Name
Dr. Joy Eko Atu
DepartmentGeography and Environmental Science
DesignationAssociate Professor
EmailAbout Dr. Joy Eko Atu
Dr. (Mrs.) Joy Eko Atu was born on the 10th day of November 1976. She had her Primary School Education in Wase, Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State, specifically (Ugwan Kuyambana Primary School, Ugwan Galadima Primary School and Ugwan Malam Adama Primary School). Her Post Primary Education were undertaken in Government Secondary School Wase, Plateau State (JSS1- SS1) and Community Secondary School Itigidi ( SS2- SS3). Her periodic transfer of schools was occasioned by the frequent transfer of her parents who were teachers at the various school. Having done with her Primary and Secondary Education, her quest for learning led her to the prestigious University of Calabar where she graduated with an honours degree in Geography and regional planning in 1998. On completion of the Mandatory Youth Service Year in 2000, Dr Atu sought and got admission into her alma mater department and University to study Environmental Resource Management and Planning. On the 16th of December 2010 she defended her multidisciplinary Ph.D thesis titled “Sprawl Impacts on Biodiversity in Peripheral Agricultural Lands in Calabar†earning a Ph.D. degree in Geography & Environmental Science (Biogeography and Biodiversity Conservation). Dr. Atu has held several positions of responsibilities in the University of Calabar such as Registration officers EPM Year II 2006 – 2008, Dept. Board Secretary 2007 – 2009, Exams officer EPM NUC 2009 – 2012, Fieldwork coordinator, EPM coordinator & she currently is the pioneer Head of Dept. of Estate mgt. & Valuation Faculty off Environmental Science. She is an innovative lecturer, an astute research that heap supervised & graduated students at the undergraduate & postgraduate level. She has done collaborative work with State, National & International Organisation such as CRGIS, UNREDD+.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S.C.E ( Senior School Certificate Examination) | Community Secondary School Itigidi, Cross River State | 1990 | 1991 delete_forever | |
| B.sc (Geography and Regional Planning) | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross river, State | 1994 | 1997 delete_forever | |
| M.sc ( Environmental Resource Planning and Management) | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross river, State | 1999 | 2004 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D (Geography & Environmental Science (Biogeography and Biodiversity Conservation Studies) | University of Calabar, Calabar | 2006 | 2010 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Ovai, J. U. & Eko, J. A. (2020). Assessment of Physico-chemical properties of floodplains soils for rice and yam cultivation in Obubra local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Gombe Journal of Environmental Studies, 1(2), 281-293. | |
| Atu, J. E. (2019). “The Biome of Cross River Stateâ€. Chapter 11 of Development Imperatives of Contemporary Cross River State†ISBN: 978-978-971-636-4 Published by the University of Calabar Press. | |
| Atu, J. E. & Agbor, F. E. (2018). Influence of Climatic Variability on Cassava Output and Household Income in Calabar Environs, Cross River State, Nigeria. Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspective, 7 (1) 167-175. | |
| Atu, J. E. & Abutunghe M. A. (2018). Rural Out-Migration: A Catalyst for Agricultural Development and Environment Regeneration in Bekwarra, Cross River State, Nigeria. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 5 (7,), 281-289. | |
| Atu, J. E. & Egbe, V. B. (2018). Influence of Deforestation on Biodiversity in Owai Rainforest, Cross River State, Nigeria. . Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspective.7 (1 )131-138. | |
| Atu, J. E. & Atu, G. E. E. (2018). Effects of Plastic Debris on Species of the Marine Environment: An Analysis of the Problem. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations, (IJIRI) 6( 3), 157-161. | |
| Atu, J. E. & E. M. O. (2018). Flood Effects on Agricultural Productivity: Implications for Mangrove Forest Ecosystem in Akpabuyo, Cross River State, Nigeria. Global Journal of Human Social Sciences 18(3), 1-6 . | |
| Atu, J. E (2018). “Diversity of Animals in Nigeriaâ€. Chapter 8 of “Understanding the Nigerian Environment†pp 125-145. ISBN: 978-012-986-3 Nucleusmark Development Institution. | |
| Atu, J. E. (2017). Students’ Safety Perception at the University of Calabar Campus, Calabar, Nigeria. World Environment Journal, Vol. 1 (1) 91-98. | |
| Atu, J. E. & Udo, E. E. (2017). Agriculture and the Mangrove Ecosystem of Akpabuyo Cross River State. World Environment Journal 1 ( 2) 1-10. | |
| Atu, J. E. & Iwuanyanwu I. O. (2017). Socio- Economic Implications of Human Migratory Pattern in Akpabuyo Cross River State. World Environment 1 (2 )116-126. | |
| Atu, J. E., Obong, L. B. & Ikono, E. (2017). The Influence of Palm oil Effluent on the Physical, chemical and Soil Micro Organism Diversity in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities 13( 2) 14(1), 14-22. | |
| Eni, D. I., Atu, J. E. & Ajake, A. O. (2014). Laterite exploitation and its impact on Vegetation Cover in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 4(6),4-12. | |
| Atu, J. E. (2013). Land-Rights, Women and Food-crop Production in Cross River State: Implications for Rural Food Supply and Natural Resources Management. International Journal of Physical and Human Geography, 1(3), 9-19. | |
| Atu, J. E. & Bisong, F. E.(2013). Sprawl and Biodiversity in Cross River State, Nigeria. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(21), 134-147. | |
| Atu, J. E., Offiong, R. A.& Eja, E. I. (2013). Urban Sprawl Effects on Biodiversity in Peripheral Agricultural Lands in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 3(7) 219-231. | |
| Okpiliya F. I., Atu, J. E. & Ushie C. A. (2013). Evolving a Common Environmental Policy Framework in the South South Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 3(5) 55-60 | |
| Ajake, A. O., Essoka, P. A., Atu, J. E. & Offiong, R. A. (2013). Assessment of Forest resource use in Akamkpa local Government Area of Cross River State. International Journal of European Research, 1(3), 90-106. | |
| Offiong, V.E., Eteng, E.O., Atu, J. E. & Offiong, R. A. (2013). An Assessment of the Socio- economic Effects of Road Construction/rehabilitation in Selected Local Government Areas of Cross River State. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences 3(4), 123-132. | |
| Offiong, R. A., Iwara, A. I. Essoka, p. A & Atu, J. E. (2013). Preliminary Assessment of Heavy metal Concentration in Soil of the Calabar Port Authority, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 9(5), 3293-3300. | |
| Afangideh, A. I., Joseph, K.U. & Atu, J. E. (2012). Attitude of Urban Dwellers to Waste Disposal and Management. European Journal of sustainable development, 1 ( 2), 24- 35. | |
| Atu, J. E., Offiong, R. A., Eni, D. I., Eja, E. I., & Esien, O. E. (2012). The effects of urban sprawl on peripheral agricultural lands in Calabar, Nigeria. International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities 2( 2) 68-76. | |
| Offiong, R. A., Iwara, A. I., Njar, G. N., Atu, J. E. (2012). “Effects of industrial activities on the structure and floristic pattern of vegetation within the Calabar port Authority, South- Southern Nigeriaâ€. Journal of Geography and Geology, 4 ( 1) 203-211. | |
| Iwara, A. I., offiong, R. A., Njar, G. N. Atu, J. E. & Ogundele, F. O. ( 2012). The effect of land use change on the structure and floristic pattern of vegetation in Ugep, Nigeria. Sacha Journal of Environmental Studies, 2(1),101-113. | |
| Gbadegesin, A. S., Abua, M.A. & Atu, J, E. (2011). Variation in soil properties on cassava production in the coastal area of Cross River state, Nigeria. Journal of Geography and Geology, 3.(1), 94-103. | |
| Ajake, A. O., Eja, E. I., & Atu J. E. (2011). The Effect of Forest Degradation on Community Livelihood in the Rainforest of Cross River State, Nigeria. Environment and Natural Resources Journal, 9(3), 29-39. | |
| Eni, D. I., Atu, J. E., Oko, Comfort. O. and Ekwok I. (2011). “Flood and its impact on farmlands in Itigidi, Abi Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeriaâ€. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 1( 9), 98-104. | |
| Otu, J. E, Eja, E. I, A. J. Eko. & Emeka, J. O. (2011). Analysis of Poverty Indices in Underdeveloped Countries: Nigeria Scenario. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2(2),195-203 | |
| Offiong, R. A., Iwara, A. I., Njar, G. N., Atu, J. E., & Horsfall, D. E. (2011). Effect of catenary differentiation on vegetation in Obung forest, Cross River State, Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Studies, 1(6), 93-103. | |
| Eja E. I., Otu, J. E, Atu, J. E. & Edet, E. O. (2011). Urban water supply as a catalyse for socio- economic transformation of Port-Harcourt City, Nigeria. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 1 ( 2) 89-94. | |
| Eni, D. I., Oka, P. O. & Atu, J. E. (2011). Assessment of wetland resources Utilization Along the Cross River Estuary. Sacha Journal of Environmental Studies Vol 1. ( 2),1-8. | |
| Eja, E. I., Otu, J. E., Eko, J. A. & Etim, I. O. ( 2011). Environmental Consequences of volumetric traffic flow in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. African Research Review, 5(3), 200-211. | |
| Offiong, R. A., Atu, J. E. & Iwara, A. I., (2009). “Land claim in Calabar South- Nigeria: The consequences on the environmentâ€. Tropical focus. The international journal series on tropical issues. 10( 2),172-176 | |
| Abua, M. A., Ewan, T., Abua, T. U. & Atu J. (2009). The effect of flooding on agricultural production in Yenegoa Bayelsa State. Journal of Policy and DevelopmentStudies,3(2) 69-72. | |
| Offiong, R. A., Amouyo U., Njar, G. N. & Atu, J.E. & (2009). Analysis of different sources of drinking water in Calabar Municipality Cross River State, Nigeria. The Calabar Counsellor, 3(2),16-27. | |
| Offiong, R. A., Atu, J. E., Njar, G. N. & Amouyo, U. A. (2008). Problems and prospects of poor drainage systems and urban sustainability in Calabar, Nigeria. Global journal of social sciences, 7 (2) 121-127. . | |
| Offiong RA, Edet, EO., Njar, GN, Abua, MA & Atu, JE (2008). The influence of Environmental factors on trees species composition, distribution and stocking density in Kwa Falls River Valley, Cross River state, Nigeria. African Journal of Environmental Pollution and Health, 6 ( 1 ) 52-58. | |
| Abua, M. A, Ibor, W. U., Atu, J. Eko & Inyang, K. Jeremiah (2008). Environmental Implications of spilled refined petroleum product in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Depot Calabar, Cross River State, South-Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Geographic Thought,9 ( 1 & 2) 1-11. | |
| Abua, M. A, Ibor, W. U., Atu, J. E. & Adariku, O. E. (2008). An Evaluation of the Socio-economic Responsibilities of Exxom Mobile Oil Producing Nigeria Unlimited to their Host Communities in Ibeno local Government Area. Journal of Policy and Development Studies,2(1) 68-74. | |
| Offiong, R. A., Njar, G. N, Atu, J.E. & Amouyo U. (2008). Mobility Implications of Commercial Motocylists ban in the University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The Calabar Counsellor, 2(1),233-253. | |
| Abua, M.A., Ibor, W. Atu, J. E. & Offiong, R. A. (2006). Air traffic accident in Nigeria from 1969- 2003: Problems & Prospects. Calabar Journal of Liberal Studies, 9( 1),177-196. |
| S/N | Grant | Currency/Amount | Grantor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States African Development Foundation (USADF) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Power Africa off-Grid Energy challenge 2014 grant for biogas energy generation. | $ 100000 | USAID | 2014-11-25 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Administration Business Processes and the Socio-Cultural Impact of Land Reform in Cross River State held at Tinapa Calabar | “Socio-Cultural Constraints of Traditional Land Tenure and Land-Use Decree 1978 to Improved Land Service Delivery in Cross River Stateâ€. | 2011-08-08 | 2011-09-08 | |
| Nigeria REDD+ Technical Training Workshop on Forest Monitoring and Measurement, Reporting and Verification of carbon stocks held at Calabar | Land use Change in the Agricultural Sector in relation to REDD | 2014-04-11 | 2014-08-11 | |
| 1st GES World Environment Day Conference held at the University of Calabar, Calabar Senate Chambers. Theme: Connecting to Nature | Stakeholders perception of campus safety at the university of Calabar, Calabar | 2017-04-06 | 2017-06-06 | |
| 2nd GES World Environment Day Conference held at the University of Calabar, Calabar Senate Chambers. Theme: Beat Plastic pollution. | Plastic Pollutants in Higher Education Institutions of Nigeria: The case of the University of Calabar | 2018-03-06 | 2021-06-06 | |
| 11th Annual Conference Nigerian Association of Hydrological Sciences. Theme Hydrology and Sanitation in a Changing World. | An Evaluation of the availability of Water for handwashing at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. | 2021-09-08 | 2021-11-08 |