Department of Rural Sociology and Extension
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
P.M.B. 7267, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Email– ifenkwe.godwin@mouau.edu.ng
A. PERSONAL DATA
SEX: Male
MARITAL STATUS: Married
STATE OF ORIGIN / LGA: Abia / Ikwuano
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
CURRENT POSITION: Dean, College of Agricultural Economics,
Rural Sociology and Extension, MOUAU
B ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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C. SPECIAL SHORT COURSES/ TRAINING WORKSHOP
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D. WORK EXPERIENCE/EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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E. PRESENT RANK Professor
F. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE/COMMITTEE WORK/COMMUNITY
SERVICE
(a) Administrative Experience
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Coordinator, Remedial/Extra Mural Studies, MOUAU
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1995-1999 |
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Coordinator, Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) MOUAU, Umudike
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1999-2002 |
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Examination Officer, Department of Rural Sociology and Extension
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2005-2009 |
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Deputy Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Rural Sociology and Extension
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2007-2009 |
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Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Rural Sociology and Extension
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2009-2010 |
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College (CAERSE) Representative to University Senate
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2009-2012 |
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Member/Secretary, MOUAU Extension, Education and Gender Issues (EEG) Research Group
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2007-2009 |
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Research Programme Leader, Agricultural Extension Education and Gender Issues (EEG) Research group
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2009-2012 |
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Deputy Dean, College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension (CAERSE)
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2009-2011 |
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Deputy Director, MOUAU Extension Centre (MEC)
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2009-2012 |
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Ag Head, Department of Rural Sociology and Extension
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2010-2014 |
12. Dean, College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology 2017
and Extension MOUAU
(b) Community Service / Committee Work
1. Protem Secretary, Academic Staff Union of Universities
(ASUU) MOUAU 1994-1996
2. Staff Adviser, National Association of Agricultural
Economics and Extension Students (NAEES) 1994-2014
3. Member, National Universities Network (NUNet)
MOUAU 1998-2000
4. CAERSE Representative, College of Crop and
Soil Sciences (CCSS) Board 2006
5. Member, Departmental Committee on Direct Teaching
and Learning Costs (DTLC) 2006
6. Member, MOUAU Engineering and Information
Technology (EIT) Research Group 2007
7. Member, Departmental Committee on Revenue
Generation 2007
8. Member, Departmental Postgraduate Committee 2007 till date
9. Chairman, Departmental Committee on University
Strategic Plan 2007
10. Chairman, Ikwuano Staff Welfare Association,
MOUA, Umudike 2007-date
11. Member and Secretary, LOC, Agricultural Extension
Society of Nigeria (AESON) 2008 Conference 2008
12. Member, Committee for Procurement of Books
for University (MOUAU) Library 2008
13. Member, University Security Committee, MOUAU 2009
14. Financial Secretary, Senior Staff Club, MOUAU 2009-2012
15. Member, College (CAERSE) Postgraduate Committee 2009-date
16. Chairman, MOUAU Director of Research and Development
(DRD) Committee on Monitoring of Project ETF/07/04
by Dr. M. U. Igbokwe et al… 2009
17. Member, Committee on Collaboration of MOUAU with Abia
State Government on Poverty Alleviation 2009
18. Chairman, MOUAU Sub-committee that Investigated Alleged
Attack on 400 Level SIWES Students by a Group from Host
Communities 2009
19. Chairman, MOUAU Security Committee on in-house Training
Workshop for University Security Personnel 2010
20. Member, Investigative Panel on Verification and Confirmation of
Result of Mr. Moses Ekeoma 2010
21. Chairman, MOUAU Investigative Panel on the Functioning of
Senior Staff Club Bar 2010
22. Chairman, MOUAU Directorate of Research and Development on
Monitoring of Project (API/08/04) by Dr. U. K. Oke et al 2010
23. Member, Investigative Panel on Alleged Threat to Life (PITL) of
Chukwunonso Ejike (Staff) Against Metu Anthony (Student) 2011
24. Member, University Management Committee to sort out Petitions/
Complaints from Staff 2011
25. Chairman, Panel on Allegation of Misconduct/Extortion of Money
From 200 Level Students of RSE 2012
26. Member, Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN)
Conference, Umudike Local Organizing Committee 2012
27. Member, Committee on Review of the Bachelor of Agricultural
SIWES Programme 2012
28. Member, Committee on review of Postgraduate School guidelines 2014
29. Member, CAERSE College Board/Postgraduate 2010-date
30. Member, Departmental Board/Postgraduate 2010-date
31. Member, Departmental/College Appraisal 2010-date
and Promotion Committee
32. Chairman Committee on Outstanding cases of some 2015
University Staff (Onyeachu Opara and Arukwe)
33. Chairman, Congress Organizing Committee (COC) Rural Sociology
Association of Nigeria (RUuSAN) conference, 16 – 19 October, 2017.
34. Chairman, MOUAU Senior Staff Club 2017 Eletoral Committee 2017
35. Chairman, Committee on the Review of Operations of MOUAU
Senior Staff Club Bar and Restaurant 2017
36. Member Post Accreditation Review Committee for the College of Veterinary
Medicine. RE: Nov/Dec 2016/May/June 2017 Accreditation
of Programmes 2017
37. Vice Chairman, CAERSE Welfare Association 2017-till date
G RESOURCE PERSON/CONSULTANT/FACILITATOR
1. Resource Person for Training of MOUAU Security Personnel 2009
2. Resource Person for Youth Empowerment Conference Organized by
MOUAU Extension Centre (MEC) for Youths in her Model Communities 2010
3. Consultant, Monitoring and Evaluation Survey on Social Capital Formation
and Implication for the Achievement of FADAMA III PDOs. Third National
Fadama Development Project CR (4494-UNI), Abia State 2011
4. Participant, Nigeria Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST) Consultative
Forum for Stakeholders and Expected Beneficiaries of CCAA/NEST Aba project
NEST Office, Umuahia 2011
5. Resource Person for Interview of Candidates for Technical Positions
(Assistant Chief Technical Officers) in MOUAU 2012
H MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
1. Member, National Union of Teachers (NUT) 1981-1994
2. Member, Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) 1994 till date
3. Life Member, Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) 1994 till date
4. Member, Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RuSAN) 1994 till date
I POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION/CO-SUPERVISION*
1. Umunnakwe, Kenneth Anele: Adoption of Fertilizer by Food Crop Farmers in
Ikeduru L G A of Imo State.(PGD) 2009
2. Nwakor, Ngozi Flora: Determinants of the Adoption of Two NRCRI Improved
Cassava Varieties (TMS 419 and Nr 8082) Among Farmers in Abia state, Nigeria
(M.Sc) 2010
3. Ajuka, Paschal: Ownership and Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Among Professionals in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
(PGD) 2011
*4. Okon, Ephraim: Adoption of NAPRI/NVRI Improved Indigenous Poultry Production
Technologies in South-Eastern Agro-Ecological Zone of Nigeria (Ph.D) 2011
5 Ukeju, Udo U: Evaluation of Root Crop Farmers Participation in Agricultural
Research in Abia State (M.Sc) 2012
6 Umeh, Odiofele Ifeanyi: Effect of Cooperativeness on the performance of
Homestead Fish Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. (M.Sc.) 2013
*7. Ofor, Raphael Onyemauche: Effects of Utilization of Modern HealthCare Service
On the Productivity of Cassava Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria (Ph.D) 2013
*8. Ekanem, Jemimah Timothy: Performance Evaluation of Shell Petroleum Development
Company’s Agricultural Intervention in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, 2004-2008
(Ph.D) 2013
*9. Eluwa, Akubuike: Effectiveness of Communication Channels in Utilizing Cassava-Based Technologies Among Farmers in South East Zone of Nigeria (Ph.D) 2014
10. Udensi, Chibuike: Effect of UNICEF-Assisted Programme on the Nutritional Status of Rural women in Abia State, Nigeria (M.Sc.)
2014
*11. Ugboaja Innocent: Education of Human Resource Needs for Agricultural Extension and Agricultural Education in Universities in the South-Eastern, Nigeria (Ph.D) 2014
12. Izuogu Chibuzo: Effcet of Environmental Hazards on Health and Agricultural Production of Rural Households in Imo State, Nigeria (M.Sc) 2014
13. Amadi Pearl: Analysis of Farmers and Extension Professionals – Knowledge of the Effect of HIV/AIDS on Agricultural Activities in Abia State, Nigeria (M.Sc) 2014
14. Ekweanya Martha N.: Farmers Perception of Climate Change Effcets on Arable Crop Production in Anambra State Nigeria (M.Sc) 2014
15. Okonkwo Chinenye: Staff Motivation as a Determinant of Organizational Effectiveness: Case of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Nigeria (PGD) 2014
*16. Abali Innocent: Impact of Sustainable Development Projects of Total Exploration and Production and Production Nigeria Limited (TEPNL) on Rural Livelihood Activities in Rivers State Nigeria (Ph.D) 2015
17. Alocha, Obinna Christopher: Effectiveness of Students’ Participation in Students Industrial Work Experience (SIWES) for Agricultural Science Students in Abia State,
Nigeria. (M.Sc) 2015
*18. Olojede, Joy C.: Gender Differentials in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Uptake by Research Scientists of Universities of Agriculture in Nigeria (Ph.D) 2015
19. Atasie Chikeremma M.: Rural Farmers Perception of Mass Mediated Channel Utilized for Extension Service Delivery in Abia State, Nigeria (M.Sc) 2015
20. Ashiegbu Gloria: Assesment of Rural Women’s Partcipation in the Mother and Childcare Initiative (MCCI) in Ebonyi State, Nigeria (M.Sc) 2015
21. Obioma, Queen Ngozi: Contact Farmers’ Scheme in Cassava Production Technology Generation, Transfer and Utilization in Abia State and Kaduna States, Nigeria (Ph.D) 2015
*22. Udousung Idongesit John: Utilization of Traditional and Orthodox methods of Poultry Disease Control Among Farmers in Akwa-Ibom Cross-River States of Nigeria (Ph.D). 2015
23. Onwukwe, Onyedika Prudence: Gender Dimensions to Domestic Violence in Rural Communities of Abia State Nigeria: Implications for Extension Service
Delivery (M.Sc). 2016
24. Ekedo, Theresa Obiamaka: Comparative Analysis of Access and Utilization of Information
and Communication Technologies Among Cassava Farmers in South-Eastern
Nigeria (Ph.D) 2016
25. Nwadike, Faith Uchechi: Access and Utilization of Agricultural Information Among Rural
Poultry Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria (M.Sc) 2017
26. Mazza, Mary-Ann: Evaluation of Effect of the National Special Programme on Food
Security (NSPFS) on Yam and Cassava Production in South-East, Nigeria
(Ph.D) 2017
27. Effiong, John Ben Assessment of Selected Niger Delta Development Commission
Rural Development Interventions on the Livelihood of Beneficiaries in Akwa Ibom and
Cross River States, Nigeria (Ph.D) 2018
J COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
1. A. C. Nwosu, G. E. Ifenkwe, O. O. Ukoha, A.N. Imoh O.O. Ekumankama- Extension NCRP Code7IL- Women- in-Agriculture. Assessment of Women’s Contributions to
Family Farms in South-Eastern Nigeria 1998
2. G.E. Ifenkwe, U. A. U. Onyebinama, A. C. Nwosu, R. O. Mejeha- Gender Considerations
For Intergenerational family Wealth Distribution in Anambra and Imo State Nigeria
NISER Population Research Fund 1999
3. B. O. Ugwu, F. O. Anuebunwa, J. C. Okonkwo, O. C. Aniedu, G. E. Ifenkwe– Economic
Impact Assessment on Irish Potato production in Nigeria 1999
4. U.A.U. Onyebinama, R.O. Mejeha, G. E. Ifenkwe, O.O. Ekumankama- Economic
Incentives and Disincentives for the Reduction of Family Size in Bauchi, Bornu and
Yobe States, Nigeria. NISER Population Research Fund 1999
5. R.O.. Mejeha, A.C. Nwosu, G.E. Ifenkwe- Analysis of Markets for Staple Foods in
Umuahia Zone: Implications for food Security in Umuahia Urban, MOUAU Research
Grant Project 2000
6. A. B. Eke, G. E. Ifenkwe, M. U. Igboekwe, U. N. Obasi- Solar Dryers for Processing
Agricultural Products. MOUAU Research Project Grant 2010
7. U. J. Etoamaihe,C.C. Ugoamadi, G. E. Ifenkwe- Development of Cassava Tuber Pelleting
Machine. MOUAU Research Project Grant 2010
K CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED, AND PAPERS PRESENTED
1. G.E. Ifenkwe (1995) Elimination of Gender Barriers to Increasing the Productivity of
Women in Agriculture. 2nd National Conference of Agricultural Extension
Society of Nigeria (AESON). Sept.26-27, 1995 National Agricultural
Extension Research and Liason Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria.
2. G.E. Ifenkwe (1995) Institutional Factors Limiting Women’s Contribution to Agricultural
Development in Nigeria. 11th . Annual Conference of Farm Management
Association of Nigeria (FAMAN). 10-12 Oct., 1995 University of Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State.
3. G.E. Ifenkwe and G. O. Chukwu (1996)Risk Aversion Among Poultry Farmers:
Implications for Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development. 9th Annual Conference of Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA). 5-8 March, 1996. Usman Dan Fodiyo University, Sokoto.
4. G. O. Chukwu and G.E. Ifenkwe (1996)Traditional Systems of Yam Storage in Nigeria. 9th
Annual Conference of Nigeria Rural Sociological Association (NRSA) 5-8 March, 1996 Usman Dan Fodiyo University, Sokoto.
5. R. O. Mejeha and G.E. Ifenkwe (1996) Risk Management under a Liberalized Marketing
System:Implications for Staple Food Prices. 12th Annual Conference of Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) 23-26 September, 1996. Arewa House, Kaduna.
6. G. O. Chukwu and G.E. Ifenkwe (1996) An Edaphological Approach to Biodiversity
Conservation in Ikwuano L. G. A., Abia State: Implications for Agro-technology Transfer. 5th Annual Conference of Nigeria Society for Biological Conservation (NSBC) 6-10 October, 1996. Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike.
7. G.E. Ifenkwe (1997) Improving the Functional Effectiveness of Agricultural Extension
Agents in Nigeria Through Sustained Motivation. 3rd Annual National Conference
of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON). 4-6 March, 1997 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
8. G.E. Ifenkwe (1997) Stakeholders and Their Roles in Livestock Extension. 22nd Annual
Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP). 23-25 March, 1997.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
9. G.E. Ifenkwe (1997) Sustaining Soil Productivity Through Grassroots Soil Conservation
Extension Education. 31st Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) 4-7 May, 1997. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
10. G.E. Ifenkwe (1997) Prospects of Equity Participation by Research Institutes and
Agricultural Extension Agency in Agro-technology Transfer. 31st Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), 4-7 May, 1997. NAERLS, Ahmadu
Bello University Zaria.
11. G.E. Ifenkwe (1997) Women and Urban Waste Management Practice in Abia State. 10th
General Assembly and Research Workshop of the Social Science Council of Nigeria
(SSCN). June 30-July 3, 1997. National Women’s Centre, Federal Capital
Territory, Abuja.
12. G.E. Ifenkwe (1997) The Challenge of Providing Standard Residential Environment in
Nigeria.10th General Assembly and Research Workshop of the Social Science Council of Nigeria (SSCN). June 30-July 3, 1997. National Women’s Centre, Federal
Capital Territory, Abuja.
13. G.E. Ifenkwe (1997) Implications of Biotechnology for Agricultural Extension in Africa.
International Workshop on Biotechnology. Aug. 10-14, 1997. Federal
University of Agriculture, Umudike.
14. G.E. Ifenkwe (1998) National Workshop on Innovation Adoption Studies. March 19-20,
1998. National Agricultural Extension Research and Liaison Services, (NAERLS)
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
15. G.E. Ifenkwe (1998) Impact Assessment Workshop, April 23-May 1 1998. Moor
Plantation, Ibadan.
16. G.E. Ifenkwe (1999) Analysis of Agricultural and Rural Development Content of Nigerian
Newspapers. 5th Annual Conference of AESON, April 13-16, 1999 University of
Nigeria, Nsukka.
17. R. O. Mejeha A. C. Nwosu and G.E. Ifenkwe (2002) Analysis of Rice Marketing in
Umuahia Zone: Policy Implications for Food Security in Umuahia Urban, Abia State. 33rd Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Badeggi.
18. G.E. Ifenkwe (2005) Enhancing Adoption of Agricultural Innovations Through Farm Radio
Forum.10th Annual National Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria
(AESON). June 14-17 2005. National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) Badeggi, Niger State.
19. G.E. Ifenkwe (2005) Farmers’ Perception of Effects of Incentives on Adoption of Cassava-
Based Technologies in Abia State. 39th Conference of Agricultural Society of
Nigeria (ASN) University of Benin, Benin City 9-13 Oct. 2005.
20. G.E. Ifenkwe (2007) Analysis of Push and Pull Factors in Cooperative Business
Organization in Abia State, Nigeria. 41st Annual Conference of the Agricultural
Society of Nigeria (ASN) held at Institute for Agricultural Research, Samaru,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 22-26 October 2007.
21. G.E. Ifenkwe (2008) Rural Infrastructural Policy Imperatives for Agro-Technology
Transfer in Nigeria: Addressing the Constraints of Small-Scale Farmers. 13th Annual
Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON), April
8-11, 2008, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
22. G.E. Ifenkwe (2008) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Policies: Guidelines
For Stability and Continuity. 42nd Annual Conference of Agricultural Society
of Nigeria (ASN). 19-23 October, 2008. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.
23. G.E. Ifenkwe (2009) Organizational Barriers Limiting Women’s Participation in Women-
in-Agriculture (WIA) Programmes in Abia State, Nigeria 43rd Annual Conference of Agriculture Society of Nigeria (ASN), October 20-23 2009 Raw Materials Research Development Council, Abuja.
24. F. N. Nwakor and G.E. Ifenkwe (2009) Adoption of Selected Improved Cassava Varieties
Among Farmers in Ohafia Agricultural Zone of Abia State, Nigeria 43rd Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), October 20-23, 2009. Raw Materials Research Development Council, Abuja.
25. G.E. Ifenkwe (2009) Social Inclusion: Strategy for Increasing Agricultural Productivity and
Enhancing Food Security in Nigeria. Second National Conference of the Nigeria Society for Psychical Research (NSPR), 10-13 November 2009, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
26. G. E. Ifenkwe (2011) Participant in Nigeria Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST)
Consultative Forum for Stakeholders and Expected Beneficiaries of CCAA/NEST Aba Project, NEST Office, Umuahia
27. G. E.Ifenkwe (2013) Participant in One-day Workshop (27/8/13) on Funding Youth
Entrepreneurship in Small and Medium Enterprises under the Sponsorship of ICBE/TRUSTAFRICA and IDRC. City Global Hotels, Owerri, Imo State
28. MOUAU Extension Centre (MEC) Training Workshop for Trainers and Farmers Groups (21/05/13) ETF Building, MOUAU Umudike
29. G.E Ifenkwe and O. C. Alocha (2014) Maximizing the Utilization of Nutraceutical Endowment of Rural Communities Through Strategic Agricultural Research and Extension. 19th Annual National AESON Conference, Owerri 2014
30. Abali I. and G.E. Ifenkwe (2014) Analysis of Women’s Participation in Cassava Production in Rural Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria. 19th Annual National AESON Conference, Owerri 2014
31. Apu, U. and G.E. Ifenkwe (2014) The Changing Faces of Agricultural Extension Policies and Programmes in Nigeria 19th Annual National AESON Conference, Owerri 2014.
32. Ezebuiro, N.C., Ekumankama O.O., Unamma R.P.A, Okoye B.E, and G.E. Ifenkwe (2015), Cassava Genetic Resources Conservation and Farmers Practice in Abia State, Nigeria. 49 Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) Delta 2015 9-13, Nov. 2015, Delta State University Asaba, Delta State.
33. Nwakwasi R.N., Nwachukwu I, Agwu, E.A., G.E. Ifenkwe (2016). Assessment of Rural
Households’ Attitude towards Traditional Methods of Malaria Treatment in South-East Nigeria. AESON Annual Conference, 17-20 April 2016, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
34. Ekweanya N.M, Odoh, J.S., G.E. Ifenkwe (2016). Factors influencing Homestead Farming in Umuahia South LGA, Abia State Nigeria. AESON Annual Conference, 17-20 April 2016, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
35. Ashiegbu, G.N., G.E. Ifenkwe, Nwaobiala, C.U. (2016). Assessment of Rural Women Participation in The Mother and Child Care Initiative (MCCI) in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. AESON Annual Conference, 17-20 April 2016, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
36. Olojede, J.C. and G.E. Ifenkwe (2016). Socio-economic Factors Influencing Information and Communication Technology Uptake by Female Research Scientists in University of Agriculture, Nigeria. AESON Annual Conference, 17-20 April 2016, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
37. Ekweanya, N.M., G.E. Ifenkwe, Nwachukwu I. (2016): Contributions of Farmer Cooperatives to Arable Crop Production in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State, Nigeria. AESON Annual Conference, 17-20 April 2016, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
38. Igwe, C.O.K., G.E. Ifenkwe, Amah, O.D. (2017) Use of Information and Communication Technology for Effective Service Delivery by Extension Agents in Abia State, Nigeria. 22nd AESON Conference 23 – 26 April 2017. University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
39. Alocha O.C. and G.E. Ifenkwe (2017) Students Perception of Effectiveness of Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme of two Universities in Nigeria. 22nd AESON Conference 23 – 26 April 2017. University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
40. Ekweanya, N.M., Omike, A., G.E. Ifenkwe, Apu U. (2017) Access and Use of Information Communication Technology Among Pig farmers in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. 22nd AESON Conference 23 – 26 April 2017. University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
41. Adepoju, A.E., G.E. Ifenkwe (2017) Assessment of use of Rural Physical Infrastructure Facilities in Kwara State, Nigeria. 1st International Conference of School of Dental Therapy and Health Sciences, 7-9 Nov. 2017. Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy Enugu State, Nigeria.
L UNPUBLISHED MATERIALS
1 2007 Communication Environment As a Determinant of Group Performance: Case of
Cooperative Societies in Abia State, Nigeria (Ph.D Dissertation).
2 1989 Agent- Related Factors Affecting the Performance of Agricultural Extension
Staff in Imo State, Nigeria. (M.Sc. Thesis).
3 1980 Competencies Needed in Agricultural Engineering by Higher Diploma Students
in Schools of Agriculture (B.Sc Thesis).
M PUBLICATIONS/CREATIVE WORKS
1. G. E. Ifenkwe and O. O. Ukoha (1997) (Editors) Proceedings of Industrial Training
Fund (ITF) Workshop organized for 1996/97, 4th year (B. Agric) Students of
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Pp 1-58
2. G. E. Ifenkwe. (1998) Improving the Functional Effectiveness of Agricultural
Extension Agents in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Conference of the
Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, (AESON) 4-6 March, 1997, Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile- Ife. PP 178-184.
3. G. E. Ifenkwe.(1999) Analysis of Agricultural and Rural Development Content of
Nigerian Newspapers. Journal of Agricultural Extension (JAE) Agricultural
Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) Vol. 3: 66-72 (Nigeria)
4. G. E. Ifenkwe and G. O. Chukwu.(2001) Risk Aversion Among Poultry Farmers:
Implications for Sustainable Agricultural Development in Ikwuano LGA. In:
Rural Resources Development and Sustainability. K. M. Baba et al. (Eds.),
Proceedings of 9th Annual Conference of Nigerian Rural Sociological
Association (NRSA) Usmanu Dan Fodiyo University, Sokoto. Pp 133-136
5. G. O. Chukwu and G. E. Ifenkwe.(2001) Traditional Methods of Yam Storage
In Nigeria in: Rural Resources Development and Sustainability. K. M. Baba et al,
(Eds.) Proceedings of 9th Annual Conference of Nigerian Rural Sociological
Association (NRSA) Usmanu Dan Fodiyo University, Sokoto.Pp117-120
6. G. E. Ifenkwe. (2002) Innovation Discontinuance Behaviour and its implications
for Agro-technology Transfer: Case of Household Consumption of Soybean.
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment (JSAE). Vol. 4, No. 1.Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. 4 (1):133-138 (Nigeria)
7. Mejeha R. O., A. C. Nwosu and G.E. Ifenkwe. (2002) Analysis of Rice Marketing in
Umuahia Zone: Policy implications for Food Security in Umuahia Urban,
Abia State. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of Agricultural Society
of Nigeria. (ASN) Pp 45-51
8. G.E. Ifenkwe (2003) (Editor) PRALESCOPE- The Praslin School (Seychelles)
Magazine, Issue 1, November 2003.Pp 1-16
9. G. E. Ifenkwe (2003) – Streaming by Ability: Pros and Cons. PRALESCOPE – The
Praslin School (Seychelles) Magazine, Issue 1, November, 2003.
10. G. E. Ifenkwe.(2003) Farmers Perception of Effects of Incentives on Adoption of
Cassava-based Technologies in Abia State. Proceedings of 39th Annual Conference
of Agricultural Society of Nigeria, October 9-13, 2005, University of Benin,
Benin City 9-13 Oct., 2005. Pp 31-32
11. G. E. Ifenkwe. (2006) Comparative Study of Agricultural Information Dissemination
in Private and Government-Owned Print Media. Proceedings of 15th Annual
Conference of Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA), Nov., 2006.
University of Ado-Ekiti, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
12. G. E. Ifenkwe and C. A. Mbaegbu.(2007) A Comparative Study of Contact and Non-
Contact Farmers Adoption of Cassava Production Technologies in Abia
State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment.
(JSAE) Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 9(1):85-94 (Nigeria)
13. G. E. Ifenkwe. (2007) Risk Factors Associated with Women’s Involvement in
Waste Management Practice: Focus on Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Extension. (JEXT) University of Ibadan Post Office, Vol 6, Pp 79- 85. (Nigeria). ISSN 1595-5125, www.ajol.info/jounals/jext
14. R. O. Mejeha and G. E. Ifenkwe. (2007) Density and Microfinance Service Coverage
of Rural Banks in Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Rural
Development, (IJARD) Federal University of Technology, Owerri 10(2): 1-6
(Nigeria)
15. G. E. Ifenkwe. (2007) Socio-economic Analysis of Cooperative Business Management
in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences (JAFS).
Imo State University, Owerri 5(1): 65-80 (Nigeria)
16. G. E. Ifenkwe– Enhancing the Performance of Cooperative Societies in Abia
State, Nigeria: Critical Factors and Policy Implications. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences (JAFS) Imo State University, Owerri 5(1): 111-126 (Nigeria)
17. G. E. Ifenkwe and A. C. Anyanwu. (2008) Communication Environment as a
Determinant of Cooperative Performance in Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable
Agriculture and the Environment (JSAE). Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
Umudike 10(1):1-12 (Nigeria)
18. G. E. Ifenkwe and A. C. Anyanwu.(2008) Communication Network Characteristics
of Cooperative Societies in Abia State, Nigeria: Implications for information
Diffusion and Security. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment
(JSAE). Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 10(1):13-25 (Nigeria)
19. G. E. Ifenkwe. (2008) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Policies.
Guidelines for Stability and Continuity. Proceedings of the 42nd Annual
Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) 19-23 October, 2008.
Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki p. 789
20. G. E. Ifenkwe. (2008) Discourse Analysis and Conversational Maxims: Implications for
Agricultural Communication. Book Chapter in Perspectives in Agricultural
Extension and Rural Development. Joseph U. Agbamu (Ed.) Pp 197-211
21. G. E. Ifenkwe.(2008) Cooperative Groups: Potential Roles in Agriculture and Rural
Development in Nigeria. Book Chapter in Perspectives in Agricultural
Extension and Rural Development. Joseph U. Agbamu (Ed.) Pp 293-306.
22. G. E. Ifenkwe (2008 Sociometric Analysis of Group Relations: Implications for Effective
Communication and Enhanced Performance of Cooperatives in Abia State, Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension Practice (GAEP). A Journal of Agricultural Extension, Federal University of Technology, Owerri 4(2):16-23 Nigeria. ISSN 0794-1005. www.ajol.info/journals/gaep.
23. G. E. Ifenkwe (2008) Assessment of Newspaper Advocacy for Rural Development and
Environmental Education in Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension. (JAE)
Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) 12(2):41-51. ISSN 1119-944x.
24. G. E. Ifenkwe and R.O. Mejeha (2008) Enhancing Adoption of Agricultural Innovations in
Nigeria Through Farm Radio Forum. Journal of Food and Fibre Production
(JFFP) Abia State University, Uturu 1 (1): 197 – 2005 (Nigeria)
25. G.E. Ifenkwe (2009). Value Addition to Cassava (Manihot esculentus) for Food Security
Communicating Food Safety and Health Implications to Farmers Journal of
Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment (JSAE) Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture, Umudike 11(1)1-11 (Nigeria)
26. G. E. Ifenkwe (2009). Handling Cognitive Dissonance Associated with Taboo Messages for
Agricultural and Rural Development in Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture
Food, and Ecosystem Research (IJAFER) Abia State University, Uturu 1(1):169-177
(Nigeria)
27. F.N. Nwakor, G. E. Ifenkwe and F. N. Onumadu (2009). Adoption of Selected Improved
Cassava Varieties Among Farmers in Ohafia Agricultural Zone of Abia State. Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Oct 20-23 2009. NUC/Raw Materials Research Development Council, Abuja Pp.554-557
28. G.E. Ifenkwe (2009) Rural Infrastructural Policy for Agro-Technology Transfer: The
Perception of Small-Scale Farmers in Uyo Agricultural Zone, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Research (IJAFER) Abia State University, Uturu 1(1):81-87 (Nigeria).
29. G. E. Ifenkwe (2009) Analysis of Communication Potentials of Selected Agricultural
Extension Reading Materials. Journal of Food and Fibre Production (JFFP), Abia
State, University, Uturu 2(1):293-300 (Nigeria). ISSN 2141 – 1689.
www.forfipro.org.
30. G. E. Ifenkwe (2009) Analysis of Situational Relevance of Selected Mass Media
Information to Agricultural Development in Nigeria Journal of Food and Fibre Production (JFFP) Abia, State University, Uturu 2(1): 283-292 (Nigeria). ISSN 2141 – 1689. www.forfipro.org.
31. G. E. Ifenkwe (2009) Mobile Phone Utilization Among Farmers: Opportunities and
Challenges Journal of Agriculture and Social Research (JASR) Vol.9, No .2 Pp1-9
University of Port Harcourt, (Nigeria). ISSN 1595 – 7470.
32. G. E. Ifenkwe (2010) Animal Rights and Welfare Advocacy for Enhanced Food Security
In Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Social Research (JASR) Vol.10, No 2
2010, Pp112-120 (Nigeria)
33. G. E. Ifenkwe (2010) Social Inclusion: Strategy for Increasing Agricultural Productivity
and Enhancing Food Security in Nigeria. Psychical Researcher: Nigeria Journal
of Psychical Research, (NJPR) 2(1): 309-319 (Nigeria)
34. G. E. Ifenkwe (2010) Analysis of Newspaper Photo-Communication Efforts in Nigeria.
International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Management and Development
(IJAEMD) Vol. 1, No. 1 Pp 118-127 (Nigeria). www.daeeksu/journal.com
35. Nwakor, F. N, G. E. Ifenkwe and A. V. Azoro (2010) Analysis of Constraints Militating
Against Cassava Production Among Farmers in Abia State. Proceedings of 44th Annual Conference of Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), 18-22 Oct, 2010, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
36. Nwakor, F. N, G. E. Ifenkwe, F. N. Onumadu and K. C. Ekwe (2010). Determinants of the
` Adoption of Improved Cassava Varieties (TME 419 and NR 8082) Among Farmers
In Abia State. The Nigerian Agricultural Journal, (NAJ) Vol 41 (1) 93-100.
Agricultural Society of Nigeria (Nigeria)
37. G. E. Ifenkwe (2010). Strategic Advertising for Enhanced Agri-business Development in
Abia, State. Nigeria. Global Approaches to Extension (GAEP) A Journal of Agricultural Extension Federal University of Technology, Owerri 6(1): 1-10
(Nigeria)
38. Nwakor, F. N., G. E. Ifenkwe, G. N. Asumugha (2011). Potentials in Adoption of Improved
Cassava Varieties for Increased Food Security in Nigeria. Root and Tuber Crop
Research for Food Security and Empowerment Book Chapter Amadi et al. (Editor)
National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike P. 563-571 (Nigeria)
39. Nwakor F. N, G. E. Ifenkwe, Okoye, B. C, F. N. Onumadu, Anyaegbunam H. N.,
Ekedo, T. O., Onyia C. E. (2011) Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Adoption
Of Improved Cassava Varieties Among Farmers in Abia State Journal of
Agriculture and Social Research (JASR) Vol. 11, No.1 Pp 63-71 (Nigeria)
40. G. E. Ifenkwe and Ikpekaogu, F (2011) Noise Mitigation for Effective Agricultural
Extension Print Message Delivery and Utilization. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (JAERD) Vol. 3(9) Pp 51 – 56 Academic Journals (Kenya)
41. G. E. Ifenkwe (2011) Socio-cultural Impediments to Food Security in South-Eastern Agro-
Ecological Zone of Nigeria. Global Approches to Extension Practice (GAEP) A
Journal of Agricultural Extension (JAE) Vol.7, No. 1 Pp 74-80, Federal University
of Technology Owerri (Nigeria). ISSN 0764 – 1005. www.ajol.info/jounals.gaep.
42. G. E. Ifenkwe (2011) Addressing Road Infrastructural Needs of Rural Communities for
Accelerated Agricultural Development in Abia State, Nigeria. Vol. 10, No 2 Pp. 73-80 Journal of Agriculture and Social Research (JASR) (Nigeria)
43. P. N. Ajuka G. E. Ifenkwe , O. R. Iheke (2011) Assessment of the Level of Availability and
Usage of Information and Communication Technologies by Professionals in Michael
Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of
Agricultural Extension (NJAE) Vol. 3, No. 1 Pp1-8 NAERS/ABU, Zaria (Nigeria)
44. G. E. Ifenkwe (2011) The Role of Agricultural Sociology in Agricultural Development.
Book Chapter in “Rural, Agricultural and Environmental Sociology in Nigeria”.
S.F.Adedoyin (Ed) Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA) October
2011Nigeria)
45. G. E. Ifenkwe (2012). Discounting Messages in Agricultural Extension Communication
Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (JAERD) Vol. 4(2) Pp. 42 – 60 December 2011. Academic Journals (Kenya)
46. G. E. Ifenkwe (2012) Farm Pilferage: An Invisible Source of Agricultural Risk and
Disincentive to Adoption of Agricultural Innovations in Abia State, Nigeria.
Global Journal of Management Science Technology (GJMST), Vol.1, Issue 4
P 1-7 Delhi University, New Delhi (India)
47. G. E. Ifenkwe (2012) Climate Change: Challenge to Agricultural Extension Practice in
Nigeria. Global Journal of Management Sciences and Technology (GJMST) Vol. 1
Issue 3, P 28-31 Delhi University, New Delhi ( India)
48. G. E. Ifenkwe (2012) Mobilizing and Empowering Youths for Sustainable Community and
Rural Development in Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Research and
Progressive Education and Development (IJARPED) Vol. 1, Issue 2 April 2012 Pp. 144 – 152 (Pakistan)
49. G. E. Ifenkwe (2012) Agent-Related Factors Affecting the Performance of Agricultural
Extension Staff in Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Sciences (J. Agric Sci) July 2012, 3(1):45-48 (India)
50. G. E. Ifenkwe (2012) Analysis of Push and Pull Factors in Cooperative Business
Organization in Nigeria. International Journal of Cooperative Studies (IJCS) Vol. 1, No.1. Pp. 21 – 24. World Scholar Institute, Oklahoma (USA)
51. G. E. Ifenkwe (2012) Food Safety Regulations: Reducing the Risk of Food-Borne Diseases
In Rural Communities of Abia State, Nigeria . Agricultural Science Research
Journal (ASRJ) Vol 2(7) Pp 384-389. International Education Research Journal
Accra (Ghana)
52. G. E. Ifenkwe and E. S. Kalu (2012) Poverty Management Among Rural Women in Bende
Local Government of Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Academic
Research in Business and Social Sciences (IJ-ARBSS) Vol. 2, No. 8 August
2012 Pp. 323 – 330. (Pakistan).
53. G. E. Ifenkwe (2012) Organizational Barriers Limiting Women’s Participation in Women-
in-Agriculture Programme in Umuahia Agricultural Zone of Abia State, Nigeria
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
(IJ-ARBSS) Vol. 2 No. 8, Pp. 293 – 299 (Pakistan)
54. G. E. Ifenkwe (2012) Social Networking and Ecovigilance for Effective Environmental
Management in Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Research in
Business and Social Sciences (IJ-ARBSS), Vol. 2, No. 8, Pp. 300 – 309 (Pakistan)
55. G. E. Ifenkwe (2012) Organizing Agricultural Shows and Fairs in Nigeria. International
Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Develpoment (IJARPED) Vol.1, Issue 4, Pp. 74 – 87 (Pakistan)
56. G. O. Chukwu and G. E. Ifenkwe (2012) An Edaphological Approach to Biodiversity
Conservation in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State : Implications
For Agro-Technology Transfer. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development (IJARPED) Vol. 1, No. 4, Pp. 74 – 78 (Pakistan).
57. G. E. Ifenkwe and P. O. Arigbo (2012). Leadership Behaviour and Practical Implications for
Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development in Nigeria. Journal of Technical Education in Nigeria (JOTEN) Vol. 17 Nos. 1 and 2, P. 60 – 70 (NIGERIA). ISSN 1118 – 5570. www.ajol.info/jounals/joten.
58. G. E. Ifenkwe (2013) Communication Environment and Group Performance
Ph.D Dissertation Published in the form of a Printed Book by Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP), (Germany)
59. G. E. Ifenkwe (2013) Educational Development in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects in 21st
Century. Universal Journal of Education and General Studies (UJEGS) Vol. 2(1)
Pp. 007-014 Transnational Research Journals. (Nigeria).
60. Arigbo P. O. and G. E. Ifenkwe (2013) Farm Decision Making Among Cocoa Farming
Households in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of
Academic Research Progressive Education and Development (IJARPED) Vol.2,
No. , Pp. 275 – 286 (Pakistan)
61. G. E. Ifenkwe (2013) Adoption of Technology Book Chapter in ‘Agricultural Extension
and Rural Development’ Nwachukwu, I. (Ed.). Lambhouse Publications Umuahia.
P.64.
62. G. E. Ifenkwe, U. Apu, P. O. Arigbo (2013). Participatory Management Practices for
Sustainable Soil Erosion Control in Rural Communities in Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology (IJRT) Vol. 2, No. 9 September 2013 Esxon Publishers, USA.
63. G. E. Ifenkwe (2013). Feed-forward Mechanism for Effective Information Exchange and
Agro-technology Transfer in Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology (IJRT) Vol.2, No. 11 November 2013. Pp. 88 – 93. Esxon Publishers, USA
64. G. E. Ifenkwe (2013) Analysis of Editorial Focus of National Newspapers in Nigeria
Between January and June 2011. Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies (AGEERS) A Publication (Journal) of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Port Harcourt Nigeria, Vol. 2 No. 2 2013. ISSN 2315 – 5922
65. Umeh. O. I and G. E. Ifenkwe (2013) Performance Assessment and Level of
Cooperativeness Among cooperative Homestead Fish Farmers in Imo State Nigeria. Journal for Applied Research (JFAR) Vol. 5, No. 1, 2013. (Nigeria). ISSN 2141 – 8276.
66. G. E. Ifenkwe and Umeh O. I (2014). Comparative Analysis of the Performance of
Cooperative and Non-cooperative Homestaed Fish Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria International Journal of Applied Research and Technology (IJRT) Vol 3, No.3, Pp. 40 – 48 Esxon Publishers USA
67. G. E. Ifenkwe and Umeh O. I (2014).Socio-Economic factors Influencing Performance of
Fish Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria International Journal of Applied Reasearch and Technology (IJRT) Vol 3, No.3, Pp. 12 – 19.Esxon Publishers USA
68. G.E. Ifenkwe and O.C. Alocha (2014) Maximizing the Utilization of Nutraceutical Endowment of Rural Communities through Strategic and Functional Agricultural Research and Extension Services. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (JICT) Research Vol. 4, No. 9, September 2014 Pp. 339 – 344
69. Abali I, G.E. Ifenkwe and Emerhirhi E. (2014) Analysis of Women Participation in Cassava Production in Rural Community of Rivers State, Nigeria. Proceedings of 19th Annual National Conference of the AESON held at FUTO Owerri in Imo State, 27 – 30 April 2014 p. 9-16
70. G.N. Ashiegbu and G.E. Ifenkwe (2014) Perception of the Mother and Childcare Initiative Programme Among Rural Women in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture Socio-Economics and Sustainable Environment. (JASSE) A Publication of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development. Niger Delta University Wiberforce Island, Vol. 2, No. 1
71. G.E. Ifenkwe and C.U. Izuogu (2015) Rural Household’s Perception of Environmental Hazard in Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology (IJRT) 4(6): 32 – 38
72. Apu U. and G. E. Ifenkwe (2015) Changing Faces of Agricultural Extension Policies and Programmes in Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology (IJRT) 4(4): 3-7
73. Ekweanya N.M. and G. E. Ifenkwe (2015) Farmers Perception of Effects of Climate Change on Arable Crop Production in Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology (IJRT), Vol. 4, No. 6, pp. 39 – 44.
74. Izuogu C.U., Atasie C. and G.E. Ifenkwe (2015) Perceived Effects of Environmental Hazard on Health Conditions of Rural Farm Households in Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Management (IJAREM) Vol. 1, Issue 4, p. 26-33
75. Izuogu, C.U., Ekweanya, N.M. and G.E. Ifenkwe (2015) Assessment of Environmental Hazard Effects on Agricultural Resources and Health Conditions of Rural Households in Imo State Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Sciences (IJES) Vol. 14, Issue 1 pp.
76. Izuogu C.U., Ekweanya, N.M. and G.E. Ifenkwe (2015) Environmental Hazard Effects: Critical Issues Relating to Agricultural Production of Rural Households in Imo State, Nigeria. Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health Sciences (GJBAHS) Global Institute for Research and Education Vol. 4 (4): 20 – 25.
77. G.E. Ifenkwe and Ekweanya, N.M. (2015) Socio-Cultural Issues in Livestock Management in Igbo land, Nigeria Book Chapter Contemporary issues in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Department of Rural Sociology and Extension. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria. Pp. 262 – 268.
78. N.C. Ezebuiro, O.O. Ekumankama, R.P.A Unamma, B.C. Okoye and G.E. Ifenkwe (2015), Cassava Genetic Resources Conservation and Framers Practice in Abia State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 49th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria 9-13 November, 2015, Delta State University, Asaba, Delta. P. 475 – 479.
79. G.E. Ifenkwe and N.M. Ekweanya (2016) Adopting Ecological Farming Techniques for Household Food Security and Natural Balance in Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology (IJRT) Esxon Publishers. Vol. 5, No. 2 ISSN 2275 – 0585, p. 58 – 60.
80. G.E. Ifenkwe (2016). Corporate Social Responsibility of Universities of Agriculture in Nigeria: Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development. Proceedings of the Conference by Society for Community and Communication Development Research (SCCDR), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, 16-18 August 2016.
81. Mazza, M., Agbarevo, M.N.B., G.E. Ifenkwe (2017) Effect of National Special Programme on Food Security on the Productivity of Small-holder Cassava Farmers in South-Eastern Nigeria. The Nigerian Agricultural Journal. Agricultural Society of Nigeria Vol. 48, No. 1 April 2017.
82. G.E. Ifenkwe (2017) Foreword Youth Organizations in Agriculture and Community Development: A Book Review by Abali Innocent. The Glory of the Latter House Publication Co. Portharcourt.
83. Udensi, C., G.E Ifenkwe and N.E. Egeonu (2017), Effects of UNICEF-Assisted Nutrition Programme on Micronutrient intake of Rural Women in Abia State. Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development. Journal of the Community and Communication Research (JCCR) Vol. 2, No. 1, Pp. 67 – 72.
84. Ekweanya, N.M., Mbah G.O, G.E. Ifenkwe (2018) Contributions of Former Cooperatives to Arable Crop Production in Umuahia North LGA in Abia State Nigeria. The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies Vol. 6, Issue 2 February, P. 204 www.theijhss.com.
*.Arigbo P. O. and G. E. Ifenkwe (2013) The Role of Women in Cocoa Farming Households
In Ikwuano LGA of Abia, South-Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural
Sciences (J. Agric. Sc.) JAS-004-13 India
*Accepted for Publication
N REFEREES
1. Prof. A. C. Anyanwu Department of Agricultural Extension
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State.
2. Prof. M.C. Madukwe Department of Agricultural Extension
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State
madukwemichael@yahoo.com
3. Prof. C.P.O Obinne Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication,
University of Agriculture, Makurdi,
Benue State.