DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Prof. Angela I. Emodi
Professor Angela I. Emodi, a renowned academic, obtained her degrees (B.Sc Home Economics Education; PhD in Agricultural Extension (Administration)) from the University of Nigeria Nsukka; M.Sc in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology; PGD in Agricultural Economics and Extension from the Rivers State University. She served as the pioneer Head of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Development Studies at the University of Port Harcourt. Her research excellence has earned her prestigious fellowships and grants from national and international organizations, notably: Fellow, African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) (2008-2011); Grant Award from the Center for Development Innovation (CDI), University of Wageningen in The Netherlands; Co-researcher in TETFund NRF and IBR Grants (Nigeria). She is a member of numerous professional organizations including: Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON), International Association of Agricultural Extension (IAAE), African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) (Research Fellow), Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria (HERAN), Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN), Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (NIFAAS), International Rural Sociology Association (IRSA). Professor Emodi has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributing significantly to her field. Her academic achievements and research contributions have solidified her position as a leading expert in agricultural extension and development.
Mrs. CHINYELU IRENE NWOKOLO
Mrs. Chinyelu Irene NWOKOLO is an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Agricultural Extension and Development Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She is currently a Ph.D. student (in Agricultural Extension Communication) in the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and obtained her MSc degree from the same University. She obtained a B.Agric degree (in Agricultural Extension) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She also holds a proficiency certificate in Management (from Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)).
She is actively involved in teaching, research, Community Development Services, sports (basketball) and journalism. She is a Journal Peer Reviewer and has attended many conferences and published many peer-reviewed articles in reputable journals. Her research interests include but are not limited to Agricultural Communication, Biodiversity Conservation, Environmental Sustainability, Climate Change, Gender Studies, and Agricultural Policy.
Mrs. Nwokolo is a member of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), Organisation for Women in Science for Developing Countries (OWSD), Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON), and other reputable professional bodies.
She is currently an Emerging Policy Professional under the Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship, an initiative of AWARD.
Email: chinyelu.nwokolo@uniport.edu.ng Phone number: +2347035022012
