Oti, Okpani Godwin

Biography

 Oti, Okpani Godwin

Lecturer

OTI, OKPANI GODWIN Tel: +234-80-665-44-226 Date/Place of Birth: 28th October, 1984/Afikpo Marital Status: Married with one child

PHYSICAL ADDRESSES Permanent Home Address:          26 Ndibe Road, Ezi-Nwachi Ndibe, Afikpo,                                                             Ebonyi State, Nigeria   Employment/Office Address:       Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael  Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,  P.M.B. 7267, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

E-MAIL ADDRESSES oti.okpani@mouau.edu.ng oti.okpani@gmail.com oti.okpani@unn.edu.ng

RESEARCH DATABASE AND IDENTIFIER ADDRESSES Web of Science Researcher ID IUN-6157-2023 Goolge Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jySeq5UAAAAJ&hl=en ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Okpani-Oti-3 ORCID ID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8005-3759

RESEARCH INTERESTS  My research interests criss-cross Agricultural Production, Resource and Environmental Economics, Gender and Poverty, Inequality and Economic Development, and Education and Curriculum Development issues. These include but not limited to Farm Management, Micro-and-Macro Finance, Land-Labour-Capital Economics, Climate Change, Land-Forestry-Fishery Resources and Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Valuation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Gender Mainstreaming and Rural Development, Christian Religious Studies and Arts Education

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION  Resource and Environmental Economics

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

S/n	Institution Attended	Qualification	Date Obtained
1.	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	Ph.D Agric. Econs. (Resources & Environmental Economics	2017
2.	University of Nigeria, Nsukka	MS.c Agric. Econs. (Resources & Environmental Economics	2013
3.	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umidke	B. Agriculture (Agric. Econs.)	2007
4.	Government Secondary School, Afikpo	WASSCE	2002
5.	Amaizu/Amangballa Community Primary School, Afikpo	First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)	1996

OTHER TRAININGS OBTAINED

1. “Winning Grant Writing Proposal’workshop organized by the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike at Senator Pius Anyim Auditorium of the university, from 17^th– 19^th July, 2023.
2. “Grant and Research Writing”, Third Hidden Hunger Post Conference Workshop of the Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI), held at the NEEDS Assessment Building, AE-FUNAI on 9^thOctober, 2019.
3. “Open Data Management in Agriculture and Nutrition“by GODAN Action held online from 13th November to 8th December, 2017.
4. “Econometrics for Policy Analysis Using Stata” by Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project at University of Nigeria, Nsukka from August 1-3, 2017.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Lecturer I (October 01, 2022 Till Date)

Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

1. Teaches undergraduate courses in General Agriculture, Technical Report Writing and Presentation, and Economic Development, Planning and Policy.
2. Supervises research projects of undergraduate students. Have successfully supervised over 10 undergraduate students.

• Coordinates undergraduate research projects. Streamlines and maintains a data base of students’ topics; organize and moderate proposal seminars; organize and moderate external project defence.

1. Other duties include preparation of research proposals for funding; execution of funded projects including data collection, analysis, and report writing; facilitates training workshops.
2. Also offers consultancy services in Economic Development/Agricultural Economics research and rural development projects and policy initiatives; Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Agriculture (CCMAA); Business Development Services (BDS) especially, development of business plans, value chain analysis and development, and writing of feasibility studies; and Market Analysis and Development (MAD).

 

2. Lecturer II (October 01, 2019 – September 30, 2022)
3. Teaches undergraduate courses in Basic Principles of Economics, General Agriculture, Technical Report Writing and Presentation, Macroeconomic Theory, and Economic Development, Planning and Policy.
4. Supervises research projects of undergraduate students. Have successfully supervised 10 undergraduate students.

• Coordinates undergraduate research projects. Streamlines and maintains a data base of students’ topics; organize and moderate proposal seminars; organize and moderate external project defence.

1. Other duties include preparation of research proposals for funding; execution of funded projects including data collection, analysis, and report writing.

 

3. Assistant Lecturer (January 28, 2016 – September 30, 2019)
4. Teaches undergraduate courses in Agricultural Cooperatives, Introduction to Farm Management and Production Economics, and Economic Development, Planning and Policy.
5. Supervised research projects of undergraduate students. Have successfully supervised five (5) undergraduate students.

PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC HONOURS/AWARDS

1. Certificate of Commendation, from NYSC for contributing to the development of the

    Federal Capital Territory, Abuja during National Service from August 2008 to August 2009.

 

2. Letter of Commendation, from the senate of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike for impressive performance in the second semester examinations of 2003/2004 academic session.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE UNIVERSITY

1. Member,Accreditation sub-Committee on Curriculum Matters, for October 2018/19 Accreditation Programme of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

 

2. Member,Transport/Logistics/Protocol sub-Committee, second National Conference of Society for Community and Communication Development Research (SCCDR), held at Pius Anyim Hall, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 13^th– 16^th August, 2019.

 

3. Representative,of CAERSE SERVICOM Window (Dr. I. O. Obasi) at the Emergency SERVICOM Meeting held at Council Affairs Room 313, Administrative Block on Wednesday, 2^ndOctober, 2019.

 

4. Member, Publicity/Protocol sub-Committee for Professor Christian Ejike Onyenweaku’s Valedictory Lecture on “I have fought a good fight, and I have finished the race: A retrospective look at my university career, 1981-2019,”held at Senator Anyim Pius Anyim Auditorium, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike on 15^thJanuary, 2020.

 

5. Secretary, Forward Drafting Committee on behalf of Professor Chinedum Nwajiuba for Inclusion in Book of Readings in Honour of Professor Aloysius Chidi Nwosu.

 

6. Member, Committee to Search for Topics and Authors for Inclusion in Book of Readings for the Public Lecture in Honour of Professor Aloysius Chidi Nwosu.

 

7. LevelExamination Officer, Department of Agricultural Economics

 

8. Member, CAERSE Environmental and Utility Committees, respectively.

 

9. Member, FinanceandProtocol sub-Committees, for public presentation of Book of Readings in Honour of Professor Aloysius Chidi Nwosu held on Tuesday, 14^th December, 2021.

 

10. Undergraduate Seminar Coordinator, Department of Agricultural Economics, from 5^thOctober, 2021 Till Date.

 

PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Oti, C.J., Ezeugwu, H.I., and Oti, O.G.(2023). Analysis of roles of religious education in sustainbale peace, security and development: Evidence from Nasarawa State, Nigeria. International Journal of Studies in Education, 19(1), 264 – 275.

 

2. Oti, C.J., Dike, C.B., Umeadi, L.C., and Oti, O.G.(2023). Availability and utilization of Christian Religious Studies (CRS) instructional materials in junior secondary schools: implications for Nigeria’s sustainable education and development. Evidence from Nasarawa State, Nigeria. International Journal of Studies in Education, 19(1), 244 – 255.

 

3. Ebe, F.E., Obike, K.C., Oti, G.O., Njoku, J.I.K., and Ogbu, O.U. (2021). Perceived effects of climate variability and change on livelihood of arable crop farmers in Agbani Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) Journal, 21(1), 63 – 76.

 

4. Ebe, F.E., Obike, K.C., Oti, G.O., Njoku, J.I.K., and Abonyi, J.O. (2021). Analysis of resources use, productivity and profitability among yellow pepper rural female farmers in Nsukka Agricultural Zone of Enugu State. Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) Journal, 21(1), 14 – 24.

 

5. Oti, O.G., Okoye, C.U., and Obasi, I.O. (2021). Implications for food security of farmers’ awareness and perception of climate change in Nigeria. Nigerian Agricultural Journal (NAJ), 51(2), 164 – 173. http://www.ajol.info/index.php/naj/article/view/214068/201889

 

6. Ebe, F.E., Obike, K.C., Oti, O.G., and Agha, U.J. (2021). Analysis of productivity of apiculture among ADP contact farmers in Ohafia agricultural zone of Abia State, Nigeria. Association of Deans of Agriculture in Nigeria Universities (ADAN) Journal of Agriculture, 2(1), 13 – 21. (Society)

 

7. Oti, C.J., Nwafor, O.M., Ugwu, C.E., and Oti, O.G. (2020). Implementation of senior secondary school Christian Religious Studies (CRS) curriculum in Nigeria: Implications for Educational and moral development. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies, 27(Special Edition), 147-159.

 

8. Amusa, T.A., Igwe, K.C., and Oti, G.O. (2020). Environmental risks management practices among rice farmers in rice producing areas of Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment (JSAE), 18 (1), 97 – 115.

 

9. Oti, O.G., Enete, A. A., and Ebe, F.E. (2020). Effect of livelihood factors on climate change adaptation practices among Farmers in South-East Nigeria: Quantitative approach. Nigerian Agricultural Journal (NAJ), 51(2), 375-382.

 

10. Oti, O.G., Enete, A.A., and Nweze, N.J. (2019). Technical efficiency of cassava production under climate change: Implications for food security in Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment (JAFE), 6(4), 53 – 60.

 

11. Oti, O.G., Enete, A.A. and Nweze, N. J. (2019). Livelihood structure and composition of farming households in Southeast Nigeria: The livelihood approach. Journal of Community and Communication Research (JCCR), 4(2), 96 – 105.

 

12. Oti, O.G., Enete, A.A., and Nweze, N.J. (2019). Effectiveness of climate change adaptation practices of farmers in Southeast Nigeria: An empirical approach. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD), 22(1), 4094 – 4099.

 

13. Oti, O.G., Onyia, C.C., and Umoinyang, M.E. (2017). Effects of farmers-herdsmen conflicts on the food security status of farming households in Enugu State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production (IJARFP), 2(3), 97-108.

 

PEER REVIEWED CHAPTERS IN BOOK OF READINGS

14. Echebiri, R.N., Obasi, I.O., Nwaogu, D.C., Oti, O.G.,and Ekeleme, E.G. (2021). Health issues and gender mainstreaming in sustainable farm sector development with particular reference to transition economies. In:  C.A. Okezie, J.C. Nwaru, M.E. Njoku, K.C. Igwe, O.R. Iheke, B.C. Okoye, I.O. Obasi, T.A. Amusa and L.D.N. Nnadozie (Eds.). Innovative Agriculture for Structural Transformation in Nigeria.Book of Readings in Honour of Professor Aloysius Chidi Nwosu. AEC-MOUAU Publications, Umudike, Nigeria. Pp. 18 – 34.

 

15. Ebe, F. E., Oti, O.G., and Odo, C. O. (2021). Assessment of climate smart agricultural practices in mitigating climate change, and enhancing livelihoods among smallholder farmers. In:  C.A. Okezie, J.C. Nwaru, M.E. Njoku, K.C. Igwe, O.R. Iheke, B.C. Okoye, I.O. Obasi, T.A. Amusa and L.D.N. Nnadozie (Eds.). Innovative Agriculture for Structural Transformation in Nigeria.Book of Readings in Honour of Professor Aloysius Chidi Nwosu. AEC-MOUAU Publications, Umudike, Nigeria. Pp. 85 – 94.

 

16. Okezie, C.A., Oti, O.G. and Nse-Nelson, F.A. (2021). Agricultural policy regimes in nigeria: emerging gaps and linkages 1900 – 2020. In: C.A. Okezie, J.C. Nwaru, M.E. Njoku, K.C. Igwe, O.R. Iheke, B.C. Okoye, I.O. Obasi, T.A. Amusa and L.D.N. Nnadozie (Eds.). Innovative Agriculture for Structural Transformation in Nigeria.Book of Readings in Honour of Professor Aloysius Chidi Nwosu, AEC-MOUAU Publications, Umudike, Nigeria. Pp. 1 – 17.

 

17. Oti, O.G., Amusa, T.A., Ebe, F.E., Odo, C.O. and Okere, A.R. (2020). Policy implications of the drivers of deforestation in Nigeria: Evidence from literature. In: J.C. Nwaru, C.A. Okezie, M.E. Njoku, K.C. Igwe, O.R. Iheke, B.C. Okoye, I.O. Obasi, T.A. Amusa and L.D.N. Nnadozie (Eds.). Repositioning Agriculture for Economic Development in Nigeria(pp. 237-250). Book of Readings in Honour of Professor Christian Ejike Onyenweaku, AEC-MOUAU Publications, Umudike.

 

18. Odo, C.O., Ozor, M.U., Nnamani, N.G. and Oti, O.G.(2020). Rural employment generation and value addition: A case of baking process technology of cashew nut. In: J.C. Nwaru, C.A. Okezie, M.E. Njoku, K.C. Igwe, O.R. Iheke, B.C. Okoye, I.O. Obasi, T.A. Amusa and L.D.N. Nnadozie (Eds.). Repositioning Agriculture for Economic Development in Nigeria. Book of Readings in Honour of Professor Christian Ejike Onyenweaku, AEC-MOUAU Publications, Umudike, Pp. 160-169.

CONFERENCE RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS /PROCEEDINGS/ABSTRACTS

1. Oti, C.J., Patrick, C.P., and Oti, O.G.(2023). Peace education, basic education curriculum, agriculture and national development: A conceptual review. Paper presented at the 34^thannual conference of curriculum organization of Nigeria at Niger delta University, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria from 13^th – 16^th September.

 

2. Oti, C.J., Nnadi, E.M., and Oti, O.G.(2023). Integration of peace education into basic education curriculum: Implications for agriculture and socioeconomic development in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 34^thannual conference of curriculum organization of Nigeria at Niger delta University, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria from 13^th – 16^th September.

 

3. Oti, C.J. and Oti, O.G.(2023). Level of awareness and utilization of Open Educational Resources in Christian Religious Studies: Evidence from Junior Secondary Schools in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 2^ndinternational virtual conference of the Department of Arts Education, university of Nigeria, Nsukka, from 7^th – 8^th June, 2023.

 

4. Oti, C.J., Ezeugwu, H.I., and Oti, O.G.(2023). Analysis of the roles of religious education on sustainable peace, security and development: Evidence from Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Paper presented at the 19^thannual hybrid conference of Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka at Princess Alexandra Auditorium from on Wednesday, May 24^th 2023.

 

5. Oti, C.J., Dike, C.B., Umeadi, L.C., and Oti, O.G.(2023). Levels of availability and utilization of Christian Religious Studies (CRS) instructional materials in junior secondary schools: Implications for sustainable education and development in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 19^thannual hybrid conference of Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka at Princess Alexandra Auditorium from on Wednesday, May 24^th 2023.

 

6. Okere, R.A., Ehirim, N.C., Mfonobong, E., and Oti, O.G. (2021). Willingness to pay for extension services by smallholder oil palm farmers in Edo State. Proceedings of the 34^thAnnual Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria, held at University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State from 15^th– 18^th November, pp. 934 – 942.

 

7. Oti, O.G., Okpani, B.E., and Okpani, F.M. (2021). Determinants of ginger consumption; Implications for nutrition security among rural households in Southeast Nigeria. Book of Abstracts of the 14^thSymposium of the International Society of Tropical Root Crops – Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB), held in Lusaka, Zambia from 20^thto 24^th September, p. 77.

 

8. Okere, R.A., Okoye, C.U., Enete, A.A., Oti, O.G., Okwor, C.L., and Abu, R.A. (2021). Analysis of Factors influencing households’ oil palm consumption in ngor-okpala local government area of Imo State. Proceedings of the 54^thAnnual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria from 31^stJanuary to 4^th February, pp. 608 – 616.
9. Okere, R.A., Okoye, C.U., Enete, A.A., Oti, O.G., Onah, O.G.,and Adakaren, B. (2020). Analysis of the marketing of oil palm planting materials: A Case of NIFOR Hybrid Specie. Paper presented at the Virtual International Conference on Agricultural Transformation in the ECOWAS Sub-region, organized by the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 27^th– 28^th October, pp. 372 – 381.

 

10. Oti, O.G., Enete, A.A., and Nweze, N.J. (2019). Effects of climate change adaptation strategies on technical efficiency of cassava production: Implications for food security in Nigeria. Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Food Security and Hidden Hunger of the Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI) held from 7^thto 9^thOctober, pp. 142-149.

 

11. Oti, O.G.,Enete, A.A., and Nweze, N.J. (2019). Livelihood structure and composition of farming households in Southeast Nigeria: The sustainable livelihood approach. Proceedings of the 2^ndNational Conference of the Society for Community and Communication Development Research (SCCDR) held at Pius Anyim Hall, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 13^th to 16^th  August, 2019, p. 21.

 

12. Oti, O.G., Onyia, C.C.,Okere, R.A., and Umoinyang, M.E. (2017). Perennial conflict between farmers and Hausa/Fulani herdsmen: Implications on food security in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 18th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeotuka, Ogun State, Nigeria from 16-19th October, 2017. Pp. 212-220.

 

13. Oti, O.G., Okere, R.A., Enete, A.A., Amusa, T.A., Umoinyang, M.E., Uwaoma, I.G., and Nnaji, A.P. (2016). Drivers of climate change adaptation of rural farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria: A Multinomial Choice Analysis. Proceedings of the 17th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists held at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria from 17-20th October, 2016. Pp. 924 – 932.

 

RESEARCH PAPERS UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR PUBLICATION

1. Analysis of selected socioeconomic characteristics of fishermen: Implications for fish production in coastal Nigeria

 

2. Characterization of educational levels, fishing experiences and incomes of artisanal fishing in Nigeria: Correlation and crosstabulation approaches

 

3. Constraints to artisanal fishing in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

 

4. Socioeconomic profiling of artisanal fishing in Nigeria’s coastal region: Sex, age and access to credit perspective

 

5. Peace education, basic education curriculum, agriculture and national development: A conceptual review

 

6. Integration of peace education into basic education curriculum: Implications for agriculture and socioeconomic development in Nigeria

 

SOME PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES / CONFERENCES / TRAININGS ATTENDED

1. Virtual International Conference on Agricultural Transformation in the ECOWAS sub-region, organized by the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, from 27^th– 28^thOctober, 2020.
2. A four-day national conference of the Society for Community and Communication Development Research (SCCDR) on the theme: Rural Insecurity and Sustainable Food Production in Nigeria: Challenges and Solutions, held at Pius Anyim Hall, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 13^thto 16^thAugust, 2019.

 

3. 6^thAPRNet/IFPRI/USAID National, Annual Multi-stakeholders’ Forum on the theme, ‘Towards a Sustainable Agricultural led Growth for Economic Growth and Recovery in Nigeria’, held at Newton Parks Hotels and Resort Ltd., Wuse Zone 4, Abuja on Thursday, August 29, 2019.

 

4. Third International Conference on Food Security and Hidden Hunger of the Faculty of Agriculture, Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI) on the theme: Implications of Hidden Hunger on Nutrition and Health Security in the face of Climate Change,held at the NEEDS Assessment Building, AE-FUNAI from 6^thto 9^th October, 2019.

 

5. 11^thAgricultural Policy Research Seminar of APRNet (Agricultural Policy Research Network) on ‘Adaptive Capacity of IFAD-VCDP Farmers in North Central Nigeria’, held at Haske Luxury Hotel, Tunga, Mina, Niger State on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

 

6. A two-day induction programme for staff of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) under the Climate Impact Research Capacity and Leadership (CIRCLE) Programme for sub-Saharan Africa (2014-2018) held at Pius Anyim Auditorium, MOUAU from 17-18th October, 2016.

 

REVIEWED ARTICLES FOR THE FOLLOWING JOURNALS AND CONFERENCE

1. Nigérian Agricultural Policy Research Journal (NAPReJ)
2. Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 2020

Conference

3. Nigeria Agricultural Journal (NAJ)

 

 

AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

1. Agricultural Policy Research Network (APRNet) www.aprnetworkng.org
2. Society for Community and Communication Development Research (SCCDR)

 

ICT SKILLS

Proficient in MS word, Excel, Power Point, SPSS and STATA software

 

HOBBIES

Playing table tennis; and watching, listening and reading of news

REFEREES

1. Dr. N. A. Chukwuone

Senior Research Fellow/ Senior Lecturer & Director, Resource and Environmental Policy Research Centre (REPRC), Environment for Development (EfD)-Nigeria, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

E-mail: nnaemeka.chukwuone@unn.edu.ng

Phone: +234(805)-124-2411

 

2. Dr. Godwin N. Asumugha

Director, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike &

Visiting Scientist, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

E-mail: gasumugha@gmail.com

Phone: +234(803)-508-6533

 

3. Prof. A. A. Enete

Head, Department of Agricultural Economics,

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

E-mail: anselm.enete@unn.edu.ng

Phone: +234(806)-444-8030

 

 

 

Signed

Dr. O. G. Oti

18^th September, 2023