Name
Dr. Udeme Uyom Udofia
DepartmentZoology and Environmental Biology
DesignationSnr. Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Udeme Uyom Udofia
Dr Udeme Uyom Udofia holds a Ph.D degree in Environmental Pollution and Toxicology from the University of Calabar where he has been lecturing for about 20 years now. He had his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Zoology (Animal Physiology) and went on to specialize in Environmental Pollution and Toxicology at the University of Lagos where he obtained his Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology and had served as the immediate past acting Head of Department. He has initiated and participated in several Research Programme in his field of specialty and has supervised several Undergraduate and Post-graduate research work in the University. Dr Udofia is currently researching on an effective bioremediation strategy for the restoration of hydrocarbon-polluted sites in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria through a grant provided by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), where he served as a Research Fellow during his Sabbatical Leave in 2017. Dr Udofia was the Pioneer Consultant on Environmental Matters to Akwa Ibom State Government in 1999 and equally led the State Government to the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) of the Exxon Mobil Oil Spill in 2008. He has served as Environmental Consultant to many oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria as well as some International Oil Companies like Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited. He has served as Ecological and Waste Management expert in several Review Panels of Environmental Impact Assessment for numerous projects across Nigeria. Dr Udofia was appointed Special Assistant on Technical Matters to the Honourable Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja in 2008 and is a United Nations Approved Candidate for Specialist Programme on Environmental Pollution Control and Protection. Dr Udeme Udofia is the immediate Past Chairman of Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Cross River State Chapter and has over 20 articles to his credit published in learned journals locally and internationally. Dr Udofia has attended and presented papers in several conferences within and outside Nigeria.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Sc. Zoology | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1985 | 1989 delete_forever | |
| M. Sc. Zoology (Environmental Pollution and Toxicology) | University of Lagos, Logos State, Nigeria | 1997 | 1999 delete_forever | |
| PhD Environmental Pollution and Toxicology | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2007 | 2011 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Udofia, U. U., Okoro, F. T., & Joseph, A. P. (2021). Toxicological impact of leachates from Lemna refuse dumpsite on African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1882) fingerlings under laboratory condition. Annual Research and Review in Biology, 36 (7), 23 – 37. | |
| Udiba U. U., Udofia, U. U. & Akpan, E. R. (2020). Concentration and Potential Human Health Hazard of Heavy Metals in Periwinke (Tympanotonus fuscatus) Purchased from Major Markets in Calabar Nigeria. Journal of Health and Pollution, 10(28), 1-12 | |
| Udofia, U. U., Udiba U. U., Akpan E. R & Antai E. E. (2020). Potential human health risk assessment of heavy metals intake through consumption of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia ocidentalis) purchased from major markets in Calabar metropolis, Nigeria. Issues in Biological Science and Pharmaceutical Research, 8(5), 85-97. | |
| Udofia, U. U. & Joseph, A. P. (2020). Impacts of oil spillage on the levels of heavy metals and petroleum hydrocarbons in millipede and soil from Ikot Ada Udo, Akwa Ibom State, South- South Nigeria. International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, X(Y) (Accepted for Publication and in press). | |
| Udiba U. U., Udofia, U. U., Akpan, E. R. & Antai, E. E. (2019). Assessment of Lead (Pb) uptake and hazard potentials of cassava plant (Manihot esculentus cranz), Dareta Village, Zamfara State, Nigeria. International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health, 6(6), 115-126. | |
| Udeme U. U., Joseph, A. P., & Okoro, F.T. (2018). Assessment of the Pollution Threats of Boreholes Located Around an Abandoned Dumpsite in Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports 21(5); 1-9. | |
| Udiba, U. U., Udofia U. U. & Bate, G. (2018). Estimation of Potential Health Rise Due to Consumption of Carrots, Cabbage and Onions Grown in Challawa River Bain Around Challawa Industrial Layout, Kano, Nigeria. Sumenanz Journal of Biotechnology, 1(7), 41-50. | |
| Udofia, U.U., Edet, U. O. & Antai, S. P. (2018). Potential Benefits of Applying “Omis†Technology in Cleaning up incessant crude oil spillages in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Advances in Research, 15(2), 1-8. | |
| Okarafor K. A., Udofia, U. U. & Ekwu, A. O. (2017). Spatial Variations in the Concentrations of Some Metals in Sediment of The Great Kwa River, Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Bio-pesticides and Environment, 4(1), 15-22. | |
| Udofia, U. U., Ekwu, A. O & Okarafor, K. A. (2017). Assessment of Some Metals Concentrations in Some Vital Organs Of Sheep Slaughtered at Gbogobiri, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Bio-pesticides and Environment, 4(2), 16-21. | |
| Udofia, U. U., Antai, E. E., Joseph, A. P., & Andem, A. B. (2016). Variances in the Accumulation of some Heavy Metals in Water, Sediments & Muscles of Clarias gariepinus with respect to seasons in Qua Iboe River, Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Science Publications, 1(2), 110-120. | |
| Joseph, A. P., Udofia, U. U., Andem, A. B., & Idung, J. U. (2016). Evaluation of the Sediments Quality Using Geo- Accumulation index as an Accumulation Strategy in Qua Iboe River, Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Science Publications (IJRSP), 1 (2): 101-109. | |
| Udofia. U. U., Udiba, U. U., Bate G. B., Udofia, L. E., & Agbon, T. D. T. (2016). Evaluation of the Toxicological Implication of Consuming Carrots (Daucus carota L) cultivated along River Galma Basin, around Dakace Industrial Layout, Zaria, Nigeria. International Journal of Ecological Science and Environmental Engineering, 3(1), 10-19. | |
| Udiba, U. U., Udofia, U. U, Ibrahim, M., Bate G., & Udofia, L. E. (2016). White Fulani Cattle and Red Sokoto Goats as Biomarkers of Cadmium, Chromium and Nickel Pollution in Zaria Ecological Geochemical Environment. International Journal of Ecological Science and Environmental Engineering, 3(1), 1-9. | |
| Udofia, U. U., Ekaluo, U. & Antia, M. A (2016). Evaluation of the Accumulation of some Heavy Metals and Total Hydrocarbon (THC) of Chrysicthys nigrodigitatus from Calabar River, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Bio-pesticides and Environment, 3(1-2), 15-20. | |
| Ekpenyong, E., Ada, F. B., Udofia, U. U. & Etangetuk, N. A. (2015). Assessment of Metal Concentrations in Periwinkle (Tympanotonus fuscatus) and Bivalva (Egeria radiata) from the Cross River, South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Bio-pesticides and Environment, 2(1-2), 1-6 | |
| Udofia, U. U., Andem, A. B & Odey, C. O (2015). Index Model Approach of Heavy Metals Pollution Assessment in Sediment Quality of Okporka. Journal of Bio-pesticides and Environment, 2(1-2), 12-20. | |
| Udofia, U. U., Antia, M. A & Ekimini, J. (2015). Assessment of Effluent from a Petrochemical Depot in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Global Ecology and Environment, 3(2); 97-100 | |
| Udofia, U. U., Andem, A. B. & Antia, M. A (2014). Effect of Industrial Effluents on the Population Dynamics and Distribution of Benthic Macro invertebrates of New Calabar River, Southern Nigeria. International Journal of Biological Sciences, 1(2), 31-37. | |
| Andem, A. B., Okarafor, K. A., Udeme, U. U. & Oku, E. E. (2014). Seasonal Variation in Limnology Characteristics of the Upper, Middle and Lower Reaches of Calabar River, Southern Nigeria. International Journal of Biological Sciences, (2), 52-60. | |
| Udofia, U. U., Okorafor, K. A. & Ntekim, I. E. (2014). Some physical characteristics of Akpa Yafe River, Bakassi, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Academia and Industrial Research (JAIR), 2 (11), 631 – 637. | |
| Okorafor, K. A., Udofia, U. U., Mowang, D. & Ntekim, I. E. (2014). Evaluation of metal contamination on the surface sediments of Akpa Yafe River, Bakassi, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Academia and Industrial Research (JAIR), 2 (11), 606 – 612. | |
| Andem, A. B., Udofia, U. U., Okarafor, K. A., & George U. U. (2013). Bioaccumulation of Some Heavy Metals and Total Hydrocarbon (THC) in the Tissues of Periwinkle (Tympanotus fuscatus var radula) in the Intertidal Regions of Qua Iboe River Bain, Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Greener Journal of Biological Sciences, 3(7), 253-259. | |
| Udofia, U. U., Andem, A. B & Okarafor, K. A (2013). Acute Toxic Effect of Qua Iboe Light Crude Oil on Tadpoles of Frog, Rana temporaria from Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, European Journal of Experimental Biology, 3(3), 701-705. | |
| Udofia, U. U., Udiba, U., Lydia, E., Ezike, N. N., & Udiba, S. U. (2013). Assessment of the Impact of Solid Waste Dumps on Ground Water Quality, Calabar municipality, Nigeria. Journal of Advance Research in Biology and Pharmacy Research, 1(4), 18-34. | |
| Agbor, R. B., Ekpo, I. A., Udofia, U. U., Okpako E. C. & Ekanem, E. B. (2012). Potentials of Cocoa Pod Husk and Plantain Peels in the Degradation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon Content of Crude Oil Polluted Soil. Archives of Applied Science Research, 4(3), 1372 – 1375. | |
| Agbor, R. B., Osuagwu, A. N., Udofia U. U., Okpako E. C. & Antai S. P. (2012): Biostimulation of microbial degradation of crude oil polluted soil using cocoa pod husk and plantain peels. Journal of Microbial and Biotechnology Research, 2(3), 464-469. | |
| Andem, A. B., Udofia, U. U., Okete, J. A., & Ugwumba, A. A. A. (2012). A Study on some Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Ona River, Apata, Ibadan Southwest, Oyo State, Nigeria. European Journal of Zoological Research, 1(2), 37-46. | |
| Andem, A. B., Udofia, U. U., Okete, J. A., & Ugwumba, A. A. A. (2012). Composition, Distribution and Diversity of Benthic Macro-invertebrate of Ona River, Southwest Nigeria. European Journal of Zoological Research, 1(2), 47-53. | |
| Udeme U. U. (2010). Acute Toxicity of Qua Iboe Light Crude Oil on a Fresh water fish, Oreochromis niloticus. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 16, (2 & 3). | |
| Udofia, U. U., Nkang, A. & Inwang, V. O. (2008). Survey of mammalian wildlife species in the Stubbs Creek Reserve, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences (IJNAS), 3(2), 1-10. | |
| Ekaluo, U. B., Udokpoh, A. E., Udofia, U. U. & Ajang, R. O. (2005). Comparative toxicity of five commonly used analgesics on sperm count and sperm head abnormalities. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2, 81-84 |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Seminar on the protection of the Earth by International Network for Ecological Justice April 22, 2000. Summit Complex, Uyo, Nigeria. | International Seminar on the protection of the Earth by International Network for Ecological Justice April 22, 2000. Summit Complex, Uyo, Nigeria. | 2000-04-22 | 2000-04-22 | |
| 10th Annual General Meeting/ Conference of Nigeria Environmental Society (NES). 23rd -28th December, 2000 at Uyo, Nigeria | 10th Annual General Meeting/ Conference of Nigeria Environmental Society (NES). 23rd -28th December, 2000 at Uyo, Nigeria | 2000-12-23 | 2000-12-28 | |
| World Conference of Mayors.15th -20th, July 2001. Eket, Akwa Ibom State. Nigeria | World Conference of Mayors.15th -20th, July 2001. Eket, Akwa Ibom State. Nigeria | 2001-07-15 | 2001-07-20 | |
| Conference on Capacity Building in Community- Based Land and Water, Management. November 25th –December 7th 2002. The Mirage Hotel, Calabar- Certificate Received | Conference on Capacity Building in Community- Based Land and Water, Management. November 25th –December 7th 2002. The Mirage Hotel, Calabar- Certificate Received | 2002-11-25 | 2002-12-07 | |
| Conference/Seminar on environmental Health Protection for Environmental Health Officers in Akwa Ibom State. 17th-18th September 2003. International Management Conference Centre, Uyo. Akwa Ibom State. Nigeria. | • Conference/Seminar on environmental Health Protection for Environmental Health Officers in Akwa Ibom State. 17th-18th September 2003. International Management Conference Centre, Uyo. Akwa Ibom State. Nigeria. | 2003-09-17 | 2003-12-18 | |
| 18th Annual General Meeting/ Conference of the Nigerian environmental Society held at the State Library Complex, Calabar, cross River State. 27th -29th November, 2008. | 18th Annual General Meeting/ Conference of the Nigerian environmental Society held at the State Library Complex, Calabar, Cross River State. 27th -29th November, 2008. | 2008-11-27 | 2008-11-29 | |
| • Second DIVERSITAS Open conference (diversitas) Open Science Conference (DIVERSITAS OSC2) Biodiversity and Society; understanding connections, adapting to change held at Cape Town. South Africa from 13th -14th, October, 2009. | PAPER PRESENTED: SURVEY OF THE MAMMALIAN FAUNA IN THE STUBBS CREEK FOREST RESERVE, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA. | 2009-10-13 | 2009-10-14 | |
| 22nd Annual conference of Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) 6th to 8th December, 2012 At Conference Hall, Udeme Hotels, Goodluck Jonathan Road, Opolo, Yenogoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. | 22nd Annual conference of Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) 6th to 8th December, 2012 At Conference Hall, Udeme Hotels, Goodluck Jonathan Road, Opolo, Yenogoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. | 2012-12-06 | 2012-12-08 | |
| Conference/Seminar on Environmental Health Protection for Environmental Health Officers in Akwa Ibom State. 17th – 18th August 2015. College of Health Technology. Cross River State. Nigeria. PAPER PRESENTED: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA. | Conference/Seminar on Environmental Health Protection for Environmental Health Officers in Akwa Ibom State. 17th – 18th August 2015. College of Health Technology. Cross River State. Nigeria. PAPER PRESENTED: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA. | 2015-08-17 | 2015-08-18 | |
| 25th AGM/Conference of Nigerian Environmental Society of Nigeria (NES). 4th – 6th November at Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. | 25th AGM/Conference of Nigerian Environmental Society of Nigeria (NES). 4th – 6th November at Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. | 2015-11-06 | 2015-11-08 |