Dr. Ogbonna Kalu Iroha
DepartmentAgric. Extension & Rural Sociology
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Ogbonna Kalu Iroha
Dr. Kalu Iroha Ogbonna is a Senior lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management. He holds a B. Agric., M. Sc degrees in Agricultural Extension and Community Development, obtained from University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Ph. D degree in Rural Sociology from University of Uyo, Nigeria. He got into the employment of university calabar as an Assisstant Lecturer in 1993 and have served the university for more than 20years where he acquired tremendous wealth of working experience. He has a vast knowledge in the operations and problems of the university. In the course of contributing his quota in the area of community service, Research and teaching, he has also served various capacities both within and outside university such as: Member, Board of Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management; Member, Board of Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology;Examination officer, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and ExtensionSport Coordinator, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Calabar; Chairman, Departmental Graduate Committee, University of calabar; Departmental Coordinator, Year 4 Practical Programme; Member, Faculty of Agriculture Research committee; Member, Departmental Result vetting committee; Member, Departmental Quality and Assurance committee; Research Consultant, West African Agricultural Productivity Programme(WAAPP); President, Calabar Museum Society; Investment Secretary, Academic Staff union of Universities(ASUU), Unical Branch; Vice Chairman, Academic Staff union of Universities(ASUU), Unical Branch; Acting Head of Department, Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology; Member, Board of Governors, Unical Demonstration Primary school. He has demonstrated extensive academic and administrative scholarship and leadership within the period of his employment in the university of Calabar. His vision and mission as a member of the academic community is to contribute in producing graduate and undergraduate scholars that will compete favourably in the global academic world and to contribute in building the university of calabar, to attain the enviable height of a model university that will attract international visibility. He has publications in both local and international journals. He is happily married with children.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Central School, Bende | 1968 | 1974 delete_forever | |
| WASC | Community Secondary School, Isingwu, Umuahia | 1974 | 1980 delete_forever | |
| B. Agric (Hons) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | 1980 | 1985 delete_forever | |
| M. Sc. (Agricultural Extension and Community Development) | University of Nigeria, Nsukka | 1986 | 1989 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D ( Rural Sociology and Community Development) | University of Uyo, Uyo | 2001 | 2010 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Ejeje, I. A. & K. I. Ogbonna, K. I. (2018). Use of Soil Conservation Practices for Climate Change Adaptation among Arable crop farmers in Cross River State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agriculture & Rural Development, 18 (1),16-27. | |
| Bisong, T. l. & Ogbonna, K. I. (2018). Strategies for the management of environmental hazards: implications for sustainable healthy living in Calabar Urban, Cross River State, Nigeria. Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 17: 71-74. | |
| Ogbonna, K. I. & Bisong, T. L.(2018). Socio-economic analysis of citizens participation in forest in Ikom Agricultural zone of Cross River State. Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences,17: 65-69. | |
| Ogbonna, K. I. & T. L. Bisong, T. L. (2018). Environmental hazards: types and causes in Calabar Urban, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (JAERD), 1:146-152. | |
| Nwabeze, G. O., Ibuen, B. A., Faleke, S. I., Omeje, J. E., Belonwu, N. E., Igene, C. A., Ogbonna, K. I., Nwanjoku, V. A. & Ighoro, A. (2017). ‘’Information needs of Fish- Feed Enterpreneurs in Kainji Lake Basin, Nigeria’’. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 23 (3), 46-55. | |
| Bisong,T. L., Ogbonna, K. I. & Kyar, I. U. (2016). ‘’Strategies for Community participation in Forest Conservation in Ikom Agricultural Zone of Cross River State’’. African Journal of Vocational Education, 6 (2), 29-39. | |
| Ogbonna, K. I. & Eremi, E. O.(2016). Socio-Economic Determinants of Female Labour Participation in Corporate Organisation in Nigeria: Evidence from Pamol Nig Limited. African Journal of Vocational Education, 6(2), 55-65. | |
| Adinya, I. B., Ogbonna, K. I., Umoh, E. E. & Idio, A. D.(2013). Effect of awareness creation on gender utilization and repayment of loans by broiler farmers in Cross river state. Net Journal of agricultural Science,1 (3),93-99. | |
| Ogbonna, K. I., Ndifon, H. M., Nneoyi, O. I. & Ntui, O. E.(2011). Extension Communication and Farmers adoption of Yam Production Technologies in South South Nigeria. Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences,10 (2),145-150. | |
| Nwabueze, G. O., Ogbonna, k. l., Ayanda, J. O. & Ifejika, P. I. (2008).Strengthening Information and Leadership roles in Fisheries Extension towards Sustainable Capture Fisheries Exploitation: A Review. Journal of Research in Agriculture, 5(2), 67-71. | |
| Nneoyi, I. O., Angba, A. O. & Ogbonna, K. I.(2008).‘’The Role of Agricultural Extension in Promoting Indigenous Knowledge Systems’’. Nigerian South-East Journal of Agricultural Economics & Extension, 8,(1 & 2), 60-67. | |
| Adinya, I. B., Kuye, O. O., Awoke, M. U., Ajayi, S., Ele, I. E., Ogbonna, K. I. & Angba, A. O.(2008). Production Function Analysis of sole Cropping Systems in Akwa Ibom State. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 14 (1),13-17. | |
| Ogbonna, K. I., Idiong, I. C. & Ndifon, H. M.(2007). Adoption of Soil Management and Conservation Technologies by small farmers in South Eastern Nigeria : implications for sustainable crop production. Medwell Agricultural journal, 2 (2),294-298. | |
| Aboh, C. L., Ogbonna, K. I. & Ndifon, H. M.(2007). Communication Outreach Strategies utilized by Agricultural Extension Agents in the Imo State Agricultural Development Programme. Journal of Technology and Education in Nigeria, 12 (1),17-20. | |
| Ogbonna, K. I. & Okoroafor, E. (2004). Enhancing the Capacity of Women for increased Participation in Nigerian mainstreaming Agriculture. FAMAN Journal, 7 (2),33-48. | |
| Ogbonna, K. I. & Okoroafor, E. (2003). The Role Indigenous Knowledge in Research Development: Implication for Farmers Participation in Nigeria Agricultural Research and Extension. Nigerian South- East Journal of Agricultural and Extension, 5 (1&2), 70-84. | |
| Ogbonna, k. l., Ozokor, S. O., Ekpe, E. E. & Idiong,I. C. (1999).’’Soil Management and Conservation Practices of Farmers in Enugu State: Implication for Environmental Extension.’’ International Journal of Tropical Environment,1 (1),192-203. |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Conference on Indigenous Knowledge held at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, 22nd-25th October, 2003. | The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Research Development: Implication for farmer participation in Nigeria’s Research and Extension. | 2003-10-22 | 2003-10-25 | |
| The National Conference on Indigenous Knowledge held at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, 22nd-25th October, 2003. | Farmer innovation and communication systems in rural Nigeria: A case of Cocoa Farmers in Ikom Agricultural zone of Cross River State. | 2003-10-22 | 2003-10-25 | |
| The National Conference on Indigenous Knowledge held at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, 22nd-25th October, 2003. | A collation of indigenous Knowledge and sustainable pest management practices in relation to food security. | 2003-10-22 | 2003-10-25 | |
| The National Conference on Indigenous Knowledge held at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, 22nd-25th October, 2003. | ‘’Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Pest Management and Control: Impact On Food Security at Household and National Level’’. | 2003-10-22 | 2003-10-25 | |
| The 37th Annual conference of Agricultural Society held at the University of calabar, 16th-20th, November, 2003. | Extension information dissemination techniques and technology delivery: The experience of root crop farmers in Cross River State. | 2003-11-16 | 2003-11-20 | |
| The 37th Annual conference of Agricultural Society held at the University of calabar, 16th-20th, November, 2003. | Utilizing Farmers’ indigenous knowledge systems for sustainable agricultural production in Nigeria: The untapped resources in Agricultural Development. | 2003-11-16 | 2003-11-20 | |
| The 18th conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) held at the University of Calabar, Calabar, 2nd -4th December, 2003. | Enhancing the capacity of Women for increased participation in Nigerian mainstreaming agriculture: A re-designing of strategies. | 2003-12-02 | 2003-12-04 | |
| The18th conference of the Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) held at the University of Calabar, Calabar, 2nd -4th December, 2003. | ’’The impact of Agro-Allied industries and welfare of rural population in Cross River State’’. | 2003-12-02 | 2003-12-04 | |
| The annual conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria, University of Calabar, Calabar. 16th-20th December, 2003. | Private sector participation in the implementation of the Training and Visit Extension System: Panacea for sustainable Technology Development and Utilization. | 2003-12-16 | 2003-12-20 | |
| The annual International Monument Congress, Held at the Old Residency Museum, National commission for Museum and Monument, Calabar, Cross River State, April. 18, 2018. | ’’Rural Landscapes: Protection and Conservation for Future Development’’. | 2018-04-18 | 2018-04-18 |