List of Staff

Dr Angela Akanwa is an ardent researcher, a consultant, a Senior lecturer and presently the Head of Department (HOD) for the Department of Environmental Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Uli, Anambra State, Nigeria. She is a researcher with focus on climate change, health risks, hazards/disaster risks, EIA studies, Erosion and #vegetation loss. As a consultant and a resource Person, she has contributed to the development of baseline studies and data gathering as well as being a facilitator to a consultancy firm handling monitoring and evaluation studies, environmental and social impact studies and report for the World Bank/NEWMAP Gully Erosion Projects in Anambra State 2016. She is a member of the Professional body of Environmental Management Association of Nigeria (EMAN). She has taught a variety of courses in Environmental Management both at the under graduate and postgraduate levels. She has worked in committees and held several leadership positions in professional, volunteer faith-based organisations and community projects both within and outside the university.

B.Sc from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria (1999-2004)
M.Sc from Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Nigeria (2008- 2011)
Ph.D from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria (2013-2016)

1. Akanwa, A. O, Mba, H.C, Jiburum, Uand Ogboi, K.C (2019) Strategies for Combating Climate Change, In: Sustainable Agriculture Forest and Environmental Management, Editors; Manjor, KJ, Ram SM, Arnab B and Dhiraj KY. Published by Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6830-1_12

2. Akanwa, A.O and Ngozi Joe-Ikechebelu (2019) The Developing World’s Contribution to Global Warming and the Resulting Consequences of Climate Change in these Regions: A Nigerian Case, In: Global Warming and Climate Change. Edited by John Tiefenbacher, Published by Intech Open, London, United Kingdom, 2020. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.85052

3. Akanwa, A. O,, Mba, H.C, Ogbuene, E. B, Nwachukwu, M. U and Anukwonke, C.C (2020) Potential of Agroforestry and Environmental Greening for Climate Change Minimization, In: Climate Change and Agroforestry System, Editors; Abhishek, Raj, Manjor KJ, Dhiraj KY and Arnab B. Published by CRC-Apple Academic Press and Taylor & Francis, UK, 2020. https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Change-Agroforestry-Systems

4. Akanwa, A.O, and Ngozi Joe Ikechebelu (2021) Clay/Sand Mining and Diminishing Greener Security and Increased Climate Risks in Nigeria, In: Natural Resources Conservation and Advances for Sustainability, Editor; Manjor, K J. Published by Elsevier, 2021. ISBN: 978-0-12-822976-7

5. Akanwa, A.O (2021) River Sand Mining and Its Ecological Footprint at Odor River, Nigeria. In: Banerjee A., Meena R.S., Jhariya M.K., Yadav D.K. (eds) Agroecological Footprints Management for Sustainable Food System. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9496-0_16

6. Akanwa, A.O and Uchechukwu, B.O (2021) Climatic Risks on Fruit Quality, Health and Livelihoods: A Nigerian case of Rural Women Fruit in Fruit Business, In: Sustainable Intensification for Agroecosystem Services and Management; Jhariya, M.K., Banerjee, A., Meena, R.S., Kumar, S., Raj, A. (Eds.) Published by Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3207-5_

7. Muoghalu, L.N and Akanwa, A.O, (2021) Muoghalu L.N., Akanwa A.O. (2021) Ecological Intensification for Sustainable Agriculture: The Nigerian Perspective. In: Jhariya M.K., Meena R.S., Banerjee A. (eds) Ecological Intensification of Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture. Springer, Singapore, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4203-3_15

8. Akanwa, A.O, Okedo-Alex, I.N and Joe-Ikechebelu, N.N (2022) Persistent Climate-Driven Floods: A Voiced Case of Indigenous Women Experiencing Eco-social and Health Risks in a Southeast Community in Anambra State, Nigeria. In: Chatterjee U, Everard M, Kashyap A, Mahata D, Panda G.(eds) Indigenous People and Nature, Chapter 22, pp 495-523, Elsevier 2022
9 Akanwa., A.O., Onwuka, S.U., Okoye, A.C and Onwuemesi, F.E (2011). Assessment of Groundwater Quality around Open Waste Dump Sites in Ifejika and Obosi in Anambra State; Anachem Journal, 5 (1): 903˗910

10. Officha, M.C., Onwuemesi, F.E and Akanwa, A.O (2012). Problems and Prospect of Open Spaces Management in Nigeria: The Way Forward. World Journal of Environment Biosciences, 2(1), 7˗12.

11. Onwuemesi., F.E., Akanwa, A.O., Nwagbara, J and Onuba, L (2013). Assessment of Water Quality in Shallow Wells of Ishiagu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. World Journal of Applied Environmental Chemistry, 2 (2), 44˗46.

12. Onwuemesi, F.E., Onuba, L.N., Chiaghanam, O.I., Anudu, G.K and Akanwa, A.O (2013). Heavy Metal Accumulation in Fish of Ivo River, Ishiagu. Nigeria. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences, 5(4), 189˗192.

13. Akanwa, A.O., Onwuemesi, F.E., Chukwura, G.O and Officha, M.C. (2016) Effects of Open Cast
Mining Technique on Vegetation Cover and the Environment in Ebonyi State. American Science
Research Journal of Environmental Technology (ASRJET), 21(1), 227-240.

14. Akanwa, A.O, Mba, H.C and Jibrum U. (2017) Effects of Quarrying Activities on Local Vegetation
Cover in Ebonyi State using Discriminant Analysis. International Journal of Science Research Methodology (IJSRM), 6 (2),35-50.

15. Akanwa, A.O., Okeke, F.I, Nnodu, V. C., Iortyom, E.T (2017) Quarrying and its effect on vegetation cover for a sustainable development using high resolution satellite image and GIS. Environmental Earth Sciences. Vol. 76(14) Environ Earth Sci (2017) 76:1-1 DOI 10.1007/s12665-017-6844-x

16. Akanwa, A.O., and Ikegbunam F.I (2017) Adverse Effects of Unregulated Aggregate Exploitation
in South-Eastern Nigeria. EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD), 2 (3),
167-177.

17. Akanwa, A.O and Ikegbunam, F.I (2017) Environmental Crisis Associated with Sand Harvesting Activities in Awka North Settlement Area in Anambra State. International Journal of Economic Growth and Environmental Issues (EGEI), 5, 114-125.

18. Officha, M.C., Onwuemesi, F.E and Akanwa, A.O (2017) Drawbacks Facing Sustainable
Development and Management of Open Recreational Spaces in Owerri, Nigeria. Inter-
national Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), 3(11), 59-67.

19. Officha, M.C., Onwuemesi, F.E and Akanwa, A.O (2017) Problems of Open/Recreational
Space Delivery and Management in Onitsha, Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable Best
Practice. International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD), 2(11),32-41.

20. Chukwurah, G.O., Ogboi, K.C and Akanwa, A.O (2018) Road Accidents and its Impact on the
Environment: The Case of Oil Tanker Accident in South-East Nigeria. Journal of Environmental
Engineering Studies,3(3), 14-21.

21. Akanwa, A.O and Ezeomedo (2018) Changing Climate and the Effect of Gully Erosion on Akpo Community Farmers. Journal of Ecology and Natural Resources. Medwin Publishers. 2(6), 2-12.

22. Akanwa, A. O (2019) The Effect of Clay Mining on the Quality of Eze River, Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria.African Journal of Environmental Research (ACER). 1(2), pp 104-117

23. Akanwa, A.O and Ikegbunam, F.I (2019) Natural Resource Exploitation in Nigeria: Consequences of Human Actions and Best Practices for Environmental Sustainability- A Review. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Studies (SIJMRS), 2 (3), 1 -14.

24. Nkwocha, K, F., Akanwa, A.O., Jimme, M.A., Iheukwumere, S.O and Joe-Nkechebelu, N (2019)
Perception and Impacts to Climate Emergency in Maiduguri Urban, Nigeria: A Case for Community
based Adaptation Approach (CBPR). Review of Environment and Earth Sciences, Review of Environment and Earth Sciences. 6(2), 24-33.
25. NKwocha, K.F., Philp-Eze, O.P, Akanwa, A.O., Iheukwumere, S.O and Eze, S.G (2019) Analysis of Solid Waste Evacuation from Residential Areas Around Major Markets in Awka Urban, Southeast, Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Research. 2(1), 118-134.

26. Akanwa, A. O (2020) Rural Harvested Rainwater: Effect of Roof Types and Its Design on Water Quality and Health: A Case for CBPR Approach in Anambra State, Review of Environment and Earth Sciences. 7(1), 1-14.

27. Akanwa, AO (2020) Effect of Sand Mining on Planetary Health: A Case Study of Ulashi, River, Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Ecology and Natural Resource 4(2): 000198

28. Akanwa A.O (2020) Covid-19 Confinement in Nigeria: A Consequence for Increased Violent Extremism among Youths. John Foundation Journal of EduSpark, 2(3), 1-24

29. Akanwa, AO, Okonkwo AU, Anukwonke CC and Nkwocha KF (2021) Shortage and Malnutrition Crisis in the Face of COVID-19 Pandemic Confinement in Africa: The Nigerian Narrative. Journal of Ecology and Natural Resources, 5(2), 000234, 2021

30. Joe-Ikechebelu, NN, Umeh UM, Azuike EC, Okechukwu, Akanwa AO, Ngene WO, Nwankwo BE (2021) Social Determinants of Health among Health Workers in a Tertiary Health Institution in Anambra State, Nigeria: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention 8(5): 5370-5379.

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