IKECHUKWU MARK N.

PROFESSOR

Biography

NAME

NWACHUKWU, Mark Ikechukwu (Ph.D)

contact

details

P.O. Box 700, Umuahia Abia State, Nigeria

Email: nwachukwu.ike@mouau.edu.ng

institution

Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. PMB 7267, Umuahia Abia State, Nigeria.

current post

Professor

personal information

Local Government & State of Origin: Umuahia South LGA, Abia State

Gender & Marital Status: Male, Married

Nationality: Nigerian

institutions attended with dates

		Year	Institution
1	School Certificate	1978	Ibadan Grammar School, Ibadan
2	Higher School Cert. (HSC)	1980	Federal Govt. College, Ogbomoso.
3	B.Sc Social Sciences	1983	University of Lagos, Lagos (Mass Communication & Sociology 2/2)
4	M.Sc (Agricultural Communication)	1987	ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife
5	Ph.D (Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology	1999	ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife

	Certificates	Year	Institute
1	Certificate, Comm. Training Skill	1989	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
2	Certificate, Effective Public Relations	1994	Minna, Nigeria
3	Certificate, Scientific Writing	1994	WARDA,Cotonou, Benin Republic
4	Certificate, Writing and Production of Extension materials	1995	WARDA, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

	Position	Dates	Organization
1	Advertisement Executive	1984	Hobsy Media Agency, Kano
2	Research Assistant	1985-1987	Agric. Extension Dept. ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife
3	Research Officer I	1989-1992	National Cereals Research Inst. Badeggi
4	Senior Research Officer	1992-1995	National Cereals Research Inst. Badeggi
5	Principal Research Officer	1995-1998	National Cereals Research Inst. Badeggi
6	Assistant Chief Research Officer	1998-2001	National Cereals Research Inst. Badeggi
7	Senior Lecturer	2001-2004	Michael Okpara Univ. of Agric., Umudike
8	Associate Professor	2004-2008	Michael Okpara Univ. of Agric., Umudike
9	Research Fellow(Sabbatical)	2005-2006	University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
10	Professor	2008-Date	Michael Okpara Univ. of Agric., Umudike
11	Research Advisor	2012-2013	Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt (Sabbatical)

work Experience

Agricultural and Rural Development Research

For about two decades, I have been actively involved in independent and collaborative research projects in the areas of agriculture and rural development. In this regard, I have successfully designed and supervised twenty-four Doctoral theses and many Master’s projects

Teaching

Since 2001, I have been teaching Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Courses in the University, especially at the Post Graduate level.

Training

As an Extension specialist, I have been involved in training programmes organized by my Institution and other organizations. My involvement in trainings has been both as a planner (as in developing and executing proposals) and as a resource person.

Editing and Publishing

With my training in Scientific writing and editing, I have edited and published many journals, books and extension guides. These are listed in this CV.

Consultancy services

I have rendered consultancy services to different organizations as can be seen from the listed reports

consultancies undertaken

1. Abia State Consultant on World Food Day, 2003

2. Abia State Consultant on Cassava Transformation Agenda, 2013

3. United Nations Population Funds (UNFPA) Consultant on Traditional Communication and Communication patterns in Abia State, 2008.

4. UNICEF’s A-fields, Enugu. Consultant on the Effectiveness of UNICEF’s communication on safe excreta disposal and hand washing in Imo State, Nigeria, 2008.

5. United Nations Millennium Villages Consultant on the Review of the Millennium Villages, 2010- 2011

6. National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike Consultant on Extension Research and Annual Research Report writing, 2011-till date.

7. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Consultant on Gender responsive cassava breeding project, 2013.

8. Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Consultant on GMOU evaluation, 2013-till date

9. Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Consultant on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) 2014.

10. International Energy Services Lmt. Consultant on social impact assessment of Afam Oil and Gas Facilities. Oct. 2015

11. International Energy Services Lmt. Consultant on social impact assessment of Adibawa Oil and Gas Facilities. Mar. 2016.

12. Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Consultant on the establishment of One-Stop Agricultural Extension Service Delivery Centre (Cross River State) March, 2017,

13. Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Consultant on Training the Trainer on N-Power programme for Extension agents. May, 2017

EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS / PROFESSORIAL ASSESSMENTS

1. ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile Ife

2. University of Uyo, Uyo

3. University of Nigeria, Nsukka

4. University of Agriculture, Makurdi

5. University of Port Harcourt

6. Enugu State University of Science and Technology

7. Ekiti State University

8. Delta State University, Abraka

STUDY FELLOWSHIPS

1. Research Fellow, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. 2005-2006 (Sabbatical leave)

2. Research Advisor, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt. 2012-2013(Sabbatical Leave)

RESEARCH GRANTS

1. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Study on technology transfer, 1985- N10,0000

2. National Agricultural Research Project(World Bank Project) for my Ph.D study, 1997 (N1,000,000)

3. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Research Grant on Bird Flu disease and control methods, 2007.

4. Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) on book publishing. 2014. N1,180,000

administrative experience

1. Head of Department, Rural Sociology and Extension 2001 – 2005

2. Deputy Dean, Students Affairs 2007

3. Ag Dean, Students Affairs 2007-2008

4. Director, MOUAU Extension Centre 2007-2012

5. Director, MOUAU Extension Centre 2017- date

national service

1. Member, Agricultural Extension Transformation Agenda,

Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Abuja 2011—2015

2. Member, Abia State Cassava Transformation Agenda 2011—2015

committees, panel, team membership

In MOUAU

1. Member, University Senate 2001 – date

2. Member, Senate Business Committee 2001 – 2005

3. Member, University Library Committee 2001 -2005

4. Member, University Post Graduate School Board 2001 – 2005

5. Chairman, Exam Malpractice Committee 2004-2005

6. Member, Investigative Panel on Cult Activities 2002

7. Member, Senate Search Party Committee for a new

Vice Chancellor 2007

8. Chairman, LOC, Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria.

13th Annual Conference 2008

9. Member, Senate Search Party Committee for a new

Vice Chancellor 2010

10. Senate Representative on the interview panel for the

appointmentof the University Librarian 2010

11. Member, Board of MOUAU Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2014

12. Chairman, Senate Committee on Examination Malpractice 2016-date

13. Member, Governing Council of Michael Okpara University

of Agriculture, Umudike 2017- 2021

In NCRI (National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi)

1. Secretary, Editorial Board, NCRI, 1989 -1993.

2. Secretary, Investigation Panel on the NCRI

Fadama Fire Incident April, 1990

3. Information Officer Senior Staff Association

Executive Committee 1989 – 1994.

4. Member, NCRI Sports Team to 1990 RIGAN

Games in Kaduna 22-28 April, 1990

5. Member, NCRI 50 Million Endowment Fund Planning

Committee (Secretary Foundation Laying Sub-Committee) 1990

6. Member, LOC, CRET Conference 1991

7. Member, LOC, Agric. Society of Nigeria, National

Conference 1991

8. Member, LOC, North Central Training Workshop organized

by NAERLS/NCRI 24-28 Jan. 1992.

9. Secretary, Planning Committee, EEC/IITA. Rice

Processing Workshop, NCRI 20-25 Jan. 1992.

10. Chairman, LOC, Rice processing in Nigeria Workshop

held in Minna, Niger State. 1st Sept, 1992.

11. Chairman Publicity Committee, LOC 1996 Annual

Conference of the Nigerian Soybean Association. 1996

12. Chairman, Publicity Committee, LOC 1996 Annual

Conference of the Weed Science Society of Nigeria. 1996

13. Member, NCRI Sports Team to 1997 RIGAN Games. 1997

14. Member, NCRI Sports Team to 1999 RIGAN Games. 1999

research theses produced as major supervisor

PhD

1. Ekwe K. C. (2004) Factors associated with Garri Processing Technology in the south east, Nigeria

2. Okon D (2005) Evaluation of Information and Communication Technology use among extension agents in the south east Nigeria.

3. Obasi O (2005) Socio-cultural factors influencing the adoption of Modern Birth Control Methods in rural communities of Imo State, Nigeria.

4. Ogueri E I (2006) Performance evaluation of multinational oil corporation’ rural development programmes in the Niger Delta of Nigeria

5. Aniedu C (2006) Gender factors in the access and utilization of improved yam technologies by farmers in South Eastern Nigeria.

6. Onuekwusi, G.C (2007) Evaluation of Agricultural and rural development programmes of Niger Delta Development Commission, Nigeria

7. Nwosu E.I (2008) Assessment of community participation in World Bank Assisted rural development and poverty reduction programmes in Abia State, Nigeria

8. Amamgbo L.E.F (2009) Evaluation of “sweet potato flour for confection” technology transfer and utilization in South East agro-ecological zone, Nigeria.

9. Onukwube V.C (2009) Impact of the participation of National Teachers’ Institute’s graduates on rural development in South East, Nigeria.

10. Okwusi,M (2009) Information and communication Technologies use among extension officers in South East, Nigeria

11. Odoemelam L.E (2010)Effectiveness of mass media and interpersonal communication patterns in disseminating HIV/AIDS information to rural communities in Abia State, Nigeria

12. Uranta, D.T (2011) Effectiveness of skills acquisition training programme of Shell Petroleum Development Company and the Niger Delta Development Commission among rural youths in the Niger Delta.

13. Harry, A.T (2011) Assessment of gender participation in public and private extension systems in Rivers State, Nigeria.

14. Nnodim A U. (2012) Impact of widowhood on the livelihood activities and wellbeing of rural women in Rivers State, Nigeria.

15. EgwuN. J (2012)Impact of National Special Programme for Food Security on farm households in Abia State, Nigeria.

16. Egeonu N.E (2012) Effectiveness of traditional communication pattern in the transfer of UNICEF promoted health messages in the south-eastern Nigeria.

17. Ekanem J.T. (2013) Performance evaluation of Shell Petroleum Development Company’s agricultural intervention in the Niger Delta, Nigeria (2004-2008)

18. OjoOjo (2014) Analysis of Research- Extension- Farmer communication Pattern for the transfer and adoption of fisheries technologies in Abia and Imo states, Nigeria.

19. Nwakwasi R (2014) Evaluation of Traditional and Orthodox Methods of Malaria Control among farmers in the South East Zone, Nigeria

20. Odunze N.B (2014) Effectiveness of folklore in communicating agricultural and health messages among rural women in South East agricultural zone, Nigeria.

21. Urang E (2014) Performance evaluation of the European Union Micro Health project in Niger Delta Region.

22. Udousung I. J (2015) Evaluation of traditional and orthodox methods of poultry disease control among farmers in AkwaIbom and Cross Rivers States, Nigeria.

23. Kanu R.U (2016) Comparative assessment of youth farmers’ access and utilization of farm land and inputs in Abia and Benue States of Nigeria.

24. Uwem Clement (2016) Access and Utilization of New Media among Urban Livestock Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

25. Ukonu J.K(2017) Effect of mass media use on agroforestry and land reclamation practices among oil producing communities in south east, Nigeria

MSc

1. Egwu, N. J. (2003) Adoption potentials of IITA Black Stigatoka resistant hybrid plantain in south east Nigeria

2. Tokula, M. H. (2003) Adoption of cocoyam production and processing technologies in Ikwuano, Abia State, Nigeria

3. Odoemelam L. O. (2004) “Access and Utilization of Television farm broadcast in Abia State”

4. Apu U (2004) “Factors influencing the adoption of two cassava varieties in Abia State”

5. Osuji, A.I (2005) Determinants of rural youths participation in selected agricultural

projects in Owerri Agricultural Zone, Imo State, Nigeria

6. Ukpabi, M.E (2006) Evaluation of secondary school students’ potentials as agent of agricultural technology transfer in Abia State

7. Kalu, C.I (2008) Assessment of participation in poverty reduction programmes among ruralites in Abia State, Nigeria

8. Osahon ,E (2009) Adoption of fruits and vegetables preservation technologies extended to farmers in Imo State, Nigeria.

9. Ukoha, J.C (2011) Adoption of improved F3 Amazon Variety of cocoa in Abia State, Nigeria.

10. Kanu, R.U (2011) Farm situation and needs analysis of University- selected communities in Abia State, Nigeria.

11. Diriyai D.D (2014) Adoption of ‘PITA 14’ Hybrid plantain variety by farmers in Bayelsa State. Nigeria.

12. Kalu U.A (2014) Analysis of youth’s participation in HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing (HCT) Programme in Abia State, Nigeria

13. Clyd-Mbah G (2014) Impact of rural based factory operations on the quality of life of farmers in host communities of Abia State.

14. Umesi J.C (2014) Evaluation of Researcher- Farmer participatory technology development pattern in Abia State, Nigeria.

15. Chibueze A.B (2014) Autonomization of communities and rural development in Abia State, Nigeria.

16. Ekereuke H.E (2015) Effectiveness of the television malaria drug advertisement among farmers in Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria

17. Ozurumba Stanley (2016) Effectiveness of the Amnesty Programme in Controlling Youth Restiveness in Rivers State, Nigeria.

18. Ebebe E.E (2017) Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies among participants of Integrated Farmers’ Scheme in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

19. Ogbuji N.I (2017) Effectiveness of traditional communication pattern in the transfer of HIV/AIDS messages among rural female youths in Abia State, Nigeria

research interest		1. Development Communication Agriculture in Nigeria and Africa cannot develop unless the technologies developed for farmers are successfully transferred to them. My research interest is in understanding the farmers’ communication environment and then develop communication strategies that can successfully transfer innovations to them. In this regards, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) become both tools for reaching the farmers, and as research topic. The same communication studies are deployed in the areas of ; HIV/AIDS Health message Campaigns 2. Globalization and rural development in Nigeria The world has become a global village, hence, any problem in one part of the world has a direct or indirect consequence on rural development in Nigeria. Also, Globalization and commercialization have opened international markets for crops produced by local farmers. I have been interested in: a) studying how cassava farmers in Nigeria have been responding to these global markets; b) impact of economic meltdown on rural development; c) climate change; consequences and adaptation strategies for farmers in the south eastern Nigeria. 3. Impact studies. I have been evaluating the impact of some rural development projects in agriculture, health and education. Current Research Projects a. Mitigating the spread of HIV/AIDS disease among rural farmers in Abia State through different communication strategies. b. Directing the rural development strategies of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, in developing and implementing poverty alleviation programmes.
publications		i. Theses a) Nwachukwu, Ike (1983). “Marketing strategies of Lagos street traders”. A B.Sc. thesis, University of Lagos, Lagos. b) Nwachukwu, Ike (1987). “A study of the effectiveness of agricultural television programmes in Oyo State”. M.Sc. thesis. ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife. c) Nwachukwu, Ike (1999). “Evaluation of the effectiveness of an improved rice processing technology transfer method among women in the Middle Belt of Nigeria”. Ph.D. thesis. ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife. ii. Books/Proceedings Books 1. Babaleye, Taye and Nwachukwu, Ike. (1993) (Eds.) Rice Processing in Nigeria. Media Forum for Agriculture, IITA, Ibadan 36pp. 2. Nwachukwu, Ike and Ojehomon, Vivian (1997) Writing and Production of Research project. Sharon Media, Bida 27pp. 3. Nwachukwu, Ike (2003) Agricultural Communication: Principles and Practice. LambhousePublications, Umuahia. 132pp 4. Nwachukwu Ike and Onuekwusi Gideon (Eds) (2005) Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology in Nigeria. Snaap Press. Enugu. 330pp 5. Nwachukwu Ike(2008) Planning and Evaluation of Rural and agricultural Development Projects. Lamb house Publications, Umuahia.74pp 6. Nwachukwu Ike and Ekwe K. C(2011) (Eds) Globalization and Rural Development in Nigeria. MOUAU Press, Umudike. 412pp 7. Nwachukwu Ike and Nwachukwu Yinka (2012) Guidelines for writing research projects. Lamb House Publications, Umuahia. 28pp 8. Nwachukwu Ike and Mbanaso, E.O (2012)(Eds) Promoting Indigenous Knowledge for the Attainment of the Millennium Development Goals. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Nigeria Society for Indigenous Knowledge and Development. 5-7th June. 250pp 9. Nwachukwu Ike (Ed) (2013) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development: Promoting Indigenous Knowledge. Lamb House Publications. P.O Box 700, Umuahia. 282PP. 10. Nwachukwu Ike (E-i-C)(2015) Contemporary issues in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. Dept. of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Michael Okpara University of Agric. Umudike. 418pp 11. Nwachukwu Ike and Ekanem Jemima (2016) Oil Exploration, Environmental Degradation and Sustainable Agriculture in the Niger Delta. SCCDR Publications. 120pp 12. Nwachukwu Ike, Ekwe Ken, Agbareveo M.B, Chioma Nwaobiala (Editors) (2016) Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development. Proceedings. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Aug 16-18, 2016. 13. Nwachukwu Ike (2018) Sustainable Community Development. SCCDR Publications. 266pp Proceedings 14. Nwachukwu Ike(1989) Evaluating the awareness of a rice processing technology among female extension agents in the middle belt of Nigeria. Proceedings of the annual conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria. Pp240-242 15. TokulaM and Nwachukwu Ike (2004) Adoption of improved cocoyam production technologies by farmers in Abia State: Basis for private sector participation. Proc. Agricultural Society of Nigeria. 38th Annual Conference. Lafia 16. Nwachukwu, Ike (1991) “Communication Agricultural Innovation, The Public Relations Imperative”: Proc. African Council for Communication Education ACCE 17. Onuekwusi, G. O and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Rural youth participation in infrastructural development in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Proc. 15th Annual Congress of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association. Ado-Ekiti 18. Okwusi,M,C; Nwachukwu, I; Adesope, O.M (2009) Assessment of the usefulness of agricultural information obtained from the internet among farmers in the South eastern, Nigeria. Proc. Global food crises: the way forward. Editors, Iloeje,M.U;Asiabaka, C.C; Obiefuna, J.C. Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Pp420-42 19. Uchechi A. and Nwachukwu, I (2010) Averting Household Food Insecurity through Adoption of Improved Cassava Varieties by Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Proc. 44th Annual Conference, Agricultural Society of Nigeria. LAUTECH, Ogbomosho. Pp192-196 20. Nwachukwu, Ike (2010) Communication for development: Concept, principles and practice. In Okoro,B.O;Ubi, E.O; and Uzebgu, H. O, Effective extension communication methods and techniques. Proc. NAERLS, South east zonal workshop. NRCRI, Umudike. Pp14-30 21. Nwachukwu Ike and Kanu Rose (2010) Challenges and prospects of University based extension system in Nigeria. The case of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Proc. Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, Annual Conf. May 10-14. 22. Harry A.T, Nwachukwu Ike, Okon E.M, Franklin N, and Adesope O.M (2013) Socio-economics of gender participation in private extension system in Rivers State, Nigeria. Proc. International Conference on Research and development. University of Lome, Togo. Vol.8, no 2. 13-16pp 23. Nwachukwu Ike and UkpaiKalu (2016) Assessment of corporate social responsibility of a multinational oil company in Afam communities of Rivers State, Nigeria. Proceedings of conference on Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development. Michael Okpara Uni. Umudike. 16-18 August, 2016. Book Chapters 24. Nwachukwu Ike(2005) “Technical Report Writing”. In: Nwachukwu Ike and Onuekwusi Gideon, Agricultural Extension and rural Sociology in Nigeria. 25. Nwachukwu Ike ,Unamma R P A , and A C Nwosu (2005) Extension of agricultural research findings. In Unamma R P A et. al. Farming systems research and development in Nigeria. Principles and practice in the humid and derived savanna South east zone, Nigeria. MOUA, Umudike 26. Nwachukwu, Ike (2009) Youth development for agricultural and rural transformation in Nigeria. Proc. 17th Annual Congress of the Nigerian Rural Sociological Association. NRCRI, Umudike. Pp 11- 14 27. Adesope, O.M; Okwusi, M; Nwachukwu I (2010) ICTs for Agricultural Extension: NigerianReport.In: Saravanan, R. ICTs for Agricultural Extension. Global Experiments, Innovations and Experiences. New India Publishing Agency. New Delhi. India. Pp323-360 28. Ekwe K.C and Nwachukwu Ike (2011) Sustaining rural livelihood through cassava-garri enterprise; a mix of farmers’ use of local and improved innovation in Nigeria. In Amadi, C.O, Ekwe K.C, Chukwu G.O, Olojede A.O and Egesi C.N,(eds) Root and Tubber crops research for food security and empowerment. National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Nigeria. Pp493-51022. 29. Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Agricultural Extension. In, Nwachukwu Ike (ed) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. Promoting Indigenous Knowledge. Lambhouse Publications.pp1-12. 30. Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Development Communication for Effective Extension Services. In, James B.D (ed) Research for Development Responses to Food Security and Poverty Reduction in Africa. Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Pp93-104 31. Ekanem J and Nwachukwu Ike (2015) Qualitative evaluation of Shell’s Corporate Social Responsibility and its sustainability in its host communities of Niger Delta Region. In Mittal S and Gupta A, CSR and sustainable Development: a multinational perspective. Society for Education and Research Development. India. Pp63-74. 32. Umeh, O.J and Nwachukwu Ike (2015) Revamping grassroots agricultural production through the Agricultural Transformation Agenda. In, Contemporary issues in agricultural extension and rural development. Dept of Agric Extension and Rural Sociology. Pp1-13. 33. Ike Nwachukwu and Ikechukwu Mbachu (2018) The socio-cultural implication of crude oil exploration in Nigeria; In, Indimele E, The political ecology of oil and gas activities in the Nigerian aquatic ecosystems. Academic Press, Elsevier, London. pp177-190 Technical/Consultancy Reports 34Nwachukwu Ike (2003) International alliance against hunger in Nigeria. Invited paper by the Abia State Government in celebration of World Food Day. Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia. 1. Nwachukwu Ike (2008) Traditional Communication and Communication pattern in Abia State, Nigeria. A Consultancy project report for United Nations Population Funds (UNFPA) 2. Nwachukwu Ike (2008) Evaluation of the effectiveness of UNICEF’s communication on safe excreta disposal and hand washing in Imo State, Nigeria. A consultancy project report submitted to UNICEF’s A- fields, Enugu. 3. Nwachukwu,Ike; Udeh,N.E; Akinmutimi,A and Odoemlam,L (2008) Evaluation of the awareness of bird flu disease and its control methods among farmers and extension officers in Abia State, Nigeria. Funded by MOUAU Research and Development 4. Nwachukwu Ike (2015) Social Impact Assessment Report Of the Environmental Evaluation of Afam Oil and Gas Facilities. A consultancy report for International Energy Services Limited, Port Harcourt 5. Nwachukwu Ike (2016) Social Impact Assessment ReportOf the Environmental Evaluation of Adebawa Creek Field Facilities. A consultancy report for International Energy Services Limited, Port Harcourt Journal Articles 6. Nwachukwu, I.M. and Akinbode, I.A. (1989). The use of Television in disseminatingagricultural technology. A case study of selected communities in Oyo State, Nigeria. Rural Development in Nigeria. Vol. 3, No.2, 111 – 115 7. Nwachukwu, Ike (1993) “Promoting natural farming methods in Nigeria Media Forum for Agriculture Newsletters No. 2, IITA, Ibadan 8. Nwachukwu, Ike (1994) “Meet the (book) Market” Interlit No. 4 Illinois pp23 9. Ojehomon, V.E.T.; Ojehomon, O.; Nwachukwu, I and Kehinde, J.K. (1997) “Identifying Local Names for Adopted Improved Rice Varieties Nigeria” Agrosearch, Ilorin. Vol.3 Nos. 1 and 2 pp 111 – 113. 10. Nwachukwu, Ike and Nwachukwu, Y (2000) “A Study of Women’s Access to Agricultural Technology in the Central Zone of Nigeria”. Nigeria Journal of Gender and Development, Bida. Vol. 1, No. 1 pp 135-137. 11. Nwachukwu, Ike (1999) “Participatory Rural Appraisal and Agricultural Research in Nigeria”. NIPRANET NEWS Vol. 3, No. 2; Kaduna 12. Nwachukwu, Ike (2000) “Soaking rice in hot water; women not men” Coraf Action. Dakar No. 17; pp9 – 10. 13. Nwachukwu, Ike and A.A. Jibowo (2000) Evaluation of the Utilization of rice processing technology among women farmers in the central zone, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension Vol. 4; pp63-69. 14. Nwachukwu, Ike and O.I. Nwachukwu (2001) Status of researcher – farmer interaction in the development of rice processing technology in Niger State and FCT, Nigeria Polymath Journal Vol. 2, No.1.pp 25-27 15. Nwachukwu, Ike and Onuekwusi, G. (2002) Regularity and Publishing trends in“The Nigerian Agricultural Journal Vol 33, pp 139 – 142 16. Tokula M and Nwachukwu Ike (2004) “Evaluation of factors associated with the adoption of cocoyam minisett techniques by farmers in Umuahia agricultural zone of Abia State, Nigeria” Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment.Vol. 6 No2. Pp128-133 17. Ekwe K C and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Rural livelihood enhancement through garriprocessing techniques in South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Management and Enterprise Development. Vol3 No 4 18. Okon D P and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Evaluation of Information and Communication Technologies use among extension officers in South South Zone, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Education. Vol 3 No 1 pp77-83 19. Ekwe K C and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Influence of household factors on the utilization of improved gari processing technology in the south eastern Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol 9 pp134-141. 20. Ekwe K C and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Effects of IITA/NRCRI improved gari processing technology on the economy of farm households in south eastern Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development. Vol 3 No1/2 pp14-23 21. Ekwe, K. C. and Nwachukwu, I. (2006) Utilization status of improved garri processing technology in south eastern Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension.Vol. 9 . 126-133 22. Ekwe, K.C and Nwachukwu Ike (2006) Appraisal of the use of mechanized cassava grater among farm households in south eastern Nigeria. Journal of Science and Technology Research. Vol. 5 No. 4. Pp77-82 23. Nwachukwu Ike and Ekwe K C (2007) Farmers’ perception of an improved gari 24. processing technology in the South eastern Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development. Vol 1 No 1. Pp95-105 25. Nwachukwu Ike and Onuegbu R (2007) Adoption of aquaculture technology by fish farmers in the Imo State of Nigeria. Journal of Technology Studies.Vol.xxxiii. No1.pp57-63 26. Nwachukwu Ike and Obasi O (2008) Use of Modern Birth Control Methods among rural Communities in Imo State, Nigeria. African Journal of Reproductive Health. Vol 12 No 1 pp101-108 27. Nwachukwu I and Egwu, N.K.(2008) Response of farmers to the adoption of a new resistant hybrid plantain variety in Nigeria. Agricultural Journal 3 (6) 463-468 28. Nwachukwu Ike and Ogueri, I (2008) Multinational Oil and Gas Companies and rural development in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment. Vol 10 No 2, 96-105 29. Nwachukwu Ike and Ibiam N (2008) Analysis of career aspiration of agricultural sciencegraduates from Nigerian Universities. Global Approaches to Extension Practices. Vol 4. No 1. Pp49-56 30. Nzeribe T.A.K and Nwachukwu I (2008) Use of vetiver grass(Vetiveriazizanioides) in the control of erosion in Anambra State, Nigeria. Environment Research Journal 2 (6) 317-321 31. Ekwe,K.C, Nwosu.K.I, Nwachukwu I, and Ekwe,C.C.(2008) Examining the under exploited values of cocoyam for enhanced household food security, economy and nutrition in South East Nigeria. ActaHorticulturea (in press) 32. Ekwe,K.C, Nwachukwu, I, and Ekwe,C.C (2008) Determinants of improved garri processing technology’s utilization and marketing profile among rural households in South Eastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology. Vol 8 No1 pp1-8 33. Nwachukwu, I and Apu, U (2008) Comparative analysis of factors affecting the adoption of two improved cassava varieties (TMS 30572 and NR 8082) in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Agriculture Journal.39 No.2; 108-113 34. Apu U and Nwachukwu I (2008) Issues for agricultural extension policy; structures and institutional arrangement. Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol. 12 (1) 117-123 35. Apu, U and Nwachukwu, I (2008) Effect of the adoption of improved cassava varieties on farmers’ income in Abia State, Nigeria . Journal of Agriculture and Social Sciences. Vol 11, No 2. 155-160 36. Tokula, M.H; Ekumankama, O.O; Nwachukwu, I and Aniedu, O.C (2008) Analysis of the factors influencing the adoption of value-added products of cassava in southern Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practices. Vol 8 No 2 37. Amamgbo L.E.F, and Nwachukwu Ike (2008) Cultural factors influencing use of sweet potato flour for confectionery in Imo and Ebonyi States of Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Social Research (JASR) Vol. 8, No 2. Pp35-39 38. Onuekwusi, G.C, and Nwachukwu, Ike (2009) Analysis of agricultural and rural development activities of Niger Delta Development Corporation (NDDC) in Nigeria. Journal of Food and Fibre Production. 2(1): 311-319. www.forfipro.org. 39. Okwusi, M.C; Ekumakanma, O.O; Nwachukwu,I; Amamgbo, L.E.F; Ekedo, T.O; 40. Akinpelu, A.O and Cliford, E (2009) Alleviating poverty and food insecurity through use of ICT among farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Food and Fibre production. 2(1) 257-281, www.forfipro.org. 41. Tokula, M. H, Unamma, R.A.P, Ekumankama, O.O, and Nwachukwu Ike (2009) Factors influencing the adoption of National Institute of Horticultural Research’s technologies in the South eastern Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practices. Vol 5. No 2. Pp14-20 42. Ekwe, K.C. Nwachukwu, I. and Ironkwe, A,G (2009)Appraisal of the use of mechanized cassava grater among farm households in South eastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology. Vol.9 No 1 pp17-24 43. Ajah, J; Unnama R. A. P and Nwachukwu, I (2010) Perceptional Evaluation of the Influence of Women-in-Agriculture Programme on Women farmers’ access to farm inputs in the South East Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Research and Policies. Vol 5 No 1. Pp34-38 44. Ogueri, E,I., Nwachukwu Ike, Unamma, R (2010) Critical Success Factors Affecting Sustainability of Oil and Gas Production in Niger Delta, Nigeria. 45. OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 85-97, 2010 46. Nwachukwu Ike and Nwanna H (2010) Contents analysis of the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment: 1999—2007. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment. 12(2) 47. Tokula M. H., Ekumankama, O.O and Nwachukwu, I (2010) Assessment of the factors influencing the contributions of University staff to agricultural research in south east Nigeria.The Nigerian Agricultural Journal. 41(2). Pp 60-66 48. Amambgo, L.E.F., Nwachukwu, I, Akinpelu, A.O.,Ekumankama, O.O. and Njoku,S (2010) Evaluation of consumers’ perception of sweet-potato based confectionaries in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.The Nigerian Agricultural Journal. 41(2) pp 85-89 49. Udeh, N.E, Nwachukwu, I, Odoemelam, L and Akimutimi, A (2010) Some socio-economic characteristics influencing the awareness of avian influenza among farmers in Abia State, Nigeria.International Journal of Current Research. Vol.11, pp166-173 50. Nwachukwu Ike and Nwanna, H (2010)Contents analysis of the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment (MOUAU): 1999-2007) Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, pp 88-95. 51. Odoemelam L.E and Nwachukwu I (2010) Evaluation of interpersonal communication strategy in the control of HIV/AIDS disease in Abia State. Journal of Biology and food research. 1(1) 318-328 52. Odoemelam L.E and Nwachukwu I (2011) Effectiveness of television in communicating HIV/AIDS control messages in rural communities in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Media and Communication Studies. Vol 3(10), pp295-301 53. Nnodim A.U and Nwachukwu Ike (2011) Impact of widowhood on the livelihood activities of rural women in Rivers State, Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practices. Vol7(2) 54. Nwachukwu Ike (2012) Gender studies in Nigeria; Understanding the gaps and setting forth an agenda. Insight. A bulletin of the Centre for Women, Gender and Development, Federal University of Agriculture, Owerri. 55. Egeonu, N.E and Nwachukwu, I (2012) Effects of UNICEF promoted community dialogue on attitude of farmers towards malaria prevention and control in Imo State, Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practice. Vol. 8, No 1 50-55 56. Odoemelam L.E and Nwachukwu I (2012) Determinants of farmers’ use of agricultural television broadcast in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment. 13 (2): 137-145 57. Kanu, R.U., Nwachukwu, I. and Mazza, M. (2013). Women Farmers’ Response to Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. 2(1): 9-13 58. Odoemelam L.E and Nwachukwu I (2013) Evaluation of the effect of media-mix on HIV/AIDS information dissemination in Abia State. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. 2(4): 39-47 59. Egeonu, N.E and Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Impact of community dialogue on attitude and behaviour change towards exclusive breast feeding among rural farmers in South eastern Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Socioeconomics and Sustainable Environment. Vol 1, No 1. 18-25 60. Ekanem, J and Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Socio-cultural Factors Influencing Sustainable Performance of Shell funded Agricultural Projects in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development. Vol.2(4). P110-126. 61. Nnodim A.U, Nwachukwu Ike and Ekumankanma O.O (2013) Effectiveness of widowhood support systems in the rural areas of Rivers State. Stud Tribes Tribals. 11(1). 49-53 62. Egeonu, N.E and Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Socio-economic determinants of attitude change towards UNICEF promoted messages on HIV/AIDS among farmers in south east agro-ecological zone of Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Socioeconomic and Sustainable Environment. Vol. 1No 2 63. Ekanem, J.T, Nwachukwu Ike, Etuk U.R (2014) Impact of Shell’s sustainable community development approaches on the livelihood activities of community beneficiaries in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Society. Vol. 3, No 2. 7-14 64. Ekanem, J.T and Nwachukwu, Ike (2014) Effectiveness of multinational Oil Company’s Sponsored Agricultural Intervention in Niger Delta region, Nigeria. International Journal of Development and Sustainability. Vol.3 No 8. Pp1685-1696. 65. EkanemJemimah and Nwachukwu Ike (2015). Sustainable Agricultural Production in Degraded Oil Producing and Conflict Prone Communities of Niger Delta, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Sustainability ISSN 2201-4357 Volume 7, Number 2, 14-28. 66. Nwakwasi, R.N. Nwachukwu, I. Ifenkwe, G.E. and Adesope, O.M. (2015). Determinants of the Use of Orthodox Methods of Malaria Treatment among Rural Households for Enhanced Agricultural Production in South-East, Nigeria Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) 8(7);, PP 48-54. 67. Umeh, J.O, Ekumakanma, O.O, Nwachukwu,I, Ekwe,K.C (2015) Comparative performance evaluation of the Agricultural Development Programmes of Abia and Enugu States, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol. 19(2). Pp 106-114 68. Nwachukwu O.I and Nwachukwu Ike (2016) Soil Research in Nigeria- response to local challenges or bandwagon effects of global trends? A quantitative analysis of three decades. Nigerian Journal of Soil Science. 26, 123-137 69. Umeh O.J., Mba G.O., Aghale D.N., Nwachukwu I (2016) Rural Women’s Participation in Growth Enhancement Support Scheme in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol.20 (2) pp 18-30 70. Nwakwasi R.R.N, I. Nwachukwu, G.E. Ifenkwe, E.A. Agwu (2017)Rural Household Attitude towards Traditional Methods of Malaria Treatment in South-East, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension. Vol.21 No1. 27-38 Keynote/ Invited Papers 1. Nwachukwu Ike (2009) Farmers Participatory Research and Extension in technology development and utilization in mitigating the impact of climate change in south east agro-ecological zone of Nigeria. Keynote paper presented at the Annual Research Conference of the National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike. 2. Nwachukwu Ike (2012 (Policy options towards repositioning REFILS for food security, youth empowerment and mitigating the impact of climate change. Keynote paper presented at the Annual Research Conference of the National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike. 3. Nwachukwu Ike (2012) Globalization and the prospects of resource diversification in the south east Nigeria. Invited paper present to the Abia State Government during the visit of study group of Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Study. 4. Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Gender studies in Nigeria; understanding the gaps and setting forth an agenda. Keynote paper presented at the inauguration of the Centre for Gender Studies. Federal University of Technology. Owerri. 2013. 5. Nwachukwu Ike (2013) Human behaviour and safety management in the oil and gas industry. Keynote paper presented at the Safety week celebration of the Shell Petroleum Development Company. Port Harcourt. 6. Nwachukwu Ike (2014) Agricultural Transformation Agenda and the quality of rural infrastructure and institutions: lessons from global reflections and perspectives. Lead paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Rural Sociological Association Conference. University of Benin. 7. Nwachukwu Ike (2014) From drumbeats to gigabytes: Communicating Agricultural Technologies Effectively to farmers in Nigeria. 20th Inaugural Lecture, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. 8. Nwachukwu Ike (2016) Agricultural Institutions and food security in Nigeria: agenda for Buhari and Ikpeazu’s Administrations. Annual lecture of Great Ife Alumni Association, Umuahia Branch Extension Publications/Newspaper Articles 1. Nwachukwu, Ike (1994) “Nupe Women and soybean production” NCRI Newsletter Vol. 1, No.1 2. Nwachukwu, Ike (1999) “Becoming a successful farmer” Nupe School Magazine No1, Bida 3. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Reaching the rural farmers”. The Guardian, 1986. 4.Nwachukwu, Ike, “What is good for Wheat is good for Rice”. New Nigeria – May 4th, 1989. 5. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Research Institutes and Rice Production”. National Concord – May 24th, 1989. 6. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Rice, the Miracle seed; NCRI to improve production”. Daily Times June 6th, 1989. 7. Nwachukwu, Ike, “The Politics of Soybeans”. The Guardian – June 20th 1989. 8. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Solving the Sugar Problem in Nigeria”. New Nigerian; July 27th 1989. 9. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Five years of rice ban” New Nigerian Sept., 15th 1990. 10. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Food Production, Research Institutes to the rescue”. Daily Times – February 1st 1991. 11. Nwachukwu, Ike, “finding alternatives to fertilizer”. New Nigerian – October 5th, 1992. 12. Nwachukwu, Ike, “Alternatives to fertilizers”. The Guardian. November 23rd,1992. 13. Nwachukwu, Ike, O. Oladejo. “NCRI Solving Farmers’ Problems. Daily Times May 27th 1994. 14 Nwachukwu, Ike, “Solving Nigeria’s Agric. Problems”. National Ambassador 11th – 17th June, 2001; p8. Conferences/Seminar Papers Presented (Abridged) 1. Nwachukwu, Ike (1986). “Communication Strategies for rural development in Nigeria” A paper presented at the National Conference on the “Quality of life in a depressed economy”. ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife, 6th May, 1986. 2. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1990. “Communicating Agricultural Innovations. The Public Relations Imperative”. A paper presented at the 7th Conference of the African Council on Communication Education (ACCE) Burkina Faso. 22nd – 27th October, 1990. 3. Nwachukwu, Ike 1990. “Publish or Perish”. Tips on writing, presenting and publishing research papers. Presented at NCRI Seminar. 10th August, 1990. 4. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1991. “Understanding the brown envelope problem; Implications for solution”. Presented at the National Seminar of the African Council on Communication Education (Nig. Chapter), Owerri, 27th – 30th March, 1991. 5. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1991. “Effective Communication in Agricultural Extension”. A paper presented at the 1991 NAERLS (MBZ) 20th – 22nd June, 1991. Bida. 6. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1991. “Ethnic Structures and the Communication of Innovation to rural women in Nigeria”. (University of Ibadan, Ibadan 20th – 22nd November, 1991). ACCE, Ibadan Chapter. 7. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1992. “Effective Seminar Presentation”. A seminar paper presented at the Federal Polytechnic, Bida. 30th April, 1992. 8. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1991. “Mass Media and Agricultural Production”. Paper presented at the workshop on “Rice Processing in Nigeria’, Minna 1st Sept.,1992. 9. Nwachukwu, ike, 1994. “Communicating innovations for sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria”. Presented at the 9th Biennial Conference of the African Council for Communication Education. Accra, Ghana. 6th – 23rd Oct., 1994. 10. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1995. “Communication Skills for Agricultural Extension Officers”. Paper delivered at the Communication Training Course for Extension Officers of the Niger State ADP, Niger State, Nigeria. July 31st – August 31st. 11. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1996. “Oral and Poster Presentation of Research Results”. NCRI Seminar Series (July). 12. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1997. “Effective Communication for Extension Message Delivery”. Invited paper delivered at the Abuja Agricultural Development Project. 20th March. 13. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1998. “Effective Communication of Agricultural Technology to Women Farmers in Nigeria”. A paper presented at the 11th Biennial Conference of ACCE, Kenya. 14. Nwachukwu, Ike, 1999. “Evaluation of the Performance of Women Extension Agents in the Middle Belt of Nigeria”. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of Agric. Society of Nigeria, NCRI, Badeggi. 15. Nwachukwu, Ike, 2000. “Method of writing field reports in research and extension. A paper presented at the FCT ADP, Gwagwalada. 16. Nwachukwu, Ike, 2000. “Evaluation of the rice processing technology transfer among women farmers in the Central Zone of Nigeria”. A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Agric. Extension Society of Nigeria, Ibadan. 17. Nwachukwu, Ike, 2000. “Communication Skills for farmer participatory research”. A paper presented at the participatory research training workshop. IITA, Ibadan. 18. Nwachukwu, Ike, 2000. “Writing research reports”. A paper presented at the participatory research training workshop. IITA, Ibadan. 19. Nwachukwu, Ike and O.I. Nwachukwu, 2000. “Evaluation of research – farmer interaction in the development of a rice processing technology: A paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Agric. Engineering Society of Nigeria, University of Ibadan, 11th – 14th Sept., 2000. Religious/Literary Books 1.Nwachukwu, Ike (1997) Pure Courtship; Sharon Media, Bida. ISBN 978-2769-97-5 pp41 2. Nwachukwu, Ike (1999) Choosing a Life Partner. CAPRO Media, Jos, ISBN 978-2769-97-978-2668-84-2 pp74. 3. Nwachukwu, Ike (2001) Experiencing Happy Marriage. Sharon Media. ISBN 978-33278-3-6. 4. Nwachukwu, Ike (2015) Audacious Will. The biography of Dr (Senator) Chris Adighije Publications Edited and Produced a) NCRI Annual Report, 1987 to 2001 b) NCRI Quarterly Newsletter, 1989 to 2001 c) NCRI Weekly News Bulletin, 1991 to2001 d) A Bibliography on Maize in NCRI Library Memo No. 135 by R.E. Udoh, 1991. e) A bibliography of Grain Legumes in NCRI Memo No. 133 by R.E. Udoh, 1991. f) A Bibliography on Rice in NCRI Library Memo No. 123 by R.E. Udoh, 1991 g) Profitable cereals production in Nigeria by B.B. Wudiri, K.A. Ayotade and I.O. Fatoba, 1991. h) Soybeans Processing and Utilization Research in Nigeria by B.B. Wudiri and U.I. Awuja, 1991. i) ‘Agroserve’ (Founding Editor of a Departmental Magazine) Extension Guides Produced a. Rice Processing b. Steps to Grow Upland Rice c. Steps to Grow Lowland Rice d. Step to Grow Sugarcane
courses taught in the university		Post Graduate Courses a) Extension Communication b) Agricultural Journalism c) Principles of Human communication d) Research Methods e) Programme planning in Extension Undergraduate courses
professional body membership		1. African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) 2. Nigerian Association of Science Editors (NASE) 3. Nigerian Guild of Agricultural Communicators. 4. Agricultural Society of Nigeria 5. Media Forum for Agriculture. 6. Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) 7. International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists 8. Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (NIFAAS) 9. African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) 10. Society for Community and Communication Development Research (SCCDR) Positions Held In Associations a. Co-coordinator, Niger State Chapter, Media Forum for Agriculture 1990 – 1998 b. Assistant Secretary, Nigerian Association of Science Editors. 1992 -1995 c. General Secretary 11, Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria. 2014- date d. President, Society for Community and Communication Development Research. 2015-date e. Vice President, Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services. 2015-
community service		1. Member, Chapel of Revelation Council 2001-date 2. Chairman, Chapel of Revelation Council 2003-2009 3. Director of community development, under, MOUAU Extension Centre 4. Founder/Director, Amakama Believers Association 5. Founder/Sponsor, Amakama Annual Youth Summit, 2001-date 6. Regular speaker in radio and television programmes 7. Regularly invited to give talks, especially at youth programmes 8. Member, Research-Extension-Farmer-Input-Linkage-System (REFILS) South Eastern Zone 2007-date
proposals made and accepted by the university		1. Developed a certificate course in Agricultural Communication. Implemented by the Consultancy Unit, MOUAU (2001) 2. Developed a Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development as the Head of Department. Implemented in 2004 3. Proposed and designed the publication of a Weekly bulletin for the University, “MOUAU Update” Implemented by the University Management (July, 2002) 4. Designed and produced a video documentary and colour brochure of Michael Okpara University of Agric., (2002) 5. Developed a guideline for Postgraduate thesis writing. Accepted by the PG School, MOUAU, (2002) 6. Proposed the establishment of Centre for extension and development. Accepted and implemented in 2007 as MOUAU Extension Centre 7. Proposed a B.Sc degree in Agricultural Extension and Community Development (for HND holders). Accepted by University Senate (2017)
awards/ research grants received		1. A recipient of IITA’s 1987 Post Graduate Fellowship Award. 2. World Bank/ NARP Award for PhD Programme, 1996 – 1999 3. MOUAU Research Grant 2008. ‘Awareness and control of bird-flu disease in Abia State.
referees		1. Prof. IkennaOnyido NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka 2. Prof. O.C Onwudike Rhema University, Aba 3. Prof. TunjiArokoyo Ahamadu Bello University, Zaria

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