RESUMÉ OF CHIGOZIRIM NDUBUISI ONWUSIRIBE
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D, MNIM, MCILRM, MASN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRIBUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE, NIGERIA
CURRICULUM VITAE
A. Bio Data:
Names in full: Chigozirim Ndubuisi ONWUSIRIBE,
Present Academic Rank: Assistant Lecturer
B. ACADEMIC ATTAINMENTS
1. Summary of Educational Qualifications:
S/no
Qualification (From the Highest)
Class/Grades
Year of the Certificates
1
Doctor of Philosophy in Agribusiness and Management (Agribusiness and Financial Management)
CGPA of 4.91
2018
2
Master of Science in Agribusiness and Management (Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development)
CGPA of 4.89
2014
3
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management
Second Class Upper Division
2010
4
West African Senior School Certificate
8 Credits
2004
5
Junior Secondary Certificate
10 passes
2002
6
First School Leaving Certificate
Credit Level
1999
2. Schools attended with Dates:
S/NO
Institution/School/College
From
To
1
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State
2013
2018
2
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State
2011
2013
3
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State
2005
2010
4
Government College Umuahia, Abia State
2002
2005
5
Williams Memorial Secondary School, Afugiri, Umuahia, Abia State
1999
2002
6
Nkata Primary school, Umuahia, Abia State
1994
1999
C. PROFESSIONAL/WORKING EXPERIENCE:
I. Administrative:
1. National Youth Service Corp (NYSC, 2011) Development Officer: Development and Strategy Division, Babcock University Ilishan-Remo Ogun State.
2. Academic Adviser, Dept. of Agribusiness, 400 level, MOUAU 2017 till date
3. Academic Adviser, Dept. of Agribusiness, 300 level, MOUAU 2016 – 2017
4. Academic Adviser, Dept. of Agribusiness, 200 level, MOUAU 2015 – 2016
5. Academic Adviser, Dept. of Agribusiness, 100 level, MOUAU 2014 – 2015
6. Undergraduate Seminar Coordinator Department of Agribusiness and Management, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State (2014 till date)
7. Assistant Coordinator Pre degree programme Continuing Education Centre, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State (2015 – 2017)
II. Teaching:
1] Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State.(1st May, 2014 – 16th July, 2014 ) Position: Graduate Assistant.
2] Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State.(17th July, 2014 till date) Position: Assistant Lecturer.
III. Courses Taught at the University Level:
s/no
Course Code
Course Title
Level
1
ABM 211
Agribusiness Finance II
Undergraduate
2
ABM 221
Agribusiness Finance I
Undergraduate
3
ABM 412
Research Methods and Statistics
Undergraduate
4
ABM 422
Agribusiness Risk and Management
Undergraduate
5
ABM 421
Agribusiness Investment Analysis
Undergraduate
6
ABM/ECO 415
Econometrics
Undergraduate
IV. Area of Academic Interest:
For Research: Agribusiness, Finance, Agribusiness Value Chain, Agricultural Risk and Data Analysis
For Teaching: Agribusiness, Finance, Research Methodology, Risk Management, Investment Analysis and Entrepreneurship
D. PUBLICATIONS
I. Academic Thesis and Project Dissertation
1. Determinants of Productivity and Exports of Selected Root and Tuber Crops in Nigeria (1961 – 2016). Ph.D. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. Not Published
2. Determinants of Capital Access, Risk and Investment Options of Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria. M.Sc. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. Not Published
3. Determinants of Employment among Agribusiness Households in Abia State, Nigeria. B.Sc. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. Not Published
II. Journal Publications
In International Referred Journals:
1. C. I., Okpokiri , Agwu, N , Onwusiribe, C . (2018). Comparative Analysis of Battery Cage and Deep Litter Poultry Housing Systems in Abia State, Nigeria. Alanya Akademik Bakış, 2 (1), 89-100. DOI: 10.29023/alanyaakademik.323449
2. Onwusiribe, C. N; Agwu, N. M & Mbanasor, J. A (2017) Macroeconomic and Climatic Determinants of Ginger Productivity in Nigeria (1961-2016). Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University. Alanya Academic Review Journal Year:2017, Vol:1, No:2, s. 45-61
3. Onwusiribe, C. N & Nwaogu, D. C (2017) Agricultural Land Availability and Rural Farmers‟ Output in Abia State, Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2017. Pg 317-322.
4. Ewa, J. E, Onwusiribe, C. N & Nzeakor, F. C (2017) Trends and Determinants of Price in the Poultry Subsector of Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2017. Pg 195-202.
5. Echebiri, R. N; Onwusiribe, C. N & Nwaogu, D. C (2017). Effect of Livelihood Diversification on Food Security Status of Rural Farm Households in Abia State Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2017. Pg 159-166.
6. Okpokiri, I. C; Onwusiribe, C.N & Onwukwe, F. O (2016) Productivity Differential along Gender Lines of Cocoa Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2016 PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, E-ISSN 2285-3952. Pg 361-365
7. Onwusiribe, C.N & Okpokiri, I. C. (2015) Determinants of Palm Oil Output Supply in Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development Vol. 15, Issue 4, 2015 PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, E-ISSN 2285-3952. Pg 191-198
8. Onwusiribe C.N, & Nwogu C. D (2015) Effect of Quality Control (QC) Measures on the Income of Cassava Flour Based Enterprises in Abia State Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development Vol. 15, Issue 4, 2015 PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, E-ISSN 2285-3952. Pg 199-203
9. Okpokiri C. I, Nwachukwu I. N & Onwusiribe C.N (2015) Determinants and Profitability of Honey Production in Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2015 PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, E-ISSN 2285-3952. Pg 212-216.
10. Onwusiribe C.N, Nwaiwu B.N & Okpokiri C. I, (2015) Assessment of North Insurgency and Performance of Food Dealers in Abia State, Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2015 PRINT ISSN 2284-7995, E-ISSN 2285-3952. Pg 217-224.
11. Mbanasor, Jude A; Nwachukwu, Ifeanyi N; Agwu, Nnanna M & Onwusiribe, Ndubuisi C (2015) Impact of Climate Change on the Productivity of Cassava in Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences June 2015, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 138-147.
12. Mbanasor, Jude A. and Onwusiribe, N .C (2014) Impact of Mechanization, Energy Availability and Usage on Agricultural Sector Output of Nigeria: an Empirical Approach. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Bioresource Engineering Research Vol. 3(1&2), pp.39-56, April, 2014. ISSN 2315-6775.
13. Onwumere J, Onwusiribe, N. C and Iheanatu C (2014) Value Chain Analysis of Palm Fruit Production and Processing in Abia State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology 3(3): 243-256, 2014; Article no. AJAEES.2014.007
14. Emerole, B. O, Onwusiribe, N. C and Ngige, Chigbo (2013) The Impact of Trade and Debt on Nigeria Agribusiness Sector Output (1970-2010). IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668. Volume 12, Issue 3 (Jul. – Aug. 2013), PP 08-15.www.iosrjournals.org.
15. Emerole, G. A, Emerole, O. B and Onwusiribe, N.C (2013) Environmental Sustainable Practices of Agribusiness Based SME‟s. Asian Journal of Business and Economics Volume 3, No.3.2 Quarter II 2013 ISSN: 2231-3699.
16. Onwumere, J and Onwusiribe, C .N(2013). The Impact of the Agribusiness Sector on the Economy of Nigeria (1970-2010). Asian Journal of Business and Economics Volume 3, No.3.3 Quarter III 2013ISSN: 2231-369.
17. Onwumere, J and Onwusiribe, N.C (2012). Determinants of Gender Differentials in the Output of Cassava Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. 1(2): 92-99.
In National Referred Journals:
1. Fashina, A. A; Onwusiribe, C.N & Emerole, G. (2016) Determinants of Profitability and Growth of Micro and Medium Scale Agribusiness Enterprises in Abia State. Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences Vol. 5 No.1, Pg. 30 – 39
2. Etuh, S. P; Lekan, A. &Onwusiribe, C.N (2016) Effects of Cash and Material Management on the Performance of Agribusiness Enterprises in Imo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences Vol. 5 No.1, Pg. 73 – 80
3. Onwusiribe, N.C; Mbanasor, J. A and Nto, P. O (2015) Determinants of the Risk Attitudes of Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Volume 16 No. 1. Pg 47 -63
4. Onwusiribe, N. C., Mbanasor, N. C., & Nwachukwu, I. N (2015) The Determinants of Capital Access among Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Agricultural Journal. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN). ISSN 0300-368X Vol.46 (Nos 1&2), 2015. Pg 436-447.
5. Onwusiribe, N. C and Obi, V. C (2015) The Impact of Inflation and Capital Allocation on Staple Crop Production Output of Nigeria: Policy Implication. Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences Vol. 4 No.2, 2015 Pg. 275 – 281
6. Onwusiribe, N. C and Eleodinmuo, P. O (2015) Analysis of the Risk Types, Attitude and Reduction Strategies of Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences Vol. 4 No.1, 2015 Pg. 149 – 156
7. Onwusiribe, N. C., Onwumere, J and Eleodinmuo, P. O (2014) The Effect of Social Protection, Micro Credit and Poverty on the Entrepreneurs‟ Choice of Agribusiness in Abia State, Nigeria. SCSR Journal of Development (Special Issue). ISSN: 2384-5341 Volume 1, Issue 4 (September, 2014). pp 12- 23.
8. Eleodinmuo, P. O and Onwusiribe, N. C (2014) Cost Benefits Analysis of Legal Requirements among Entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria. SCSR Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship (SCSR-JBE). ISSN: 2360-9893 Volume 1, Issue 3 (September, 2014). pp 01- 06.
9. Mbanasor, J. A., Nwachukwu, I. N., Agwu, N.M and Onwusiribe, N. C (2014) Cost of Climate Change Impacts on Output of Cassava among Farming Households in South Eastern Nigeria. The Nigerian Agricultural Journal. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN). ISSN 0300-368X Vol.45 (Nos 1&2), 2014. Pg 288-297
10. Onwusiribe, N .C and Okpokiri, Chibuzo. I (2014) The Determinants of Investment Options Among Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria. SCSR Journal of Agribusiness (SCSR-JA). ISSN:2384-5325 Volume 1, Issue 2 (September, 2014). pp 11- 24.
11. Onwusiribe, N .C and Ayogu, D. U (2013). The Impact of Trade Policies on the International Trade of Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences (NJMS), Vol., 3 No. 1&2 Bi-annually July-December, 2013.
12. Emerole, G .A, Onwusiribe N C, Uzoma .O and Usim . E (2012). The Impact of Monetary Variable on Commercial Banks Performance in Nigeria (2001-2011). Nigerian Journal of Business, Social Science and National Development, Volume 11, Number 3, sept., 2012. Pg 193-200.
13. Onwumere, J.C., Alamba, C.S and Onwusiribe, N.C (2011). Determinants of Self Employment and Income Among Agribusiness Households in Abia State. Journal of Agriculture and Social Research (JASR) Vol.11, No 2, 2011.
In Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings:
1. Onwusiribe, N.C; Agwu, N.M and Okpokiri, C. I (2017) Trend and Competitiveness of Nigeria Ginger Exports from 1961-2016 . Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Proceedings of 51st Annual Conference held at ARCN Complex, Abuja from 23rd – 27th October, 2017. Pg.
2. Igberi, C.O, Oko-Isu, A and Onwusiribe, N.C (2017) Determinants of Health Risk among Livestock Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. First International Conference on Food Security and Hidden Hunger. Proceedings of the Conference held at University Auditorium, Take-off Site, Federal University Ndufu-Alaike Ikwo, Eonyi State, from 8th –11th October, 2017. Pg. 135-138.
3. Onwusiribe, N.C; Okpokiri, C. I and Oduh Q. C (2016) Determinants of Demand for Raw Materials and Supply of Finished Goods among Bakery Enterprises in Abia State, Nigeria. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Proceedings of Annual Conference held at Library Complex, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike Abia State from 3rd – 7th October, 2016. Pg. 139-144.
4. Onwusiribe, N.C; Okpokiri, C. I and Nzeako F. C (2016) Determinants of Efficiency among Livestock Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Proceedings of Annual Conference held at Library Complex, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike Abia State from 3rd – 7th October, 2016. Pg. 145-149.
5. Okpokiri, C. I; Onwusiribe, N.C and Oduh Q. C (2016) Profitability Analysis of Value Added Cassava Products in Ikwuano Local Government Area Abia State, Nigeria. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Proceedings of Annual Conference held at Library Complex, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike Abia State from 3rd – 7th October, 2016. Pg. 150-153.
6. Onwusiribe, N.C; Onwukwe, F. O and Anaele, P. E (2016) Determinants of Youth Employment in Cassava Value Addition Enterprises in Abia State, Nigeria. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Proceedings of Annual Conference held at Library Complex, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike Abia State from 3rd – 7th October, 2016. Pg. 370-376.
7. Onwusiribe, N.C and Okpokiri, C. I (2016) Effects and Access to Philanthropy and Community Services on the Performance of Rural Based Agribusiness Households in Abia State, Nigeria. Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development, Proceedings of the Conference by SCCDR held at Anyim Auditorium, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. 16-18 August, 2016. Pg 183-190.
8. Oko-Isu, A; Onwusiribe, N.C and Chukwu, A. U (2014) The Impact of Exchange Rate and Inflation on the Capital Allocation to Agriculture in Nigeria. Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security in Nigeria, Proceedings of the Annual National conference of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists Held at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, 24th -27th, February, 2014.
9. Emerole G. A; Oko-Isu A and Onwusiribe N. C (2012) Impact of Financial Crisis on Economic Growth in Africa: Time Series Evidence from West Africa. Accounting and Finance in Development Countries. Proceedings from the 2nd Accounting and Finance Research Association International Conference Enugu, Nigeria. AFRA 4TH – 7TH November, 2012.
Papers Accepted for Publications:
1. Productivity Determinants of Potato in Nigeria: an Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model Approach
Ongoing Projects and Research Works:
1. Evaluation of the Efficiency of Snail Marketing in Rivers State, Nigeria
Papers Presented at Academic/Professional Conferences:
1. Okpokiri, C. I; Onwusiribe, N.C; and Eluwa (2017) Factors Militating against Acess to Credit among Potato Farmers in Umuahia North LGA. Paper Presented at the Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria(RuSAN), 26th Annual Congress held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUA) Umudike Abia State from 16th – 19th October, 2017. Pg. 55.
2. Onwusiribe, N.C; & Okpokiri, C. I (2017) Influence of Risk and Capital Access on Income of Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria. Paper Presented at the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON), the 22nd Annual Conference held at Ebitimi Banigo Hall, University of Port Harcourt from 23rd – 26th April, 2017. Pg. 64.
2. Onwusiribe, N.C; Agwu, N.M and Okpokiri, C. I (2017) Trend and Competitiveness of Nigeria Ginger Exports from 1961-2016 . Paper Presented at the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), 51st Annual Conference held at ARCN Complex, Abuja from 23rd – 27th October, 2017. Pg.
3. Onwusiribe, N.C; Okpokiri, C. I and Oduh Q. C (2016) Determinants of Demand for Raw Materials and Supply of Finished Goods among Bakery Enterprises in Abia State, Nigeria Paper Presented at the. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Annual Conference held at Library Complex, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike Abia State from 3rd – 7th October, 2016. Pg. 139-144.
4. Onwusiribe, N.C; Okpokiri, C. I and Nzeako F. C (2016) Determinants of Efficiency among Livestock Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Paper Presented at the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Annual Conference held at Library Complex, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike Abia State from 3rd – 7th October, 2016. Pg. 145-149.
5. Okpokiri, C. I; Onwusiribe, N.C and Oduh Q. C (2016) Profitability Analysis of Value Added Cassava Products in Ikwuano Local Government Area Abia State, Nigeria. Paper Presented at the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Annual Conference held at Library Complex, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike Abia State from 3rd – 7th October, 2016. Pg. 150-153.
6. Onwusiribe, N.C; Onwukwe, F. O and Anaele, P. E (2016) Determinants of Youth Employment in Cassava Value Addition Enterprises in Abia State, Nigeria.
Paper Presented at the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Annual Conference held at Library Complex, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike Abia State from 3rd – 7th October, 2016. Pg. 370-376.
3. Onwusiribe, N.C and Okpokiri, C. I (2016) Effects and Access to Philanthropy and Community Services on the Performance of Rural Based Agribusiness Households in Abia State, Nigeria. Paper Presented at the Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development, SCCDR held at Anyim Auditorium, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. 16-18 August, 2016. Pg 183-190.
4. Emerole, G.A, Onwumere J and Onwusiribe,N.C (2012) Environmental Sustainable Practices Of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Abia State. A Conference Paper Presented on the 9th of August, 2012 to the 1st International Conference Faculty of Social Sciences University of Uyo, Uyo.
III. Books and Chapter Contributions in Books:
a. Onwusiribe, C.N; Mbanasor, J. A & Obi, V. C (2015) Agribusiness Risk Management Framework: an Imperative for Enterprise Sustainability; Contemporary Issues in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Economic, MOUAU.pg 354-361.
b. Okpokiri, I. C &. Onwusiribe, C.N (2015) Gender Issues in Agriculture: Challenges Faced by Female Farmers in Nigeria; Contemporary Issues in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Economic, MOUAU.pg 86-90.
c. Onwusiribe, C.N; Emerole, G. A & Okpokiri, I. C (2015) Agribusiness Entrepreneurship for Poverty Alleviation; Contemporary Issues in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Economic, MOUAU.pg 348-353.
d. Emerole, G A and Onwusiribe, N.C (2012).Analysis of the Factors affecting Women Micro Entrepreneurs in the Food Processing Sector in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. On The Trail Of Enterpreneurship In Nigeria. Onyz Publication Nig. Ltd. Pg 88-104.
IV. Selected Conferences and Professional Activities Participated:
Certificate of Participation Researchers Open Day/Agricultural Stakeholders Forum and Exhibition. A One Day Workshop organized by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike and Sponsored by the CIRCLE Programme, 29th March, 2018
Participation as a Poster Presenter: Behavioural Response of Beekeepers and Adaptation to Climate Variability in South East, Nigeria and Nigeria Honey Production and Imports: the Role of Policy and Climate Variation, International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TropAg2017), Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia 20 -22, November, 2017.
Certificate of Attendance of the International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development, organized by the Centre for Community and Communication Development Research (SCCDR) held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. 16th – 18th August, 2016.
Certificate of Attendance of the 50th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria with the theme: Economic Diversification: the Agriculture Road Map held at National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Abia State from 3rd to 7th October, 2016.
Certificate of Attendance of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) 22nd annual conference held at University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria from 23rd to 26th April, 2017.
Certificate of Attendance at the 1st International Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences University of Uyo 7th -10th August, 2012
Certificate of Attendance at the First National Conference on Research and National Development: The lessons to be learnt organized by the Centre for Research in Banking, Finance and Management in collaboration with the Department of Business Administration Olabisi Onabanjo University held on the 24th to 26th September, 2012
V. Selected Professional Courses Attended:
1. Certificate of participation, Circle Institutional Strengthening Programme. Induction Programme for MOUAU staff held on 17th – 18th October, 2016 under the Climate Impact Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa (2014 – 2018). Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
2. Mandatory Pre-Induction Training Programme(MPTP) (2011) . Course Synopsis: Integrated risk management framework for organizational success, fundamental concepts of corporate governance and self-discipline imperative for effective loan and risk management in Nigeria. Organized by the Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management (CILRM), Nigeria
3. Proficiency Certificate in Management issued on the 18th October, 2011 by the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) (Chartered).
4. Certificate in Computer Studies (2006) Course Synopsis: Introduction to computer, word processing/ desktop publishing, computer graphics packages, computer operations and spreadsheet/data base management. Issued by Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.
5. Certificate of Attendance Afrihub ICT Solution for Africa career development seminar 10th October, 2010.
6. Certificate of Participation in the Entrepreneurship, Human Resourses and Leadership Training Workshop during NYSC job awareness lecture on the 8th of November, 2010.
7. Diploma in Computer Repairs, Prevailing Computers Training Institute 19 Item Street Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. 1st July, 2007 – 31st January, 2008.
E. OTHER PARAMETERS:
i. Membership of Professional Bodies:
Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management (2011).
Nigerian Institute of Management (chartered) (2011)
Agricultural Society of Nigeria (2016)
ii. Professional Strength
Ability to investigate and analyze multivariate data and to draw conclusions
Ability to plan, implement and discharge duties with minimal or no supervision
Ability to develop and implement programmes at group cum community level.
Ability to mobilize people for grassroots development action and participation.
Superior English language writing and oral communication skills.
Computer literate: MS office, Eviews, SPSS, Pcgive, Gretl, Stata, Minitab etc
iii. Consulting Services
Research Consultant, Team ABC (Agribusiness and Cooperatives) – Recipient of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Research Grant for “Impact of Climate Change on the Productivity of Cassava in Southeastern Nigeria” via the Directorate of Research and Development of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
Consultant, OLAMKS Enterprises for the Abia State Accelerated Rice Development Programme (Osikapa Abia), Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Abia State, Nigeria
iv. Community/Professional Services
Reviewer, Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology 2017 – present
v. Commendation and Awards
Certificate of Commendation as the Treasurer (Sports and Education CDS unit) by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Ikenna Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria
Best Lecturer by the National Association of Agribusiness and Strategic Management Students 2015/2016 session
Certificate of Merit by the Postgraduate Students‟ Association, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike issued on the 5th of May, 2016
vi. Skills and Abilities:
Computer Skills: Proficient in the use of: Microsoft Office application packages, Statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS), Eviews and Minitab.
Research Skills: Time series research, cross sectional research, descriptive research and panel research.
vii. Extra Curricular Activities:
Watching football and poetry
viii. Referees
Prof. Mbanasor J. A
Department of Agribusiness and Management
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
Prof. Uzoukwu Mba
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council
Federal University Ndufu-Alaike Ikwo.
Dr. Nto, P. O
Provost
Abia State College of Education and Technology,
Arochukwu,
Abia State.