SURNAME: NWAOBIALA
OTHER NAMES: CHIOMA UDO
E-mail ADDRESS: nwaobiala.chioma@mouau.edu.ng
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
MARITAL STATUS: Married
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
Abia State University Uturu 2008 – 2013
Abia State University Uturu 2002 – 2005
Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) 1992 – 1996
Federal College of Agriculture Umudike 1986 – 1991
Secondary Technical School Afaraukwu Umuahia 1979 – 1984
Constitution Crescent Primary School Aba 1974 – 1979
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES
Ph.D in Agricultural Extension 2013
MSc in Agricultural Extension 2005
PGD in Agricultural Economics and Extension (Credit) 1996
HND in Crop Production (Upper Credit) 1991
WAEC/GCE 1984/1989
First School Leaving Certificate 1979
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER: Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu Ebonyi State, Nigeria
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: 24th June, 2008
POSITION HELD: Lecturer II (Department of Agricultural Extension and Management)
DUTIES PERFORMED:
· Taught National Diploma and Higher National Diploma Students.
· Supervising Final Year HND Students Research Projects.
· Coordination of Academic Tour for HND II Final Year Students.
· Overseeing and Coordinating Extension Outreach Programmes of the College (Adopted Village and Rural Extension Projects)
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT:
EMPLOYER: Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: 15th April, 2013.
CURRENT POSITION: Senior Lecturer (Department of Rural Sociology and Extension).
DUTIES PERFORMED:
· Teaching Under Graduates and Post Graduate Students.
· Supervising Undergraduate and Post Graduate Students.
· Undergraduate Student Adviser.
SABBATICAL LEAVE APPOINTMENT:
EMPLOYER: National Open University of Nigeria.
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: 1sh August 2016 to 31st July, 2017.
DUTIES PERFORMED:
Ø Setting and uploading of Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) of allotted courses.
Ø Setting and uploading of e – examination courses.
Ø Setting of Pen on Paper (POP) questions for the semester’s examinations.
Ø Assist in vetting and moderating examination questions for the Department before commencement of any semester examination.
Ø Assist the Head of Department in selecting qualified project supervisors for final year and Post Graduate Diploma students.
Ø Assist the Head of Department in documentation of relevant and required data for the accreditation by National Universities Commission.
Ø Co – author in writing and production of SPY Practical Guide for 400 Level Students of the Department.
Ø Facilitator and Project Supervision.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES (National Open University of Nigeria):
Ø Member Crop Unit Committee of the Faculty.
Ø Member Research and Seminar Committee of the Faculty.
Ø Member Examination Committee of the Faculty.
Ø Member Library Committee of the Faculty.
Ø Faculty Representative to Centre for Human Resource Development of the University.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILTIES (Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike):
1. College Representative to College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management – January 21, 2014 to May, 2018.
2. Member, CAERSE Environmental Oversight Committee – November 28, 2017 to date.
3. Postgraduate Seminar Secretary of Department of Rural Sociology and Extension – December 10, 2014 to date.
4. Dean Representative to Post Graduate examination – January 11, 2018 to date.
5. Assistant Hall Warden, Hostel Block ‘H’- April 7, 2014 to April 6, 2016.
6. Level Officer for 500 Students of Department of Rural Sociology and Extension – October 4, 2014 to April14, 2015.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
1. Enumerator of Abia State IFAD/FGN/NDDC/Community-Based Natural Resource Management Programme – May 22, to date.
2. Pastors Warden English Session. St Andrews Anglican Church Isiama Afaraukwu, Umuahia Ibeku, Abia State, Nigeria – February 2, 2014 to date.
3. Board Member St, Andrews Anglican Church Nursery and Primary School Isiama Afaraukwu, Umuahia Ibeku, Abia State, Nigeria.
4. Secretary, Umu-umuna Family Kindred Umuobasi, Isiama Afaraukwu, Umuahia Ibeku, Abia State, Nigeria.
EDITORSHIP AND REVIEWER
1. Associate Editor: Global Approaches to Extension Practice. A Journal of Agricultural Extension, Nigeria (GAEP). A Publication of Department of Agricultural Extension, Federal University of Technology (FUTO) Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. www.ajol/journals/gaep. ISSN 0794-1005.
2. Associate Editor and Editorial Board Secretary: Department of Rural Sociology and Extension Book of Readings – January 15, 2015 to date.
3. Reviewer: Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment. A Publication of the Faculty of Agriculture University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. ISSN 0331-0787.
4. Reviewer: Journal of Agriculture, Socio-economics and Sustainable Environment (JASSE). A Publication of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Nigeria. ISSN 2354 – 192X.
5. Reviewer; Journal of Agriculture and Social Research. A Publication of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension. North-West University Maflkeng, South Africa. www.ajol.info/journals/jasr. ISSN 1595-7470.
6. Reviewer: Journal of Technology and Education in Nigeria. (JOTEN) Published by Molsyfem United Services, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. www.ajol.info/journals/joten. ISSN 1118 – 5570.
7. Reviewer: Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies (AGEERS) Journal. A Publication of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. ISSN 2315-5922.
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
1. Member Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN).
2. Member Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON).
3. Member Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA)
4. Member Society for Community and Communication Research
HOBBIES: Reading, Travelling and Meeting people.
PUBLICATIONS
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2018). Farmer’ Adoption of Cassava Agronomic Practices and Intercrop Technologies in Abia and Imo States, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension, Accepted in Press.
2. Nwaobiala, C.U. and Nnamdi, U. S. (2018). Perception of National Directorate of Employment Graduate Agricultural Training Scheme on Cassava Farmers’ in Imo State, Nigeria. Accepted in Press.
3. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Anyanwu, C. G. (2018). Awareness and Utilization of Cassava Production Technologies among Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, Accepted in Press.
4. Nwaobiala, C.U., Nnamdi, U. S. and Ekumankama, O. O. (2018). Performance Analysis of National Directorate of Employment Graduate Poultry Farmers Agricultural Training Scheme on Cassava Farmers’ Production in Imo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, Accepted in Press
5. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Issac, C. A. (2017). Farmers’ Perception on Improved Cassava Varieties Cultivated in Abia State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Agricultural Journal, 48(2):275 – 283.
6. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Njoku, S. C. (2017). Effect of Farmers’ Indigenous Knowledge on Soya Bean Output in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Journal of Wetland and Waste Management Studies,1(4):1 – 6.
7. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Anyanwu, C. G. (2017). Socio–Economic Determinants of Farmers’ Utilization of Cassava Intercrop Technologies in Imo State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Extension,18(4):34 – 40.
8. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2017). Effect of Agricultural Extension Delivery Methods on Arable Crop Farmers’ Cropping Systems in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development Journal, 17(3):225 – 230.
9. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Ogbonna, M. O. (2017). Analysis of Graduate Farmers’ Participation in National Directorate of Employment Agricultural Training Scheme in Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Development Studies, 2(1):16 – 22.
10. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2017). Assessment of Farmers’ Awareness and Utilization of Poultry Production Technologies in Abia State, Nigeria, Journal of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2(1): 42 – 51.
11. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nnamdi, U. S. (2017). Effect of National Directorate of Employment Agricultural Entrepreneurial Training Scheme on Poultry Farmers’ Production in Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2(1): 223 – 251.
12. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nzeka, N. A. (2017). Analysis of Factors Influencing Farmers’ Utilization of Women-in-Agriculture Extension Packages in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Community and Communication Research (JCCR), 2(1):41 – 49.
13. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2017). Factors Influencing Farmers’ Output in the International Fund for Agricultural Development Community – Based Projects in Abia and Cross River States, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 21(1):137 – 150.
14. Nwankwo, C. G., Nwaobiala, C. U., Ekumankama, O. O. and Ekweanya, A. (2017). Analysis of Perceived Effect of Climate Change and Adaptation among Cocoa Farmers in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. ARPN Journal of Science and Technology 7(1):1 – 7.
15. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Kaine, A. I. N. (2016). Determinants of Cassava Performance among Graduates of National Directorate of Employment in Imo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Farm Management,15(1):92 – 98.
16. Nwaobiala, C. U. Ndukwe I. and Ekumankama, O. O. (2016). Assessment of Training Needs of Cocoa Farmers in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, South East Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development Journal, 16(4):239- 245.
17. Nwaobiala, C. U., Ekumankama, O. O. and Nwagbara, E. M. (2016). Utilization of Electronic Learning Facilities among Agricultural Students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in Extension and Education Systems 5(3): 171 – 178. (IJASRT in EESs) www.ijasrt.iau-shoushtar.ac.ir.
18. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Ile, C. E. (2016). Analysis of Farmers’ Access to Growth Enhancement Support Scheme Agricultural Inputs in Abia State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Agricultural Journal, 47(2):337 – 344.
19. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nzeakor, F. C. (2016). Effectiveness of Agricultural Students’ Involvement in Seed Yam Production Technologies in Ishiagu Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. TLP International Journal of Biotechnology Agriculture and Environmental Technology Research 2(2):1-9. IJLFMS www.tlpub.org.
20. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Uchechi, T. N. (2016). Utilization of Cocoyam Production Technologies among Women Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 20(1):13 – 26.
21. Ogbonna, M. O. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2016). Socio-economic Factors Influencing Rural Farm Women Participation in Fadama III National Development Project in Gombe State, Nigeria. TLP International Journal of Biotechnology Agriculture and Environmental Technology Research 2(1): 9 – 18. IJLFMS www.tlpub.org.
22. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Mbah, G. O. (2016). Impact of IFAD/FGN/NDDC/Community- Based Natural Resource Management Programme on Beneficiary Farmers’ Production in Abia and Cross River States, Nigeria. Journal of Forestry, Environment and Sustainable Development, 2(1): 1 – 12
23. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Ubor, U. V. (2016). Effectiveness of Electronic Wallet System of Growth Enhancement Scheme Distribution among Arable Crop Framers in Imo State, Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development Journal, 16(1):355 – 360.
24. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2015). Analysis of Factors Influencing Women Participation in Cassava Post Harvest Technologies in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, 16(2): 341 – 353.
25. Nwankwo, C. C., Ekumankama, O. O. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2015). Cocoa Farmers Vulnerability to Climate Change in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. World Journal of Agricultural & Biological Sciences, 2(3):1–8. http://wjabs.com/
26. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Ubor, U. V. (2015). Effect of Growth Enhancement Scheme of Agricultural Transformation Agenda on Arable Crop Framers Production in Imo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment (NJAFE) 11(4):130-135. www.njafe.org.
27. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Obinna, L. O. (2015). Constraints to Adoption of Apiary Production Technologies among Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development 18(2): 2215 – 2220.
28. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2015). Analysis of Cassava Value Addition Technologies Used by Women Processors in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Forestry, Environment and Sustainable Development, 1(2):112 – 119.
29. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nottidge, D. O. (2015). Effect of Climate Variability and Change on Cassava Farmers’ Output in Abia State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Agricultural Journal, 46(1&2):109 – 116.
30. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nottidge, D. O. (2015). Constraints to Climate Change Adaptation among Cassava Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, 14(2): 23 – 29.
31. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2015). Determinants of Rice Output among ADP Contact Farmers in Mining and Non Mining Locations of Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Agricultural Journal, 46(1&2): 304 – 313.
32. Ogbonna, M. O. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2015). Evaluation of Participation and Poverty Levels of National FADAMA III Development Project Rural Farm Women in Gombe State, Nigeria. Discourse Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 3(6): 83-90 www.resjournals.org/jafs.
33. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nzeakor, F. C (2015). Constraints to Adoption of Recommended Fish Technologies among Homestead Catfish Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Extension and Development, 9(1): 67 – 71.
34. Nwaobiala, C. U and Nwosu, I. E. (2015). Effect of Community-Based Programme on the Poverty Profiles of Farmers in Cross River State, Nigeria. World Journal of Agricultural & Biological Sciences, 2 (1): 1 – 7. http://wjabs.com/
35. Obinna, L. O. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2015). Gender Differentials in Rural Household Decision Making among Small Scale Cassava Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment (NJAFE) 11(2):138-145. www.njafe.org.
36. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Ahamefule, B. A. (2015). Analysis of Poverty Profiles of IFAD/FGN/NDDC/Community-Based Farmers in Cross River State, Nigeria. Taraba Journal of Agricultural Research (TAJAR), 3(1): 31 – 35.
37. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Ahamefule, B. A. (2015). Analysis of Factors Influencing Adoption of Cassava Value – Added Technologies among Women Processors in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of the Science of Agriculture, Food Technology and the Environment 14 (1): 63 – 70.
38. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2014). Effect of Community–Based Programme on the Poverty Profiles of Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology. 15(1): 81 – 89.
39. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2014). Analysis of Technology Attributes Influencing Non Adoption of Apiary Technologies. The Case of IFAD Bee Farmers in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in Extension and Education Systems (IJASRT in EESs) www.ijasrt.webs.com 4(4): 177 – 184.
40. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2014). The Influence of Socio-Economic Factors on Adoption of Fish Production Technologies among Community-Based Farmers in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in Extension and Education Systems (IJASRT in EESs) 4(3): 131 – 135. www.ijasrt.webs.com
41. Okoroafor, K. M. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2014). Effectiveness of Cassava Women Processors in Value Addition Technologies in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in Extension and Education Systems (IJASRT in EESs) www.ijasrt.webs.com 4(3): 137 – 142.
42. Ogbonna, M. O. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2014). Impact of Fadama III National Development Project on the Poverty Levels of Rural Women Farmers in Gombe State, Nigeria. Taraba Journal of Agricultural Research (TAJAR) 2(2):59 – 65.
43. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2014). Socio-economic Factors Influencing Farmers’ Participation in IFAD/FGN/NDDC/Community-Based Natural Resource Management Programme Technologies in Abia and Cross River States, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 18 (1):49-61
44. Nwaobiala, C.U., Njoku, J.I. and Okoreaffia, Okafo (2014). Availability and Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies (AEERS) Journal 3(1):81 – 88.
45. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2014). Adoption of Fish Production Technologies among Homestead Catfish Farmers in Ebonyi State, South-East, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Agricultural Research. 6(2): 75 – 84.
46. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Njoku, J. I. (2014). Effect of Weather Elements on Cassava Production in Cross River State, Nigeria (1980 – 2012). International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Management and Development (IJAEMD) 4(1): 148 – 160.
47. Nwaobiala, C.U. and Olojede, J. C. (2014). Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Farmers in Benue North Agricultural Zone of Benue State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 15(1): 142 – 153.
48. Nwaobiala, C. U and Okoro, C. A. (2014). Farmers’ Access and Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Benue State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD) 17(2): 1857-1864.
49. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2014). Cocoa Farmers Participation in Farmer Field School Approach in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Extension and Development (NJRED):8(6):38-46.
50. Ogbonna, M. O. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2014). Effect of Fadama III Development Project on Rural Farm Women Production in Gombe State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment (NJAFE) 10(1):13-18. www.njafe.org.
51. Ogbonna, M. O. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2014). Analysis of Poverty Profiles of Participating and Non – Participating Rural Farm Women in Fadama III Development Project in Gombe State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD) 17(2):1762-1767.
52. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Ogbonna, M. O. (2014). Access to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Among Farmers in Gboko Agricultural Zone, Benue State, North Central, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology (IJRT) 3(1): 38-45. www.esxpublishers.com (Online).
53. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nwosu, I. E. (2014). Effect of Climate Change on Cassava Farmers’ Output in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD) 17(1):1628-1634.
54. Nwaobiala, C.U. (2014). Farmers’ Participation in IFAD/FGN/NDDC/Community – Based Natural Resource Management Programme Technologies in Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of the Science of Agriculture, Food Technology and the Environment. 13(1):119-124.
55. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Osondu, C .K. (2013). Assessment of Participation and Poverty Levels of IFAD/NDDC/Community Based Natural Resource Management Programme Farmers in Abia State of Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences (JOAFSS) 11(2):195-204.
56. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nwosu, I. E. (2013). Analysis of Factors Influencing Adoption of Okra Production Technologies in Enugu State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Social Research (JASR) 13(2):22 – 34.
57. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Okoreaffia, Okafo (2013). Evaluation of Farmers Availability and Access of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Socioeconomics and Sustainable environment (JASSE) 1(2):108 – 115.
58. Osondu C. K and C. U. Nwaobiala (2013). Assessment of Farmers’ Perception of Climate Change on Agricultural Production in Ohafia Agricultural Zone of Abia State, Nigeria. Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies (AEERS) Journal 2(2):1- 9.
59. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2013): Socio-economic Determinants of Upland and Swamp Rice Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Food Research (JAFR) 5(1):32- 40.
60. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2013). Evaluation of the Cocoa Farmers’ Participation in Farmer Field School Technologies in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment (NJAFE) 9(4):63-69. www.njafe.org.
61. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nottidge, D. O. (2013). Effect of Climatic Variables on Cassava Farmers’ Production in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment (NJAFE) 9(4): 57-62. www.njafe.org.
62. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Odoemelam, L. E. (2013). Constraints to Cocoa Farmers’ Participation in Farmer Field School Approach in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Extension and Development (NJRED) 7(6): 29-34.
63. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2013). Effect of Rural Extension Project on the Production on Yam Minisett Farmers in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies (AEERS) 2(1):82 – 88.
64. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nwaneri, T. C. (2013). Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Money Value of Seed Yam Farmers under Rural Extension Project. Journal of Agriculture, Socio-economic and Sustainable Environment (JASSE) 1(1): 26 – 34.
65. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2013). Effects of Institutional Extension Services on Seed Yam Farmers Production in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology (IJRT) 2(5): 22-28 www.esxpublishers.com (Online).
66. Nwaneri, T. C and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2012). Effects of HIV/AIDS on Rural Households in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Journal of Technology and Education in Nigeria (JOTEN) 17(1&2): 30 – 37.
67. Nwaobiala, C. U., Ezeh, C. I. and Unamma, R. P. A. (2012). Farmers’ Participation in IFAD/FGN/NDDC/Community-Based Natural Resource Management Programme Technologies in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology (IJRT), 1(6): 94 – 99. www.esxpublishers.com (Online).
68. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Ezeh, C. I. (2012). Farmers’ Perception of Simple Mechanized Farm Implements Used in Crop Production in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Science, 7(3): 159 -163.
69. Onumadu, F. N. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2012). Assessment of Youths Participation in Yam Minisett Technology in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 3(3): 45 – 50. www.iste.org (Online).
70. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2011). The Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Among Extension Officers in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD), 14(1): 451 – 456.
71. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2010). Effect of Green River Project on Cassava Farmer’s Production in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, Global Approaches to Extension Practice (GAEP) Journal, 6(2): 26 – 31.
72. Nwaobiala, C. U., Akele, S. E, Onumadu, F. N. and Okoronkwo, M. O. (2009). Influence of Socio-Economic Factors on Crop Farmers Production in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practice (GAEP) Journal 5(1): 63 – 67.
73. Nwaobiala, C. U., Ekedo, T. O. and Ezeh, C. I. (2009). Effect of Home Gardening on Farmers Output and Income in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Research, 1(1): 188 -192.
74. Ekedo, T. O., Ezeh, C. I. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2008). Socio-Economic Determinants of Home Gardeners in Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology, 8(2): 69 -72.
75. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Ezeh, C. I. (2008). Effects of Private Sector Extension Service on Crop Farmers Production in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Journal of Food and Fibre Production 1 (1): 50 – 56.
76. Onumadu, F. N., Nwosu, I. E. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2008). Assessment of Financial Benefits From Adoption of Agro-forestry Practices by Small Scale Farmers in Kastina State, Nigeria, Journal of Food and Fibre Production 1(1): 43 – 49.
77. Onumadu, F. N, Nwosu, I. E. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2008). Appraisal of Social Benefits of Agro-Forestry Practices by Small Scale Farmers in Kastina State. Nigeria. Journal of Food and Fibre Production 1(1): 72-78.
PROCEEDINGS/CONFERENCE PAPERS
78. Nwaobiala, C. U, Ahiwe, M .O and Eluwa, A.N. (2012). Examining the Extension Strategies in Technology Dissemination in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria Held at Bayero University Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, 5th-9th November, Pp. 321-325.
79. Chinaka, G. I. and Nwaobiala, C. U. (2012). An Overview of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Facilities and Library Services Utilization in Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria Held at Bayero University Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, 5th – 9th November, Pp.1072-1076.
80. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Onumadu, F. N. (2010). Youths Participation in Cassava Production Through Rural Extension Project of Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at LAUTECH Ogbomso, Osun State, Nigeria 18th- 22nd October, Pp. 50-52.
81. Isiocha, S. C., Nwaobiala, C. U. and Oguama, O. B. (2010). An Overview of Gender Issues in Agriculture. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at LAUTECH Ogbomso, Osun State, Nigeria 18th-22nd October, Pp. 527-528.
82. Nwaobiala, C. U., Ijiomah, J. C. and Keke, C. I. (2010). Socio-Economic Determinants of Seed Yam Farmer’s Output in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at LAUTECH Ogbomso, Osun State, Nigeria 18th-22nd October, Pp. 1552 -1555.
83. Ekedo, T. O., Ezeh, C. I., Nwaobiala, C. U. and Okwusi, M. C. (2009). Socio-Economic Determinants of Non-Timber Forest Production in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria, Proceedings of 43rd Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at Abuja, 20th – 23rd October, Pp. 390-392.
84. Okoro B. O., Ekwe K.C.. Nwaobiala, C. U. and Nwakor, F. C. (2009). Strategizing Agricultural Extension Service for Enhancing Food and Livelihood Security of HIV/AIDS Affected Households in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at Abuja, 20th -23rd October, Pp.630-632.
85. Nwaobiala, C. U., Isiocha, S. C. and Nwachukwu, K. (2009). Adoption of Cassava Post Harvest Technologies by Women in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria, Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at Abuja, 20th -23rd October, Pp. 670-672.
86. Nwaobiala, C. U., Ekwe, K. C. and Akele, S. E. (2008). Socio-Economic Determinants of Farmers Participation in Green River Project in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Congress of Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA) held at National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike Abia State 19th – 22nd August, Pp. 172-177.
BOOK CHAPTERS
87. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2016). Analysis of Community-Based Farmers’ Utilization of Livestock Production Technologies in Cross River State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the Conference by Society for Community and Communication and Development Research (SCCDR) held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Abia State, Nigeria 16 – 18 August. In Nwachukwu, I., Agbarevo, M.N.B. and Nwaobiala, C.U. (eds.): Pp. 419 – 425.
88. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2015). Emerging Trends in Entrepreneurship in Agriculture. In Entrepreneurship and Innovation: An Introduction (eds): Onuekwusi,, G. O. C. and Adama, J. C. Pp.169 – 189.
89. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2015). Strengthening Agricultural Extension Delivery through Institutional Approach in Nigeria. Rural Sociology and Extension Departmental Book of Readings. In Contemporary Issues in Extension Systems and Development (eds): Nwachukwu, I., Onumadu, F. N., Ifenkwe, G. E. Agbarevo, M.N.B., Apu, U., Odoemelam, L. E. and Nwaobiala, C.U. Pp. 6 – 13.
90. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2015). Contributions of National Fadama Development Project and IFAD/FGN/NDC/Community–Based Natural Resource Management Programme in Abia State, Nigeria. Rural Sociology and Extension Departmental Book of Readings. In Contemporary Issues in Extension Systems and Development (eds.): Nwachukwu, Ifenkwe, G.E. Onumadu, F. N., Agbarevo, M.N.B., Apu, U., oOdoemelam, L. E. and Nwaobiala, C.U. Pp. 335 – 341.
91. Nnadozie, A. K. O, Nwaobiala, C. U. and Mkpado, M. (2015). An Evaluation of Research Extension – Farmer-Input-Linkage–System (REFILS) by Agricultural Development Programmes (ADPs) in Nigeria. In Contemporary Issues in Extension Systems and Development (eds.): Nwachukwu, I., Onumadu, F. N, Ifenkwe, G.E. Agbarevo, M.N.B., Apu, U., Odoemelam, L. E. and Nwaobiala, C.U. Pp. 15 – 21.
92. Udeme J. Usanga, Nwaobiala, C. U. and Anozie, R. O. (2015). Entrepreneurship Skills for the 21st Century Agricultural Development in Nigeria. In Contemporary Issues in Extension Systems and Development (eds.): Nwachukwu, I., Onumadu, F. N, Ifenkwe, G.E. Agbarevo, M.N.B., Apu, U., Odoemelam, L. E. and Nwaobiala, C.U. Pp. 369 – 373.
TECHNICAL REPORTS
93. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2015). A One – Day Training on Rice (Oryza sativa) Production Recommendation Technologies for MOUA, Umufike Extension Centre in Ubani Ibeku Adopted Community of Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria held on 11th June, 2015.
94. Nwaobiala, C. U. (2015). A One – Day Training on Maize (Zea mays) Production Recommendation Technologies for MOUA, Umufike Extension Centre in Ubani Ibeku Adopted Community of Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria held on 11th June, 2015.