ONU, SAMSON EJIKE

ONU, SAMSON EJIKE

ASSISTANT LECTURER

Biography

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 AgricultureUmudike.

 

Dr Uchechi Apu (Ph.D)

Associate ProfessorDepartment of Rural Sociology and Agricultural Extension,

Micheal Okpara University of AgricultureUmudike.

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