NGOKA, PAULINUS CHUKWUEMEKA

B   ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS                ATTENDED WITH DATES

 

Qualification	Awarding  Institution	Period of Study in Institution
PhD Recreation (Natural Resources Recreation & Tourism) – 2007. Thesis Title: Tourism Potentials and Levels of Utilization of Yankari and Cross River National Parks.	University of Nigeria, Nsukka.	1997 – 2007
M.Ed. (Recreation) – 1989	University of Nigeria, Nsukka.	1987 – 1989
B.Sc. (Hons) Physical Education & Recreation        – 1983	University of Nigeria, Nsukka.	1979 – 1983

 

 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION: Proficiency Award in Ecotourism – Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET).

SPECIALIZATIONS:   Leisure & Tourism; Hospitality Management.

 

       C    WORK  EXPERIENCE

i)      Imo State Univ., Okigwe through Abia State Univ. – Uturu – Oct. 1991 – 1994

ii) Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. – May 1994  –  Present

Present Position:   Professor

            Grade Level:            CONUASS 73

        Undergraduate Courses Taught

Research Methods in HMT; Strategic planning in HMT; Food Hygiene & Safety; Hospitality marketing Mgt.; Maintenance Mgt.; Personnel Mgt.; Organization & Administration in HMT; Catering Equipment & Systems; Travel Product Mgt.; Tourism Geography; Tourism Transportation and Marketing Mgt.; Travel Retail Operations; Intermediate Tourism; Safety &  Legal Liabilities in Outdoor Recreation; Developmental Psychology.

Postgraduate Courses Taught

Higher Research and Statistical Methods; Computer Applications in HMT; Travel and Hospitality Mgt. Operations; Financial Mgt. in HMT; Policy Dev. & Implementation in HMT; Special & Institutional Hospitality, Mega Events Mgt., Human Resource Mgt.; Tourism Industry Studies; Field Trips in Hospitality and Tourism; Environmental Impact Assessment; Feasibility Analysis; Travel Trade Business.                       

Postgraduate Supervision 

Currently supervising four M.Sc. and nine PhD students in Hospitality Management / Tourism

 

Other Postgraduate Activities

 

S/No	Nature of Duty	Title of Thesis / Dissertation Read / Examined	Level	Date of Exam.
1	Design Reader	8 M.Sc. Theses & 6 PhD Dissertations in the HOMEC programme		2008 – 2014
2	Internal Examiner	Inyang, E. S. (MOUAU/PG/PhD/20061039) Assessment of Intervention Strategies for Improving Consumer Utilization of Labels on Processed Foods in Akwa Ibom State.	PhD	August 2012
3	Internal Examiner	Ekot M. O. (MOUAU/PG/PhD/07/1301) Prevalence and Determination of Elder Abuse in the Context of Family Care giving in Akwa Ibom State.	PhD	October, 2012
4	Rep. of Dean PG School	Okwulehie Cyriacus (MOUAU/PG/PhD/00/201): The use of some Grass Straw in the Cultivation of the Edible Mushroom (Pluurotus Osteatus var. Florid EGER)	PhD	February,     2009
5	Rep. of Dean PG School	OCHEPO, Ochoche Godwin (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc. /05/759): The Effect of Replacement of Cassava Peel Meal with Discarded Tiger Nut (Cyperus esculentus) Meal on Yield and Composition of Milk of Red Sokoto Goats.	M.Sc.	June 10, 2010
6	Rep. of Dean PG School	ODOEMENAM, Lovina  Enyidiya (MOUAU/PG/Ph.D. /2004/637): Effectiveness of Mass Media and Interpersonal Communication Patterns in Disseminating  HIV/AIDS Information to Rural Communities in Abia State,  Nigeria.	PhD	July 14, 2010
7	Rep. of Dean PG School	OZUZU, Ejiomogu Ifesinachi Jane (MOUAU/PGD /07/1264): Comparative Evaluation of  Two  Nitrogen Sources  on Performance and Blood Parameters of Creep – fed Lambs and Kids.	PGD	August 4, 2010
8	Rep. of Dean PG School	MICHAEL, Ediaba Iga Ebaba (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc./07/1376): Assessment of Economic Cost of Oil Spills and Land Degradation to Rural Farmers in Echee LGA of Rivers State.	MSc.	1st August 2012
9	Rep. of Dean PG School	NNAMERENWA, Gideon Chukwunyerenwa (MOUAU/PG/Ms.C./08/1418): Strategies for Improving Production Capacities Among Rice Farmers in Ebonyi State.	M.Sc.	1st August 2012
10		OKPARA, Beatrice O. (MOUAU/PG/Ms.C./07/1214): Strategies for Improving the Income-earning Capacities of Women Fresh Fish Sellers in Ebonyi State.	M.Sc.	1st August 2012
11	Rep. of Dean PG School	SHOMKEGH, Simon Alyegba (MOUAU/PG/PhD/2005/926): Ethnobotanical Survey and Relative Abundance of Minor and Non-Timber Forest             Products in Tiv Communities of Benue State, Nigeria.	PhD	12th February, 2013
12	Rep. of Dean PG School	IGWE,  KALU  KALU (MOUAU/PhD/08/1487): Effect of Fraction of Vernonia Amygdalina Del Ethanolic Extraction on Rat Urine and Mammary Gland Contractility and on the Profile of some Reproductive Hormones.	PhD	24th October, 2014
13	Rep. of Dean PG School	Okechi, Onwuka (MOUAU/PG/MS.c./11/2094) Effect of Biocher on Soil Chemical Properties and Phosphorus Absorption Capacity of Some Soils of Abia State, South Eastern Nigeria	M.Sc.	July 1, 2015
14	Rep. of Dean PG School	Onuma, Ogisi Nene (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc./13/2791). Comparative Evaluation of the Quality of Cow Milk and African Walnut (Tetracarpidium conoforum) Milk	M.Sc.	March 21, 2018
15	Rep. of Dean PG School	Okakpu Chidiebere John (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc./15/5484) – Impact of Food Safety Knowledge and Practices of Food Vendors on the Quality of Vended Foods Sold in Two Major Cities of Abia State, Nigeria	M.Sc.	May 16, 2018
16	Rep. of Dean PG School	Nwankwegu, Rita Ogodo. (MOUAU/PG/M.Sc./14/3619) Evaluation of Quality Attributes of Composite Flours From Wheat (Triticum Aestivum) and Cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta) and Effects of Lactic Acidbacteria on Dough and Bread Produced	M.Sc.	May 16, 2018

 

 

         PROFESSIONAL REVIEW OF MANUSCRIPTS FOR REPUTABLE JOURNALS                                                                  

S/No.	Name of Journal / Publishing Organisation	Address
1	Journal of Scientific Research and Reports (ISSN: 2320–0227)	http://www.sciencedomain.org/journals.php
2	British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science	www.sciencedomain.org
3	African Journal of Business Management	AJBM-11.06.15-7844 www.academicjournals.org
4	Journal of Agriculture and the Environment.	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

                                                                                                        

   D.         ACADEMIC   ACTIVITIES

            Publications

Publications

Ngoka. P. C.  (2017). My PhD Expedition: Chapter in scaling the doctoral degree                                      hurdles: experiences and challenges, Omeire, C. O. Edited, California, Hysab                                 Prints & Publishers LTD, 124 – 147.

 

Ngoka, P. C. (2016). Disease, Epidemics and the Future of Tourism in Africa – The                                   Ebola Frontline, HATMAN Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 4(1), 23 – 30. 

Ngoka, P. C.; Dike, M. C.; Nzegbule; E.C.; Ogbonna, P. C. and  Adedoyin, A. (2015). Sacred places of South – eastern Nigeria by type and function – any significance for community based tourism?, Extended abstract book,9th Africa Conference on the  theme ‘Tourism and Inclusive Growth in Developing Economies’ held in University of Dar es Salam, Tanzania         3rd – 5th June, 2015, 31 – 33.

 

 Ngoka, P. C. Dike, M. C. and Mbakwe, R. C. (2014). Potentials for Development of  Rainforest Tourism in Cross River National Park. International Journal of Development and Sustainability ISDS Society, 3 (3), 562-578.

 

Ngoka, P. C. (2014). Tourism Visitation of Yankari and Cross River National             Parks by Local and Foreign Statuses – Implications for Development of         International Tourism in Nigeria. US-China Law Review 11 (6), 763 – 780.

 

  Ngoka, P. C. and Ngoka, G. M. (2014). Pre–Visitation and Post–Tour Awareness      and Ratings of Tourism Attractions of Yankari and Cross River National Parks Tourism     Review International Journal, DIO: http://dx.dio.org/103727/154427213X13838418676925 E-ISSN 1943-4421 Volume 17, Number 3, February 2014 , pp. 151-159(9)

 

         Ngoka, P. C. and Nzegbule, E. C. (2013). Tourism Potentials of Nigerian National                         Parks by Ecological Setting – The Challenges of Environmental Education             and      Sustainability. International Journal of Applied Research and       Technology, 2(6),   174-185.

                 

      Ngoka, P. C. (2013). Capacity Utilization and Levels of Utilization of Tourism Potentials of                Yankari and Cross River National Parks – Implications for   Optimistic Ecotourism                   Development in Nigeria. African Journal of Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism, Vol. 2 (4):             1–12.

 

    Ngoka, P. C. and Lameed G. A., Anatolia (2013). Trends in tourist utilization of

Yankari and          Cross River Nationl Parks,  Anatolia : An International Journal of Tourism and  Hospitality             Research, DIO: 10. 1080 / 13032917.2013.848217

            http: //dx.dio.org/10. 1080 / 13032917.2013.848217

 

   Ngoka, P. C. (2013). On the Benefits and Challenges of Popularising Swimming for                         Water Safety, Sport, Recreation and Tourism in Nigeria. International Journal   of Advancement in Development Studies, 8(2), 128-134.

 

    Ngoka, P. C. (2013). Toys, Games and Sports in Parenting and Childcare:    Contemporary                Nigerian Society in Perspective. African Journal of Social Policy and Administration, 6(1),      128-134.

 

     Ngoka, P. C. and Umeakuka, O. A. (2013). Sports Tourism and Sustainable                         Development in Africa. Journal of Research in National Development, 11(1), 78 – 89.

                 

     Ngoka, P. C. (2013). Climate Change and National Food Security: Challenges for Nigeria’s     Budding Tourism Industry. HATMAN Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 3(1), 51 – 61.

 

  Ngoka, P. C. (2013). Utilization of Tourism Database Information Systems             (TDIS) in Hotels in Umuahia Capital Territory, HATMAN Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 3(1), 107 – 114.

                 

Ngoka, P. C. and Omeire C. O. (2013). Population, Development and the    Environment:                    issues   in Ecotourism in Nigeria. International Journal of     Innovations in                                Environmental Science and Technology, 3(2), 53-64.

 

            Ngoka, P. C.  & Atasie A. Q. (2012). Guest Satisfaction in Hotels in Aba                              Metropolis. HATMAN Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 2(1), 38     –                 46.

Ngoka. P. C. & Lameed G. A. (2012). Adapting a Community – participatory                                            Wildlife Conservation Model to Management of Nigerian National Parks   for                               Sustainable Tourism. In F. D. Pineda & C. A. Brebbia (Eds.), Sustainable          Tourism V                   (pp. 307 – 319). Southampton, Boston: WIT PRESS. PDF

Ngoka, P. C. & Dike M. C. (2011). Implications of Environmental Impact on Tourism       Utilization of Yankari National Park. Journal of Research in Tourism, 3: 32 – 43.

                 

            Ngoka, P. C. and Ogu C. P. (2011). Exploring the Road Maps to Optimizing         Development of the Hospitality and Tourism Sector in Nigeria – Focus    on Azumini Blue River. HATMAN Journal of Hospitality and Tourism,   1(1),     12 -19.

                 

            Ngoka, P. C. and Ochor, O. A., (2011). Tourism as a Veritable Instrument for        Nigeria’s          Re-branding Project. HATMAN Journal of Hospitality and         Tourism, 1(1), 29 – 36.

 

Ngoka, P. C.; Ochor, O. A. and Dike, M.  C. (2010). Environmental Impact of       Tourism:             Implications for Nigeria’s Tourism Development. International        Journal of        Development Studies, 5(4), 36 – 43.

 

            Ngoka, P. C. & Onyebinama, U. A. U. (2008). Socio – Cultural Impact of Tourism: Issues in        Nigeria’s Tourism Development. Journal of Social and Policy Issues, 5(2), 9 – 15.

 

            Ngoka, P. C. & Dike, M. C. (2008). Environment and Recreation in Nigeria – Prospects and         Directions for the 2020s. Proceedings of the 38th & 39th conference of Nigerian           Association for  Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (NAPHER             – SD). Pp20-24.

 

Ngoka, P. C. (2007). The Role of Sports in Fostering Democracy in a Multi – ethnic Setting.         Journal of Research and Production, 10(1): 87 – 93.

 

  Ngoka, P. C. (2007). General Studies and Ethical Values: The Place of Movement Education.      Knowledge Review, 13(7), 13 – 19.

 

            Ngoka, P.C. (2007). Movement and Safety Education for Today’s Tertiary Education.      Nigerian Academic Forum, 12(1), 24 – 30.

 

            Ngoka, P. C. and Umeifekwem, J. E. (2006). General Application of Recreation and Safety          Education in Tertiary Institutions as a Component and Facilitator of Effective Sports Delivery Process in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 37th National Conference of the Nigerian Association for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (NAPHER – SD), Mosogar, Sapele; 2006. pp. 38 – 43.

 

Ngoka, P. C. (2005). Sports as an Instrument for Curbing Violence in Nigerian Tertiary     Institutions. In O. A. Umeakuka (Ed.), Professional leadership in physical education, recreation, sport, and dance (pp. 166 – 179). Nsukka: Great AP Express Publishers   Ltd.

 

      Ngoka, P. C. (2004). Challenges and Future of Recreation in a Changing Nigerian Society: Advocacy for School – Based Recreation Orientation. Health and Movement Education Journal (HAMEJ), 8(1), 175 – 182.

 

      Ngoka, P.C. (2003). Challenges and Future of Higher Education in a Changing Nigerian   Society: Sports and Recreational Activities as Veritable Instruments for Combating Cultism. Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Development, 1(3), 13 – 19.

 

Ngoka, P.C. (2002). Physical culture in National Integration and Development. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 1(1): 70-77.

 

Ngoka, P. C. (2001). Sports and National Unity in the Nigerian Dispensation. Arts             and Social   Sciences Forum Journal, 1(5): 70 – 77.

 

Ngoka, P. C. (1998). Sports Perspectives in Globalization and International Relations. Arts           and Social Sciences Forum Journal, (1), 10 – 14.

 

       Abii – Ndoh, P. and Ngoka, P. C. (1998). The World Bank and the Third World: A Critical Analysis. In C. E. Emezie and C. Ndoh (Eds.), African Politics (pp. 147 –   160). Owerri: Achugo Publishers.

 

      Ngoka, P. C. (1996). Ecological Conservation: Implications for the Development of    Recreation in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society for Biological Conservation (NSBC), Umudike, 1996.

 

 

Most Recent Conference / Workshop / Seminar Activities

 

1)      4rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) / Conference of the Hospitality and           Tourism       Management   Association of Nigeria (HATMAN), Kaduna: 2–4th December,        2009.

2)      5th AGM / Conference of the Hospitality and Tourism Management     Association of             Nigeria, (HATMAN), Abuja: 26–28th November, 2010.

 

3)      Regional (Africa) Conference of the        International council for Health, Physical      Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICPHER –SD): Ibadan February 6–8th    2011.

 

4)      7th Africa Conference of the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education                            (ATLAS); Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda: 6 -8th June. 2011.

 

5)      6th AGM / Conference of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of      Nigeria (HATMAN): Lagos Nov. 30–Dec. 1st. 2011.

 

6)      5th International Conference on   Sustainable Tourism; A’ Coruna Spain: 7th– 13th June 2012.

7)      43rd National Conference of the National Association     for Physical, Health    Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (NAPHER             –SD), Owerri,             26–29th            Sept. 2012.

8)      6th (AGM) / Conference of the Hospitality and Tourism Management    Association of Nigeria (HATMAN),  Abuja, Nov. 28–30, 2012.

 

9)      International Training Workshop on Food Quality and Safety Management      Systems Organised by MCGill University, Canada and Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umidike. 4th – 8th March, 2013, Umudike.

10)   8th Africa Conference of the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS); 4th–9th June, 2013. Kigali, Ruanda.

11)  7th (AGM) /Conference of the Hospitality and Tourism Management     Association of Nigeria (HATMAN), Awka, Nov. 27–30, 2013.

12) First Distinguished Lecture of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,         Umudike (MOUAU); by Prof. Francis Suleiman Idachaba on “Why Nigerian             Agriculture has continued to be Neglected.” Umudike: 21st June, 2006.

12)  Workshop on Research and Extension in MOUAU; Umudike: July, 2006.

13)  Workshop on Conduct of Examinations in MOUAU; Umudike: 29th August, 2006.

14)  1st Inaugural Lecture of MOUAU; by Prof. A.E. Akachuku on “The Fantastic Diary of Nature.” Umudike: October 11, 2006.

15)   2nd Inaugural Lecture of MOUAU; by Prof. C.E. Onyenyeaku on “Agricultural Productivity and Efficiency in Nigeria.” Umudike: January 10, 2007.

16)  3rd Inaugural Lecture of MOUAU; by Prof. E.E Ene – Obong on “ Tailoring                Tropical Agriculture Toward the Millennium Development Goals: A Plant          Breeder’s View.” Umudike: March, 27, 2007.

17)  38th National Conference of the Nigerian Association for Physical, Health              Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance; Benin City: November, 27 – 30,                   2007.

18)  4th Inaugural Lecture of MOUAU by Prof. S.N. Ibe on “Small but Mighty:            Prophecies and Realities in Animal Breeding.” Umudike: November 29,     2007.

19)  5th Inaugural Lecture of MOUAU by Prof. E.N.T. Akobundu on “Beyond the                   Harvest” Umudike: June 18, 2008.

20)  6th Inaugural Lecture of MOUAU by Prof. Mrs. Ada C, Uwaegbute on “Adequate Infant Feeding Bedrock for National Development, Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment” Umudike: Nov. 5, 2008.

21)  7th Inaugural Lecture of MOUAU by Prof. M.O. Iwe on “Food Processing –    Bedrock for Food Security in Nigeria” Umudike: Dec. 10, 2008.

22)  Workshop on use of Data Bases – HINARI, AGORE, AORE by ITOCA –     Umudike: Nov. 7, 2008.

23)  Workshop on “Writing Manuscripts for Journal Publication – Umudike: April 7,           2009.

24)   8th – 25th Inaugural lectures of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

25)  Valedictory Lecture on The Dignity of Labour: Pain or Gain by Bishop M. H. Kukah in honour of the 4th Vice Chancellor of MOUA – Prof. Hilary Edeoga: Feb. 21st, 2016.

26)  Step Down Training for Staff, Students and other Stakeholders on Capacity Building in Agricultural Education in Nigeria – in Collaboration with Bern University of Applied Science, School of Agriculture, Forest and Food Science, Hafl, Switzerland: March 3, 2016, Umudike.

27)  National Tourism & Transportation Summit & Expo 2018, May 21 – 22, 2018, Abuja International Conference Centre.

Research Grant Won: Culture, Sacred Places and Biodiversity Conservation in  South-eastern Nigeria: Potentials for Ecotourism                                                           Development – Award by TET Fund.

 

E.  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

S/N0	POST HELD	DURATION
1	Ag. Coordinator, School of General Studies, Michael Okpara Univ. of Agric. Umudike (MOUAU)	1994 – 1995
2.	University Sports Officer	1994 – 2004
3.	Member, Senate Welfare Committee	1994 – Present
4.	Member, Adhoc Committee on Extra – Mural Studies	May, 1995
5.	Departmental Exams. Officer	1996 – 2008
6.	Member, Senate Exams and Time Table Committee	1996 – 2008
7.	Member, Departmental Seminar and Conference Committee	1996 – 2008
8.	Member, Departmental Appraisal Committee	1996– present
9.	Member, LOC, International Conference on Biological Conservation	August, 1996
10	Interview Panels: (i) Security men and stewards in MOUAU. (ii) Coaches, Computer& Statistical   Assistants (iii) Fitness screening of security men and women	May, 1997  Oct., 1998 Nov., 1998
11	Departmental PG Coordinator	2008 – 2014
12	Associate Dean, College of Applied Food Sciences & Tourism	2009 – 2014
13	Chairman, End-user Committee on Bloch G (College Block).	2010 – 2011
14	Coordinator/Contact Person for MOUAU’s Membership of the Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS)	2011 – Present
15	Staff Adviser, Man-O-War, MOUAU Base	2011 – Present
16	Most Recent Panels Activities: (i)        Alleged threat to life. (ii) Alleged case of bullying and assault.	Jan. – March, 2013. April – June, 2013.
17.	Member, NOC, International Training Workshop on Food Quality and Safety Management Systems Organised by MC Gill University, Canada and MOUAU.	March, 2013
18	Member, Committee on Open Spaces & Students’ Resting Places	2013/2014 session
19	College Coordinator, Directorate of University Research Admin. (DURA)	2014 – present
20	Chairman, Committee  on Home Economics & Hospitality Mgt. & Tourism UG & PG Curricula Review.	April – July, 2016
21	Member, LOC, October 2016 National AGM/Conference of the Hospitality & Tourism Management Association of Nigeria holding in Owerri, Imo State.	ad hock committee
22	Head, Dept. of Home Science / Hospitality Mgt. & Tourism.	Jan. 2017 – present

 

               

 

 

 

F.    SERVICE TO PUBLIC BODIES / COMMUNITY SERVICE

S/No	Public Body	Position & Nature of Service	Date
1.	Federal Road Safety Commission	Member & Quarter Guard Commander, Special Marshal Corpse.	2000 – Present
2.	Amanator Ihiteowerri Autonomous Community	Member, Consultative Council of the Constitution Drafting Committee.	2002-2004
3.	National Universities Commission (NUC)	Member, Hospitality and Tourism Mgt. Accreditation panel	2012, 2016, 2017.
4.	National Open University of Nigeria	Facilitator (tourism) Umudike Study Centre.	2009 – 2014
5.	National Board for Technical Education	Member, Hospitality and Tourism Mgt. Accreditation panel.	November, 2011; March, 2012, 2017.
6.	Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN)	Member of the National Executive Committee.	2000 – Present
7.	National Comission for Museums and Monuments	Resource person, Member, Museum Friends	2012 – Present; Chaiman, 2018 International Museum Day Celebration,Umuahia, Abia State.
8.	Shell Petroleum Dev. Corporation / Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Secondary Schools. Road Safety Competition.	Chief Examiner, Abia State.	Oct., 2012; Oct., 2013; Nov. 1, 2014 at FRSC Hqts. Umuahia.
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            Most Recent Public Lectures Delivered

S/No	Forum / Audience / Beneficiary	Title of Lecture	Date
1	Catholic Chaplaincy, MOUAU	Guest lecturer ‘Evangelism in the Face of Biting Socio-economic Realities: Youths at the Cross Roads’.	September, 2009.
2	Christian Union, Nigeria	Guest lecturer on ‘Dangers of Cultism and Hooliganism’.	August, 2000; at National Holiday Youth Camp, Aba.
3	National Council for Museums and Monuments	Guest lecturer – Museums (Memory + creativity) = social change.	May 20, 2013 at National War Museum, Umuahia.
4	Abia State Ministry of Culture and Tourism	Guest Lecturer at the 2013 World Tourism Day Celebration on Tourism and water: Protecting our common future.	Sept. 27, 2013 at Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia.
7	Federal Road Safety Commission Sector 9 (Enugu Zone)	Guest Lecturer at the 2013 Zonal Conference effective coordination of special marshal activities for enhanced productivity at all levels.	October, 26th at Agui Ironsi Conference Centre, Umuahia.
8	Senate Exams & Time Table Committee (MOUAU)	Examination Ethics Lecture	Liman Hall MOUAU; June, 2016.

            G.    MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES

1                     Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS) http://atlas.euro.org Leisuretourism.com (www.leisuretoursm.com)

2                     International Ecotourism Society (http://www.ecotourism.org/)

3                     Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN). – Academic Fellow and Member of the National Executive Committee.

            6          Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)

            8          Nigeria Society for Biological Conservation (NSBC)

           

               H.       HOBBIES

            1.     Nature Adventure

            3.      Sports – swimming, basketball, tennis, cricket, badminton,

4.          Photography and documentation

5.          Classical & Jazz music.

           

          REFEREES

 

1.      Prof. P. E. Mbah 

        Department of Home Economics / Hospitality Management & Tourism,

        Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

 

2.      Prof C. I. C. Okoli

        Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management,

        Imo State University, Owerri.

 

3.      Prof. J. A. Ibeabuchi,

         Deparment of Animal Science,

         Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.