FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LAFIA P.M.B. 146 CURRICULUM VITAE FOR ACADEMIC STAFF NAME: OKOGBAA, JAMES INNAM Date of Birth: 02/11/1959 NATIONALITY: NIGERIAN STATE OF ORIGIN: RIVERS MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED NUMBER AND AGE CHILDREN [IF ANY] 3 Dr. Chinweizu Debbie Okogbaa: 29, Onyinyechi Blessing Okogbaa: 25 Uchechi Hephzibah Okogbaa: 23 Email Address: [email protected] Contact Number: 234- 8033422638 CURRENT RANK: LECTURER II KEY SKILLS ACADEMIC HISTORY Institutions attended with dates Institution Date: June 2017 to Date Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State Jan 1989 to Dec 1991 Northern Kentucky University, USA Sept 1985 to Dec 1988 University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria Sept1977 to June 1981 University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria Qualifications obtained with dates Date Qualifications 14 December, 1991 MBA 11 February, 1989 M.Sc. [Botany] 29 July, 1981 B.Sc [Botany] 2nd Class Upper PUBLICATIONS Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles 1. Kwon-Ngung, E. H, Akomolafe, G. F, Goler E. E, Terna, T. P, Itta, M. A, Umar, I. D, Okogbaa, J. I, Waya, J. I and Markus, M. (2016). Diversity complex of plant species spread in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation 8(12): 334-350 DOI:10.5897/IJBC2016. 2. Terna, T. P, Odebode, A. C, Okogbaa, J. I, and Waya, J. I (2016). In vitro Screening of Trichoderma isolates for Biological Control of A Post-Harvest Rot Fungus. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science 9(4):46-51 3. Terna, T. P, Okoro, J. K, Bem, A. A, Okogbaa, J. I, And Waya, J. I (2016). Incidence and Severity of Diseases Associated with Rain-Fed Tomatoes in Benue State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science 9 (4): 59-65 4. Terna, T. P, Okogbaa, J. I, Waya, J. I, Paul-Terna, F. C, Yusuf, F. O, Emmanuel, N. Y, and Simon, A. (2015). Response of Different Mango and Tomatoes Varieties to Post- Harvest Fungal Fruit Rot in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology 9 (12):106-109 5. Terna, T. P., Kwon-Ndung, E. H., Akomolafe, G. F., Goler, E. E., Okogbaa, J. I., Waya, J. I. and Markus, M. (2016). Some Ethnobotanical uses of Plant Resources in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. FULafia Journal of Science and Technology 2(2):86-91 Published Proceedings 6. Kwon-Ndung, E. H., Goler, E. E., Akomolafe, G. F., Terna, T. P., Okogbaa, J. I., Waya, J. I. and Markus, M. (2016). Ethnomedicinal Assets of Plants collected from Nasarawa State, North Central Nigeria. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Research Conference of Federal University Lafia, Nigeria. Eds.: Dugga, V. S., 181-191. Technical Reports 7. Kwon-Ndung, E. H., Akomolafe, G. F., Terna, T. P., Goler, E. E. and Okogbaa, J. I. (2016). Evaluation and Conservation of Plant species diversity in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A TETFund sponsored project submitted to Research, Linkages and Advancement committee, Federal University Lafia. Conference Papers / Books of Abstracts 8. Kwon-Ndung, E. H., Terna, T. P., Akomolafe, G. F., Goler, E. E., Okogbaa, J. I., Waya, J. I. and Markus, M. (2016). Ethnobotanical uses of Plant Resources in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Research Conference of Federal University Lafia, Nigeria, February 2016 (Abstract). 9. Kwon-Ndung, E. H., Akomolafe, G. F., Goler, E. E., Terna, T. P., Okogbaa, J. I., Waya, J. I. and Markus, M. (2016). Plant Species Diversity Distribution in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Research Conference of Federal University Lafia, Nigeria, February 2016 (Abstract). 10. Kwon-Ndung, E. H., Goler, E. E., Akomolafe, G. F., Terna, T. P., Okogbaa, J. I., Waya, J. I. and Markus, M. (2016). Ethnomedicinal Assets of Plants collected from Nasarawa State, North Central Nigeria. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Research Conference of Federal University Lafia, Nigeria, February 2016 (Abstract). 11. Terna, T. P., Okogbaa, J. I., Waya, J. I. and Markus, M. Department of Botany, Federal University, Lafia. INCIDENCE AND SEVERITY OF PARASITIC INFECTION OF CITRUS TREES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LAFIA, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA. Nigerian Journal of Phytopathology 12. Okogbaa J. I and Mshelmbula B. P. “Effect of Carboxylic Acid on the Growth and Yield Two Varieties of Pepper Grown in Mubi, Adamawa State”. International Journal of Plants on Soil Sciences. 2018. 13. Okogbaa J. I and Mshelmbula B. P. “Effect of Caffeine on Seed G3ermination of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranean” (L.) Verde). Nigeria Journal of Basic and Applied Science. 2018. AWARDS RECEIVED Certificate of Participation issued to Okogbaa James at the 25th Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria held at the Department of Biological Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria from 2nd to 6th July, 2017 International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR) issued Okogbaa, J. I et al., an honorary certificate in Recognition of the Publication of the Manuscript entitled ‘In vitro Screening of Trichoderma isolates for Biological Control of A Post-Harvest Rot Fungus’- Published in International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR) Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science Vol.9, Issue 4, April 2016 International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR) issued Okogbaa, J. I et al., an honorary certificate in Recognition of the Publication of the Manuscript entitled Incidence and Severity of Diseases Associated with Rain-Fed Tomatoes in Benue State, Nigeria- Published in International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR) Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science Vol. 9, Issue 4, April 2016 International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR) issued Okogbaa, J. I et al., an honorary certificate in Recognition of the Publication of the Manuscript entitled Response of Different Mango and Tomatoes Varieties to Post-Harvest Fungal Fruit Rot in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria- Published in International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR) Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology Vol. 9, Issue 12, December 2015 LETTER OF COMMENDATION, DEAN’S OFFICE, FACULTY OF SCIENCE FOR SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND DONATION DURING THE 2013 INTER-FACULTY GAMES COMPETITION. JUNE 23, 2016 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY POSITION Organization and Address Date [from – to-] Key responsibilities Lecturer 11 Federal University, Lafia October 1, 2017 Assistant Lecturer Federal University, Lafia March 12, 2014 (Teach Botany courses Conduct research and mentor students) Managing Director Bidan Ent Limited July 2012 to Dec 2013 (Business Manager) Executive Director Mirafem Ventures Ltd May 2011 to Dec 2013 (Relationship Mgmt.) Abuja Branch Manager (Branch Mgmt.) United Bank for Africa, Plc Dec 2000 to July 2011 Port Harcourt Manager Jubilee Farms June 1996 to Dec 2000 (Farm Mgmt) Analyst Allstates Trust Bank Ltd (defunct) Oct 1992 to June 1996 (Debt recovery/relationship mgmt.) Customer Services Officer British Petroleum Feb 1990 to Mar 1991 (Customer Services Rep.) Cincinnati, Ohio. USA Graduate Assistant W. Frank Steely Library Jan 1989 to Dec 1990 (Assisted Patrons) Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights. Kentucky, USA Graduate Assistant Rivers State College of Education, (Taught Botany courses Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Nigeria. May 1983 to Dec 1988 And mentored students) Corps Member Archdeacon Dennis Junior Seminary June 1981 to Aug 1982 (Taught Biology and Owerri, Imo State. Nigeria Mentored students) RELEVANT TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED List details of all training and workshops attended, stating the duration, title of workshop, organizing body and dates (starting with most recent) Date and Duration Title of workshop Organizing Body/Institution 1. 24-25 Nov, 2020 Innovations of biopesticide and their commercial potentials in Sub Saharan Africa Network of Biopesticides and Phytomedical 2. 15 – 19 Mar 2020 45th Annual Conference NSPP, Univ. of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. 3. 02-6/07/2017 25th Annual Conference BOSON, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria 4. 5/04/2017 1day Examination Misconduct Directorate of General Studies Workshop Committee 5. 3-4/02/2016 2 days FULafia 2nd Annual Res. Conf. 2016 FULafia 5. 7-8/01/2015 2days FULafia Research Conf. 2015 FULafia 7.21-26/07/ 2014 6 days Tropical Plant Biotech 2nd Tropical Biotech Workshop/Biotech R &D Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES List details of all professional bodies you belong stating the body and dates [starting with most recent] Date Name of Institution or Body 24/11/2020 Biopesticides and Phytomedical Stakeholders 15/03/2020 Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP) 30/01/2017 Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES [IF APPLICABLE] Committee/Service Role Date Postgraduate Programme PG Coordinator 2019/2020 SIWES Coordinator, Dept. of Botany 2014 to 2020 SIWES Coordinator, Dept. of Botany May 2014 Level Coordination yrs1/2 Registration of students admitted to the September 2015 Dept. of Botany Chair, Botany Staff Welfare Committee September 2017 COMMUNITY/ PUBLIC SERVICE Service Dates Convener, Shareholding Investment 19 January 2017 Committee of Extra-Value Multipurpose Cooperative Society (EMC)/ASUU -FuLafia. Chairman, FULafia Flood Management June 2015 Committee. Member, Committee that marked 2017/2018 September 22-26, 2017 Post – UTME Test Scripts Information officer, Faculty of Science October 2017 Welfare Committee Project Student Supervision Name of Student Period Title of Project Henry Amaobi 2016/2017 ‘Preliminary Botanical Assessment of production and challenges of cashew