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CURRICULUM VITAE
Ifejirika Chika A.
Female
Single
Nigerian
Anambra
Department of Agric. Econs. And Extension, Federal
University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria
08062436194
[email protected]; [email protected]
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED AND QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES
University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Enugu state (M.Sc – CGPA 4.43)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Enugu state (B. Agric. – CGPA 4.48)
Federal College of Education (Tech.) Umunze, Anambra State (N.C.E.- Credit)
Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha (S.S.C.E)
Primary School Umuchu (F.S.L.C)
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2011
2004
1996
1992
1986
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
 African Women in Agriculture and Research Development (CGIAR Gender and Diversity)
 National Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE)
 Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RuSAN)
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Lecturing at Federal University Oye – Ekiti, Ekiti State
Teaching at The Good Shepherd Anglican Seminary, Enugu
Teaching at Ideal Minds Foundation Schools, Onitsha
Teaching at Agbonna High School Share, Kwara State
Teaching at St. Mary the Virgin Schools, Onitsha
Teaching at Kezz Foundation Schools, Onitsha
Teaching at Premier Commercial College, Nkpologwu, Anambra state
2013 till date
2009 – 2013
2007 – 2009
2005/2006
2003
1996 - 2000
1996
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
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Financial Secretary Agric. Policy Makers Association,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
2000/2001
Zonal Coordinator Nigeria Christian Corpers Fellowship Share Zone,
Kwara State
2005
DISTINCTION
 Second Best Student in the 2004 Graduating Class
 Full Sponsorship to attend The Fourth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa
(CCDA-IV) from 8th to 10th October, 2014 at Marrakech, Morocco.
 Full Sponsorship to attend The Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa (CEEPA)
Sixteenth Research and Training Workshop from 11th -13th May 2015 at Kwa-Zulu Natal South
Africa.
 Full Sponsorship to attend The Africa Regional Forum and Training Workshop in Accra, Ghana,
from 9th – 13th November, 2015.
CONFERENCES, TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED WITH DATES
 Fourth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-IV) from 8th to 10th
October, 2014 at Marrakech, Morocco.
 Grant Winning Proposal Writing: 1st International Training Workshop organized by the Faculty of
Science, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria from 20th to 21st April, 2015.
 The Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy in Africa (CEEPA) Sixteenth Research and
Training Workshop under the Environmental Economics Capacity Building Programme from 11th 13th May 2015 at The Boathouse, Ballito, Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa.
 Africa Regional Forum and Training Workshop on Green Economy titled, “Greening Industries and
Green Entrepreneurship Promotion as a Driver of Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Rural Africa”,
at Mensvic Hotel, East Legon, Accra, Ghana, from 9th – 13th November, 2015.
 An Electronic Library Resources Training Workshop on AGORA and TEEAL Programmes for
Nigeria conducted 25th to 27th April, 2016 at Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State.
 Advanced Digital Awareness Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) conducted from 13th to
17th June, 2016 at Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
 The Capacity Building Workshop for Young (Early-Career) Women Academics in Nigeria held on
Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 June, 2016 at the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos
Alumni Centre, Idi- Araba, Lagos State. The workshop was organized by the Nigerian Young
Academy (NYA) in conjunction with the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) with the support of the
United States Consulate General Lagos and the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos.
PUBLICATIONS WITH DATES
1. Ifejirika, C. A., C. J. Arene and M. Mkpado (2013). “Price Transmission and Integration of Rural
and Urban Rice Markets in Nigeria”. Journal of Agriculture and Sustainability, vol. 2 (1), Pp. 66 –
85. http://infinitypress.info/index.php/jas/article/view/40
Publisher: Infinity Press. Indexed in Copernicus ICV 2012 6.00.
2. Mkpado, M. and C. Ifejirika (2015). “Do Worldwide Governance Indicators Affect African Climate
Change Fund Allocation and Disbursement?” International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science
IJAFS 5, 2015, 21: 875-888. ISSN: 2141-7156.
3. Mkpado M., C. Ifejirika and C. Egbunonu (2015). ‘‘Examining Yield Sensitivity of Different Types
of Crops to Changes in Climatic Factors: Implications for Adoption of Extra Early Maize Breeds
amidst Climate Change in Nigeria’’. A paper presented at the Conference: Future Proofing
Agricultural Production against Environmental Change by the British Council at Abuja from 21st to
24th January, 2015.
4. Ayantoye, K., O.T. Agboola, T.G. Apata, C.A. Ifejirika and A. Obaisi (2016). Analysis of
Agricultural Public Spending in Nigeria: Ondo State as a point of Reference. International Journal of
Agriculture and Food Science IJAFS 5, 2015. ISSN: 2141-7156.
5. Mkpado, M. and C.A. Ifejirika (2015). ‘‘Adaptable Management Systems in Flood Prone Zones of
South East, Nigeria’’. A Paper Presented at CEEPA’s Sixteenth Research and Training Workshop
under the Environmental Economics Capacity Building Programme from 11-13th May 2015 at The
Boathouse, Ballito, Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa.
EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES:
Singing and Listening to Gospel Music, Reading and Travelling
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES
Prof. C.J. Arene,
Department of Agricultural Economics,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Prof. Mrs. A.I. Achike,
Department of Agricultural. Economics,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Dr. M. Mkpado,
Federal University Oye-Ekiti,
Ekiti State, Nigeria.