CURRICULUM VITAE
Of
PROFESSOR MARIA-STELLA ETOMCHI NJOKU
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, RURAL SOCIOLOGY AND EXTENSION, MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE
TELEPHONE NO: 07035014182
EMAIL: njoku.maria@mouau.edu,ng
or marianjoku2015@gmail.com
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 12/10/64; Amaimo Ikeduru, Imo State
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
MARITAL STATUS: Married
NUMBER AND AGES OF CHILDREN: Six including a set of twins
AGES OF CHILDREN: 27, 24, 22, 18, 14 and 14 years respectively.
PERMANENT ADDRESS: Onueke Imeoha Nkerefi, Nkanu East L.G.A; Enugu State.
NEXT OF KIN: Dr Patrick Ojiakor Njoku
DATE OF ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE: 01/10/94
STATUS ON FIRST APPOINTMENT: Graduate Assistant
PRESENT STATUS: Professor
DATE OF LAST PROMOTION: 01/10/2016
DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT: 01/10/1996
DEPARTMENT: Agricultural Economics
COLLEGE: College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) 2006
MOUA, Umudike 2000
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1987
Girls’ Secondary School, Akabo 1982
Umuri Community Primary School, Amaimo 1977
Ph.D Agricultural Economics (Agricultural Marketing) 2006
M.Sc. Agric. Economics (Agricultural Marketing) 2000
B.Sc. Economics 1987
WASC 1982
First School Leaving Certificate 1977
Diploma in Data Processing 1992
Training on enhanced Manpower Productivity for Academic Staff 2006
Training on enhanced Manpower Productivity for women University Staff 2013
Leadership Training by Chartered Institute of Administrators (CIA) 2013
Casswell Finance Co. Ltd, Lagos 1993-1994
Afroil PLC, Lagos 1989-1993
Academic Staff, Dept of Agricultural Economics 1994 to Date
Academic Staff, Dept. of Marketing/ABM
(On Secondment of Appointment 2004-2014
Academic Staff, Dept. of Agricultural Economics FUTO
(Sabbatical Leave) 2014-2015
Head, Dept. of Marketing/ABM 2011-2012
Ag. Dean, College (College of Management Sciences
( COLMAS) 2012-2014
Head, Dept. of Agricultural Economics 2019-2021
Ag. Dean, College of Agricultural Economics Rural
Sociology and Extension 2020-2021
Dean, College of Agricultural Economics Rural
Sociology and Extension 2021-Date
PREVIOUS RESEARCHES AND CONSULTANCIES
State Lead FPR Sokoto State on TETFund impact Assessment of their interventions in higher Institution in Nigeria 2019. A nationwide Impact and Value for Money Assessment of TETFund interventions in Higher Institutions in Nigeria (2000-2018)
Research Fellow in three different Researches on Progress in Yam Researches for Development in West and Central Africa, sponsored by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)and WECARD and coordinated by International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in 2006 and 2007.
Resource Person to IITA on Impact Assessment of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Cassava Enterprise Development Projects (CEDP) Sponsored by IITA in South Eastern Nigeria in 2011
Resource Person to Abia State Government for: Training programme organized by Abia State Government in collaboration with ‘Hands-On Organization’, for Retiring Abia State Civil Servants in 2010
Supervision of Dissertations, Theses and Research Projects
13 Ph.D Students Dissertations Supervised:
22 M.Sc Students Theses Supervised:
Name of Student Degrees Obtained
Ohajimadu Edith M.Sc. Agribusiness
Aniekwe Ifeanyi Louis: M.Sc. Marketing
More than forty (40) Undergraduate Research Projects Supervised
RESEARCHES DONE DURING MY POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Ph.D Dissertation Research on ‘The Effects of Agricultural Productivity on the Consumption, Nutrition and Health Status of Rural Households in Abia State, Nigeria 2005
M.Sc. Thesis Research on ‘The Economics of Palm oil marketing in Imo State, Nigeria. 1999/2000
MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES/ BODIES
Member, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
(MOUAU) Senate April 2011-Jan 2014 and from 2016 -date
Member, University Project Procurement Committee Nov. 2011-Jan.2014 and from November, 2020-date
Member, University Appraisals Committee Nov. 2011-Jan.2014 and from November, 2020-date
Member, University Ceremonials Committee Nov. 2011-Jan.2014
Chairman, College of Management Sciences (COLMAS)
College Board Nov. 2011-Jan.2014
Chairman, College of Management Sciences (COLMAS)
College Committee on Establishment of Four New
Programmes/ Departments (Economics;
Human Resources Management;
Entrepreneurship Studies and Business Administration) Nov. 2011- 2012
Chairman, College of Management Sciences (COLMAS)
Appraisal Committee Nov. 2011-Jan.2014
Chairman, Departmental Appraisal committee
For Marketing and Agribusiness Departments. Apr. 2011-Dec.2012
Member, University Central Admissions Committee Nov. 2011-Jan.2014
Chairman, College of Management Sciences (COLMAS)
College Research Programme Leader (COLMAS) Nov, 2011-2016
Chairman, Marketing/Agribusiness and Management (ABM)
Departmental Board Nov. 2011-2013
Member, University Postgraduate Board Nov. 2011-Jan.2014, 2021-Date
Chairman, College Postgraduate Board Nov. 2011-Jan.2014
Member, Coll. of Agric. Economics College Board 1993-Date
Member, Departmental Board, Dept. of Agric. Economics 1993-Date
Chairman, Various College Panels in COLMAS 2005-2011
Member, MOUAU Senate Committee on Results 2011-2014
Chairman, Committee on Restructuring of College of
Agribusiness and Management (CABFM) 2011-2014
Member, ASUU, MOUAU 1994 – date
Chairman, Departmental Board, Dept. of Agric. Economics 2019-Date
Member, University Postgraduate Board 2019-Date
Member, MOUAU Senate 2019-Date
Member, MOUAU Servicom Committee
Member, Local Organising Committee, Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony/Official Launching of Centre For Gender and Child Development Centre, Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike held on 16/11/2012]
Member, MOUAU Committee of Deans and Directors,
Member, Planning Committee, 2013 Gender Stakeholders‘ Summit and Award Ceremony held on 24th May, 2013.
MEMBERSHIP OF PUBLIC BODIES
Member, Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria (CCRN)
Secretary, Leadership Council of All for Jesus Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria (CCRN), St Finbarrs’ Parish, Umuahia 2019-Date
Secretary 1, Leadership Council of All for Jesus Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria (CCRN), St Finbarrs’ Parish, Umuahia 2016-2019
Financial Secretary, Teaching Ministry, CCRN 2014-June,
Financial Secretary, Central Teaching Ministry CCRN 2014-2016
Member, Catholic Women Organization (CWO) 1994- Date
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administrators
Member, America Marketing Association (AMA) (2013 , 2014)
Member, Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
Member, National Association of Agricultural Economists
Member, Nigerian Institute of Marketing
Member, Nigeria Rural Sociological Association
PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNALS
Effiong E. and M. E. Njoku (2001) Empirical Estimation of the Demand Function and Elasticity for Goat Meat Product in Cross River State.Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, MOUAU. 3 (1),171-176.
Njoku, M. E. and S. A. N. D. Chidebelu (2003) Market Structure Analysis for
Palm Oil Marketing in Imo State, Nigeria .Journal of Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria. 2 (1)76-81
Njoku, M. E. (2006). Determinants of Table Egg Production in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Animal Production Research Advances 2 (1) Umudike, Abia State76-80.
Njoku, M. E. (2006). Determinants of Quantity of Tomatoes Handled by Marketers in Owerri Urban Area of Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences 2 (2) 150-156
Njoku, M.E. (2006). Determinants of Agricultural Productivity of Rural Households In Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Research and Ploicies1(2)49-53.
Olojede J.C and M.E. Njoku (2007). Involvement of Women in Livestock Production: A Means of Reducing Hunger and Malnutrition in Ikwuano L.G.A. of Abia State, Nigeria. Agricultural Journals Pakistan.22(2). 231-235
Njoku, M. E. and I. O. Obasi, (2008). Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Palm Oil Marketing in Akwa Ibom State: The Socioeconomic Perspective. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology 9 (1)149-154
Njoku,M. E. and I.O. Obasi (2008). Palm oil Marketing in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria: Socioeconomic perspective. Journal of food and fibre production1(1)37-42
Asumugha G.N., Njoku, M.E., Okoye , B. C., Aniedu, O.C. Ogbonna M.C. Anyaegbunam H.Akinkpelu, O.A. Ibeagi, O. and A, Amaefule. An Analysis of the Supply of Seed Yams in Nigeria. African Journal of Management 3(1) 28-31. or Http://www.Academic Journals .Org/Ajbm. Http://www.Academic journals.org/AJBM
Nwachukwu, I. N., Njoku, M.E., and E.O. Madueke, (2009). Efficiency of Yam Marketing in Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 11(2) 125-128
Asumugha G.N., Njoku, M.E., Okoye , B. C., Aniedu, O.C. Ogbonna M.C. and K.I. Nwosu, (2009). Demand Function and elasticities for Seed yams in Northern Nigeria. The Nigerian Agricutltural Journal. 40(1&2). 1-8. Http://Www.Inasp.Info/Ajol/Journals.Html
Njoku, M. E and J. Onwumere (2011), Analysis Of Consumers Perception and Preference For Leather Shoes, Belts and Bags in Aba Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria. The Nigeria Agricultural Journal.42. (1) 254-263.
Njoku, M.E. and Nwosu, O. (2008). Economics of Gari Marketing In Umuahia North L.G.A. of Abia State, Nigeria. African Journalof Entrepreneurship. 1(3).137-147.
Njoku, M. E and C. Nduka (2010). Analysis of Dissonance in Service Industry; A Case of Money Deposit Banks in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.Journal of Entrepreneurship.2(1).52-62.
Onwumere, J and Njoku, M.E. (2010). Profitability and Viability Analysis of Smallholder Cocoa Tree Management Systems in Abia State Nigeria: A Study for Commercialization. Journal of Agriculture and Social Research. 10(2) 37-42.
Mbanasor, J.A. Nwachukwu, I.N. Agwu, N.M, Njoku, M.E. and Onwumere, J. (2013).Analysis of Income Inequality and Poverty Dynamics among Rural Farm International Journal of vocational studies 5(4):57-69.
Nduka, C. Njoku, M.E and Ebere,E. P.(2013).Analysis of consumers green consciousness on disposal of regulated water products in Abia State, Nigeria. JORIND 11(2):325-329. www.ajol.info/journals/jorind
Oko-Isu, A. Nwachukwu, I.N. Agwu, N.M, and Njoku, M.E (2014). Analysis of Entrepreneurial Behaviour among cassava farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agric. Science Res., and Tech. in Extension and Educ. System, (IJASRT) 4(2):69-74 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281278566
Oteh, O. U. and Njoku, M. E…. (2014).Determinants of Expenditures on foods in commercial eateries by households in Aba Metropolis Abia State, Nigeria. An Agriculture multidisciplinary journal especially Mycology and plant pathology (Mycopath) Research Article 12(1)31-36. . http://journals.pu.edu.pk/journals/index.php/mycopath/article/view/488
journals/index.php/mycopath/article/view/488
Njoku, M.E. and Oko-Isu, Anthony (2014).Analysis of entrepreneurial Behaviour and constraints militating against the entrepreneurial capacity of the farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Enugu State Univ. of Technology (ESUT) journal of Management Sciences 8(1)66-77
Oteh, Ogbonnaya Ukeh and Njoku, M.E. (2014).Determinants of marketing Efficiency for packaged water in Imo State Nigeria: maximizing firms Assets to improve consumers welfare. Scientific Papers Series,Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development.14(3)221-230. http://managementjournal.usamv.ro/pdf/vol_14/art34.pdf
Njoku, M.E. Nduka, C. and Okocha, R. (2015). Brand switching in Nigerian Banks: evidence from critical incidents (CI). Global Journal of Business and Financial Research.
9(3): 83-88
Njoku, M.E. and A. Kalu (2015).The effect of Strategic Supply chain Management on the Profitability of Flour Mills in Sub Saharan Africa. Journal of Economics and Finance.(IOSR-JEF) 6(2) 42-55. e-ISSN2321-5933; p-ISSN 2321-5933. www.iosrjournals.org
Njoku, M.E. and Kalu, A. (2015). Effective supply chain management: A strategic tool for Profitability enhancement in the Competitive Marketing Environment. European Journal of Business Sciences. 3(12)90-111. (EJBSS) URL:http//www.ejbss.com/recent.aspx-/
Njoku, M.E. ,(2015). Analysis of the Perfomance and market Structure for Yam, (Dioscoreaspp) in Umuahia Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agri. ,Socioecon, and sustainable Environment (JASSE) 4(1):27-36
Njoku, M.E. Onwumere, J and J.E. Agodi (2015).Evaluation of the Determinants of brand loyalty of selected milk products in Abia State, Nigeria. Research Journali’s Journal of Marketing.3(4):1-13. http://www.Researchjournali.com
Agodi, Joy and Njoku, M.E. (2015). Analysis of the determinants of brand switching of selected milk products in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Management and Social Sciences. 1(1):66-80
Anuforo, Njoku, M.E and Nwadighoha E.C. (2012). Refocusing the energies of Age Grade system for community development: A study of African Tradition Management Strategies. International Journal of Vocational Studies. 6(5):100-115
Iheaka, E.E. Njoku, M.E. and Ahaiwe, E.O. (2015).Effect of integrated marketing communication in driving new product diffusion and adoption: A case of Hypo Bleach in Aba metropolis of Abia State, Nigeria European journal of Business Sciences. 4(5):157-164. (EJBSS) http://www.ejbss.com/recent .aspx-/
Njoku, M.E. Kalu, A.E and Okeke, A. (2015). Customer loyalty and brand failure: An imperative case of fast food industry in West African Region. Singaporean journal of business, Economics and Management Studies 4(4):66-80. http://www.singaporeanjbem.com/pdfs/ VOL 4 (4)/5.pdf
Njoku, Maria-Stella and Nto, Chioma (2017). Effect of Repackaging on sales volumeof companies: A case of Cadbury Nigeria PLC. International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research. 4(1):2242-2245. www.ijramr.com
Njoku, M. E. and Nnamani, N.G. (2016). Profitability and marketing efficiency of ware yam trading in Umuahia north LGA of Abia State, Nigeria . Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management. 3(2):58-63. http://saspjournals.com/sjebm
Njoku, M. E. and N. G. Nnamani (2016). Economics of poultry production in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Journal of Agri. , Socioecon, and sustainable Environment 4(1):1-10
Njoku, M.E. (2016). Economics of Irvingia species (Ogbono) Marketing in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Nigeria Agric. Journal
Njoku, M.E and Offor, E.I. (2016). Cost and returns analysis of Catfish marketing in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Agro-Science Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension. 15(2):9-14. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Njoku, Maria-Stella E. (2016). Analysis of factors affecting Agribusiness Cooperators’ access to Credit from Formal Sources in Abia State, Nigeria. Agro-Science Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension. 15(2):23-28 University of Nigeria, Nsukka
PUBLICATIONS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Njoku, M. E. (1998). Stimulating Agricultural Production through the Commodity
Exchange and Futures Market in Nigeria. Proceedings of 32nd Annual Conference of The Agricultural Society of Nigeria, Held At College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Njoku, M. E. (1999). Alleviating Poverty through the Commodity Exchange and Futures Market in Nigeria. In: ‘Agricultural Transformation in Nigeria’, Proceedings of a National Conference Held in Honour of Professor Martin O. Ijereat Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria From 24th-26th August, 1999.
Njoku, M.E.(2000). Marketing Strategies for Agricultural Commodities in Nigeria: Implications for Agricultural Development. In: Agricultural Production and Strategies for Meeting Nigeria’s Food Demand in the New Millennium. (eds) Busari , U.A.C., Wada, E.D. Immolehin, A.A. Idowu, A.E.And G. N. Asumugha. Bida: National Cereals Research Institute
Onuekwusi, G. O. and M. E. Njoku (2000). Attitude of Rural Children in Agriculture: Case of Ikwuano L.G.A. of Abia State, Nigeria. In: Sustainable Children in-Agriculture Programme. Proceeding of Third National Research Network Meeting And Conference if Children –In -Agriculture Programme (Ciap), Held At Enugu State, University of Technology (Esut). From 27th -30th August, 2000.
Onuekwusi, G. O. and M. E. Njoku (2000). The Roles of Children –in-Agriculture, Towards the Enhanced Economic Status of the Family: Case of Ikwuano L.G.A. in Abia State, Nigeria. In: Sustainable Children –in-Agricultur Programme. Proceeding Of Third National Research Network Meeting and Conference of Children –in -Agriculture Programme (Ciap), Held at Enugu State, University of Technology (Esut). From 27th -30th August, 2000.
Njoku, M. E.(2001). Participation of Children-in-Agriculture in the Production of Palm Produce: Implications for Sectoral Development. In: Proceeding of Children-in –Agriculture National Conference held in Markurdi, Nigeria.
Njoku, M. E.(2000.) An Economic Analysis of the Trend of Livestock Production in Relation with Population Trend in Nigeria: Implications for Protein Intake in the New Millennium. Nigerian Society for Animal Production, (NSAP).
Njoku, M.E. (2002). Socioeconomic Determinants of the Quantity of Palm Oil Handled by Marketers in Imo State. In: Proceeding of the Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria held at University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Njoku M. E. and A. P. Eze (2003). Profitability and Market Structure Analysis for Table eggs Production and marketing in Abia State, Nigeria. Proceedings of 28th Annual Conference of Nigeria Soc. For Animal Production of 16thb -20th March 2003 held in Ibadan
Asumugha, G. N.,Lemka, D., Ogbonna, M, Okoye, B.C. , E. Dung, E., Njoku, M.E and K. I. Nwosu, (2007). An Analysis of the Efficiency and Marketing Sytems for Yams in Nigeria. In : Proceedings of a Technical Workshop Organized by IFAD/Wecard/IITA on Progress in Yam Research for Development in West and Central Africa, held in Accra Ghana from 11th-13th Sept., 2007. 71-78
Njoku, M.E, and I.O. Obasi, (2012). Effect of Competitive Marketing Strategies on The Sales Volume and Profits of Selected Firms in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria. Proceedings of 12th Annual NAEE National Conference (13th-16th Nov. 2011)pp 115-118.
Agwu, N.M , I.N. Nwachukwu, E.N. Egeonu and M.E Njoku (2009). Determinants of inorganic fertilizer use in nigeria. Proceedings of 43rd Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria held in Abuja. Pp 509511.
Asumugha, G. N, Njoku, M. E., Asumugha, V.U., and K.I. Nwosu (2007).Consumption Patterns for Yam and Yam Products among Urban Households in Nigeria. In: Proceedings of a Technical Workshop Funded by International Fund for Agricultural Development( IFAD)and WECARD and coordinated by International Institute for Tropical Agriculture ( IITA) on Progress in Yam Research for Development in West and Central Africa, held inAccra Ghana From 11th-13th Sept., 2007. Pp179-192.
Asumugha G. N., Njoku, M.E., Okoye, B.C., and K. I. Nwosu, (2007).Analysis of Demand for Seedyams in Major Yam Producing Areas of Nigeria. In: Proceedings of a Technical Workshop Organized by IFAD/Wecard/IITA on Progress in Yam Research for Development in West and Central Africa, held in Accra Ghana from 11th-13th Sept., 2007. 55-70
BOOK AND CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
Nwosu, A.C. and M. E. Njoku,(1998) . ‘Prospects of Palm Oil as aTradeable Commodity’. In:Training and Enlightenment on Commodity Exchange and Futures Market in Nigeria. (Eds) M.O. Ijere; Owerri: Page Publishers.
Njoku, M.E (2012).’Marketing for Food Security in Nigeria’.Book Chapter. In: ‘Marketing Parade’:A Marketing text book written in honor of Prof. AhamAnyanwu and Sylva EzemaKalu. and edited by Ogbuji C.N. Owerri: Stramark Communication Consult. Pp.48-61.
‘Compass of Marketing’: A book co-authored with Boniface Moses, Onwumere, j. Njoku, M. E. and Obasi R.
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
Cooking and Gardening
REFEREES
Dr G.N. Asumugha
Director and Coordinator,
Socioeconomics and Extension Unit,
National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI),
Umudike, Abia State
Prof R.O. Mejeha
Department of Agricultural Economics,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umudike Abia State
Rev, Fr. Prof. Michael E. Ukah
Chaplain, St, Thomas Aquinas Chaplaincy,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umudike Abia State
I certify that the information provided above are true.
Prof. Maria-Stella Etomchi Njoku.
MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE. UMUDIKE
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, RURAL SOCIOLOGY AND EXTENSION
INTERNAL MEMO
To: The Vice Chancellor
From: Dean, CAERSE
Date: 19/01/2023
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR THE FUMIGATION OF CAERSE OFFICE
BLOCKS
Following the incessant sighting of reptiles (snakes) in some offices and around the college office blocks, I hereby request that the offices in CAERSE blocks be fumigated.
The fumigation, I believe will help to allay the fears of our staff whose offices are in the blocks especially those in whose offices the snakes were seen.
Thank you Sir
Prof. M. E. Njoku
MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE. UMUDIKE
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, RURAL SOCIOLOGY AND EXTENSION
INTERNAL MEMO
To: The Vice Chancellor
From: Dean, CAERSE
Date: 19/01/2023
SUBJECT: PERMISSION TO USE FALLOW SPACES AROUND THE COLLEGE FOR MINI BUSINESSES
Following the incessant sighting of reptiles (snakes) in some offices and around the college office blocks possibly as a result of the quietness, fallow and overgrown nature of the place, I hereby request that you use your good office to approve that we use the fallow spaces for mini businesses to enable us raise some money and keep the area busy.
The need to use the spaces also stems from the fact that mini businesses available on campus are distant from our college, making it difficult for our staff and students to access some minor but important needs
Thank you Sir
Prof. M. E. Njoku