EFURUMIBE, PRISCILLA EZINNA

 

                              EFURUMIBE, PRISCILLA EZINNA

                                                       LECTURER 1

CONTACT ADDRESS:

Department of Plant Health ManagementCollege of Crop and Soil Sciences Michael Okpara, Univesity of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State Nigeria

BIOGRAPHY

 PERRSONAL DATA

• Name:                         Efurumibe Priscilla Ezinna
• State Of Origin:         Abia Stste
• Nationality:                Nigerian
• Home Address:         Ndume, Ibeku Umuahia
• Department:              Plant Health Management

Area Of Specialization:  Applied Entomology

       EDUCATINAL BACKGROUND

• Educational Institutions Attended With  Dates
• 2001 – 2006           Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike(B. Agric)
• 2008 – 2011           Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike(M.Sc. APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY)
• 2014 –  2019          Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike(Ph.D. APPLIED ENTOMOLGY)
• 1991 – 1997          Ahiazu Secondary School, Lude,  Ahiara Imo State( WEST AFRICAN EXAM. COUNCIL)
• 1985 – 1991           Community Primary School, Nnarambia, Ahiazu, Mbaise, Imo State(FSLC)

 

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

            Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria   (2019)

• D. Applied Entomology,

Thesis: Pepper-Sweet Potato Inter-crop as a Cost-Effective Management Alternative Against Sweet Potato Weevil (Cylas puncticollis Bohman) in Umudike  Southeastern Nigeria.

Supervised by Prof. E.F. Asawalam (major) and Prof. K.C. Emeasor (minor)

 

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria    (2011)

• Sc. Applied Entomology,

Thesis: Effect of Inter-cropping Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) walp) with Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) on the major insect pests infestation and yield of Cowpea in Umudike, Nigeria; supervised by Prof. E.F. Asawala

 

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria   (2006)

• Agric. Plant Pathology

Thesis: In vitro and in vivo control of Colletotrichum destructivum, in cowpea using medicinal plant extracts

Supervised by Dr Alex Awurum (Late).

 

 ADDITIONAL CERTICATES OBTAINED

• Certificate for Statistical Computing for Agricultural Research at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, in Collaboration with International Institute of Tropical Agricultute
• Certificate in training workshop in the Nigerian Universities Electronic Teaching and Learning Platform Organized by Spectrum Engineering Limited
• Certificate of Participation on Introduction to ‘R’ for Data Science and Data Analytics Organized by the Osun ‘R’ user Group Nigeria.
• Certificatie of participation in the winning grant proposal written workshop  organized by DURA in collaboration with  TETFUND, Nigeria
• Certification in the two weeks training  in the USA organized by the International, Fertilizer Development Company , USA on ‘Advances in Agricultural Production Water and Nutrient Management’

 

OTHER TRAININGS / MEETINGS

• Webinar on ‘Academic Publishing Best Practices for Quality Research Output’ Organized by the Institute of Engineering Mathematics, University Malaysia

 

• Webinar on ‘ Doing Cutting Edge Research , Challenges and Solutions for African Scientists

 

• Webinar on ‘Winning Research Grants and Academic Opportunities for African Scientists’ organized by the AfriScience Network

 

• Free Online Course on Introduction to Environmental Sustainability by Alison

 

• Free Online Course on  Climate Change and Personal Responsibility by Alison

 

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

 

• 2007 – 2008: One year compulsory Youth Service at Agricultural Development Program Abia State
• Responsibilty: Worked with the Department of Women In Agriculture, ADP. Organized and Assist in the training of the rural farmers on the use of agricultural raw materials to produce agricultural based foods.Teaching the rural women  on the need to engage in agricultural production. Educated the local farmers on HIV and AIDS Voluntarily adopted some secondary schools and educated them on HIV and AIDS.
• 2009 to 2010: Methodist Primary School World Bank Housing Estate, Umuahia, Abia State Nigeria
• Responsibilty: Class Teacher,                              
• 2010 to 2013: Living Word Accademy Primary and Secondary School. Ikot Ekpene Road Abia State         
• Responsibilty:  Class Teacher          

WORK  EXPERIENCE IN MOUAU

 

• 2020 –  Present  Lecturer 1
• Employer: Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
• Responsibilities

Teaching of Crop  Protection Courses at undergraduate and postgraduate diploma levels

Supervision of students projects, Advising and mentoring of students, undergraduate seminar and project coordinator, Examinations officer for the Department of Plant Health Management.

Initiates and conducts researches on agricultural pest management practices

• 2017 – 2020:Lecturer II
• Responsibilities

Provided student feedback regarding areas needing improvement and additional learning resources.

Taught  Crop  Protection Courses at undergraduate level

Supervised students projects, Advising and mentoring of students, undergraduate seminar and project                coordinator.

Initiates and conducts researches on agricultural pest management practices

• 2014 – 2017:    Assistant Lecturer
• Responsibilities

Taught crop protection courses, supervised students project and mentored students at undergraduate level

Provided student feedback regarding areas needing improvement and additional learning resources.

Supervised students projects, Advising and mentoring of students, undergraduate seminar and project                 coordinator.

Initiated and conductes researches on agricultural pest management practices.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPEREINCE

 

• Undergraduate Seminar/Project coordinator for the of Plant Health Management. 2018 to 2023
• SERVICOM Representative, of Plant Health Management. 2018 till date.
• Examinations Officer, of Plant Health Management. 2017 till date.
• Students’ academic adviser and mentor.                                                                                     2014 till date

 

• MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
• Member, Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN)
• Member, Crop Science Society of Nigeria.(CSSN
• Member, Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
• Member, Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP
• Member, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing world

 

 

 

 

• GRANTS (TETFUND SPONSORSHIP)
• 2 – Weeks Training in USA on the Theme “Technology Advances In Agricultural Production Water And Nutrient Management” Organized by The International Fertilizer Development Center. August 22^nd– September 2^nd 2016

COURSES TAUGHT AT UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL

• PHM 514; Insect Pests of Tropical Crops and Their Control (2 credit units)
• PHM 525: Insect Biology and Ecology (2 credit units)
• PHM 313: Principles of Crop Protection (2 credit units)
• PHM 521: Insect Pests of Agricultural Crops and their Control (2 credit units)
• CCS424: Crop Storage and Harvest (3 credit units)

SKILLS:

• Excellent collaboration and teamwork.
• Strong adaptability and resilience, Management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Field research, Field plot Design, data collection and analytics skills. Manuscript writing
• Strong management and multitasking skills
• Proficiency in the use of medicinal plant extracts and ICT tools.
• Use of cultural practices for agricultural pests management, Leadership skills

RESEARCH GOALS

• My research seeks to have a better understanding of the core principles of insect interactions with plants. To increase my professional knowledge and trainings on the ecology and management of insect pests of agricultural crops using pest control approaches that are less harmful to humans and the environment and at the same time sustainable. To collaborate and network with leading researchers on different pest management approaches. I seek for opportunities to gain and expand my knowledge on Insecticide toxicology, Molecular/insect genetics. To have in-depth Studies on the growth, nutrition and behavior of insect pests of agricultural crops. Insecticide toxicology.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN)
• Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN)
• Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN)
• Nigerian Society for Plant Protection (NSPP)
• Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World

 

PUBLICATIONS:

• Efurumibe, P. E., Asawalam, E. F., & Emeasor, K. C. (2021). Pepper-sweet potato inter-crop as a cost-effective management alternative against sweet potato weevil Cylas Puncticollis. Journal of Biopesticide and Agriculture, 5, December 2021. Available online at http:/biopjournals.com..

 

• Efurumibe, P. E., Asawalam, E. F., & Emeasor, K. C. (2019). Evaluation of different varieties of sweet potato intercropped at different times with pepper for the management of sweet potato weevil (Cylas puncticollis Bohman) in Umudike Southeastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection, Vol. 34, 17-38.

 

• Ujoatuonu, A. L., Efurumibe, E. L., Ekwo, P. I., &Efurumibe, P. E. (2019). Extraction and optical characterization of the active ingredients in Solanium Melongina European Journal of Renewable Energy, 4(1), 12-19

 

• Efurumibe, E. L., Christopher, N., &Efurumibe, P. E. (2018). Fabrication and testing of dye-sensitized solar cell using dye extract from sensitive plant (Mimosa Pudica). Journal of Science and Sustainable Technology, 1(2), published by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

 

• Efurumibe, E. L., Eze, M., Anayo, I. J., &Efurumibe, P. E. (2017). Performance of selected dyes when incorporated in the fabrication of two similar dye-sensitized solar cells. African Journal of Renewable and Alternative Energy, 2(1), published by Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria.

 

• Efurumibe, P. E., & Obi, F. N. (2016). Comparative effectiveness of plant extracts for the control of major insect pests of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata). Nigerian Journal of Bio-pesticides, 1(1), 31-36.

 

• Efurumibe, P. E., & Okoko, O. C. (2016). Evaluation of the efficacy of plant extracts for the control of okra Nigerian Journal of Bio-pesticides, 1(1), 37-42.

 

PROCEEDINGS

• Efurumibe, P.E. and Okoronkwo R.O.(2021) Effect of Some Botanical Extracts on The Management of Maize Stem Borer in Umudike South Eastern Nigeria. Proceeding of The 5th Biennial Conference of The Organization For Women In Science For the Developing World, (OWSD) Nigeria National chapter held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, 14th – 17th June, 2021. Pp. 151-156

 

• Efurumibe, P.E. and Nwosu, O.C. .(2021). Effect of Selected Plant Powders and Their Ashes on Cowpea Weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) Infesting Stored Cowpea At Umudike, Nigeria.  Proceeding of the 5th Biennial Conference of The  Organization For Women In Science For The Developing World, OWSD Nigeria National. Pp. 157-162

 

• Efurumibe, P.E, Asawalam, E.F and Emeasor, K.C (2019). Effect of Intercropping Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. Lam) with Pepper (Capsicum frutescense)and Earthing up on the Control of sweet potato weevil (Cylas puncticollis) in Umudike South Eastern Nigeria. Proceeding of 6^th Annual Conference of the Crop Science Society of Nigerian  . Pp.268-377.
• Asawalam, E. F., Muoneke, C. O., &Efurumibe, P.(2012). Effect of inter-cropping cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) walp) with turmeric (Curcuma longa) on major insect pest infestation and cowpea yield in Umudike, Nigeria. African International Journal of Science and Technology, 3(1&2), 1-10.

 

Language Proficiency

 

• English       Excellent

 

• Igbo            Excellent

 

• French        Primary