Name
Dr. Abua Moses Adah
DepartmentGeography and Environmental Science
DesignationAssistant Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Abua Moses Adah
Dr. Moses Adah Abua is a lecturer in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Calabar, Calabar – Nigeria. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc) Geography from the University of Port Harcourt, Master of Science (M.Sc) Geography (Hydrology and Water Resources) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Biogeography and Soils both from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. He is the former Departmental fieldwork studies Coordinator, former Departmental Examination Officer, former Departmental Undergraduate project Coordinator, erstwhile Head of Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Field Coordinator for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Human Development Index, Cross River State (UNDP sponsored; 2005) and presently the External Assessor for the Department of Geography, Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria. He is a member of several professional associations including Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG), Association of American Geographers (AAG), Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) and Nigeria Association of Hydrological Sciences (NAHS). His research interest is in Hydrology and Water Resources, Biogeography and Soils, Land Resource evaluation and Environmental Issues. Dr. Abua has authored and co-authored over sixty articles in international and local peer review journal as well as books, book chapters and technical reports for agencies, institutions and organizations. He is a purpose driven and result oriented scholar with a great zeal to enhancing teaching and learning as well as academic advancement and community service.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) | Government Primary School, Ashikpe-Ukpe, Obudu, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1974 | 1980 delete_forever | |
| West African Examination Council (WAEC) | NKST Secondary School, Adikpo, Benue State, Nigeria | 1984 | 1990 delete_forever | |
| B.Sc (Geography) | University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria | 1992 | 1997 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc (Geography) (Hydrology and Water Resources) | University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria | 2000 | 2002 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D (Biogeography and Soils) | University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria | 2005 | 2012 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Abua, M. A., Oko, P. E., Igelle, E. I., Abutunghe, M. A, Ayiri, B. A., Michael, I. E., & Eja, I. E. (2021). Analysis of Housing and Housing Facilities in a Nigerian Tourist center: The Obudu experience. European Journal of Social Sciences, 6(4), 224-232. | |
| Abua, M. A., Ugbong, P. U., Ayiri, B. A., & Dino, O. A. (2020). Water Quality Status of A Mangrove Ecosystem In Lobia Community Of Bayelsa State. International Journal of Innovative Environment Studies Research, 8(8), 9-16. | |
| Abua, M. A, Abali, T. P., & Igelle, E. I. (2020). Intensification of Sediment loss on land surfaces in Calabar River Catchment, Cross River State, Nigeria. Revista riscuri si catastrophe, 1, 55-67. | |
| Abua, M. A. (2019). Cassava-Yield Response to Soil Properties in the Coastal Plain Soils of Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, 7(7), 950-960. | |
| Digha, O. N., & Abua, M. A. (2018). Assessment of Pollution status of Ikwette stream, Obudu Cattle Ranch Bottom Hill, Cross River State Nigeria. International Journal of Environment and Pollution Research, 6(1), 8-12. | |
| Abua, M. A., Uquetan, U. I., Ebin, I. O., & Osah, C. M. (2017). The Influence of Slope on Spatial Variability of Infiltration Capacity in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, 5(1),13-27. | |
| Abua, M. A., Udie, G. U., Igelle, E. I., Ogar, B. I., & Ededi, J. (2017). Predicting Flooding Events in Response to Rainfall in Anansa Channel II Drain in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, 5(4), 12-21. | |
| Oyegun, C. U., Umeudiyi, J. E., Abali, T. P., & Abua, M. A. (2016). Land cover dynamics in Calabar River Catchment, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Environmental and Earth Science, 2(9), 11-18. | |
| Abua, M. A., Akpabio, O. M., Udosen, C., Bassey, B. J., & Edide, J. E. (2016). Soil Erodibility Status in Etekwo River Basin in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, 4(4), 1-9. | |
| Uquetan, U. I., Abua, M. A., Essoka, P. A., Osang, J. E., & Egor, A. O. (2016). Pedological study of soils developed from cretaceous sediments of Eze-Aku Shale Group in Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 7(1), 1120-1133. | |
| Ashua, S. W., Abua, M. A., & Eno, I. I. (2016). Assessment of Water quality status in River Alambe, Atai and Likembe of Bebi Mountain Catchment: Imperative for Sustainable public health safety. International Journal of the Institute for Empirical Research and Sustainable Development, 13, 66-75. | |
| Abua, M.A., (2015). Suitability assessment of Soil for cassava production in the Coastal and Hinterland areas of Southern Cross River State Nigeria. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management, 6(5), 108-115. | |
| Ajake, A. O., & Abua, M. A. (2015). Assessing the Impact of Tenure Practices on Forest Management in Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Geography and Earth Sciences, 3(2), 95-117. | |
| Abua, M.A., Afangideh, A. I., & Ashua, S. W. (2015). Spatio-temporal Variation of Soil Properties on Cassava Production in Southern Cross River State, South-South, Nigeria. Journal of Global Agriculture and Ecology, 121-129 | |
| Abua, M. A., Afangideh, A. I., Ayiri, B. A., & Ikiang, A. J. (2015). An empirical assessment of value chain analysis and competitive water quality assessment in Ikot Akpa-nkuk community in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 6(6), 214-224. | |
| Eni, D. I., Digha, O. N., & Abua, M. A. (2015). Spatio-temporal Variability of Domestic Water Demand and supply in Calabar metropolis. International Journal of Research in Environmental Science, 1(1), 20-29. | |
| Abua, M. A., Essoka, P. A., & Ebin, I. O. (2015). Edaphic Influence on Vegetation zonation in Ibesikpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, South-South, Nigeria. Port Harcourt Journal of Social Science. 6(1 & 2), 1-12. | |
| Abua, M. A. (2014). Soil Properties-Cassava Yield Relationship in the Coastal Ecological Zone of Southern Cross River State, South-South, Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Agricultural Sciences, 1, 2348-3997. | |
| Abua, M. A., & Essoka, P. A. (2014). Soil Properties – Cassava yield Relationship in the Coastal Ecological Zone of Southern Cross River State, South-South, Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Agricultural Sciences, 1(4), 265-272 | |
| Abua, M. A., Afangideh, A. I., Ochiche, A., & Ashua, S. W. (2014). Assessment of Quality Status of Calabar River Around Tinapa-Adiabo Catchment, Cross River State, Nigeria. Port Harcourt Journal of Social Sciences, 5(1 & 2), 224-234. | |
| Abua, M. A., & Abua, T. U. (2013). Hydraulic Characteristics and Relationship of the Oromineke Catchment in Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. International Journal of Physical and Human Geography, 1(3), 20-30. | |
| Abua, M. A., & Ajake, A. O. (2013): Assessment of Soil Quality Under Different Landuse in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State – Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research, 2(1), 137-140. | |
| Abua, M. A. (2013). Identifying soil Properties Influencing Cassava yield in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Southern Cross River State – Nigeria. Merit Research Journals, 1(3), 33-41 | |
| Abua, M. A. (2012). A Comparative Analysis of Morphological and Physico-chemical Characteristics of Soils of Southern Cross River State – Nigeria. Global Journal of Human Social Science, Geography and Environmental Geoscience, 12(13), 137-140. | |
| Gbadegesin, A. S., Abua, M. A., & Atu, J. E. (2011). Variation in Soil Properties on Cassava Production in the Coastal Area of Southern Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Geography and Geology, 3(1), 94-103. | |
| Abua, M. A., Offiong, R. A., Iwara, A. I., & Ibor, W. U. (2010). Impact of Newly Constructed Roads on Adjoining Soil Properties in Tinapa Resort, South-Eastern Nigeria. Annals of Humanities and Development Studies 1(1), 176-184. | |
| Abua, M. A., Ibor, U. W., & Obok, E. C. (2010). Environmental Implication of Gas Flaring on Soil Fertility in Onne LGA, Rivers State – Nigeria. Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies, 13(1), 125-141 | |
| Abua, M. A., Iwara, T., Abua, T. U., & Atu, J. (2009), The Effect of Flooding on Agricultural Production in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State. Journal of Policy and Development Studies, 3(2), 69-72. | |
| Obo, U. B., & Abua, M. A. (2008). Democracy and the Dialectics of Mass Poverty. The Nigerian Experience (1999-2006). A Journal of Contemporary Research, 5, 298-309. | |
| Gbadegesin, A. S; Abua, M. A., & Bisong, F. E. (2008). Environmental Implications of Timber Resource Exploitation in Boki, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 7(1),142 – 161. | |
| Abua, M. A., & Adariku, E. O. (2008). An Evaluation of the Socio-economic Responsibilities of Oil Producing Firms to their Most Communities: The Case of Mobil in Ibeno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 7(2), 27-47. | |
| Obo, U. B., & Abua, M. A. (2008). Democracy and the dialectics of mass poverty: The Nigerian experience (1999 – 2006). LWATI A Journal of Contemporary Research, 5, 298-325. | |
| Offiong, R. A., Njar, G. N., Abua, M. A., Atu, J. E. (2008). The Influence of Environmental Factors in Trees Species Composition, Distribution and Stocking Density in the Kwa falls valley, Cross River State, Nigeria. Africa Journal of Environmental Pollution and Health, 6(1), 52-60. | |
| Abua, M. A., Ibor, U. W., & Kolusade, A. T. (2008). The Role of Global Positioning System in forest Management: An Example of Calabar Botanical Garden and Conservation Centre. Journal of Policy and Development Studies. 11(2), 115-122. | |
| Abua, M. A., Ibor, U. W., Atu, J. E., & Inyang, K. J. (2008). Environmental Implications of Spilled Refined Petroleum Product in the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Depot Calabar, Cross River State, South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Geographic Thought, 9(1 & 2), 1-12. | |
| Abua, M. A., & Edet, E. O. (2007). Morphological and Physico-chemical characteristics of Coastal Plain Soils of Southern Cross River State – Nigeria. The Nigerian Geographical Journal, 5(1), 109-114. | |
| Aniah, E. J., Eni, D. D., Abua, M. A., & Amana, S. A. (2007). Geospatial Modeling of the Obudu Cattle Ranch, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Contemporary Research, 4, 309-328. | |
| Edet, E. O., & Abua, M. A. (2007): Assessment of Soils Around Gas Pipeline Installations in Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria. Journal of Geographic Thought, 8(1 & 2), 55-68. | |
| Abua, M. A., Ibor, W., Atu, J., & Offiong, R. A. (2006). Air Traffic Accident in Nigerian from 1969-2003: Problems and Prospects. Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies, 9(1), 177-196. | |
| Abua, M. A., & Ajake, A. O. (2005). Soil-vegetation variability on a Topo-sequence in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Biodiversity Management and Forestry, 4(3), 1-7 | |
| Abua, M. A., & Okpiliya, F. I. (2005). Water Quality Status near Human and Animal Waste Dumpsites in Calabar Municipality. Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies, 8(2), 61-85. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th International Conference, held at Chemical Engineering Complex Federal University of Technology, Minna. | Assessment of Polution Status of Ikwette Stream of Obudu Cattle Ranch Bottom Hill, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2016-10-18 | 2016-10-21 | |
| 3rd International Conference of World Educators Forum, Theme: Society, Education and Technology | Society, Human Resource management: The Nexus | 2017-02-20 | 2017-02-24 | |
| 9th International Conference | Soil Surface features Responses to Rainfall in Obudu Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2018-10-09 | 2018-10-12 | |
| 9th International Conference | An Assessment of water quality status of Woji Rivers in Obio Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria | 2018-10-09 | 2018-10-12 |