Name
Prof. Imo Jackson Ekpoh
DepartmentGeography and Environmental Science
DesignationProfessor
EmailAbout Prof. Imo Jackson Ekpoh
.Prof. Imo Jackson Ekpoh hails from Ikot Mbong in ONNA Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He started his primary education in Qua Iboe Church Primary School, Atiamkpat, Onna, and completed same in Salvation Army Primary School, Ikot Ebo, Etinan. He had his secondary education in the then Qua Iboe Mission Secondary School, Etinan (now Etinan Institute), before enrolling for the A- Level Certificate in the then Science School, Uyo. Prof. Ekpoh was among the pioneer students that started the University of Calabar in 1976. He was enrolled for the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Geography and Regional Planning. After a 4-year course of study, he graduated in 1980 in the Second Class, Upper Division, distinguishing himself as the best student in the 1980-Geography-Graduating-Class. With this top position, he was awarded Prof. R. K. Udo’s Prize in Geography, as well as, the University of Calabar Foundation Scholarship, to pursue higher degree in Geography. After successfully completing the mandatory NYSC Scheme between August 1980 and July 1981 in Kontagora, Niger State, Prof. Ekpoh returned to the University of Calabar to pursue the Master of Science (M. Sc) degree in Tropical Geomorphology. He graduated in December 1983 and was subsequently offered employment as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, University of Calabar in January 1984. After teaching for 3 years plus, he won the highly competitive and prestigious Commonwealth Academic Staff Scholarship in 1988 to pursue the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. He completed the programme in 1991, with specialization in Applied Climatology. As a University teacher, Prof. Ekpoh has published over 50 scholarly works in International and Local Journals, Books, edited Book Chapters, Conference Proceedings and Monographs. He has successfully supervised 14 PhDs and 16 MScs, and very actively engaged in mentoring junior academics. He is a holder of numerous Prizes and Awards, and has delivered numerous public lectures on Climate Change and Society to various audiences including: The Environmental Management Association of Nigeria (EMAN), Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, and the defunct NEPA. He is an expert in Climate Change and Environmental Management and has served as the Scientific Consultant to the popular programme “Environment†on Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) up to the present. Prof. Ekpoh is married to Dr. (Mrs) Uduak Imo Ekpoh, and they have three children: Aidee, Cristo and Alex.
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| Oka, P. O. & Ekpoh, I. J. (2017). The Cross-Taxon Relationship and Wildlife Defense in Nigeria. International Journal of Modern Sociology and Security Studies (IJMSS), 3 (1),13 – 22. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Bassey, B. J. (2016). Implications of Climate Change for Human Health in Nigeria. Geosciences Research,1 (1), 39 – 46. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2015). Climate Change and Recent Severe Flooding in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Global Journal of Social Sciences, 14: 23-33. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2014). Slow Response to Climate Change in Nigeria: Need for urgent and comprehensive action. Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities,1 (1),19-29. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2014). Recent Severe Flooding in Calabar, Nigeria: Causes, Consequences and Possible Remedies. International Journal of Sciences, 3 (1), 102-105. | |
| Ekwok, I. C., Ekpoh, I. J., Ojinnaka, V. C. & Enang, A. C. (2014). Health implication of Quarry Hazard on Female workers in Akamkpa Local Govt. Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 3 (1), 53-63. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J., Inah, E. O. & Effiong, J. (2012). The impact of human activities on Lokpoi stream in Yakurr L. G. A., Cross River State, Nigeria. Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives,1 (1), 123-141. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Nsa, E. (2011). Extreme Climate Variability in /North-Western Nigeria: An analysis of rainfall trends and patterns. Journal of Geography and Geology, 3 (1), 51-62. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Utang, P. B. (2011). Adapting agriculture to seasonal floods in the Aya River basin, Southeastern Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3(4), 352 – 357. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Nsa, E. (2011). The effects of recent climatic variations on water yield in the Sokoto Region of Northern Nigeria. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2 (5), 251 - 265. | |
| Ekpoh, U. I. & Ekpoh, I. J. (2011). Assessing the level of climate change awareness among secondary school teachers in Calabar Municipality: implication for management effectiveness. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 1: 3. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Ekwok, I. C. (2011). The Impact of Quarry Dust on the Health of Workers in Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Geographic Thought (JOGET), 12:103 – 113. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Obia, A. E. (2010). The role of gas flaring in the rapid corrosion of zinc roofs in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. The Environmentalist, 30 (4), 347-352. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2010). Adaptation to the impact of climatic variations on agriculture by rural farmers in North-Western Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Development, 3 (4), 194-202. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2010). Evaluating the probability of yield threshold and change in agricultural risks in some parts of Northern Nigeria. Annals of Humanities and Development Studies, 1 (1), 219-231. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Ekpoh, U. I. (2009). The impact of expanding Geography Curriculum on the career prospects of students at the University of Calabar. International Journal of Higher Education Research, 4 (2), 54-67. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2009). Preparing for drought in Sub-Saharan Africa: the role of climatic scenarios. Nigerian Geographical Journal, 5 (2), 42 – 52. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Utang, P. B. (2009). The role of climatic scenarios in farmers adjustments to climatic variations in Northern Nigeria. Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8 (1), 47-54. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Floyd, B. N. (2009). Physical and ecological considerations in Nigerian agriculture: a step towards self-sufficiency in crop production. Nigerian Journal of Social Development Issues, 6 (1), 29-42. | |
| Utang, P. B. & Ekpoh, I. J. (2008). The socio-economic dimensions of the effects of climate variation on para-rubber yield in Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Geographic Thought, 9 (1 & 2), 41-51. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J., Okpiliya, F. I. & Utang, P. B. (2008). Implication of Climate Variability for Latex Exudates-F Rubber tree (Hevea Brasilliensis) in the Humid Tropics of South Eastern Nigeria. LWATI: A Journal of Contemporary Research, 5: 400-412. | |
| Ekpoh, I, J., Umoh, U. T. & Bassey, N. U. (2008). The challenges of rapid urbanization in Nigeria. African Journal of Contemporary Issues, 8 (3), 133 – 143. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Utang, B. P. (2008). The Applicability of Agro-climatological Models in the Yield Assessment of Para-rubber (hevea brasilliensis). Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 7 (1), 44-55. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J., Ekpoh, U. I. & Bassey, N. U. (2008). The role of Environmental Education and public Enlightenment in urban Waste Management in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Pollution and Health, 6 (1), 7-12. | |
| Utang, P. B. & Ekpoh, I. J. (2008). Sensitivity of recent stream flow regime to climatic variability: implications for future water supply in a moist-dry catchments, South-Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Nigerian Environmental Society (JNES), 4(3), 23-33. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Opia, J. A. (2008). The impact of gas flaring on galvanized iron roofs in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Global Journal of Environmental Sciences, 7 (1 & 2), 35-38. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. & Tiku, N. R. (2007). Climate and the Northern Nigerian Society: Rainfall Variability and Farming. Tropical Focus: The International Journal Series on Tropical Issues, 8 (3), 157 – 162. | |
| Floyd, B. N. & Ekpoh, I. J. (2007). Renewed Impetus towards agricultural modernization in Nigeria. Tropical focus. The International Journal Series on Tropical Issues, 8 (2), 1-16. | |
| Floyd, B. N. & Ekpoh, I. J. (2007). Enduring legacy of Peasant Agriculture in Nigeria: Asset or Liability? South-South Journal of Culture and Development, 9 (1), 180-202. | |
| Umoh, U. T. & Ekpoh, I. J. (2007). Climate change and socio-economic development in Botswana. Global Journal of Environmental Sciences, 6 (2), 107 – 112. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J., Umoh, U. T. & Samson-Akpan, U. (2007). The role of social and ecological variables on the spread pattern of a water borne disease in the Savanna Regions of Africa: The case of Northern Nigeria. South-South Journal of Culture and Development, 9 (2), 64-79. | |
| Ekpoh I. J. & Obia, A. E. (2007). Roof inclination and the corrosion rate of galvanized iron sheets in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALAR: A Journal of Environmental Analysis, 12: 1433 – 1440. | |
| Floyd, B. N. & Ekpoh I. J. (2007). Transforming traditional agriculture: Historical background to modern agricultural development in Nigeria. Global Journal of Social Sciences, 6 (2), 97-102. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J., Umoh, U. T. & Samson-Akpan, U. (2007). The role of social and ecological variables on the spread pattern of a water borne disease in the Savanna Regions of Africa: The case of Northern Nigeria. South-South Journal of Culture and Development, 9 (2), 64-79. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J., Umoh, U. T. & Kumar, S. (2007). Managing trans-national water resources for effective regional development and integration: The case of the Niger-Benue River System. International Journal of African Culture, Politics and Development, 2 (2), 104-118. | |
| Ekpoh I. J. & Obia, A. E. (2007). Roof inclination and the corrosion rate of galvanized iron sheets in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALAR: A Journal of Environmental Analysis, 12: 1433 – 1440. | |
| Floyd, B. N. & Ekpoh I. J. (2007). Transforming traditional agriculture: Historical background to modern agricultural development in Nigeria. Global Journal of Social Sciences, 6 (2), 97-102. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J., Umoh, U. T. & Kumar, S. (2007). Managing trans-national water resources for effective regional development and integration: The case of the Niger-Benue River System. International Journal of African Culture, Politics and Development, 2 (2), 104-118. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2006). An assessment of the impacts of climatic variations on Crop Yields in three Districts in Northern Nigeria. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALAR: A Journal of Environmental Analysis, 11: 1317-1328. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J., Eni D. D., Afanideh, A. I. & Bassey, N. U. (2006). The quality of agricultural soils in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, South Eastern Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Pollution and Health, 5 (2), 47-51. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2006). An assessment of the impacts of climatic variations on Crop Yields in three Districts in Northern Nigeria. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALAR: A Journal of Environmental Analysis, 11: 1317-1328. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J., Eni D. D., Afanideh, A. I. & Bassey, N. U. (2006). The quality of agricultural soils in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, South Eastern Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Pollution and Health, 5 (2), 47-51. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2005). The physical Resources of Angola: A catalyst for post war reconstruction and development. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning and Research, 2 (1), 56-68. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2005). The physical Resources of Angola: A catalyst for post war reconstruction and development. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning and Research, 2 (1), 56-68. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2004). Climate Change and Tropical Agriculture in the 21st Century. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 4 (1), 151-159. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2004). The Effects of Drought on Crop Yields in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 4 (2), 75-95. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2004). Climate Change and Tropical Agriculture in the 21st Century. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 4 (1), 151-159. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (2004). The Effects of Drought on Crop Yields in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 4 (2), 75-95. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (1999). Rainfall and Peasant agriculture in Northern Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 5 (1), 123-128. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (1999). Estimating the Sensitivity of Crop Yields to Potential Climate Change in North-Western Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 5 (3), 303-308. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (1999). Rainfall and Peasant agriculture in Northern Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 5 (1), 123-128. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J. (1999). Estimating the Sensitivity of Crop Yields to Potential Climate Change in North-Western Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 5 (3), 303-308. |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
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| National Workshop on Satellite Remote Sensing (Nigeria Sat1) and GIS: Sustainable National Development Challenges: Abuja, Nigeria: 15th-17th June, 2004. | The Role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Environmental Protection and Resource Management. | 2004-06-15 | 2004-06-17 | |
| International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD) 8th International Conference, London Metropolitan University, London, United Kingdom. May 29 - June 2, 2007 | Adaptation to drought by farmers in Northern Nigeria. | 2007-05-29 | 2007-06-02 | |
| 50th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG), Calabar, Nigeria, 25th - 28th August, 2008. | Planning for drought | 2008-08-25 | 2008-08-28 | |
| International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) Conference on Power and Energy Systems, Gaborone, Botswana. Sept. 8-10, 2008. | Renewable Energy Resources Barriers in Africa. | 2008-09-08 | 2008-09-10 | |
| Nigeria’s 1st ECOFAIR Workshop on “Raising ECO Standards: Issues and Challenges. Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja, Nigeria. July 20th – 21st, 2010. | 2010-07-20 | 2010-07-21 | ||
| 52nd Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG). Energy Centre, Usumanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Nigeria. | 2011-02-15 | 2011-02-18 | ||
| Nigeria’s 2nd ECOFAIR. Theme: ECO Solutions for Sustainable Development. Conference Hall, NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria. | 2011-10-27 | 2011-10-28 | ||
| 2nd National Climate Change Conference; National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, Nigeria. | Nigeria’s Emergency Preparedness for Climate Change: Issues and Concerns. | 2011-12-14 | 2011-12-17 | |
| Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers’ 2013 One-day Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) Seminar in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. | Climate Change and Urban development in Nigeria | 2013-06-12 | 2013-06-12 | |
| One-Day Conference of Environmental Management Association of Nigeria (EMAN) on Climate Change and Flooding: The Akwa Ibom State Experience. Onyema Okechukwu Hall, University of Uyo Town Campus, Uyo. | Climate Change and Flooding: the Akwa Ibom State Experience. | 2015-09-17 | 2015-09-17 | |
| 1st Akwa Ibom Ibom Climate Change and Clean Energy Summit/Expo. Le’ Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort. Uyo. | World Bank Presentation: “Where is the Money? The Role of Financial Institutions in Mobilizing Innovative Climate Finance for Climate Change Interventions in Nigeria: Implications for Akwa Ibom State. | 2016-07-26 | 2016-07-30 | |
| Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association on Climate Change and Health. Kolanut Conference Centre, 5 Barracks Road, Calabar. | Climate Change and Health. | 2016-07-27 | 2016-07-27 |