DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom
Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom, JP, DSSRS
Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom, JP, DSSRS is distinguished academic, an erudite scholar and an astute Administrator. He is a very disciplined personality with a good moral upbringing from a Christian home. He is very hardworking, dedicated to duty, self-motivated and prides himself with integrity. He possesses sound emotional, physical and mental dispositions. His goal in life is to be a famous (World Class) academic and administrator; a character builder and human capital developer.
Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom is a Professor of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Port Harcourt. Prof. Mmom is a researcher and scholar listed among the first Eight Hundred (800) Scientific Researchers in Nigeria by Google Scholar, H-index and Citations, 2015 edition. He was the Director, Centre for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies [CDRMDS], a University of Port Harcourt and National Emergency Management Agency [NEMA] collaborative initiative. Professor Mmom is currently the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Port Harcourt (two term Dean).
He was a Research Advisor, Ogoni Restoration Project, the Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited, Port Harcourt, 2014. During his appointment, he developed additional index for measuring successful remediation of contaminated soil using vegetables as bio-indicators. He is an Adjunct Scholar, Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, University of Port Harcourt, Adjunct Scholar, Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS), University of Port Harcourt [2006-date]; Adjunct Professor, World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Oilfield Chemicals Research & Training (ACE-CEFOR). Professionally, Prof. Mmom is a Fellow of Nigerian Environmental Society (fmr. Chairman, Rivers State Chapter), Member, International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA-USA). Fellow, Occupational Safety & Health Association [FOSHA], Fellow, Emergency, Crisis and Risk Management Institute, Member, Association of Nigerian Geographers, Registered Environmental Manager with the National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP-USA). He’s the 153rd Inaugural Lecturer of the University of Port Harcourt and spoke on the title: ORDER IN DISORDER: RE-THINKING INSIDE THE BOX. He’s a Member, National Technical Working Committee (NTWC) on development of the Medium Term and Long Term National Economic Development Plan and Vision 2050. 2020-date
Prof. Mmom is a Professorial Assessor/ External Examiner to many Universities in Nigeria and very special to mention, an External Assessor to the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru-Jos. Prof. Mmom has supervised and produced over 120 Undergraduates, 52 Master’s Degree and 18 Ph.D Graduates.
He has varied research interests, ranging from Environmental Impact Assessment, Urban Planning & Environmental Resources Management and Disaster Risk Management. He is a member of many project teams and Boards and an Environmental Consultant to many firms within and outside Nigeria. He is a recipient of the honour of Distinguished Service Star of Rivers State (DSSRS). He was the immediate Commissioner for Education, Rivers State, 9th July, 2022 to 25th May, 2024. He is a member of Governing Council, Federal College of Education, Potiskum, Yobe State. He is an Ambassador for Peace and holds an honorary Chieftaincy title of: Eze Ocha-okpo 1 of Omuanwa town. He is an Alumnus of the Nigeria’s prestigious National Institute and the 9th President of SLEPM 9 of the National Institute. He’s fairly traveled to most parts of world and enjoys playing Football, Tennis and Snooker.
DR EZINNEKA EUNICE OKODUDU
DR EZINNEKA EUNICE OKODUDU
FOSHA, FIMC, FICAN, FKARDEPS, FECRMI, FCILT, FInsTA
Holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (B.sc) in Geography from Uniport, a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Environmental Management, RSUST. She equally holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Geography and Environmental Management which she obtained from the Uniport, specializing in Population, Gender and Transport Studies.
She is a lecturer in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management and also in Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies UNIPORT, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Actively engaged in teaching and supervising students, engaging in research activities, served in different administrative positions and community works. She is the immediate past President, University of Port Harcourt Women Association (UPWA). Under her visionary leadership, the UPWA International Secondary School was established, fully registered and approved.
A member of different Academic Associations receiving more than 25 awards.
She is happily married to Professor Steve Okodudu (immediate Past Ag. VC of University of Port Harcourt). They are blessed with two sons and one daughter. She is a dedicated wife and mother, a quintessential lady, an academic, a pacesetter.
