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Dr.

NJOKU Chiemeka Promise 

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Short Profile

Njoku is a certified Educationist with Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE, 1998) obtained in the Department of Agricultural Education of Federal College of Education, Abeokuta. He holds a Bachelor degree in Animal Science (University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, 2006), Master’s and Ph.D degrees in Animal Production and Health in 2010 and 2012 respectively with option in Non-Ruminant Animal Production from Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

He is currently a Lecturer and Swine Scientist in the Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. He is involved in teaching and mentoring students in Animal Science courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty member of board of studies of College of Animal Science and Livestock Production and College of Environmental Resources Management

His main research interests are investigating novel feeding resource and manipulation of animal environments as a management tool to bring about improvement in production indices and reduction in production cost, leading to better profit margin to the rural livestock farmers, especially those in swine and rabbit sectors. Njoku has many publications in local and foreign journals to his credit and has attended several trainings, workshops and conferences in Animal Science.

He is a member of many professional and societal bodies among them are the Nigerian Society for Animal Production and Nigerian Institute of Animal Science.

  1. Comprehensive High School, Aiyetoro 1990- 1995
  2. Federal College of Education, Osiele 1995- 1998
  3. B.Agric., University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2002- 2006
  4. M.Agric., University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2008 – 2010
  5. Ph.D., Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 2011 – 2012

Research completed but not yet published

  1. Influence of age at weaning and continual fluctuation in energy density on growth, nutrients digestibility, physiological response, carcass yield and meat quality characteristics of growing-finishing pigs
  2. Response of broiler chickens to different litter management strategies
  3. Effects of feed and water deprivation during the neonatal period on growth performance, gut morphology, meat quality and fatty acid profile of broiler chickens
  4. Response of growing pigs to dietary flavours and weight asymmetry
  5. Response of weaner pigs to different herbal-mix feed additives and weight asymmetry

Research in Progress

  1. Strategic use of sole or combination of herbal plants as alternative in-feed antibiotics in growth and morphological responses, nutrient digestibility, haematological and serological responses of growing pigs
  1. World Bank Step B Innovators of Tomorrow (IOT) Research Award, 2010
  • Nigerian Society for Animal Production
  • Animal Science Association of Nigeria
          1. First Nigerian International Pig Summit of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science held at Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, Nigeria, 22-25 November, 2010
            Paper Presented: Evaluation of feed quantity offered and feeding frequency on the performance of growing pigs
          2. The 36th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production held at Merit House/Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja, 13th-16th March, 2011.

        Paper Presented: Replacement value of sorghum milling dust for maize in the diet of weaner rabbits

            • The 39th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production held at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, 16th-19th March, 2014
            • The 41st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production held at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, 20th – 24th March, 2016

        Paper Presented: Behavioural response of growing pigs reared in hot humid environment to feed withdrawal periods

          • The 43rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production held at Federal University of Science and Technology, Owerri, Nigeria 18th – 22nd March, 2018.
          • Papers Presented: i) Growth response and cost benefits of growing pigs to different herbal-      mix feed additives  ii) Impacts of different herbal-mix feed additives on nutrient digestibility of growing pigs.

Project/Dissertation/Thesis

  1. Njoku C.P, 2006. Replacement Value of Sorghum Dust for Maize in Diets of Weaner Rabbits. First Degree Project, Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture of Agriculture Abeokuta. 41 pages.
  2. Njoku C.P. 2010. Evaluation of Feed Quantity Offered, Feeding Frequency and Time of Feeding on the Performance of Growing Pigs. M.Agric. Dissertation, Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture of Agriculture Abeokuta. 79 pages.
  3. Njoku C.P. 2012. Response of Intact and Castrated Growing-Finishing Pigs to Feeding Frequency and Quantity of Feed offered. Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta. 195 pages.

b) Articles in Learned Journals:

  1. NjokuC.P., Sogunle, O.M., Adeyemi, O.A., Aina, A.B.J. and Oduguwa, O.O. 2012. Response of Growing Pigs Reared in Humid Tropical Environment to Different Feeding Frequencies. International Journal of Applied Animal Science 1(4):102-107. Published by International Network for Scientific and Industrial Information (INSII). Available online at http://www.insii.com/articledetail.php?serial Canada
  2. NjokuC.P., Aina, A.B.J., Sogunle, O.M., Idowu, O.M.O. and Osofowora, A. 2012. Effect of Feeding Duration on Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Growing Pigs. Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research 2(5):445-449. Published by Scienceline Publication Ltd. Available online at http://www.ojafr.ir/main/  Turkey
  1. NjokuC.P., Aina, A.B.J., Sogunle, O.M., Adeyemi, O.A. and Oduguwa, O.O. 2012. Influence of Feed Quantity Offered on Growth Performance, Carcass Yield, Organs Weight and Backfat Composition of Finishing Pigs. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 39(II):96-106. Published by the Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Available online at www.nsap.org Nigeria
  2. Adeyemi, O.A., Sogunle, O.M., NjokuC.P., Erogbon, D.A. and Oguntoye, T. 2013. Effect of Feeding Frequency on the Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Carcass Evaluation of Growing Rabbits in a Humid Tropical Environment. Lesotho Journal of Agricultural Science 3(1):23-34. Published by the Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Lesotho, Lesotho
  3. Allinson, I.B., Ekunseitan, D.A.,  Ayoola, A.A., Ogunade, I.M. and  Njoku, C.P. 2013. Effect of Herbal Supplement on Growth Response and Faecal Egg Counts of Cockerels. Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research 3(1):68-73. Published by Scienceline Publication Ltd. Available online at http://www.ojafr.ir/main/ Turkey
  4. NjokuC.P., Aina, A.B.J., Sogunle, O.M., Oduguwa, O.O., Adeyemi, O.A. and Ekunseitan, D.A. 2013. Influence of Feed Quantity Offered on Linear Body Measurements, Nutrient Digestibility and Back Fat Composition of Finishing Pigs. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology 14(1):387-396. Published by Akamai University, Hilo, Hawaii, USA. Available online at www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST14_1_387.pdf United States of America
  5. NjokuC.P., Aina, A.B.J., Sogunle, O.M. and Oduguwa, O.O. 2013. Growth Performance, Linear Body Measurements and Carcass Characteristics of Intact and Castrated Growing Pigs. Indian Journal of Animal Science 83(6):636-640. Published by Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Available online at http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/IJAnS/issue/view/916 India
  6. Njoku, C.P.,  Aina, A.B.J., Sogunle, O.M., Adeyemi, O.A. and Oduguwa, O.O. 2013. Evaluation of Feed Quantity Offered, Feeding Frequency and Duration of Feeding on the Performance of Growing Pigs. Thai Journal of Agricultural Science 46(4): 181-190. Published by the Agricultural Science Society of Thailand. Available online at http://thaiagj.org/index.php/journal-online/year-2013/247-volume-46-4-2013.html Thailand
  7. Njoku C P, Aina, A B J, Sogunle, O M and Adeyemi, O.A. 2013. Replacement value of sorghum milling dust for maize in the diets of weaner rabbits. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 61(2): 195-200. Published by African Union; Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources. Available online at www.au-ibar.org/component/jdownloads/finish/14/2319 Kenya
  8. Adeyemi A.O., Adesanya P.A., Eniolorunda O.O., Sogunle O.M., Egbeyale L.T. and Njoku C.P. 2014. Performance of growing rabbits fed diets containing fermented and unfermented cassava leaf: Peel meal mix as replacement for maize. Malaysia Journal of Animal Science 17(1): 63-76. Published by Malaysian Society of Animal Production. Available online at www.msap.my/pdf/6-Performance-Ademeyi_rev7.pdf Malaysia
  9. NjokuC.P., Adeyemi, O.A., Sogunle, O.M., Aina, A.B.J. and Oduguwa, O.O. 2014. Effects of state of boar on nutrients digestibility, nitrogen balance, backfat measurements, cut-up parts and organ weights of finishing pigs. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus 79(3): 195-200. Published by University of Zagred, Faculty of Agriculture, Svetosimunska, Croatia. Available online at https://acs.agr.hr/acs/index.php/acs/article/download/930/776 Croatia
  10. Omosebi D.J., Adeyemi O.A., Sogunle M.O., Idowu O.M.O. and Njoku C.P. 2014. Effects of duration and level of feed restriction on performance and meat quality of broiler chickens. Archivos de Zootecnia 63(244): 611-621. Published by the University of Cordoba and the American Association of Animal Production http://www.uco.es/organiza/servicios/publica/az.htm Spain
  11. Adeyemi O.A., Sogunle O.M., Njoku C.P., Ayo-Ajadsa O.Y. and Oniyide M. 2014. Effects of limiting feed access time and realimentation on performance of growing rabbits in a humid tropical environment. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 62(4):315-324. Published by African Union, Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources. Available online at http://www.au-ibar.org Kenya
  12. Njoku, C. P., Adeyemi, O. A., Egbeyale, L.T., Sanya, B.J., Situ, R.O. and Osinaike, O.G. 2015. Growth response and nutrient digestibility of growing pigs to qualitative and quantitative feed restriction. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 42(I):118-131. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Available online at www.nsap.org Nigeria
  13. Njoku, C.P., Adeyemi, O.A., Sogunle, O.M. and Aina, A.B.J. 2015. Growth performance, carcass yield and organ weight of growing pigs fed different levels of feed. Slovak Journal of Animal Science 48(1):16-22. Published by National Agricultural and Food Centre, Research Institute for Animal Production, Nitra, Slovak Republic. Available online at www.cvzv.sk/slju/15_1/Njoku.pdf Slovakia
  14. Adeyemi, O.A., Njoku, C.P., Odunbaku, O.M., Sogunle, O.M. and Egbeyale, L.T. 2015. Response of broiler chickens to quantitative feed restriction with or without ascorbic acid supplementation. Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science 5(2):393-401. Published by Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran. Available online at www.ijas.ir Iran
  15. Njoku C.P., Adeyemi O.A., Sanya B.J., Akinola S.O. and Oluwatosin O.O. 2015. Physiological response of growing pigs to qualitative and quantitative feed restriction in a humid tropical environment. Malaysia Journal of Animal Science 18(2): 125-140. Published by Malaysian Society of Animal Production. Available online at www.msap.my/mjas.php Malaysia
  16. Adeyemi O.A., Adedoyin E.O., Olaleye O.O., Njoku C.P. and Sanwo K.A. 2015. Effects of ascorbic acid supplementation on broiler chickens stocked at two different densities in a humid tropical environment. Malaysia Journal of Animal Science 18(2): 89-101. Published by Malaysian Society of Animal Production, available online at www.msap.my/pdf/mjas_18_2/9.Adeyemi-effect of_r3.pdf Malaysia
  17. Olajide Mark Sogunle, Muideen Aderemi Ogundele, Olufemi Sunday Akinola, Chiemeka Promise Njoku and Abimbola Oludele Oso. 2016. Effects of different housing systems on growth performance and carcass yield of two breeds of turkey. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 64(1):83-93. Published by African Union, Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources. http://www.au-ibar.org Kenya
  18. Njoku C.P., Dosunmu O.P., Adeyemi O.A., Ayo-Ajasa O.Y. and Omosebi D.J. 2016. Blood profile, carcass yield and offal weight of growing rabbits subjected to four hours feed withdrawal period. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 43(I):148-157. Published by Nigerian Society for Animal Production. Available online at www.nsap.org Nigeria
  19. Obasa O.A., Adeyemi O.A., Akinola O.S., Sobayo R.A., Njoku C.P. and Olaifa R.O. 2016. Growth performance, haematology and cost benefit of growing rabbits reared on different feed access times and restriction durations. Malaysia Journal of Animal Science 19(1): 43-56. Published by Malaysian Society of Animal Production, available on www.masp.my Malaysia
  20. Ayo-Ajasa O.Y., Abiona J.A., Fafiolu A.O., Egbeyale L.T., Njoku C.P.,  Omotayo, I.G., Odeyemi A.Y. and Abel F.A.S. 2016. Performance characteristics of broilers fed graded levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal. Malaysia Journal of Animal Science 19(1): 23-31. Published by Malaysian Society of Animal Production, available on www.masp.my
  21. Okorodudu A., Oluwatosin O.O., Fafiolu A.O., Obadire F.O., Njoku C.P., Togunde O.M. 2016. Performance and blood indices of growing rabbits fed diets containing shrimp waste meals as partial substitutes for soybean meal. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 64:147-154. Published by African Union, Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources. Available online at http://www.au-ibar.org Kenya
  22. Njoku C.P., Adeyemi O.A., Ademokoya A.V., Dosunmu O.P. and Oke O.E. 2017. Response of growing rabbits reared in a hot humid environment to four hours daily feed deprivation.  Tropical Agriculture (Trinidad) 94 (2): 175-184. Published by Faculty of Food and Agriculture, University of West Indies. Trinidad
  23. Njoku C.P., Okunniyi T.A., Omidiran I.D., Adeyemi O.A., Sogunle O.M. and Oluwatosin O.O. 2017. Interactive compensatory response of growing pigs to feed withdrawal periods and ascorbic acid supplementation. Nigerian Journal of Animal Science 19(1): 173-181.
  24. Chiemeka Njoku, Olajide Adeyemi, Kehinde Sanwo, Babatomiwa, Ayodeji Popoola and Ayobanmi Aina, 2018. Effects of qualitative and quantitative feed restriction on carcass yield and pork quality. Polish Journal of Natural Sciences 33(1):29-48.

c) Articles in Refereed Conference Proceedings

  1. Njoku C.P., Aina A.B.J., Sogunle O.M., Idowu O.M.O. 2010: Evaluation of Feed Quantity Offered and Feeding Frequency on the Performance of Growing Pigs. Nigerian Institute of Animal Science Proceedings of the first Nigerian International Pig Summit, 22nd -25th November, 2010. Adesehinwa A.O.K., Akinfala, E.O., Omole A.J. and Makanjuola B.A. (Eds.) 86-92.
  2. Njoku C.P., Sogunle O.M., Aina A.B.J. and Iyanda A. I. 2011. Replacement value of Sorgum Milling Dust for Maize in the Diet of Weaner Rabbits. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Conference of Nigeria Society for Animal Production, 13th – 16th March, Merit House/Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja. A.A. Adeniji, E.A. Olatunji and E.S. Gana (Eds.) 339-341
  3. NjokuC.P., Aina, A.B.J., Sogunle, O.M. and Adeoye, A.A. 2012. Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Intact and Castrated Pigs. In: Agricultural Transformation: Strategies and polices for livestock development in Nigeria. Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN-NIAS) Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference, 9th – 13th September, 2012, Abuja. Akpan, G.O., Dairo, F.A.S., Bawa, G.S., Solomon, I.P., Amaefule, K.U., Odunsi, A.A. and Ladokun, A.O. (Eds) 55-58.
  4. Omosebi, D.J., Adeyemi, O.A., Sogunle, O.M., Idowu, O.M.O. and Njoku, C.P. 2013. Effects of Duration and Level of Feed Restriction on Performance and Meat Quality of Marshall Broiler Chickens. Proceedings of 38th Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production, 17th – 20th March, 2013; 637-640
  5. Njoku, C., Adeyemi, O., Sogunle, M., Aina, M. and Oduguwa, O. 2013. Behavioural Responses of Intact and castrated Pigs to Quantity of Feed offered. Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science and the Association of Veterinary Teaching and Research Work include papers from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, 40th Anniversary Seminar and the Colloquium for Equine Reproduction, April 2013, 118.
  6. Fagbemi, K.A., Okunniyi, T.A., NjokuC.P., Adeleye, O.O. and Adeyemi, O.A. 2016. Behavioural response of growing pigs reared in hot humid environment to feed withdrawal periods. In: New Technology for enhanced Animal Production in Nigeria. Proceedings of 41st Conference of Nigerian Society for Animal Production, 20th – 24th March, 2016; Ceremonial Building, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. O.O. Oluwatosin, O.S. Sowande, O.Olowofeso, L.T. Sowande, O.O. Adeleye, C.P. Njoku, A.O. Osofowora and A.J. Sanda (Eds) 757-760.
  1. C.P. Njoku, O.A. Fasakin, T.R. Ayano, F.T. Aweda, O.O. Amaihian, S.D. Apata, O.O. Mobolaji and E.O. Fakokunde. 2018. Growth response and cost benefits of growing pigs to different herbal-mix feed additives. Proceedings of 43rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, March 18th – 22nd 2018, FUT Owerri. I.C. Okoli, I.P. Ogbuenwu, N.J. Okeudo, M.C. Uchegbu, B.U. Ekenyem and D.C. Anyanwu (Eds) 609-612
  2. C.P. Njoku, F.T.  Aweda, T.R. Ayano, F.M. Arazi, A.G. Asafa and O.A. Fasakin. 2018. Impacts of different herbal-mix feed additives on nutrient digestibility of growing pigs. Proceedings of 43rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, March 18th – 22nd 2018, FUT Owerri. I.C. Okoli, I.P. Ogbuenwu, N.J. Okeudo, M.C. Uchegbu, B.U. Ekenyem and D.C. Anyanwu (Eds) 613-616.

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