VINCENT CHIDINDU ASOGWA

PERSONAL DATA

Present Rank                                                 Senior Lecturer

Name:                                                             DR VINCENT CHIDINDU ASOGWA

Place of birth:                                                Agudele Obukpa, Nsukka

Nationality:                                                    Nigerian

State of origin/LGA:                                     Enugu State/Nsukka.

Contact address:                                           Department of Agricultural/Home Economics Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, PMB 7267, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.

Career Objective:                                          To provide practical competence and valid services in respectable institutions.

Date of first appointment:                            12th January, 2012.

 

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Schools Attended	Qualification Obtained	Year of Graduation
University of Nigeria, Nsukka	PhD (Agricultural Education)	2014
University of Nigeria, Nsukka	M. Ed (Agricultural Education)	2010
University of Nigeria, Nsukka	B. Sc. Agricultural Education	2006
Community Secondary School, Obukpa	Senior Secondary School Certificate (NECO)	2000
Community Primary School, Ogbagu Obukpa	First School Leaving Certificate	1989

 

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Songhai Center, Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin                                 

Entrepreneurship Training in Agriculture                                                           2010

Dominion Computer Complex

Computer training                                                                                               2009

Ernycom Institute of Technology, Ekpoma, Edo State           

 Diploma in Computer Maintenance                                                                   2007

 

PRESENT RESPOSIBILITIES

1.      Teaching 

AED 226: Field crop production in schools.

AED 312: Extension in Agricultural Education

AED 412: Farm biometrics in Agricultural Education.

AED 401: Seminar in Agricultural Education

VED 422: Vocational Guidance in Agricultural Education

AED 820: Seminar in Agricultural Education

AED 824: Curriculum development in Agricultural Education

AED 826: Animal production technology education

AED 901: Advanced Research methods

AED 902: Empirical methods of investigation in vocational education

AED 903: Curriculum Development, theories, structure, process and analysis in Agricultural Education

AED 922: Vocational guidance in Agricultural Education

AED 923: Policies and Legislations in Vocational and Agricultural Entrepreneurial Education 

2.      Supervision

Two (3) M.Ed degree students

Co-supervisor 2 PhD students 

 

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT WITH DATE

1.      Lecturer: Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (2012 -2015)

Courses Taught

Undergraduate:  

AED 203: Principle and Methods of Agricultural Education.

AED 312: Introduction to Teaching Profession in Agriculture.

AED 011: Principle and Methods of Agricultural Education.

AED 013: Supervised Occupational Experience Programme in Agricultural.

FOR 203: Introduction to Wild Life and Fisheries

Postgraduate:

AED 602: Policy issues in Vocational Technical Education.

AED 603: Administration and Supervision in Vocational Education

AED 612: Seminar in Vocational Agriculture

AED 699: Research and Thesis

AED 701: Community Leadership in Agricultural Education.

AED 704: Seminar in Vocational-Technical Education (Agriculture)

2.      Lecturer:  The College of Education, Nsukka.                                        2009-2012

Courses Taught:  

Pes 116: Agricultural Education in Primary Education Studies.

Pes 125: Agricultural Studies in Primary Education Studies 11.

Pes 323: Horticulture, Storage and Processing of farm products.

3.      Agricultural Science Teacher

a.       Community Secondary School, Breme Nsukka.                             2012

b.      St Teresa’s College, Nsukka.                                                              2008-2012

c.       Paraclete Secondary School, Obukpa                                                 2006-2008

d.      Blessing Secondary School,

Uhonmora’ Edo State                                                                    2007

e.       Christ the King Secondary School Obukpa (Part-time)                    2006

f.       Gateway International Academy, Edem-Ani, Nsukka                     2006

4.      Tutorial Lessons

a.       Alpha 2 Lesson Center, Nsukka                                                         2008

b.      Pre-Science Programme, Enugu State University

of Science and Technology (ESUT)  Nsukka Campus.                      2004-2005

c.       Chidindu Lesson Center, Ogbagu Obukpa, Nsukka                          1998-2001

 

Research Experience

a.       Supervision of undergraduate projects (27 students, an average of 9 students per academic session, 2012-2015.

b.      Supervisor of one (1) PGDE thesis.

c.       Major supervisor of eight (8) M. Ed Degree theses

d.      Minor supervisor of one (1) PhD thesis

 

Review Experience

Type of review	Agency	Topic and Year
Journal	British Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science	The Role of Foreign Language Teachers’ Self-Efficacy in Their Burnout (2013)
Journal	International Journal of Agricultural and Home Economics Education (IJAHEE)	Competencies Required by National Diploma Graduates of Agriculture for success in Housing and Health Management of Poultry Enterprise in Bauchi State, Nigeria (2014)
Journal	Pacesetter Journal of Agricultural Science Research (PJASR)	Vocationalizing Agricultural Education towards promoting peace and security in Nigeria (2014)
Journal	Physical Science International Journal	Statistical estimation of effet of Climate Change on some Agricultural produce in Nigeria (2014)
Journal	International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research (IJAPR)	Determinants of child labour and schooling in rural farming households in Ogun State, Nigeria (2015)
Journal	Research Journal of Educational Research  and Review	A Comparative Analysis of Principalship as a Function of Internal Efficiency in Cameroon Secondary Schools (2015)
Journal	Prudent Journal	Assessment of soil nutrients under Maize intercropping system involving Soybean (2016)
Journal	Sky Journal of Agricultural Research	Extension  Education  Guide For Entrepreneurship  Promotion In Rural  Areas For Poverty  Reduction  And  Wealth/ Employment  Creation  In Nigeria (2016)
Book	College of Education, Zing, Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria	Research Methodology in Agricultural Education for Schools and Colleges (2016)
Journal	International Journal of Educational Policy Research and Review	Teacher Preparation and Classroom Support: Video-Cases of Five Students (2016)
Journal	International Journal of Agricultural Policy Research and Review	Response Of Oil Palm Seedlings To Combined Application Of Npkmg 12:12:17:2 And Liquid Fertilizers (Humikon And Metalon) (2017)
Journal	Integrity Journal of Education and Training	Profile of the global teacher: implications for Nigeria teacher education in an emerging knowledge economy (2017)
Journal	Journal of Sustainable Education (JSE), MOUAU	Business Education and Appraisal of Impact of Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) on Business Education Programme in Universities in South-East (2017)
Journal	International Journal of Advance Agricultural Research (IJAAR)	Media use pattern of fish farmers in Oluyole Local Government Area Oyo State, Nigeria (2018)
Journal	Journal of Agricultural and Crop Research	Response of Dry Season Garden Egg (Solanium melongena) to Watering Regime and Organic Mulching Levels in Okigwe, Southeastern Nigeria (2018)

 

Membership of Outside Bodies

a	President, Elite Club of Ogbagu Obupka, Nsukka	2015- till date
b	Chairman, Constitution Amendment Committee of National Obukpa Youths Association, Makurdi Branch	2015
c	Coordinator, Songhai Trained Farmers, Nsukka Branch, Enugu State	2010- 2012
d	President, Immaculate Heart Station Catholic Students Association, St Paul’s Parish, Obukpa	2008-2012
F	Secretary, Agudele Obupka Electricity Committee	2007-till date
f	Cadet-in-Chief, Federal Road Safety Corps, NYSC Owan West LGA, Edo State	2007
g	President, Ogbagu Obupka Students Association	2002-2008
h	Financial Secretary, Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, St Paul’s Parish, Obukpa	2000-2002
i	Presidents, Catholic Young Men Organization, St Vincent Station, St Paul’s Parish, Obukpa	2000-2006

 

Administrative Experience

a	Students’ Staff Adviser/Counsellor, Department of Agricultural Education, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi	2013- 2015
b	Library and Information Co-ordinator, Department of Agricultural Education, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi	2013-2015
c	Member, Local Organizing Committee for Annual Conference of Nigeria Vocational Association, held at Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi	2013
d	Sandwich Examination Officer/Course Coordinator, Department of Agricultural Education, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi	2014-2015
e	Assistant Co-coordinator Postgraduate Studies, Department of Agricultural Education, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi	2014-2015
f	Students’ Staff Adviser, Department of Agricultural Education, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi	2014-2015
g	Member, Committee on Review of ne programmes in the Department, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi	2014-2015
h	Chairman, Departmental Budget Proposal, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.	2014-2015
i	Member, College standing committee on undergraduate examination results, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi	2015
j	Coordinator, Final Year Seminar on “How to Prepare for Job Interview”	2016
k	Chairman of Bus Committee, College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike	2017 –till date
l	Treasurer, Ehiemere Transfer Unit, Area 4 Agbama Housing Estate, Umuahia, Abia State	2017

 

Community Services

a.       Coordinator and Speaker at “Partnership that Works Songhai Farmers Training Workshop” on feed mill, poultry, piggery, fishery, Cucumber and and Moringer production organized by the Chairman, Nsukka Local Governement Area, Enugu State (2010).

b.      Operation Manager, Kenechukwu Songhai Farm, Ede-Oballa, Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State (2010- 2012).

c.       Director, Chidindu Songhai Farms and Resorts, Agudele Obukpa, Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State (2010- till date).

d.      A guest speaker on “Challenges and Coping Strategies among Youth in the Contemporary Society”, at Youth Christmas Seminar, Immaculate Heart Catholic Church Station, Obupka Parish, Nsukka.

e.       A guest speaker, on “Education for all is the responsibility of all” at the 20th graduation and prize giving ceremony of St Mary’s Nursery/Primary School, North Bank Makurdi, Benue State, 25th July, 2015.

f.       Secretary Agudule Obupka Electricity Committee, Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State (2006 – till date).

 

Membership of Learned Societies

1. World Council on Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI): Member

2. Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria (AETAN): National Secretary

3. Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria (HERAN): Member

4. Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON): Member

5. Nigeria Vocational Association (NVA): Member

6. Nigerian Educational Research Association (NERA): Member

7. Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN): Member

8. Nigerian Journal of Educational Administration and Planning: Member

9. International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education Review (IJVOCTER): Editor-in-Chief.

 

PUBLICATIONS

Book

1.      Asogwa, V. C. (2007). Soil Erosion Management in Edo State. Nsukka: Calvary Publishing Company. ISBN: 978-072-078-2

2.      Asogwa, V. C. (2016). Understanding Fishery in the Tropics. Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. www.lap-publishing.com. 978-3-659-94824-4-1 

3.      Asogwa V.C. (2016). Capacity building needs of lecturers in soil fertility and fertilizer. Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. www.lap-publishing.com. 978-3-659-95472-6   

 

Book Chapters

4.      Olaitan, S. O; V. C. Asogwa &  Abu, M. (2011) Technology competencies required by secondary school graduates in maintenance, servicing and repairing of electronic machines for agribusiness occupations to minimize wastage. In Onyegegbu, N. and Eze, U. (eds) Optimising e-Learning, opportunities for effective educational service delivery. Enugu: Timex Publisher. (pg. 60-72)

5.      Uko, E. O; V. C. Asogwa & Olaitan, S.O (2011) Element of critical constraints to youth’s participation in Agriculture in Southeastern States of Nigera. In Ezeudu, S. A; Ezeani, E. O; Onuoha, J. O. and Nwizu, S. C. (eds) Nigeria at fifty: Issues, challenges and Agenda. Timex Publisher. Vol 1, Chapter 28: 316-327.

6.      V. C. Asogwa, Omeh, R.U  &  Ikelusi, C.O. (2013) Competencies in Moringa Nursery Enterprise for Capacity Building of Secondary School Graduates for Sustainable Livelihood in Southeastern Nigeria. In Onyegegbu, N. and Eze, U. (eds) National Transformation through Entrepreneurial Education. Enugu: Timex Publisher. (pg. 196 – 209).

7.      Asogwa V.C; Okoye, R. N. &  Olaitan S.O. (2014) Assessment of resource inputs for the implementation of Agricultural Education programme of Colleges of Education for producing quality assured graduates in South-East, Nigeria. In Onyegegbu, N. and Eze, U. (eds) Teacher Education in Nigeria: Quality, Relevance and Sustainability. Enugu: Timex Publisher. (pg. 48 – 63).

8.      V. C. Asogwa (2017). Guidance and Counseling in Vocational Education. In Uko, E. O; Ugboaja, C. I; Ibe, V. S. O. and Obunadike, J. C. (ed) Foundations of Technical/Vocational Education and Training. Uyo: Gentle Printing Nigeria Limited. 

9.      V. C. Asogwa (2017). Occupational characteristics that influence Occupational Choice in Vocational education. In Uko, E. O; Ugboaja, C. I; Ibe, V. S. O. and Obunadike, J. C. (ed) Foundations of Technical/Vocational Education and Training. Uyo: Gentle Printing Nigeria Limited.    

Conference Papers

10.  Olaitan, S.O; Alaribe, M.O.  & V. C. Asogwa (2010). Motivational Initiative for Encouraging Graduates of Agriculture to Engage in Farming Enterprise in South Western Nigeria: Journal of Curriculum Studies. 17 (3), 2010.

11.  Olaitan, S.O, V. C. Asogwa & Omeh, R.U. (2010). Competencies in Beekeeping Required by Teachers of Agricultural Science for Enhancing their Income for Sustainable Living in Enugu State: Journal of Home Research Economics (HERAN), 12(1), 148-158.

12.  V. C. Asogwa, S.O. Olaitan & Asouzu, I. (2010). Quality Assurance of Women in Agriculture in Processing Bambara Groundnut into “Okpa” in Anambra State: International Journal of Educational Research, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 11 (2), 2010.

13.  V. C. Asogwa, Uko, E. O  &  Omeh, O. M. (2010) Quality Assurance of teachers Teaching Oil Palm Production to Students in senior Secondary Schools in Enugu State. Journal of Nigerian Vocational Association. 15(1):273-281.

14.  V. C. Asogwa & Ohagwu, J. O. (2010), Professional Skills Capacity Building Needs of Teachers of Agriculture for Effective Teaching of Vegetable Production to Students in Colleges of Education in South-East, Nigeria. Journal of Nigerian Vocational Association. 15(1); 387-394.

15.  Olaitan S.O., Okeme, I. & V. C. Asogwa (2011). Performance Improvement Needs of Instructors in the Development of Instrument for Measuring Productive Learning of Students of Animal Production in schools of Agriculture in South-Eastern Nigeria.  Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. 18 (2): 2011.

16.  Olaitan,S.O., V. C. Asogwa &  Eze, S.O (2011) Entrepreneurial skill capacity building needs of instructors in range and pasture management for effective teaching of students of Animal Production in schools of Agriculture in Southeast, Nigeria. Journal of Nigeria Educational Research Association. 16(1), 105-114.

17.  V. C. Asogwa; Ikelusi, C.O. & Mohammed, D. I. (2012). Skill Improvement Needs and of Instructors in Teaching Carrot Production to Students in Schools of Agriculture in South Eastern Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Teacher Education and Teaching. 10 (1), 306-317.

18.  Olaitan, S.O; Ikelusi, C.O. & V. C. Asogwa (2013) Entrepreneurial competency improvement needs of secondary school graduates in garden egg production for employment in vegetable enterprise in Enugu State. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. 20(3), 227-239.

19.  V. C. Asogwa; Okafor, O. E. &  Olaitan, S. O. (2013) Challenges and Quality Assurance of Graduates of Schools of Agriculture in entering into Employment in Plantain Production Enterprise. Nigerian Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation. 12(1); 111 – 121.

20.  V. C. Asogwa; Abu, M. &  Olaitan, S. O (2013) Capacity building needs of lecturers of agricultural education in e-teaching for effective delivery in tertiary institutions in Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), Nigerian Chapter. 9(3), 73-79.

21.  V. C. Asogwa; Isiwu E.C. & Obetta, E. J. (2013) Enhancing Retiree Economic Security through Skill Development Competencies in kola nut nursery and marketing enterprises Proficiency in South-East, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Educational Administration and Planning. 13(3), 161-183.

22.  V. C. Asogwa; Alawa, D. A. & Isiwu, E.C. (2013) In-service training needs of teachers in school based assessment on fish production for enhancing students’ academic achievement in senior secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation. 12(3), 150-159.

23.  V. C. Asogwa, Lan, M. T. & Olaitan, S.O. (2014) Quality assurance of lecturer in Agro-climatology for effective teacher preparation in agriculture in Colleges of Education in South-East, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum Studies. 21(3), 11-21.

24.  Agbulu, O. N; V. C. Asogwa & Ekele, G. E. (2014) Entrepreneurship opportunity in crop production for capacity building of youths for employment in agriculture in Benue State, Nigeria. Nigeria Vocational Association Journal. 18(2), 17-25.

25.  Elom, O; Nonugugwa, D. T & V. C. Asogwa (2014) Competencies needed by graduates of Schools of Agriculture in Turkey production for sustainable food security in Benue State. Nigerian Vocational Association Journal (NVAJ). 19(2), 151-161.

26.  V. C. Asogwa & Okeke, E. I. (2014) Determination of quality assurance of teachers in utilizating concept map for teaching of agricultural science to students in senior secondary schools in Benue State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Teacher Education and Teaching. 12(1), 1-18.

27.  V. C. Asogwa, Odo, E. N. & Obetta, E. J. (2015). Job skills required by retirees in Cucumber production enterprise for sustainable economic and emotional security. Nigeria Vocational Association Journal (NVAJ). 20 (2); 13 – 28. 

28.  V. C. Asogwa, Okafor, E.O & Nongugwa, D.T (2015). Motivational initiatives needed by graduates of Schools of Agriculture for entry and sustainability in biogas production in Benue State, for national development. Nigeria Vocational Association Journal (NVAJ). 20 (2); 290 – 301. 

29.  Igbabaka, I.; V. C. Asogwa & Onuh, D. O. (2015). Requisite skills needed by youths to partner with Government in land reclamation for empowerment in Agriculture and sustainable environment in Benue State. Nigeria Vocational Association Journal (NVAJ). 20 (1); 308 – 316.

30.   Okeke, E. I. & V. C. Asogwa (2015). Barrier to and coping initiatives adopted by lecturers for effective implementation of Agricultural Education programme in Colleges of Education in South-East, Nigeria.  Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education. 11(1), 124-144.

31.  Isiwu, E. C. & V. C. Asogwa (2016). Entrepreneurship skills required by pensioners for entry into grasscutter rearing occupation for sustainable livelihood in Enugu State. Journal of Association of Vocational and Technical Educators of Nigeria (JAVTEN). 21 (1), 215-225.

32.  V. C. Asogwa; Isiwu, E. C. & Ugo panebi (2016). Capacity building approaches for enhancing the quality assurance of teachers of TVET programmes for job creation and national development. Journal of Association of Vocational and Technical Educators of Nigeria (JAVTEN). 21 (2), 150-161.

33.  Isiwu, E. C. & V. C. Asogwa (2017). Competency improvement needs of teachers of Agricultural Education in teaching farm business management to students in Colleges of Education in South-East, Nigeria.  Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria, 1(1), 84-92.

34.  V. C. Asogwa; Isiwu, E. C. & Ibe, Valentine S. O. (2017). Integrating snake farming into the curriculum of animal production in Colleges of Agriculture for sustainable health and security in South-East, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria, 1(1), 195-208.

35.  V. C. Asogwa & E. C. Isiwu (2017). Challenging the grand challenges of unemployment among youth through entrepreneurial skills in seed yam multiplication. Nigerian Journal of Teacher Education and Teaching 15(1), 318-336.

 

Journal Articles

36.  V. C. Asogwa, Obetta C.O., & Omeje M.N. (2010). Entrepreneurial Competencies Required by Women Teaching Agriculture Science for processing coconut oil to enhance their income in Enugu State. Journal of Technical Technology and Vocational Educators (JOTTAVE). 1(1):113-118.

37.  V. C. Asogwa, Dumbiri; D.I. & Omeje; M.N. (2010). Competency-Capacity Building Needs of Okra Farmers for Commercial Production to Enhance Income in Enugu State. Ebonyi Technology and Vocational Education Journal 1(1), 94-103.

38.  Olaitan, S.O; V. C. Asogwa & Onipede, I. (2011). Entrepreneurial Competencies Required by Secondary School Graduates for entering into Bambara Groundnut Production to Enhance their Income in Enugu State. Akungba Journal of Research in Education 1(1), 87-98.

39.  V. C. Asogwa, Abu, M & Okafor, E.O. (2011) Work skill-improvement needs  of women in Agriculture in better leaf production for sustainable income in Nsukka Agriculture Zone of Enugu State. Ebonyi Technology and Vocational Educational journal. 5(1): 49-57.

40.  Mama, R. O; V. C. Asogwa & Ukonze, J. A. (2012) Entrepreneurial Competencies required by Secondary School Graduates for Processing of Cashew Nuts to Kernel for Poverty Reduction in Enugu State, Nigeria. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS). 3(6): 893-88. Manchester, United Kingdom: Jeteraps.scholarlinkresearch.org.

41.  Eze, S. O; V. C. Asogwa; Abu, M. & Mohammed, D. I. (2013) Occupational Competencies Required by Prisoners in Sugar Cane Production for Sustainable Living after Serving in Enugu State, Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Nature. 4(1), 104-108. www.scienceandnature.org.

42.  Obetta, C. O. & V. C. Asogwa (2013) Utilization of Indigenuous Knowledge (IK) By Farmers for Sustainable Agricultural Production in Enugu State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research 1(5), 146-155. www.ijair.org

43.  V. C. Asogwa; Mama R. O. &  Ukonze J. (2013) Occupational Competencies Required by Secondary School Graduates in Palm Wine Tapping for Sustainable Income in Enugu State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology B, 3(4), 289-295. Earlier title: Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, ISSN 1939-1250.

44.  V. C. Asogwa; Olaitan S.O. & Asouzu, I. A. (2013) Entrepreneurial skills required by women retirees for processing of pineapple fruit into juice as a sustainable business in Enugu state, Nigeria. Herald Journal of Agriculture and Food Science Research. 2(2), 086–090.Available online http://www.heraldjournals.org/hjafsr/archive.htm.

45.  Omeje, N. M. & V. C. Asogwa (2013) Resource Management Skill Improvement Needs of Women Farmers in Melon Production for Poverty Reduction in Enugu State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research. 2(1): 2319-1473. www.ijair.org.

46.  V. C. Asogwa, Maduka, B. C  &  Olaitan, S.O (2013) Entrepreneurial skills required by instructors for training students in horse husbandry for job creation and wealth generation. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) 4(4): 670-677. jeteraps.scholarlinkresearch.org.

47.  Lan, M. T; V. C. Asogwa & Okoye, R. N. (2013). Determination of entrepreneurial competency capacity building needs of women in agriculture for profitable marketing of banana to enhance livelihood in Benue State, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Education Research 1 (2): 1-9. www.seahipub.org.

48.  V. C. Asogwa (2013) Entrepreneurial Competencies in Goat Production for Enhancing the Income of Teachers of Agriculture in Secondary Schools in Enugu State, Nigeria. International Journal of Advanced and Innovative Research, 2(10): 143-156.  

49.  Ernest O. Ugwoke, Francis M. Onu, Matthias U. Agboeze & Vincent C. Asogwa (2013) Occupational Competencies Required By Retirees In Pawpaw Production And Marketing For Sustainable Livelihood In Enugu State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education 3(4), 19-26 www.iosrjournals.org.

50.  Eze, S. O. &  V. C. Asogwa (2013) Technical skill capacity building needs of lecturers of agricultural education in organic farming for effective delivery to students in universities in South Eastern, Nigeria. International Researcher 2(3):68-76.www.iresearcher.org.

51.  Onu, F. M; Ugwoke, E. O; V. C. Asogwa & Agboeze, M. U. (2013). Integration of Biogas Technology into Curriculum in Schools of Agriculture for Effective Management of Agricultural Wastes in Commercial Farms in South-East, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Business and Management. 14(1):22-29. www.iosrjournals.org.

52.  V. C. Asogwa; Onu D. O. & Egbo B. N (2013) Availability and utilization of instructional materials for effective teaching of fish production to students in senior secondary schools in Benue State, Nigeria. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 8(49), 6601-6607. http://www.academic journals.org/AJAR.

53.  V. C. Asogwa; Ekele, G. E. & Lan, M. T. (2013) Mobilization of community members for participation in management of climate change. Current Opinion in Agriculture 2(1), 1-4.

54.  Onu, F.M; V. C. Asogwa & Obetta, E. J. (2013) Emotional Intelligence, Locus of Control and Self-Efficacy as Determinants of Graduates’ Self Employment in Agricultural Occupations in South-East, Nigeria. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) 4(6): 872-877. jeteraps.scholarlinkresearch.org.

55.  Omeh, R. U; V. C. Asogwa & Omeje, M. N. (2014) Competency Capacity Building Needs of Crop Farmers in Soil Erosion Management in Enugu State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 4(1).2014: 1039-1046 1040. http://aessweb.com/journal.

56.  V. C. Asogwa; Ifeanyieze, F. O. & Ekele, G. E.  (2014) The Needed Practices by Crop Farmers in Green Manuring for Maintaining Soil Fertility for Sustainable Food Security in Enugu State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Science (ISSN: 2321 – 1571) 2(2), 1139-144.www.ajouronline.com

57.  V. C. Asogwa &  Ezhim, I. A. (2014) Mitigating Unemployment and Enhancing Sustainable Self Employment of Youths in Nigeria through Agricultural Education. International Journal of Advanced and Innovative Research (2278-7844), 3(4), 177-184.

58.  D. A. Alawa, V. C. Asogwa & C. O. Ikelusi (2014) Measures for Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change on Crop Production in Nigeria. American Journal of Climate Change. (3) 161-168. http://www.scirp.org/journal/ajcc.

59.  V. C. Asogwa, Isiwu E.C. &  Jumbo, D. D. (2014) Capacity Building Needs Of Lecturers of Agricultural Education In Soil Testing For Effective Teaching Of Students In Colleges Of Education In South-East, Nigeria. Journal of Education and Practice. 5 (17), 36-45. www.iiste.org

60.  V. C. Asogwa (2014)  Educational practices needed by practicing teachers of agriculture for demonstrating fertilizer application in a school farm to students in junior secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria. Review of Education, Institute of Education Journal, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 25(1)118-136.

61.  V. C. Asogwa, Wombo, A.B. &  Ugwuoke, C.U. (2014) Challenges and Coping Strategies Adopted by Postgraduate Students of Agricultural Education in Thesis Writing in Nigerian Universities.  American Journal of Operations Research, 4, 311-318. http://www.scirp.org/journal/ajor

62.  V. C. Asogwa; Odo, E. N. &  Isiwu, E. C. (2014) Mechanisms needed by secondary graduates in identification of ruminants for conflict management among producers in Benue State, Nigeria. African Journal of Arts, Science and Educational Issues (AJASEI), 2(1), 39-50.

63.  V. C. Asogwa, Nongugwa D. T. & Ugwuoke C. U. (2014) Water source management approaches adopted by farmers for sustainable irrigation for enhancing crop production in Benue State. Pacesetter Journal of Agricultural Science Research. 2(7).79-83, http://www.pacesetteronlinepublishers.org/pjar.

64.  V. C. Asogwa &  Lan, T. M. (2014) Quality Assurance of Lecturers of Agricultural Education in Teaching Composting to Students of Colleges of Education for Climate Change Mitigation in North Central, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural and Home Economics Education Research (JAHEER) 1(1), 1-9. www.ijvocterjournals.com.

65.  V. C. Asogwa & Nongugwa, T. D. (2014) Strategies Adopted by Farmers for Enhancing Irrigation Agriculture for Sustainable Livelihood in Benue State. Journal of Vocation Education and Training Research (JVETR) 1(1), 1-9. www.ijvocterjournals.com.

66.  V. C. Asogwa; Onuekwe, E. Monica. & Isiwu C. Edward (2014) Entrepreneurial Practices Needed by Women Retirees for Processing of African Oil Bean Seeds for Sustainable Livelihood in Enugu State, Nigeria IJVOCTER: International Journal of Agricultural and Home Economics Education (IJAHEE) 1(1), 31-39) www.ijvocter.com

67.  V. C. Asogwa (2015) Measures for enhancing pig production among farmers for sustainable economic security in Benue State, Nigeria. Journal of Educational Innovators (JEIN) 7(1), 162 – 184.

68.  V. C. Asogwa; Isiwu, E.C & Amonjenu, A. (2015) Entrepreneurial skills required by women farmers in processing Tiger Nut tuber into milk for poverty reduction in Benue State, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Education Research 3 (4):48-56. www.seahipaj.org ISSN: 2354-2942.

69.  Isiwu, E. C. & V. C. Asogwa (2015). Agricultural Education Lecturers’ brainstorming: Postgraduate students’ research abilities quality assurance assessment tools in Nigerian Universities. MOUAU Journal of Sustainable Education, 1(1), 189-199. 

70.  Tsojon J. D.; Ochu A. O. & V. C. Asogwa (2016). Skills Improvement Needs of Lecturers in the Utilization of selected Weather Instruments for Instructional Delivery in Tertiary Institutions in North-East Nigeria. Merit Research Journal of Education and Review, 4(6), 085-095. http://www.meritresearchjournals.org/er/index.htm.

71.  V. C. Asogwa, Ojogbane, V. J. & Idoko, E. J. (2016) Effect of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy on Self-Efficacy of Students of Agricultural Education Programme in Nigerian Universities. International Journal of Innovative Social & Science Education Research 4(2):47-57.  ISSN: 2360-8978. www.seahipaj.org

72.  V. C. Asogwa, Okoye, R. N. & Nongugwa, D. T. (2016). Challenges and Copping Strategies of Lecturers of Agricultural Education in Utilizing Research Findings for Effective Service Delivery in Higher Institutions in Nigeria. Research Journal of Educational Studies and Review 2 (3), 37-42.

73.  Amonjenu, A., V. C. Asogwa & Iornenge, G.M. (2016). Skills improvement needs of farmers in formulating organic manure to enhance soil fertility for sustainable crop production in Benue State, Nigeria. Scholarly Journal of Agricultural Science 6(4), 107-112.

74.  Sherif, M. & V. C. Asogwa (2016). Entrepreneurship Mechanisms Required by University Lecturers of Business Education for Entry and Sustenance in Small Scale Agri-Business in Enugu State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of General Studies. 6 (1), 59-72.

75.  Odo, E. N, Okoye, R. N. & V. C. Asogwa (2016). Issues Affecting Effective Teacher Preparation of Agricultural Education Programme in Colleges of Education in South-East, Nigeria. Institute of Education Journal, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 27 (1), 281- 294.

76.  Ugwuoke, C. U; Onah, B. I; V. C. Asogwa; Omeje, H. O.  & Chigbu, B. (2016). Value Addition in Career and Technical Education through Entrepreneurship Education: Enhancing the Human Capital Potentials of Nigeria Students. Global Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences 5(4), 7-16.

77.  V. C. Asogwa & Wombo, A.B. (2016). Constraints and standardized practices for enhancing quality assurance of Lecturers in data collection and processing in Educational Research in Nigerian Universities. Scholarly Journal of Science Research and Essay 5(5), 88-94. ISSN 2315-6147. http:// www.scholarly-journals.com/SJSRE.

78.  V. C. Asogwa (2016) Technical information needs of teachers of agricultural science on fishery for effective teaching of students in senior secondary schools.  Innovare Journal of Education 4(4), 8-12. ISSN – 2347-5528.

79.  V. C. Asogwa (2016). Need gap index for capacity building of lecturers in determining soil chemical properties for effective teaching of students in colleges of education. Basic Research Journal of Education Research and Review. 4(4); 9-26. http//www.basicresearchjournals.org. ISSN 2315-6872.

80.  Shishi, C. M; V. C. Asogwa & Muhammed, D. A. (2016). Evaluation of the implementation of Fishery curriculum by teachers in Senior Secondary Schools in Makurdi Local government Area of Benue State. Nigerian Journal of Teacher Education and Teaching, 14(1), 81-102.

81.  Odo, E. N; V. C. Asogwa & Okoye, R. N. (2016). Entrepreneurial skills capacity-building needs of women farmers in processing and marketing Locus Oil Bean Seed to enhance their income in Enugu State. Ebonyi Technology and Vocational Education Journal, 7(1), 141-147.

82.  Vincent C. Asogwa & Ibe, Valentine S. O. (2017). Need gap index of lecturers’ competence in determining soil physical properties for effective teaching of students in Colleges of Education. ATBU Journal of Science, Technology & Education (JOSTE); 4 (3), 94- 103.

83.  Nongugwa, T. D; Muhammed, D. I & V. C. Asogwa (2017). Mechanisms Needed by Lecturers of Agricultural Education in Biological Fish Feeds Production for Sustainable Food Security. Journal of Fisheries & Livestock Production. 5(2), 1-5. 232 doi: 10.4172/2332-2608.1000232.

84.  V. C. Asogwa & M. N. Omeje (2017).Practices required by practicing teachers of Agricultural Education in soil pH management for effective teaching of students in junior secondary schools in North-Central Nigeria. Integrity Journal of Education and Training. 1(1), 26-33.

85.  Nongugwa, D. T. & Asogwa, V. C. (2017). Development of Entrepreneurial skill manual on Aloe Vera production for training farmers in Benue State. International Journal of Waste Resource. 8 (1), 1-8.

86.  V. C. Asogwa & J. N. Asogwa (2018). Aquatic Weeds in Fish Culture: Prevention and Control Practices. American Journal of Marine Research and Reviews. 1(5), 1-5.

87.  I. A. Ezhim & V. C. Asogwa (2018). Eco-friendly aquaculture for sustainable fish production in Nigeria. American Journal of Marine Research and Reviews. 1(5), 1-7.

 

UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH WORKS

1.      Asogwa V.C. (2006). Strategy for Increasing Pig Production in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.

2.      Asogwa V.C. (2010). Development of Entrepreneurial Competency – Support Programme in Goat Production for Enhancing the Income of Teachers of Agriculture in Secondary Schools in Enugu State.

 

Conferences and Workshops Attended

1.      The 10th Annual Conference of Home Economic Research Association of Nigeria (HERAN) held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 16th – 19th September, 2009.

2.      Annual conference of Nigeria Vocational Association held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 22th – 25th November, 2009.

3.      The 1st International Conference of Curriculum Development and Instructional Materials Centre, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 16th – 19th June, 2010.

4.      Annual Conference of Nigeria Vocational Association held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 28th – 31st July, 2010.

5.      Annual conference of Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 9th – 12th May, 2011.

6.      International Conference of the Faculties of Education and the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 20th – 23th June, 2011.

7.      The 24th Annual Conference of Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON) held at Benue State University, Makurdi, 14th – 17th September, 2011.

8.      International Conference of Nigerian Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators (NAERE) held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 9th – 13th July, 2012.

9.      The 9th Biennial Conference of World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), Nigerian Chapter held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 16th – 20th October. 2012.

10.  Annual Conference of Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 20th – 25th May, 2013.

11.  Annual National Conference of Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2nd – 6th September, 2013.

12.  The 16th Annual Conference of Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN), University of Calabar, Calabar, 14th – 18th July, 2014.

13.  Annual national conference of Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2nd – 6th September, 2014.

14.  The 19th Annual International Conference of Nigeria Vocational Association (NVA) held at Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, 28th – 31st October, 2014.

15.  29th Annual Conference of Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) held at University of Uyo, Uyo, 3rd – 7th, November, 2014.

16.  Step Down Training Workshop for Staff, Students and other stake holders on Capacity Building in Agricultural Education in Nigeria by Bern University of Applied Science, Scholl of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, half Switzerland at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, 2016.

17.  Annual International Conference of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria held at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, 12-15th july, 2016.

18.  The 16th Annual conference of Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria (HERAN) held in Uba Hall of Fame, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State from 21 – 24th September, 2016.

19.  Circle Institutional Strengthening Induction Programme for MOUAU staff held at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, 17th & 18th October, 2016 under the Climate of Impact Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) Programme for Sub-Sahara Africa (2014-2018).

20.  The 1st National Conference of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) held at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State between 3rd and 6th May, 2017.  

21.  The 2nd Annual Conference of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria (EATAN) held in Aparaku Auditorium, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, between 9th and 12th May, 2017.    

 

Supervised M.Ed Thesis

1.      Assessment of Farmer’s Technical Know-How for Domesticating Shea-Caterpillar (Cirina forda) for Sustainable Income Generation in Benus State by Igbabaka Iorkyaan (UAM/M.Ed/683614) in 2016.

2.      Effect of expository and animated methods of instruction on students’ interest, academic achievement and retention ability in agriculture in junior secondary schools in Nasarawa State by Omaku David Shagari (MAU/M.Ed/14/6841) in 2016.

 

 

Supervised PhD Thesis

1.     Skill capacity building needs of lecturers in utilization of agro-climatological instruments for effective teaching of students of agriculture in colleges of education in North-East Nigeria by Tsojon, Jifin Danbeki (FUA/11/PhD/4558) in 2016.

Internal Examination

1.      Influence of religious orientation and parental socio-economic status on aggressive behavior of secondary school students in Umuahia Education Zone by Innocent Anariochi Onuzurike (PGDE/13/3075) in 2018.

Skills                

Ability to work under pressure, work in a team, work with minimum supervision, creative, innovative, focused and organized

Hobbies

Writing and reading adventures, researching and data analysis, teaching, playing music and sharing ideas with friends

 

Referees

Professor S O. Olaitan,

Department of Vocational Teacher Education,

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 

Professor Uche Eze,

Institute of Education,

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 

Professor A. O. Ochu,

Department of Agricultural Education,

Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi