Dr. Okechukwu Franca Obiageli

Senior Lecturer
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Home Economics from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

My URL
https://livedna.org/234.31213

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Area of Interest:

Social Sciences
Home Economics
Child behavior
Child Health
Child Development

Selected Publications

  1. Nnubia, U.I., J.E. Nnodim and F.O. Okechukwu, 2019. Play and sleep practices adopted by child caregivers in Crèches in two selected local government areas of Lagos State. Niger. J. Home Econ., 7: 65-80.

  2. Nnubia, U.I. and F.O. Okechukwu, 2019. Feeding and toilet training practices adopted by caregivers in the Crèches in two selected local government areas in Lagos State. J. Home Econ. Res. Assoc. Niger., 26: 47-58.

  3. Mama, C.N., A.C. Nweze, P.I. Obe, C.C. Nnaji, I.A. Yakubu and F.O. Okechukwu, 2019. Review of road drainage system-a case study of Nsukka Town in Enugu State, Nigeria. J. Eng. Applied Sci., 14: 6810-6819.
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  4. Anyaegbunam, T.C., E. Udenta, F.O. Okechukwu and N.J. Anyaegbunam, 2019. Constraints and solutions to adequate young children complimentary feeding practices among mothers in Nsukka: Implications for child education. J. Res. Pract. Childhood Educator, 5: 46-60.

  5. Okechukwu, F.O., L.C. Ezeonyeche, E.C. Eze and N.M. Igbokwe, 2019. Kindergarten children's school readiness and their teachers' view of school readiness skills in Nsukka urban, Enugu State. J. Res. Pract. Childhood Educator, 5: 171-181.

  6. Okechukwu, F.O., V.N. Ibeanu, M.O. Oruma and A.N. Maduforo, 2018. Dietary habits of women of reproductive age (18-35 years) in a rural community of Niger-Delta, Nigeria. Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., 39: 89-97.
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  7. Okechukwu, F.O., E.A. Ogbaji and J.I. Ugwu, 2018. Evaluation of childcare programmes in childcare centers in Nsukka Urban, Enugu State: Tool for optimal development of children. J. Home Econ. Council Nigeria, 6: 159-169.

  8. Mama, C.N., P.I. Obe, C.C. Nnaji, K.G. Odo and K.O. Alumona et al., 2018. An investigation into drainage failures: A case study of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Asian J. Water Environ. Pollut., 15: 115-123.
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  9. Ezeonyeche, C.L. and F.O. Okechukwu, 2018. Teachers' awareness and utilization of play activities in teaching preschool children in Nsukka urban, Enugu State. J. Home Econ. Res. Assoc. Nigeria, 25: 154-165.

  10. Ibeanu, V.N., F.O. Okechukwu, E.P. Eme-Okafor, 2017. Nutritional adequacy of home-packed school lunch in Nsukka,South East Nigeria. Pak. J. Nutr., 16: 125-130.
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  11. Okechukwu, F.O. and E.U. Anyakoha, 2016. Common causes of accidents and required safety practices in pre-primary school classrooms in Enugu State, Nigeria. J. Home Econ. Res. Assoc. Nigeria, 23: 183-194.

  12. Chikwendu, J.N., F.O. Okechukwu, B.U. Ugwu and J.U. Nwamarah, 2016. Consumption pattern of micronutrients (zinc, iron and vitamin a) rich foods among students in a Nigerian university. Sylwan J., 160: 119-141.

  13. Ayogu, R.N.B., N.M. Nnam, O. Ibemesi and F. Okechukwu, 2016. Prevalence and factors associated with anthropometric failure, vitamin A and iron deficiency among adolescents in a Nigerian urban community. Afr. Health Sci., 16: 389-398.
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  14. Okechukwu, F.O., 2014. Nursing mothers and their infant feeding practices in Udenu local Government area of Enugu State. J. Home Econ. Res. Assoc. Nigeria, 20: 179-189.
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  15. Okechukwu, F.O., 2013. Special needs children and acquisition of knowledge. Ikenga Int. J. Inst. Afr. Stud., 15: 217-229.

  16. Okechukwu, F.O., 2013. Sources and routes of drug abuse among secondary school students and inmates of Dawanu Rehabilitation Center Kano State. Niger. J. Educ. Health Environ. Technol. Res., 4: 127-132.

  17. Okechukwu, F.O., 2013. Drug abuse practices, effects and possible ways of eradication among secondary school students in Kano State, Nigeria. J. Global Res. Anal., 2: 67-69.

  18. Madukwe, E.U., V. Okoye, R.N. Ayogu and O. Franca, 2013. Chemical and organoleptic evaluation of fermented maize (Zea mays) gruel supplemented with fermented cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) flour and roasted melon seed (Citrullus vulgaris) paste. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 12: 5549-5553.
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  19. Madukwe, E.U., C. Ezeonu, R.N. Ayogu and F.O. Okechukwu, 2013. Some selected phytochemicals in extracts of three popular vegetables in South Eastern Nigeria. J. Global Res. Anal., 2: 72-73.

  20. Okechukwu, F.O., 2012. Coping strategies adopted by dual career women in childcare. J. Home Econ. Res. Assoc. Nigeria, 16: 90-100.

  21. Agbugba, I.K., F.O. Okechukwu and R.J. Solomon, 2011. Challenges and strategies for improving the marketing of indigenous leafy vegetables in Nigeria. J. Home Econ. Assoc. Nigeria, 15: 11-20.
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  22. Okechukwu, F.O., 2005. Pattern adaptation: An essential component in clothing construction. Niger. J. Res. Prod., 6: 106-110.

  23. Okechukwu, F.O., 2005. Challenges of pre-primary education in Nigeria in the 21st century. J. Niger. Acad. Forum, 8: 70-75.

  24. Okechukwu, F.O., 2003. Food security and self-reliance in Nigeria. Knowledge Book Rev., 7: 147-152.

  25. Okechukwu, F.O., 2000. An overview of the vocational/technical teacher training programmes. J. Vocational Educ., 2: 159-164.

  26. Okechukwu, F.O., 1999. Economic development versus environmental protection. J. Arts Social Sci. Forum, 2: 30-34.
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