Prof. Onwuchekwa Raphael Iheke

PART A: PERSONAL DATA

Name: Prof. Onwuchekwa Raphael IHEKE, FCAI
Date of Birth: 15th July, 1975
State of Origin: Abia State, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Present Post: Professor
Previous Post: Associate Professor
Marital Status: Married
E-mail :iheke.onwuchekwa@mouau.edu.ng
ralphiheke@gmail.com

PART B: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1. Educational Institutions Attended (with Dates):
• Community Primary School, Alayi (1982-1987)
• Secondary Commercial School, Alayi (1988-1993)
• Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (1997-2002), (2004-2006), and
(2006 -2010)
• Hinoma Computer Training Institute, Umuahia (April – September, 2003)
• Universal Mandatory Information Technology Training (UMITT) – 2008/2009

2. Academic Qualifications with Dates:
• First School Leaving Certificate – 1987
• Senior School Certificate – 1993
• General Certificate of Education – 1994
• Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric) – 2003, Second Class Honours Upper Division
with Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.38 on a scale of 5 points
• Master of Science (M.Sc) – Agricultural Economics (Farm Management and
Production Economics) – 2007
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) – Agricultural Economics (Resource and Environmental
Economics) – 2010
• Certificate in Computer Operations – 2003
• Certificate of Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications – 2009

3. Academic Honours:
i. Best graduating student, Department of Agricultural Economics and College of
Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension, MOUAU -2002
ii. Excellent performance commendation (by Senate, Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike) – 1998, 1999. 2000, and 2001

4. Other Distinctions & Award
i. Best Lecturer Award, 2014/2015 Session by National Association of Agricultural
Economics Students (NAAES) – MOUAU
ii. Student Ambassador, Students Union Government, MOUAU – 2017
iii. Excellent Community Service Award presented by Akoliufu Alayi
Development Union, Aba Branch.

PART C: EMPLOYMENT, TEACHING & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES
Full Employment History with Dates:
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike – 2006 till date
Teaching History with Dates:
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike – 2006 till date
Administrative Experience:
• Head of Department of Agricultural Economics (11th June, 2021 to date)
• Deputy Dean, Postgraduate School, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umudike (22
nd March, 2017 to 29th March, 2021)
• Programme Leader, Agribusiness, Strategy and Governance Programme, MOUAU
Extension Centre, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (2013 to 2017)
• Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Agricultural Economics,
MOUAU (2011- 2019)
• Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, College of Agricultural Economics, Rural
Sociology and Extension, MOUAU (2015- 2018)
• Hall Warden, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Hostel G (2014 to 2018)
• Chairman, College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension Welfare
Association, MOUAU (2017 to date)
• Secretary General, Agbakoli Alayi Development Union, Bende L. G. A. – 2013 –
2018
• Secretary General, Catholic Men Organization, Mater Dei Cathedral Parish, Umuahia –
2011 – 2016
• President, Rotary Club of Umudike Central, District 9142, Rotary International
2020/2021 Rotary Year
• Rotary Club of Umudike Central, District 9142, Rotary International (Secretary,
2017/2018, 2018/2019 Rotary Year)
• MOUAU ALUMNI Association (Vice president, Umuahia Chapter, 2010-2011)
• Member, School Management Board, Government College Umuahia

PART D: LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
o Dissertation & Thesis:
Dissertation: Impact of Migrant Remittances on Efficiency and Welfare of Rural
Smallholder Arable Crop Farm Households in South Eastern Nigeria
Thesis: Gender and Resource Use Efficiency in Rice Production Systems in Abia
State of Nigeria.
o Journal Articles
S/N Name(s) of
Author(s)
Citation of Paper plus Publisher
1 Mejeha, R. O., O.R. Iheke and G.Afonne (2007) Effect of microfinance service on savings, investment and output in Abia State ofNigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 5 (1):81-92. Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Imo State University, Owerri
2 Iheke, O. R. andJ. C. Nwaru(2008) Comparative analysis of the mean output of rice and profit by men and women in rice production systems in Abia State of Nigeria, Agricultural Journal 3 (2) 147- 151. Medwell
http://www.medwelljournals.com/archivedetails.php?jid=1816-9155&issueno=14
3 Iheke, O. R. (2008) Technical efficiency of cassava farmers in South Eastern Nigeria: stochastic
frontier approach. Agricultural Journal 3 (2) 152-156. Medwell http://www.medwelljournals.com/archivedetails.php?jid=1816-9155&issueno=14
4 Iheke, O. R. andJ. C. Nwaru(2008)Technical and Allocative Efficiency and Returns to Scale of Men and WomenRice Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of The Science of Agriculture, FoodTechnology and The Environment, 3: 22-30. Faculty of Agriculture, Ebony StateUniversity, Abakaliki
5 Mejeha, R. O,Iheke, O. R. andE. A. Banye(2008)Effects of macro-economic variables on agricultural credit and production inNigeria. International Journal of agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD),11
(1):50-55. School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT), Federal
University of Technology, Owerri
6 Iheke, O. R(2009)Gender, migration and agricultural productivity. Pakistan Journal of social
sciences 5 (7):676-680. Medwell: www.oalib.com/paper/1383210
7 Iheke, O. R. andNto, P. O. (2009)Impact of women cooperative societies on agricultural production in Abia State,Nigeria. Journal of the Social and Policy Issues, 6 (1):45-49. International
Research and Development Institute
8 Iheke, O. R.(2009)Effects of sustainable land management practices on agricultural production: the
case of arable crop farmers in Abia State. Internal Journal of Agriculture and
Rural Development, 11(2): 39-44. School of Agriculture and Agricultural

S/N Name(s) of
Author(s)
Citation of Paper plus Publisher
Technology (SAAT), Federal University of Technology, Owerri
9 Iheke, O. R. andJ. C. Nwaru(2009)Gender, farm size and relative productivity of cassava farmers in Ohafia
Agricultural Zone of Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Rural Sociology 9(1): 69-75. Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria
10 Iheke, O. R. andEchebiri, R. N.
(2009)Rural land tenancy and resource use efficiency of cassava farmers in SouthEastern Nigeria. Journal of Food and Fibre Production, 2 (1): 502-512. Facultyof Agriculture, Abia State University, Uturu
11 Iheke, O. R. andNwaru, J. C.(2009)Comparative analysis of the economic efficiency of men and women rice farmersin Abia State: a stochastic frontier profit function approach. Journal of Food andFibre Production, 3(1)441-4546. Faculty of Agriculture, Abia State University,Uturu
12 Iheke, O. R. andP. O. Nto (2009)Effects of Population Pressure/ Urbanization on The Adoption of SustainableAgricultural Practices by Farmers: A Case of South Eastern Nigeria. International
Journal of Agriculture 2 (3) 100-104. Pan-African Book Company
13 Iheke, O. R.,Mejeha, R. O.and Nwagbara, C.(2009)A Comparative Analysis of The Economic Efficiency of Brood-and-Sell andBrood-to-Finish Broiler Poultry Enterprises n Abia State, Nigeria. InternationalJournal of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Research, 2 (1):312-324. Faculty ofAgriculture, Abia State University, Uturu
14 Iheke, O. R(2010)Market access, income diversification and welfare status of rural farm households
in Abia State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Agricultural Journal, 41 (2): 13-18.Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
15 Mejeha, R. O.,Iheke, O. R. and
Okoh, N. C.(2010)The effect of micro enterprise financing on farmers welfare in Abia state, Nigeria.
The Nigerian Agricultural Journal, 41 (1): 8-13.Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
16 Nwaru, J. C. andIheke, O. R(2010)Comparative analysis of the resource use efficiency in rice production systems inAbia State of Nigeria. Journal of American Science, 6 (11): 396-408.
MarslandPress:http://www.jofamericanscience.org/journals/amsci/am0611/47_3633am0611_396_408.pf
17 Iheke, O. R. andNwagbara, C(2010)Compara tive analysis of the profitability in brood-and-sell and brood-and-finishbroiler enterprises in Abia State of Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultureand Rural Development (IJARD), 13 (2): 340 – 345. School of Agriculture andAgricultural Technology (SAAT), Federal University of Technology, Owerri
18 Iheke, O. R. andOkeke, C. I.(2010)Factors Affecting the Adoption of Environmental Management Systems by Cropand Livestock Farmers in Umuahia Agricultural Zone, Abia State, Nigeria.Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, 12 (2): 96-106. MichaelOkpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
19 P.N. Ajuka,Ifenkwe, G. E.and Iheke, O. R.(2011)Assessment of the Level of Availability and Usage of Information andCommunication Technologies by Professionals in Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Extension, 3(1):1 -8,November 2011.
Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON)
20 Mejeha, R. O.,Iheke, O. R andYoung, D. (2011)Evaluation of exchange rate policy on agricultural trade in Nigeria. InternationalJournal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD), 14 (2) pp 582-588.
School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT), Federal Universityof Technology, Owerri
21 Iheke, O. R,Dickson, I. O. O.and Nto, P. O.(2011)Financial Analysis Of Sustainable Versus Conventionational AgriculturalPractices In Abia State Of Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture, 3 (6):
104-108. Pan-African Book Company
22 Iheke, O. R, Nto,P. O. andOnyenorah, C. O.Economics of Soil Conservation Practices in Abia State of Nigeria. IndianJournal of Agricultural Research, 46 (2): 293-300. Published by: Agricultural
Research Communication Centre, Sadar, Karnal, Haryana, INDIA.

S/N Name(s) of
Author(s)
Citation of Paper plus Publisher
(2012)
23 Nwaru, J. C.;
Iheke, O. R. and
Onyenweaku, C.
E. (2011)
Impact of Migrant Remittances on the Welfare of Arable Crop Farm
Households in South Eastern Nigeria. Human Ecology Review 18 (2): 159-166.
Published by: Society for Human Ecology, Australian National University Press
24 Iheke, O. R. and
Osondu, V. C.
(2012)
Analysis of Factors Affecting Cereals Pricing in Abia State of Nigeria. Indian
Journal of Agricultural Research, 46 (2) : 155 – 160. Published by Agricultural
Research Communication Centre, Sadar, Karnal, Haryana, INDIA.
25 Iheke, O. R. and
Oliver-Abali, V.
I. (2011)
Farm Size, Climate Variability and Arable crop Production in Abia State, Nigeria.
International journal of Sustainable Agriculture 3 (2): 58-64. International Digital
Organization for Scientific Information (IDOSI). IDOSI Society and University of
Aleppo, Aleppo, SYRIA http://www.idosi.org/ijsa/3(2)11/5.pdf
26 Iheke, O. R. and
Arikibe, E. A.
(2012)
Determinants of Agricultural Intensification among Farm Households in Imo
State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Biology and food Research, Vol. 2 (1) xxx.
Faculty of Agriculture, Abia State University, Uturu
27 Iheke, O. R. and
Onyenorah, C. O.
(2012)
Awareness, Preferences and Adoption of Soil Conservation Practices among
Farmers in Ohafia Agricultural Zone of Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of
Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment. 13 (1): 1-8. Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture, Umudike
28 Iheke, O. R. and
Onyendi, C. O.
(2012)
Enterprise Combination and Food Security among Rural Farm Households in
Abia State of Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and
Technology, 1(4): 30 – 36. http://www.esxpublishers.com/index.php/vol-1-no-4
29 Iheke, O.R.
(2012)
The effect of remittances on the Nigerian economy. International Journal of
Development and Sustainability, 1 (2): 614-621. Published by: International
Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan
30 Iheke, O. R. and
Arikibe, E. A.
(2012)
Impact of agricultural intensification on poverty alleviation among rural f arm
households in Imo state Nigeria. International Journal of Development and
Sustainability, 1 (3): 1140-1149. Published by: International Society for
Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan
31 Iheke, O. R. and
Ogbu, O. M
(2013)
Assessing Poverty Alleviation through Rural – Urban Linkage in Abia State,
Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. 2(3): 52 –
58. Esxon Publishers:
http://www.esxpublishers.com/index.php/vol-2-no-3
32 Iheke, O. R. and
Okoro, E. (2013)
Assessment of Nutritional Status and Intra-Household Food Allocation among
Rural Farm Households in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied
Research and Technology. 2(4): 32 – 38. Esxon Publishers:
http://www.esxpublishers.com/index.php/vol-2-no-4
33 Simonyan, K. J.,
Eke, A. B.,
Okpara, D. A.,
Iheke, O. R.,
Adama, J. C.,
Nwankwojike, B.
N., and Ehiem, J.
C. (2014)
Development and Performance Evaluation of a Motorized Ginger Splitting
Machine. Journal of Applied Agricultural Research, 6 (1): 121-130. Agricultural
Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN)
34 Iheke, O. R.
(2014)
Impact of Migrant Remittances on the Output of Arable Crop of Farm Households
in South Eastern Nigeria. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 4(10):
1209-1218.
SCIENCEDOMAIN:
http://www.journalrepository.org/media/journals/AJEA_2/2014/May/Iheke41020
13AJEA6502_1.pdf
35 Iheke, O. R. and Impact of Innovation on Smallholders’ Productivity and Poverty Status: The Case
7
S/N Name(s) of
Author(s)
Citation of Paper plus Publisher
Nwaru, J. C.
(2014)
of Arable Crop Farmers in South-East, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agricultural
Extension, Economics & Sociology 3(4): 301-318.
SCIENCEDOMAIN:
http://www.journalrepository.org/media/journals/AJAEES_25/2014/May/Iheke34
2013AJAEES6503_1.pdf
36 Ukagwu, J. I.,
Onuoha, G. U.
C., Iheke. O. R.,
Asonye, C. and
Nnodim, P. O.
(2014)
Profitability of Aquaculture Practice: A Case Study of Fish Farmers in Ikeduru
Local Government area of Imo State. International Journal of Research in
Applied Natural and social Sciences. 2 (7): 151-160.
IMPACT: http://oaji.net/articles/2015/491-1443610776.pdf
37 Iheke, O. R. and
Osuji, J. (2015)
Demand for fuel wood and its substitution possibilities in urban areas of Umuahia
Metropolis of Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Social Sciences Research 7(1):
1213-1218.Council for Innovative Research
38 Emenyeonu, C.
A., Nwosu, A. C.,
Lemchi, J. I. and
Iheke, O. R.
(2014)
Analysis of Productivity, Profitability, Incomes and Returns on Investment in
Youth SMEs in Niger Delta, Nigeria. International Journal of Small Business and
Entrepreneurship Research. 2(1): 20-34.
European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK
39 Iheke, O. R. and
Ogbonnaya, H. E.
(2015)
Gender, agricultural productivity and poverty status of arable crop farmers in
Enugu State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, 15
(1): 111-124.Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
40 Nwaru, J. C. and
Iheke, O. R.
(2015)
Factors influencing the decision to migrate among rural smallholder arable crop
farm households in South eastern Nigeria. AMSE JOURNALS -2015 – Series:
Modelling D; 36 (1): 62-76.
Association for the Advancement of Modelling and Simulation Techniques in
Enterprises,
41 Iheke, O. R. and
Ukaegbu, H. I.
(2015)
Effect of Poor Health and Farmers’ Socioeconomic Variables on Total Factor
Productivity of Arable Crop Farm Households in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian
journal of agriculture, food and the Environment 11 (3): 141-146. Faculty of
Agriculture, University of Uyo
42 Iheke, O. R., Idu,
M. A., and
Uzochukwu, O.
S. (2015)
Assessment of Market Orientation among Smallholder Arable Crop Farmers in
Abia State, Nigeria. Taraba Journal of Agricultural Research, 3(1):57-63. Taraba
State University, Taraba State.
43 Iheke, O. R. and
Anamelechi, A.
M. (2015)
Value Chain Analysis of Small-Scale Cassava Production and Marketing in Imo
State, Nigeria. Taraba Journal of Agricultural Research, 3(1):64-71. Taraba State
University, Taraba State.
44 Iheke, O. R. and
Nwaru, J. C.
(2015)
Measurement of Technical Efficiency and Its Determinants among inland Valley
Rice Farmers in Ohafia Agricultural Zone of Abia State, Nigeria. International
Journal of Agricultural Economics, Management and Development, 5 (1): 1-22.
Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Kogi
State University, Anyingba, Nigeria
45 Iheke, O. R. and
Ukandu, I. (2015)
Effect of Urbanization on Agricultural Production in Abia State, Nigeria.
International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in
Extension and Education Systems (IJASRT in EESs), 5(2):83-89. Islamic Azad
University, Shoushtar, Iran
46 Iheke, O. R. and
Eziuche, A. O.
(2016)
Forest Resources Exploitation and Its Implications on Rural Agro-economy in
Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian
Journal of Agriculture, Food and the Environment 12 (1): 37-43.
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
8
S/N Name(s) of
Author(s)
Citation of Paper plus Publisher
47 Iheke, O. R. and
Igbelina, C. A.
(2016)
Risks Management in Poultry Production in Ikeduru Local Government Area of
Imo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and the Environment
12 (1): 67-74. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,
Nigeria.
48 Iheke, O. R. and
Nwankwo, N. F.
(2016)
Analysis of the Technical Efficiency of Snail Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria.
Scientific Papers Series Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and
rural Development, 16 (1): 205-212. Faculty of Management, Economic
Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development, University of Agronomic
Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania
49 Iheke, O. R. and
Agodike, W. C.
(2016)
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Adoption of Climate Change Mitigation
Measures by Smallholder Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series
Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural Development, 16
(1): 213-220. Faculty of Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and
Rural Development, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine
of Bucharest
50 Osuji M. N.,
Oshaji, I. O,
Iheke, O. R. and
Ajibola, B. O.
(2016)
Analysis of information communication technology its perception and role in
cassava (fufu) marketing in Imo State, Nigeria. Elixir International Journal of
Marketing Management. 9: 38228-38231.
Elixir: www.elixirpublishers.com
51 Iheke, O. R. and
Chikezie, H.
(2016)
Effects of Tenancy Status on the Productivity of Rice Farmers on Bende Local
Government Area f Abia State, Nigeria. Scientific Papers Series Management,
Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development. 16 (3): 139-144.
Faculty of Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural
Development, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine,
Bucharest, Romania
52 Iheke, O. R.
(2016)
Remittance and the Economy: The Nigerian Experience. Scientific Papers Series
Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development. 16
(3): 145-152. Faculty of Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and
Rural Development, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.
Bucharest, Romania
53 Iheke, O. R. and
Osondu, V. C.
(2014)
Analysis of the Market Structure, marketing Margin and Pricing Efficiency of
Cereals Marketing in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Socioeconomics and sustainable Environment. 2 (1): 17-28. Department of Agricultural
Economics, Extension and Rural Development, Niger Delta University,
Wilberforce Island
54 Iheke, O. R. and
Nwagbara, C.
(2014)
Profitability and Viability of Catfish Enterprises in Abia State of Nigeria. Journal
of Agriculture and Social Research. 14 (1): 31-36
Agricultural Volunteers of Nigeria (AgVON)
55 Iheke, O. R. and
Amaechi E. T.
(2015)
Effect of Land Fragmentation on Smallholder’s Productivity in Imo state, Nigeria.
International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in
Extension and Education Systems, 5(3):195-201. Islamic Azad University,
Shoushtar, Iran
56 Iheke, O. R.
(2016)
Analysis of Livestock Waste Management Practices among Rural Farmers in
Abia State. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and
Technology in Extension and Education Systems (IJASRT in EESs) 6 (1): 21-27.
Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Iran
57 Iheke, O. R and
Nwanyanwu, C.
R (2017)
Farm Size and Determinant of Productive Efficiency Among Smallholder Rice
Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. American Journal of Agricultural Science. 4 (3):
37-42. American Association of Science and Technology.
58 Iheke, O. R. and Economic Efficiency and Food Security Status of Rural Farm Households in Abia
9
S/N Name(s) of
Author(s)
Citation of Paper plus Publisher
Onyendi, C.
(2017)
State of Nigeria. American Journal of Food Science and Nutrition. 4 (5): 52-58.
American Association of Science and Technology.
59 Iheke, O. R. and
Aniocha, C. M.
(2017)
Migrant Remittances, Savings and Investments Among Rural Farm Households in
Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Nutritional Ecology and Food Research, 4: 27–32.
American Scientific Publishers: http://aspbs.com/jnef.htm
60 Iheke. O. R. and
Onyeneke, I. Q
(2017)
Effect of Tenure Security on Technical Efficiency of Arable Crop Farmers in Imo
State, Nigeria. Journal of Nutritional Ecology and Food Research, 4: 64–69
American Scientific Publishers: http://aspbs.com/jnef.htm
61 Iheke, O. R. and
Obasi, A. C.
(2017)
Marketing and Market Integration of Rice in Abia State, Nigeria. The Nigerian
Agricultural Journal, 48(2):171-179
Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
62 Iheke, O. R., J.
B. Simonyan and
E. U. Egwuatu
(2017)
Efficiency of Bitter kola Marketing in Abia State, Nigeria. The Nigerian
Agricultural Journal, 48(2):180-187.
Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
63` Iheke, O. R., and
Agbaeze, C. C.
(2017)
Impact of Environmental Degradation on Arable Crop Yield and Area in Abia
State of Nigeria. World Rural Observation, 9 (4): 82-87. Sciencepub:
http://www.sciencepub.net/rural/rural090417/ 13_8731wro090417_82_87.pdf
64 Iheke, O. R. and
Ogbonnaya, H. E.
(2014)
Gender, agricultural productivity and poverty status of arable crop farmers in
Enugu State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment, 15
(1): 111-124. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
65 Iheke, O. R.,
Achu, R. N. and
Nwaneri, T. C.
(2019).
Effects of Oil Spillage on Productivity of Farmers in Rivers State, Nigeria.
International Journal of Agriculture and Development Studies (IJADS), 4 (1): 23-
35. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, Faculty of
Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
66 Iheke, O. R., and
Nto, P. O., and
Onyeneke I. Q
(2019)
Effects of Tenure Security and Farmers’ Socio-economic Characteristics on Farm
Investment of Arable Crop Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. SCIREA Journal of
Agriculture, 4 (2): 18-34. Science Research Association (SCIREA).
https://www.scirea.org/journal/Agriculture
67 Iheke, O. R.,
Onyeneke, I. Q.
And Nto, P. O.
(2020).
Effect of Tenure Security on Economic Efficiency of Arable Crop Farmers in Imo
State of Nigeria. Journal of Economic Studies, 17 (1): 179-191. Department of
Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
https://www.nauecojournals.com
68 Onya S.C.,
Amah-Jerry E.P.
and Iheke O.R.
(2020)
Gender Participation in Non-Farm Employment in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. AgroScience Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, 19
(3): 1 – 7. Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Nigeria.
www.ajol.info/index.php/as/article/view/197851/186597
69 Iheke, O. R.,
Onu, D. O. and
Egem, M. A.
(2021)
Market Orientation, Innovation Adoption and Performance of Food Crops
Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Agricultural Journal, 52 (1): 188-200.
Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN). http://www.ajol.info/index.php/naj;
https://www.naj.asn.org
70 Amusa, T. A.
and Iheke, O. R
(2021)
Economic Assessment of Dry Season Fluted Pumpkin (Ugu) Farming in Aba
Metropolis of Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension
& Science (JAEES), 7 (1): 01 – 17. Faculty of Agricultural Economics, Extension
& Science, University of Agriculture, Makurdi. www.jaees.org
71 Iheke, O.R.,
Oke, U.R. and
Nwankwo, G.E.
(2021)
Income Patterns and Poverty Alleviation Strategies among Rural Agribusiness
Women in Imo State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, 20(4): 403
– 413
72 Iheke, O.R. and
Anokute, D.C.
(2021)
Determinants of Sustainable Crop Intensification among Arable Crop Farm
Households in Abia State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research,
20(4): 397 – 402
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S/N Name(s) of
Author(s)
Citation of Paper plus Publisher
73 Iheke, O. R.,
Henry-Dennis, I.
and Oke, U. R.
(2022)
Determinants of Farmers Adoption of Soil Degradation Preventive Measures in
Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of agricultural Mechanization (Agrimech), National
Centre for Agricultural Mechanization, 2: 17 – 34
74 Iheke, O. R,
Echebiri R. N.
and Ngwukaenyi,
C. F. (2022)
Effect of Land Fragmentation on Input Use, Yield and Production Efficiency of
Arable Crop Farmers in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State,
Nigeria. Journal of agricultural Mechanization (Agrimech), National Centre for
Agricultural Mechanization, 2: 83-97
o Conference Proceedings
75 Nwaru, J. C. and
Iheke, O. R.
(2002)
Relative economic performance of men and women rice farmers in Bende Local
Government Area: in agriculture: a basis for poverty alleviation and conflict
resolution – conference proceedings of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria held at
Federal University of Technology, Owerri – 2002. Pp 266-269. Agricultural Society
of Nigeria (ASN).
76 Igwe, K. C.,
Nwadinigwe, C.
O. and Iheke, O.
R. (2008)
Awareness of the incidence and sources of prevention of bird flu disease among
poultry farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Proceeding of the 13th Annual conference of
the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON), 8th
-11th April, 2008, pp76-
78. Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON).
77 Iheke, O. R.,
Obasi, I. O. and
Nwankwo, J. C.
(2008)
Socio-economic determinants and allocative efficiency of arable crop farmers in
Ikwuano local government Area of Abia state, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 42nd
Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at Ebonyi State
University, Abakaliki from 19th – 23rd October, 2008. pp 809-812. Agricultural
Society of Nigeria (ASN)
78 Iheke, O. R.
(2009)
Economics of homestead vegetable production in Abia State of Nigeria. Proceedings
of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at
National Universities Commission &RMRDC, Abuja, 20th – 23rd October, 2008. pp
809-812. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
79 Iheke, O. R.,
Obasi, I. O.
(2009)
Household energy needs: an economics analysis of fuel wood marketing in Umuahia
metropolis of Abia state, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference of the
Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at Ladoke Akintola university,
Ogbomosho, Oyo State from, 20th – 23rd October, 2009. pp 208-311.
Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
80 Nwaru, J. C.,
Iheke, O. R., and
Nwaeke, J. U.
(2010)
Allocative efficiency in table egg production in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo
State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society
of Nigeria (ASN) held at Ladoke Akintola university, Ogbomosho, Oyo State from
18th – 22nd October, 2010. Pp 463 – 466. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
81 Nwaru, J. C.,
Iheke, O. R., and
Nwaeke, J. U.
(2010)
Allocative efficiency in table egg production in Owerri Agricultural Zone of Imo
State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society
of Nigeria (ASN) held at Ladoke Akintola university, Ogbomosho, Oyo State from
18th – 22nd October, 2010. Pp 463 – 466. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
82 Iheke, O. R.,
Igwe, K. C. and
Obasi I. O.
(2010)
Profitability of rice production systems in Abia State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 44th
Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), held at Ladoke
Akintola university, Ogbomosho, Oyo State from 18th – 22nd October, 2010. Pp 121
– 122. Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
83 Igwe, K.
C.,Iheke, O. R.
and Okonkwo, S.
C. (2010)
Cost and Returns and Operations of Wholesale Yam Marketing in Awka Agricultural
Zone of Anambra State. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the
Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), 18th – 22nd October, 2010. pp 137 – 139.
Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
84 Nwaru, J. C., Analysis Of Loan Demand By Farmers In Oshimili North Local Government Area of
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Onuoha, R. E.,
Iheke, O. R., and
Onyeachonam, E.
O. (2010)
Delta State. Proceeding of the 11th Annual Confeerence of National Association of
Agricultural Economists (NAAE), 30th November – 3
rd December, 2010. Pp 77 – 82.
National Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE)
85 Iheke, O. R
(2010)
Contemporary Issues In Management Of Small Scale Businesses In Nigeria. Paper
Presented at the Security Awareness Campaign Workshop Held In Abia State, March
– April, 2010, Pp 33 – 40. Abia State Government
86 Iheke, O. R.,
Okezie, C. A and
Onyekanma, A.
O (2011)
Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Productivity of Farm Households in Abia State, Nigeria.
Paper presented at the International conference on “Increasing agricultural
productivity and enhancing food security in Africa: New challenges and
opportunities” organized by IFPRI, AU Commission, UNECA, and FARA, held in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 1st -3rd November, 2011. International Food Policy
Research Institute (IFPRI)
87 Iheke, O. R. and
Nwagbara, C.
(2012)
Analysis of the Profitability and Viability of Catfish Enterprises in Abia State of
Nigeria. Proceedings of 26th Annual Conf. Of Farm Management Association of
Nigeria, held at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State.
October, 15th – 19th. Pp 233-235. Farm Management Association of Nigeria
(FAMAN)
88 Iheke, O. R. and
Nwaru, J. C.
(2013)
Innovation Adoption, Farm Productivity and Poverty Status of Rural Smallholder
Farm Households in South-East, Nigeria. Paper presented at the 4th International
Conference of the African Association of Agricultural Economists, September 22-25,
2013, Hammamet, Tunisia. African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAEE)
89 Iheke, O. R.,
Nwaru, J. C. and
Onyenweaku, C.
E. (2013)
The impact of Migrant Remittances on the Technical Efficiency of Arable Crop Farm
Households in South Eastern Nigeria. Paper presented at the 4th International
Conference of the African Association of Agricultural Economists, September 22-25,
2013, Hammamet, Tunisia. African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAEE)
90 Iheke, O. R
(2014)
Remittance and the Economy: The Nigerian Experience. The Nigerian Experience.
Paper presented at the 9th African Development Forum on Innovative Financing for
Africa’s Development by The United nations Economic Commission for Africa
(UNECA). Marrakech, Morocco, 12-16 October 2014.
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
91 Iheke, O. R. and
Agodike, W. C.
(2016)
Awareness, Cost of Adaptation and Adaptive Strategies to Climate Change by
Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Paper Presented at the 5th Climate Change and
Population Conference on Africa (CC POP GHANA – 2016) by the Regional
Institute of Population Studies, University of Ghana, Legon, 19-21 July, 2016.
Regional Institute of Population Studies, University of Ghana, Legon
92 Iheke, O. R
Raphael and
Anonde, C. M.
(2021)
Economic Analysis of Bush Buck (Gongronema Latifolium) Marketing in Udi
Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Paper Presented at the 34th Annual
Conference of The Farm Management Association of Nigeria held at the University
of Calabar, Calabar, from 15th -18th November, 2021.
o Technical reports
93 Nwosu, A.C,
Ukoha, O. O.,
Iheke, O. R.,
Emenyeonu, C.
A., Lemchi, J. I.
Ohajianya, D. O.
and ChrisEmenyeonu, C.
(2013)
Funding Youth Entrepreneurship In SMEs: A Panacea For Youth Unemployment In
Niger Delta, Nigeria. ICBE TA – 12 – 014. Sponsored Research By ICBE Research
Fund ( a Joint Initiative of TRUSTAFRICA and IDRC). TRUSTAFRICA and
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
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o Book of readings
94 Iheke, O. R. and
Anokute, D. C.
(2020), January
Determinants of sustainable crop intensification among arable Crop Farm Households
in Abia State in Repositioning agriculture for Economic Development in Nigeria.
Book of readings in Honour of Prof. C. E. Onyenweaku by the Department of
Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,
Nigeria.
95 Iheke, O. R. and
Ibeabuchi, L. C.
(2021)
Competitiveness of Cassava-Based Farm Households in Abia State, Nigeria. In
Innovative Agriculture for Structural Transformation in Nigeria. Book of readings in
Honour of Prof. Aloysius Chidi Nwosu by the Department of Agricultural
Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria.
5. Editorship of Journal, Books, etc.
• Editor, FAMAN Proceedings: Agricultural Productivity and Growth: Strategies for
Meeting the MDGs, Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the Farm
Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) held at Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria (October 15th – 19
th, 2012).
• Editor, Book of readings in Honour of Prof. C. E. Onyenweaku by the Department of
Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,
Nigeria.
• Athens Journal of Business and Economics (2015- 2020)
OTHERS
Chairmanship/Membership of Boards:
• Chairman, Departmental Board of the Department of Agricultural Economics,
MOUAU (June 2021 to date)
• Member, Departmental Board and Departmental Postgraduate Committee,
Department of Agricultural Economics, MOUAU
• Member, College Board and College Postgraduate Committee, College of
Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension (CAERSE)
• Member, College Board, College of Natural and Applied Sciences (COLNAS)
(CAERSE Representative) (2009 to 2017)
• Member, Postgraduate School Board (2017 to date)
6. Graduate Student Supervision (Graduated students)
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
i. Achu, Ruth Ndim (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc/2014/4395): Effect of Oil Spillage on
Agricultural Productivity and Poverty Status of Farmers in River State, Nigeria.
ii. Onyeneke, Immaculata Queen (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc/13/3204): Land Tenure, Tenure
Security and Farm Efficiency among Arable Crop Farmers in Imo State of Nigeria
iii. Opuso_David, Tamunotekena (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc/14/4171): Piggery Waste
Management and Efficiency of Pig Farmers in Rivers State, Nigeria
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iv. Henry-Dennis Ijeoma (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc/AEC/15/5499): Determinants of Farmers’
Attitude and Adoption of Soil Degradation Preventive Measures in Abia State,
Nigeria.
v. Onyenso, Enyinnaya Stanley (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc./AEC/15/6352): Poverty Status and
Land Management Practices in Rural Areas of Abia State, Nigeria.
vi. Ofoegbu, Peace Chinwendu (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc./ABM/14/3916): Determinants and
Welfare Effect of Agricultural and Livelihood Diversification among Smallholder
Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria.
vii. Obiorah, Chioma Cynthia (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc./ABM/17/10897): price Spread in the
Marketing of Rice in Abia State, Nigeria.
viii. Onwuegbuchi, Iheany Vincent (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc./ABN/16/9933): Effects of
Liquidity Constraints on Performance and Food Security of Agribusiness
Entrepreneurs in Abia State
ix. Asogwa, Nkechi Perpertual (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc./16/9459): Assessment of Levels,
Trends and efficiency of Agricultural Investment in Nigeria (1980-2018)
x. Isong, Uduak Daniel (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc./AEC/15/5555): Impact of Climate and
Price Changes on Food Crop Production In Nigeria (1970-2017)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
i. Ayilla, Vivian Ngwasen (MOUAU/PG/Ph.D./16/1000): Economic Analysis of
Tumeric Production in Kaduna and Benue State, Nigeria
ii. Inyang, Nyambi Ndifon (MOUAU/PG/Ph.D./06/1166): Analysis of Productivity
Growth, Exports and Imports of Rice in Nigeria
Mentorship of Staff
Encouraging staff on the need to work hard, assisting them to get through challenges of the
profession and showing example through prompt attendance to school, lectures and timely
release of result.
Current Research Interests
Resource and environmental problems (application of damage function to solving
environmental problems), Climate change problems, Farm production and marketing
problems.
Membership of Professional Bodies
• Athens Institute for Education and Research
• American Association for Science and Technology (AASCIT)
• African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE)
• Farm Management association of Nigeria (FAMAN)
• Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
• Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA)
• Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administrators of Nigeria (FCAI)
• Rotary International
National Assignments
i. Collation Officer during elections by Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC) -2011, 2015 General elections, 2016 bye election; 2023 general election.
ii. Proctor, Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UMTE), Joint Admissions and
matriculation Board (JAMB) -2021, 2022
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AFFIRMATION
I wish to affirm that the content of this Curriculum Vitae is correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Signature: ………………………………………………………………
Name: Prof. Onwuchekwa Raphael Iheke (FCAI)
Designation/Rank: Head of department/Professor
Date: 13
th September, 2023.