Crop Science – University Of Uyo

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PROFILE: DR. EMMANUEL ESSIEN BASSEY,ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Dr. Emmanuel Essien Bassey is an Associate Professor in Plant Breeding and Genetics and Head of Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo. He joined the service of the University on 1st June, 2000 as Assistant Lecturer and his appointment was confirmed on 31st May, 2002.

Dr. Bassey received BSc (Ed) Hons in Agriculture (Second Class Upper Division) from University of Cross River State, Uyo, Nigeria in 1992 and MSc Crop Science (Plant Breeding and Genetics) in 1997. He later proceeded to Michael Okpara University, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria, where he bagged Ph.D (Plant Breeding and Genetics) in 2008.

He teaches courses in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology at Undergraduate, M.Sc. and Ph.D levels in the Departments of Crop Science, and Forestry and Wildlife, Faculty of Agriculture and Department of Botany and Ecological Studies in Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Uyo. He has published 49 papers in reputable journals, 38 referred conference papers, 13 Book Chapters and three books. His scholarly publications are indexed in Google Scholar, ResearchGate and others. He has supervised 35 undergraduate, 3 M.Sc. and 4 Ph.D students’ projects.

Dr. Bassey is editor to many journals, and member of many professional bodies and fellow of two professional bodies. He is a research scientist/collaborator in Root Crops with National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike. He has served as internal and external examiner to many Departments and Institutions, respectively. Dr. Bassey has been trained on Plant Biotechnology, Aerial Surveying and Photogrammetry, Examination Ethics and Climate Change, among others.

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PROF. GODWIN N. UDOM PROFESSOR OF AGRONOMY

Prof. Godwin N Udom is a Professor of Agronomy in the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo. He joined the University of Uyo as an Associate Professor transferred from Abubaka Tafawa Belewa University in April 7, 2008. Prof. G. Udom had M.Sc (Agriculture) from Bulgaria and Ph.D (Agronomy) from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in 1996.

He teaches both full time (regular) and part-time students at Undergraduate and Post Graduate level and supervised many undergraduate and post graduate research projects. Prof. G. Udom has 76 publications in reputable local and international journals and conference proceedings which are all indexed in Google Scholar, Research Gate and others.

He is a member of professional bodies including African Society of Agronomy (ASG), Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN), Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN) and Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN). Prof. G. Udom has served the University of Uyo in various capacities such as; Head, Department of Crop Science, 2009 – 2012, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, 2019 -2023. His research interest is Agronomy of Roots and Tuber crops and his hobbies are Beekeeping, cooking and Hiking.

Email: godwinudom@uniuyo.edu.ng ; gnudom1@yahoo.com Phone no: +234802357294

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R NNEKE ESSIEN NNEKE
SENIOR LECTURER

DR NNEKE ESSIEN NNEKE SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Nneke Essien Nneke is a Senior Lecturer in Department of Crop
Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo. He joined the
service of the University on 1st January,1995 as Assistant Lecturer. Dr.
Nneke received BSc in Botany from University of Calabar, Nigeria in
1986 and MSc Crop Science from University of Uyo, Nigeria in 2000
and a PhD in Mycology from Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria in 2010. He teaches courses in
Pathology at Undergraduate and M.Sc. levels. He served as the Head of Crop Science
Department, from 2022 to 2023. He has published 13 papers in reputable journals and 5 referred
conference papers. His scholarly publications are indexed in Google Scholar. He has supervised
several Undergraduate and Master Degree students’ projects. Dr. Nneke is a member of many
professional bodies.

LEONARD ITSEDE AKPHEOKHAI, Ph.D. (Associated Professor, Plant Nematology)

Dr. Leonard I. Akpheokhai earned a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture
in 2002 and a Ph.D. in Phyto-Nematology in 2013 from the
Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology at the
University of Ibadan in Nigeria. He is currently an Associate
Professor at the University of Uyo in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria,
where he has been teaching and conducting research in Nematology,
Crop Protection, and Toxicology for the past 16 years, as well as supervising both undergraduate
and graduate students. Dr Akpheokhai has actively collaborated with Ecospray UK in testing
Garlic-formulated Nematicides, International Skill Acquisition Centre (ISAC) as a resource
person handling training, field trips and developing value addition models on arable crops, as
well as is a Tetfund research grants recipient. Dr Akpheokhai has published extensively in
international and national peer-reviewed publications on the impact of plant parasitic nematodes
on plant growth, development, and yield. Specifically, focused on disease complexes and plant
parasitic nematodes management. In addition, he is a member of the Faculty Book of readings
series. He has shown excellent leadership in the numerous capacities in which he has served the
Faculty and Department. Dr. Akpheokhai has previously worked as a Research Supervisor,
Nematology Laboratory, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture’s (IITA) Nematology
Laboratory in Ibadan, Nigeria, where he conducted extensive diagnostic surveys of plantparasitic nematodes on crops, crop loss assessment, nematode resistance screening, and
nematode management. Dr. Akpheokhai is a member of the Nigerian Society of Nematologists
(NISON), the Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP), the Association of Applied
Biologists (AAB), Associate Editor of the Nigerian Journal of Nematology (NIJON), and the
Managing/Publication Editor of the Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Technology (NJAT). His
other interests include lawn tennis and participation in the activities of the Senior Staff Club.

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DR. OFONMBUK SAMUEL ADERI ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Dr. Ofonmbuk Samuel Aderi is an Associate Professor in Crop
Production and Examination Officer in the Department of Crop
Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo. He joined
the service of the University on 9th January, 2008 as Assistant
Lecturer and had his appointment confirmed on 8th January,
2010. Dr. Aderi holds B.Sc. (Ed) (Hons) in Agriculture
(Second Class Upper Division) from the University of Cross
Science River State, Uyo, Nigeria in 1989, MSc Crop Science (Crop Production) in 1994 from
the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He
proceeded to the University of Uyo where he bagged PhD in Crop Production in the Department
of Crop Science, University of Uyo. He teaches courses in the Faculty of Agriculture, University
of Uyo, He has published several scholarly papers in reputable local and international journals,
conference proceedings, and book chapters. His publication is cited in Google Scholar. He has
supervised many undergraduate, M.Sc and PhD students’ research. He is a scholar of reputable
standing, editor of journal publications, member of many professional bodies. Dr. Aderi has
served as internal examination to Department in the University. He has received several trainings
nationally and internationally.

DR. UDOSEN UDUAKABASI UDOSEN SENIOR LECTURER

Dr Udosen UduakAbasi is a Senior Lecturer in weed science of the
Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture University of
Uyo. He was employed as assistant Lecturer on 25th February, 2008
and his appointment was confirmed on 25th February, 2010. Dr
Udosen holds a B.Sc (Agronomy) from the University of Calabar,
1989. He later attended University of Ibadan, where He was
awarded M.Sc. Degree in Crop Science (Weed Science option) in
2006 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). He enrolled and bagged a PhD in Weed
Science from the University of Uyo. He teaches courses in Crop Production, weed ecology and
control and Biostatistics at both undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. He is currently a weed
management expert and consultant. Dr Udosen, has published is journal papers in reputable
journals, 12 referred conference papers, 1 book chapters. His scholarly publication is indexed in
Google Scholar. He has supervised 10 undergraduate, 5 M.Sc and 3 Ph.D Students’ projects. He
is a consultant for IITA cassava weed management programme. Dr Udosen have been trained on
Computerized Statistical Analysis for Scientific Studies.

DR. (MRS) ENO ISAAC UDOH SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. (Mrs) Eno Isaac Udoh is a senior lecturer in the Department
of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo. Dr.
Udoh joined the services of University of Uyo on January 13,
2013, as Assistant Lecturer and has risen to the rank of Senior
Lecturer on January 01, 2022. Her academic qualifications
include B. Agric (Agronomy), M. SC (Crop Science) and PhD
(Crop Production) from University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Dr. (Mrs) Eno Isaac Udoh
majors in Crop Production (with a tilt to Arable Crop) and also on Farming Systems. She has
more than twenty publications, within and outside Nigeria, to her credit. Since her appointment
at the University, she has taught several courses from Part-Time Programme in Crop Science to
Undergraduate Programme and Master’s Degree Programme in Crop Science. Some of the
courses taught by her include: Plantation and Horticultural Crop Management, Farming Systems,
Crop Production Techniques, Permanent Crop Production, Arable and Vegetable Crop
Management, Principles of Crop Production, and Arable Crop Production. She has supervised
many undergraduate students and has also co-supervised master’s student in crop production. Dr.
Eno Udoh is a member of many professional bodies. She is a Member, Agricultural Society of
Nigeria, and Member, Crop Science Society of Nigeria. Dr. Eno Udoh has attended many
Conferences. Dr. Eno Udoh has served the University of Uyo in various capacities. Such include
member, Departmental Quality Assurance Committee; member, Departmental Committee on the
Review of Post Graduate Programme; member, Departmental Welfare Committee; member,
Departmental Quality Assurance Committee; member, Faculty Seminar Committee and Faculty
Assistant Internship Coordinator.
Email: enoiudoh@uniuyo.edu.ng

DR. (MRS) NORAH GODWIN EKANEM DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE

Dr. (Mrs) Norah Godwin Ekanem is a Lecturer I in the
Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Uyo, Uyo. She joined the service of the
University on 2nd January, 2013 as Assistant Lecturer and
her appointment was confirmed on 1st January, 2015. Dr.
Ekanem obtained her B.Sc. (Hons) in Botany from the
University of Uyo in 2002 and bagged her M.Sc. Botany
(Plant Physiology) from the same institution in 2007. She
later proceeded to University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross
River State where she capped Ph.D. (Plant Genetics and Biotechnology) in 2017. She teaches
undergraduate courses in Crop Anatomy, Taxonomy and Physiology, Plant Breeding and Seed
Production Technology, Agricultural Meteorology, Genetics and Breeding, Principle of
Horticulture, Advanced Arable and Vegetable Crop Management, Plantation and Horticultural
Crop Management, Climatology and Biography in the Department of Crop Science and Soil
Science, University of Uyo. She has published 12 papers in reputable journals, 7 referred
conference papers to her credit. Her scholarly publications are indexed in Google Scholar,
Researchgate and other online sites. She has supervised 10 undergraduate projects. Dr. Ekanem
is a member of many professional bodies including Genetics Society of Nigeria, Biotechnology
Society of Nigeria, Nigerian Society for Plant Protection as well as Crop Science Society of
Nigeria. She is well trained in Cell Cytology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Tissue Culture
among others.

ESANG, DEMBEN MOSES (Ph.D

Esang, Demben Moses is a Doctor of Crop Production and Physiology
in the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University
of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D in Crop
Production from the University of Calabar and a master’s in Crop
Science from the University of Uyo.
As a lecturer 1 he has actively engaged in teaching, research supervision and academic
mentoring at undergraduate and post graduate diploma levels. Has supervised sixteen
undergraduate and one post graduate diploma students. Published fifteen well-received journals
and four referred conference papers. He is a member of several professional bodies including:
Crop Science Society of Nigeria, Agricultural Science Society of Nigeria and Network of
Biopesticide and Phytomedical Stakeholders

: MR. ESEABASI UDOFIA RIVERS

Mr Eseabasi Udofia Rivers an indigene of Ibiono Ibom L.G.A. of
Akwa Ibom State was born on 19th May, 1987. He is a Lecturer of
Entomology in the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of
Agriculture, University of Uyo. He joined the University Service
System on October 15, 2018 as an Assistant Lecturer (AL) and is
currently in the rank of Lecturer11 (L2). Mr. Eseabasi U. Rivers
holds a B.Agric (Crop Science) from University of Uyo, Uyo in
2011, M.Sc. Crop Protection (Entomology) from University of
Ibadan, Ibadan in 2014, Post Graduate Diploma in Education(PGDE) from University of Uyo in
2016 and he is rounding up his Ph.D. Applied Entomology from Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike . He teaches both full time (regular) and part-time students at
Undergraduate and Post Graduate Diploma level in courses on Crop protection, toxicology, pest
and diseases control and has supervised many undergraduate student’s research projects and cosupervised Post Graduate Diploma researches. Mr Eseabasi Rivers has published many research
papers in reputable local and international journals and conference proceedings which are all
indexed in Google Scholar, Research Gate and others. He is a member of professional bodies
including Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN), Nigerian Society for Plant Protection
(NSPP), Crop Science Society of Nigeria(CSSN) and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria
(TRCN). Mr Eseabasi Rivers has served the University of Uyo in various capacities such as;
Member, Faculty of Agriculture Examination Monitoring Committee, Secretary, Department of
Crop Science welfare board and Department of Crop Science Part-time students Exam Officer.
Mr. Eseabasi Rivers’s research interest is focused on developing measures and techniques to
control insect pests of Agricultural produces.
Email: eseabasiurivers@uniuyo.edu.ng

MR. ULASI JOSEPH IFEANYI

Mr. Ulasi Joseph Ifeanyi is a Lecturer in Plant Breeding and Genetics
in the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University
of Uyo. He joined the service of the University on 2nd October, 2020
as an Assistant Lecturer. Mr. Ifeanyi holds a B.Tech. Agric. in
Horticulture (Second Class Upper Division) from the Federal
University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria in 2010. He obtained a
Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Open
University of Nigeria in 2013. He was awarded M.Sc. Degree in Plant Breeding and Genetics in
2018 from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria where he graduated
with an award of Distinction as the Best Male Postgraduate Student. He enrolled for Academic
Mobility Graduate Studies Program at Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Brazil, where he
acquired advanced hands-on training in Biotechnology Applied to Plant Breeding and Genetic
Data Analysis in 2021. Since his appointment at the University, he has taught courses in the
Undergraduate Programme, which include Introduction to Crop Production, Genetics and
Breeding of Field Crops and Plant Breeding and Seed Production Techniques. Mr. Ifeanyi has
published 14 research papers in reputable peer-review journals, 3 referred conferences papers
and 1 book chapter. His scholarly publications are indexed in Google Scholar, Research Gate and
others. He has supervised 4 undergraduate students’ research projects. Mr. Ifeanyi is a member
of professional bodies, including Crop Science Society of Nigeria, Nigerian Plant Breeders
Association, Association of Seed Scientists of Nigeria and Horticultural Society of Nigeria. Mr.
Ifeanyi’s research interest is focused on the application of biotechnology and genetic techniques
to improve yields and disease resistance in horticultural crops.
Email: ifeanyijoseph@uniuyo.edu.ng

: MRS. EDITH GODFREY OKOISEH

Mrs. Edith G. Okoiseh is an Assistant Lecturer in Plant Breeding and
Genetics, Crop Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University
of Uyo. He joined the service of the University on 4th
January, 2020.
Mrs. Edith G. Okoiseh teaches undergraduate courses in Plant Breeding
and Seed Production Technology, Genetics and Breeding, Principle of
Horticulture, Advanced Arable and Vegetable Crop Management,
Plantation and Horticultural Management in Continuing Education in Crop Science Department.
She has published 3 papers in reputable journals, 5 referred conference papers to her credit. Her
scholarly publications are indexed in google scholar, Research gate and other online sites. Mrs
Edith is a member of many professional bodies including Genetics Society of Nigeria,
Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, Crop Science Society of Nigeria. She is well trained in cell
Cytology, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Tissue Culture, Molecular Breeding, DNA
Extraction, among others

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