NAME: Agbarevo, Machiadikwe N. Benjamin PhD
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
STATE OF ORIGIN: Abia
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Aba South
MARITAL STATUS: Married
DATE OF FIRST APPOINTMENT: 9th February, 1983
DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT: 9th February, 1985
DATE OF PRESENT APPOINTMENT: 6th May, 2013
DATE OF ASSUMPTION OF DUTY: 1st August, 2013
RANK: Associate Professor
DEPARTMENT: Rural Sociology and Extension
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH INSTITUTIONS AND DATES:
Ph.D 2007 University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State
M.Ed 1989 University of Nigeria, Nsukka
B.Sc 1986 University of Nigeria, Nsukka
N.C.E. 1981 Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Agricultural Extension and Communication
JOB HISTORY
1981 – 1982: NYSC – Teaching agriculture in a secondary school
1983 – 1991: Teaching agriculture in secondary schools in Imo and Abia States.
1993 – 2013: Lecturing in the Department of Agricultural Education, Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross-River State.
2009 – 2010: Visiting Senior Lecturer, College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umumahia, Abia State.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
· Coordinator, Abia State School Farm Programme, Aba Educational Zone (1991 – 1993).
· Senior Education Officer, Secondary Education Management Board, Abia State (1991 – 1993).
· Member of Abia State Committee for Junior Engineers, Technicians and Scientists (JETS) Competition (1991 – 1992).
· Member, Revenue Generation Committee, F.C.E., 1991 – 1996
Obudu, Cross River State.
· Chairman, Committee for Review of PRE-NCE honoraria, Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross-River State (1996).
· Chairman, Committee for Review of Sandwich Programme honoraria, Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross-River State (1999).
· Member, Examinations Committee, F.C.E., Obudu, Cross-River State (1996 – 2000).
· Departmental Examination Officer, F.C.E., Obudu, Cross River State (1996 – 2002).
· Head, Department Agricultural Education, F.C.E., Obudu, Cross River State (2003 – 2007).
· Acting Dean, Vocational Education, Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross-River State (2005 – 2006).
· Member, Examination Malpractice Committee, F.C.E., Obudu, Cross-River State (2000 – 2002).
· Chairman, Examination Malpractice Committee, F.C.E., Obudu, Cross-River State (2002 – 2003).
· Chairman, Students’ Disciplinary Committee, F.C.E., Obudu, Cross-River State (2003 – 2005).
· Member, College Library Committtee, F.C.E., Obudu, Cross-River State (2003 – 2005).
Resource Person, Strategic Planning Committee, F.C.E., Obudu, Cross-River State (2003).
· Secretary, Committee on the National Political/Educational Reforms (F.C.E., Obudu, Cross-River State.
· Chairman, Igbo Staff Association, F.C.E., Obudu, Cross-River State (1999 – 2002).
· Member, College Academic Board, F.C.E., Obudu, Cross-River State (2003 – 2013).
· Chairman, Governing Council Sub-committee on Reform Implementation Agenda, F.C.E., Obudu, Cross-River State (2006).
Community Services at MOUAU
· Chairman, Committee on Ventures, College of Agricultural Economics and Rural extension.
· Chairman, Committee on Book of Readings, Department of Rural Sociology and Extension, MOUAU, 2014.
· Member, Editorial Board, Book of Readings, Department of Rural Sociology and Extension, MOUAU, 2014/2015.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
1. Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria
2. Nigeria Rural Sociology Association
PUBLICATIONS
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE, EXTENSION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Agbarevo, M. N. (1996). A comparative Analysis of the Growth Habits of ITA 257 And IR 8 (improved varieties of rice): Implications for Agriculture. Alvana Journal of Science. 1(1):30-34.
2. Agbarevo, M.N. (1996). Educational Strategies for Achieving Accelerated Rural Development in Nigeria. Journal of Educational Discussion and Research. 2(1):50-54.
3. Agbarevo, M.N. (1998). Integrating Theory With Practical Work in Agricultural Science. Obudu Journal of Educational Studies. 4(2): 114-117.
4. Agbarevo, M.N. (1998). Towards an effective students’ participation in practical agriculture in secondary schools. Technical Education Today, 8 (1&2): 16-20.
5. Agbarevo.M.N. (1998). Analysis of Strategies for Making Practical Agriculture Interesting in Secondary Schools in Abia State. Obudu Journal of Educational Studies. 4(1): 82-88.
5. Agbarevo, M. N. and Nkuma, O.U. (2000). Skilled Manpower Development in Agriculture: Implications for Sustainable Food Production. Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Education. 3(1): 80-84.
6. Agbarevo, M.N. and Nkuma, O.U. (2001). Agricultural Extension for Rural Development in Nigeria. Implications for Nation Building. The Nigerian Journal of Curriculum and Instruction. 10(5): 124-129.
7. Agbarevo, M. N .and Nkuma, O. U. (2001). Developing Skills for Sustainable Food Production: Implications for the Nigerian Educational System. International Journal of Education Development. 4(1): 35-41.
8. Agbarevo, M .N. (2002).The Effect of Epical Dominance on Yield in White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata). The Nigerian Academic Forum. 2(2): 122-126.
9. Agbarevo, M. N. (2002). Agricultural Education for Sustainable Development: Implications for National Integration and Cohesion. The Nigeria Academic Forum. 3(4):159-162.
10. Agbarevo, M. N. (2002). The Influence of Calabar Export Processing Zone on the Production and Export of Palm Produce in Cross – River State. Nigerian Journal of Technical Education. 19(1&2): 104-110.
11. Agbarevo, M. N. (2005). Sustainable Agriculture in Nigeria: Issues and the Forward. Journal of Research in Agriculture. 2 (2):1-6.
12. Agbarevo, M. N. (2006). Empowering Rural Women for Sustainable Agricultural Production: Constraints, Challenges and the Way Forward. Journal of Research in Agriculture. 3(1):56-60.
13. Agbarevo, M. N. (2005). Emerging Trends and Challenges in Agricultural Extension delivery in the 21st Century in Nigeria. Opportunities for Sustainable Agricultural Production. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Studies. 3(4):45-50
14. Agbarevo,M.N.(2006). The Effect of Teachers’ Behavioral Characteristics on Students’ Interest in Agriculture in Abia State. Journal of Research in Education. 3(4):47-50.
15. Agbarevo, M.N. and Nwachukwu, E.O. (2007). Towards a Greater Participation of Rural Women in Agricultural Extension Programmes in Nigeria. The Nigerian Academic Forum. 12(2):106-110.
16. Agbarevo, M. N. (2005). Enhancing Adoption of Agricultural Extension Technological Packages Within the Contextual Framework of Participation, Group Extension and Farming Systems Research. Journal of Research in Agriculture. 4(4):1-6.
17. Agbarevo, M. N. (2007). The Influence of Gender on the Adoption of Agricultural Extension Recommendations by Resource-Poor Men and Women Farmers in Cross River State. Journal of Social Policy and Society. 3(1):67-71.
18. Agbarevo, M.N. (2007). The Effect of Thickness of Cassava Cutting on Yield. Journal of Agricultural Research and Policies. 3 (3):26-29.
19. Agbarevo, M. N. (2007). The Effect of Weight of Seed on Foliage Yield of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia pedata). Journal of Research in Agriculture. 4(1):55-57.
20. Agbarevo, M.N. (2007). The Effect of Sex on Feed Conversion Efficiency of broilers. The Nigerian Academic Forum. 1(2):98-101.
21. Agbarevo, M .N. and Obinne, C.P.O. (2008). An Evaluation of The Effects of Agricultural Extension Delivery on Cassava Production in Nigeria. A Case Study of Cross River- State. The Nigerian Agricultural Journal. 39(1&2):16-21.
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22. Agbarevo, M.N.B. and Obinne, C.P.O. (2009). The Effect of Adoption of Improved Yam Production Technologies on Yam Production in Nigeria: A Case Study of Cross-River Sate. International Journal of Agriculture 1(1):71-74.
23. Agbarevo, M.N.B. (2010).The Effect of Adoption of Improved Cassava Production Technologies on Resource-Poor Farmers’ Income from Cassava in Cross-River State, Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural Research and Development. 4 (3):24-28.
25. Agbarevo, M.N.B. (2012). Evaluation of Relevance of Packages of Agricultural Extension Recommendations on Cassava Production to Farmers’ Felt Needs In Cross-River State, Nigeria: implications for the Attainment of Millennium Goal on Food Security. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. http://www.academicjournals.org. DOI
26. Agbarevo, M.N.B. and Age, A.I (2013). The Effect Of Adoption Of Agricultural Extension Recommendations On Labour For Cassava Production Among Resource-Poor Farmers In Cross-River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, 2(9):30-32.
27. Agbarevo, M.N.B. (2013). An evaluation of the effect of agricultural extension delivery on resource-poor farmers’ income from yam in Cross-River State, Nigeria. Iosr Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science. e-ISSN:2319 – 2380, -ISSN2319 – 2372
28. Agbarevo, M.N.B. (2013). The Effect Of Adoption Of Agricultural Extension Recommendations For Yam Production On Labour Among Resource-Poor Farmers In Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. http://www.crossref.org/01company/17crossref_members.html
29. Agbarevo, M.N.B. (2013). Effect Of Adoption Of Improved Production Technologies On Input Cost For Yam Production Among Resource-Poor Farmers In Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal Of Innovative Research, e-ISSN2278-0211. http://www.ijird.com
30. Agbarevo, M.N.B. (2013). Farmers’ Perception Of Effective Extension Delivery In Cross River State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal Of Agriculture And Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) e-ISSN 2318-2380, p-ISSN 2319-3272, 2(2):27-2 http://www.IOSRjournals.org
31. Agbarevo, M.N.B. (2013). Combating Climate Change In Nigeria: An Evaluation Of Farmers’ Adoption Of Climate Change Adaptation Technologies. A case study of Obudu Agricultural Zone Of Cross-River State. International Journal Of Scientific And Technology Research. http://www.ijtsr.org
32. Agbarevo, M.N.B. and Age, A. I. (2013). The Effect Of The Third National Fadama Development Programme On Income Of Farmers In Kwande Local Government Area Of Benue State. European Journal Of Physical And Agricultural Science, 1(1):27-32 2013
33. Agbarevo, M.N.B. (2014). An Evaluation Of Farmers’ Adoption Of Yam Mini Sett Technique In Cross River State, Nigeria. European Journal Of Physical And Agricultural Science, 2(3):1-9 2014
34. Agbarevo, M.N.B. & Okwoche, V. A. (2014). Evaluation of The Effect Of The Third National Fadama Development Project (FADAMA 111) on Food Production Among Farmers In Kwande Local Government Area Of Benue State. European Journal Of Agriculture And Forestry, 2(2):27-32. http://www.eajournals.org
35. Agbarevo, M.N.B. (2014). Evaluation Of Farmers’ Participation In Farming Systems Research In Cross-River State. Nigeria International Journal Of Agriculture And Natural Resources 1, 3:144-150. http://journals.wsrpublishing.com/index.php.ijanrs
36. Agbarevo, M.N.B. & Nwachukwu, E. O. (2014). Effectiveness of Technology Dissemination And Adoption Among Farmers’ In Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal Of Agriculture And Natural Resources 1, 3:144-150. http://journals.wsrpublishing.com/index.php
37. Age, A.I. & Agbarevo, M.N.B. (2014). A Comparative Assessment Of Sustainable Livestock Extension Service Delivery In Benue And Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Asian Journal Of Agriculture And Food Science, 2,5: http://www.ajouronine.com
38. Agbarevo, M.N.B. (2015). Comparison Of Small Plot Adoption Technique (SPAT) Between Men and Women Farmers In Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal Of Agriculture And Natural Resources 1, 3:144-150. http://journals.wsrpublishing.com/index.php
39. Agbarevo, M.N.B. & Okeke-Sam, O (2015). Effect of Adoption of Cassava Value Added Technologies On Farmers’ Production. European Journal of Physical And Agricultural Sciences, 3(1):48-53. http://www.idpublications.org
40 M. Mazza, M.N.B. Agbarevo, G.E. Ifenkwe. ( 2017). Effect of National Special
Programme on Food Security (NSPFS) on the productivity of
small-holder cassava farmers in southeastern, Nigeria. Nig. Agric. Jnl.,
48(1): 25-31.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS IN TECHNICAL AND GENERAL EDUCATION
41. Agbarevo, M. N. (2004). Special Government Programmes in the Development of Technical and Vocational Education in Nigeria. A Philosophical Analysis. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum And Instruction. 10(4): 150-152.
42. Agbarevo, M. N. (2002). Brain Drain: Implications for Re-Engineering Education for Sustainable Development. Journal of Teacher Education. 1(1): 24-29
BOOKS IN AGRICULTURE
43. Agbarevo, M. N. (2003). Poultry Production Guide in the Tropics. Obudu: Austin. (Nig.). Publishers.
44. Agbarevo, M. N. (2003). Practical Guide to Crop Production. Ogoja: Sogar Printers (Nig). Publishers.
45. Agbarevo, M. N. (2003). Fundamentals of Animal Breeding. Ogoja: Sogar Printers.
46. Agbarevo, M .N. (2004). Principles of Crop Improvement. Enugu: Bismark Publications.
47. Agbarevo, M.N. (2004). Introductory Genetics. Enugu: Osita Enterprises Nigeria.
48. Agbarevo, M. N. (2005). Basic Soil and Agricultural Water Management. Calabar: Frendoh Publishers (Nig) Ltd.
49. Agbarevo, M.N., Uduma,M.K and B.I. Ellah. (2006). Entrepreneurshjp in Vocation Agriculture. Obudu: Tony Printers.
50. Agbarevo, M.N., Agim. M .U and Ingwu, I .A. (2006). A Guide to Practical Agriculture. Obudu: Tony Printers.
51. Agbarevo, M.N.B. and Obinne, C.P.O. (2010). Elements of Rural Sociology and Agricultural Extension. Enugu: Toe Publishers.
EDITED BOOK
52. Agbarevo, M.N. (ed) (2004). Introduction to Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria. Calabar: Franedoh Pub. Co. (Nig.) Ltd.
CHAPTER CONTRIBUTIONS IN AGRICULTURE
53. Agbarevo, M.N. (2004). Animal Nutrition. Agricultural. Agricultural Science for Pre-NCE Students. Ogoja Sogar Printers. 2:117-215.
54. Agbarevo,M.N.(2004). Reproduction in Farm Animals. Agricultural Sciencefor Pre-NCE Students. Ogoja: Sogar Printers and Pub. 2:216-227.
55. Agbarevo, M.N. (2004). Principles of Animal Health Management. Agricultural Science for Pre-NCE Students. Ogoja: Sogar Printers.and Pub. 2:228-240
56. Agbarevo, M.N. (2004). Fish Farming and Fishery Regulations.Agricultural Science for Pre-NCE Students. Ogoja: Sogar Printers and Pub.2: 241-255.
57. Agbarevo, M.N. (2004). Animal Improvement. Agricultural Science for Pre-NCE Students Ogoja Sogar Printers.2: 256-271.
CHAPTER CONTRIBUTIONS IN TECHNICAL AND GENERAL EDUCATION
58. Agbarevo, M.N. (1996). Practical Approaches to Enhancing Creativity Teaching Science and Vocational Subjects. Creativity in Teacher Education. 1:96-102.
59. Agbarevo, M.N. and Nkuma, O.U. (1996). Problems and Challenges of Educational Research for Sustainable Development: The Nigerian Experience. In B.C. Emenogu (ed). Research in Quality Education: Paradigms Directions for the Future. 1:253-260.
60. Agbarevo, M. N. (2004). Historical Development of Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria. In M .N. Agbarevo (ed.). Introduction to Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria. Calabar: Franedoh Pub. Co. (Nig.) Ltd. pp.23-56.
61. Agbarevo, M.N. (2004). The Role of Vocational and Technical Education in National Development. In M.N. Agbarevo (ed.). Introduction to Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria. Calabar: Franedoh Pub. Co. (Nig.) Ltd. pp. 80-93.
62. Agbarevo, M.N. and Ben, C.B. (2004). Cooperative Occupational Education and Vocational and Technical Education Nigeria. In M.N. Agbarevo (ed.). Introduction to Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria. Calabar: Franedoh Pub. Co (Nig.) Ltd. pp. 191-202.
63. Agbarevo, M .N. (2004). Problems and Prospects of Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria. In M .N. Agbarevo (ed). Introduction to Vocational And Technical Education in Nigeria. Calabar: Franedoh Pub. Co. (Nig). Ltd. pp. 190 -202.
UNPUBLISHED PRESENTATIONS AT SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, E.T.C
64. Agbarevo, M .N. (1988). The Control of Environmental Degradation through Tree Planting. A paper presented as part of the activities to mark the national tree planting campaign in Aba educational zone of Imo state, held at Girls’ Secondary Commercial School, Aba (24th July, 1988).
65. Agbarevo, M .N. (1992). ‘’Strategies for Making Agricultural Science Vocational in Secondary Schools’’. A paper presented at National Workshop of STAN, Agricultural Science Panel held at Holy Rosary Secondary School, Port Harcourt, 6-11th April, 1992.
66. Agbarevo, M .N. and Agbarevo, U. C. (1997). Education For All By The Year 2010: Challenges to Nigerian Women. A paper presented at 1997 Conference of NAWICE, held at Murtala Mohammed Square, Kaduna Nov. 1997.
67. Agbarevo, M .N. and Onwere, G.O. (1998). Human resource Development and Utilization for Sustainable Food Production: The Nigerian Experience. A paper presented at the Conference of National Association of Teachers of Vocational Education in Nigeria, held at Federal College of Education, Obudu (28-30th April, 1998).
68. Agbarevo, M .N. (2001). Agriculture, Food and National Stability. A paper presented at the 7th Annual Conference of the Association of Curriculum Theorists held at Enugu State University of Technology, Enugu (2nd -5th October, 2001).
69. Agbarevo, M .N. (2005). Improving Students’ Interest and Achievement in Agriculture in Secondary Schools through Participatory Approaches. Implications for Food Production. A paper presented at the Conference organized by School of Sciences, Federal College of Education, Ehamufu, Enugu State (3-6th May, 2005).
70. Agbarevo, M .N. (2005). Developing Mainstreaming and Dissemination of Indigenous Knowledge in Nigeria in the 21st Century. A paper presented at the 2005 Annual Conference organized by the Institute of Education, U.N.N. (17th – 21st May, 2005).