UKOHA, JOY CHIZARAM IRO
PERSONAL Maiden Name: Nzeuzor
INFORMATION Sex: Female
Nationality: Nigerian
RESUME OF Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
EDUCATION Ph.D (in view) in Rural Sociology & Development started 2017
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2006 – 2011
M.Sc in Rural Sociology & Development
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 1997 – 2003
B. Agric in Rural Sociology & Extension
(Second Class Honours/Upper Division)
Ibeku High School, Umuahia 1993 – 1995
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)
General Certificate Examination (GCE) 1996
Girls’ Junior Secondary School, Umuahia 1990 – 1992
Junior Secondary School Certificate (JSCE)
Ohokobe/Umuohu Primary School 1984 – 1989
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
WORKEXPERIENCE
WITH DATES
1. Rural Sociology and Extension Department, MOUAU 2016 till date
Assistant Lecturer
Responsibilities – Lectures courses assigned
– Carries out Research
– Supervises students’ projects
– Supervises B. Agric. SIWES programme
– Invigilates examinations
– Marks and records scripts
– Computes results etc
2. Agribusiness and Management PG Studio, MOUAU
Senior Extension Officer 2015 till Date
Studio Manager 2015 till Date
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General management of the Studio
§ Handles students’ seminar presentations
3. MOUAU Extension Centre (MEC)
Extension Officer I 2012 – 2015
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Extension Officer II 2008 – 2012
§ Organized Health and Nutrition Outreaches in MEC Communities
§ Disseminated proven Technologies to farmers
§ Carried out Farm Inspections on farmers’ fields
§ Coordinated youth/women development programmes
§ Facilitated and monitored agribusiness loans to farmers
§ Produced and presented Radio programmes on MEC activities
§ Facilitated WAARP programmes in MEC Communities
4. The World Bank Third National Fadama Programme 2008
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Community Facilitator in Amaiyi Igbere, Bende L.G.A
§ Ensured communities have access to information and Resources
§ Ensured true participatory planning process in the communities
§ Sensitized Fadama UserGroups (FUGs)
§ Assisted in group formation
§ Facilitated needs assessment
§ Facilitated preparation of Local Development Plan (LDP)
§ Raised awareness on environmental issues
§ Ensured full participation of FUGs through participatory method
§ Facilitated the registration of groups as Cooperatives
5. St. Cecilia’s Academy, Umuahia 2005
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Agricultural Science Teacher
§ Handled JSS I – SS III in Agricultural Science
6. Domino Montessori School, Umuahia 2006-2008
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Agricultural Science Teacher
§ Handled SS I – SS III in Agricultural Science
7. Nigerian Army School of Education, Sobi, Kwara State 2003/2004
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Instructor in A-Level Courses
§ Handled NCE I and NCE III students in General Physics and
Farm Stead Planning/Design
8. Ansarul Islam College, Laduba, Kwara State 2003/2004
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Agricultural Science Teacher
§ Handled SS I and SS II students in Agricultural Science
9. D.V. Computer Training Institute, Karmo, Abuja 2003
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Instructor
§ Handled students in Data Processing
10. University Farm, MOUAU, 2001
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SIWES Course Representative
§ Carried out wet season and dry season farming
§ Poultry/Livestock production
§ Farm Accounts and Management
§ Extension Services
COURSES/TRAININGS Digital Bridge Institute (International Centre for Information
UNDERGONE and Communication Studies
Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary
Institutions 2017
Nigerian Institute of Manpower Development and Industrial Relations
Gender Project Training & Workshop 2013
AfriHUB Nigeria Limited
Computer Appreciation and Data Processing 2009
National Food Reserve Agency, Federal Ministry of Agriculture &
Water Resources in Collaboration with The World Bank
Third National Fadama Training/Workshop 2008
D.V Computer Training Institute, Karmo, Abuja
Data processing with DISTINCTION 2003
ACADEMIC HONOUR/ Best Graduate in Rural Sociology & Extension (First Degree) 2003
ACHIEVEMENTS:
First Graduate with Second Class Honours Upper Division in
Rural Sociology& Extension Department, MOUAU 2003
CERTIFICATES: National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Kwara State
Certificate of National Service 2004
Nigerian Christian Corpers Fellowship, Kwara State Chapter
Certificate of Honour 2004
Christ Ambassadors Students Outreach (CASOR), MOUAU
Faithfulness Award 2002
National Association of Agricultural Economics and
Extension Students (NAEES)
Certificate of Meritorious Service 2002
Girls’ Junior Secondary School, Umuahia
Certificate of Merit – Overall Best Student in Academics 1992
Girls’ Junior Secondary School, Umuahia
Certificate of Merit – Overall Best Student in JSS II 1991
Girls’ Junior Secondary School, Umuahia
Certificate of Merit – Best Student in English in JSS II 1991
Girls’ Junior Secondary School, Umuahia
Certificate of Merit –Best Student in Mathematics in JSS II 1991
POSITIONS HELD/ Zonal Coordinator,
ASSIGNMENT DONE Ohafia Agricultural Zone, Abia Zone, MEC 2012/2015
Programme Coordinator,
Health & Nutrition Outreach, MEC 2008/2011
Member, Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
NSIKAD Conference, Umudike 2011
Coordinator, Ngerian Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF),
Laduba sub-zone, Kwara State 2003/2004
B.Agric SIWES Course Representative 2000/2001
B.Agric French Course Representative 2000/2001
Sisters’ Coordinator, Christ Ambassadors Students Outreach 2001
(CASOR), MOUAU
APPOINTMENTS WAEC Assistant Examiner in Agric. Sc II 2008/2014
NECO Assistant Examiner in Agric. Sc II 2010/2014
PROJECT/THESIS Factors Affecting Women’s Participation in Women – in –
Agriculture(WIA) programme in Umuahia Agricultural Zone,
Abia State, Nigeria
First Degree Project 2002
Adoption of F3 improved Amazon Variety of Cocoa
Abia State,Nigeria
M.Sc Thesis 2011
PROFESSIONAL Nigerian Society for Indigenous Knowledge and Development
ASSOCIATION (NSIKAD)
PUBLICATIONS
A. BOOK CHAPTERS
1. Ike Nwachukwu and Ukoha, Joy C. I. (2011). “Globalization and
Rural Development in Nigeria” In: Nwachukwu, I. and K. C. Ekwe
(eds) “Globalization and Rural Development in Nigeria,
Essays in Honour of Prof. Ikenna Onyido, FAS, Vice Chancellor,
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 2006 – 2011”. Extension Centre. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
Pp 180 – 201
2. Ukoha, J. C. I. and Nwachukwu, I. (2015). “Exploiting the Merits
of Agricultural Transformation Agenda for Improved Cocoa Farming
in Nigeria” In: Nwachukwu I., G. E. Ifenkwe, F. N. Onummadu,
M.N.B. Agbaraevo, A. Uchechi, L. E. Odoemelam and
C.U Nwaobiala (eds) “Contemporary Issuesin Agricultural Extension
and Rural Development”, Departmental Book of Reading,
Rural Sociology and Extension, Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike. Pp 362 – 368
B. JOURNALS
3. Ukoha, J. C. I. and Nzeako, F. C. (2016). Evaluation of Agricultural
Information Source Use in the Adoption of a New Variety by Cocoa
Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Community and
Communication Research. www.sccdr.org. Volume 1, No. 1 June.
Pp. 88-93
4. Ukoha, J. C. I. and Agu-aguiyi, F. N. (2016).
Evaluation of Cocoa Farming in Abia State, Nigeria.
Journal of Community and Communication Research.
www.sccdr.org Volume 1, No. 1 Jun e 2016. Pp. 88-93
5. Obinna, Leo. Onwukamike and Ukoha, Joy C. I. (2017). Comparative
Effect of Rural Road Transportations on Cassava Production
among Rural Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. European Journal
of Social Sciences Studies. www.oapub.org/soc vol.2/issue 3.
Pp. 117- 131
6. Ukoha, J.C.I. and Okonkwo, C.N. (2017). Promoting Entrepreneurship
Development among Rural Women through Extension Services
Delivery in Nigeria. Journal of Community and
Communication Research. www.sccdr.org Volume 2, No. 2
December. Pp. 207 – 211.
C. CONFERENCEPROCEEDINGS
7. Ukoha, J.C.I and Nwachukwu I (2012). Indigenous Knowledge
Utilization among Cocoa Farmers in Abia State. Conference
Proceedings of the 5th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for
Indigenous Knowledge and Development (NSIKAD) held at
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,
Abia State, Nigeria, 5th – 7th June, 2012. Pp. 233 – 240
8. Ukoha, J. C. I.; Kanu, R. U.; Anyanwu, E. V. and Umeh, U. (2016).
Evaluation of Michael Okpara University of Agricuture,
Umudike extension Center (MEC) in the Host Communities in
Abia State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the Conference by Society
for Community and Communication Development Research
(SCCDR) held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umudke, Abia State, Nigeria. August, 2016. Pp. 34 – 39
9. Obike, K. C., Ukoha, J.C.I. and Idu, M. A. (2017). Revolutionizing
Cocoa Marketing: a Strategy for Promoting Cocoa Farming in Nigeria. Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Rivers State. Department of Marketing Academic Proceedings. Pp. 67 – 72
REFEREES Prof. Ike Nwachukwu
Department of Rural Sociology and Extension
College of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Prof. F. N. Onummadu
Head of Department
Rural Sociology and Extension
College of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
TLP Ukwen Okore
12 Seventh Day Adventist Church Road
World Bank Housing Estate, Umuahia