Dr. Ekama Derrick Elemi
DepartmentCrop Science
DesignationLecturer II
EmailAbout Dr. Ekama Derrick Elemi
Dr. (Mrs) Ekama Derrick Elemi started her career at the Department of Crop Science, University of Calabar on August 2, 2019 shortly after bagging her Doctorate Degree from the prestigious Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi State. Before her appointment, Dr. Ekama Derrick Elemi served as part-time Lecturer at Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe State, Nigeria. Ever curious and eager to learn, little Ekama started her education at St. Theresa’s Primary School, Ugep, Cross River State and obtained her First School Leaving Certificate in 1989, she then went to Community Secondary School Ugep, for her Secondary education where she passed with flying colours, that saw her gaining admission to study Crop Science at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Shortly after her graduation in 2004 with Bachelor of Science, Agriculture, one would have expected her to rest on her Lurel, but not Ekama, she then proceeded to obtained Certificate in Information Science in 2005, PGDE in 2007 from Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto after which she proceeded for her Master of Science at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi in 2013. As a result of her commitment and dedication to her father land, she was Awarded two Certificate of Honour by both the Bauchi State Government and Federal Government of Nigeria in 2004/2005 National Youth Service. She has been diligently discharging her duties as a Lecturer II at the Department of Crop Science, University of Calabar. She has published scholarly research articles in both local and international peer review journals. Dr. Ekama, has attended and presented papers at both local and international conferences. She has initiated and implemented community services aimed at guiding farmers on sustainable cultural practices at her home town Igbo-Imabana in Abi L.G.A of Cross River State since 2019. She is presently carrying out a Research project on Verticultural production of Maize (Zea mays) as affected by varying rates of organo-mineral fertilizers in collaboration with other scholars and experts in the field. Dr. Ekama is a member of many professional bodies, which include, but are not limited to the following – Farm Management Association of Nigeria, Horticultural Society of Nigeria, Crop Science Society of Nigeria among others. Dr. Elemi as she is fondly called by her colleagues and associate is happily married to her heartthrob, Mr. Derrick Elemi and the marriage is blessed with four smart youths.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) | St. Theresa’s Primary School Ugep, Yakurr L.G.A, CRS. | 1984 | 1989 delete_forever | |
| West African Examination Council (WAEC) | Community Secondary School Ugep, Yakurr, L.G.A, CRS. | 1990 | 1995 delete_forever | |
| B.Sc Agriculture | University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. | 1998 | 2004 delete_forever | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) | Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto | 2006 | 2007 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc Agronomy | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State. | 2009 | 2013 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D Agronomy | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State. | 2015 | 2019 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Shiyam, J. O, Ekpenyong, E. I, & Elemi, E. D. (2022). Growth and yield performance of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean (I.) verdc) sprayed with brassinolide micronutrient growth regulator at different growth stages in Calabar, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 56th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria held at Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State on October, 24th – 28th. | |
| Agah, I. J, Ukatu, P. O, Elemi, E. D, & Afangideh, U. (2021). Morphological characterization of two exotic and two indigenous cultivars of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) in Humid Tropical Agro-Ecological Zone. Journal of Research in Environmental and Earth Sciences. 7(9). 47-50. | |
| Elemi, E. D, Ukatu, P. O, Uwak, G. F & Agah, L. J. (2021). Effect of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Variety on Physiological indices and Nutrient Composition of Livingstone Potato (Plectranthus esculentus N. E. Br.) in Gomber, Northern Guinea Savannah, Nigeria. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International. Pp. 180-188, ISSN: 2457-0591. | |
| Ukatu, P. O, Agah, L. J, Elemi E. D, Agenyi M, Agim, M. U, & Ebu V.T. (2021). Evaluation of the Efficacy of some Plant Oil Extracts in the Management of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst). Asian Journal of Research in Zoology. 4(4): 1-10; Article No. AJRIZ.74391, ISSN: 2582-466X. | |
| Ayuba, M. M.; Ekinya, E. E.; Garba, M. D. & Mohammed, G. (2019). Mango Dehydration – A Sustainable strategy for efficient utilization to curb wastages. Proceedings of International Conference on Humanities, Science and Sustainable Development. 12(8). 40-47. | |
| Modibbo, U. D.; Muhammad, A.; Dangora, I. I,; Agyo, B. & Ekama, E. (2019). Effects of anthropogenic factors on the plant community of Wawa Zange forest reserve, Gombe State, Nigeria. Nigeria Tropical Biological Association (NTBA) 6th National Conference. 117-125 | |
| Ekinya, E. E.; Fagam, A. S.; Garba, A. A.; Dantata, I. J. & Garba, M. D. (2018). Synergistic effect of varied harvesting frequencies and NPK (15 15 15) fertilizer rates on the growth and yield of Telfairia occidentalis in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria. Proceedings of International Conference on Humanities, Science and Sustainable Development. 11(5). 75-80. | |
| Ekinya, E. E.; Fagam, A. S.; Garba, M. D. & Modibbo, U. D. (2018). Conservation of Germplasm Bank of Indigenous Tuber Crops: The Livingstone Potato (Plectranthus esculentus N, E, Br,) through accession selection and Phosphorus fertilizations in Northeastern Nigeria. Proceedings of International Conference on Humanities, Science and Sustainable Development held in Uyo, April 23rd – 26th. 11(5). 8-16. | |
| Garba, M. D.; Ekinya, E. E.; Mustapha, Y. Esther, A. M. & Abubakar A. (2018). Enhancing vegetables production through community participation in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of 36th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) Lafia. pp 889-896 | |
| Garba, M. D.; Mamman, F. S.; Appollm, Y. I. & Ekinya, E. E. (2018). Use of multiple intelligence-based instructional approaches in teaching and learning skills in vocational and technical education. ATBU, Journal of Science, Technology & Education. 6(2). ISSN 2277-0011, pp 168-174. | |
| Garba, M. D.; Mustapha, Y.; Joel, K.; Egbutah, E. U. & Ekinya, E. E. (2018). Effects of variety and intra-row spacing on the performance of Maize (Zea mays L.) in the Northern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria. Proceedings of 36th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) held in Lafia, 18th – 22nd November. 75-83 | |
| Mustapha, Y,; Alhassan, I.; Mustapha, A. M.; Garba, M. D. & Ekinya, E. E. (2018). Effect of organic manure and Nitrogen Fertilization on the Growth and yield of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), in Gombe, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON), held in Lafia 356-363. | |
| Dantata, I. J.; Ibiremo, O. S.; Alhassan, J.; Oyediran, B. O. & Ekinya, E. E. (2017). Growth assessment of some irrigated cashew trees in arid area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) held in Kabba, October 29th – 3rd November. pp 348-353 | |
| Ekinya, E. E., Fagam, A. S.; Voncir, N.; Garba, A. A. & Garba M. D. (2017). Growth and yield of Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) as affected by Nitrogen levels and cropping system in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria. Journal of Science and Technology Research 14(3). 27-32 | |
| Ekinya, E. E.; Dantata, I. J.; Garba, M. D. & Dangiwa, U. M. (2017). Effect of cultivation methods and poultry manure rates on the growth and yield of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) held in Kabba, October 29th – 3rd November. pp 376-380. | |
| Garba, M. D,; Mustapha, Y,; Joel K,; Egbutah, E. U. & Ekinya, E. E. (2017). Effect of variety and intra-row spacing on the performance of Maize (Zea mays L.) in the Northern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Science, culture and creativity held at the Arts Theatre Complex, Benue State University. Makurdi, Nigeria | |
| Ekinya, E. E.; Fagam, S. A.; Voncir, N. & Ali, G. (2016). Response of Livingstone potato (Pletranthus esculentus N. E. Br.) to different rates of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria. Proceedings of the 34th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) held in Gashua, 23rd – 26th October, 373-379 | |
| Dantata, I. J.; Ekinya, E. E. & Dahuwa, N. T. (2014). Analysis of Factors Affecting Herbicides effectiveness for sustainable environment. Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, (Maiden Edition), (2) 156-159 | |
| Ekinya, E. E. (2013). Preliminary evaluation of different sources of organic manure on the Productivity of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) in Bauchi, Nigeria. Journal of Environment, Technology and Sustainable Agriculture, 2 (1). 54-60 | |
| Ekinya, E. E. (2012). Impact of motivational strategies on academic performance of secondary school students in Nigeria. Gombe Journal of Research in Vocational and Technical Education, 1(1). |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 34th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON), held at Federal University, Gashua. | Response of Livingstone potato (Plectranthus esculentus N. E. Br.) to different rates of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria. | 2016-10-23 | 2016-10-26 | |
| The 41st Annual Conference of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN), held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria. | 2017-03-13 | 2017-03-17 | ||
| The 12th International Conference on Science, Culture and Creativity, held at Arts Theatre Complex, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria. | Effects of variety and intra-row spacing on the performance of maize (Zea mays L.) in the Northern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria. | 2017-08-07 | 2017-08-10 | |
| The 35th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON), held at College Auditorium, Kabba College of Agriculture Division of Agricultural Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. | (1) Growth Assessment of some irrigated Cashew trees in arid area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. (b) Effect of Cultivation methods and poultry manure rates on the growth and yield of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria. (c) Effects of variety and intra-row spacing on the performance of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) in Gombe Northern Guinea Savannah, Nigeria. | 2017-10-29 | 2017-11-03 | |
| International Conference on Humanities, Science and Sustainable Development, held at SUG Parliament Hall, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. | Growth and Yield of Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr) as affected by Nitrogen levels and cropping system in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria. | 2017-12-04 | 2017-12-07 | |
| International Conference on Humanities, Science and Sustainable Development, held at International Research and Development Institute, Uyo, Nigeria. | Conservation of Germplasm Bank of indigenous tuber crops: the Livingstone Potato (Plectranthus esculentus N. E. Br.) through accession selection and Phosphorus fertilization in Northeastern Nigeria. | 2018-04-23 | 2018-04-26 | |
| The 36th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) held at Ta’al Conference Hotel Jos Road, Lafia Nasarawa State, Nigeria. | Effect of Organic Manure and Nitrogen Fertilization on the Growth and Yield of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in Gombe, Nigeria. | 2018-11-18 | 2018-11-22 | |
| The 6th National Conference of the Nigeria Tropical Biology Association (NTBA), held at Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State. | Effects of anthropogenic factors on the plant community of Wawa Zange forest reserve, Gombe State, Nigeria. | 2019-04-07 | 2019-04-11 | |
| The 43rd Annual Conference of Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN), held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. | 2019-07-15 | 2019-07-19 |