CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: Nwobodo Kevin Anezichukwu
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
CONTACT ADDRESS: Department of Forestry and Environmental Management, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ka.nwobodo@mouau.edu.ng
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES
Community Primary School, Ngwo-Uno, Udi L.G.A., Enugu State 1979-1984
Community Secondary School, Obioma, Udi L.G.A. Enugu State 1984-1990
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State 1994-1999
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State 2002-2008
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State 2015-date
Modern Ideal Computer College, Enugu State 2003
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) 1984
Senior School Certificate of Education (SSCE) 1990
Bachelors of Agriculture (B. Agric.) Soil Science 1999
Masters of Science (M.Sc.) Toxicology & Environmental Management 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Environmental Management in view
Diploma in Computer Science 2003
WORK EXPERIENCES WITH DATE
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State
Lecturer II 2013 till date
National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Abia State 1998
I. T Research Student. Deployed to Soil Science Department, Metrology and Statistics Department, Tissue Culture Department, Agric Engineering and Plant Protection Departments.
Eme Livestock Farms Ltd. Umunya, Oyi LGA, Anambra State 1998
I.T Research Student . Deployed to Feed Mill Production for Production of Starters feed, Growers, Finishers and Layers Feed. Poultry houses for raising of day old chicks, growers and layer houses for egg production. Veterinary department for detection and treatment of poultry diseases.
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Umuahia, Abia State 2002
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Britarch Montesorri Schools,
Plot 328/329 Amuzukwu Layout, Umuahia, Abia State 2002
Head Teacher, Agricultural Science and Computer
PUBLICATIONS:
M. A. N. Anikwe, and K. A. Nwobodo (2002) Long Term Effect of Municipal Waste Disposal on Soil Properties and Productivity of Sites Used for Urban Agriculture in Abakaliki, Nigeria. Elsevier Science, Bioresource Technology, 83 (241-250) Netherland.
Nwajiobi, B., Ezenwa, L., Nwobodo K., and Ikwa, L., (2016). Effective Waste Management: A Critical Pathway to Greening Economy of Developing Nations. International Journal of Agricultural Innovations, Volume 6, No 1.
LECTURESHIP POSITIONS AND DUTIES PERFORMED:
May 2013 – September 2016 – Assistant Lecturer (Lecturer III)
Lecturer III: Department of Forestry and Environmental Management, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State
Duties Performed:
Lectures on: i. Principles of Forest Resources Management and Ecology
ii. Landscaping and Environmental Management
iii. Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding
iv. Ornamental Plants and Flower Production
v. Forest and Wildlife Biometrics
vi. Supervision of Undergraduate Projects
October 2016 – Till Date –Lecturer II
Duties Performed:
Lectures on: i. Agroforestry Systems
ii. Principles of Forest Resources Management and Ecology
iii. Environmental Degradation and Reclamation
iv. Farm Practices
v. Supervision of Undergraduate Project Works
AT MOUAU CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTRE (CEC):
Lectures on: i. Environmental Pollution
ii. Waste Generation and Management
iii. Supervision of CEC Students Project
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Ø Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
Ø Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN)
Ø Soil Science Society of Nigeria
Ø National Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST)
CONFERENCES /SEMINARS ATTENDED:
Academic Leadership Competence/Work Attitude for Effective and Efficient Lecture Delivery organized by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State (June 2015)
Capacity Building in Agricultural Education in Nigeria organized by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in collaboration with Bern University of Applied Science, School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, Hafl Switzerland (March, 2016)
A 2-day Workshop on Integrated Capacity Building and Development of Local Content in the Applications of Space-Based Technologies for Tackling Environmental Challenges in the Niger Delta, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Organised by Advanced Space Technology Applications Laboratory, National Space Research and Development Agency, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Nigeria. (October, 2017)
A One week ICT Training Programme on Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. Organised by Digital Bridge Institute, Abuja in collaboration with Nigeria Communication Commission. (December, 2017).
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION:
Departmental Exam Officer 2014 till date
Department of Forestry and Environmental Management. Responsible for Collection, and computation of undergraduate results for Senate approval. Identify and report to FOREM Board, students who meet the criteria for departmental academic honours award. Prepare and make available students individual semester results. Compute degree results and reconcile with Exams and Records for the award of Bachelors of Forestry and Environmental Management (B. FOREM)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR, Continuing Education Centre, MOUAU 2015- till date
Representing College of Natural Resources & Environmental Management. Responsibility: Academic and administrative head in Continuing Education Centre representing College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management. Allot Courses and project Supervisors to Academic Staff of the College. Collect, compute, store, and retrieve results of CNREM students in Continuing Education Centre. Represents College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management in Continuing Education Board Meetings etc.
Member, FOREM Academic Board 2013 till date
Responsible for the development and implementation of policies regarding the department’s academic program
Departmental Representative Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology (CMBB), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. The Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology is a specialized research and training centre with facilities for advanced research and studies in Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology.
Member, Departmental Forests and Gardens/ Nurseries
Responsible for the development of program for 100L, 200L, and 300L B.Agric students as part of their practical experiences. Commercializing the departmental nursery through mass production and sale of seedlings of agroforest importance and enhance the productivity of the forest foods.
Member, Departmental Committee on SIWES
Responsible for the planning and executing the practical year programme for 400 level students
Member, World Environment Day Cerebration 2017
Responsible for organizing and planning for the 2017 World Environment Day cerebration
Member, Departmental Asset Verification Team 2017
Responsible for the verification of the existing departmental laboratory and nursery assets and their states for departmental accreditation purposes
MEMBER, College Examination Officers and Time Table Committee 2017 till date
Member, Committee on Disbursement of Executive Governors Grant to Indigent Students in College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management. 2018
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
BODY POSITION/RESPONSIBILITIES
INEC (2010) ASST. REGISTRATION OFFICER (ARO 1). Okpike Ward, Obinagu Udi LGA, Enugu State. TEAM LEADER responsible for biometric capturing of eligible member of the community using Direct Data Capturing (DDC) Machine for INEC electoral purposes.
INEC (2011) PRESIDING OFFICER, 9TH Mile Corner, Ngwo. Udi LGA, Enugu State. Responsible for all activities in the polling unit. Ie Accreditation of voters, Voting, Sorting, Counting of votes as well as the Announcement of election results.
INEC (2015) REGISTRATION AREA/WARD COLLECTION OFFICER, Akwuete Ward, Ukwa East LGA, Abia State. Responsible for collection, computation and declaration of results from polling units within the registration area/ward in 2015 Presidential, Governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly elections.
Secretary General, Student Union Government: Enugu State University of Science and Technology, (ESUT) Abakaliki Campus (1996) Merit Award
President General: Amankwo Undergraduate Association, Ngwo Uno, Udi LGA, Enugu State (1998)
Assistant Secretary: Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students (NFCS) ESUT, Abakaliki Campus (1997)
Distinguished Member: National Association of Catholic Corps Members, Abia State Chapter (2001-2002) Merit Award
Assistant Secretary: Okunito Amankwo Autonomous Community (2012-2013)
HOBBIES:
I love reading, writing, music, sports and working with people.
REFEREES:
Prof. M. A. N. Anikwe
Agronomy Department
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Enugu State.
Dr. Anthony Ano
Direction of Administration
National Root Crops Research Institute
Umudike, Abia State.
Dr. Bede Chukwuma Okolo
National Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research
Victoria Island
Lagos.