Name
Dr. Udiba Ugumanim Udiba
DepartmentZoology and Environmental Biology
DesignationLecturer I
EmailAbout Dr. Udiba Ugumanim Udiba
Dr. Udiba Udiba U. is a lecturer in the Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Calabar. He holds a Bachelors degree in Chemistry from the University of Calabar, a Masters degree in Environmental Management from Imo State University, Owerri and a doctorate degree in Environmental Pollution and Toxicology from the University of Calabar. He has worked as a Research Officer in the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT), Zaria, Kaduna State (2008-2011) rising to the rank of Principal Research Officer in 2015 before joining the University of Calabar as a Lecturer I in 2016. His research focus is on Environmental Pollution and Toxicology. He is a member of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Society for Environmental pollution and Toxicology (SETPOM) and the Chemical society of Nigeria (CSN). He has over 50 publications in in several national and international peer review journals. He has attended several capacity trainings/workshops within and outside the University. His research and teaching interests include general environmental pollution monitoring, assessment of impacts and control. He is one of the ten emerging researchers funded by Association of Common Wealth Universities (ACU) to combat marine plastics pollution and an ACU blue charter post-doctoral research fellow of the University of Southampton, United Kingdom.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate | Group School, Ikot Okpora, Biase LGA, Cross River State. Nigeria. | 1978 | 1983 delete_forever | |
| WAEC Senior School Certificate examination | Govt. Senior Secondary Science School, Obubra, Cross River State. Nigeria. | 1983 | 1988 delete_forever | |
| B.Sc Chemistry Education, Second Class Honours (upper division) | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State. Nigeria. | 1990 | 1995 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc in Environmental Management | Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. | 2004 | 2006 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D in Environmental pollution and Toxicology | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2012 | 2015 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Udiba, U.U., Akpan, E.R., & Antai, E.E. (2019). Soil Lead (Pb) Concentrations in Dareta Village, Zamfara, Nigeria. Journal of Health and Pollution, 9(23), 1-15. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Akpan, E.R., & Antai, E.E. (2019). Assessment of Lead (Pb) remediation potentials of Senna obtusifolia, Dareta Village, Zamfara, Nigeria. International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health, 6(6), 115-126. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Odey, M. O., Lydia, E., & Udofia, U.U. (2018). Pollution potential of effluent from Challawa Industrial Layout and its influence on the water quality of river Challawa, Kano, Nigeria. Sumerianz Journal of Biotechnology, 1(1), 12-24. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Lydia, E. Udofia, U.U., & Amah A.E. (2018). Organic Pollution profile and anions of Effluents from Challawa Industrial layout and Its Impact on the Water Quality of the Receiving River Challawa, Kano, Nigeria. Sumerianz Journal of Biotechnology, 1(3), 80-89. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Odey, M.O., & Anyim B. (2018). Heavy metal profile of Challawa River Basin around Challawa Industrial layout, Kano and its implications for cultivated vegetables. Sumerianz Journal of Biotechnology. 1(1), 8-15. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Udofia, U.U., & Bate G. (2018). Estimation of potential health risk due to consumption of carrots, cabbage and onions grown in challawa river Basin around Challawa Industrial layout, Kano, Nigeria. Sumerianz Journal of Biotechnology, 1(2), 41-50. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Udofia, U.U., Ibrahim, M., Bate, G., & Lydia E.U. (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., Udiba, U.U., Lydia, E.U., Ezike, N.N., & Udiba, S.U. (2016) assessment of the impact of solid waste dumps on ground water quality, Calabar Municipality, Nigeria. Journal of Advance Research in Biology & Pharmacy Research, 1(4), 18-34. | |
| Udofia, U.U., Udiba, U.U., Bate, G.B., Lydia, E.U., & 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. | |
| Ozogu, A.N., Aisien, F.A., Udiba, U.U., & Chukwurah, N.C. (2016). Photocatalytic degradation of ethylbenzene on aqueous solutions using titanium dioxide as catalyst. American Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science, 3(1), 26-32. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Anyanwu, S., Gauje, B., Dawaki, S.I., Oddy-Obi, I.C., & Agboun, T.D.T. (2015). Toxicity potential of Allium cepa L. as a bioindicator of heavy metal pollution status of River Galma Basin around Dakace Industrial Layout, Zaria, Nigeria. International Journal of Biological Sciences and Applications, 2(6), 76-85. | |
| Udiba, U.U, Ibrahim, M., Chindo, H.J., Zakariyya, A., Dawaki, S.I., Abdullahi, M., & Agboun, T.D. (2015). Cows and Goats as sentinels for environmental Lead (Pb) burden in Zaria, Nigeria. Social and natural sciences Journal, 9(1), 5-9. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Bate, G.B, Mahmood, A., Umar, S., Zakariyya, A., Agboun, T.D.T., & Ozogu, A.N. (2015). Evaluation of the pollution status of River Galma Basin in the vicinity of Dakace Industrial Layout, Zaria, Nigeria. Social and natural sciences Journal, 9(1), 10-16. | |
| Diya’ udden, B.H., Udiba, U.U., Inuwa, B., Akpan, N.S., Okezie, V.C., Abdurrahman, M. S., & Aji, B. (2014). The impact of industrial effluents from Dakace industrial area on the physicochemical properties of river Galma, Zaria, Nigeria. Advances in Applied Science Research, 5(6), 174-184. | |
| Inuwa, B., Udiba, U.U., Abdulhamid, H., Bello, I.G., Kabir A.F., & Falalu, F. (2014). Impact of Gyadi–Gyadi solid waste dumping site on the quality of ground water of the neighbouring environment. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research 3(9), 106-108. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Chindo, H.J., Bate, G.B., Gauje, B., Anyanwu, S., Agboun, T.D.T., & Umar, S. (2014). Bioaccummulation of Lead, Chromium, Nickel and Manganese in Brassica oleracea L Cultivated along River Galma Basin, around Dakace Industrial Layout, Zaria, Nigeria. International Journal of Biophysics and Biochemistry, 1(5), 65-74. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Inuwa, B., Saminu, F., Bello, G., Kabir. A.F., & Zakariyya, A. (2014). Biomonitoring of heavy metal in selected biomarkers of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822), A Comparative Study of River Galma, River Kubani and fish farms in Zaria, Nigeria. Advances in Applied Science Research, 5(6), 198-206. | |
| Udiba U.U., Inuwa, B., Akpan N.S., Ezike N.N., Zuru S.B., Anyanwu S.E., & Saleh A. M (2014). The Influence of Industrial Effluents from Dakace Industrial Area on the Heavy Metal profile of River Galma, Zaria, Nigeria. Advances in Applied Science Research, 5(6), 165-17. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Gauje, B., Odey, M.O., Umar, S.M., Ashade, N.O., Odeke, E.H., Mukhtar B., & Dawaki, S.I. (2014). Contaminants levels of African Cat Fish (Clarias Gariepinus) Tissues: A Comparative Study of River Galma, River Kubani and Fish Farms in Zaria, Nigeria. Merit Research Journal of Environmental Science and Toxicology, 2(8), 156-166. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Diya’uddeen, B.H., Balli, G., Ashade, N.O., Anyanwu, S.E., Meka J., Odeke, E.H., & Agboun, T.D.T. (2014). Industrial Pollution and its implications for the water quality of River Galma, a case study of Dakace industrial Layout, Zaria, Nigeria. Merit Research Journal of Environmental Science and Toxicology, 2(8), 167-175. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Gauje, B., Ashade, N.O., Ade-Ajayi, F.A., Okezie, V.C., Aji, B.M., & Abashe, H. (2014). An assessment of the heavy metal status of River Galma around Dakace Industrial Layout, Zaria, Nigeria. Merit Research Journal of Environmental Science and Toxicology, 2(8), 176-184. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Odey, A.H. Jibril, B.G., Olaoye, S., Sule, H.A., & Mahmud, A. (2014), Manganese and Magnesium Status of Forage Grasses, and It’s Implications for Grazing Animals, Dareta Village, Zamfara, Nigeria, International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry, 4(2), 203-212. | |
| Yebpella, G.G., Magomya, A.M., Odoh, R., Udiba, U.U., Kamba, E.A., & Gandu, I. (2014). Heavy metals impact on irrigated vegetable food crops consumed in Zaria. Journal of Applied Science and Research, 2 (1), 8-15. | |
| Hammuel, C., Udiba U.U., Gauje, B., Raplong, H.H., & Batari, M.L. (2013). Bacteriological and physicochemical quality 0f hand-dug well water used for drinking and domestic purposes in Dareta Village, Anka, Nigeria. British Journal of Applied Science and Technology 4(7), 1119-1127. | |
| Magomya A.M., Yebpella, G.G., Udiba, U.U., Amos, H.S., & Latayo, M.S. (2013). Potassium Bromate and heavy metal content of selected bread samples produced in Zaria, Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Technology, 2(2), 151-158. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Hassan, D.B., Odey, M.O., Bashir, I., Lasisi, A., Ade-Ajayi, A.F., Ezike, N. N., & Umar, S.M. (2013). Toxicological implications of grazing on forage grasses in Dareta Village, Zamfara, Nigeria. Archives of Applied Science Research, 5 (3), 220-228. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Hassan, D.B., Mahmud, A., Odey, M.O., Gauje, B., Umar, S.M., Bashir, I., & Babakura, A. M. (2013). Determination of contaminants levels in forage grasses, Dareta Village, Nigeria. Archives of Applied Science Research, 5 (3), 229-236. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Odey, M.O., Gauje, B., Ezike, N.N., Aribido, O.S., Otori, M., Umar, S., & Ashade, N. (2013). Toxicity potential of African Cat Fish (Clarias gariepinus) tissues: A comparative study of river Galma, River Kubanni and fish farms in Zaria, Nigeria. European Journals of zoological Research, 2(6), 210-221. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Bashir, I., Akpan N.S., Idio U.I., Olaoye, S., Odeke E.H., Anyahara, S., & Agboun T.D.T. (2013). Impact of mining activities on ground water quality status, Dareta Village, Zamfara, Nigeria. Archives of Applied Science Research, 5(1), 151-158. | |
| Usman, Y.O., Abechi, S.E., Benedict, O.O., Victor, O., Udiba, U.U., Ukwuije N.O., & Anyahara, S. E. (2013). Effect of solvents on 6-Gingerol content of ginger rhizome and alligator pepper seed. Annals of Biological Research, 4(11), 7-13. | |
| Yebpella, G.G., Oladipo, M.O.A., Magomya, A.M., Abechi, S. E., Udiba, U.U., & Kamba, E.A. (2013). Multi - element analysis of selected brands of cigarettes in Nigerian Market. Archives of Applied Science Research, 4 (11), 7-13. | |
| Ezike, N. N., Udiba, U.U., Ogabiela, E.E., Akpan, N.S., Odey, M.O., Inuwa, B., Sule, A M., & Gauje B. (2012). Assessment of the performance of primary effluent treatment plant of major tanneries in Kano, Nigeria. Journal of Trends in Advanced Science and Engineering, 5(1), 38 – 45. | |
| Johnson, J.T., Odey M.O., Ekam, V.S., Effiong, E.E., Udiba, U.U., & Gauje, B. (2012). Evaluation of the spermatogenic effects of coartem, quinine and quinine-rich drinks. Trends in Advanced Science and Engineering, TASE, 4(2), 114-118. | |
| Odey, M.O., Gauje, B., Udiba, U.U., Johnson, J.T., Inekwe, V.U., & Adegbe E.A. (2012). Effect of activity directed administration of ethanolic extracts of Nauclea latifolia on the body and organ weights of hypertensive induced albino Wister rats. Annals of Biological Research, 3 (11), 5114-5118. | |
| Odey, M.O., Itam, E.H., Ebong, P.E., Atangwho, I.J., Iwara, I.A., Eyong, U.E., Nnaligu, I.J., Inekwe, V.U., Johnson, J.T., Ochigbo, V., Udiba, U.U., & Gauje B. (2012). Antihypertensive properties of the root and stem bark of Nauclea Latifoia – serum electrolyte profile. International Journal of Science and Technology, 2(6), 114-118. | |
| Odey, M.O, Iwara, I.A, Udiba, U.U, Johnson, J.T., Inekwe, U.V., Asenye, M.E., & Victor O. (2012). Preparation of plant extracts from indigenous medicinal plants. International Journal of Science and Technology, 1(12), 114-118. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Ogabiela, E.E., Hammuel, C., Magomya, A.M., Yebpella, G.G., Ade-Ajayi, A.F., Odey, M.O., & Gauje B. (2012). Post remediation assessment of contaminants levels in soil, Dareta Village, Zamfara, Nigeria. Journal of Trends in Advanced Science and Engineering, TASE. 4(1), 70-79. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Akpan, E.R., Ogabiela, E.E., Magomya, A.M., Yebpella, G.G., Apugo-Nwosu, T.U., Hammuel, C., Ade-Ajayi, A.F., & Aina, O. B. (2012). Influence of oil exploitation in the niger delta on the water quality of Calabar River Estuary, Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research, 2 (2), 1658-1666. | |
| Udiba, U.U., Ogabiela, E.E., Hammuel, C., Ade-Ajayi A.F., Odey, M.O., Yusuf, U., Abdullahi, M., & Gauje B. (2012). Assessment of some environmental pollutants in soil, Dareta Village, Zamfara. Nigeria. Journal of Trends in Advanced Science and Engineering, TASE. 5(1), 27 – 37. | |
| Ade-Ajayi, A.F., Hammuel C., Ezeayanaso C., Ogabiela, E.E., Udiba, U.U., Anyim, B., & Olabanji O. (2011). Preliminary phytochemical and antimicrobial screening of Agave Sisalana perrine juice (waste). Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, 3(7), 180-183. | |
| Hammuel, C., Abdullahi, M.S., Mankilik, M., Anyim, B.P., Adesina, O.B., Inekwe, U.V., Udiba U.U., & Batari M.L. (2011). The phytochemical and antimicrobial activities of oil from the seed of Thevetia peruviana Plant. Journal of Applied Environmental and Biological Sciences, 1(12), 597-601. | |
| Ogabiela, E.E, Udiba, U.U, Adesina, O.B, Hammuel, C, Ade-Ajayi, F.A., Yebpella, G.G., Mmereole, U.J., &Abdulahi, M. (2011). Assessment of metal levels in fresh milk from Cows Grazed around Challawa industrial estate of Kano, Nigeria. Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research, 1(7), 533-538. | |
| Ogabiela, E.E., Okwonkwo, E.M., Udiba U.U., Oklo, D.A., Hammuel, C., Ade-Ajayi, A., Abdullahi, M., & Nwobi B. (2011). Trace metal level of hand dug well in Dareta Village, Anka, Nigeria. Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research, 1 (9), 981-984. | |
| Ogabiela, E.E., Okwonkwo, E.M., Agbaji, A.S., Udiba, U.U., Hammuel, C., Ade-Ajayi, A.F., & Nwobi, B. (2011). Trace metal level of human blood from Dareta Village, Anka, Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 17 (2), 183-188. | |
| Ogabiela, E.E, Yebpella, G.G, Adesina, O.B, Udiba, U.U, Ade-Ajayi, F.A., Magomya, A.M., Hammuel, C., Gandu, I., Mmereole, U.J., & Abdulahi, M. (2011). Assessment of metals levels in Cow blood from Cow’s grazed around Zango, Zaria and Challawa industrial estate, Kano – Nigeria. Journal of Applied Environmental and Biological Sciences, 1(4), 69-73. | |
| Ogabiela, E.E., Okwonkwo, E.M., Oklo, A.D., Udiba, U.U., Hammuel, C., & Ade-Ajayi, A.F. (2011). Status of trace metal levels of different age population of Dareta village, Anka, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Environmental and Biological Sciences, 1(6), 96-100. | |
| Yebpella, G.G, Magomya, A.M., Udiba, U.U., Gandu, I., Amana, S.M., Ugboaja, V.C., & Umana, N.I. (2011). Assessment of Cd, Cu, Mn, and Zn levels in soil, water and vegetables grown in irrigated farms along river Kubani, Zaria, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Environmental and Biological Sciences, 1(5), 84-89. | |
| Ogabiela, E.E, Oklo, A.D., Yebpella, G.G., Ade-Ajayi A.F., Merole U.J., Ezeayanaso, C. S., Okonkwo, E.M., Udiba U.U., Mahmood, A., & Gandu, I. (2010). Determination of the levels of some elements in edible oils sold in Zaria, Northern Nigeria. Global journals of pure and applied sciences, 16(3), 325-331. |
| S/N | Grant | Currency/Amount | Grantor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Blue Charter post-Doctoral Fellowship 2019 This fellowship provides funding for talented researchers to travel from one ACU member university to a host institution in another country, for research work themed around addressing the critical global issue of marine plastics. | GBP£18,000 . 00 | Dr. Joanna Newman, MBE FRSA | 2019-10-21 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Annual Conference of Soil Science Society of Nigeria, University Auditorium, Main Campus, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. | 2011-03-07 | 2011-03-11 | ||
| The 34th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, University of Ilorin main auditorium, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. | 2011-09-19 | 2011-09-23 | ||
| The 21st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Environmental Society, Precious Palm Royal Hotel, Benin city, Edo State. Nigeria | 2011-11-02 | 2011-11-05 | ||
| The Annual General Meeting, Conference and exhibition of the Nigerian Society of chemical Engineers (NSChE), Nicon Luxury Hotel Abuja, Nigeria. | 2012-11-15 | 2012-11-17 | ||
| The Annual International Conference of Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation, University of Lagos Guest Houses and Conference center Akoko, Lagos. Nigeria | 2013-10-21 | 2013-10-22 | ||
| Proposal (grant) writing workshop. Organised by Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Calabar in conjunction with the Nigerian Academy of Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. | 2019-07-23 | 2019-07-24 |