A. PERSONAL DATA
Position: Professor
Full Name: Prof. Remy Onyekachi Mejeha
Date and Place of Birth: 28/9/1959, Onicha, Ezinihitte Mbaise, Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria.
Nationality: Nigerian
Current Postal Address: Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Marital Status: Married
Date of First Appointment: 29/3/93 Abia State University, Uturu Abia State Nigeria.
Date of First Appointment at MOUAU: 16/3/94; Michael Okpara University of agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
Status at First Appointment: Assistant Lecturer
Present Status: Professor of Agricultural Economics
B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1. Educational Institutions attended with Dates:
a) Primary School
1. St. Dominic’s Primary School Ezi East Mbaise/now Central School, Umueleagwa, Onicha/Ezinihitte, Mbaise, Imo State Nigeria, 1971.
b) Secondary School
2. St. Patrick’s Secondary School Ogbe Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State, 1976 – 1977.
3. Obizi High School Obizi, Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria, 1977 – 1981.
c) University
4. University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State Nigeria 1982 – 1987
5. University of Nigeria Nsukka , Enugu State Nigeria 1989 – 1991
6. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Abia State Nigeria 1997 – 2005
2. Academic Qualifications:
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2005; |
Ph.D Agricultural Economics Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike with specialization in Agricultural Finance. |
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1991; |
M.Sc. Agricultural Economics University of Nigeria Nsukka Enugu State (with specialization in Agricultural Finance) |
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1987; |
B. Agric Agricultural Economics University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State |
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2010; |
Certificate of Participation, Critical Management Course Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike. |
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1966; |
In-House Training on Agricultural Commodity Exchange Market Federal University of Agricultural now Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike. |
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1971; |
First School Leaving Certificate St. Dominic’s Primary School Ezinihitte Mbaise now central School Ezinihitte L.G. A in Imo State. |
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1981; |
West Africa Examination Certificate (WAEC) |
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1999; |
Training Workshop on Nigeria Agricultural Commodity, Exchange Market organized by Foreign Experts Sharaton Hotel Abuja. |
C. PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. Directorate for Food, Roads and Rural Infrastructure, (DFFRI), Benue State, 1987 – 1988
2. Part-Time Lecturer, Michael Okpara College of Agriculture, Umuagwo, Imo State (Now Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo) 1992 – 1993
3. Assistant Lecturer, Abia State University Uturu, Abia State 1993 – 1994
4. Assistant Lecturer, Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike (Now Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike) 1994 – 1997
5. Lecturer II, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 1997 – 1999
6. Lecturer I, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, 1999 – 2005
7. Senior Lecturer Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2005 – 2008
8. Associate Professor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2008 – 2011
9. Professor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 2011 to date
10. Acting Head of Department, Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, 2009 – 2011
11. Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State (Sabbatical Appointment) 1st December 2012 to November 30th 2013.
12. Professor of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2011 – date
D. PRESENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS STUDENTS
Professor of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike October 2011 to date; CONUASS 7.
Supervision of Undergraduate Students
i. Abia State University Uturu, 1993 – 1994: Eight (8) Students (Undergraduates)
ii. Michael Okpara College of Agriculture, Umuagwo 1992 – 1993 Eight (8) students
iii. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 1994 – date
a) Undergraduates Students (B.Agric): Over 80 student
b) M.Sc: Twenty-One (21) students
c) Ph.D: three (3) Students
iv. Courses Taught in Abia State University, Uturu
500 Level First Semester
1. AEE 551: Micro Economic Theory
2. AEE 531: Agricultural Production Economics
3. AEE 561: Agricultural Marketing
4. AEE 591: Macro-Economic Theory
5. AEE 571: Agricultural Business Management and Finance
500 Level Second Semester
1. AEE 532: Agricultural Policy and Development
2. AEE 512: Agricultural Project Evaluation and Analysis
3. AEE 562: Agricultural Cooperatives
4. AEE 500: Project
v. Courses Taught at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
a) Undergraduate Courses (B.Agric)
1. AEC 111: Basic Principles of Economics
2. UGU 221: Farm Practices
3. ABF 312: Principles of Business Management
4. CAE 421: Agricultural Marketing Practice
5. AEC 512: Microeconomic theory
6. ABF 513: Statistics and Research Methods
7. ABF 515: Agricultural Marketing
8. AEC 523: Agricultural Project Appraisal, Management and Evaluating
9. ABF 523: Agricultural Finance and Insurance
10. ABF 525: Agribusiness Management
11. ABF 500: Project
12. AEC 501: Undergraduate Seminar
13. AEC 400: Report writing and Feasibility Study
Courses Taught At Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
1. ECO 113: Macro Economics Theory
2. ECO 213: Labour Economics
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
1. AEC 811: Macroeconomics Theory
2. AEC 802: Research Methodology
3. AEC 824: Agricultural Finance and Insurance
4. AEC 822: Agricultural Corporatives
5. MGT 753: Organizational Management
6. HEC 910: Advanced Principles of Economics and Current Economics Issues
7. AEC 920: Advanced Agricultural Finance
8. AEC 924: Advanced Financial Management
9. MGT 738: Recruitment and Selection
10. AEC 823: International Finance
11. AEC 925: Advanced Agricultural Marketing
E. ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
a. Conduct of Research
1. Mejeha R. O. (1987). The impact of Smallholder Oil Palm Farmer’s Cooperative Societies in Alleviating Palm Oil Production Problems in Aboh and Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Areas of Imo State, B. Agric Project, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
2. Mejeha, R. O. (1991). The Demand for and Delinquency Problems of Formal Agricultural Loans by Small holder Farmers in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State. M.Sc. Project, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria Nsukka
3. Mejeha R. O. (2005). Determinants of Saving Mobilization in the Rural Economy of Abia State Nigeria. Ph.D Dissertation, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
4. Mejeha R. O. ; A. C. Nwosu and G. E. Ifenkwe (2000). Analysis of Markets for Staple Foods in Umuahia Zone, Implication for Food Security; Research Sponsored by Federal University of Agriculture Umudike now Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
5. Ifenkwe G. E., U. A. U. Onyebinama, A. C. Nwosu, R. O. Mejeha (1999). Gender considerations for intergenerational family Wealthy Distribution in Anambra state and Imo states, Nigeria. NISER Population Research Funds.
6. Onyebinama, U. A. U, R. O. Mejeha, G. E. Ifenkwe, O. O. Ekumankama (1999). Economic Incentives and Disincentives for the Reduction of Family size in Bauchi Bornu and Yobe States, Nigeria. NISER Population Research Fund.
7. Nwajiobi, Benson, G.O. Chukwu, D. O. Asawalaw and R. O. Mejeha Producing Organic Fertilizer Using three locally Available legumes for forest Nursery Nutritional Management Sponsored by Tefund.
b. Research Team Leadership/Membership
1. Research Programme Leader (RPL) for Agricultural Economics and Resources, Management (ERM) 2010 – 2015
2. Chairman, Research Monitoring Team for the Project Funded by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, entitled “Evaluation of the Potential of Nerica Rice for Adoption in Southern Nigeria” 2011.
3. Research Leader: Analysis of Markets for Staple foods in Umuahia Zone: Implications food Security, Research sponsored by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2000
c. Supervision of Postgraduate
M.Sc: Thesis Supervision (Sole Supervision)
i. Obasi Igwe, O., Structure, Conduct and Performance of Rice Market in Ebonyi State, M.Sc 2008
ii. Ogbe, S. E.; Determinants of Credit Demand and Microfinance Outreach to farmers in Abia State. A Case study of National Special Programme on Food Security, M. Sc 2009.
iii. Nnanna, I. N; Effect of Root and Tuber Expansion Programme (RTEP) on Commercialization of Root Tuber Crops in Abia State, Nigeria M.Sc 2010.
iv. Chile, O.S.,Savings and Borrowing Behaviour among Farm Households in Abia State Nigeria M.Sc 2010
v. Onuoha, A. I; Effect of Microfinance Services on Economic Empowerment of Rural Women in Abia State, Nigeria. M.Sc. 2011
vi. Amaefule, C. C.; Effect of Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) on Risk Attitude of Poultry Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. M.SC 2011
vii. Inyang, G. J.; Comparative Study on Savings and Indebtedness Among Rural Farm and Non-Farm Households in Akwa – Ibom State, Nigeria. M.Sc. 2011.
viii. Okutue, Ngozi,; Analysis of Structure and Performance of Yam Marketing in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. M.Sc. 2012.
ix. Iyede, Evelyn, O.; Assessment of Cocoa Marketing Cooperatives and the Benefits in Abia State, Nigeria, M.Sc 2012.
x. Okpara Beatrice O., Determinants of Income of Women Fish Marketers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.; 2012.
xi. Adindu, Ogbonna Michael Impact of Advertising on Sales of Selected MTN Communication Products in Abia State Nigeria, M.Sc 2016
xii. Iweagwu, Kelvin Chijioke: Effects of Cashless Bank Marketing Policy on Service Delivery to Customers in Umuahia Metropolis, Abia State Nigeria M.Sc 2015
xiii. Nwagbara, Chinomso: Spatial Price and Operational Efficiency in Poultry Feed Market in Abia Sate, Nigeria; M.Sc 2016
xiv. Oke, Uchechi Rodricca: Structure, Conduct and Performance of Wood Markets in Abia State, Nigeria M.Sc 2017
xv. Nnamani, Nwanneka: Effect of Lending Criteria on Access to credit Among Female Farmers from Bank of Agriculture Abia State, Nigeria.
Ph.D Dissertation:
1. Obasi, Igwe O.; Marketing of Cassava Derivatives in South-Eastern Nigeria (Ph.D 2011). Major Supervisor
2. Osuji Mary Ann Nnenna: Gender and Value Chain among Cassava Producers, Processors and Marketers in Southeast Nigeria, Ph.D 2017. Major Supervisor
Review of Journals
i. Nigeria Agricultural Journal (Publication of Agricultural Society of Nigeria) (ASN)
ii. Journal of Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN)
iii. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment (JSAE). Publication of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
A. COMMUNITY/NATIONAL SERVICE AND CONSULTANCY
a. Extension Services to Local, State or Federal Government
i. National Youth Services Corps (NYSC), Benue State, 1987 – 1988
ii. Voluntarily Organized One day workshop on Agricultural Co-operative Societies in Oju L. G.A, Benue State (1988), on Farm input acquisition
iii. Co-Ordinator, Workshop on Agricultural Commodity Exchange Market (COMEX) Calaba Zone, Nigeria, Calabar.
iv. Role of the Print Media on Sensitizing farmers on available innovation using Benue Voice
v. Member, CACMART Team of Consultants That Organized Training Workshop on COMEX in the sates of South East Nigeria 1998 – 1999.
b. Representation in Outside Bodies
i. Member, Chaplaincy Council, Christ the King Chaplaincy (CKC) Umudike, 1998 – 2004
ii. Vice Chairman, St. Cecilia Choir, C. K. C Umudike, 2000 – 2004
iii. Chairman of Finance Committee, Saint Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy, MOUAU, 2004 – date
iv. Examination Supervision for Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), 2007.
v. Vice Chairman, Laity Council, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Chaplaincy, Umudike, 2006 – 2009.
vi. Vice Chairman, Oganihu Mbaise Socio-Cultural Organization, 2008 – 2010
vii. Director of National Issues and Social Welfare, representing Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) in Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), in Ikwuano Zonal Assembly, 2010 to date.
viii. Chairman, Oganihu Mbaise Socio-cultural Organization, Abia State, Nigeria.
ix. Member, University of Nigeria Alumni Association, Abia State Branch.
x. Member, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Alumni Association, Umuahia Branch
xi. Member, University Choir, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
xii. Staff Adviser, Nigerian Federation of Catholic students (NFCS), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 1995 – date
xiii. Staff Adviser, Federation of Mbaise Students, MOUAU, 1996 – Date
xiv. Patron, Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic chaplaincy, MOUAU, 1998 – date
xv. Staff Adviser, Association of Management Students (AMS), College of Agribusiness and Financial Management (CABFM), 2004 – 2007
xvi. Member, ASUU Committee on Ethics and Discipline, MOUAU Branch, 2001 – 2004
xvii. Financial Secretary, ASUU, MOUAU, Cooperative Society, 2004 – 2006
xviii. Member, ASUU Committee on Ethics and Discipline, 2007 – 2010
xix. Secretary, ASUU, MOUAU Cooperative Society, 2008 – 2010
xx. Member, and Secretary ASUU Committee on Review of Conditions of Services Senior Staff 2012
xxi. Member, ASUU Committee on the Building of ASUU, MOUAU Branch Secretariat.
Editor-In-Chief of the University Journals Namely;
1. JSAE – Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment.
2. JSE – Journal of Sustainable Education
3. JSSMS – Journal of Sustainable Social and Management Sciences.
4. JSST – Journal of Sustainable Science and Technology
AWARD:
1. Outstanding Service Award (2002) by Catholic Men Organization (CMO), Christ the King Chaplaincy, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Umuahia Catholic Diocese.
2. Award of Excellence in Service to Humanity (2010) by Federation of Mbaise Students, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
3. Merit Award (2012) by Catholic Women Organization (CWO), ST. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Chaplaincy (STACC), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike for support to the Catholic Church.
4. Community service award by Rotract, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
c. Consultancy Services
1. Team Leader, Consultant to A.P.M on Agribusiness Project Management, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, 2011.
2. Member Team of Consultant Centre for Agricultural Commodity Exchange Market, Research and Training (CAEMART), Federal University of Agriculture Umudike, (Now MOUAU)
3. Youth Corper consultant to Co-operative farmers “on the use of Farmer Inputs” Oju L. G. A, Benue State Nigeria 1987 – 1988.
a. Curriculum Development
i. Single Handedly Developed the Curricula for Farm Management Programme, Michael Okpara College of Agriculture, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria (Now Imo State, Polytechnic)
ii. Member of Committee that developed Undergraduate and Postgraduate Curricula for the Department of Agricultural Economics
iii. Member, Committee that prepared the curricula for the Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
iv. Member, Committee for the Development of Curricular for Undergraduates Department of Agribusiness Management (ABM), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
B. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
1. DEANSHIP/DIRECTORSHIP/COORDINATORSHIP/HEADSHIP
i. Acting Head, department of Agricultural economics and member of senate, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 2009 – 2011
ii. Co-ordinator workshop on commodity Exchange Market (COMEX) Calabar zone, 1997- 1999.
iii. Head of Finance Unit, Centre for Agricultural Community Exchange Market, Research and Training (CACMART).
iv. Examination Officer, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
v. Seminar Coordinator, Postgraduate, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 2006 – 2009.
vi. Seminar coordinator undergraduates, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 2005 – 2007.
vii. Representative in senate, college of Agricultural Economics, Rural sociology and Extension, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, March 2012.
viii. Examination Coordinator, College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, March 2012.
ix. Member of senate, Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ikwu Ebonyi state, Nigeria, 2013.
2. Membership of University/ College/Department Committee
i. Member, representing CAERSE, farm Management Committee, Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, now Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 1995 – 1999
ii. Board Member, Centre for Agricultural Commodity Exchange Market, Research and Training (CACMART), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 1995 – 1999
iii. Member, Senate Committee on Examinations and Time Table (ETTC), 2000 – 2009
iv. Member, Departmental Board, Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 1994 – Date
v. Member, College Board, Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension (CAERSE), 1994 – Date
vi. Representative of CAERSE in College Board, CNAS, MOUAU, 2006 – 2009.
vii. Member, SIWES Committee, College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension, MOUAU, 1995 – 2003
viii. Member, Committee on Undergraduate Student’s Academic Status, MOUAU, 2004.
ix. Chairman, Committee on student’s Merit Award, Department of Agricultural Economics, MOUAU, 2004.
x. Member of Senate, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 2009 – 2011
xi. Chairman, Committee on Accreditation, Department of Agricultural economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 2010.
xii. Member, Postgraduate Board, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 2009 – 2011
xiii. Member, 5th Convocation Ceremony, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 2012.
xiv. Member, Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) Conference, 2012.
xv. Member, Departmental Board, Economics and Rural Development, Federal University Ndufu, Alike Ikwo 2013.
xvi. Member of Senate, Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ikwo 2013
xvii. Chairman Students Disciplinary Committee 2014 – 2017.
xviii. Member, University Library Committee MOUAU, 2017 – Date
xix. Member, Committee on TETFUND 2016 – 2017
C. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES/ASSOCIATIONS
1. National Association of Agricultural Economics (NAAE)
2. Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN)
3. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
4. Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON)
External Examiner
1. M.Sc and Ph.D degrees, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) 2014 – Date
2. M.Sc Degree, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agriculture, Markurdi, Benue State 2014.
3. B. Agric. Degree, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State 2014 – 2017.
External Assessor
1. Imo State University, Owerri
2. Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State
3. University of Port Harcourt, Chuba Port-Harcourt.
D. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Sing, listening to meditative musical tunes, sightseeing and free interaction with people, especially the youths.
E. PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
i. Published Papers in Referred Journals
1) Okorji, E. C. and R. O. Mejeha (1993): The Demand for Loans and Loan Delinquency Problems of Smallholder Farmers in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, X. 1(1): 1 – 13, (India).
2) Mejeha, R. O. and A. Ogbunadike (1998): The Impact of Credit on Adoption of Innovation of Fertilizer Use, Yam Minisett and Cassava in Anambra Sate. Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Teacher Education (NJATE) VII (1 & 2): 92 – 100, Nigeria.
3) Mejeha, R. O. and K. I. Kalu (2000): Benefits Attributable to Membership of Farmers’ Cooperative Societies in Ohafia L. G. A., Abia State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Agricultural Teacher Education (NJATE) IX, (1&2) 117 – 123.
4) Mejeha, R. O. and O. O. Ukoha (2004): Factors Influencing Palm Processing in Abia State, Implications for Income Generation. Journal of Sustainable Tropical Agricultural Research 12, 29 – 35, (Nigeria).
5) Echebiri, R. N. Mejeha, R. O. (2004): An Analysis of Conduct and Efficiency of Garri Market in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Science, Agriculture, Food Technology and Environment, 3(2): 85 – 91, (Nigeria).
6) Mejeha, R. O. and A. C. Nwosu (2006): Saving Mobilization Among Cooperatives Serving the Agriculture Sector in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Science, Agriculture, Food Technology and Environment, 3(2): 104 – 109, (Nigeria).
7) Mejeha, R. O. and E. C.
8) ): Application of Savings Outreach Indicators for the Assessment of the Performance
9) of Rural Based Financial Institutions in Mobilizing Savings in Abia State, Nigeria. Nige Nwagbo (2006): Savings in Non-Cash Forms Among Farmers: Implications for Sustainable Production. The Nigerian Agriculture Journal, 37:124 – 132, (Nigeria).
10) Mejeha, R. O. and O. O. Ukoha (2006ria Journal of Sustainable Tropical Agricultural Research 18, 48 – 55, (Nigeria).
11) Mejeha, R. O. and O. O. Ukoha (2004): Motivating Factors for Cash Saving Among Rural Dwellers of Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Tropical Agricultural Research 18: 35 – 41, (Nigeria).
12) Mejeha, R. O. and Echebiri, R. N. (2006): Outreach of Financial Service Delivery by Bank Branches Serving Agricultural and Rural Sectors of Abia State, Nigeria; Policy Implications. Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, 4(1): 67 – 76, (Nigeria).
13) Ukoha, O. O. Mejeha, R. O., I. Nte (2007): Determinants of Farmers Welfare in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, , 4(3):3 – 354, (Pakistan).
14) Mejeha, R. O. and A. C. Nwosu (2007): Determinants of Saving Mobilization by Banks in the Rural Sectors of Abia State. Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, 9(1): 1 – 11, (Nigeria).
15) Mejeha, R. O. and G.E. Ifenkwe (2007): Density and Microfinance Service Coverage of Rural Banks in Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture, and Rural Development,, 10(2): 1– 8, (Nigeria).
16) Mejeha, R. O., O. R. Iheke, and G. Afonne (2007): Effect of Microfinance Service on Saving, Investment and Output in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, 5(1): 81 – 92 (Nigeria).
17) Mejeha, R. O., O. R. Iheke, and E. Banny (2008): Effect of Microeconomic variables on Agricultural Credit and Production in Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD), 11(1): 50 – 55 (Nigeria).
18) Obasi, I. O and R. O. Mejeha (2008): Structure, Conduct and Performance of Rice Market in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD), 11(1):160 – 165 (Nigeria).
19) Mejeha, R. O., I. O. Obasi and N. C. Omeh: Determinants of Farm Level Commercialization of Cassava Production in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 11(1): 136 – 141 (Nigeria).
20) Ifenkwe, G. E. and R. O. Mejeha (2008): Enhancing Adoption of Agricultural Innovations in Nigeria. Through farm Radio Forum. Journal of Food and Fibre Production, 1(1), 2008 (Nigeria).
21) Mejeha, R. O., O. R. Iheke, and O. D. Young (2008): Evaluation of the Effects of Exchange Rate Policy on Agricultural Trade in Nigeria. International Journal of Agric. And Rural Development, 1(2), Nigeria.
22) Mejeha, R. O. and I. N Nwachukwu: Microfinance Institutions in Nigeria. Munich University Library Publication (Germany).
23) Igwe, K. C., Mejeha, R. O. and B. O. Okpara (2009): Savings Mobilization and Loan Disbursement by Corporative in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebony State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD), 12(1): 53 – 5. Publication of School of Agriculture and Agriculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.
24) Obasi, I. O., Mejeha, R. O. and N. C. Okoh (2010): Consumers’ Preferences, Price, Integration and Efficiency of Rice Marketing in Abia State. Journal of Food and Fibre Production 2(1): 360 – 366. Publication of Faculty of Agriculture, Abia State University, Uturu.
25) Mejeha, R. O., O. R. Iheke and N. C. Okoh (2010): The Effect of Micro-Enterprise Financing on Farmers’ Welfare in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigeria Agricultural Journal, 4(1): 2010, 8 – 13. Published by Agricultural Society of Nigeria.
26) Ogbe, S. O. and R. O. Mejeha (2010): Sustainability of Microcredit of the National Special Programme on Food Security of Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 13(1). 85 – 94 (Nigeria).
27) Nwachukwu, I. N., F. C. Enumadu, R. O. Mejeha, J.C. Nwaru, N. M. Agwu and J. Onwumere (2009): Empirical Assessment of Nigeria’s Agricultural Export and Economic Welfare. FAMAN Journal, 10(1), Pp. 38 – 43. Published by Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) (Nigeria).
28) Mejeha, R. O., I. O. Obasi and E. Ezeasor (2010): Factors Affecting the Volume of Trade on Sea Food in Umuahia Market, Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. Published by Faculty of Agriculture, Imo State University, Owerri.
29) Mejeha, R. O. and S. O. Ogbe (2010): Assessment of the Outreach Performance of Special Programme and Food Security in Abia State Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. Published by Faculty of Agriculture, Imo State University, Owerri.
30) Onwumere, J. and R. O. Mejeha (2010): Factors Influencing Small Scale Bakeries in Lagos State, Nigeria. Journal of Farm Management (FAMAN), 11(2): 1 -6. (Nigeria).
31) Mejeha, R. O. and J. O. Aniemeka (2010): Determinants of Financial Resource Base of Cooperative in Delta State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Research, 12(1). Department of Food Science/Technology, Abia State University, (Nigeria).
32) Mejeha, R. O. and I. N. Nnanna (2010): Effect of Root and Tuber Expansion Programme (RTEP) on Commercialization of Staple Crops in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Food and Fibre Production, 4(2), Faculty of Agriculture, Abia State University (Nigeria).
33) Nwachukwu, I. N., R. O. Mejeha and E. Kalu (2011): Analysis of Managerial Efficiency Among Agribusiness Firm in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Social Science and Humanity (IJSSH), 1(3): 167 – 170. www.jissh.org.
34) Mejeha, R. O. and D. O. Ude (2011): Determinants of Investment in Apiculture Among Farmers in Ikwuano L. G. A., Abia State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Agriculture Journal vol. 42, 2011, Pp. 216 – 224.
35) Chinwendu, Amaefula, Chukwukere Austin and Remigus Mejeha, (2012): Risk attitude and insurance: a casual Analysis. American Journal of Economics 2012, 2(3):26 – 32.
36) Obasi and R. O. Mejeha (2014). Effect of value Addition on Welfare Marketers of Cassava Derivatives in South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment (JSAE) Vol. 15 No. 1.
37) R. O. Mejeha and I. O. Obasi (2014): Value Addition and its Determinants for Marketers of Cassava Products in South Eastern Nigeria (JSAE) Vol. 15 No. 2
38) R. O. Mejeha and I. O. Obasi (2014): Determinants of Performance of Cassava Products Marketers in southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment (JSAE) Vol. 15. No. 2
ii. Book Chapter
1. Mejeha, R. O. (1998): Hedging as a Risk Management Tool in Commodity Exchange Option, “Training and Enlightenment in Nigeria Commodity Exchange System”. M. O. Ijere and J. A Mbanasor (eds): 71 – 75; Alphabet Publishers (Nigeria).
2. Ijere, M. O. and R. O. Mejeha (1998): The Role of Transport in Commodity Exchange Market, “Training and Enlightenment in Nigeria Commodity Exchange System”. M. O. Ijere and J. A. Mbanasor (eds): 89 – 101; Alphabet Publishers (Nigeria).
iii. Referred and Published Conference Papers
1. Mejeha, R. O. (1997): Sustainable Agricultural Investment in Nigeria. The Role of Commodity Exchange Market (COMEX). Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN), held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, 12th – 15th October, 1997. A. C. Nwosu and J. A. Mbanosor (eds.): 197 – 202 (Nigeria).
2. Mejeha, R. O. (1998): Agricultural Credit Policies and Livestock Enterprise Funding Option for the 21st Century. The Proceedings of the Sustainability Question, the Silver Anniversary Conference of the Nigeria Society of Animal Production (NSAP) and Inaugural Conference of the West African Society of Animal Production (WASAP) Gateway Hotel, Abeokuta Nigeria, 21 – 26 March, 1998. O. O. Oduguwa, A. O. Fanimo and O. A. Osisnowo (eds): 1010 – 102 (Nigeria).
3. Mejeha, R. O. and J. Anukwu (2000): Economic Evaluation of Beef Marketing in Abia State Implications for Sustainable Beef Supply. Proceedings of 25th Annual Conference of Nigeria Society of Animal Production, 19 – 23 March, 2000, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, S. N. Ukachukwu, J. A. Ibeawuchi, S. N. Ibe, A.G. Ezeukwu, S. F. Abasiekong (Eds.), 402 – 403, (Nigeria).
4. Mejeha, R. O. (2008): The Role of Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation in Agricultural Development. Proceedings of 32nd Annual Conference of ASN, Held at College of Agric. Ishiagu, 13 – 16 Sept., 1998, M.C. Igbokwe, L. S. Eluagu, G. N. Asumugha and J. A. Mbanasor (ed.): 11 – 116. (Nigeria).
5. Mejeha, R. O. and K. Kalu (2010): Gender Role in Palm Fruit Processing in Abia State. Proceedings of 32nd Annual Conference of ASN, Held at College of Agric. Ishiagu, 13 – 16 Sept., 1998, M.C., Igbokwe, L. U. Eluagu, G. N. Asumugha and J. A. Mbanasor (ed.): 11 – 116. (Nigeria).
6. Mejeha R. O., A.C. Nwosu and G. E. Ifenkwe (2000). Analysis of Rice Marketing in Umuahia Zone, Policy Implications for Food Security in Umuahia Urban. Millennium Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria held at the National Cereal Research Institute, Bedeggi, Niger State, 18 – 22 October, L. D. Busari, A. Idowu and G. N. Asumugha (eds): 45 – 51 (Nigeria).
7. Mejeha R. O. (2000): Evaluation of Trade Policies and Performance of External Trade in Agriculture. Implications for Agricultural Transformation. Proceedings of a National Conference in Honour of Prof. M. O. Ijere, held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria, 24th – 26th August, J. A. Mbanasor and Nwajiuba, C. (eds), 51 – 57 (Nigeria).
8. Mejeha, R. O. (2001): Institutional Financing of Agricultural Production in Nigeria: Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the ASN held at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Sept. 16th – 20th, 2002, Salako, F. K., S. T. O., Lagoke, A. B. Aina, D. Erurwbetine and A. O. Dipeolu (ed.): 258 – 265 (Nigeria)
9. Mejeha, R. O. (2001): Evaluation of Output Trend of Soyabean in Nigeria. Implications for Poverty Eradication, Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), held at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, October 9th – 13th, 2005. Orheruata, M. T., Ajayi, A. T., Adekunle and G. N. Asumugha (eds): 344 – 346, (Nigeria).
10. Chukwu, G. O. and R. O. Mejeha (2002). Poverty Alleviation in Flood Prone Environment. The Case of Yam Farmers in Anam, Anambra State. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of ASN held at FUTO, Owerri, Nigeria, Oct. 20 – 24, 2002, M. U. Hoeje G. E. Osuji, U. Herbert and G. H. Asumugha (eds), (Nigeria).
11. Mejeha R. O. (2005). Density and Coverage of Rural Banks that Finance Agriculture: The Implication for Agriculture. Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of ASN held at FUTO, Owerri, Nigeria, Oct. 20 – 24, 2002, M. U. Hoeje, G. H. Asumugha (eds), (Nigeria).
12. Mejeha, R. O. (2006): Financial Intermediaries Serving Rural Based Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Highlights of Salient Features and Policy Perspective. Proceedings of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria, Abia 2006, held at National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria, October 16th – 20th, 2006. G. N. Asumugha, A. O. Ologeke, I. H. Ikeorgu, A. O. Ano and U. Herbert (eds.) 187 – 190.
13. Mejeha, R, O. and S. O. Ogbe (2008): Assessment of Outreach Performances of Microfinance for SPES in Abia State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 42nd Annual Conference of ASN held at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Eike, K. N. N., Osakwu, I. I. Ekwu, L. C. Utobo E. and C. N. Mbah (eds.): 804 – 808.
14. Mejeha, R. O. and I. N. Nnanna (2010): Effect of Root and Tuber Expansion Programme (RTEP) on Commercialization of Staple Food Crops in Abia State, Nigeria. Proceedings of 11th Annual National Conference of National Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE). At Minna. Nnadu, J. N., M. A Ojo, U. S. Mohammed, K. M. Baba, F. D. Ibrahim and E.S. Yisa (eds).
15. Mejeha, R. O. and Onuoha, A. I. (2011). Microfinance Services and Economic Empowerment of Rural Women in Abia State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 25th Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria at Federal College of Agriculture, Akure. Odedina, S. A., O. B. Osuntade, K. Adebaya, M. O. Awodun and O. O. Fapohund (eds). Pp. 89 – 94.
Unpublished Conference and Workshop Papers
1. Mejeha, R. O. (1995). The Role of Farmers’ Cooperative Societies in Agricultural Development in Ohafia Local Government Area, Abia State. Paper Presented at the 2nd Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON), at ABU, Zaria, Sept. 26th – 28th, 1995.
2. Mejeha, R. O. (1995). Impact of Loans on Farmers’ Adoption of Innovations in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. Paper presented at the 2nd Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON), at ABU, Zaria, Sept 26th – 28th, 1995.
3. Mejeha, R. O. (1995): Borrowers and the Lending Conditions. Implications for Sustainable Agriculture. Paper presented at the 11th Annual Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) at University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, October 10th to 12th 1995.
4. Mejeha, R. O. (1995): Determinants of the Demand for Institutional Loans by Smallholder Farmers in Imo State; A Case Study of Owerri Agricultural Zone. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) at Edo State University, Ekpoma, November 5th – 8th, 1995.
5. Mejeha, R. O. (1996). Risk Management under a Liberalized Marketing System; Implications for Stable Food Prices. Paper Presented at the 12th Annual Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN), at Arewa House, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Sept. 23rd – 26th, 1996.
6. Mejeha R. O. (1997): Approaches to Risk Management in Commodity Exchange Market System. Paper presented at a workshop organized by the Centre for Agricultural Commodity Exchange Market, Research and Training (CACMART), Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike held at New Secretariat Awka, Anambra State, 26th – 28th February, 1997.
7. Mejeha, R. O. (1998): Economic Policies and Agricultural Fundings: Implications for Innovation Adoption and Manpower Development. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) at University of Agriculture, Markurdi, Benue State, 17th – 19th June, 1998.
8. Mejeha, R. O. (2007): Internal Revenue Management in Local Government Councils of Abia state, Nigeria. An invited Paper presented at the Workshop entitiled, “Internal Revenue summit”, Organized by Abia State Ministry of Local government and Chieftaincy Affairs at Hotel De La Paiz Aba, Abia State, 26th October, 2017.
9. Mejeha, R. O. (2007): Financial Management in Small Business Enterprises. An invited paper presented at a Training Workshop on Youth Empowerment Programme organized by Kolping Society of Nigeria, World Bank/Low Cost Housing Estate, Umuahia, Abia State Nigeria, 25th June, 2009.
10. Mejeha, R. O. (2010): Raising Money for Small Business Enterprises: A practical Guide. An invited Paper for Workshop on Security Awareness and Youth Empowerment, organized by the 17th Local Government Councils in conjuction with MENECO investments ltd., held at the 17 Local Government areas in Abia State, March – April, 2010.
v. Technical Reports
1. Ifenkwe, G. E., U. A. U. Onyebinama, E. E., Nwogu, A.C. Nwosu and R. O. Mejeha (1997): Generational Consideration of Inter-Generational Family Wealth Distribution and its impact on Population Growth in Anambra and Imo States of Nigeria. Draft Report submitted to NISER Ibadan in respect to Population Research.
2. Mejeha, R. O., A. C. Nwosu and G. E. Ifenkwe (2000): Analysis of Markets for Staple Foods in Umuahia Zone; Implications for Food Security. Research Report Submitted to Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Research Sponsored by the University.
REFEREE:
Prof. A. C. Nwosu
Department of Agricultural Economics,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Prof. O. O. Ukoha
Department of Economics,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
Prof. Peter Iwunor Okocha
Professor of Plant Breeding and Seed Production
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
Prof. Remy O. Mejeha