Prof. Mmaduabuchukwu Chioma Mkpado

Professor | Heat of Department

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Agribusiness Management

Specialization Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Finance and Agribusiness

Office: Department of Agribusiness Mnagement, Faculty of Agriculture FUOYE

Phone: 08035813278

Email: mmaduabuchukwu.mkpado@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Mkpado, Mmaduabuchukwu C. possessed B. Agric., M.Sc. and Ph.D., Degrees in Agricultural Economics with bias in Agribusiness Management. He is a Professor and Researcher with Federal University Oye-Ekiti Nigeria. He has been part of research teams that worn and successfully completed research with African Economic Research Consortium, African Technology Policy Studies, CODESRIAL, UNU-INRA among others. He won the merit award of Support Africa International in 2007. He also is a graduate of Multi-Method Research Course organised by PASGR, and the Course on Climate Change Science and Modelling of Biophysical and Economic Impacts Organized by World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University (UNU-WIDER). African Economic Research Consortium and National Research Fund. He is one the climate change innovators recognised by Economic Commission for Africa and a committee member of African Earth Future Network. He is eager to learn and contribute to development.

Research Interests

Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Mnagement, Finance, development, gender and climate chnage

Qualifications

• PhD, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria (2010)
• MSc, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria (2006)
• B. Agric., University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria (2001)

Selected Publications

1. Food Price Changes and Consumption Adaptation Models In Enugu State, Nigeria Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic Shocks
   Authors: 40 Ifejirika, C. and Mkpado, M.
   Africa Development (2024)
2. Reexamining Gender Inequality in Accessing Resources and Education Stance in Reducing Masculine Gender Hegemony in Nigeria
   Authors: O.O. Alabi, Mkpado M et al
   Heliyon (2024)
3. Effects of trade liberalization on prices of selected carbohydrate staples in Nigeria. Research Paper No. 256, African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Nairobi, Kenya
   Authors: Achike A. I., M. Mkpado and C. J. Arene (2014).
   AERC Research Paper No. 256, (2015)
4. Global Financial Crisis, Return Migration and Adjustments among Agrarian Households’ in Rural Nigeria.
   Authors: Mkpado M
   Economic Affairs (2012)

Awards

• Merit Award Winner for Sustainable AgricultureDiversity and Gender Stereotypes with respect to African Feminine New Land Tenure in Southwest Nigeria - Support Africa International –Germany (2007)
• Climate Change Award - African Technology Policy Studies (2010)

Grants

• Managing Issues Amidst Cultural Diversity and Gender Stereotypes with respect to African Feminine New Land Tenure in Southwest Nigeria - TETFUND NRF (2021) - Amount: NAIRA 15,000,000.00
• Historical Roots of Contemporary Land Trade: Evidence From West Africa - CODESRIA (2017) - Amount: USD 5,000.00
• Hectrage and Output Responses of Major Crops to Market Liberalisation and Price Risk in Nigeria - African Economic Research Consortium (2010) - Amount: USD 10,000.00

Membership of Professional Bodies

•  National Association of Agricultural Economists - Menber (2010/2026)
•  African Economic Research Consortium, Nairobi - Member (2008 /2026)
•   African Technology Policy Network Kenya - Member (2008/2026)

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