Name: Udem  Samuel Chukwuneke
Position: Professor of Veterinary Biochemistry
Department: Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 
University of Nigeria Nsukka Campus 
Phone: (234) 8035450789
Email addres: samuel.udem@unn.edu.ng;
samueludem@gmail.com

Brief Biography

Samuel holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Nigeria. He did his master’s program under the supervision of Prof. S.M. Anika and Prof. I.U. Asuzu working on the medicinal plants with anti-inflammatory and trypanocidal activities. After his master’s program, Samuel decided to pursue a doctorate program under the supervision of Prof. I.U. Asuzu and Prof. O. Obidoa, focusing on toxicity of natural products and medicinal plant extracts with special emphasis on hematological and biochemical parameters. He obtained his doctorate degree in 2006 and became a professor in 2011. Currently, his research involves investigation of biomarkers of organ damage associated with the use of natural products and medicinal plants. Natural products and medicinal plants are extensively used for food and medicine in developing countries, especially Africa. There is dearth of knowledge with respect to the adverse effects associated with the use of these substances.  At his spare time, Samuel likes to watch soccer, reading books and playing table and lawn tennis.

Membership of Professional Bodies
Member, College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria (CVSN)
Member, Nigeria n Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA)
Member, Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP)
Member, West African Society for Pharmacology (WASP)
Member, Nigerian Environmental Society (NES)
Current Member, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Management Board
 

Postggraduate Supervision

• Nwankwo Chioma U. (M.Sc) PhD in view.
• Ahur Victor Masekaven (M.Sc) PhD in view.

Services to Other Universities 

• Sabbatical Leave/Appointment, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State (2009 – 2010).
• Visiting Lecturer, University Of Abuja, Abuja 

Professional Reviews of Papers for Reputable Journal

• Histochemical Studies of The Effects of Monosodium Glutamate on The Liver Of Adult Wistar Rats. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research – January 2011 – Vol. 1 N0 1.
• Age Associated Erythrocyte Membrane Damages in Rats: Potential Role of Chloroform Extract of Solanum Trilobatum.
• International Research Journal of Biochemistry and Bioinformatics, 2010.
• Effects of Aqueous Garlic (Allium Sativum) Extract on Testicular Morphology in Lead Nitrate Treated Albino Rats. Comparative Clinical Pathology (CCPA 750), 2010.
• Effect of Efluent Discharges on The Water Quality of Asa River, Ilorin, Nigeria
• Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, 2010. 
• Erythrocyte Profile of Rats Infected With T B Brucei And Treated With a Combination of Azadirachta Indica Leave Extract and Diminazene Diaceturate. Comparative Clinical Pathology (CCPA 767), 2011.

Workshop Participation

• Biourescourses Development And Conservation Programme (Bdcp) And Center For Biometrical Informatics, University Of Pittsburgh, USA, held at Nsukka, Nigeria, on April 20 – 21st., 2000.
• Responsible Conduct For Research (RCR) Training The Trainer
• Workshop, Organised by Medical Education Partnership Initiative In Nigeria (MEPIN) in Conjunction with Northwestern University, Chicago, USA, held at University College Hospital (UCH) on June, 11th     – 13th    , 2012.
• Grant Writing Workshop Organised By Medical Education Partnership Initiative In Nigeria (Mepin) In Conjunction With Northwestern University, Chicago, Usa, Held At University College Hospital (Uch) On June, 13th – 15th, 2012.

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Articles                        Over forty-five (45 +)
Main line Books (Professional)             One (1)
     1. Title:”Foundation of Veterinary Physiology"
             Publisher: Jolyn Publishers,
             University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
             ISBN: 978-8046-87-8
             First Edition: 2004.
2. In press:"Principles of Poultry and Pig Production.
3   In press:   “Advances in Physiology of Ruminant  
                        Nutrition".
Books of General Interest:    One (1)
    1 Title:    “Cultivating an Excellent Attitude”.
                  Publisher: Jolyn Publishers
                  University of Nigeria, Nsukka
                  ISBN: 978-8046-90-8

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS  

• Aka, L.O and Kamalu, T.N., (2004). Rumen degradabilty characterisrics of Stylosanthes gracilis, Panicum maximum, Pennisetum purpureum and Centrosema pubescens in Sheep. Nig. Vet. J. 25(1) 14-20.

• Aka, L.O and Kamalu, T.N. (2005). The use of cobalt ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid as a soluble marker in the determination of rumen outflow rate in sheep. Nig. Vet. J. 26(1): 18-24.

• Aka, L.O, Obidike, R.I  and Offor, E.J (2005). Growth performance, voluntary feed intake and haemodynamics of feed supplementation with D-galactose in broiler chicks. Sahel J.Vet. Sci. 4(1): 33-37.

• I.R. Obidike, L. Aka, C.V Momah and R.C Ezeokonkwo. (2005) The effects of Diaminazene aceturate on some serum enzymes in Trypanosoma brucie infected rats. Shahel J.Vet. Sci. 4(1): 17-23.

• T.N. Kamalu, L.O Aka, R.I Obidike and D.C Agu (2006). An investigation into the taste sensitivity and modulation of fasted, non-fasted, insulin-injected and non-insulin injected pigs. Nig. J. Expt. Appl. Biol. 7(1) 43-48.

• Paul-Abiade,  C.U, Onunkwo, J.I and Aka, L.O (2006). A Questionnaire survey of reports of livestock disease outbreaks in Enugu North, South-East, Nigeria. Nig. Vet. J. 27(3): 1-5

• Aka, L.O., Obidike, R.I and Udegbunam, S.I (2006). The effect of intraruminal infusion of iodinated casein on the potential degradability of Panicum maximum in West African Dwarf x sheep. Nig. Vet. J. 27(2) 1-13.

• Aka, L.O, Eze, C.A and Abiade-Paul, C.U (2006). Body weight, haematological and serum creatinine profile following rumen fistulation in West African Dwarf x UDA sheep. Proceedings of the 42nd Annual conference of Nig. Vet. Med. Assoc. Minna, Nigeria. 75-79.

• U.M Igwebuike, R.I Obidike, S.V.O Shoyinka, C.U Nwankwo, I.F Okwechime and L.O Aka. (2007). Effects of Nigerian Qua Iboe Brent crude oil on rat spllen and haematological parameters. Veterinarski Arhiv 77(3): 247-256.

• I.R. Obidike, L.O Aka, S.V.O Shoyinka, K.O Anya and H.E Eze (2008). Effects of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid on haematological indices in West African Dwarf sheep. Small Ruminant Research, 75: 226-231.

• Udegbunam, S.O., Sokei, C., Udegbunam, R.I., Nnaji, T.O., Onuoha, A.C and Aka, L.O. (2008). Prevalence of traumatic injuries in dogs presented at Veterinary Clinics in Enugu and Anambra States of South Eastern Nigeria. Nig. Vet. J. 29 (3): 15-20.
• L.O Aka, C.O Igbokwe and I. Eze (2008). The effects of dietary supplementation of Alpha tocopheryl acetate and ascorbic acid on the severity of T. brucei infection in Albino rats. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Nig. Soc. Anim. Prod. Ayetoro, Ogun State. 547-550.

• I.R Obidike, L.O. Aka., C.I Okafor (2009) Time-dependant peri-partum hematological, biochemical and rectal temperature changes in West African Dwarf ewes. Small Ruminant Research, 82: 53-57.

• Aka, L.O., Obidike, R.I., Ezema, W.S and Igbokwe, C.O (2009). The effect of feeding differently prepared breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) on the hematology, serum biochemistry, live weight and relative organ weight in albino rats.. Nigerian Veterinary Journal.30(1):26-34.

• L.O Aka., P.O Akpa., S.O Udegbunam and G.E Offor (2010) The glucose tolerance and biokinetics of castrated and intact West African dwarf rams.  Nig. J. Expt. Appl. Biol.11(1): 21-25.

• L.O Aka, R.I Obidike, C.O Igbokwe, W.S. Ezema and K.O Anya (2009) The effect of defaunation on rumen degradability of some tropical forages in West African Dwarf sheep. Proceedings of the 34th Annual conference of the Nig. Soc. Anim. Prod. Uyo. 525-530.

• L.O Aka, R.I Obidike, W.S Ezema, C.O Igbokwe and K.O Anya (2009). Studies on the effect of ambient temperature on effective rumen degradability, outflow rate and retention time in West African Dwarf sheep fed Panicum maximum and Centrosema pubescens. Proceedings of the 34th Annual conference of the Nig. Soc. Anim. Prod. Uyo. 522-524.

• Igbokwe, C.O., Aka, L.O., Ezema, W.S and K.O Anya (2009). The role of phytoestrogens and pesticides in mammalian reproductive functions. Proceedings of the 34th Annual conference of the Nig. Soc. Anim. Prod. Uyo.60-63.
• K.O Anya, L.O Aka, R.I Obidike, C.O Igbokwe, I.S Ochiogu, E.C. Nweze (2009) Diurnal effects on circulating serum testosterone and spermiogram of the West African Dwarf sheep during the early rainy season in Nsukka area of Enugu State. Proceedings of the 34th Annual conference of the Nig. Soc. Anim. Prod. Uyo.64-67.

• C.O. Igbokwe and L.O Aka (2009) Comparative Morphological studies of  the Meckel's diverticulum of the domestic duck (Anas sparsa) and   guinea fowl (Numida meleagris galeata) Nig. J. Expt. Appl. Biol. 10(2): 73-78.

• Ezema W.S.,., Nwanta J.A. Aka L.O and Ezenduka, E. V. (2009)  Egg Drop syndrome – 76 virus infection in different bird species in Nigeria- a review of the epidemiology, economic losses, challenges and prospects for management and control. World Poultry Science Journal.16:115-121.

• Aka, L.O and Kamalu, T.N. (2009).  The effects of intraruminal infusion of saturated and unsaturated fatty acid on organic matter degradability, total  volatile fatty acid and methane production in West African dwarf sheep. Animal Research International. Vol. 6(2), 1009-1018  

• Aka, L.O; Obidike, R.I; Eze, C.A and Igbokwe, C.O (2009).The Physiologic evidences of good tolerance of concurrent rumen fistulation and duodenal cannulation  in West African dwarf goats. Animal Research International Vol 6(2): 1019-1027. .

• Aka, L.O  (2010). Effect of in- vitro yeast treatment on the in- sacco degradability of some tropical crop residues in rumen fistulated  West African dwarf sheep Animal Research International. Vol 7 (2): 1176-1183.

• L.O.Aka, P.O Akpa., K.O Anya and G.E. Offor  (2010). Hematological and some serum biochemical changes during different phases of estrous cycle in sows. Nig. J. Expt. Appl. Biol. 11(1): 13-19.
• Aka, L.O and Nnaji, T.O (2010), The effects of intraruminal infusion of sodium selenite on the in sacco degradability of Centrosema pubescens and  pennisetium purpereum in West African dwarf sheep. Animal Research International Vol 7 (3): 1294- 1303.

• Aka, L.O (2010) Taste preferences during different trimester periods in West African Dwarf ewes. Animal Research International Vol 7(1): 115-1162

• Aka, L.O and Obidike, R.I  (2010) Aqueous extract of Rauwalfia vomitoria leaves on hematology, body weight and voluntary feed intake of rats. Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology, 11(1):1-5.

• Aka, L.O and Obidike, R.I (2010) Time profile anti-diabetic activity of aqueous extract of Bridelia ferrugenia leaves in rats. Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology. 11(1): 7-11.

• Obidike, R.Ikechukwu; Igwebuike. U. Maduabuchi; Aka, O. Lawrence; Shoyinka, S.V Olumuyiwa and Ikwueje, U. Chinelo. (2010) Spleen Morphology and Hematological changes in rats following withdrawal of Nigeria Qua Iboe Brent crude oil. Journal of Comparative Clinical Pathology. DOI 10.1007/s00580-  00941-31.

• Aka L.O* and T.N. Kamalu (2010) The effect of intraruminal infusion of ifferent. Proportions of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids on rumen outflow rate in West African dwarf sheep. Animal Production Research Advances . 6(2): 85-91.

• Aka L.O* and Obidike. R.I and Ezema, W.E  (2010) Effects of caffeine  extract from kola nut on body weight, hematology, sperm reserve and serum enzyme activities in albino rats. Journal of Comparative Clinical Pathology. DOI 10.1007/s00580-010-1045-y.

• Obidike. R.I , Aka L.O, Uchendu C.N and Ochiogu S.I (2010) Sex variations in hematological profile of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix) reared in a hot humid climate.  Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology

• Obidike, R.I., Anika, S.M.; Kamalu, T.N.; Shoyinka, S.V.O.; Aka, LO.  (2010) Morphometric Changes, biochemical values  and Kidney Morphology of Male West African Dwarf goats exposed to  2,4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D). Journal of Comparative Clinical  Pathology. DOI 10.1007/s00580-010-1068-4                              

• Obidike. R.I.; Igwebuike, U.M.; Aka L.O.; Udem, S.C.; Omoja, U.V and Azih, .Y.(2009). Blood profile and Organo-somatic indices of albino rats exposed to graded levels of used mineral based crankcase oil.  Proceedings of the 45th Congress of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Awka   2009 pp 52-57.

• Aka, L.O, Obidike, R.I and Kamalu, T.N (2010). The effect of varied proportions of long chain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids on Bile composition , bile flow dynamics  and total duodenal fatty acids in West African dwarf sheep fed P.puperuem. Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology, 11, 34-39

• Ikechukwu Reginald Obidike; Wilfred Sunday Ezema; Lawrence Okonkwo Aka; Samuel Chukwuemeka Udem and Gladys Chinelo Onah. (2010) Leucocytic response and spleen morphology of albino rats exposed to graded levels of lead acetate. Macedonian Journal of Medical  Sciences. Doi.10.3889/MJMS.1957-5773.2010.0112.

• R.I. Obidike; L.O Aka; W.S Ezema; S.C. Udem and C.N Muojekwu (2010) Effects of lead acetate treatment on hematology and organo-somatic indices of albino rats. Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology.

• Aka, L.O.; Pilau, N.N. and Obidike, R.I (2010) The effect of dietary supplementation of garlic (Allium sativum) on some vital biochemical parameters in rats. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences.8: 16-22 

• Aka, L.O. and Pilau, N.N. (2010). The effect of garlic (Allium sativum) on tatse responses and relative organ weight of rats. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences.8: 23-28            

• Aka, L.O and Kamalu, T.N (2013). Effects of long chain fatty acids on serum cholecysto-kinin, secretin and somatostatin in West African Dwarf sheep. Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology (Accepted and in press).
• Aka, L.O. and Pilau, N.N. (2010). Suppurative Mastitis in Red Sokoto  goat: A case report. In Proceedings of the 44th Annual conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Makurdi. 
• Pilau, N.N, Adamu, U., Okoli, C.E and Aka, L.O (2012) Uterine Prolapse with Supernumerary Teats in a Year and Three Months Old Primaparous Red Sokoto Doe: A case Report. Proceedings of the 17th Ann. Conf. Anim. Sci. Ass.. of Nig. 9-13
• R.I. Obidike; L.O Aka (2011) Spleen morphology and sperm reserve in rats treated with different doses of Garlic extract .Journal of Comparative Clinical Pathology. DOI 10.1007/s00580-010-1068-4

• Aka, L.O, Pilau, N.N and Obidike, R.I (2013) The effect of varied combination ratios of palmitic and linolenic acids on rumen protozoa biomass in West African dwarf sheep fed P. Pupereum. Nigerian Journal of Experimental and Applied Biology. (Accepted and in press)

• Aka, L.O, Agbonu, A, O, M.D and Nweze, E.C (2012). Contribution of Ruminants to Global warming and possible mitigation strategies. A Review: Proceeding of the Chemical Society of Nigeria.

Name: Omoja, Valentine, Uneojo.
Position: Lecturer I
Department: Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 
University of Nigeria Nsukka Campus 
Phone: 08134576173, 08057067910
Email address: lawrence_aka@yahoo.com

Brief Biography

Dr Lawrence Okonkwo Gerald Aka was born on the 29th of September, 1972. As an academic staff of University of Nigeria, Dr Lawrence Okonkwo Gerald Aka rose through the ranks from Assistant Lecturer in 1998 to Lecturer II in 2000, Lecturer I in 2004, Senior Lecturer in 2008 and Associate Professor in 2011. He has served many Universities in various capacities. As an erudite academician, he has been involved in active teaching and research and thus has published over fifty (50) scientific articles in reputable local and international journals. Also he has authored a book titled ‘Foundation of Veterinary Physiology” which is the first of its kind in Nigeria as far the teaching of Veterinary Physiology is concerned. This book is currently being used in all Veterinary Faculties in Nigeria. He is married to Mrs Celestina Nkiruka Aka and is blessed with six children: Daniel, Solomon, Emmanuel, Lawrence (Jnr), Bernard and David

CURRICULUM VITAE: DR LAWRENCE O. AKA

PERSONAL DATA

• Surname                            Aka

• Other names                      Lawrence Okonkwo

• Date of Birth                     29th, September, 1972.

• Age                                   40years

• Sex                                    Male

• Marital Status                    Married

• Number of Children:         Six

• Home Town                      Okpatu

• L.G.A                                  Udi

• State of Origin                  Enugu

• Nationality                        Nigerian

• Telephone                         08134576173

• Contact Address             Department of Veterinary Physiology/Pharmacolog

                                           University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

                                           E-mail: lawrence_aka@yahoo.com

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

• Community Primary School Ogurugu        1976-1983

• Government Technical College, Nsukka      1983-1989

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka                    1989-1996

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka                    1999-2004

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka                    2005-2009

QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES.

• F.S.LC.                                           1983

• W.A.S.C                                         1988

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 1996

• Master of Science (MSc)               2004

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)          2009.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE       

• NYSC) (NDA, KADUNA)        Lecturer          1996-1997           
• Resident Veterinary Officer, Belli Farms, Kaduna           1997-1998      

UNIVERSITY TEACHING CAREER

• Assistant Lecturer                                                   1998-1999

• Lecturer II                                                            October 2000

• Lecturer I                                                               October2004

• Senior Lecturer                                                      October 2008

• Associate Professor Designate                                 October 2011

ACADEMIC PRIZES                                                                                       DATE

• Best Student, G.T.C Nsukka                                                                    1988

• Best Student in Veterinary Physiology                                                     1992

• Best Student Elect for World Poultry Science New Delhi India                 1995

• Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UNN               1996.

• Best Master’s Graduate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UNN                  2004

• Best PhD Graduate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,                                                                                                                 UNN/Recipient of Vice-Chancellor’s Faculty Postgraduate Prize                (2009/2010 session) 2009

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

• Member Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association

• Member Nigerian Society for Animal Production

• Member World Poultry Science Association

• Royal Physiological Society, London

SERVICES TO OTHER UNIVERSITIES OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

• Sabbatical Staff, Department of Veterinary Physiology/Pharmacology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Dec. 2009-Nov. 2010
• Visiting Senior Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Physiology, and Biochemistry Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto December, 2010- date
• Current External Examiner, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Markurdi January,

• External Examiner (Post Graduate) Department of Veterinary Physiology, and Pharmacology, University of Maduiguri January, January-December, 2012
• Current Visiting Senior Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology  University of Maduiguri

• Consultant, Beli Farms, Gwani Murktar, Malali Kaduna

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

• 29th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. March, 2005.                            Number of papers presented--------One
• 42nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, University of Maiduguri, 14th -18th November, 2005.  Number of papers presented----------One

• 43rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association,           

     Gidan Matasa, Minna, Niger  State, November, 2006.
     Number of papers presented--    -----One

• 44th  Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association,  

      Effuru Delta State, October,   2007 
      Number of papers presented--    -----One

• 2nd International Neuroscience Conference, Institute of Neuroscience and Biomedical Research (INBR),  Owerri, Nigeria. 20th -25th July, 2008.

      Number of papers presented--    -----Two

• 45th  Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary  Medical Association, Owerri, Imo State, October,  2008.

      Number of papers presented--    -----Two

• 33rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Onabisi Onabanjo University,  Ayetoro, Ogun State. March, 2008.

      Number of papers presented--    -----Two

• 34th   Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, University of Uyo,  Akwa- Ibom    State. March, 15th -18th, 2008.

      Number of papers presented--    -----Five    

• 46th  Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary  Medical Association, Awka Anambra State, October,  2009

      Number of papers presented--    -----One

• 47th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Makurdi, Benue State, October, 2010.

      Number of papers presented--   -----Two

• 49th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, November,5-9th, 2012.

      Title of papers presented: (a) The effect of heat stress on some   physiological and biochemical parameters,

       sperm reserve, adrenal and thyroid function.

HOBBIES

• Hunting and Playing in -door games.

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PUBLICATIONS

• Odo RI, Mbegbu EC, Nwosu KC, Aba PE, Aka LO, Obidike IR, Effect of cement dust on reproductive performance and some physiological parameters in albino rats. Comparative Clinical Pathology 2014. DOI 10.1007/s00580-014-1934-6

• Mbegbu EC, Omoja VU, Ekere OS, Okoye CN, Uchendu CN, Effects of Ethanolic Fruit Extract of Picralima nitida on Fertility of Pregnant Rats. Comparative Clinical Pathology 2014. DOI 10.1007/s00580-014-1888-8

• Omoja VU, Ekere OS, Okoye CN, Mbegbu EC, Leucopoetic and testestorone levels of rats administered sub-chronic methanolic leaf extract of Dracenea arborea. Comparative Clinical Pathology 2014. DOI 10.1007/s00580-014-1936-4
• Mbegbu, EC, Ochiogu IS, Odirichukwu EO, Onyia CE, Nweze EC, Agbonu OA, Uchendu CN In vitro Uterotonic Effects of Ethanolic Fruit Extract of Picralima nitida (Stapf) on Isolated Uterine Smooth Muscles of Rats. Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science 2014; 7(3): 37-43.
• Onyia CE, Anyanwu CU, Onuigbo AC, Mbegbu EC, Impact of heavy metals and initial pH variations on the phosphate solubilizing fungi (PSF) isolated from Nsukka pepper and garden-egg plants rhizosphere. Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences 2014; 9(4): 33-39
• Aka LO, Nweze EC, Mbegbu EC, Obidike IR, Ejembi JI, Agbonu OA, Uchendu CN, Effect of Forage Restriction on Haematology and Serum Mineral Profile of West African Dwarf Sheep. Journal of Veterinary and Applied Sciences 2013; 3(1):30-34 
• Nwanta JA, Shoyinka SVO, Chah KF, Onunkwo JI, Onyenwe IW, Eze JI, Iheagwam CN, Njoga EO, Onyema IO, Ogbu KI, Mbegbu EC, Nnadozie PN, Ibe EC, Oladimeji KT, Production characteristics, disease prevalence, and herd health management of pigs in southeast Nigeria. Journal of Swine Health and Production 2011; 19(6):331-339. http://www.aasv.org/shap.html.

PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES

• Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) 2013: Effects of Cement Dust on the Reproductive Performance and some Physiological Parameters in Albino Rats.
• Nigerian Young Academy of Science (NYA) 2013: In vitro and In vivo Effects of Ethanolic Fruit Extract of Picralima nitida (Stapf) on the Uterus and Conception in Female Sprague Dawley Rats.
• Physiological Society of Nigeria (PSN) 2014: Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Bioactive Yeast) on Enteric Methane Production and some Haematological Parameters in West African Dwarf Sheep (WADS) Fed Panicum maximum and Centrosema Pubescens.
• Physiological Society of Nigeria (PSN) 2014: Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on Productive Performance and Forage Fractions Digestibility in West African Dwarf Sheep (WADS) Fed Panicum maximum and Centrosema Pubescens.

RESEARCH INTEREST

• In vitro and in vivo testing of uterine drugs/plant extracts.

• Extraction of bioactive principles from diverse medicinal plants

• General male and female Reproduction research

• Contributions of different animal species to global warming

Name: MBEGBU, Edmund Chidiebere
Position: Lecturer II
Department: Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 
University of Nigeria Nsukka Campus 
Phone: +2348060144975
Email address: edmund.mbegbu@unn.edu.ng

Brief Biography

I am a young academia with strong determination to make a positive impact in the world of scientific research. I started my tertiary education in 1999 when I enrolled for Higher Diploma in Animal Health and Husbandry in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Subsequently, in 2009, I obtained a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka with Distinctions in Veterinary Physiology and Veterinary Parasitology and Entomology. Ultimately, I satisfactorily fulfilled the requirements for the award of Masters Degree in Veterinary Physiology on 2nd April, 2014. I have seven research publications both in international and local journals. My academic excellence is well blended with administrative prowess. I held the post of Library Prefect in my Secondary School, Editor-in-Chief of my Departmental Association in my Higher Diploma, and during my DVM years, I rose through different leadership cadres to the post of a Regional President in Scripture Union Campus Fellowship (SUCF), Enugu Region. In the course of my mandatory NYSC experience, Nigerian Christian Corpers’ Fellowship (NCCF), where I served as a Zonal President gave a written testimony of my administrative ability.
 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

INSTITUTION    QUALIFICATION    GRADE    DATE OBTAINED

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka     M.Sc Vet. Physiology   GPA= 4.83    April, 2014

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka   Doctor of Veterinary  Medicine (DVM)    Distinctions in Vet Physiology and Parasitology/Entomology    January, 2009

• University of Nigeria  Nsukka     HND in Animal Health and Husbandry    Credit (21 Equivalent)    March, 2004   Okongwu Memorial Grammar School, Nnewi    West African School

• Certificate(WASC)    Successful    June, 1999Amakwa Central  School, Ozubulu    First School Leaving  Certificate    Successful   October, 1993

ACADEMIC APPOINMENTS

• Lecturer II in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, university of Nigeria, Nsukka form April, 2012 to date.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA)

• Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)

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RESEARCH INTEREST

• Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics.

RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

PUBLICATIONS

• Eke IG, Omoja VU, Echema C. Evaluation of methanol etract of Gongronema latifolium leaves singly and in combination with glibenclamide for antihyperglycemic effects in alloxan-induced hyperglycaemic rats. Journal of intercultural ethnopharmacology 2014;3(3): 119-122. Doi: 10.5455/jice.20140610054950. http://www.jicep.com

• Eke GI, Anaga AO. Evaluation of anti-diarrheic properties of the aqueous methanolic extract of Palisota hirsuta leaves and its fractions using in vivo models. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2014; 8(12): 327 - 332. DOI 10.5897/AJPP2013.1039. http;//www.academicjournals.org/AJPP

•  Omoja VU, Ihedioha TE, Eke GI, Peter-Ajuzie IK, Okezie SE. Evaluation of the acute toxicity, phytochemical constituents and anti-ulcer properties of methanolic leaf extract of Annona muricata in mice. Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology 2014; 3(1): 37 – 43. DOI 10.5455/jice.20140111103203. http://www.jicep.com

• Eke IG, Obioha FC, Anaga AO. Evaluation of the Methanolic Rhizome Extract of Anchomanes difformis for Analgesic and Antipyretic Activities. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciencies 2013. 2 (4): 289 – 296. DOI :10.14419/ijbas.v2i4.953. www.sciencepupco.com/index.php/ijbas/index

• Eke IG, Anaga AO. Evaluation of the Anti-ulcer Properties of the Aqueous Methanolic Leaf Extract of Palisota hirsuta and its Fractions in mice. Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology 2013; 2(3): 141-146. doi: 10.5455/jice.20130929035200. http://www.jicep.com

• Eke IG, Igwe C, Anaga AO. Vitamin D supplementation attenuated carageenan-induced paw edema and formalin-induced nociception in indomethacin-treated rats. International Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2013; 3(1): 206 – 2010. DOI:10.5455/2319-2003.ijbcp20140227. www.ijbcp.com 

• Onwurah NN, Eke IG, Anaga AO. Antiulcer Properties Of Aqueous Extract Of Talinum Triangulare Leaves In Experimentally Induced Gastric Ulceration In Mice. Asian Journal of pharmaceutical and biological research 2013; 3(1): 4 – 7.www.library.georgetown.edu/newjour/publication/asian-journal-pharmaceutical-and-biological-research-ajpbr

• Ogbonna JDN, Bello M, Eke IG, Kenechukwu FC, Agubata C. Health assessment of Gwoza residents in Borno State Nigeria: A case study. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 2012; 2(11): 134 – 138. DOI:10.7324/JAPS.2012.21125

• Anaga AO, Eke IG, Chah KF. Some pharmacological properties of methanolic extract of Palisota hirsuta. Tropical Veterinarian 2009. 27:37-47. 

PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES

• Evaluation of the antiulcer properties of the methanolic leaf extract of palisota hirsute in mice. 48th annual congress of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association held in Kwara State 2011.

• Evaluation of the antidiarrheic effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Palisota hirsute in mice. 48th annual congress of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association held in Kwara State 2011.

• Effect of vitamin D supplementation on acute inflammation and nociception. 49th annual congress of the Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association held in Ekiti State 2012.

Name: Omoja, Valentine, Uneojo.
Position:
Department: Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 
University of Nigeria Nsukka Campus 
Phone: 08037494699
Email address: ekeig02@yahoo.com,
ifeanyi.eke@unn.edu.ng

Brief Biography

My name is Dr. Ifeanyi G Eke. I am from Isuochi in Umunneochi LGA Abia State. I had my primary education at Nnobi Street Primary School, Uwani Enugu (1985-1990) and secondary education at Maryland Boys Secondary School Enugu (1991-1996). I obtained the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, with distinctions in Veterinary pharmacology, parasitology and pathology from University of Nigeria Nsukka (1998-2004). National youth service was at the FCT Police command and the Ecological Funds Office Abuja (2005-2006). I ventured into private practice where I founded First Union Farms Isuochi, which is a broiler production and processing facility in 2007 and in 2009 I established Dynasty Veterinary Centre in Enugu. In August 2011I took up appointment as a lecturer II in the Department of Veterinary physiology and Pharmacology UNN. I obtained a masters degree in veterinary pharmacology UNN with GPA of 4.67 in 2012. Currently I am a PhD student in veterinary pharmacology. I have published scholarly articles in several international and impact factor rated journals. I have my main research interest in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics.
 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Nnobi Street Primary School Enugu (1985-1990)        First School Leaving Certificate

• Maryland Boys Secondary School Enugu (1991-1994)     Senior School Certificate

• University of Nigeria Nsukka (1998-2004)        Doctor of veterinary Medicine (DVM)

• University of Nigeria Nsukka (2009-2012)        M Sc Veterinary Pharmacology

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

OTHER EXPERIENCES AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Member Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association

AWARDS AND HONORS

OTHER PROFESSIONAL RECORGNITIONS

• COMMUNITY SERVICE AND MEMBERSHIP OF NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

• EDITORIAL BOARD/REVIEW MEMBERSHIP
• EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP

• GRANTS AND ABSTRACT REVIEWER

• JOURNALS REVIEWED

• African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology

• PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY, DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE AND ADVISORY BOARD

OTHER INVITES, LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS

• SUPERVISED POST GRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS

PUBLICATIONS:

• Ihedioha JI, Obi CC, Omoja VU, Ihedioha TE and Onwumere OS (2004) Field trial of a new test kit for monitoring urinary cyanide load and diagnosis of cyanide poisoning. Journal of Biological Research and Biotechnology, 2: 91 – 96.
• Ihedioha JI, Okafor CC, and Ihedioha TE (2004). The haematological profile of the Sprague Dawley outbred albino rat in Nsukka, Nigeria. Animal Research International, 1: 125 – 132.
• Ihedioha JI, Ochiogu IS and Ihedioha TE (2007) Co-administration of Na-EDTA and   diminazene aceturate (DA) to mice infected with DA-resistant Trypanosoma brucei. Journal of Comparative Pathology, 136: 206 – 211.
• Ihedioha JI, Iwuogo UM and Ihedioha TE (2008) Blood biochemical findings associated with sub-chronic contamination of drinking water with varied low percentages of used engine oil. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, 33: 59 – 62.
• Ihedioha JI, Iwuogo UM and Ihedioha TE (2009) Haematological and clinical chemistry findings associated with sub-acute contamination of drinking water with varied low percentages of used engine oil. Comparative Clinical Pathology, 18: 169 – 176.
• Ihedioha JI, Onuma CJ, Okorie-Kanu CO and Ihedioha TE (2010) Changes in the pathogenicity of relapsed diminazene aceturate (DA)-resistant Trypanosoma brucei brucei as the trypanosomes are transmitted from DA-treated hosts to another set of animals. Comparative Clinical Pathology, 19: 481 – 486.
• Omoja VU, Anaga AO, Obidike IR, Ihedioha TE, Umeakuana PU, Mhomga LI, Asuzu IU, Anika SM (2011) The effects of combination of methanolic leaf extract of Azadirachta indica and diminazene diaceturate in the treatment of experimental Trypanosoma brucei brucei infection in rats. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 4: 337 – 341.
• Omoja VU, Anaga AO, Obidike IR, Ihedioha TE, Umeakuana PU, Mhomga LI, Asuzu IU, Anika SM (2012) Erythrocytic profile of rats infected with T. brucei brucei and treated with a combination of Azadirachta indica leaf extract and diminazene diaceturate. Comparative Clinical Pathology, 21:1365 – 1372.
• Omoja VU, Anaga AO, Obidike IR, Ihedioha TE, Umeakuana PU, Mhomga LI, Onu MC, Asuzu IU, Anika SM (2012) Leukocytic profile of rats infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei and treated with a combination of methanolic leaf extracts of Azadirachta indica and diminazene diaceturate. Comparative Clinical Pathology, 21: 1463 – 1471.
• Ihedioha JI, Noel-Uneke OA and Ihedioha TE (2013) Reference values for the serum lipid profile of albino rats (Rattus norvegicus) of varied ages and sexes. Comparative Clinical Pathology, 22:93 – 99.
• Ihedioha TE, Omoja VU and Asuzu IU (2013) Acute toxicity, phytochemical constituents and in vitro anti-oxidant activity of crude methanolic stem bark extract of Cassia sieberiana DC. Journal of Veterinary and Applied Sciences, 3(1): 1-9.
• Omoja VU, Ihedioha TE, Eke IG, Iheanyi KP and Okezie SE (2014) Evaluation of acute toxicity, phytochemical constituents and anti-ulcer properties of methanolic leaf extract of Annona muricata in mice. Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology, 3(1): 37-43.
• Ihedioha, TE, Omoja, VU and Asuzu, IU (2014) Effects of methanolic stem bark extract of Cassia sieberiana DC on fasting blood glucose and serum lipid profile of alloxan induced diabetic rats. Animal Research International, 11(1): 1871-1880.

ACADEMIC CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND PAPERS PRESENTED

• 30th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Parasitology, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria; November 22 – 25, 2006. Presented a scientific paper titled: Co-administration of Na-EDTA with diminazene aceturate (DA) significantly improved the parasitaemic profile and resistance of mice experimentally infected with DA-resistant Trypanosoma brucei. Abstract No. 21 (Book of Abstracts, page 21, 2006).
• 44th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria; October 22 – 26, 2007. Presented the following paper: “Haematological and clinical chemistry findings associated with sub-acute contamination of drinking water with varied low percentages of used engine oil” Abstract No. 058 (Book of Abstracts, page 45, 2007). 
• 33rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP), Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria; March 16 - 20, 2008. Presented the following paper: “Blood biochemical findings associated with sub-chronic contamination of drinking water with varied low percentages of used engine lubricating oil”. Book of Proceedings, Vol. 33: 59 – 62 (2008).  
• 46th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria; October 19 – 23, 2009. Presented the following paper: “A case of antibiotic resistant salmonella infection in broiler chicks”. Abstract No. 093         (Book of Abstracts, page 76, 2009). 
• 47th Annual conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Markurdi, Benue State, Nigeria; October 4 -8, 2010. Presented the following paper: “The effects of combination therapy of Azadirachta indica extract and diminazene aceturate in the treatment of experimental Trypanosoma brucei infection in rats”. Abstract No. 104 (Book of Abstracts, page 54, 2010).   
• 31st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Nsukka, Enugu State Nigeria; October 31 – November 3, 2011. Presented the following paper, “Effects of varied doses of crude methanolic extract of the stem bark of Cassia sieberiana on the serum lipid profile of diabetic rats”. (Book of Abstracts, page 130, 2011).  
• 39th Annual conference of the Nigerian Society For Animal Production (NSAP), Babcock Univ. Ilishan-Remo,   Ogun State Nigeria; March 16-19, 2014; Presented the following paper, “Leucopoetic and testosterone levels of rats administered sub-chronic methanolic leaf extract of Dracenea arborea”. (Book of Proceedings, Vol. 39: 55–57 2014). 

RESEARCH INTEREST:

• Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry.

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Name: IHEDIOHA, Thelma Ebele Nee Nwosu
Position: Lecturer I
Department: Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 
University of Nigeria Nsukka Campus 
Phone: +2348036868258, +2348058058457
Email address: thelma.ihedioha@unn.edu.ng

Brief Biography

EDUCATION AND TRAINING.  
Name of Institution    Year of graduation     Certificate awarded

• Central Primary School II, Nsukka, Enugu State, NIGERIA.    1987    First School Leaving Certificate.
• Girls’ high School, Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA, Anambra State.    1994    West African School Certificate
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NIGERIA.    2002    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
• Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NIGERIA.    2006
• Master of Science (MSc), Pharmacology.
• Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NIGERIA.     2012    Master of Science (MSc) Veterinary Pharmacology.

OTHERS

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka ICT Outreach Capacity Building Programme, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, NIGERIA.    2008    Certificate in Computer Applications.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT:

• Lecturer II, May 2009 to September 2012.

• Lecturer I, October 2012 to date.

OTHER EXPERIENCES AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: 

• Resident Veterinary Officer (NYSC), Nsukka Zonal Veterinary Clinic, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. (Sept. 2002 – August 2003).
• Research Support Officer, Biomedical Research Support Unit, Foundation for Education and Research on Health, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. October 2004 – April 2009.
• Honorary Veterinary Consultant, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, UNN; June 2014 to date.
• Member Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), February 2002.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

• Veterinary Service.

   FACULTY COMMITTEE:

• Departmental Representative, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Time Table Committee.
• Departmental Representative, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Entrance Committee.

NAME:          ONWASIGWE,  ERNEST  NNAEMEKA
CONTACT ADDRESS:     4 AWKA CLOSE, INDEPENDENCE LAYOUT, ENUGU
CONTACT PHONE NO:    08060797379

Brief Biography

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ATTENDED
1982     -    Medical Graduate of the University of Nigeria
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED
1992    -    Fellow of the Medical College of Ophthalmology
1995    -    Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons
1995    -    Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
2000 – 2006    Director Postgraduate Studies, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital   
2004 – 2006    Head of Department of Ophthalmology
2008 – 2010    Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
2010 – 2014    Deputy Provost, College of Medicine
2013 – Date    Council Member, University of Nigeria
2014 – Date    Provost, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Ituku -Ozalla

Invitation to 3rd UNN Dialogue on Media and Communication
The Department of Mass Communication in collaboration with Information and Public Relations Unit, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, invites postgraduate students, media practitioners, communication managers, scholars and the general public to the 3rd University of Nigeria, Nsukka Dialogue on Media and Communication (UNNDMC).
Date: 24-25th November 2014
Venue: Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Time: 10.00 am daily
Theme: Merging Theory with Practice for Effective Communication and Development 
Highlights:
    Issues and considerations in grant writing
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For enquires, hotel reservations and bookings call Oma 07035687907, Ejike 08037841772, Inya 08063218961


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Public Relations Officer 

Invitation to 3rd UNN Dialogue on Media and Communication
The Department of Mass Communication in collaboration with Information and Public Relations Unit, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, invites postgraduate students, media practitioners, communication managers, scholars and the general public to the 3rd University of Nigeria, Nsukka Dialogue on Media and Communication (UNNDMC).
Date: 24-25th November 2014
Venue: Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Time: 10.00 am daily
Theme: Merging Theory with Practice for Effective Communication and Development 
Highlights:
    Issues and considerations in grant writing
    Contemporary requirements for a successful career in print journalism
    Issues and trends in public relations practice
    Guidelines for a successful career in broadcasting
Discussants:
    Mr Steve Nwosu, Executive Director  Sun Newspaper
    Mr Emeka Opara, Director, Corporate Communication and CSR, AIRTEL Nig. Ltd.
    Prof. Benjamin Ogwo, a renowned scholar of international repute
    Chief Omeaku Okwun, a veteran  broadcaster and Public Relations Officer of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka
For enquires, hotel reservations and bookings call Oma 07035687907, Ejike 08037841772, Inya 08063218961


Omeaku Okwun-Chief
Public Relations Officer