PERSONAL DATA:
Name: Onu, Samson Ejike
Place of Birth: Avuvu, Ikeduru
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Married
Local Govt. Area: Ikeduru
State of Origin: Imo
Nationality: Nigerian
Religion: Christianity
Contact Address: Department of Rural Sociology and Extension, MOUAU
Date of Assumption of Duty in MOUAU: 25th January, 2016
Status on 1st Appointment Graduate Assistant
Present Status Assistant Lecturer
Present Salary: CONUASS 2 step 2
Department/Unit: Department of Rural Sociology and Extension, MOUAU
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES
* Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike – 2013-2015
* Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike – 2007 – 2012
* Comprehensive Secondary School, Avuvu – 2000 – 2005
* Community Primary School, Avuvu – 1993 – 1999
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED:
* M.Sc (Rural Sociology and Development) – 2015
* B.Agric (Rural Sociology and Extension) – 2013
* Senior School Certificate – 2005
* First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) – 1999
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES/QUALIFICATION:
2017 Certificate of participation of Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria,
(AESON) University of Portharcourt.
2016 Certificate of Participation on 2016 Climate Impact Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE)
Institutional Strengthening Programme: Maiden Induction Programme for MOUAU Staff.
2016 Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Umudike. Certificate of participation
2016 1st Annual Conference of Society for Community and Communication Development Research,
(SCCDR), Umudike. Certificate of participation.
2016 Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, (AESON) University of Ibadan.
Certificate of participation
2013-2014 NYSC MDGs Community Development Service Grou – President
2013 Data Analysis (Statistical Package for Social Science)
2012 Universal Mandatory Training IT Training (UMITT)
Computer Fundamentals, Internet Applications, Window XP, Microsoft OfficeWord2007,
Microsoft Office Excel 2007, Microsoft Office Power Point 2007, and Microsoft Office Access 2007.
2012 Centre for Enterprenuership Studies MOUAU. Enterprenuership Awareness and Training Enterprise.
2011 National Asssociation of Agricultural Economics and Extension Students (NAAEES) (Secretary General)
2009-2010 Student Union Government, Micheal Okpara University of AgricultureUmudike
(Student Representative Council)
2008- 2009 Peace and Conflict Resolution (Capacity Training Workshop)
WORK EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE MOUAU:
2013-2014 Ministry of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Edo State, Agricultural Development Programme
Position: National Youth Corper (NYSC)
2013 – 2014 NYSC Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) Oredo L.G.A Benin City
Position: Devlopment Knowledge Facilitator
2011 Micheal Okpara University Teaching And Research Farm
Industrial Training
Position SIWES Student
WORK EXPERIENCE IN MOUAU
2017 COC member RUSAN Conference MOUAU
2017 200 Level Exam Officer
2016 – till date Secretary II Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator
2016 – till date Assistant Staff Adviser, National Association of Rural Sociology and Extension Students, MOUAU
2016 – till date Assistant Coordinator, Undergraduate Seminar.
2016 100 Level Exam Officer
2016 Acting Secretary, LOC of 2016 conference of SCCDR held on August 16th – 18th, 2016, MOUAU
2015 – 2016 Graduate Assistant,
Department of rural sociology and extension Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
1. Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON)
2. Society for Community and Communication Development Research (SCCDR)
3. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
4. Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RUSAN)
MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES/BODIES
* COC member RUSAN conference.
* LOC member SCCDR conference.
* Member, College Board (CAERSE)
* Member, Departmental Board, Rural Sociology and Extension (RSE)
CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
1. 22nd Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, (AESON) University of Portharcourt.
2. Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), National Root Crop Research Institute, Umudike.
3. 21st Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, (AESON) University of Ibadan.
4. 2016, Climate Impact Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) Institutional Strengthening Programme: Maiden Induction Programme held on 17th-18th October 2016 for MOUAU Staff.
5. 2016, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Sensitization Programme held in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
6. 2016, International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development by Society for Community and Communication Development Research (SCCDR) held on 16th-18th August, 2016 in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
7. 2016, Training and Re-training of some Academic Staff of the University (MOUAU) on result computation and use of result template.
RESEARCH WORK
1. Influence of Rural-Urban Migration on Rural Development in Ikeduru LGA Imo State, Nigeria (undergraduate project)
2. Effect of Osu Caste System on the Development of Rural Communities in Imo State, Nigeria (MSc. Thesis)
PUBLICATIONS
JOURNALS
1. Obinna L. O and Onu S. E (2017) Contributions of Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Non–Farm and Off–Farm Enterprises of Households Poverty Reduction in Abia State. Journal of Agricultural Extension Vol. 21 (3) October, 2017 ISSN(e): 24086851; ISSN(Print); 1119944X. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jae.v21i3.14
2. Onu S. E Oyongwo F. U and Mbah G. O (2017) Extent of participation of Osus in rural community development in Imo State, Nigeria. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Commercial and Property Law. Vol. 5 (1) June- August.
3. Oyongwo, F. U, Agbarevo M. N. B, Ekumankama O. O and Onu S. E (2017) Awareness of organic farming and environmental conservation practices in Imo State, Nigeria. TLEP International Journal of Agriculture, Health and Food Science Research. ISSN 2488-9324. Vol. 3 Issue 3
4. Obinna L. O and Onu S. E. (2017) Influence of Primary Health Care delivery services on the health status of rural dwellers in Abia State, Nigeria. European Journal of Social Science Studies ISSN: 2501-8590 Volume 2(2). www.oapub.org/soc
5. Onu, S. E and Nwachukwu I (2016). Rural community development and the Osu caste system in Igboland, Nigeria. Journal of Community and Communication Research Volume 1, No. 2 Dec. 2016. Pp. 143-148
6. Onu S. E. and Apu U. (2016) Involvement of Osus in Community Leadership in Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Community and Communication Research Volume 1, No. 2 Dec. 2016. Pp. 137-142
7. Onumadu, F. N, Onu, S. E and Egbukwala O. L (2016) Awareness of Minimum Tillage by Small Scale Cassava Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Community and Communication Research Volume 1, No. 1 June 2016. Pp. 77-80
8. Onu S.E and Maduka O. A (2016) Assessment of conservation measures of selected tree crops going into extinction adopted by rural farmers in Ohafia L.G.A of Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science (IJAES). Vol. 2 No.6 ISSN 2489-0081. www.iiardpub.org
9. Onu, S. E and Apu U. (2016) Assessment of perception of Osu caste system among rural communities in Imo State, Nigeria. TLEP International Journal of Humanities Vol 1. (7) ISSN 2488-9324.
10. Obinna L. O and Onu S. E (2016) Group Dynamics, Women’s Mobilization, Networking and empowerment: a case study of Catholic Women Organization of Umuahia Diocese, Abia State Nigeria. International Journal of Humanities Vol 1 (7) ISSN 2488-9324.
11. Apu U, Mbagwu J and Onu, S. E. (2016) Determinants of fuel wood exploitation for household energy use in Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria TLEP International Journal of Environmental Technology Research Vol. 1. No 7 ISSN 2488-9324
12. Ekedo, C. O, Ifenkwe G. E, Onu, S. E, Nwako, F. N and Kadurumba, C (2016) Determinants of access and utilization of information and communication technologies among cassava farmers in enugu state, Nigeria. TLEP International Journal of Information and Knowledge Management ISSN 2488-9324(Paper) E-ISSN 2488-9334(Online) Vol. 2.
13. Ekedo T. O, Onu, S. E, Uzegbu H.O, and Kadurumba C (2016) Nwakor F. N Differentials in access to ICTs among cassava farmers in South-Eastern, Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Agriculture Volume 47(1) Pp 365-376.
14. Onu, S. E (2015) Effect of Rural-Urban Migration on Rural Development in Ikeduru LGA Imo State Nigeria. FUTO Journal Series (FUTOJNS), Nigeria.
PROCEEDINGS
15. Onu, S. E, Ekweanya N M and Mbah G. O (2016). Analysis of access to credit among rural cassava farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. 1st Annual Conference Proceedings of the Society for Community and Communication Development Research held on August 16th – 18th 2016, MOUAU.
16. Onu, S. E, Apu, U, and Nwachukwu, I (2016) Assessment of level of involvement of Osus in local leadership in Imo State Nigeria. 1st Annual Conference Proceedings of the Society for Community and Communication Development Research held on August 16th – 18th 2016, MOUAU.
17. Ekweanya N. M and Onu. S E. (2016). Effects and Communication Technology on Small-Scale Enterprises in Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. 1st Annual Conference Proceedings of the Society for Community and Communication Development Research held on August 16th – 18th 2016, MOUAU.
BOOK CHAPTERS
18. *Onu, S. E, (2016) Rural Urban-Migration: Causes and Implications On Rural Development. Book of Readings, School of General Studies Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
19. Onu, S. E. (2015) Risk Management in Agriculture: The Role of Extension. In: Nwachukwu, I, O.O Ekumankama, G.E Ifenkwe, F.N Onumadu, M.N. B Agbaraevo, U. Apu, L. E Odoemelam and C. U Nwaobiala (eds). Contomporary Issues I Agricultural Extension Systems and Development. Departmental Book of Readings, Rural Sociology and Extension, Micael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria. Pp 342-347.
HOBBIES:
Reading, Research and Travelling
REFEREES:
Prof. Ike M. Nwachukwu
Department of Rural Sociology and Agricultural Extension
Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Prof. G. C. Onuekwusi
Department of Rural Sociology and Agricultural Extension,
Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
Dr Uchechi Apu (Ph.D)
Associate Professor, Department of Rural Sociology and Agricultural Extension,
Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.