DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Prof. H. M. Ijeomah

Prof. H.M. Ijeomah holds a Diploma in Public Administration and the Bachelor of Agriculture Degree in Forestry and Wildlife Management from the University of Uyo; a Master and Doctorate degrees in Wildlife Management from the University of Ibadan; and another Master degree and a second Ph.D degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Imo State University, Owerri.  

He joined the University of Port Harcourt in 2008, and rose through the ranks to a Professor of Wildlife Management and Ecotourism in 2018. He has served as Head of Department, and Associate Dean of Faculty of Agriculture. At present, Prof. Ijeomah is the Head of Ecotourism and Wildlife Management Unit in the Department of Environmental Forestry and Wildlife Management. He was an Adjunct lecturer with the Center for Marine Pollution Monitoring and Control, University of Port Harcourt; where he taught ‘Sustainable coastal tourism’, the course which he developed for the centre.

Prof. H.M. Ijeomah is a member of the Society for Conservation Biology, Fellow of Wildlife Society of Nigeria (WISON), Fellow of Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN), and a Fellow of Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN). He has published over one hundred articles in reputable journals, and presented many Lead papers at conferences. He is the Editor-in- Chief of HATMAN Journal of Hospitality and Tourism.

Ogaga Dean Efenakpo

Ogaga Dean Efenakpo is a dedicated senior academic and researcher in the Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Faculty Of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt. With a Ph.D. in Wildlife and Ecotourism Management from the University of Ibadan, Dr. Efenakpo brings extensive expertise in wildlife ecology, herpetology, and conservation education. His research interests span across herpetology, ornithology, biodiversity utilization, human-wildlife conflicts, and environmental impact assessment. Dr. Efenakpo has published widely, contributing valuable insights into Nigeria’s biodiversity and environmental sustainability. His professional journey includes hands-on roles in education, conservation, and ecological surveys, providing a rich background that informs his work with students and faculty alike. In addition to lecturing, he serves in multiple administrative roles, such as the SIWES coordinator and academic adviser, supporting students’ practical and academic growth. As an active member of professional bodies like the Wildlife Society of Nigeria (WISON) and the Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN), Dr. Efenakpo is committed to advancing wildlife conservation and sustainable practices in agriculture. His dedication to ecological preservation and capacity-building in environmental management highlights his impactful role within Nigeria’s conservation landscape.