sectoral linkages in cassava-based agribusinesses in Abia State. In: Conference Proceedings of Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists, LAUTECH Ogbomosho 2006. Oyo State. Pp53-61

Ogbenna M.C., H.N, Anyaegbunam., J, Onwumere and D.S,Korieocha (2006), Comparative Trend Analysis of Yam and Cassava in Nasarawa State, Nigeria(1996/97- 2005/2006): In: Proceedings of Agricultural Society of Nigeria 2006. Eds: Asumugha G.N., Olojede, A.O., Ikeorgu JU.G., and Herbert, U., Pp. 63-67

Onwumere J., N.C. Onwusiribe and C. Iheanetu (2014) Value-chain analysis of palm fruit production and processing in Abia State, Nigeria. Asian journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology 3(3): 243-256.
Ezebiro B.A., C. S. Alamba., J. Onwumere and C. Igwe (2012) Factors influencing pproductivity of cassava-based food crops comparative cost analysis in Abia State, Proceedings of First International Conference of the Women gender and Development Studies 21st – 24th 2012. Federal University of Technology Owerri. Pp76-80

Onwumere, J. and C.S. Alamba(2012) Policy issues in efficient marketing of garri in Abia State. In: Proceedings of 2012 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural
Economists. Eds: Idowu E.O, Anyanwale A.S., Bamire. A.S. and Adejobi A.O. Pp 785- 792
Uche C. P., C.S Alamba., J. Onwumere., M.O.Boniface., C. S. Onyike and C.E. Nwadighoha (2013) “Economics and management of cooperatives business” Ephraimites Printing and Publishing (Nig) LTD. ISBN 9783506308

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