Prof Joe Ahaneku is the new Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Prof Joe Ahaneku, the sharp shooter who became a professor at 35 years has been elected as the Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Born in 1962 in Ahiara, Ahiazu Mbaise in Imo state, Prof Ahaneku obtained a B.Sc degree in Biochemistry from the University of Ibadan. He went further to obtain M.Cc and Ph.D in chemical Pathology in the same University in 1987 and 1991 respectively. He also attended the institute of Biology in London in 1993. Prof Ahaneku has many local and international fellowships as well as awards under his belt. He jumped from a senior lecturer to a professor in 1997. He has over 62 journal publications, many book chapters and conference papers. His election was favoured by 8 out of the 11 members of the council present. His election was not without challenges. See our yesterday's revelation The uproar resulting from the manipulation by the outgoing VC claimed the head of Nnia Nwodo who was replaced Senator BenCollins Ndu. The madness reached a crechendo this afternoon after the votes were cast and the Chairman of the council was about to sign the letter of appointment for Prof Ahaneku. At that point, Prof Nwakoby compliant members present informed him of what has happened and he shameless stormed into the council chambers shouting ' what is going on here, you want to steal my mandate? I will fight it you with my last blood' and the same same banging on the table. He went further to snatch the letter from the chairman, called the security and asked them to start shooting. At that point, council members left in a haste scampering for safety. He followed the council chairman to his car shouting abuses. Even those who voted for him were shocked by his behaviour and they asked, is this the manner of VC we voted for? If the vote was to be cast again, he would have scored 0/11. Merit is enthroned! We are glad! Below is the CV of the new VC.

1. ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: A. INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED/ CERTIFICATES OBTAINED University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1980 – 1984) B.Sc.(Hons.) Biochemistry (July,1984) University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1986 – 1987) M.Sc Chemical Pathology (Sept.1987) University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1987 -1991) Ph.D. Chemical Pathology (March1991) Institute of Biology London 1993 CIBiol (Lond) October 1993 Environmental Health Society of Nig. Fseh August 2010 Institute of Public Analyst Nigeria MIPAN June 2005 (See Annexure 4 – 7b) B. DATE OF PROMOTION TO RANK OF PROFESSOR AND CONSULTANT i. Professor of Chemical Pathology since 1st Oct, 1997 (16 years) ii. Consultant Chemical Pathologist since January, 1992 (21 years). (See Annexure 2 -3) 2. ACADEMIC/ ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP i.) UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE (26 years): 1. Professor, Department of Chemical Pathology, College of health Sciences NAU, Awka. Oct. 1 1997 – till date (16 years) 2. Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Pathology, College of Health Sciences NAU, Awka. October 1, 1994 – Oct. 1997 (3 years). 3. Lecturer I. Department of Chemical Pathology College of Health Science NAU, Nnewi 11th July, 1991 – October 1994. Nnamdi Azikiwe university (NAU), Awka (3 years). 4. Teaching Assistant/Research Officer-Department of Chemical Pathology & Sub-Department of Clinical Pharmacology College of Medicine/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria – October 1987 – December, 1990 (3 years). ii.) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: (See Annexure 8 – 18) 1. Deputy Vice- Chancellor (DVC) (Academic), NAU since April, 2010 till date (4 years). 2. Acted for the Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in his absence at different periods and for different length of time from 2010 to 2014. 3. Director, CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and HANBAN China. since April 2010– till date. (With an award of best international Confucius Director in Beijing, China, 2013) (4 years) 4. Acting Sub. Dean pre-clinical, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, College of Health Sciences, Nnewi Campus. Sept 1999 to March 2003 (4 years). 5. Sub-Dean School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azkiwe University, Awka Nigeria 1st March 2001- Dec. 2003 (3 years). 6. Acting Provost, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus, Nigeria at different times between 2001 – 2003 sessions. 7. Coordinator, Chemical Pathology unit of the Pathological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine. ASUTECH Nnewi Campus. 1991/92 session (1yr). 8. Ag. Head of Dept.(HOD) of Chemical Pathology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Nnewi Campus Nigeria 1992/93, session (1 years). 9. Head of department (HOD) of Chemical Pathology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. 1996/97, 1997/98, 1999/2000, 2000/2001 sessions, August 2008 – April 2010 (6 years). 10. Head Department (HOD) of Prosthesis & Orthopaedic Technology, School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Owerri. October 2006 – Sept. 30th, 2007 (1 year). 11. Consultant and unit head Sub-Department of Chemical Pathology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi. 1992- till date (21 years). 12. Chairman, Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Nigeria. June, 2007 till date. 13. Member, Federal Board of Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria. 2008 - 2012 3. PROFESSIONAL STANDING/ HONOURS i.) MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES (See Annexure 5, 7a&b, 19-20) International 1. Member, Institution of Biology, London No. 3059477 2. Member, New York Academy of sciences, New York No. 000422233. 3. Alumnus of the Fellows of Sciences and Technology Agency of Japan. 4. Member, American Association for the Advancement of science (AAAS). 5. Member, International Federation of Clinical Chemists. 6. Alumnus of the Fellows of Japanese Society for the Promotion of science (JSPS). 7. Member, International Society for drugs affecting lipid Metabolism Local 8. Member, Nigeria Association of biochemists. 9. Member, Nigerian Association of Clinical Chemistry. 10. Member, Nigerian Association of Medical Scientists. 11. Member, National Geographical society. 12. Member, Institution of public Analysts of Nigeria (MIPAN). 13. Member, Society for Environmental Health (SEH) 14. Member, Environmental Health officers Registration Council of Nigeria. 15. National Vice-President, Nigeria Association of Clinical Chemist 2003 – till date. 16. Member, Medical Laboratory Directors of Nigeria. 17. Honorary Member of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria. ii.) HONOURS, FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS/ OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP QUALITIES (See Annexure 21 – 30) 1. Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science (FAS) 2014. 2. Fellow of Science & technology Agency (STA), Japan since Nov, 1993. No. 292029. (International) 3. Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), No. P-95109 (International) 4. Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). No: L97556. (International) 5. Chartered Biologist (CIBiol), London since October, 1993 (20 yrs).(International) 6. First African recipient of foreign Researchers commendation award by the Research Cooperation of Japan [JDRC March 1994]. (International) 7. Enlisted in the 14th Edition of 1997 of MARQUIS WHO IS WHO IN THE WORLD, based on academic leadership contribution to Science and Mankind [Pub. Dec. 1996]. 8. Included in 200 outstanding people of the 20th century in honour of an outstanding contribution to Chemical pathology and lipidology (outstanding achievement diploma and medal earned.) 9. Fellow, Society for Environmental Health of Nigeria (Fseh) since August, 2010 (3 years). 10. Best Foreign director of Confucius Institute 2013. (Certificate and cash award received in Beijing, China in December, 2013). (International) 11. Licensed Public Analyst (MIPAN, Nig) since June 2005 (8 years). 12. Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International (PHF) 13. Multi-Dimensional Merit award 2013 by Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors, Anambra State Branch. 14. Distinguished Service Award by Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria. September, 2010. 4. EXPERIENCE WITH INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) (See Annexure 50a,b&c) 1. I started using Computer since 1993 in Japan and have been using it daily till date. I have good knowledge of software and statistical package application such as Epi-info, statwork and other statistical packages. 2. I had computer appreciation experience at ACET Technologies in 1999 (see attached). I was also a subscriber to real time internet access with external mast at my residential house from ACET Technologies Nig. Ltd, Nnewi from 2005- 2010. 3. I have been the Chairman of the ICT committee of the University, thus facilitating the activities of the MICTU unit since April 2010 till date. 4. As a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Chairman of the ICT Committee of the University, I canvassed and saw to the introduction of e-senate in our University Senate meetings. We commenced e-senate in 2012. 5. As a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and chairman, ICT committee of the University, I facilitated the introduction of Computer based Examination (CBT) during Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by Joint admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in our Institution. 6. Ability to use the SPSS statistical package, thus analyzing my research data for publication myself. 7. Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme- for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) Training done in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. By Digital Bridge Institute (The Educational Sector of Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC)). 7th- 11th June, 2011. Facilitator/ Participant. 8. I was a participant in the AFRIHub Staff Computer training Programme, organized for all academic staff of our University (see attached). 9. As DVC (Academic), I have handled the typing, formatting and setting of Post- UTME exams in the past four years without needing any form of assistance from any ICT support staff thus, ensuring confidentiality and forestalling any form of leakage of questions. 5. RESEARCH AND RESEARCH GRANTS A). RESEARCH GRANTS/ FUNDS ATTRACTED. (See Annexure 31b, 32b, 33 – 36) 1. Awardee of the 1992 Science and Technology Agency of Japan, Research Fellowship grant. 2. Research Development Corporation of Japan (JDRC) research grant in Aid to STA Fellows 1993. (Value 1.5 million yen equivalent to 15,000 US dollars). 3. Awardee of the 1994 Japanese Society for the promotion of the science Fellowship and research grant. 4. Awardee of Monbusho research grant in aid to JSPS Fellows 1995. (Value 1.516 million Yen, equivalent to 15,160:00 US Dollars). 5. Awardee of the 1996 Pfizer health Research Foundation (Japan) Research Publication grant February 1996. 6. Awardee of the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science Senior Scientific/Professorial invitation Exchange Research Fellowship and grant-March 1 1997. 7. Awardee of Monbusho Research grant in aid to JSPS fellows1997. (value 1.516 million yen, equivalent to USD 15, 160:00) Research Grant No. 09670041. 8. Recipient of Smoking Research Foundation Grant of Japan for Biomedical Research and Ito memorial Research Foundation 1998-1999. 9. Awardee of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Senate Research Grant 1997. [Value 0.34 million Naira]. 10. Awardee of TETFund Research grant for the work on “Measurement of Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein A (PAPP), Nutritional, Immunological, and some other Biochemical indices in different stages of pregnancy in Nnewi and Orlu, Eastern Nigeria.” (Value 2.45 million Naira). 11. Awardee of TETFund Reseach grant 2011, for the work on “Assessment of Sarcosine Engaralled 2 Gene % Alpha Reductase and other Biochemical Parameters in Prostate Disorders” (Value 3.304 Million Naira). 12. Awardee of TETFund Research grant 2012, for the work on “Vitamin-D status of pregnant women and its influence on pregnant outcome in South Eastern Nigeria” (Value 2.95 million Naira) 13. Consultant to UNESCO on “Maintreaming HIV/AIDS Education into the Academic Curriculum of Faculties of Science and Engineering in Nigerian Universities” 14. Consultant to the School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State. August 2005. 15. Commendation by University Management for attraction of Funds and materials to the University. B) LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: i) INTERNATIONAL RESEACH EXPERIENCE 1.) Research Fellow in Molecular Biology of Lipids, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology National Institute of Health (NIH) Tokyo, Japan. April 1993 – October 1994. 2.) Foreign Research Fellow in Molecular genetics, Department of Biochemistry Saga University Medical School, Nabeshima, Sega -ken Japan. – April 1995 – April 1996. 3.) Senior Research Scientist/Professorial Invitation Research fellow, Second Department of physiology, Hamamatsu, University School of Medicine, Handa-Cho, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka-Ken, Japan. Feb. 1998 – January 1999. 4.) Research visit to Rice University at Prof. George scheriapha Jnr’s Research unit and to Dr Moot’s Lab at University of Texas at San Antonio, USA. Sept – Oct 1994. 5.) Research Visit to South-West Biomedical Research Foundation at San Antonio. Texas, USA. Oct. 1994. 6.) Research Associate, Lipid and Nutrition Research Laboratory and drug Trail/Monitoring Clinic, University College Hospital, Ibadan, December 1986 – December 1990. 7.) Active Researcher/Team Leader in Chemical Pathology Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi (NAUTH), July, 1991 – till date. 6. SOCIETAL LINKAGES/ CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND GUEST LECTURES i) SOCIETAL LINKAGES (LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL) (See Annexure 37 – 42) 1. As the Chairman of International Cooperation/Linkages, we were able to achieve the establishment of active linkages with 26 Institutions world-over. Through the linkages, we have received Students from the United States of America, Germany and China. Our students and staff have also visited our partner Institutions in the United States of America, Germany, China, Brazil, South-Africa, Sweden etc. 2. Member of the Inter-Ministerial Science and Technology Committee of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 3. Resource Person at the Japan-Nigeria Diplomatic Relations round table. A resource person to the Japanese Embassy on issues related to Academic, Research and Human Development. 4. I facilitated the enlisting of Nnamdi Azikiwe University as Fulbright and Forgerty fellowship participating Institution. 5. I played host to a 25-man Chinese Theatre and Music group that came from our partner University in China for a week stay and performance in Nigeria with our Music/Theatre Department (See attached cuttings from the newspaper documentation of the events) 6. I participated at the National Discourse on “Nigeria in Global Peace Support Operations” hosted by the Nigerian Defence Academy 19th to 21st July 2009. (see attachment) 7. I was guest to National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru in order to initiate Linkage/collaborative relationship with Nnamdi Azikiwe University in 2009. (See attachment) 8. I was a Guest Lecturer to Cell Biology and Molecular genetics group, Rice University Houston Texas U.S.A. Sept. 5th 1994. Topic: Cholesterol Biosynthesis in Chinese hamster ovary cell mutant 1. “Temperature dependent suppression of cholesterol esterification in intact cell”. By Dr. J.E. Ahaneku 9. I was a participant/Speaker at Achebe Colloquium on Africa, 3-5 Dec, 2011 at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. (please see on-line details on Achebe Colloquium 2011at Providence) Topic: China’s Presence in Africa: Collaboration or Colonialism? Speaker: Prof. J.E. Ahaneku 10. I was a participant/speaker at the National Institute for the Humanities Summer institute at Lincoln University, PA. June 4-7, 2012 at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, USA. (The information is available on-line). Topic: The contributions of Rt. Hon. Nnamdi Azikiwe in the Development of Africa and her Institutions. Speaker: Prof. J.E. Ahaneku 11. A public lecturer on AIDS to Post-primary school students in Imo State Oct. 1 1992. Speaker: Dr. J.E. Ahaneku 12. Nigerian Association of Clinical Chemist Bi-Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting at National Hospital Abuja 23rd October 2001. Prof. J.E. Ahaneku Chairman of Scientific Session. 13. Nigerian Association of Clinical Chemists Bi-Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting at National University Commission Conference Centre Abuja 23rd October 2001. Prof. Ahaneku J.E. – Chairman of 2nd Plenary Lecture. ii) CONFERENCES: 1. 1st African conference on the Biochemsitry of lipids at university of Nigeria, Nsukka Nov. 8-10, 1998. Paper presented (poster): Ahaneku J.E. Taylor GO. Agbedana EO “The influence of body mass index (BMI) on cholesterol metabolism. 2. Usami Seminar Shizuoka Japan. March 19-20th 1 1994. Paper Presented: Ahaneku J.E. Problems of scientific Research in Nigeria”. 3. 15th Talking together in Tokyo: Relationship between Japan and the U.S.A. Tokyo Japan. 20th October, 1994. Paper Presented: Ahaneku J.E. “Need for Research Funding in the third world countries –focus on infections and non communicable diseases”. 4. Forum toward 21st Century Nov. 13th 995. Fukuoka Japan. Paper Pr esented: Ahaneku J.E. “Lipid traffic, Molecular biology and medicine for the 21st century. 5. Scientific Conference, at Saga Medical School, Saga, Japan. September 26th 1995. Paper Presented: Ahaneku J.E. Chemiluminescence a more convenient method for 1173 1 Protein estimation”. 6. Scientific Conference, Saga Medical School, Saga, Japan. Dec. 12th 1995. Paper Presented: Ahaneku J.E. “Nel gene Protein, characteristic and function. 7. Scientific conference, Saga Medical School, Saga, Japan. March 13th 1996. Paper Presented: Ahaneku J.E. “The Syndecans family- its role in Biomedicine”. 8. Amilo GI, Obi E, Ahaneku J.E. The pattern of blood group system in a typical commercial town in Nigeria. 27th Annual Scientific Meeting on sickle cell anaemia in Nigeria challenges in the next, millenium 22nd Oct. 1999, at NIMR Yaba, Lagos. 9. Amilo GI. Ogamba J. Chilaka KC Ahaneku J.E. Correlation between crythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and leucocyte count in healthy individuals in Nnewi Nigeria. 27th Annual Scientific meeting on sickle cell anaemia in Nigeria Challenges in the next millennium 22nd October 1999, at NIMR Yaba Lagos. iii) Workshops: Numerous Workshops, however, only few will be listed here: 1. Postgraduate institute for Medical Research and Training, Unibadan/UCH Workshop on Research Methodology and Publication writing at UCH, Ibadan 23rd Nov – 2nd December, 1987, 2. Radiation Protection in Biomedical Research workshop at National Institution of health Tokyo, Japan – July 11th – 15th 1993. 3. Workshop on isotope handling in cell and molecular biology, Saga Medical School Radiation Centre Workshop. Saga Japan. Aug. 14th – 17th 1995. 4. Nigerian Association of Clinical Chemists Workshop at National Hospital Abuja on the 23rd of Oct. 2001. 5. Nigerian Association of Clinical Chemists Workshop at Zankali Medical Centre, Utako District, Abuja on the 18th to November, 2003. 6. Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria Pre-admission Training Workshops on food, Drugs, Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Water, Environment and petroleum; at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja. Wed., 16th –Fri. 18th March 2005. 7. Institute of public analysts of Nigeria 2006 and Mandatory Training workshop focus on Fertilizer and Animal feeds Evaluation and Quality Assessment for Effective Implementation of National policy on Agriculture. Nov. 27 – 28th 2006. 10. MY CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE ADVANCEMENT OF UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA 1. Programme adviser Chemical Pathology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Imo State University, Owerri Imo State. 2. Adviser and examiner in Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Madona University and Teaching Hospital Okija/Elele, Nigeria. 3. External Examiner 3rd MBBS professional examination in Pathology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 4. External Examiner, 3rd MBBS professional examination in Pathology, Abia State University Medical School, Aba, Abia State. 5. External Examiner. 3rd MBBS professional examination in Pathology, Ebonyi State University Medical School Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. 6. External Examiner, Ph.D. thesis in Medical Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. 2005. 7. External Examiner, MSC Dissertation in Biochemistry and chemical Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State 2004. 8. External Examiner PhD. Theses for Two candidates Dept. of Chemical Pathology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria 2005. 9. External Assessor, Professorship assessment in chemical Pathology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River state. 10. External Examiner, PhD. Theses in Chemical pathology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 11. External Assessor Professorship assessment in Chemical Pathology, Delta State University Abaraka. 12. External Assessor Readership assessment in Public Health Technology, School of Health Technology, Federal university of technology Owerri. 13. External Assessor , Professorship assessment in Public Health Technology, School of Health Technology, Federal university of technology, Owerri. 14. Visiting Professor/Head of Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology, School of Health Technology, Federal university of technology, Owerri. 15. Invited External assessor for Professorial Interview, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 2005. 16. Member, NUC programme accreditation panel to several Institutions and at different times. 17. Member, NUC Doctoral Theses award review Panel 18. Member NUC stakeholders committee for the development of Instruments for Institutional Accreditation in Nigerian Universities. 19. Member, NUC/World-Bank Stakeholders for the African Centres of Excellence Project. 11. SCHOLARLY CREATIVE OUTPUT i.) DISSERTATION AND THESES: 1. Ahaneku. J.E. (1984): Effects of Chloroquine, Phernobarbitone, Chloramphenicol and propylene glycol on the metabolism of Paracetmol (acetoaminophen) B.Sc. (Hons) project. 2. Ahaneku J.E. (1987): A study of lipid profile in patients with hepatobiliary disease. M.Sc. Chem. Path. Dissertation. 3. Ahaneku J.E. (1991): Plasma Lipids, Lipoproteins and other biochemical variables in Nigeria hypertensive during treatment with different antihypertensive agents. Ph.D. Thesis. ii.) BOOK REVIEW Monograph/Chapter “DANAPAROID” IN THE BOOK: “‘DRUGS’ – A review of its use in thromboembolic and coagulation disorders”. Tim Ibbotson and Caroline .M. Perry. Reviewed by J.E. Ahaneku, I.I. Asakura, A. Gallus, R. Hamada, D.G. Sherman. Drugs. 2002: 62(15); 2214 – 2283 (69 pages). iii.) BOOK CHAPTER Gladys .I. Ahaneku and Joseph .E. Ahaneku – “Water and Health” in Water: Ecological Disasters and sustainable Development (Water Related Problems and Sustainable Development) Boniface C.E. Egboka and Ben Odoh Editors; LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co.KG Publishers Germany, Pg 182 – 197; 2011. iv.) SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS: 1. Ahaneku J.E. Olubuyide, I.O. Agbedana E.O. and Taylor G.O. Changes in plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol and phospholipids in acute viral hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice J. Inter. Med. 1991; 229: 17-21 2. Shokunbi, W.A. Ahaneku J.E. and Okpala I.E. Cholesterol, Lipoprotein and phospholipids in acute lymphoblastic Leukemia, Eur. J. Haematol. 1991; 46/1:59-61. 3. Ahaneku J.E. Okpala, I.E. Shokunbi, W.A. and Agbedana E.O. Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase activity in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. LEUKEMIA 1991; 5(11): 1004-1005. 4. Ahaneku J.E. Taylor G.O.: Agbadana E.O.; Walker O.; Sowummi A.; and Salako I.A.; Effects of Amlodipine on plasma lipid and lipoprotein levels in hypertensive patients. J. Intern. Med. 1992; 232: 489-491. 5. Ahaneku J.E.: Taylor G.O. Olubuyide, I.O. and Agbedana E.O.: Abnormal lipid and lipoprotein patterns in liver cirrhosis with and without hepatocellular carcinoma. J. Pak Med Assoc. 1992; 42(11):260-263. 6. Agbedana E.O.; Taylor G.O.: Olubuyide, I.O. and Ahaneku J.E: Plasma lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase activity, High Density lipoprotein cholesterol and cholesterol ester in cholestasis. Afr. J. Med. Sci. 1993; 22:41-44. 7. Ahaneku J.E. G.O. Taylor; B.O. Agbedana; O. Walker and L.A. Salako. Effects of moduretic on plasma lipid and lipoprotein levels in hypertensive African patients. Tokai J. Expt Clin. Med. 1993; 18(3-5): 155 160. 8. Ahaneku J.E. G.O. Taylor; O. Walker; E.O. Agbedana; A Sowunmi and L.A. Salako. Biochemical changes during amlodipine treatment in hypertensive patients. Eur. J. Clin. Pharmacol. 1994; 4693): 249-251. 9. Ahaneku J.E. Taylor G.O.; Walker O.; Agbedna E.O. and Salako. L.A. Blood pressure, Biochemical changes during Doxazosin monotherapy in Nigeria Hypertensive patients. Cur. Ter. Res. 1994; 55(9) 1067-1074. 10. Ahaneku J.E. G.O. Taylor; E.O. Agbedana; O. Walker and L.A. Salako. The effects of doxazosin on plasma lipid and lipoprotein levels in hypertensive patients. Pharmacology Res. 1994. vol 30(3): 263-272. 11. Ahaneku J.E.; G.O. Taylor; E.O. Agbedana; O. Walker and L.A. Salako.: Changes in lipid and lipoprotein values during a cross-over treatment of doxazosin, moduretic and amlodipine in hypertensive patient. J.Pak.Med.Assoc. 1994; 44(7) 166-169. 12. Ahaneku J.E.; E.O. Agbedana and G.O. Taylor: Relationship between body mass index (BMI) and changes in plasma total and HDL-Cholesterol levels during treatment of hypertension in African patients. Acta Med. Okayama 1995; 49(5): 267-270. 13. Ahaneku J.E.; G.O. Taylor; O. Walker; E.O. Agbedana and L.A. Salako. Biochemical changes during moduretic treatment of hypertension in African patients. Kobe J. Med. Sci. 1995; 41(4): 83-93. 14. Ahaneku J.E.; J.C. Ndefo and C.E. Dioka: Serum Cholsterol in a typical sub-urban commercial community in Nigeria. EXPERIENTIA. 1996; 52: 980-682. 15. Ahaneku J.E.; C.E. Dioka and J.C. Ndefo: Cholesterol level in diabetic patients in Nnewi Nigeria. Eur. J. Clin. Chem. Clin. Biochem. 1996 34: 339-341. 16. Ahaneku J.E. Blood glucose levels in hypertensive patients during treatment with different antihypertensive agents. Acta Med. Okayama. 1996. 50(2): 107-110. 17. Ahaneku J.E. Blood pressure and blood glucose levels during a cross-over treatment of doxazosin, moduretic and amlodipine in hypertensive patients. Kobe J. Med. Sci. 1996; 43(1): 19-29. 18. H Yoshinaga, Matsuhashi S, Ahaneku J.E.; Masaki Z; Hori K. Expression and identification of H731 Gene Product in Hela cells. Comm. Bichem. Cell Mol. Biol 1997; 1 2and 3: 121 - 131. 19. Ahaneku J.E.; G.O. Taylor; O. Walker; E.O. Agbedana; A. Sowunmi and L.A. Salako: Biochemical changes during cross-over treatment of doxazosin. Moduretic and amlodipine in hypertensive patients. J.Pak.Med.Assoc. 1996: 46(4): 71-73. 20. Ahaneku J.E. Working in Japan as a foreign Researcher – A worthy experience. STA TODAY. 1994; 6(7): pp 13. 21. Ahaneku J.E. Research and Researching in Japan: The experience of a foreign Scientist. J. Biomed Sci. Assoc (Japan) 1994; 6(2). 6-9. 22. Joseph E. Ahaneku. Influence of baseline values on lipids and lipoprotein changes during amlodipine treatment of hypertension. Pharmacol Res 1998: 38(3): 179-182. 23. J.E.Ahaneku; J.I. Adinma; O.B. Nwosu; G.I. Ahaneku; A. Farotimi; R. Analike. Lipid and lipoprotein cardiovascular risk factor changes during normal pregnancy in Africans. Eur. J. obstet Gynaccol & Reprod Biol 1999; 82(1): 53-55. 24. Ahaneku J.E.; Taylor G.O.; Agbedana E.O.; Walker O.; Salako L.A. Infleunce of baseline values I: Effects on plasma total cholesterol and triglyceride levels during doxozosin treatment of hypertension. Inter J. Clin Pharmacol Res 1998; XVIII (4): 159-163. 25. Ahaneku J.E.; Taylor G.O.; Agbedana E.O. Influence of Baseline values II variations in plasma lipoprotein fractions during doxazosin treatment of hypertension. Inter. J. Clin Pharmacol Res 1998: XVIII(4): 165-170. 26. Ahaneku J.E.; Nwosu M.C.; Ahaneku G.I.; Okugba P.C. Underutilisation of Clinical Chemistry tests, with special reference to lipid profile, in disease management in a Nigeria setting. East Afr. Med J. 1999: 76(3):172-175. 27. Ahaneku J.E.; K. Sakata.; T. Urano, Y. Takada, A. Takada. Influence of baseline values of lipids, lipoproteins and fibrinolytic parameters during amlodipine treatment of hypertension in Japanese patients. Pharmacol. Res. 2000; 41(1): 75-79. 28. Ahaneku J.E.; Sakata K; Urano T; Takada Y; Yakada A. Influence of baseline values on lipids, lipoptoeins and fibrinolytic parameters during treatment of hypertension with cilnidipine. Pharmacol. Res. 2000: 41(1): 81-84. 29. Ahaneku J.E; Sakata K; Urano T; Takada Y; Takada A. Effects of cilnidipine on lipids, lipoproteins and fibrinolytic system in hypertensive patients. Drugs Exp. Clin. Res. 2000; XXVI (4): 119-123. 30. Ahaneku J.E.; Sakata K; Urano T; Takada Y; Takada A. Lipids, lipoprotein and fibrinolytic parameters during amlodipine treatment of hypertension J. Health Sci. 2000; 46(6): 455-458. 31. Ahaneku J.E.; Nwosu CM; Ahaneku GI. Academic stress and cardiovascular health. Acad Med 2000; 75(6): 567-568. 32. Nwosu MN; Nwosu MC; Ahaneku J.E. Lipid profiles in newly diagnosed diabetic Nigerians-A preliminary report from Nnewi. West Afr. J, Med 2000; 19 (2): 85 33. J.E. Ahaneku; C.M. Nwosu; G.I. Ahaneku, A. Farotimi. Lipid and lipoprotein cardiovascular risk factor responses to episodic academic stress J. Health Sci 2001: 47(3), 323-326. 34. Ahaneku JE; Adinma JI; Ahaneku GI; Nwosu BO; Nwofor PC. Serum urea and uric acid concentrations in pregnant women in sub-urban commercial community in African. N.J. Clin Pract 2009: 12(2); 216-218. 35. Ahaneku JE; Nwosu MC; Ahaneku GI; Okugba PC. The inadequacy of monitoring fasting blood glucose alone in the management of diabetes mellitus. Trop J. Med Res. 2002, 6(2); 36-39. 36. Ahaneku JE; Taylor GO; Agbedana EO; Walker O; Salako LA. Baseline lipid levels I: A possible mechanism for plasma total cholesterol and triglyceride changes during combined hydrocholorthiazide and amiloride [Moduretic (R)] treatment of hypertension. W. Afr. J. Pharmacol Drug Res. 2001; 17(1&2): 29-33. 37. Ahaneku JE; Taylor GO; Agbedena EO. Response to Baseline Values II: Changes in plasma lipoprotein fractions during hydroclorothiazide and amiloride [Moduretic (R)] treatment of hypertension. W. Afr. J. Pharmacol Drug Res. 2001: 17(1&2): 34-39. 38. Ahaneku JE; Sakata K; Urano T; Nagai N; Ihara H; Pawlak R; Takada Y; Takada A. Changes in Remnant-like particle cholesterol level during treatment of hypertension with amlodipine and clinidipine. J. Biomed invest 2004; 2(2); 72-75. 39. GI Amilo; M Ifeanyichukwu; E Nwobodo; Ahaneku JE. The prevalence of sickle cell disease among patients attending a tertiary Health Institution in Nigeria. Trop. J. Med. Res. 2002; 6(1): 33-34 40. GI Amilo; E Obi; Ahaneku JE. Haemoglobin genotype in a sub-urban commercial Community in Nigeria. J. Biomed Invest 2004; 1 (2): 42-45. 41. Ahaneku JE; Sakata K; Urano T; Takada Y; Ahaneku GI; Takada A. Platelet function, Fibrinolytic parameters and Antihypertensive Pharmacotherapy. Trop. J. Med. Res. 2002; 6(1): 20-27 42. Ahaneku GI; Ahaneku JE; and Agbodike RE. Biochemical and biophysical implications of the methods of processing and storage of garri. Trop. J. Med. Res. 2009: 13(1); 4-7. 43. Ahanku JE; Ahaneku GI and Njoku M. Impacts of air pollution and oil spillage on agricultural yield in Etche LGA of Rivers State. J. Environ Health 2009: 6(2); 70-74. 44. Ahaneku JE; Ahaneku GI; Chukwumma OC and Okechukwu AU. Biochemical Assessment of the three main sources of water in Uli (Lowland area) in Eastern Nigeria. J. Environ. Health (JEH) 2010: 7(1); 6-11. 45. NR Ukibe; CC Onyenekwe; JE Ahaneku; SC Meludu; SN Ukibe; A Ilika; M. Ifeanyichukwu; AO Igwegbe; M. Ezeani; A Onochie; N. Ofiaeli. Evaluation of prognostic value of albumin and serum iron in symptomatic HIV/malaria co-infected subjects on ART in Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria. Trop J. Med Res. 2011; 15(1): 5-9. 46. NR Ukibe; CC Onyenekwe; JE Ahaneku; SC Meludu; SN Ukibe; A Ilika; M Ifeanyichukwu; AO Igwegbe; M. Ezeani; A Onochie; N. Ofiaeli. Packed cell volume and serum iron in subjects with HIV-Malaria co-infection in Nnewi South-Eastern Nigeria. Inter J. Bio Chem Sci 2010: 4(2); 471-478. 47. NR Ukibe; CC Onyenekwe; JE Ahaneku; SC Meludu; SN Ukibe; A Ilika; M Ifeanyichukwu; AO Igwegbe; A Onochie; N. Ofiaeli; N Abor. CD4+ T-cell count in HIV-malaria co-infection in adult population in Nnewi, South-Eastern Nigeria. Inter J Biol Chem Sci. 2010: 4(5); 1593 – 1601. 48. Oparaocha ET; Iwu I; Ahaneku J.E. Preliminary study on mosquito repellent and mosquitocidal activities of Ocimum Gratissimum (L) grown in Eastern Nigeria. J. Vector Borne Dis 2010: 47; 45-50. 49. Ahaneku GI; Osuji CU; Anisiuba BC; Ikeh VO; Ahaneku JE. Blood pressure and obesity index assessment in a typical urban slum in Enugu, Nigeria. Ann Afr. med. 2011; 10(2): 120-126. 50. JE Okwara; ACJ Ezeoke; EC Okwara; UK Amah; JE Ahaneku; BA Chukwuezi; CI Ikaroaha; JN Egwurugwuru. Pattern of Biochemical tests in a new suburban 51. Nigerian Teaching Hospital. J. Biomed Invest. 2008; 6(2): 32-38 52. CT Isife; CE Dioka; JE Ahaneku; SC Meludu. Zinc and Selenium levels in motor mechanics, paints sprayers, smokers, lubricant workers and Battery workers Exposed to lead in Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria. Trop J. Med Res 2010; 14(1):74-79. 53. Okonkwo UC; Nwosu MN; Ukah C; Okpala OC; Ahaneku J. The Clinical and Pathological features of hepatocellular carcinoma in Nnewi. Nigeria. Niger J. Med. 2011; 20(3): 366-371 54. Amah UK; Ahaneku JE; Usoro CA; Ezeoke AC; Okwara JE; Amah AK; Etukudo MH; Okwara EC; Amah BC. Comparative study of C-Reactive Protein and other Biochemical parameters in patients with hepatitis B and malaria in Calabar, Nigeria. Niger J. Physiol Sci. 2011; 26(1):109-112 55. Ahaneku GI; Ahaneku JE; Okafor UC; Okechukwu AU. Determination of starch, protein and calcium contents of yam and plantain varieties. J. Biomed invest, June 2010; 8(1): 36-41 56. NR Ukibe; CC Onyenekwe; JE Ahaneku; SC Meludu; SN Ukibe; A Ilika; M Ifeanyichukwu; AO Igwegbe; M Ezeani; A Onochie; N Ofiaeli; N Abor. Use of absolute lymphocyte count or neutrophil ingestion rate in the management of HIV/AIDS disease. Inter J. Biol Chem Sci. 2011: 6(1):99-107 57. Ahaneku GI; Osuji CU; Oguejiofor OC; Aniusiuba BC; Ikeh VO; Ahaneku JE. Blood Pressure and Obesity Index Assessment in a Typical urban slum in Enugu, Nigeria. East Afr Med J (Accepted for Publication 18th August, 2011, In press) 58. Dioka CE, Adogu POU, Okoye FN, Ubajaka C, Ahaneku JE. Antioxidant Status and mineral Levels in Diabetic Patients in Nnewi. J Biomed Inv., 2011; 9 (1& 2): 23-27. 59. Ahaneku J.E.; Onyenekwe CC; Meludu S.C; Ezeugwunne IP; Ifeanyichukwu M; Nnadozie OJ. Serum sex hormonal levels in malaria infected symptomatic HIV (stageII) male subjects on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria. Inter J. Innov. Res. Dev. July 2012, 1(4): 1-17 60. Ezeugwunne IP; Onyenekwe CC; Ahaneku JE; Ifeanyichukwu M; Meludu SC; Onwurah OW; Osuji FN. Serum Hormonal levels in HIV/AIDS infected male subjects on Antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Nnewi, Nigeria. Inter J. Biol. Chem. Sci. August 2012; 6(4): 1409-1418 61. Ezeugwunne IP; Onyenekwe CC; Ahaneku JE; Ifeanyichukwu M; Meludu SC; Offor CN; Okwara EC. Pattern of serum Analysis, seminal Testosterone and prostate specific antigen (PSA) in symptomatic HIV infected subjects on Antiretroviral therapy (ART) among South Eastern Nigerian men. Inter J. Biol. Chem. Sci. September 2012; 1(6): 147-156. 62. Ezeugwunne IP, Onyenekwe CC, Ahaneku JE, Ifeanyichukwu M, Meludu SC, Chukwuanukwu RC, Onwurah WO, Osuji FN, Okwara EC. Evaluation of Pcv, Cd4+ Tcell Counts, ESR and WBC counts in Malaria Infected Symptomatic HIV (Stage II) Male HIV/AIDS Subjects on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) In Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy Oct-Dec. 2012; 2(5): 38-42. 63. Osuji FN, Onyenekwe CC, Ifeanyichukwu M, Ahaneku JE, Ezeani M, Ezeugwunne IP. Antioxidant Activity in HIV and malaria co-infected subjects in Anambra State Southeastern Nigeria. Asian Pac J Trop Med 2012, 5(11); 841-847. 64. Onwubuya EI, Anisiuba BC, Osuji CU, Ahaneku JE. Changes in Lipids and lipoprotein indices in relation to the severity of hypertension in newly diagnosed hypertensive Nigerians. ISRN Cardiol, 2012; 10. 5402. 65. Okwara JE, Nnabuo LC, Nwosu DC, Ahaneku JE, , Anuolue F, Okwara NA, Amah UK, Meludu SC, Dioka CE, Okwara EC, Egwurugwu JN, Ubajaka CF, Chukwulebe AE. Iron Status of some pregnant women in Orlu town Eastern Nigeria. Niger J Med 2013, 22(1);15- 18. 66. Ukibe NR, Onyenekwe CC, Ahaneku JE et al. Evaluation of Hormonal Changes in Menstrual cycle of women infected with pulmonary tuberculosis in Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria. Indian J. Tuber. Accepted Jan. 2014 (In press). v.) ARTICLES UNDER PREPARATION 1. Ahaneku J.E., et al. Plasma Phospholipid/cholesterol ratio as a biological marker for psychosis. 2. Ahaneku J.E. et al. Lipid and lipoprotein profiles in children as predictive indices of Ischaemic heart disease. 3. Ahaneku J.E. et al. Cholesterol biosynthesis in Chine hamster Ovary Cell Mutant. I Temperature dependent suppression of cholesterol esterification in intact cell. 4. Ahaneku et al. Chemilumineseence a more convenient method for 11173 protein estimation. 5. Ahaneku J.E.et al Cholesterol determination in healthy subjects using two assay method 6. Ahaneku J.E. et al. A comparison of three methods of glucose estimation in healthy volunteers. 7. Ahaneku J.E. et al Correlation between ACP and lipoprotein indices in patients with prostatic disorders. 8. Ahaneku J.E. et al. High density lipoprotein cholesterol and other lipoprotein fractions in Alcohol drinkers and smokers in Nnewi Nigeria 9. Ahaneku J.E. et al. A review of lipid and lipoprotein antihypertensive pharmacotherapy in Nigerians. vi.) COMPLETED RESEARCHES: 1. The effects of propylene Glycol as a diluent on the metabolism of injectable drugs. 2. Lipid and lipoprotein profiles in patients with hepatobiliary disease. 3. Lecithin Cholesterol acyltransference Activity in Health and disease. 4. Modification of methods of high density lipoprotein determination. 5. Metabolic side effects of antihypertensive agents – Emphasis on lipid, lipoproteins and other biochemical parameter as risk factors for coronary heart diseases. 6. Molecular Biology of Cholesterol Biosynthesis. 7. Cholesterol and other lipid components extracts from chicken and rat tissues. 8. Concept of Baseline values and the interpretation of risk factor values during clinical drug monitoring. 9. Fibrinolytic function and its relationship with lipid metabolism in patients with various diseases. vii.) RESEARCHES IN PROGRESS 1. Further biological markers for psychosis. 2. Lipid and lipoprotein variation in the stress states. 3. Genetic mapping for Lipid Disorders in Africans 4. Non pharmacological treatment of hypertension and cardiovascular benefits. 5. Natural product Research and Cardiovascular profiles of naturally occurring food and agricultural products. 6. Environmental Health and Safety Research. 11. POST-GRADUATE SUPERVISION/EXAMINATION 1. COMPLETED M.SC SUPERVISION 10 M.Sc in Chemical Pathology 2. SUPERVISED/EXAMINED PhD 3 PhD candidates in Chemical Pathology 3. M.SC EXAMINATION. i. 17 M.Sc in Chemical Pathology examined at Universities of Ibadan, Calabar and Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. ii. 2 M.Sc in Biochemistry, Dept. of Chemical Science, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State. iii. 5 Master of Public Health candidates, at the Department of Public Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. 4. CURRENT SUPERVISION. I am currently supervising 6 PhD candidates and 2 M.Sc candidates in Chemical Pathology. Two of the Ph.D candidates have completed and submitted their theses for processing for external examination. 12.CONTRIBUTION TO THE SOCIETY AND UNIVERSITY AND CHAIRMANSHIP/MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE COMMITTEES. (See Annexure 43 – 49) 1. Member, University Inaugural Lecturers Committee 2001 – 2003 2. Member, Senate Research Grant Committee 2001 – 2003 3. Member, University International Linkage Committee 2001 – 2003. 4. Member, University Calendar Committee/ Editorial Board of University Calendar 2001/2002 session 5. Member, University Time Table Committee 2001/2002 session. 6. Chairman, University Inaugural Lectures Committee 2008 – till date. 7. Chairman, TETFund Implementation Committee 2009 – till date 8. Chairman, International Cooperation/Linkages Committee 2010 – till date 9. Chairman, Board of the University High School, 2010 – till date 10. Chairman, Chisco Institute of Transport Studies 2010 – till date 11. Chairman, Board of the Continuing Education Programme 2010 – till date 12. Chairman, DTLC Implementation Committee 2010 – till date 13. Chairman, Applied Sciences/Technology/Arts/Humanities Business Committee 2010 – till date 14. Chairman, Sandwich Programme Committee 2010 – till date 15. Member, Endowment/Stakeholders Fund Committee 2010 – till date 16. Member, Finance and General Purpose Committee of Council 2010 –2013 and Aug.2013 - till date. 17. Member, Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee of the Governing Council. 2010 –2013 and Aug 2013 - till date. 18. Member, University Public Procurement Committee 2010 – till date 19. Member, University Management Tender’s Board 2010 – till date 20. Member, University Management Committee 2010 – till date 21. Assessor/member Nigerian Universities Doctoral Theses Award scheme (NUDTAS) 2006 and 2007 2009 – till date. 22. Member Accreditation Team of NUC 2008. 13. CHAIRMANSHIP/ MEMBERSHIP OF FEDERAL, STATE/ LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARDS/ GOVERNING COUNCILS/ AGENCIES/ BODIES 1. Member, 6th Board of Directors of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Management Board 2000 – 2003. 2. Member, 7th Board of Directors of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Management Board April 2009 – April 2013. 3. Member, 6th Governing Council, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. April 2010 – February 2013. 4. Member, 7th Governing Council, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. April 2013 – till date. 5. Chairman, Board of the University High School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. April 2010 – till date. 6. Chairman, Board of Continuing Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. April 2010- till date. 7. Chairman, Board of Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. 2010 – till date. 8. Chairman, Board of CHISCO Institute of Transport Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. 2010 – till date. 9. Vice-Chairman, Board of Confucius Institute, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and Xiamen University China. 2010 – till date. 10. Member, Board of UNIZIK Business Schoool. 2010 – till date. 11. Member, Mbaise frontline circle. 12. Member and Resource person, Mbaise Development forum. 13. Member, strategic committee on the development of Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government. 14. Chairman, Board of Trustee M. Okonkwo Education Foundation. 15. Member, Steering Committee of Conference of Democratic Scholars (CODES). 16. President, Nigeria Society for the Promotion of Japanese Science and Culture. 17. President/Team Leader, Science and culture in Japan Research Group. 18. Chairman, Anti-corruption Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria. 2003 – date 14. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNIVERSITY/SOCIETY. 1. Member, Faculty of Medicine Curriculum and Development Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Nigeria. September 1992 – April. 1993. 2. Member Faculty of Medicine Research Grant and Scholarship Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Nigeria September 1992 – April 1993. 3. Member, University Senate Committee on Consultancy Services, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nigeria. October 1992 – April 1993. 4. Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library Board Nnewi Campus, September 1992 – April 1993. 5. Executive member, Medical Research Society, Nnewi Chapter, August 1992 – 2001. 6. Chairman Faculty of Medicine Seminar Committee, NAU, Nnewi Campus April 1992 – April 1993. 7. Chairman Pathological Sciences Seminar Committee, NAUTH Nnewi. January 1992 – April 1993. 8. Member Nigerian Association of Biochemists. 9. Executive Member Nigerian Association of Clinical Chemistry. 10. Member, Nigerian Association of Medical Scientists 11. Member Institute of Biology London No. 3059477 12. Active member New York Academy of sciences NY No. 00422233 13. Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 14. Member, National Geographical Society 15. Member, International Federation of Clinical Chemist 16. Member, International Society for Drugs affecting Lipid Metabolism.

UNIZIK VC selection: Is there no place for merit again?

One of the reasons why Nigeria is not where it is supposed to be at the moment is the issue of federal character which enthrones mediocrity. Under Federal character, merit is thrown to the dogs and the best of the land are consigned to the dustbin while the ignorant are allowed to dictate for the state. A recent case comes to mind. When the result of the last federal common entrance examination was released indicating the cut off marks for different states, the southerners were crying foul. Why? The cut off mark for Yobe was 2 for males while the cut off mark for both males and females from Anambra was 139. The Anambra people cried. It is injustice!!!. Abia was 130, Delta- 131; Enugu -134 even Ebonyi was 112 for both male and females. We all know how educationally disadvantaged Ebonyi is compared to other states in the South East. The South Easterners were unhappy and lambasted the federal character system. The South wants merit to guide admissions, appointments and election into public offices. This is a position we all share from the South West through South-South to South East. This position is canvassed mostly by academics who understand the importance of merit and that includes the UNIZIK academics. I am begining to wonder if the UNIZIK academics have different criteria for merit as regards the selection of the next VC. This is because it seems to me that merit has been crucified in the alter of favouritism and rub-my-back-and – I will-rub-your-back politics. The first nail: The template provided by the NUC stipulated that for an academic to qualify as VC aspirant, he/she must have been a professor for at least 10 years. However in UNZIK’s instance, in other to accomodate Prof Nwakoby who has been a professor for only 7 years, it was reduced to 7 years. The second nail: The election of senate members of the selection committe was rigged. For instance Prof Onyenekwe was relieved of his position as the Sub-dean of PG school so that a Nwakoby compliant sub-dean would be installed in. New directorates were created and at least 40 people were recruited during the run up to the election. These people were recruited and instructed on who to vote for during the senate election. Third nail: The level of maliciousness in the campaign propaganda from the camp of Nwakoby’s senate rep aspirants would make Nigerian politicians green with envy. You wouldn’t expect that from a learned professors. It had desperation written all over it. And I was forced to ask, are we still academics? Fourth nail: The council shortlist committe based on the merits of the CVs of the candidates which is verifiable shortlisted 9 candidates. Prof Nwakoby was in fifth position with 74/100 behind Prof Ahaneku ( 94/100) in first position, Prof Osisioma in second ........ According NUC template, the final score would consist of 73% CV score and 27% interview score. This translates to 55.5/73 for Prof Nwakoby and 68.6/73 for Prof Ahanaeku. The council adopted this but the VC, Prof Egboka was obviously annoyed and unhappy because he wanted to jettison the result of the CV assessment carried out by council inaugrated shortlist committe since it did not favour his candidate who would not make the final shortlist if the rule is allowed to stand. The council chairman AVM Larry Koinyan who ruled in favour of the 73:27 ration was obviously compromised before the kangaroo meeting of 21/05/2014. In the said meeting, Profs Egolum and Ilirika rejected the the NUC template arguing that they were not part of the meeting that decided to to use it. That was enough to persuade AVM Larry Koinyan to fix another meeting for 22/05/2014 which overturned the earlier decision. That was too easy for a retired high ranking AIRFORCE personnel who are known to be very disciplined and the most disciplined in Nigerian military. Laughable: The selection committe reassessed the CVs of the 9 professors shortlisted and interviewed them as well. Prof Egolum was brave enough to score Prof Ahaneku 22/50 on CV while he scored Prof Nwakoby 48/50. I will present the CVs to the public for the public to score. The final result according the hatchet men in connivance with AVM returned Nwakoby as No. 1 and Prof Ahaneku no 2. Oga AVM was summoned to explain how he overtuned the lead overnight. The entire exercise tuned inconclusive as he had to abandon the scheduled council meeting to Abuja at about 3pm yesterday. I am also asking the public to ask AVM how he did it. Concerned Academic.

Responses to the 50 Questions on Nigeria’s Economy Posed by the House of Representatives’ Committee on Finance

Click here to read. It is google drive and safe!!! If you read this and still have the gut to criticize GEJ's government, then you are lying to yourself because Nigeria never had it so good. Allow this man to finish the job he is doing. Those who are distracting him are actually very selfish. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7IYzbGwlhMfdERpS1ozSFBmT1k/edit

ASUU Strike Update: ASUU to call of Strike next week-Fagge

ASUU suspends strike next week – Fagge Posted by: Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja in Featured, News Update 2 hours ago ... Union signs MoU with FG The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will suspend the five months strike next week after the union signed a Memorandum of Understanding to that effect with Federal Government on Wednesday ASUU President, Dr. Nasir Fagge, who signed the agreement on behalf of the union, confirmed to journalists that the strike would be called off next week following agreement signed by both parties. Fagge said the MoU contained all the demands presented by the union. Source: http://thenationonlineng.net/new/strike-fg-ASUU-sign-mou/

ASUU Strike: Call off Imminent!

The 5 months ASUU walk out will soon be a thing of the considering the recent happenings which include! 1. 200 bn condition-FG has shown evidence 2. Memorandum of understanding-signed today. The MOU is expected to include the non-victimization clause which is also one of the conditions 3. Payment of salary arrears will be assumed if the non-victimization clause is included in the MOU. 4. Faggae wants to meet with NEC again. I sincerely hope there will be no fresh requests after the NEC meeting.

Plagiarism in the news: 2-1-2013

We begin this month’s plagiarism stories with an interesting and rather high profile case from Germany. Annette Schavan, the German education minister, is accused of plagiarizing on her doctoral dissertation which was published back in 1980 under the (ironic title) “Character and Conscience”. While the investigation is still pending, all the signs suggest that the German minister did commit intentional plagiarism, according the chairman of the investigating committee. Until the University of Düsseldorf announces the final verdict, this case will certainly be a favorite topic of discussion and speculation in the German media. In 2011, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg resigned from his post as Germany’s Defense Minister after it emerged that he had blatantly plagiarized in his doctoral dissertation. In other news, The American Copy Editors Society (ACES) has announced the creation of a new task force whose goal is to investigate the issue of plagiarism in journalism. The group of journalists and academicians appointed to conduct this research will present their findings and make recommendations at the ACES summit, scheduled to take place in St. Louis this year. For more on this, visit The American Copy Editors Society ‘s website. According to a report from The Times of India , Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is looking into allegations of plagiarism against two of its deans. The deans of school of law and the school of education, Prof. Suman Gupta and Prof. Saroj Sharma are said to have plagiarized entire articles from other others. According to the same report, Gupta and Sharma immediately denied these allegations and attributed them to a personal vendetta from other professors who resented the deans’ crack down on punctuality. The Washington Post made headlines again after its Mexico bureau chief William Booth allegedly “borrowed” text from another author without properly citing the original source. That author is University of Southern California professor Adrea Hricko, who had recognized her published lines improperly used by Mr. Booth in an article published on the Post’s website. The Washington Post reacted quickly by appending the original article and adding a note stating that the author of the article had “borrowed and duplicated, without attribution, from Environmental Health Perspectives, a monthly scientific journal.“ As a result of this incident, Mr. Booth has been suspended without pay.Click here to read Mr. Booth’s article entitled “Expanded Panama Canal sparks race to be ready for bigger cargo ships” Source : http://academicplagiarism.com/index.php/plagiarism-in-the-news-february-2013/

What Is Wrong In Naija? Has Akunyili Lost It?

What Is Wrong In Naija? Has Akunyili Lost It?
Posted: November 23, 2010 - 15:11

Dr. Kenneth Ngwoke- Queen's University Belfast,UK

I have never met her but like many Nigerians, I admired her to heavens. The closest I have come to her was during a conference where she presented a paper on behalf of the then PCN Chairperson.

She was a ‘nobody’ but her presentation was characteristically personalised even though she was deputising for someone. Her strong personality and independence was etched in every letter of each word she uttered. However, as an active member of the PSN, she made a strong case against drug counterfeiting which was the theme of the conference. Akunyili was part of the delegation sent to Obasanjo to request that the next NAFDAC chairman should be a pharmacist. She was later to become the next NAFDAC chairperson. Naively, I thought as at then that her appointment was due to the strong and articulate presentation she made against counterfeiting. I was later to find out she was recommended by someone who she worked with at PTF. The recommendation according to reports was based on the claim that she returned £12,000 out of £13,000 to the government after a surgical operation she was meant to undergo was ruled out as not necessary. Even this revelation would have forced her enemies into admiration. I was already a fan so you will understand if I told you that I was turned from a fan to a fan-atic of ‘Akunyili will never go wrong’.

Do I need to tell you what she did as the NAFDAC boss?I don’t think so and if you do not know, I cannot help you with this write-up. However the summary of her reign is that she was a dreaded name among the counterfeiters and terror to their accomplices. Her courage was inspiring and her fight against drug counterfeiting exemplary and unprecedented. Her fierce and fearless head-on collision with those rogues and the visible success she achieved carved a niche for her in the international community as well as at home.

The goodwill she enjoyed from all Nigerians with the exception of drug counterfeiters and the likes of the late Godfather of Ibadan politics was phenomenal. Akunyili was synonymous with integrity.

The chess masters in the late Yar’Adua’s administration saw the goodwill she enjoyed and decided to tap into her good name to spice up the sour and illegitimate dish called the Yar’Adua Government because they were desperate to add an element of credibility to a government that had none. She was appointed the information minister to the dismay of many Nigerians –well except the doctors.

I thought like the Akunyili I knew, she would reject the position and head back to UNEC because it was like putting a square peg in a round hole. She happily accepted the position. Remember I was a fan-atic so, I said alright, she could do no wrong. I found a way to excuse her saying she is never a quitter and a resignation is not always the best option after all I had once advised a VP of PANS to resign in protest, an action which I later regretted. I do not mean that she would have listened to me even if I had advised her ;)

The first major test on her integrity as the information was the election saga and the disappearance of INEC commissioner in Ekiti state where Akunyili, functioned effectively as the mouthpiece of an illegitimate government by spewing fallacy. To add salt to injury, she even went as far as threatening the woman involved. I can’t remember if I was able to close my mouth when I first read the story. It was long time ago sha and growing old so I am allowed to forget.

However, when the issue of foreign presidency in Nigeria came up late last year, she spoke up and I thought, maybe she has not lost her mojo after all. Others said she was trying to redeem her battered image while senator Bello and the likes thought she was merely selfish. Unfortunately the little excitement


I had was killed prematurely by subsequent happenings.

Akunyilli was talking to the press without thinking and her manner of press interviews were far removed from the articulate, intelligent and authoritative presentation I listened to in 2001. I excused her for not being a ‘politician’ but how long can I excuse my Idol.

What on earth was she thinking when she condemned the use of Naija by Nigerians to refer to themselves and Nigerian issues? That is a personal issue which should not be made a national issue in the name of rebranding just because one has access to the press.

Nigeria is a name given to this contraption by an alien. Does she mean that we have no right to call our self what we like? Is it the same mentality of everything foreign is superior? The interpretation of her utterance will mean that any local name will remove the class bestowed upon us by wealth grabbing and selfish colonial masters? May be that’s why my Dora was defending the importation of waste bins from UK when we have the likes of GP in the country. In 2001, Dora would kick against that. In fact in 2008 she would have fought against the proposition. Otherwise how could one explain the high registration tariff or outright ban she imposed on importation of OTC drugs that could be produced adequately in Nigeria while she was the NAFDAC boss? Prof., did you just remember that made -in -Nigeria goods and names are not classy? What class are we even talking about anyway?

Is it the class of a politician who finds nothing wrong in embezzling the fund meant to build a road leading to his father’s house while he derives comfort in riding on SUVs through chains of potholes connected by gullies from where he looks down with scorn on the poverty stricken villagers whose money he has stolen or the class of a ten year old who at such a tender age thinks it is right to steal N1bn if he is elected into a position of authority in order to build a gigantic giant-in-the-cemetery like house like our present public office holders? Shall we talk about the class of a mother who thinks it is right to promote her nursery school child even when the baby failed or the class of a father who will pay for her child to sit for WAEC exam in a special centre whilst he is fully in the know of the implication? May be she was referring to the class of a house of rep members that blatantly refused to pass the freedom of information bill for fear of being exposed for they really are or better still the class of an undergraduate student who cannot string a sentence together nor possess any employable, entrepreneurial or innovative skill but wants to own a private jet overnight with no dint of hard work?

A systematically classless society where the thought process has been maligned by the desire for immediate gratification and wealth accumulation by all means, a country where the sense of achievement is judged by how much money one can accumulate through stealing, robbery and fraud that starts from the presidency down to the Yahoo boys and a people that have inadvertently assumed a false identity synonymous with corruption eagerly needs the help of a NAFDAC-BOSS-like madam minister of information. Ma, the word Naija gives us an identity, pride, a sense of belonging and oneness which patches the crack occasioned by ethnicity. Have you heard of the phrase ‘ you be naija?’ before? A yes answer is given by a northerner as well as a southerner and that is priceless.

Madam Akunyili, our minds not nomenculature need reformation and rebirth and the last time I checked, the duty of national orientation lies under your ministry. Remember the jingles of your NAFDAC days madam (saying this with Anambra assent) and the wonders they did. Engage the youths and change their thought process. Engage the public and change their perception about voting and wealth. Tell them to make their vote count. Let them know that they can demand accountability from elected officers and appointees such as yourself. Pharm Akunyili, we need a national rebirth and that rebirth process will be conceived in your board room and the public mind will be the labour room. Professor, these will keep you busy and will make your desire to rebrand a reality. You do not rebrand by criticizing a name that unites and gives a sense of belonging. You rebrand by repairing and rejuvenating a warped and corrupt thought process to make it straight and positive. The durability of a building is derived from the quality of the building blocks and the strength of the foundation and not from the paint colour. Ihe nkapi ji esi isi di ya n’ahu.

I be Naija, everybody say Naija!!!!!!!!!!!!! Say Yes Naijaaaaaaaaa.

Culled from Sahara reporters : http://www.saharareporters.com/article/what-wrong-naija-has-akunyili-lost-it?nocache=1#comment-146255